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IN THIS ISSUE: SCHREIBER PLANS SOFTBALL WEEKEND page 3
AUGUST 5, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXVI • NO 19
Scouting For Members “How do you put Scouting in a box?” mused Nina Evans, assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 64. “We do lots of cool stuff, and we do stuff we don’t expect to do.” The troop had planned to host a recruitment event in August but has opted instead to directly invite interested youths to join the troop. The minimum age to join is 11 or entering sixth grade this fall. Scouting memberships conclude at age 18. The maximum age limit is approaching for many of Troop 64’s 20 members. “We’re trying to get some new Scouts in our group because the boys are getting older,” Nina said. Nina and her husband, Pat, who serves as the troop’s Scoutmaster, are committed to Scouting because of the
positive impact it makes on Scouts and those around them. “It allows youths to be outdoors learning survival skills, appreciating and conserving their natural surroundings, and gives them new experiences, leadership skills, and involvement in their community,” Nina explained. “We’re just trying to help make great community leaders - people who care about the Earth and their communities.” Troop 64 has been developing leaders for almost a half-century. It was chartered in 1971 and will mark its 50th anniversary next year. Through the decades, Troop 64 has developed a robust calendar of activities, which include weekly meetings, monthly campouts, and holiday events. The troop hosts a spaghetti dinner fundraiser in March and Breakfast With Santa in December and participates in several See Troop 64 pg 4
CommunityAid Offers Bargains And Treasures By Francine Fulton HEM
Back-to-school shoppers, treasure seekers, and bargain hunters are invited to visit CommunityAid, one of Lancaster County’s largest thrift stores, located at 31 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster. The 34,000-square-foot store, formerly a Weis Markets, features new and gently used clothing for men, women, and children; toys and games; housewares and knickknacks; seasonal items; books, DVDs, and CDs; lamps, lighting fixtures, and small appliances; shoes and accessories for the whole family; See CommunityAid pg 2
Jenna Fisher (left) and Maison Mowery stack books for sale at CommunityAid in Lancaster. The store, which benefits local charities in need, offers new and gently used clothing, housewares, jewelry, toys, and more.
Boy Scout Troop 64 members have been building a raft as a hands-on learning experience. The group welcomes newcomers.
25 Years (And More) Of Chicken Barbecue By Dayna M. Reidenouer
The Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce will hold its 25th annual chicken barbecue event on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the rear of the Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy. “It’s actually been longer than 25 years, but it’s been that long since they started keeping track,” Chamber coordinator Kerry Meyers said. “One of the first years, it poured down rain. The volunteers absolutely got drenched. That’s when we introduced the tent.” No matter the weather, the chicken barbecue sale has continued. Last year’s event offered 1,250 meals. This year, 1,000 meals will be prepared, and each See Chicken Barbecue pg 6
The Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce will host its annual drive-through/walk-up chicken barbecue fundraiser at Milanof-Schock Library on Aug. 15.
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