12.07.22 issue

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effort in to creating a magical holiday display

Christmas tree took center stage in the school lobby

lobby, along with countless ornate stars, hand-painted

Stephanie Taylor’s

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in the photo, from left

right,

Anna Heffner and Jayleen DeAza; (back) Makenzie Mountz, Madison Greene, Alicia McGill and Molly Rueckel.

Adamstown Library Events

Adamstown Area Library is located at 110 West Main Street in Adamstown, next to the post office. Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Adamstown Area Library hosts a variety of free programs and events for children and adults. Adults and teens are invited to

participate in Winter Reading Bingo through January 31 and to learn professional chocolate tasting skills at the Chocolate Processing and Sensory Evaluation program on Thursday, December 8. Registration is required for this event.

The library will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the day after Christmas - Saturday, December 24 through Monday, December 26. The library will also be closed on New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, and the Monday after ­

Saturday, December 31 through Monday, January 2. December Events at Adamstown Area Library

• Elf on the Shelf – Now through Tuesday, December 20. Elf on the Shelf is hiding in the library! Tell the librarian where you saw “Cocoa” (the Elf) and receive a raffle ticket to win a Basket of Prizes. Every day he will move, so stop in often to claim more raffle tickets.

• Winter Reading Bingo –Now through Tuesday, January 31. For readers 18 and older. Pick up a Bingo card at the library, cozy up with books this winter, and enter to win a beautiful

Do You Know?

The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley, located at 237­249 West Main Street (Route 322), Ephrata, needs your help! They are hoping that Shopping News readers can provide information regarding this photo. Shown in the photo are unidentified individuals from the Walter W. Moyer Company Christmas party in 1968.

If you are able to provide more details about this picture or identify the persons shown, call The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley at 717-7331616 or email cjmarquet@ gmail.com. Future “Do You Know…” photos will be published in upcoming Shopping News issues. If a photo is identified, the information will be published.

The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley is dedicated to discovering, gathering and preserving materials and data relative to the community known as the Cocalico Valley. For more information on the Museum and the Library, please visit their website at www.cocalicovalleyhs.org or call 717­733­1616.

winter prize basket.

• “Twinkling Stars” Baby Storytime – Every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Simple stories, rhymes, puppets, songs, and fingerplays for ages birth­2 with adult. Bring along your 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten packets to help achieve your goal! Thursdays, December 8, 15, 22, 29.

• “The Young and the Restless” Toddler Time –Every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Stories, songs and fingerplays,

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followed by an easy craft and free play. Bring along your 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten packets to help achieve your goal! For ages 2-3 with adult. Thursdays, December 8, 15, 22, 29.

• Monday Funday Flannel Board Stories – Mondays, December 12 and 19 at 10:00 a.m. Story re-telling is an important skill in developing language and memory skills, cause and effect, problem solving, and cooperation. For ages 2­6.

• “Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime – Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Stories and an easy craft for

view the album titled “Do You Know?” Photos will be updated with information as it is received.

ages 3­6 with adult. Wednesdays, December 7, 14, 21, 28.

• Young At Heart – Wednesdays, December 7 and Dec. 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. REAL Life Community Services invites you to Young at Heart, with free events for anyone age 60 and up. Join them at the library for coffee, chatting, games, crafts, and more on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. For more information, call 717­3367797 or visit REALLCS.org.

• Tech Q & A – Wednesday, December 7 from 4:30 p.m.

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Arlene E. Frey, 92, wife of Robert E. Frey, Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, November 15.

Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Jeffrey E., husband of Mona Frey, Conestoga; a daughter, Debra L. Frey, fiancée of Merle Becker, New Holland; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Janet Myers Strube, 92, Luther Acres, Lititz, passed away on Thursday, Novem ber 17.

She was the wife of the late Rev. John L. Strube.

She is survived by six sons: John R. Strube, husband of Cynthia; Paul D. Strube, husband of Diane; Tim E. Strube, husband of Dee; Mark W. Strube, husband of Kristi; Nicholas Patounas, husband of Cassie; and Zachary Sharp, husband of Kindia; two daughters: Ann S. McMichael, wife of Daryl, and Say Loy, wife of Salien; 14 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, James Howard Strube.

Darlene Rose Perez, 65, wife of Michael A. Perez, New Holland, passed away on Saturday, November 19.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons: Joshua Perez, New Holland, and Michael O’Brien, Colorado Springs, Colorado; four daughters: Nichole Smith, Terre Hill; Tanya Woods, Quarryville; Ashley

Raffa, East Petersburg; and Jennifer O’Brien, Lancaster; 12 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a brother, Dennis Kauffman, Notting ham.

Ruth E. Brubaker, 92, Lititz, passed away on Sunday, November 20.

She was the wife of the late Raymond S. Brubaker.

She is survived by a son, Ray A., husband of Kathleen Brubaker, Mount Joy; two daughters: Cheryl K., wife of Ronald Buser, Thomasville, and Lucy M. Brubaker, East Petersburg; four grand children; seven great-grand children; and two sisters: Reba, wife of Richard Metzler, Manheim, and Rachel Stichter, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Jean I. Smoker, 96, Lititz, passed away on Monday, November 21.

She was the wife of the late Jay Smoker.

She is survived by two daughters: Kim C. Brown, and Brooke E., wife of Michael Graybill; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Larry E. Sweigart, 76, husband of Barbara L. (Heil) Sweigart, Stevens, passed away on Tuesday, November 22.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters: Suzanne M., wife of Scott Gordon, Berlin, Maryland, and Lynette L., wife of Greg Burkholder Lutz, Denver; six grandchildren; three

Woman’s Club Of Ephrata “Gives Back”

The Woman’s Club of Ephrata is faithful in fulfilling their message to “foster a generous spirit within the community.”

Joining with Blue Ridge on their 13th Annual Keystone Military Families’ (KFM) Stockings for Soldiers initiative, the Woman’s Club of Ephrata recently donated both a monetary contribution as well as over 200 Christmas cards, signed with personal heartfelt messages to American Heroes.

Every dollar raised for KMF’s Stockings For Soldiers helps fund the packing of holiday stockings filled with food, hygiene products, holiday decorations, Christmas cards, and other requested items and shipping them to the deserving military personnel.

Cindy Mellinger, Central PA Coordinator for KMF Stockings for Soldiers, and Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator for

great-grandchildren; and two brothers: Richard, husband of Mary Sweigart, Myerstown, and Dennis, husband of Mary Lou Sweigart, Denver.

Ruth M. Martin, 83, The Gardens of Stevens, Stevens, passed away on Wednesday, November 23.

She is survived by three daughters: Joanne L. McKinney, wife of David; Marianne R. Bachman, wife of James, Lancaster; and Pauline M. Thurgate, wife of Kenneth, Jericho, Vermont; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two

Blue Ridge stated, “We are extremely thankful to the Woman’s Club of Ephrata for their support and compassion. Sending these simple gifts mean a great deal to our men and women serving overseas, who sacrifice so much for us and

brothers: Samuel Martin, husband of Jean, and John Martin, husband of Janey; and two sisters: Elizabeth Horst, and Elaine Martin, wife of Elvin.

She was preceded in death by a great-grandchild.

Joseph O. Moyer, 91, husband of Shirley, Denver, passed away on Wednesday, November 23.

Besides his wife, he is survived by six sons: Joseph

are unable to be home for the holidays.”

Shown in the photo, from left to right, are Cindy Mellinger and Linda Riddell (Woman’s Club of Ephrata Club Member and Public Affairs Co Chair).

O. Moyer II, Alaska; Michael Moyer, husband of Phanit, Thailand; James Moyer, husband of Janet, Pennsylvania; Frankie Moyer, husband of Tammy, Pennsylvania; Brian Moyer, husband of Debra, Penn sylvania; and Tony Flynn, husband of Beth, New Hampshire; four daughters: Carole Christie, wife of Colin, New Hampshire; Terry Claude, wife of Raymond, New Hampshire;

Penny Rivera, Pennsylvania; and Melody Gordner, wife of Harley, Pennsylvania; several grandchildren; sev eral great-grandchildren; two brothers: Dennis Moyer, and Patrick Moyer; and a sister, Starr Lichty.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Richard Moyer, and Rev. Dale Moyer, and a daughter, Nicole Moyer.

Tai Hung Nguyen, 73, husband of Muoi Kim Ly, Lititz, formerly of Leola, passed away on Wednesday, November 23.

Besides his wife, he is survived by four sons: Duke Nguyen, companion of Lily, New Jersey; Phuc Nguyen, companion of Kim, Phila delphia; Phu Nguyen, hus band of Shannon, San Diego, California; and Michael Nguyen, Lititz; a daughter, Kiddi Vu, wife of Tuyen, West Chester; 11 grand children; two brothers: Allen Nhin, Allentown, and Nip Nhin, New York; and a sister, Phui Nhin, New Zealand.

Eugene H. Sauder, 93, Fairmount Homes, Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, November 23.

He was the husband of the late Grace M. Shirk Sauder.

He is survived by three sons: Jay, husband of Cindy Sauder; Glenn, husband of Steinmetz is Buying & Selling

to 6:30 p.m. Drop in to the library to get one-on-one help with your devices.

Bring your questions such as “How do I attach my resume to an email?”, “How do I download audiobooks to my Kindle?” or “Can you show me how to use Word?”

Tech help and software training is also available other times by appointment.

• Daytime Discoverers at Middle Creek Visitors Center – Thursday, December 8 at 1:00 p.m. Are you doing “at-home” learning? Join Miss Jess for exciting and educational programs on the second Thursday of the month. This month they are learning all about Foxes! Future event locations will vary. For families.

• Chocolate Processing and Sensory Evaluation –Thursday, December 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Learn how chocolate is manufactured including farming practices, processing, and ingredients used. Practice professional taste testing skills as you evaluate different kinds of chocolate. For adults and teens.

Registration is required.

• Mitten & Accessory Tree – Ends Friday, December 9. Donations of NEW, unwrapped mittens, gloves,

Congratulations to Carl and Fay Eberly on 70 years of marriage. They were married on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1952 by Rev. George Showalter at his home.

Carl retired from Good’s Furniture and as Bishop with the United Zion churches. Fay retired from Bomberger’s Store. They have lived in the Ephrata area for 29 years and are currently members of Mill Creek Community Church where Carl has retired from preaching.

The Eberly’s have six children: Dale (Janet), Jay (Sue), Kathy, Dawn, Sharon (Rod) and Carl (Kerri). They also have 14 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. They were surprised recently by their immediate family with a formal dinner.

hats, scarves, socks, etc. will be accepted through Friday, December 9 and distributed to local families and children in need.

• Drop­In STEAM –Monday, December 12, drop-in from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for LEGO® Club, Paper Circuits & Button Making. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through games, activities, and projects with Miss Maribeth.

An adult is required to accompany children under 8.

• LEGO Activity Bag Pickup – Monday, December 12, while supplies last. On the 2nd Monday of each month there will be a new LEGO® packet for you to pick up, with instructions for a special project. Starting that day, you can pick up a kit in the library foyer. 1 per family please. For ages 5-12 years.

• Marine Corps Reserve “TOYS FOR TOTS” – Drop

off donations by Tuesday, December 13. Donations of new, unwrapped gifts are being accepted in the box located near the circulation desk through Tuesday, December 13.

• Genealogy Group –Tuesday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m. This group meets once a month for lively discussions, research help or short talks from genealogy researcher Ken McCrea. Join others with an interest in researching family history and learn

more about online resources for genealogy research. For adults and older students.

• Teen Take and Make Packet Pickup (Embossed Foil Sign) – Monday, December 19, while supplies last. Get creative with ready­to­go kits! Check here each month to see what you can learn to make with just a few simple materials, provided to you at no cost, and a few easy instructions. Supplies are limited, so stop by to claim your bag today!

• Almost Perfect Crimes –Tuesday, December 20 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Join Miss Jess as they discover together “Whodunit!” Upon registration, you will receive the Zoom link and the Mini Murder Mystery Story. Additional clues and evidence will be revealed during their meeting as they try to solve the crime together. For ages teen/adult due to some graphic content.

• MJWK (Miss Jess wants to Know) ­ All month. Teens, the Library wants your opinion! Stop in the Young Adult and Teen Graphic Novel Book Section of the library for the question of the month! With this simple voting passive program, teens can vote with a sticker dot to select their favorite. Results will be posted on their Facebook page. This month is “Perfect Pet Wars.”

• Story Challenge – All month. Read the story on the window next to the wheelchair ramp. Tell the circulation desk staff the answer to the question for a prize.

• Fall/Winter I SPY Window Game – Stop in at the library to “spy with your little eye” all the fun things on the window. List of items changes weekly. When you finish, come inside to receive your congratulatory sticker.

11th Annual Santa’s Workshop Event

Misfits on A Mission Relay For Life Team presents Santa’s Workshop, taking place at Garden Spot Fire & Rescue, 339 East Main Street, New Holland and will feature a visit from Santa, Mrs. Claus, and one of Santa’s Elves. The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 10.

