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AUGUST 16, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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Railroad Museum events will highlight model train displays model train displays will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and it will he Railroad Museum of Penn- be included in the museum’s sylvania, 300 Gap Road, standard admission cost. On Sunday, Oct. 1, the Railroad Strasburg, will hold its Model Railroading Days event Museum will hold its 16th annual from Friday, Aug. 18, through Garden Railways Tour from 1 to 5 p.m. The selfSunday, Aug. 20. guided tour will Admission for the event will be includ- “It’s a really fun way include five stops ed in the museum’s to get outside in the across Wrightsville, regular admission, early fall and enjoy Lancaster, Lititz and attendees will a family-friendly and Manheim, and each stop will be able to explore a activity.” feature a model variety of displays train display that is from multiple incorporated into a yard or model train organizations. A Middle Division layout, which garden. After purchasing a ticket, is based on the Pennsylvania Rail- participants will receive the list of road in the Harrisburg area, will be stops on the route, and they may set up in the second-floor gallery. choose which locations to visit for The Pennsylvania Landscapes lay- their tour. Tickets may be purchased out will be displayed in Stewart by visiting the museum’s store durJunction. Both layouts have been ing its regular hours or by visiting crafted by the museum’s volun- https://tinyurl.com/gardenrail teers. On Saturday, Aug. 19, a waystour. Children age 5 and under tree-making demonstration for will be admitted at no cost.
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BY JEFF FALK
The Lancaster Bicycle Club exists to promote the sport of bicycling, advocate for the safety of riders and provide members with cycling opportunities. Few events exemplify that mission better than the Covered Bridge Classic. On Sunday, Aug. 20, the 400member Lancaster Bicycle Club will stage the 44th edition of its annual Covered Bridge Classic at seven start/finish points across northern Lancaster County. Some 1,300 bicycling enthusiasts from points
Gap VFW is all about serving veterans and the community BY FRANCINE FULTON
all along the East Coast will descend upon the county to celebrate the fellowship inspired by cycling. The event is being presented as a ride, not a competition. “The purpose is to draw in cyclists,” said Leslie Arnold, communications director for the Lancaster Bicycle Club. “It’s to offer a huge cycling event to the community. It’s an eclectic mix. Some are very serious cyclists. Some people do it because they are challenged by friends. Some make it part of their vacations. People want to see the covered bridges.
While many people know that the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is a social club and a veterans’ service organization, the community may not realize that the VFW also supports local charities and provides activities that are open to the public. Locally, Gap VFW Post 7418 offers weekly specials in its kitchen, karaoke and free family bingo. The post includes a canteen, pool tables, an outdoor eating area and a downstairs meeting room. The property, situated on approximately 10 acres, also offers
See Covered Bridge Classic pg 5
See VFW pg 2
Members of the Gap VFW include (back, from left) cook Chris Leivers Jr., quartermaster Bob Charlesen, adjutant Lee Reynolds, (front) trustee Scott Barrage, chaplain Herb Buzzard, steward Lucinda Fisher and auxiliary president Cheryl Charlesen.
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