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DECEMBER 15, 2021
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Henri Returns Local Author And Illustrator Complete Sequel To Children’s Book research to make sure I am scientifabout the importance of home. As she prepared for the second ically correct,” she noted. Madenspacher worked to create a uring the first year of the book, “Henri to the Rescue,” Meredpandemic, author Kim Klux- ith watched her grandchildren read- character that was both charming en Meredith of East Hemp- ing. She noted their need for excite- and real. “The tricky part is making field and illustrator Lisa ment in a story. “There has to be a the character look authentic … Madenspacher of Lititz created problem and danger,” said Meredith, while making it cute so it appeals to “Henri’s Home,” a children’s book who thought of the dangers associat- children,” she said. “In Simon’s case about a lost hermit crab seeking to ed with objects floating in the water the most important thing I needed find his family again. The book was and chose a fishhook caught in the to pay attention to was that green flipper of Henri’s new friend, Simon turtles aren’t particularly green.” published in October 2020. With “Henri to the Rescue” just The response to the book was the sea turtle. To complete the story, positive, and Meredith soon envi- Meredith chose to focus on the dif- published this fall, the pair have sioned an accompanying spiral- ferences between the friends. “Henri certainly had fun and enjoyed bound coloring book with a perfora- was envious of Simon swimming far bringing Henri’s stories to chiltion on each page so the finished out (to sea),” she explained, noting dren. “Kim is a delight to work pictures could be removed and hung that Simon plays with dolphins and with,” reported Madenspacher. on the refrigerator. She and stingrays in places Henri cannot go. “What makes the project fun is Madenspacher chose eight illustra- “Through their differences they that she lets me study her text and solve a problem together,” said run with it. I get happily lost in tions for the coloring book. Meredith reported that the book, Meredith. “There’s a message of painting the characters and creatwhich is available at Aaron’s Books diversity and acceptance, and there’s ing their surroundings.” More information about Meredin Lititz and several shore locations, a consistent refrain of ‘You are you ith’s books may be found at did so well that she decided to write and I am me.’” In creating Simon, Meredith https://kimkluxenmeredith.com/w a sequel. “People can identify with the character, and Henri has turned looked into a green sea turtle’s orks. Madenspacher has a gallery in into this little moral compass,” said habitat, the shape of his flippers, Lancaster. More information about may be found at Meredith, who reported that in her his diet, and his mobility in the her first book Henri’s message was water, among other facts. “I www.lisamadenspacher.com. BY ANN MEAD ASH
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A New Pet For Christmas? BY ANN MEAD ASH
Coming off a successful 5K at Millersville University in November, Katie Sandoe, executive director of Girls on the Run (GOTR) Lancaster, and Jen West, program director, are excited about the 2022 season. “We are looking ahead to spring,” said West. “We are excited to be back to a 10-week season in person.” Indeed, the program hopes to have teams in every Lancaster County school district for the spring semester, and coaches will be needed to help make that happen. See GOTR pg 9
Does anything push the cuteness quotient like a puppy or kitten under a fully decorated
Alexis Vollmer of the Humane League of Lancaster County helps match pets and owners.
Christmas tree? Probably not, but is it wise to bring a pet into the home during the holidays only to fully grasp the reality of pet ownership when life returns to normal in January? Alexis Vollmer, an animal care technician, with the Humane League of Lancaster County, said that the last couple of years the organization has been lucky following Christmas. “We had quite a few less returns compared to how many were adopted out,” noted Vollmer, who credits the matchmaking skills of league members and staff with that low number. See Humane League pg 2
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Author Kim Kluxen Meredith (left) and illustrator Lisa Madenspacher