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On Thursday evening, December 11, the Anne Brossman Sweigart Charitable Foundation awarded and presented 53 grant recipients with grants totaling $400,000 at its annual Christmas Tea held at the Foundation headquarters located at 204 Spring Garden Street in Ephrata, which was one of Mrs. Sweigart’s former homes and the former home of her sister, Bertha Brossman Blair. Nearly 65 persons attended this year’s
Additionally, two $5,000 educational scholarships for college were awarded to Sampson Gibson of the Ephrata School District, and Kaitlyn Elliott of the Cocalico School District.
W. Craig Brossman, a great nephew of Mrs. Sweigart, said of the event, “I am really happy that my greataunt’s Foundation is helping with so many local charitable causes within the greater
Denver and Ephrata area
My greataunt lives in the memory of all those who receive grants from her Foundation which, in turn, will help a lot of people. To date, her Foundation has given over six million dollars in grants since its founding.”
This private charitable foundation was founded by Anne Brossman Sweigart on April 1, 2005, to foster and promote religious, charitable and educational causes. To
learn more about the Foundation or to request a Grant Application, write to the Anne Brossman Sweigart Charitable Foundation, c/o 126 East Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543, or visit the website at www.abscf.com.
Grants are considered by the Distribution Committee of the Foundation each September and awarded each December of the same year.
Shown in the photo, from
Distribution Committee), Fred N. Buch (Trustee), Ruth Buch (Distribution Committee), W. Craig Brossman (Trustee
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Reinholds VFW Post #6759 Supports Local Rescue Organizations
left to right, representing the Anne Brossman Sweigart Charitable Foundation and recipient organizations are (front row) Clarence Spohn (Trustee), Patrick J. Castagna (Trustee), Stephen R. Gibble, Esquire (Trustee and
The Reinholds VFW recently presented checks in the amount of $2,000 to three different rescue groups, including Middle Creek, Search and Rescue (MIDSAR), Berks County Search and Rescue (Berks County SAR) and Pennsylvania
Canine Search and Rescue (PACSAR).
Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (front row) Jason Smith (PACSAR), Julius Tyner (MIDSAR), Jeff Baird (MIDSAR), Scott Hertzog (Berks County SAR), Terry Wise (PACSAR), Kristy Smith (PACSAR); (middle row) Brian Winterstein (Berks County SAR; Cheryl Speece (Berks County SAR), Robin Klahr (Auxiliary), Britta Stuart (Auxiliary President), Jon Beaver (Post Quartermaster),
Missy Queen (Auxiliary), Nancy McQuate (Auxiliary Trustee), Patrick McQuate (Auxiliary); (back row) Mike Queen (Post Jr. Vice President), Sarah Munro Maddonna (Berks County SAR), Katina Beaver (Auxiliary), Kristine Brown (Auxiliary Guard), Cindy Kantner (Auxiliary Trustee) and Mindy Fichthorn (Auxiliary).
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese
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and Distribution Committee) and Johan Spotts (Distribution Committee); (middle row) Dana Henry (The Arc Lancaster Lebanon), Elaine Anne Brossman Sweigart (Continued From Page 1A)
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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 is the late Michael Showalter, who was the Museum Educator at the Ephrata Cloister, playing the part of a Belsnickel at the Society’s mansion in 1988. In the Pennsylvania German tradition, the Belsnickel was a preChristmas visitor, oddlyclad and generally ragged, bringing with him (or sometimes her) a bag of candies, nuts and fruit for the children of a household. He also brought, however, a switch with which to strike bad children, or any child at his whim. The Belsnickel character originated in the Palatinate.
If you are able to provide more details about this picture, call The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley at 7177331616 or email cjmarquet@gmail. com. Future “Do You Know…” photos will be published in upcoming Shopping News issues.
The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley is dedicated to discovering, gathering and preserving materials and data relative to
(Lancaster Science Factory). Missing from the photo is Richard G. Cummings, CPA (Honorary Trustee).
Additional recipients are featured in a separate Shopping News photo located on page 11A.
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.
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Terre Hill Area Senior Connections
The Terre Hill Area Senior Connections, held at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 105 West Main Street, Terre Hill, is open Monday and Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. There is no cost to attend. This group is open to independent adults 60+ in the North East area. For more information, call
7174883735 or email thascpa@gmail.com.
Daily Activities Include: Thursday, December 18: Year End Celebration; 10:00 a.m., Bell Choir; 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Christmas Meal (turkey and ham provided).
Monday, December 22: 9:00 a.m., Coffee/ Conversation; 9:30 a.m., Games/Puzzles; 10:30 a.m., Snowman Ring Toss; Winter Trivia/Cocoa.
at www.snews.com/obituaries.
Minerva Z. Martin
Minerva Z. Martin, 92, of Stevens passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, at Luther Acres in Lititz.
Born on November 13, 1933, in Brecknock Township, Minerva was a daughter of the late Oliver H. and Mary W. (Zimmerman) Sensenig.
Minerva leaves behind a rich legacy of love and dedication, marked by her hard work at Twin Kiss and Triple G, and her 22 years of service as a waitress at the Pancake Farm. She was a cherished member of the Reamstown Church of God and the Family Circle in Akron. Her faith played an integral role in her life, guiding her values and actions. A family-oriented individual, she found joy in walking, spending quality time with her family, and attending church services. The relationships she nurtured with friends and family were the cornerstone
of her existence, and her home was always open to loved ones. Minerva’s spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her, leaving a lasting impression through her kindness, faith, and unwavering love for her family.
She is survived by her two children, Dale O. (Sue) Martin of Stevens, and Donna L. (Chris) Hales-Hahn of Las Cruces, NM; seven grandchildren: Ryan Martin,
Chad Martin, Courtney Sauder, Kristen Hahn, Jordan Martin, Jessica Martin, and Austin Hales; and twelve great-grandchildren: Trinity, Juliana, Gavin, Troy, Nora, Christian, Kate, Sarah, Jasper, Lainey, Alden, and Peter. Minerva was predeceased by four siblings, LeRoy Sensenig, Raymond Sensenig, Melvin Sensenig, and Shirley Sensenig.
A Viewing was held on Wednesday, Dec. 10th, at Good Sipler Funeral & Cremation Centre, Inc; 34 N. Reamstown Road, Reamstown (Stevens), PA 17567. An additional viewing was held on Thursday, Dec. 11th, and followed by a Funeral Service at Reamstown Church of God, 400 Pfautz Hill Rd., Stevens, PA 17578. Minerva’s final resting place will be at Hahnstown United Zion Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are appreciated to the Reamstown Church of God; 400 Pfautz Hill Rd., Stevens, PA 17578.
Richard D. Kliewer
Richard D. Kliewer, 89, of Ephrata, PA, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Fairmount Homes.
He was born in Cordelle, OK and was the husband of Judith A. (Shaffer, Auckland) Kliewer.
In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by a daughter, Ronnee KliewerDavis; two granddaughters, Lauren Davis and Piper Davis; three stepchildren, Melissa (David) Schmell, Diana (Rodger) Schmell and Jason (Amy) Auckland; seven stepgrandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, from 10 to 11 AM, at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA, followed by his memorial service at 11 AM.
Memorial contributions in Richard’s memory may be made to The Loft Ministries, 154 Rock Hill Road, Susquehanna, PA 18847 or the Fairmount Homes Sharing Fund, 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, PA 17522.
Arrangements by Stradling
Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/ Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradling funeralhome.com.
Ira U. Groff, III, 95, Brethren Village Retirement Community, Lititz, formerly of Leola, passed away on Thursday, November 20. He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Powell) Groff. He is survived by a daughter, Kelly Beitzel, wife of Samuel, Lancaster. Daniel Bard “Dan” Garrett, 80, husband of Mary Ann Sneeringer Garrett, Lititz, passed away on Saturday, November 22. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons: Andrew B., husband of Ashley B. Garrett, and Alexander B., husband of Meg K. Garrett; six grandchildren; and a sister, Rebecca, wife of William Rowe.
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By: e Late C. Richard Beam
Sin Tariff Kummeraade.
(Originally published in the November 2, 1988 issue of The Shopping News)
DIE UFFRUHR
Bel Onkel Yarick
In noch en paar Daag
Is die Pressident Leckschen. Nau geh un vote “Ya,” Odder vote die Objection.
Bleib du net daheem
Un weiss dich ab faul; No wann es letz geht, Mach en schlappiches Maul.
Schteh uff fer dei Recht, Un schtimm wie en Mann; Saag: “Ich geh in der Fecht; Ich duh was ich kann.”
Die Party sin all Zu em Schinner vermixt; Mer wees yo net ball, Wu mer selwer is gfixt.
Awwer mertsch noch em Kewwich Un marick dei Babier, Saag, Ya odder Nee, Du verschtenniches Dier.
Republican Chappies
Dael Kalls wolle Wein
Un Wiskey un Bier, Un dael saage, “Nein, Nix do, davun hier!”
Paar sin so drucke, Sie wisse ken Dascht; Viel hen heese Zunge Wie Peffer in Wascht.
Der Saddan is los Im Land, in der Karich; Die Zuft is so gross, Grischdedem iwwerzwarrich.
Sis Blitz un aa Dunner Im Gang alleweil, Awwer das is ken Wunner, Sis der vieryaehrich Schteil.
Die Menner die fechde, Es is wunnerbaar; Die Weiwer die fluche, Roppe nanner die Haar.
Ya, do muss mer lache, Un veil vun die Leit, Wann Balledicks grache, Is niemand meh gscheid.
Ich vote fer der Hoover, Die Fraa fer der Schmidt. Geh du an die Leckschen Un duh wie du witt.
Es macht net viwl aus Wie die Babbegoi gaxe, Werewwer kummt nei, Hen mir ennihau Taxe. ***
THE UPROAR
In a few more days There’ll be the presidential election. Now go and vote “Yes,” Or vote your objection.
Don’t stay at home And show yourself to be lazy; So that when things go wrong, You’ll make a crooked mouth.
Stand up for your rights, And vote like a man; Say: “I’ll go into the fight; I’ll do what I can.”
The parties are all Are all intermixed; Soon one won’t know Where oneself is fixed.
But march to the cage (voting booth) And mark your paper, Say, Yes or No, You thinking being.
Republican chaps Are now Democrats, Many freetrader “gnappies” Are tariff comrades.
Some fellows want wine And whiskey and beer, And some say, “No,” None of that here!”
Some are so dry They are never thirsty; Many have hot tongues Like pepper in sausage.
Satan is on the loose In the country, in the church; The noise is great, Christianity in confusion.
It’s lightening and thundering All over right now; But it’s no wonder, It’s the (every) fouryear style.
The men are fighting, It’s marvelous; The women are cursing, Are pulling out hair.
OBITUARIES
Due to press deadlines, some obituaries may appear in Section B. View obituaries at www.snews.com/obituaries.
Emma Z. Martin
Emma Z. Martin, 88, a resident of the Lincoln Christian Home, Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
She was born in New Holland to the late Rufus Z. and Lizzie M. (Zimmerman) Nolt and was the wife of the late Harlan M. Martin.
She was a member of Lime Rock Mennonite Church (Weaverland Conference). She was a homemaker.
Emma is survived by two sons, Leland, husband of Ann (Zimmerman) Martin of Lititz, and Leonard, husband of Marian (Frey) Martin of Lititz; seven daughters: Wilma, wife of Lamar Lehman of Bernville; Sharon, wife of J. Wilmer Horst of Landisburg; Norene, wife of Nelson Burkholder of Peach Bottom; Fern, wife of Ronald Zimmerman of Ephrata;
Venetia, wife of Earl Horst of Newmanstown; Doris, wife of Glen Weaver of Newmanstown; and Delores, wife of N. Aryln Hurst of Lititz; 61 grandchildren; 137 greatgrandchildren; 8 siblings: Rufus Nolt of Lititz; Lloyd, husband of Reba (Shelly) Nolt of Lititz; Lena Martin of Ephrata; Miriam, wife of Nathan Oberholtzer of Ephrata; John, husband of Vera (Martin) Nolt of Ephrata; Mabel, wife of Raymond Hoover of East Earl; Anna Mae, wife of Enos Hoover of New Holland; and Nora, wife of Carl Burkholder of Seneca Falls, NY. In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Martin Z. Nolt, Titus Z. Nolt; two sisters, Etta Hoover and Lizzie Gingrich.
The family would like to give special thanks to the Lincoln Christian Home staff for their compassionate care of Emma.
A viewing was held on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Midway Mennonite Reception Center, 210 E. Lexington Road, Lititz. Funeral services were held on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Midway Mennonite Reception Center, with further services at Lime Rock Mennonite Church, 99 Penn Valley Rd., Lititz, with Bishop Quinton Wenger and ministers Ray Martin, Wilmer Martin, Noah Lamar Hurst and Joshua Zimmerman officiating. Interment took place in the adjoining church cemetery.
Kindly omit flowers.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/ Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradling funeralhome.com.
Dennis Lamar Wanner
Dennis Lamar Wanner, of Ephrata, PA entered into rest on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the age of 76, with close friends by his side, Ms. Cindy Mellinger and Mr. Ken Mellinger. Dennis, aka Denny, was born in Ephrata, the son of Elsie Naomi (Dyer) Spitler and Paul Edward Wanner.
As a Sargeant of the United States Army, Denny served in the Vietnam War (19691971). The U.S. Army recognized Denny with the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal. Denny was an active member of the Cocalico Valley VFW Post 3376 - The Ephrata VFW.
In his lifetime, Denny proudly loved his family, cherished his closest friends, and supported his fellow Veterans. Throughout his years, he loved spending time golfing, bowling, and playing
softball for the Udder Choice or Hilltop teams. He could also be seen in town enjoying morning breakfasts at the Udder Choice or at the VFW enjoying cold beers with his buddies. He also enjoyed his alone time watching war documentaries.
Denny worked, and retired from, Blue Ridge Communications after 37 years of service.
Denny was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Larry Wanner. He’s survived by his daughters Melissa (Roger) Jones and Mandi (Dennis) Kenyon and their mother, Kristi (Keiser) Wanner; his grandchildren, Kaylee, Austin and Jack, and as of December 2025, his great-granddaughter, Lena Kaycie; in addition, his sisters Brenda Croft, Deborah Kimmel, and Sharon (Jeff) Geib, and his nieces and nephews.
