Out and about: Pathways keep Township residents moving
BY JEFF FALK
It doesn’t have to be fancy.
It doesn’t have to be pretty. It doesn’t even have to be connected.
The most important part of exercise is that it happens. The most crucial thing about physical activity is that it gets done.
There are countless opportunities and options for exercise locally. Positioned right near the top of that list is Manheim Township’s pathways.
“The folks who use our pathways are people who enjoy the outdoors,” said Anthony Vallone, who’s been Manheim Township’s community development manager for two years. “They want to walk, or they need to walk for health reasons. The users love to connect with nature. A lot of the people who come here love the beautiful vistas and want to breathe the fresh air.”
There are 29 designated pathways - trails, bikeways and walkways - in Manheim Township covering a total of 30 miles. Most are between 0.2 miles to 3 miles in length, and they are spread out across the township.
Some are accessible from parking lots and trailheads, and some are not. Some connect with other pathways, parks and schools, and others stand alone. Some are situated on public lands maintained by Manheim Township, and some are positioned on private land. Manheim Township pathways are used for walking, biking, running and walking dogs.
Perhaps the best way to
characterize the pathways is to call them segments or a series, but not a system.
“A lot of the people who come here love the beautiful vistas and want to breathe the fresh air.”
“There are lots of segments, and it’s not complete,” said Vallone. “It’s hard to tell where one starts and one ends. We’ve been calling them pathways so long, but they’re really
multi-use paths. They’re meant for different uses. We sometimes interchange trails, bikeways and pathways, and a sidewalk is a different thing. Part of my job is to make people understand the difference between the two.”
Spread over a total area of 24 square miles, Manheim Township’s population of 44,000 residents is the second-largest of any municipality in Lancaster County.
“I think (the pathways are) being heavily used,” said Vallone. “I can tell you that people are using them here. These things are super popular, and people want more of them. We’re trying to connect with other municipalities
BY JEFF FALK
It places service and donations ahead of materialism. It stresses people over profits. It promotes conscientious consuming.
It’s Gifts That Give Hope (GTGH), and there are those who believe that GTGH’s upcoming
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“Your spending power is a reflection of the kind of world you want to live in,” said Jenn Knepper, GTGH’s fair coordinator. “It’s important to know where your money is going. We’re just trying to introduce
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
For the past few weeks, a group of budding entrepreneurs at Marticville Middle School has been putting its creativity and teamwork to the test. Students in Elizabeth Ortega’s autism support classroom have embraced the role of small business owners, preparing for their debut at the Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13’s Holiday Student Bazaar.
Operating under the name The Spectrum Studio, these young creators have crafted a collection of one-of-a-kind handmade keychains and vibrant tie-dyed T-shirts, all ready for sale at the event on Thursday, Dec. 5. The bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the IU13 Conference and Training Center, 1020 New Holland Ave., Lancaster.
Several of the seven students in the class are nonverbal, but they use pictures and
Maddie and Alex take a stroll on one of Manheim Township’s pathways at Stauffer Park.
A visitor to last year’s GTGH gift fair expresses hope through her smile.
Supporting first responders, one beard at a time
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Every November, many Americans say goodbye to their boyfriends’ and husbands’ clean-shaven faces while men take part in the nationwide No Shave November movement. The annual tradition involves ditching the razor for one month, and it has been observed by men
in the United States for over a decade. For many participants, the month is simply an excuse to try growing that Tom Selleck-inspired mustache they’ve always wanted to have. But for some men, including first responders in nearly every part of Lancaster County, the shaving fast is a way to support other emergency service workers who are battling cancer.
In 2013, East Hempfield Township police officer Bill Watt was diagnosed with cancer and underwent treatment. After personally experiencing the emotional stress and financial burden involved with treatment, Watt wished to create an initiative to support other people who are battling cancer. The following year, Watt asked East Hempfield Township’s chief of police to waive the department’s policy that prohibits officers from growing facial hair during November. For a minimum donation, officers were permitted to grow a beard for the month, after which the money was donated to the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute in Lancaster. The fundraiser, named Beards for Brothers, was officially registered as a nonprofit organization this year.
adjoining departments, so we’ve known eachother for a long time,” Bowermaster said. “He reached out to ask if I wanted to join (Beards for Brothers), and of course, it was a no-brainer.”
