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The article titled, “Anne Brossman Sweigart Foundation Awards $353,500 To Local Organizations” which appeared on the front page of the Wednesday, December 18 issue, had an incomplete caption where two names were unintentionally missed.
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 girls 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.
The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley is dedicated to discovering, gathering and preserving materials and data relative to the community known as the Cocalico Valley. For more information on the Museum
and the Library, please visit their website at www. cocalicovalleyhs.org or call 7177331616.
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Photos will be updated with information as it is received.
The following is the correct listing of individuals who appeared in that photo. We apologize for this error. Shown in the photo, from left to right, representing the Anne Brossman Sweigart Charitable Foundation and recipient organizations are (front row) Ruth Buch (Distribution Committee), Fred N. Buch (Trustee), Clarence Spohn (Trustee), W. Craig Brossman (Trustee and Distribution Committee), Pat
rick J. Castagna (Trustee), Johan Spotts (Distribution Committee) and Stephen R. Gibble, Esquire (Trustee and Distribution Committee); (second row) Lydia Kutzler (Pennsylvania Canine Search and Rescue), Suzanne Fisher (Ephrata Cloister Associates), Whitney Rossi (Reamstown Fire Company), Carolyn Reiste (Lititz Public Library), Anna D’Agostino (ELANCO Library), Abby Morris (The Arc Lancaster Lebanon), Jean Wentz (Ephrata recCenter), Michael Davidson (West Earl Fire Company) and Zach Miller (Lititz Fire Company); (third row) Corey Pickel (Lititz rec
Center), Susan Hostetter (Gretna Music and Mount Gretna Area Historical Society), Angela Stewart (Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley), Kathi Kreiser (Ephrata Area Rehab Services), Michael Philip O’Brien (Gretna Theatre), Barrie Schmid (Zion Lutheran Church, Akron/Peter’s Porch), and Jeff Garner (St. Luke’s United Church of Christ); (back row) Donny Stover (Smokestown Fire Company), Walt Bair (Lincoln Fire Company), James Kimmel (Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ephrata) and Nate Hoffer (Good Samaritan Services). Missing from the photo is Richard G. Cummings, CPA (Honorary Trustee).
A Putz is a large diorama using figures and landscapes to depict the story of Jesus’ birth. Originally, the purpose was to convey the story of Jesus to peopleand especially childrenwho could not read or write. It is a tradition that dates back to St. Francis of Assisi: and, unlike a crèche, which depicts only Jesus’ birth, the Putz depicts the events prior to, and
following His birth. Their diorama has a soundtrack to accompany the scriptures.
This year the Lititz Putz will celebrate its 55th year of operation, and you are invited to join this particularly Moravian bit of history between now and New Year’s Eve.
This program is 18 minutes long and will be shown the rest of the Saturdays in December every half hour, starting at noon till 2:30 p.m. (last viewing starts at 2:30 p.m.). It is also shown Thursday, December 26 to Monday, December 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Karen Lee Stoltzfus, 61, wife of Michael Stoltzfus, Lititz, passed away on Tuesday, December 3.
Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Samantha Lee Stoltzfus, wife of John Mervini, New York City, and her stepmother, Joyce McComsey.
Robert Allen Grossman, 83, husband of Gloria, Lititz, passed away on Monday, December 9.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Jeff, husband of Donna; and four grandchildren.
Hyla J. Mowrer, 82, Lancaster, formerly of Lititz, passed away on Friday, December 6.
She was the wife of the late Howard E. Mowrer.
She is survived by a son, Kevin Roth, Charleston, South Carolina; two stepsons: Larry Mowrer, Lititz, and Lorne Mowrer, Lititz; five grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.
Marjorie S. Smith, 95, Moravian Manor, Lititz, passed away on Friday, December 6.
She was the wife of the late David Smith. She is survived by a son,
Peter Strickland, husband of Jan, California; two daughters: Sarah Mershon, Lititz, and Martha Moore, wife of James, Missouri; two grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.
Neal G. Overly, 67, husband of Pamela J. (Jones) Overly, New Holland, passed away on Monday, December 9.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his father, Glenn Marvin Overly; and two sisters: Cindy Henry, wife of John, West Earl, and Lisa Bush, wife of Dave, New Holland.
Dr. Albert Charles Price, 92, husband of Beverly Haas Price, Lititz, passed away on Monday, December 9.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons: Thomas and David; three daughters: Ruth Kenyon; Kimberly Frankhouser; and Patricia Miller; 11 grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren.
Gerald D. “Gerry” Klopp, 67, husband of Bonnie (Sohn) Klopp, Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, December 10.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Jeremy Klopp, husband of Amanda;
a daughter, Susan Blank, wife of Eric; six grandchildren; a brother, Jeffrey Klopp, husband of Kimberly; and two sisters: Sharon Hackman, wife of Dennis, and Jennifer Yutz, wife of Dave.
Mary Jane (Hershey) Landis, 98, Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz, passed away on Wednesday, December 11.
She was the wife of the late C. Elvin Landis.
She is survived by a son, David Landis, husband of Barb (Noll), Lititz; four daughters: Mary Ann Warnick, Lititz; Jan Kurtz, wife of Ken Kurtz, Waynesville, North Carolina; Donna Landis Brubaker, wife of Dave Brubaker, Philadelphia; and Christine Landis, wife of Steve Friesen, Hillsboro, Oregon; 12 grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren; and one greatgreatgrandchild.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruth (Landis) Thomas.
Janie Zimmerman, 65, wife of Frank Zimmerman, Leola, passed away on Wednesday, December 11.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons: Ashley G. Miller, husband of Laura, and Michael E. Miller; a daughter, Mary Lynn, wife of Delmar Horning; seven grandchildren; two brothers: Leonard Groff, husband of Delores, and Ernest R. Groff, husband of
Glenda; and three sisters: Linda, wife of Philip Hollinger; Leah Faye, wife of Leon Weaver; and Barbara, wife of Clair Long.
Robert “Pete” Martin, husband of Naomi Stoltzfus Martin, Denver, passed away on Thursday, December 12.
Besides his wife, he is survived by four sons: Robert L. Martin, fiancé of Angela Ulrich, Middleburg; Fred D., husband of Shelly Kissinger Martin, Denver; Randy D., husband of Tammy Weinhold Martin, Reamstown; and Jeff A., husband of Jennifer Richie Martin, Manheim; a daughter, Jessica L., wife of Jason J. Earhart, Akron; 12 grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; a brother, Skip Martin, New Holland; and a sister, Ruth Stauffer, Ephrata.
