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his is the story of an advocate for agriculture and a theater kid. As members of the Manheim Central High School Class of 2026, who graduated on May 29, John “Nate” Huber and Lilie West represent the hope, ambition and positivity of their classmates as their high school journey comes to an end. Nate, the son of John and Stephanie Huber of Manheim, has been an active member of the school’s FFA chapter and agricultural education program. He’s also worked at the Manheim Farm Show and the Pennsylvania Farm Show, and he’s Nate Huber and Lilie West at Manheim Central High School. Photo by Cathy Molitoris employed by two local farms, one “I was about as much of a farm kid When he was 12 years old, Nate focused on poultry and the other as someone could be for someone began working at a poultry farm at on hay and straw. who didn’t grow up on a farm,” he the suggestion of his parents. He will attend Penn State Univer- said. “I also like to say my parents “I tried it out, and I loved it,” he sity this fall to study agribusiness got me a job for Christmas, and said of the job he still holds. “Farmmanagement. that’s how it all started.” ing is so rewarding. The hard work
“This is just a great communityand family-oriented event, and we encourage everyone to come and check it out,” said Dean Hershey, describing the LCBC Motorsports Show. “There are things for everybody to experience and fun for everyone.” The show will be held at LCBC Manheim, 2392 Mount Joy Road, on Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free for both guests and vehicle entrants.
Spend an afternoon at Salem Unite d Me tho dist C hurch, 140 N. Penn St., Manheim, and enjoy the annual Strawberry Sundae Talent Show on Sunday, June 7. Strawberry sundaes will be served from 4 to 6 p.m., and the talent show will begin at 6:30 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the church’s upcoming mission program through Appalachia Service Project (ASP). “The strawberries provided will be picked locally by our ASP team,” said Doug Winters, ASP trip coordinator. “There will be ice cream and a variety of cakes to make your own sundaes. At 6:30, there will be a talent show in our sanctuary featuring a variety of musical acts performed by church members and members of the community.” The talent show will include a celloist, along with several pianists and vocalists. “Our Salem bell choir will perform, as well as our Salem Singers,” Winters said. The event has been a tradition at Salem United Methodist Church for decades. “My predecessor, Don Yingst, started this fundraiser when our church started going on ASP 44 years ago,” Winters shared. “It has been a tremendous blessing and continues to be as our team of volunteers grows every year.” Winters explained that ASP is a mission located in the Appalachian Mountain regions of the eastern United States. It serves in Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina. “The purpose behind it is to repair homes for individuals who are physically and/or financially unable to maintain their properties to make them warmer, safer and drier,” he said. “The work
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