Dig Into Summer Reading
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Participate in the Summer Reading Program at Manheim Community Library, and you never know what you’ll uncover.
“Unearth a Story” is this year’s theme for the program, which will focus on dinosaurs, archaeology and paleontology. Summer Reading kicked off on June 6 and will run through Saturday, Aug. 15, at the library, 547 N. Penryn Road, Manheim.
“Everyone from babies to adults is encouraged to read with us during this challenge,” said Karen McCrady, community relations coordinator for the library. She explained that the summer will be packed with activities for everyone to enjoy.
Highlights will include a return
visit by cartoonist Ed Klein on Tuesday, June 23, for “Cartooning Made Easy” at 10:30 a.m. and “Flip Book Animation” at 1:30 p.m. He’ll also present a third class geared toward teens and adults at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 30.
“Join us for ‘Ameri-ca-dabra,’ a special celebration of the founding of America with Country Conjuring Magic Host Erick Hershey on July 8 at 10 a.m.,” McCrady said. “On the flip side, we have ‘Mind Blowing Bubbles’ with Karen Stark on July 13 at 10 a.m. And lastly, ‘Dino Drive-In Theater,’ where kids can decorate their own car out of a cardboard box and watch a movie in it, is on July 23 at 5:30 p.m.”
Esther Martin, youth services coordinator at the library, said choosing programs for Summer
A Blooming Tradition
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
When Henry William Stiegel and his wife, Elizabeth, conveyed a plot of ground to their fellow Lutherans to build a new church 254 years ago, they included a unique stipulation in the deed.
The church, located at the corner of Wolf and East High streets in Manheim, was tasked with paying “five shillings and in the month of June yearly forever hereafter the Rent of One Red Rose if the same shall be lawfully demanded.”
Members of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2 S. Hazel St., Manheim, invite the public to the 134th Festival of the Red Rose to mark this tradition. The event will be held on Sunday, June 14, with a worship service at 10:30 a.m.
The church’s deed dates to Dec. 4, 1772, said Linda Keiffer, chair of the festival committee.
Reading is a fun challenge every year.
“I often ask patrons what programs they would like to see more of in the library. And I often lean toward programs that suit the local patrons’ interests,” she said. “Many of the programs this year are brand new, so I look forward to seeing the response from the community.”
Participating in the Summer Reading Program will provide an opportunity to win a variety of prizes, Martin said.
“At our library, every child between ages of birth to 19 gets to select a free book from a selection we purchase,” she stated. “They will also receive a voucher for a free Fox Paw from Fox Meadows. Both of those are in addition to the minimum of 11 prizes provided through the Library System of Lancaster County See Reading pg 8
“It is believed Stiegel himself collected the rent payment in June of 1773 and 1774, and then the stipulation was lost in the tangled affairs that followed,” she said.
Stiegel, who had been given the title “Baron” by the townspeople due to his lavish and ambitious lifestyle, played a significant role in Manheim’s history.
“He was a Christian churchman, accomplished musician, Colonial ironmaster, glass manufacturer and founder of the town of Manheim,” Keiffer said. “Unfortunately, bit by bit his vast fortune declined, and his friends overlooked his appeals for help. In December 1774, Stiegel was sent to debtor’s prison in Philadelphia. A special act by the Pennsylvania House of Assembly released him on Christmas Eve 1774.” Stiegel briefly returned to the town of Manheim, and in the spring of
See Blooming pg 4
Club Donates to Lancaster Food Hub
The Newcomers and Neighbors of Lancaster, a local women’s social organization, recently donated 128 pounds of food and a $1,000 monetary gift to Lancaster County Food Hub in support of the Hub’s ongoing efforts to
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Tours Planned
Historic walking tours will be available in Manheim this summer and fall. Tours will begin at the Fasig and Keath houses, 30-32 E. High St., at 1:30 p.m. on Sundays, June 14, July 12, Aug. 9, and Sept. 13. Tours will start at the Manheim Railroad Station, 210 S. Charlotte St., at 3:10 p.m. on Sundays, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20, and Oct. 18. The tours are free of charge, and attendees should arrive 10 minutes prior to the start time.
Pat Tuzl (right), community service chair for the Newcomers and Neighbors of Lancaster, presented a check and donated food items to Lancaster County Food Hub director of advancement Erin Conahan (left) and warehouse staff member David.
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Football and Cheerleading League Posted
The United Disabilities Services Foundation (UDSF) has opened registration for the Challenger Football and Cheerleading League for the 2026-27 school year.
The league offers opportunities for people ages 8 to 21 with disabilities in Lancaster and surrounding cities to exercise while having fun. Along with teaching football and cheerleading fundamentals, the league gives players the opportunity to participate in a group activity where they can learn skills, interact socially with other individuals, and make new friends.
