Scouts earn badges, win troop award
Troop 97 recently spent a week at Resica Falls Scout Reservation in the Pocono Mountains kayaking, rifle shooting, fishing, geocaching, and more. The trip was suggested by Second Class Scout William Weber.
“All 17 of our Scouts attended this summer camp and collectively participated in 84 merit badge (MB) classes,” reported Scoutmaster Bill Lee.
Weber earned the Climbing MB, which required Scouts to
“All 17 of our Scouts attended this summer camp and collectively participated in 84 merit badge classes.”
learn how to belay their climbing partner using the friction of ropes. Star Scout Jordan Paul took advantage of the camp’s pool to earn the Swimming MB while Second Class Scout Rece Shiffler and Scout Isaac Haviland completed the Geocaching MB. Woodworking, animal science, and game design were popular classes as well as the Eagle Scout-required MBs First Aid, Citizenship in the World, and Emergency Preparedness. The troop also had plenty of time to enjoy the amenities of the camp, including the water trampoline at the lake, canoeing on the Delaware River, and the early morning Polar Bear Plunge.
“We had 100% participation of our Scouts and leaders in a camp service project of chopping up downed trees and stacking the
wood, which cleared the site for construction of a new lodge,” said Lee. Throughout the week, the troop earned arrowheads for having the cleanest camp site.
During the closing ceremony, four Troop 97 Scouts were recognized for excelling in certain programs: Jace Kryscio for superior welding, Isaac Dunkleberger as top fisherman, Jesse Reigle for excellence on the ATV course, and Daniel Dunkleberger, who not only won the triathlon of running, kayaking, and archery but set a new camp record.
“My favorite memory of camp was when Isaac (Haviland) sang ‘Pizza Man’ in front of the entire
BY FRANCINE FULTON
After a hiatus of several years, Hershey Church of the Nazarene has announced the return of its Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 3 to 6 p.m. The family-friendly event will feature live music, bounce houses, face painting, pony rides and crafts, as well as cornhole and volleyball tournaments. New this year will be a hayride around the church property. All activities are free, and the public is welcome to attend.
“It’s a way to reach out to our community,” said church board member Susan Crawford, event organizer, when explaining the return of the popular event.
In addition to the activities, free food will be provided, including hot dogs, chips, s’mores and beverages.
Activities will take place in the large field behind the church. Teams playing volleyball and cornhole do not need to register in advance to participate. Prizes will be awarded.
In lieu of an admission fee, attendees are asked to bring donations for Love INC of Greater Hershey, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance and support to individuals and families in need within the community.
“We are accepting hygiene and household products and paper products. We will try to pack the church van,” said Crawford.
One of Love INC’s programs is its Personal Care Closet Ministry. The Personal Care Closet provides local food
Troop 97 Scouts (from left) Daniel Dunkleberger, Jesse Reigle, Daniel Orris, and Jace Kryscio work toward earning the Woodworking merit badge.
Isaac Haviland (front) and Jordan Paul (back, left) receive instructions from Shawn Haviland on use of the oar.
Troop 97 leaders (front, from left) Danielle Kryscio, Dave Orris, (back) Bill Lee, Matt Pauley, Ryan Shiffler, and Shawn Haviland participated in the Pocono Mountains trip.
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Program to focus on metal detecting
The Lower Swatara Township Historic Preservation Society will host a presentation on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m. at the Lower Swatara Fire Department, 1350 Fulling Mill Road, Middletown, in the community hall. Speaker Dustin “DutchBoy” D’Agostino will present “Saving Local History by Metal Detecting.”
D’Agostino is a local history detective and for 15 years he has saved history lost in the ground with meticulous research, positive interactions with property owners, metal detectors and digging tools. He has many artifacts, along with local stories of finding history.
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with hundreds of videos, including several from Middletown, Lower Swatara and surrounding areas. To access the videos, visit www.youtube.com/c/Dutchboy Adventures.
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pantry clients with personal care, household and baby items. According to www .loveincgreater hershey.org/donate, the ministry’s mostneeded items include toilet paper, paper towels, mouthwash, shampoo and shaving cream. Other needed items include bar soap and body wash, sunscreen, dish and laundry detergent, disinfectant wipes, hand soap and hand sanitizer. Visit the website to view the complete list.
Children from the church display some of the cleaning supplies and paper goods that will collected at the event for Love INC of Greater Hershey. We
D’Agostino has a YouTube Channel called “DutchBoy Adventures”
The program is free and open to the public. For more information or if any accommodations are needed, call 717-944-9891 and leave a message.
Restaurant fundraiser planned
Hershey Church of the Nazarene is located at 986 E. Governor Road, Hershey. The Fall Festival will be held rain or shine.
