Manheim Central DECEMBER 31, 2025
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SALT Proves Friendship Has No Age Limit
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sk Nathan Campbell what he loves best about his job, and the Manheim Central High School Spanish teacher doesn’t hesitate to answer. “It’s the students,” he said. “I’m passionate about language, but at the end of the day, most of the kids in my classes are not going to master the language. For me, the most important thing is I want every kid to have an appreciation for the ‘other.’ I want them to know that ‘different’ is not the same as ‘weird.’ … Nathan Campbell speaks at the 2025 ACTFL conference. Difference is something that should be celebrated, not my home, my place, and I want my recognized on a national level. In tolerated. I want my students to classroom to be the same for my mid-November, Nathan became the first Pennsylvania teacher to feel cared for, to feel welcome in students.” Nathan’s passion for teaching earn the title of National Foreign my classroom. I found my identity in world language. That became stands out - and now he’s been Language Teacher of the Year See Classroom pg 4
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A Place to Work, Gather and Belong BY CAT SHANNON
“ Too often, people with disabilities are lonely and unseen in our communities,” said Steve Schwartz, executive director of Hope Served. “Within a 20-mile radius of Manheim, there are over 66,000 people with a disability. We want to create spaces for people with disabilities to work and socialize in mainstream settings, to be able to serve and give and share their lives with others like everyone desires.” R124232
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Are we ever too old to make new friends? Absolutely not, say the senior citizens who gather on Tuesday mornings for SALT (Seniors Are Living Treasures). The group meets for fun, friendship and fellowship from 9 a.m. to noon weekly at Mount Joy Church of God, 30 E. Main St., Mount Joy. “ We might have anywhere from 25 to 30 people each week,” said Tracy Miller, who coordinates the group with a team of volunteers. “We have people in their 50s and up. Our oldest member is 93.” Each meeting begins with people gathering up to 30 minutes early in the church lobby, enjoying the time to catch up with each other before heading into the chapel for coffee, food and games such as Uno or Apples to Apples. Coordinator Debbie Cohn might lead the group in chair yoga, or coordinator Renee Haney might direct a small group in devotionals or take prayer requests. Coordinator Nancy Shonk is in charge of the snack calendar, ensuring that everyone who wants to bring food has a chance to do so. The group does some activities once a month, such as playing bingo or enjoying a movie together. They also play roundrobin matches of games like cornhole or ladderball, switching tables regularly to encourage interaction among everyone. The group also brings in guest speakers to discuss a wide range of topics. Once a quarter, the
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Participants prepare for last year’s benefit ride. BY CAT SHANNON
E v e r y N e w Ye a r ’s Day, the roar of engines becomes a rallying cry for local veterans as hundreds of motorcycle riders hit the road for a cause. The tradition will continue on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, with the 17th annual benefit ride, an energetic kickoff to the year that blends camaraderie, charity and a 25-mile scenic convoy along the Susquehanna River. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. at the Walter S. Ebersole American Legion Post 185, 255 W. Main St., Mount Joy. Riders will depart at 1 p.m., traveling the river route before ending at the Elizabethtown American Legion Post 329, 240 N. Hanover St. Before the engines rev, members of the auxiliary will serve breakfast at the Mount Joy Legion. After the ride, participants can enjoy a pork and sauerkraut dinner at the Elizabethtown post. Years ago, a group of friends got together and decided the best way to ring in the new year was by doing something they love - riding their motorcycles. They put together the event to raise funds for veterans at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. “All of the money we raise goes directly to the veterans,” shared Michael Hehnly, finance officer for the Mount Joy American L eg ion. “ T hey can use that money to buy hygiene items or other things they may need.” Last year’s ride raised $40,000, he said. Over the years, the event has garnered almost $350,000 for veterans. Even with its serious mission, the day is full of
fun and fellowship. Each year, one participant is named Baby New Year and arrives in a baby costume and sash. This year’s honoree is Mike Kaylor. Although motorcycles make up the ma jor i t y of the convoy, the event is open to all types of vehicles, and no Legion affiliation is required for participants. More than 450 people joined the ride last year, Michael said, noting that one of his favorite aspects of the event is experiencing the waves and shouts of encouragement from people who watch the convoy as it travels past their house along the route. Local businesses also contribute to the event. Hummer’s Meats donates the post-ride meal, and Hummelstown Print House makes the event T-shirts. “Any business that would like to donate is invited to,” Michael said. “We’ll be collecting donations up until the day of the ride.” For Michael and his wife, Lori, the ride is personal. Both are veterans, and both understand the importance of giving back. While Michael will ride in the convoy, Lori, who also rides, will not join the group that day but will instead help to prepare the post-meal activities at the Elizabethtown Legion. “We do this ride in any kind of weather,” Michael said. “It’s a really fun tradition, but more importantly, it’s a way to support our veterans. They’ve given so much to us, and we just want to give back to them.” For more information or to register in advance for the ride, visit https://bit .ly/3D3WAZb or call 717629-7754. Par ticipants may also register on the day of the event.
CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH: 1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.
GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:30pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.
HOSANNA! A FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS 29 Green Acre Rd., Lititz (717) 626-2560 Worship with us in person @ 9:30am, online or livestream @ www.hosannalititz.org Children & Youth Ministries
MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org
NEWPORT CHURCH: 656 W. Newport Road, Elm, www.newportchurch.net We are a vibrant family- oriented contemporary church that meets for Sunday “celebration” service at 9:30 a.m. and throughout the week in home groups, including junior-high and senior-high groups. Children love our Kids Town ministry every Sunday morning! Our mission is to share God’s Love generously and lead people to new life in Jesus. For info. or directions, see our Website or call 717-664-2635. Lead Pastor: Merle Shenk.
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.
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580 Rev. Stephen D. Weitzel Confessions: Sat. 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm and anytime on request Daily Masses: Tues.-Fri. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 10:30 am www.stjameslititz.org for livestream Masses
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 596 West Newport Rd., Lititz. Are you looking for a Church that preaches from the King James Bible? Helps your family grow spiritually? Enjoys the old-time hymns? Look no further! Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, and Sunday Evening Worship 6pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm. Pastor Joshua Freeland (717) 575-0292.
TRINITY EC CHURCH 48 Market Sq., Manheim Sunday School 9:15am/Worship 10:25am Livestream www.trinitymanheim.com 717-665-3633
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Sunday Schedule: 7:45 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9:00 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:00 am Koinonia (Fellowship Time); 10:30 am Worship (Holy Communion twice a month) Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!””
WATER'S EDGE MINISTRIES: Learn and grow in your relationship with God at WEM. Come visit our service and join us in fellowship immediately following. We meet at 15 S. Wolf St, Manheim on Saturdays at 6:00 pm and Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. (watersedgemin.com) Hope to see you there!
WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Sunday morning Worship with Nursery: 9am Traditional, 10am Fellowship, 10:30am Contemporary with Children & Youth classes. www.waysidepc.org or call: (717) 898-1551.
WHITE OAK CHURCH : 1211 N. Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA. You are invited to our Sunday services: Sunday School for all ages at 8:45am; Worship at 9:45am; scheduled evening services at 7:15pm and Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7:15pm. (1st Wednesday of month).
