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The first weekend in May will be a busy one at Washington Boro United Methodist Church (WBUMC), 1964 Water St., Washington Boro. A Spring Fling event will be held on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and members of the Motorcycles for Jesus Ministry (MJM) will lead the worship service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 5. The public is invited to participate in both events. The Spring Fling has been organized by the members of the missions and nurture support committee of the church, which includes Petra King, Tabetha Young, Kay Ott, Lori Gee, and pastor Carlene Wolf. The event will be held rain or shine and will feature vendors selling crafts and direct sales products. The church will have a flower stand, where geraniums and hanging baskets will be available for purchase. See Spring Fling pg 9
•The 2019 Pennsylvania Data User Conference at Penn State Harrisburg: Thursday, May 9 Lancaster County •Lancaster Sunrise Rotary’s Ride for Literacy beginning at Manheim Township Community Park, Neffsville: Saturday, May 11 •Mother’s Day Truck Convoy to benefit Make-A-Wish at Burle Business Park in Lancaster: Sunday, May 12 York County •Special Olympics – York County’s spring games at the Grumbacher Center at York College: Saturday, May 4 •44th annual Olde York Street Fair in Continental Square, York: Sunday, May 12
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The missions and nurture support committee of Washington Boro United Methodist Church will host a Spring Fling event on May 4. Members of the Motorcycles for Jesus Ministry will lead the worship service on May 5.
April 28 Concert Will Feature Antique Reed Organ By Dayna M. Reidenouer
When the Methodists published a new hymnal in 1879, it was the first time that words and music were printed together on the same page. Previously, hymnals for congregants contained only words, and song leaders had to obtain compendiums of tunes. When congregations raised their voices in song, they were not guaranteed to all be singing the same tune. The new hymnal sought to change that, turning the cacophony from a joyful noise into a more pleasing, unified sound. “The preface suggested that the songs should be sung with a choir and a reed organ,” related professional organist and historian Mark Herr. Reed organs had their heyday from the 1870s to 1900 or so, Herr said. Compared to pianos, reed organs were
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Professional organist, historian, and collector Mark Herr will perform a concert on the reed organ formerly owned by Safe Harbor United Methodist Church on April 28 at the Conestoga Area Historical Society. not as heavy, they were not as susceptible to weather changes, and they did not have to be tuned. For several decades, reed organs were status symbols for the middle class, and churches were no exception. See Organ Concert pg 4
When nursery teacher Dawn realized that Sherry, the mother of one of her students, was on the verge of homelessness, she connected her to Bridge of Hope @ Good Samaritan Services (GSS). The program saved Sherry, the mother of four, after a family conflict jeopardized their living arrangement. Dawn also pulled together a “neighboring” group at their church, which became an essential See Golf Outing pg 2
Funk’s Riverview Greenhouses Sets Grand Reopening Funk’s Riverview Greenhouses, 2277 River Road, Washington Boro, will hold a grand reopening on Saturday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to celebrate the addition of a new 6,000-square-foot, high-tech, temperaturecontrolled greenhouse to the seasonal business. To add to the festivities on April 27, Brian’s Dan Funk (right), owner of Funk’s Riverview Barbeque will sell meals Greenhouses, and his daughter Breanne are eager while supplies last. Door for customers to see the new high-tech, prizes will be awarded, 6,000-square-foot greenhouse that has been added and Funk’s will pay each to their Washington Boro business. A grand customer’s sales tax. reopening is set for April 27. Customers are welcome to visit each of the five green- structure offers a close-up view of the houses on the property. The newest Susquehanna River, which runs only See Funk’s Riverview Greenhouses pg 9
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•Chester County Youth Orchestra’s 25th anniversary concert at Westminster Presbyterian Church, West Chester: Saturday, May 11 Dauphin County •The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Inc.’s 5K Run/ Walk for the Animals at Wildwood Park, Harrisburg: Saturday, May 4
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Chester County •The farmers market at Mill at Anselma, Chester Springs, reopens: Wednesday, May 1
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