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WEDNESDAY, July 3, 1996 Record Express 120TH YEAR 28 Pages- Mo. 12 LITITZ, PENNSYLVANIA Go, Once F o u r t h ! again, Lititz is the place to he on Independence Day RICHARD REITZ Record Express Editor LITITZ SPRINGS PARK —■ Get ready! ■ It’s as synonymous to Lititz as a New Year’s Eve in Times Square, or a St Patrick’s Day in Boston. It’s a Fourth of July in Lititz Springs Park. And it’s bound to once again be a blast. “We’re ready to go,” said festival organizer Ronald Reedy, adding, “We hope to offer good weather.” Heavy, unrelenting rain postponed last year’s celebration, but when it was held four days later, on July 8, they were able to bring the crowd back, attracting well over 12 ,(XX) celebrants to Lititz Springs Park. R e ed y e x p e c ts b e tw e e n 12,000-15,000 to attend this year’s festivities •— the 179th consecutive Independence Day observance in Lititz Springs Park. It will include many of the traditions long associated with the celebration, but there will also be some features new to the Fourth of July in Lititz. The theme of this year’s event is “Life’s Celebrations,” Reedy said, and will be the subject of the third annual Photography Show and Contest. The top three winners in the adult and youth categories will receive $75, $50 and $25 cash prizes. The photographer selected Best of Show will receive $75. July 3 Events officially kick off tonight with the annual Fourth of July parade, sponsored by the Lititz Lions Club, beginning at 7 p.m. After an 89-year absence, a band from the Philadelphia Mummers will be strutting in the Lititz parade. Highlighting a procession that will include the Vision Quest Drill Team and many other marchers and performers will be the colorful award-winning Quaker City Siring Band. A Mummers band joined the-borough to celebrate the Fourth during its Industrial Parade of 1907, but since then, there have been no signs of any of the flashy bands in Lititz. The parade will wrap-up at the band shell in Lititz Springs Park, where the Quaker City String Band, led by Captain Robert Shannon Jr., will perform on stage for the crowd. There will be a small fireworks display at 9:30 p.m., following the show. In the event of inclement weather, there is no make-up date scheduled for the parade and concert, Reedy said. July 4 The traditional pealing of church bells throughout town at 6 a.m. Thursday will ring in the 179th Fourth of July celebration. At 9:30 a.m.,' the championship game of the Lititz Lilacs Softball Tournament will be played on the AMBUCS field. See related story, page IDS, Throughout the day, there will be food concessions, games and rides arourd the paik, while clowns Choc Chov Jsox an: Howie wti: entert? m youngsters with their balloon sculptures. Something old will be something new at the park this year. There will be a Civil War encampment near the cabin above the stream, featuring Company E. 30th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Going back even further in our nation’s history, the park will host a Revolutionary War encampment as welt on the north side of the stream, near the pavilion. The soldiers will be representatives from the German R eg im en t o f P e n n sy lv a n ia volunteers. Among the children’s games will be: 2 p.m. — Panning for Gold, ages 12 -under, at the stream near the arched bridge; and at 4 p.m. — Peanut Scramble, ages 3-10, on the north side of the stream. Hammercreek Exotics will once again bring adorable and unusual animals to the park for the Petting Zoo. Pony rides will also be offered throughout the day. Entertainer John Bressler returns as master of ceremonies, and will be performing at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. in the band shell. See related story. The popular Baby Parade, spon- (See Events, Page ID4) Photo by Richard Reitz SHOW CHOIR WILL BE ‘KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVE’— One ofthe many highlights of this year's Fourth of July Celebration in Lititz Springs Park will be performance by the award-winning Warwick High School Show Choir, led by Deb Kline. Members of the vibrant, colorful group are: (front row, kneeling, left to right) Colin DiGarbo, Jon Kenn, Mike Yoder, (middle row, i-r) Chris Gerlach, Jessica Weinstein, Jaimie Standish, Jolene Risser, Erin McCoy, Rachel Moury, Steve Nikoloff, (back row, l-r) Jason Fleager, Jeremy Groff, Kate Scibal, Christine DiNovis and Kathryn Mutch-ier. Missing from the photo is Kevin Boll. B a b y p a rad e adds to h is to ry o f ce lebra tion JILL IVEY Record Express Staff LITITZ SPRINGS PARK - For the 10 th consecutive year parents will dress up their children in costumes (i cling a Fourth of July theme and parade them in the Lititz Springs Park. Once again, the Baby Parade will be part of the celebration this Thursday in. the park. According to a Historical Review in a past Fourth of July program, the baby parade was started in 1937. It had three divisions, and was “enjoyed by both young and old.” 1959 was the last year for the baby parade. That is, until the park board decided in 1986 to bring back the once popular event. According to Lititz Women of Today member and co-chairperson of the parade Barbara Gertie, a decision was made to bring back events from past years. The baby parade was one of them. She said the club became involved with the event because of Park Board president, Ronald Reedy. “When he started reviewing things, he came to our group and asked if we would sponsor it,” said Gettle, Record photo by Richard Reitz WHO WILL BE CROWNED?