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St. Paul’s UMC to celebrate 250th anniversary BY FRANCINE FULTON
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (UMC) in Geigertown will celebrate its 250th anniversary with an outdoor festival on Saturday, Oct. 14, featuring a 5K and children’s race in the morning, followed by a variety of family-friendly activities, including live music, children’s entertainment and food.
The event will begin with the 5K run/walk, which will travel along rural roads in French Creek State Park, and a half-mile kids’ race. Registration will open at 8 a.m. The 5K will start at 9 a.m., followed by the kids’ race at 9:45 a.m. “The 5K will start here at the church and (travel) out Kratz Road, and it will go up Fire Tower Road and come back,” explained Ray Swisher, a See St. Paul’s UMC pg 5
This 1933 Studebaker St. Regis will be one of the featured cars.
Cruise to the Forge to feature car show, live music and food BY FRANCINE FULTON
istoric Poole Forge will present Cruise to the Forge, the site’s annual car, truck and bike show, on Sunday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to the display of vehicles of all makes and models, the event will include food, live music, a silent auction and a craft show. The site’s mansion will also be open for self-guided tours. Vehicle owners will be asked to pay a registration fee. Spectators will be admitted free of charge. A highlight of the day is when vehicles enter the car show and drive over the site’s covered bridge, which crosses the Conestoga River. A professional photographer will take photos, which will be available for purchase. “Last year, we had over 100 vehicles,” said Dawn Ekdahl, Poole Forge executive director, noting that local car clubs also participate.
members of the band will also show their cars, including a 1933 Studebaker St. Regis. Coffee and hot food, including french fries, will be for sale by Schaeffer Catering from Reading. “They are known for their specialty grilled cheese sandwiches,” Ekdahl noted. “ We also have Suzi’s Homemade Soups. She (will offer) smoked chicken corn chowder.” Locally made baked goods, including a variety of homemade pies, will also be for sale. Visitors are welcome to stroll the gardens and grounds, and children may enjoy the site’s playground. Historic Poole Forge is located at 1940 Main St., Narvon, along Route 23, 7 miles east of New Holland and 5 miles west of Morgantown. For more information about Cruise to the Forge, call 484-797-5302, email hpf1940@gmail.com or visit www.historicpooleforge.org or www.facebook.com/pooleforge. GELT BUS SCHEDULE M Brandywine Shoe Shop Honey Brook, 9a-5p
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Judging for the top five cars will be at 2:30 p.m. The prizes will be framed prints of the covered bridge. “We don’t do categories; we just have the top five cars,” Ekdahl explained. “A lot the car enthusiasts love to come into Poole Forge because it’s not (limited) to a parking lot. With us, we have beautiful backdrops with the fall trees. Photo opportunities are endless.” The silent auction items have been donated by local businesses. “We will have gift baskets, including a car wash gift basket,” Ekdahl said, noting that the silent auction will close at 2 p.m. DJ Jay Matteson will provide music, and there will be a performance by the band Forgiven, which is appearing at the event for the first time. The band will perform on the mansion porch. “They play oldies, contemporary, rock and jazz,” Ekdahl said, adding that
Ironwood Drive Band will be one of the groups providing live music.
Church to host Homecoming Sunday BY FRANCINE FULTON
Homecoming Sunday will be celebrated at Honey Brook United Methodist Church (UMC), 4510 Horseshoe Pike (Route 322), Honey Brook, on Oct. 15 during the 10:45 a.m. worship service. All present and past attendees of the church, as well as community members, are welcome to attend. The service, which is the culminating event of the church’s bicentennial celebration, will include music performed by an alumni choir along
with a special address by the Rev. Jennifer Freymoyer, the district superintendent of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church. Also included will be a recognition of long-term members. “We have a number of (congregation members) who have been attending the church for over 60 years,” said the Rev. Ray Voran, pastor. “The longest has been (attending the church) for over 70 years. She is 98 years old.” Lunch will follow the service, and a pamphlet providing a brief history See Homecoming Sunday pg 2
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