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A musical step back in time
BY CAT SHANNON
Take a step back in time and make plans to visit the second annual Antique Phonograph Demonstration and Show. The event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, at Trinity Lutheran Church of Colebrook, 58 Church Road, Manheim. It will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with demonstrations at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and a ragtime concert beginning at 3 p.m.
“The idea for the show came from our shared passion for the phonograph hobby and Nick’s talent for organizing events,” said Shawn Patrick, who is co-hosting the event with Nick Sieber. “We are also both members of the Antique Phonograph Society
but had no local social outlet for members to get together to share their passion for the hobby.” The pair hopes that holding events like this will increase interest in membership to the society and introduce the hobby to a new generation.
As Sieber explained, a phonograph is the instrument used to play back recorded sound inscribed on a record. “Most folks today are familiar with a 33 1/3 rpm record, whereas our hobby mainly focuses on the era of cylinder records and 78 rpm records,” he shared. “Cylinder record production largely ended by the late 1920s, whereas 78s remained popular into the early 1950s.”
Two renowned speakers - Chad
Shapiro and Wyatt Markus - will present at the event.
“Chad is an incredibly knowledgeable collector and historian of Thomas Edison, who has amassed a collection of Edison artifacts that would make any museum envious,” Patrick commented. “His interest in Edison also led to him collecting many items from the earliest days of electricity, including a worldclass collection of early light bulbs going back to the 1870s.”
Shapiro will share his knowledge of Edison and his contributions to perfecting the earliest phonographs, Patrick said.
“He will also be demonstrating an extremely rare, original Thomas Edison Tinfoil phonograph,” Patrick remarked.
BY CAT SHANNON
”The mission of Men of Iron is to change a culture one man at a time through one-on-one mentorship, which focuses on the Core Five: faith, family, friends, fitness and finances,” said Josh Henson, vice president of generosity for the Manheim-based organization.
To help people meet the fitness goal, as well as provide opportunities for fellowship, the nonprofit will host its first Men of Iron 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 15. The event will be held at the Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim. Day-of registration will begin at 7:45 a.m., and the race will start at 9 a.m.
BY JEFF FALK
Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects how some people conduct themselves, gain knowledge, speak and listen and relate to others. It’s a disorder that we continue to learn about and one that might be more prevalent than first realized.
NeurAbilities Healthcare of Lancaster approaches autism from both clinical and behavioral perspectives. Two of the
organization’s main goals are to enhance the lives of people and families affected by the disorder and to integrate those individuals into society.
“People are often coming to us because they are struggling to support their family members,” said Adriana Neumann, NeurAbilities’ senior director for applied behavior analysis clinical services. “There’s something they’re struggling to manage. They want their child to learn, to make progress, to navigate the world. Every family is different.
Miss Maybell (right) and Charlie Judkins
Members of Men of Iron and supporters at a recent event
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RUHL’S CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.
“We wanted to create an event for the community that would give people an opportunity to learn more about Men of Iron and what we do,” said Steve Glick, director of marketing, explaining the impetus for this inaugural race. “We spent some time brainstorming and decided a 5K is great because we hope to not only have runners and walkers participate, but also hope they bring their families along to cheer them on. This would give us the opportunity to connect with families in Manheim and the surrounding community.”
The race will offer opportunities for anyone who is interested in participating, Henson said.
tionals to our small-group-based men’s ministry materials.”
Glick encourages men who are interested to learn more about the organization.
“Men of Iron is for any man who wants to grow as a husband, father and leader,” he said. “Through free resources, small groups and one-toone mentorship, we equip men to know God and know their purpose. We would love to help any man out there take their next step.”
An easy first step, said Henson, is registering for the 5K.
Women’s group to meet
Women of all ages and preschool children are invited to attend Neighbors Sharing and Caring, a women’s ministry of the Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, on Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 9 to 10:45 a.m.
The program will be “What Are You Thinking? Replacing Lies With Truth” by Susan Joy Simkins; this program was rescheduled from Jan. 7 due to inclement weather.
