Manheim Central JANUARY 30, 2019
NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY IS FRIDAY, FEB. 1 page 2
VOL LX • NO 4
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
MISSION WORK
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2 S. Hazel St., Manheim, will host a presentation on mission work in Africa on Sunday, Feb. 3, at 9:15 a.m. The public is invited to attend. Pastor Kate Warn will share photos and stories of emerging churches in Africa based on her work with Lutherans in Sierra Leone and Rwanda. She will also examine what can be learned from being in mission with African partners. Warn served as a missionary in Sierra Leone from 2009 to 2012 and then later served as an ELCA mission coordinator in Rwanda. SNOW BALL 2019
Mission Fellowship will hold its Snow Ball 2019, a young adult dance party themed “Winter Masquerade,” on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim. The dress code will be semiformal, and a ticket and a mask are required to enter. Dance music will start at 7:20 p.m. Both Christian and secular music will be played, as well as swing and modern dance music. Separate prices have been set for ticket purchases made through Saturday, Feb. 2; after that date; and at the door. To purchase tickets, readers may visit www.itickets.com/events/412581. FEBRUARY FREEZE
Barons Meet McCaskey At F&M pg 8
Pretzel Fest Scheduled pg 4
Association Elects New Officers pg 7
February Donation Drive To Benefit Local Organizations By Sara D. Ulrich
Thanks to several projected snowstorms for Lancaster County in the last few weeks, many residents have visited their local grocery stores to stock up on essentials. The crew at Northwest Emergency Medical Services (NWEMS) hopes that shoppers will visit their local markets again soon, but for a charitable reason this time around. NWEMS is planning its annual February Food Drive, which will run the entire month of February and will benefit three local food bank organizations: the Community Cupboard of Elizabethtown, the Manheim Central Food Pantry, and the East Donegal/Conoy Area Christian Food Bank. These three organizations are located within the NWEMS service area. Donations may be dropped off at
Northwest Emergency Medical Services will hold a food drive in February to benefit the Community Cupboard of Elizabethtown, the Manheim Central Food Pantry, and the East Donegal/Conoy Area Christian Food Bank. the NWEMS Manheim station, 60 W. Colebrook St., or the Elizabethtown station, 380 W. Bainbridge St. A local business has loaned NWEMS a shopping cart that will be located in the
NWEMS Manheim lobby where donations will be collected. Community outreach manager Lori Shenk explained that when NWEMS was planning to organize its first
food drive six years ago, February seemed like a good time of year. “This seems like a time of year when there is more need but less emphasis on donating,” Shenk commented. See Food Drive pg 3
149 S. Charlotte St., Manheim, will host the February Freeze on Sunday, Feb. 3, from 2 to 5 p.m. The event is open to members of the public age 21 and up. February Freeze will feature dinner, giveaway drawings, refreshments and more. Attendees do not need to be present to win. Smoking will not be permitted at the event. Tickets purchased in advance will be discounted. Tickets will also be available at the door. Call 717-665-9536.The event is sponsored by the Maheim VFW Auxiliary in support of VA programs.
Applications For Bike Grants Sought Spotlighting Seeds, Food, And Lancaster County Kitchen Gardens By Ann Mead Ash
VALENTINE’S DANCE
Elstonville Motorcycle Club invites the community to a night of dancing on Saturday, Feb. 9, to benefit Children’s Miracle Network (CMN). The event will take place at Elstonville Sportsmen’s Association, 3133 Pinch Road, Manheim. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with food served at 6 p.m. The band Stir Crazy will provide live entertainment beginning at 7 p.m. The per-person fee includes food, beverages, and door prizes. For more information, contact Esther at 717-572-5559 or ameh@ptd.net.
Bicyclists take part in the Covered Bridge Ride organized each August by the Lancaster Bicycle Club. The ride raises funds that the club uses to give out grants to area organizations for bicycles, bike racks, signage, and more. Applications for this year’s grant program are due by Feb. 15. By Ann Mead Ash
“We have given out $350,000,” said John Mullineaux of the Lancaster Bicycle Club (LBC). “The single biggest (amount) was for municipal and EMS (emergency medical services) bike
patrols. We’ve purchased bicycles and equipment (for those organizations).” Mullineaux added that Lancaster police and police stations in a number of county boroughs have received funds from the club to purchase bikes. See Bike Grants pg 4
Joanne Ranck Dirks, assistant manager for the Farm & Gardens at Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, is looking forward to the interactive segment of the upcoming workshop focusing on traditional seeds and Pennsylvania Dutch foods. “All of us eat food, and many of (the attendees) will be gardeners,” shared Dirks. “When we make space for discussion, everyone can join in.” The winter workshop, which will be held at the museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, on Saturday, Feb. 23, will be broken into two parts. The 9 a.m. to noon session will include an interactive session on seeds native to the Americas and the Three Sisters garden method. The
William Woys Weaver second session, which will also take place on Feb. 23, will run from 1 to 4 p.m. It will feature a lecture on the Pennsylvania Dutch kitchen garden and its influence on the distinctive cuisine associated with this ethnic group. See Workshop pg 3
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