Misfits On A Mission is proud to bring Santa’s Workshop to Garden Spot Fire & Rescue for the 11th year in a row. Santa’s Workshop will feature shopping with various crafters for those unique, last minute Christmas gifts, as well as delicious food for purchase, and some great raffle prizes. Children will also be able to visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and one of Santa’s Elves from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, so make sure they bring their Christmas lists!

The event is free to attend.

The day started out wet and damp and later became sunny and windy, but no matter what the weather was, the East Cocalico Lions Club held their annual Toll Road Collection, which benefits four local organizations on “Black” Friday, the day after Thanksgiving.

The Lions Club members asked a small toll or donation from all cars, trucks, motorcycles, and buggies that passed through the square in Reamstown. What they got, thanks to the generosity of the community

and all drivers, were coins, bills, and even checks totaling close to $5,000. One hundred percent of what was collected, along with a donation from the Lions Club, will be divided and distributed evenly between the Reamstown Memorial Park, Ephrata Area Social Services, Hospice and Community Care and the Breast Cancer Coalition at a future Club Meeting.

The East Cocalico Lions would like to thank the community for their support in this and all their other

projects.

Shown in the photo is Lion Abby Leach receiving a toll from a thoughtful driver. Donating these funds, which were collected from the community, is just one of many ways which the East Cocalico Lions “Serve” as they continue “Lighting the Way” in their community.

If you are interested in finding out more about the East Cocalico Lions or would like to join them in service projects such as this one, please call 717 336 5311.

Lititz Senior Center Lists Activities

The Lancaster County Office of Aging, Lititz Senior Center, located at Lititz United Methodist Church, 201 East Market Street, Lititz, is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., with lunch served at noon. There is no cost to attend.

The Center serves independent Lancaster County seniors ages 60 and up from Ephrata, Rothsville, Akron, Neffsville and Lititz areas. Ephrata is also served by van service. Reservations for lunch and transportation must be made by 10:00 a.m., one day in advance,

by calling the Center at 717626 2800.

Daily Activities Include: Wednesday, December 7: 8:45 a.m., Trivia with Bob; 9:00 a.m., Tai-Chi with Kathy; Servant Stage Performs (bagged lunch offered off the menu); 12:00 Noon, Lunch.

Thursday, December 8: Congregate Breakfast; 9:15 a.m., Exercise with Kathy; 10:15 a.m., Music with Clyde Spangler; 12:00 Noon, Lunch.

Monday, December 12: 9:15 a.m., Exercise with Kathy; 9:30 a.m., Clothing Bank; Blood Pressure Check; 10:00 a.m., White Christmas Program; 12:00 Noon, Lunch.

Lunch Menu: Wednesday, December 7:

Cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, 1/2 cup potato salad, hamburger roll, seasonal fresh fruit.

Thursday, December 8: Open faced turkey sandwich with gravy, 1/2 cup whipped potatoes with chives, 1/2 cup sweet corn, white bread, one cookie.

Monday, December 12: Burgundy glazed meatballs (4), 1/2 cup rice, 1/2 cup roasted Brussels sprouts, Italian breadstick, 1/2 cup mandarin oranges.

* Menu subject to change.

Brenda Sauder; and Robert, husband of Joyce Sauder; a daughter, Donna, wife of James Mast; 17 grandchildren; 54 great-grand children; four brothers: Harry, husband of Anna Sauder; Charles, husband of Mary Sauder; Leon, husband of Kari Sauder; and Elvin, husband of Marilyn Sauder; and four sisters: Minerva Bowman; Lois, wife of

Michael Zehr; Nancy Esbenshade; and Eunice, wife of Marvin Eastman.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Joan; and a grandchild.

Abram R. Shrom, 89, Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, November 23.

He was the husband of the late Thelma M. (Mellinger) Shrom, and the late June (Reese) Shrom.

He is survived by two sons: Abram R. Shrom Jr., Denver, and Michael J., husband of Nancy (Groff) Shrom, Ephrata; two

daughters: Kathie Ann, wife of Lamar L. Long, Akron, and Debra K., wife of Ivan M. Zimmerman Jr., Ephrata; 16 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Randolph M. Shrom, and four grand children.

Mabel E. Weaver, 101, wife of Marlin P. Weaver, Landis Homes, Lititz, passed away on Wednesday, November 23.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons: J.

Nelson, husband of Chris tine, Lebanon, and Don, husband of Lori, Lebanon; two daughters: Cheryl, wife of Ben Landis, Lancaster, and DJ, wife of Gerald Kling, Smoketown; six grandchildren; and 13 greatgrandchildren.

Lloyd Horst, 93, Lititz, passed away on Thursday, November 24.

Sarah L. Lapp, 90, Leola, passed away on Thursday, November 24.

She was the wife of the late Samuel Lapp.

She is survived by four sons: Amos, husband of Annie Beiler Lapp, New York; Gideon, husband of Mary Fisher Lapp, Leola; John, husband of Ida Beiler Lapp, Leola; and Samuel, husband of Verna Smucker Lapp, Tennessee; a daughter, Nancy, wife of John Fisher, Paradise; 35 grandchildren; five step grandchildren; and

numerous great-grand children.

Pat May, 86, Lititz, passed away on Thursday, Novem ber 24.

She was the wife of the late Wilbert May.

She is survived by three sons: Ricky Tropasso, California, companion of Ted Martinez; Randy Tropasso, Georgia, husband of Kathleen Tropasso; and Ronnie Tropasso, Lititz; two stepsons: Tom Dalton, Akron, and Jay May, Trout Run; three stepdaughters: Faye White, Ephrata; Cindy Dalton, Manheim; and Chris Nunamacher, Manheim; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a stepson, Ray May.

Charles R. Martin, 80, husband of Gloria (Riegel) Martin, New Holland, passed away on Friday, November 25.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Timothy, husband of Sue Martin, New Holland; a daughter, Michele, wife of Thomas Weaver, California, Maryland; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four brothers: Walter Clair, husband of Velma Martin; Sanford Martin; Linford, husband of Elaine Martin; and Barry, husband of Joann Alexander; and two sisters: Marlene, wife of Leon Martin, and Miriam, wife of Leonard Zimmerman.

Joseph L. Blazek, 53, husband of Michelle L. (Benner) Blazek, Lititz, passed away on Saturday, November 26.

Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons: Ethan Blazek, Connor Blazek and Evan Blazek; and a sister, Karen Moore, wife of Ronald.

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Mary Elizabeth Hoover, 71, East Earl, passed away on Saturday, November 26.

She is survived by two brothers: Clarence M., husband of Elsie (Horst) Hoover, New Holland, and Raymond M., husband of Verna (Horst) Hoover, Ephrata.

Kathy G. Ross, 70, wife of Donald L. Ross, Ephrata, passed away on Saturday, November 26.

Besides her husband, she

is survived by two daughters: Jennifer R. Cicero, wife of Frank B. Cicero, Ephrata, and Jolene N. Glass, wife of David C. Glass, Denver; and eight grandchildren.

Shirley June Roth, 88, New Holland, passed away on Saturday, November 26.

She was the wife of the late Ronald Roth.

She is survived by three daughters: Terri Witman, wife of Gary Neiss, Leola; Linda Wise, wife of James,

Reinholds; and Cynthia Crockett, wife of Lynn, Berlin, Maryland; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a stepbrother, Lee Bair, Parrish, Florida.

Robert D. Rutter, 91, husband of Ella Rynier Rutter, Lititz, passed away on Sunday, November 27.

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Paul M. “Bucky” Buckwalter, 93, New Holland, passed away on Monday, November 28.

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He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rhonda Gochenaur, and a grandchild.

Minerva N. Ulrich, 96, Lititz, passed away on Monday, November 28.

She was the wife of the late Roy S. Ulrich.

He is survived by two sons: Paul, husband of Kathy Buckwalter, New Holland, and Jeff, husband of Deborah Buckwalter, Glasgow, Kentucky; two daughters: Robyn High, Lancaster, and Jill Riffey, Lancaster; two stepsons: Bill Frank, husband of Debra, North Carolina, and Bob Frank, husband of Karen, New Holland; one stepdaughter, Barbara, wife of Des Hoover, Ephrata; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one brother, Leon Buckwalter,

She is survived by two sons: Robert L., husband of Jane Ulrich, Montoursville, and Dale E., husband of Joyce Ulrich, Manheim; two daughters: Doris J., wife of Pastor Marlin Ebersole, Chambersburg, and Rose M., wife of Carl Weber, Lebanon; ten grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one great-grandchild.

1. Which book of the Bible (KJV) mentions the word “thanksgiving” the most times at eight? Genesis, Nehemi ah, Psalms, Isaiah

2. In 2 Timothy 3:1-2, what human qualities does Paul list as being signs of the last days? Adulterers, Sun wor shipers, Renegades, Unthankful peo ple

3. From Psalms 106:1 (KJV), “O give thanks unto the Lord; for his _____ endureth for ever.” Hope, Good, Mercy, Spirit

4. In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “In every thing give thanks; for this is the _____ of God”? Power, Will, Gratitude, Tra vail

5. From Leviticus 22, a sacrifice of thanksgiving is most meaningful when it is ... Sincere, Often, At your own will, Extravagant

6. Where was Jonah when he prayed with the voice of thanksgiving? Fish’s belly, Aboard ship, In the wilderness, Mountaintop

ANSWERS: 1) Psalms, 2) Unthank ful people, 3) Mercy, 4) Will, 5) At your own will, 6) Fish’s belly

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Lititz Public Library Events

For more information on any of the following programs happening at the Lititz Public Library, please call 717 626 2255 or email register@lititzlibrary.org.

The Lititz Public Library will be closed on Saturday, December 24, Sunday, December 25, Monday, December 26, Saturday, December 31 and Monday, January 2.

Special Holiday Happenings:

• Mitten Tree Last day to donate is Saturday, December 10. Please bring in new, unwrapped scarves, hats, gloves, mittens, socks, masks, and umbrellas for the Mitten Tree.

• Lititz Warwick Community Chest Christmas Baskets - Last day to donate is Saturday, December 10. Please come into the library to choose a leaf from the Giving Tree, then return with the item, which will be included in one of their Christmas Baskets.

• Gift a Book Last day to select a book is Saturday, December 10. Choose from their selection of books and purchase your favorite for the library. Put a holiday bookplate in the book and be the first to check it out.

• Santa Visits the Library Saturdays, December 10 and 17, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. At 11:00 a.m. Santa will read “The Night Before Christmas.” Holiday Take and Make Crafts available from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Short Christmas movie throughout the day.

• Model Train Display

Saturday, December 10 –10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.;

Tuesday, December 13 –10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.;

Thursday, December 15 –3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.;

Friday, December 16 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Saturday, December 17 –10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Displays created by Lavon Stauffer, Greg Phillips, and friends.

• Santa’s Mailbox Now through Friday, December 23. Children may drop a letter in Santa’s Mailbox, in the children’s area of the library. Write your child’s full name and address on their letter to get a reply from Santa.

• Tai Chi Easy Tuesday,

December 6 at 6:30 p.m. Tai Chi Easy Method A blend of Qigong and common Tai Chi movements, Tai Chi Easy is designed to improve the quality of life for all people. Tai Chi Easy is an evidence-based health intervention that works for any population. It uses slow and careful movement without strain to strengthen the body’s own healing forces and is medically proven to support disease prevention, accelerate healing, and reduce stress. A blend of gentle movement, breath and meditation. This class can be practiced standing, walking, sitting in a chair and even lying down.

By: e Late C. Richard Beam

Do draus steht se, Wann se na weg waer.

Im Winter hucken

D’Krabbe druf un Versauen alles Un de Wind zowwelt An de Aescht, Dass se rabblen.

Im Friehjohr, wann se Blaedder hot, die Kescht, Un blieht, Macht se dunkel un e Haufe Dreck.

Jeden Tag kehreWann se na weg waerSummers machen d’Voechel Krach mit ehrm Gepeife Un Gekrisch, Morchens wann’s noch groo isch, Kannscht nimmi schloofe. Wann se na weg waer.

Im Schpootjohr - oh jehDo fliechen die Blaedder Wie roschtische Lumpe Uf de Rase, in de Hof, Verschtoppen de Dachkannel,

Nix wie kehre, rechle, schaufleMol ­ jetzt isch se weg ­

Die ald Kescht. D’Kanalisierung hot’s fertisch gebrocht. Awwer - die Luft isch ganz annerscht‘S riecht nimmi so gut, D’Kanalisierung stinkt Zum Kuli raus.

‘S fehlt ebbes - die Kescht? De Schatte vune re, D’Sunn brennt uf d’Scheiwe, ‘S Summe von de Biene Fehlt, wann se geblieht hot. ‘S Owenleid vun de Amsel‘S Schlooflied fehlt, Wu uns als d’Blaedder gerauscht haen. ‘s fehlt halt ebbesWann se na noch do waer, Die ald Kescht!

Out there she stands, If she were only gone.

In winter the crows Sit in her and Mess up everything And the wind moves

The branches, That they rattle.

In spring, when she Has leaves, the chestnut, And blooms

She makes shade and a Pile of dirt.

