Founder’s Day at Good Samaritan

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Schools in the pioneer time were an iffy proposition. You read about the log ones, those held in the homes or meeting house with a single teacher, sixteen years old. There was no place to go but up. But that didn’t happen for twenty-thirty years, not as fast as you might suppose. Not until the 1850’s did the situation begin to improve. People were busy taming the frontier, building railroads, enlarging cities. With determination and perseverance of some, schools went forward.

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Founder’s Day at Good Samaritan 2011

The Mount Carroll Good Samaritan Society celebrated Founder’s Day on Saturday, October 1.

(Top) J.T. Nolan entertained residents and guests with live music in the cafeteria. (Right) An Ice Cream & Pie Social featured delicious pies baked by the Good Samaritan Society-Mount Carroll Auxiliary. Ruth DeMuth (left) Auxiliary member, prepares a piece of Apple Pie a la mode for Dee Neill.

(Left) Their first-ever “Scarecrows on Parade” contest drew 6 entries of some very well-designed scarecrows, guaranteed to keep birds away from any garden! This guy won a 2nd Place award for “Most Traditional Design,” and a 1st Place ribbon as the “Staff Favorite.” He was designed by Jackie and Jackson Medley, with 2nd Place going to Emily Mueller & Company. Residents, family members and staff voted for the following categories:

Most Traditional Scarecrow: 1st Place: Country Kids 4H Club, 2nd Place – Jackson & Jackie Medley; Most Unusual Scarecrow: 1st Place: Emily Mueller & Company, 2nd Place - Simon Family; Funniest Scarecrow: 1st Place Fonda Wright, Angie Field, Breanne Field, 2nd Place - Simon Family.

Along with the Pie & Ice cream, a quilt raffle and Silent Auction were held, with proceeds to benefit the residents.

(PA photos/Tom Kocal)