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Ephrata Church Of The Brethren Holds Holiday Distribution

On Thursday, December 19, the Mountaineers’ Table at Ephrata Church of the Brethren (ECOB) held its annual holiday distribution for the 130 families enrolled in the weekly program. For the past few years, Summers Trucking has sponsored a ham for every family, and

ECOB’s congregation provided gifts for 260 children in the program.

Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (front) Sue Stevenson, Sandy Howe, Marian Groff, June Summers, Ron Enck, Nancy Vasquez; (middle) Dotti Minium, Shirley Leathery, Diane

Stief, Sue Eisenberg, Stephanie Weber (Program Director), Sharon Myers, Connie Snyder; (back) Warren Heistand, Rick Shortuse, Paul Miley, Nancy Shortuse, Jacob Stief, Don Eisenberg, Randy Coldiron, Stacey Coldiron, Linda Lintz, Dave Hertzog, Nancy

Weist, Dennis Howe, Judy Hertzog, Joyce Bomberger, Marsha Davis, Connie Fink and Deb Hartl.

Every week, Mountaineers’ Table at ECOB provides qualified Ephrata Area School District families with extra food for the week, tips and recipes, as well as connections to resources in the community. If you have any questions regarding the program or would like to make a donation of any kind, please contact Stephanie Weber at mountaineers table@gmail.com.

Cocalico Students Unveil Artwork At Bowmansville Service Plaza

The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) and Penn-

calico High School created a 40­foot mural

Shown with the original sketches

mural

above them are, from left to right (front) Kenston Lafleur, Derek Derivan, Jayden Tirado; (back) Gabriella Sheaffer, Jocelyn Campbell,

Brianna Ryder, Micah Cavasos, Mr. Caleb Smith (Art Teacher), Michael Zepp,

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Do You Know?

The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley, located at 237­249 West Main Street (Route 322), Ephrata, needs your help! They are hoping that Shopping News readers can provide information regarding this photo. Shown in the photo are unidentified seventh and eighth grade children at Reinholds School in April of 1940.

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

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Kylie Mack, Mr. Mike Miller (Teaching Artist), Mrs. Sandra McCarthy (Art Teacher), Liahna Fox, Kyra Arment and Natalie Brunick.

Caleb Smith and Sandra McCarthy.

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

To see all published “Do You Know” photos, please like our Facebook page (The

The PCA’s regional Arts in Education partner, South Central PaARTners at Millersville University, coordinated students’ work with local artist and muralist Mike L. Miller, and Cocalico High School art teachers

Ephrata Library Programs

library’s website (www. ephratapubliclibrary.org), by calling the Library at 717738­9291 or stopping into the library during normal business hours.

• Wednesday, January 1, All Day - Closed for New Years’s Day

Art Sparks pairs K-12 art students from schools near PA Turnpike service plazas and teaching artists from the PCA’s Arts in Education roster. During a 20­day residency led by the local PCA teaching artist, students create artwork reflecting unique features of their Pennsylvania region. The program’s goal is to install these collaborative artworks at all 17 service plazas across the PA Turnpike system.

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

• Thursday, January 2, 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, January 8, 1:00 p.m. - Word: Beginner. Participants will be able to navigate the basic functions of Word to be able to create, format and save a document and insert pictures and shapes. This class will teach basic software vocabulary,

text and page formatting and photo formatting in a document and software layout. Funded through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.

• Monday, January 6, 4:30 p.m. - Be an Artist. Kids are invited to come explore great works of art and the artists behind them! Each class will focus on learning about one well­known artist. They will then create their own artwork using their art and style as their inspiration. Join in as they learn about (Continued On Page 11A)

Shopping News of Lancaster County) and view the album titled “Do You Know?” Photos will be updated with information as it is received.

OBITUARIES

Due to press deadlines, some obituaries may appear in Section B. View obituaries at www.snews.com/obituaries.

Ivan M. Zimmerman

Ivan M Zimmerman, 86, originally from Lititz, passed away on Saturday morning, December 21, 2024, at Fairmount Homes.

Born in Rapho Township, Manheim, on July 25, 1938, he was the son of the late Aaron W. and Anna R. (Martin) Zimmerman, and husband of Irene H. (Seibel) Zimmerman with whom he shared 64 years of marriage.

Ivan was first and foremost a Christ follower who had an amazing passion for life and a deep love for his wife and family. Ivan started his career in life as a farmer. He then joined Bell Telephone where he worked for over 33 years at which point he became coowner of Twin Pine Auto Group. He actively worked in the dealership for the next 20 years. He was very

competitive and enjoyed a variety of sports in his life including softball, hockey, hunting, volleyball, and golf. Teaching his children a great work ethic and a love for God, he was the best father his children could have ever wished for. He will be missed.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters and three sons, Lynnette S. wife of Linford B. Weaver of Manheim, Carolyn F. wife of Anthony H. Hahn of East Earl, Dale L. husband of Carol M. Zimmerman of Manheim, Gary L. husband of Tonya S. Zimmerman of Stevens, Dean I. husband of Melanie F. Zimmerman of Lititz; 22 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren; 2 siblings, Anna R. wife of John Campbell of Cowgill Missouri, Marie M. Moser of Lititz; a

sister-in-law Etta Zimmerman of Pleasant Valley, Missouri; a brother-in-law Ivan Z. Burkholder of Ephrata.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen J. Zimmerman; 5 brothers, Frank, Lloyd, Elmer, Walter and Edward Zimmerman, and 3 sisters, Dorothy M. Martin, Irene M. Burkholder, and Edith M. Kampen.

A viewing was held on Thursday, December 26th at Farm Crest Chapel, Fairmount Homes, 1100 Farm Crest Drive, Ephrata. Funeral services were held Friday, December 27th at Fairview Mennonite Church, 111 Elco Drive, Myerstown PA 17067 with Bishop Quinton Wenger officiating. Interment will take place in the Fairview Mennonite Cemetery.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes Inc., Akron/ Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at www. StradlingFuneralHome.com.

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Robert L. Grove, 71, husband of Cinda “Cindy” B. Grove, Lititz, passed away on Friday, December 13.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother, Kathryn (Saylor) Grove; two sons: Kevin A. Grove, York, and Robert L. Grove II, Hamilton, Ohio; a daughter, Rebecca L. Grove, wife of Joshua R. Przybyszewski, Shillington; and a sister, Sandy K. Sipe, wife of Scott Sipe, York Haven.

Sharon Andrews Har-

grave, 81, Lititz, passed away on Sunday, December 15.

She was the wife of the late Dr. Hugh John Hargrave.

She is survived by a son, Dr. Howard Andrews Hargrave, husband of Anna; and two grandchildren.

Edward G. Ludwig, husband of Shirley A. (Myer) Ludwig, Landis Homes, Lititz, passed away on Monday, December 16.

Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Matthew Ludwig; a daughter, Mindi (Ludwig) Burke; four

grandchildren; and a sister, Ellen Ludwig.

Phyllis A. (Buzzard) Miller, Lititz, passed away on Monday, December 16.

She is survived by a son, Jeffrey J. Miller, husband of Christine; two daughters: Kathleen K. Miller, and Jennifer L. (Miller) Jones; three grandchildren; and four great­grandchildren.

William Henry Bentley, 65, Denver, passed away on Tuesday, December 17.

He is survived by a son, William Henry Bentley, Jr.; five daughters: Christine

Rita Abate

Rita Abate, 88, of Stevens, passed away on Friday, December 20th, 2024, at her home. Born in Philadelphia, Rita was a daughter of the late Salvatore & Maria (Scardino) LoMonaco, and the loving wife of Michael A. Abate Sr. for 30 years until his passing in 1987.

Rita graduated from the Philadelphia Catholic School for Girls in 1954 and jumped into the workforce. She worked in the personal care unit of the Specialized Assisted Living from 1988 to 2006. Rita was a busy bee and even after retirement, she worked once a week with her daughter for Ephrata Recycling. She was a longtime member and sang at Mission of Love Church in Akron, where she and Michael assisted in the church’s construction in 1984. An angel to her friends and family, Rita loved the Lord and was always giving to all. She found great comfort in making others laugh and seeing them happy with her good humor. Her loving and kind heart will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Rita is survived by three children, Michael Abate Jr. (Michele Willis) of Stevens,

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Bentley; Annmarie Grisafi, wife of Jon; Jennifer Bentley; Danielle Bentley; and Holly Bentley; two stepdaughters: Jessica Sewell, wife of Robby, and Lisa Davis, wife of Ronnie; 20 grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; a brother, James Roger Bentley, hus­

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Lorriane (Curtis) of Stevens, and Judy Hehnley (Ricky Sr) of Stevens; seven grandchildren, Daniel Kulp (Valerie), Sherri (Brandon) Rodelander, Ricky Hehnley Jr. (Casandra Wright), David Hehnley, Michelle Abate,

Melissa Stahl (Tony), Daniel Hehnley; seven great grandchildren, Cheyenne, Kylie, Tyler, Lydia, Evan, Dakotah, Oliver. She is predeceased by grandson, Michael Abate III; granddaughter, Alyssa Hehnly; and siblings, Willie Lamanica, Marie Cirillo, Lucy Leone.

Services will be private to the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions are appreciated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation; www.bcrf.org.

Es Pennsilfaanisch Deitsch Eck

By:

(Originally published in the November 18, 1987 issue of The Shopping News)

DER EINWANDERER (II)

By Gladys S. Martin

Ich wunner oft was in seim Sinn waar: Waar er eiferich odder waar er oft bang? Waare deel neie Umschtende blessierlich, Odder waar der Weg schrecklich un lang?

Awwer endlich hot er’s Land dann gsehne Un gedenkt: Des zehlt mei Heemet sei! Not mit em mutich Hatz is er aaglandt, Un rumgeguckt in dem neie Land so fei.

Delaware waar en scheener Blatz fer sehne, Awwer Schnoke so dick datt sogaar, So as er dann weider nadde gange, Bis er in Pennsilfaania waar.

Er hot Lengeschder Kaundi gegliche; Des waar der Blatz as er gsucht hot davor. Der Grund waar es bescht in der ganze Welt; Er hot guder Verschtand ghat, sis waahr.

Erscht waar er en Gnecht fer en Bauer, Un in dem freie Land hot erg lei Geld genunk zamme gsammelt ganz leenich Fer en Heemet, en scheeni Bauerei.

Er hot glannt des nei Land eschdimiere; Do waar Friede, so siess in daere Welt. Do waar Freiheit verschproche zu yeder, Un zu denne as hatt schaffe, aa Geld.

Sei Vadderland hot er verlosseDatt waar Freiheit ihm net erlaabt. En Soldaat hot er net sei welleGrieg un Fechde hot er net draa geglaabt.

Ya, Freiheit zu ihm waar so wichdich, Er waar zufridde do in dem Land.

Haddi Arwet hot er gut verschtanne, Un’s waar Geleyeheit uff alle Hand.

Er hot sich en gudi Fraa gefunne, Siwwe Kinner hen er un sie ghat.

Er waar schtolz mit sei vier schtandhafdi Buwe Un sei drei scheene Maed, zamme datt.

Un er hot so hatt gschafft darich die Yaahre; Er waar fleissich un schpaarsam dabei. Un er hot verdient in sie Lebzeit Fer yeder Sohn en gudi Bauerei.

So des is es End vun meim Schtori Vun meim Urgrossvadder, Der Hennerich Fuchs vun dem Rheinland. Zu ihm gewwe mir unser Ehr! THE IMMIGRANT (Part II)

I often wondered what was in his mind: Was he eager or was he often fearful? Were some new circumstances pleasant, Or was the way frightening and long?

But eventually he spied the new land And thought: This will be my home!

Then with a courageous heart he landed, And looked about in this new land so fine.

Delaware was a pretty place to see, But mosquitoes were so thick there indeed, So he went farther north,

This was the place he had searched for. The soil was the best in all the world; He had good sense, it is true.

First he was a hired man for a farmer, And in this free land he soon Gathered enough money, all alone, For a home, a lovely farm.

He learned to appreciate this new land; Here was peace, so sweet in this world. Here freedom was promised to all, And money too for those that would work hard.

He left his fatherlandThere freedom for him was not allowed.

He did not want to be a soldierHe did not believe in war and fighting.

Yes, to him freedom was so important, He was satisfied here in this land

He understood hard work, And there were opportunities on every hand.

He found himself a good wife; They had seven children.

He was proud of his 4 hardy sons

And his 3 pretty daughters together there.

And he worked so hard through the years; He was diligent and thrifty too.

And he earned in his lifetime

A good farm for each of his sons.

So this is the end of my story

About my great-grandfather, Henry Fox from the Rhineland.

To him we give our respect. ***

DER EINWANDERER is the latest work from the pen of Gladys S. Martin. To the best of our knowledge, it has been quite rare that our Dutch poets have sung the praises of their ancestors in this manner. DER EINWANDERER is most welcome indeed, for at a time when so many Americans seem to be rootless or uprooted, our poetess looks to her roots and takes comfort in them.

