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IN THIS ISSUE: THE GATEHOUSE PROMOTES ADDICTION RECOVERY page 12
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LIX • NO 45
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DAY OF GIVING
The Lancaster County Community Foundation will hold the seventh annual Extraordinary Give on Friday, Nov. 16. On that day, from midnight to 11:59 p.m., individuals may visit www.ExtraGive.org, choose from any of 500 local nonprofit organizations, and make an online donation. Thanks to the Community Foundation, the High Foundation, and corporate sponsors, all participating organizations will receive a prorated portion of the stretch pool, which will total at least $500,000. Visit www.ExtraGive.org. FOOD DRIVE
The Scouts of Mount Joy
By Chelsea Peifer
Like many of the homes in Marietta, Cynthia McComsey’s East Market Street abode boasts quite an expansive history. Stone mason Joseph Hopkins built the two-story log cabin between 1810 and 1815 after having purchased the plot of land from Andrew and Esther Hershey. The Hersheys had bought the plot in 1804 from none other than David Cook, the founder of Marietta’s east section, known as New Haven. Hopkins covered the cabin with pebble-dash stucco before selling it to grocer Samuel Hipple, who split the property into two rental units. Today, utilizing furniture that provides maximal storage space is McComsey’s key for making the most of the small space. The home’s interior features
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antique furnishings, redware and yellowware, and a collection of original pieces of artwork, amidst the low ceilings and wide-plank flooring. Her house will be one of the eight private homes appearing on the 53rd annual Marietta Candlelight Tour of Homes, set to take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2. Presented by Marietta Restoration Associates (MRA), the self-guided tour will feature local homes as well as historic buildings including St. John’s Episcopal Church, Union Meeting House, Old Town Hall, Susquehanna Waldorf School, First National Bank, the Marietta Community House, and Pioneer Fire Company. According to tour chairperson Darlene Pruett, it is the longest continually running holiday home tour in Lancaster County.
Marietta residents Cynthia McComsey (left) and Vivian Carroll (seated) invite the community to usher in the holiday season with an assortment of upcoming events in the borough, including a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus at the annual Christmas tree lighting on Nov. 24. McComsey’s home will be one of eight private residences featured on the 53rd annual Marietta See Tour pg 2 Candlelight Tour of Homes on Dec. 2, along with several historic buildings.
Mount Joy Chamber Announces Visits From Santa Claus The members of the Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce are excited to be hosting visits from Santa Claus once again this year. Santa will be at Chamber member Pies Galore & More, 76 E. Main St., Mount Joy, on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 24, and Saturday, Dec. 8, from noon to 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Candy canes will be available for children, along with Christmas-themed coloring pages. The coloring pages may also be picked up at the Chamber office, 62 E. Main St., Suite 1, or at Pies Galore & More during regular business hours. The Chamber office is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays to Fridays. Pies See Santa pg 4
GUEST SPEAKER
The Mount Joy Area Historical Society, 120 Fairview St., will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 19. Guest speaker Robert Kinsey, a historian, will speak about “Water-Powered Grist Mills of Northwest Lancaster County.” Kinsey has visited more than 1,300 mills in 25 states since retiring from teaching in the Middletown Area School District. Parking is available in the Rainbow’s End Youth Center parking lot in front of the building and at the rear of the museum in the east end of the former Lions Club Pool parking lot. Refreshments will follow the program. The meeting is free to the public. Visit www.mountjoyhistory.com.
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The Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce will host Santa Claus visits at Pies Galore & More on Nov. 24 and Dec. 8. Free photographs, candy canes, refreshments, and coloring pages for children will be available. Nonperishable food items will be received for the Mount Joy Food Bank.
Faith Factory Learning Center Plans Craft And Vendor Fair By Chelsea Peifer
Faith Factory Learning Center at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church (UMC) will host its annual craft and vendor fair on Saturday, Nov. 17.
People of all ages are invited to shop the assortment of wares that will be set up by local small business owners from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the church, located at 27 E. Main St., Mount Joy. See Faith Factory pg 3
Students at Faith Factory Learning Center in Mount Joy, including (from left) Claire, Hailey, Eleanor, Noah, and Mieke, invite the community to support the school by shopping at its craft and vendor fair on Nov. 17.
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are collecting food for local people in need through the Scouting for Food collection. Last week, the Scouts placed door hangers on the doors of homes in the Mount Joy community. On Saturday, Nov. 17, the Scouts will collect food donations from residents. Residents should leave food outside the door of their home by 10 a.m. Donations of canned fruits or vegetables, peanut butter, jelly, pasta, rice or rice mixes, cake or pancake mixes, powered milk, and cereal will be most appreciated. Last year, the Scouts collected more than 922 bags of food for the Mount Joy Food Bank.
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