David S. Zook, Jr., 77, husband of Elizabeth Esh Zook, New Holland, passed away on Thursday, December 12.
Besides his wife, he is survived by four sons: Henry, husband of Sarah Fisher Zook, Fort Plain, New York; David, husband of Emma Fisher Zook, Fort Plain, New York; Levi, husband of Barbie Lapp Zook, New Holland; and Abner, husband of Sarah King Zook, New Holland; a daughter, Rebecca, wife of Ephraim Riehl, Fort Plain, New York; 41 grandchildren; 32 greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Fannie Stoltzfus Fisher, Quarryville.
He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Zook.
William G. (Bill) Smith, husband of Donna Wealand Smith, Leola, formerly of Lititz, passed away on Friday, December 13.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his former wife, Susan Banker; a son, Jason Smith, husband of Michelle Smith; a daughter, Tess Smith, wife of Marco Nicotra; a stepson, Matt, husband of Andi Hill; a stepdaughter, Jodi, wife of Ken Memery;
two grandchildren; and four stepgrandchildren.
Benjamin S. Allgyer, 93, Narvon, passed away on Saturday, December 14.
He was the husband of the late Annie Stoltzfus Allgyer. He is survived by three sons: Samuel, husband of Hannah Ebersol Allgyer, Howard; John, husband of Anna Ebersol Allgyer, Darlington, Wisconsin; and Benuel, husband of Sylvia Stoltzfus Allgyer, Narvon; a daughter, Linda S., wife of Samuel Beiler, Gap; 35 grandchildren; numerous greatgrandchildren; and a brother, Reuben Allgyer, Parkesburg.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Stoltzfoos, a son, Raymond S. Allgyer and two grandchildren.
Timothy N. “Tim” Herr, 83, Lititz, passed away on Saturday, December 14. He was the husband of the late Rita Ann (Smith) Herr.
(Originally published in the November 11, 1987 issue of The Shopping News)
By Gladys S. Martin
Wie hot er dann gschpiert seller Marye, Wu es Zeit waar nau fer ihn zu geh
Uff es Schiff, uff der grosse Rhein Rewwer, Fer sei Rees schterde iwwer der See?
Er waar noch so yung un unschuldich, Yuscht siwwezeh Yaahr waar er alt. Des waar so en gross Schritt fer nemme, Ganz allee in die Welt, hatt un kalt.
Naegscht bei Darmstadt in Deitschland gebore, Awwer nau hot er ausgemacht fer geh, Noch Amerikaa, ganz bei sich selwer, Noch dem neie Land iwwer der See.
Hot er zerick geguckt an sei Heemet Un gedenkt as er’s gaar nimmi sehnt?
Hot er gedenkt an rumdrehe un bleiwe, Wie veil vun uns Mensche dann daede?
Oh, wie hatt, sei Geliebte datt losse, Un fer ewich sie gaar nimmi sehne!
Wo er weckgedreht hot vun ihne’s letscht Mol, Warre sei Aage iwwerschwumme mit Draehne?
Sei Mammi hot naus gelangt in Schmatze Fer ihr Buh aazurege fer’s letscht Mol. Ihr Gsicht waar so drauerich mit Leede, Fer die Trennung waar sie net bereit.
Ken Geld hot er ghat fer bezaahle. Uff dem Schiff hot er gschafft fer die Faahrt. Die Arwett waar hatt, muss mer denke, Awwer so en gude Scheffer waar er.
Sie Eegendum waar schpaerlich; Er hot beschur net viel ghat in der Welt. All sei Sach uffgewickelt im Schnuppduch, Sei Aadenkets un ganz wennich Geld.
Was hot er gedenkt wu die Welle
So mechdich gerollt hen im See?
Waar er veilleicht grank un sich gfaricht? Hot er verlosse datt gschpiert un allee?
Ganz darich selle SeeRees so gfaehrlich Hot er oftmols gedenkt vun deheem, Vun seim Vadder sei Weinbarig lieblich, Vun de Daeler, de Hiwwle, un Beem.
Oh, die Zeitlang fer all sei Famillye Muss en Lascht schwer gewest sei fer sei Hatz. Waar en Maedel vielleicht aa in Deitschland, As abbaddich waar, naegscht zum Heemblatz?
THE IMMIGRANT
What did he think that morning, When it was time for him to go Onto the ship, on the great Rhine River, For his voyage over the sea?
He was still so young and innocent, He was only 17 years old. This was a big step to take, All alone in the hard, cold world.
Born near Darmstadt in Germany, But now he made plans to go To America, all alone, To the new land over the sea.
Did he look back at his home
And think that he would never see it again?
When he turned away from them the last time, Were his eyes flooded with tears?
His mother reached out in pain
To touch her son for the last time.
Her face was griefstricken with sorrow, She was not ready for the parting.
He had no money to pay.
On the ship he worked for his passage. The work was hard, one imagines, But he was a good worker.
His possessions were scarce. He surely did not have much in this world. All his things wrapped in a handkerchief, His keepsakes and very little cash.
What did he think when the waves Rolled with such might in the sea? Was he perhaps ill and afraid?
Did he feel forsaken and alone?
All during that sea voyage dangerous
He often thought of home, Of his father’s vineyard so lovely, Of the valleys, the hills, and trees.
Oh, the homesickness for his family
Must have been a heavy burden for his heart. Was there perhaps a young girl in Germany, That was special, close to his home?
(Concluded next week) ***
Early in October we again had a swollen envelope from Gladys S. Martin, who lives just east of Effredaa. Gladys writes that DER EINWANDERER was written “in honor of my greatgrandfather, Henry Fox, who came to America from Germany in 1835. He died at the age of 80 in 1898. I have often wondered how he felt to leave home and family at such a tender age.”
Gladys writes that she wasn’t sure about using the German words “Einwanderer” and “Trennung.” We find this substitution of a German word or two better than spoiling the poem with English words. We had also supplied the German word “die Fahrt” and spelled it in Dutch “Faahrt.” Due to the length of the poem, we will be printing the second half (eleven verses) next week.
This is a very special poem from the pen of Gladys S. Martin and we are most grateful for it. We hope it will inspire other readers to write about their relatives, past or present. November 11, 1987
Yuscht en Bischli-Gnippli
for anyone who can’t afford a dinner, or are spending the holiday alone. The dinner will be held at the West Earl Fire Company, 14 School Lane, Brownstown. Takeout meals are available, or you can call 7176567570.
SAT., DECEMBER 21Akron Fire Company, 1229 Main St., Akron, will hold an All You Can Eat Breakfast with Santa, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. There is a cost. Ages three and under eat for free. Santa will arrive at 8:00 a.m.
