Manheim Township
“I will give thanks to the Lord because of His righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High.”
Psalm 7:17
Ugly Sweater 5K has become part of Township cross-country culture
BY JEFF FALK
The popular Ugly Sweater 5K, hosted by the Manheim Township Cross Country Booster Club, is certainly one of the reasons for the Manheim Township School District’s cross-country success.
The Ugly Sweater 5K enjoys a solid history of support, it serves as the program’s only fundraiser, and it helps finance competitive
“It’s just a great community event where we try to promote running and the growth of the cross-country team.”
and social opportunities that enhance the student-athletes’ overall experience. But ultimately, it is the student-athletes who are responsible for their own personal successes.
“It’s truly a tight group of students who all get along and have fun while they’re competing,” said booster club vice president Brian Speizer of the current culture of the program. “I think that’s what makes the Ugly Sweater 5K and the teams successful. The kids
want to be there.”
The booster club will stage its 16th annual Ugly Sweater 5K Run/Walk and 1-mile fun run on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Landis Run Intermediate School, 25 Blue Streak Blvd., Lancaster. The 5K will start at 10 a.m., and the fun run will commence at 10:35 a.m.
Advance registration is encouraged at www.lancastercoun tyxc5k.com prior to Thursday,
Dec. 5. Participants can also register in person for a higher fee on the day of the race, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three female and top three male finishers overall, as well as to the top finishers in each age category. The festivities will be topped off by light refreshments of soup, snacks and hot chocolate in the school’s cafeteria.
“It’s just a great community event where we try to promote running and the growth of the cross-country team,” said Speizer. “It’s a great event, and we have a lot of positive feedback. We try to tie it to the sport. Running is a sport that anyone can do; it’s a lifelong sport. You have a few individuals who are competitive and anxious about putting down a good time. Others are
BY JEFF FALK
Some things aren’t exactly what they seem to be.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church’s upcoming event is a Christmas bazaar masquerading as an art show.
“I think (the event’s atmosphere will) be a family vibe, whether you end up purchasing something or not,” said Jennifer Mattson, who’s been St. Thomas Episcopal Church’s pastor for seven years. “Each of these artists has a different way to see the world. It’s as much an art show as it is a bazaar. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon before Christmas. I hope that people would experience a different world.”
The church will present its inaugural Christmas Art Show and Craft and Food Market from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, within the church’s sanctuary at 301 Saint Thomas Road, Lancaster. The fundraising event is free to attend, and everyone is welcome.
“One of the members of our congregation, Gary Davis, wanted to do something for the church,” said Mattson. “So he
Runners navigate Manheim Township’s “over the river and through the woods” course at last year’s Ugly Sweater 5K.
Veritas Community posts sermon series
The Veritas Community will offer an Advent sermon series, “God With Us,” on Sundays, Dec. 1 to 29. The series will explore the idea that the whole story of Scripture points ahead to the hope of Jesus. The dates, themes, and Scriptures will include Dec. 1, “Hope for Creation,” Genesis 1:1-2, 26-27; Dec. 8, “The Promise of Peace,” Genesis 15:1-6; Dec. 15, “The Joy of Rescue,” Exodus 20:1-19; and Dec. 22, “The Kingdom of Love,”
2 Samuel 7:1-17. On Dec. 29, the gathering will be a brunch.
The Veritas Community gathers every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on the second floor of HUB 450, 450 N. Prince St., Lancaster. The first 15 minutes of the event are dedicated to fellowship time. For more information about the Veritas Community, visit www. veritas.community, email Ryan Braught at ryan@ veritaschurchpa.org, or call 717-572-5914.
Chorale plans winter concerts
The Heritage Chorale of Lancaster will presents its winter concert program, “See Amid the Winter’s Snow,” on Sunday, Dec. 1, at Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Road, Lancaster; on Sunday, Dec. 8, at Ascension Lutheran Church, 600 E. Penn Grant Road, Willow Street; and Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3131 Columbia Ave., Lancaster. All performances will take place at 4 p.m., and a reception will follow the Dec. 8 concert.
The chorale will celebrate the winter season and the ensemble’s 30th year with a program of songs chosen by artistic director Barry L. Sawyer. The selections will include “See Amid the Winter’s Snow” by Dan Forrest, “From Heaven Above to Earth I Come” by J.S. Bach, “Ecce Novum” by Ola Gjeilo,
“The Yearning” by Craig Courtney, “Good Christian Men, Rejoice” arranged by Alice Parker and Robert Shaw, “Carol of the Bells” arranged by J. Wilhousky, “Light the Legend” by Michael Isaacson, “Jesus Springing” by Bob Chilcott, and “Nativity Carol” by John Rutter. Jordan Groh will be the accompanist.