(One has to) Sweep every dayIf she were only awaySummers the birds make Noise with their whistling And yelling, Mornings when it’s still gray, You can’t sleep anymore.

If she were only gone.

In fall - oh myThe leaves are flying Like rusty rags

On the grass, in the yard, Stop up the gutters, Nothing but sweeping, raking, shovelingWell ­ now she’s goneThe old chestnut.

The new sewer brought it about. But - the air is differentIt doesn’t smell so good anymore. The sewer stinks From the manholes.

Something is missing - the chestnut?

The shadows (shade) of her, The sun burns on the panes, The humming of the bees Is gone, when she was in bloom

The evening song of the robinThe lullaby is missing, Where the leaves rustled before.

- something is missingIf she were only here, The old chestnut! ***

(Originally published in the August 7, 1985 issue of The Shopping News)

Die Ald Kescht by Marcel Schuschu Rheinzabern, Palatinate West Germany

A collection of “Deitsch Eck” columns from past issues of e Shopping News honoring the late C. Richard Beam.

DIE ALD KESCHT by Marcel Schuschu, who lives in Rheinzabern in the Palatinate, won the first prize in the 1984 “Bockenheimer

We have reproduced DIE ALD KESCHT without change in orthography so that our Dutch readers might see how very close our Mudderschprooch still is to some of the current dialects in Palatinate. This week we salute Marcel Schuschu in der Palz!

August 7, 1985

En Bischli-Gnippli, as aa Keschde Beem gleicht

Lititz Public Library Events

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All abilities welcome. Online registration began on Tuesday, November 22.

• Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyWednesday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m. No registration required.

• Morning Yoga ­ Every Friday at 9:00 a.m. – No Yoga Fridays, December 9 and 16. Come join Joyce

Courtney for Yoga in the Morning. This class is appropriate for all abilities. Adults and teens welcome. Bring your own mat (if you have one) and a water bottle. No sign up needed.

• Baked Books Book Club - Tuesday, December 13 at 2:00 p.m. Baked Books will meet the second Tuesday of every month at 2:00 p.m. Come join them for their Baked Books Book Club. Read the book and taste the dessert! To register contact Diane at dguscott@ lititzlibrary.org. December they will be discussing “A

Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. They will be tasting Plum Pudding.

• Painting Club ­ Wednesdays, December 14 and 28 at 12:30 p.m. Meet the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Bring your own painting supplies. Get together with others to paint and socialize. No registration required.

• BYOB – Bring Your Own Book (Club)Thursday, December 22 at 2:00 p.m. A non-traditional book club for adults. Instead of reading a predetermined title, they share what they

are currently reading and pick up new recommended reads. Contact dguscott@ lititzlibrary.org for more information.

Children/Families

• Cruise into Kindergarten

Monday, December 19 at 6:30 p.m. This Pennsylvania early literacy program is based on the national “Every Child Ready to Read” program. After hearing a story, the child and caregiver will visit different stations that will help with skills needed to start school. They will make

FRI., DECEMBER 9Farm Country Shindig will present a live bluegrass concert with Seth Mulder and Midnight Run at the Reinholds Fire Company, 156 West Main St., Reinholds, at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There is a cost. Food is available to purchase. For more info., call Scott at 610 573-0797.

FRI., DECEMBER 9Stevens Fire Company, 91 Stevens Road, Stevens, will hold Bingo from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For more info., call 717 336 4200.

FRI., DECEMBER 9 & SAT., DECEMBER 10Historic Schaefferstown will partner with Paul’s U.C.C. Church to host the Annual Christkindlmarkt at 1304 Heidelberg Ave., Schaeff erstown. Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Entry and parking

are free. For more info., call Harriet Faren at 717-3049398.

SAT., DECEMBER 10The Ephrata Reading Elks will host Game Night at 170 Akron Rd., Ephrata. For more info., call 717-7380920.

SAT., DECEMBER 10Misfits On A Mission will hold its 11th Annual Santa’s Workshop Holiday Shopping Bazaar at Garden Spot Fire and Rescue, 339 East Main St., New Holland, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free admission. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. For more info., call Sharon Groff at 717 799 5379.

SAT., DECEMBER 10Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue will hold its monthly Open House from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at its Golden Gateway facility, 60 Vera Cruz Rd., Reinholds. Food is available for purchase. No admission charge. For more info., call 717-484-4799.

SAT., DECEMBER 10Reinholds Station Trinity Chapel, 114 East Main St., Reinholds, will host the Swamp Lutheran Church Handbell Choir at 2:00 p.m. For more info., call 717336 6846.

SAT., DECEMBER 10A Free Lunch will be held at City Gate, 100 East Main St., Ephrata, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

SAT., DECEMBER 10The Akron Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Craft Show, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 1229 Main St., Akron. Refreshments available. For more info., call Sara Bucher at 717-3308317.

SAT., DECEMBER 10Conestoga Valley Homeschoolers is hosting a Handcraft Fair at Dove Westgate Church, Ephrata, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Free admission. For more info., email kstrohecker @hotmail.com.

SUN., DECEMBER 11Hahnstown United Zion Church, 900 Glenwood Dr., Ephrata, will host Kathy Ebling, Chalk Artist, at 6:30 p.m. There will also be a Sing-A-Long with Don Good. For more info., call 717-572-8394.

SUN., DECEMBER 11The Ladies Auxiliary of the Ephrata Amvets will host a Cash Bingo at 614 South State St., Ephrata. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Bingo starts at 2:00 p.m.

SUN., DECEMBER 11Lancaster Evangelical Free Church, 419 Pierson Rd., Lititz, will host the program “Behold Him” by One A-Chord Community Choir, at 6:00 p.m. Free admission. An offering will be received. For more info., call 717575-8178.

FRI., DECEMBER 16Stevens Fire Company, 91

Stevens Road, Stevens, will hold Holiday Bingo at 6:00 p.m. For more info., call 717 336 4200.

SAT., DECEMBER 17The Akron Fire Company will hold an All You Can Eat Breakfast with Santa, from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Santa arrives at 8:00 a.m. There will be drawings for gift cards. There is a cost. Three and under enter for free.

SAT., DECEMBER 17A Free Lunch will be held at City Gate, 100 East Main St., Ephrata, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

SAT., DECEMBER 17Stevens Fire Company, 91 Stevens Road, Stevens, will hold a Christmas Program. For more info., call 717336 4200.

SUN., DECEMBER 18Coleman Memorial Chapel, 1980 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, will hold a Candlelight Service at 7:00 p.m. featuring local musicians.

SAT., DECEMBER 24A Free Breakfast will be held at City Gate, 100 East Main St., Ephrata, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

SUN., DECEMBER 25The three churches in Brownstown (Carpenter’s Community, Emanuel United Methodist and Ebenezer (Brownstown) E.C.) are offering a Free Christmas Dinner, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to anyone who can’t afford a dinner. Take out meals are available. For more info. or to schedule a meal delivery, call 717 656 7570. The dinner will be held at the West Earl Fire Company, 14 School Lane, Brownstown.

SAT., DECEMBER 31A Free Lunch will be held at City Gate, 100 East Main St., Ephrata, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

MON., JANUARY 2The Ephrata High School Class of 1955 will hold their first month lunch at 11:30 a.m. at the Udder Choice Restaurant. The class will no longer meet for breakfast next year.

SAT., JANUARY 14Anchored Ministries will be at REAL Life, 240 Main St., Denver, for a Free Clothing Event, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot. No registration is required and donations are not being accepted the day of the event.

FRI., MARCH 3 - SUN., MARCH 5 - Mennonite and Brethren Marriage Encounter will be held at the Heritage Hotel, Lancaster. For more info., call 717569 5676.

SAT., MARCH 11Anchored Ministries will be at REAL Life, 240 Main St.,

Denver, for a Free Clothing Event, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot. No registration is required and donations are not being accepted the day of the event.

SAT., MAY 13 - Anchored Ministries will be at REAL Life, 240 Main St., Denver, for a Free Clothing Event, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot. No registration is required and donations are not being accepted the day of the event.

SAT., JULY 8 - Anchored Ministries will be at REAL Life, 240 Main St., Denver, for a Free Clothing Event, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot. No registration is required and donations are not being accepted the day of the event.

SAT., SEPTEMBER 9Anchored Ministries will be at REAL Life, 240 Main St., Denver, for a Free Clothing Event, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot. No registration is required and donations are not being accepted the day of the event.

SAT., NOVEMBER 11Anchored Ministries will be at REAL Life, 240 Main St., Denver, for a Free Clothing Event, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot. No registration is required and donations are not being accepted the day of the event.

CAP Color Guard Volunteers At Lititz Trinity Church

On Saturday, November 12, the Jesse Jones Squadron 304 Color Guard had the honor to present the colors and a POW MIA table at the Veterans Luncheon for Trinity Church in Lititz. Participating cadets were Cadet Captain Reilly Sollenberger, Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Mary Weinheimer, Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Ryan McNally, and Cadet Senior Master Sergeant Slater Shannon. The training of the Squadron Color Guard is supervised by First Lieutenant Donald Reisch.

The presentation of colors consisted of the ceremony of presenting and retiring the flag. Color guards are often seen at events, carrying the colors to represent the service of the Armed Forces.

The POW MIA table is displayed to signify those who are missing but are not forgotten. Each detail of the table symbolizes an aspect of the POW/MIA’s life or fate, or of those whom they left behind. Set at the table is a plate containing a slice of lemon reminding us of their bitter fate and a small amount of salt symbolizing

the tears of the missing and their families. The single red rose reminds people of their loved ones, and the red ribbon represents the love of country, which inspired them to answer the nation’s call. The yellow candle and its yellow ribbon symbolize the everlasting hope for a joyous reunion with those yet unaccounted for. This is one of the many

services that the Jesse Jones Squadron 304 provides to the community. Service to their community, their state and their nation is a primary part of the cadet programs within the Civil Air Patrol.

Jesse Jones Squadron 304 meets each Monday (except holidays) at 7:00 p.m. in the Venture Jets hangar, which is located, on the airport near

the intersection of Lititz Pike and Millport Road. Visitors are always welcome.

Shown in the photo, from left to right, is Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Mary Weinheimer, Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Ryan McNally, Cadet Senior Master Sergeant Slater Shannon and Cadet Captain Reilly Sollenberger.

The God of All Comfort

by Pastor Paul M. Sadler (An

from

Volume 3 by Paul M. Sadler)

“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by

the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God” (2 Cor. 1:3,4).

Whatever trials and sorrows you may encounter in life, God wants you to know that He is the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort. But exactly how does the Lord comfort us in our time of need? He does so in unique ways in this administration of Grace.

It is comforting to know that, because we have a personal relationship with Christ, we can speak with our heavenly Father about all the things that are on our hearts. Prayer is communication with God. It’s the channel through which the finite has access to the infinite. Having been accepted in God’s

beloved Son, we have access to talk with God at any time. Moreover, when we meditate on the Scriptures, God often comforts us through His written Word.

Oftentimes, the Lord consoles us by bringing someone into our lives to encourage us. Many times it is a believer who has experienced the same adversity that we are facing. The world can be unmerciful in its attacks when we faithfully stand for the truth. This accounts for some of the sufferings we endure for the cause of Christ.

Then there are those occasions when we are comforted by the arrival of good news. Perhaps it takes the form of diagnostic tests

that come back negative, or an answer to prayer.

It is also comforting to know that the Lord’s people are keeping us before the throne of Grace in our hour of need. It’s reassuring to realize that we do not need to bear our burdens alone. When we are finally delivered from our affliction, whatever form it may take, we are given a very special ministry by God. We are now in the position to comfort those who are hurting. The Lord doesn’t comfort us merely to be comfortable, but that we might also comfort others. Having passed through affliction ourselves, we are able to relate better to what someone else is facing.

I remember making a hospital visit when one of the brethren from our local assembly stopped by. During the course of the conversation, he shared how, years earlier, he had had the same surgery that the one we were visiting was going to have. Almost immediately he had the patient’s undivided attention. Nothing I would’ve said could have ministered more effectively than the testimony of that dear brother in Christ.

Consider for a moment the greatness of God. He is the Creator and Sustainer of all things in heaven and earth. When we peer into the night sky, we see His handiwork; the heavens are immense and reflect His glory (Psa. 19:1).

The galaxies of stars that dot the heavens, He created and gave each of them a name. Such power and knowledge, as David said, is beyond our comprehension (Psa. 139:16; 147:5). But this same God, who is above all, has taken a personal interest in you and me (Psa. 8:4). That’s grace!

Like the weaver who weaves a beautiful tapestry, God is methodically creating for the Church today an image of His divine purpose. Because we are currently on the wrong side of eternity, things can be difficult to understand. But soon all things will be made clear when we are caught up into the glory of His presence and see the finished tapestry of His grace.

