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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025 • VOLUME LX, NO. 37 • READ THE DIGITAL EDITION ON THE WEB: SNEWS.COM

In This Week’s Issue: Section A

“And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger.” - Luke 2:16 (NKJV)

Do You Know...? Page 2A End of Year Clearance & New Year Sales Page 12A-15A Biblical Message ................6A Births.......................................7A Crossword Puzzle............5A “Happy Birthday”.............7A Obituaries ............................3A Professor Beam’s “Deitsch Eck”......................8A Things To Do ......................5A

Section B

Student Spotlight Gehmans Mennonite School Kailey Nolt

Garden Spot High School Jack Harner

The talented Donald Reese has once again provided some beautiful Christmas scenes for our readers to enjoy. Shown in the photos: (Above) Salem United Church of Christ in Campbelltown’s wonderful aluminum figure nativity reminds travelers along Rt. 322 of the true meaning of Christmas. (Right) A farm along Landis Valley Road captured with glowing candles. (Below) A home in Lititz has its porch tastefully decorated for the season. (Bottom Right) Erb’s Covered Bridge shown on a frigid day last winter with rime frost clinging to the pine.

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Wednesday, December 24, Thursday, December 25 and Thursday, January 1

Shopping News Photos by Donald Reese

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services, they hope you First Church their will get a better under­ standing of what is being Ephrata said in The Book of Acts. So, even if you’ve heard Sermon preaching on this book Series before, come, listen and First Church Ephrata’s series on the The Book of Acts is continuing. If you are watching their services on TV, are using their website streaming or are coming to

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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 are three unidentified individuals in a field in or around Clay Township around 1910. The Jesus’ ascension and the photographer titled it “Santa subsequent spread of the Claus in Field.” There also gospel by his apostles. It is appears to be a Belsnickel. essentially a sequel to the Gospel of Luke, continuing the story of Jesus’ ministry through his followers. They website at https://ephrata would love to have you first.org/, on YouTube at continue with them on the h t t p s : / / w w w. y o u t u b e . com/@ephratafirst new series in January. church9278 (click on LIVE) First Church Ephrata is located at 68 North Church and on Facebook at face­ Street, Ephrata, and has a b o o k . c o m / F i r s t C h u r c h traditional service at 8:30 Ephrata (click on MORE, a.m. and a contemporary LIVE). They also have TV service at 10:30 a.m. They coverage of the 8:30 a.m. now have both services ‘live service on Blue Ridge Cable streamed’ for those of you Channel 11 at 12:00 noon are wanting a morning (Sunday). If you miss a service at home on their sermon, they are archived P E N N S Y L V A N I A

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2465. Scripture Passages For Each Sunday: • Sunday, January 4 ­ Acts 4:32­37, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. • Sunday, January 11 ­ Acts 5:1­11, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. • Sunday, January 18 ­ Acts 5:12­42, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. • Sunday, January 25 ­ Acts 6:1­7, 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

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 inde­ pendent Lancaster County seniors ages 60 and up from Ephrata, Rothsville, Akron,

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OBITUARIES

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Evelyn I. “Evie” Kline Evelyn I. “Evie” Kline, 87, of Ephrata, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at UPMC Lititz. She was born in Fredericksburg to the late Marvin and Irene (Miller) Shuey and was the wife of Curtis Kline, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage. She was a member of Hope United Methodist Church, Ephrata. Evie expressed her love for others through her joy of baking and cooking, not only for her family, but often for others in need. She cherished time outdoors, nurturing her garden and spending time in the mountains. In addition to her husband, Evie is survived by a daughter, Kelly, wife of Scott Weaver, two granddaughters, Court-

ney Weaver, Danika Weaver; two great-grandsons, Owen, Ethan; two sisters, Marilyn Ditzler and Louise Kreiser. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Christine Shuey, and a sister, Arlene Schaeffer.

James R. Charles, 79, Leola, passed away on Thursday, December 4. He was the husband of the late Beverley R. Charles. He is survived by three sons: James Charles Jr., hus­ band of Jacinta, Mountville; Jonathan Charles, husband of Christine, Lititz; and Joel

Charles, Millsboro, Dela­ ware; a daughter, Jennifer Charles, Leola; five grand­ children; six brothers: Kenneth, husband of Mari­ anne; Luke, husband of Sue; Paul, husband of Nancy; Mark, husband of Janice; Michael, husband of Caro­ lyn; and Larry, husband of Marilyn; and four sisters:

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A viewing was held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Stradling Funeral Home, 201 Church Avenue, Ephrata, followed by her funeral service. Interment took place in Memory Gardens Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Evie’s memory may be made to Hope United Methodist, 3474 Rothsville Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522. Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/ Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradling funeralhome.com.

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Marcela (Islas) Burkholder, Ephrata; Mervin Ray, husband of Brenda (Miller) Burkholder, Amherst, Vir­ ginia; Glen, husband of Judy (Auker) Burkholder, Bern­ ville; Durrel, husband of Christine (Martin) Burk­ holder, New Holland; and Gerald Burkholder, Ephrata; and three sisters: Martha, wife of Conrad Martin, Rebersburg; Sylvia Faye, wife of Harold Case Jr., Bethel; and Grace Ann, wife of John Lehman, Cambridge Springs. Dean E. Kauffman, 69, New Holland, passed away on Monday, December 8. Scott A. McCarty, 65, husband of Margie Ann (Gaffney) McCarty, Ephrata, passed away on Monday, December 8. Besides his wife, he is survived by his father, Roger McCarty; his wife’s son, Benjamin, husband of Kristen Hoffman; two

grand­children; and two sisters: Tina Youndt, and Tammi Zimmerman. Sheila D’Angelo, 73, wife of Joe D’Angelo, Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, December 9. Besides her husband, she is survived by three daught­ ers: Melissa Hess, wife of David; Jessica McEvoy; and Nikki D’Angelo, wife of Joe; four grandchildren; and two brothers: Robert Foudin, husband of Priscilla, and Doug Foudin, husband of Karen. James G. Greiner, 92, Leola, formerly of Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, December 10. He was the husband of the late Margot A. Branchide Greiner. He is survived by a son, Keith Greiner; a daughter, Cindy Smucker, wife of Lloyd; and three grand­ children. Wilma L. (Rutt) Shirk, 84, wife of Walter M. Shirk Jr., Lititz, passed away on Wednesday, December 10. Besides her husband, she

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and two sisters: Esther Mar­ tin, New Holland, and Anna Martin, New Enterprise. Jacqueline Faye “Jackie” Showers, 86, Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, December 10. She was the wife of the late Kenneth R. Showers. She is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth K. Hoffman, wife of Mark, Leola; two grandchildren; and two brothers: Terry Fee­ man, husband of Julie, Leb­ anon, and David Feeman, husband of Rose, Cornwall. Larry E. Yoder, 74, hus­ band of Janet M. (Messner) Yoder, New Holland, passed away on Wednesday, De­ cember 10. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters: Selena Yoder, New Holland, and Tanya Laudermilch, wife of Daniel, New Holland; three grand­ children; and two sisters: Sandy Brackbill, Gordon­ ville, and Donna Longa­ baugh, New Holland. (Continued On Page 7A)

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THINGS TO DO... AND PLACES TO GO THE BULLETIN BOARD 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 Ministerium 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 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 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 27 City 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 1 The 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 - City 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. 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. 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 admission 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 10 Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue will hold its monthly meeting, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at 60 Vera Cruz Rd., Reinholds. No admission charge. For more info., call 717­484­ 4799. SAT., JANUARY 10 City 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. SAT., JANUARY 17 The Schoeneck Fire Com­ pany, 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., JANUARY 17 City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, will hold a Free

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“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 the first imperative ­ “To do justly.” We saw both Old Testament and New Testa­ ment examples of the religious leaders and others who didn’t “do justly” as required in our study verse. Paul was a good example of going above and beyond. He was transparent and just. One of the chief reasons that our relationships with others is to be fair, just and above reproof. Not just

because it is right; it is, but also that our testimony is authentic and believable. Peter tells us that more than likely, we will be slandered. And if so, our life should be clean and above reproach so that it proves the slander to be without merit and fallacious. 1st Peter 3:16 states, “and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who dis­ parage your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame.” Why will they be put to shame? Because their claims are false. David’s sin with Bathsheba gave the enemies of God a reason to blaspheme. Nathan the prophet declared, “How­ ever, because by this deed you have given great occasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme, the child also who is born to you shall surely die” (2nd Samuel 12:14). So, in summary, we are to be just in our behavior because it’s right and also to verify our faith is authentic. This isn’t an option, it’s a requirement of the truly saved or born again person.

Moving on to the next requirement: to love mercy. These requirements are actually all characteristics of our great God. He is good, He is just, He loves mercy and He wants a relationship with his creatures. God is all about mercy. In Exodus 34:6b we read, “The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abound­ ing in goodness and truth.” In Psalm 103:8 & 10 we read, “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.

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Naomi R. Bowman, 90, Ephrata, formerly of East Earl, passed away on Thurs­ day, December 11. She was the wife of the late P. Wilmer Bowman. She is survived by two sons: Wilmer J., husband of Carol A. (Eberly) Bowman, Narvon, and Randall L., husband of Donna R. (Metzler) Bowman, Mohn­ ton; three daughters: Karen L., wife of Irvin Weaver Jr., Denver; Kathy J., wife of David B. Nolt, East Earl; and Brenda J., wife of Darrel E. Witmer, Denver; 18 grandchildren; 59 great­ grandchildren; one great­ great­grandchild; four brothers: Earl Martin, New Holland; Landis Martin, Terre Hill; Kenneth Martin, New Holland; and Marlin Martin, New Holland; and three sisters: Edith Weiler, Morgantown; Grace Reed, Denver; and Mary Jane Sauder, Ephrata.

She was preceded in death by a son, James Lamar Bowman. David Mark Hurst, 87, husband of Katherine Anne (Halsey) Hurst, Narvon, formerly of Bowmansville, passed away on Thursday, December 11. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Beth Anne Hurst, wife of James “Mitchell” MacDonald, Ip­ swich, Massachusetts; two grandchildren; and a sister, Evelyn, wife of James Bailey. He was preceded in death by a son, David C. Hurst. Dwayne L. Plantholt, 65, formerly of Akron, passed away on Thursday, Decem­ ber 11. He is survived by a daughter, Niki Weinhold, wife of Jonathan, Ephrata; and two grandchildren. Nancy Jean Shiffert, 82, Lititz, passed away on Thursday, December 11. She is survived by a brother, Alan Shiffert, Lans­ downe; and a sister, JoAnn Hentz, Lancaster.

