Penn Manor SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
JULY 8, 2026
REACHING MORE THAN 17,060 HOMES
VOL LXIII • NO 11
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Mike Keiser (left), Bob Heckrote (center) and Rich Graham are all members of the First Responders Friends.
Cars and Ice Cream Cones
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here will be cars and cones, but not traffic cones. T he First Responders Friends offer a much tastier cone for its “Cars and Cones” events, a series of car shows and ice cream socials. The organization holds three such events every summer, the second of which is upcoming
it, there’s no commitment; it’s just a bunch of people coming out for ice cream to support a great cause. Participants must make a donation of a nominal set fee, which includes two bowls of ice cream and two bottles of water. People typically bring an antique or classic car, but any vehicle is permitted. “ T here is no requirement,” Heckrote said. “ We’ve gotten
everything from an antique fire truck to late model cars.” Cookies and cream, chocolate, vanilla and mint chocolate chip ice cream flavors will be available. Visitors who do not bring a car are also welcome. This summer is the third year of the Cars and Cones series. The first such event this year was held June 19 and had a turnout See Cars pg 2
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For two days each July, the “community” part of Washington Boro Community Park comes into the spotlight. The Washington Boro Tomato Festival will be held at the park, 2010 River Road, on Saturday, July 11, and on Saturday, July 18. Food will be served beginning at 3 p.m. each day, with music and other activities from 5 to 9 p.m. Tomatoes are the star of the show, with bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches a top seller, said Dick Schock, a member of the Blue Rock Fire Rescue Support Members of the Blue Rock Fire Rescue Support Group invite people to the
Art Association Celebrates 90th Anniversary BY LOGAN MOYER
Even after 90 years, the Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA) is as strong as ever. The LC AA , the oldest art association in Lancaster County, celebrated its 90th birthday at its annual banquet at the DoubleTree Resort in Lancaster in May. The banquet’s keynote speaker was artist Richard Ressel, who shared many of his memories from over the years. He also honored Ken Hoak, an LCAA member since
See Tomatoes pg 5 Washington Boro Tomato Festival. Photo by Cathy Molitoris
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on Friday, July 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Safe Harbor Park , 5365 River Road, Conestoga. “I’ve heard of coffee and cars,” said Bob Heckrote, who is the secretar y of First Responders Friends. “That’s a morning thing ... so we thought an evening cruise would be something different.” There is no registration or signup prior to the event. As Heckrote put