The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee has awarded the August Business of the Month award to the Salem Community Center at 1098 N. Ellsworth Ave. At the entrance, there is a centerpiece of arborvitae is surrounded by overflowing impatiens. A row of pink geraniums intermixes throughout the impatiens. There is an outer ring of strawberry plants along with creeping Jenny that flows over the side of the urns creating a cascading look and a sweet snack for the resident deer. In Spring 2024, large Canadian Blue Rock replaced years of old mulch and overgrown vegetation. New shrubs were added with the original trees to create a natural and clean environment welcoming all who enter the building. Pictured is Aquatic Director Shane Harding and Beautification member Shelby Fender. (Submitted photo)