Beverly J. Sweigart, 88, Lititz, passed away on Thursday, December 11. She is survived by a son, Dennis Sweigart, husband of Tamara; a daughter, Denise Hoffer; three grandchildren; two great­grandchildren; and two sisters: Sandy Rey­ nolds, and Nancy Weachter. Donald L. Geib, husband of Roxanne Geib, Lititz, passed away on Saturday, December 13. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Abby Cochran; and two grandchildren. Robert C. Johnson Sr., 89, husband of Elizabeth (Shriver) Johnson, New Holland, passed away on Saturday, December 13. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons: Robert C. Johnson Jr., husband of Erin; Donald Johnson, husband of Bev; and Alan Johnson; 16 grandchildren; and 18 great­ grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Becky John­ son­Hicks.

Adela Madrigal, 91, Leola, passed away on Sat­ urday, December 13. She was the wife of the late Jose Pablo Madrigal. Dr. James D. “Jim” Smallwood, 86, husband of Mary Ellen (McMahon) Smallwood, Leola, passed away on Saturday, December 13. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons: John David Smallwood, husband of Jessica, and Douglas Michael Smallwood; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, James Donald Smallwood Jr. Mary Jean Kraybill, 102, Landis Homes, Lititz, passed away on Sunday, December 14. She was the wife of the late Simon Kraybill. She is survived by six sons: Elvin, husband of

BIRTHS HORST, Mark and Louise BEILER, Kevin and Kathryn (Fisher), Narvon, a (Zimmerman), Ephrata, a son, at home. daughter, at home. JOHNSON, Shane and DORMAN, Robert and Kelsi (Getz), Denver, a son, Christina, Lititz, a daughter, at Birth Care & Family at UPMC Lititz. Health Services, Bart. EBERLY, Allen and MARTIN, Jeffrey K. and Deborah Fay, Denver, a son, Tonya (Rutt), New Holland, a son, at Women & Babies at UPMC Lititz. Hospital. FISHER, Andrew and MARTIN, Joel and Vera Linda Anne (Stoltzfus), East (Hoover), Ephrata, a daught­ Earl, a son, at home. er, at home. HOOVER, Aaron and ZIMMERMAN, Joseph Sheri (Zimmerman), Eph­ and Erma (Leinbach), East Earl, a daughter, at home. rata, a daughter, at home.

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(Originally published in the November 9, 1988 issue of The Shopping News) A. S. GEBT ANTWATTE Via the BOTSCHAFT Office, the following responses to earlier published Dutch Word lists reached us here at 406 Spring Drive in der Millerschtadt. We are beholden to the good lady, A. S., who sent us these words. Internal evidence seems to indicate that she is writing from Snyder County, PA. She reported that “Our parents were of the ‘Iowa’ generation who worked among Schweitzer and Blattdeutsch, thus it is possible that some of our vocabulary is likely an ‘emulsion’ as Al Schoenfeldt used to say.” A. S. lists the words known to her which differ from the ones we printed earlier. We continue to use our standard Dutch spelling. *** A. S.’s RESPONSE TO THE SALISBURY, PA WORD LIST Es Badderriesli, sg., Badderrieslin, pl. Grodde Balsam Tee = pennyroyal tea. Gaarde Balsam = apple mint. Wisse Tee = spearmint tea.

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schlicksere = to hiccough. Es Bobbli schlicksert wann es zu viel kiddert. heile = weine = to weep or cry. schnipse, pp. gschnipst = to sob. Es Kind hot heile misse, as es lang noch gschnipst hot. der Frosch, pl. Fresch = frog. die Freschlin = small froggies; spring peepers. die Grott, pl. Grodde = toad. Fensemeis, pl. = chipmunk. Fensemeisli = diminutive of Fensemaus. der Siener = large sieve. (For sieve, Beam’s dictionary gives: die Sebb, Sibb; die Sieb, pl. Siewer; der Siener, pl. same.) es Sienerli = diminutive of Siener. Raahmschtenner = cream tub. Der Raahmschtenner is en glee Ziwwerli, just a small version of the wooden washtub. We had one with a tight­fitting wooden lid to keep out mice, etc., but lots of small holes bored in to let air in so the cream would not form mold “skin.” Weschschtenner = washtub. *** A. S.’s RESPONSE TO CLAYTON BOYER’S WORD LIST brotzele, pp. gebrotzelt = to rattle (according to Boyer). A. S. would say: “Die Ebbel brotzle uff der Bodde, wann der Schtarm bloost. Also: Es hees Fett brotzelt wan mer Wasser neischpritzt. (This usage we have encountered before, but the verb brotzle we cannot locate in Lambert’s Dutch Dictionary.) See rattle below. rapple = to rattle; Die Schloose rapple uff em Dach wann sie druff brotzle. rassle = to rattle. die Rasselschlang = rattlesnake. rappelkeppich = scatterbrained. Er is zu rappelkeppich fer sel verschteh. He is too scatterbrained to understand that, to remember it, etc. (Lambert translates rappelkeppich with: obstinate, stubborn, rebellious, foolish.) dickkeppich = stubborn. Er is zu dickkeppich fer eigewwe zu sell. He is too stubborn to agree, etc. brumme = to hum. A. S. writes: “We also use it to designate the sound of a motor, or the tightness of wires. Die Droht sin so gschpannt as sie brumme wann der Wind darich sie bloost. Graane = Angel = bearded grain. As: Graane­Weeze or

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Bauchweh = belly­ache. Leibweh = Darichlaaf = diarrhea. Graane = faucet. *** A. S. would like to know of a Dutch word “Shlew,” meaning a grassy spring­fed “Grickli­Graawe.” Someone suggested that “Shlew” might be a borrowing of the English word “slough.” Was meene unser Leser? *** This week we salute A. S., who provided us with an invaluable list of Dutch words used in Snyder County and also in Lancaster County, PA. Now you other Dutch word detectives out there in SHOPPING NEWS­LAND, geh an die Arwett. A. S. has illustrated beautifully what can be done by comparing words from several areas and several generations. (We especially call upon our fellow Effredaa Schreiwer, D. S. to respond, for his roots are similar to those of A. S.) November 9, 1988 En wunnerfitzich Bischli-Gnippli

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Join the Lititz Historical Foundation and members of the public at the Lititz Public Library on Saturday, January 17 at 1:30 p.m. for a very special program. The guest speaker will be Darlene Colon, who will discuss the Christiana Re­ sistance. The Christiana Resistance (also known as The Chris­ tiana Riot) was the successful armed resistance by escaped slaves and free blacks to a raid led by a federal marshal to recover four escaped slaves on September 11, 1851 at the home of William Parker in Christiana, Penn­ sylvania. The year 2026 marks the 175th anniversary of this event. Colon is a Lancaster County historian, local author, serves as President of the Christiana Area His­ torical Society, and is an authority on the life of Lydia Hamilton Smith. The lecture is free and open to the public. The

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The Denver Women’s Club is pleased to recognize four talented Cocalico Middle School (CMS) students for their personal commitment, dedication and performance in the Arts with the Fine Arts Achievement Award. Brooke Irvin and Kahlan Landers sang “For Good” from Wicked, Ivy Brubaker played “Songs of Christmas” on her trumpet, and Hallie Salfi played “Hard Day’s Night” on her clarinet. The Club would like to thank the CMS music teachers for bringing them such talented young performers, and the Adamstown Library for their support with supplying the arts students with a free book and USB card. Shown in the photo, from front left to right, are Ivy, Kahlan, Women’s Club President Susie, Hallie and Brooke.

For more information on any of the following programs happening at the Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, please call 717-626-2255 or visit their website at lititzlibrary.org. All programs are subject to change. Check the library’s website for updates. The Lititz Library will be closed on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25, Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1. • Accessible Yoga with Black Cat Yoga - Friday, December 26 at 10:00 a.m. A gentle and fully accessible practice of poses and flows, centering the connection of mind and body. All abilities welcome. Online registration 2 weeks prior to each class. Children/Families – Register online two weeks prior to the event. • Santa’s Mailbox - Now through Tuesday, December 23. Place a letter in Santa’s Mailbox and get a reply. • Holiday StoryWalk® -

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Christmas-the snowman way! The StoryWalk® begins to the right of the library entrance and moves counterclockwise around the library. • Paws to Read - Saturday December 27, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children practice their read-aloud skills by reading their favorite stories to therapy-trained dogs. Teens and Adults are welcome to register for a time slot to read aloud or silently with a dog for stress relief. All ages. Register two weeks prior to the date.

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* President Herbert Hoov­ er spoke Mandarin Chinese with his wife, Lou Henry Hoover, to avoid eaves­ droppers during their stint in the White House. * The Appalachian Moun­ tains are older than the Atlantic Ocean. * McDonald’s buys about 2 billion eggs every year just for their U.S. restaurants. * Contrary to what some

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9 folks might claim, a study found that cats display the main attachment styles as babies and dogs. * The concept of contact lenses dates back to Leonardo da Vinci, who described a vision correction method involving a waterfilled glass hemisphere over the eye. Centuries later, British polymath Thomas Young created a lens prototype made of glass and filled with water based on another theoretical idea, by philosopher/scientist Rene Descartes. * Israel used piracy laws as the basis for prosecuting Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann.