After the first year, Watt and Bowermaster expanded Beards for Brothers to support other emergency service workers in addition to police officers. The initiative quickly grew into a county-wide fundraiser that police officers, firefighters and EMS clinicians in nearly every borough participate in every year. “We decided to open it up
to (support) any first responder who has cancer. We all have an important role and support each other somehow,” said Bowermaster. “Dispatchers have a tough job, and police officers work side by side with EMS and fire departments when we arrive on scene.” Over the last decade, police departments in areas as far as Pittsburgh have joined the movement, and businesses throughout Lancaster County have supported Beards for Brothers through sponsorships and donations. In addition to the minimum donation
In 2015, Watt teamed up with West Hempfield Township police officer Rich Bowermaster to expand Beards for Brothers. The two officers’ primary goal was to advocate for first responders fighting cancer by offering them financial and emotional support, as well as raising awareness of cancer and urging other police departments to get involved. “(Watt and I) both work in
In 2019, Beards for Brothers began to support A Week Away Foundation through its annual No Shave November fundraiser.
Pathways
to make new pathways and make them more friendly for all of our users.”
Though details are uncertain, the origin of Manheim Township’s pathways seems to date back to the 1980s. One of the township’s oldest and most recognized pathways is Heritage Trail in Landis Woods Park.
“Our pathways started decades ago,” said Vallone. “We’ve been
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from each participant, Beards for Brothers raises money for cancer patients by selling merchandise on its website, www.beardsfor brothers.org. Every year, Beards for Brothers selects different Lancaster-based individuals to support, and the fundraiser has benefited local nonprofit A Week Away Foundation for the past five years. A Week Away Foundation funds and organizes respite weeks for local families experiencing a life-threatening illness.
Beards for Brothers invites members of the public to attend First Responders Night Out from 5:30 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, at Olde Village Mill, 1350 Village Road, Strasburg. The event will feature food, live music, a silent auction and various activities, and all proceeds will benefit first responders battling cancer.
building them all over the township for years because residents want to walk their dogs and ride their bikes. As folks were discovering what a wonderful place this is to live, we decided we needed to have places for people to walk.
As time progressed, we’ve done as much as we can to work with developers and engineers to create the pathways and enhance
them. We’re at a point where we have a very large network of pathways.”
“We have a lot of traffic in the township,” he continued. “We want to give our residents choices for getting around here. Pathways have helped Manheim Township
think about how we move around in more ways than getting behind the wheel of a car. Why should we have to get in a car to get a loaf of bread that’s two blocks away?”
For additional information about Manheim Township, go to www.manheimtownship.org.
Beards for Brothers will also host a fundraising event on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at Starview Brews, 224 Locust St., Columbia. For each beer purchased during the evening, one dollar will be donated to to first responders and their immediate families who are fighting cancer. For more information, visit the aforementioned website or search for “Beards for Brothers” on Facebook.
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communication devices to share their enthusiasm for their projects.
Pointing to the beaded keychains, Zayvion Jones showed off his favorites, while Nesha Hopstetter said she loves making keychains from silicone beads and shrinky dinks.
As they string the beads and color the keychains, they are doing much more than just making crafts.
“There are so many good skills they learn from this,” Ortega said. “They learn to handle the money, work on the budgeting and prepare all the items.”
Participating in the bazaar is the perfect fit for student Cole Hartman, who was hard at work
making a SpongeBob SquarePants design. He’s been practicing his favorite school subject in preparation for helping to run the business.
“I like to do math,” he said. “It’s fun.” Ortega’s students will be among hundreds throughout Lancaster County who will offer their homemade items for sale at the bazaar.
“We have well over 300 participants and approximately 40 mini businesses,” said Doreen Unton, coordinator of job training services for the IU13, who noted that a similar event is held in November in Lebanon County. “We set up the Conference and Training Center using the perimeter of the room
and three rectangle groups so that customers can walk around easily to see merchandise. … It is usually
loud and busy but happy!”
