Manheim Township townlively.com
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXVII • NO 16
Never Forgotten - In Memory Of The Victims Of 9/11 Patriots Day Ceremony Planned BY ANN MEAD ASH
igh on the hill behind the Manheim Township Public Library, 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, is a unique monument to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Several years ago, citizens of Manheim Township worked together to obtain a beam that was scarred by the fires that brought down the twin towers in New York City. The beam lies in a special place surrounded by stone walkways and American flags. On Saturday, Sept. 11, Patriot Day, at 4 p.m., a remembrance ceremony will be held at the 9/11 memorial site in honor of those who were killed 20 years ago. Vin Kneizys of the Manheim Township Historical Society (MTHS) which is working with Manheim Township Recreation and Parks to plan the event, said that the effort has been ongoing for some time. “The seed was planted early this year,” said Kneizys, who has been working with Harry Norton, adult
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and family program manager with Recreation and Parks, on the details of the event. Having held a commemorative ceremony in 2017, the planners used the earlier event as a template. “Utilizing the talents that we had in 2017, we began the process,” recalled Kneizys. The ceremony, which has been designed to bring remembrance and respect to the victims, will include a presentation of colors and the national anthem led by Manheim Township Commissioner Sam Mecum. Kneizys will welcome the group, and historical society president Benton Webber will speak, along with Matt Stopa, director of recreation and park planning. Featured speakers will be retired U.S. Army Col. Michael Angelo, who narrowly missed being in the area of the Pentagon that was hit by the plane when he was late for a meeting, and retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. David E. Wood, who was among the first investigators to arrive at the Shanksville site after Flight 93 crashed there.
Moving “Forward, Together”
Preparing for a 20th anniversary 9/11 remembrance ceremony are (from left) John and Nancy Snoke and Vin Kneizys.
Returning For 2021: Rothsville Community Day Scheduled BY ANN MEAD ASH
BY ANN MEAD ASH
According to Joseph Martin, a member of the Lancaster Catholic High School (LCHS) marching band public relations team, this year’s show, dubbed “Forward, Together,” begins as anything but a unified presentation. “I see this show as like a hurricane,” said Martin. “The opening song is loud, aggressive, fast, with competing voices and driving forces. The ballad is calmer. It’s like the eye of the storm. Our See “Forward Together” pg 3
“The day itself is a totally free event, and we do it to encourage community participation and help people renew old acquaintances. It’s almost like a reunion,” said Terry Marxen, one of the organizers of Rothsville Community Day, who noted that this year the opportunity to see friends and neighbors is more important than ever. The 2020 Rothsville Day event was canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. The DKers (left photo) and Jesse Rothacker of Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary will perform at Rothsville Community Day.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Keeping Connected . . . . .2 Guild Event To Celebrate Getting Back To Nature . . .3 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . .5 House Of Worship . . . . . . .8
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