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the fan magazine Movie Weekly. * Bat species make up 21% of all mammals. * Our physical and emotional states can change how we see color. Fatigue may dull sensitivity to con­ trast, some medications can alter the way the retina processes light, and positive thinkers often view hues as slightly more vivid. * The inventor of the stop sign never learned how to drive. * Before time zones were established in 1883, North America had more than 144 local times. * Irene Triplett, the last American to collect a Civil War pension, died in 2020. * Calvin Coolidge’s vice president, Charles G. Dawes, a self-trained pianist and flautist, is the only American veep to have penned a No. 1 hit pop song, a short instrumental piece titled “Melody in A Major.” * One spark of static electricity can generate as much as 3,000 volts. * Hockey pucks are frozen before each game to prevent bouncing in and out of play and other potentially dangerous and uncontrolled movements. * According to the National Turkey Federation, around 88% of Americans enjoy the bird as part of their annual holiday feast each year. That adds up to a belly-busting 46 millionplus turkeys, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Yep, we don’t call it Turkey Day for nothing! * The phrase “United

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are yellow because the color is easier to see in poor light and bad weather. * Helium was the first chemical element not initially discovered on Earth. * On average, Google. com processes about 63,000 search queries every second, or more than 5.5 billion searches per day, and 2 trillion per year. * A common garden spider can produce as many as seven types of silk, each made up of a different sequence of proteins. * Assembling the Inter­ national Space Station took more than 200 spacewalks. * The average freediver can hold their breath for approximately 10 minutes, much longer than the average healthy, fit human but well short of the Guinness World Record time of 22 minutes. * During the Middle Ages, the majority of western maps

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placed east rather than north at the top. * After the axle, the first wheels did not appear on any mode of transportation, but on a child’s toy. Scholars estimate that it took another three centuries after wheels were used in pottery and toymaking for them to be applied to transportation. * Two days after Alex­ ander Graham Bell died at his summer home in Nova Scotia on Aug. 2, 1922, all telephone service in the United States and Canada was suspended for a full minute at the precise moment when he was lowered into his grave. * Diamonds are the only gem made of a single element, at nearly 99.95% carbon, the most commonly found element on Earth. * Just 10% of an in­ candescent light bulb’s energy produces light. The

remaining 90% produces heat. * The Great Pyramid at Giza has over 2 million stone blocks, each with an average weight of more than 2 tons. * At the 2007 French Open, Venus Williams’ serve sent the ball flying at 129 miles per hour, the second fastest serve by a woman ever recorded. It was also the fastest recorded in a main draw match at that time.

* Most people think you gain 5 to 10 pounds over Thanksgiving, but you’ll be glad to know the average amount is really just a single pound. * In Birmingham, England, 2.5 million Mills & Boon books were pulped to create the top layer of the M6 toll road. * Charles Joughin, the chief baker on the Titanic, allegedly treaded water for

two hours before being rescued from the sunken vessel. He later claimed that the copious amounts of whiskey he consumed before the ship went down kept his body warm enough to survive the subfreezing ocean temperature. * Some birds change the size of their brain every winter.

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The library is free for PA residents. Bring ID or other proof of address to Adams­ town Area Library to get your library card. Adams­ town Area Library is located at 110 West Main Street in Adamstown, next to the post office. Regular library hours are Monday through Thurs­ day, 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Learn more about free events at the library and register at AdamstownAreaLibrary.org or 717-484-4200. • Castañeda’s Library Fund­raiser – Wednesday, December 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. On the last Wednesday of each month, 10% of all proceeds at Castañeda’s Mexican Rest­ aurant in Denver will go to the Library (excludes alco­ hol). Dine-in or take-out that day to enjoy great food while supporting the library! 323 Main Street, Denver.

• Library Closed – Wed­ nesday, December 24, Thurs­ day, December 25, Wednesday, December 31, and Thursday, January 1. The library will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. In addition, there will be no Storytimes the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s. • They Adopted a Cow! – For the next 4 months, their patrons will watch baby “Fluff” grow up at Kurtland Farm in Elverson. They will follow her journey of growth, care, and milk pro­ duction. Stop in the children’s room often to see updated pictures and infor­ mation. For all ages. • “Nursery Rhyme” Play & Learn Center – All month. Stop in at the library to enjoy their story corner Play & Learn Center. It’s a great place to hang out for some educational fun with toys, puppets, vocab, figures, blocks, and more, all with a “Mother Goose” theme. • Teen Question Board – All winter. They invite teens to stop in the Young Adult

Section to vote for “Winter… Would You Rather?” Add a sticker dot to select your favorite. Results will be posted on their Facebook page. • Teen Candy Cane Hunt – All month. Check out a young adult book that has a paper candy cane. Bring to the circulation desk to receive a piece of candy. One per day please. • Friends Book Sale – No book sales in December. The book sale is paused for the holidays and will resume in mid-January.

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reducing the risk of heart attacks in high-risk people. Because these drugs are given by injection and are quite expensive, they are not usually the first-line treat­ ments. We have decades of experience using statins, so they remain the first choice for most. However, if a person cannot take a statin, or one of the alternatives such as bempedoic acid, then PCSK9i drugs are a very reasonable choice. In people with familial high cholesterol and extraordinarily high levels of cholesterol, comb­ ination therapy with two or three drugs (a statin, a PCSK9i and sometimes ezetimibe) is frequently used. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife had COVID and has lost most of her smell and taste. This has lasted for two years. She is in her late 70s. Strong flavors like barbecue sauce and onions can be detected. Is there any hope that her condition will improve? -- P.M. ANSWER: Most people recover their loss of smell after COVID. Having had this for two years is a bad sign; however, the fact that she does have some sense of smell is a good sign. The most effective treat­

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ment for the loss of smell after a viral infection is olfactory training. The same scents that were used in clinical trials can be purchased online. Recent evidence has shown that a supplement combination, ultramicronized palmitoy­ lethanolamide and luteolin, along with olfactory training, led to greater improvement. The dose used in studies was 770 mg. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: My adult daughter (62) was diagnosed about three years ago with a skin disorder called prurigo nodularis. Her dermatologist has tried three different injections, but they’re not working. She still gets very itchy break­ outs. Please give me your thoughts and more infor­ mation about this. -- K.M.A. ANSWER: Prurigo nodu­ laris is an uncommon disease that affects about one person per 1,000. I have seen a handful of cases, and fortunately the cases I’ve seen have responded well to potent steroid creams. Regular use of skin lotions, avoiding scratching especi­ ally at night (I recommend cotton gloves), and some­ times antihistamines like Benadryl are also the firstline therapies. If a patient needs more effective treatment and only has a limited area of itching, then a dermatologist will often inject the area with a high-potency steroid. Since it sounds like this hasn’t been successful for your daughter, there are other options. One is a topical cream called ruxolitinib. About 45% of people responded to this treatment, compared to 20% who responded to a cream without an active drug. Ultraviolet light (narrow­ band ultraviolet B) showed about 80% effective­ ness. For people in whom none of these therapies work, a very expensive injection

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Clearance treatment, dupilumab (Du­ pixent) or a similar drug called nemolizumab (Nem­ luvio), can be used, although the response rate is not as good as desired (roughly 40%). Since many people with prurigo nodularis have other skin diseases, and some may have (or develop) depression or obsessive skin­picking, these conditions may also need to be treated to successfully improve symp­ toms. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently diagnosed with diabetes and immediately changed my diet and exercise regimen. I was able to lose 17 pounds in about two months but have started to experience a feeling of something being stuck in my throat. Could the sudden weight loss have brought this on? I was sent to get an ultrasound on my thyroid, and it came back negative. ­­ V.J. ANSWER: A sensation of something stuck in the throat is common in clinical practice and can have many causes. It is referred to as a “globus” sensation. An ultra­ sound is a very reasonable

test as a large thyroid mass (goiter) can cause a mechanical effect on the esophagus, which then leads to this sensation. Similarly, abnormalities in the esoph­ agus, oropharynx and larynx may also lead to this sensation. Most experts recommend an evaluation with an endoscopy and a laryngoscopy for people with a persistent globus sensation. Unintentional weight loss is a red flag in people with a globus sensation because if the cause behind the globus sensation is also leading people to lose weight, this means that it is more likely to be something serious. But this is not the case with you, so I can’t think of how losing weight could have been the cause behind your globus sensation. If the sensation of some­ thing in your throat con­ tinues, I recommend further evaluation by an ENT physician. Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incor­ porate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med. cornell.edu.

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Civil Air Patrol Cadets Earn Promotions And Awards Members of Jesse Jones Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, received their promotions and awards at their Monday, November 24, meeting. Cadet Senior Airman Rowan Bacci, of Morgan­ town, earned Cadet of the Month for October. He also earned a promotion to Cadet Staff Sergeant and received the Wright Brothers Award. Cadet Airman First Class Gabe Catherman, of Windsor; Nathan Williams, of Mt. Joy; and Theodore Seifferlein, of Landisville, were promoted to Cadet Senior Airman and received the Mary Feik Award. Cadet Staff Sergeant Sara Dalrymple, of Oxford, earned a promotion to Cadet Technical Sergeant and received the Rickenbacker Award. Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Bruce Gentry, of Denver, was promoted to Cadet Second Lieutenant and earned the Mitchell Award. The Mitchell Award is a major milestone in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. It recognizes proficiency in leadership, aerospace education, physical fitness,

and character development, and is the transition into the rank of cadet officer. The Jesse Jones Composite Squadron meets each Mon­ day (except holidays) at

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* On December 22, 2001, the world’s first cloned cat, appropriately named CC, or Copy Cat, made her debut in a Texas biomedical lab. She lived for 18 years, possessed all the attributes of a normal cat, and her birth jumpstarted a pet-cloning industry around the world. * On December 23, 1982, the Missouri Department of Health and the federal Cen­ ters for Disease Control told residents of Times Beach, Missouri, that their town was contaminated by the chem­ ical dioxin sprayed on its unpaved roads, with the unfortunate result that the town would have to be demolished. By February, the federal and state gov­ ernments had spent $36 million to buy all the town’s houses, with the exception of one that the owners refused to sell, and the city was officially disincorp­orated. * On December 24, 1801, British inventor Richard Trevithick took seven of his friends for a test ride in his “Puffing Devil,” aka “Puff­ er,” the first steam-powered passenger vehicle. * On December 25, 1971, Garo Yepremian punted a 37-yard field goal in the second overtime of an AFC playoff game, giving the Miami Dolphins a 27-24 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the longest game in NFL history: 82 minutes and 40 seconds. * On December 26, 1946, mobster Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel opened the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Singer/comedian Jimmy Durante headlined the enter­ tainment, with music by bandleader Xavier Cugat.

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ECOB Mountaineers’ Table Annual Holiday Distribution

On Thursday, December 18, the Mountaineers’ Table at Ephrata Church of the Brethren (ECOB) held its annual holiday distribution for the 125 families enrolled in the weekly program. A generous donor sponsored a holiday ham for all of the families and the ECOB

congregation provided gifts for all 267 children in the program! Every week, the Mountain­ eers’ Table provides qualified families living within the Ephrata Area School District with extra food for the week. Also provided are tips and recipes, and information on

community resources. If you have any questions regarding the program or would like to make a donation of any kind, please contact Steph Weber at mountaineerstable@ gmail.com. Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (front row) Mary Shearer, Sandy Howe,

Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese Mirian Groff, Judy Hertzog, Coldiron, Nancy Vasquez, Connie Snyder, Dotti Min­ Nancy Weist, Kim Mull; ium, Marsha Davis, Linda (back row) Warren Heistand, Lintz; (middle row) Ron Brian Kurtz, Denny Howe, Enck, Linda Fahnestock, Rick Shortuse, Betsy Morr­ Nancy Shortuse, Diane is, Paul Miley, Dave Miley, Stief, Marvin Fox, Ruth Fox, Gary Gray, Marsha Miley, Steph Weber, Sharon Myers, Jake Stief, Jim Miller and June Summers, Stacey Matt Miller.

