Manheim Township Inside This Week’s townlively.com
AUGUST 21, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XL • NO 12
Oregon retains traces of its origin BY JEFF FALK
Sure, it shares its name with another more well-known location. A lot of places do. But regardless of their names, all of those places have their own
unique history and settlement stories, just as Oregon does. Oregon, an unincorporated village that played an important role in the development of Manheim Township, is named after an 1800s territory located See Oregon pg 4
Members of the Manheim Township marching band work on their steps at a recent practice.
For MT marching band, it’s about more than just the music
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wenty-four seniors, 16 juniors, 21 sophomores, 22 freshmen and four eighth-graders. Sixty-eight musicians, 13 members of the color guard and six support members. Thirty-five leaders, including drum majors Lily Babione and Cameron Bibich. But who are these 87 members of the Manheim Township (MT) marching band, really? “Band programs don’t just happen,” said Scott Siegel, the director of MT’s marching band. “There are certain kinds of kids and families drawn to the band program. They tend to be kids who have learned patience and persistence. I’ve got some of the
highest academic achievers in the building. They are also involved in all manners of other activities. They’re very active kids. They’re ver y involved kids and their families are very supportive, and they’re some of the nicest and most polite kids you’ll ever hang around with.” The 13-week 2024 Manheim Township marching band season will formally step off this week. After 12 days of practice at summer camp, the Blue Streaks will perform publicly for the first time on Thursday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. during the ensemble’s annual community night at the high school stadium, 115 Blue Streak Blvd., Lancaster. The following evening, Friday, Aug. 23, the band will present
its eight-minute field show at Cumberland Valley High School during the MT football team’s season-opening away contest. “For me, the performances are checkpoints - ‘Are we learning? Are we progressing?’” said Siegel. “For the kids, it’s about the adrenaline rush. If all you ever did was practice, how fun would that be? For parents, it’s when they get to see their kids (perform). That’s one of the ways parents stay connected.” “What’s good about this band is that there’s a lot of teamwork,” said Cameron. “Everyone works on building each other up, not tearing each other down. We’re serious, but we have fun with it. We work on the show the whole year. But it’s not about the product;
GMTRC is serious about horsing around BY JEFF FALK
For humans, interaction and physical contact with some animals can be soothing, intriguing or even therapeutic. Count horses among that group of special animals. The healing power of horses is the premise upon which Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center (GMTRC) is founded. “There is a unique bond that can be found with a horse,” said Stephanie Fleck, GMTRC’s
program director. “Science is starting to catch up and find out what horsemen have known for centuries. (Horses’) ability to read body language is higher than any other therapeutic animal. Horses can feel a human heartbeat from 4 feet away.” “When you enter into a barn, you’re entering into that relationship,” continued Fleck. “If you come in with all this baggage, they pick up on that. That’s why equine therapy is so beneficial. You can’t lie to a horse.” See Greystone Manor pg 3
See MT marching band pg 2
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