IN Millcreek Winter 2019 | Page 12

The Giving Tree Around Thanksgiving, a Christmas Tree will appear in the lobby of the Millcreek Township Building. Along with twinkling lights and shiny ornaments, this tree will be decorated with goodwill. The Giving Tree once again will offer Millcreek Township residents a chance to help those who are less fortunate this holiday season. The children and families submitted for our tree come from our community, as the names are collected from our Millcreek’s public elementary schools. These families have reached out for help and support from their community as they are struggling and cannot afford Christmas gifts for their children. Approximately 200 tags will adorn the tree that lists the gender, age, clothing sizes, and a wish list for the child recipient. There will also be envelopes holding the information for the families with multiple children for anyone wishing to sponsor those families. Make this a new tradition by joining together with neighbors or extended family members to add to your holiday festivities this year. Please consider stopping by the Township Building this holiday season to support an individual or family. To participate, simply select a tag or envelope from the tree, shop for that individual, and return the wrapped gifts with the identifying tags to the Millcreek Municipal Building by Wednesday, December 11, 2019. New Programs on the Millcreek Government Channel The Millcreek Government Channel (MGC) continues to bring you interesting and educational TV. Check out some of our current shows on Spectrum Cable Channel 1024 or on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/user/millcreektownship. • Presque Isle Fall/Winter 2019 • Code Enforcement • Visit Erie Zoo • Autism Society of NW PA • NW PA Canine Search & Rescue Team • Lead Prevention – Erie County Redevelopment Authority • VA Medical Center • 2020 US Census Photo above left: MGC Moderator Judy Zelina interviews Scott Mitchell in front of the lion exhibit during her visit to the Erie Zoo where they also talk about the new and exciting Master Plan. Photo below left: MGC Moderator Jessica Stutzman discusses winter programming on Presque Isle State Park with Brian Gula, Environmental Education Specialist for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). 10 MILLCREEK