Pequea Valley townlively.com
JUNE 5, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LX • NO 24
Patriotic duty Scout pack carries on tradition BY ANN MEAD ASH
On May 18, members of Paradis e A rea S cout s BS A Pack and Troop 28 gathered at Leacock Presbyterian Church, 3181 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise. Members of the group have now been meeting there several days prior to Memorial
Day for 25 years. Eight Cub Scouts and six Boy Scouts were at the church cemetery to make the effort to replace flags on the graves of veterans interred there. As he does each year, Scoutmaster Duane Gregg spoke to participants about the significance of the task ahead. See Scouts pg 3
Heritage Days features volleyball, pickleball, cornhole, trivia, and more.
Heritage Days - fun for kids and more! New laser show to conclude event
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e have s o many kids’ activities, between the tractor pull and the tractor rides, and the Intercourse Library is doing kids’ activities on Friday evening,” said Mike Sensenig, one of the organizers of the annual Heritage Days in Intercourse. Sensenig noted that the bounce house will be on-site again this year, but in a different location. “The cornhole tournament was so successful, we needed more room, so we moved the bounce house,” he explained. T his year ’s Heritage Days celebration will be held in the Intercourse Community Park, 3730 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gordonville, on Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15. On June 14, activities will begin at 5 p.m., and on June 15, the Intercourse Fire Company pancake and sausage breakfast for purchase will kick off the day at 6:30 a.m. “ There will be a pickleball
tournament this year on the new pickleball courts,” said Sensenig, who noted that lessons and demonstrations were part of last year’s event. Double-elimination tournament play will begin at 4 p.m. on June 14 and 8 a.m. on June 15. Teams of two people may register by Saturday, June 8, by emailing lhaley@ hcometz.com. There is a per-team cost to register. A volleyball tournament will also be held. Sensenig said the tournament generally attracts more than 60 teams. Teams may register at www.lancastertourn aments.com/upcomingevents. The cornhole tournament, organized by The Factory Ministries, will begin at 10 a.m. on June 15. More information may be found at www.thefactor y ministries.com. On June 14 at 7:30 p.m., Myron Stoltzfus will hold the Intercourse trivia competition. “There are 20 trivia questions about the town, and it’s a $100 first prize,” noted Sensenig.
Fun for kids will continue on Saturday, with the candy drop at noon and a lineup of entertainment, including a show by Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary, juggler Lucien Ivey, and Ryan & Friends. “Ryan & Friends is pretty popular,” stated Sensenig. Live musical entertainment will feature the Ironwood Drive Band on June 14 and ’60s music by Terr y G on June 15. The Churchmen will be in concert at the park on June 15 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Following the concert, a laser show will complete the event. “ T hat ’s the big change this year,” said Sensenig, who noted that the show is best viewed from within the park. “It’s a new idea. We are excited (about it),” Sensenig added, pointing out that the show is timed to music. Readers who would like to learn more may visit www.inter courseheritagedays.com. Those with specific questions may call 717-768-8585.
On May 18, members and staff of Paradise Area Scouts BSA Pack 28 and Troop 28, along with family members, gathered to place flags on the graves of veterans in seven area cemeteries.
Building character through bicycling BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Over the past decade, Lee DeRemer has watched great things happen with Lifecycles. The nonprofit Christ-centered mentoring program aims to build young people of character through bicycling. “This program appeals to a wide range of young people with different gifts and skills, but it seems to really attract teen boys and girls who haven’t found their way in a team sport or another program in school,” he
said. “For many kids, this is the first thing that clicks, and that’s very rewarding.” Lee and his wife, Marcie, started Lifecycles with a mission of supporting youths in the community. “This program always has been and still is 100% free for the boys and girls who participate,” Lee said, noting that bikes, helmets and other safety gear are all provided if needed, along with a free hot meal every time the group gets together for a ride. “This year, we’ve got 139 boys See Lifecycles pg 6
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