In this ECK, you read the last half of DER EINWANDERER. The first part was printed last week. As we reported last week, Henry Fox (Fuchs) was Gladys’ great-grandfather. Henry Fox came to America in 1835. He died in 1898 at the age of 80.

DER EINWANDERER was mailed to us by Gladys S. Martin on October 5, 1987. It is our distinct pleasure to again salute Gladys with unser deitsche Schtrohhut! (At the time this column was written, we were seriously thinking of again winterizing our Schtrohhut.)

November 18, 1987

Dem Bischli-Gnippli sei Leit sin schun zwee-hunndert fuffzich Yaahr in dem Land

band of Cheryl; two sisters: Rita Haynes, wife of Dennis, and Linda Mullarkey, wife of John; and his mother, Anna Jean Malarkey.

Kaye Marie Biermann, 75, Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, December 17.

She is survived by her mother, Irene (Hatt) Smith; a daughter, Melanie, wife of Tom White; a stepson, Edward Biermann; a stepdaughter, Lisa, wife of Bob Maurer; two grandchildren; and two sisters: Jane, wife of Pat Adams, and Cindy, wife of Pat McCullom.

She was preceded in death by a longtime partner, Roy Ruppert.

Carol Ann Rogers, 76, wife of Rev. Dr. Michael A. Rogers, Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, December 17.

Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons: Paul, husband of Kerri Rogers, Lancaster; Dan, husband of Johanna Rogers, Columbia; and Ben, husband of Lauren Rogers, Lancaster; a daughter, Eve, wife of Kevin Sypien, Pequea; 16 grandchildren; and two great­grandchildren.

Clarence K. Martin, 77, husband of Kathryn Z. (Martin) Martin, Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, December 18.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters: Carol, wife of Dale Zimmerman, Manheim, and Linda M. Martin, Ephrata; six grandchildren; ten greatgrandchildren; a brother, Raymond K., wife of Sally (Gamber) Martin, Jonestown; and four sisters: Clara K., wife of Donald Stoner, Landisville; Dorothy K., wife of John Hoover, Blain; Arlene K., wife of Marlin Hurst, Robesonia; and Kathryn K., wife of Lawrence Good, Womelsdorf.

Martha Hoover Martin, 79, wife of Amos M. Martin, New Holland, passed away on Wednesday, December 18.

Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Allen Ray, husband of Annie (Witmer) Martin; three daughters: Norma Jean, wife of Jonas Leid, Osage, Iowa; Rosanne, wife of Peter Nolt, Osage, Iowa; and Sharon, wife of Norman Martin, New Holland; 20 grandchildren; 30 great­grandchildren; three brothers: Allen, husband of Miriam Garman, Woodbury; Titus, husband of Lois Garman, Martinsburg; and Leroy, husband of Janet Garman, Martinsburg; and three sisters: Anna Nolt, Martinsburg; Mary, wife of Irvin Horst, East Earl; and Erma, wife of Harold Martin, Greenwich, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by a grandchild, and two great­grandchildren.

Melvin W. Weaver, 88, husband of Anna H. Hackert Weaver, Denver, passed away on Wednesday, December 18.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons: C. Glenn, husband of Joyce Weaver, Lititz, and Ray Delmar, husband of Christine Weaver, Reinholds; two daughters: Ann Louise, wife of Earl Burkholder, Narvon, and Joy L., wife of Eugene Zeiset, Denver; 23 grandchildren; 24 great­grandchildren; and a brother, Irvin W. Weaver, Stevens.

He was preceded in death by a son, Jay Melvin Weaver, and a grandchild.

John Knight Brenneman, 99, Ephrata, passed away on Thursday, December 19.

He was the husband of the late Lois Ellen Hege.

He is survived by two daughters: Miriam Groff, Manheim, and Debra Kohl, Florida; five grandchildren, great­grandchildren and great­great­grandchildren;

and two brothers: Paul K., Lancaster, and Elvin K., Mount Joy.

He was preceded in death by two grandchildren.

Leon Rabzak, 86, Moravian Manor, Lititz, passed away on Thursday, December 19.

He was the husband of the late Elizabeth (Connell) Rabzak.

He is survived by two daughters: Lisa Rabzak, Lancaster, and Theresa Mey­

ers, wife of David, Waynesboro; and a brother, Michael Rabzak, Jr., husband of Wanda, Pottstown.

Francis E. Sombers, 74, husband of Laurie J. (Hewitt) Sombers, Ephrata, passed

away on Thursday, December 19.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters: Shannan S., wife of Mitch Redcay, and Courtney E. Sombers, wife of Bart Hain; three grandchildren; and a sister, Danielle Scott.

Beatrice L. Carlton, 92, Luther Acres, Lititz, formerly of Penryn, passed away on Saturday, December 21.

She is survived by a son, Randy, husband of Barbi (Styer) Carlton, Greencastle; and two grandchildren.

Elizabeth G. Snader, 87, Reinholds, passed away on Saturday, December 21.

She was the wife of the late Luke L. Snader.

She is survived by two sons: David, husband of Linda, Denver, and James, companion of Kim Zoll, Stevens; a daughter, Dina Burd, Denver; four grandchildren; two step­grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren.

James Lee Newswanger, 81, husband of Clara Z. (Seibel) Newswanger, Ephrata, passed away on Sunday, December 22.

Besides his wife, he is

survived by four sons: Wesley, husband of Wilma (Good) Newswanger, Denver; James “Jim,” husband of Rachel (Baer) Newswanger, Carpenter, Wyoming; Michael, husband of Laura (Martin) Newswanger, Barto; and Shannon, husband of Rebecca (Miller) Newswanger, Weston, Idaho; two daughters: Anne, wife of Kevin E. Nolt, Grove City, and Janelle, wife of Arlin Sensenig, Denver; 39 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; two brothers: Myron, husband of Martha Ann (Snyder) Newswanger, Ephrata, and Aaron, husband of Shirley (Weaver) Newswanger, Blue Ball; and three sisters: Mary, wife of Melvin M. Zimmerman, Denver; Edna Fay, wife of Floyd K. Martin, Vanderhoof, British Columbia; and Anne, wife of Caleb Stauffer Jr., Lebanon. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Hochstedler, and a grandchild.

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Be Of Good Courage

Author: Wenger

Scripture: Psalm 31:24“Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”

In our previous lesson, we defined courage as; “mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or dif�iculty.” Winston Churchill was a 20th century example of courage in the face of evil. We also noted three examples of courage in scripture: Nathan the Prophet when he confronted David about his sin; the three Hebrew children in their refusal to worship the

image; and Daniel, when he prayed, as was his custom, regardless of the edict. In all three of these accounts, the cost of standing firm in courage could, and most likely would, be certain death or imprisonment. How did they possess such courage?

Courage is not the absence of fear. We can still have courage even though we are somewhat fearful. The difference is, which one controls us. God has an Rx for fear and it’s this: “What time I am afraid, I will put my trust in You” (Psalm 56:3). Remember when Saul gathered the armies of Israel against the Philistines but the Philistines amassed a much larger army for the battle? Saul’s troops were quaking with fear and began to scatter. Saul gripped by fear himself, offered the sacrifice which he was forbidden to do. The nation of Israel facing Goliath is another example of fear: “And all the men of Israel, when they saw

the man (Goliath), fled from him and were dreadfully afraid” (1 Samuel 17:24). David had the courage to step into that void and slay the giant. Where did that boldness and courage come from when everyone else was afraid?

If we look at the account of David’s victory over Goliath, we have some indicators as to where David’s courage came from. In 1st Samuel 17:37, David says: “The

Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, He will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine.” As a shepherd, David rescued lambs from wild predators such as a bear and a lion. I don’t know about you, but I would think twice before going up against a bear or lion. David remembered how the Lord delivered these fierce animals into his hand. The victories of the past can bring strength and courage

for the present. David knew God delivered him in those perilous circumstances. It’s not about how we gain courage, it’s about who we depend on for the victory that brings courage and strength.

Another key element in David’s life was his love of and passion for God and His glory. We can see this when David speaks about the giant: “Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?”

Notice again what David said when he confronted the giant. “Then David said, ‘You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the Lord will deliver you into my hand.’” The Bible says it this way: “The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but deliverance is of the Lord” (Proverbs 21:31).

Sometimes we have to see what Elisha saw when he was surrounded by the armies of the King of Aram. When Elisha’s servant saw the armies, he was afraid and came running and saying to the prophet, “What shall we do?” Cool, calm and collected, Elisha said, “Do not be afraid, there are more with us then with them.” Then Elisha prayed and said, “Lord, open his eyes” and the Lord opened the servant’s eyes. He looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.” Never be afraid; there are more with us then there are with them.

Deuteronomy 31:6“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord your God, He is the one that goes with you: He will not leave you, nor forsake you.”

Hebrews 13: 6 - “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear what man can do to me.”

Pastor Phil Shober

Rios Selected Poetry Out Loud Winner

Poetry Out Loud, a national program designed to inspire a love of poetry through recitation, is bringing the written word to life for high school students across the country. This program, a collaboration between the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, aims to improve public speaking skills, build confidence, and foster a deeper appreciation for literature.

Students participate in a competitive format, reciting poems from a diverse anthology. Local, regional, and state competitions culminate in a national final, where talented young poets showcase their skills. Beyond the competition, Poetry Out Loud provides free resources, including lesson plans and an extensive online library of classic and contemporary poems.

Since its inception in 2005, millions of students and teachers have engaged with Poetry Out Loud, making it a powerful force in shaping the next generation of readers and performers.

Cocalico High School (CHS) recently held its

Poetry Out Loud competition. Congratulations to Jiselle Rios, CHS sophomore, who won the competition! She will now par­

ticipate in the regional competition on Wednesday, January 29, at the Ware Center in Lancaster.

BIRTHS

AUKER, Carl and Cheryl, Ephrata, a daughter, at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.

BLEYER, Jordan M. and Christie, Lititz, a daughter, at Women & Babies Hospital.

BRUBAKER, Ivan N. and Martha N. (Burkholder), Denver, a daughter, at home.

COBLENTZ, Chad A. and Dawn (Kitch), Denver, a son, at Women & Babies Hospital.

EBERSOLE, Stewart A. and Janelle D. (Landis), Myerstown, a son, at Lebanon Valley Birth Center.

FISHER, Michael and Marilyn (King), New Holland, a son, at home.

FISHER, Steven and Susie (Smucker), Narvon, a son, at UPMC Lititz.

GLICK, Lloyd and Lydiann, Lititz, a son, at home.

GUSTAFSON, Tommy L. and Houa (Bue), Lititz, a son, at Women & Babies Hospital.

HOOVER, Jason Z. and Eva N. (Newswanger), New Holland, a daughter, at home.

HOOVER, Joshua and Arlene (Hoover), Ephrata, a daughter, at home.

HOUT, Eric M. and Crystal (Greenawalt), Ephrata, a son, at Women & Babies Hospital.

JOHNSON, William A. and Sarah (Aierstuck), Denver, a son, at Women & Babies Hospital.

JUDGE, Sean and Sara (Carr), Lititz, a daughter, at Women & Babies Hospital.

KESSOCK, Kaitlyn, and Brian L. Allison, Ephrata, a daughter, at Women & Babies Hospital.

MARTIN, Clay and Hannah (Martin), Lititz, a son, at UPMC Lititz.

MARTIN, John Mark and Annetta (Hoover), New Holland, a son, at UPMC Lititz.

MAYSILLES, Kyle J. and Lindsey (Hartman), Lititz, a

daughter, at Women & Babies Hospital.

MELLINGER, Tanner B. and Ellie, New Holland, a daughter, at Women and Babies Hospital.

MILLER, Samuel and Marilyn (Esh), East Earl, a son, at home.

PETERSHEIM, Mason L. and Alyssa (Ross), Narvon, a daughter, at Women & Babies Hospital.

SHEFFIELD, Allen and Stephanie, Lititz, a son, at Women & Babies Hospital.

SMUCKER, Joseph and Rebecca (Lantz), Narvon, a son, at home.

THELEN, Jonathan H. and Jessica (Jones), Lititz, a daughter, at Women & Babies Hospital.

TROSTLE, Matthew and Jenna, Denver, a daughter, at Women & Babies Hospital.

WOODCOCK, Nathan and Catherine, Lititz, a son, at Women & Babies Hospital.

YODER, Crist and Linda (Glick), New Holland, a daughter, at home.

ZOOK, Zacharey and Catalina (Bontrager), New Holland, a son, at home.

Clockmakers of the Cocalico Valley

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22

2:00PM The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley will give a presentation on the 20 clockmakers who worked in the Cocalico Valley of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania between 1750-1850.

January 1

Matthew M. Zimmerman, 5, son of Michael and Marlene Zimmerman, East Earl.

January 2

Roselle M. Brubaker, 10, daughter of Nathan and Vera Mae Brubaker, Mohnton.

Jaelyn S. Martin, 3, daughter of Dwight and Christina Martin, East Earl.

