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JUNE 8, 2022
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVIII • NO 24
Summer Of Possibility Library To Offer Reading Challenge And More BY ANN MEAD ASH
he ELANCO Library Summer Reading Program kicked off with a Dive into Summer celebration on June 4 at the library, 11 Chestnut Drive, New Holland. The event included live music by the New Holland Brass, STEM activities, refreshments, and miniature horses. “We wanted to start out with a big, fun community event that included signing up for the reading challenge,” said library director Anna D’Agostino. The kickoff was meant to give area children and adults a taste of the many programs and activities organizers have lined up for the summer months. Jen Watson, assistant director and youth services coordinator, said that the reading program, which is open to adults as well as children, will continue through Saturday, Aug. 13. “The idea is to encourage kids to read as much as possible and really get them engaged in reading,” she explained. “One way we are doing that is offering a ton of programs based on the (Library System of Lancaster County) theme ‘Oceans of Pos-
Auction To Benefit Special Needs Workshops
very excited about it.” Those who wish to take part in the reading challenge may create a paper log to record their reading adventures or create an online reading log through www.elancolibrary.org. Watson noted that participants will receive a small prize for signing up and a packet of coupons from the Lancaster County Library System upon completion of their reading journey. “They will also be able to choose a small prize from the treasure chest, and they will be entered in a drawing to win a large prize at the end of the summer,” said Watson, who noted that regularly scheduled activities, such as Toddler Thursdays and Teen Tuesdays, will continue throughout the summer. D’Agostino pointed out that adults can participate in the reading challenge, as well. “Among prizes for adults is a chance to win a pack of four tickets to Longwood Gardens and gift cards to New Holland Coffee Company,” she said, noting that programs for adults will include “Medicare 101” and “The Nuts and Bolts of Estate Planning.”
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American Cancer Society Fundraiser Scheduled
Lancaster County Benefit Auction . . . . . . . . .2
BY ANN MEAD ASH
BY ANN MEAD ASH
Mattie cannot wait to greet visitors to Caring Hearts, one of several centers in Lancaster and Lebanon counties that serve members of the Plain community with special needs. Mattie crosses the room to say hello with joy and exuberance. Another of the women brings a guest book to sign. Both are happy to welcome strangers in their midst. See Auction pg 8
Mason Collett (left), Jen Watson (center), and Jack Collett are ready to Dive Into Summer with the ELANCO Library Summer Reading Program.
The Return Of Relay
Relay For Life Lancaster will return at noon on June 10, with activities scheduled through noon on June 11.
In 2020, the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Lancaster Relay For Life event was canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Last year, Relay For Life of Lancaster County held an abbreviated event. “Everyone was so excited to be in each other’s presence and to be able to be on the track,” recalled Stephanie Delp, ACS senior development manager. “That momentum has carried us forward.” See Relay For Life pg 4
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sibilities.’” Watson hopes to provide programs that generate excitement so attendees will want to read more about those subjects. Among the many programs she has planned is one about prehistoric oceans on Monday, June 13, at 1 p.m., and a shark dissection for teens and adults on Thursday, July 28, at 6 p.m. “We will do seashell painting (Friday, Aug. 5 at 3 p.m.) and watercolors (Saturday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m.),” noted Watson. On Monday, July 11, at 1:30 p.m., illusionist Mike Rose will present “H2 Oh!” a magic show based on a water theme. In addition, representatives of Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation will bring macroinvertebrates for participatns to study, while Parks and Recreation staff members talk about stream health when they present Life in the Water on Friday, July 15, at 1 p.m. Those who enjoy art may want to take part in an animation workshop with Keville Bowen on Monday, June 27, at 1:30 p.m. “We are hoping 1,000 kids will take part in the Summer Reading Program,” said Watson. “It should be a very busy summer, and we are