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What started as a simple act of kindness to benefit children in the Toys for Tots program has grown every year since Eric Bair of the Sports Barber in Ephrata took the initiative to make

a difference. The very first year saw seven bikes collected, then last year an amazing 450 were donated. This year’s final total of donated bikes came to 1,107. A total of four tractor-trailers

were needed to transport the collection, which will surely be appreciated by the children receiving them. Eric is retiring in the coming year, so this is his last event. He is grateful to everyone

who made this project an overwhelming success. Shown clockwise, starting at the top left, are about half the bikes going as far as the eye can see with the beautiful downtown lights of Ephrata

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David Howard Hornsby David Howard Hornsby, 78, of Denver, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and spiritual leader, known for his compassionate heart and dedication to service. Born on August 30, 1947, in Harlan County, Kentucky, David’s life was marked by a commitment to helping others. He honorably served his country as a medic in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. Following his military service, he pursued higher education, earning a Master of Arts in Communications from Bradley College. David dedicated his professional life to ministry and pastoral care. He served as the beloved pastor of Faith

Covenant Church in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, from 1994 to 2002. Concurrently, he extended his spiritual guidance to those in difficult circumstances, serving as an assistant chaplain at Lancaster County Prison in Pennsylvania from 1992 to 2002. His empathy and faith left a lasting impact on all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife, Ginger Polk Hornsby. He was a father to his daughter, Raquel; a stepdaughter, Sonia Johnson Redcay, wife of Rodney Redcay; and a stepson, James Johnson, husband of Kathy Kaelin Johnson. He also leaves behind a brother, a sister, ten grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren, all of whom brought great joy to his life.

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multiplayer (4 or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 13-18. • Wednesday, December 24, All Day. - Closed for Christmas Eve • Thursday, December 25, All Day. - Closed for Christmas • Mondays, December 29; January 26; February 23, 3:30 p.m. – Dungeons & Dragons for Teens. Dun­ geons and Dragons is a game of imagination, fun, chaos and story. Play as a character you create and let the Dungeon Master take you on a journey to a mystical land. Cast spells, talk to and befriend NPCs. Everything is possible as long as you can roll the dice. Designed by teens, for teens. New players are welcome! No prior experience needed. You must be registered to attend. You must have a Dungeons and Dragons Beyond account prior to the event to participate. Ages 13-18. • Wednesday, December 31, All Day. – Closed for New Year’s Eve For more programs and to register, check out their website, www.ephrata publiclibrary.org, under the “Events” tab or give them a call at 717-738-9291. Sched­ ule is subject to change.

* “Here’s a fun game to help kids learn their sight words. BINGO! Make your own bingo cards with sight words in all the spaces. Use flash cards to call out the words, and the kids can mark them off as they hear them. We tape the bingo card to a small magnetic dry erase board, and the kids use refrigerator magnets to cover the words. We can use the boards over and over, really reinforcing the lesson. And it’s fun!” -- A.J. in Florida * Glass and chrome will shine if you clean them with newspaper. You can mist the paper with water first, but not too much. Rub, and the shine comes right out -- plus no streaks or lint! * “Use purified water in your coffeemaker to length­ en its life. Water deposits build up and affect both the flavor and function of your machine. They can be cleaned, but it’s much better if you use purified drinking water from a jug. It’s very easy to fill the machine, too.” -- M.E. in Wyoming * If you need to pick up small shards of glass, you can use a cotton ball that’s

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The opening flopped, how­ ever, due to bad weather that kept away many Hollywood guests, and as gamblers didn’t have rooms at the hotel, they took their winn­ ings and gambled elsewhere. The casino lost $300,000 in its first week. * On December 27, 1935, Regina Jonas became the first woman ordained as a rabbi. After many male rabbis fled Germany during WWII, she stepped into the void, though syna­gogues, at least, would not welcome her. She died in Auschwitz. * On December 28, 1917, writer/satirist H.L. Mencken published a history of the bathtub, including a claim that bathing was unlawful in Boston between 1845 and 1862. The story, which was a spoof designed to test reader gullibility, was widely shared by newspapers and histori­ ans.

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stains after you dip it in pretreater. Just make sure you mark it well”. -- V.E. in Washington * Use baking soda to clean your stainless steel sink. It is a mild abrasive and will remove gunk and make the sink shine. * For use when camping: Mix together your dry spices and carefully pour into a straw. You must fold over the end and secure it with tape. Do the same to the other side to seal and you can stick it right in a plastic bag for use at the campsite. You can have many spices without having to bring a bunch of jars. Steaks taste terrific, or maybe you like cinnamon sugar for oatmeal or on baked apple. * Here’s a tip to preserve an arrangement of greens, maybe the last of the season for some of you: Spray with hairspray. Arrange and spray again. * “To speed the healing of bruises, try eating pineapple. Drink lots of water, too. I play contact sports, and this has always helped me.” -R.E. in Missouri * Need new tires? Don’t overlook big-box stores with automotive departments. Sometimes the best deals aren’t at the tire places! * Are you dreaming of planning a beach vacation right about now? Maybe

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you’re looking to make an early booking. Here’s a travel tip: Skip the ocean views from your hotel room. The rooms facing the ocean have a 20-25% higher rate. There’s usually a nice common area where you can admire the view, anyway. * “If you’re thinking of getting a new TV, don’t forget about safety. Be sure to use a wall strap, or just go ahead and mount it to the wall!” -- E.S. in Virginia * Ease stress when dropp­ ing off a child at day care by

creating a special, just-forthe-two-of-you ritual. May­ be a secret handshake or a kiss for your cheek and one in the hand to “save for later.” Reinforce with your attitude that it’s a good and fun thing to go to school. * Here’s a great school tip from a young reader, P.J. in Florida: “Take a photo of your spelling words with your mom or dad’s cell­ phone, and you can go over them anytime, anywhere!” * Add a cinnamon stick or softener sheet to your

vacuum bag when you change it. While you clean, you will distribute the good smell throughout your home. * To ripen a green tomato, wrap it in a sheet of news­ paper or place it in a paper bag. It can then be left on the counter for several days to ripen. * “Need to remove fruit or food coloring stains on your hands or your countertop? White vinegar will clean it off. It’s good for so many things.” -- R.N. in Wash­ ington * “Instead of baking soda, I use three or four charcoal briquettes in a bowl to control odor and moisture in my refrigerator. I place the briquettes in a shallow dish, then cover the top of the bowl with a small piece of cheesecloth and secure it

with a fat rubber band. The best thing is that I can still use these briquettes on the grill. In the summer, they get changed very regularly.” -M.L. in Virginia * When it comes to fruits and vegetables, five a day is nice, but more matters. Try setting aside time after you come home from the grocery store for prepping fruits and vegetables. Pre-bag snack sizes of carrots, celery, strawberries, grapes, canta­ loupe and apples. Pre-cut veggies for meals to make later in the week. Slice tomatoes and onions for sandwiches, and tear and separate lettuce for salads. They all make great, healthy treats, and it makes it easier to get your recommended servings! * Have a stained coffee pot but don’t want to use a harsh

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Color Guard cadets of Jesse Jones Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, had the honor of participating in the Veterans Day Ceremony held on Sunday, November 9, at the Veteran’s Honor Park of Lancaster County. The Veterans Day event was led by Jim Sinkovitz and featured a keynote speaker Senior Master Sergeant Erick C. Stone, USAF (Ret.), who shared reflections on service and sacrifice. He also spoke on the next generation of patriots and organizations such as Civil Air Patrol and ROTC. The Lancaster based Civil Air Patrol color guard cadets opened the ceremony with the formal presenting of the colors and each cadet also spoke about what being a patriot means to them. The cadet participants were Cadet Colonel Slater Shannon, Cadet Technical Sergeant Brendon Ortiz, Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Kevin Heisey, and Cadet Airman First Class Theodore Seifferlein.

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100 Years Ago This Month: Historical Events From December 1925

The month of December has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in December 1925. • The Farmer-Labour Party is dissolved just two hours after its formation in Japan on December 1. The dissolution was ordered by the Japanese government, which accused the party of harboring a secret communist agenda. • The border delineating Northern Ireland and Ireland is established on December 3 when repre­ sentatives of both countries sign the Northern Irish Border Agreement. • The George Gershwin composition “Concerto in F” is performed for the first time on December 3. The performance in New York’s Carnegie Hall is conducted by Walter Damrosch and features Gershwin on piano. • A counterfeiting scheme is uncovered by the Banco de Portugal on December 4. An alert bank teller tips off the bank, which ultimately discovers that wealthy entrepreneur Arthur Virgílio Alves Reis is the master­ mind behind the scheme. Reis was eventually sentenced to 20 years in prison. • The Pottsville Maroons defeat the Chicago Cardinals in front of 6,000 fans on December 6 in a game the press depicted as the championship of the National Football League. • Russian Orthodox bish­ op Peter of Krutitsy is

arrested on December 9. Peter is charged with conspiring with Russian emigres in the west. Peter is ultimately executed by shooting on October 10, 1937. • George Bernard Shaw is awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature on December 10. • Karam Chand and Kar­ tari Chand tie the knot in India on December 11. The Chand’s marriage lasts 90 years and 291 days, and is the longest marriage re­ corded. Karam Chand passed away in 2016 and Kartari in 2019. • Communist politician Benjamin Gitlow is par­ doned by New York Governor Al Smith on

December 11. Gitlow was convicted for publishing a manifesto calling for the overthrow of the U.S. government, which Gover­ nor Smith characterized as a “political crime” upon issuing his pardon. • The Qaja dynasty, which had ruled Iran since 1789, comes to an end on December 12 when the country’s Parliament de­ clares General Reza Khan Pahlavi Prime Minister and installs him as Shah of Iran. • The Fascist government in Italy signs a secret pact with Britain on December 14. The pact is designed to reinforce Italian dominance in Ethiopia. • The national service

fraternity Alpha Phi Omega is founded at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania on December 16. • U.S. Army Colonel Billy Mitchell is convicted on eight charges of insubor­ dination on December 17. Mitchell was critical of military leaders for investing in battleships and had argued for greater investment in air-based defenses. • Reichstag President Paul Löbe speaks out in favor of partial prohibition in Germany on December 19. • George Edwin Taylor passes away on December 23 at the age of 68. Taylor was the first African American presidential

candidate, running for the highest office in the United States as nominee of the National Negro Liberty Party in 1904. • Law No. 2263 is passed by the Italian parliament on December 24. The law states that the decisions of Prime Minister Benito Mussolini and his government were not subject to legislative review and could only be overruled by order of King Victor Emmanuel III.