January 3

Kaylee Michelle Zimmerman, 4, daughter of Marvin and Lucille Zimmerman, East Earl.

Kelsey H. Zimmerman, 6, daughter of John A. and Susan Zimmerman, New Holland.

January 4

Janessa Elaine Martin, 1, daughter of Matthew and Louise Martin, Ephrata.

January 5

Loretta L. Martin, 6, daughter of Kervin and Kathryn Martin, New Holland.

January 6

Chloe Alyse Martin, 8, daughter of Randal and Caitlin Martin, Denver, granddaughter of Dale and Cheryl Martin, Reinholds, and Cloyd and Marie Martin, New Holland.

Owen Carter Martin, 2, son of Wayne and Julena Martin, Sinking Spring.

Mikayla Rose Ringler, 7, daughter of Jason and Emily Ringler, East Earl.

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Barbarann Z. Leinbach, 11, daughter of Larry and Eva Mae Leinbach, Bowmansville.

Tirzah Sherise Nolt, 4, daughter of Loren and Elaine Nolt, East Earl.

1. In order to have your child’s name in the list of birthdays, simply complete the form below and mail to: THE SHOPPING NEWS, P.O. Box 456, 615 E. Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522 or it may be dropped off at the office.

2. NO NAMES will be accepted over the phone.

3. This service is provided for local children and their parents. Exception: If grandparents are local and child is out of the area, then local grandparents’ names will also appear. Local is defined as The Shopping News distribution area.

4. Limited to ages 1 through 12.

as space allows in the January 29th issue

to residents of The Shopping News delivery area. Please include your name, address and phone number with your recipe. Limit 3 recipes per person. By submitting your recipe, you grant us permission to publish it and your name/town in The Shopping News as well as on our website and Facebook page. Recipes will be

is 3 weeks prior to birthday. Age limit 12.

Amvets Post No. 136 is a military or veterans organization in Ephrata, whose mission is to promote and strengthen friendship and fellowship among American veterans.

Partnering with Blue Ridge on their 15th Annual Keystone Military Families’ (KMF) Stockings for Soldiers initiative, both the Ephrata Amvets Board of Trustees and Ladies Auxiliary each recently approved $500 monetary donations to the project. Every dollar raised for KMF’s Stockings For Soldiers helps fund the packing of holiday stockings filled with food, hygiene products, holiday decorations, Christmas cards and other requested items and shipping them to a deserving soldier. In addition, this year the Post was also a collection site for these much needed items.

Cindy Mellinger, Central PA Coordinator for KMF Stockings For Soldiers, and Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator for Blue Ridge stated, “We are extremely grateful to the

Amvets Post No. 136 for their support and compassion. Sending packages to our men and women serving overseas would not be possible without their generosity.”

Shown in the photo, from left to right, presenting the check, are Joe Dunn (President), Stan Wert (1st Vice

Commander), Gene Raihl (Finance Officer), Cindy Mellinger (Blue Ridge and KMF), Cindy Raihl (Ladies

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Lititz Senior Center Lists Activities

The Lancaster County Office of Aging, Lititz Senior Center, located at Lititz United Methodist Church, 201 East Market Street, Lititz, is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., with lunch served at noon.

The Center serves independent Lancaster County seniors ages 60 and up from Ephrata, Rothsville, Akron, Neffsville and Lititz areas. Ephrata is also served by van service. Reservations for lunch and transportation must be made by 10:00 a.m., one day in advance, by calling the Center at 717626­2800.

Daily Activities Include:

Wednesday, January 1: Closed for New Year’s Day. Thursday, January 2: 9:00 a.m., Table Games; 9:15 a.m., Exercise with Kathy; 10:15 a.m., Music with Nick Disanto; 12:00 Noon, Lunch.

Monday, January 6: 9:00 a.m., Table Games; 9:15 a.m., Exercise with Kathy; 9:30 a.m., Clothing Bank; Blood Pressures, Warwick Ambulance; 12:00 Noon, Lunch.

Lunch Menu: Wednesday, January 1: Closed for New Year’s Day. Thursday, January 2: Baked cod, 1/2 cup macaroni and cheese, 1/2 cup stewed tomatoes, wheat bread, seasonal fresh fruit. Monday, January 6: 4 oz. sloppy Joe, 1/2 cup roasted sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup green beans, white hamburger bun, fresh fruit. * Menu subject to change.

Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese Auxiliary President), Betty Evans (1st Vice President) and Pearl Andes-House (2nd Vice President).

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Arlene (Oberholtzer) Zimmerman, 69, wife of Harvey R. Zimmerman, Narvon, passed away on Sunday, December 22. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons: David, husband of Loretta Zimmerman, Narvon; Jason, husband of Donna (Ringler), Narvon; and Harvey, husband of Dorothy (Horst), Ripley, Ohio; five daughters: Susan, wife of Marlin Zimmerman, Terre Hill; Ellen, wife of Linus Shirk, Narvon; Marlene, wife of Glen Zimmerman, East Earl; Virginia, wife of Lamar Martin, Grandview, Texas; and Lois, wife of Ryan Miller, East Earl; 27 grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; a brother, Eugene Shirk, husband of Esther (Leid), Barnett, Missouri; and nine sisters: Anna Mary, wife of Harvey Hoover, Curtiss, Wisconsin;

Mabel, wife of Lloyd Martin, Colby, Wisconsin; Ella Mae, wife of Allen Zimmerman, East Earl; Nora, wife of Eli Horning, New Holland; Lucy, wife of Allen Zimmerman, Shiloh, Ohio; Pauline, wife of Jonas Nolt, East Earl; Nancy, wife of John Zimmerman, Narvon; Esther, wife of Ivan Zimmerman, Greenwich, Ohio; and Ruth Ann Sauder, Leola.

Maria Kesoglou, 71, Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, December 24.

She is survived by a brother, Gus Kourgelis, husband of Eleni; and a sister, Irene Varias.

Alyssa Karen Esh, 1­yearold, daughter of David M. and Marlene F. Stoltzfus Esh, Narvon, passed away on Wednesday, December 25.

Besides her parents, she is survived by grandparents: John and Mary Ann Esh, Narvon, and Jacob and Kathryn Stoltzfus, Gordonville; and great­grandparents, Henry and Katie Esh, Gap.

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design, method, thinking and problem­solving skills using various traditional and non­traditional art materials. Ages 6-9.

• Monday, January 6, 6:00 p.m. - Nail Art for Tweens. Come paint your nails! Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring some as well. Ages 10-12.

• Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21 & 28, 11:00 a.m. - Toddler Time. Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to this 30­minute story time that includes songs, short stories, and learning­enriched art activities. Ages 2-4.

• Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21 & 28, 12:30 p.m. –Mahjong Club. Matching tiles has never been this much fun! Learn and play American Mahjong right

here at the library. All skill levels welcome. Ages 18+.

• Tuesday, January 7, 1:00 p.m. ­ Book Discussion for Homeschoolers. This month they will be discussing the book “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll. Please read the book prior to arriving. Be prepared to answer some questions about the book and share some of the parts you liked and didn’t like. Ages 10-14.

• Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21 & 28, 3:30 p.m. - Teen Gamers Club. Join them for some relaxation and video games on their Nintendo Switch! Feel free to bring any multiplayer (four or more players) games you wish to share with the group. Ages 13-18.

• Tuesday, January 7, 4:30 p.m. ­ Reader’s Theater. Join

them at the Library for Reader’s Theater! Each month they will choose a new script to read and act out together. This is not a formal performance and is meant to be a fun way to practice reading out loud. Ages 10-12.

• Tuesday, January 7, 5:30 p.m.; Thursday, January 16, 1:00 p.m. - Excel: Beginner. Participants will be able to explore and navigate basic functions of Excel and be able to create, format and save a spreadsheet for various purposes. Vocabulary should include the formula bar, cells, sheet tabs, columns and rows. Funded through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.

• Tuesday, January 7, 6:00 p.m. ­ Myth Explorers. Big­

foot, the Loch Ness Monster, the Kraken: just legends or true? Join them on a journey through the realms of fantasy as they explore the fascinating world of mythical creatures! They’ll delve into the legends of dragons, unicorns, bigfoot, mermaids and more! Every corner of the world has its own stories of creatures that seem too strange to be real. Dig a little deeper into the mysteries around these monsters in a fun and silly way with stories, experiments, crafts and games. Together they will explore clues and decide if you could ever run into one of these fantastic beasts in real life! Ages 5-9.

• Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22 & 29, 11:00 a.m.Lapsit Story Time. Infants,

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THINGS TO DO... AND PLACES TO GO

Bowmansville Fire Company, 146 West Maple Grove Rd., Bowmansville, will hold a Winter Feast featuring various meat options, from 3:00 p.m. until sold out. There is a cost. Dine­in or takout. For more info., call 717­445­6293.

WED., JANUARY 1The Fivepointville Fire Company, 1087 Dry Tavern Rd., Denver, will hold a Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner (takeouts only), from 10:30 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost.

FRI., JANUARY 3 - The Friedensburg Fire Company, 1357 Long Run Rd., Friedensburg, will hold a Mock Lobster and Roast Beef fundraiser supper, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

SAT., JANUARY 4 - The Farm Country Shindig will be held at the Reinholds Fire Company, 156 West Main St., Reinholds, at 6:00 p.m. with the Kevin Prater Band. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. There is a cost. For more info., call Scott at 610­5730797.

SAT., JANUARY 4 - The Bareville Fire Company, 211 E. Main Street, Leola, will hold an All You Can Eat Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost.

SAT., JANUARY 4 - The Ephrata Rec Center, 130 Academy Dr., Ephrata, will host a Hoop Shoot for Boys and Girls (age 9 to 13), from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Sponsored by the EphrataReading Elks. For more info., call Shawn Bear at 717­738­0920 or email Skbear10@gmail.com.

SUN., JANUARY 5Adamstown Days will hold Cash Bingo at the Comfort Inn, 1 Denver Rd., Denver, at 2:00 p.m. Doors open at 1:00 p.m.

SAT., JANUARY 11 - The

SAT., JANUARY 11Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue will hold its monthly Open House, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at its Golden Gateway facility at 60 Vera Cruz Rd., Reinholds. No admission charge. For more info., call 717­484­4799 or email info@dvgrr.org.

SAT., JANUARY 18 - A Free Community Lunch will be held at City Gate, 100 East Main Street, Ephrata, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

SAT., JANUARY 18The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost. For more info., call 717­3366767.

SAT., FEBRUARY 1The Bareville Fire Company, 211 E. Main Street, Leola, will hold an All You Can Eat Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost.

SAT., FEBRUARY 1The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Soup and Sub Sale, from 8:00 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost. For more info., call 717­336­6767.

SAT., FEBRUARY 8The Fivepointville Fire Company, 1087 Dry Tavern Rd., Denver, will sell Sausage or Cheesesteak Sandwich Meals, from 10:00 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost. Takeout only.

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Home Messenger Library & Bookstore

Horning’s Market of Myerstown

The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost. For more info., call 717­336­6767.

SAT., MARCH 1 - The Bareville Fire Company, 211 E. Main Street, Leola, will hold an All You Can Eat Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost.

SAT., MARCH 15 - The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost. For more info., call 717­336­6767.

SAT., APRIL 5 - The Bareville Fire Company, 211 E. Main Street, Leola, will hold an All You Can Eat Breakfast, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost.

SAT., APRIL 19 - The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Mud Sale at 8:30 a.m. and a Quilt Auction at 11:00 a.m. For more info., call 717­336­6767.

SAT., OCTOBER 11The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold Big John Nolt Chicken BBQ Dinner, from 10:00 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost. For more info., call 717­336­6767.

SAT., NOVEMBER 22The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 N. King St., Denver, will hold a Craft Show-Bake Sale, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is a cost. For more info., call 717­336­6767.

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* Toothpaste works well as a silver polish. Wet your silver, plop a little non­gel toothpaste on it and rub gently to clean. Rinse well and let it shine.

* A great hint from Mary R. of Duluth, Georgia: If the kids are drawing with felt markers and their hands get covered with ink, don’t worry. Just spray their hands down with hairspray, then wipe off the ink with a paper towel. Don’t forget to wash their hands afterward!

* Dip your toothbrush in baking soda before you add toothpaste when brushing your teeth. You get used to the taste, but the extra scrub really gets your teeth clean, and it’s very inexpensive to use. -- R.E. in Arizona

* Have clumped­up sugar in the canister? No worries.

To keep sugar from hardening, add a slice of bread to

the container from time to time, and leave it there a day before removing.

* Use this quick fix for oily hair. Rub a small amount of cornstarch into the oily areas of your hair. The cornstarch will soak up the dirt and oil; you just brush it out.

* A reader from Michigan wonders: How can I keep from having static head, especially when using a hat? The answer: You probably already have a tube of lip balm in your pocket or purse. Rub some on your palms, then run your palms over your hair.

