Manheim Township townlively.com
DECEMBER 18, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XL • NO 29
T.J. Eck broadcasts his passion for sports BY JEFF FALK
“Coming out of high school, there was a part of me that didn’t e’s taking a chance. He’s know what I wanted to do,” he putting himself out there. added. “But there’s always been He’s trusting his gut. something pulling me toward T.J. Eck is going for it. sports. It’s what I’ve always cared And why not? The Colum- about the most.” bia native and In the middle 2008 graduate of November, Eck of Lancaster started a job as a “I’ve always Catholic High weekend sports School (LCHS) is thought of myself a n c h o r , s p o r t s a snappy dresser, reporter and news as passionate he’s got the perfor channel about sports and reporter sonality, he’s got 40, a Fox television wanting to share the character, he’s affiliate in Binghamgot the support, ton, N.Y. In addition that with other and he’s got the to shooting highpeople.” background. lights and writing “It’s been quite scripts, Eck’s duties a journey to get to include covering and where I am today,” said Eck. “My reporting on Binghamton Unilife hasn’t really panned out the versity athletics; the Binghamton way I thought it would. While Devils of the American Hockey I don’t always understand why League; the Binghamton Rumble things happen, I believe it’s part Ponies baseball franchise, an AA of a plan that’s bigger than me. minor league affiliate of the New Maybe I’ve been put in a certain York Mets; and local sports. place for a certain reason.” “I’m just really excited about
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Christmas concert will whisk listeners away on wings of music BY JEFF FALK
The Lititz Area Community Choir’s upcoming presentation of “A Celtic Christmas” promises to be an event worth singing about. “We’re trying to present festive, holiday music that is familiar to audience members,” said Debbie Kline-Smith, the choir’s director. “(The concert) takes them on a journey of another
style of music, which is very popular right now. People seem to enjoy that style of music, and I thought it would be great to bring a different style of music to Lititz. We’re doing it in English, but this style of music makes it a different feel for the holidays. I think people will leave there feeling ready for Christmas.” The Lititz Area Community Choir, Warwick Alumni and Friends will perform “A Celtic See “A Celtic Christmas” pg 6
Historical society tells intertwined stories that became history BY JEFF FALK
A lot of people are fascinated by history. Maybe they’re attracted to a pursuit of the truth. Maybe they’re trying to find out more about themselves. For members of the Manheim Township Historical Society, local history is something meant to be shared with like-minded individuals. “I think (the interest in history) is seeking a connection,” said Ben Webber, who’s been the historical
Ben Webber (left) and members of the Manheim Township Historical
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See T.J. Eck pg 2 T.J. Eck addresses the audience as part of his past role as a television sports anchor in Virginia.