• A Christmas story pub­ lished in the London news­ paper The Evening News on December 24 identifies a children’s character as “Winnie-the-Pooh” for the first time. The character had previously been referred to as “Edward” in a poem published in Punch magazine in 1924. • The Turkish government passes a law identifying the Gregorian calendar as the official calendar for all government affairs on December 26. The use of the Islamic calendar in government affairs also is banned. • The Japan Sumo Association is founded on December 28. • The first attempt at a global New Year’s cele­ bration is made via inter­ national radio on December 31. Musical entertainment and greetings from various consuls general from an assortment of foreign countries are sent from New York.

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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 con­ temporary folk art; redware; stoneware; early China; primitives; artwork; fraktur; ephemera; textiles; toys; period, antique country, paint decorated and repro­ duction furniture. Horst Auctioneers. SAT., JANUARY 3 - 9:00 a.m. - Lebanon Area Fair­ grounds, 80 Rocherty Rd., Lebanon. Milk bottles and dairy related items. Bachman Auctioneer. 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 R-C. 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 con­ temporary folk art; redware; stoneware; early China; primitives; artwork; fraktur; ephemera; textiles; toys; period, antique country, paint decorated and repro­ duction furniture. Horst Auctioneers. SAT., JANUARY 3 11:00 a.m. - Michelle L. McElwee Estate, 39 Mine Rd., Lebanon. 3 bedroom, 2 bath house on .33 +/- acres. L&H Auctions, Inc. WED., JANUARY 7 1:00 p.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Antiques, collectibles, household goods, tools. Horst Auction­ eers. THURS., JANUARY 8 4:00 p.m. - M. Lois Charles, 825 Hornig Rd., Lancaster. 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1,344 sq. ft. rancher, .74 acre lot, detached 28’x25’ 2-bay garage, cozy sunroom. Mar­ tin & Rutt Auctioneers.

SAT., JANUARY 10 9:00 a.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Antiques, collectibles, toys, model trains, dolls, teddy bears, household goods, tools. Horst Auctioneers. SAT., JANUARY 10 10:00 a.m. - Kenneth E. and Media A. Fisher, 4 Eagle Circle, Denver. Custom 4 bedroom Cape Cod dwell­ ing, attached 2-car garage, shed, 1/2 acre rural lot. Mowers, lawn and garden, tools, furniture. Kline, Kreider and Good Auction­ eers. TUES., JANUARY 13 7:00 p.m. - Online auction only - closes at 7:00 p.m. Charmworks, LLC, 224 Snyder Rd., Ephrata. Wood­ working tools, equipment and inventory, saws, sanders, shapers, CNC router, drills, new showroom furniture, dust collection, compressors, Makor Q-One automatic spray system. Beiler-Camp­ bell Auction Services. WED., JANUARY 14 1:00 p.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Antiques,

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From US-422 in Myerstown, take PA-501 2 mi., Right onto Golf Rd., Left onto Peach Ln, Right onto Apple Ln. to Property on Left. Myerstown/Mt. Aetna Area Full Brick 1,540 SF Rancher on 4.8 +/- Ac. Featuring Kitchen & Dining Area w/Access to Covered Patio. Spacious LR, Laundry Rm., 3 Bdrms., 1½ Baths. CA, Newer Oil Hot Water Furnace, Full Basement w/approx. 950 SF Finished Area w/Brick Fireplace & Wet Bar, Very Nice Replacement Windows, Attached 2-Car Garage, Plenty of Paved Parking, 20x30 Shed w/Overhead Door. Marion Twp., Berks Co., Conrad Weiser Area SD, Zoning: Ag Preservation, Taxes: $6,487.00. OPEN HOUSE: Sat., Jan. 3 & 10, 1-3 PM or by appointment (call Joel at 717383-5606). NOTE: A solid traditional ranch home in need of cosmetic updating on level to gently sloping 4.8 +/- ac. w/room for animals. This semi-private property sits back a long lane but w/easy access to Rt 501. TERMS: 10% Down, Balance in 45 Days. SEE MORE INFO & PHOTOS: www.lhauctionsinc.com Auction For:

PUBLIC AUCTION

Jeannette K. Brown Estate

PRIVATE COLLECTION OF TOYS

PEDAL TRACTORS – FARM TOYS – WINROSS ‘19 VW JETTA – ‘85 CHEVY CITATION 20 MOTOR COACH VAN

FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 • 8:30 A.M.

169 N. Groffdale Rd., Leola, PA 17540. Rt. 23 N. of New Holland. Right N. Groffdale Rd. to auction on right (former M.M. Weaver location). (Upper Leacock Twp., Lanc. Co.)

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3 BR 1½ BA BRICK RANCHER & SHOP ON .49 +/- AC. MYERSTOWN/RICHLAND/SCHAEFFERSTOWN/NEWMANSTOWN AREA

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PUBLIC AUCTION Sat., Jan. 17, 2026

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Personal Property 9:00 AM, Real Estate 12:00 Noon 2 Perri Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067

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Neighborhood Commercial. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC. SAT., JANUARY 17 9:00 a.m. - Thelma I. Mar­ tin, 2 Perri Ave., Myerstown. 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bathroom brick rancher and shop on .49 +/- acres. L&H Auctions, Inc. SAT., JANUARY 17 9:00 a.m. - Plenary Guardian of Wilson Huyett, 380 Kauff­ roth Rd., Gap. 137.2 acre farm, 99 acres tillable, 38.2 acres wooded, 3 bed­ room farmhouse, bank barn, tobacco and equipment barns. Real estate at 12:00 noon. A/C tractors, farm equipment, guns, rare antiques and primitives.

3 BR 1½ BA RANCHER & SHOP ON 4.8 +/- AC. MYERSTOWN/MT. AETNA AREA

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collectibles, household goods, tools. Horst Auction­ eers. THURS., JANUARY 15 - 2:00 p.m. - Kevin M. and Barbara E. Fisher, 35 High St., Christiana. Country 1-1/2 story A-frame 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 2-car garage, 24’x40’ truck shop, 12’ door, .67 acre, huge kitchen/dining area, zoned

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Attorney: Ken Sandoe (717) 866-5737

From PA-419 between Schaefferstown & Milbach, take Reistville Rd. .2 Mi., Right onto Perri Ave. to Property on Right. Brick Country Rancher on a .49 +/- Ac. Level Lot w/Farmland Views Features Kitchen & Dining Area, Spacious LR, 12x20 Sunroom w/Cathedral Ceiling & Radiant Heat, 3 Bdrms., 1½ Baths, Laundry Rm. Total of 1,822 SF Living Area, Central Air, Oil Hot Water Heat, Full Dry Basement w/Brick Fireplace & Woodstove Insert. Attached 2 Car Garage, 24x24 Shed/Shop w/Elec. & Overhead Door. Well, On-Site Septic, ELCO SD, Millcreek Twp, Zoning: Ag Industry, Taxes: $5,244.00. NOTE: This rancher is central to Myerstown, Richland, Schaefferstown & Newmanstown, in a very desirable neighborhood. It will be a good fit for your family, for 1-floor living, or for a 1st-time home buyer. Almost a 1/2 acre w/shop to enjoy your hobbies. OPEN HOUSE: Sat., Dec 27 & Jan. 3, 1-3 PM or by appointment (call Joel at 717-383-5606). TERMS: 10% Down, Balance in 45 Days. SEE MORE INFO & PHOTOS: www.lhauctionsinc.com Auction For:

Thelma I. Martin &

the Late Raymond M. Martin WWW.LHAUCTIONSINC.COM

Attorney: Ken Sandoe (717) 866-5737

(E. Lampeter Twp./Leola Area)

PUBLIC AUCTION

3 BDRM. 2 BATH 1,344 SQ. FT. RANCHER * .74-AC. LOT DETACHED 28’X25’ 2-BAY GARAGE * COZY SUNROOM

THURS., JANUARY 8, 2026 at 4 PM

PUBLIC AUCTION COUNTRY 1½ STY. BRICK 4 BDRM. DWELLING 1 CAR GAR. – UTILITY BLDG. ½ ACRE m/l LOT REINHOLDS AREA

Located at 825 Hornig Rd., Lancaster, PA E. Lampeter Twp., CV School District

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 • 4 P.M.

Van – Car: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta SDN, SEL, AT, Sun Roof, 7/26 Inspection, Approx. 53,980 Miles, VIN 3VWG57BU9KM010161. 1985 Chevy Custom Citation 20 Motor Coach Van w/Running Boards, PW, PL, 10/26 Inspection, Approx. 54,925 Miles, VIN 1GCEG25H8F7108653. Toys: 500+ Lots of Farm Tractors, Equipment & Construction Toys Including: Spec Cast Classic Series – Highly Detailed, MF 1100, IH 544, MF 98 DSL w/Loader, Oliver 1800, 1650, 1955, Farmall 504, Farmall Cub w/Planter, AC D-14, AC D-15, Farmall 350 LP Gas, Farmall 400, IH 340 Gas, Oliver Super 88, JDM, IH 560 Cub w/1 Arm Loader, Oliver 880 & Others. Precision Series: JD 2510 w/Mower, A, 4020, 4960, Int. 3588, 2+2, 1086, Farmall H w/Mounted Planter, Scale Model Case/IH Farmall DX33 Introduction Edition 1 of 100, Sam Martin Handcrafted Trucks & Others, Wooden 3-Story Barn w/Winch, Hay Bales, Animals & Waterwheel. Pedal Tractors: Pink Farmall Super H (unassembled), Farmall 560, Int. 660, AC D-21 DSL, AC Trailer, Ferguson Signed MM Weaver, MF Dyna VT8680, Koehring Farm Division Fox 3000 Harvester w/Corn & Hay Heads, Approx. 175 Winross Including: Stoltzfus Meats, Shady Maple, Oregon Dairy, Kreider Farms, Keller Bros., Mt. Joy Farm Co-op., Rutter’s Farm 250th Anniv., L.C. Welk Paradise, Lehigh Valley, Elm Tree Acres, Pine View Dairy, Farm Crest Feed, Earl Sauder, Hoffman Seed, H.R. Ewell & J.R. Hoover. NOTE: Most of toys are new in box. Variety of Ertl, Scale Model, 1st Gear, Spec Cast, DM Die Cast, Caterpillar, Country Classic, Norscot, Nylint, New Ray & others! Auction to begin 8:30AM w/ toys not offered online (lots 1 - 499). Approx. 1PM w/cataloged lots 500 - 605 w/toys & vehicles w/online bidding available at www.klinekreidergood.com. See website for the catalogs. Terms are cash, PA check or credit card w/3% service fee. Food Stand. See more photos on the website. Randal V. Kline Donald M. Roy E. Good, Jr. Breiner Aaron Z. Nolt Estate Curvin M. Kent: Horning 717-572-4740 717-445-4309 Kim: Lic. #499, #2116, 717-278-0669 www.klinekreidergood.com #5064, #3956

1245 W. Swartzville Rd., Reinholds. From Rt. 272 at Weaver Markets, take 897 N. toward Reinholds (W. Swartzville Rd.). Property on right.