* To store asparagus, trim the ends and wrap them in a few paper towels that you have dampened. Keep it in the fridge for two days max. This will keep it very fresh and tasty.

* If you add dried fruit or raisins to your batter for cakes or muffins, roll them or shake them in flour first. This will prevent them from sinking down to the bottom of the pan.

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young toddlers, and their caregivers sing songs, recite fun rhymes, and read together. Participants also learn finger-play rhythms, basic sign language and play together. Ages 0-24 months.

• Wednesday, January 8, 1:00 p.m. - Dramatic Play Hour. Bring your imagination and join Ms. Mallory at the Library for a dramatic play hour! The program will begin with a story time followed by a themed play time. This engaging playtime fosters social skills, enhances language development, and ignites creativity as kids embark on their own adventures in creative, roleplay activities in a fun and

supportive environment! Ages 6-9.

• Wednesday, January 8, 4:30 p.m. – Writer’s Club for Tweens. Tweens are invited to join them for a fun afternoon of creative writing. They will be challenged with silly writing prompts to help spark new ideas and play fun writing games together! Ages 10-12.

• Wednesday, January 8, 6:00 p.m. - Board Games for Adults. Tired of the same old Wednesday evening routine? Here’s your chance to go from bored to BOARD! Come enjoy an evening of board games with your friends at the Library. Ages 18+.

• Thursday, January 9, 1:00 p.m. - Kid’s Winter Art. They will be making winter themed arts and crafts for ages 2­6 years old. There will be a story to read and multiple winter projects to create. Be prepared to help your child with their projects

and have fun watching their creativity develop! Ages 2­6.

• Thursday, January 9, 3:30 p.m. ­ Teen Cuisine. Sauté, fry, mince, bake, fold, puree, sweat, knead: words to live by or dread? Either way, learn how to become the master of your kitchen with your friends at the Library. Learn simple recipes that will delight at home. Ages 13­18.

• Thursday, January 9, 4:00 p.m. – Tween Gamers Club: Smash Bros. Join them for some relaxation and video games on their Nintendo Switch! They will be playing a different game each session. Ages 10-12.

• Thursday, January 9, 6:00 p.m. ­ Kindle Users. 2.0. Attention all Kindle lovers! Come join them at Kindle Users 2.0 to meet other Kindle users, share your love of Kindle and get the tech support you need. This group is specifically desig-

ned for Kindle Fire users. You should have a Kindle Fire to attend. Ages 18+.

• Saturday, January 11, 12:30 p.m. - BINGO for Tweens. Come play BINGO and win some candy! Ages 10­12.

• Saturday, January 11, 2:30 p.m. - Hunt a Killer: Adult Detectives. Work together with fellow detectives to examine evidence, evaluate suspects, solve puzzles and piece together the motive to a thrilling mystery. They will be using mysteries created by the Hunt a Killer subscription service. Ages 18+.

• Saturday, January 11, 6:00 p.m. - Late Night at the Library. Join them afterhours for 3 hours of video games, board games, flashlight tag, laser tag and more! Attendees are invited to bring their favorite multiplayer games for Nintendo Switch. Teens must be

dropped off no later than 6:15 p.m. Ages 13-18.

• Mondays, January 13 & 27, 11:00 a.m. - Story Time. Preschoolers are invited to this story time that integrates songs and concept­enriched fingerplays. Early literacy skills, including letter and sound introduction, are included in each story time. Large and small motor skills are practiced with simple art activities. Ages 3-7.

• Monday, January 13, 1:00 p.m. - Painting for Homeschoolers. Learn about different types of painting and try them for yourself! Things might get a little messy so please dress appropriately. Ages 10-14.

• Monday, January 13, 4:30 p.m. - Bead Buddies. Join them at the library and bring your creativity! They will be using Perler beads to create beautiful works of art. Children will be free to use designs provided or come up with their own ideas. This

activity is not only crafty but also great for working on fine motor skills, learning design principles and having fun with friends! Ages 6-9.

• Monday, January 13, 5:30 p.m. - Blockheadz Club. Build, design and create with LEGO® bricks, figures and accessories all supplied by the Library. Participate in various building challenges. The theme will be revealed when you arrive at the program. Ages 6-12.

• Tuesday, January 14, 1:00 p.m. – Homeschool Club for Tweens. Homeschoolers are invited to join them on the second Tuesday of the month for an afternoon of fun activities like painting, playing games and cool science experiments! Ages 10­12.

• Tuesday, January 14, 1:00 p.m.; Wednesday, January 22, 5:30 p.m. - Word: Intermediate. Participants

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will be able to learn, understand and practice skills to create a flyer, insert and manipulate tables, use features in the design tab and create columns. This class expands on previously learned skills and deepens participants’ understanding of what the software is capable of. Funded through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.

• Tuesday, January 14, 4:30 p.m. – Art for Tweens. Come explore painting, drawing and other fun art projects. Things might get a little messy so please dress appropriately! Ages 10-12.

• Tuesday, January 14, 6:00 p.m. - Read or Die InPerson Book Club. To read is to live! Join them this month as they have a little fun with “The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires” by Grady Hendrix. They’ll have an engaging conversation and snacks. Ages 18+.

• Wednesdays, January 15 & 29, 12:30 p.m. - Pinochle Party. Meld, bid, marriage, trump? You’re speaking their language! Join them for an afternoon of pinochle. This program runs until 3:30

p.m. Seniors.

• Wednesday, January 15, 1:00 p.m. - How Do We Work? For Homeschoolers. Have you ever wondered how your heart beats? Or why is it so hard to taste when you have a stuffy nose? And what’s with that weird crust you get on the inside corner of your eyes sometimes? Also, why can’t I lick my elbow?!?! If so, you are just the curious mind they are looking for to join in on this exciting exploration of the human body! In this program, homeschoolers will delve into learning about the human body through a combination of storytelling, hands­on activities, and interactive demonstrations! Young scientists will gain a deeper understanding of how their bodies work and why they are so incredible!

Ages 7-10.

• Thursday, January 16, 3:30 p.m. - Trivia for Teens. Do you know a lot of random stuff? Do you think you know more random stuff than other random teens? They’ll be breaking up into teams and seeing who knows the most trivia! Various topics will be covered like science, history, video games, etc. Ages 13-18.

• Thu. January 16, 4:30 p.m. ­ I Can Cook! Cooking for Kids. Everyone can cook! Young children, along with an adult, can join them at the Library to make simple

but yummy recipes! Proper use of kitchen tools and simple cooking techniques will be introduced. Their program will end with the best part...eating the creations! Ages 6-9.

• Saturday, January 18, 11:00 a.m. - Kid’s Winter Wonder Party! Join them at the library for a wonderful, whimsical winter adventure! They will be making arts and craft projects, participating in STEAM activities, and playing with snow sensory! Prepare your little ones for fun and be prepared to help them experience it! Ages 2­9.

• Monday, January 20, All Day. ­ Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

• Tuesday, January 21, 1:00 p.m. – Typing for Homeschoolers. Come practice basic typing skills! They will be going slowly and introducing only a few letters at a time. They’ll even do some fun typing challenges! Ages 10-14.

• Tuesday, January 21, 1:30 p.m. - Playdough Playtime. Come enjoy some sensory and creative play at the Library! They will provide the playdough and tools; you provide the creativity! Ages 3-9.

• Tuesday, January 21, 5:30 p.m. - Libby: Digital Library Books. Learn how to check out eBooks and eAudiobooks for free from your library! Please bring your active library card and

a charged device with the Libby app downloaded. Funded through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.

• Tuesday, January 21, 6:00 p.m. - Tea and Crafts for Tweens. Come hang out, drink some tea and make a cute craft! Ages 10-12.

• Wednesday, January 22, 1:30 p.m. - Story Snackers. Join them for a delicious story time! After they read a story together, they will be making a fun and yummy edible craft! Ages 3-7.

Wednesday, January 22, 4:30 p.m. – Holy Guacamole! Try new foods and develop cooking skills that can be used at home while making fun and easy recipes. Participants must be able to read and write. Ages 10-12.

• Wednesday, January 22, 6:00 p.m. – Fast-Track to Debt Freedom. In this dynamic and interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to pay off all your debts— including credit cards, car loans, and mortgages—in ten years or less, regardless of your income or financial situation. This proven system works for anyone ready to take control of their financial future. Presented by financial coach George Meehan. Ages 18+.

• Thursday, January 23, 1:00 p.m.; Tuesday, January 28, 5:30 p.m. - Excel: Intermediate. Participants will be able to understand and use the sorting data

functions, auto sum functions, absolute cell references and auto fill. Participants will be able to describe and implement the order of operations in mathematics to be able to accurately write formulas. This class will focus on intermediate skills to manage finances, mailing lists and other types of spreadsheets. Funded through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.

• Thursday, January 23, 1:00 p.m. - Kid’s Winter STEAM. They will be practicing scientific, technological, engineering, artistic and mathematic thinking through reading, playing, building and making! Be prepared to help your child discover their interests and engage in their thinking process. Ages 2-6.

• Thursday, January 23, 1:00 p.m. — Model City for Homeschoolers. Help them make the town of your dreams. Using craft supplies you can recreate the buildings you love or make something completely new! Ages 10-18.

• Thursday, January 23, 4:00 p.m. – Tween Gamers Club: Just Dance. Join them for some relaxation and video games on their Nintendo Switch! They will be playing a different game each session. Ages 10-12.

• Thursday, January 23, 5:45 p.m. - Family Movie and Craft Night! Children and their families are invited to the library for a special movie and craft night. Before the movie, kids will be invited to create their own character popcorn bag! Runtime 100 minutes. Rated PG. All Ages. For more information and to register,

please visit their events calendar on their website.

• Monday, January 27, 1:00 p.m. - Letter Writing for Homeschoolers. Practice writing letters with a senior pen­pal from the community. Participants will write, send, receive and respond to letters. Ages 10-18.

• Monday, January 27, 3:30 p.m. - Dungeons and Dragons for Teens. Dungeons 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. Ages 13-18.

• Monday, January 27, 4:30 p.m. - Letting Off STEAM! Kids are invited to the Library for simple science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities! Ages 6-9.

• Monday, January 27, 4:30 p.m. - Board Games for Tweens. Make your Monday less boring. Come play fun board games with your friends at the Library! Ages 10­12.

• Monday, January 27, 6:00 p.m. - Death Cafe. A death cafe is a casual and welcoming social gathering where individuals come together to engage in discussions about death, dying and related topics. The purpose is to create a space where people can openly and freely talk about mortality in a supportive atmosphere. Brought to you by Holisticare Hospice. Ages 18+.

• Tuesday, January 28, 4:30 p.m. - Mermaid Party! In a world full of fish, be a mermaid! Join them for mermaid­themed crafts, under the sea snacks and games. It will be a splash! Ages 8-12.

• Wednesday, January 29, 1:00 p.m. - Daytime Crafts for Adults: Macrame Keychains. This month they will be making macrame keychains! Ages 18+.

• Wednesday, January 29, 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.Kids Read Tales to Tailwaggers. KPET registered dogs and their handlers will be in the library ready to listen as children read to them. Kids may choose favorite books on their reading level to read. Ages 4­12.

• Wednesday, January 29, 4:30 p.m. - Sketching for Tweens. Let’s sketch together! Each month they will have a new subject to draw, such as cute animals or flowers. They will break down the shapes that make up their subject and begin to learn how to draw them! Ages 10-12.

• Wednesday, January 29, 5:30 p.m.; Thursday, January 30, 1:00 p.m. - Excel: 3D Formulas. This class will break down how to create a formula pulling data from all over your workbook to a front page for detailed reporting and expedited information gathering! Hands on practice in class!

* On December 30, 1988, President Ronald Reagan and President­elect George Bush were subpoenaed to testify at the trial of Oliver North, a former White House aide implicated in the IranContra affair, in which arms were secretly sold to Iran while profits from the sale were diverted to guerrillas attempting to topple the

Nicaraguan government.

* On December 31, 1781, America’s first bank, the Bank of North America, received its charter from the Confederation Congress. It opened in Philadelphia on January 7, 1782.

* On January 1, 2008, Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins won the

NHL’s inaugural Winter Classic, the first regularseason game played outdoors in the U.S. in the league’s history, at New York’s Ralph Wilson Stadium.

* On January 2, 2004, the NASA spacecraft Stardust collected dust grains from the Wild 2 comet, whose material was later revealed to contain glycine, an amino acid that is an essential building block of life.

* On January 3, 1973, Congressman James Abourezk became the first Arab American to serve in the U.S. Senate, representing his home state of South Dakota.

* On January 5, 1643,

Anne Clarke, of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, was granted a divorce from her husband, Denis Clarke, by Boston’s Quarter Court. Denis confessed to abandoning Anne and their two

children for another woman, by whom he also had two children, and refused to return to Anne. It was the first record of a legal divorce in the American colonies.

