Col Leakway Invitational

Col Leakway is retiring after a long distinguished military career. Please join us Friday, the second of August at the Royal Manchester Golf Links to honor Col Leakway with some friendly competition while enjoying some golf, his favorite past time.

RSVP by July 28, 2013 to MSgt Spencer Schulz 717-948-2553 spencer.schulz@ang.af.mil with a check payable to: Royal Manchester Golf Links
Single Golfer & Lunch : $50, Lunch only: $20

Registraion: 7-8 am
Shotgun start: 8am
Lunch: 1:30pm
Retirement Ceremony: 2pm

Contests: Longest Drive and Closest to Pin

Free Air Force Band Concert at Cassel Vineyards

Who: 553d Air Force Band
What: Music and dancing and wine tasting
When: Friday, June 28th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Where: Cassel Vineyards of Hershey’s Tasting Room, 80 Shetland Drive Hummelstown, PA 17036
Why: 20% of the days winery sales will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket. No outside alcohol permitted. Admission is free. 10% military discount. Free wine tastings available.

A tradtional Air National Guard squadron, the 553rd consists of National Guard members with civilian careers who meet one weekend a month to rehearse and perform. the band has received many awards, including the Air Force Outstanding Unit award and the Pennsylvania Govenor’s Unit Citation. Its annual concert tours have taken it to Germany, Holland, France, the Azores, Antigua-West Indies, Norway, England, Denmark, and throughout the United States.

In case of inclement weather, a decision will be posted on Cassel Vineyards of Hershey Facebook or www.casselvineyards.com by 4:00 pm.

Marlin Haldeman has passed away

Retired Chief Master SergeantChief Marlin Haldy Haldeman

Marlin L. Haldeman, 62, of Manheim took his last deployment and is safely home in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Lloyd and Susan Hollinger Haldeman of Manheim. ­Marlin was the loving husband of Deborah A. Wike Haldeman and they celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary in April. He graduated from Manheim Central High School in 1968 and Millersville University in 1979 with a BA in Education. Marlin enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1970 which included an active tour during the Vietnam War. He then joined the PA Air National Guard in 1974 and retired as Chief Master Sergeant. He was Officer in Charge of the Electronic Communications Systems section of the 193rd Special Operations Squadron, PA Air National Guard. He conducted airborne operations of radio and television systems on the aircraft, Commando Solo and he received numerous medals and stars. Marlin was a member of Grace Church of Lititz and the Penn-Elm Lions Club. He was also owner/operator of M.L. Haldeman Aluminum Awnings, Lititz. His interests included gardening, biking and he loved to spend time with his family.

Surviving in addition to his wife and parents are three sons, Keith husband of Zara Townsend Haldeman of Wyoming, Scott Haldeman of Jonestown and Joel husband of Amy Zuck Haldeman of Pittsburgh; seven grandchildren; a sister, Kathy wife of Conrad Nasatka of Manheim; and two brothers, Larry husband of Deb Shelly Haldeman of Manheim and Mark husband of Karen Galebach Haldeman of Landisville. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Haldeman.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his memorial service at Grace Church of Lititz, 501 West Lincoln Avenue, Lititz on Sunday, June 9, 2013 at 7:00 PM with Pastor William C. Willard officiating. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family in ­Penryn Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family immediately following the service. Please omit flowers. Those desiring may send contributions in Marlin’s memory to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send the family on-line condolences, please visit:

www.BuchFuneral.com

21 Market Square

Manheim, PA

717-665-4341

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