Admission is free, and no tickets or reservations are required. Freewill offerings will be accepted.
Founded in 1994, the Heritage Chorale of Lancaster is a volunteer, nonprofit group of singers dedicated to excellence in the choral art form. With a repertoire spanning the 16th through 21st centuries and encompassing both a cappella and accompanied works, the chorale has performed at Colonial Williamsburg, Longwood Gardens, the Washington National Cathedral, and churches and historical institutions throughout the Lancaster County area. The chorale presents two programs each year - one in the spring and one at Christmas.
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Heritage Chorale of Lancaster
Church sets holiday brass concert
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 750 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, will host a concert by QuintEssentially Brass on Sunday, Dec. 1, as part of the church’s Fine Arts Series. The program will begin at 4 p.m. The concert will feature traditional brass music for Advent and Christmas, as well as seasonal readings.
Founded in 2009, QuintEssentially Brass is devoted to surprising and delighting audiences by presenting the best in the brass quintet repertoire. The group’s members are Doug Albert and Gene Clark on trumpet, Kristen Albert on horn, Andy Walls on trombone, and Geoff Davis on tuba.
Admission is free. A freewill offering will be received. Light refreshments will be served after the program.
The Fine Arts Series attracts performers and concertgoers from throughout the region.
The series is made possible by Clark Associates Charitable Foundation, High Foundation, and donations by music lovers throughout the region. To learn more, visit www.goodshepherd lancaster.org/finearts.
Church to dedicate new sanctuary
On the weekend after Thanksgiving, the congregation of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Lititz will dedicate its newly renovated sanctuary. After the church’s founding in 1904, the congregation began worshipping in rented rooms in Lancaster until the completion of its first church building, located at Plum and Clay streets, in 1906. As membership grew, the decision was made to move to Lititz, and the current facility was completed in 1993. The original plan was to utilize a multipurpose room for worship and add a permanent sanctuary at some point in the future. That plan never materialized, so the decision was made in 2023 to refinish the multipurpose room as a permanent sanctuary and complete needed renovations of the building.
The new sanctuary has been turned 90 degrees on its original footprint to face east, with the arrangement of the organ, pews, baptismal font and altar designed to guide the eye toward the cross suspended above the altar. The original brass cross is now fitted into a custom-made wooden frame that better fits the space. Many local contractors, architects, designers, and craftsmen contributed to this project, managed by Arthur Funk & Sons Inc. of Lebanon. New HVAC systems were installed by Clark Inc., wooden pews were crafted by Miller Church
Interiors of New Holland, kneeler cushions were fabricated by Stump’s Upholstery Design, and the pipe organ was refurbished by Brunner & Associates, to name a few.
The Rev. Christopher Seifferlein, pastor of the congregation since October 2019, and the English District bishop, the Rev. Jeffrey Miskus, will lead a service of dedication on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 9 a.m. An additional service and celebration will take place on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church is part of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, a biblical and liturgical church body. The mission statement of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church is “Confessing Christ in Word and Sacrament.”
The church is located at 308 Petersburg Road, Lititz. Worship services are held on Sundays at 9 a.m. followed by Sunday school and an adult Bible class at 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.lancaster lutheran.com.
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Decades partners win Rising Star Award
After previously being named finalists, Decades working partners Chris Trendler, operations manager, and Jonathan Yeager, design and development manager, won the 2024 Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (PRLA) Rising Star Award on Oct. 28 at the Kalahari Resort Poconos.
Decades is a restaurant, bar, retro arcade, bowling alley and events venue in Lancaster. To learn more, visit www.decades lancaster.com.
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There were 12 award categories, with the Rising Star Award honoring emerging leaders in the hospitality and tourism industry who demonstrate ongoing exceptional growth, notable industry involvement and strong leadership. The award was presented to Trendler and Yeager during a special Awards Gala where the 11 other award winners were announced in various categories. Other members of the Decades team who attended the Awards Gala were Tony Gorick, sales and marketing manager, and Zach Fortunato, general manager.
Nominations sought for heater giveaway
An individual or family in need in Pennsylvania will receive a new heating system this winter during the Gift of Warmth Annual Heater Giveaway sponsored by Andreas Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning.
Each winter, millions of people in the United States face life challenges and cannot afford to heat their homes or replace failing heating systems. Not having an operational heating system poses a significant safety concern during the extreme cold.
