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Middletown DECEMBER 26, 2018
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXIV • NO 44
MUSEUM HOURS
The Middletown Area Historical Society of Dauphin County, 29 E. Main St., Middletown, has announced that its museum will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 26, but it will be open for extended hours on Thursday, Dec. 27, from 4 until 8 p.m. The museum’s “Toys of Yesteryear” exhibit will be on display until mid-January. The museum also features other displays relating to the holidays. The parking lot next to the museum is available to museum patrons. There is no admission fee, as the society relies on freewill donations from the visiting patrons. Visitors who stop by the gift shop may request a free “wooden nickel” as a memento of their visit, no purchase required. More information about the historical society is available at www.middletownarea historicalsociety.org.
Eighth-Grader Wins Geography Bee pg 2
Children’s New Year’s Eve Party Planned pg 4
Celebration Adds Fireworks pg 3
’Tis The Season For Artistic Inspiration MASD Students Create Ornaments For White House, Governor’s Mansion This holiday season, Middletown Area School District students created
ornaments for display at both the White House and the Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion. Middletown Area Middle School (MAMS) students had the honor of creating ornaments for the 2018 Pennsylvania State Tree in the President’s Park
at the White House. The National Christmas Tree is surrounded by 56 smaller trees, each representing a state or territory. For the 2018 trees, one school from each state was selected to decorate their state’s tree. Stacey Miller, MAMS art teacher, was honored when
she was informed that MAMS had been selected to represent Pennsylvania. Miller’s eighth-grade students worked on the ornaments throughout the fall months. Each ornament was decorated with something that is signature to Pennsylvania, such as the See Ornaments pg 2
DINNER DANCE
The Serbian-American Club of St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church, 601 S. Harrisburg St., Oberlin, will host a winter dinner dance on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in the social hall. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with dinner at 7:30 p.m. Music will be provided by Srpski Sinovi of Pittsburgh. Tickets will be discounted for children ages 6 to 15. Children age 5 and under may attend for free. Dance-only tickets for entry after 9:30 p.m. are available. Dinner reservations are requested by Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. For details or reservations, call 717-939-0251 or visit www.stnicholas steelton.org.
Middletown Area School District students created 800 “White Christmas”-themed ornaments to be displayed at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion this holiday season. Among those helping with the effort were (left photo, from left) Aubreigh Bennett, Kyle Kinsey, Syncere Matthews, Ella Sheaffer, and Eyassu Yosedik; (middle photo) Konner Russ, Adalynn Falcone, and Quinn Felty; and (right photo) Kristian Steinbacher.
Auxiliary Unit Enjoys Holiday Event
Middletown Home Offers Program
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 594 of Middletown held its annual Christmas party on Dec. 5.
Beginning in the fall of 2018, The Middletown Home, 999 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, is offering students from any local college or university the opportunity to reside on campus. Students receive a furnished independent living apartment equipped with a full bath and kitchen, as well as a meal plan, as students are encouraged to share meals with residents in the dining room. A very modest monthly fee is charged to the student in exchange for the student providing a minimum of 20 hours per month of structured volunteer programming with the
The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area (HSHA)
Each year, the group gathers for a holiday celebration, and this year’s event was attended by approximately 80 guests. Women of all ages were present at the party, which featured a menu that included roast beef, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, and desserts. The Legionnaires serve the women each year to say thank you for all that they do during the year.
Rugby Club Breaks Ground On Future Site On Nov. 30, Harrisburg Rugby Football Club, in conjunction with Londonderry Township in Dauphin County, broke ground to begin construction of Perseverance Fields, the future home of the Harrisburg
Rugby Football Club. These types of facilities will help to secure field space for various events and opportunities designed to help grow the game of rugby, as well as create a community resource for various events. See Rugby Club pg 3
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will hold its 22nd annual Penguin Plunge on New Year’s Day, Tuesday, Jan. 1, at Harrisburg’s City Island on the beachfront. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. At noon, participants will plunge into the Susquehanna River. People may participate as individuals or in teams. Anyone who does not want to venture into the water may participate by donating. Proceeds will support homeless animals of central Pennsylvania. The fundraising goal for the Penguin Plunge is $30,000. For more information and to register or donate, readers may visit www.humanesocietyhbg.org. Information about the HSHA is also available by calling 717-564-3320.
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residents. Students are encouraged to participate in programming such as 1-to-1 visits; escorting residents to social events on and off campus; sharing in music, dance, drama, and/or art; and offering friendship. Intergenerational programming aims to be a vehicle for connecting residents to the broader community, enhancing well-being for both youths and older adults, reducing ageism, and preparing an aging workforce. For more information, readers may visit www.middletown home.org or call 717-344-5580, ext. 720.