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Middletown JUNE 5, 2019
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXV • NO 15
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM
Open Door Bible Church, 200 Nissley Drive, Middletown, will host a free “The Incredible Race” vacation Bible school from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, June 10, through Friday, June 14. The program is open to children ages 4 to 12. Preregistration is available at www.opendoor bible.church. For details, contact the church office at info@odbcpa.org or 717-939-5180. CAR SHOW
The Middletown Home, 999 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, will hold its annual Father’s Day car show on Friday, June 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. The event will include music and food. The home is accepting entries for antique cars, trucks, and motorcycles. To register or for more details, readers may contact Gwen at gfetter@middletownhome.org or 717-944-3351. BUS TRIP
Harrisburg Christian Performing Arts Center (HCPAC), 1000 S. Eisenhower Blvd., Middletown, will host a bus trip to New York City on Saturday, Aug. 17. The bus will depart from HCPAC at 7 a.m. and will return between 10:30 and 11 p.m. In New York City, attendees will be dropped off in the theater district and will be on their own for the day. An early bird discount will be available for tickets purchased by Sunday, June 30. Seats are limited. Students must be registered and accompanied on the trip by a parent, guardian, or trusted adult. For details, contact 717939-9333 or hcpac@thehcpac.org. LADIES’ GATHERING
Susquehanna Chorale Plans Auditions pg 12
Middletown Area High School students held their annual Mini-THON on May 3. Throughout the entire school year, the Mini-THON committee alongside their advisors - organized various community-wide events and fundraisers to help raise money for Four Diamonds, an organization with the goal of conquering childhood cancer. During Mini-THON, students spent the night participating in volleyball and basketball tournaments, donating their hair, playing gaga ball and cornhole, eating donated food, and dancing in celebration of the money they were able
to raise to help end childhood cancer. This year’s event had a summer
theme with the slogan #cancercannot in support of this year’s sponsor family,
the Mehalicks. The event raised a grand total of more than $31,000.
Middletown Area High School students held their Mini-THON on May 3. The event raised more than $31,000.
School Honors Students Of The Month Essay, Art Contest Winners Announced The May 2019 Students of the Month from Middletown Area High School were Hayli Akakpo-Martin and William Stone. Hayli is the daughter of Atah and Suson Akakpo-Martin. Throughout high school, Hayli has been involved in Hayli Akakpo-Martin William Stone many clubs and has held many titles. She was a class officer all four years, softball, and track and field. She has spending two years as vice president been awarded first team Mid-Penn Alland two as president. She is also the Star in soccer for two years in a row and treasurer of Student Council. Hayli is a was named one of Mid-Penn Confermember of Mini-THON, Key Club, and ence’s Top 10 Girls’ Soccer Players to Watch in 2018. Hayli also earned an Link Crew, as well. Hayli has been a dedicated athlete honorable mention for softball in 2018. Outside of school, Hayli volunteers throughout her high school career. She has participated in soccer, basketball, with her father’s law enforcement See Students pg 3
Twelve students from Dauphin, Lancaster and York county schools were honored for their winning essays and artwork as part of a contest held this year by the American Heart Association and Penn State Children’s Hospital. Dr. Thomas Chin, chief of pediatric cardiology at Penn State Children’s Hospital, and Dr. Sarah Iriana, interim chair of the Penn State Health Department of Pediatrics, presented the students with their awards at a reception for the students and their families held at Penn State Children’s Hospital on May 16. Students competing in the art
Charity Cochran won first place in Penn State Children’s Hospital and the American Heart Association’s annual art contest. contest were challenged to draw their vision of a heart hero. The top winners were as follows: Charity Cochran, See Contest Winners pg 3
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will host the “Chocolate Lovers” brunch buffet at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, at Hershey Italian Lodge, 128 Hillcrest Road, Hershey. The event will feature music by vocalist Joselyn Terry of Hershey, chocolates, and a presentation by Marsha Hassler from Watertown, N.Y., titled “I Didn’t Know, But Now I Do.” There is an all-inclusive cost to attend. For reservations, contact Edna at 717-652-0997 or Mary at 717-533-3497 or roseyposey3@ verizon.net. The deadline for reservations is Friday, June 7.
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Congrats, MCCS Class Of 2019! pg 4