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OCTOBER 23, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXI • NO 26
Millersville VFW sets children’s event BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
will also take place in the banquet hall, and a hayride will be offered illersville VFW Post outdoors. 7294, 219 Walnut Hill “People can eat first and go outRoad, Millersville, will side, or they can start outside and host its annual Trunk or Treat eat after the kids collect candy,” from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, said McKayla Herman, VFW Post Oct. 24. The free community 7294’s banquet manager and the event will feature organizer of the complimentar y event. “We like to refreshments, h ave s o m e t h i n g “The fire games, activities other than candy and police for children and so the kids can eat a departments emergency service proper meal before vehicles from local really engage with they fill up with first responders. sugar.” the kids, and the Dozens of decoTrunk-or-treatkids love it.” rated vehicles with ers will also have an candy-filled trunks opportunity to see will be stationed in emergency vehicles the parking lot of the VFW. Chil- such as fire trucks and police dren may fill their bags with tasty cars up close, and many emertreats as they visit each car and gency service workers will offer show off their costumes. Com- interactive games and activities plimentary refreshments such as to youngsters who visit their stahot dogs, chips and juice pouches tions. Last year, members of the will be available in the banquet Manor Township Police Departhall. Halloween-themed games ment set up an interactive, Haland activities and face painting loween-themed graveyard display
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Dozens of community members enjoyed autumn-themed festivities during VFW Post 7294’s first Trunk or
See VFW pg 5 Treat in 2023.
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Of all the holidays traditionally celebrated around the world, Halloween is one of the most unique - and most peculiar - celebrations of the year. When autumn ushers in the start of the holiday season, many people first think of Thanksgiving turkeys and Christmas gifts as the colder months approach. But Halloween, a day that one might regard as the delinquent younger sibling in the family of holidays, has a long history of
odd customs that set it apart from Yuletide and Easter, and residents of Lancaster County have added their own traditions to the mix over many years. Halloween originated as All Hallows’ Eve, taking place before the annual Christian celebration of All Hallows’ Day on Nov. 1. The evening signifies the beginning of Allhallowtide, a time of year when Christians honor saints, martyrs and departed souls who are yet on their journey to heaven. All Hallows’ Day has been observed for more See Halloween pg 3
First Martic Community Fall Fest slated BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
The inaugural Martic Community Fall Fest will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, at Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company, 33 Martic Heights Drive, Holtwood. The free event, hosted by the Martic PTO in partnership with the fire company and Mt. Nebo Church, will feature food trucks, live music, prize drawings and fall-themed games and activities for kids. Vehicle owners who participate See Fall Fest pg 2 The event will include a Trunk or Treat for costumed youngsters.
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