A viewing was held on Thursday, December 11,
2025, and funeral service followed at the Gravenor Sipler Funeral Home and Cremation located in Ephrata, PA. Graveside service will be held at Indian Town Gap National Cemetery on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 9:30-10:00 AM.
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Christopher Drew Fitzkee, 39, Ephrata, passed away on Thursday, November 27.
He is survived by his parents, Drew Fitzkee and Cynthia (Lawson) Weaver; a stepmother, Tamela Fitzkee; (Continued On Page 6A)
OBITUARIES
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a stepfather, Larry Weaver; a brother, Chad Fitzkee, husband of Rachael; and his grandmother, Mary Lawson.
Mildred “Millie” Pedelini, 100, Wilmington, Delaware, and Lititz, passed away on Thursday, November 27.
She was the wife of the late Francis “Frank” Pedelini.
She is survived by a son, Guy Pedelini, husband of Julie; a daughter, Gail Brittingham; seven grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Frank Pedelini.
Luke Charles De Bruin, 25, Leola, passed away on Friday, November 28. He is survived by his parents, Troy and Amy
(Underwood) De Bruin; four sisters: Alayna; Molly, wife of Mikey; Lydia; and Ella; and grandparents: Susan De Bruin, Lancaster, and Mel and Janice Underwood, Conestoga.
Carol Habich Ford, 68, wife of John Ford, Brownstown, passed away on Friday, November 28.
Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Caroline Ford, Hamden, Connecticut.
Glenn J. Lippart, 81, husband of Martha J. (Weaver) Lippart, Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, December 2.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Joseph C. Lippart, husband of Tammy; two daughters: Carol Anne Lippart, wife of Michael Zalowski, and Tammie Lynne O’Keefe, wife of Sean; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Bessie A. Buchanan, 98, wife of Charles “Buzzy” Buchanan, Sr., East Earl,
passed away on Thursday, December 4.
She was the wife of the late Levi S. “Pete” Kauffman.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons: Walter B. Kauffman, Narvon; Terry L. Kauffman, husband of Angie, New Holland; and Thomas J. Kauffman, husband of Michele, Reinholds; a daughter, Linda Zimmerman, wife of Marvin, New Holland; a stepson, Charles Buchanan Jr., husband of Shirley, East Earl; a stepdaughter, Teresa Diem, wife of Clifford, East Earl; many grandchildren; many greatgrandchildren; many greatgreatgrandchildren; and a sister, Joyce Kremer.
She was preceded in death by a stepson, Eric Buchanan; and a stepdaughter, Cassette Sweigart.
Shirley W. Deaver, 87, wife of Allen E. Deaver, Garden Spot Village, formerly of Leola, passed away on Thursday, December 4.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters: Diane, wife of Jan High, Lititz, and Cyndi Johnson, Lancaster; four grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren.
Barbara Rutt Longenecker, 91, Landis Homes, Lititz, passed away on Thursday, December 4.
She was the wife of the late Charles Brubaker Longenecker.
She is survived by three sons: Fred, husband of Lydia Knutson; Kenton, husband of Shelly Mann; and Lynn, husband of Laurie Eshleman; a daughter, Jo; five grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; a brother, Carl; and a sister, Mary.
She was preceded in death by a grandchild.
Zachary Kyle Stoltzfus, son of Daniel W. and Priscilla Esh Stoltzfus, East Earl, was stillborn on Thursday, December 4.
Fred G. Adams, 85, husband of Patricia “Pat” Tangert Adams, Lititz, passed away on Friday, December 5.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters: Deanna Adams, wife of Larry Warolin, Michigan, and Melissa A., wife of Hugh Montgomery, Manheim; two grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; and a brother, R. Lynn, husband of Susan Adams, York.
Huldah M. Styer, 82, Terre Hill, passed away on Friday, December 5.
She was the wife of the late Harold E. Styer.
She is survived by a daughter, Cindy S. Fisher, wife of David, Terre Hill; three foster daughters: Dawn Wilson, wife of Jack; Annette Walters, wife of Scott; and Janet Wenger, wife of Brett; three grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren.
She is survived by a son, Curtis R., husband of Diane Rineer, Boise, Idaho; a stepson, James, husband of Carol Book, Holtwood; two grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; one greatgrandchild; four stepgreatgrandchildren; and a sister, Jane Hostetter.
Suzanne “Suzy” M. Lindenmuth, 47, Lititz, passed away on Sunday, December 7.
She is survived by her parents, Gerald C. and Betty Mae Lindenmuth; and a brother, Mike J. Lindenmuth, husband of Kristin Hegna, Red Lion.
Ronald B. Mellinger, 93, husband of Anna L. (Forry) Mellinger, New Holland, passed away on Sunday, December 7.
She was preceded in death by a greatgrandchild.
Evelyn B. Book, 95, Brethren Village, Lititz, passed away on Saturday, December 6.
Besides his parents, he is survived by a brother, Jason Makiah Stoltzfus, at home; two sisters: Emily Grace and Marlena Joy Stoltzfus, both at home; and grandparents: Sadie Stoltzfus, New Holland, and John and Sadie Esh, New Holland.
She was the wife of the late Harold G. Book, and the late Walter R. Rineer.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Dr. John C. Mellinger, Pittsburgh; a daughter, Pamela Ann Fryberger, New Holland; four grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; and two sisters: Joanne Eidemiller, Leola, and Deborah Kauffman, Lititz. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Stephanie Ann Schwetz.
Student Spotlight
Symon Stoltzfus 8th Grade
Hinkletown Mennonite
Stoltzfus
Five seconds left in the game, all tied up, who will take the lead? Swish, a three pointer just made, but who is this outstanding player? Symon Stoltzfus! Symon excels at basketball, is in 8th grade at Hinkletown Mennonite School, and has been attending HMS for 10 years. He also attends New Covenant Church with his parents, Sammy and Michelle. Symon is very creative, and all his friends say that he has a good sense of humor. He is involved in many sports, such as volleyball, basketball, soccer. Symon plays sports for Hinkletown Mennonite School. His favorite out of all the options is basketball, and the position he plays is shooting guard. Symon has been playing basketball for four years. He likes playing basketball because he gets to be with his friends and gets to be active at the same time. Symon also likes playing soccer and volleyball. He plays goalie in soccer, and this is his first year playing soccer at Hinkletown. Symon also plays volleyball in the spring. He plays as an outside hitter. This is Symon’s second year playing volleyball. He says that he likes playing sports because “it is fun and I like to see how much I grow.” Symon believes that everyone needs to have good sportsmanship in all the different kinds of sports that he has played.
Written by: Aubrey Kurtz
When Symon is not playing sports, some of the things he likes to do are playing video games, drawing, and being with his dogs, Tucker and Fluffy. Symon plans to attend Hinkletown Mennonite School for high school, and would like to be a butcher when he is older. Even though he still does not know what will happen in the future, he will still trust God.
Carson Bowman 11th Grade
Carson Bowman is the son of Ryan and Gina Bowman. He is in 11th grade at Ephrata Mennonite School. He is the second oldest of four boys and he attends Cornerstone Mennonite Fellowship with his family.
He is really looking forward to joining the Ministry Arts Team (MAT) in the spring because it builds strong friendships and it blesses others. Currently he is on the basketball team which he really enjoys because he gets to play and get closer with his team. He is also on the AV Team which is his favorite class because it is hands-on, and it involves electronic stuff which he finds interesting.
The people that have impacted Carson’s life the most are his parents because “they usually have something good to say when I have a problem and support me.”
Written by: Katelyn Nolt
If there was one thing that he could change in the world it would be that there be less political division and that people could just focus on one goal. Some things that he is looking forward to are senior trip next year and having a full-time job. One of his big goals for after school would be to start some type of business.
Overall Carson is a great person with lots of humor and big goals.
THINGS TO DO... AND PLACES TO GO
from 5:00 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. There is a cost. For more info. or reservations, call 7177382233.
WED., DECEMBER 17
Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 E. 28th Division Highway, will hold “Advent Lunch & Learn” at 12:00 noon. There is no cost. All are welcome.
WED., DECEMBER 17
Young at Heart will meet at the Adamstown Area Library, 110 W. Main St., Adamstown, at 9:00 a.m. For adults 60+. Program is run by REAL Life Community Services. For more info., call 7173367797.
THURS., DECEMBER 18 Ephrata Community Meals will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal at 6:00 p.m. Dinein only. For more info., call Tina at 4847980155.
FRI., DECEMBER 19, SAT., DECMBER 20Woodcrest Retreat, 225 Woodcrest Dr., Ephrata, will hold Journey to Bethlehem, a walkthrough nativity with over 70 actors and animals on Fridays, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:50 p.m., and Saturdays,
SAT., DECEMBER 20 & 27 Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will hold Holiday Train Room Open Houses, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no cost. Donations are appreciated. Visitors of all ages are invited. For more info., call 7173556157.
SAT., DECEMBER 20City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, will hold a Free Community Lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.
SUN., DECEMBER 21
St. Paul’s E.C. Church, 2120 Main St., Lititz, will hold a Candle Lighting Service, at 6:00 p.m. Casual dress welcome. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the service.
WED., DECEMBER 24
Wiest United Methodist Church, 48 S. King St., Schoeneck, will hold a Christmas Concert at 2:00 p.m. Light refreshments after the concert.
THURS., DECEMBER 25 The Brownstown churches (Carpenter’s Community and Ebenezer (Brownstown) E.C.) and the Conestoga Valley Minis
terium are offering a free Christmas dinner, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to anyone who can’t afford a dinner or are spending the holiday alone. Take out meals are also available or you can call 7176567570 to schedule a delivered meal. The dinner is held at the West Earl firehall at 14 School Ln., Brownstown.
SAT., DECEMBER 27
The Lancaster County Bird Club is offering a field trip to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area at 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Visitor Center. No preregistration is required. For more info., call 7178563851.
SAT., DECEMBER 27City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, will hold a Free Community Lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.
THURS., JANUARY 1The Fivepointville Fire Company, 1087 Dry Tavern Rd., Denver, will hold a Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner, from 10:30 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost.
SAT., JANUARY 3
Bareville Fire Company, 211 E. Main St., Leola, will hold an All You Can Eat Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Chicken corn soup will also be sold by the quart. There is a cost.
mission charge. For more info., call 7176566154.
SAT., JANUARY 3 The Reinholds Fire Company, 156 W. Main St., Reinholds, will host a Farm Country Shindig featuring “The Kevin Prater Band.” Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Music starts at 6:00 p.m. There is a cost. For more info., call 6105730797. Food available to purchase from the fire company.
SAT., JANUARY 17The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost. For more info., call 7173366767.
SAT., JANUARY 3 The Upper Leacock Township War Memorial Association will hold an indoor Flea Market/Garage Sale at 54 W. Main St., Leola, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. No ad
SAT., JANUARY 24The West Earl Fire Company, 14 School Ln., Brownstown, will hold an All You Can Eat Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost.
SAT., FEBRUARY 7The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Soup and Sub Sale, from 8:00 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost. For more info., call 7173366767.
Wed., December 24, 2025
Christmas
Divine Service (4 P.M. and 7 P.M.)
Thurs., December 25, 2025
Christmas Day Divine Service (10 A.M.)
Sun., December 28, 2025
Nine Lessons & Carols (10 A.M.)
Thurs., January 1, 2026
Holy
of Jesus (7 P.M.) Sun., January 4, 2026
Epiphany
(10 A.M.)
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Deitsch Eck
By: e Late C. Richard Beam
A collection of “Deitsch Eck” columns from past issues of e Shopping News honoring the late C. Richard Beam.
Salem Christmas Services
Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1331 West Main Street, Ephrata, will hold Christmas services on the following dates and times:
• Wednesday, December 24 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• Thursday, December 2510:00 a.m.
• Sunday, December 2810:00 a.m., Nine Lessons and Carols
• Thursday, January 17:00 p.m., Holy Name of Jesus
• Sunday, January 4 - 10:00 a.m., Epiphany Sunday (Observed)
Swamp Candlelight Worship
Swamp Lutheran Church in Reinholds is recognized as one of the most beautifully decorated for Christmas in northern Lancaster County. Located at 275 Swamp Church Road, all are welcome to attend a Christmas Eve service.
Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, including a Children’s Sermon.
An added feature will be special music, featuring the Church’s Bell Choir at the 7:00 p.m. service.
Both services will offer Communion to all. Pastor Scott Brubaker is the Minister and anyone from any denomination is welcome.
For more information, call the church at 7177336646. 9 9
SAT., FEBRUARY 7
The Upper Leacock Township War Memorial Association will hold an indoor Flea Market/Garage Sale at 54 W. Main St., Leola, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. No admission charge. For more info., call 7176566154.
SAT., FEBRUARY 21
The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Den
ver, will hold a Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost. For more info., call 7173366767.
SAT., FEBRUARY 28
The West Earl Fire Company, 14 School Ln., Brownstown, will hold an All You Can Eat Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost.
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Yes, here one has to laugh, And many folks When politics crack, Are no longer sane.
I’ll vote for (Herbert) Hoover, My wife will vote for Schmidt. Go to the election And do whatever you wish.
It doesn’t make much difference How the parrots chatter, No matter whoever gets in We’ll still have taxes.
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Shopping around for something that would fit this election season, we happened upon another Onkel Yarick column. In fact, the one he published on November 1, 1928. Those of you who are old enough to remember will know that Herbert Hoover won the election that Onkel Yarick is writing about. Herbert Hoover is the first president that Bischli-Gnippli can actually remember.
Onkel Yarick was the late W. Edwin Charles, who was a former editor and owner of the MIDDLEBURG POST, the weekly newspaper in which the Onkel Yarick columns appeared. It is striking to note that if you substitute the names of the current candidates for those mentioned by Onkel Yarick you have a description that at least in partfits the current campaign. We don’t know how much fighting and hairpulling is going on today, but DIE UFFRUHR, the excitement, surely is here.
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We need some help with the word “gnappies” in verse 6. Is it Dutch or English and what does it mean? You good word detectives out there, please let us know!!!