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Belong from pg 1 Hope Ser ved for med in 2021 with that goal in mind, and now the organization is moving even closer to achieving it. In 2022, founder Kelly Harnish learned that the former Manheim Mennonite Church at 201 W. High St. was largely unused, Schwartz said. “There was a new, small group meeting in the basement called Community Church of Manheim, led by pastor Joel Harnly,” he explained. “Kelly connected with the church and our visions aligned. A conversation started that led to Hope Served having office space in the building while pursuing the purchase of the building.” Harnish and others at Hope Served realized the space could provide a welcoming place for a small business to provide j o b t ra i n i n g a n d p a i d employment. “ T he vision was that this business would also be a social hangout spot for the entire community and where people with disabilities know they are welcome,” Schwartz said. The nonprofit officially purchased the building in October of 2024, with plans to renovate the main f loor into a workforce
development center. “ The focus will be an American-menu-themed restaurant with Pennsylvania Dutch influences that includes a culinary teaching kitchen,” Schwar tz remarked. “The training program will include vocational, culinary, life-skills and workplace readiness components.” In addition to creating paying jobs in the building, Hope Served wants to prepare people for work in other settings. “Most skills will be transferable, not limited to the food service industr y,” he said. “For folks who have struggled with finding employment due to their disability, having a good reference and a current résumé make a huge difference.” The building Hope Served is renovating dates to 1896 as the Manheim Meetinghouse of the Mennonite Church. “Our renovation plans will highlight the historical nature of the building,” Schwartz said. “We have engaged Scenic Ridge Construction to manage the project. We’re looking for area contractors and suppliers to support the project through donated or discounted labor and
materials or favorable bids in light of our charitable intent.” T he goal is to be g in renovation in early 2026 and complete by mid-year, with the restaurant and teaching kitchen opening in the summer or fall of 2026. “Currently, we are about halfway toward our goal of raising funds for the cost of renovation,” Schwartz noted. “The total cost of buying and renovating the building is about $1.5 million, and we’ve raised $770,000. So we need three things: financial donations, contractors/ suppliers willing to donate or discount to lower the costs and volunteers to help with making more connections with donors and contractors.” In the few years since it launched, Hope Served has already expanded its programs and opportunities for people with disabilities. The organization roasts, packages and sells its own specialty coffee brand: Hope Served Coffee. “We began selling online and at community events a b out t wo years a go,” Schwartz commented. “In Januar y 2025, we were i nv i te d to o p e n Ho p e Served Café by Pleasant
View Communities. The café is on their campus next to Hearth and Harrow restaurant, open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon. We now employ seven people at Hope Served Café, including several trainees with disabilities.” The site is also a job training location for the Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 and other interns. “So we now have a physical location where you can get our coffee weekdays along with breakfast sandwiches and pastries and have launched our job training program,” Schwartz said. Hope Served also provides a creative outlet for individuals while raising funds throug h custom greeting cards, sold at local events such as 1st Thursdays and at the Hope Served Café. Families and supporters of people with disabilities are invited to participate in the Individual & Families Advisory Counc il (iFAC), which meets periodically to identify how the community can better support and meet needs. For more information on Hope Served, visit https:// hopeserved.org or follow Hope Served on Facebook.
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Classroom from pg 1 through the American Council on the Teaching of Foreig n L ang ua ges (ACTFL). The 2026 honor, which Nathan received at a ceremony in New Orleans, took several years to achieve. He was nominated for Pennsylvania State Modern L ang ua ge A ss o ci ation Teacher of the Year for 2024, a title he won in November of that year. He then competed at the regional level, besting teachers from 13 states to take home the title of 2025 Northeast Conference (NECTFL) Teacher of the Year in New York City this past February. From there, he competed at the national convention in New Orleans. “Each phase expands in terms of what is required for the competition,” Nathan said, noting that he had to put together a comprehensive portfolio that included a 20-minute video of himself teaching his classes. At the convention, which was attend by 10,000 teachers from across the United States as well as several other countries, Nathan sat for a 40-minute interview and presented a seven-minute policy speech. His speech focused on the power of multilingualism and its ability to open doors by promoting everything from positive economic trends to democracy.
