Manheim Central JUNE 26, 2019
IN THIS ISSUE: LITITZ PLANS FIREWORKS, MUSIC, AND FUN page 11
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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Chester and Berks Counties •The National Park Service and the Friends of Hopewell Furnace will present a reading of the Declaration of Independence: Thursday, July 4 •OneRunTogether’s Ready Set Glow! 5K Glow Race in Honey Brook: Saturday, July 20 •Atglen Public Library’s Di-Atglen Alley Wizard Fair: Saturday, July 27 Dauphin County •Forté Handbell Quartet concert at First United Methodist Church, Hershey: Monday, July 1 •Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Middletown’s Community Days: Thursday to Saturday, July 11 to 13 •Donegal Insurance Group Chocolate Tour to benefit Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute: Saturday, Aug. 3 Lancaster County
•Lititz Historical Foundation Antiques Show: Friday and Saturday, June 28 and 29 •Washington Boro Tomato Festival: Saturdays, July 13 and 20 York County •Rivertownes PA USA’s Riverfest in Wrightsville: Sunday, June 30 •The Ma & Pa Railroad Heritage Village’s Early Auto Day: Sunday, June 30 •Bell Socialization Services’ Big Bed Race in York: Sunday, Aug. 4
Blue Star Mothers Chapter Forms In Lancaster pg 2
Kiwanis Club Sets Chocolate Walk pg 7
Manheim VFW Baseball Tournaments Honor Area Veterans On Father’s Day, June 16, the annual Manheim VFW Baseball tournaments wrapped up at the Pool Field Complex. Six tournaments were held over the course of three weekends, beginning on May 31, with games held at various fields in Manheim Borough. Forty-six teams with players ages 8 to 12 traveled from throughout Lancaster, York, Berks, Juniata, and Lebanon counties to participate in a grand total of 86 baseball games. The Manheim VFW teams combined for a record of 17 wins, 8 losses, and 1 tie. Trophies and medals were awarded to the top two teams in each tournament bracket. While the Manheim VFW teams saw a lot of success, only the 12U3 team brought home the gold. The 2019 Manheim VFW Baseball tournament champions were as follows: 8U - Northern Lebanon; 10U2 Ephrata; 10U1 - Mountville; 12U3 -
Manheim VFW; 12U2 - Wilson; and 12U1 - Mifflin. One of the highlights of each tournament and a tradition that started three years ago is an opening ceremony with a ceremonial first pitch by an honored guest. On May 31, the 8U/10U2 tournament began with United States Army veteran John A. Gantz throwing out the first pitch. Catching the first pitch was his grandson, Landon Hess. In 1970, at age 19, Gantz was given draft number 46 during the Vietnam War Draft Lottery. He entered into boot camp at Fort Dix in New Jersey and was then sent to Thailand to operate in communications. Eighteen months later, Gantz was sent back to the United States to guard the Underground Pentagon as a Military Policeman. In 1973, he received an honorable discharge. Gantz continues to be active in his community by assisting friends See Manheim VFW Baseball pg 8
The members of the championship winning Manheim VFW Baseball 12U3 team included (front, from left) Curtis Groff, Mason Olinger, Wyatt Smucker, Lucas Good, Cohen Sensenig, Weston Longenecker, (back) coach Mike Groff, Henry Hiltz, Noah Templin, Micaiah Zimmerman, Zach Hunt, Maddix Witman, and coach Clint Hunt.
American Heritage Girls Earn Awards
July Fourth Celebration Will Support Brittany’s Hope By Chelsea Peifer
Stone Gables Estate, home of the historic Ironstone Ranch and The Star Barn Village, will present its third annual July Fourth celebration for the community on Tuesday, July 2, through Thursday, July 4. The entrance for the rain-or-shine event Net profits from the three-day July Fourth will be at Newville Road, Celebration at Stone Gables Estate in Elizabethtown will support Brittany’s Hope, an Elizabethtown. Ticket pricing varies and organization committed to aiding abandoned includes the option of a children worldwide. Both general admission and three-day VIP experience, VIP tickets are available. The celebration will with a VIP Exclusive Day culminate with a fireworks display on July 4. on July 2 from 4 to 10 p.m. General admission hours for the celebra- To purchase tickets, interested individuals tion will be 4 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, may visit www.stonegablesestate.com or July 3, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4. call 717-287-6287. See Stone Gables pg 4
Members of American Heritage Girls Troop PA0412, including (front, from left) Sophia Higgins, Allison King, Bella Seda, Delaina Rohrer, Francesca Martin, Emma Creighton, Gazelle Martin, Mya Centeno, (middle row) Lila King, Jocelyn Coulson, Mya Sanger, Julia Gladhill, Gretchen Rohrer, Isabella Higgins, Lylii Funk, Bilile Graver, Anna Mease, (back) Kathy DePaul, Tammy Higgins, Heather Gladhill, Amy King, Heidi Burkholder, Caleigh Jones, Mya Higgins, and Andrea Coulson, recently held a Court of Awards ceremony in Manheim. On June 9, American Heritage Girls (AHG) Troop PA0412 held its Court of Awards at Lake View Bible Church in
Manheim. AHG is a character development organization for girls ages 5 to 18 with emphases on faith, service, and See Troop Awards pg 5
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