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Some of the expressions in DIE UFFRUHR are exquisite, for example, “Mach en schlappiches Maul,” “Zu em Schinner vermixt,” “Du verschtenniches Dier,” and “Wann Balledicks grache is niemand meh gscheid.” And the last line in the next to last verse, “Un duh wie du witt” reminds us of the expression our friend Bob Mohr of Winesburg, Ohio taught to “die BischlinGnipplin”: “Duh wie du witt, du duscht hennyer wie du witt!!!” (It has to be spoken very rapidly so that the hearer is confused.)
So in the words of Onkel Yarick: “Mertsch noch em Kewwich un marick dei Babier!” un loss der bescht Mann gewinne.
November 2, 1988
En BischliGnippli, as net allfatt dutt wie er will
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ELANCO Library Events
The Eastern Lancaster County Library is located at 11 Chestnut Drive, New Holland. 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 more information and to search the library’s catalog. Call 7173540525 or email adagostino@elancolibrary. org with questions or to register. Registration is not required for events, unless indicated.
• Preschool StorytimeTuesdays at 10:30 a.m.,
Tuesdays, December 16, 23 and 30. Preschoolers are invited to enjoy themed books, songs, rhymes, or movement activities while building language and literacy skills. For ages 46 and siblings. No registration required.
• Toddler ThursdayThursdays at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 18. 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 03 and siblings. No registration required. The library will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, Thursday, December 25 and Wednesday, December 31.
“It’s required”
Author: Wenger
Scripture: Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?”
Last week, we considered that God has shown us what is good. The natural conclusion to the knowledge of good is that we are to be good, do that which is good, and to tell others what is good. The response to the knowledge of good is rarely wholesome. Those who hate what is good because they love what is evil, will respond by declaring evil is good, darkness is light, lies are truth. Paul said, “Have I become your enemy because I tell you the truth?”
(Galatians 4:16). Prepare yourself, this will often be the response. Christ said they will hate you because they hated me. When we declare what is good and true, we will be accused of hating and
everything else under the sun. Truth sounds like hate to those who hate truth. So, don’t be too concerned about a sour response to truth and goodness. The Bible says, “They oppose themselves.” But, moving on, God does have expectations and requirements of those who know what is good and He lays them out in our verse.
The first imperative is to do justly. We are to be just in our own life; that means being fair, honest, impartial, obedient to God’s law and the law of the land. Being just in our own life experience should move outward to how we treat and interact with others. It may be beneficial to look at some examples of injustice first. In Israel’s history, injustice was at many times the cause for their downfall and difficulties. Take note, it’s no different today for our nation. One case that comes to mind is when the Jews of Nehemiah’s time charged their fellow Jewish brothers interest on loans when they were rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. It was strictly forbidden to charge interest.
They took it further and even began foreclosing on and confiscating their property when they couldn’t pay.
Laban took advantage of Jacob when he switched women on him (Leah for Rachel) after he already worked for seven years to take Rachel as his wife.
Laban’s excuse for the deception was that it was a custom to give the oldest daughter first. Jacob had to work another seven years to take Rachel as his wife.
Jacob was himself a deceiver, stealing by deception his brother Esau’s birthright. What goes around comes around.
When we come to the New Testament, not much changes. The Pharisees would actually keep from supporting their parents by saying that the money they had was dedicated to God (or Corban), therefore they couldn’t support them. The plan here was to look spiritual, but cheat your parents out of the care they deserved. The fifth commandment says, “Honor thy Father and Mother” (Exodus 20:12).
Matthew 23:14 says, “Woe unto you, scribes and
Pharisees, hypocrites! For you devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense make long prayer. Therefore, you will receive the greater damnation.”
So, what is the requirement or expectation for us? Our word should be good. Matthew 5:37 says, “Let your ‘yes’ be ‘yes,’ and your ‘no,’ ‘no.’ Anything more than this comes from the evil one.” This emphasizes honesty, truth, and sincerity without the need for swearing by the temple or its gold. Did you ever hear, “you’re only as good as your word?” It’s true! Paul labored with his hands as a tentmaker so as not to be a burden to the churches. He went above and beyond to make sure no one could say he was in it for the money. We need to purpose to live above any wrong doing, insincerity, falsehood, deception or pretense. Do we make promises and not keep them? Do we deal with everyone justly? I am not talking about the occasional banana peel everyone slips on. We are concerned about a way of life. What does the Lord require of you? To do justly
W ORSHIP
On Thursday evening, December 11, the Anne Brossman Sweigart Charitable Foundation awarded and presented 53 grant recipients with grants totaling $400,000 at its annual Christmas Tea held at the Foundation headquarters, located at 204 Spring Garden Street in Ephrata, which was one of Mrs. Sweigart’s former homes and the former home of her sister, Bertha Brossman Blair. Nearly 65 people attended this year’s event.
foundation Anne Brossman Sweigart on
April 1, 2005, to foster and promote religious, charitable and educational causes.
Shown in the photo, from left to right, representing recipient organizations are (front row) Bethany Roscoe (Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services), Michelle Caron (LititzWarwick Community Chest), Jean Wentz (Ephrata recCenter),
(middle row) Michael Philip O’Brien (Gretna Theatre), Corey Pickel (Lititz recCenter), Barrie Schmid (Zion Lutheran Church, Akron/Peter’s Porch), Doug Stoner (Brunnerville Fire Company), Sue Fisher (Ephrata Cloister Associates), Patricia Wolf (Peace United Church of Christ), Randy Gockley (Lincoln
HORNING, Leonard S. and Suetta Z. (Sensenig), New Holland, a son, at UPMC Lititz.
HOSTETTER, Milton and Clara (Detweiler), East Earl, a daughter, at home.
HURST, Zachary and Rachel (Shortes), Lititz, a daughter, at Birth Care & Family Health Services, Bart.
LEINBACH, Jesse and Kara (Zimmerman), New Holland, a daughter, at home.
MARTIN, Tyrel and Jiana (Smucker), Lititz, a son, at UPMC Lititz.
OBERHOULSER, Tobin and Nicole (Bielanski), Lititz, a son, at UPMC Lititz.
(The Children Deserve a Chance Foundation), Bob Shreiner (Rothsville Volunteer Fire Company), Josh Good (Christian Endeavor), David Orr (Lititz Historical Foundation), Scott Downs (Millport Conservancy), Wilbur Horning (New Holland Area Historical Society), Nate Hoffer (Good Samaritan Services), Matt Martzall (Denver Fire Company), Fred Hughes
(New Holland Band) and Michael Leid (Muddy Creek Lutheran Church). Organizations receiving grants who were not available for photos include: Reinholds Fire Company, Gretna Music and Rider University.
Additional recipients are featured in a separate Shopping News photo located on this week’s front page.
PAYNTER, Robert Allen III and Jennifer Moreta, Lititz, a daughter, at UPMC Lititz.
RILEY, Dylan and Gabrielle, Lititz, a son, at UPMC Lititz.
WORRALL, Sean R. and Brittany (Mozeliak), Denver, a son, at Women & Babies Hospital.
ZOOK, Mervin Jay and Mary Anna (King), New Holland, a son, at home.
December 17
Caleb Jaron Martin, 1, son of Richard and Dorcas Martin, Ephrata, grandson of Jonathan and Elva Martin, Ephrata, and Aidin and Miriam Hoover, New Holland.
Conrad Jaxon Martin, 1, son of Richard and Dorcas Martin, Ephrata, grandson of Jonathan and Elva Martin, Ephrata, and Aidin and Miriam Hoover, New Holland.
Mary Ann Zimmerman, 1, daughter of Marlin and Marlene Zimmerman, Denver.
December 18
December 20
Micah Austin Fox, 12, son of Carl and Sandy Fox, Terre Hill.
December 22
Joshua Ondro Martin, 9, son of Timothy and MaryJane Martin, New Holland. Kinsley Quinn Shifflett, 5, daughter of Alyssa Gehr and Tyler Shifflett, Lebanon, granddaughter of Ryan and Lori Gehr, Ephrata, and Crissa and Lou Perez, Palmyra.
Denise S. Martin, 5, daughter of Jonathan and Suzanne Martin, New Holland.
December 19
Trenton Z. Martin, 12, son of Lester and Mabel Martin, New Holland.
December 23
Caleb Anthony Riehl, 6, son of Mervin and Linda Riehl, Gordonville, grandson of David and Sadie Mae Lapp, and Wilmer and Sara Ann Riehl, Gordonville.
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Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese
December 21
Correction: Shopping News Christmas Deadlines
Please disregard the early deadline information listed on the front page of section A. The Shopping News will not observe any early deadlines for the Wednesday, December 24th issue. We apologize for this error.
The Shopping News will be closed Wednesday, December 24, Thursday, December 25 and Thursday, January 1. 9
Ephrata High School Honor Roll
The following students from Ephrata High School were named to the Honor Roll for the first marking period.
Grade 9
Abdul Aleliwi, Brileigh Avans, Sarah Baier, Mason Baker, Jaiden Bartholomew, Carter Beal, Aiden Bender, Thomas Berg, Joey Biagini, Damien Birdsong, Quincy Bitner, Alliah Bontrager, Samuel Boody, Evelina Borisik, Jax Brewster, Luci Brown, Delilah Brubaker, DJ Buffenmyer, Nate Burkholder, Ashlyn Caldwell, Noah Carlton, Chase Cassidy, Dane Clauss, Kaitlyn Clippinger, Olivia Copeland, (Continued On Page 2B)
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Lititz Community Carol Sing Brings Warm Christmas Memories
annual Lititz
along with the talented Moravian Trombone Choir. Free
Akron Holds Annual Shoe Drop
The Akron Borough ShoeIn committee is busy preparing for the Annual New Year’s Eve Shoe Drop and Community Night on Wednesday, December 31, from 9:00 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. at the Broad Street Park. Shown are committee members gathering at the Akron Borough Hall to check out the shoe. They include, from left to right,
John Taylor (committee member), Valerie Wagner (Akron Borough), Cindy Hoffert (committee chair), Cindy Mellinger (committee member) and Mayor John McBeth. Missing from the photo are Sean Molchany (Akron Borough) and Ryan Myers (committee member).
include the following:
• 9:00 p.m. – Midnight: Bonfire, photo booth, cornhole, ring toss, coffee, hot chocolate, mocktails, snacks
• 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.: Balloon twisting with Majik Andrew
were
Spanish Club Enjoys Cultural Activities
The Spanish Club at Cocalico High School is a place for students to explore Hispanic culture and language outside the classroom. Members participate in fun activities like cultural cele
• 9:30 p.m. – Candy cannon
• 10:00 p.m.: Kids Bingo (12under) and Limbo with DJ Ryan (13+)
• 10:30 p.m.: Akron’s First Best Dressed Contest at the ShoeIn
brations, food tastings, games, and service projects that promote appreciation for Spanishspeaking communities. Officers include Victoria Fassnacht (Presi
welcome, and best wishes for 2026
• 11:59 p.m.: Countdown to 2026
Volunteers are needed for as little as 30 minutes each to assist with games, activities and food.
dent), Alyssa
Andrea
This free “fun for all ages” familyfriendly event will
• 9:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.: Hayrides, hot dogs, and popcorn
• 11:50 p.m.: Mayor McBeth shares comments,
The name “ShoeIn” pays homage to Akron’s long history in the shoe manufacturing industry. Miller, Hess & Co. shoe factory (now the location of Legacy Handcraft), which opened in 1901, was once the town’s largest employer. The former factory at Main Street and Route 272 made shoes for teenage girls and
out and everyone enjoyed light refreshments afterwards inside the Fellowship Hall. Shown are several bundled up carolers enjoying the event. (Continued On Page 2B)
Entrekin (Vice President), Camila Farah
Velasquez Zorrilla (Treasurer) and Zyana Ramos Castro (Secretary).
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese
Shopping News Photo by Crystle Eby
The
Community Carol Sing, organized by the Lititz Historical Foundation in conjunction with the Lititz Moravian Archives, was held under chilly and breezy conditions that made keeping lit candles burning a bit of a challenge! A large crowd gathered to sing Christmas carol favorites,
song sheets
handed
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young women before it closed in 1984. Many thanks to Akron Mayor John McBeth who first spearheaded this event as a way to encourage smalltown pride. The large, illuminated purple and gold hightop sneaker that is lowered at midnight was built in 2006 by Howie Dixon, who was a volunteer at Akron Elementary School at the time. The ShoeIn Committee had asked the school if they could put together a paper mache model shoe, and Dixon said to himself, “Why don’t I build one that will last,” and so he built one out of plywood and PVC. That year, all the students at Akron Elementary signed a poster to commemorate the new shoe. Every year, new and gently used shoes of all kinds are collected to benefit Peter’s Porch, an outreach program of Zion Lutheran Church in Akron. Shoe dropoff collection sites include:
Akron Borough, Blue Ridge, Cultivate Community Church –Akron and ENBAkron Branch.
A special thank you and note of appreciation for the major sponsors, as well as prize and food donations, for this event. This event would not be possible without the generous support from the many fine local businesses. For additional details, please visit the Akron Borough website and Facebook page.
Zacchary L. Knoll, 42, of Stevens, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Wellspan York Hospital.
He was born in Hershey, the son of Larry L. Knoll and Lisa J. (Knauer) Spitler and was the husband of Teal L. (Graeff) Knoll, with whom he shared 8 years of marriage and five year old son.
Zac was an avid deer and turkey hunter. He always found that his time in the woods, whether during hunting season or just going for a hike, would right mental wrongs and refresh his soul.
Zac enjoyed shooting long range rifles and reloading his spent brass in order to make his accuracy sharper. When he wasnít shooting, reloading or being the best family man, he enjoyed baseball and car racing. Zac was also a helper. He was always ready and willing to help do something for someone else, whether it was helping find the trail of a downed deer or fixing a sink, he would help however he can.
Knoll
son, Barrett L. Knoll, stepfather, Roger R. Spitler, brothers, Tate S. Hammer, Ryan H. Spitler, and halfbrother, Holden Dabich.
As a father, Zac could be seen driving around with his boy, listening to music, visiting friends and family. The laughter that came from his son while playing is a sound that will never be forgotten, as will the sound of Zacs laugh and his memory.
Zacchary worked as the Public Works Director for Denver Borough for a total of 18 years, where he would care for the water, roads and sewer, helping to keep the town run smoothly.
In addition to his parents and wife, Zac is survived by a
A viewing was held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, 533 Walnut St., Denver. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. A visitation will be held Saturday, December 20th, from 9 to 11 AM, followed by a Celebration of Life service, at Grace Point Church of the Nazarene, 110 Durlach Rd., Ephrata.
