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Celebration committee wants your suggestions Old Home Week Suggestion Boxes have been placed at six locations in Greencastle. Suggestions and comments are important for planning and improving future Old Home Week activities and also encourage the current committees. A signature is required to validate a suggestion, but all names are kept c... More ... Lost and found Several items which were found during Old Home Week were turned into the Headquarters. Inquires about lost items should be directed to Bob Johnston at 597-2336 or 404-5345. More ... Donations noted Donations to the Old Home Week Committee were recently received from the following: Donna G. Thomas, Greencastle; John S. and Pamela Wertner, Chambersburg; Fred L. and Frances Oaks, Greencastle; Owen E. and Frances Elliott, Greencastle; Steven N. and Mary Lou Barnhart, Greencastle; Tracy and Davi... More ...
On the shoulders of giants-Charlie Witmer points out an interesting train layout from his perch high atop Grandfather Buck Witmer's shoulders during the Waynesboro Model Railroad Club's Open House at Waynecastle from 5 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday of Old Home Week .Event organizer Lee Scott said the club we... More ...
Quilts made at Evangelical Lutheran Church for Lutheran World Relief were on display for Old Home Week. More ...
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Moss Spring Swim Club held an open swim for the public during Old Home Week. More ...
Old Home Week 2007 withstood drought, severe storms and extremely hot, humid conditions as evidenced by this sign at Carl's Drug Store just after noon Wednesday. More ...
By PAT FRIDGEN Echo Pilot No one said you get what you pay for, but when volunteer umpire Russ Clever called an obvious out 'safe' and volunteer announcer Greg Hoover backed him up, that's exactly what you got. The fans who paid free admission to Barkdoll Field witnessed a home run on that call. And the Ol' Boys Baseball ... More ...
B A N K I N' O N F U N TJ Clevenger serves snow cones during Susquehanna Bank's Afternoon of Food, Fun and Nostalgia August 8. Acknowledging the 90 degree day, Executive Vice President John Rotz said, "The line for the ice has been longer than the line for popcorn! More ...
By PAT FRIDGEN Echo Pilot The heat and humidity eased Friday night, the crowds descended upon Kaley Field and Old Home Week spectators were treated to a rousing concert and display of fireworks. It was a fitting end to an overloaded week, a chance to relax and enjoy sights and sounds in the company of friends and family. More ...
By KAREN BITNER and PAT FRIDGEN Echo Pilot They talked about hard times, and how the hard times became good times. They talked about places, people and practices that are now gone. They talked about the past, and what it means for today. During Old Home Week, three days of Reminiscing sessions gave longtime area residents a chance to rem... More ...
The Greencastle-Antrim School District's environmental center, Tayamentasachta, was an educational venue for Old Home Week with past week. the scene of an open house all week. More ...
The Rescue Hose Company parades its 1741 pumper through the streets for Old Home Week. More ...
Read the Story... Judging limited in OHW parade With the postponement of the 36th Triennial Old Home Week Parade from Thursday to Saturday, some of the judges could not return to town. Of the around 100 units entered in the parade, 90 returned Saturday for the postponed event. More ... 'For the Love of Flowers' picks winners The Old Home Week Flower Show "For the Love of Flowers" was held in the First United Methodist Church on Aug. 6 and 7. The event was sponsored by the Greencastle-Lioness Club and chaired by Dolly Shoemaker and Shirley Freeman. More ... Celebration committee wants your suggestions Old Home Week Suggestion Boxes have been placed at six locations in Greencastle. Suggestions and comments are important for planning and improving future Old Home Week activities and also encourage the current committees. A signature is required to validate a suggestion, but all names are kept co... More ... Visitors check in at OHW headquarters The Greencastle-Antrim community welcomed more visitors for its Old Home Week celebration Monday through Friday last week. Those from more than 50 Mich.les away who registered at the OHW headquarters are as follows: Visitors who registered at OHW headquarters Monday, Aug. 6, include Suzanne and D... More ... Lost and found Several items which were found during Old Home Week were turned into the Headquarters. Inquires about lost items should be directed to Bob Johnston at 597-2336 or 404-5345. More ...
Dispite sizzling heat, bikers of all ages lined up on North Carlisle Street Wednesday afternoon for the James P. Oliver Memorial Bicycle Races. The 5- to 7-year-old age group race began at 1:30 p.m. followed by older age groups. A variety of bike styles were on hand, including some with training w... More ...
Draftee John Lehman is examined by "doctor" Jim Hughes for the scene "Uncle Sam Wants You." More ...
By KAREN BITNER Echo Pilot A kaleidoscope-like view of life in Greencastle-Antrim since the Civil War, "I'll Be Seeing You," the 2007 Old Home Week Pageant, played to packed houses at G-AHS Tuesday and Wednesday nights of OHW. Witten by Dody Clever and Sharon Baumbaugh, and directed by Kevin Carley, the pageant presented sc... More ...
By KAREN BITNER Echo Pilot Not too long after Phillip Baer proposed his "Old Boys' Reunion" the women of Greencastle decided to do something similar, and the Loyal Daughters was born. The group first met in 1920 and became official in 1923, with every woman in Greencastle eligible for membership. More ...
By PAT FRIDGEN Echo Pilot Who knew? The global impact of products manufactured in Antrim Township is one of the area's best kept secrets, at least to the general population. Residents who took the Town and Township Tour last Monday and Tuesday as part of the Old Home Week festivities expressed amazement at the innovative... More ...
See you for the 37th Triennial Aug. 1 to 7, 2010 More ... |
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