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FEBRUARY 23, 2022
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
Celebrate Seuss At The Library BY CATHY MOLITORIS
“This will be a fun time for the whole family,” said Jan Betty, director of children and youth at the Milanof-Schock Library, describing “Celebrate Seuss - a Library Adventure.” The Dr. Seussthemed festivities will take place at the library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy, on Friday, March 4, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. “People will come into the program room at the library and pick up the supplies they need for activity stations we’ll have set up throughout
the library,” Betty explained. “All of the activities are Seuss-themed.” Each activity will have two levels, one for younger children and one for older kids, and adults are also invited to join in the fun. Each child will receive a goodie bag, and all participants will receive a ticket for a chance to win a prize. Costumed characters, including the Cat in the Hat, will be available to pose for pictures with families. Visitors are encouraged to wear costumes as well. “They don’t have to be Seuss-themed,” Betty commented. “They can come dressed
from ‘Frozen’ or ‘Encanto’ or any costume they like.” The library held this event for the first time last year, when pandemic restrictions caused the cancellation of its annual green eggs and ham breakfast. Betty said the Seuss celebration serves multiple purposes. “It’s a fun way to build excitement about reading, and it’s a way to give kids a visual experience,” she stated. “If they meet up with Yertle the Turtle, they might want to read that book.” It’s also an opportunity for people who are not familiar with the library to see what the place has to offer, she said, noting, “They will get to go the whole way around the library and see what the library is all about.”
A Place To Reflect And Recharge BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Inside a home in Marietta, women are healing as they work through recovery from addiction. Outside the home, that healing can continue in the Serenity Gardens, situated on the 7.4-acre grounds of Riverview Tower, home of The GateHouse’s Residential Extended Care for women. Groundbreaking began on the gardens in September. The main construction - including installation
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“It’s so important in this day and age to be together as a family ... This is a fun way for everyone to have a good time together.”
Jan Betty peeks out from behind some Dr. Seuss books.
of a waterfall and lighted brick paths - was completed in December, with plans for planting flowers and installing benches and engraved bricks scheduled for the spring. “When we held our grand opening for the house, we wondered, ‘How can we get the community, and potential donors, more invested in what we’re doing here?’” recalled Keith Stoudt, director of support services for The GateHouse. “The garden offers a resource beyond clinical services. It’s about helping the whole person.” Stoudt knows what he’s talking about. A recovering addict who got clean in 2005, he said he personally benefited from being outside in nature. “I know that in your recovery journey, you can get so much out of a place that provides a quiet space to reflect, recharge and center yourself,” he stated. “For me, I do a lot of meditation and prayer. I need that spiritual connection. That’s what we’re hoping the gardens will provide for the women here.” See Reflect pg 3
Keith Stoudt
Civic Association Will Represent Maytown BY CATHY MOLITORIS
There’s a lot happening in Maytown, and that’s a good thing. But so much is going on that at times, one organization might not know what another is up to. To solve that issue, the Maytown Civic Association was formed. “The purpose of this group is to know what each group is doing, so we can all help each other in any way we can,” explained Linda Good, See Civic pg 5
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Sponsors for the event include the Kiwanis Club of NorlancoRheems, Donegal High School Key Club, Donegal Junior High Builders Club, Olde Square Inn and many others. “We have lots of people who help us with this event,” Betty remarked. “We have library volunteers and staff who help as well.” Betty noted that Celebrate Seuss is an opportunity to mark the author’s birthday while also encouraging families to have fun together. “It’s so important in this day and age to be together as a family,” she stated. “This is a fun way for everyone to have a good time together.” Proceeds from the event will benefit library programs. Tickets are required for the event and must be purchased in person at the library. Admission will be by time slots to allow for social distancing. For more information, visit https:// mslibrary.org or stop by the library.
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