Contributions in Zacchary’s memory, may be made to Teal Knoll and mailed to Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, 533 Walnut St., Denver, PA 17517. The funds will be used to purchase a tree and plaque to be placed in Denver Park, in his memory.
Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Denver. Online condolences can be given at roseboro stradling.com.
son Hogarth, Ali Honberger, Natalie Hoover, Kai Horn, Vanessa Horning, Ben Hul, Ethan Hurst, Natashia Huyett, Cailey Itwaru, Carolina Jaeger, Tar Jewett, Nathan Jubal, Sophia Justiniano, Mohammad Kakar, Hailey Keith, Teagan Kern, Alyssa Khadka, Abby Kohler, Katie Kondramashin, Olivia Kramer, Rylan Kramer, Sophia Kramer, Trent Kresge, Harshleen Kullar, Adrianna Lawder, Jacob Lehman, Alina Leininger, Weston Leisey, Ethan Lewandowski, Melani Linares Duarte, Cameron Loos, Emily Ludwig, AJ Lunsford, Abby Lutz, Wesley Malinowski, Allison Martin, Garrett Martin, Liana Martin, Lyla Martin, Savannah Martin, Cole McAnany, Leila McComsey, Brylee McGarvey, McKenzzie McGinnisApostolou, Devin Meiskey, Shayla Merklinger, Jubilee Mertz, Hayden Mietelski, Lauryn Miller, Meghan Miller, Sydney Miller, Mikey Mitchell, Ethan Montgomery, Sawyer Morrongiello, Micah Moyer, Mason Muckle, Mason Mull, Cael Musser, Cole Musser, Daisy Musser, Brynn Nagle, Keyani Nay, Eli Neff, Luke Neff, Natalie Neidl, Max Newlin, Aiden Nguyen, Sarah Noland, Elizabeth Nolt, Sophia Olszewski, Alethea Ornelas, Connor Oslan, Gavin Parker, Ryan Parkhurst, Quinn Patterson, Kaleb Peuler, Brianna PierreBellegarde,
Georgia Jean Hogan, 78, of Ephrata, passed away after a long battle with polycystic kidney disease on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Well Span Ephrata Community Hospital.
She was born in the Bronx, NY to the late Walter George and Alma Diggins Suling and was the wife of Patrick Hogan, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage.
She was a member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Ephrata. During her working years, Georgia was a waitress at Geri’s Luncheonette and later a hotel restaurant manager. For more than 20 years, Georgia was heavily involved in antiquing. While she loved to travel, when she was home, she enjoyed tending to her garden and sharing a meal with family and friends.
As a dedicated former Girl Scout troop leader, Georgia guided and inspired many young girls.
In addition to her husband, Georgia is survived by four children, Tara G. Hogan Mager, former spouse Harry
Schelling, Caitlyn Schlegel, Lauren Sensenig, Morgan Sensenig, Aubrey Serrano, Dezi Shifflet, Jackson Shirk, Emma Showalter, Diana Simmons, Gideon Smith, Nathan Smoker, Brandon Snader, Jacqueline Snyder, Isabella Spohn, Kelsey Steckler, Desi Steinmetz, Ava Stoltzfus, Sophia Suhrbier, Bailey Sweigert, Bryce Thomas, Carson Thomas, Hannah Tlumach, Aubrey Treadway, Eli Trettin, Aslan Umble, Andres Valencia, Sean Venarchick, Owen Ward, Grace Weaver, Lara Weaver, Quinn Weinhold, Blake Wertz, Phoenix Wessner, Trinity Wiker, Hailey Wikfors, Jacob Will, Laney Williamsen, Hunter Wright, Hillary Ya, Kylie Yang, Elliea Yarnes, Haset Yohannes, Lily Young, Travis Young, Isla Yunginger, Maddie Zimmerman.
G Mager; Scott Patrick Hogan, husband of Cheryl M. Michalski Hogan; Kelly J. Hogan Agosto, wife of Michael Augusto; and Dena M. Hogan White, wife of Corey L. White; 13 grandchildren, Shane P. Mager, Nicholas H. Mager, Bryttni L. Mager Gardepe, Brydget F.Mager Hewlett, Devynn L. Mager Norment, Edward Hunter Michalski, Abigail R. Hogan, Corey L. White Jr., Andrew S. White, Emily J. White, Donovan Hogan, Raven Augusto and Michael Augusto Jr; as well as many great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Dylon P. Mager.
A viewing was held on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Stradling Funeral Home, 201 Church Avenue, Ephrata. An additional viewing will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 10 to 11 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM, at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 320 Church Ave, Ephrata, with Fr. Bob Harrison, C.Ss.R. as Celebrant. Final Commendation and Farewell will take place at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Georgia’s memory may be made to the PKD Foundation, PO Box 871847, Kansas City, MO 64187, or online at pkdcure. org.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/ Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradling funeralhome.com. 9
Grade 10
Elbert AddaiYeboah, Athena Addison, Kylie Allen, Alex Babich, Emily Bender, Kaden Bensing, Tre Beres, Carter Bischoff, Cameron Bitner, Cayden Bowers, Riley Bowman, McKenzie Boyd, Katelyn Breckbill, Sri Brennan, Reese Bromirski, Hailey Brown, Benjamin Brubaker, Ron Buitrago, Mark Burd, Susanna Calkins, Alyssa Campalans, Elisabeth Capps, Emma Cerullo, Amiel Chaman, Drake Ciran, Peyton Critchfield, Zahra Delcine, Lily Delgado, Logan Deshong, Gianna DiCicco, Cianah Diller, Kaiden Dom, Ayvory Dowlin, Ariannah Eberle, Ethan Esh, Nora Faith, Sayben Fellenger, Kasen Firestine, Owen Florea, Isabella Forney, Morgyn Fox, Emma Frey, Amira FryPemberton, Madison Frymyer, Lisa
Fulton, Ryan Garman, Kris Gehman, Joshua Gola,
Charlotte Good, Eli Grant, Josiah Grant, Rory Grattan, Vincent Graybill, Alyssa Gross, Emerson Hallowell, Colin Hartz, Kylee Heiselman, Aaden Hershey, Grace Hoffer, Cora Hollinger, Alex Horning, Kerry Houston, Kara Ingham, Emma Jahn, Traylynn Jones, Madison Kauffman, Derek Kehle, Brooke Kennedy, Zahida Khan, Julie Kim, Rye Kimmet, Malachi Knowles, Jenna Kurtz, Sadie Landis, Josephine Lee, Rylee Lehman, Angelina Lototska, Wills Louissaint, Eva Ludwig, Blake Manko, Braden Martin, Delilah Martin, Julia Martin, Riley Martin, Ben McCracken, Maddix McFarland, Morgan McGrath, Julianna Meashey, Pearly Mikhil, Landon Millard, Addyson Miller, Jonah Miller, Mya Mody, Sophia Montijo, Gabriela Montoya Ramirez, Serenity Moua, Andi Moyer, Landon Myers, Alexis Nelson, Paige Norris, Abigail Ober, Ricardo Ograsein, Annalis Olan, Gianna Paparo, Alayna Peretzman, Mia Pfautz, William Pollock, Nathan Pugh, Charlotte Ream, Kylan Reichard, Landon Reichenbach, Jazzy Reiff, Addison Risser, Alisson Rodriguez Macay, Savanna Roe, Abdiel Ro
mero Maldonado, Laura Rosario Castro, Cecilia Rutter, Matthew Savage, Hailey Scheirer, Colton SchmidtHoffman, Andrew Schnettler, Ian Schwartz, Yaqoob Sediqi, Weston Sellers, Olivia Sensenig, Cody Shaffer, Christopher Sheckart, Jordyn Siegle, Tyler Simmons, Olly Smali, Ezra Smee, Adelynn Smith, Journey Sohn, Aubriana Souden, Aubrey Stauffer, Lillyanna Strickland, Evelina Sventek, Elexsa Teel, Makayla Treadway, Jonah Umstead, Maleigha Vaile, Alexis Vallery, Madalynn Wagner, Kylee Wallace, James Walton, Cael Warner, Marissa Watterson, Gracie Weaver, Deacon Wenger, Caplin West, Pharrell Whitfield, Christian Wilkes, Hannah Williams, Bryce Wills, Reece Wilson, Ethan Windle, Maddison Wise, Ian Wurster, Samuel Ya, Bryant Yang, Katelyn Yang, Mason Zimmerman, Andre Zook, Bekah Zook.
Joshua Hagen, Sophia Hahn, Morgan Hainley, Chase Hammer, Lucas Harbin, Macy Heale, Ryan Helm, Calleigh Hepler, Haley High, Kaylee Hollenbaugh, Trinity Hornberger, Luke Hurst, Amaya Jones, Joshua Kaminski, Zion Kapp, Yojana Katuwal, Madelyn Keiser, Zoe Keller, Anastasia Khomich, Elizabeth Kiely, Christopher Kohler, Abigail Kondramashin, Makayla Koonce, Maksym Kowalick, Daniel Kreider, Isabella Kreitz, Yuna Kuchuk, Tahlia Kuhn, Prabmehar Kullar, Prabvir Kullar, Maeve Larrimore, Camilla Laubscher
er, Sarayia Williams, Noah Williamsen, Madison Witmer, Lily Wolfe, Hunter Young, Chase Zawaski, Cooper Zinn, Brennan Zucchi.
Esmeraldo, Kassidy Lehman, Rae Leininger, Ira Levengood, Damir Levytskyi, Sarah Lizcano, Piper Lutz, Norah Lydamore, Luana Maclean, Jayden Marshall, Carson Martin, Nyah Martin, Ryleigh Martin, Braeden Mazzocchi, Alec McCracken, Cameron McKenzie, Zander McNally, Sara Mejia Castillo, Alysson Mendez Fuentes, Dominic Mentzer, Ryan Merkel, Asher Mesher, Collin Miller, Liam Miller, Sabreeha Millner, Alex Montgomery, Mikayla Morales, Brendan Morrell, Skylar Moua, Knollan Munro, Elizabeth Myer, Megan Myers, Kiera Navarich, Tetyana Nebelyuk, Cameron Neff, Rylee Newswanger, Emma Nolt, Ezra Nolt, Jana Norman, Logan Oberholtzer, Alexis Palmer, Alyssa Peretzman, Rhyia Petersheim, Leeannia Peterson, Allyson Pfautz, Whitney Pitts, Yenicet Ramirez Mendoza, Naomy Ramos Perez, Kyle Reidenbaugh, Aziz Riaz, Kloie Ricca, Caleb Rice, Brady Roberts, Austin Rogers, William Rosario Castro, Abdiel Rosario, Rebekah Ruohoniemi, Meredith Rutt, Abby Saenz, Ellen SakyiwaaYeboah, Nahla Samuel, Joseph Santiago, Cindy SantosFlores, Sophia Schumacher, Jordyn Seibel, Cloe Sensenig, Jaden Sensenig, Nikki Sensenig, Jade Serrano, Alan Shimp, Ella Shortuse, Jonathan Shul Martin, Savannah Silva, Mariah Simione, Lilah Snyder, Owen Sommers, Jase Stoltzfus, Ashlynn Straubel, Dominic Teel, Tyler Thomas, Leah Tlumach, Evan Todd, Liliia Tolsta, Gabriel Truex, Kirsten Van Dun, Julious Vazques, Ian Venarchick, Nathan Verbash, Jonathan Vizirov, Skylar Weaver, Anna Weidman, Josiah Wik
Grade 12: Landon Adamson, Sohrab Ahmadi, Ubed Ahmed, Safa Al Ezzi, Hammoud Aleliwi, Lily Bain, Jocelyn Baionno, Mackenzie Baker, Laila Barnhart, Tobias Barrett, Lucas Bedoya, Lynn Belzince, Breelyn Beyer, Lucian Bodnari, Owen Bolbach, Hailey Bonneau, Cole Boyer, Elliot Boyer, Katie Brass, Timothy Breckbill, Collin Brosnan, Ezra Bryan, Austin Bryant, Jacob Buckwalter, Ana Buehler, Sophie Burkey, Bruce Burkholder, Neil Burkholder, Leah Caldwell, Willie Camacho, Warren Carter, Carlos Castillo Collazo, Rylee Cicero, Shire Ciran, Tristan Clauss, Mariely CollazoColon, Faith Conlin, Joslyn Copeland, Issaka Coulibaly, Jordan Crabbe, Gabrielle DeGothseir, Drew DiCicco, Allison Diehm, Katlyn Diirner, Dante Diluzio, Madisyn Doom, Nadia Drobot, Aidan Dull, Seth Eby, Martina Elliot, Quentin Ellis, Vittoria
Faccio, Hunter Ferris, Andy Flores, Rebecca Foard, Elijah Foulks, Trent Frey, Owen Friday, Payton Froggatt, Sahir Fuentes, Madelyn Gangaway, Ethan Garman, Brady Gettle, Maxwell Getz, Kayden Gibbons, Caitlyn Gockley, Augusta Good, Sania Graber, Ellie Grande, Noah Gray, Desi Greggs, Erik Guzman Moreno, Joshua Hackman, Sophie Hall, Madelyn Halton, Darien Harnish, Jayla Harris, Courtney Harting, Skylar Hatt, Hunter Heindel, Mercedez Heiselman, Alison Heisey, Broderick Heuyard, Anyah High, Matthew Hildenbrand, Kaleb Hogarth, Evan Honberger, Dustin Hoover, Jai Howard, Alliyah Hubbard, Bronson Hurst, Gisele Imler, James Immel, Andrew Ingham, Samira Jidah, Elea Jones, Eva Jones, Paytyn Jones, Nikolai Jusino, Basmeena Kakar, Kaelyn Kennedy, Ayden Kern, Kennedy King, Emma Kingston, Sullivan Klinger, Hadassah Knowles, Jaden Krchnar, Collin Kreider, Sophia Kresge, Wren KulfanCole, Kelli Lang, Madison Lausch, Isabella Le, Sam Le, Iris Lehman, Arianna Leid, Piper Leonhard, Ivy Lockard, Desiree Loos, Jaiden Lopez, Alexia Lorah, Stanislav Lototskyy, Allison Ludwig, Braedin Malmer, Matthew Mantsevich, Jack Martin, Leslie Maston, Carter Matthews, Isabella Mazzio, Keira McComsey, Marie McCracken, Lacey McFadden, Daniel Mendoza Recalde, Sidney Messner, Ashton Mohler, James Moore, Darren Morrison, Manee Moua, Bamanga Moutete, Sabra Muncy, Ava Munro, Carissa Murphy, Lauren Muscarelli, Brody
Musser, Courtney Musser, Izabel Musser, Angelina Nelson, Ryder Newlin, Zachery O’Donnell, Emma Ober, Mariana Ochoa Palacio, Kayleigh Ochs, Aishat Olaonipekun, Sydney Ovsianik, James Pagan Santiago, Logan Palmer, William Petry, Ella Pfautz, Amani Pierre, Daniel Poplavskyy, Chase Prange, Hailey Rea, Megan Rebuck, Toriana Reese, Mason Regitz, London Reiff, Cameron Renninger, Deacon Renninger, Avery Rideout, Justin Rios, Sebastian Rios, Shaydeliz Rivera Serrano, Sophia Rivera, Trinity Rodriquez, Sahmad RogersSpicer, Aiden Roten, Piper Rudy, Mya Russell, Mila Saenz, Landon Schadt, Addison Scheirer, Sophia Schlinkman, Mohammad Sediqi, Aimee Selzer, Courtney Setzer, Kylee Sheets, Campbell Shelley, Grayson Shellhammer, Mackenzie Simmons, Cara Slider, Aldynne Snyder, Micah Spring, Kaelin Staub, Dayton Stauffer, Owen Stock, Peter Suhrbier, Jocelyn Sweigart, Brianna Theis, MacKenzie Thoeun, Brynn Thomas, Andrii Tolstyi, Hunter Umstead, Juan Velasquez, Aiden Walsh, Kiera Walters, Joseph Ward, Ryleigh Warner, Victoria Weaver, Anna Weidman, Landry Weidner, Justice Weik, Savannah Weiss, Todd Weist, Madison Wenger, Mason Wert, Jenna Wertz, Izzabell Williams, Joshua Williams, Brady Witmer, Peyton Wolfe, Zymir Womack, Ryan Woolard, Naomi Wratto, Easton Wyniawskyj, Hailey Ya, Mehanaym Yohannes, Aaron Young, Caleb Zawaski, Laura Zelt, Adelyn Zimmerman, Landon Zimmerman, Michael Zimmerman.
