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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVII • NO 41
Investing In The Community GSFR Prepares To House Three New Engines BY ANN MEAD ASH
ince August, Garden Spot Fire Rescue (GSFR) Chief Darryl Keiser has been fielding questions about new fire trucks. “People say, ‘Hey, have I seen a new fire engine around town?’” said Keiser. The answer is a resounding “Yes,” and in fact, not just one new engine, but three, one for each of the GSFR stations. On Saturday, Oct. 16, at 1 p.m., a housing ceremony for all three engines will be held at Station 1, 339 E. Main St., New Holland, at 1 p.m. The ceremony, which will last about 45 minutes, will include remarks by Keiser, Rep. Dave Zimmerman, Rep. Ryan Aument, and Lancaster County Commissioners Josh Parsons and Ray D’Agostino. Following the housing ceremony, an open house will be held at the station until 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, and there will be door prize drawings.
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The journey to acquiring three new engines began about two years ago, according to Keiser. “Engine 1 and Engine 3 were at the 25-year mark,” said Keiser. “ We replace equipment at the 25-year mark. Engine 2 was 15 years old.” A suggestion was made to replace all three engines with identical engines for purposes of operational functionality. Keiser explained that firefighters will be working with the same type of engine no matter which station they report to, cutting down on training time. “A lot of (firefighters) live in one section (of the GSFR coverage area) and work in a different one,” said Nick Good, director of administration and public information officer for the fire company, who explained that some members regularly divide time between stations. “You don’t have to think, ‘What engine am I on? (because they’re all the same). That helps with response time.” See GSFR pg 4
Celebrating Autumn
GTGH To Return To Farm And Home Center
Volunteers Participate In Service Work . . . . . . . .3
BY ANN MEAD ASH
“ We started it last year (in 2020), since Terre Hill Days was canceled (due to COVID-19 restrictions),” said John Styer, coordinator of the Terre Hill Community Park FallFest. “People were looking to get out again. It was so well received, we thought we would have it again.” The second Terre Hill Park FallFest will take place on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Terre Hill Park, 210 Lancaster Ave. The event will feature more than 20 craft and
BY ANN MEAD ASH
Founder Jenn Knepper is excited about holding a live Gifts That Give Hope (GTGH) fair this year. The fair will feature about 30 nonprofit organizations, including more than a dozen marketplace vendors with fair trade items, and several food trucks. Knepper has noticed a buying trend toward locally made items and concern for a greater cause. “People are being more intentional See GTGH pg 6
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Terre Hill Plans Second FallFest
The second Terre Hill FallFest will be held in Terre Hill Park in October.
Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
SWM Continues To Offer Counseling . . . . .7
House Of Worship . . . . . . .7
Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . .12
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Nick Good (left) and Darryl Keiser stand with one of the three new engines Garden Spot Fire Rescue recently acquired.