Octorara AUGUST 18, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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Shoe Collection To Benefit Local Scouts BY FRANCINE FULTON
New and gently used footwear of all varieties, including boots, sandals, flip-flops, heels and sneakers, is being collected as part of a fundraiser to help local Girl Scout troops that are planning a trip to England to take part in the 2022 International Scout Jamboree in West Sussex, England. From now through Wednesday, Sept. 15, shoe donations can be dropped off various locations in the Oxford and Quarryville areas. “The shoes can be in gently used condition, but the soles cannot be falling off,” explained Nancy Rowe, who is troop co-leader for Girl Scout Troops 71227 and 71244 along with Jayne Zook. Both troops meet at Union Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood. Bunny Bear visits the Moores Memorial Library in Christiana with her owner, Hannah Williams (right).
Children Invited To Read To A Bunny BY FRANCINE FULTON
hile some libraries host a therapy dog or offer the PAWS for Reading program where children may read to a canine friend, Moores Memorial Library in Christiana is now offering children a chance to read to rabbit named Bunny Bear. Bunny Bear visits the library along with her owner, 17-year-old Hannah
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Williams, on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Children may stop in to read to the bunny and ask Hannah questions about the rabbit’s care. “They can read to her, hold her, pet her or just look at her,” said Hannah, who brings treats for the children to feed the bunny while she is at the library. “They can give her carrots and little peppermint treats and cucumbers.”
Library director Trish Vandenbosch explained that Bunny Bear’s visits came about while she was looking for a replacement for Murphy, the library’s former reading companion, who had passed away. “I was talking to Hannah’s mom, (Michelle), about wanting to have a library animal that kids could visit and learn about,” Vandenbosch said. “Michelle said Hannah had a rabbit, a goat and chickens and
(asked if) one of them (would) work. It is part of Hannah’s homeschooling program to bring in her bunny and interact with the kids. We miss Murphy and are so glad to have Bunny Bear here.” Hannah said the dwarf bunny, which is 4 months old, enjoys eating bunny food, along with apples and carrots. Bunny Bear lives outdoors, but she does spend time with the family.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Abby Johnson To Speak At Freedom Life Church . . . .2 Business Directory . . . . . .2 Golf Outing, Yard Sale To Benefit Moores Memorial Library . . . . . . . .4 Community Calendar . . . .4 House Of Worship . . . . . . .8 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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