SAT., DECEMBER 21City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, will hold a free community lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.
SAT., DECEMBER 21Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, will host a Saturday Evening Concert Christmas in Perfect Harmony, at 7:00 p.m.
SUN., DECEMBER 22A Christmas Candlelight Service will be held at Coleman Memorial Chapel, 1980 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, at 7:00 p.m., with the Swamp Lutheran Church Bell Choir and various other local musicians.
SUN., DECEMBER 22St. Paul’s E.C. Church, 2120 Main St., Lititz, will host a service of carols and scriptures at 6:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served following the service.
TUES., DECEMBER 24
- Mt. Zion UMC, 105 N. 11th St., Akron, will host a traditional Christmas Eve service, at 6:00 p.m. Special music, beloved carols, candlelighting and communion. All are welcome.
WED., DECEMBER 25
- Carpenter’s Community, Emmanuel United Methodist and Ebenezer (Brownstown) E.C., and the Conestoga Valley Ministerium will offer a free Christmas dinner, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
FRI., DECEMBER 27City Gate, 100 E. Main Street, Ephrata, will hold First Friday Praise, at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome!
SAT., DECEMBER 28City Gate, 100 E. Main St., Ephrata, will hold a free community lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or while supplies last.
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 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.
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.
If you’re looking for a Christmas service to attend, please consult the following listing of local churches hosting a service.
• Coleman Memorial Chapel, 1980 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz (Brickerville)Christmas Candlelight Service – Sunday, December 22, 7:00 p.m.
• Lighthouse Church, 1279 Main Street, East EarlChristmas Service – Sunday, December 22, 9:00 a.m.; Christmas Eve Service –Tuesday, December 24, 6:00 p.m.
• Ephrata Community Church, 70 Clay School Road, Ephrata Christmas Services – Sunday, December 22, 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• Grace Fellowship Church of Ephrata, 822 Pointview Avenue, Ephrata Christmas Eve Service – Tuesday, December 24, 5:00 p.m.
• Hosanna! A Fellowship of Christians, 29 Green Acre Road, Lititz Christmas Eve Service – Tuesday, December 24, 4:30 p.m.
• Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Ephrata, 167 East Main Street, EphrataChristmas Eve Services –Tuesday, December 24, 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• Grace Point Church, Ephrata, 110 Durlach Road, Ephrata Christmas Eve Service – Tuesday, December 24, 5:00 p.m.
• St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 133 Church Street, Bowmansville Christmas Eve Service – Tuesday, December 24, 7:00 p.m.
• Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1331 West Main Street, EphrataChristmas Eve Service –
Tuesday, December 24, 4:00 p.m.; Christmas Day Service – Wednesday, December 25, 10:00 a.m.
• Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Akron, 105 North 11th Street, AkronChristmas Eve Service –Tuesday, December 24, 6:00 p.m.
• Bethany Grace Fellowship, 400 Reading Road, East Earl Christmas Celebration Services – Sunday, December 22, 9:00 a.m. and 10:35 a.m.; Christmas Eve Services – Tuesday, December 24, 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• Reamstown Church of God, 400 Pfautz Hill Road, Stevens Christmas Service – Sunday, December 22, 10:00 a.m.
• East Cocalico Church of the Brethren (ECCOB), 4 Bunker Hill Road, Reamstown Christmas Eve Service – Tuesday, December 24, 4:00 p.m.
• Petra Church, 565 Airport Road, New Holland Christmas Eve Service – Tuesday, December 24, 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• Bergstrasse Lutheran Church, 9 Hahnstown Road, Ephrata Christmas Eve Service – Tuesday, December 24, 6:45 p.m.
• Ephrata First Church, 68 North Church Street, Ephrata Christmas Eve Service –Tuesday, December 24, 4:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Turkey Hill (3585 Rothsville Road)
• Wawa
• Weis Markets
FIVEPOINTVILLE
MYERSTOWN
• Bud’s Exxon
• Dutch Country ACE
• Home Messenger Library & Bookstore
• Horning’s Market of Myerstown
• Raub’s Twin Kiss NEW HOLLAND
• Grocery Outlet
• Garden Spot Village
• J.B. Zimmerman
• Weaver’s Store
LEOLA
• Giant • Weaver’s Hardware
LITITZ
• Yoder’s Country Market
REAMSTOWN
• Redner’s Quick Shoppe REINHOLDS
• Sunoco ROBESONIA
• Giant • Oregon Dairy Restaurant
• PaulB
• Weiser’s Market
MARTINDALE
• Eby’s Store
MORGANTOWN
• BB’s Grocery Outlet
• Turkey Hill
• Wawa
• Heidelberg Family Restaurant
• Tony’s Family Ristorante & Pizzeria
SCHAEFFERSTOWN
• BB’s Grocery Outlet
• Caruso’s
• Good’s Store
• JOY Bookstore
• Speedway
• Tom B. Morrissey
Author: Wenger
Scripture: Psalm 31:24“Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”
Let’s consider Webster’s definition of the word courage. It means, “Mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.” When I think of the word courage, one person comes to mind almost every time. That person is Winston Churchill, who stood firm, mostly alone, as a bastion of courage refusing to surrender
to the murderous Nazis. Even though every other country around England gave in to Hitler’s demands, Churchill refused to bend or bow to Germany. With bombings nightly, being outnumbered and German troopes just across the English Channel in France, Churchill was resolute in the face of difficulty, fear and grave danger.
We have many good examples of courageous believers in scripture.
Remember when Nathan the Prophet confronted King David about his sin with Bathsheba? Nathan told the story of a rich man who took a poor man’s sheep that was like a child to him and sacrificed it instead of his own sheep. David was enraged and said that the rich man should restore four times and should surely die. Nathan had to tell David, “You are that man.” Often when a king was confronted like this, the prophet was
either imprisoned or killed. It took real courage to confront a king.
It took real courage for the three Hebrew children to confront the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar when they said “we will not bow down to your golden image.” They knew that refusing to worship the statue would lead to the fiery furnace. When it was reported to the
King that they would not bow before the image, the King summoned them and said, “I will give you one more chance to bow.” Their answer was this: “We do not need another chance. Our God can save us. But even if he does not, let it be known to you, O King, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the golden image which you have set up.” The King gave orders to
heat the furnace seven times the normal temperature. The furnace was so hot, it killed the servants that threw the Hebrew children into it. They wouldn’t bend, they wouldn’t bow, and they wouldn’t burn. When they came out of the furnace, their clothes didn’t even have the smell of smoke. Please notice, they were ok with God’s deliverance or if God chose not to deliver them from the furnace. Either way, they stood firm in courage
Lastly, there was Daniel.