The bazaar began after the IU13 established a grant program
to support teachers in setting up classroom mini businesses, she said.
“The primary goal of a mini business is to teach students job skills, social awareness and work ethics in a practical, class-based setting,” Unton explained. “By managing a classroom business, teachers can provide direct instruction on work responsibilities, specific job skills, production processes, quality standards and employability skills. … Running a mini business offers students valuable insights into business operations and entrepreneurship. Each experience, including facing low sales, becomes a learning opportunity.”
Unton noted that the bazaar is a win-win for both shoppers and students. “As a customer, from the moment you walk into the building on the day of the bazaar, there is an energy and buzz of excitement,” she shared. “Students are smiling and telling you all about the craft they made, and shoppers are happy to browse for treasures. The events have also become a reunion of sort for past students and staff. People are hugging, laughing and engaging with the students. It’s a wonderful atmosphere, and I guarantee that visitors will leave the event with a smile, full heart and lots of goodies!”
For the students and staff, the event represents the culmination of their hard work. “Now they get to set up their display of crafts and sell them to customers,” Unton said. “They get to practice social skills, sales skills, math and so much more. And they get to do a little shopping at the other vendors.”
Sales from the mini businesses directly benefit the classroom, with funds used for student incentives, donations to charitable causes or even unique initiatives such as a class sponsorship of an Alaskan Iditarod dog race team. Proceeds from The Spectrum Studio will be used to fund community-based outings and field trips.
“I’d like them to go to a restaurant, practice ordering their own food and paying for their own food,” Ortega shared. “We want to go bowling or go to the movies. We want to give them opportunities to practice those kinds of skills.”
Unton encourages people to visit the bazaar to pick up one-of-akind items and see the students in action. “Ask them what they made and how they made it,” she said. “If you purchase something, allow them to test their math skills and customer service skills. Oftentimes students blossom in this environment when they are outside the classroom and can interact with people. … By attending, you will help reinforce and demonstrate public support for our local area students and make the event impactful and memorable for them and their teachers.”
For more information on the bazaar, visit www.iu13.org and go to “All Events” under the “Events, Workshops & Classes” tab.
Cole Hartman (right) works on a craft for the bazaar.
Nesha Hopstetter (second from left) and Zayvion Jones (far right) create keychains.
Church sets craft show, concert
St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Road, Lancaster, will host its sixth annual craft show on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at the on-site Family Life Center.
The craft show will feature handmade items from more than 40 vendors; new this year are shell art, fluid painting, and acrylic skin jewelry. The Manheim Township Lions Club will offer breakfast sandwiches and light lunch items for purchase.
The event is free and open to the community.
In addition, St. Peter’s will present a portion of George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” on Sunday, Dec.
15, at 4 and 7 p.m.
The church will present the Christmas section of Handel’s masterpiece oratorio. The community chorus of more than 100 singers is under the direction of Tom Berdos, music director at St. Peter’s. It is accompanied by Deborah Berdos, St. Peter’s organist, and a 26-piece professional orchestra. The oratorio’s text is drawn directly from Scripture. “Messiah” has been performed across the globe since its premiere in Dublin in 1742. The Dec. 15 concerts at St. Peter’s will include the “Hallelujah” chorus as well as the final “Amen,” Handel’s musical signature that concludes the oratorio.
The featured soloists will include
Monica Ziglar, soprano; Amy Yovanovich, mezzo soprano; Christyan Seay, tenor; and Richard Zuch, bass. Each soloist has a distinguished performing career regionally and nationally.
Tickets are available by donation by calling the church’s ticket line at 717617-0111. Tickets are also available in person from noon to 2 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays in the church narthex. Availability for the 4 p.m. performance may be limited.
The church holds worship services on Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m. For more information about the church’s activities, visit www.stpeters lutheran.org or call 717-569-9211.
LCAA posts November events
The Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA), 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, has announced its November events.
“Holiday Sparkles,” featuring members’ artworks that sparkle, glow or shine, will open with a reception on Sunday, Nov. 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. and run through Sunday, Dec. 22.
In the Steinmetz Gallery, member Elaine Goodman will be featured along with artwork by several members of the LCAA Ladies Art Forum Group.
