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corn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation will commemorate the beginning of its busiest time of the year. The nonprofit organization will hold its inaugural Wildlife Baby Shower on Saturday, March 28, from 2 to 6 p.m. at its facility, 2100 Stone Mill Road, Lancaster. “It’s a time to celebrate all of the incoming babies that we are about to receive,” said executive director Betsy Shank. “We are officially in baby season. Our top three animals that we treat - squirrels, bunnies, and opossums - are all having babies or have had babies. We’re about to be inundated.” Although registration is not required, Shank is encouraging visitors to sign up by Friday, March 27. Go to www.acornacreswr.com and click on the “Programs/Events” tab. The baby shower will include a tour of the facility. “People can see
Betsy Shank with one of the baby squirrels she is caring for at Acorn Acres. Photo by George Deibel
all the ambassador animals and our resident animals,” said Shank. “We will have baby feeding going on. They can’t actually witness it live because I’m not allowed to exhibit
those animals, but we can bring it up on our TV.” There will also be free sips and snacks. “We’ll have small sandwiches, finger foods, and your
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Come out for bingo on Sunday, April 12, and you could take home some cash while helping cats in need. Precious Paws Community Cats will hold its second annual bingo at the Millersville VFW, 219 Walnut Hill Road, Millersville, from 1 to 5 p.m. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., and food service will begin at noon. “We will be playing 24 games total,” explained Kathy Ann Kramer, treasurer of Precious Paws. “Twenty
Diane Smith is leading her best life. It is a rich, fulfilling existence in which volunteering plays a major role - and not just because doing good and helping others is important. Smith has the hear t of a Susquehanna Valley Team River Runner, and she is following her heart. “I think everyone has a time in their life when they might need someone or need something from someone,” said Smith. “I want to be that person who who can help, even if it’s a small gesture. Mental health is such a big deal or should be. Being able to participate and being there for someone is very important.” A 1995 graduate of Conestoga Valley High School, Smith notes that her altruistic spirit was nurtured growing up. Her mother fostered more than 100 children, her father served as a police officer for East Lampeter Township and her teachers and developmental learning experience in the Conestoga Valley School District inspired her. Now as an adult, Smith’s soul for giving back has blossomed. “I had a really fun high school experience,” said Smith. “I was in the band; I was a band geek. I was in chorus. I was big into singing and acting. We went to all the football games, and I had a lot of friends. In high school, I got into science, IT (information technology) and nursing. I feel like
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