Manheim Township JANUARY 30, 2019
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VOL XXXIV • NO 47
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
CELTIC MUSIC
Trinity United Church of Christ, 2340 State St., East Petersburg, will host the Celtic Martins in concert on Sunday, Feb. 10, at 3 p.m. A freewill offering will be received to benefit Ting Ministries and Trinity’s music ministry. For more information, call 717-5691632 or visit www.trinityeastpete.org. WINTER SALE
The Upper Leacock Township War Memorial Association (ULTWMA) will sponsor an indoor flea market/garage sale on Saturday, Feb. 2. The event will take place in Veterans’ Hall of the War Memorial Building, 54 W. Main St., Leola, from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More than 35 vendors will offer a variety of items, including coins and collectibles, books, scarves, toys, crafts, candy, and more. There is no admission charge. Readers may call ULTWMA at 717-656-6154 to reserve a table or to inquire about renting the hall. GENEALOGY SERIES
The Manheim Township Historical Society
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Applications For Bike Grants Sought 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. LBC is currently seeking applicants so that the club can give away another $25,000 in grants. Grants are available to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools. The application form may be found at https://lancasterbikeclub.net/grant -program. Completed applications are due to the club by Friday, Feb. 15.
“It is a simple application process,” said Mullineaux. “We ask for a short description of what they will do (with the funds) and how much they want.” Mullineaux said that the application form also asks what the organization will do if it does not receive the grant. “I pull all the applications together and do a presentation for the board, and they (usually) vote up or down,” said Mullineaux, who added that sometimes the amount of the grant request is modified by the group. Those receiving grants must initiate their projects during the 2019 calendar year. The grants were first given in 1990. Over the years, the types of requests that have been granted have varied. “ We have spent money on bicycle advocacy,” recalled Mullineaux. “We have spent more than $30,000 on bicycle racks.” Mullineaux said many bicycle See Bike Grants pg 7
Lancaster County Kitchen Gardens By Ann Mead Ash
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
Penn Dutch Pacers Volksmarch Club will offer noncompetitive 10K and 6K walks in Lititz on Saturday, Feb. 16. The start point will be St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz. The walks will go past Warwick High School, and through Lititz Springs Park and down Main Street, where walkers can enjoy the ice sculptures and food available as part of the Lititz Fire and Ice Festival. Participants may start anytime between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. and must finish by 4 p.m. A cost for IVV credit has been set; participation is free for all others. For more information, readers may call David Barber at 717-626-6103 or visit www.avaclubs.org/pdp.
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.
Trail Life Troop Holds Court Of Honor Spotlighting Seeds, Food, And
Members of Trail Life USA Troop PA-316 held their fourth annual Court of Honor on Jan. 13 at Speedwell Brethren in Christ, Lititz. A number of the 70 boys who take part received badges and awards and were recognized for earning a higher rank. By Ann Mead Ash
Trail Life USA Troop 316 held its fourth annual Court of Honor on Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. at Speedwell Brethren in Christ, Lititz. At the Court of Honor, the 70 boys plus parents and family members were welcomed by Jeff
Klansek, pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church, Lititz, which chartered the troop. The organization provides a Christ-centered program that also teaches outdoor skills to boys ages 5 to 18. Adult leadership for the group includes chairman Allen Chanko and Troopmaster Amos Lapp. See Trail Life Troop pg 2
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
William Woys Weaver method. The 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 6
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is partnering with Manheim Township Public Library on a three-part genealogy series. The first session will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. at the library, 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster. Refreshments and an opportunity to meet the speaker will be available at 6:30 p.m. In this session, Darvin L. Martin will describe the variety of DNA tests available, sort out how to choose which test to take, and discuss how to determine who in one’s family should take this test and how to interpret test results. For more information, call 717-560-6441.
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