CAP Squadrons Honor Veterans Of Vietnam War

Cadets from the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Jesse Jones Squadron 304 and the Nittany Composite Squadron 338 honored veterans of the Vietnam War for the 50th Anniversary of the draw down of the War at the Pennsylvania Military Museum in Boalsburg on July 22.

The Military Museum of Pennsylvania held a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the anniversary. Honor Guard Cadets from the local CAP Lancaster Squadron 304 and the Color Guard Cadets from the Nittany Squadron 338 performed the wreath laying ceremony to honor those veterans who have lost their lives during the conflict. This is one of the many activities that the Jesse Jones Squadron 304 participates in to support the community. Service to their community, their state, and their nation is a primary part of the cadet programs within the CAP.

Shown in the photo is Squadron 304’s Honor Guard Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Mary M. Weinheimer laying the ceremonial wreath.

The Museum Educator, Emily Doherty, provided the cadets and senior members a guided tour of the museum’s exhibits. Mike Siggins, museum volunteer, offered a detailed history of the museum’s military vehicles. The events also included a living history Encampment that the cadets and attendees were able to participate in to experience field conditions similar to those experienced by the veterans during the war.

Jesse Jones Squadron 304 meets each Monday (except holidays) at 7:00 p.m. in the Venture Jets hangar, which is located at the Lancaster Municipal Airport near the intersection of Lititz Pike and Millport Road. Visitors are always welcome.

CAP, the longtime allvolunteer U.S. Air Force auxiliary, is the newest member of the Air Force’s Total Force. In this role, CAP operates a fleet of 560 aircraft, performs about 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) and is credited by the AFRCC with saving an average of 80 lives annually. CAP’s 61,000 members also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state, and local agencies. In addition, CAP plays a leading role in aerospace/STEM education, and its members serve as mentors to over 26,000 young people participating in CAP’s Cadet Programs. Visit www.GoCivilAirPatrol. com or www.CAP.news for more information. The local squadron’s website is JesseJones.cap.gov and a group is maintained on Facebook by the squadron.

Lititz Senior Center Lists Activities

The Lancaster County Office of Aging, Lititz Senior Center, located at Lititz United Methodist Church, 201 East Market Street, Lititz, is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., with lunch served at noon. There is no cost to attend.

The Center serves independent Lancaster County seniors ages 60 and up from Ephrata, Rothsville, Akron, Neffsville and Lititz areas. Ephrata is also served by van service. Reservations for lunch and transportation must be made by 10:00 a.m., one day in advance, by calling the Center at 717626-2800.

Daily Activities Include:

Wednesday, August 2: 9:00 a.m., Yoga with Marci; 9:15 a.m., Tai Chi with Kathy; 10:00 a.m., Trivia with Bob; 11:00 a.m., Town

Hall Meeting; 12:00 Noon, Lunch.

Thursday, August 3: Congregate Breakfast; 9:15 a.m., Exercise with Kathy; 10:15 a.m., Music with Clyde Spangler; 12:00 Noon, Lunch.

Monday, August 7: 9:15 a.m., Exercise with Kathy; 9:30 a.m., Clothing Bank and Blood Pressure; 10:00 a.m., Water Painting with Amy; 10:00 a.m., Hang man Game with Tina; 12:00 Noon.

Lunch Menu:

Wednesday, August 2: Swiss steak with 2 oz. onion gravy, 1/2 cup whipped potatoes, 1/2 cup diced carrots, wheat bread, 1/2 cup blushed pears.

Thursday, August 3: Hawaiian chicken, 1/2 cup buttered noodles, 1/2 cup island blend vegetables, seasonal fresh fruit, cookie.

Monday, August 7: Mango BBQ chicken breast, 1/2 cup brown rice, 1/2 cup carrots, what bread, fresh orange. * Menu subject to change.

(4 Hahnstown Road)

• Turkey Hill (903 S. State Street)

• Turkey Hill (1010 Sharp Avenue)

• Turkey Hill (3585 Rothsville Road)

• Wawa

• Weis Markets

FIVEPOINTVILLE

• Weaver’s Store

LEOLA

• Giant • Weaver’s Hardware

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• Giant

• Lititz Family Cupboard

• Oregon Dairy Restaurant

• PaulB

• Weiser’s Market

MARTINDALE

• Eby’s Store

MORGANTOWN

• BB’s Grocery Outlet

• Turkey Hill

• Wawa

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