The officials in the King’s cabinet were jealous of Daniel. It’s interesting that they tried to find some fault in Daniel, some way that he could be convicted before the King. Sound familiar? He was squeaky clean. No deceit. So, they had the King sign an edict that no one could pray other than to the King for 30 days. The Bible says, when Daniel knew the edict was signed, he went
home and prayed with his window open toward the east three times a day, as was his custom. This defiance would send Daniel to the lion’s den, but God miraculously spared him. Those who falsely accused and sought to destroy Daniel were thrown into the lion’s den. Scripture says that the lions crushed all their bones before they could hit the ground.
It’s interesting that our verse says, “Be of good courage” first, then the strength comes. It almost seems like the strength should be first, then we will have the courage. Remember when the Hebrew children were to cross over the Jordan River to enter the Promised Land? It was only when the feet of the High Priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant touched the water (an act of courage), that the Jordan was stopped and they passed over on dry land. To be continued next week.
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. Learn more about free events and register at AdamstownAreaLibrary.org or call 7174844200.
• “Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime – Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Stories and an easy craft for ages 36 with adult. No Storytime on Wednesdays, December 25 or January 1.
• “Twinkling Stars” Baby Storytime – Every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Simple stories, rhymes, puppets, songs, and fingerplays. For babies with adults. No Storytime on Thursdays, December 26 or January 2 due to Holidays.
• “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. For toddlers with adults. No Storytime on Thursdays, December 26 or January 2.
• Connect with a Social Worker at the Library –Fridays by appointment from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or dropin from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. 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 7173367797 option 1 or email her at Emelia@reallcs.org. REAL Life Community Services serves residents of Cocalico School District. Friday, December 20.
• Drop-In Craft Styrofoam Ball Ornament – On Monday, December 23, drop in from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Need a lastminute gift for someone special? Make a beautiful sequin and bead ornament. Ask your friends to join you on this day off school! Ages 8 and up.
• Library Closed – Tuesday, December 24, Wednesday, December 25, Tuesday,
December 31, and Wednesday, January 1. The library will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. In addition, there will be no Storytimes the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s.
• Technology Help –Friday, December 27 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 oneonone training, assistance with online job applications, or help with your electronic device. Reserve your appointment online or contact the library at 7174844200 to schedule. https://calendly.com/admtech/techhelp
• “Wacky Weather” Play & Learn Center All month. Stop in at the library to enjoy their story corner Play & Learn Center. It’s a great place to hang out for some educational fun with toys, puppets, vocab, figures, blocks, and more all with a “Weather” theme.
GLICK, David K. and Sadie Z. (Beiler), New Holland, a son, at home.
MARTIN, James and Catherine (Fox), Mohnton, a son, at home.
MARTIN, Kenton and Stephanie (Nolt), Lititz, a daughter, at UPMC Lititz.
MARTIN, Michael and Norma (Martin), Denver, a son, at UPMC Lititz.
MARTIN, Paul and Ellen (Hoover), Ephrata, a son, at home.
McCALL, Cory and Molly Welk, Lititz, a daughter, at UPMC Lititz.
NEWSWANGER, Irvin and Lois (Martin), New
Holland, a daughter, at home.
PIERCE, Randy and Marilyn, Lititz, a daughter, at UPMC Lititz.
SHIRK, Glen and Rhoda (Newswanger), Narvon, a daughter, at home.
SMOKER, Jonathan and Samantha (King), Ephrata, a son, at home.
STOLTZFUS, John Ervin and Mary Ann (Beiler), Narvon, a son, at home.
ZEISET, Wesley and Debbie (Groff), New Holland, a daughter, a home.
ZIMMERMAN, John and Anna Mae (Zimmerman), New Holland, a daughter, at home.
ZIMMERMAN, Jay and Amy (Shirk), New Holland, a son, at home.
ZIMMERMAN, Larry M. and Virginia Z. (Hoover), Ephrata, a daughter, at home.
December 19
Kyle Jevon Newswanger, 1, son of Loren and Marianna Newswanger, New Holland, grandson of Reuben and Martha Newswanger, New Holland, and Luke and Susie Shirk, East Earl.
December 25
Baby Jesus, son of Joseph and Mary, Bethlehem.
December 27
Andrew Ryan Wenger, 12, son of Galen and Jalisa Wenger, Stevens.
December 28
Olivia Snow Boyd, 8, daughter of Randy and Kaitlin Boyd, Ephrata.
Kirsten Nolt Martin, 12, daughter of Nathan and Lois Martin, New Holland.
Rebekah W. Martin, 5, daughter of Rufus and Lois Martin, Ephrata.
Sierra Brooke Martin, 12, daughter of Anthony and Kendra Martin, Lititz.
Elijah James Parker, 5, son of Logan and Katie Parker, Stevens.
December 29
Delmar N. Brubaker, 12, son of Darvin and Rachel Brubaker, Denver.
Lynelle L. Brubacher, 12, daughter of Leonard and MaryAnn Brubacher, Narvon, granddaughter of Mark and Susan Leid, New Holland, and Reuben and Mabel Brubacher, Narvon.
December 30
Leona Sharon Burkholder, 7, daughter of Wesley and Jolene Burkholder, Terre Hill.
Elaina Fox, 8, daughter of Vernon and Ella Mae Fox, Pembroke, Kentucky, granddaughter of Clarence and Alma Fox, and Enos and Wilma Zimmerman, Ephrata.
December 31
Gerald S. Martin, 2, son of Jonathan and Suzanne Martin, New Holland.
Mary Ann Dell, East Earl
1 lb. lean ground beef
4 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups water
2 cups reduced-sodium tomato juice
14½ oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
8 oz. can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons reducedsodium beef bouillon granules
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
(2) 16 oz. cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups coarsely chopped cabbage
In a large Dutch oven, cook the beef, celery, onion, pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, tomato juice, tomatoes, sauce, bouillon, chili powder and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Stir in kidney beans; return to a boil. Stir in cabbage. Reduce heat; cover and cook 12 minutes longer or until cabbage is tender. Serves 8.
Winter is officially here, meaning chillier temperatures are here to stay for the next few months. On cold nights, nothing warms you up quite like a steamy bowl of soup. From brothy varieties featuring generous helpings of veggies to rich creamy chowders, there is sure to be a soup to please everybody’s tastes. We asked our readers to share their favorite recipes. We received many responses, including those below. To view all of the recipes submitted, along with those submitted for past Hometown Flavors sections, visit snews.com/recipes.
