I missed them, even though it was my hometown TV Station promoting them. Shame on me.
Saturday, February 17 at 12:15 PM: Penn Square Visitor’s Center
In close proximity to one of his favorite locales, Central Market, Barney Ewell Week in Lancaster City will be officially declared by Mayor Danene Sorace and information will be distributed at the Visitor’s Center.
Tuesday, February 20 at 11:15 PM: Lancaster Train Station (53 McGovern Ave.)
Legend has it that there were more friends gathered at the train station for Barney’s Olympic sendoff and triumphant return than had converged to greet President Franklin Roosevelt some years before. At the site of this massive gathering, hear remembrances from those who were there, see a new exhibit of Barney Ewell memorabilia, and witness an official proclamation of Barney Ewell Week in Lancaster County by Lancaster County Commissioners.
Tuesday, February 20 at 3:30 PM: Corner of Green Street and Pershing Avenue,
Lancaster
In his later years, Barney was honored for his service to Lancaster’s southeast where he lived his whole life. Be there for the dedication of a newly installed sign near his home of 30 years, commemorating his community roots.
Saturday, February 24 at 11 AM: Conestoga Memorial Park Cemetery (95 Second Lock
Road, Lancaster)
Barney was a private and corporal in the U.S. Army during World War II and a participant in the first post-war Olympics. Join us for a wreath laying ceremony at his graveside highlighting his status as a hero who ushered the world out of a war-torn era.
Sunday, February 25 at 2 PM: Barney Ewell’s Birthday Bash: J.P. McCaskey Gymnasium
(445 N. Reservoir St. – Rear Entrance)
Activities geared for children including a bounce house, indoor racing and a short program on Barney’s influence will be hosted by the Lancaster Recreation Commission. All are welcome for cake and ice cream to celebrate Barney’s 100th birthday.
Be sure to sign up for the 17th Annual Penn State Track Alumni Reunion and Coach Groves Golf Tourney on May 18-19!
For additional family members, add up permutations in post and use snail mail to:
Harry Smith
508 Washington Avenue
Elyria, OH 44035
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