Community members are invited to nominate someone to win a heater. People may write a short essay or make a short
video nominating anyone who is experiencing tough financial times, an illness in the family and multiple medical bills, or a job loss. A senior on a fixed income, a U.S. veteran, or a single parent caring for children are also eligible. A nominee must be a legal adult, a Pennsylvania resident, and a homeowner. People may not nominate themselves. A winner will be selected and notified on or before Monday, Dec. 9. For more information and to submit a nomination by Sunday, Dec. 1, visit https://andreas plumbing.com/gift-of -warmth/. Details are also available by calling 610-377-5261.
Members of the Decades team who attended the Awards Gala were (from left) Jonathan Yeager, Tony Gorick, Zach Fortunato and Chris Trendler.
Scouts attend camping event
The Susquehanna District of the Pennsylvania Dutch Council, Scouts BSA, held a Fall Outpost campout from Oct. 18 to 20 at J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation in Newmanstown. The weekend included events or stations throughout the day on Saturday, with a campfire program that evening. Stations
were set up and run by the Scouts BSA units, and the Cub Scouts spent the day going from station to station, with a break for lunch. Close to 500 boys, girls, and adults participated in the event.
Stations were geared toward advancement for the Cub Scouts. The stations included fishing, a
fitness course, shooting BB guns, making small boats and racing them, kickball, crafts, fire building, and cooking. Cub Scouts could come just for the day Saturday or spend the night, which most did. They practiced setting up their own tent and helped to cook their evening meal. With most Cub packs heavily
recruiting new Scouts at the beginning of the school year, the event gave members a chance to get outside with their pack and get to know each other. The older youths also had opportunities to demonstrate leadership by running the stations for the younger Cub Scouts.
Cub Scouts prepared their dinner.
The Scouts had fun playing in the mud.
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Ugly Sweater 5K
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just running for fun.”
Runners and participants will navigate a 3.1-mile “over the river and through the woods” course in and around the Manheim Township campus, modified to include a portion of the high school’s varsity course and holiday decorations. Ugly sweaters are optional but very popular.
“The sweaters bring a bit of creativity to the event,” said Speizer. “You’ll see them from all over the map. Some are purchased and some are homemade. They bring another level of excitement. They’re also great conversation starters. It’s entertaining to see what’s being worn out there.”
Nearly 300 runners are expected to participate, and the booster club is hoping to raise $10,000 from the Ugly Sweater 5K. Currently, there are about 125 Manheim Township students in grades seven through 12 involved with the Blue Streaks’ cross-country program.
“One hundred percent of the money goes toward supporting the cross-country kids, for things like entry fees to invitationals, snacks, equipment, T-shirts, financial support and team recognition,” said
Speizer. “It provides opportunities for team-building activities. It also covers the athletes’ banquet at the end of the season.”
This fall, both the Blue Streaks boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams went undefeated during the regular season and captured team titles at the Lancaster-Lebanon League and District Three Class AAA championships. The Blue Streak boys finished sixth as a team at the PIAA Class AAA meet in Hershey on Nov. 2, while the Township girls came in seventh at states.
Manheim Township runners who brought home individual medals from the state competition were Adam Kingston, a senior who finished seventh; Elena Barrall, a freshman who came in 20th; and Cole Stevens, a senior who finished 21st.
“Their performance this year was phenomenal,” said Speizer. “How we define success is making states. There’s no doubt that the program has been incredibly successful over the last few years. You have to continue to improve, and the kids work hard; they’re committed to working through the summer. The effort you put into it is the result you get out of it.”
The evening program was presented by the Scouts BSA units and Cub packs. It included skits, songs, and other presentations, with a campfire as a backdrop. After the campfire, Cubs headed back to their campsite for a cracker barrel.
The Susquehanna District covers Columbia, Conestoga Valley, Eastern Lancaster County, Hempfield, Lampeter-Strasburg, Lancaster, Manheim Township, Penn Manor, Pequea Valley, and Solanco school
districts.
Boy Scouts of America programs are divided by age and activity: Cub Scouting is for boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grade, Scouts BSA is open to young men and young women in grades six through 12, and coed Venturing and Sea Scouting are available for young men and young women ages 14 through 20. For more information, visit www. beascout.org or contact the local Scout office at 717-394-4063.
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Four Cub Scouts showed off their BB targets.
Art
donated 150 framed original drawings, and his only request was that it benefit our outreach program. We realized there were other folks in the congregation who had different gifts, so we came up with this idea. We are so excited to showcase the work of so many talented artists.”
