Manheim Township MAY 15, 2019
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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXV • NO 10
5-MILE RACE
The 43rd annual Red Rose Run
COMMUNITY GATHERING
Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Lancaster will present a program on “Hate in Lancaster County” on Sunday, June 2, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of Congregation Shaarai Shomayim, 75 E. James St., Lancaster. The free program will address the Lancaster community’s response to hatred directed at individuals and groups in Lancaster County. A reception will follow the program. STITCHERS’ GROUP
The Lancaster Area Sewing Network (LASN) will meet on Monday, May 20, at 7 p.m. at the Lancaster Friends Meetinghouse, 110 Tulane Terrace, Lancaster. Due to the Memorial Day holiday on the fourth Monday, the group will meet one week earler than usual. LASN members Karin Freimuth and Sandy Nestel will demonstrate how to transfer markings from fitted muslins to patterns. For more information, readers may email LancasterSews@gmail.com. UPCOMING MEETING
will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 20, at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. Club member Mark Arbogast will present “Construction of Safe Harbor Dam 1930-1931.” The postcard competition will be “Lancaster County Historical Sites.” The meeting is open to the public. Call 717-413-6882 or search for “Lancaster County Postcard Club” on Facebook.
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By Ann Mead Ash
When Manheim Township Education Foundation (MTEF) board member Julie Belser discussed her hopes for the first Red, White, and Blue Streaks 5K and Fun Run last year, she noted that the organization sought to create a positive community event that would bring families together at the school. The 2018 event fulfilled those dreams. “It went so smoothly last year,” noted Belser. “There was a light drizzle, but it stopped. It was cool and perfect running weather.” In addition to the cooperative weather, another highlight of the event was the group of Landis Run Intermediate School teachers and staff who participated dressed in festive garb. “(They) were decked out in patriotic wear and tutus and just brought (the event) to life,” said Belser. This year’s Red, White, and Blue Streaks 5K and Fun Run will start in the Manheim Township High School (MTHS) stadium, 115 Blue Streak Blvd., Lancaster, on Monday, May 27, which is Memorial Day. Day-of registration for the run will begin at 8 a.m. The run for children will be held at 9 a.m., and Runners showed off their patriotic spirit at the Manheim Township Education Foundation’s the 5K run/walk will begin at 9:30 a.m.
2018 Red, White, and Blue Streaks 5K and Fun Run. This year’s race will start in the Man-
See MTEF pg 6 heim Township High School stadium on May 27, which is Memorial Day.
Speakers Prepare To Address Lancaster Catholic’s Class Of 2019 By Ann Mead Ash
When 170 Lancaster Catholic High School (LCHS) seniors gather with their family members, their friends, and faculty members in the school’s Berger Gymnasium on Thursday, May 23, at 7 p.m. to graduate, Class of 2019 valedictorian Sebastian Klemmer and salutatorian Ben Ryan will be prepared to give speeches. Klemmer is the son of Edwin Klemmer and Karen Mertzman, both of Lancaster. At LCHS, Klemmer has been involved in the music program, serving as
MUSICAL PRESENTATION
Singer-songwriter Shanna Mathias Zeiset will perform at Emmaus Road Café, 1886 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, on Saturday, May 18. Doors will open at 7 p.m., and the music will start at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Admission is free. Coffee beverages, Italian sodas, and baked goods will be for sale. For more details, readers may call 717-478-3672 or email emmausroadcafe@gmail.com.
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MTEF Schedules Second Memorial Day Run
Forum Honors Former MTHS Band Leader By Ann Mead Ash
In May of 2016, when Natalie Miller was a freshman at Manheim Township High School (MTHS), she became aware of the part Major Marybelle Johns Nissly played in the history of the
MTHS marching band. “I noticed Major Nissly had tripled the size of the band and created the middle school band,” recalled Miller. “She did so many things to help MTHS, but we didn’t have anything in the school to recognize her accomplishments.” Nissly was raised in See Forum pg 2
See LCHS Graduation pg 5
Lancaster Catholic High School Class of 2019 salutatorian Ben Ryan (left) of Manheim and valedictorian Sebastian Klemmer (right) of Lancaster are preparing speeches for the school’s graduation ceremony, which will take place on May 23 at 7 p.m. in the school’s Berger Gymnasium.
Five panelists answered questions posed by students at the Marybelle Johns Nissly Women in Leadership Forum attended by more than 100 students at Manheim Township High School. The event was designed to inspire women in a supportive environment.
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will take place on Saturday, June 1, beginning at Binns Park, 100 N. Queen St., Lancaster. The 5-mile race will step off at 8 a.m. and travel through the city and Lancaster County Park. For details and registration, visit www.visitlancaster city.com/red-rose-run. Proceeds will benefit Lancaster Central Market.
Mon.-Sat. 8-6 Closed Sunday Long Lane At Marticville Road (Rts. 741 & 324S) 3 Miles S. of Lancaster
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