Pequea Valley townlively.com
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LX • NO 40
A run for reading Library 5K event to return BY ANN MEAD ASH
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atherine O’Sullivan, director of the Intercourse Library, knows that prior to her employment with the organization, a 5K race with the title “Bookin’ for Books” was held. Now, the library is bringing back the event with the simple title Intercourse Library 5K. The run will be held at the library, 31 Center St., Intercourse, on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 10 a.m. Packet pickup and race-day registration will begin at 8:45 a.m. and last until 9:30 a.m. Runners will receive refreshments at the end of the race, and results will be available instantly. The course, which has been laid out by Every Mountain Outdoors and RunPA, will leave from the library and travel through scenic farmland. The route is considered flat and fast with some rolling hills. Awards will be given to the overall top male and female runners, along with the top three male
would like to add more programs and be open more hours,” noted O’Sullivan. Currently the library is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. On Fridays, the library is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m., and on Saturdays, the library is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Gap branch, located at 835 Houston Run Drive, Gap, is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Readers who would like to take part in the race may visit www.EveryMountainOutdoors .com/events and scroll down to the Intercourse Librar y 5K information. Questions about the event, which will be held rain or shine, may be directed to Jason Logue at 717-598-2725 or jasonlogue@comcast.net. The Intercourse Library is part The Intercourse Library is resurrecting its fundraiser formerly known as the “Bookin’ for Books” run. of the Library System of Lancaster and female runners in seven age 69, and 70 and up. and sponsorships. O’Sullivan County. The library’s service area groups - 19 and under, 20 to 29, O rganiz ers hop e to raise would like to use the funds to encompasses Leacock, Paradise, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to $5,000 from race registrations expand library offerings. “We and Salisbury townships.
Planting a piece of history PEQ
Church to celebrate Homecoming Sunday with tree dedication BY FRANCINE FULTON
An old oak tree once stood at the site of the first log church that was built in 1724 when Pequea Presbyterian Church was organized. Now, as part of the church’s 300th anniversary celebration, a new tree will be planted at the Pastor Alfred Wanner displays a photo of the old oak tree that location during Homecoming once stood at the location of the Sunday on Oct. 6. The tree, which parish’s original log church. A new is of historical significance, will be sapling will be planted at the site on Homecoming Sunday.
a 3-year-old sapling from a Salem oak tree. The sapling is one of 750 that were started from acorns from the William Penn Salem oak tree at the Salem Quaker Meetinghouse in Salem, N.J. The oak gets its name because it was still alive when William Penn landed in Pennsylvania in 1682. Homecoming Sunday will begin with a worship service at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Beth Engel, retired pastor, will offer
See Pequea Presbyterian Church pg 9
Volunteer labor of love Second cooperative living house planned BY ANN MEAD ASH
Back in 2018, Garden Spot Village (GSV) built its first cooperative living house, Thistledown I, along Ranck Road, New Holland. The house, which provides shelter for five with private bedrooms and a common living space, was constructed utilizing volunteer labor and donated building supplies whenever possible. Chet Yoder, GSV director of pastoral services, reported that the house quickly attracted interested renters. “It’s been full,” noted Yoder. “There’s
not a lot of turnover, and when there’s a vacancy, there’s a waiting list.” The high demand has resulted in the planned construction of a second house. To build Thistledown I, GSV staff members turned to GSV residents under the coordination of Larry Knepper, Revelations of Freedom Ministries participants, and students from local colleges, along with professional builders. Initially, COVID-19 restrictions delayed the start of Thistledown II, but in 2023, discussion was underway. By August of this year, a See GSV pg 11
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