Manheim Central /townlively
APRIL 29, 2020
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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXI • NO 15
Looking Back At Manheim In World War II By Chelsea Peifer
“Manheim in World War II,” the latest publication compiled and written by Henry E. “Hank” Deemer, was a labor of love and gratitude for the lifelong Manheim resident. “I don’t want these war times to be forgotten,” stated Deemer. He describes the 114-page book as largely a record of Manheim-area men and women who served in World War II, with a section devoted to the role that Manheim as a community played during the war. Readers will learn about Manheim veterans who were present at significant World War II events, with accounts told of being aboard the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor, on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, in the airborne drop on Holland, in the skies above Germany
and Japan, and on the “flying decks” of the USS Missouri at Japan’s surrender. “Those were the ones movie makers loved,” wrote Deemer in the book’s foreword. “Manheim boys were also in many other less well-known battles on land, in the air, and on the sea - including being on a troop ship torpedoed on the way to an active battle zone.” Photographs of numerous Manheimarea World War II veterans fill the first portion of Deemer’s book, thanks to the Manheim Sentinel, the borough’s former newspaper. In 1942 and most of 1943, the Sentinel published galleries of photographs of residents who served in the war and later printed “Letters Home” from individuals stationed around the nation and world. Many letters are See Manheim In World War II pg 3
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Manheim resident Hank Deemer is known for compiling and writing books on Manheim. His latest book, “Manheim in World War II” (inset), will be released on May 8 and will be available for purchase at several Manheim businesses.
Unleashing The Power Of Music Fairmount Brings Concert To Residents By Ann Mead Ash
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longtime hobby. For families looking for activities that can involve their children, gardening can get the entire family away from screens while providing opportunities to enjoy the spring weather. Gardening also teaches a life skill in sustainability,
On March 19, Mitchell Hanna, director of marketing, and other members of the Fairmount team were brainstorming ways to make life at the retirement community easier for residents who were affected by COVID-19 restrictions. “We had been talking about what we could do to meet emotional, spiritual, and social wellness (needs) of our residents,” said Hanna. “We had our chaplain doing small group sessions inside, but we were feeling bad about all the activities and group events (that had been canceled).” Cedric Steiner, who had been shadowing team members at Fairmount in order to complete his training in
Flowers in a window box are one way to dress up a home’s exterior. By Leah Sintic
During an unsettling time of social distancing and cancellations, many local residents have found a therapeutic and productive outlet in gardening, whether it is a newfound interest or a
Not just in your mailbox...
Manheim resident Mackenzie Brubaker, a Messiah College junior, sang hymns to Fairmount residents from five different outdoor spots on the campus on March 21. The music provided the residents, who are on lockdown, with some enjoyment to boost their spirits.
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