Pearl Marie Hornberger Hetrick

Dear Mom,

Christmas has never been the same since you left us on that snowy morning in 2002. There’s only two of us left here on earth but we celebrate every Christmas just like we did when you were here with us! We long for the day when we can hug you and kiss your soft beautiful cheek!

you Mom, Phyllis & Joyce

16A - Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - Say You Saw It In “The

Library Events

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

urday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit www.elanco library.org for library events, happenings, and offerings. Call 717­354­0525 or email adagostino@elancolibrary. org with questions. Registration is not required for events, unless indicated.

• Music & Movement: All About Instruments – Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Sing, dance, chant, listen to music,

move, and play instruments, while exploring the patterns and sounds that make up language. Each month they’ll focus on a different theme. In January, they’ll learn about the major instruments of the band and the orchestra through listening, play, and stories. This musical storytime is designed to promote language development and reading

readiness skills while providing young children with joyful introductions to a variety of music and music­making experiences. Also a great storytime experience for active children who do not enjoy sitting still! For ages 0­6 and siblings. No registration required!

• Preschool Storytime: Cats and Dogs – Tuesdays at

10:30 a.m. Preschoolers are invited to enjoy themed books, songs, rhymes, or movement activities while building language and literacy skills. This month, they will read some of their favorite books featuring furry friends! For ages 4­6 and siblings. No registration required!

• Teen Tuesdays – Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. Join Miss

Jen on Tuesdays during the school year for an hour of crafts, games, snacks and more! No registration required. For tweens and teens.

Schedule:

Tuesday, January 7: Mental Health Day: Reflection and Goal Setting

Tuesday, January 14: STEM Winter Olympics

Tuesday, January 21: Research Day: Investigate an Artist or Author

Tuesday, January 28: Financial Literacy Day: How to Spot Scams and Fraud

• Toddler Thursdays: Cats and Dogs – Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Toddlers will dance, zoom, scoot, and hop with stories selected to promote language development. All adults are expected to participate and encourage the children to join in the fun. This month, they will read some of their favorite books featuring furry friends! For ages 4­6 and siblings. No registration required!

By Wilson Casey

• Read Aloud with Pepper the Dog! – Saturday, January 4 at 2:00 p.m. Research shows that therapy dogs help people to improve attention span, focus and well­being and that reluctant readers enjoy and benefit from reading aloud to a pup. Children of all ages (accompanied by their parent or other caregiver) are invited to spend some time with and read aloud to Pepper, a friendly and adorable Labrador Retriever, who will be accompanied by Mrs. Carol Stark. (Pepper has a Canine Good Citizen certificate from the American Kennel Club and is certified for excellence at the Advanced level by PAWS for People.) For children.

• Readers’ Roundtable Book Discussion – Monday, January 6 at 2:00 p.m. All are invited to join the Readers’ Roundtable for lively conversation and discussion. The book selection for January is: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. For adults.

• Hooks & Needles Yarn Craft Club – Monday, January 13 at 6:30 p.m. Are you crafty with a needle (or two)? Would you like a little company to talk shop with while you knit or crochet? Join them at the Library! Beginners welcome! They’ll get you started on your first project. For all ages.

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Denver/Ephrata Rotary Support Community On Day Of Giving

IN NEXT WEEK’S ISSUE!

Lititz Public Library Events

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.

• The library will be closing early on Tuesday, December 31 at 4:00 p.m. and will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

• Lititz Garden ClubThursday, January 2 at 6:30 p.m. No registration needed.

• Accessible Yoga with Black Cat Yoga - Fridays, January 3 & 24 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 two weeks prior to each class.

President Erica Pennabaker and the members of the Denver-Ephrata Rotary Club recently held a BiAnnual Day of Giving. In collaboration with many supported non-profits,

they presented $7,500 in charitable donations. With the support of the community fundraisers, they’ve granted $168,000 to local organizations since 2015.

Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (front) Liz Ackerman (Cocalico Education Foundation), Hannah Miller (Good Samaritan Services), Christy Hambrick (Good Samaritan

Services); (back) Erica Pennabaker (President Denver-Ephrata Rotary), Jessicia Garner (Adamstown Library), Casey Ellis

(Ephrata Area Social Services), Nate Hoffer (Good Samaritan Service) and Rod Redcay (REAL Life Community Services).

• Blanketeers - Tuesdays,

• Knitting Club - Mondays, January 6 & 20 at 10:00 a.m. and Tuesdays, January 14 & 28 at 6:00 p.m. Knitting Club meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 10:00 a.m. until noon and the second and last Tuesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Knitting Club is for people who knit and like to share the craft. This is not a class or instruction, just a friendly gathering to knit and work on projects. Must bring all your own supplies. Crocheters also welcome. No registration required.

January 7 & 21 at 2:00 p.m. The Blanketeers meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. They get together to

socialize and create blankets of various kinds for Project Linus. Project Linus is a volunteer non-profit organ-

ization that created handmade blankets to give to children who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need of new handmade blankets. Project Linus welcomes blankets in all (Continued On Page 2B)

Fairview Cemetery Annex In Denver Joins Wreaths Across America

Fairview Cemetery Annex in Denver, once again joined in the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach, as an official location for Wreaths Across America for 2024. This is the second year that the cemetery participated in this national program.

Wreaths Across America started as a simple gesture of thanks that has grown into a national, yearlong movement of dedicated

volunteers and communities coming together to not only remember the nation’s fallen and honor their service, but to teach the next generation about the value of freedom. This year, there was more than 4,500 participating locations placing veterans’ wreaths on National Wreaths Across America Day (Saturday, December 14) with more than three million volunteers coming together.

The goal for Fairview Cemetery and Fairview Cemetery Annex was to raise enough funds to place sponsored veterans’ wreaths on the headstones of all the local heroes laid to rest there, to ensure that the individuals who served to protect the freedoms of this country never be forgotten and to bring the community together in patriotic commemoration.

“We are forever grateful for the thousands of supporters who dedicate their time, energy and resources to fulfilling our mission all year long,” said Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America. “These individuals and their communities know the value of remembering the fallen, honoring those who currently serve and teaching the next generation about the sacrifices made for

our freedom every day, and because of their continued support, Wreaths Across America continues to grow and touch new people each year.”

Shown in the left photo, are Bella Gopalan, Kenzie Belk, Kylie Brubaker, Katie Belk (title explorer unit leader with American Heritage Girls) and Emily Daniels, who took part because part

of the American Heritage Girls oath talks about honoring the country and serving in the community, and they thought Wreaths Across America was a perfect example of both. The photo on the right includes Gracelyn Connor and Jasper, Allia laying a wreath on the grave of a Navy veteran while their family watches.

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styles, including quilts, tied comforters, fleece blankets, crocheted and knitted afghans. No registration needed. For more information contact dguscott@ lititzlibrary.org or call 717626-2255.

• Beginner Tai Chi EasyTuesday, January 7 at 6:30 p.m. Tai Chi Easy MethodA blend of Qigong and common Tai Chi movements, Tai Chi Easy is designed to improve the quality of life for all people. Tai Chi Easy is an evidencebased health intervention that works for any population. It uses slow and careful movement without strain to strengthen the body’s own healing forces and is medically proven to support disease prevention, accelerate healing, and reduce stress. A blend of gentle movement, breath and meditation. This class can be practiced standing,

walking, sitting in a chair and even lying down. All abilities welcome. Online registration began Tuesday, December 24.

• Painting Club - Wednesdays, January 8 & 22 at 12:30 p.m. Meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Bring your own painting supplies. Get together with others to paint and socialize. No registration required.

• Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster CountyWednesday, January 8 at 6:00 p.m. Note: Change in normal meeting date. No registration required.

• Great Decisions Discussion Group - Wednesday, January 8 at 6:30 p.m. If you have an interest in foreign affairs, join them for this moderated, non-partisan discussion group. No special knowledge is required for this informal discussion forum, just an inquiring mind. No registration required.

Denver Lions Student Of The Month

The Denver Lions Club has announced Mayra Gonzales Valdebenito, of Denver, as their Student of the Month for November, 2024. Mayra is the daughter of Miguel Gonzalez and Yeny Valdebenito.

An Honor Roll student, she is a member of the Spanish Honor Society and National Honor Society. Mayra participates in Model United Nations, Newspaper Club, Cocalico Book Club, and Global Scholars. She was recognized as student of the month in various subjects and as a Global Scholar of Bi-literacy.

Mayra attends Ephrata United Zion Church. Her future plans include attending a liberal arts college, international studies, and work in Social Services.

The Denver Lions Club is proud to honor Mayra Gonzalez Valdebenito for her scholastic accomplishments.

with the book. Online registration begins two weeks prior.

• Lititz Game ClubWednesday, January 15 at 4:30 p.m. only – No meeting on January 1. Meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month. A place for people to come together and play tabletop games. Whether you enjoy casual games like Uno and Scrabble, Gateway games like Catan, Wingspan, and Ticket to Ride, or more strategic games like Scythe and Terraforming Mars, they have plenty of fun games to play. A game library with a selection of games is available, but feel free to bring your own (familyfriendly) games as well! Their games accommodate players ages 10 and up. No registration is needed.

• Genealogy ClubWednesday, January 15 at 6:30 p.m. Come learn and share tips and tricks for researching your family tree. No registration needed.

The

• Exploring Growing Together - Thursdays, January 9 & 23 at 11:00 a.m. A forum discussion learning series offers a safe learning environment in which to discuss and explore topics and beliefs. No registration needed.

• Lititz Historical Foundation: “An Establishment of Order and Prosperity:

Outsider Visitation to Bethlehem and Other Moravian Towns” - Saturday, January 11 at 1:30 p.m. The Moravian town of Bethlehem went through a series of developmental changes between 1741-1845 that saw the community go from a closed form of churchcontrolled communalism to an entirely open society. In his talk, Christopher Malone will highlight the changes that were precipitated by the outside world’s direct influence and change to the Moravian’s mission efforts in North America. Bethlehem went from an economy based on supporting the church’s missionary goals to one that focused on pleasing outsiders through the goods and services they provided to visitors. Outsiders flocked to Bethlehem

and other Moravian towns for their health, to be entertained, and for the church’s international trade connections. Their new economy of goods introduced the Moravians to new textiles, books, and other objects, but most importantly to endless cycles of the wider world’s changing tastes. Outsider visitation resulted in architectural, spatial, and social changes within Bethlehem and the wider Moravian community into the 19th century. Online registration required and began Saturday, December 28.

• Baked Books ClubTuesday, January 14 at 2:00 p.m. Meets at the library on the second Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m. They read a book, discuss it, and enjoy a dessert to go along

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• Everyday Magic: Bringing More Magic Into Your Everyday Life - Thursday, January 16 at 6:00 p.m. Explore ways to bring more magic into your everyday life. Being present in the moment, looking for magic, and incorporating magic into the everyday. Online registration is required and begins on Thursday, January 2.

• Writing Club - Monday, January 20 at 1:00 p.m. Come join their community of writers to gain support, share information, and critiques. Contact Diane at dguscott@lititzlibrary.org for more information.

• Jane Austen SocietyTuesday, January 21 at 6:30 p.m. Come discuss all things Jane Austen while enjoying tea and treats. No registration needed.

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Shown in the photo is Mayra Gonzalez Valdebenito (right) receiving her Student of the Month Award from Denver Lion President Vince Lafferty (left).

• The Art of Your Energy Meditation Group - Wednesday, January 22 at 12:00 noon. Mari Beckman is a metaphysics and meditation teacher from Manheim Township. If you are interested in learning to meditate to help you gain confidence, sleep better, relax and have fun, then this class is for you! Beginners and regular meditators are welcome. Registration begins Wednesday, January 8.

• Red Rose Quilters Guild of Lancaster Embroidery Mini Group - Wednesday, January 22 at 1:30 p.m. This club works to promote, educate, and encourage the love of machine embroidery incorporating it into their love for quilting. Meeting on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Come share your knowledge, show and tell project, and answer any problems or questions about

machine embroidering. No registration needed.

• Elder Law SeminarWednesday, January 22 at 6:00 p.m. Attorney Shawn Pierson from the Law Office of Shawn Pierson is partnering with the Lititz Public Library to provide a seminar on Estate and Elder Planning. With 26 years of experience in elder law and a nursing home administrator background, Attorney Pierson will provide insights into Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and Nursing Home Planning. Shawn will explain the importance of preparing for the future and how to protect assets. He’ll go over practical tools to help you or your loved ones meet estate planning goals, and how to secure assets if nursing home care becomes necessary. Online registration begins on Wednesday, January 8.

• Lititz Art AssociationTuesday, January 28 at 6:00 p.m. No registration needed.

• BYOB Book ClubThursday, January 30 at 2:00 p.m. A non-traditional book club. Bring whatever you are currently reading and share it with the group. This is a great way to find new books. For more information contact Diane at dguscott@ lititzlibrary.org.

• Concert: The Ragtime Willi Band - Thursday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m. The band plays a mix of folk songs, bluegrass tunes, rock classics played acoustically, and originals, all in a style they call funky folk music. Online registration begins Thursday, January 16.