He thought he did well at the competition, but he wasn’t sure what to expect when the winners were announced. “It was honor just to be a finalist,” he said. “When I met everybody I was competing with, I thought, ‘These are amazing educators.’” He recalled that waiting to hear the winner announced felt a bit like what he imagines the anticipation prior to winning an Oscar might be like. “Honestly, it felt like I was up for an Academy Award,” he said. “They played videos announcing each of us one by one. All five of us got our moment on stage, and then we sat down in the front row. Cameras were on us the whole time. The head of the committee comes out with a trophy and literally opens an envelope to reveal the winner.” Nathan’s reaction to hearing his name called as 2026 Teacher of the Year? “I was very shocked to win,” he said. “It was the most celebratory moment I’ve ever felt.” Throughout the rest of the convention, Nathan felt like a celebrity, as people asked him for autographs and to take selfies with them. D ur ing his reig n as Teacher of the Year, Nathan will serve as a national spokesperson for the lan-
guage profession; attend all five regional conferences; and travel to Washington, D.C., for a joint national committee for language meeting and to celebrate World Language Day. He’ll present sessions at each of the conferences and will serve as a keynote speaker for some, most likely speaking on community engagement and language. Among his students at Manheim Central, Nathan is well-loved. He tries to infuse his lessons with a mix of fun, encouraging all of his students to complete portfolios and projects that connect classroom learning with real-world experiences. Students might visit a Mexican restaurant, engage in conversation in their server’s native language and reflect on the business’ impact in their community. Students might also take Latino dance lessons, learning salsa or tango, before writing a reflective piece on their experience. “My favorite field trip we do is with the Spanish C lub in May,” Nathan said. “We travel to SACA (Spanish American Civic
Association) in Lancaster city, where we spend time with the seniors at the center, playing dominoes, bingo or other games and engaging with the seniors. A lot of them don’t speak English very well or even at all, so it’s mutually beneficial for the seniors and the students.” Nathan lives in Manheim with his wife, Jennifer (also a language teacher at Manheim Central), and their two children, Nora and Lucas. He’s looking forward to serving as Teacher of the Year, using his platform to advance the need for more language teachers. “We have fewer world language teachers in the state of PA than we’ve ever had,” he said. “I want to try to pull people into this field.” He also wants to promote the importance of language. “I want to advocate for more language programs everywhere,” he said. “I want to underscore how multilingualism is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. We need it if we want to be competitive in a global marketplace.”
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The Manheim Lions Club recognized Matthew Riehl as the Lancaster County Career and Technolog y Center (LCCTC) Student of the Month for December. Matthe w is a senior enrolled in the electrical construction program at
the Brownstown LCCTC campus. During his junior year, he attended the introduction to construction careers program at the Mount Joy LCCTC campus. Outside of classes, Matthew is a member and quartermaster with Trail Life.
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SALT from pg 1 church’s pastor, Richard Vaughn, provides a full breakfast for the group. Although SALT meets at the church, religious affiliation is not a requirement to join the group. “ I t ’s j u s t a m i n i s t r y t h r o u g h o u r c h u r c h ,” Miller said. “We will take anybody who is interested in coming. Some people come week after week . Some people have other activities they’re involved in and can only come once a month, and that’s OK.” Many of the members have lost a spouse and are looking for connection and companionship. That’s the case for Connie Bear, who started coming to SALT when the ministry began in October of 2024. “ Today is three years since I lost my husband,” she said on a recent Tuesday morning. “In my marriage, I didn’t have friends really beyond my husband, so I was looking for somewhere to go to have fellowship and make new friends. I was looking for companionship.” She found that at SALT. “Ever ybody is so nice here,” she said. “We love each other. There are so many wonderful people here, and you feel like a family. I now have lots of friends to do things with, and we meet up outside of these mornings. We talk to each other outside of these meetings.” Fellowship is the focus of SALT meetings, although the food is a close second, the members joke. “Ever yone pitches in, and it’s wonderful,” Shonk said. “This room is filled w i th p e ople who have found connection with each other.”