Ruth Sensenig, East Earl
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups chicken broth (can use part water)
3 medium carrots, sliced
3 medium potatoes, cubed
2 cups cooked chicken
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon salt pepper to taste
¼ cup flour
1 cup milk
As we prepare for Valentineʼs Day, our next Hometown Flavors theme will be:
Send or drop off your favorite recipes to The Shopping News at 615 E. Main St., PO Box 456, Ephrata, PA 17522 or email to comp@snews.com by January 20. Recipes will be published in our January 29 issue as space permits. Limit 3 recipes per person. See ad below for more details.
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
In a large saucepan, sauté the onion in butter. Add broth, vegetables and seasoning. Cook until vegetable are tender.
Combine flour and milk; slowly stir into vegetable mixtures. Bring to a boil and cook until thick. Reduce heat; add cream cheese and chicken. Stir gently until cream cheese is melted.
Tera McFarland, Reinholds
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups chopped onions
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt pepper to taste
2 teaspoons lemon juice
¼ cup fresh parsley
½ cup sour cream
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onions in butter for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 5 more minutes. Stir in the dill, paprika, soy sauce and broth. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk the milk and flour together. Pour into the soup and stir well to blend. Cover and simmer for 15 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
Lorraine Stevens, Denver
3 slices bacon, fried crisp ¾ cup chopped onion
2 cups water or broth
2 cups chopped potatoes
1½ lb. haddock, cod or perch, chopped
1½ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon thyme
4 cups 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
1 tablespoon paprika
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
Finally, stir in salt, pepper, lemon juice, parsley and sour cream. Mix together and allow to heat through over low heat, about 3 to 5 minutes. Do not boil. Serve immediately.
Sauté onion in bacon grease over low heat till brown. Add water/broth and potatoes. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add fish. Simmer till tender. Add salt, pepper, thyme, milk and butter. Bring just to a boil.
Top with crisp bacon. Serve with oyster crackers.
Irene Martin, New Holland
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
½ cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
8 cups water
2 cups dried lentils or barley
1 cup cooked ham, cubed
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon marjoram
½ teaspoon black pepper
In a large skillet, sauté the celery, carrots and onions in butter for 3 to 4 minutes.
In a crockpot, combine water, lentils or barley, ham and spices. Stir in celery mixture. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until lentils are tender. Makes 2 to 3 quarts.
Irene Martin, New Holland
1/3 cup onion
¼ cup butter
1/3 cup flour
½ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
10 oz. can chicken broth
¾ cup milk
2 cups cooked turkey, diced
1 cup peas
1 cup chopped carrot, cooked
1 tube refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
Sauté onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add turkey, peas and carrots. Heat through. Separate biscuits and arrange over stew.
Bake at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.
Tera McFarland, Reinholds
Meatballs:
1 lb. lean ground beef
½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
¼ cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 egg beaten (optional)
Roll into tiny 1/2 inch meatballs. Arrange on microwave tray and cook on high for 5 minutes or until brown throughout. Drain grease.
Broth:
4 cans chicken broth
1½ teaspoons garlic salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1½ cups sliced fresh carrots
fresh spinach leaves
1½ cups of acini de pepi pasta or pastina
Combine broth, seasonings, carrots and spinach. Add meatballs to broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes or until carrots and spinach are tender.
Bring to a boil and add pasta.
Gloria Dougherty, Akron
4 large potatoes (peeled or unpeeled), diced
1 cup diced cabbage
4 vegetable bouillon cubes
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder or garlic salt
3 cups milk cornstarch
½ cup chopped mushrooms (optional)
1 cup diced ham
2 tablespoons butter
2 to 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
In a large soup pot, add the potatoes, cabbage, bouillon cubes, salt, garlic powder, and enough water or broth to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add milk.
Mix cornstarch with 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Add to potatoes and milk to thicken.
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He is survived by a son, Greg Herr, husband of Mary; five grandchildren; three brothers: Dennis Herr, Chris Herr and Tom Herr; and two sisters: Jenny Green and Cecilia Herr.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ann Murray Grube.
Judith “Judi” L. (Neis) Hess, 72, wife of Veryl R. Hess, East Earl, passed away on Saturday, December 14.
Erla Mae Bowman, 95, wife of Lewis W. Bowman, Columbia, New Jersey, formerly of Ephrata, passed away on Sunday, December 15.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons: David Bowman, and James, husband of Jennifer Bowman; six grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; and a brother, Glenn, husband of Nancy Weist.
She was preceded in death by a son, Steven Bowman.
Lizzie M. Leid, 98, Ephrata, passed away on Sunday, December 15.
She was the wife of the late Weaver Leid.
Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Chad Northeimer; two daughters: Heather, wife of Ryan Allison, and Hope, wife of Michael Musser; ten grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Mary Ellen Appel.
She is survived by six sons: Aaron, husband of Lizzie (Redcay) Leid, Ephrata; Allen, husband of Emma (Horst) Leid, Orrstown; Titus, husband of Mabel (Horst) Leid, Stevens; Paul, husband of Wilma (Oberholtzer) Leid, Ephrata; Weaver Jr., husband of Ada (Oberholtzer) Leid, Ephrata; and Lawrence, husband of Susan (Rissler) Leid, Ephrata; seven daughters: Alta, wife of Ira Hoover, Penn Yan, New York; Edna Leid, Ephrata; Ada Leid, Ephrata; Anna, wife of John Hoover, Ephrata; Laura, wife of Elam Zimmerman, Dundee, New York; Lizzie, wife of Lawrence Zimmerman, Denver; and Mary, wife of Stephen Martin, Denver; 95 grandchildren; 339 greatgrandchildren; 73 greatgreat
grandchildren; a brother, Jonas M. Burkholder, New York; and a sister, Susanna M. Shirk, New York.
She was preceded in death by a son, Melvin Leid, one grandchild; seven greatgrandchildren; and three greatgreatgrandchildren.
Harvey R. Zimmerman, 80, husband of Mary Jane (Groff) Zimmerman, Ephrata, passed away on Sunday, December 15.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Delbert, husband of Rhonda (Walshaw) Zimmerman; four daughters: Donna, wife of Neal Zimmerman; Deb, wife of Barry Herman; Denise Kattau; and Dana, wife of Addison Waite; 13 grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; five brothers: Le-
This year, the excitement over new gadgets is coupled with a growing concern for online safety, as highlighted by a recent survey conducted by Internet Service Provider, Kinetic. This survey, which involved 1,100 participants across 18 states, underscores a growing trend: consumers may be poised to prioritize cybersecurity features and parental controls when selecting tech devices for children.