All brick 1½ sty. Cape Cod house w/2,153 SF, large eat-in kitchen w/oak panel cabinets & appliances, living rm., 4 bdrms., 2 baths, attic, full bsmt., oil air heat, central AC, 1 car garage, covered 24x9½ patio, large 1/2 acre m/l lot w/large mature shade, lawn, garden area & utility bldg. Zoned Ag. After 65 years, Snader estate serious to sell. Spacious 4 bdrm. w/brick all sides. Well built, economical & low maintenance exterior. Ideal as residence or investment. Convenient location. Minutes to Adamstown, Reinholds, Denver & Sinking Spring. Personal inspection by appointment or Open House Sat., January 3, 10 & 17 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 717-733-1006 (Lender NMLS ID #834368) Randal V. Kline Roy E. Good, Jr. Aaron Z. Nolt Curvin M. Horning 717-733-1006 Lic. #499, #2116, #5064, #3956

Elizabeth G. Snader Estate Dina M. Burd, Exc. 717-201-6862 www.klinekreidergood.com

Directions: From Leola, PA, take Rt. 23 W. past Freeze & Frizz, turn left on Hornig Rd. to home on left. REAL ESTATE: Consists of a 1,344 sq. ft. ranch style modular home w/3 bedrooms; 2 baths; detached 2-bay garage on a .74-acre lot. Main floor features a 7’x27’ covered front porch; 25’x13.5’ 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. 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 Note: Beautiful rancher offers desirable one-floor living, well maintained w/tasteful décor throughout, absolute move-in ready condition; meticulously groomed grounds & perennial gardens, brick paver walkways, nice wide macadam driveway & parking area, private wooded border! For photos & complete listing, visit www.martinandrutt.com Auction By: Michael J. Martin 717-371-3333 John J. Rutt II 717-587-8906 Cameron J. Rutt 717-875-6032

Auction For:

M. LOIS CHARLES EPHRATA, PA

Member of PA & National Auctioneers Assoc.

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14B - Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - Say You Saw It In “The Shopping News”

SALES REGISTER (Continued From Page 13B)

Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC. SAT., JANUARY 17 10:00 a.m. - June L. Schwar Estate, 269 Sheep Ln., Millersville. Country 1 story 4 bedroom rancher, detached 2-car garage, 3.6 acres with stream. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers. TUES., JANUARY 20 9:00 a.m. - Garden Spot Fire Hall, 339 E. Main St., New Holland. Quilt auction. Hometowne Auction LLC. THURS., JANUARY 22 - 4:00 p.m. - Henry G. Benner, 181 Eastbrook Rd., Smoketown. 3 bedroom, 1 bath brick rancher, .35 acre

lot, finished family room, 1-car garage, koi pond. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC. THURS., JANUARY 22 - 4:00 p.m. - Elizabeth G. Snader Estate, 1245 W. Swartzville Rd., Reinholds. Country 1-1/2 story brick 4 bedroom dwelling, 1-car 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 23 4:00 p.m. - Jeannette K.

Brown Estate, 35 Apple Ln., Myerstown. 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath rancher and shop on 4.8 +/- acres. L&H Auctions, Inc. FRI., JANUARY 23 4:00 p.m. - Matthew S. and Anna J. Newswanger, 119 Harristown Rd., Paradise. Country 4 bedroom split foyer dwelling, 2-car garage, level 4/10 acre lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auction­ eers. SAT., JANUARY 24 8:00 a.m. - Elva and the late Ray Martin, 339 E. Main St., New Holland (New Holland Fire Hall). Martin’s Auto Service, Ray Martin lifetime collection, antiques, coins, guns, PA Game Commission items, game prints, toy trucks and tractors, Toro mower, Liberty Fire Com­ pany memorabilia. Martin & Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.

- Terre Hill Area -

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC AUCTION

3 Bdrm. House – 30’x40’ Detached Heated Garage

.27 Acre/Zoned R-C

HH Goods - Winross Trucks - Milk Bottles - Tools - Antiques

Sat., January 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM RE at Noon Location: 200 E. Main St., Terre Hill, PA 17581 (Terre Hill Boro./Lanc. Co.)

DEEDS RECORDED The following were recorded at the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds office from December 11 to December 17: Akron Borough The Betty J. Weitzel Estate conveyed property in Akron Borough to Brooke N. Sommers for $322,000. Christian S. King conveyed property on Spring Crest Drive to Jennifer L. King for $1. Thomas J. Murray Jr. and Teresa A. Murray conveyed property in Akron Borough to Thomas J. Murray Jr. and Teresa A. Murray for $10. Brecknock Township Jesse E. Martin and Kath­ erine Jean Martin conveyed property in Brecknock Township to Devin Miller and Emma Miller for $360,000. Jerry M. Newswanger and Rachel H. Newswanger con­ veyed property on Panorama Drive to Jerry M. News­ wanger and Rachel H. Newswanger for $1. Jerry M. Newswanger and Rachel H. Newswanger con­ veyed property on Panorama Drive to Jerry M. News­ wanger and Rachel H. Newswanger for $1.

Clay Township The Terry L. Roland Estate conveyed property on Seglock Road to Braden Rissler for $286,000. The Gary L. Craven Estate conveyed property on Flaxen Lane to Flaxen Properties LLC for $285,000. Lincoln Land Group con­ veyed property in Clay Township to Mary Ann Roberts, David Roberts, Philip Gangaway and Celeste Gangaway for $662,575. Paul M. Demers and Marg­ aret M. Demers conveyed property on Ackley Circle to Gingrich Builders LLC for $132,500. The Elsie E. Hursh Estate conveyed property on Clear­ view Road to Delmar W. Hursh for $469,000. The Elsie E. Hursh Estate conveyed property on Clearview Road to Mervin L. Miller and Rebecca K. Miller for $360,000. The David W. Roberts and Mary Ann Roberts Re­ vocable Living Trust con­ veyed property in Clay Township to David A. Hudish and Maria F. Hudish for $435,000. Kitch Inc. conveyed prop­ erty in Clay Township to Kitch Inc. for $1. David H. Kitch Jr. and Sue A. Kitch conveyed property in Clay Township to Kitch Inc. for $120,000.

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David H. Kitch Jr. and Sue A. Kitch conveyed property in Clay Township to Chad Coblentz and Dawn Co­ blentz for $1. Elmer M. Martin and Joanne E. Martin conveyed property on Durlach Road to Josiah T. Ginder and Rebecca J. Ginder for $650,000. Denver Borough Cordel J. Zeiset and Abigail K. Zeiset conveyed property in Denver Borough to Maura Colleen Sattazahn for $294,000. Denver Main LLC conveyed property in Denver Borough to MRAF Funds LLC for $176,000. The Patricia M. Carr Estate conveyed property in Denver Borough to Sean P. Wade and Nicole Cervone for $359,000. Earl Township York Property Management LLC conveyed property in Earl Township to Amos F. Stoltzfoos and Esther R. Stoltzfoos for $1. Valpax LLC conveyed prop­ erty in Earl Township to Valpax LLC for $1. 2724 Keystone LLC con­ veyed property on Division Highway to 2724 Keystone LLC for $1. Kenneth S. Zimmerman, Leonard S. Zimmerman, Elvin S. Zimmerman and Lloyd S. Zimmerman con­ veyed property in Earl Township to Gristmill Real Estate LLC for $1. David K. Stoltzfus and D&M Home Rentals LLC conveyed property on West Main Street to Ideal Invest­ ment Properties LLC for $505,000. East Cocalico Township The Eugene R. Sensenig

(Gap/White Horse/South Hermitage Area)

- REAL ESTATE ¼ acre lot w/3 bdrm. house, detached garage, and 16’x34’ workshop. 2½ sty. house w/approx. 1,992 sq. ft., 3 bdrms, 1½ baths, eat-in kitchen, living rm. w/built-in bookcase, family rm., office, laundry rm., attic, basement, front porch, and covered deck. Central AC. Oil/forced air heat. 200 amp elec.; Garage: 30’x 40’ detached oversized 2 car garage w/(2) 9’x8’ O.H. doors. Finished interior. Insulated & heated; 16’x34’ workshop and 8’x16’ w/O.H. door; All on .27 acre +/- lot w/macadam drive & off-street parking. ELANCO schools. Terre Hill Borough. Zoned R-C. Taxes: Approx. $3,400. Auctioneer Note: Ideal opportunity to purchase a Terre Hill Main Street home w/off-street parking, large garage, & workshop. Home business opportunity. Check w/borough for possible uses. Terms: $30,000. down day of sale. Balance at settlement on or before March 4, 2026. Dick Young, Atty. 717-7389000.

PUBLIC AUCTION

137.2-ACRE FARM * 99-ACRE TILLABLE * 38.2-ACRE WOODED 3-BDRM. FARMHOUSE * BANK BARN * TOBACCO & EQUIPMENT BARNS A/C TRACTORS * FARM EQUIP. * GUNS * RARE ANTIQUES & PRIMITIVES

SAT., JAN. 17, 2026 at 9 A.M./R.E. at NOON Located at: 380 Kauffroth Rd., Gap. PA 17527 Salisbury Twp. Lancaster Co.