“It will be a place where you can experience and see love in action,” Mattson continued. “I think all art is an expression of that creative spirit. Art is a way of God saying to us, ‘There’s something beautiful here.’”
In addition to Davis’ drawings of nature, scenery and religious-themed topics, 10 additional vendors, artists and congregation members will make their creative works available for purchase, including Three Creek Boutique clothing, Anne Kempsell’s hand-stitched bags and
Riad Mitri’s hand-carved Bethlehem olive wood. CDs featuring original Christmas music by Maria Corley will also be for sale. Some of the other items that will be highlighted include Christmas ornaments; jewelry like necklaces, prayer bracelets and earrings; knitted items; soups; and cookies.
The event’s ambiance will be augmented by Christmas music, as well as free spiced cider and hot chocolate.
“For me, my favorite part is the love and joy I see in Gary, who’s doing this to help others,” said Mattson.
“It’s a beautiful thing to celebrate the joy of giving and giving back. The Christmas season is about the inbreeding of God’s love into this world. It shows that God has a sense of our goodness. The Christmas season is about hope and receiving this light into this world.”
Organizers of the
church’s original foray into the holiday season fundraising world hope the event will produce more than 100 attendees and nearly $10,000 in proceeds.
Half of the funds raised by the event will benefit the church’s outreach ministry, and the other half will go toward the church’s general upkeep and maintenance.
Established in 1967, St. Thomas Episcopal Church has a role in the community today that is based on the work of its 125 active
members.
“Our mission is love,” said Mattson. “It’s following the way of love as modeled by Jesus Christ. It was founded as a mission church, and there was love from the beginning. The congregation grew and thrived, and they were able to build the sanctuary where we are currently located.”
For additional information about the church, go to www.stthomaslancaster. org.
Open house set, barn tour book available
The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley (HSCV), 237-249 W. Main St., Ephrata, will host its annual Christmas open house on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Guests will be welcome to tour all three floors of the Connell Mansion, which will be decorated for the holidays. Built in 1868 and 1869, the Italianate masterpiece features 13 rooms of exhibit space, filled with artifacts from days gone by.
by Mark Herr on the HSCV’s antique pump organ, and Ephrata High School students Anya Gilbert and Sarah Taylor will share their talents on their flutes. Santa will be in the museum to meet with visitors. In the print shop, guests may view demonstrations of authentic type-set printing methods from the past. Patrons can participate in a craft activity and are invited to enjoy refreshments in the Library and Research
New this year will be a Christkindlmarkt, featuring handcrafted ornaments for sale by local artisans. Ornament designs will include tin-type doves by Fred Eberly, a redware dove by Ned Foltz, a dove medallion by Bob Hughes, and a traditional bulbtype ornament designed by Bujno Pottery. People may also purchase mugs stamped with the Connell Mansion cupola. A limited supply of each item will be available, and all will be signed by the maker.
www.cocalicovalleyhs.org or call 717-733-1616.
Also, the HSCV has announced that copies of its “Lancaster County Barn Tour” book, created in partnership with the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County (HPTLC), are available for purchase. The full-color, 8.5-by-11-inch guidebook directs people to barns across Lancaster County, all of which are easily viewed from the road. The book includes photos of and information about each barn.
As always, Lou Tshudy will sell her clear toy candy, a traditional sweet treat many may remember from their youth. A small inventory of holiday cards and poinsettias will also be available for anyone who has missed the presale for those items. Additionally, copies of the “Lancaster County Barn Tour” book will be available for purchase, as well as a selection of past HSCV journals.
Attendees may learn about the HSCV’s work archiving and teaching about life in the Cocalico Valley.
Admission is free. Parking is available in the rear lot or on the street. For more information, visit
Fewer than 150 copies remain, and a second printing is not guaranteed. Books can be purchased at https://hptrust.org/ or www.cocalicovalleyhs.org or at the HSCV; Historic Ephrata Cloister, 632 W. Main St., Ephrata; Mainspring of Ephrata, 16 E. Main St., Ephrata; Lititz Historical Foundation, 137-145 E. Main St., Lititz; Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, Landis Valley Road, Lancaster; Mennonite Life, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster; LancasterHistory, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster; or Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, 41 Walnut St., Columbia.
Maria Corley records original Christmas music that will be available on CDs at St. Thomas Episcopal Church’s Christmas Art Show and Craft and Food Market.
