Conestoga Valley OCTOBER 23, 2019
IN THIS ISSUE: WOMEN’S GROUP INVITES COMMUNITY TO “STORY MARKS” page 4
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LV • NO 47
PURSE BINGO
Lampeter Strasburg Area Woman’s Club will host a designer purse bingo on Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Willow Street Fire Company, 2901 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street. The early bird game will begin at 1:30 p.m. Regular games will begin at 2 p.m. Advance tickets can be purchased by contacting 717-575-9949 or lswomansclub@gmail.com. CLASSIC ROCK SERVICE
St. John’s United Methodist Church, 3001 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, will conclude its classic rock service series for 2019 on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. The service will showcase the songs of the Monkees, with the message based on “Pleasant Valley Sunday.” The informal service is open to everyone. Call 717-687-6711. CRAFT SHOW
Leola United Methodist Church, 7 W. Main St., invites the public to its annual craft show on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. A variety of vendors will be selling gifts and homemade items, and hot dogs and subs will be sold. Proceeds will benefit missions and community events. Visit www.leolaumc.com, email leolaumc @gmail.com or call 717-656-7600.
Buckskins Win Playoff Opener pg 10
Library Friends Will Hold Book Sale pg 3
Halloween Alternative Slated pg 7
Church Plans Second Trunk Or Treat By Ann Mead Ash
Before New Life Assembly of God organized its first Trunk or Treat in 2018, church members thought about what kind of event would reach out to local residents. “We wanted (an event) just for the (local) community … to give back to the community and to be a part of what’s going on around here,” said Julie Capaldi, who serves as children’s pastor. “We wanted to get to know (people) and give them a chance to know us.” Capaldi reported that response to the event was positive. “We had beautiful weather. It was wonderful,” she recalled, noting that about 200 area residents came out to relax and chat. Capaldi is hoping for another nice evening when the church holds its second Trunk or Treat at 1991 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, on
Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. “Last year, we had 21 trunks, and this year, we hope to have more than 25,” said Capaldi, who explained that each vehicle trunk will have its own positive theme. “It could be biblical, a superhero (theme), or sports,” she said. “Last year, we had an Eagles trunk and a Penn State trunk, and we had Captain America. He will definitely be there (again).” In addition to showing off their decorations, trunk owners will give out candy when attendees visit. Additional free food will include pretzels and water. According to Capaldi, each visitor who fills out a registration card will be entered to win a “trunk” prize, which will be a gift basket of goodies. Capaldi said that the church has also arranged for a member of the East Lampeter Police Department to be available to talk to visitors. The Lafayette Fire See Trunk Or Treat pg 2
Organizers of the second New Life Assembly of God Trunk or Treat are looking forward to welcoming area residents to the church on Oct. 31 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
FASHION SHOW
will host its annual luncheon and fashion show featuring fashions by Clemintines at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. The event, themed “A Symphony of Fashions,” will take place at Bent Creek Country Club, 620 Bent Creek Drive, Lititz. Proceeds will promote classical music to Lancaster County youths. Call 717-385-1147. ANNUAL GALA
A Woman’s Concern Pregnancy and Parenting Resource Center will hold its fifth annual Legacy of Life gala at the Lancaster Country Club, 1466 New Holland Ave., Lancaster, on Friday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 10 p.m. The event will feature dinner, music, live and silent auction items, an organization update, and a chocolate buffet featuring sweets made in Lancaster by Miesse Candies. Advance reservations are required. Tickets are available for purchase at www.pregnancy lancaster.com/events/.
Holiday Bazaar To Support Local Organizations By Ann Mead Ash
In the past, the mission committee of Salem Hellers Evangelical Reformed Church has sent church members to perform mission work in Jerusalem, Guatemala, and Waxhaw, N.C., the home of JAARS, Wycliffe Bible Translators, and SIL International. This year, when the church holds its annual bazaar, the funds that are raised will be designated for local ministries and organizations. The 2019 holiday bazaar will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 2555 Horseshoe Road, Lancaster. The bazaar will feature See Holiday Bazaar pg 7
PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. Postage Paid Engle Printing Co
Betty Snyder (left) and Margaret Sensenig are working to organize the annual holiday bazaar at Salem Hellers Evangelical Reformed Church. This year’s event, which will raise money for local organizations, will be held at the church on Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bridge Dedicated To Fallen Soldier By Ann Mead Ash
Some time ago, Rep. Keith Greiner, a Conestoga Valley High School (CVHS) graduate, was at a meeting attended by Phil Hursh and Harry Wink. The three discussed a memorial for Sgt. Melvin Wink, who grew up and resided in West Earl Township, and was the only CVHS graduate killed while serving in Vietnam. The conversation led to Greiner talking to the Pennsylvania state transportation committee in Harrisburg about the possibility of refurbishing an aging bridge that spanned the Conestoga River between Brownstown and Farmersville in West Earl Township and dedicating the newly refurbished structure to Wink’s service. Greiner introduced See Bridge pg 2
Rep. Keith Greiner spoke at the new Sergeant Melvin R. Wink Memorial Bridge a few days before it opened. The bridge was dedicated to Wink in honor of his service in Vietnam.
R049836
POSTMASTER: PLEASE DELIVER OCT. 23, 2019
Postal Patron
CON
The Women’s Symphony Association