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Friendly Circle Meeting

The Friendly Circle held its April meeting on Tuesday, April 11, at Akron Community Church.

President John Rice welcomed everyone.

Carol Landis and Theda Raffauf greeted 59 members and three guests to the meeting. The theme song “The More We Get Together” was sung, followed by “The (Continued On Page 4A)

The Denver Fair Committee believes strongly in giving back to those who support them, not only during fair week, but year round. After being blessed with beautiful weather and phenomenal attendance at last year’s event, the committee has given $10,000 in total contributions to the following first responders and community organizations: Adamstown, Denver, Reamstown,

Reinholds, Schoeneck, Smokestown, and Stevens Fire Companies; Reamstown and Reinholds Ambulance Associations; as well as, the Denver Women’s Club for their never-ending work in the Denver Memorial Park; and the Cocalico Band Boosters for their Student Music Department performing at the fair year after year.

Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (front) Elsie Kauffman (Stevens Fire Company Treasurer), Susie Mitchell (Denver Women’s Club President), Regina Haldeman (Reamstown Fire Company), Michelle Rissler (Reamstown EMS); (back) Dennis Schmeck (Reinholds Fire Company Vice President), Matt Mitchell, Dennis Worley, Jeremy Brubaker (Denver Fire Company President),

Dallas Martin (Adamstown Fire Company), Brad Wolf (Denver Fair President), Kyle Crills (Reinholds Ambulance President), Michael Butz, Denise Shirker, and Scott Smith (Schoeneck Fire Company Vice President).

The Denver Fair Committee is already hard at work on implementing some exciting changes to this year’s fair including improved layout changes, more stage entertainment, new game and food vendors, and much more! They look forward to seeing you the week of the Fair, Tuesday, September 12 through Saturday, September 16!

Ephrata District Art Show Opens At Ephrata Public Library

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Historical Society Educational Program

The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley (HSCV) announces that their next educational program, “Brass Bands of the Cocalico Valley” will be held Wednesday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 East Main Street, Ephrata.

Lowell Haws will discuss the origin and development of the brass/cornet band movement in the United States. His presentation will focus on eleven such musical organizations in the Cocalico Valley and their relevance to the area’s culture during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

As always, this program is open free to the public. Parking lot and entrance

The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley, located at 237-249 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 fifth grade students from Washington Avenue School (Ephrata) with teacher Leah Hassler (probably 19611962).

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Mark your calendars for these upcoming HSCV programs & events:

• Wednesday, May 24 –“Songs and Stories of the Red, White and Blue”

• Wednesday, June 28 –Members-only picnic at West Earl Park as the Cocalico Valley. For more information on the Museum and the Library, please visit their website at www.cocalicovalleyhs.org or call 717-733-1616.

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• Thursday, July 27 – Field trip to 1719 Herr House and Lancaster Long House

• Wednesday, August 23 –

“Code Girls of WWII”

• Wednesday, September 27 – Ephrata parade night

• Wednesday, October 25 –“My Neighbor’s Secret”