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MAY 31, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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Strawberry Sundae Talent Show will support mission trip BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Enjoy a sweet treat and follow it up with some sweet entertainment at Salem United Methodist Church’s annual Strawberry Sundae Talent
Show. The event will be held on Sunday, June 4, at the church, 140 N. Penn St., Manheim. An ice cream social will run from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by the talent show starting at 6:30 p.m. See Talent Show pg 2
Environmental organizations will have information tables at the Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance Watershed Expo.
Watershed Expo will highlight local environment
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project. “Hosting the expo directly adjacent to the park could not be a better way to demonstrate positive things that are happening in our watershed,” he remarked. He encourages everyone to come out to the expo, noting, “Visitors can expect to have a nice family evening out by the Chiques Creek, where they can socialize and interact with various exhibitors. And they can expect to learn new things and to hopefully be inspired.” Gergely added that people who wish to participate in the macroinvertebrate lesson in the creek should bring shoes and clothes that can get wet. For more information on the expo, search for “Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance” on Facebook or visit www.chiquescreekwatershed.com.
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Mt. Hope will mark birthday BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community will celebrate its 54th birthday, and you’re invited to the party. The facility, which provides care for seniors and people with disabilities regardless of their ability to pay, will host a “Love Mt. Hope Giving Day” on Friday, June 2, which marks the community’s birthday, as well as an old-fashioned community picnic on Saturday, June 17.
“The one-day give is a chance to pay it forward, and together, we can change lives,” said Kris Wilson, director of advancement at Mt. Hope. “On this one-day giving challenge, generous gifts make an impact today and for the future.” Donations may be made online at https://mthope nazarene.org or by mail to the retirement community. For details on how to donate by mail, contact Wilson at advancement@mthope nazarene.org. “We encourage people to help us See Mt. Hope pg 5
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his is our favorite outreach event because we are able to bring so many people together, both exhibitors and visitors, that share a passion for clean water and an excitement for taking measures to be good stewards of our local environment,” said Steve Gergely, describing the Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance’s Watershed Expo. “Having families and children attend is also great to introduce young people to their local environment in a fun way. There are numerous hands-on activities that keep everyone engaged.” The ex po will be held on Wednesday, June 7, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Manheim Farm Show Complex, 502 E. Adele Ave.
“A variety of environmental organizations will have display tables,” said Gergely, who is the president of the Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance. “The theme is ‘Environmental and Watershed Stewardship.’ We’ll also have a fish shocking demonstration from the Lancaster County Conservation District, fish-print T-shirt making, a creekside macroinvertebrate lesson from the Lancaster County Parks Department, tours of the recently renovated Memorial Park and floodplain restoration project, rain barrel painting and a giveaway, water balloon tossing, a food truck, free ice cream and a band.” Gergely said the Alliance is especially excited to offer tours of the completed floodplain restoration
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Members of Salem United Methodist Church who will be attending the Appalachia Service Project mission trip