Vacation Bible

New rector leads his first Mass at Christ Episcopal The Rev. Richard A. Ginnever, who has become the 33rd rector of Christ Episcopal Church, celebrated his first Mass on Sunday. The 290-year-old church has about 800 members. A formal installation service for Ginnever will be held at 5 p.m. Sept. 8 with the Right Rev. Robert W. Ihloff, bishop of Maryland, presiding. Ginnever, 51, recently served as rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Monroe, La. He resides in the parish rectory in Owen Brown village.

MARYANN KULESZ, coordinator for the Girl Scout troops sponsored by St. Philip Neri Parish, says registration is now going on for girls interested in joining for the first time."

JOHN AND Joann Clough of Brooklyn Park are proud to announce that their daughter, Pvt. Melissa (Missy) Dawn Clough, has completed Army basic training at Fort Bragg, N.C., and her training as an ammunition specialist at Red Stone Arsenal, Ala.After completing training, she was back in Brooklyn Park for a 10-day visit. She is stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash.Summer reading campCamp Read-A-Lot continues at the Brooklyn Park Library, 1 E. 11th Ave. Children entering kindergarten through sixth grade in the fall are invited to participate.

SLOWLY, I was recouping the money I spent last spring on prom dresses, graduation parties and the other costs of having a high school senior.And then, BAM! It's time to send my daughter off to college, which will cost even more.We'll have to throw the equivalent of a bridal shower just to come up with the extras she needs to live in the dorm.We're talking a refrigerator, microwave, enough clothing so she won't have to do laundry until she can bring her dirty clothes home to me. Oh, and a huge laundry basket.

BRING NOODLES to the second Family Fun Night at the Hampstead pool from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.Noodles, the popular foam swimming toys, are essential for a series of water races planned by Heather King, pool manager.Family Fun Night includes 50-cent hot dogs and plenty of prizes for everyone. Every swimmer will leave with a pile of candy, courtesy of pool management.The first Family Fun Night last month was deemed a success. Lots of wet-and-wild contests were held. About 20 children dived for pennies and quarters.

TANEYTOWN WILL OPEN its first farmers' market Saturday. Called the Main Street Market Day and Farmers' Market, the event originated from an effort to educate the public about downtown parking, said Barbara Leyhe, who helped organize the event. One of the often-heard complaints about downtown has been the lack of parking. As residents and city officials began working on the parking issue, mention was made of starting a farmers' market. The two ideas came together, and organizers decided that a good way to promote parking would be to hold the farmers' market at a seldom-used municipal parking lot behind the Fire Department.

SARA BLACK, a Union Bridge resident and hairdresser, has been making women feel good about their appearance for 40 years.Ever since she heard a lecture on cosmetology in high school, Black has been working at the craft of cutting, coloring, combing and designing hairstyles.Now, in recognition of her dedication to the profession, Black has been named to the American Cosmetology Association's Wall of Honor. She was given the prize at the annual Maryland State Cosmetology Convention in Hagerstown last weekend.

Vacation Bible school at Friendship Baptist Friendship Baptist Church, 1391 Sykesville Road, Sykesville, will offer a one-week sports-themed vacation Bible school from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 8-12 at the church. Youngsters will participate in activities related to the theme "Game Day Central," a sports metaphor for a religious and moral life. A kick-off rally, with food, games and entertainment, is planned for 6 p.m. July 8. Drivers from the Junior Dragster League will show their race cars and talk about how life as a dragster is similar to life in Christ.

THIS POSTCARD just arrived:"Having a wonderful time in London, but the cold, wet weather is making me homesick for Central County (where hopefully it is now warm and sunny). Love, Joni."Who's whoEleven students at Anne Arundel Community College have been named to the 1996 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges.Students are selected by campus nominating committees and editors of the annual directory, on the basis of academic achievement, service to community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for success.

WESLEY FREEDOM United Methodist Church in Eldersburg welcomes its new associate pastor Travis Knoll. Knoll is relatively new to the ministry. He served two years at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church in Hagerstown before coming to Eldersburg. He replaces associate pastor John Wunderlich. Knoll is happy with the move to South Carroll, one of many moves he has made during his life. Born in a U.S. Army hospital in Vicenza, Italy, Knoll moved quite often as a child. His family eventually settled in Gambrills, Anne Arundel County, where he became involved in church youth groups, Bible studies and worship.