Kinetic Secure helps guard against cyber threats and inappropriate content.
* Parental Controls: 30% of respondents have implemented some form of controls to manage a child’s internet activity.
* Device-Free Meals: 27% of families enforce a no-device rule during meals.
* Screen Time Limits: 21% set screen time limits.
* Active Supervision: 20% of respondents actively supervise a child’s device usage.
* Bedtime Restrictions:
16% restrict device usage before bedtime.
With these findings in mind, here are essential considerations for shoppers hunting for tech gifts this holiday season to ensure both safety and fun:
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2. Depth of Protection: Look for features beyond basic antivirus, such as online banking and shopping protection, browsing protection, and parental controls.
3. Update Frequency: Choose software that updates frequently (at least several times a day) to protect against the latest threats, as opposed to free products that may update only every one-to-two weeks.
4. Robust Customer Support: Opt for software that offers 24/7/365 premium technical support, which can include home service repairs if needed.
5. Integrated Solutions:
Consider bundled packages that combine internet service with security software, offering ease of use and enhanced protection.
“This holiday season, as you consider high-tech gifts for your family, don’t forget to prioritize the security of your children’s online experience,” said Ben Midanek, Kinetic’s chief marketing officer. “The best tech-gifts are those which provide entertainment for your family along with peace of mind for you. With Kinetic’s advanced parental controls and security features, families can get the most out of their high-tech gifts on our ultra-fast fiber network and remain confident, knowing they’ve made the informed choice to create a safer place for their families.”
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This study includes data from two surveys conducted between July 25-31, 2024, and June 28-Oct. 7, 2024, of 1,100 18-60-year-old respondents across Kinetic’s 18-state footprint.
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Roy, husband of Lillian Zimmerman; Richard, husband of Betty Zimmerman; Leonard, husband of Miriam Zimmerman; Henry, husband of Sharon Zimmerman; and Linford, husband of Kim Zimmerman; and two sisters: Margaret, wife of Earl Martin, and Sandra Nolt.
Joan A. McElwee, 80, wife of Michael P. McElwee, Lititz, passed away on Monday, December 16.
Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons: James E. Van Lenten, husband of Crystal, North East, Maryland; John L. Van Lenten, husband of Cherie, Lancaster; Mark Van Lenten, husband of Kristin, Ephrata; and Stephen Van Lenten, Lancaster; eight grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.
Paul H. Moyer, 82, Reinholds, passed away on Monday, December 16.
He was the husband of the late Vera (Nolt) Moyer.
He is survived by a son, Scott Moyer; two daughters: Connie Moyer, and Paula
Weaver, wife of David Weaver Jr.; three grandchildren; and two sisters: Margaret Gelsinger and Luella Wenrich. Jon Roland Sommer, 72, Garden Spot Village, New Holland, passed away on Monday, December 16.
He is survived by his father, Donald Lloyd Sommer, and stepmother, Linda Sommer, Kidron, Ohio; a brother, Hugh Sommer, Wooster, Ohio; and two sisters: Lynn Sommer, wife of Scott Weaver, New Holland, and Kristen, wife of Evan Benjamin, Northampton, Massachusetts.
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Mary Ann Dell, East Earl
3 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes
2/3 cup finely chopped green onions
4 teaspoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 cups milk
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 cup half-and-half cream
Place 2” of water in a large saucepan; add sweet potatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7 to 9 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
In a skillet, sauté onion in butter until tender.
In another large saucepan, combine the flour, curry powder, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in the milk until smooth. Add the sweet potatoes and onions. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in peas and cream; heat through. Do not boil.
Serves 6.
Pat Roth, Ephrata
¼ cup butter, cubed
½ cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups fresh broccoli
florets
1 large carrot, finely chopped
3 cups chicken stock
2 cups half & half cream
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ cup water or additional chicken stock
2½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
In a 6 quart stockpot, heat the butter over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the broccoli, carrots, stock, cream and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
Mix the cornstarch and water; stir into the soup. Bring to a boil, stirring until thickened. Remove the bay leaves. Stir in the cheese until melted.
C. Renee Lewis, Reinholds
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chicken broth
6 medium tomatoes, peeled and quartered or 32 oz. can diced tomatoes
6 oz. can tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
Cook onion in oil till tender, but not brown. Stir in broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt and pepper. Heat to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
Add basil; simmer 5 more minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
Cream till smooth using an immersion blender.
Serve hot with croutons and basil leaf for garnish.
Pat Roth, Ephrata
2 lbs. beef stew meat, cut into 1” pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 cups water
4 celery ribs, chopped
4 medium carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
14½ oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 cup quick-cooking barley
In a Dutch oven, brown the meat in oil on all sides. Drain. Add the water, celery, carrots, onions, tomatoes, tomato paste, bouillon and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 50 minutes.
Stir in the barley. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes longer, or until barley is tender.
Makes about 2 quarts.
Mary Ann Dell, East Earl
2 cups diced peeled
potatoes
2 cups water
½ cup sliced carrots
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup butter, cubed
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
¼ to ½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1½ cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, water, carrots and onions. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour until smooth. Gradually add the milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir into undrained potato mixture. Add ham and peas; heat through.
Serves 7.
The Friendly Circle held their December meeting on Tuesday, December 10 at
welcomed everyone and conducted the meeting. Dennis and Sandra Howe greeted 63 members and three guests to the meeting. President Landis started the meeting with The Friendly Circle’s theme song, “The More We Get Together” followed by the “Pledge of Allegiance” and “God Bless
America.” They also sang “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” and “Silent Night” accompanied by Gladys Horvath on the piano.
The devotional speaker was Pastor Sandy Gideon from St. Paul Lutheran in Adamstown and also St. John’s Center Lutheran in East Earl. Pastor Tom Truitt started the meditation talking about fellowship and encouragement at this time of year. Pastor Tom told them God has blessed them all! God’s gift of Jesus is with them all the time so they can go on each day.
Remember the list of things that go wrong and pray about them. Pastor Sandy spoke on Matthew 25. At Christmastime think of the manger and what it had in it. She referred to a Children’s book “Filling the Manger.”
In the book, it starts with parents telling children starting on December 1, they are going to give gifts to Jesus and each time you do something kind, take a piece of straw and place it in the manger. The children were all excited and tried hard to do kind things, trying to fill the manger. One helped Mom with dishes, another made something to give to a neighbor, and the other struggled to think of what to do. She made a blanket and some snacks, rang a neighbor’s doorbell and then hid. The family called their daughter to the door and she cried and was very excited because Jesus gave her a gift. One more kindness filled the manger with love by the children. Experience and wisdom to help others. Gifts come from the heart. Joy of Christmas, find things you can do to wrap Jesus in love, be a piece of straw to others. Pastor Sandy also gave the prayer and blessing before the meal.