Students and professionals to present “The Nutcracker”
Seventy-four students from Lancaster County and beyond will join professional dancers from around the world on stage in five performances of “The Nutcracker” ballet from Friday to Sunday, Dec. 6 to 8. Viktor Yeliohin directs the production, which will be presented at Lancaster Mennonite High School, 2176 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster. A special performance for local students will take place in the morning on Dec. 6, and the production will open to the public at 6:30 p.m. Two shows will follow on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 1 and 6 p.m., with a final matinee on Dec. 8 at 2 p.m.
Tchaikovsky’s ”Nutcracker” dates back to 1892 when it was performed for the first time the week before Christmas in St. Petersburg, Russia. The ballet then traveled to
England in 1934 followed by the United States in 1944; 2024 marks 80 years since the production came to the U.S. In addition, Yeliohin is celebrating his 30th year directing the show in Lancaster. His students have been preparing for the performances for more than seven months.
“The Nutcracker” follows Clara’s magical Christmas journey through the Land of Sweets and beyond. This year, Gianna Fasano from Lampeter-Strasburg School District and Maggie O’Connor from the School District of Lancaster will star as Clara. This year marks Fasano’s 11th year and O’Connor’s ninth year in the show.
To purchase tickets and obtain more information, visit www.vyballet.com or call 717-517-9837.
Brass ensemble to present concert
The Auscultation Brass will perform a Christmas concert at St. John Neumann Church, 601 E. Delp Road, Lancaster, on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m.
The Auscultation Brass consists of physicians from various specialties who chose the field of medicine as a career but maintained music as an important part of their lives. The ensemble performs numerous concerts yearly for various charities and benefits, retirement communities, local
churches, and medical events. Over the years, the group has accumulated a large repertoire of classical, jazz, and popular music.
A freewill offering will be received to support the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
CASA raises funds at movie day
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties hosted its second annual family movie day at Penn Cinema in Lititz on Oct. 12. CASA’s movie day featured the newly released family adventure film “The Wild Robot.” The event was free and open to the community. It quickly outsold the original theater, so a larger theater was requested. The new theater quickly sold out as well.
CASA provided popcorn and water to attendees. In addition, an introduction to CASA’s advocacy program was shown prior to the movie.
Lancaster County Motors Subaru sponsored the movie showing.
CASA’s mission is to provide a qualified and compassionate court-appointed volunteer advocate to every
child who is abused and neglected to ensure he or she has a safe, nurturing,
and permanent home. To learn more, visit www.casa lancleb.org.
Local students will perform in “The Nutcracker Ballet.”
Kiran Siddiqui (left), volunteer manager, and D’Arcy Crocker, program director, represented CASA at the movie showing.
Brethren Disaster Relief Auction announces totals
The 47th annual Brethren Disaster Relief Auction, held at the Lebanon Valley Expo on Sept. 27 and 28, raised a total of $388,829.
Notable sales for individual auctions were highest quilt, double wedding ring star, $1,450; wooden barn set from the Marty Witman estate, $1,300; handmade dollhouse from the Marty Witman estate, $850; 1840 seated Liberty half dollar, $500; 1902 Liberty gold coin, $920; and highest themed basket, “Family That Plays Together,” $675.
The auction, held in
cooperation with Atlantic Northeast and Southern District of the Church of the Brethren, which began in 1977, has raised more than $19 million for disaster relief to victims of natural disasters both in the United States and internationally. Funds raised by the auction not only pay for emergency supplies for disaster victims, but also support disaster relief trips throughout the year.
Next year’s auction is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26 and 27, 2025.
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Exploring the world of pincushions
Mennonite Life, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, will host an event focusing on Amish and Mennonite pincushions on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. at its Collections Feature program. Mennonite Life curator Emily Immel will share research and insight into the significance of the collection.
A light reception and time for holiday shopping will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the retail area of the Collections Building. The exhibit will remain available for viewing with the purchase of a Mennonite Life Museum ticket on Friday, Dec. 6.
For generations, Amish and Mennonite women have used needlework as an outlet for artistic expression and a way to channel creativity into the domestic sphere. The pincushions in the Mennonite Life collection are colorful, detailed, elaborately patterned works of art. The Collections Feature will explore the rich history and cultural significance of the craft.
Mennonite Life members receive complimentary admission. Those interested in general admission may reserve a ticket at www.mennonitelife.org/ events.
Mennonite Life’s vision is diverse communities connecting across boundaries by knowing and valuing their own and each other’s stories of life, faith, cultures and histories.
Mennonite Life curator Emily Immel will share research and insight into Amish and Mennonite pincushions.