Leindecker’s celebrate 25 years of neighborhood square dance
Larry and Sally Leindecker take a spin around the dance floor with Stephanie and Pat Snyder at the Leindecker’s home on Aug. 6. The Leindecker’s have held a square dance at their home for 25 years. Josie Sellers | Beacon
COSHOCTON – Laughter was heard and smiles were seen all around at Larry and Sally Leindecker’s final square dance on Aug. 6.
For 25 years the couple has held a square dance at their home on Township Road 192.
“Our 50th anniversary is on the 20th and we decided it was time for someone else to take over if they still want it done,” Larry said.
The dances at their home started after River View High School ended a spring fling its music department used to hold as a fundraiser.
“They didn’t have the volunteers to continue it and we enjoyed the square dancing so we decided to just bring it here to the blacktop at our home,” Larry said.
They invite family, friends, and folks from church and welcome them all to bring guests.
“There are 150 or better here tonight,” Larry said. “There are all ages from babies to 80-year-olds.”
Before the dancing starts a covered dish is enjoyed by all.
“We provide meat, drinks and plates and encourage everyone to bring something,” Larry said.
Sally said God has been very good to them over the years as the weather has almost always held out.
“One year it rained and the blacktop got slippery and we called it off and a couple of years it rained at the end, but we’ve been lucky,” she said.
Tom and Bev Hardesty have never missed a dance.
“We used to square dance when we were younger, but now we just enjoy the fellowship,” Bev said.
Tom said they had attended River View’s Spring Fling with the Leindeckers and came right along with them when they started hosting the event at their home.
“It’s been fun meeting people and being entertained,” Tom said. “Sally and Larry are two great people.”
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