Good morning, Jackson County. A century-old voice is waiting to sing again at Wellston Hope Methodist Church, where the historic pipe organ sits silent until $10,000 can restore its melodious bellows. The May 10th Chinese Auction at South Elementary School offers a chance to help resurrect this musical treasure while potentially winning prizes like a Blackstone Grill—proving that sometimes preservation comes with perks.
Beyond restoration, our community is building new foundations for the future. The Scioto Valley Local School District has transformed healthcare access with a $1.6 million on-campus health center, while America's 250th birthday celebration takes center stage in Waverly on May 17. Between Heritage Fife and Drums performances and "The Many Faces of Old Glory" presentation, this month offers perfect opportunities to honor both our past and the promise of tomorrow.
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🎹 Historic pipe organ needs $10,000 to play again. Wellston Hope Methodist Church is hosting a Chinese Auction on May 10 at South Elementary School to raise funds for repairs to their century-old pipe organ. The event will run from noon until 3pm, with tickets costing $5 for 50 or $3 for 25. The restoration project specifically targets the bellows, which supply air needed to produce the organ's rich melodic sound. Attendees can also enjoy concessions and enter raffles for additional prizes like a Blackstone Grill.
🏥 Piketon school district opens on-campus health center with $1.6 million funding. The Scioto Valley Local School District partnered with Valley View Health Centers to create a facility serving students' physical, mental, and emotional health needs. Supported by multiple organizations including the Community Action Committee of Pike County and Nationwide Children's Hospital, the school-based center represents a commitment to integrating healthcare with education. Senior student Riley Wagner praised the initiative as fostering an environment where students can excel beyond academics. Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik emphasized that every child deserves access to quality primary care.
🇺🇸 America's 250th birthday bash comes to Waverly this May. The Garnet A. Wilson Public Library and Bristol Village are hosting a community celebration on Saturday, May 17, featuring performances by Heritage Fife and Drums and Vane Scott's "The Many Faces of Old Glory" presentation. Visitors can enjoy food from Schmidt Sausage Haus while supporting the new library campaign through purchases and commemorative military brick sales. "This is more than a celebration—it's a chance for our community to come together," says Library Director Natosha Massie, inviting everyone to bring lawn chairs for the outdoor event.
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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
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