Manheim Central APRIL 15, 2026
SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
REACHING MORE THAN 11,320 HOMES
Bids Will Build Brighter Futures For Students BY CAT SHANNON
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he 23rd annual MCFEE 4Kids Virtual Auction is a unique opportunity for the community to come together and make a meaningful impact on the education of students at Manheim Central,” said Amy Howett, executive director of MCFEE, the Manheim Central Foundation for Educational Enrichment. The auction will run from 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, through 9:30 p.m. Manheim Central High School students with facility dog Jessie, funded by a MCFEE grant, invite the community to join the MCFEE 4Kids Virtual Auction. on Sunday, April 19. Registration will open on Thursday, than 200 items and experiences, bundle, a summer barbecue seasuch as a family staycation pack- food package, summer fun and April 16, at 2 p.m. The auction will feature more age, golf packages, a Ninja Slushi games, Phillies tickets, Manheim See Bids pg 3
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Celebrate 50 Years of Fun at Benefit Auction BY CAT SHANNON
When Manheim Christian School hosts its annual Benefit Auction & Family Fun Days, the event will celebrate a milestone year. “We have some exciting additions this year to celebrate our 50th auction anniversary, including live music from Jess Zimmerman & Family Band and fireworks on Friday evening,” shared Jen Kosydar, events coordinator and committee co-chair for the festivities. “With merchandise to bid on, fun activities for the kids and a selection of food trucks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!” The event will take place from 3:15 to 9 p.m. on Friday, People enjoy a previous year’s Benefit Auction & R127037
See Benefit pg 2 Family Fun Days at Manheim Christian School.
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IU13’s Transition Programs Prepare Students for Life BY JEFF FALK
Employment is not just about a paycheck. Jobs can affect our self-worth, our relationships and our confidence. Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit (IU) 13 is in the education business, and at least two of its programs are specifically designed to prepare young people for the workforce. “For these students, work is especially important,” said Gina Guatta, who’s been the supervisor of IU13’s Lancaster secondary transition programs for 12 years. “For some, they’ve been told they can’t work. They feel proud when they make a contribution. Part of it is growing up, going to school, going to work and taking the next step.” Lancaster-Lebanon IU13, which is located at 1020 New Holland Ave., Lancaster, sponsors four work immersion programs and three school-to-work programs, all secondary transition programs created to teach specific work skills and soft skills and prepare students for life. The programs are designed for students with intellectual and learning disabilities. “We do a lot of modeling,” said Guatta. “Work ethic is difficult to teach. But you can set expectations high and help (students) reach those expectations. For the most part, we’re getting them there.” Both secondary transition programs require the entire school year to complete. See IU13 pg 5
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