—The 55th Pageant of the Queen of Candies will begin at 9 p.m. at the band shell. Members of this year’s court are: (sitting, left to right) Carolyn Davis, Mandy Peifer, Melissa Marks, Erica Widder, (standing, l-r) Kaye Bucher, Katie Van Kirk, Julie Sanderson, Jolene Risser, Alison Darras, Janell Fausnacht, Melissa Tabb and Emily Adams. She said that every year they get more and more children participating in the parade. “The past couple years we’ve had in the mid 30’s,” she said, “I expect we’ll have at least the number we’ve had in past years.” Gettle said that participation depends on how easily parents can come up with an idea that fits into the theme. “Every year we have a number that really do the red, white, and blue theme,” said Gettle, adding that the patriotic colors tie in with the overall Fourth of July. The theme, which Gettle said always has something to do with the Fourth of July, changes every year. This year the theme will be “I’m Spending the Fourth of July in Lititz Springs Park.” Gettle said that in previous years the theme has been the same as the park’s theme for that year. According to Gettle, there is no limit to the number of ideas people can come up with. She said that last year they had everything from a depiction of Desert Storm to Uncle Sam. “I’m very interested with the ideas of floats people came up with,” said Gettle. “People really use their imagination in coming up with ideas.” Registration for the baby parade is free and will be held at 2:30 p.m. near the bandshell. Once the child is regis- (See Baby, Page ID2) Those lost traditions STEPHEN SEEBER Record Express Staff LITITZ SPRINGS PARK — As the borough prepares for its 178th Independence Day celebration this week, local residents, as well as thousands of out-of-town visitors, will flock to the park for what is expected —A day filled with fun, food, music, the crowning of the Queen of Candles, and extraordinary fireworks. These are all longtime traditions in Bresslpr, who has performed for y ^ numerous town celebrations, said (See traditions, Page Jj j ./ that rarely do other towns have the combined talent of Tail Towers and : Clair Brothers to add to the event. In addition to his show, Bressler will also be the emcee for the day’s Collectables....... .................. ID4 events. Bressler, who has stand-up Lititz Bi-Centennial...............ID2 comedy in his background, said that Lititz Lilacs............................. IDS emceeing is nothing new to him. He Special Editorial................. 4 said that he enjoys talking to people A Special Letter........ .......... ID2 and is fascinated by where people Photo by Richard Reitz Popular entertainer John Bressler will be returning to Lititz Springs Park for the Fourth of July celebration .He will be the master of ceremonies throughout the day, and will perform at the band shell at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Bressler at home during Lititz fest JILL IVEY Record Express Staff LITITZ SPRINGS PARK - One man show John Bressler may travel throughout the United States, but he considers Lititz his home. For the past four out of five years, the Berks County resident has performed at the Fourth of July celebration at Lititz Springs Park. He said that the first year he was scheduled to perform, it rained, and he was unable to make the rain date. Last year the celebration once again got rained out. Bressler said he almost missed the rain date a second time, but rearranged his schedule so that he could perform at what he calls a “unique celebration.” come from to see the Lititz festivities. “I feel like a host for the county,” said Bressler. “It adds a different dimension to performing.” Bressler recently finished recording a new compact disc titled, “Basic Black and White.” Bressler, who just hired a publicist, said that his biggest project right now is taking the show nationally for what he loosely calls motivational entertainment “I’ve done this for 16 years,” said Bressler refering to his solo act. “I’m very happy.” Bressler also does corporate motivational speeches for companies such as AT&T and XEROX. He said that later this year, he will perform at the California State Fair in Sacramento. Although last year Bressler performed in 20 states throughout the United States, Lititz Springs Park will always be his destination on July 4th. “Lititz Springs Park is just a beautiful place,” said Bressler, who remembers going there on the Fourth of July as a child. “I don’t know that there are many other places I’d be on the Fourth.”