Following the delicious Christmas meal, they were entertained with music by Michael Truit from Denver. Michael played the piano and sang traditional autumn and Christmas carols. He also had the members join in the singing. He sang “Falling Leaves,” “Carol of the Bells,” “Snow Bird,” “Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Let It Snow,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” Elvis’s “Blue Christmas,” “Children Go Where I Send You,” a medley of military songs to honor past and present members of the military. They also sang “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman” and “Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer.”
The business of the meeting was held with Secretary Libby Rupp giving the Secretarie’s report from November and Treasurer Debbie Moyer giving the Treasurer’s report as of November 2024.
Pat Bunting led the singing
for 14 December birthdays and 4 December anni
versaries: Dave and Judy Hertzog, 28 years; Clay and Karen Miller, 59 years; Nancy and Larry Weachter, 64 years; and Rich and Gisele Woerner, 56 years.
Sandy Butzer reported 63 members present plus three guests.
Napkins were donated by Sandy Lausch and table decorations of holly greens were provided by Jerry Gerhart.
Christmas gifts were given
to the Chef and his helper Edie.
Installing Officer John Rice inducted the officers for 2025: President Carol Landis, Vice President Charlotte Putt, Recording Secretary Libby Rupp, Assistant Recording Secretary Bonnie Fry, Treasurer Debbie Moyer, Assistant Treasurer Carl Woerner, Membership Secretary Sandy Butzer, 1st Asst. Membership Secretary Karen Good, 2nd Asst. Secretary Sandy Lausch, and Corresponding Secre
tary Jerry and Grace Gerhart.
The meeting was adjourned with President Landis wishing everyone a Happy Holiday.
The Friendly Circle will not meet again until Tuesday, March 11.
Anyone interested in joining The Friendly Circle group, please call Sandy at 7177339503 (openings are available for 2025). The Friendly Circle serves a delicious meal, has a devotional speaker, plans bus trips to different venues,
has entertainment and lots of friendly people to converse with. Come have fun with The Friendly Circle in 2025. The Friendly Circle does not meet in the months of January and February.
The next board meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 5 at 8:00 a.m. at New Cloister Restaurant in Ephrata. The regular club meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11 at Akron Community Church 613 Main Street, Akron.
The Ephrata Public Library, located at 550 South Reading Road, Ephrata, has announced their programs for December. Programs are open to the public and free of charge. Registration is required for programs and can be made by visiting the
events calendar on the library’s website (www. ephratapubliclibrary.org), by calling the Library at 7177389291 or stopping into the library during normal business hours.
• Monday, December 30, 3:30 p.m. - Dungeons & Dragons for Teens. Designed by teens, for teens. New players are welcome! No prior experience needed. You must be registered to attend. Ages 1318.
Join the Lititz Historical Foundation on Saturday, January 11 at 1:30 p.m. at the Lititz Public Library for their next lecture!
Christopher Malone, who will discuss “An Establishment of Order and Prosperity: Outsider Visitation to Bethlehem and Other Moravian Towns.”
They’ll be joined by
The Moravian town of Bethlehem went through a series of developmental changes between 17411845 that saw the community go from a closed form of churchcontrolled comm
siders through the goods and services they provided to visitors.
unalism to an entirely open society. In his talk, Christopher 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 out
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.
Christopher Malone is a curator and scholar who
focuses on Pennsylvania German material culture with a focus on the Moravians and other intentional communities. Christopher completed a Masters in Architecture at Syracuse University and a Masters in American Material Culture from the Winterthur Program. His thesis centered on the ways that outsider visitation changed Moravian material culture in the community’s first one hundred years in Pennsylvania. He won the program’s E. McClung Fleming Thesis prize for the most distinguished thesis. Christopher has worked for the Moravian Historical Society and was the curator at the American Swedish Historic
al Museum. He is currently the curator at both Historic Trappe and the Lutheran Archives Center in Philadelphia. Christopher is a columnist for Maine Antiques Digest, and is the editor of The Daily Antiquarian, a blog focusing on the history, architecture, and material culture of the American MidAtlantic. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 28 at 9:00 a.m. Beginning on that date and time, please call the Lititz Library at 7176262255 to register. This program is free and open to the public. They hope to see you there!
The following students achieve Honor Roll status for the first marking period at Ephrata High School.
Grade 9
Elbert Addai-Yeboah, Athena Addison, Andrew Alayon, Kylie Allen, Michael Anania, Camryn Auchey, Alex Babich, Emily Bender, Tre Beres, Carter Bischoff, Cameron Bitner, Cayden Bowers, Riley Bowman, McKenzie Boyd, Sri Brennan, Reese Bromirski, Ron Buitrago, Mark Burd, Susanna Calkins, Noah Camacho, Alyssa Campalans, Elisabeth Capps, Hunter Capwill, Emma Cerullo, Nicky Chen, Drake Ciran, Gianna DeAza, Zahra Delcine, Lily Delgado ,Logan Deshong, Gianna DiCicco, Cianah Diller, Kaiden Dom, Ayvory Dowlin, Ariannah Eberle, Ethan Esh, Nora Faith, Sayben Fellenger, Kasen Firestine, Owen Florea, Isabella Forney, Morgyn Fox, Emma Frey, Madison Frymyer, Lisa Fulton, Ryan Garman, Kris Gehman, Alexis Gonzalez, Charlotte Good, Eli Grant, Josiah Grant, Rory Grattan, Vincent Graybill, Everett GroomeWaltman, Alyssa Gross, Emerson Hallowell, Tyrus Harnish, Addison Hartman, Colin Hartz, Kylee Heiselman, Grace Hoffer, Alex Horning, Isabella Hurst, Kara Ingham, Emma Jahn, Traylynn Jones, Madison Kauffman, Derek Kehle, Rye Kimmet, Malachi Knowles, Dikchya Koirala, Jenna Kurtz, Josephine Lee, Rylee Lehman, Angelina Lototska, Wills Louissaint, Eva Ludwig, Braden Martin, Julia Martin, Aiden Mathis, Ben McCracken, Patrick McGeever, Morgan McGrath, Julianna Meashey, Pearly Mikhil, Landon Millard, Addyson Miller, Jonah Miller, Mya Mody, Sophia Montijo, Xavier Morales, Serenity Moua, Andi Moyer, Landon Myers, Alexis Nelson, Charlie Newswanger, Abigail Ober, Annalis Olan, Gianna Paparo, Mia Pfautz, Charlotte Ream, Kylan Reichard, Landon Reichenbach, Malik Riaz, Addison Risser, Savanna Roe, Abdiel Romero Maldonado, Laura Rosario Castro, Cecilia Rutter, Matthew Savage, Hailey Scheirer, Colton Schmidt-Hoffman, Andrew Schnettler, Ian Schwartz, Weston Sellers, Olivia Sensenig, Cody Shaffer, Christopher Sheckart, Judah Showalter, Jordyn Siegle, Ezra Smee, Adelynn Smith, Journey Sohn, Aubriana Souden, Kailee Spitalsky, Aubrey Stauffer, Isabelle Susten, Evelina Sventek, Elexsa Teel, Jonah Umstead, Gabriel Upham, Brody Vallery, Madalynn Wagner, Cael Warner, Christopher Watkins, Marissa Watterson, Gracie Weaver, Ryker Weber, Deacon Wenger, Caplin West, Pharrell Whitfield, Kayden Wiker, Christian Wilkes, Hannah Williams, Bryce Wills, Reece Wilson, Maddison Wise, Gwendolyn Wurster, Samuel Ya, Bryant Yang, Katelyn Yang, Carter Zimmerman, Andre Zook, Rebekah Zook.
