Middletown MAY 29, 2019
IN THIS ISSUE: WORLD WAR II ROUNDTABLE TO WELCOME GUEST SPEAKER page 3
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXV • NO 14
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Chester County •Octorara Angels Rainbow Run/Walk 5K and Carbon Monoxide Awareness Event: Saturday, June 1 •West Brandywine Township’s car show and concert: Saturday, June 15 •Golf outing to support Animal House Project’s Chester County Pet Food Pantry: Friday, July 19 Dauphin County •Harrisburg Bike Weekend: Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2 •Walk for Love fundraiser to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children: Saturday, June 22
Falcons Banded In Educational Event pg 2
HMPS To Host Strawberry Festival pg 2
Soroptimists Honor Volunteer pg 4
School District Recognizes Retirees Middletown Area School District has recognized 10 retirees. Unless otherwise noted, the staff and faculty members will retire at the end of this school year. Karen L. Battenhausen has served at Middletown for 25 years. She began as a learning support teacher at Feaser Middle School, which then became Middletown Area Middle School (MAMS). Later she transitioned to Fink Elementary as a learning support teacher and emotional support teacher. She is ending her career as a Title I reading teacher at Fink Elementary School. Betsy A. Berstler is the district’s longestserving retiree, with 34 years in the district. She began as an instructional aide at Demey and then Kunkel. She has spent the last 20 years as a library clerk at Feaser, Fink, Mid-
dletown Area High School (MAHS), and MAMS. Michael L. Blouch has worn many hats in his 28 years as part of Middletown’s Operations Department. He has been a custodian, a head custodian, the mason and carpenter for the district, a trades assistant, and a member of the grounds crew. He retired in March. Susan M. Davis has been teaching all over the district for the past 33 years. She was a learning support teacher at Demey, Feaser, Fink, and MAMS. She also served as a gifted teacher and an emotional support teacher. Davis also took on added responsibilities, serving as the Special Education Depart- Middletown Area School District is honoring its retires, including ment chair, a web page specialist, the (back, from left) Robert K. Stitt, Karen L. Battenhausen, Jonathan E. Dickey, MAMS Student Council adviser, and an Michael L. Blouch, Edward N. Heisey Sr., (front) Linda W. Eppley, Kathleen See Retirees pg 3 A. Weltmer, Betsy A. Berstler, Barbara J. Ebersole, and Susan M. Davis.
•Long’s Park Summer Music Series: Sunday, June 2, through Sunday, Aug. 25
The Elegance At Hershey Announces Schedule
•Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance’s 2019 Watershed Expo: Wednesday, June 5
The Elegance at Hershey, now in its ninth year, will take place from Friday to Sunday, June 7 to 9, in Hershey. The event is a fundraiser for the JDRF, the AACA Library and Research Center and the AACA Museum.
•Cause for Paws, a 5K Fun Run, Walk, and Wheelchair Roll, to benefit UDS Service Dogs: Saturday, June 8 York County •York County History Center’s 27th annual Art and Leisure Auction: Friday, June 14 •York County Senior Games: Monday, June 17, through Friday, June 21
The Elegance at Hershey will kick off with The Grand Ascent on Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8. The event will feature speed exhibitions of vintage race cars.
Kicking off the weekend, The Grand Ascent will take place on June 7 and Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the hill course behind the Hotel Hershey, 100 Hotel Road, Hershey. Modeled in part on the previous Hershey Hill Climbs and the famed Goodwood Festival of Speed, the event will consist of speed exhibitions featuring mostly pre-war race cars sanctioned by the Vintage Sports Car Club of America (VSCCA). Grandstands will be available at the start and near the finish line, along with a trail up the hill where spectators may watch during runs on June 7 and 8. Each day during the midday hours, guests may opt to purchase a VIP ticket that will allow them ride in one of the cars with a professional driver. Vendors and food concessions will be stationed at the Midway along with a vintage race car display, plus additional family-friendly activities. Cars and Coffee will return on June 8 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a fee per car See Elegance At Hershey pg 4
MAHS Class Of 2019 Set To Graduate
Aiden Sessa
Aayushi Patel
Middletown Area High School (MAHS) will recognize its graduating seniors during commencement, set for Tuesday, June 4, at 7 p.m. at the Harrisburg Forum, 500 Walnut St., Harrisburg. Among the members of the MAHS Class of 2019 are valedictorian Aiden Sessa and salutatorian Aayushi Patel. Aiden is the son of Matthew and
Jodi Sessa. He earned placement on the distinguished honor roll throughout high school and received recognition as an AP Scholar with Distinction. Aiden was also the October Student of the Month. He has been an active leader throughout his years at Middletown Area Middle School and MAHS, including serving as senior class president. Aiden is also a member of the National See Class Of 2019 pg 3
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