Simkins will share the strategy
God outlines in Scripture for exercising dominion over what one permits into his or her mind. Simkins is a college professor and author.
During the program, child care will be provided for infants through prekindergartners. No preregistration is required. Readers may contact Bonnie at 717-361-2613 or Veronica at 717626-7603 for more information and a copy of this year’s schedule.
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“This is an accessible event for every fitness level,” he shared. “Come out and meet some great people, get some exercise or scratch your competitive itch and hear about an organization that is changing lives and impacting families.”
After the race, people are encouraged to stick around for food and fellowship.
“We are working hard to secure post-race vendors, but we will definitely have both coffee and food available to purchase for post-race runners and spectators too,” said Christine Lehman, events coordi nator. “We will also have fruit and additional water available for our runners once they finish the course.”
Men of Iron began in 2006 at Victory Church in Lancaster. At the time, the organization had 20 mem bers - 10 proteges and 10 mentors. The organization’s focus from day one has been on mentorship, with proteges and mentors meeting faceto-face to encourage accountability and promote spiritual growth.
“Men of Iron is a nonprofit faithbased organization that relies on the support of like-minded partners,” he said. “Proceeds from the event will help us operationally expand our impact.”
Lehman hopes for a good turnout for the race and is excited about the opportunity to share the organization’s mission.
Now headquartered in Manheim, Men of Iron has impacted 3,500 men in southcentral Pennsylvania, as well as in North Carolina and Florida.
“Many of our resources have been used across the country,” shared Lehman, “from our free online devo
“Men of Iron is committed to changing a culture, one man at a time,” she said. “It’s our mission, and we take that responsibility seriously. We work hard to intentionally create products and services to equip men to become godly leaders in their homes, their more information, visit https:// menofiron.org/5k.
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Markus specializes in reproducers or soundboxes, and he has also mastered recording onto wax cylinder records the way it was done in the 1890s, Patrick shared. “Wyatt will be demonstrating his talent by making a live recording onto a wax cylinder record,” he noted. “This is something that is rarely seen by the general public and is a mustsee for all who have an interest in early sound reproduction.”
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will feature a sandwich, chips, a dessert and a drink. Complimentary fruit and vegetable platters will also be available. Food proceeds will be used to support future phonograph shows.
Both Patrick and Sieber are members of the Antique Phonograph Society, a worldwide organization of people with a common passion for the preservation of the medium.
They hope people will come out for a fun day focused on the past.
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The phonograph show will also feature a live concert by Miss Maybell and Charlie Judkins.
“Miss Maybell and Charlie Judkins have played key roles in preserving music from the ragtime era and are proudly undertaking a project to digitally perform and record songs that may have never been recorded when originally released,” Sieber said. “This is the first time some of these songs have ever been recorded since being published 120-plus years ago.”
Maybell sings and plays several string instruments, while Charlie plays piano.
Audiences can expect to hear songs ranging from early jazz, blues and ragtime to early country-style music.
Visitors to the phonograph show are encouraged to bring records, phonographs or related pieces to swap or sell. A “swap meet” area will be set up, and, prior to the event, people who are interested in reserving a space should call Sieber at 717-598-8421 or Patrick at 717490-0241. Markus will sell blank cylinder records for people to make their own home recordings, and Bob Barnett of the Musical Box Society will have a table of information.
Coffee and pastries will be available for purchase throughout the day, and lunch will be served
“We would encourage anyone who enjoys history to attend,” Patrick said. “You will see demonstrations that are rarely ever seen. … You will be hearing history exactly the way people heard it from the 1870s to about 1930.”
Added Sieber, “We highly recommend this show to anyone in the community who is a history buff, jazz music enthusiast or someone who is simply looking for a unique way to spend a Saturday afternoon. … We are an inviting group of collectors and are always happy to share our passion for antique phonographs and music with anyone interested.”
While admission to the event is free, donations are suggested to cover the cost of the ragtime concert. For more information, visit www.antiquephono.org.
The Antique Phonograph Demonstration and Show will feature a variety of old-time musical equipment.
