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JUNE 29, 2022
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVIII • NO 27
The Sights And Sounds Of Yesteryear BY ANN MEAD ASH
teve Loewen, chair of the Vintage Sights and Sounds New Holland Antique Car, Gas Engine, and Tractor Show, remembers the exact moment more than 40 years ago when he suggested holding the show to New Holland Band representative George Weaver. “In 1981, we were doing the Memorial Day Pilgrimage,” recalled Loewen. “George was in the New Holland Band, and we were in the cemetery at Bowmansville. I said, ‘George, let’s have a car show in New Holland.’” Loewen explained that a show had been held for two years by a local organization, but he did not think that would continue. “I wanted to keep the show going,” he said. “It had been extremely successful.” Weaver thought the car show would be a great project for the New Holland Band. “Music and antique cars go together well,” said Weaver, and he suggested the slogan “Vintage Sights and Sounds.”
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On Sunday, July 10, the 41st annual show will be held in the New Holland Community Memorial Park, 400 E. Jackson St., New Holland. The field will open for car parking at 9 a.m. According to Loewen, the theme of the show will be “Pickup Trucks.” As in the past, vehicles to be judged must register by noon on Saturday, July 9. Loewen noted that he has been asked if an El Camino is a pickup truck, and he said he would allow the vehicle to be registered as a truck. John Riggs, who won best in show at the New Holland event a few years ago for his bright orange 1937 pickup, said that he agrees that the hybrid vehicles should qualify. Riggs, who was a mechanic for 39 years, devoted himself to restoring his pickup and spent six years on the project, enlisting a little help from each of his grandchildren along the way. “This is my seventh year showing it,” said Riggs, who brought home two trophies from the 2021 Spring Car Cruise in Ocean City, Md.
George Weaver (left), Steve Loewen (center), and John Riggs, pictured with Riggs’ prize-winning 1937 pickup truck, are looking forward to the 41st annual New Holland Antique Car, Gas Engine, and Tractor Show.
Fair Update
Patriotism In The Park
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Preparing To Celebrate 90 Years Of Fun
New Holland Band To Perform
Celebrating Progress . . . .2
BY ANN MEAD ASH
BY ANN MEAD ASH
New Holland Farmers Day Association Fair president Paulene Redding and Kristie Overly, who handles premiums for the New Holland Fair exhibits, want the ELANCO community to know a few things about this year’s 90th New Holland Fair. “We are still growing strong, but we could use their support,” said Redding. “We want (the organization) to be a strong part of the community for the next 90 years,” added Overly. See Fair pg 5
The New Holland Band will play at the New Holland Summer Arts Program Independence Day celebration.
Ken Laudermilch, conductor of the New Holland Band, noted that the organization has plenty of music to choose from when he selects compositions for the band to play at the annual New Holland Summer Arts Program (NHSAP) Independence Day celebration. This year’s concert, which will be followed by a fireworks display, will be held in the New Holland Community Memorial Park, located on the 400 block of East Jackson Street, on Monday, July 4, at 7 p.m. The rain date for the event is Tuesday, July 5. See July 4 Concert pg 6
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