Personal Inspection by appointment. Contact Kelly at 717-951-0989 to schedule a showing. - TOOLS & OUTDOOR Toro walk-behind lawn mower; Rubbermaid lawn/garden trailer; Stihl FS40C string trimmer; lawn spreader; 200 PSI pressure washer w/Honda eng.; Black Max air compressor; Flexzilla air hose reel; Genie 10 gal. wet/dry vac.; Craftsman tool chest; Craftsman socket set; Craftsman wrench set; Delta 10” table saw; bench grinder; bench vise; filter wrenches; screw drivers; hex wrenches; asst. hand tools; 3 sets jack stands: (2) 6-ton & (1) 3-ton; parts washer; shovels; clay bird thrower; fishing rods & tackle; JD windmill & misc. yard ornaments; 10x10 canopy; pet carriers. - ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Advertising tins: Good’s Potato Chips, Charles Chips and Pretzels, Utz’s, Keystone Pretzels, Billy’s Bretzels, Musser’s Potato Chips, Tom Sturgis, Chase & Sanborn Coffee; Milk bottles – quarts, pints, & half pints: Eli Zimmerman - Terre Hill Dairy; White Cross - Ephrata, PA; River Edge Farms - Reading, PA; Fairview Dairy, F.S. Miley - Ephrata, PA; Hill Girt Farm - Chadds Ford, PA; White Oak Farm - Terre Hill, PA; Queen Dairy-Lancaster,PA; Reading Dairy; W.R. Hoover; and many more; 2 stoneware crocks w/handles; American kitchen scale; coffee grinder; vintage rolling pins; pair of whistling tea kettles; agateware; tin cookie cutters; oil lamps; green jars; old bottles; vintage kitchen utensils; Collin’s quart pan lifter; rug beater; Little Dog in the Basket mechanical toy (in original box); Looney Tunes Collectibles; J.M. Shiffer, Bowmansville, PA wooden box; Terre Hill Fire Co. collector’s plates; Hartman Auto Sales, Terre Hill, PA and other advertising yard sticks; asst. tin signs; clocks; Cobra 2-way CB radio; Quaker State 5 gal. oil can. - FURNITURE & APPLIANCES Magic Chef apartment size refrigerator; G.E. refrigerator; Frigidaire upright freezer; elec. lift chair; sofa; chairs; wooden bench; 3-door hutch; dry sink; antique sideboard cupboard; wooden rocking chairs; cedar wardrobe; bedroom furniture; swinging cradle; Acorn stair lift; Sentry 2-door fireproof file cabinet; 4-drawer file cabinet; patio set; futon. - HOUSEHOLD GOODS Bernina 1100D overlocker/serger; Frigidaire water cooler; G.E. microwave; Power-XL air fry toaster oven; Oster 2-slice toaster; KitchenAid blender; food slicer; Pfaltzgraff dining set; agate canner and roast pan; misc. glassware; Oneida flatware set; asst. kitchen utensils; lots of cookbooks; fans; baskets; 3-piece luggage set; misc. housewares; misc. office supplies; Terre Hill Borough Reflections from 1907 to 2007 book; and more unlisted. - TOYS Approx. 200 Winross trucks. All with boxes: Shady Maple, Ephrata Hospital, Burkholder Paving, Highland Tank Comp., Roadway, Crowley Foods, Howard Johnson, Leffler, H.M. Stauffer, Worley & Obetz, Schwanger Bros., Weidman, D.M. Stoltzfus, Nissley Propane, Esbenshade’s Green House, Hershey’s, Summer’s Trucking, Sindall, J.R. Hoover, Weaver Nut, and many more; Hess trucks; American Flyer trains. – Auction Info. – Auction will begin at 9:00 w/tools, followed by antiques, HH Goods, & Winross trucks. Real Estate at 12:00. Auction Co. and sellers are not responsible for accidents. Payment Terms: Cash, approved check, or credit card w/ 3% fee. Auction held in heated garage. Parking at next door Trinity Church parking lot. Food stand by Weaverland Valley Fire Co. Ladies Aux.

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Auction for: Estate of David Good

Auctioneers: Tim Weaver, Dave Stoltzfus, Steve Schuler, Tristan Sensenig

Tim Weaver Auct. Serv. Phone: 717-354-9524 Lic. # AY2109

3-Bdrm. 1820 Farmhouse

Bank Barn & Outbuildings

Rifles, Shotguns & Ammo.

Directions: From E. Earl, Rt. 897 S. to left on Gault Rd. 5 mi. to right on Kauffroth Rd. OR from White Horse, Rt. 340 take Cambridge Rd. E. to left on Kauffroth Rd. to farm. Real Estate: Consists of a valuable 137.2-acre farm featuring 99 acres level to gently rolling highly productive tillable land & 38.2-acre wooded; 3-bdrm. 2-story stone farmhouse, bank barn, equip. bldg & smaller outbuildings. Farmhouse (1820) has 2,040 sq. ft. (needs TLC) includes a kitchen/dining room; living room; parlor; 3 bedrooms & full bath; basement w/shop area & canning storage; 1,764 sq. ft. bank barn w/steer stable; hog barn; 2-bay garage; springhouse; old 3-story poultry barn; equipment bldg.; tobacco/corn barn, plus sheds. On-site septic, spring water, electric, zoned AG, Clean & Green, NOT enrolled in farmland trust, possible subdivide, annual taxes: $5,340. OPEN HOUSE DATES: SAT., DEC. 27 & JAN. 3 FROM 1-3 PM; for info. or private showing call/text Mike at (717) 371-3333. Terms: $300,000 down payment day of sale, balance on or before 60 days. Attorney: Neil Yahn (717) 533-3280. NOTE: Valuable eastern Lancaster Co. farm w/highly productive ground. Historic farm buildings & house need some TLC. First time offered at auction in over 100+ years! Lots of old & rare antiques offered at 9 AM followed by guns & equipment. FOR PHOTOS & DETAILES, VISIT www.martinandrutt.com 9 AM: Antiques & Personal Items: 2 #12 crocks; #10 crock; 25 old crocks & jugs; H. P. Hawthorn, PA crock; old silver mesh purse (nice); Moseman PB tin; 12 wire egg baskets; 2 Acme egg scales; beetle boot jack; (3) 10-hole chicken nest boxes; wooden chicken crates; chicken feeders; Brunnerville cast iron hog troughs; cast iron cherry stoner; early farm tools; 25 apple crates; 100s of canning jars, old green jars; old books; early lithographs; antique wooden furniture; sad irons & trivets; cast iron pans; redware pie plates; kitchen primitives; 3 apple butter kettles; many more rare finds in this 200-year-old house! Guns & Banjos: Winchester mod. 67 .22 bolt-action rifle; Winchester mod. 69A .22 bolt-action rifle w/clip; Iver Johnson .12 gauge single shot; Savage 30.06 Winchester mod. 120 series B rifle w/scope; Ithaca mod. 900 .12-gauge w/etching (LIKE NEW); Fender banjo w/case; Old Kraftsman banjo; 25+ harmonicas (several rare). Tractors & Farm Equipment: 1948 Allis-Chalmers G w/cultivator; 2 Allis-Chalmers WDs; Allis-Chalmers D17 tractor; New Holland 315 Hayliner baler; Case #135 manure spreader; John Deere 506 brush mower; Ontario grain drill; 6’ disc; NH 56 hay rake; IH 1-row corn picker; 32’ bale elevator; 2 16’ flat wagons; trailer wagon; 2 3-btm. plows; Huskee & Husqvarna riding mowers; 3 Stihl chainsaws; farm gates; bale scale, lots scrap metal; plus much more. Terms: Cash, PA check, credit cards w/3% fee; food stand; sale held under tent, bring a chair. Auction By: Michael J. Martin 717-371-3333 John J. Rutt II 717-587-8906 Cameron Rutt AY-2189-L

Member of PA & National Auctioneers Assoc.

Auction For:

PLENARY GUARDIAN OF WILSON HUYETT EPHRATA, PA


Say You Saw It In “The Shopping News” - Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - 15B

Estate conveyed property in East Cocalico Township to The Well At Three Streams LLC for $2,175,000. Joseph Bowers and Natalie Bowers conveyed property on Heatherwood Lane to Briana Marie Kissinger and Elijah B. Kissinger for $482,500. Daniel A. Martin and Nichole R. Martin conveyed property on North Reams­ town Road to Jenna Dantas and Cara Montanye for $340,000. Linda K. Sensenig conveyed property in East Cocalico Township to the Eugene R. Sensenig Estate for $1. Codi N. Pannebecker and Hailey T. Pannebecker con­ veyed property in East Cocalico Township to Jer­ emy I. Campbell and Robin M. Campbell for $350,000. Linda K. Sensenig conveyed property in East Cocalico Township to the Eugene R. Sensenig Estate for $1. Glenn M. Martin and Esther Mae Martin conveyed prop­ erty on Peiffer Hill Road to Mark B. Weaver and Dorothy Weaver for $760,000. Benjamin Dennis Green and Mariah Green conveyed property in East Cocalico Township to Tommy L. Gustafson and Houa V. Gustafson for $450,000. The Richard D. Haynes Jr. Estate conveyed property in East Cocalico Township to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC for $130,000. East Earl Township Paul J. Kurtz and Marie D. Kurtz conveyed property on Ranck Road to Vistablock Garden Spot Industries LLC for $7,152,500.

Elizabeth Township Tyler S. Weaver conveyed property on Hershey Road to Owen M. Shay for $375,000. Carmen D. Swinehart con­ veyed property in Elizabeth Township to Kimberly J. Souza and Stephen W. Souza for $320,000. Ephrata Borough Ephrata Commons 2016 LLC conveyed property in Ephrata Borough to S&S Singh Partners for $6,200,000. Adam J. Vanbaak conveyed property on West Sunset Avenue to Kirsten Leiberher and Jared Leiberher for $255,000. Kevin A. Brendle and Jaclyn S. Brendle conveyed prop­ erty on Spruce Street to Dawson Horst for $265,000. Haleigh Rhee conveyed property on Park Avenue to Shana Delanie McMeans and Kaan Han Elmali for $245,000. Nathan W. Zeiset conveyed property on Spring Garden Street to Elizabeth Madonna and Kelly Madonna for $400,000. Ephrata Township Willis Martin and Edna Martin conveyed property on Ridge Avenue to Jarred R. Martin and Samantha J. Martin for $562,000. Kylie N. Salem conveyed property in Ephrata Town­ ship to Daniel Michael Camac and Moriah Joy Camac for $250,000. Sharyn J. Kreider conveyed property in Ephrata Town­ ship to David William Frey Jr. for $395,000. Lititz Borough Patricia A. Hartzell con­ veyed property on Cardiff Court to Cheryl A. Fuss for $421,302.

PUBLIC AUCTION (3) PRIME CLAY TWP. FARMS

TRACT #1: 66.7 ACRE FARM – BRICK 4 BDRM. DWL.

