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AUGUST 26, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXI • NO 32
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Library Schedules No-Show Non-Auction By Ann Mead Ash
What makes your grands so extraordinary? Bless your grandparents with an early Grandparents Day gift by sharing your answer, along with a favorite memory and/or a photo, at www.townlively.com/ grandparents-day-form/. Your tributes will be posted on townlively.com in time for Grandparents Day, September 13!
Planning A Successful Food Truck Event By Dayna M. Reidenouer
When the Mountville Fire Company (MFC) reluctantly canceled its annual carnival in May, it turned to food trucks to make up the lost revenue. “Food - that’s what a lot of people come (to the carnival) for,” related Peter Taraborelli, MFC public information officer and firefighter. Due to the short notice and the safety guidelines in place
at the time, the food truck event included primarily carnival vendors and was operated as a drive-through. Still, the turnout was encouraging. “We wound up having a successful event. We raised $13,000,” Taraborelli said. The 2019 carnival generated $18,000, so MFC opted to host a second food truck event in July to make up the shortfall. “We wanted to capitalize on the fact that people were still See Food Truck pg 4
Mountville Fire Company has held two food truck fundraisers this year, with the first one having a drive-through format. Food truck events can be fun neighborhood activities if organized and promoted well.
Teenager Transforms Rocks Into Works Of Art By Francine Fulton
When most people look at a rock, they see just that - a rock. For Ashley Morgan, 14, a rock is actually a canvas on which she can paint a miniature work of art. Ashley, who is entering her freshman year at Donegal High School, enjoyed coloring as a small child as a fun way to pass the time. “When I was little, my mom used to print out pages for me to color and draw,” Ashley said. “About two years ago, I started painting on rocks. My mom wanted some (painted rocks) for her garden, and after I painted some, I found more and painted more.” The rocks, featuring various images and designs, began to get attention from neighbors, who offered Ashley a fee to paint rocks for their gardens as well. “I started selling them to people on my block,” said Ashley. “Once they See Teenager pg 2
Artist Ashley Morgan, 14, paints images on rocks to create miniature works of art.
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The invitation artwork included a dark background with tiny stars bringing color to the top half of the page. A fluid script announcing the title of the event was juxtaposed against a blockier sans-serif typeface for the details. The invitation read in part, “Your absence is requested at this year’s non-auction event.” The Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy, will hold a one-day fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 28, for 24 hours. During that time, area residents are requested to enjoy a special stay-at-home time and to donate the money they would have spent at the library’s annual dinner and auction straight to the library. Donations may be made at http://mslibrary.org or by sending the library a check.
“ We are hoping people will stay home with those they love and do whatever makes them happy,” said Milanof-Schock Library director Barbara Basile. “Have a meal … their favorite wine … gather with whoever they are social gathering with. Don’t worry about coming out, getting dressed up, or how much cash you need in your pocket.” Basile said that invitations were mailed to those who have attended past auctions and placed at the circulation desk so those who have not been to prior events will have the opportunity to take part as well. “We canceled multiple fundraisers this year,” said Basile, who referenced the library’s spring golf outing and noted that sponsors, including the Merchandiser/townlively.com, Fulton Bank, and Lanco Federal Credit Union all signed on for the non-event. “We were thinking about how to have an See Library pg 3