• Literary Travelers Book Club - Friday, January 31 at 10:00 a.m. Read and discuss books by foreign authors or set in foreign lands. Contact Diane at dguscott@lititz

library.org for more information.

Children/Families Register online two weeks prior to the event.

• Paws to Read - Saturdays, January 11 & 25 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Children can practice their reading-aloud skills by reading their favorite stories to therapytrained dogs. Register online two weeks prior to the program.

• Cruise into Kindergarten - Monday, January 20 at 6:30 p.m. This Pennsylvania early literacy program is based on the national “Every Child Ready to Read” program. After hearing a story, the child and caregiver

will visit different stations that will help with skills needed to start school. They will make learning fun! Program will be held monthly. Geared for ages 3-6. Online registration begins two weeks prior.

• EducArt - Intercultural Music Learning (10 months-3 years) - Monday, January 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Music and

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• Indoor StorytimeJanuary 27 – April 10. For children 6 months – 5 years. Online registration

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For Sale

FOR SALE: Honeywell humidifier, like new with box. 717-803-9430.

FOR SALE: Flags, flagpoles, cases, hats, pins. Decorative flags and mailbox covers on sale. American Flag Shoppe near Adamstown, 717-4841183.

FOR SALE: Sony 32” flat screen TV, best offer. 717203-6521.

FOR SALE: 24-speed Raleigh bicycle, front suspension, $90. Call 717-445-5990, no Sunday calls.

Appliances

FOR SALE: 4 year old GE clothes dryer, great shape, runs great, $65; small fridge, approx. 24x24”, older model runs well, cools well, $25. Call 717-336-5489 after 5pm, no answer, leave message.

Auto/Truck

FOR SALE: 2009 black Chevy HHR 118,476 miles, $4,500, great condition. 717-201-9516 for more info.

FOR SALE: 1990 GMC Suburban 2x2, 80K, new transmission, nice, $5,900 or best offer. 717-471-0264.

FOR SALE: Console vault, locking steel safe for center console, fits 2012-2017 Toyota Camry, brand new, asking $300. 717-468-1866.

Lawn & Garden

FOR SALE: John Deere 265 17HP K Series, 1,149 hours, 48” deck. Good condition, with deck, belt driven, MC519, dump trailer, collection system, $1,000 cash. 717-917-8966.

$5.00 per week. 20¢ each word over 15 words. COMMERCIAL RATE: $7.00 first 15 words + 20¢ each additional word

EXAMPLES:

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

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DEADLINES:

REGULAR BOLD 15 words or less, $6.00 per week. 25¢ each word over 15 words.

COMMERCIAL RATE: $8.00 first 15 words + 25¢ each additional word.

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

FOR SALE: Dog houses, all sizes and shapes. Call 000-000-0000.

JUMBO BOLD

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

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

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

FOR SALE: Dog houses, all sizes and shapes. Call 000-000-0000.

FOR SALE: Sheds, gazebos, pool houses, playhouses, poly furniture, all in stock, 10% off. Also, shed repairs, roofing, siding, decks. Wyomissing Structures, 610-743-5660.

Motorcycles/ATV’s

FOR SALE: 4 foot snow plow for ATV, can angle or V, $200. Call 717-951-2957.

Pets & Animals

FOR SALE: ACA silver colored Yorkie, female, 10 months, 4 pounds, perked ears and friendly. Will make excellent house pet, $400. 1300 Dry Tavern Road, Denver.

FOR SALE: Five Jack Russell puppies, ready by January 2nd. 717-3449422.

FOR SALE: Jack Russell mix puppies, ready now, best offer. 717-351-0948.

Sporting Goods

FOR SALE: Winchester Model 70 XTR Sporter, 7mm Rem Mag, 3x9 Leupold. Good, $650. 717-4491305.

FOR SALE: 12 gauge shotgun shells, 10 boxes, $125. Savage model 220 20 gauge w/ Nikon scope, $800. 717-5727474.

RVs & Campers

FOR SALE: 1987 Winnebago Class A 33’ Motorhome. 454 Chevy engine, runs good, 53K miles, would make great hunting cabin, $3,000 OBO. 717-4753685.

Notice

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

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

Garage Sale

NOTICE: Huge Multi-Family 4 Day Sale. 1/1/25-1/4/25. Scrapbooking supplies, books, housewares, crafts, cape dresses, fabric. Clothing, new and used items. New items added daily. 189 West Maple Grove Road, Denver.

NOTICE: Wednesday, January 1st, 8am-4pm. 1 day only, entire store is 50% off everything including new Lands End jackets, new shoes (Clark’s, Judith, Dansko, more), artwork, clothing, Christmas. Restocking for this event at Leesport Farmers Market, The Thrifty Hippy, located near the office. Questions 484-269-3890.

Announcements

NOTICE: Ark Encounter bus trip, $775/person, May 5-9, 2025. Admission to Ark, Creation Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center including Omnimax Show. For information call Gerry 717-679-2848 or 717-8667809, or call Gail at 717383-3587.

Help Offered

HELP OFFERED: MDS General Contracting providing home repairs and remodeling. Durabilt all season rooms and awnings. Also, we handle mobile home repairs. Certified HUD installer. Call 717-271-2278.

HELP OFFERED: Decks Decks Construction. Building decks, fences, and ramps since 1979. Free estimates and design. Call Mark 717269-3549. www.decksdecks construction.com. Like us on Facebook. PA047954.

HELP OFFERED: Interior painting. Custom colors, drywall repair and installation, wallpaper removal. Call Damien 717-940-5912, ask about our fall and winter discounts. PA032157. 717-940-5912.

HELP OFFERED: Handyman services. Also doing decks, small remodeling and construction projects. 717-201-5162.

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

Must

HELP OFFERED: Power On Electric LLC. Switches, outlets, light fixtures, ceiling fans and small jobs at the house. Call George at 610-750-1159.

HELP OFFERED: RSB Sharpening Service, Reamstown. We sharpen hair clipper blades, mower blades, chain saws, knives, scissors, trimmers. 717368-7432.

Cleaning Services

HELP OFFERED: A-Clean Hometown Services specializing in commercial cleaning: offices, churches, apartment turn-overs, move-ins and move-outs. Serving Northern Lancaster County for 30 years. 717336-4854.

Home & Lawn Care

HELP OFFERED: Commercial and residential lawn mowing. New customers receive a free mowing. 10% discount with prepayment for the 2025 season. Call Scott Sweigart Landscaping at 717-669-2348.

Help Wanted

HELP WANTED: Now hiring, HVAC Sales Representative and Experienced Service Technician. Competitive wages and benefits provided. Apply at TM Heating & Cooling, 1020 Reading Road, Narvon, PA 17555. Contact Brian, brian@tmre.biz or 717-4456272, extension 108.

HELP WANTED: Driver needed for Amish school. Must have room for six passengers and from the Ephrata area. 717-626-1260.

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

Sensenig & Weaver Well Drilling, Inc.

We are currently seeking

West Earl Township

Full-Time Employment Opportunity ROAD DEPARTMENT

West Earl Township is seeking a qualified applicant for the Road Department. This full-time position is responsible for general maintenance of township roads, parks, and properties. The position requires experience in the operation of equipment including but not limited to dump trucks, excavators, loaders, tractors, attachments, and the use of a variety of hand and power tools. A mechanical background is a plus. Current Class A or B CDL license is preferred but training is available. The position offers an excellent benefit package and starting rate will be based upon the individual’s skills, knowledge, and experience.

Successful applicants must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid PA Driver’s License, and be able to satisfactorily complete a PA State Police Criminal Background Check and a PA Department of Motor Vehicles Records Check.

Applicants are invited to pick-up and submit an application/resume for employment at: West Earl Township Office 157 W. Metzler Road, Brownstown Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Resumes may be mailed to West Earl Township, P.O. Box 787, Brownstown, PA 17508 Attention: Roadmaster or emailed to nstoltzfus@westearltwp.org

West Earl is an equal opportunity employer.

To Buy

WANTED: Buying antique photographs and cameras. Daguerreotype, tintype, ambrotype, CDV and cabinet photos. Also photo albums from Vietnam War era and earlier. Also buying postcards, sportscards, comic books and other ephemera. Call or stop by Vintage View Antiques, 354 Main Street, Denver. 717335-8508, ask for Jason.

WANTED: Always buying your unwanted jewelry, broken ok. Also, old wrist and pocketwatches, working or not. Cast iron frying pans, old radios, antiques, A to Z. Call Reed Antiques, 610780-6873. Don’t delay, call today. Put cash in your pocket.

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

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

WANTED: Older Christmas decorations, glass ornaments, valentines. Costume jewelry, rings, brooches, necklaces. Postcards. Older doll clothes. Other older items. Stella, 717-8757884.

WANTED: Buying silver dollars, paying $25 each. Buying Indian cents, paying $0.50 each. Buying Franklin and Liberty Walking half dollars, paying $9 each. Also buying comic books, GI Joe, phonograph records. Phone, 717-272-4338 or 717-9260633.

WANTED: Corvettes, 1953-2019. Always buying. Call Jeff Gast, Lancaster, 717-575-4561.

WANTED: Buying Hess trucks, comic books, phonograph records, baseball cards, hunting and fishing licenses, holiday decorations, advertising signs, gas station items, Royal Doulton figures, car license plates, Fiestaware, Roseville and Hull pottery, beer trays, clocks and signs, trains, toys, Winross, Tonka, coins, sports cards, baseball yearbooks. Phone, 717-9260633 or 717-272-4338.

WANTED: Classic Cars, Sports Cars, Muscle Cars, Antique Cars. Always buying. Jeff Gast, Lancaster, 717-575-4561.

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

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

Free

FREE: German wirehaired pointer to a good home. He’s 9 years old and is AKC registered. He is a good hunting dog and companion. Call for more information, 717-8474858.

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Adamstown Library Events

Adamstown Area Library is located at 110 West Main Street in Adamstown, next to the post office. Regular library hours are Monday through Thursday, 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. During the holidays, the library will be closed on New Year’s Day. The library will also be open limited hours on Monday, January 20 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Learn more about free events and register at AdamstownAreaLibrary.org or call 717-484-4200.

• Library Closed –Wednesday, January 1. The library is closed on New Year’s Day.

• Block Party – Thursday, January 2. Drop-In from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Did you know that a young Albert Einstein spent a lot of time playing with blocks which helped develop his scientific mind? Playing with building blocks helps kids learn about shape, size, location, distance, and direction. This event replaces Lapsit & Toddler Time for January 2nd.

• Connect with a Social Worker at the Library –Fridays, January 3, 10 and 24. Regular hours are Fridays by appointment from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or drop-in from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. On Friday, January 3, hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Are you facing challenges or seeking support in your life?

A licensed social worker from REAL Life Community Services is here to help! To make an appointment, call Emelia at 717-336-7797 option 1 or email her at Emelia@reallcs.org. REAL Life Community Services serves residents of Cocalico School District.

• Technology Help – Fridays by appointment from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Could you use some help with your mobile devices? Or maybe you want to learn Word or apply for a job online? Come to the library! Library staff will provide free one-on-one training, assistance with online job applications, or help with your electronic device. Reserve your appointment online or contact the library at 717484-4200 to schedule. https://calendly.com/admtech/tech-help. Fridays, January 3, 17, 24, 31.

• CPR Training – Saturday, January 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon in the Community Room. There is a fee. Be prepared to act in an emergency situation. This class will include certification in adult, child, infant CPR, choking, and using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The fee is per person and payable by check to the Adamstown Fire Company. For information

and to register, contact Mayor John Schmidt at mayor.adamstown@gmail. com. Class size is limited, and registration is required. Benefits the Adamstown Fire Company.

• LEGO® Activity Bag Pickup – Monday, January 6. On the first Monday of each month there will be a new LEGO® packet for you to pick up, with instructions for a special project. Starting that day, you can pick up a kit in the library foyer. One per family please while supplies last. For ages 5-12 years.

• “Coyote” Wildlife Discovery Drop-In – Monday, January 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Every month they will use their senses to explore a different Pennsylvania Game Commission Kit of pelts, puppets, skulls, claws, books, activities, crafts, and other manipulatives. First Monday of each month. All ages.

• Mah-Jongg Group –Monday, January 6 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Thursday, January 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Experienced players as well as people wanting to learn are invited to drop in to play Mah-Jongg. For adults and teens.

• Friends Book Sale –Tuesdays in the library community room. Whatever your favorite genre, you’ll find something to love at the Friends Book Sale! Book Sale hours are Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., except for the second Tuesday of each month when the sale will end at 5:30 p.m. for a library program. Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28.

• “Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime – Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Stories and an easy craft for ages 3-6 with adult. Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29.

• Doggie Downtime –Wednesday, January 8 at 10:45 a.m. Do you need some tail-wagging tranquility in your life? Gaze into “Twinkle’s” big, beautiful, calming eyes to help wash your troubles away! (Therapy Dogs International). For all ages.

• “Twinkling Stars” Baby Storytime – Every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Simple stories, rhymes, puppets, songs, and fingerplays. For babies with adults. Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30.