Bergstrasse Christmas Eve Service
Special music and candlelight will be highlights of the Christmas Eve worship service at Bergstrasse Lutheran Church, on Wednesday, December 24. The theme for the service is “Celebrate Jesus’s Birth.”
Luminaries outside the church will brighten the hillside driveways and sections of the cemetery, a Bergstrasse tradition for many years. Upon arrival at the church entrance, visitors will hear the Brewster Brass Duo playing Christmas favorites.
Inside the sanctuary at 6:45 p.m., the Morales family musicians of Philadelphia will provide special music. Beginning at 7:00 p.m., the worship service, led by the Rev. James Goodyear, will include storytelling, favorite Christmas carols, Holy Communion, and a community candle lighting ritual during “Silent Night.”
The Morales family musicians, who performed at Bergstrasse on Christmas Eve the past three years, will offer solos, duets, and ensemble works during the prelude segment as well as during the worship service.
Family members include parents Jesus Morales, cellist with the Dali quartet, and Dara Morales, an Ephrata native and a violinist with The Philadelphia Orchestra; daughters Isabel, cellist, and Karina, violinist.
All are welcome to participate in this Christmas Eve service honoring the birth of Christ. Located at 9 Hahnstown Road, Ephrata, at the intersection of routes 222 and 322, Bergstrasse Lutheran Church has served the community since 1752.
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 11:30 a.m. 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 7176262800.
Daily Activities Include: Wednesday, December 17: 9:00 a.m., Chair Yoga with Marcy; Learn Tai Chi; Pinochle/Cards/Board Games; 10:00 a.m., Servant Stage Holiday Show; 11:30 a.m., Lunch; 1:00 p.m., Tai Chi.
Thursday, December 18: 9:00 a.m., Pinochle/Cards/ Board Games; 9:15 a.m., Exercise with Kathy; 10:15 a.m., Music with Clyde Spangler; 11:30 a.m., Lunch.
Monday, December 22: 9:00 a.m., Pinochle/Cards/ Board Games; 9:15 a.m., Exercise with Kathy; 10:15 a.m., Christmas Trivia with Oasis; 11:00 a.m., Senator Malone Visit; 11:30 a.m., Lunch.
Lunch Menu:
Wednesday, December 17: Chicken Philly sandwich, 1 cup cream of spinach soup, 1/2 cup coleslaw, hoagie roll, gelatin, margarine.
Thursday, December 18: Christmas Dinner Chicken cordon bleu, 2 oz. country gravy, 1/2 cup mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup sweet peas and carrots, dinner roll, apple pie.
Monday, December 22: 4 oz. sweet and sour pork, 1/2 cup white rice, 1/2 cup peas and carrots, wheat bread, fresh fruit, margarine. * Menu subject to change.
CLASSIFIEDS
For Sale
FOR SALE: 6 feet exterior french door, Anderson with grills, good condition. $100. 717-445-0941.
FOR SALE: Ariens snow blower, 30”, serviced, used very little, $900. 717-9515956.
FOR SALE: Birdfeeders, birdhouses, mailboxes, wood sheds, Purple Martin houses, mealworm feeders, more. Handcrafted with wood, can also help install. 717-6261260 or visit 445 Sleepy Hollow Road, Lititz.
FOR SALE: Commercial construction, retirement community, or at home aging in place. Delta Traditional grab bars. ADA compliant, concealed screws, direct to stud installation. 1-1/4”, stainless /brushed nickel. 1 @ 36”, $80, 3@24”, $70 each and 1 18” for $60. 717-203-6521.
FOR SALE: Flags, flagpoles, cases, hats, pins. Decorative flags and mailbox covers on sale. American Flag Shoppe near Adamstown, 717-484-1183.
FOR SALE: M Scale trains, including platforms, 31x33”. All M gauge, trains and platform. Too much to list. $600. 717-733-5296.
FOR SALE: Phasemaster Rotary Phase Converter. $600. Buyer must pick up /remove. Wernersville. Scott, 610-860-6050.
FOR SALE: Star Wars collectible sets: Japanese Celebration Coin, Cosbie Bobblehead and Hyper Peek set. Call for details, 717-344-7472.
Appliances
FOR SALE: Freezer: Upright, Frost-free, Frigidaire, excellent condition, Canada 2005, $359, U Pick Up; Roaster with cabinet rack, Westinghouse, 1950 Vintage extra cooker oven, $20; Ice Auger: Sturdy, old-fashion. Best offer. Please call 717-445-5802 and leave message.
FOR SALE: GE apartment size washer and dryer, 1 unit, gray, good condition, $500. 717-733-8318.
FOR SALE: New 30 gallon natural gas hot water heater, paid $600 at Lowe’s. Make offer. Phone 610-769-8209.
Auto/Truck
FOR SALE: 1988 48’ Trailmobile. No leaks, tires hold air. Storage or jockey use. $2,500. 717-406-4148.
Household/Furniture
FOR SALE: 2 bedroom apartment of furniture: bedrooms, living room, dining room and misc. items including office items. Call for information and pictures. Best offer. Come and take what you need, all in good shape. 717368-8333.
Lawn & Garden
FOR SALE: 2017 GMC Savana 2500 cargo van, new transmission which has less than 1,000 miles on it. Transmission warranty is transferable. New brake pads, rotors and calipers. Recent oil change. New battery, body excellent, inside and out. 108,000 miles, automatic, 8 cyclinder. Selling “as is”. $9,500. Phone, 717-9260633, 717-272-4338.
FOR SALE: Snow blower, 8HP, 24” auger, like new, $125. Also, small engine repair. 717-445-9607.
FOR SALE: Sprayer tank on skid, 100 gallon, 300’ hose, recoil motor. $400. 717951-5956.
FOR SALE: Used sheds, many to choose from. Also, new sheds, playsets, poly furniture. 610-743-5660.
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Pets & Animals
FOR SALE: Black Shih-poo female, cute as a button. 8 months. Still in training. $300. Call 223-333-0206.
FOR SALE: Cavachon male breeder, 10 months old, black and white, $250. Call or text, 717-381-5704.
FOR SALE: Cute Cavapoo puppies, $800. Several to choose, ready for Christmas. To schedule, 717-626-1260.
FOR SALE: Cute Havanese pups, AKC, vet checked, shots, potty training started. Ready December 29. 717368-0350.
FOR SALE: Lab mix puppies, 9 weeks, family raised, shots, dewormedm vet checked, black, $400. Call 717-673-3139.
FOR SALE: Wheaton Terrier puppy, female, born 4/11/25, house trained, AKC registered, $150. 717-4457005.
Real Estate
FOR SALE: Lebanon county senior living, conversion approved project, great location, brand new roof. Contact 717-4754787.
Sporting Goods
FOR SALE: 12 GA. new shotshells, 10 boxes, $100. 717572-7474.
FOR SALE: 2 bikes (men’s Trek 2000 and ladies’ Specialized Step-Through) and Saris Freedom car rack. 717209-0147.
Seasonal
FOR SALE: Ash firewood, $150/cord, no delivery. East Earl. 717-445-4114.
FOR SALE: Maternity, jumpers, size medium, warm winter corduroy, $15 each or 4 for $50. 717-445-5802.
Notice
NOTICE: Piano lessons. Call Susan Lambert, lessons for all ages. 717-371-4742.
NOTICE: We accept brush, trimmings, grass clippings, trees and stumps for a small fee. Call Martin Mulch for information. 717-733-1602.
NOTICE: Estate Sale, Friday, 12/19 & Saturday, 12/20, 8am to 1pm. Quilts, kitchen items, records, musical instruments, vintage games, 2-bedroom suites, sofa & love seat, kitchen table/chairs, hutch and much, much more. 735 Greenville Rd., Denver.
Announcements
NOTICE: Lemongrass Spa Holiday products and gift sets available! Natural bath and body products for the whole family. Cash and carry! Ephrata. Call or text 717989-3130.
Help Offered
HELP OFFERED: Don Graham Remodeling, repairs around your home. Electrical, plumbing, drywall, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, painting, deck repairs, pressure washing, deck cleaning and sealing. Licensed and insured. PA Contractor #037752. Visit www.DonGrahamRemodeling.com. Call 717-3688943
HELP OFFERED: Dump Truck Service, haul dirt, stone, etc. Excavating also. 717-629-5011.
HELP OFFERED: Eberly’s Drywall Finishing, Patching and Repair. No job too small. 717-826-3182, leave message.
Home & Lawn Care
HELP OFFERED: Self-employed Christian electrician looking for more work. Old homes and farm house updating to generators or fusebox/panel upgrades. Call/text Keith, 717-8164582. PA#008058.
HELP OFFERED: Experienced electrician, licensed and insured. Prompt, friendly service and free estimates. Call Jim, 717575-2147. Please leave a message.
HELP OFFERED: I can fix your propane/kerosene torpedo heaters. Lititz/ Ephrata. 717-828-9258 leave message.
HELP OFFERED: Interior painting, drywall repairs, light carpentry. Call about our winter discounts. Let us take the pain out of painting. Call Damien, 717940-5912. PA#032157.
HELP OFFERED: Light tree trimming, debris removal, hedge trimming, mulching and leaf cleanup. Great prices, free estimates. Call Tim at 717-824-2831.
HELP OFFERED: Bitner Brothers Construction from basements to roofs, free estimates. PA# 017457. 717-6359215.
HELP OFFERED: Need a helping hand? Mulching, shearing, general landscaping cleanups. Honest, reliable, affordable. Free estimates. Call Matt, 717-738-4360.
HELP OFFERED: Phillips Home Improvements and Renovations LLC is offering winter discounts. Roof repairs, siding, carpentry, drywall repairs, painting, decks. etc. Licensed and insured. PA#132025. 717-723-5817.
Help Wanted
HELP WANTED: A driver to take personnel to and from work located in Lititz. Picking up from Akron or Bowmansville area. Vehicle provided. Call Evan, 717-721-2411.
HELP WANTED: Part-time experienced cleaning help, transportation required, flexible hours, great wages. Call 717-336-4854.
HELP WANTED: Parts delivery person needed, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-1pm. Contact Wendell for more information 717-341-5344 or apply at John Sauder, Ephrata location.
Wanted
WANTED: Large, lightweight tricycle with wire spokes in the wheels for 10 year old. Call David, 717-625-0325
To Buy
WANTED: $50-$500 paid for junk autos. Free removal. Call anytime, licensed, insured, bonded. All paperwork taken care of legally. 717989-6980.
WANTED: Buying Hess trucks, comic books, phonograph records, baseball cards, hunting and fishing licenses, holiday decorations, advertising signs, gas station items, Royal Doulton figures, car license plates, Fiestaware, Roseville, and Hull pottery, beer trays, clocks and signs, trains, toys, Winross, Tonka, coins, sports cards, baseball yearbooks. Phone 717926-0633 or 717-272-4338.
WANTED: Buying silver dollars, paying $30 each. Buying wheat cents, buying Buffalo nickels. Buying Franklin and Liberty half dollars, paying $15 each. Also buying comic books, GI Joe, phonograph records. Phone 717-2724338 or 717-926-0633.
WANTED: Corvettes, 19532019. Always buying. Call Jeff Gast, Lancaster, 717575-4561.
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 St. in Lititz. 717-627-4929, www. lititzmusic.com.
WANTED: Highest cash paid for cars, any condition. Licensed professional. 717-278-9539.
Apartments
FOR RENT: Reamstown, 2nd floor, spacious 2BR, all appliances included, full basement and lots of storage. $1,400. Garden Real Estate, 717-715-2849.
