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FEBRUARY 22, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXIII • NO 51
Speedwell Forge Park - Come for the recreation, stay for the beauty BY JEFF FALK
f indeed it’s important to get out, exercise and enjoy the great outdoors, then there are few better places to recreate locally than Speedwell Forge County Park. Situated at 480 Speedwell Forge Road, Lititz, just outside of Brickerville, Speedwell Forge Park is 415 acres of undisturbed natural beauty. Its scenic setting provides visitors the perfect respite from the hustle and bustle of the everyday rat race. “First and foremost, it’s about the welfare of our citizens,” said Bob Devonshire, director of general services of Lancaster County, which oversees the operation and maintenance of the park. “People need to get out from behind their TVs or from behind their computers, go outside and enjoy the outdoors. It’s really about getting
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out there and being part of nature.” Bordered by the Pennsylvania State Game Lands of Furnace Hills and encompassing the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s Speedwell Forge Lake, the park and surrounding areas allow hunting and fishing. But Speedwell Forge Park also offers visitors opportunities for hiking, bird watching and general nature appreciation. Visitors should also be willing to peacefully coexist with deer, several species of birds, assorted wildlife and a wide variety of plants and woodland wildflowers. “There’s trails. There’s nature. There’s plants,” said Devonshire. “There’s a tremendous amount of things to do there. The fishing is fantastic and you can hunt in the park.” See Speedwell Forge pg 8
Boating is just one of the many outdoor activities available at Speedwell Forge Park.
Lively cultural event will Taking a bite out of hunger celebrate Black History Month BY JEFF FALK
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BY JEFF FALK
Every day, the United States disposes of millions of pounds of unused food. Every day, millions of Americans go hungry. A local organization is working toward bridging that gap between surplus and need, supply and demand. Blessings of Hope’s mission is to end world hunger, or at least minister to the dietary needs of as many citizens of this country that it can. Blessings of Hope operates out of a 44,000-square-foot warehouse on Becker Road, Leola, and is planning Blessings of Hope seeks to connect food surpluses with hunger.
There are many great ways to celebrate Black History Month. Near the top of that list might be a performance combining song and the written word, featuring black composers and poets. On Saturday, Feb. 25, Lancaster Catholic High School’s Fine and Performing Arts department will present a Black History Month celebration. In association with Bright Side Opportunities Center, the 75-minute show will be performed at New Creation United Methodist Church,
10 W. Farnum St., Lancaster. Admission is free. However, donations to benefit the Lancaster Catholic Fine and Performing Arts department will be accepted. Students from Bright Side STEM Leadership Academy will be featured, along with performances by violinist and pianist Michael Jamanis, percussionist Matthew Woodson, cellist Christian Sands, a string quartet from the Music For Everyone (MFE) Sound Factory and readings by Amanda Kemp and Maria Thompson Corley.
See Blessings of Hope pg 3
See Black history pg 2
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