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well as soda and tea. Vendors will sell carnival fare such as popcorn, french fries, corn on the cob, funnel cakes, and cotton candy, in addition to milkshakes and Italian ice. People who attend the festival will have the opportunity to buy tickets for a chance to win prizes. See Tomato Festival pg 2
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Every pint matters. That’s the message from Laura Burke, who is the executive director of the American Red Cross Central Pennsylvania Chapter. June, July, and August are typically challenging times for the Red Cross’ blood collection efforts. “It’s very tough in the summer,” said Burke. “People are on vacation. Schools have let out. A portion of our blood collected during the school months is from colleges and high schools. Not having those Millersville Lions Club member Bobbie Frick blood sponsors to pull from takes a hit on our blood supply.” (left) with Laura Burke, who is the executive A local organization is doing its part to help alleviate the director of the American Red Cross Central See Blood Drive pg 3
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the B and the L. The sandwiches are so popular that volunteers will use more than 200 pounds of tomatoes and 140 pounds of bacon on both days of the event. The organization’s menu will include chicken corn soup, hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecue sandwiches, and sausage sandwiches, as
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Members of the Blue Rock Fire Rescue Support Group plan the annual Washington Boro Tomato Festival. Photo by George Deibel
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t’s a tradition so nice that organizers have it twice. T h e Wa s h i n g to n B o ro Tomato Festival will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. on Saturdays, July 12 and July 19, at Washington Boro Park, 2010 River Road. Proceeds will benefit Blue Rock Fire Rescue, and the company’s support group organizes the event. Admission is free. The festival will take place rain or shine. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for seating. Coolers and alcohol are not permitted. Food will be served starting at 3 p.m. both days; carnival games will open at 5 p.m. Border Line will perform oldies and country on July 12 starting at 5 p.m., and Bluestone Bluegrass will play July 19, also at 5 p.m. Blue Rock’s support group will sell a variety of food, including BLTs and tomato sandwiches without
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Three county students are getting an early start on being the few and the proud. Chase Muchmore and brothers Thomas and Brandon Halbleib are part of the Lancaster County Young Marines, and they are already thinking about pursuing a military career. Chase is a lance corporal who will be a seventh-grader at Manor Middle School in the fall. “(Young Marines is) a really cool experience, and you can earn different badges,” said Chase. “It’s kind of like the military. It helps you get ready for the military.” Chase is following in a family tradition. His brother, Riley McKenzie, was a member of the Young Marines. “I thought, ‘Hey, this is a really neat experience.’ So I wanted to do it,” said Chase. Chase’s dad, Ben Muchmore, served in the Air Force, and Chase’s maternal grandfather, Anthony Arico, served with the Marines. “I saw Riley going though (the Young Marines), and my dad and grandfather were in the military, so I want to join the military,” said Chase. “I wanted to find out a way I could get ready for the military.” Chase said he enjoys making ne w f r i e nd s i n t h e Yo u n g Marines and being part of the group’s color guard, which has worked many events, including Warriors on the Water, Solanco High School graduation, and a Lancaster Stormers game. Chase proudly pointed to the first ribbon he won for marksmanship four years ago. In See Marines pg 2
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