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Title | Lititz Record Express |
Masthead | Lititz Record Express 1996-07-03 |
Subject | Lititz (Pa.) -- Newspapers;Lancaster County (Pa.)—Newspapers |
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Subject | Lititz (Pa.) -- Newspapers;Lancaster County (Pa.)—Newspapers |
Location Covered | United States;Pennsylvania;Lancaster County (Pa.);Lititz (Pa.);Warwick (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) |
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Full Text | WEDNESDAY, July 3, 1996 Record Express 120TH YEAR 28 Pages- Mo. 12 LITITZ, PENNSYLVANIA Go, Once F o u r t h ! again, Lititz is the place to he on Independence Day RICHARD REITZ Record Express Editor LITITZ SPRINGS PARK —■ Get ready! ■ It’s as synonymous to Lititz as a New Year’s Eve in Times Square, or a St Patrick’s Day in Boston. It’s a Fourth of July in Lititz Springs Park. And it’s bound to once again be a blast. “We’re ready to go,” said festival organizer Ronald Reedy, adding, “We hope to offer good weather.” Heavy, unrelenting rain postponed last year’s celebration, but when it was held four days later, on July 8, they were able to bring the crowd back, attracting well over 12 ,(XX) celebrants to Lititz Springs Park. R e ed y e x p e c ts b e tw e e n 12,000-15,000 to attend this year’s festivities •— the 179th consecutive Independence Day observance in Lititz Springs Park. It will include many of the traditions long associated with the celebration, but there will also be some features new to the Fourth of July in Lititz. The theme of this year’s event is “Life’s Celebrations,” Reedy said, and will be the subject of the third annual Photography Show and Contest. The top three winners in the adult and youth categories will receive $75, $50 and $25 cash prizes. The photographer selected Best of Show will receive $75. July 3 Events officially kick off tonight with the annual Fourth of July parade, sponsored by the Lititz Lions Club, beginning at 7 p.m. After an 89-year absence, a band from the Philadelphia Mummers will be strutting in the Lititz parade. Highlighting a procession that will include the Vision Quest Drill Team and many other marchers and performers will be the colorful award-winning Quaker City Siring Band. A Mummers band joined the-borough to celebrate the Fourth during its Industrial Parade of 1907, but since then, there have been no signs of any of the flashy bands in Lititz. The parade will wrap-up at the band shell in Lititz Springs Park, where the Quaker City String Band, led by Captain Robert Shannon Jr., will perform on stage for the crowd. There will be a small fireworks display at 9:30 p.m., following the show. In the event of inclement weather, there is no make-up date scheduled for the parade and concert, Reedy said. July 4 The traditional pealing of church bells throughout town at 6 a.m. Thursday will ring in the 179th Fourth of July celebration. At 9:30 a.m.,' the championship game of the Lititz Lilacs Softball Tournament will be played on the AMBUCS field. See related story, page IDS, Throughout the day, there will be food concessions, games and rides arourd the paik, while clowns Choc Chov Jsox an: Howie wti: entert? m youngsters with their balloon sculptures. Something old will be something new at the park this year. There will be a Civil War encampment near the cabin above the stream, featuring Company E. 30th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Going back even further in our nation’s history, the park will host a Revolutionary War encampment as welt on the north side of the stream, near the pavilion. The soldiers will be representatives from the German R eg im en t o f P e n n sy lv a n ia volunteers. Among the children’s games will be: 2 p.m. — Panning for Gold, ages 12 -under, at the stream near the arched bridge; and at 4 p.m. — Peanut Scramble, ages 3-10, on the north side of the stream. Hammercreek Exotics will once again bring adorable and unusual animals to the park for the Petting Zoo. Pony rides will also be offered throughout the day. Entertainer John Bressler returns as master of ceremonies, and will be performing at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. in the band shell. See related story. The popular Baby Parade, spon- (See Events, Page ID4) Photo by Richard Reitz SHOW CHOIR WILL BE ‘KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVE’— One ofthe many highlights of this year's Fourth of July Celebration in Lititz Springs Park will be performance by the award-winning Warwick High School Show Choir, led by Deb Kline. Members of the vibrant, colorful group are: (front row, kneeling, left to right) Colin DiGarbo, Jon Kenn, Mike Yoder, (middle row, i-r) Chris Gerlach, Jessica Weinstein, Jaimie Standish, Jolene Risser, Erin McCoy, Rachel Moury, Steve Nikoloff, (back row, l-r) Jason Fleager, Jeremy Groff, Kate Scibal, Christine DiNovis and Kathryn Mutch-ier. Missing from the photo is Kevin Boll. B a b y p a rad e adds to h is to ry o f ce lebra tion JILL IVEY Record Express Staff LITITZ SPRINGS PARK - For the 10 th consecutive year parents will dress up their children in costumes (i cling a Fourth of July theme and parade them in the Lititz Springs Park. Once again, the Baby Parade will be part of the celebration this Thursday in. the park. According to a Historical Review in a past Fourth of July program, the baby parade was started in 1937. It had three divisions, and was “enjoyed by both young and old.” 1959 was the last year for the baby parade. That is, until the park board decided in 1986 to bring back the once popular event. According to Lititz Women of Today member and co-chairperson of the parade Barbara Gertie, a decision was made to bring back events from past years. The baby parade was one of them. She said the club became involved with the event because of Park Board president, Ronald Reedy. “When he started reviewing things, he came to our group and asked if we would sponsor it,” said Gettle, Record photo by Richard Reitz WHO WILL BE CROWNED?