• “The Young and the Restless” Toddler Time – Every Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Stories, songs and fingerplays, followed by an easy craft and free play. Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30.

• Tween Book Club in a Bag – Friday, January 10 (until gone). Survival Tails World War II. Bag includes book, craft, activities, bookmark, snacks, and a laminated poster.

• American Girl Bag Pickup – On Monday, January 13, there will be a new American Girl packet to pick up, filled with fun for you and your doll! Starting that day, you can pick up a kit in the library foyer. One per family please while supplies last. For ages 5-12 years.

• Winnie the Pooh Facebook Raffle – Monday, January 13 to Saturday, January 18. To celebrate author A. A. Milne’s birthday (January

18, 1882), we are raffling off a Winnie the Pooh Book gift set. “Like” our Facebook post by Saturday, January 18 for a chance to win.

• Genealogy Group –Tuesday, January 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. This group meets at the library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for short talks from genealogy researcher Ken McCrea, along with lively discussions and research help. For older students and adults. Beginners and walkins are welcome.

• Young At Heart – Weds., January 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. REAL Life Community Services invites you to Young at Heart, with free events for anyone age 60 and up. Join us at the library for coffee, chatting, games, crafts, and more on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month. For more information, call 717-3367797 or visit REALLCS.org.

• “Murder at Bedford Manor” Puzzle Mystery –Wednesday, January 15 at 3:00 p.m. An exciting and challenging experience as we piece together the jigsaw, read the mystery story, and try to solve the murder. Ages 13+.

• Holiday Gift Reject Party - Thursday, January 16 at 6:00 p.m. Did you receive gifts this holiday season that you just don’t love and wonder what to do with

them? The library is hosting a post-holiday swap party where everyone brings an unwanted gift and swaps it for another guest’s present. How it works: You bring your unwanted, unused, and unwrapped item(s) to the library and take a number as you come in. One at a time, everyone chooses a gift to take home. After everyone gets one thing, it’s a free-forall. Anything left over at the end is donated to charity. Snacks provided. For adults and teens. Please register.

• STEAM Saturday –Saturday, January 18. Dropin from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math through games, activities, and projects with Miss Maribeth. This month’s activities include Lego Winter Scene/Habitat Building and Creating Toilet Paper Roll Snowmen. Ages 5-12.

• Limited Hours – Monday, January 20, open 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the library will be open limited hours from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. only.

• Teen Take and Make Packet Pickup – Monday, January 20. On the third Monday of the month get creative with their ready-togo kits. January’s kit is a Snowflake Suncatcher. Supplies are limited, so stop by to claim your bag today!

• MLK Game Afternoon –Monday, January 20. Dropin from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Invite your family and friends to enjoy a relaxing afternoon playing tabletop games by the Fireplace. Choose from a selection of library games or bring your own favorites (they need suggestions for new games to add to their collection)! (All Ages).

• Almost Perfect Crimes — Tuesday, January 21 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Join Miss Jess as they discover “Whodunit!” Upon registration, you will receive the Zoom link and the Mini Murder Mystery Story. Additional clues and evidence will be revealed during their meeting as they try to solve the crime together. For teens and adults due to some graphic content.

• Mystery of the Stolen Ruby – Wednesday, January 22 at 3:30 p.m. Calling all detectives! Miss Jess needs your help to solve the mystery! They will reveal pop-up evidence, lift flaps for secret facts, and spin the wheel for suspects & clues to find our criminal! Attendees could possibly win 1 of 4 raffled Usborne Lift-the-Flap Book. Space is limited-register today! Ages 8-15.

Ephrata Class Of 1955 Lunches

The Ephrata High School class of 1955 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at the Udder Choice Restaurant, 1812 West Main Street, Ephrata, on the first Monday of each month.

The dates are as follows: January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 8, October 6, November 3 and December 1.

Chinese New Year, they will have a special reading by local Linlin Witman of the Chinese edition of “I Love My New Toy” by Mo Willems. Storytime & Snacks. For all ages.

FRI., JANUARY 3 - 2:00 p.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Cataloged antique auction. Horst Auctioneers.

SAT., JANUARY 4 - 9:00 a.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Cataloged antique auction. Horst Auctioneers.

WED., JANUARY 81:00 p.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Antiques, collectibles, household goods, tools. Horst Auctioneers.

3:00 p.m. - Elam M. and Linda B. Ebersol, 231 Cambridge Rd., Gap. Outstanding 15.9 acre farmette, 7 bedroom house, horse barn, shop, cropland, pasture. Tim Weaver Auction Service LLC.

SAT., JANUARY 1111:00 a.m. - Caroline F. Landis, 1850 Bowmansville Rd., Mohnton. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath brick rancher with 2 car garage, 4 acres, 36’x24’ 2 story barn, large pasture, solar power system. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers, LLC. WED., JANUARY 151:00 p.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Antiques, collectibles, household

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goods, tools. Horst Auctioneers.

THURS., JANUARY 16

- 4:00 p.m. - Marie K. Brubaker, 34 Harvest Rd., Lancaster. Brick and vinyl-sided ranch style dwelling with attached one car garage and vinyl-sided garden shed. Horst Auctioneers.

SAT., JANUARY 1810:00 a.m. - Gerald W. and Mariann O. Weaver, 795A Wollups Hill Rd., Stevens. 19.7 acre tract with 700 hd. hog barn. Tim Weaver Auction Service LLC.

TUES., JANUARY 21Garden Spot Fire Rescue,

339 E. Main St., New Holland. Quilt and quiltrelated items. Hometowne Auction, LLC.

WED., JANUARY 221:00 p.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Antiques, collectibles, household goods, tools. Horst Auctioneers.

THURS., JANUARY 23 - 4:00 p.m. - My Peaceful Dwelling, LLC, 1360 Diamond Station Rd., Ephrata. Historic 2.5 story limestone house, 4 bedroom and 2 bath, many original features, needs TLC, .27 acre lot, 40’x24’ 2 story garage with 2 overhead doors. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.

FRI., JANUARY 241:00 p.m. - Mark W. Stitzel Estate, 77 & 79 Stitzel Ln., Hamburg. 177 acre farm with streams and pond, 2-1/2

story 2 family farm dwelling, bank barn, heifer barn, equipment buildings, corn barns, 4 car garage, 2 grain bins. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

SAT., JANUARY 259:00 a.m. - Horst Auction Center, Ephrata. Outstanding firearms, hunting, fishing and military collectibles and accessories. Horst Auctioneers.

SAT., JANUARY 2511:00 a.m. - Cloyd R. and Lynita B. Martin, 600 Vinemont Rd., Reading. Country 1-1/2 story 3 bedroom dwelling, detached 2 car garage 34’x24’, 1.45 acres country lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

SAT., JANUARY 2511:00 a.m. - Karen and the late Lonnie Martin, 1223 Main St., East Earl. 3.60 acre farmette, 4 bedroom 2 story stone farmhouse, 4 bay truck garage/shop, 3,600 sq. ft. cattle bank barn. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.

car garage, shed, 2.3 acres. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

THURS., FEBRUARY 13 - 4:00 p.m. - Michael W. and Edith S. Martin, 511 N. Railroad Ave., New Holland. 5 bedroom, 1.5 bath 2 story home, .44 acre lot, 37’x20’ 2-stall horse barn/garage, 18’x12’ shed. Martin and Rutt Auctioneers, LLC.

SAT., FEBRUARY 2210:00 a.m. - J. Michael and Diana M. Lichty, 10 Cherry Hill Rd., Ronks. Country 1 story 3 bedroom rancher, 3 car garage/shop, utility building, 3/4 acre level lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

SAT., FEBRUARY 221:00 p.m. - Christian S. and Naomi L. Stoltzfus, 373 Mount Sidney Rd., Lancaster. 2-1/2 story brick 5 bedroom farm house, 1 story 2 bedroom tenant house, 2-1/2 story 4 horse stall barn, shop, utility building, 3/4 acre level lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

DEEDS RECORDED

The following were recorded at the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds office from December 19 to December 25:

Adamstown Borough

The Lloyd S. Fasnacht Jr. Estate conveyed property in Adamstown Borough to Aleta R. Beiler, Cheryl L. Welch, Laura R. Zimmerman, and Wesley A. Fasnacht for $110,867.

Akron Borough

The Abbey I. Harris Estate conveyed property on Fulton Street to Brady L. Souders and Jordan Duncan for $255,000.

Brecknock Township

on Furnace Hill Road to Refreshing Mountain Camp Inc. for $1.

Denver Borough

Jean M. Custer conveyed property on Monroe Street to Donald L. Custer and Jean M. Custer for $1.

William P. Mulligan and Camille M. Mulligan conveyed property on Poplar Street to Nathan W. Zeiset for $209,000.

Alina M. Rakiewicz conveyed property in Denver Borough to David W. Landis and Alina M. Rakiewicz for $1.

Earl Township

Ira Wagler conveyed property in Earl Township to Israel M. Beiler and Sadie L. Beiler for $340,000.

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Preview Times - Tuesday, January 7 from 2:00 P.M. thru 5:00 P.M. and Wednesday, January 8 from 8:00 A.M.

*The following is just a very general list of items to be sold. Photos representing the entire auction will be posted on our website www.horstauction.com on Tuesday, January 7.

Sale to be held at the Horst Auction Center, 50 Durlach Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522

FURNITURE - Antique, Vintage, Reproduction & Modern Incl. Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Office & Patio (Sets & Individual Pcs.); 3 PC. STICKLEY JOHN WIDDICOMB BEDROOM SET; APPLIANCES; KITCHENWARE; ANTIQUE & VINTAGE CLOCKS & LAMPS; SILVER; COPPER & BRASS; CAST IRON; AGATE; PEWTER; TINWARE; WOODENWARE; BASKETS; CHINA & GLASSWARE; POTTERY; LINENS & TEXTILES; BOOKS & PAPER; ESTATE & COSTUME JEWELRY; ARTWORK; CHRISTMAS & SEASONAL DECORATIONS; TOYS; DOLLS; TOOLS; LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT; BOX LOTS & MANY OTHER ITEMS TO BE SOLD! Accepted Payments: Cash or PA Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover & Debit Card with 3% fee. No out of state checks without prior approval.

Sale For: MADGE MENGEL ESTATE, LOWELL JANTZI, GEORGE EHRHARDT & OTHERS

THURS., JANUARY 30 - 4:00 p.m. - Dianne S. Martin Estate, 126 Center Ave., Terre Hill. Custom 3 bedroom rancher, attached garage, shed. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

SAT., FEBRUARY 12:00 p.m. - 216 Cardinal Rd., Lititz. Lititz 3 bedroom ranch home with an attached 1 car garage. Hess Auction Group.

TUES., FEBRUARY 44:00 p.m. - Shawn A. and Carmen L. Good, 218 Mountain Trail Rd., Newmanstown. Country brick 3 bedroom rancher, attached 2

THURS., MARCH 64:00 p.m. - James M. Sherman Estate, 1992 Heidelberg Ave., Newmanstown. Brick ranch style dwelling with 22’x25’ attached 2 car garage, 1993 Wilderness travel trailer. Horst Auctioneers.

FRI., MARCH 7 - 2:00 p.m. - Keith R. and Rochelle J. Musser, 300 Evergreen Rd., New Bloomfield. 24 acre turkey farm, 2-1/2 story 5 bedroom farm house, 2 car garage, 4 turkey buildings, start to finish, bank barn, litter shed. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.

3,600 Sq. Ft. Bank Barn4-BR 2-Story Farmhouse4-Bay Truck Garage/Shop

office/bonus room; 22’x18’ eat-in style kitchen/dining area, painted wood cabinetry, range & fridge; laundry & powder room; upper level includes 4-bedrooms & full bath; attic storage; partial unimproved basement w/Bilco egress door; oil HW furnace; on-site well, water softener system; public sewer; 200-amp svc; attached 22’x26’ 2-car garage; covered southeast side flagstone porch; 20’x20’ west side PVC patio/deck; annual taxes: $5,087. Outbuildings: an older 3,600 sq. ft. cattle bank barn w/upper level hay storage, main level former dairy, box stalls & milk house; a 48’x64’ masonry block heated truck garage shop w/4-14’x12’ OH doors; nice macadam drive & parking area, approx. 2.5-acre pasture.

OPEN HOUSE: SAT. JAN. 4 & 11 from 1-3 PM for info call/text auctioneer @ (717) 371-3333.

NOTE: Splendid 1800’s farmhouse w/lots of living space, deep windowsills, hardwood flooring, rich character throughout. Bank barn for animals & hay storage; large heated 4-bay truck shop! 3.60-acres would be ideally suited for produce/greenhouse farming. Favorable Residential Medium zoning! For photos & detailed listing, visit www.martinandrutt.com

Whitaker Construction LLC conveyed property on Church Street to Jason Whaley and Ivy Whaley for $399,900.

Clay Township

Jason Michael Detwiler and Amanda Detwiler conveyed property in Clay Township to Preston A. Zimmerman for $300,000.