Liberty Baptist Church

Bible Baptist Church

45 S. Ninth Street Akron, PA 17501 717-859-1303

Pastor Ken Williamson Sunday School - 9:30am Church Service - 10:30am Sunday Night - 6:00pm Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting - 6:00pm

Coleman Memorial Chapel

1980 Furnace Hills Pike

Lititz, PA 17543 (Brickerville) 717-626-6933 ColemanMemorialChapel.org

Ephrata BFC

491 Peach Rd., Ephrata 717-733-2526 www.ephratabfc.com

Pastor Dan Krall

Sunday School - 9:30am Sunday Worship - 10:30am Wed. Youth Group & AWANA - 6:45pm

Ephrata United Zion Church

408 E. Fulton St., Ephrata 717-733-1661 www.EphrataUZ.org

Reamstown Church of God

Arthur T. Karick, Sr. Pastor 400 Pfautz Hill Rd. P.O. Box 98 Stevens, PA 17578 717-336-2147 www.reamstownchurchofgod.org Sunday School - 9:00

Pastor Karen Bachman Church Service - 10:15am

St. Paul’s UCC

133 Church Street Bowmansville 717-445-6256

Pastor Phil Shober

Sunday Worship 10:30am

Prayer Meeting - 7:15pm Bible Based - Family Focused Paul

Sunday School & Nursery Available Men’s & Women’s Bible Studies

Second Wednesday of the Month, 7pm Home of “Grace House Blessings” www.stpaulsuccchurch.org

Pastor Melvin Horst Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship: 10:00 a.m.

excerpt

Revelation

Taekwondo Students Win Big In Canada

Two local Taekwondo Students from Advantage Taekwondo in Lititz, Maddie Smith, age nine from Manheim, and Olivia Ditmer, age 11, from Lititz, both won big at Canada’s Taekwondo Championship held on Saturday, November 5 with Henry Steinman coaching them both to first place finishes in Patterns and in Sparring. Both of the girls had three tournaments in 20 days.

On Saturday, October 15 in Delaware at 1st State Taekwondo Tournament, where Maddie took 1st in Sparring and 2nd in Patterns, and Olivia took 1st in Sparring and 3rd in Patterns.

Then on Saturday, October 29 in Orlando, Florida at the IMAF­ITF International Martial Arts Festival, Maddie took 1st in Sparring and in Patterns, and Olivia took 1st in Sparring.

Then wrapping up an amazing journey for the two of them in Canada, both girls will also be inducted to the school’s Hall of Fame for winning in an

International Tournament. Other students competing in Advantage Taekwondo’s tournaments in Delaware were: Jakob Nazzaro, winning 2nd place in both Patterns and Sparring; Henry Steinman, winning 2nd in Patterns and 1st in Sparring; Nora Aumiller, winning 2nd in Patterns; and competing in Maryland

were Owen Kirschner, winning 3rd in Sparring; and Josh Worley winning 1st in Patterns and 3rd in Sparring.

The instructors for Advantage Taekwondo are Mr. Luis Mejia, Assistant Instructor Brian Hollingsworth, Mr. Joshua Buitrago and Mr. Caleb Stoudt.

Lititz Public Library Events

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Births

BRUBAKER, Nathan and Vera Mae (Martin), Mohnton, a son, at home.

CRAFT, Jordan and Meredith, Ephrata, a daughter, at Women & Babies Hospital.

FISHER, Alvin K. and Lydia K. (Miller), Narvon, a son, at UPMC Lititz.

FISHER, Daniel Ray and Katie (Esh), Narvon, a daughter, at Women & Babies Hospital.

GOULD, Charles and Julia, Lititz, a daughter, at Women & Babies Hospital.

HOOVER, Leonard and Lorrain (Leid), New Holland, a daughter, at home.

MARTIN, Brittany, and Darien Chillot, Leola, a daughter, at Women & Babies Hospital.

Elizabeth (Mull), Leola, a daughter, at Women & Babies Hospital.

SENSENIG, Matthew and Sharon, Ephrata, a daughter, at UPMC Lititz.

WHITE, Colton and Danielle, New Holland, a daughter, at Women & Babies Hospital.

• Coming Soon! ­ Indoor Storytime ­ Monday, January 23 through Monday, March 23 (Evening classes available). Online registration begins Monday, January 9 at 7:00 a.m.

MARTIN, Lydell Scott and Alisha Dawn Martin, Denver, a daughter, at Lebanon Valley Birth Center.

SCHEIB, Devan T. and

December 7

Twila Leid Hoover, 3, daughter of Landis and Melissa Hoover, Ephrata.

Weston Shawn Horning, 7, son of Elam and Louise Horning, East Earl.

December 8

Kaitlyn J. Stauffer, 2, daughter of Irvin and Florence Stauffer, New Holland.

December 9

Doris S. Leid, 11, daughter of James and Minerva Leid, Ephrata.

Ellianne L. Reiff, 6, daughter of Titus Jr. and Susan Reiff, East Earl.

December 10

Lydian Annabell Leed, 9, daughter of Dylan and Natashia Leed, Denver.

December 11

Kendra S. Leid, 3, daughter of James and Minerva Leid, Ephrata.

Kevin S. Leid, 3, son of James and Minerva Leid, Ephrata.

December 13

Carol O. Fox, 8, daughter of Irvin and Vera Fox, Ephrata.

Rachel Hoover Zimmerman, 11, daughter of Henry Jr. and Lorrene Zimmerman, Lititz.

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learning fun! Program will be held monthly. Geared for ages 3­6.

• Holiday StoryWalk® ­ A StoryWalk® combines two healthy activities, taking a walk and reading a book. It is a self-directed activity for people of all ages, which encourages participants to read a children’s picture book in stages while walking along a short path. The Lititz Public Library’s holiday StoryWalk® title is “Click, Clack, Ho! Ho! Ho!” by Doreen Cronin. Once again, Duck has gotten The StoryWalk® begins to the right of the entrance to the Lititz Public Library and moves counterclockwise around the library.

First United Holiday Services

First United Methodist Church of Ephrata would like to invite everyone to visit and worship with them this Holiday Season on Christmas Eve at either 5:00 p.m. (Contemporary Family Service) or 7:00 p.m.

(Traditional Candlelight Service), on Christmas Day at 10:00 a.m. and then again on New Year’s Day at 10:00 a.m.

They have their normal Sunday services at 8:30 a.m. (Tradition) and 11:00 a.m. (Contemporary) and are located at 68 North Church Street and can be reached at 717­738­2465.

S ERVING O VER 37,000 H OMES

Hinkletown Mennonite School Presents “A Christmas Carol”

audience

Pictured

“Pieces From The Past” - Featuring The New Holland Area Historical Society

as Scrooge, and Lucia Chase.

The performances include: Friday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 17 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Becky Degan,

Winters Memorial Committee Supports Stockings For Soldiers

“Pieces From The Past” continues this week, featuring the New Holland Area Historical Society. In this weekly article, Shopping News readers will learn about local items housed in local museums and

historical societies.

Abram M. Zimmerman Shown is an early rare photo of Abram M. Zimmerman at work. He served as a machinist’s

apprentice in Lancaster and had additional experience at the Blue Ball Machine Shop before opening the New Holland Machine Works in a small barn on

Mainspring of Ephrata’s Winters Leadership Memorial Committee is a proud contributor to the Keystone Military Families’ Stockings for Soldiers program for the 5th consecutive year. This year the committee is donating $1,000 to the

program.

Thank you to Blue Ridge Communications for being a collection site for Central Pennsylvania for more than 15 years, and thank you to Cindy Mellinger for coordinating this excellent

program. Shown in the photo, from left to right, are Lisa Willwerth and Joy Ashley of Mainspring, presenting the check to Cindy Mellinger.

Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese

Hinkletown Mennonite School’s Venture Programs presents “A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play,” by Philip Grecian. It is a family­friendly immersive experience in which the

joins the actors in a 1930s radio studio to recount the classic Charles Dickens Christmas story.

(left to right) from the cast are: Caeley Zimmerman, Owen Chase

veteran director of Hinkletown’s Middle School plays for the past five years, directs this creative retelling of the beloved story of Ebenezer Scrooge. The cast

includes, Caeley Zimmerman, Hannah Lowenth, Owen Chase, Lucia Chase, Kara Burkholder and Katelyn Burkhart.

Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese

Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese

Stockings For Soldiers

Keystone Military Families is based in Shoemakersville. Its mission is to provide caring support for deployed military members in all service branches, no matter where they are stationed. The Stockings for Soldiers initiative includes holiday cards, letters, and care packages that offer small comforts of home during their deployment.

More than 100,000 individuals in the Armed Forces are deployed overseas during this holiday season and each need support and love from home. Keystone Military Families plans to reach as many as possible this year and have set a high goal of 12,000 stockings for our

Ephrata Library Programs

The Ephrata Public Library, located at 550 South Reading Road, Ephrata, has announced their programs for December. Programs are open to the public and free of charge. Registration is required for programs and can be made by visiting the events calendar on the Library’s website (www.

troops and Christmas cards from home. The need is so great.

Linda Martin, Mainspring board member, adds: “As a mom of a soldier who was a grateful recipient of a Christmas stocking from this program when he was serving in Korea, I know first-hand how important it is to show care and support for our soldiers, especially during the holidays. Mainspring of Ephrata’s Winters Leadership Memorial Committee is pleased and honored to present a check to purchase items and postage for these amazing and very appreciated gifts of love from home.”

For more information on the Keystone Military Families, and to make a personal donation, visit www.stockingsforsoldiers. org.

ephratapubliclibrary.org), by calling the Library at 717 738 9291 or stopping into the library during normal business hours.

• Every Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free Computer and Workforce Development Lab. Stop by the lobby for free computer and job searching help. They’ll help you get on track to improve your computer skills and help with your job search!

Funded through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and

Akron Elementary Recognizes Students Efforts

Industry.

• Tuesday, December 6, 13 & 20, 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. – Toddler Time. Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to this 30 minute story time that includes songs, short stories

and learning enriched art activities. Ages 2 4.

• Tuesday, December 6 & 13, 11:00 a.m. Intermediate Word. In this two part class, participants will be able to learn, understand and practice skills to create a flyer, insert and manipulate tables, use additional art features, use features in the design tab and create columns. This class expands on previously learned skills and deepens participants’ understanding of what the

software is capable of. Funded through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. Ages 18+.

• Tuesday, December 6, 13 & 20, 12:30 p.m. – Mahjong Club. Matching tiles has never been this much fun! Learn and play American Mahjong right here at the library. They’ll meet weekly to give you lots of time to hone your skills. Ages 18+.

• Tuesday, December 6,

1:00 p.m. – Homeschool Club for Tweens.

Homeschoolers are invited to join them on the first Tuesday of the month for an afternoon of fun activities like painting, playing games and working together to create a new board game! Ages 10 12.

• Tuesday, December 6, 13 & 20, 3:30 p.m. Teen Gamers Club. Join them for some relaxation and video games on their Nintendo Switch! Feel free to bring

Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese Akron Elementary School has once again selected another group of students who exemplify the traits that qualify them to be a Mountaineer Slip Winner! Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (front) Kyrie Greaves, Amijah Cowden, Evelyn Pollak, Aubrey Klopp, Lucian Teleguz, Malaki Ebersole; (second row) Turner Rice, Christina Lawder, Cooper Lewis, Tegan Merckle, Thorin Brallier; (third row) Landyn Sweigert, Hazel Sensenig, Caden Stauffer, Cameron Alayon, Tanner Stevenson; (fourth row) Reagan Bell, Macyn Andes, Brennan Mazzio and Bryce Schmidt.

any multiplayer (4 or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 13 18.

• Tuesday, December 6, 6:00 p.m. – Documentary Screening: “Fayi Dayil.” Ethiopian legend has it that khat, a stimulant leaf, was found by Sufi Imams in search of eternity. Inspired by this myth, Faya Dayi is a spiritual journey into the highlands of Harar immersed in the rituals of khat, a leaf that Sufi Muslims chewed for religious meditations – and Ethiopia’s most lucrative cash crop today. Through the prism of the khat trade, Faya Dayi weaves a tapestry of intimate stories of people caught between violent government repression, khat induced fantasies and treacherous journeys beyond their borders, and offers a window into the dreams of the youth who long for a better life. This event is a collaboration with POV, the award winning independent nonfiction film series on PBS. (www.pbs. org/pov).

• Wednesdays, December 7, 14 & 21, 10:00 a.m.

Lapsit Story Time. Infants, young toddlers and their caregivers sing songs, recite fun rhymes and read together. Participants also learn fingerplays, basic sign language and play together. Ages 0 24 months.

• Wednesdays, December 7 & 21, 1 p.m. – Dealer’s Choice Card Club. All their cards are on the table. Be social and join them for a fun afternoon of card games. For seniors.

• Wednesdays, December 7, 14 & 21, 3:30 p.m.

eSports Practice. Play, compete, practice, repeat! Join the library eSports team. Right now they are playing Rocket League and League of Legends. Interested in becoming a member or looking for more information? Reach out to them at publicprograms@ ephratapubliclibrary.org. You must be at least 11 years old to join the team.

• Wednesday, December 7, 6:00 p.m. – Keep Calm & Carry Yarn. Knitters and crocheters of all experience levels are invited to join them at the library on the first Wednesday of the month to work on personal projects and socialize with others. Ages 18+.

