Sometimes I miss Chester County.

I guess I was just lucky where I was sitting > > Parade incident: Olivia Knight, a Penn Township resident who was riding on the float, said she moved to Manheim four years ago, and this was the first time she experienced the Farm Show Parade. “I expected some negative feedback, however, I was astounded by the physical acts of violence (candy throwing) from the spectators, not just in one location, but throughout the parade,” she said. Borough resident Donna Hlavacek said she has been one of the riders on the organization’s float in the past, but wasn’t on it this year and wasn’t aware that riders had candy thrown at them until after the parade. “For many years the Democrats have experienced verbal taunts, catcalls, boos, etc. While unpleasant, it is the right of any citizen to express an opinion. This year, the verbal expression elevated into physical acts. The objects were thrown with force, and what was candy this year can easily progress to more harmful objects next year,” she said. She said the organization is asking borough leadership to express their concern to Farm Show leaders and for additional security for next year’s parade. When contacted after the meeting, Knight said committee Chair Joshua Bennett contacted the Manheim Farm Show committee via email Oct. 9 or 10 to alert them about the incident. >