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Middletown JANUARY 9, 2019
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXIV • NO 46
“BEAUTY OF BATS”
The Garden Club of Harrisburg will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 11 a.m. at Colonial Park United Church of Christ, 5000 Devonshire Road, Harrisburg. The board meeting will begin at 10 a.m. A members’ meeting will start at 11 a.m., followed by a tea luncheon at noon and the program at 1 p.m. The program, titled “Beauty of Bats,” will be presented by Sharon Agresta-Siekerman, a Penn State Master Gardener. Visitors are welcome to attend. There will not be an evening study group this month. For more information, readers may call president Carol Brightbill at 717-545-3939.
UPCOMING MEETING
The Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute Bladder Cancer Support Group will hold a meeting on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 10 a.m. at Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, in room T2500. Attendees should use the main entrance and go upstairs to the meeting room. Dr. Matthew Kaag will be the guest speaker. All Penn State Cancer Institute bladder cancer patients and family members are invited. For more information, contact Theda at 717-531-3028 or email tshaw1@hmc.psu.edu.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
AFF Group Makes Donation pg 12
Cullings Receives Extra Mile Award pg 9
Showcasing Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Heritage The 103rd Pennsylvania Farm Show began on Jan. 4 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg. It will continue through Saturday, Jan. 12, with daily hours from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 12. This year, the Pennsylvania Farm Show is honoring agriculture’s rich heritage and promising future with the theme “Inspiring Pennsylvania’s Story.” The theme will be showcased in related events like a daily story time for children, interviews with Pennsylvanians working in agriculture, and opportunities for attendees to engage and tell their own stories. The theme was incorporated into special events and activities at the Farm Show Complex on Jan. 7. The Pennsylvania Farm Show is known to be the nation’s largest indoor agricultural event, featuring 12,000 competitive exhibits, more than 5,200 of which are animal competitions, plus 300 commercial exhibitors. This year’s event will feature demonstrations, competitions, programs, entertainment, and more, as well as the butter sculpture on display. The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau exhibit area, located
Livestock, demonstrations, and more are highlighting the 103rd Pennsylvania Farm Show, which began on Jan. 4 and will continue daily through Jan. 12 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex.
See Farm Show pg 4
Students Of The Month Honored Scout Troop 97 Holds Celebration
Timothy Nevil
Middletown Area School District has announced that Middletown Area High School (MAHS) seniors Alexis Harmon and Timothy Nevil were selected by their teachers as the Students of the Month for December. Alexis is the daughter of Brad
Harmon and Lisa Wolf. At the high school, she is a member of National Honor Society, Link Crew, Mini-THON, PRIDE Club, FCCLA, Key Club, and the prom committee. Alexis also has an internship in the main office of the high school. See Students pg 4
Londonderry Township’s Boy Scout Troop 97 recently held a holiday Court of Honor banquet at the Londonderry Scouting Complex. Star Scout Mason Barrick served as the master of ceremonies. The troop recognized the reason for the season and also awarded six rank advancements, more than 25 merit badges and almost 50 special awards. Jaime Gallick and Jesse Reigle were recognized by Life Scout Christopher Kiessling and Scoutmaster Matthew Pauley, who administered the Tenderfoot rank oath. Jesse also earned the rank of Second Class Scout. Star Scout Luke Spangenberg acknowledged Jesse for his Scout spirit, helpfulness and ability to follow the Scout Law. Scoutmaster Chris Hoyt delivered the rank advancement oath to Jesse. Jaime is on track to achieve the rank of Second Class Scout in the near future. Luke Spangenberg (seated) and Mason See Troop 97 pg 4 Barrick earned the rank of Star Scout.
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Hershey Camera Club (HCC) has planned two upcoming meetings. On Thursday, Jan. 10, the club will hold its first Critique Night for the year. On Thursday, Jan. 24, the club will host its first Presentation Night of the year. The subject will be “Beauty, Affluence, and Culture,” and HCC members Rollin Rissinger and George Reitbauer will present images, stories, and photographic techniques featuring their recent photo travel adventures to Kythira Island, Athens, Delphi, Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, and South Africa. The club meets in the Rose Room at Country Meadows Retirement Community, 451 Sand Hill Road, Hershey. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m., and the public is always welcome. For more information, readers may visit www.hersheycameraclub.org and www.facebook.com/groups/ 96738013386/.
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