• Wednesday, December 7, 6:30 p.m. Introduction to Outlook Mail. Participants in this class will learn to navigate Outlook Mail, including adding, editing and deleting contacts and what is acceptable use for current email etiquette in terms of capitalizing letters, greetings and closings, use of the subject line and quick replies. Funded through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.

• Thursday, December 8, 15 & 22, 4:30 p.m. –Imagination Workshop for Tweens. Each week they will explore a cool new project or activity like making a model city, writing letters or creating your own alien planet. Come prepared to have fun and maybe even

learn something new! Ages 10 12.

• Thursday, December 8, 11:00 a.m. Word: Formatting Tables. Participants will be able to understand, format and evaluate the use of tables in documents. This class is specifically focused on how the table function can be used in Word. Focus will be on using the table templates in the Quick Tables section to create calendars and various formatting styles. Funded through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. Ages 18+.

• Thursday, December 8 & 22, 1:00 p.m. Kids S.T.E.A.M. Time. Preschoolers are invited to the library for simple science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities. Ages 3 7.

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“Pieces From The Past”

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the northern edge of New Holland in 1895. Originally, the business included repairing and selling machinery, but it was soon apparent that Abe had a special gift of problem solving and innovation for building machinery. By the end of the first year, Abe and his brother were manufacturing a horizontal corn feed mill. Before the end of the 19th century, he invented a “freeze proof” gasoline engine by tapering the open water jacket, and this would be the most well known product manufactured during the early years. In 1903 the business

was incorporated and $50,000 capital was raised by selling stock. Once incorporated, the operation moved to Franklin Street and the name was changed to the New Holland Machine Company.

Abe, who was the first New Holland resident to own a “horseless carriage,” became a Russellite (later morphed into Jehovah’s Witnesses) in 1905. Their belief that the world would end in October of 1914 changed his financial condition dramatically. He gave away his fortune to prepare, and died almost penniless in 1944. By that

time, the New Holland Machine Company began making the automatic baler, and would grow to be one of the world’s largest farm equipment manufacturers.

The New Holland Area Historical Society Museum is located on the second floor of the Kauffman Building, 207 East Main Street, New Holland. The Museum is open on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information, call 717 538 3079.

For Sale

FOR SALE: Christmas tree, Douglas Fir, 16’, $60. You must cut it down. Stevens 717-335-2715, leave message.

FOR SALE: Seasoned hardwood, split, delivered, stacked with kindling. 50 cubic feet, $250. 717-2287301.

FOR SALE: Firewood. Mixed hardwoods, no maple, no pine. Split and cut to 18”, well seasoned, stored in greenhouse for 1 year. $195/ cord plus delivery. 717-7333952.

FOR SALE: Custom built replacement windows and doors. Professional installation. Call Ronafa Window & Door, 717-733-7534 or visit our showroom at 400 W. Main St, Ephrata in the Ephrata Business Complex. Thank You!

FOR SALE: New women’s Nine West dark brown boots, size 8.5, $40, regular price, $120. 717-803-9430.

FOR SALE: Lots of fabric for quilts and crafts. $2 a yard. 717-354-7046.

FOR SALE: Bargain Box, up to 25% off items! Paint closeouts up to 50% off. See our monthly flyer. Sensenig Hardware.

FOR SALE: Pool houses, sheds, gazebos, pavilions, decks. We do roofing, siding, garages, windows, doors, soffit, fascia, gutters, gutter guard. Wyomissing Structures, 610743-5660.

FOR SALE: Used sheds. 12x14 A Frame, 10x12 Carriage, 8x12 Mini Barn. Good condition. Can deliver. 717673-2303. No Sunday calls.

FOR SALE: Lionel Trains Annual Sale. Buildings, accessories and Fastrak. Extra cars, more. Free gift with purchase. 717-341-2800.

FOR SALE: Tis the Season for Giving! Houseplants, succulent gift baskets, evergreen arrangements. Bird seed special. Mt. Airy Greenhouse, 345 E. Mt. Airy Road, Stevens. 717-405-2445. Open Friday & Saturday, 8-4.

JUMBO BOLD 15 words or less, $7.00 per week. 30¢ each word over 15 words.

COMMERCIAL RATE: $9.00 first 15 words + 30¢ each additional word.

EXAMPLES:

FOR SALE: Dog houses, all sizes and shapes. Call 000000-0000.

FOR SALE: New item. LED rechargeable head lamps, Miller Tech. SS stovepipe, reduced price. Sensenig Hardware.

FOR SALE: Men’s brown Timberland Docker shoes, size 10-1/2, good condition, $20 OBO. 717-803-9430.

FOR SALE: Beautiful Coach handbag, $20, good condition, 717-803-9430.

FOR SALE: T-14 Purple Martin House w/pole, $995. Purple Martin Gourd Rack w/ pole, $595. Starling resistant birdfeeder, $20. 717-7332030.

FOR SALE: Country Pit Beef, owned for 18 years and looking to retire. If interested in being your own boss, please call 717314-0647.

FOR SALE: Old toys, sports items, car manuals. 717859-5850.

FOR SALE: Poly furniture, table sets, swivel gliders, settees, chairs, 26 colors, we custom. Vinyl swing sets, concrete lawn ornaments, Catholic lawn ornaments. Wyomissing Structures, 610-743-5660.

FOR SALE: Flags, flagpoles, bunting, flag cases, lapel pins, hats, garden flags, eagles, brackets, etc. American Flag Shoppe, near Adamstown. Our American flags are made in America! 717484-1183.

FOR SALE: Cast iron weights and bench and misc. exercise equipment. Also, two air conditioners. 717-723-5763.

Antiques

FOR SALE: 1984 Moravian Church Square Christmas print, Lititz, PA. 25x19” framed, Al Taft, $50. 717715-7339.

FOR SALE: Royal Racer sled, $50. J.C.Higgins tennis racket, $50. Grey Hound Wagon, $50. 4-men’s hats, $50/each. 20’ wood latter, $100. 717335-3349.

Auto/Truck

FOR SALE: 2014 Toyota Sienna black handicapped van, 23,000 miles, $30,000. 717-6560219.

Computers/Office

FOR SALE: 31Hx13Dx13-1/ 3W rolling black wire cart. Perfect for teen, college or work from home situation. Top access hanging file, 1 pull out drawer and bottom hanging file pull out. Was $95, sale, $25. 717-2036521.

Household/Furniture

FOR SALE: Custom built replacement windows and doors. Professional installation. Call Ronafa Window & Door, 717-733-7534, or visit our showroom at 400 W. Main St, Ephrata in the Ephrata Business Center. Thank You!

FOR SALE: Solid oak sewing machine cabinet, excellent condition, $750. 717-2080911.

FOR SALE: Ashley Lite Gray sleeper sofa, $695; Sage reclining loveseat, $645; Offwhite loveseat, $495. Closeout Models & Rebuilt Mattresses in stock. Martindale Mattress, 114 Hurst Road, Ephrata. 717-445-9153.

FOR SALE: Twin bed with trundle bed. $75 OBO. 717330-5959.

Lawn & Garden

FOR SALE: Makita GBU01Z 40V cordless leaf blower with charger and 2 40V LION batteries. Like new. Used approx. 5hrs. $225. 717-669-2506, leave Message.

FOR SALE: 2018 Exmark Radius, zero turn, 52” deck, only 93 hours. $4,200. 717208-0911.

Musical

FOR SALE: Bose Wave Music System II with 5-CD charger. All accessories. Call 717-336-6722.

Pets & Animals

FOR SALE: Bernese Mountain puppies, shots and wormed, beautiful markings. $750. 717-3545325.

FOR SALE: Australian Shepherd mix, Cavapoo, and Irish Doodle puppies, ready for Christmas. For more information or to schedule a visit, call 717626-1260.

FOR SALE: Chocolate Labrador for stud, DNA certified, reasonable rate. Call to schedule, 717-222-9564.

FOR SALE: Yellow Lab puppy, male, 10 weeks old, UTD on shots, ACA registered. $150. 717-354-8508.

FOR SALE: Adorable Bernedoodle puppies looking for forever home starting 12/8. Call Lue, 717-419-4232.

Sporting Goods

FOR SALE: Specialized Rockhopper mountain bike, great condition, $250 OBO. 717803-9430.

FOR SALE: Trek mountain bike, $950. Specialized road bike, $675, both very low miles. 717-445-4305.

FOR SALE: Teeter free step, zero impact exercise machine. Like new. $500 OBO. 717-951-2233.

FOR SALE: Men’s Mountain Bike, like new. $75 OBO. 717-803-9430.

Seasonal

FOR SALE: Ash firewood $100 cord. 717-445-4114.

Notice

NOTICE: We accept brush, trimmings, grass clippings, trees and stumps for a small fee. Call Martin Mulch for information. 717-7331602.

NOTICE: Custom built replacement windows and doors. Professional installation. Call Ronafa Window & Door, 717-733-7534, or visit our showroom at 400 W. Main St., Ephrata in the Ephrata Business Center. Thank You!

NOTICE: December Special

on Bird Seed. 50lb. black oil Sunflower seed, $27.50/bag, 25lb. bird seed blend, $17.50/bag. Shipping/delivery available. Call for volume discounts. Mt. Airy Greenhouse, 717-405-2445.

NOTICE: Piano lessons. Call Susan Lambert, lessons for all ages. 717-371-4742, 11 Brookfield Drive, Ephrata.

Garage Sale

NOTICE: Indoor Yard Sale, Friday, 12/9, 8am-12noon, Saturday, 12/10, 8am11am. Trinity United Methodist Church, 420 Main Street, Denver. Soup/baked goods available.

NOTICE: Garage Sale, December 15, 16, 17. Cornhole games, used bicycles, crafts, misc. items. 131 Spring Garden Road, Kinzers.

Help Offered

HELP OFFERED: Experienced electrician and handyman services, licensed and insured. Prompt friendly service and free estimates. Call Jim, 717-5752147, please leave a message.

HELP OFFERED: Mobile mechanic doing cheap side work. Mobile auto repair. I’ll come to you. Same day service available in most cases. Save time and money. Call or text, 717-405-6295.

HELP OFFERED: Groff Painting. Clean, quality work. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. Ephrata. 717-723-5734, PA118129.

HELP OFFERED: Light tree trimming, debris removal, hedge trimming, mulching and leaf clean-up. Great prices, free estimates. Call Tim at 717-8242831.

HELP OFFERED: Carpentry work, additions, repairs and remodeling. Ephrata. Call John S. Weaver, 717-3367497.

HELP OFFERED: Interior panting, custom colors. Drywall repair, wallpaper removal. Call about our winter specials. We are filling slots fast. Don’t miss out! Call Damien 717-940-5912. PA#032157.

Home & Lawn Care

HELP OFFERED: Experienced professional lawn care company. Fall cleanup, mowing estimates. Dreamworks Landscape & Lawncare. 717-490-2668.

HELP OFFERED: Busy B Tree Service. Tree removal, tree trimming, fully insured, free estimates, 5 years experience. 717-475-0828.

HELP OFFERED: We do tree trimming/removal, trim bushes and stump grinding. And also, build decks and paver patios/walkways and outdoor kitchen areas. Call ZJs Estate Maintenance at 717-940-4431 or go to landscapinglancasterpa.com and Contact Us.

HELP OFFERED: Phillips Home Improvements & Renovations LLC is currently offering discounts for early winter contracts. Roof repairs, siding, carpentry, decks, porches. Fully licensed and insured. PA#132025. Call Phill, 717-723-5817.

Help Wanted

HELP WANTED: Now hiring PT general help, including maintenance, must work weekends. Apply at Red Roof Inn, 2017 N. Reading Rd., Denver, PA 17517.

HELP WANTED: Part-time experienced cleaning help, transportation required, flexible hours, great wages. Call 717-336-4854.

HELP WANTED: FT/PT sales with computer knowledge. Apply at Sensenig Hardware, 1020 Sensenig Rd. or call 717-330-6979 or sensenighdw@gmail.com.

HELP WANTED: Occasional driver needed to drive pick-up. FT laborer on roof/siding crew. Drivers licence required. 717575-1998.

WANT TO BE PART OF A COMPANY THAT CARES?

HELP WANTED: Foltz’s Hand Rolled Soft Pretzels, 8 locations, 2 food trucks starting up to $18/hour. 717-9409947.

HELP WANTED: To assist taking care of large house. Denver area. Flexible hours. 717-336-5871, leave message.

HELP WANTED: Box driver, regular licence, part time, 30+ hours, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Good driving record, ability to lift 50lb. Cell, 717-2789681, texting is ok.

Wanted

WANTED: Free excavated material fill site wanted in East Cocalico area. Please call A.H. Moyer Inc. 717-8662103.

WANTED: Like new or slightly used digital hearing aids. Call 717-2036521.

To Buy

WANTED: Coins. American, Canadian, Foreign, paper money, jewelry. New Holland Coins, 592 E. Main Street, New Holland. 717-355-0206.

WANTED: Older Christmas decorations and glass ornaments. Costume jewelry. Postcards. Older doll clothes. Stella, 717-8757884.