Barons dominate Pioneers in section play
Barons’ Madelyn Gehman pops a three-pointer against the Pioneers’ during a 56-39 triumph on Thursday, January 30. Gehman had 20 points on the night.
Manheim Central’s Cailey Hoover (34) and Lilah Walters (21) work together to keep the ball in the paint on Thursday, January 30 during a 56-39 victory against the Pioneers.
Katelynn Myer, of Manheim Central, makes a defensive play on Lampeter-Strasburg’s Elaina Hostetter during a 56-39 win on Thursday, January 30.
The Barons’ Lilah Walters puts up a jumper during a 56-39 win over the Pioneers on Thursday, January 30.
On Thursday, January 30, Central’s Gianna Walters passes to a teammate on Thursday, January 30 during a 56-39 win over Lampeter-Strasburg.
Manheim Central’s Laken Zeiset gets around LampeterStrasburg’s Anna Horner on Thursday, January 30 during a 56-39 Baron victory.
photos by Mark Palczewski
Every person is different. Our job is not to change individuals. Our job is to remove barriers and help them manage.”
Established in Lancaster in 2022, NeurAbilities Healthcare is a relative newcomer to the local autism treatment scene. NeurAbilities Healthcare, which is located at 1858 Charter Lane, Suite 201, Lancaster, serves its clients through a community-based approach and on a one-on-one basis.
“We want to provide services with excellence,” said Neumann. “Ultimately, we support largely the autism community, people with an ASD diagnosis. You have a lot of individuals who are experiencing different challenges. We like to focus on abilities. We’re supporting patients. We’re supporting learners. We try to capitalize on people’s strengths and focus on what they can do to overcome those challenges. We like to see every individual for who they are.”
The Lancaster office of NeurAbilities Healthcare is set up to be a colorful, warm, inviting space filled with toys and pictures that
learners can relate to. More than 10 staff members operate the office, including three certified clinicians.
“In Lancaster, or anywhere you go, there are people who don’t know what autism is,” said Neumann. “The field itself is growing, and there’s always a need for autism services. As we’re working to grow the Lancaster clinic, we want to enhance community engagement. There will be a push in the community to know what autism is and what NeurAbilities does. Hopefully, we’ll be able to improve awareness around that.”
Currently, NeurAbilities Healthcare is serving about 15 local learners, mostly children under the age of 9 from Lancaster County. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in 36 kids in the United States has ASD.
“We provide community-based services,” said Neumann. “We look at what individuals need. We do services in our clinic, in homes and in schools. It’s anybody with challenges impacting their abilities to function. Those are the people who are coming to us for our services.”
Backed by a private equity firm, NeurAbilities Healthcare is a self-sufficient private practice. Some of the services provided by NeurAbilities Healthcare are covered by Medicaid or health insurance.
A therapist works with a client at NeurAbilities Healthcare in Lancaster.
“We have individuals who come in who have certain skill deficits in communication, in patterns of behavior, in social interaction,” said Neumann. “We also support individuals who engage in challenging behaviors. When someone is engaging in a behavior, there’s a reason for that. We want to be able to teach a different skill. We’re focused on anything that supports independence.”
“There are other agencies that provide similar community-based skills,” Neumann added. “Some agencies don’t have clinics - they go into schools and homes - and some only have clinics. But it seems to me that there’s always a need.”
One or the other, Fire & Ice is never lukewarm
BY JEFF FALK
There are a lot of cool events in Lititz, and in Lancaster County, for that matter. Fire & Ice is one of the coolest - and one of the hottest.
Venture Lititz’s Fire & Ice is currently gearing up for another spectacular showing. Lititz’s popular annual winter carnival is always seeking to top its previous self, and Fire & Ice rarely disappoints.
“It’s an event that showcases Lititz in a way that other events don’t,” said Emily Allen, Venture Lititz’s executive director. “I think this is one of the best events. I don’t judge other people’s events. Every event takes a massive amount of work that goes on behind the scenes. I think our events are amazing because I know how much work goes into them.”