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S A LT b e g a n w h e n Miller recruited a few of her friends to help form the ministry. Seventeen p e o p l e s h o we d u p fo r the first meeting , and the group has grown to include members from across Lancaster County. “ T here isn’t a senior center in the Mount Joy/ Manheim area, and while we don’t want to be a senior center, we do want to provide outreach ministry,” Miller said. “We want to provide connection and fellowship.” W hile SALT officially meets once a week , its memb ers ge t to ge ther regularly outside of the program, including meeting up for wing night at Beanie ’s in Mount Joy or driving each other to doctor appointments. They also support each other through tough times. When Renee’s husband, Do u g , p a s s e d away i n August, SALT members showed up for her. “Eighteen people from here came to my hus band’s funeral, and most had never met him,” she said. “ We take care of each other. A lot of the people who come have said how lonely they were
before this. Now they look for ward to this. I can’t imagine a week going by without coming to this.” For member Mae Pierce, S A LT has prov ide d an opportunity to push herself outside of her comfort zone. “I needed to challenge myself to get out of the house,” she said. “SALT stands for Seniors Are Living Treasures, but this salt is the f lavor that’s now part of my life. It’s gone beyond what it was supposed to be. I have met so many awesome friends. I go to the grocery story or a craft fair, and someone will yell out, ‘Mae!’ It’s so nice to have made so many connections.” “There’s fun stuff to do here. You’ ll meet some characters, meet some sweet people and make some new friends,” Pierce continued. “It’s a community. You don’t have to be alone for that one morning a week.” SALT is open to anybody who is interested in attending, and people can just show up on a Tuesday morning; they do not need to register. The ministry is held year-round. People may park on the street and enter the church off of
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More than 20 speaking roles and solos are available, as well as large group singing. Roles are available for people from second grade through senior citizens. Those auditioning should come prepared to read from the script, demonstrate vocal range, and sing one verse of “Amazing Grace.” They may arrive early to complete the audition form and look over the audition scenes. Audition times may be requested by emailing the director, Dorothy Smith, at musicditdot@hotmail.com and mentioning “‘Simon Says’ audition” in the subject line.
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Notice is hereby given that a public auction will be held to satisfy a lien for unpaid storage fees. The contents of two (2) storage units, consisting of tools and household goods, will be sold at public auction on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Owner: Benjamin King. Location: 182 S. Charlotte Street, Manheim, PA 17545. Units: Garage 6 - Steve Engle; Garage 7 - Angel Cintron TERMS & CONDITIONS: All units sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS with no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied. Contents only—unit itself not included. Bidders are responsible for their own inspection prior to bidding. All sales final. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. Buyer must remove all contents by 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 9th, 2026. No refunds. Payment due immediately following the auction in cash or preapproved form. Auctioneer not responsible for missing items, condition, or legality of contents. Buyer assumes all risk upon sale. $250 PER Unit BUYER FEE. Auction conducted by Patrick Morgan Auction Services LLC, Licensed PA Auction Company/Auctioneers, member of NAA & PAA, License numbers PA-AY002383 and PA-AU003557L
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Women’s Group to Meet
Lu Ann Wise
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, Jan. 6, from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Lu Ann Wise will speak on “A Work in Progress.” She will share how people may have a greater capacity to extend grace when they understand that they are a work in progress. Wise will explore steps to spiritual growth and challenge attendees to let go of expectations and demands they place on others and on themselves. Wise resides in the Manheim area and is a retired school teacher from Manheim Central. She continues to be active at Manheim Central through coaching track and serving as a volunteer adviser to the Interact service club. Wise also volunteers at Teen Central in Manheim. She is a member of New Beginnings Christian Fellowship and is active in the women’s and children’s ministry. She is a wife, mother, and grandmother, and her heart is to encourage women in their walk with God. During the program, child care will be provided for infants through prekindergartners. Readers may contact Bonnie at 717-361-2613 or Veronica at 717-626-7603 for more information and a copy of this year’s schedule.
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