WANTED: $50-$500 paid for junk autos. Free removal. Call anytime, licensed, insured, bonded. All paperwork taken care of legally. 717-989-6980.

WANTED: Vinyl records & musical instruments: Paying cash. Top dollar paid for your vinyl records- all styles and genres, 33s, 45s & 78s. Guitars, amps, Anything music! Also, video games, consoles and equipment. Call or stop by today, Lititz Music Company, 47 S. Broad Street in Lititz. 717-627-4929. www.lititzmusic.com.

WANTED: Antiques, old bottles, stoneware, primitives, anything old. Steve, 717-3711259.

WANTED: Highest cash paid for cars, any condition. Licensed professional. 717-2789539.

WANTED: Check your attic. Uncle Funky’s Thrift is buying vintage clothes, costume jewelry, watches, gold, silver & antiques. Cash paid, Denver, PA. 1484-432-9770.

For Rent

FOR RENT: Twin Pine Storage Units, $25.00/ month and up. Walk-in Tues, Wed, Fri, 11am-1pm or call 717-733-6549. 1932 W. Main St, Ephrata.

Apartments

FOR RENT: 2BR, 2nd floor, 142 Tom Avenue, Ephrata. Sunny/spacious living area, kitchen w/custom cabinets including pantry cabinet and island. Range, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer/dryer, deck, offstreet parking, trash/ lawn/snow removal included. Nice neighborhood. No pets, no smoking. $1,095/month. Available 2/22/23. Wolf & Kline, 717-859-2010, www.wolfkline.com

Free

FREE: Piano, Gordon Laughhead Pianofortes. Located on first floor of house, must be moved. In same family for 75 years. Fair condition, needs tuned, includes matching bench. Call or text Lisa, 717951-0059.

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Shown in the photo, from left to right, is Hannah Martin receiving her Student of the Month award from Lion President Brian Fry.

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If you have the apples, I have the recipe! I love autumn for many rea sons, but one of my “first loves” of the season has to be apples! One bite of this salad, and you’ll taste why!

2 cups cored, unpeeled and chopped Red Delicious apples

1 (8-ounce) can pineapple tidbits, packed in fruit juice, drained and 2 tablespoons liquid reserved

3 tablespoons chopped pecans 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows 3/4 cup reduced-calorie whipped topping 2 tablespoons no-fat sour cream 1 teaspoon coconut extract 2 tablespoons flaked coconut

1. In a large bowl, combine apples, pineapple and reserved pineapple liq uid. Stir in pecans and marshmallows. In a small bowl, combine whipped topping, sour cream and coconut extract. Add mixture to apple mixture. Mix well to combine.

2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Gently stir again just before serving. When serving, sprin kle 1 teaspoon coconut over each serving. Makes 6 (1/2 cup) servings.

• Each serving equals: 87 calories, 3g fat, 1g protein, 14g carb., 18g sodi um, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Fruit, 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Fat. © 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

updates during this time. Funded through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. Ages 18+.

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East Cocalico Lions Honor Student Of The Month

Each month, the East Cocalico Lions Club honors a Cocalico High School student for their achievements and for being one of the High School’s and the community’s finest. Each student is presented with a certificate and a monetary gift along with an inspirational book and a flash drive from the Adamstown Public Library.

Recently, at a Club meeting that she, her sister, and friend attended, Pa Jai Moua was honored as the Club’s Student of the Month by the members of the East Cocalico Lions Club. At Cocalico, Pa Jai’s many activities include serving as Vice President of the German Club, being a member of the National Honor Society, and participating in Global Scholars (a program at Cocalico which gives students the opportunity to gain a better understanding of different cultures, of people in nations throughout the world and of themselves).

Besides being a recipient of the East Cocalico Lions Student of the month, she is also a recipient of Student of Month both in Business and Math. Pa Jai believes in the Lions Club’s motto of “We Serve” by assisting

to teach Denver Elementary ESL Students, and since she enjoys creating friendships with small business, she helps promote them to friends and family. She hopes in the future to pursue Business, Digital Arts and Media Design.

Shown in the photo, from left to right, are: Lion Chuck

Blattenberger, Student of the Month Chairperson, congratulating Pa Jai, her sister, and a friend.

Awarding a Student of the Month is just one of many ways in which the East Cocalico Lions serve the youth of their community. The members of the East Cocalico Lions Club

congratulate Pa Jai on this and all her achievements and wish her the best of luck in the future.

If you are interested in finding out more about the East Cocalico Lions or would like to join, please call 717­336­5311 or visit them on the web at www. eastcocalicolions.org.

Luau Ambrosia Salad

The Beginning

In 1958, a group of record company managers came together and decided to start the Grammy Awards. At the time, rock ’n’ roll music was becoming popular, but not everyone liked it or thought it was good, including some of the managers. Their goal was to make sure musicians continued to make good music by rewarding them for it.

The first event took place in the Grand Ballroom of the Beverly Hills Hotel on May 4, 1959. Awards were given in 28 categories for various types of music from country and western to rhythm and blues. Domenico Modugno won for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Henry Mancini won for Album of the Year. Perry Como and Ella Fitzgerald won for Best Vocal Performance.

Since then, the awards have changed a lot, with many categories being added and some dropped. More awards are now given for everything from Best Rap Song to Best Comedy Album.

Way.” Fact or Fiction?

Every year, musicians from all over the world are awarded for their work at an event called the Grammy Awards. Here are some questions about some of the younger musicians that have received or been nominated for an award. How many can you answer correctly?

ELANCO Library Events

The Eastern Lancaster County Library is located at 11 Chestnut Drive, New Holland. Their hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Visit www.elancolibrary. org for library events, happenings, and offerings. Call 717 354 0525 or email adagostino@elancolibrary. org with questions.

Check out the library’s new eResource, Flipster! It provides instant access to the magazines you know & love in an easy to read digital format, free of charge to you. All you need is your library card. For more information and to get started, see: https:// elancolibrary.org/flipster digital magazines/.

You can get so much more than books with your library card! Call or visit them to borrow museum passes, a ukulele, STEM kits, games, American Girl dolls, thematic kits, and more!

ELANCO Library’s Operational Campaign 2022 is underway! Help them meet their fundraising goal of $112,000. Visit https:// elancolibrary.org/donate/ to contribute. Thank you!

• Teen Tuesday Special Edition: Finding Financial Freedom with Christina Diehl Tuesday, December 6 at 3:30 p.m. Join them for an extra special edition of Teen Tuesdays with local author, real estate agent, and

investor Christina Diehl! Ms. Diehl will discuss her latest book, MoneyGirl: How You Can Attract Wealth, Nurture Your Soul, And Obtain Financial Freedom, and provide helpful information on spending, saving, giving, homebuying, and much more. Then, participants will form teams and compete to see who can most successfully navigate the financial challenge dealt them.

• Special Edition Story time: Money – Earn, Save, Spend, Give Wednesday, December 7 at 10:30 a.m.

Explore the basics of money and finance with ageappropriate stories and activities. It’s not too early to help your child become financially literate.

• Lego Creation ClubThursday, December 8 at 6:00 p.m. They’ll build themed creations out of Lego® Bricks that will be displayed in the Library.

• Music & MovementSaturday, December 10 at 11:00 a.m. Sing, dance, chant, listen to music, move, and play instruments, while exploring the patterns and sounds that make up our language. This musical storytime is designed to promote language development and reading readiness skills while providing young children with joyful introductions to a variety of music and music making experiences. Also a great storytime experience for active children who do not enjoy sitting still. For ages 0 6 with parent or caregiver.

• Beyond Dementia 101: Details of the Journey Saturday, December 10 at

2:00 p.m. Steve Klotz, coordinator of Dementia Friendly Lancaster County, discusses the phases of dementia and what to expect along the journey, from the perspective of a person with dementia and from the perspective of a care partner. This program will include a segment on dealing with holidays as a care partner and time for Q & A.

• Hooks and Needles: Yarn Craft Club Monday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m. Are you crafty with a needle (or two)? Would you like a little company to talk shop with while you knit or crochet? Join them at the

Library! Beginners welcome! They’ll get you started on your first project.

• Coffee & Conversation:

Discussion with Differences

Wednesday, December 14 at 10:30 a.m. A conversation circle where you can meet and socialize with other adults in your community.

Poems of Maya Angelou, Wendell Berry, Naomi Shihab Nye and others serve as the starting point for discussions on what unites and what divides people. Bring your own coffee; light refreshments will be served.

• STEM Workshop: Gingerbread House Construction Zone Saturday, December 17 at 11:00 a.m.

Attention builders and engineers of all ages! Stop by the ELANCO library to design and decorate your own gingerbread house to take home. Don’t miss this delicious STEM challenge! To ensure they have adequate materials, registration is required! (Registration for this event opened Thursday, December 1)

• Preschool StorytimeEvery Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers are invited to enjoy themed books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. For ages 3 6 and siblings.

• Teen Tuesday Clubs -

Every Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Join one of their teen clubs that meet on Tuesdays throughout the month! Each week they will come together to explore one of the following topics: STEM, creative writing, arts and crafts, or book discussions. For ages 12 and up. Visit https://elanco library.org/events for details.

• Toddler ThursdaysEvery Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Toddlers will dance, zoom, scoot, and hop between stories selected to promote language development. All adults are expected to participate and encourage the children to join in the fun. For ages 0 3 and siblings.

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* On December 10, 1768, the first part of the first edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica, the oldest continuously published and revised work in the English

language, was published and advertised for sale in Edinburgh, Scotland.

* On December 8, 1854, Pope Pius IX proclaimed the doctrine of the Immaculate

Conception, in which he asserted that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was from the moment of her conception free from the effects of “original sin.”

* On December 9, 1868, the world’s first traffic light was erected near Westminster Bridge in London. It didn’t have much of a chance to prove its worth, however, as it had to be removed just a month later following a gas leak that caused one of its lights to explode.

* On December 6, 1933, U.S. federal judge John M. Woolsey announced that James Joyce’s novel “Ulysses” was not obscene in a legal sense but a work of merit. The ruling was hailed as a landmark and would open the door for greater freedoms in future literary works.

* On December 5, 1955, the Georgia board of regents

rejected Gov. Marvin Griffin’s request that the Georgia Tech football team be barred from playing in the following month’s Sugar Bowl simply because the school’s opponent, the University of Pittsburgh, included a Black athlete.

* On December 11, 1981, after an extraordinary 21 year career in the ring and despite pleas that it was time for him to definitively retire, American boxer Muhammad Ali fought his last professional bout, losing to Trevor Berbick in a match that would be nicknamed “Drama in the Bahamas.”

* On December 7, 2020, American aviator Chuck Yeager, who in 1947 became the first person to exceed the speed of sound in flight, which was approximately 662 miles per hour at his altitude of 40,000 feet, died at the age of 97.

* Finnish Ph.D. students graduate in style! Along with their hard earned diploma, they receive a sword and top hat.

* Cherophobia is the fear of being happy.

* Within a week of stealing 16 statues from an Indian Hindu temple, the thieves responsible believed their subsequent nightmares and bad luck were a direct result and brought back some of the property with a note asking for forgiveness but still held on to two of the statues anyway.

* Baby elephants suck their trunks for comfort.

* If Michael Phelps were a country, he’d rank No. 35 on the all time Olympic

gold medal list, ahead of 97 countries.

* On Jan. 20, 2022, a U.S. hacker managed to bring down North Korea’s entire internet. In addition, he performed this feat in great comfort, while wearing his pajama pants, watching “Aliens” and munching on spicy corn snacks.

* James Cameron came close to casting O.J. Simpson as the Terminator, but ultimately decided the athlete was “too pleasant” to portray the character.

* A border collie named Saul took a leaf out of another (albeit fictional) canine’s book, being praised as a “real life Lassie” when he led two members of a search party to his owner after the man was injured on a hike.

* It’s not just trees that help provide us humans with oxygen about half of that in our atmosphere is a byproduct of photosynthesis from the microscopic sea algae known as phytoplankton.

* Rhubarb grows so fast you can actually hear it!

* Legend holds that when a pope dies, it’s the custom to strike him on the head three times with a silver hammer to ensure he’s really deceased.

* A survey revealed that nearly half of the unmarried gents polled washed their bedsheets a mere four times a year, instead of the recommended once per week. Singletons, there may be a lesson in there.

* Less than 14% of all M&Ms candies are brown.

* May never begins or ends on the same day of the week as any other month in any given year.

* The greatest number of people to play a single piano simultaneously is 23.

U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first president to give a televised address from the White House?

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What image on Canada’s flag is a recognizable symbol of the country?

MEASUREMENTS: Which ancient civilization used palms, digits and cubits to measure length?

MOVIES: Who voices the charac ter Princess Anna in “Frozen”?

ANIMAL KINGDOM: An ele phant has the most muscles in which part of its body?

Rome.

Ray Bradbury.

Truman.

WED., DECEMBER 71:00 p.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Antiques, collectibles, household goods, tools. Horst Auctioneers.

