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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XLI • NO 5
Character of Landmarks Is Part of Township’s Charm
A 1903 garden party (left) is conducted in front of Stauffer Mansion. Today, the landmark (right) serves as the main hub of the Manheim Township Recreation and Park Planning Department. BY JEFF FALK
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familiar structure or feature that helps individuals to determine their location, landmarks can define and distinguish an area. Landmarks also possess the power to bridge the
but they might be tempted to learn about the history of these places. Where? When? And what was it used for? Those are all the questions I hope it spurs in people.” The Manheim Township Historical Society’s “Landmarks of Manheim Township - Then and
Millport Conservancy: Gifts From God Are Meant To Be Cherished BY JEFF FALK
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There’s a place in Warwick Township where people can go to get away from the hustle and bustle of their everyday lives. It’s an undisturbed oasis where individuals can connect with their roots, where time almost seems to stand still, where quiet is so profound that it overcomes any lingering thoughts. Millport Conservancy is 75 flat
acres of adolescent and mature trees, brush and natural grass, with Lititz Run flowing through it. “When I’m in nature, it makes me feel refreshed,” said Lynn Myers, a steward of the land and the executive director of Millport Conser vancy. “I can hear the water. A day at Millport is always different. You can’t really describe it without being in it.” Located at 737 E. Millport Road,
Lititz, Millport Conservancy has a mission as a 501(c)(3) to preserve this particular parcel of land and to protect its natural integrity. Millport Conservancy is open to the public and free to visit, but catch-and-release fly fishermen are required to purchase a badge to practice their art. Swimming is not permitted in Lititz Run at Millport Conservancy. Dogs on leashes are allowed, but Executive director Lynn Myers
enjoys a peaceful walk at Millport
See Millport Conservancy pg 4 Conservancy.
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been the president of the Manheim Township Historical Society for six years. “I use it in the vernacular of what people use to know where they’re going. How do we gauge where we are with landmarks in the township? People might not know the histories of these places,
See Township Landmarks pg 3
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passage of time. The Manheim Township Historical Society’s new exhibit explores the effects that landmarks continue to have on our area. “Landmark can be a formal term, but what I’m sharing are informal landmarks,” said Ben Webber, who’s
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