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JANUARY 4, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXVIII • NO 32
The Thrill Of The Hunt BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
hen Esther Glick of Manheim Township entered the antiques business 24 years ago, she started from scratch and learned as she went. Glick had no previous experience with antiquing but decided that it would define the beginning of a new chapter in her life. “For me it’s really rewarding,” Glick said. “I love the thrill of the hunt. I love seeing things get repurposed.” Glick described the antiques business as her third career. Her first career was painting, and she and her husband operated their own business. Glick then made a career for herself in real estate for many years before embarking on a new journey. “I was at a point in my life where I needed to make a change,” Glick said. On the cusp of this large change in her life, Glick’s counselor gave her an assignment: Find something to do that was strictly for herself and that she enjoyed. One day, while driving, she spotted an auction sign and
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memories began to flood back to her of frequenting auctions when she was younger and how much she had enjoyed it. Glick made up her mind instantly; she began setting up at markets and scouring auctions for items. Soon after, Glick found a property for rent near Strasburg, and her business and collection evolved into what is now Antique Village of Strasburg, located at 227 Hartman Bridge Road, Ronks. Antique Village of Strasburg comprises three buildings, each packed from wall to wall with vintage items and antiques. Glick works with over 40 dealers to acquire items and employs her own tried-and-true methods for hunting down valuables. While most people in the business find their items at thrift stores and yard sales, Glick said if she’s not running the counter at her store, you can find her combing through items at an auction. “For me it’s the best and most authentic way,” Glick said. “It’s suitable for some people to go to thrift stores, but it’s just not my way.”
MTEF Announces Opportunities The Manheim Township Educational Foundation (MTEF) recently announced that the Manheim Township Alumni Association (MTAA) will accept nominations for the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award. This annual award recognizes Manheim Township graduates who have achieved noteworthy and outstanding accomplishments in their chosen fields, have positively impacted their communities, and serve as role models for current students and graduating seniors. See MTEF pg 3
Esther Glick of Manheim Township has operated Antique Village of Strasburg for 24 years.
Students Present History Research
St. John Neumann Catholic School students were honored for their National History Day projects.
St. John Neumann Catholic School (SJNCS) recently held its annual National History Day (NHD) competition, showcasing projects that seventh- and eighth-graders had been working on since the beginning of the school year. The students were required to choose topics relating to this year’s theme, “Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas.” The winners from SJNCS will compete in the regional competition, to be held virtually on Saturday, March 18, at Messiah University. In the Research Paper category of SJNCS’ competition, Gianna Ostroski placed first for her project, See Students pg 2
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See Antiques pg 5