Penn Manor MAY 22, 2019
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VOL LVI • NO 8
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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The Vietnam Veterans of America and Associates Chapter 1008 of Lancaster will hold a wreath laying and ceremony on Sunday, May 26, in honor of Memorial Day. The event will take place rain or shine at 1 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, 719 Highland Ave., Lancaster, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The public is invited to attend. The memorial, which is maintained by the chapter, was erected in the early 1980s in honor of Lancaster County Vietnam veterans who gave their lives in service to their country. The Vet 21 Gun Salute will present a rifle salute and taps, and memories of the individuals honored on the memorial will be shared. Family members and friends may participate. For more information, call Ken Ford at 717-584-6537 or visit www.vva-avva1008.org. MENTORSHIP MEMORIES
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CONCERT & MEAL
Bethesda United Methodist Church (UMC) will host a concert by the Brothers in Grace Gospel Quartet at Bethesda Memorial Park, 71 Old Holtwood Road, Holtwood, on Saturday, June 1, at 4 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. A covered dish meal will follow the concert. A freewill donation will be accepted. In the case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at Bethesda UMC, 1086 Hilldale Road, Holtwood. For details, call 717-471-8920.
By Dayna M. Reidenouer
“People love puppies,” remarked Lori Breece, UDS Service Dogs program manager. Breece hopes that a love for puppies, dogs in general, and service dogs in particular will inspire many people to participate in Cause for Paws, a 5K Fun Run, Walk, and Wheelchair Roll that will be held on Saturday, June 8, at 8 a.m. at HACC Central Pennsylvania’s Community College - Lancaster Campus, 1641 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster. “We are determining whether we will continue holding the event,” Breece said, noting that a successful event would have 200 entrants. “We’re looking at other opportunities (for fundraising).” Cause for Paws has been designed to appeal to people with a range of abilities. The entire course is paved, and because it is located entirely on HACC’s campus on a
weekend, there will be no traffic. “It’s good for families and safe,” Breece commented. Awards will be given to the people who complete the course the fastest, but there will be other activities available that morning. A Zumba warm-up will be offered at 7:30 a.m. Face painting will be available, and a magician will make balloon animals. New this year, children in kindergarten through grade five will be able to test their agility on a course that will include ladder drills, over/under, hula hoops, cone weaves, tunnels, and a 50-yard dash. The agility course will open at 10 a.m. There is a cost to participate, and prizes will be awarded. Dogs will be welcome at Cause for Paws. All canines must always be leashed, have excellent temperament with other dogs and children, and be current on their rabies and distemper vaccines. Cleanup and water stations will be provided. See Cause For Paws pg 2
UDS Service Dogs program manager Lori Breece (left) and volunteer Susan Vollmar interact with 9-week-old Murphy, who is entering a program that trains canines to provide support to individuals with mobility disabilities or autism.
Mountville VFW To Host Memorial Day Parade Singers Invited To Regional Rehearsals By Dayna M. Reidenouer
When discussing the Mountville VFW Memorial Day Parade recently, Reese-Hall Mountville VFW Post 8757 commander Bob Froelich was not sure at first if the parade that will be held on Saturday, May 25, should bear his organization’s name. Parade coordinator Beth Hess, however, insisted that the name is correct. “You fund it. You make sure it happens, and it’s to remember the veterans,” Hess pointed out to Froelich. At that, Froelich agreed, noting that the VFW honor guard will lead the parade when it steps off at 10 a.m. from the Mountville Area Community See Memorial Day Events pg 5
Mountville VFW Memorial Day Parade coordinator Beth Hess (left), Reese-Hall Mountville VFW Post 8757 commander Bob Froelich (middle), and VFW auxiliary president Susan Wile invite the community to watch the annual event and participate in a special ceremony at the Mountville Cemetery on May 25.
By Dayna M. Reidenouer
“Typically, there are about 800 singers with up to 5,000 (people) in attendance in the Great Auditorium. Really, (there’s) nothing like it elsewhere. (It’s) very inspiring,” said Memorial United The choir of Memorial United Methodist Church, Methodist Church including director Tom Berdos (far right) and (UMC) music director accompanist Deborah Berdos (second from right), Tom Berdos, speaking invites singers to attend regional rehearsals for the about the Ocean 65th annual Ocean Grove Choir Festival on Grove Choir Festival Wednesday evenings at Memorial beginning on May 29. The festival is set for July 14. in Ocean Grove, N.J. At least that many people are expected to attend the 65th its 150th year in 2019. “It’s an event dedicated to the glory annual festival on Sunday, July 14, especially considering that Ocean of God, (a) very unique choral event, as Grove Camp Meeting Association, well as a unique spiritual event,” Berdos which hosts the festival, is celebrating remarked. “In addition to the large See Regional Rehearsals pg 7
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“Cause For Paws” Will Support UDS Service Dogs
The Lancaster South Rotary Club invites the public to hear a speech on “How to Save the World With More Mentoring” at Oak Leaf Manor, 2101 Wabank Road, Millersville, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29. Chuck Sawicki, a 54-year Rotarian, will speak about his new book, “On Mentoring: Lessons Learned During an 80-Year Journey.” A free full breakfast will be served to anyone interested in exploring Rotary membership. For more information, call Charity Welch, club president, at 717-871-7618.
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