Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 7, 1998 Conestoga Celebrates (Continued from Page B 2) Eventually the society was offered the tobacco shed if they would move it. At that time, the Societv bad no land, but township supervisors suggested that the tobacco shed could be erected on park grounds. Because part of the park grounds is highly sloped and unsuitable for recreational activi ties, the land was the ideal setting for the tobacco shed. With a building, the society became more agressive in solicit ing items. They were amazed at the historical pieces that area busines ses and individuals began to donate. Other Models Include... 453 •00 lbs. rated capacity 15.7 bp diesel engine 553 950 lbs. rated capacity 22.5 bp diesel engine 751 1.250 lbs. rated capacity 3S bp diesel engine 753 I .350 lbs. rated capacity *3.5 bp diesel enclne 763 1.500 lbs. rated capacity 40 bp diesel enclne 663 1.900 lbs. rated capacity 73.5 bp diesel enclne 673 2.400 lbs. rated capacity 73.5 bp turbo-cbarfed diesel enclne 963 3.000 lbs. rated capacity 105 bp tnrbo-cbarced diesel enclne Tom Grasscl, local farmer and businessman, is attributed with being able to solicit many of the items. “He knows everyone and has a way of convincing people of the value of preserving the past,” Hoak said. Grassel dismisses the impor tance of his involvement by saying that “Evetyone worked together to accomplish the project” But the lowel level of the museum is named Grassel Hall in honor of Grassel’s tireless service in seeing the completion of the hall. Grassel said that he grew up ill Festival celebration concluded with a Civil War Accurate. PlMld^tive Drill with plumb-line accuracy with a Bobcat 773 skid-steer loader and Bobcat er! au 1.700 lb. Rated Operating Capacity Diesel Engine See One Of These Local Dealers Today! Quarryville, PA GRUMELLI’s FARM SERV. 717-786-7318 Lebanon, PA EVERGREEN TRACTOR CO. 717-866-2585 1-800-441-4450 Muncy, PA BEST LINE LEASING, INC. 717-546*8422 800-321 -2378 for drop / of the (Ji i ovt i the Bobcat Advantage video il page buyer' guide hearing fascinating stories about the area and never forgot them. In the 1700 s, the Conestoga River was the Route between Safe Har bor and Lancaster. “The river was the source of transportation and people migrated to adjoining communities,” Gras sel said. The river was also used to send supplies by raft. Nearby Safe Har bor became a booming town and hotels sprang up along the river banks. In 1876, the Columbia and Port Deposit Railroad brought more activity to the area. In 1904 a ice jam wiped out the (Turn to Page B 5) Harrisburg, PA HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT 717-564-3031 Lititz, PA 717-625-2800 46 bp Reading, PA CSI ENTERPRISES INC. 610-926-4400 Bethlehem, PA 610-868-1481 Martmsburg, PA BURCHFIELDS, INC 814-793-2194 Kenneth Hoak, president of the Conestoga Area Historical Society, said the furnishings in the house have all been donated bv local craftspersons. ft Chambersburg, PA CLUGSTON AG & TURF INC 717-263-4103 Mifflmburg, PA BS & B REPAIR 717-966-3756 r Equestrian International | >© I ' BREYER DAY \ ; MODEL HORSE SHOW 1 \ SAT* NOV. 21st 11-5 ■ K Special Breyer Horse On Sale - \ * Signed With Certificate r Awards & Ribbons For Different Classes i i' Free Drawing For Breyer Horse Give- i } Away Must Be Present To Win « I Storewide Sale * ( 10-15% OFF Everyday Low Prices / r i' Oam&s -ir ' Food ff 7 t ir FunFkg/ For Ml Call For Details And Entry Forms EQUESTRIAN INTERNATIONAL o / t 116 King Court, New Holland, PA 17557 \ \ 717-3544822 1-8003474033 \ t E-Mail answers@equips.com i 1
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