—The 55th Pageant of the Queen of Candies will begin at 9 p.m. at the band shell. Members of this year’s court are: (sitting, left to right) Carolyn Davis, Mandy Peifer, Melissa Marks, Erica Widder, (standing, l-r) Kaye Bucher, Katie Van Kirk, Julie Sanderson, Jolene Risser, Alison Darras, Janell Fausnacht, Melissa Tabb and Emily Adams. She said that every year they get more and more children participating in the parade. “The past couple years we’ve had in the mid 30’s,” she said, “I expect we’ll have at least the number we’ve had in past years.” Gettle said that participation depends on how easily parents can come up with an idea that fits into the theme. “Every year we have a number that really do the red, white, and blue theme,” said Gettle, adding that the patriotic colors tie in with the overall Fourth of July. The theme, which Gettle said always has something to do with the Fourth of July, changes every year. This year the theme will be “I’m Spending the Fourth of July in Lititz Springs Park.” Gettle said that in previous years the theme has been the same as the park’s theme for that year. According to Gettle, there is no limit to the number of ideas people can come up with. She said that last year they had everything from a depiction of Desert Storm to Uncle Sam. “I’m very interested with the ideas of floats people came up with,” said Gettle. “People really use their imagination in coming up with ideas.” Registration for the baby parade is free and will be held at 2:30 p.m. near the bandshell. Once the child is regis- (See Baby, Page ID2) Those lost traditions STEPHEN SEEBER Record Express Staff LITITZ SPRINGS PARK — As the borough prepares for its 178th Independence Day celebration this week, local residents, as well as thousands of out-of-town visitors, will flock to the park for what is expected —A day filled with fun, food, music, the crowning of the Queen of Candles, and extraordinary fireworks. These are all longtime traditions in Bresslpr, who has performed for y ^ numerous town celebrations, said (See traditions, Page Jj j ./ that rarely do other towns have the combined talent of Tail Towers and : Clair Brothers to add to the event. In addition to his show, Bressler will also be the emcee for the day’s Collectables....... .................. ID4 events. Bressler, who has stand-up Lititz Bi-Centennial...............ID2 comedy in his background, said that Lititz Lilacs............................. IDS emceeing is nothing new to him. He Special Editorial................. 4 said that he enjoys talking to people A Special Letter........ .......... ID2 and is fascinated by where people Photo by Richard Reitz Popular entertainer John Bressler will be returning to Lititz Springs Park for the Fourth of July celebration .He will be the master of ceremonies throughout the day, and will perform at the band shell at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Bressler at home during Lititz fest JILL IVEY Record Express Staff LITITZ SPRINGS PARK - One man show John Bressler may travel throughout the United States, but he considers Lititz his home. For the past four out of five years, the Berks County resident has performed at the Fourth of July celebration at Lititz Springs Park. He said that the first year he was scheduled to perform, it rained, and he was unable to make the rain date. Last year the celebration once again got rained out. Bressler said he almost missed the rain date a second time, but rearranged his schedule so that he could perform at what he calls a “unique celebration.” come from to see the Lititz festivities. “I feel like a host for the county,” said Bressler. “It adds a different dimension to performing.” Bressler recently finished recording a new compact disc titled, “Basic Black and White.” Bressler, who just hired a publicist, said that his biggest project right now is taking the show nationally for what he loosely calls motivational entertainment “I’ve done this for 16 years,” said Bressler refering to his solo act. “I’m very happy.” Bressler also does corporate motivational speeches for companies such as AT&T and XEROX. He said that later this year, he will perform at the California State Fair in Sacramento. Although last year Bressler performed in 20 states throughout the United States, Lititz Springs Park will always be his destination on July 4th. “Lititz Springs Park is just a beautiful place,” said Bressler, who remembers going there on the Fourth of July as a child. “I don’t know that there are many other places I’d be on the Fourth.” |
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