VOLUNTEERS Despite the materialism of our society and the self-centeredness of many lives, the idea of volunteering still occupies a special place in American life. We here at the Christian Appalachian Project have long ex perienced the blessings that com e from those who volunteer their time, energies and resources to the work we do. The Volunteers come from all parts
of the country. This year we have them from M aine and Florida, from California and Minnesota, and all the places in between. Their age span ranges from 18 to 70 years. People of many and differing religions work together in mutual harmony and respect. We have not merely a sense of pride about our volunteers but also the realization that not many of our
Appalachian Festival Coming Up at Camp Nelson... Plus Other Special Events Excitement is in the air these days at Camp Nelson with a spectacular lineup of entertainment planned over the next weeks. Getting the month of August off to a great start will be our second annual CB Jamboree. Area Citizens Band Radio Clubs will gather for a day of activities, country music, and fun. Booths will display the latest in CB equipment and dispense information to CB enthusiasts. Club members also will compete in a variety of CB games, and prizes will be awarded for clubs with the most members present, oldest member, and other categories. More than 2,500 people attended our first Jamboree and this year’s event is expected to draw a similar crowd.
programs that help people could go on without them. In this issue of the Soundings we want to feature them in a special way. There will be many photos of them as they do their work. In addition, m any of them are contributing their ideas in short articles. I don’t know of any who can express the thoughts of the volunteers as well as they can them selves.
Heading to the car and hom e after a busy day at Camp Nelson.
Parking near Camp Nelson’s pool.
The best of the Appalachian lifestyle will be highlighted at Camp Nelson’s Central Kentucky Bluegrass Festival on August 13 and 14. Music will accompany this outstanding tribute to the mountain culture, with two big shows by popular bluegrass artist, J. D. Crow and the New South. Crow will perform on a special outdoor stage backed by the beautiful palisades of the Kentucky River. Sixty-five craftsmen from the region will display their handiwork in booths at the festival. Now is the time to select from an array of treasured items for yourself or to tuck aw ay for gifts later on.
Of course our festival wouldn’t be complete without authentic Appalachian foods. We’ll be serving up specialties like country ham sandw iches, burgoo, western Kentucky barbeque, and that old favorite, cornbread, beans and green onions. Come Saturday, then spend the night and enjoy a second day at the festival. Events are scheduled from 4 to 1 a.m. Saturday and 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Admission will be $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for children under 12. Winding up the month will be our Custom Van Show, August 27 and 28. This spectacular rally will exhibit a variety of vans, painted to perfection and adapted to the owner’s specifications. (continued page 2)
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