Church School

BOLIVAR, W.Va. -- A report on a March 10 inspection by state fire marshals at a 44-student private religious school has left school officials with three choices -- all expensive. Bob Adams, spokesman for Bolivar Christian School at 87 Old Taylor Road, said school leaders can decide to correct the deficiencies in the fire marshal's report, build a new school building or leave the students in a current temporary facility at Rocky Spring Church on Leetown Pike. "We have three choices but the board hasn't decided on anything," Adams said.

Benevola United Methodist Church, Boonsboro, Pastor John Dean will preach on Is Your House in Order? at the 9 a.m. service Sunday. Heaven's Harmony will sing. Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. Lenten Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Bethel United Methodist Church, Chewsville, Pastor Linda Warehime will preach at the 8:45 a.m. traditional and 11 a.m. contemporary services Sunday. Her topic will be Wide Open Arms. Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. Children's church available for infants to grade five.

Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church of the Potomac Charge, Big Pool, will celebrate its 125th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday, Oct. 12. On Oct. 11, at 4:30 p.m., St. Paul UMC will hold a ham and chicken potpie dinner, followed by a concert by Not Forgotten at 6 p.m. in honor of Mt. Carmel's 125th anniversary. Tickets cost $6.50 for adults and $3 for those 6 to 12. Children 5 and younger will be admitted free. St. Paul's is at the corner of Ernstville Road and Tedrick Drive in Big Pool.

by JOE CROCETTA / staff photographer enlargement GREENCASTLE, Pa. - The year was 1928. Mickey Mouse made his debut, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, Herbert Hoover was elected president and 38 seniors graduated from Greencastle High School. This year, the class of 1928 is planning its 70th reunion. Its remaining members are in their late 80s and early 90s, but their school spirit remains strong. Adam Byers, 88, of Shady Grove, Pa., was the class valedictorian.

A number of free holiday meals will be hosted in the Tri-State area Thursday. A list of some of those meals is included here. The 51st annual Thanksgiving Day lunch for the community at the Hagerstown Rescue Mission at 11:30 a.m. at the Trinity Center. Activities for kids will start at 11 a.m. Ellen Resh, co-founder of the mission, is turning 90 years old the day after Thanksgiving. Grace United Methodist Church, Winter and Church streets, Hagerstown, will host its seventh annual community Thanksgiving dinner from noon to 3 p.m. Meals also will be available for delivery in the Hagers-town area.

A number of free holiday meals will be held today in the Tri-State area. A list of some of those meals is included here. The 51st annual Thanksgiving Day lunch for the community at the Hagerstown Rescue Mission will be at 11:30 a.m. at the Trinity Center. Activities for children will start at 11 a.m. Grace United Methodist Church, at Winter and Church streets in Hagerstown, will host its seventh annual community Thanksgiving dinner from noon to 3 p.m. Meals also will be available for delivery in the Hagerstown area.

By MARLO BARNHART Staff Writer CEARFOSS - Today is a big day for the congregation of Salem Reformed Church and thanks to some new construction, everyone will be able to attend. A service of dedication begins at 9:30 a.m. "We felt morally obligated to do this work," said Jim Bryan, chairman of the building committee at the small but active country church located on Salem Church Road. Bryan explained that for years, people passing by Salem Re-formed Church would see the ramp and conclude that the church was fully handicapped accessible.

Benevola United Methodist Church, Boonsboro, Pastor John Dean will preach on Is Your House in Order? at the 9 a.m. service Sunday. Heaven's Harmony will sing. Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. Lenten Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Bethel United Methodist Church, Chewsville, Pastor Linda Warehime will preach at the 8:45 a.m. traditional and 11 a.m. contemporary services Sunday. Her topic will be Wide Open Arms. Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. Children's church available for infants to grade five.