Manheim Central townlively.com
AUGUST 10, 2022
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXIII • NO 28
Creek Stomp Will Offer Hands-On Fun BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Prepare to get your feet wet - literally - when Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance hosts a creek stomp on Tuesday, Aug. 16. The event will be held at the covered bridge in Memorial Park, Manheim, near the Farm Show complex off East Adele Avenue. It will begin at 6 p.m. “Watershed specialists from the Lancaster County Conservation District will be leading participants into the Chiques Creek to
look for and collect macroinvertebrates,” explained Steve Gergely, president of Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance, adding that participants will then gather at the pavilion to discuss what’s been collected. “The specialists help to identify the species and discuss what those species mean in terms of relative stream health. For example, some species indicate good water quality, while others are only found in areas of degraded water quality.” See Creek Stomp pg 2
The Kids Cookie Break Fest will feature lots of family fun.
Bring The Family To The Kids Cookie Break Fest or a day of fun family entertainment, head to the Kids Cookie Break Fest. The event will be held at The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim, on Saturday, Aug. 27. Two sessions will be held; each will feature the same lineup. Sessions will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets are free and will be available for the fest starting on Monday, Aug. 15, by calling 717-459-3701 or visiting www.the junctioncenterproductions.com. “We’re celebrating our 10th year of the Kids Cookie Break Fest,” said Stacey Gagne, vice president of operations for WJTL FM 90.3, which is presenting the event. “We’ll have lots of entertainment on two outdoor stages.” The lineup will feature performances by Slugs & Bugs, Phredd, First Capital
“Our slogan is ‘Christ. Community. Music.’ The community piece is a huge part of who we are.” chalk art and carnival games. Also represented will be Spooky Nook Gymnastics, Snapology and The Balunguy. Interactive vendor tents will also be set up at the festival. “Businesses, schools or other organizations will have tables with something fun to do while they
present information about who they are and what they have to offer,” Gagne stated. “Our vendors tend to get very creative with the games and prizes they give away.” People who come to the Kids Cookie Break Fest are invited to bring items to benefit Align Life Ministries, Gagne said. “We’re asking for donations of diapers in size 4, 5 or 6; Pull-Ups; baby wipes; or $10 baby-themed gift cards to Walmart,” she explained. Although the festival is free to attend, ticket holders will have the option to reserve a Chick-fil-A meal for a fee at the time of ordering tickets, and a variety of food trucks will be on-site selling food for purchase. “People are also welcome to bring their own picnic lunches as well if they’d like to,” Gagne said. She noted that the Kids Cookie Break Fest is a way for WJTL to promote its mission and connect
During the month of July, volunteers completed service projects for homeowners in need throughout Manheim. The efforts were all part of the Compassion Project, a program of Love INC of Lancaster County, an organization with a mission to mobilize local churches to take action in the community. “A lot of churches want to serve their community, but they aren’t sure where to start,” explained Katie Leaman, communications and donor development director for
See Fest pg 8
See Compassion pg 3
Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance will hold a creek stomp.
Serving With Compassion BY CATHY MOLITORIS
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Drumline, The DKers, This Way Up, Jesse Rothacker and Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary, Marian & Friends, Cissy and The Man and Bruce Fite. “We’ll also have lots of family-friendly activities,” Gagne noted, adding that activities will include bounce houses, covered wagon rides, barrel train rides,
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