WED., DECEMBER 74:00 p.m. - Elmer Lee and Mary Jane Ebersol, 780 Lime Quarry Rd., Gap. Country 1 story 4 bedroom rancher, 2 car garage, 3 stall horse barn, 1.73 acres, pasture. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

THURS., DECEMBER 8 - 12:00 p.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. 290 lots of coins and currency. Horst Auctioneers.

THURS., DECEMBER 8 - 2:00 p.m. - Norwegian Woods Dev. Co., Inc., Norwegian Woods Rd., Minersville. 29.7 acres partially wooded, 22 separate lots/parcels selling as entirety (known as Norwegian Woods). Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

THURS., DECEMBER 8 - 4:00 p.m. - Sharon L. and the late Glenn Eberly, 422 W. Cedar St., New Holland. 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick rancher with 1 car garage,

.25 acre lot, updated custom kitchen, finished basement family room. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers.

FRI., DECEMBER 99:00 a.m. - Noah Shirk Auctions, 220 Covered Bridge Rd., Ephrata. Annual End of Year Produce Equipment Consignment Auction Produce, greenhouse, fruit and vegetable equipment, growing, picking, packaging and marketing supplies, tractors, skid loaders, farm equipment, new tools and hardware. Beiler Campbell Auction Services.

FRI., DECEMBER 99:00 a.m. - Kauffman’s Handcrafted Clock, Isaac S. and Lorraine B. Kauffman, 3019 West Newport Rd., Ronks. Shop tools, lawn and garden, furniture, guns and coins. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

FRI., DECEMBER 94:00 p.m. - Donald C. Groff Estate, 298 Loop Rd., Quarryville. Country 1 story 4 bedroom rancher, 2 car garage, 12x34 pavilion, 6.3 acres wooded tract. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

SAT., DECEMBER 109:00 a.m. - H.R. Rogers Inc., Herbert R. Rogers, 1023 Beam Rd., Denver. H.R. Rogers, Inc. Retirement Auction. Trucks, trailers, Kubota tractor, eXmark ztr. Mowers, Vermeer stump grinder, Snow Dogg v plow, TracVac leaf vac, string trimmers, snow blowers, lawn care and landscape equipment, Snow Dogg salt spreaders, anvil, sheds, tools, household goods. Tim Weaver Auction Service LLC.

MON., DECEMBER 12 - 4:00 p.m. - Kyle J. Stoltzfus, 307 West Main St., Leola. 2 bedroom, 1,180 sq. ft. rancher with 2 car garage, .52 acre lot, Honda Ascot FT500 cycle, Hustler 52” Z Turn mower. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers.

MON., DECEMBER 12 - 4:00 p.m. - Elmer J. and Marian M. Allgyer, 528 Snyder Hollow Rd., New Providence. Country 8.1 acre partially wooded, 1 1/2 story log/frame dwelling, utility buildings, 1 1/2 story barn/garage 22x40. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

WED., DECEMBER 14 - 10:00 a.m. - Al’s Automotive, 7 South Wayne St., West Chester. Automotive Garage Liquidation

Auction Multiple rotary auto lifts, tool chests, Worldwide Environmental Emission Unit, alignment lift, Snap On equipment, Mac tools, industrial grade air compressors and much more. Beiler Campbell Auction Services.

WED., DECEMBER 14 - 1:00 p.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Antiques, collectibles, household goods, tools. Horst Auctioneers.

WED., DECEMBER 14 - 4:00 p.m. - Leon E. and Patricia A. Houser, 2811 Heidelberg Ave., Newmanstown. Country 2 1/2 story 4 bedroom farm house, 3 car garage/shop building 24x60, 3 1/2 acres with stream and pond. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

THURS., DECEMBER 15 - 4:00 p.m. - Glenn A. Dissinger, 240 Lancaster Ave., Lititz. Lot #1 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 1,440 sq. ft. one story home, .46 acre, 24’x30’ 2 car garage. Lot #2 16’x16’ storage shed, .18 acre. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers.

FRI., DECEMBER 169:00 a.m. - Samuel M. and Della Conley, John E. and Linda Conley, 525 Prospect Rd., Mount Joy. Farm and dairy equipment, Harvester silo, tobacco building,

wrapped alfalfa hay, primitives, collectibles, coins, guns. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

SAT., DECEMBER 179:00 a.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Outstanding firearms, hunting, fishing and military collectibles and accessories. Horst Auctioneers.

SAT., DECEMBER 1710:00 a.m. - Isaac and Huldah G. Petersheim Estate, 957 Weaverland Rd., East Earl. 4 bedroom rancher with 2 car attached garage. Real estate at 12:00 noon. Car, furniture, tools, personal property, household goods. Tim Weaver Auction Service, LLC.

SAT., DECEMBER 1710:00 a.m. - Noah Shirk

Sawmill, 220 Covered Bridge Rd., Ephrata. Live edge slab and slab log auction. Beiler Campbell Auction Services.

SAT., DECEMBER 1711:00 a.m. - Park A. Hirneisen Estate, 130 Blue Lake Rd., Reinholds. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath rancher, 2 car garage, 1/2 acre lot. Art Pannebecker and Brad Wolf Auctineers, Inc.

SAT., DECEMBER 1711:00 a.m. - William J. and Dorsalee Fuller, 857 Hughes Rd., Trout Run. 145 acre farm, woodland, hayfields, spring, country 2 1/2 story 4 bedroom farm house, ideal hunting paradise property. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

amp svc; annual taxes: $1,996. Lot #2 known as 240 Ohio Ave. is .18 acres w/a 16’x16’ utility shed; annual taxes: $571.

OPEN HOUSE: Sat. Dec. 10 from 1-3 PM; for info call/text auctioneer @ (717) 371-3333.

Terms: 10% down day of sale, settle on or before 60 days. Attorney: Kling, Deibler, Glick (717) 354-7700.

Note: Quaint wooded rural property in the village of Poplar Grove; move-

MON., DECEMBER 19

- 4:00 p.m. - Joseph

Prestano Estate, 85 W. Newport Rd., Lititz. 16.25 acre farmette. 1 story 4 bedroom modular, pole barn 36x30, 2 utility barns 24x12 and 28x10. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

TUES., DECEMBER 20 - 4:00 p.m. - Patricia A. Burkhart, 386 Lauschtown Rd., Denver. Brick 3 bedroom split level, 2 car garage, heated and insulated pole building 40x60, 2.2 acre country lot. Kline,

Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

THURS., DECEMBER 29 - 4:00 p.m. - Donald J. Campbell Estate, 333 Vinemont Rd., Reinholds. 2 story 4 bedroom dwelling, attached 2 car garage 42x24, 2 acre rural lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

FRI., DECEMBER 3012:00 p.m. - Amy Kerper, 900 Houtztown Rd., Myerstown. 4 bedroom Cape Cod and lg. shop on 4 acres. Real estate at 1:00 p.m. L&H Auctions.

FRI., DECEMBER 30Lewis M. and Esther L. Martin, Martindale Fire Hall, 542 Gristmill Rd., Ephrata. Tractors, trailers, sleighs, primitives, collectibles, tools, furniture, guns, quilts. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

SAT., JANUARY 7 - 8:00 a.m. - Nan M. Oberholzer Estate, 1585 and 1587 Main St., Goodville. 2 1/2 story

stone 3 bedroom house, store building 24x60, warehouse/garage 26x80, 6/10 acre corner lot, zoned Commercial (known as “Obie’s Country Store). Real estate at 1:00 p.m. Personal property, antiques, furniture, lawn/garden tools. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

SAT., JANUARY 711:00 a.m. - Eileen C. Byler, 120 North 11th St., Akron. 3 bedroom, 3 bath Cape Cod with garage on .2 acres. Horning Farm Agency, Inc.

THURS., FEBRUARY 16 - 4:00 p.m. - Christopher S. Schnader, 197 Hillcrest Rd., New Holland. 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick rancher with garage, .68 acre corner lot, stunning 2003 custom kitchen, in-home office, garden shed, JD lawn tractor, snow blower, oak bow front China cabinet. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers.

Deeds Recorded

The following were recorded at the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds office from November 24 to November 30:

Brecknock Township Linda Y. Tonkinson and Harold L. Yost conveyed property on Shalom Drive to Linda Y. Tonkinson for $1.

Annie Z. Martin and Paul R. Martin III conveyed property on PA Route 897 to Nelson L. Weaver for $255,000.

Talon Holdings LLC conveyed property in Brecknock Township to Ralph Wetzel and Susan Wetzel for $161,500.

Earl Township

Sindall Leasing Inc. conveyed property in Earl Township to Sindall Leasing Inc. for $1.

Arlene R. Zeiset and Elam Z. Zeiset conveyed property in Earl Township to Arlene R. Zeiset and Elam Z. Zeiset for $1.

East Cocalico Township Duane A. Sensenig conveyed property on Wabash Road to

Austin S. Hurst for $275,000.

Deborah A. Burkholder and Kurtis L. Burkholder conveyed property on Muddy Creek Church Road to Boncon LLC for $534,000.

Narrows Glen Inc. conveyed property in East Cocalico Township to Patrick Stanley McCarty and Lauren Rachelle Yoder for $489,900.

East Earl Township

Glenn R. Miller Jr. conveyed property in East Earl Township to Hillside Road Properties LLC for $135,000.

Ephrata Borough

Antonio Russo and Vincenzo Russo conveyed property on East Pine Street to Mariah Swisher for $284,900.

Andrea B. Martin and Lavern S. Martin conveyed property on Broad Street to Lavern S. Martin for $1.

Shirley E. Grill conveyed property on Spring Garden Street to Joseph M. Ervin Jr. for $350,000.

Joseph I. Sipes Sr. conveyed property on East Fulton Street to Elvin M. Shirk for $278,000.

Ephrata Township

Paul A. Witmer Jr. conveyed property on Briarwood Lane to Peter T. Vu and Samantha C. Vu for $369,900.

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- Antique, Vintage, Reproduction & Modern Incl. Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Office & Patio (Sets & Individual Pcs.); APPLIANCES; KITCHENWARE; CLOCKS & LAMPS; SILVER; COPPER & BRASS; CAST IRON; AGATE; TINWARE; PEWTER; WOODENWARE; LG. COLLECTION OF LONGABERGER BASKETS; CHINA GLASSWARE; LG. COLLECTION OF FIESTAWARE; POTTERY; LINENS & TEXTILES; BOOKS & PAPER; ESTATE & COSTUME JEWELRY; ARTWORK; TOYS; TOOLS; LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT; BOX LOTS & MANY OTHER ITEMS TO BE SOLD!

Accepted Payments: Cash or PA Check. Visa, MasterCard, Discover & Debit Card with 3% fee. No out of state checks without prior approval. Sale For:

SALLY (MRS. SONNY) WEALAND, SYLVIA (MRS. ERNIE) HARTRANFT, WILLIAM AHLERS & OTHERS

AC; public water & sewer; annual taxes: $3,339. Garden utility shed measures 8’x12’.

OPEN HOUSE: For info call/text auctioneer @ (717) 371-3333. Terms: 10% down day of sale, balance on or before 60 days. Attorney: Kling, Deibler & Glick (717) 353-7700. Note: Move-in ready, low maintenance brick home; desirable one-floor living w/nice level lot located along a quiet side street with easy access to all conveniences. ELANCO Schools;

Rebecca Wenger and Tyler Wenger conveyed property on October Glory Trail to Andrew D. Fritsch, Kelly L. Fritsch, and Kirsten A. Fritsch for $395,000.

Cindy Hoffman and Matthew Hoffman conveyed property in Ephrata Township to Cindy Hoffman for $1.

Randall L. Demmy conveyed property on South Market Street to Darnell L. Martin and Jennifer S. Martin for $626,000.

Lititz Borough Shaun M. Metzler conveyed property on Chickadee

Drive to Muzamil Gufran for $373,000.

Stephanie W. Tomlinson conveyed property on West Marion Street to RSB Real Estate LLC for $150,000.

Tina M. Specht conveyed property on North Water Street to Christopher A. Specht and Tina M. Specht for $1.

Tara L. Easterbrook conveyed property on Hummingbird Drive to Kevin Berkheiser and Adison Swisher for $300,000.

New Holland Borough James G. Karker conveyed property on East Main

Street to Paul W. Hurst for $290,000.

Freedom Real Estate Partners LLC conveyed property on Wecaf Road to Maryana Marusyak for $275,000.

Eli S. King and Katie L. King conveyed property on East Main Street to Eli S. King, John M. King Jr., Katie L. King, and Linda K. King for $1.

The Sadie E. Stehr Estate conveyed property on Conestoga Street to David K. Smucker and Rebecca Faye Smucker for $277,000.

Suzanne Case conveyed property in Ashlea Village to Elam Glick for $206,000.

Upper Leacock Township Shawn D. Rittenhouse conveyed property on Farmland Road to Riverwalk Property Solutions LLC for $82,000.

The Kathleen A. Nolt Estate conveyed property in Upper Leacock Township to Gran Lex Properties LLC for $280,000.

Warwick Township

The Sheriff of Lancaster County conveyed property on Main Street to D&W Property PA LLC for $165,000.