There will also be a holiday craft
show offering fine art and crafts by LCAA members available for sale.
The galleries are open on Thursdays through Saturdays from 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.lcaa online.org or call 717-687-7061.
Selections from Handel’s “Messiah” were presented in 2023 at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Handmade items will be on display at the craft show.
Road named after senator
The life and service of the late state Sen. Noah Wenger were recently recognized at a ceremony dedicating a portion of Route 222 in Lancaster County in his honor. The highway dedication was hosted by state Sen. Ryan P. Aument, state Sen. Scott Martin, and members of Wenger’s family. Wenger served in the General Assembly for 30 years, including 24 years in the state Senate. During his tenure, he was elected to the Senate Republican Leadership Team as caucus chairman and later as Appropriations Committee chairman, and he played a leading role in creating the state’s farmland preservation program. For more information, contact Jason Thompson at jthompson@pasen.gov or Stephanie Applegate at sapplegate@pasen.gov.
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State Sens. Ryan Aument (far left) and Scott Martin (far right) presented a citation from the Pennsylvania State Senate to the late Sen. Noah Wenger’s daughters, (from second from left) Pam Shields, Nancy White, and Brenda Tondi. The citation honored Wenger’s service and offered condolences to his family.
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GTGH
people
aware of the people who are making the products.”
This year’s edition of the annual GTGH fair will be conducted on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lancaster Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The gift fair will highlight 39 nonprofits, 15 marketplace vendors and a dozen food trucks.
GTGH’s gift fair is free to attend.
“It’s warm and inviting and altruistic,” said Knepper. “I don’t like the usual things around the holidays. I think this re-instills that sense of connection and community. The vibe is warm and welcoming.”
expected to attend.
“People who are good gift-givers appreciate how people give them gifts,” said Knepper. “I think sometimes gift-giving is made more complicated than it really has to be. I think we have to ask ourselves, …What do I know about someone, and how do I find a gift that speaks to them?’ The idea is to personalize gift-giving, not just give a random gift card. If you come to the fair, you can ask the vendors, and we will be happy to help you work through your options.”
Among the services and gifts that will be available at the gift fair will be charitable donations to nonprofits, mentorships, certificates, music lessons, tuitions and fitness training. Some of the more tangible items offered for sale will include books, jewelry and clothing.
“I think we’re pretty unique in what we offer,” continued Knepper. “It’s usually upbeat, and I love seeing people connect with nonprofits or nonprofits connecting with each other. When I see people working for the greater good, it fills my soul.”
The gift fair’s atmosphere will be enhanced by live performances from a pair of local singing groups.
Knepper came up with the idea for the GTGH fair in Lancaster in 2007 when she found out about a Harrisburg area women’s group staging a similar event. Following a period of contemplation, she could find no reasons why the concept wouldn’t work here.
“My hope is that people come to the fair and get plugged into the things that are important to them,” said Knepper. “We’re making it easy to make good choices. It’s all under one roof for one day. I think we all have an area we feel passionate about. It’s a place to connect with nonprofits.”
Nearly 1,500 individuals are
“We always try to keep evolving; pull in new people,” said Knepper. “We try to keep it fresh and exciting. We don’t want it to feel the same year after year. It’s for people who are looking for something more meaningful and less materialistic.” Some gifts never go out of style. For additional information about GTGH, go to https://gifts -that-give-hope-lancaster.square. site.
Silver, Wood & Ivory plans concert
Silver, Wood & Ivory
Lancaster Church of the Brethren, 1601 Sunset Ave., Lancaster, will present another program in its Starlight Tea Concert series on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. The duo Silver, Wood & Ivory will perform Christmas music.
Silver, Wood & Ivory consists of Tracy Dietrich and Cindy Wittenberg. Dietrich plays 19 flutes and recorders ranging from primitive to sophisti-
cated, and Wittenberg plays keyboard instruments and the Celtic harp. Both are classically trained artists with instrumental performance degrees. Together they have recorded 17 CDs. Admission is free, and an offering will be received. Tea and cookies will be served following the concert. For more information, contact planning committee chair Giny Mackey at 717-201-8450.