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OCTOBER 13, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVIII • NO 25
The Return Of River Heritage Day BY COURTNEY MENGEL
or the past 20 years, the Blue Rock Heritage Center (BRHC), 2251 River Road, Washington Boro, has aimed to promote and conserve the history of the Lower Susquehanna River Valley area. To accomplish this goal, BRHC houses artifacts and brings attention to archaeological and historical resources, features, and buildings, also focusing on their relationship with and access to the local ecological systems. On Saturday, Oct. 16, BRHC will host its 19th annual River Heritage Day. The event will take place at Washington Boro Park, 2010 River Road, Washington Boro, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Barry Lee, a bluegrass musician, will provide live entertainment; Mr. Balloony will perform; Jesse the Reptile Guy will give a presentation; and Raven Ridge Wildlife Center will make an appearance. Food, such as hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken corn soup, as well as beverages will be available for purchase. Additionally, there will be a Penn Manor FFA tractor pull, a kids’ tractor pull,
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Blue Rock Heritage Center directors (from left) Charlie Douts, Ed Lyle, and Mike Landis look forward to River Heritage Day.
Fictional Story, Real Technology
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
“I’ve been writing all my life,” said Lancaster resident Dan Armstrong. From 1982 to 1987, Armstrong wrote songs for his Christian rock band, Damascus; from 1992 to 1997, he wrote 1,000 one-minute shows called “The Wacky Words of Dan Armstrong” on WJTL; and in 2015, he published “The Adventures of a Real-Life Cable Guy.” Armstrong is a man of many talents. He can speak Japanese, perform magic tricks, and craft owls out of pieces of wood. He’s a real estate investor, a business owner, a storyteller, a husband, and the
Walking through the halls of Willow Valley Lakes, Candace O’Donnell gets some strange looks. Her fellow residents do a double take because O’Donnell is dressed like Queen Victoria, complete with a purple gown, white wig and crown. “ We are not amused,” O’Donnell remarks in a British accent. Then she breaks character. She explains that she’s dressed this way for a photo shoot because she will be portraying Queen Victoria in an upcoming performance. See The Ladies pg 10
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BY COURTNEY MENGEL
Dan Armstrong displays the cover art for his new book.
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hayrides, barrel train rides, craft displays, and flea market vendors. Circle Legacy Center will offer demonstrations and crafts, and attendees will see antique cars, tractors, and equipment. “People should attend to get out and to have fun,” said Charlie Douts, president of BRHC. Those interested in requesting an exhibit space for antique equipment, historic collections, and more can contact Doug Kramer at 717-808-4413 or doug.kramer@pennmanor.net. Artisans, craftspeople, and sellers of curiosities may contact Douts at 717-684-9542 or cdoutsjr@yahoo .com. The deadline to sign up for a space is Friday, Oct. 15. Proceeds from the event will benefit the BRHC. Douts expressed gratitude to this year’s sponsors: Arcing Rod & Gas, RETTEW, Turkey Hill, Interiors, RS Hollinger & Sons, Slaymaker Electric, R&B Line Opening Services, Quality Machine Repair, and LASA. For more information, search for “19th Annual River Heritage Day Celebration” on Facebook or visit w w w. b l u e r o c k h e r i t a g e . o r g / river-heritage-day.
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