Donegal AUGUST 14, 2019
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VOL LX • NO 32
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
OUTDOOR CONCERT
Music in the Park programs will be presented weekly in the gazebo in Fuhrman Park, Rock Point Road, Maytown. On Sunday, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m., the program will feature The Sound of Roses Band. The 10-piece band features horns, saxophones, rhythm, and vocals. The program may be canceled in the event of inclement weather. GUEST SPEAKER
The Mount Joy Area Historical Society will feature James C. Landis as guest speaker at its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, at the Cemetery Road Schoolhouse, 120 Fairview St., Mount Joy. Landis will discuss 18th- and 19th-century laws concerning property titles and interests, which enhance genealogical research into deeds. Society meetings include a brief business meeting, followed by guest speakers on a variety of historical topics. Meetings are open to the public without charge. The society building is open to the public every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Visit www.mountjoyhistory.com.
St. Mark’s Plans Picnic pg 6
Church To Host Free Breakfast pg 7
Marching Band To Perform “The Spark” By Chelsea Peifer
How did the 33 members of the Donegal High School (DHS) marching band handle the intensity of the heat during the long days of band camp? “We pray for drink breaks, and we beg (marching band director) Mr. Sellers for drink breaks,” said senior Tara Shelton with a laugh. Tara serves as secretary on the band’s executive council, alongside president Remy Kanegene and vice president Connor Brackbill, who are also seniors at DHS. Band camp took place from
Aug. 5 to 10 at the school, with students putting in 13-hour days to learn and rehearse the drill and music for this year’s show, “The Spark: Illumination, Imagination, Innovation.” Marching band director Dale Sellers said that the show features a mixture of musical styles from concert band songs to pop music. “We wanted to do something a little different this year,” stated Sellers. “Last year we told a literal story with ‘Iron Horse: The Journey Across America,’ but this is a little more abstract.”
MUSIC AND ICE CREAM
will hold its final Music in Memorial Park event of 2019 on Sunday, Aug. 18. The park is located at 101 Marietta Ave., Mount Joy. The Chamber’s ice cream social will begin at 5 p.m., with ice cream, snacks and water available while supplies last. The Celtic Martins will play music from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Delta Street side of Memorial Park features handicapped-accessible parking spaces, and a handicappedaccessible portable restroom is located behind the gazebo. In the case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at New Path Community Church, 22 W. Main St., Mount Joy. ANNUAL PICNIC
The Lancaster Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
The Donegal High School Marching Band, including (left photo) executive council members (from left) Connor Brackbill, Remy Kanegene, and Tara Shelton, participated in band camp from Aug. 5 to 10 to prepare for this season’s show, “The Spark: Illumination, Imagination, Innovation.” The show will be performed at football games and competitions in the Tournament of Bands division.
Jerman To Speak At Sportsmen Dinner Mount Joy 4-H Community Club By Chelsea Peifer Holds Project Showcase New Path Community Church pastors Jay and Jean Frey are excited to invite the community to the third annual Hunt and Gather Sportsmen Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 14, in the gymnasium at Kraybill Mennonite School, 598 Kraybill Church Road, Mount Joy. The event is open to men, women, and youths. “We want everyone to feel welcome. It’s a great way for dads and sons or husbands and wives or families to spend time together,” noted Jean. She and Jay are both avid hunters and enjoy spending time outdoors with their family. “We really want to see hunting and the outdoors get back to being a family thing,” added Jay. Doors will open at 4 p.m., and dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. The full catered meal by Harvey’s Barbecue will See Sportsmen Dinner pg 9
By Chelsea Peifer
In other parts of the state, many 4-H clubs have folded or are dealing with dwindling attendance and involvement, but the Mount Joy 4-H Community
Club is bucking the trend. With the club having 130 members on the roster last fall, Community Club organizational leader Katina Musser said, “We were actually told that this is the largest club in the state.” See 4-H Club pg 2
Brad Jerman of Springboro, Ohio, will be the guest speaker at the third annual Hunt and Gather Sportsmen Dinner hosted by New Path Community Church on Sept. 14 in the gymnasium at Kraybill Mennonite School in Mount Joy. The evening will also include a full meal by Harvey’s Barbecue and numerous prizes.
The Mount Joy 4-H Community Club held its annual roundup on Aug. 5 at Mount Joy Mennonite Church. The event included a dinner and showcase of projects. While the projects were being scored by club leaders, the 4-Hers participated in STEM activities and art projects.
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has planned its annual picnic for Saturday, Aug. 31, at Waltz Vineyards in Manheim. A social hour will begin at 11 a.m., and the meal will start being served at noon. All current and past military officers are invited, and reservations are required. Interested military officers should contact Jim Cunningham at 717-581-5299 or jetpilot37@ comcast.net to confirm reservation by Monday, Aug. 26.
See Marching Band pg 4
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American Legion Post Marks Milestone pg 3