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JULY 10, 2019
VOL XXXV • NO 18
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
“LET FREEDOM RING”
Mountville Community Services Foundation (MCSF)
“BEACH PARTY” VBS
Ironville United Methodist Church, 4020 Holly Drive, Columbia, invites all children age 4 through grade six to attend vacation Bible school (VBS) on Sunday, July 21, through Thursday, July 25, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The theme will be “A Beach Party Under the Son!” Children will learn of the miracles of Jesus, create beach crafts, enjoy snacks, and play beach games. The program’s mission project will be purchasing a water buffalo through Heifer International. For more information and to preregister, readers may visit www.Facebook.com/IronvilleUMC. CREATIVE ARTS MINI-CAMP
in Lancaster County will host a creative arts mini-camp from Monday, July 29, to Friday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon in the training room at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The camp will include instruction and hands-on experience with different art mediums and techniques and will explore ideas about careers in the arts. For 4-H members, projects can be used for Showcase. A fee has been set, and 4-H membership is not required. Contact Patti Van Brederode at pev3@psu.edu or 717-394-6851 to register. More information can also be found at https://extension.psu.edu/programs/ 4-h/counties/lancaster/events. TWO CONCERTS
The 2019 Summer Music Series at Long’s Park, 1441 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, will continue with a performance by the 10-piece party band Matches on Saturday, July 13, followed by Brazilian music performed by Minas on Sunday, July 14. Both concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the park’s amphitheater. Admission and parking are free. For details, visit www.longspark.org or call 717-735-8883.
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Friendship Fest To Incorporate Preschool Party By Dayna M. Reidenouer
When the congregation of Trinity United Church of Christ (UCC) moved into its new building at 2340 State St., East Petersburg, in 1968, one of the first things it did was launch an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) group. Then, at pastor George Geisler’s behest, the church started a nursery school. While other ministries have come and gone during the past half-century, both the AA group and Trinity Preschool are still thriving. “We’re a place for people to come and find support and a place for families and children to learn and grow,” commented the Rev. Dr. Chris Rankin. The preschool opened with 15 students, and Geisler’s wife, Janice, was the first teacher. At the time, it was one of only three nursery schools in the
area, Rankin reported. Over the years, enrollment increased, reaching a high of 90 in 1990. Currently, 63 children are registered for the 2019-20 school year. Trinity Preschool offers morning classes for youngsters ages 2 through 5, as well as afternoon classes for 4- and 5-year-olds. Rankin and preschool director Sean McKelvey hope that families that have been involved with the school in the past five decades will attend a celebration of the preschool’s 50th anniversary that will be held in conjunction with Trinity UCC’s fifth annual Friendship Fest on Sunday, July 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. Anyone else who would like to enjoy food, fun, and entertainment is also invited to attend the event. Admission will be free of charge, but donations will be accepted. See Trinity Preschool pg 8
Trinity Preschool classroom assistant Betty Cox (left), preschool director Sean McKelvey (middle), and the Rev. Dr. Chris Rankin invite the community to attend the fifth annual Friendship Fest and 50th anniversary celebration of the preschool at Trinity UCC in East Petersburg on July 21.
Paddling Adventures Await At SUSQ Camp Tomato Festival Will Start Serving Early By Chelsea Peifer
By Dayna M. Reidenouer
Local teenagers with a hunger for adventure will have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to satisfy their cravings for exploration by attending SUSQ Camp, a new day camp at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, 41 Walnut St., Columbia. The program will focus on exploring the outdoors through on-water and on-land activities. Designed for youths ages 12 to 15, SUSQ Camp will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day from Monday, July 29, through Friday, Aug. 2. Columbia Crossing program coordinator Allison Scholz explained that campers will spend half the day paddling on the Susquehanna River with professional guides and instructors from Chiques Rock Outfitters to learn proper technique and water safety. Paddling will include out-and-back exercises on the section of the Susquehanna See SUSQ Camp pg 7
As far as any of the members of the Blue Rock Support Group (BRSG) can recall, what was then the Goodwill Fire
Youths ages 12 to 15 are invited to attend SUSQ Camp in Columbia from July 29 to Aug. 2. The day camp will give participants a chance to paddle on the river with experienced guides. Participants will also have the opportunity to enjoy on-land activities like arts and crafts, games, and exploring the Northwest River Trail.
Company No. 1 took over the organization of the Washington Boro Tomato Festival in the late 1960s. “It’s so old, we can’t remember,” commented BRSG member Jim Pontz. See Tomato Festival pg 4
The Blue Rock Support Group will host the Washington Boro Tomato Festival on July 13 and 20. New this year, the kitchen will open at 3 p.m. each day. Games and live music will start at 5 p.m.
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will sponsor a series of concerts on the lawn of Mountville Church of the Brethren, College Avenue and Clay Street, Mountville, this summer. On Sunday, July 14, Servant Stage Company will present “Let Freedom Ring,” which will feature music of America. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. In the event of rain, the concert will be held inside the church. Visit www.mountvillecob.org.