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- 1:00 p.m. - Smithville Church of God, Inc., 497 Pennsy Rd., New Providence. 21.7 acre m/l tract of land, zoned Ag, Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
WED., DECEMBER 17
- 4:00 p.m. - Kenneth D. and Carol A. Dotson, 574 Gehman School Rd., Denver. 3 bedroom, 2 bath custombuilt (2019) rancher, .39 acre lot, attached 2car garage and all seasons room, 10’x14’ shed. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
WED., DECEMBER 17
- 4:00 p.m. - Randall S. and Sharon R. Martin, 1175 W. Swartzville Rd., Reinholds. 21/2 story 4 bedroom farmhouse, 2car garage, insulated/heated shop 72x40,
bank barn 48x30, 3 acres with fenced pasture. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
THURS., DECEMBER 18 - 11:00 a.m. - Dennis and Ronald Daubert, 100 Pine Hill Rd., Pine Grove. 3 tractors, JD Harvester, skidloader, equipment. L&H Auctions, Inc.
THURS., DECEMBER 18 - 4:00 p.m. - Robert J. and Kathryn M. Yocum, 13 Dubson Circle, Denver. 3 bedroom, 2 bath modular rancher, .23 acre lot, 32’x12’ garage/shop, valuable recent updates, excellent investment/rental property. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
SAT., DECEMBER 209:00 a.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Outstanding firearms, hunting, fishing and military collectibles and accessories. Horst Auctioneers.
SAT., DECEMBER 2010:00 a.m. - Andrew H. and Janet M. Martin, 210 Musser
Rd., East Earl. 1 story brick 3 bedroom rancher, 1car garage, level corner lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
MON., DECEMBER 29 - 4:00 p.m. - Moses and Mamie Glick, 675 S. Ridge Rd., Denver. 8.7 acre homestead with seclusion and privacy, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a horse barn and 2 storage sheds. Intel Auctions LLC.
TUES., DECEMBER 30 - 3:00 p.m. - Gerald E. Groff Estate, Walnut Bottom Rd., Shippensburg. 4 acre tract, Zoned Manufacturing District. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
WED., DECEMBER 31 - 1:00 p.m. - Esther H. Sensenig Estate, 490 Weidmansville Rd., Ephrata. 3 prime Clay Township farms. Tract #1 66.7 acre farm, brick 4 bedroom dwelling,
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bank barn, tobacco barn, outbuildings. Tract #2 16.4 acre farmette, 5 bedroom dwelling, 3car garage, chicken houses. Tract #3271/2 acres, level highproducing ground. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
FRI., JANUARY 2 - 8:30
a.m. - Donald M. Breiner Estate, 169 N. Groffdale Rd., Leola. Private collection of toys pedal tractors, farm toys, Winross, ‘19 VW Jetta, ‘85 Chevy Citation 20 Motor Coach Van. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
FRI., JANUARY 2 - 2:00
p.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Cataloged antique auction antique and contemporary folk art; redware;
stoneware; early China; primitives; artwork; fraktur; ephemera; textiles; toys; period, antique country, paint decorated and reproduction furniture. Horst Auctioneers.
SAT., JANUARY 3 - 9:00
a.m. - Estate of David L. Good, 200 E. Main St., Terre Hill. 3 bedroom house, 30’x40’ detached heated garage, .27 acres/zoned RC. Real estate at 12:00 noon. Household goods, Winross trucks, milk bottles, tools, antiques. Tim Weaver Auction Service LLC.
SAT., JANUARY 3 - 9:00
a.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Cataloged antique auction antique and contemporary folk art; redware; stoneware; early China; primitives; artwork; fraktur; ephemera; textiles; toys; period, antique country, paint decorated and reproduction furniture. Horst Auctioneers.
SAT., JANUARY 311:00 a.m. - Michelle L. McElwee Estate, 39 Mine Rd., Lebanon. 3 bedroom, 2 bath house on .33 +/ acres.
L&H Auctions, Inc.
WED., JANUARY 71:00 p.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Antiques, collectibles, household goods, tools. Horst Auctioneers.
9:00 a.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Antiques, collectibles, toys, model trains, dolls, teddy bears, household goods, tools. Horst Auctioneers.
SAT., JANUARY 1010:00 a.m. - Kenneth E. and Media A. Fisher, 4 Eagle Circle, Denver. Custom 4 bedroom Cape Cod dwelling, attached 2car garage, shed, 1/2 acre rural lot. Mowers, lawn and garden, tools, furniture. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
St., Christiana. Country 11/2 story Aframe house, 3.2 acres. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
THURS., JANUARY 15
- 3:00 p.m. - Dean L. Gress Estate, 18 Bill Dr., Denver. Vinyl sided ranch style dwelling. Horst Auctioneers.
THURS., JANUARY 15
- 4:00 p.m. - Denise K. Hackman, 60 Hackman Rd., Ephrata. Brick Cape Cod with 5 bedroom and 2car garage, 24’x40’ truck shop, 12’ door, .67 acre, huge kitchen/dining area, zoned Neighborhood Commercial. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
SAT., JANUARY 179:00 a.m. - Plenary Guardian of Wilson Huyett, 380 Kauffroth Rd., Gap. 137.2 acre farm, 99 acres tillable, 38.2 acres wooded, 3 bedroom farmhouse, bank barn, tobacco and equipment barns. Real estate at 12:00 noon. A/C tractors, farm equipment, guns, rare antiques and primitives. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
210 Musser Rd., East Earl. From New Holland, Rt. 322 E. thru Blue Ball. Right Musser Rd. House corner of Musser Rd. & WeaWit St.
Brick rancher w/1,100 SF, eat-in kitchen, large living/family rm., 3 bdrms., full bath, laundry, full bsmt., oil hot water heat, breezeway, 1 car garage, large 21½x9 deck, low maintenance w/covered soffit, fascia, insulated/tilt windows, level lawn, completely fenced-in & garden area. Corner lot w/access from Wea-Wit St. & Musser Rd. Owners relocating & serious to sell. Absolute move-in condition w/beautiful oak hardwood flooring. Low taxes. Ideal as residence or investment. Convenient East Earl, Blue Ball location. Personal inspection by appt. For more information, visit www. klinekreidergood.com. Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717-733-1006 (Lender NMLS ID #834368)
Randal V. Kline
Roy E. Good, Jr.
Aaron Z. Nolt
Curvin M. Horning
717-733-1006
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Andrew H. & Janet M. Martin 717-381-5704
THURS., JANUARY 15
- 2:00 p.m. - Kevin M. and Barbara E. Fisher, 35 High
SAT., JANUARY 1710:00 a.m. - June L. Schwar Estate, 269 Sheep Ln., Millersville. Country 1 story 4 bedroom rancher, detached 2car garage, 3.6 acres with stream. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
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2,352 sq. ft. plus 700+ in unfinished basement. Main level includes 29’x14’ kitchen/ dining area w/custom oak cabinetry, appliances, abundant counter space, recess lighting; open to 26’x14’ living room w/oak flooring, stairway banister, updated front door; primary bedroom w/double door closet; BR #2 w/double door closet; modern full bathroom w/ tub shower & custom vanity; laundry room scrub double sink, closet, outside entrance/exit; 2-car attached garage. Second level has BR #3 w/closet & knee-wall storage; 14’x11’ BR #4 w/knee-wall storage; 36’x10’ storage or BR #5; full bathroom w/tub shower; 15’x6.8’ sitting room. Basement is unimproved w/potential 700+ sq. ft. of expansion area, egress windows. Private septic; public water; updated windows & doors; desirable natural gas hot-water furnace; mini-split A/C on main level; updated elec. panel; abundant oak hardwood flooring throughout. A large house in a very convenient location, come and see how this house could work for you and your needs.
TRUCK STOP: A 24’x40’ detached truck shop; concrete block construction; 12’x11’ overhead door w/opener; elec. panel service w/220-V; Ephrata School District; taxes $4,967. Zoned “Neighborhood Commercial.” OPEN HOUSE: Saturdays, January 3 & 10 from 1-3 PM. Call/Text auctioneer 717-587-8906. Please visit our website www.martinandrutt.com
Auction For: DENISE K. HACKMAN
formal living room w/exposed beams, vaulted ceiling & bay window; open to 15’x13.5’ dining area; 12’x13.5’ raised panel Oak cabinetry kitchen, appliances include range, microwave, DW & fridge; sit-up bar; cozy enclosed 10’x15’ rear sunroom & composite deck; full bath; 13’x11’ primary bedroom w/deep closet & fabulous 13’x10’ private bath w/ soaking tub, walk-in shower, double vanities & ample cabinetry; BR #2) 9.5’x11’ w/double closet; BR #3) 10’x11’ w/double closet; finished lower level 24’x22’ family room w/stone FP & recessed lighting, 25’x23’ utility room, laundry includes washer & dryer plus mop sink; Bilco egress door; central AC/electric heat pump; on-site well & public sewer; annual taxes: $3,449.
OUTBUILDING: An oversized 28’x25’ 2-bay vinyl sided garage w/shop area. OPEN HOUSE: Sat., Dec. 20 & 27 from 1-3 PM. For info., call/text Auctioneer at 717-371-3333.
TERMS: 10% down day of sale, balance in 60 days. Attorney: Glick, Goodley, Deibler & Fanning, LLP (717) 354-7700
- 4:00 p.m. - Henry G. Benner, 181 Eastbrook Rd., Smoketown. 3 bedroom, 1 bath brick rancher, .35 acre lot, finished family room, 1car garage, koi pond. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.
THURS., JANUARY 22
- 4:00 p.m. - Elizabeth G. Snader Estate, 1245 W. Swartzville Rd., Reinholds. Country 11/2 story brick 4 bedroom dwelling, 1car garage, utility building, 1/2 acre m/l lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
THURS., JANUARY 22 - 5:30 p.m. - Bareville Fire Company Hall, 211 E. Main St., Leola. Morgan dollars, Silver Eagles, Ike dollars, Mercury dimes, Walking Liberty halves, wheat pennies, Indian Head pennies, 1 oz. and 4 oz. (.999) Silver Eagle round, many more coins. BeilerCampbell Auction Services.
FRI., JANUARY 234:00 p.m. - Matthew S. and Anna J. Newswanger, 119 Harristown Rd., Paradise. Country 4 bedroom split foyer dwelling, 2car garage, level 4/10 acre lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
THURSDAY, JAN. 15, 2026 AT 3:00 P.M.
Located at 18 Bill Drive, (Denver 17517), East Cocalico Township, Lancaster Co., PA (Directions: Rt. 897 Just East of Rt. 272 & Weavers Market, Turn Right onto Bill Drive)
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Young, Atty. Sale For: DEAN L. GRESS ESTATE
The following were recorded at the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds office from December 4 to December 10: Adamstown Borough
Tracey E. Shaw conveyed property on Chestnut Street to Andrew Douventzidis and Christine Martino for $1.
Akron Borough
Nancy S. Pratz conveyed property on Fulton Street to Samantha Vanbrookhoven for $265,000.
Brecknock Township
J. Carl Sensenig and Julia A. Sensenig conveyed property in Brecknock Township to Trent C. Eby for $316,000.
Russo Properties LLC conveyed property in Brecknock Township to Christopher Grove and Kendra Delgado for $325,000.
Clay Township
James J. Jordie and Carol J. Jordie conveyed property in Clay Township to Cleveland W. Morris Jr. and Andrea J. Morris for $415,000.
James A. Refi and Valerie E. Refi conveyed property on West Main Street to Jordan B. Martin for $336,000.
April L. Wood conveyed
property in Clay Township to Brian Whitcraft and Loretta Whitcraft for $355,000.
Lincoln Land Group Inc. conveyed property in Clay Township to Lennart H. Brune for $181,400.
Denver Borough
F. L. Royer Limited Partnership conveyed property on Fausnacht Drive to Alexander B. Allgyer and Erica J. Allgyer for $295,000.
Earl Township
Sunny J. Modi and Roshni S. Modi conveyed property in Earl Township to Donald C. Johnson and Melissa A. Johnson for $492,500.
The Tommy A. Patton Estate conveyed property in Earl Township to Adriana Vega and Albert Vega for $389,900.
Brian F. Whitcraft and Loretta Whitcraft conveyed property in Earl Township to Jedd A. Eberly for $285,000.
East Cocalico Township
Heatherwoods LLC conveyed property in East Cocalico Township to East Cocalico Township for $1.
TC 4 LP conveyed property in East Cocalico Township to East Cocalico Township for $1.
Paige L. Formicone conveyed property in East Cocalico Township to Paige L. Formicone and Jeffrey M. Formicone for $1.
East Earl Township
Michael L. Nolt and Court
ney M. Nolt conveyed property on Martin Street to Shawn L. Ferrell and Cassandra R. Ferrell for $408,000.
Ephrata Borough
John R. Nolt and Alverta Lois Nolt conveyed property on Hammon Road to Bollinger Builders LLC for $153,000.
Lititz Borough
Hannah D’Imperio conveyed property in Lititz Borough to 723 Keller LLC for $315,000.
Lampeter Homes LLC conveyed property on East Sixth Street to Jared Shaffer and Dana Shaffer for $429,900.
Brian E. Unangst and Robin K. Unangst conveyed property in Lititz Borough to Sean Reedy and Megan Ruth Reedy for $525,000.
New Holland Borough Horst & Son Inc. conveyed property on Spring Hollow Drive to Michael P. Capone and Meghan E. Capone for $549,000.
Beverly L. Kreider conveyed property in New Holland Borough to Lowell D. Zimmerman for $290,000.
Juamady Bencosme conveyed property on East
Jackson Street to Brian Garner and Jacqueline Garner for $425,000.
Warwick Township
Church Reserve LLC conveyed property on Shadyside Drive to Donald H. McCarty and Linda W. McCarty for $150,000.
William O. Gustafson and Janice L. Gustafson conveyed property in Warwick Township to Chad Z. Zimmerman for $375,000.
ESF Prestige Property LLC conveyed property in Warwick Township to GINJAP Properties LLC for $1,468,324.
Kimberly A. Snyder conveyed property in Warwick Township to Ean Josiah Hammond and Angela Eileen Weiler for $440,000.
Lititz Reserve LLC and EG Stoltzfus Homes LLC conveyed property in Warwick Township to Luthercare for $1,363,940.
Landmark Homes at Warwick Hill LLC conveyed property in Warwick Township to Justin Chow and Gabrielle Chow for $172,000.
The Bonita L. Geisel Estate conveyed property in Warwick Township to James E. Geisel for $1.
Dorothy Young Fisher and
CHRISTMAS SALE
Reed Alan Fisher conveyed property on Allegiance Drive to Herbert J. Loudenslager and Laura T. Loudenslager for $475,000.
