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Hearing Vietnam War Fall Stories Firsthand ONLINE
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BY CAT SHANNON
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or more than a decade, members of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 1008 have been visiting local high schools, sharing their stories of their experiences with students. That tradition continued in October at Manheim Central High School, with upcoming presentations at Donegal High School on Monday, Dec. 8; Garden Spot High School on Tuesday, Dec. 16; Elizabethtown Area High School on Thursday, Dec. 18; and Lampeter-Strasburg High School on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. “ This group is a really good thing ,” said ve teran Patr ick Gibson. “We all have different stories. We had many similar experiences, but we also had our own experiences.” Gibson, who served as a medic during the Tel Offensive, was a history teacher in York County and
Veterans Patrick Gibson (left) and John Dobish with some of their Vietnam War memorabilia. Photo by Cat Shannon
said he appreciates this opportunity to share living history with the younger generation. “There’s nothing like having different people talking about
the same thing but giving their unique perspective,” he said. “This program keeps the kids interested, because it isn’t just one person standing up there giving a lecture.”
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Aaron’s Acres Families Benefit From Altruistic Attorneys BY JEFF FALK
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BY CAT SHANNON
There’s a good chance Hannah Weston got straight A’s in penmanship when she was a student. Manheim residents can benefit from her beautiful handwriting when they enjoy a new mural she created at 10 Market Square. The mural features the phrase “Welcome to Manheim’s Historic Market Square” in calligraphy designed by Hannah. “It’s a fair amount of text to fit in the space, given that we didn’t want to crowd the lettering,” she said. “We wanted the words to be easily read from the square or Route 72.” All of the lettering on the mural is original and unique to this project. The result of Hannah’s hard work is impressive, Artist Hannah Weston (third from left) with R123668
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Aaron’s Acres is committed to providing support for families affected by disabilities. While Aaron’s Acres has a variety of resources at its disposal, the local nonprofit also has the wherewithal to access resources it doesn’t possess - resources that are available through organizations like the Lancaster Law Foundation. “Aaron’s Acres recently received a grant that supports families in need of legal services as they plan for their children who have disabilities,” said Risa Paskoff, Aaron’s Acres’ executive director. “It was a great way to help families begin the challenging conversation of how to plan for their children’s futures, especially as the parents age. Lawyers gave of their time and met with our families for initial conversations. Funds from this grant are then available if families wish to continue the conversations with the attorneys.” “The mission of the Lancaster Bar Association and the Lancaster Law Foundation is to advance justice in the community and enhance that feeling of community,” said Mackenzie Haines, the Lancaster Bar Association’s director of programs and community initiatives. “Fellowship and justice are just two of our core values, and they really sum up what we do. We want to be in the community helping people out.” A philanthropic arm of the Lancaster Bar Association, the L ancaster L aw Found ation conducted its Planning With a
See Square pg 4 Manheim representatives at the mural she created
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