BANK BARN – TOBACCO BARN – OUTBLDGS. TRACT #2: 16.4 ACRE FARMETTE – 5 BDRM. DWL. 3 CAR GARAGE – CHICKEN HOUSES. TRACT #3: 27½ ACRES – LEVEL HIGH-PRODUCING GROUND SCHOENECK – EPHRATA – CLAY AREA

Raymundo A. CapellenAngles and Kenia L. PerezGonzalez conveyed property in Lititz Borough to Kenia L. Perez-Gonzalez for $1. Jon L. Geiman and Vickie L. Geiman conveyed property on Bluebird Road to John Perry and Sheryl F. Perry for $435,000. New Holland Borough David A. Swarner and Katherine A. Swarner con­ veyed property on Ashlea Village to David A. Swarner for $1. Michelle Williams and Andrew J. Williams con­ veyed property on West Conestoga Street to Andrew Williams for $1. Jeffry L. Stauffer and Debra A. Stauffer conveyed prop­ erty in New Holland Borough to Family Pharm Realty LLC for $757,045. Brent L. Wolf and Connie L. Wolf conveyed property in New Holland Borough to BNCW Properties LLC for $1.

G. Anthony Zimmerman and Luann H. Zimmerman conveyed property in Warwick Township to G. Anthony Zimmerman and Luann H. Zimmerman for $1. The Geraldine J. Simmons Estate conveyed property on Hackman Road to Kyler R. Zimmerman for $392,000. Nelson E. Boll conveyed property in Warwick Town­ ship to Shahriad Islam and Fahriba Raisa for $407,500. Rodney L. Musser conveyed property in Warwick Town­ ship to Lucille B. Musser for $1. Lindsay Beth Volker, Ryan Volker, and Robin L. Volker conveyed property in War­

wick Township to Lindsay Beth Volker, Ryan Volker, and Robin L. Volker for $1. Church Reserve LLC con­ veyed property on Somerset Lane to Alexis I. Castro Torres and Brielle A. Freeman for $150,000. West Cocalico Township Galen C. Sweigart, Marlene A. Sweigart and Brook Sweigart-Reed conveyed property on South Ridge Road to Brook SweigartReed for $1. West Earl Township Nathan R. Stoltzfus and Krista Stoltzfus conveyed property on Allen Road to Freda M. Butz, Kenneth G. Butz and Kenneth G. Butz II for $395,000.

PUBLIC AUCTION

CUSTOM 4 BDRM. CAPE COD DWL. ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE – SHED ½ ACRE RURAL LOT MOWERS – LAWN & GARDEN – TOOLS – FURNITURE

BOWMANSVILLE – FIVEPOINTVILLE AREA

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 • 10 A.M. 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.)

3 BR 2 BA HOUSE ON 0.33 +/- AC. S. LEBANON/IONA AREA

Inc.

PUBLIC AUCTION Sat., Jan. 3, 2026 at 11 AM

Inc.

39 Mine Rd., Lebanon, PA 17042

From PA-897S./S. 5th Ave. near Iona, Right onto Mine Rd. to Property on Left. Lebanon/Iona Area Brick Cape Cod w/Full Dormer on .33 +/- Ac., Kitchen, Dining Rm., Living Rm. w/Brick Fireplace & Full Bath on Main Floor. 3 Bdrms. & Full Bath on 2nd Floor, Full Finished Basement giving total of 1,900 SF Living Area, Attached 1 Car Garage, Garden Shed & Nice Back Yard. Radiant Heat, Public W/S, Cornwall/Lebanon SD, S. Lebanon Twp. Taxes: $3,516.00. NOTE: A solid brick 1½ sty. house in need of cosmetic updating in quiet neighborhood. This residence doesn’t need much, but w/little elbow grease, it will make a nice, comfortable & cozy home. Close proximity to the VA and South Hills Park. Come prepared to buy, property is being sold to settle the Estate! OPEN HOUSE: By appointment (call Joel at 717-383-5606). TERMS: 10% Down, Balance in 45 Days. SEE MORE INFO & PHOTOS: www.lhauctionsinc.com Auction For:

Michelle L. McElwee Estate

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 • 1 P.M.

490 Weidmansville Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522. Rt. 322 W. thru Ephrata & Lincoln. Right Weidmansville Rd. to farm on left. (Clay Twp., Lanc. Co.)

Robert Grant and Bonnie A. Grant conveyed property on Ashlea Village to Jamie L. Groff for $200,000. Terre Hill Borough Evelyn D. Mitchell con­ veyed property in Terre Hill Borough to Carl R. Devine and Andrea L. Devine for $402,000. Upper Leacock Township Melvin L. Fisher and Lydia Ann Fisher conveyed prop­ erty in Upper Leacock Township to Amos J. Stoltzfus and Mary Ann Stoltzfus for $1. Warwick Township M&M Zimmerman Family LP conveyed property in Warwick Township to M&M Zimmerman Family LLC for $1. Barbara Ann Buchter con­ veyed property in Warwick Township to Dana M. Buchter for $1. G. Anthony Zimmerman and Luann H. Zimmerman conveyed property in War­ wick Township to Warwick Township for $1.

WWW.LHAUCTIONSINC.COM

Attorney: Gibson Law Group (717) 279-8313

1½ sty. Cape Cod dwl. w/2,058 SF finished area, spacious eat-in kitchen w/appliances & pantry, formal dining rm., large living rm. w/ fireplace w/gas log assembly, 1st floor family/sun rm. w/door to rear concrete/brick patio area, 4 bdrms. (1st floor master bdrm.), 2½ baths, 1st floor laundry/mudroom & office. Special features include open floor plan, raised panel doors thru out, upgraded flooring, open banister stairway, attic, bsmt., geothermal heat, central AC, insulated/tilt windows, attached 2 car garage w/overhead storage & utility shed, ½ Acre rural lot w/double width macadam driveway, mature shade & professional landscaping. The Fishers are downsizing to retirement quarters & motivated to sell! Very clean & extremely well maintained in absolute movein condition. Ideally located custom Cape Cod house in quiet residential area. Convenient location, minutes to Fivepointville & Bowmansville. Easy access to Rt. 625, 897 & Turnpike. Personal inspection by appointment or open house December 27 & January 3 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 717-733-1006 (Lender NMLS ID #834368)

Randal V. Kline Roy E. Good, Jr. Aaron Z. Nolt Curvin M. Horning 717-445-4309 Lic. #499, #2116, #5064, #3956

Kenneth E. & Media A. Fisher 717-629-2287 www.klinekreidergood.com

PUBLIC AUCTION 4.4 Acre Property

4 BR Home • Bank Barn • Equipment Shed

Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 @ 11:00 A.M. Tract #1: 490 Weidmansville Rd., Ephrata

1145 Reading Road, Narvon, PA 17555 - Lancaster Co.

Tract #2: 125 Indiantown Rd., Ephrata

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE ESTA TE #1 #1: 490 0 Weidmansville W d Weid dmansvill ille Rd., Rd Ephrata E rat Eph ata – 66.7 6 ACRE Farm w/2½ sty. farmhouse w/1680 SF finished area, eat-in kitchen, living/family rm., 1st floor laundry, office, 4 bdrms., 1½ baths, bsmt., attic, propane furnace, low maintenance exterior w/insulated windows, attached 1½ sty. summer kitchen 24x16 w/walk-in fireplace. Outbldgs: Bank barn w/76x40 dairy stable w/30 tie stalls, milkhouse, 38x34 heifer pen, 34x16 lean-to, 2nd floor 55x26 tobacco barn & hay storage, separate 1 sty. tobacco barn 54x34, staved silo 14x60, concrete silo 12x60 & manure pit. Level 66.7 ACRES w/approx. 60 acres tillable high-producing limestone ground. 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 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) Randal V. Kline Roy E. Good, Jr. Esther H. Aaron Z. Nolt Sensenig Curvin M. Estate Horning Carl Sensenig, 717-445-4309 Exc.: Lic. #499, #2116, 717-629-8165 www.klinekreidergood.com #5064, #3956

Merry Christmas

May the peace and happiness of the Christmas season carry you and your family through the new year and beyond. Horst Auctions will be closing Tues., Dec. 23 at 5:00 PM and will reopen for business on Fri., Jan. 2, 2026. There will not be an auction on Wed., December 24, 2025 & Wed., December 31, 2025. Next Sale - Antique Auction, Fri., January 2, 2026 & Sat., January 3, 2026. Thank you for your patronage during 2025!

Corner Rt. 322 & Durlach Rd. 2 Mi. W. Ephrata

Direc�ons: From Bowmansville Route 625 South to property on Right.

PROPERTY FEATURES

• 4.4 +/- Acre Country Property • 2-Story 2,700 Sq. Ft. Dwelling • 4 Bedroom 3-1/2 Bath • Remodeled Kitchen w/Granite Top • Covered Wrap Around Porch • 28’x66’ Bank Barn w/16’ Addi�on • 28’x62’ Equipment Shed

• Historic Sandstone Buildings • Stream Flows Through Property • 2.5+ Acre Par�ally Wooded • Pasture/Tillable Poten�al • Central Air, Public Sewer & Private Well • Brecknock Twp. & Elanco School • Residen�al & Neighborhood Commercial Zoning

OPEN HOUSE Sat(s)., Jan. 17 & 24, 10 AM - 12 Noon & Thurs. Jan. 22, 4-6 PM TERMS $30,000 down payment on the day of the auc�on. Se�lement on or before April 7, 2026. 2% transfer tax to be paid by the buyer. Real estate taxes to be prorated from se�lement day. Annual Taxes $4,800.00+/-. Bridge loans available, call auc�oneer for details. Broker Par�cipa�on offered to Realtors w/pre-registered Buyer. AUCTIONEER REMARKS The historical repointed sandstone buildings, mill raceway & small stream make this a truly unique property with excep�onal charm. Move-in ready house has central air, remodeled kitchen, updated bathrooms and newer furnace. Farme�e poten�al with pastureland & farm buildings. www.beiler-campbellauc�ons.com or www.auc�onzip.com or www.gotoauc�on.com Seller: Steven A. Green 610-906-2305 A�orney: Glick, Goodley, Deibler & Fanning 717-354-7700

BEILER-CAMPBELL AU C T I O N S E RV I C E S

Auctioneers: AY# 002026

www.beiler-campbellauctions.com • 888-209-6160

Glenn Horst 717-271-8868 AA#19298 Harold Martin 717-738-4228 AU#6461


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