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In honor of Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month, the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Knights of Columbus Council 3501 will host a charity restaurant night at Rubber Soul Brewing Co., 136 S. Hanover St., Hummelstown. Ten percent of all food sales plus a portion of beer sales on Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. will be donated to Smiles for Abby.
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This well-built brick structure was originally built in 1986 as the home of Wellspan EMS and was sold in 2018 to Robert Rice; who has updated and since used for antique sales and storage including antique cars and car parts. The large meeting room contains an outside entrance; corner office; middle office; kitchen with built-in cabinets; men’s bath w/shower stall; ladies bath w/shower stall; men’s and ladies dormitory rooms. This area is heated with gas hot air heat and central air conditioning. The large 1,900 sq. ft. garage area contains (6) 10x10 insulated overhead doors with auto openers, 11½’ ceiling height and concrete floor. This area is heated with hot water heat in the floor, supplied by a separate gas water boiler. A small utility room houses all the mechanicals including the recent Peerless Purefire gas water boiler (2018); recent Bradford White gas hot water heater; (2) separate 200 amp electric panels; city gas connection and controls. APPROX. 12,000 SQ. FT. BLACKTOP PARKING & DRIVEWAYS (Contains 15 parking spaces) LOT SIZE –2.097 ACRES – ZONED (CG) – COMMERCIAL GENERAL. 356.33’ frontage along Guilford St; 328.75’ frontage along N. 11th St; 104.69’ frontage along N. 12th St. LEBANON SCHOOL DISTRICT – APPROX. $5,500 TOTAL YEARLY R.E. TAXES
This outstanding tract of commercial real estate offers a fine brick building that has been updated with new doors, windows and mechanicals and offers great curb appeal. This property offers all kinds of opportunities. The owner is planning to sell at this Public Sale as he will be turning 80 years old and is planning on retiring. Be sure to inspect this quality commercial property being offered at Public Sale. OPEN HOUSE – Saturday, September 21 from 1-3 PM; for information or inspection, call (717) 951-5147 *TERMS OF SALE - $50,000 down payment on the day of sale; balance at settlement on or before 11/25/2024. Purchaser pays both realty transfer taxes. Property sold as-is.
The church holds Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. Children’s church is offered at the same time. Prior to the service, there is a fellowship time with coffee and
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camp during the closing camp fire,” exclaimed First Class Scout Xavier Derr. The Resica Falls camp staff acknowledged the outstanding participation of Troop 97 and presented the group with the Honor Troop Award.
“We have an incredible group of adults who share their time and talents with the Scouts. Some of the leaders use their work vacation to transport the guys, the trailer, all their equipment, and attend the week at summer camp,” said advancement chair Julie Myers. “It is quite a commitment, and their dedication is remarkable. We can’t thank them enough.”
Among the additional summer adventures the troop enjoyed was
doughnuts at 9:30 a.m. Services are livesteamed on Facebook. For more information about the Fall Festival, visit www.facebook .com/hersheychurchofthe nazarene or call the church office at 717-534-2010. More information about the church is available at www.hersheynazarene.org.
a weekend at Gifford Pinchot State Park practicing the Scout skills of cooking, tent camping, and canoeing. Scouts also volunteered at the Geyers United Methodist Church vacation Bible school.
For more information on Troop 97, contact Ted Pauley at 717-503-3078.
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Renn’s Milk Bar reunion slated
A Renn’s Milk Bar reunion will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from noon to 4 p.m. at the main pavilion in Hoffer Park on Mill Street in Middletown. Anyone who grew up in Middletown during the 1950s and 1960s is encouraged to attend, regardless of whether or not they graduated from Middletown. The event will include reminiscing, food, games, and door prizes. Attendees may bring their spouse or a friend. Anyone who plans to attend is asked to contact Barry Condran at 717-9440536 before Friday, Sept. 20.
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Manada Conservancy plans programs
Manada Conservancy and Dauphin County Woodland Owners Association will participate in the eighth annual Walk in Penn’s Woods on Sunday, Oct. 6. The statewide event invites people to join in autumn woodland strolls.
Naturalists will lead walks at 1 p.m. in Dauphin County’s largest and newest park, Detweiler Park, 1451 Peters Mountain Road, Dauphin. Two trail options with different terrain will be available. Leashed pets are welcome.
The program is free of charge. For more details and to register, visit www.manada.org. Information is also available by calling 717-566-4122 or emailing office@manada.org.
In addition, Manada Conservancy will present “Climate
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Free of charge. For more information or to register, visit the previously mentioned website or call the aforementioned number.
Church plans GriefShare
Middletown First Church of God, 245 W. High St., Middletown, will host GriefShare on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The 13-week program began the
week of Sept. 4 and 5. Workbooks will be provided free of charge. To register, text or call 717-979-8219 or visit www .griefshare.org and click on “Find a Group.”
