Pequea Valley AUGUST 7, 2019
IN THIS ISSUE: MEN’S CONFERENCE PLANNED page 7
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LV • NO 36
UPCOMING GATHERING
Brothers and Sisters in Support (BASIS) is a ministry for bereaved parents and their families. BASIS exists to support parents on their grief journey, both immediately and long-term. The next gathering will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. For more details, including location, call Calvary Monument Bible Church at 717-442-8161.
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Bluegrass Festival To Feature Two Groups pg 9
GOTR Announces Fall Season pg 3
PVPL Pet Tortoise Needs A Name By Ann Mead Ash
Lancaster Contra Dance will take place on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Lancaster County Central Park Pavilion 11, 733 Williamson Road, Lancaster, from 7 to 10 p.m. The group social dance is for people of all ages. The band Matthew Christian and Max Carmichael will perform on fiddle and guitar. There is no need to bring a partner, as partners are exchanged after each dance. There is an admission fee except for youths age 15 and under. For details, call 717-951-4317 or visit www.lancastercontra.org.
Catherine O’Sullivan, director of the Pequea Valley Public Library (PVPL), 31 Center St., Intercourse, has been thinking for some time about getting a tortoise for the library. When Jesse Rothacker of Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary presented “Rocketing Reptiles” at the Salisbury Township Branch Library, 835 Houston Run Drive, Suite 220, Gap, on July 1, O’Sullivan decided to ask Rothacker if he had any tortoises in need of rescuing. Rothacker told O’Sullivan he had received an email just that morning from someone who needed help placing a 3-year-old Russian tortoise. “(The owner) was looking for a home (for the tortoise) because they traveled a lot,” explained O’Sullivan. “I said (to Rothacker that) I wanted to adopt it, but I will let it live (at PVPL).” O’Sullivan is responsible for the tortoise. “No library funds are being used (for its care),” she explained. “It’s for education.”
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Two young patrons of the Pequea Valley Public Library enjoyed getting to know the library’s new pet tortoise. A naming contest for the 3-year-old female Russian tortoise is being held throughout the month of August.
HOPE International Schedules Annual Golf Outing
By Ann Mead Ash
Annie Schmus (left), special events intern with HOPE International, and HOPE founder Jeff Rutt (right) took a ride on an aerial lift to display a tally board showing how much has been raised by the organization’s annual golf outing. This year’s outing will be held on Sept. 13. Past outings have raised more than $300,000 to help clients in 16 countries.
Many years ago, Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church, 4833 Division Highway, East Earl, began holding a summer fundraiser. The Peach Festival organizers focused on baking peach pies and preparing other peach-flavored treats to sell at the event. In 2016, the name of the Peach Festival was changed to Peach Fest and Family Fun, and a variety of activities for children were added to the event. The 2019 Peach Fest, which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., will include a flea
OUTDOOR CONCERTS
The New Holland Summer Arts Association is presenting entertainment in the New Holland Community Memorial Park, located in the 400 block of Jackson Street in New Holland, throughout the summer. All programs are presented free of charge. Polka Who will perform on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. On Sunday, Aug. 11, Vinegar Creek Constituency will perform at 7 p.m. The Den & Terry Duo will perform on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. Additional details and a full concert schedule are available at www.newholland summerarts.com.
O’Sullivan rehomed the tortoise, who happens to be female, in a terrarium in an open area of the library. She explained that the tortoise should grow to be 10 to 12 inches long and that she could live to be 60 years old. “She is very low maintenance,” said O’Sullivan, who explained that the heat lamp that runs over the top of the terrarium is one of the most important facets of care. “It’s on a timer, so she gets 12 hours of heat, and then it is off for 12 hours,” explained O’Sullivan. In the terrarium, the tortoise’s food bowl is filled with a colorful combination of vegatables. “She loves kale and carrots,” said O’Sullivan, who explained that a staff member brings kale from her organic farm for the tortoise. O’Sullivan will come in to tend the tortoise when the library is closed, and she will take her home with her when inclement weather threatens. Staff members have lined up to volunteer to care for the tortoise when O’Sullivan goes on vacation. The tortoise seems to have everything she needs to live a long and healthy life in the library, but she does not have a name. O’Sullivan and the rest of the library staff are hoping to remedy that by holding a naming See Pet Tortoise pg 4
A Tournament To Change Lives Peaches, Ice Cream, Games, And More
By Ann Mead Ash
Tucked away in an office building in the heart of Lancaster County is a nonprofit organization that seeks to alleviate
poverty in all its forms, including spiritual, material, social, and personal. Working toward that end, in 22 years, the organization has loaned out $1.3 billion to 950,000 clients in 16 countries. See Golf Outing pg 2
market, a book sale, a silent auction, and a bake sale, along with children’s games. All children who attend will receive a free serving of ice cream. This year, children’s games will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon. Games See Peach Fest pg 6
Working to organize the annual Cedar Grove Church Peach Fest and Family Fun are (from left) Betty Ferstler, Mary Painter, Bob Zook, Barb Zook, and pastor Krisana Poontajak. This year’s event will be held at the church on Aug. 17, and it will include games for children, yard sales, a silent auction, and plenty of treats made with peaches.
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will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the Upper Leacock Township War Memorial Building, 54 W. Main St., Leola. “Using Essential Oils for Health, Wellness and Enjoyment” will be presented by David Weicksel. The herb hibiscus will be discussed by member Linda Stuver. Guests may attend this meeting for a fee and must register to attend by calling or texting Susan at 717-725-7451 or emailing atkinsateb@aol.com.
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