Refreshing Mountain Camp Inc. conveyed property in Clay Township to Refreshing Mountain Camp Inc. for $1.

Pieternella Iseman conveyed property on Liberty Street to Steven H. Brugger for $479,900.

Marlin Harnish and Sharon Harnish conveyed property

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Daniel J. Overly and Ginnette E. Overly conveyed property on Bridle Path to Rockyside LLC for $315,000.

Timothy S. Hess and Deborah Y. Hess conveyed property in Earl Township to Peaceful Valley Farm LLC for $1.

David R. Zook and Sadie B. Zook conveyed property on Linden Grove Road to Christian P. King and Mary S. King for $1.

Joseph N. Oberholtzer and Lucy N. Oberholtzer conveyed property on Meadow Creek Road to Justin R. Oberholtzer and Melissa R. Oberholtzer for $1. East Cocalico Township

William F. Becker and Janet M. Becker conveyed property on E. Swartzville Road to William F. Becker for $1.

Donna E. Halligan conveyed property in East Cocalico Township to Dylan A. Phillips and Susan B. Phillips for $310,000.

Marlin R. Horst and Brandi L. Horst conveyed property on Vera Cruz Road to Marvin R. Eberly and Susan R. Eberly for $375,000.

Richard A. Edwards and Linda Joyce Edwards conveyed property on Park Street to Gamehendge Estates LLC for $800,000. Salvatore Russo conveyed

#1) w/2-closets & large private bath w/radiant floor heat, custom vanity, shower & whirlpool tub; BR #2) w/double closet; BR #3) w/closet; laundry w/mop sink; attached 2-car garage w/solar panel meters; finished lower level includes a 2nd kitchen & entertaining area w/Bilco door; family room; ½ bath; bonus room; utility room; heat pump/central AC; well & septic; annual taxes: $5,100.

property in East Cocalico Township to Valerie M. Upsher for $175,000.

Glenn Jeblonski and Gale Jeblonski conveyed property in East Cocalico Township to Crisetty A. Ferreira Liriano and Joseph Angel Bracero-Suarez for $329,900.

Kyle Mark Schillaci and Jenna M. Schillaci conveyed property in East Cocalico Township to Kyle Mark Schillaci and Jenna M. Schillaci for $1.

Kyle Mark Schillaci and Jenna M. Schillaci conveyed property in East Cocalico Township to Kyle Mark Schillaci and Jenna M. Schillaci for $1.

Sunview Partners LP conveyed property in East Cocalico Township to Klassen Construction for $99,000.

East Earl Township

Timothy S. Hess and Deborah Y. Hess conveyed property in East Earl Township to Peaceful Valley Farm LLC for $1.

Frank W. Burkholder and Eva G. Burkholder conveyed property in East Earl Township to Delmas L. Zimmerman for $425,000.

Elizabeth Township

Vernon S. Keeports Jr. conveyed property in Elizabeth Township to Brian

Delany and Raquel Delany for $335,000.

Ephrata Borough Lane A. Rutt conveyed property on Arch Street to Michael T. Pentz, Jessica A. Pentz, Todd L. Heil, and Beth Ann Heil for $290,000.

Ruth Ann Krall conveyed property on Sand Court to Ruth Ann Krall and Melissa A. Krall for $1.

Cynthia B. McEvoy and Kenneth M. McEvoy conveyed property on Marion Terrace to The Cynthia B. McEvoy Living Trust for $1.

Betty Jane Zimmerman conveyed property on Pointview Avenue to Joseph Neill and Sarah Neill for $291,000.

Nicholas Rock and Katelin Rock conveyed property on Gerhart Avenue to Dolores G. Horst for $275,000.

Ephrata Township

The Estate of Norman W. Ressler conveyed property on Royer Road to Jay E. Laughman and Cynthia K. Laughman for $305,000.

New Holland Borough David B. Esh and Naomi R. Esh conveyed property on Wecaf Road to Christian P. Beiler for $325,000.

The Evangelical United Methodist Church of New Holland conveyed property on Locust Street to All Saints

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Presbyterian Church for $650,000.

Terre Hill Borough

The Leon S. Weber Estate conveyed property on East Main Street to Oleg Onishchenko and Nastassia N. Onishchenko for $380,000.

Upper Leacock Township

The Carol M. Stoe Estate conveyed property in Upper Leacock Township to Jerry Lee King for $231,000.

Helen M. Nolt conveyed property on Hoover Lane to The Nolt Family Trust for $1.

John D. Lantz and Susan L. Lantz conveyed property on Hess Road to John D. Lantz and Susan L. Lantz for $1.

Benjamin K. Stoltzfoos and Sadie Mae Stoltzfoos conveyed property on East Eby Road to Benjamin K. Stoltzfoos and Sadie Mae Stoltzfoos for $1.

Dale L. Nolt and Lois A. Nolt conveyed property in Upper Leacock Township to HCRP LLC for $470,000.

Warwick Township

Warwick Crossing LLC

and EG Stoltzfus LLC conveyed property on Autumn Harvest Lane to Lee J. Brown and Glenn Patton for $590,860.

The Estate of Michael A. Dutcher conveyed property in Warwick Township to Michelle Wiley for $250,000.

Lorraine M. Hodecker conveyed property in Warwick Township to Mario Amenta for $283,000.

Brian G. Eshleman and Debra A. Eshleman conveyed property on Santa Fe Drive to Rachelle Hoole and David Hoole for $534,900.

Barbara J. Showers conveyed property on Stonecrest Drive to Brian G. Eshleman and Debra A. Eshleman for $300,000.

Mark W. Horst and Tiffany Ruth Horst conveyed property in Warwick Township to Mark W. Horst and Tiffany Ruth Horst for $1.

Daniel Richard Calnan and Heather Ann Calnan conveyed property in Warwick Township to Seth D. Lewis and Kathelyn E. Rohrbaugh for $820,000.

Joan Serefina Choo conveyed property on Farm Lane to Richard C. Douglas for $610,000.

West Cocalico Township

HPP Property LLC conveyed property on Greenville Road to Delmar Nolt for $200,000.

The Jennifer Schuck-Seas Estate conveyed property on West Route 897 to Daniel E. Martin and Lori Martin for $500,000.

The Noah H. Wenger Estate conveyed property in West Cocalico Township to Paul E. Weaver, Arlene M. Weaver, Paul D. Weaver, and Rosanne Huber Weaver for $4,912,800.

Paul E. Weaver and Arlene M. Weaver conveyed property on Wallops Hill Road to

Daniel Lee Weaver for $300,000.

Mervin G. Weaver and Sheila Weaver conveyed property on Gockley Road to Paul E. Horning and Shirley A. Horning for $555,000.

West Earl Township

Kerry D. Martin and Marlene J. Martin conveyed property on Grebill Court to Joseph Daniels and Christy Daniels for $450,000. Camille Palese conveyed property on Allen Road to Awakened Properties LLC for $206,000.

Kurt M. Dimmerling conveyed property on Stone Quarry Road to Johnathon William Jones and Marie Harrington Govoni for $354,900.

Early China; Primitives; Artwork; Fraktur; Ephemera; Textiles; Toys; Period, Antique Country, Paint Decorated & Reproduction Furniture. Catalog listing along with photos are available on our website, www.horstauction.com. Live Online Bidding

floor & fan. 22’x32’ shed. Run-in shed. All on 19.7 +/- acres w/5 acres currently tillable cropland, approx. 2 acres fenced pasture, and 10 acres woodland. On-site well. Zoned: OS/Woodland District. W. Cocalico Twp. Annual taxes: Approx. $900. Enrolled in Clean & Green.

Auctioneer Note: Prime opportunity to purchase acreage w/existing hog fattening barn, woodland and tillable acreage. Potential as custom home site for your personal residence. Check w/W. Cocalico Twp. for possibilities. Minutes to Denver, Schoeneck, Reamstown, Stevens, Adamstown & Ephrata. Very easy access to Rts. 272, 222 & PA Turnpike. Sellers have purchased a farm and want to sell. Terms: 10% down, settlement on or before March 19, 2025. Patrick Deibler, Atty. 717-354-7700.

Showings By Appointment Only. Contact Gerald at 717-917-5223. - Schoeneck/Denver/Stevens Area

This house was built in 1763; has approx. 2,450 sq. ft.; older dormer addition in the back; kitchen has wooden cabinetry; front dining room w/wood pellet heater; front living room org. stone fireplace w/wood stove insert; mud room has shower room & commode (elec. baseboard heat); rear covered porch. Second level has full bathroom; 4 bedrooms; primary bedroom has unfinished room plumbed for full bathroom; laundry room; covered rear deck. House has newer metal roof; public sewer hook-up (2023); private well; LP gas furnace w/airhandler (needs repair). House has a spectacular covered front porch and retains many original characteristics inside like exposed stone walls, deep window sills, plank flooring, visible floor joist. The restoration is not complete, bring your dreams and finish it to your liking.

DETACHED GARAGE/SHOP: A very desirable 2-story concrete block & framed 40’x24’ garage/shop. Has (2) 16’ wide x 7’ high overhead doors; elec. service; concrete floor; inside steps to second level; set-up for woodshop (could be hay/straw storage); double swinging door for outside access or fork-lift access; shingle roof. Conestoga Valley School District; West Earl Twp.; zoned AG; total taxes are approx. $4,816. AUCTIONEER NOTE: This property is rich in local history and dates to 1763 construction. Well water is drawn from original Diamond Spring Water aquifer. Limestone structure built with stones from surrounding farmland, most of the original wood trim and flooring inside. Local nature walk area behind the property.

OPEN HOUSE DATES: Saturdays, Jan. 11 & 18 from 1-3 PM. Call/Text

Auctioneer at 717-587-8906.

BRIEF TERMS: $30,000 down payment the day of auction, balance in 60 days. Bid in-person or on-line. Visit our updated website www.martinandrutt.com or Facebook or Instagram. Auction For: MY PEACEFUL DWELLING LLC

1½ sty. dwl. w/1,296 SF finished area, eat-in custom kitchen/dining area w/pantry & appliances, living/family rms., office, 3 bdrms., full bath, laundry, daylight bsmt., propane

600 Vinemont Rd., Reading, PA 19608. Rt. 272 N. to Adamstown. Left Bowmansville Rd. to stop sign. Straight Adamstown Rd. Left Vinemont Rd. to property on left. (Spring Twp., Berks Co.)

Student Spotlight

Ephrata High School

Jacob Buckwalter

Junior

Written by: Grayson Shellhammer

Buckwalter

Naya Kapp 8th Grade

Naya Kapp is a student in 8th grade at Lititz Area Mennonite School. She likes LAMS because it is a Christian school, she has loving friends, and the teachers are amazing. Her favorite subject is Social Studies because she loves her teacher, and she likes learning about history.

Jacob Buckwalter is a man of many talents. The athletic Ephrata High School student is involved in three sports: golf, bowling, and baseball, and has shown success in each of them. Buckwalter enjoys old trucks and spending time with friends in his free time. He has even begun to sell baseball cards online which has been very profitable thus far. Buckwalter’s plans after high school involves driving trucks and entering the work force. Buckwalter’s main inspirations are his parents, Matt and Karen Buckwalter, who are very hardworking and are always there for him. His favorite class in high school is Mounts Tech Support, a program designed to help students with their tech related problems. “I like Mounts Tech Support because it’s more of a workspace versus a classroom.” It is now Buckwalter’s third time taking the class in his three years at the high school, and he is very knowledgeable when it comes to computers. He can disassemble and reassemble a computer in minutes and knows all of the fixes to problems students may have.

Buckwalter remembers shooting a 77 at Foxchase and dreams of one day becoming a pro golfer with his longtime friend, Landry Weidner. The determined student is always working on bettering his game and has spent hours not only on the course, but on the bowling alley, and the field as well. Buckwalter is ready for whatever life throws at him.

At LAMS, Naya plays basketball, soccer, and track. She also is on the student council and does theatre and voice lessons. This year, she is a basketball captain.

Naya’s favorite things to do are basketball, babysitting, and spending time with family and friends.

When Naya graduates from high school, she wants to go to Liberty University to get her degree in either nursing or teaching.

Naya’s role models are her mom and her grandma. Her mom, Janelle Kapp, is a really great mom and is super fun. Her grandma has been through a lot, but she is still a happy, fun person with lots of perseverance. Naya and her family go to Ephrata Community Church, or ECC. There she helps in the nursery and in Sunday School and works in the cafe.

Written by: Maci Hurst

Naya’s favorite Bible verse is more of a chapter. Luke 7:36-50 is the story of a sinful woman who came to see Jesus and poured out expensive perfume to honor him; the other important people present were very harsh, but Jesus interacted with her anyway. Naya likes this passage because it shows how God loves everyone, even sinners and the lowly. If Naya could change anything about the world, she would make it easier for kids to go to schools like hers. She would make Christian school less expensive to go to so more people can afford to send their kids to good schools.