Garden Spot MAY 13, 2026
SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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VOL LXII • NO 21
Memorial Day Is Very Special Occasion in Churchtown
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BY JEFF FALK
Past award winners at the Weaverland Valley Fire Department car show pose with their vehicles.
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t the Weaverland Valley Fire Department’s annual car show, it’s sometimes difficult to distinguish who’s having more fun - those taking in the sig hts and sounds or those showcasing their beautiful
vehicles. Perhaps the best way to settle this modest little debate is to say that a good time will be had by all. Weaverland Valley Fire Department will present the 43rd edition of its popular, fundraising car show during the afternoon hours of Sunday, June 7, at Terre Hill
Community Park, 210 Lancaster Ave., Terre Hill. The rain-or-shine event, which will get underway at 11:30 a.m. and conclude around 3 p.m., is open to the public and free to spectators. Parking is also free. “Terre Hill Park is a very nice park,” said Harold Kilhefner, the See Car Show pg 2
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Rock Ford Director to Expound on Favorite Topic BY JEFF FALK
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Surrounded by 33 acres of woods and gardens, as well as the grounds of L ancaster County Central Park, Historic Rock Ford, which dates its origins to the 1700s, is home to General Edward Hand’s mansion and features the John J. Snyder Gallery. It truly is one of the county’s cultural and historic landmarks. “It’s one of Lancaster’s hidden
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gems,” said Christina McSherry, who’s been the executive director of Historic Rock Ford for two years. “The topic is going to be about the house we have here, its architecture and how we interpret it. My goal is to let people know about that par t of L ancaster County that’s in their backyard and they might not know about. I would hope people are interested in this piece of history that’s part of their community.”
The American Civil War ended in 1865. Over the next 160 years, veterans have been honored in Churchtown every single year. This year will be no exception. The Caernarvon Historical Society (CHS), which is located at 2148 Main St., Narvon, will again sponsor a series of events honoring veterans in Churchtown on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. The festivities will get underway at 4 p.m. and last until 7 p.m., when a short, patriotic parade will make its way through town. “They’ve been doing it every year since the Civil War,” said Yvonne Styer, president of CHS. “One hundred and sixty continuous celebrations of veterans.” The Churchtown ladies auxiliary will serve food at the fire hall, 2145 Main St., Narvon, beginning at 4 p.m., and Twin Valley Bible C hapel pastor Joshua Sahl will present the invocation and benediction. Rev. Mark Scheneman from Bangor Episcopal Church will serve as the evening’s master of ceremonies, pastor Johnathan Brown will deliver the keynote address, and special guest David Carney will portray President Abraham Lincoln and recite the Gettysburg Address. CHS will also present a photo display of more than 200 veterans from Caernarvon Township, a display that will be available for viewing for the remainder of the year at CHS’ headquarters. “Everybody around comes out for it,” said Styer. “People get there early and get something to eat. They bring their lawn chairs.
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