The original "Good Ole Days" back in 1971 was used
as a promotion for our community and the businesses that
were
located here. After the success of the two-hundred year
anniversary celebration in 1965, local community leaders
thought this was a good way to promote our borough. It
remained a strong tradition until recently. In 2005 local
support waned and in 2006 the celebration was almost
extinct. In 2007 and 208 we are trying to breathe new
life back
into what was arguably the best promotion this community
has ever had. With proper promotion the "New" 'Good Old
Days' will once again bring focus upon Littlestown, one
of the oldest towns in Adams County.
Some of the benefits
of this type of celebration will be:
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Widespread publicity to show that
our borough is alive and well |
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Attract new business, retail and industry |
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Draw a large crowd of people who will spend money
here. |
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Bring out a lot of our newer citizens who have
not yet been involved with a community project. |
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Renew civic pride and awareness within our many
area churches, service clubs, recreation groups,
Boy and Girl Scout organizations,etc. |
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All non-profit groups are encouraged to set up
displays for recruiting and fundraising. All non-profits
are being granted display space at no charge. Simply
register while space is available. |
The importance of a community event of this nature can
not be stressed enough. It will become, if it isn't already
vital to the well being of a community, especially small
ones like ours, that are in transition to regain a sense
of pride in its self. To showcase what is great about
it's past, present and future. To know what it wants,
how to get it, and then how to maintain that place.
A successful community celebration could unlock the
doors to a revitalized downtown area, with the square project
almost complete. Specialty stores, craft and antique stores
are a very real possibility with a new and clean downtown
area. Ample parking, benches to rest on, a visible police
force, and an active chamber of commerce would be attractive
to new business and residents.
The cost of this celebration will be paid by, donations
(you may have noticed some tins are already located at
local merchants). Selling display space at Crouse Park
for the merchants, and advertisements in the programs
that will be distributed, will help with the cost of
this celebration.
There will be a day of entertainment at the pavilion
in Crouse Park, including local dance groups, bands and
others. It will be a full day of entertainment, a karaoke
contest and silent auction are also a possibility. There
has also been discussion about having a candidate's debate
for those running for local and county office this year.
The open air pavilion would make for a great venue in
the early evening after the day's festivity. It would
truly be like an old fashion community event.
Naturally the antique and custom cars lined up along
Glenwyn Drive will be a huge draw as always.
Space is only $50.00 for vendors of all types. Please
contact the committee to reserve your space.
David Wheeler, Committee Chairman: (717) 359-4324
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