Venture Lititz is staging the 19th edition of Fire & Ice over 10 eventfilled days between Friday, Feb. 14, and Sunday, Feb. 23, in and around the shops of the historic downtown. The festivities will kick off from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, with Winter’s Coolest Night Out, a ticketed Fire & Ice preview party.
While Fire & Ice is free to attend, some of the events and attractions require fees to participate and partake. Parking is available on streets, in downtown business parking lots and at Warwick High School and Middle School during weekend events.
“Fire & Ice is a way to get people out and seeing people,” said Allen. “February is a cold month. (Fire & Ice is) something to look forward to. It’s a fun activity in winter. It gives you a reason to get outside.”
Fire & Ice will feature fan-favorite events like the Lititz Lions Club’s Chili Cook-off, a maker’s market, performances featuring fire, a family-friendly scavenger hunt, art in Lititz Springs Park,
an ice cream social and a winter funderland for kids. Enhancing the event’s vibe will be Fire & Ice’s signature ice sculptures, which will be strategically placed throughout the downtown and include 95 oneblock creations and 25 giant statue carvings.
There will also be live music, including a traveling band; 20 rotating food trucks; warming
NeurAbilities Healthcare operates a total of three diagnostic centers and 14 applied behavior analysis clinics in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
“We’ve got improved insight into what autism is, and we have more doctors who understand what it is,” said Neumann. “There are more diagnoses. The question we are asking is, ‘What is causing this?’ There has been research into it, but there’s not a hard answer.”
For additional information, go to www.neurabilities.com/locations/ lancaster-pa.
An artist works on a live ice carving at last year’s Fire & Ice festival.
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Erika Lundgren, Kami Deppen, and Elise Deppen in putting together an upcoming youth musical.
“Mystery on the Airwaves,” an original youth musical by Steven Courtney, will be presented at the Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim, on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m.
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Homeschool group posts event
Classical Conversations of Elizabethtown will host a Window Into Challenge event on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 398 N. Locust St., Elizabethtown.
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Church posts sandwich and soup sale
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 90 S. Charlotte St., Manheim, will host a sandwich and soup sale on Thursday, Feb. 27. Food may be picked up between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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Freshly made sandwiches will consist of ham or turkey on a kaiser roll with cheese. The soup options will be chicken potpie or chili. There are fees per sandwich and per quart of soup. A cookie and chips may be added for a fee.
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tents; a photo contest; and a food court. Many of the business district’s merchants will be offering in-business specials designed to liven the celebration.
“There are tons of different opportunities,” said Allen. “That’s why we spread it out over 10 days, so you can do it all. You’ve just got to come back to Lititz to do them. My favorite part is seeing everyone out and enjoying it - just seeing this community come together and enjoying Lititz as much as I do.”
This year’s Fire & Ice festival will be presented over the downtown parts of Broad Street, East Main Street, Lincoln Avenue and Juniper Lane and in the front sections of Lititz Springs Park. More than 40,000 people from Lititz, surrounding communities, Lancaster County and surrounding counties are expected to attend.
“It’s a family event,” said Allen. “Everyone’s excited to be out seeing stuff. Some of the ice sculptures are interactive. Adults get just as excited as kids do.”
“People come from all over,” continued Allen. “People travel for it. They’re looking for reasons to get out. They’re looking for something fun to do in February, and if they are, this is the place they want to be.”
At one time a weekend event, Fire & Ice originated from the Lions Club’s Chili Cook-off and a desire by Venture Lititz to support downtown businesses during one of their slowest months of the fiscal year. Presenting Fire & Ice requires the cooperation of dozens of volunteers and the support of more than 34 sponsors.
“The community comes together to make this event amazing,” said Allen. “There are tons of people involved. February is a slow month for businesses. It’s very good for the businesses of the downtown.”
“It’s (Venture Lititz’s) biggest fundraiser of the year,” she added. “It helps us to be able to do things throughout the community throughout the year, the continued work of Venture Lititz. We’re not doing it for the money; we’re doing it to see smiles on faces.”
For more information, go to https://lititzpa.com.