Church Plans Sandwich Sale
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 90 S. Charlotte St., Manheim, will host a sandwich sale. Orders must be placed by Sunday, June 21. Pickup will be on Thursday, July 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sandwiches will consist of 5 ounces of ham or turkey with cheese. There is a fee per sandwich. Chips, a cookie, or applesauce may be added for a fee.
Additionally, chili and chicken corn noodle soup will be sold by the quart.
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The program is also looking for volunteers to be Challenger Buddies to encourage players around the field and help with passing and catching. Games will take place every Saturday from Aug. 1 to Oct. 10. Volunteers over age 18 must complete a criminal background check and child abuse clearance. Sponsorships are available for businesses and individual donors.
To register before the end of June or for more information, visit https://udservices .org/services/enrichment -life-skills/challenger-foot ball-cheerleading/. Questions may also be directed to Allison Gregory at allisong@ udservices.org.
Water’s Edge Ministries Sets Program
Water’s Edge Ministries, meeting at 15 S. Wolf St., Manheim, in the Teen Central building, will host a video series titled “Biblical Worldview.” Sessions will take place on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The program began on June 3, but people may still join. The program will end on Aug. 19.
To place an order, contact the church at 717-6656584 or stpaulmhm@gmail .com. Cash or checks will be accepted as payment.
To learn more about the church, visit www.stpauls manheim.org.
The First Lancaster Accordion Group (FLAG) will meet on Sunday, June 14, at Zion Church of Millersville, 317 N. George St., Millersville. The meeting will be held from 2 to 4 p.m.
For additional details, contact Miranda Hoffman at 717-940-4762.
The series is for people who would like to better understand the Bible and what it means to have biblical worldview. Topics will include who God is and how He intended life to be for humans.
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1775, he and his family moved to Elizabeth Furnace in Brickerville.
For many years after Stiegel’s downfall, the red rose payment stopped. When the present church building was under construction in 1891, a local physician and member of the congregation, Dr. J.H. Sieling, discovered the original deed in old church records.
“Dr. Sieling proposed an all-day festival to pay homage to the first Stiegel heir since 1774,” Keiffer said. “Traveling from Harrisonburg, Va., on June 4, 1892, to receive the red rose payment were John Calvin Stiegel - great-greatgrandson of Henry William and Elizabeth Holz Stiegel - and his wife, Maggie.”
The celebration and rose payment became a tradition, and each year on the second Sunday of June, Zion Church pays the “Rent of One Red Rose” to a selected Stiegel heir.
This year, Julye Johnson of Williamsburg, Va., will
represent the Stiegel family at the festival. She is a ninth-generation descendant of Henry William and Elizabeth Holz Stiegel.
Julye is an elementary math specialist and coach, supporting students and teachers to build math confidence and curiosity. Outside of work, she’s known for her love of pickleball; jigsaw puzzles; corny jokes; and cooking, especially with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Whether it’s bread-andbutter pickles, homemade ice cream or a classic pound cake, she enjoys sharing food with friends, neighbors and colleagues. She also actively participates in her community, playing handbells at King of Glory Lutheran Church and engaging in local events.
Julye is married to Reed Johnson and is the mother of twins, Abigail and Jacob. Julye said she is grateful and proud to receive this year’s red rose payment, a tradition her mother, Margaret Davis, was part of in
the 1990s.
Attorney J.D. Young from the law firm of Young and Young, Manheim, will serve as Zion’s legal representative and oversee the signing of the rent book by this year’s Stiegel heir. He is a graduate of Manheim Central High School, Gettysburg College and Delaware Law School of Widener University. Young is a member of the Pennsylvania and Lancaster bar associations and participates on various boards within the community.
The Festival of the Red
Rose will feature pastor Karen Larson as guest speaker. She is a graduate of United Lutheran Seminary and is six months retired from full-time ministry at Zion Lutheran Church in Leola. Prior to the worship service, refreshments, courtesy of the Manheim Historical Society, will be served in the church’s Rose Parlor.
For more information about the Festival of the Red Rose, visit www.zionmanheim.com or contact the church office at 717-665-5880.
Julye Johnson (right) with her husband, Reed
College Basketball Player
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Abigail Reed of Manheim was one of 12 Lebanon Valley College studentathletes who were named Academic All-District by College Sports Communicators this winter. Reed, a member of the women’s basketball team, played in 23 games with 22 starts. She averaged 5.8 points and 5.5 rebounds per game while shooting 30.8 percent from the field. This is her first career Academic All-District honor.
Reed is pursuing a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling and criminal justice and psychology. She is a graduate of Manheim Central High School.
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We are a vibrant family- oriented contemporary church that meets for Sunday “celebration” service at 9:30 a.m. and throughout the week in home groups, including junior-high and senior-high groups. Children love our Kids Town ministry every Sunday morning! Our mission is to share God’s Love generously and lead people to new life in Jesus. For info. or directions, see our Website or call 717-664-2635. Lead Pastor: Merle Shenk.
