Fountaindale Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Fountaindale Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate i75 years of serving the community November 7th. The celebratory open house will be held at the Fountaindale Fire Hall from 1 to 4 p.m. at 1340 Old Waynesboro Pike. The celebration will feature tours around the station and vehicles as well as chances to connect with local fire department members. A program featuring anniversary remarks and the history of the department will begin at 2 p.m.
Light refreshments will be served as well as commemorative anniversary T-shirts and challenge coins will be available for purchase.
If it’s ever been a dream to climb aboard a fire engine, now’s the chance as fire apparatuses and equipment will be on display. Anyone interested in fire fighting stories or who wants to learn about becoming a fire fighter is encouraged to chat up members of the department devoted to serving the surrounding area.
Although firefighting technology and equipment has updated since, the passion in the men and women of Fountaindale to be ready to serve their community at a moment’s notice is as strong as ever. "We’re glad to be here," Fire Chief Dave Martin said.
As more local fire departments face difficulty maintaining volunteers, Fountaindale is proud of its 75 years of continual dedication and looks forward to sharing its milestone with the community. "It’s good people and a good community that supports us," Martin said.
Information about volunteering will be readily available throughout the day. More information about Fountaindale can be found by calling 717-794-2021.
‘This I Remember’ Returns
Fairfield Area Historical Society held its second ‘This I Remember’ on Oct. 21 at the Fountaindale Fire Hall.
What started as a Civil War Sesquicentennial centennial committee has morphed into the historical society said President Camille Cline.
The mission of society is to preserve the historical heritage of the surrounding community. The society acquires and catalogs artifacts and information with local historical significance of the boroughs of Fairfield and Carroll Valley as well as the townships of Hamiltonban and Liberty.
Driving home this mission, members of the community packed Fountaindale Fire Hall and encouraged to share pleasant memories, not only about the surrounding area but memories of life in general. "Things that were very special to you, at one time or another," Cline said.
Throughout the evening participants reminisced about old schoolhouses and stores, playing in local creeks, railroad tunnels, family farm jobs, and high school nicknames.
The society is always looking for new members and history buffs of all kinds to join in their meeting as both attendees as well as presenters. "I am always willing to learn and listen. We want this society to be more than just about the Civil War," Cline said.
The society’s newsletter comes out every two months and includes interesting local facts, colonial lifestyles, and recipes. More information about the Fairfield Area Historical Society can be found at www.fairfieldpahistoricalsociety.org.
Adams County Giving Spree Begins
Hosted By the Adams County Community Foundation, the Giving Spree is the county's largest nonprofit fundraiser and provides donors opportunities to learn about and support local groups. Thanks to a slew of dedicated community sponsors, nonprofits pay nothing to participate in the Giving Spree and only reap the benefits of local generosity.
"All participating nonprofits commit to using the money donated through the Giving Spree to serve the people of Adams County," according to Ralph Serpe, President and CEO of the Adams County Community Foundation.
The 2021 Giving Spree has more than 90 nonprofits of all shapes and sizes participating including the Strawberry Hill Foundation and Fairfield Alumni Scholarship Fund. Strawberry Hill seeks the community’s assistance in reaching its goal this season of $25,000. Giving Spree results will be announced in December.
More information about the Adams County Giving Spree can be found by calling 717-337-0060 or by visiting ACCFGivingSpree.org.