Andrew Martin and Lavern S. Martin conveyed property on Skyview Lane to Andrea Martin for $1.

National Residential Nominee Services Inc. conveyed property on Fairview Drive to Brian Hyde and Cyndia Hyde for $405,000.

Matthew Steven Krick and Samantha L. Krick conveyed property on Fairview Drive to National Residential Nominee Services Inc. for $405,000.

Kayla K. Shaffer conveyed property on Chukar Court to Zachary Schutte for $230,000.

Lorraine B. Heckel conveyed property on New Haven Drive to Eric J. Heckel and Lorraine B. Heckel for $1.

EG Stoltzfus Homes LLC and Warwick Crossing LLC conveyed property in Warwick Township to Karina

Scheren and Nicholas Scheren for $572,623.

Elizabeth K. Preston and Richard H. Preston conveyed property on Canterbury Court to Richard H. Preston for $1.

West Cocalico Township Amy Manning conveyed property on Chapel View Drive to Geri M. Mitchem and Joshua Frederick Mitchem for $314,900.

The Sheriff of Lancaster County conveyed property on Red Stone Circle to Chance Property Investment LLC for $175,000.

Daniel Adam Graczyk and

Stephanie A. Graczyk conveyed property in West Cocalico Township to Melanie D. Heck for $215,000.

Jason M. Kreider and Malory L. Kreider conveyed property on Mt. Airy Road to the Kreider Family Revocable Living Trust for $1.

West Earl Township Uma Devi Adhikari and Ram Chandra Subedi conveyed property on Waterwheel Drive to April L. Musselman and Steven A. Musselman for $333,000.

Personal inspection by

10 unit apartment bldg. w/11,868 SF finished area w/(1) 2 bdrm., (5) 1 bdrm. & (1) efficiency unit w/appliances included, hardwood flooring thru out, elec. baseboard, bsmt., laundry w/(2) coin operated washers & dryers (included in sale), low maintenance exterior w/insulated windows, macadam parking lot & front fenced courtyard. Workshop rental & 1st floor daycare center rental (10-year tenant) w/kitchen, office, library, nursery, lobby area & (4) playrooms. Totally remodeled in 2018 w/wiring, elec., HW heaters, kitchens & baths. Decks added for Apts. 6 & 8. Clean & well-maintained w/good rental history & cash flow w/yearly gross income $115,740 w/net income $96,337. Zoned Central Business.

Great opportunity to purchase clean, well maintained apartment bldgs. w/ steady income! Modest rents w/signed rental increases on all units starting January 1st, 2023. Borders the Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail Trail. Potential of business/apartment mix. Ideal investment opportunity w/lots of potential. Former J.C. Penney Co. building. Personal inspection by appointment or open house December 10 from 1 to 4 PM (guided tours every half hour) For brochure or land plotting visit www.klinekreidergood.

com Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717-733-1006 (Lender NMLS ID #834368)

Latshaw Living Trust Kim, 717-341-5081

www.klinekreidergood.com

Minutes to Rts. 897 &

or open house December 10 from 1 to 4 PM. For brochure or land plotting visit www.klinekreidergood.com Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717-7331006 (Lender NMLS ID #834368)

V. Kline Roy E. Good, Jr. Aaron Z. Nolt Curvin M. Horning 717-606-2226 Lic. #499, #2116, #5064, #3956

Kevin L. & Lorianne Martin 610-587-4259 or 717-271-6536

www.klinekreidergood.com

Koychev

Ephrata High School

Bogdan Koychev Senior

Ephrata senior Bogdan Koychev embodies what it truly means to be a mountaineer. The son of Sergey and Tatyana, Koychev takes each day as it comes in strides. He admires his parents because, as Koychev notes, “They are the ones that have helped me throughout school and taught me a lot of life advice.”

In his free time, Koychev enjoys tinkering with technology, driving, playing games, perusing YouTube, and practicing his saxophone.

His love of music is made evident through Koychev citing his favorite class as band. “Mr. Goss is a fun guy and I enjoy playing music and being involved in other band activities,” he beamed.

Koychev feels that, “We have an amazing staff that always helps us, and the administration gives us what we need and makes sure that the school is a better place. For example, they spent the time making it possible for the music department to have new rooms and practice rooms.”

Outside of school, Koychev takes part in numerous extracurriculars including the Marching band, Jazz Band, Ephrata AM, and EHS Bible Study.

Additionally, he is part of the Youth Ministry at Calvary Church in Lancaster exclaiming, “I encourage others to come here!”

After graduating, he plans to attend Thaddeus Stevens College or pursue something in the tech field with a focus on repairs.

Driver’s license in hand, senior Bogdan Koychev is now ready to take on his future.

Katie Zimmerman 8th Grade

Katie Zimmerman is a fun, loving, and energetic 8th grade girl with a big heart for God. She likes social studies class because she enjoys learning about the past events in history, the teacher, and the environment.

Katie is very involved in her school’s student council and worship team; she also enjoys participating in the theater program. Katie enjoys playing card games, doing crafts, singing, and drawing, and she sees her faith in Christ as her greatest accomplishment and decision in life.

Someday, Katie thinks it would be interesting to be an entrepreneur in a dog treat making business, and she says she would call it “Paws-itivity!” After middle school, Katie plans to pursue homeschooling and attend a co-op. Her role model is Sadie Robertson because she’s “on fire” for God and is empowered to help people. Sadie Robertson is also a writer, and Katie’s favorite book by her is Live Katie attends White Oak Church of the Brethren and participates in service work through the Manheim Project every year. Her favorite verse is 2 Corinthians 6:18 which says, “and I Will be a father to you and you shall be Sons and Daughters to me says the Lord Almighty.”

If she were to make the world a better place, Katie would fix how the fast fashion industry works because it creates a vicious cycle that ends up polluting the earth.

BrunnerViLLe Fire COMPanY

SERVICE AREA: Providing fire and rescue protection for approximately nine square miles and a population of nearly 4,700 residents. The majority of the fire district is in Warwick Township, while also serving portions of Elizabeth Township, Clay Township and Ephrata Township.

PERSONNEL: Approximately 25 active members, led by Fire Chief Lynn Mearig and President Jeffrey Garner. They also have a core group of individuals who volunteer as fire police officers, helping to direct traffic and control crowds at emergencies.

SERVICES PROVIDED: The Fire Company answers an average of 110 calls per year, along with providing mutual aid assistance to neighboring communities. In addition to providing emergency services, they also visit local schools during Fire Prevention Month and participate in other community events.

HOW YOU CAN HELP: The Brunnerville Fire Company holds a fund drive each year, mailing letters to every residence and business in the fire district asking for donations. They also have many community residents who volunteer their time to help at fundraising dinners including two take-out dinners per year, in April and October.

The Brunnerville Fire Company is a 100% volunteer organization.

POSITIONS NEEDED: Firefighters, Fire Police Officers, Support Members Visit www.warwicktownship.org/wesc and follow the links to “Volunteer

sChOeneCK Fire COMPanY

SERVICE AREA: Schoeneck Fire Company serves the residents of West Cocalico Township as their “First Due” area and assists with calls in all the surrounding Townships and Boroughs.

PERSONNEL: 35 active members and 10 active fire police under the direction of Fire Chief Jeff Hackman

SERVICES PROVIDED: The Fire Company averages 125 emergency calls per year, which include fire, medical assist and community assistance requests. In addition to calls and weekly training nights, the members also participate in community events and Fire Prevention Week to spread the word about fire safety and encourage residents to join the Fire Company.

HOW YOU CAN HELP: The fire company holds many fundraisers throughout the year, including All-You-Can-Eat Breakfasts, Soup and Sub Sales, Chicken Meals, Gospel Singing Events, a Mud Sale and Quilt Auction. The many fundraisers are just one way the public can help to support the Schoeneck Fire Company. They are also always looking for new members interested in fighting fires or helping with fundraising events.

January

April 15, 2023 Mud Sale and Quilt Auction

May 6 & October 14, 2023

The Schoeneck Fire Company is always looking for volunteers to become firefighters, fire police or to assist at their yearly fundraisers. Interested residents can call 717-336-6767 or stop by the station any Tuesday night between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. for an application and more information.

SERVICE AREA: Coverage area of West Earl Township and a small section of Earl Township

PERSONNEL: They have approximately 45 active members under the leadership of Chief Earl Good. Many members are trained as First Responders/EMTs, Hazmat Operations, vehicle rescue and have Firefighter 1 or Firefighter 2 certification.

SERVICES PROVIDED: Farmersville Fire Company responds to just over 200 calls per year. In addition to training and responding to calls, the department also hosts an annual Fire Safety Day with the schools in their first due response area.

HOW YOU CAN HELP: The fire company holds multiple fundraisers throughout the year, including a Mud Sale on the fourth Friday of every March, as well as spring and fall chicken BBQs. The Farmersville Fire Company Auxiliary operates a food truck at auctions, and also provides food to firefighters when they are responding to calls.

Volunteers are always needed!

POSITIONS NEEDED: Fire Police, Junior Firefighters, Apparatus Drivers, EMS, Janitorial, Auxiliary, Fundraising, Administrative Anyone interested can stop by the station any Tuesday evening.

adaMstOWn Fire COMPanY

SERVICE AREA: Adamstown Fire Company proudly serves approximately 8 square miles, including Adamstown Borough as well as sections of both Brecknock and East Cocalico Townships. They also provide mutual aid support to several surrounding departments in Berks and Lancaster County.

PERSONNEL: 34 volunteers under the leadership of Fire Chief Derek Miller & President Stephen Dunn

SERVICES PROVIDED: The fire company averages around 200 calls for service each year. In addition to emergency services, the department participates in numerous community events throughout the year, as well as provides Fire Prevention education annually to the 400+ students at Adamstown Elementary during the month of October.

HOW YOU CAN HELP: In addition to their annual fund drive, the department holds Chicken BBQs over the summer months and Soup & Sub Sales over the winter months. Their annual Sportsman Raffle Ticket is currently available; winners will be drawn on February 25, 2023.

VOLunteer inFOrMatiOn

The Adamstown Fire Company is always looking for help, whether you are interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter or if you would like to become a part of their support group.

POSITIONS NEEDED: Firefighter, Junior Firefighter (age 14 to18), Fire Police, Administrative & Support Staff For more information, call 717-484-4157, email adamstownfire@windstream.net, contact the Adamstown Fire Company Facebook page, or visit the station on Monday nights at 7:00 p.m.

January 21, 2023

February 18, 2023

PERSONNEL: The Fire Company operates with approximately 35 active personnel under the leadership of Fire Chief Tony Groff.

SERVICES PROVIDED: The department responds to an average of 120 fire calls annually. They are also involved in providing personnel and equipment to support the National Night Out held in August at New Holland Park.

HOW YOU CAN HELP: The fire company holds multiple fundraisers each year, including their annual fund drive, chicken barbecue sales, pork dinner sales, wing night, community sales, ham supper, Martindale Day and breakfasts. They are always looking for more volunteers to join their ranks.

Breakfast Buffet

Breakfast Buffet

March 18, 2023 Chicken Barbecue

April 12 & 19, 2023 Community Sales

May 13, 2023 Ham Supper

July 8, 2023 Martindale Day

August 19, 2023 Pork Dinner

September 16, 2023 Wing Night

There are many ways for you to help your community with the Martindale Fire Company. They provide in-house and certified training to members to help them become firefighters.

aKrOn VOLunteer Fire COMPanY

SERVICE AREA: About 3.9 square miles encompassing all of Akron Borough along with parts of Ephrata Township and West Earl Township

PERSONNEL: 45 individual firefighters respond to emergency calls. In addition, 15 active support members help in non-emergency functions of the department.

SERVICES PROVIDED: The department averages about 100 emergency calls per year, or one call about every 3 days. They also regularly provide mutual aid assistance to an area of about 14.5 square miles encompassing Ephrata Borough, Ephrata, West Earl and Warwick Townships. The fire company prides itself in its community involvement and can be found either hosting or participating in most all community-based events with Ephrata Area School District, the borough and townships they cover and local non-profits as well as the local business community.

uPCOMinG eVents:

December 10, 2022

December 17, 2022

Auxiliary Craft Show

with Santa

January 21, 2023 Breakfast

February 11, 2023 Breakfast

Follow Akron Volunteer Fire Company 12 and Akron Fire Company Auxiliary on Facebook for updated event information.

HOW YOU CAN HELP: Community involvement is critical to the department. During the year you can find several fundraisers going on to support the fire company. The department also has an active auxiliary group which plans fundraisers, and other non-members who enjoy coming out to pitch in and be part of the community.

VOLunteer inFOrMatiOn

The department would not exist if the members of the community did not step up and volunteer their time and services. Female or male, you can join Akron Volunteer Fire Company as young as 14 years old. There is a place for you no matter who you are.

POSITIONS NEEDED:

Firefighters, Fire Police, Junior Firefighters, Auxiliary Visit www.akronfire.org to learn more about the Fire Company. Stop by the station any Tuesday night to see them in action and talk to any member about how you can serve your community.