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TTRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Summer Sunday Schedule:7:45 am Holy Communion; 9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion twice a month. Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!”
SAINT RICHARD CATHOLIC CHURCH: 110 North Oak Street, Manheim PA (717)665-2465, Fr. Richard Groff Pastor Website strichardcatholicchurch.org
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ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580
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TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 596 West Newport Rd., Lititz. Are you looking for a Church that preaches from the King James Bible? Helps your family grow spiritually? Enjoys the old-time hymns? Look no further! Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, and Sunday Evening Worship 6pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm. Pastor Joshua Freeland (717) 575-0292.
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WATER'S EDGE MINISTRIES: Learn and grow in your relationship with God at WEM. Come visit our service and join us in fellowship immediately following. We meet at 15 S. Wolf St, Manheim on Saturdays at 6:00 pm and Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. (watersedgemin.com) Hope to see you there!
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WHITE OAK CHURCH : 1211 N. Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA. You are invited to our Sunday services: Sunday School for all ages at 8:45am; Worship at 9:45am; scheduled evening services at 7:15pm and Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7:15pm. (1st Wednesday of month).
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Those awarded 2026 grants, along with their projects, include Adamstown Area Library, for expanding its Grab and Grow seed collection and strengthening partnerships with local growers and gardens; Circle Legacy Center Inc., to purchase supplies to support its Three Sisters Garden that grows corn, beans and squash; the Conservation Foundation of Lancaster County, for developing an environmental education workshop about nature journaling for teachers and the general public; Historic Poole Forge, for installing interpretive signs along its nature trail and replacing damaged and deteriorated bird box posts and posts throughout the property; Lancaster Conservancy, to establish a pollinator garden behind the building that houses its offices and improve an established garden in front of the building; and Lancaster School of Psychodrama and Experiential Psychotherapies, supporting its upcoming two-day experiential retreat, in Akron, titled “Ecopsychology: Partnering with the Healing Gifts of Nature.”
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Also, Lancaster Science Factory, for removing sod in the center of its 3,300-square-foot courtyard and replacing it with a low-maintenance, low-water fescue mix; Let’s Go 1-2-3, to purchase native plants, materials, and supplies for Lancaster’s Outdoors for All Day on Wednesday, July 15, at Reservoir Park; Peace United
Awarded once a year, the grants are primarily supported with funds generated by the Sierra Club - Lancaster Group’s Polar Bear 5K Trail Run/Hike and, more recently, with money donated to the organization through its participation in the ExtraGive. Charitable, educational, or business organizations in Lancaster County that demonstrate a commitment to the Sierra Club’s mission of “exploring, enjoying, and protecting the planet” are eligible to apply for a grant of up to $500.
The deadline to apply for the next cycle of awards is Wednesday, March 31, 2027. Recipients will be announced on Earth Day. For complete details about the Green Project Grant Program, visit http:// lancastersierraclub.org/ grant-program/, call 717-475-0586, or email jimsmeenan@gmail.com.
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Asphalt Needs by JACK COOPER TAR & CHIP
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CLOCK REPAIR - HIGH END
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FULL PROPERTY CLEANOUT
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Testing done by 'iJ PennState Extension
June 8 - June 23
Pressure canner dial gauges should be checked for accuracy each year. Proper pressure is essential for the quality and safety of canned foods. The test is free. Only the lid with the gauge is needed for the test.
Drop-Off Testing:
I. Bring your clean lid to Good's Store, June 8-23.
2. Complete dial gauge testing form.
3. Pick up your tested lid later.
In-Person Testing: Ephrata & Schaefferstown
Testing done on Wednesday, June 17, I-3pm East Earl:
Testing done on Thursday, June 25, l -3pm
for each age group.” A full list of prizes is available in the Summer Reading info packet patrons can pick up at the library.
“Complete the Adult Reading Program for a chance to win these enticing prizes - tickets for Hershey Gardens, Longwood Gardens, a Puzzle Prize Package and a $25 gift card to Stauffers,” Martin said.
To participate in the Summer Reading Program, patrons must register in person at the library, and then they’ll receive a special Summer Reading bag.
“Who doesn’t love to win? I certainly do!” Martin said. “Thankfully, we make earning prizes easy. All you have to do is turn in your log after completing the reading, activities and any information asked for on the back.”
Library director LaTrobe Barnitz emphasized that the benefits of the Summer Reading Program extend well beyond fun and prizes. Kids who participate keep their academic skills sharp over the summer months.
“Reading encourages focus and sustains attention, which is a healthier counterbalance to the quick-hit stimulation of video games or social media,” he said. “We are helping to get the focus off the screen with even better results, turning stories into a living, breathing adventure for everyone involved.”
To learn more, visit https://manheim library.org.