Douglas W. Plank and Susan J. Plank conveyed property on Autumn Harvest Lane to Mark J. Werner and Nancy L. Werner for $599,900.
Panther Run LLC conveyed property in Warwick Township to Snyder Road LLC for $4,500,000.
West Cocalico Township
Vivian G. Moyer conveyed property on Horseshoe Trail Road to Lori A. Hagy and Troy M. Hagy for $505,000.
Harvey D. Stoneback conveyed property in West Cocalico Township to the Don Stoneback Family Trust for $1.
The Eugene S. Trostle Estate conveyed property on Poplar
Street to Rodger L. Weaver and Julie S. Weaver for $540,000.
West Earl Township
Mark D. Cabanas and Melissa R. Cabanas conveyed property in West Earl Township to James Snyder and Hannah Snyder for $360,000.
GINJAP Properties LLC conveyed property in West Earl Township to ESF Prestige Property LLC for $1,468,324.
Philip B. Stoltzfus and Lori J. Stoltzfus conveyed property in West Earl Township to Philip B. Stoltzfus and Lori J. Stoltzfus for $1.
Philip B. Hursh and Sandra D. Hursh conveyed property on Zooks Mill Road to Zooks Mill Holdings LLC for $1.
REAL ESTATE #2: 125 Indiantown Rd., Ephrata – 16.4 ACRE Farmette w/2½ sty. farmhouse w/2016 SF finished area, eat-in kitchen w/appliances, living & family rms., storage rm., 1st floor laundry, 5 bdrms., 2 full baths, bsmt., attic, oil HW heat, w/insulated windows, attached 3 car garage 26x24. Outbldgs: 2 sty. chicken house 110x42 w/110x16 lean-to w/1st floor cattle stable & equip. storage, 1 sty. chicken house 60x18 w/elec. Level 16.4 ACRES w/approx. 14 acres tillable hi-producing limestone ground. Ideal for produce or crop farming.
REAL ESTATE #3: Weidmansville Rd., Ephrata – Adjoining level 27½ ACRE separately deeded tract of ground w/approx. 1,100’ frontage along Indiantown Rd. Ideal for produce or crop farming. All tillable high-producing limestone ground. NOTE: Three prime pieces of Lancaster County real estate to be sold! Each tract deed separately & will be sold separately. All tracts Zoned Ag, enrolled in clean & green, but not in Ag preserve (but would be eligible). All tracts to be sold from the 490 Weidmansville Rd., Ephrata location. Convenient location, minutes to Ephrata, Lititz & Cocalico w/easy access to Rts. 322, 501, 897 & Turnpike. Personal inspection by appointment or open house December 20 & 27 from 1 to 4 PM. For more detailed information, visit www.klinekreidergood.com. Financing, deposit or bridge loan available to qualified buyer. Call Randal V. Kline 717-7331006 (Lender NMLS ID #834368)
Esther H. Sensenig Estate Carl Sensenig, Exc.: 717-629-8165 www.klinekreidergood.com
Weidmansville Rd., Ephrata,
17522. Rt. 322 W. thru Ephrata & Lincoln. Right Weidmansville
Tract #2:
Indiantown
4 Eagle Circle, Denver, PA 17517 (Bowmansville) Rt. 625 N. to Bowmansville. Left W. Maple Grove Rd. Right Horning Rd. Left Eagle Circle to property. (Brecknock Twp., Lanc. Co.)
Craft An Edible Holiday Classic From The Comforts Of Your Home
Symbolism features prominently throughout the holiday season. When walking around in December, or even earlier, individuals can’t help but notice lighting displays, decked out Christmas trees in town centers and other symbols that are synonymous with the holiday season.
Gingerbread houses may or may not be on public display, but these impressive constructions are yet another notable sign that the holiday season has arrived. As families prepare to celebrate the holiday season, they can work together to create this impressive, and edible, “Gingerbread House” courtesy of Lines+Angles.
Gingerbread House
Makes 8 servings or 1 house
For the house:
3¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus extra as needed
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon ground ginger
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
¾ cup molasses, warmed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting:
2 cups confectioners’ sugar, plus extra as needed
1½ tablespoons meringue powder
1 to 2 tablespoons warm water
To decorate: assorted colorful candies, sugared chocolate candies, round peppermint candies, candy canes, etc.
1. For the gingerbread: Combine the flour, cornstarch, spices, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir well and set aside.
2. Beat the softened butter with the molasses and vanilla in a separate mixing bowl until pale and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Beat in the flour mixture in 4 additions, mixing well
between additions until you have a rough dough; add more flour as needed to form a stiff dough.
4. Turn out and knead briefly. Shape into a round, wrap in parchment paper, and chill for 2 hours.
5. After chilling, preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Roll out to about 0.333” thickness on a lightly floured surface.
7. Cut out two rectangles approximately 4.5” x 4” for the roof. Cut out 2 pointed rectangles approximately 5” at their tallest points and 3.5” wide at the base; these will be the front and back of the house as per the image. Make sure that one side has a round window cut out.
8. Using some of the remaining dough, cut out the 2 rectangles to be the sides of the house, approximately 3” x 4” in diameter. Use the remaining dough to cut out 4 even rectangles, approximately 2” x 1.5”, to shape the chimney.
9. Arrange the pieces across the baking sheets. Bake for about 25 minutes until browned and dry to the touch. Remove to cooling racks to cool.
13. To decorate: Using the frosting as ‘glue,’ assemble the chimney using the 4 even rectangles of gingerbread. Let dry and set.
14. Start to assemble the rest of the house by glueing the pieces together as per the image, attaching the front and back of the house to the sides before attaching the roof in place. Let set dry and set at each building interval.
15. Once the sections are dry, pipe more frosting onto the edges of the roof and down their sides, shaped as icicles.
16. When the chimney is set, attach it to the top, cutting the pieces to fit if necessary, and decorating the outside with frosting.
17. To decorate: Attach the assorted candies to the house, decorating the roof with a tiled pattern using the frosting.
18. Let the house dry and set until ready to serve.
Preparation time: 2 hours
Cooling time: 2 hours, 15 minutes
10. For the frosting: Combine the confectioners’ sugar, meringue powder and 2 tablespoons warm water in a large mixing bowl.
11. Beat with an electric mixer until the frosting is thick and glossy, about 4 to 5 minutes; beat in more confectioners’ sugar if too thin and more water if too thick.
12. Spoon into a piping bag fitted with a thin, round nozzle. Chill for 15 minutes.
Total time: 4 hours, 15 minutes
Difficulty: Difficult
Tips:
Some of the gingerbread pieces will bake quicker than others depending on their size; keep an eye on them and remove from the oven when ready.
Meringue powder is available online or from specialty cookware stores.
Pet parents try to ensure their companion animals never want for anything. People will go to great lengths to pamper their pets with the best care, food and accessories. According to the American Pet Products Association, consumers in the United States spent $147 billion on pets in 2023. And it’s not just the essentials that have people opening up their wallets for pets. A 2022 YouGov survey found that 57 percent of owners buy holiday gifts for their pets and 40 percent host birthday celebrations. With the holiday season on the horizon, there’s a good chance that beloved pets are on gift lists this year, particularly for Gen Z pet owners. A study of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted by Talker Research for Newsweek found that Gen Z spends an average of $148.50 on their pets each month, the highest of all surveyed. For those shopping for gifts their pets will enjoy, these options could have tails wagging.
• Treat dispenser: It isn’t possible to be home with their pets all of the time. A dispenser that can be programmed to offer treats at certain intervals or connected to an app that enables a person to release one at the push of a button
can be a nice gift to surprise stay-at-home pets.
and snow can be painful on their paws. A pair of booties can protect the delicate pads of pets’ feet from ice melt products, snow and sharp objects.
• New bed: Upgrade a pet’s bed to something even more lush and comfortable. A fleece blanket and a dedicated pet pillow can help pets feel even more pampered.
• Safety belt: Guarantee that trips in the car to the dog park or other excursions are safer by gifting a safety pet harness that works like a seatbelt in a vehicle.
• Grooming package: Everyone wins when a pet is washed, dried and primped to perfection. Professional groomers have the skills to tame excess fur and trim nails so pets smell wonderful and remain comfortable.
Make Overnight Stays Fun For Kids
Travel is a common component of celebrating the holiday season. In 2022, AAA estimated that 112.7 million people would journey 50 miles or more away from home between December 23 and January 2. It stands to reason that a similar number of people will find themselves on the road, rails or in the sky this year as well.
• Plan activities for all. Children may feel left out if adults gather for drinks and chit-chat. Hosts can avoid such an outcome by organizing activities and engaging in conversations that everyone can be involved in. Game night, family movie sessions with snacks, or something similar can keep kids entertained.
• Accommodate all kids. Children are bound to have more fun when other kids are around. If possible, make room for as many kids as you can. The kids can camp out in the living room or share a bedroom if space is limited. The more kids the merrier applies to young children.
• Puzzle toy: Pets need to keep their brains working; otherwise, they may get bored and into trouble. A puzzle toy that has treats or kibble hidden behind panels helps pets remain mentally sharp.
• Pet booties: When the weather gets chilly, walking dogs outdoors on the ice
• New toys: Whether a pet is a parakeet or poodle, gifts of new toys can be engaging for animals who have grown bored with their old ones. Be sure to wrap up clever gifts for pets so that every member of the family has something to enjoy come the holidays.
Holiday travelers recognize there is much to coordinate to make travel comfortable and convenient during this busy time of year. The holiday season is an especially exciting time of year for children, so special attention can be afforded to youngsters who are making holiday journeys as well. Holiday hosts can employ these strategies to ensure kids have as much fun as the adults.
• Share your Wifi password. Kids spend a lot of time on their phones and tablets. Parents may police those hours during school days, but during holiday breaks there may be more free reign. Hosts can alert their guests to the Wifi router name and password they will be able to jump online without missing a beat.
• Offer some comforts reminiscent of home. Young children may be out of sorts sleeping away from their familiar spaces. Hosts can plan ahead and leave out some dolls, stuffed animals, a night light, or other creature comforts.
• Relax the rules. Just as kids may have more freedom with using their devices, hosts can relax the rules of the house while guests are staying over. Let your own kids and your guests’ children stay up a little later and plan to offer a nightly dessert.
Overnight stays are part of holiday travel, and there are many ways to make staying over more enjoyable for children.
Classic
Holiday Films For The Whole Family
Celebrants owe the joy of the holiday season to various components. Decor and giftgiving go a long way toward making December a joyous time of year. Holiday films also do their part to make the season so special.
Many people have their own favorite holiday films, and the following are some that can engage viewers who are young or simply young at heart.
“A Christmas Story”
Released in 1983, this
warmly nostalgic, humorous film is a perennial favorite among families. It follows the story of Ralphie, who has his heart set on a very specific Christmas present: a Red Rider BB gun. Amidst wintry exploits and family drama, the true spirit of Christmas manages to shine through in this beloved film. Some of the subject matter can be off-color, and there are some bullying scenes. So this is a movie best watched with children who are mature enough to make it through without being scared.
“Little Women”
Based on the Louisa May Alcott novel of the same name, the 1994 telling of this classic follows the March sisters, who confront financial difficulties, ro
mance and family tragedies in mid-nineteenth century Massachusetts. While it’s not a traditional Christmas movie, the importance of spending time with family around Christmastime is a core theme in this comingof-age tale.
“Klaus”
Perhaps not as well-known as other animated holiday flicks, “Klaus,” released in
2019, has a personality all its own. Postman Jesper, who is not making the grade at the postal academy, is sent to work in a frozen town in the North, where he discovers a reclusive toy maker named Klaus. The unlikely duo ultimately team up to make and deliver toys and bring smiles to children’s faces.
“Meet Me In St. Louis”
Judy Garland, this movie musical focuses on four sisters who are awaiting the 1904 World’s Fair in their hometown, but learn that their father has accepted a new job and the family must move to New York beforehand. A Christmas miracle occurs and all is right in the end. Garland sings a memorable version of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” in the film, solidifying this as a holiday classic.
the man in red interrupts his normal life, eventually giving over to the magic of Christmas.
“Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas”
Though this 1977 Jim Henson production is a television special and not a fulllength feature film, Generation X likely remembers the heartfelt tale of a poor otter family who sacrifice prized possessions to have what’s needed to enter a talent contest. The goal is to win the prize money to buy special Christmas presents. Audiences get to enjoy narration by Kermit the Frog.
Starring the irreplaceable
“The Santa Clause” This Disney film came out in 1994 and remains a family favorite. When divorced dad Scott (Tim Allen) accidentally kills a man in a Santa suit, he magically becomes the next Santa. He must learn to cope with the ways the transformation to
Films are a popular component that help to make the holiday season so special.
Tips To Help Simplify Your Holiday Cooking For All Your Guests
A number of things can be expected during the holiday season. Children will anxiously await visits from Santa and travelers recognize there is bound to be traffic on the roadways and crowds at the airport. And if you’re opening your home to guests, those visitors will be expecting some delicious food.
Meals are a big component of holiday entertaining, so much so that holiday hosts may spend weeks pondering what to serve guests. These guidelines can help simplify cooking for a crowd.
Plan Make-Ahead Dishes
Simplifying holiday cooking comes down to spending less time in the kitchen on
the day of the festivities. Make-ahead dishes that can be reheated or set in chafing dishes for buffet meals are preferable. There’s lots of dishes to choose from, including casseroles, stews, soups, and baked pasta dishes. Avoid fresh pasta offerings, like spaghetti and meatballs, for example. Leftover noodles will get mushy and will not reheat very well.
Ham is a Good Choice Ham is a forgiving dish that is quite popular for holiday gatherings. Many hams come pre-cooked and pre-sliced, so producing a flavorful main course may be just a matter of dressing it up with seasonings or even using the glaze that often
comes with such products. Cater a Meal
There’s certainly pride that
Delegate Some Tasks
It’s alright to ask guests to bring something to the holiday dinner. In fact, they may be eager to pitch in. If someone brings a salad, another an appetizer and others some desserts, then it is just up to the host to provide the main course and maybe a side or two. This removes a lot of the pressure.
Select Familiar Foods
comes with offering guests a table full of home-cooked foods. But the expense, effort and time that goes into creating a masterful menu can be taxing. If a lot of people are coming for the holidays, hosts can find out which area businesses offer holiday catering packages and consider them. This
frees up more time for mingling with guests. And food establishments often have experience knowing just how much food to have per person, reducing waste and helping hosts avoid having a refrigerator full of leftovers they may or may not eat.
Hosts may be tempted to try all of the delicious recipes featured in magazines or online around the holidays. However, sticking with familiar dishes that you have made before reduces the chances for error. Recipes that can be whipped up by rote will make holiday cooking tasks easier and quicker.
Cooking for a holiday crowd doesn’t have to be difficult, especially when hosts employ a few strategies to simplify meal creation.
A Comprehensive Guide To Gifting All
Physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. Exercise guidelines supported by the medical community indicate most adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week, or at least 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity each week. Individuals can take several steps to be more active in their daily lives. Some become gym enthusiasts, while others congregate to yoga studios or other activities. Some still prefer to exercise at home or outdoors. When it comes time to shop for people with a fondness for fitness, gift givers can consider these ideas.
Upgrade A Membership
Do some research to learn where your fitness lover spends most time working out. If it is a traditional gym, a kick-boxing studio or a H.I.I.T establishment, speak with the staff to see if you can upgrade the member’s plan to receive more perks. For example, a base gym membership may only include use of the floor machines and weights, but another may include all that as well as access to massage
Fitness
chairs, spa services and more.
Massager Or Massage Package
Working out muscles can lead to soreness each time a new milestone is reached.
Help soothe those tired muscles with the gift of a neck, back and shoulder massager. Or go a step
further and purchase a few sessions at a massage therapy location near the recipient’s home.
Insulated Water Bottle Or Tumbler
Staying hydrated is important when working out.
An insulated water bottle ensures that fitness fans can enjoy cold water or a sports
drink throughout their exercise sessions. There’s even a water bottle that selfcleans using UV light to kill bacteria in the bottle.
Treadmill Or Stationary Bike
If you know a loved one has had eyes on improving a home gym, a treadmill or stationary bike can bring the
space to the next level. There is home equipment for every budget.
New Kicks
Comfortable, supportive athletic shoes ensure workouts aren’t hindered by sore feet. Since shoe fit and style is a personal choice, it might be a safer bet to give a gift card to a popular athletic store or online retailer rather than purchasing the footwear yourself.
Fitness Monitor Or Smart Watch
It seems like everyone now has some sort of smart device, but if the person on your list still hasn’t made the switch to a watch that
tracks various health data, then that can make for a perfect gift. Smart watches and fitness trackers monitor steps and various health markers such as pulse, elevation climbed and distance, and can even detect if a user has a burgeoning health problem. When pairing the watch with popular fitness apps, users can log daily activities and their diets to get a bigger picture of their overall health.
Those who prioritize fitness can benefit from any number of health- and fitnessminded gifts this season.
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Holiday Season Stress: Lack Of Time
One of the biggest problems any of us face during the holiday seasons is a lack of time. There is simply so much to do - parties, family time, shopping, cooking, watching your television
shows and so much more. How can you possibly fit it all in and get it all done without getting stressed?
If you are prepared and have planned for the holiday season, then you will find you have much more free time available. You will know what it is you need to do and when it has to be done by. With all the demands and pressures upon you, you almost have to plan your holiday seasons with
military precision to avoid undue stress.
If you have planned and prepared, then you will be able to complete your entire gift shopping early. This makes you feel really good as buying gifts in the crowded stores is a big source of stress.
During holiday seasons you are going to be inundated with invitations to events and gatherings. You
do not need to attend all of them. Attend the ones you want to go to and turn down the rest.
Make sure you take some time for yourself. Running around from party to party can be very stressful. Take some time out for yourself and for your family and you will feel much less stressed. Many people feel guilty at taking time for themselves, but it is really important if you want to avoid stress and be more relaxed.
Unique Ways To Give Experiential Gifts
Holiday seasons can be more stressful for some people than others - mothers and wives often find they have more stress because they are expected to cook, clean and entertain. If you share the jobs around the house then you will be less stressed, the jobs will be done quicker, and you will find more time to relax and enjoy yourself too.
Giving an experience to a loved one this holiday season is a great and unique way to show that person how much they’re loved. The popularity of experiential gifts is undeniable, with one recent report from the market research firm Mintel indicating that roughly 50 percent of individuals surveyed prefer such gifts to tangible items.
One problem holiday gift
givers may need to confront when giving experiential gifts concerns their presentation. A tangible item can be boxed and wrapped, but how can gift givers put a bow and ribbon on an experience? The solution to that may require a little creativity on the part of gift givers. The category a gift fits into can provide some inspiration when looking for ways to present experiential gifts.
• Travel gifts: When gifting the experience of travel this holiday season, gift givers can wrap airline tickets or itineraries in a map of the
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Managing your time becomes particularly important during the holiday seasons when so many demands are put upon you. Learn to
reduce your stress through careful planning and thought and you will find the holiday seasons become much more enjoyable again.
Savor The Holidays With A Special Roast Chicken
Roasts are customary during the holiday season because they often feed a crowd and look impressive on serving platters. Some people opt for a roast beef while others prefer to roast a turkey. However, chicken just as easily can be turned into a Christmas dinner since it is versatile and tasty. In addition, the cooking time for a roasted chicken is much shorter than it is with other roasted dishes.
This recipe for “Roast Chicken with Whole Roasted Garlic” from “Rachael Ray 50: Memories and Meals from a Sweet and Savory Life” (Ballantine Books) by Rachael Ray provides the basis for a tasty holiday meal. Simply multiply the recipe as needed depending on the number of guests.
Roast Chicken with Whole Roasted Garlic Serves 4 (1) 4-pound chicken Kosher salt
2 lemons, one pierced several times with the tines of a fork and one halved
Few sprigs each of thyme and rosemary
4 large bulbs garlic, 1 per person or portion, ends cut to expose the cloves (keep the hairy root end intact)
EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil) for drizzling
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons butter 1 cup white wine
Warm, crusty bread
Place the chicken in a shallow baking dish. Salt the chicken inside and out and place uncovered in the fridge overnight.
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Pat the chicken dry and fill with the pierced whole lemon, thyme and rosemary.
Tie the legs up. Dress the bulbs of garlic with EVOO; season with salt and pepper. Arrange the garlic in the baking dish around the chicken. Rub the skin of the chicken with butter and season with pepper. Pour the wine into the bottom of the dish.
Roast the chicken for 1 hour or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the dark meat reads 165°F. Let the chicken stand for a few minutes on a carving board until just cool enough to handle. Carve the chicken, dividing the white and dark parts and slicing the breast meat on the bias. Arrange the chicken on plates or a platter and top with drippings, juices and the juice from the remaining halved lemon. The garlic may get dark but it won’t be charred. Serve in the skins or squeeze the paste from the skins with your knife and pass with a spoon to eat with the chicken or to slather on the warm chunks of bread.
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locale where recipients will be going. When contributing to a general travel fund or gifting airline miles, consider placing a note inside an atlas or attaching it to a desktop globe.
• Sports gifts: Let the sport dictate how a gift is presented when giving tickets to a game. For example, if a loved one is getting tickets to a baseball game, place the tickets inside a new baseball mitt. The gift of golf lessons can be presented alongside a new putter.
• Dance lessons: The gift of dance lessons encourages people to have fun and get a little exercise along the way. This gift can be presented to recipients in any number of
ways, including inside ballet shoes or even accompanied by food. After all, who wouldn’t get a kick out of finding out they’ve been given salsa lessons after finding a jar of salsa in their stocking?
• Escape room: Admission to an escape room is a very popular experiential gift. Gift givers can get recipients in the spirit of the gift by creating a scavenger hunt where the prize to find is a printout explaining the gift and all its pertinent details, such as the date and time of the event.
• Foodie gifts: For foodies who can’t wait to visit the newest dining hotspot in town, place a gift certificate inside an oven mitt or wrap it around a bottle of wine. When giving cooking lessons, wrap an explanation of the gift inside a new apron or place it inside a new saucepot the recipient can use when it comes time to put their newfound culinary skills to work.
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7 Ideas For A Festive Holiday Fête
The holiday season has arrived and with it comes many opportunities to socialize. With so many events on people’s calendars, holiday party hosts may wonder what they can do to set their gatherings apart from others to make them memorable. Read on for seven festive ideas that can set a holiday season party apart from the rest.
1. Cook ahead. Being able to mingle with guests and guide conversation or activities is the key to being an excellent holiday host. By cooking foods that can feed crowds ahead of time, you won’t be stuck in the kitchen
when you should be out and about. Casseroles, stews, soups, and quiches can be cooked in advance and then warmed (or set in a slow cooker) to bring to temperature
2. Choose a color scheme. Choose a color scheme that really pops and sets a festive tone. For a holiday cocktail party, consider bold reds and pinks and add a burst of gold for that contrast of color that adds impact.
3. Hire some entertainment. Conversation and reminiscing can fill some time, but allot some of the party budget to entertainment. Perhaps hire a DJ who can keep the music flowing, or a karaoke professional who will have guests up and singing holiday (or nonholiday) tunes?
4. Create a signature cocktail. An open bar can be expensive, especially if you want to stock it with topshelf offerings. Wine and beer is more affordable, and hosts who want to offer something a little different can create a signature cocktail for the party. Tie in seasonal flavors, whether you go sweet with a chocolate cream liqueur and mint or something more tart like a cranberry-based drink.
5. Rearrange the furniture. If the music is playing and guests are fired up, you’ll need a spot where they can dance. Move large furnishings out of the main gathering space to create room to cut a rug; otherwise, create an outdoor gathering area complete with stringed lights so guests can take the fun outside, if necessary.
6. Plan for prizes. Guests always appreciate some sort of takeaway. Gifting is commonplace this time of year, but perhaps have guests work a little to reap the rewards? Simple trivia games or a scavenger hunt can increase the fun and make it possible for guests to walk away with some swag.
7. Have at least one unexpected item. This can be anything from a very clever and cute dessert to a special guest to an over-the-top decorative item that gets people talking and ensures the party is one no one will forget.
Throwing a festive holiday party is easier than one may think. With some creativity, hosts can plan a party to remember.
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Jingle Bells
The instantly recognizable “Jingle Bells” has become a wildly popular Christmas carol despite not mentioning Christmas or any other holiday. Written by New England native James Lord Pierpont, “Jingle Bells” is commemorated with plaques in two different cities, each of which claims to be the place where Pierpont wrote the song in the 1850s. One plaque is in Medford, Massachusetts, where Pierpont is said to have written the song from a tavern while watching sleigh races taking place outside. The other plaque is in Savannah, Georgia, where locals believe Pierpont wrote the lyrics prior to leading a sing-along of the song at a local church in 1857.
Dashing through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh
O’er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bobtail ring
Making spirits bright What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight! Oh,
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh. Hey!
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way,
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh.
A day or two ago
I thought I’d take a ride
And soon, Miss Fanny Bright Was seated by my side, The horse was lean and lank Misfortune seemed his lot He got into a drifted bank And then we got upsot.
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh. Hey!
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh.
A day or two ago, The story I must tell I went out on the snow, And on my back I fell; A gent was riding by In a one-horse open sleigh, He laughed as there I sprawling lie, But quickly drove away.
Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way,
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh.
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh.
Now the ground is white
Go it while you’re young, Take the girls tonight and sing this sleighing song; Just get a bobtailed Two forty as his speed Hitch him to an open sleigh
And crack! you’ll take the lead.
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh.
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh.
Lyrics written by James Lord Pierpont
Lyrics courtesy of Digital Music News
Step Back In Time With Christmas Goose
The holiday season is a sentimental time of year. Nostalgia for past holiday seasons and excitement about what’s to come make this a particularly special
time of year for millions of people across the globe. It’s not uncommon for Christmas celebrants to include a little history in their decorations and celebrations each year. Some families may read Charles Dickens’ early Victorian novella A Christmas Carol together before watching one of the many film adaptations of the beloved
story. Many popular Christmas carols also date back to the nineteenth century if not earlier, adding another degree of nostalgia to the season. Even food can add a touch of the sentimental to Christmas celebrations. This year, holiday hosts can create some nostalgia around the Christmas dinner table by serving this recipe for “Roasted Christmas Goose”
courtesy of the Food Network and Mark Slawson of the The Wort Hotel in Jackson, Wyoming.
Roasted Christmas Goose
Yields 6 to 8 servings
14- to 16-pound goose
¼ cup sea salt
1 lemon, halved
1 apple, cut into chunks
1 potato, cut into chunks
1 orange, sliced
1 cup chopped celery
Basting Syrup (recipe follows)
Stuffing (recipe follows)
Cumberland Sauce (recipe follows)
Basting Syrup
1/3 cup corn syrup
1/3 cup cane syrup
1/3 cup melted butter
¼ cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons brandy
Stuffing
3 cups whole chestnuts, roasted and peeled
14ounce bag stuffing mix
1 cup raisins
½ cup chopped celery
¼ cup diced apple
¼ cup diced onion
¾ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chicken stock
¾ cup melted butter
¼ cup heavy cream
Cumberland Sauce:
1½ cups beef stock
¾ cup port wine
¾ cup red wine vinegar
3 shallots, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns
3 oranges, juiced
1. Place goose in a large pot. Add water to cover and stir in the sea salt. Refrigerate overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 450°F.
3. Remove goose from water and drain well. Remove all innards and trim excess fat from the tail. Rub inside cavity with lemon juice. Place apple, potato, orange and celery inside the body cavity. Truss the bird like a turkey.
4. Place the goose in the preheated 450°F oven. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Cook 20 to 25 minutes per pound. Baste the goose every half hour with the Basting Syrup.
5. Carve goose and serve with Stuffing and Cumberland sauce.
Basting Syrup:
6. Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
Stuffing:
7. Preheat oven to 350°F.
8. Coarsely chop the chestnuts and put in a large bowl. Add the stuffing mix, raisins, celery, apple, onion and salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Pour in the chicken stock, butter and cream and mix until evenly moistened.
9. Transfer to a baking dish and bake until the top is browned and crisp, about 1 hour.
Cumberland Sauce:
10. In a saucepan, combine the stock, port, vinegar, shallots, peppercorns and orange juice. Bring to a boil, cook until reduced by 2⁄3, about 25 minutes. Strain and refrigerate. Serve cold over roast goose.