Grade 10 Gulnar Ahmadi, Claire Altemos, Kendra Althouse, Byron Andujar, Trey Badinger, Macy Banks, Jaelynn Bauder, Nicole Beamer, Juliana Berg, Emily Bodine, Cassie Bollinger, Trey
Boyer, Kaelyn Brosnan, Tyler Buckwalter, Mykhailo Burdyn, Cali Burkholder, Kacey Burkholder, Leah Burkholder, Olivia Buskirk, Alyssa Caldwell, Evan Cal-
kins, Kaylee Capwill, Xavier Carroll, Damyr Chekh, Maura Clark, Lillianna Clement, Emily Comerford, Kiera Corey, Tristan Cox, Mya Curran, Alexandra
Dennis, Anastasia Dennis, Kayla Doom, Julia Dorokhova, Chase Droptiny, Savannah Dudley, Kylee Dunlap, Aidan Ekis, Micah Elligson, Ian Ellis, Catherine
Engleman, Gavin Escobar, Kylie Fake, Sofiia Falchuk, Grace Fasnacht, Elijah Frain, Anthony Froggatt, Matthew Gallagher, Joslyn Gehman, Santos Gentili,
Trevor Gold, Ayla Good, Clara Good, Anthony Graybill, Lacie Green, Olyvia Grosso, Addison Guise, (Continued On Page 3B)
Karli Hursh 8th Grade
Karli Hursh is a likeable person. Her parents are Jeremy and Ruth Hursh and she has two younger sisters, Emma who is 9 and Addalyn is 4. Karli and her family attend Parkview Mennonite Church.
She has been going to Gehmans Mennonite School since Kindergarten and is on her way to finishing eighth grade.
Some things she likes most about school are P.E. class and art. Karli’s favorite class is English because she likes the way Mr. Stoner, the teacher, explains it. Her favorite sport is volleyball.
Some of her hobbies are thrift store shopping and doing crafts. She also likes reading, being outside, and biking in her spare time.
One of her greatest accomplishments in life is teaching herself how to play piano. Karli plans to be homeschooled and do Penn Foster for high school.
Written by: Kristin Martin
She also wants to get a job taking care of people’s pets after she’s done with middle school.
Karli says if she could change anything in the world today it would be dropping prices on groceries.
Someone Karli admires the most is her aunt because she is always there for her and almost like a second mom. She’s also a great mentor to Karli when she needs someone to talk to. Karli is a great person and a really good friend.
Ryan Miller
Junior
Ryan Miller, 16, is a junior here at Garden Spot High School. During Miller’s time on the secondary campus, he has found some long-lasting hobbies and true friendships.
Miller has spent years being involved in different sports including football and wrestling. He’s also part of the cast and backstage crews for the theatre group, Garden Spot Performing Arts. He’s a well-rounded young man with big hopes for the future.
Miller has played both center and guard for the varsity football team here at G.S. and hopes to pursue football in college. “If I could do a sport like football or wrestling, that would be fantastic, but if I can’t, then I would just go to school and be a walk-on. I’d be completely fine with that, too.”
Miller recently had struggles with multiple concussions through football and it opened up a whole new interest in a field of work he never even thought about before: healthcare. He realized how much he can help people in this line of work and he wants to study kinesiology as an undergraduate.
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He’s also considering joining the military if his college plans don’t come together. He says he wants to join the Marines to become a medic or military police. When asked how he would want people to remember him, he said: “I want to be remembered [for] how I turned myself around. People see me and they’re like ‘yeah, that’s Ryan Miller and he’s a nice guy.’ That’s what people see me as: this chill laid back person. Even though I came from a rough start at home it didn’t really affect me because I turned it around.”
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It is time to honor another Student of the Month from the Brownstown Elementary School. Under the sponsorship of the West Earl Lions Club, who have been involved for 16 years, proudly honor Nolan Wirls, third grade student. He is the son of Ian and Amanda Wirls, and student of Mrs. Wertz.
Mrs. Wertz finds Nolan always focused and puts forth great effort in everything he does, giving 100%, determined to succeed, truly inspiring for all. He demonstrates safety, respectfulness and responsibility. He follows the rules of the school
proceeding carefully, setting a great example for fellow classmates.
Nolan is especially kind, ready to be a great partner, lends a hand to a classmate in need and shows consideration for all. They are so proud of Nolan and know that he will succeed in all he attempts to do far into the future.
The West Earl Lions also honor Nolan and wish him the best. The Lions also wish everyone at Brownstown Elementary the best for the holiday season and good things for 2025! 9 9 9
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* To make a nice ice pack, enclose several ice cubes in a plastic, sealable baggie, then wrap in a bandana. You can tie the ends together to keep the cover from slipping. When you want to refreeze, put the baggie in the freezer, and hang the bandana to dry. It will dry very quickly and can be reused soon.
* Want to get the most bang for your buck at the takeaway salad bar? Load up on bacon, walnuts, cheese, meats and dried fruits; go light on green beans, cucumbers, hard-boiled eggs, celery, radishes and chickpeas, which were marked up 200% to 300%.
* “When you clean out your fish tank, recycle the used water by pouring it on your house or garden plants. I don’t know what it is in the water, but it makes shrubs and flowers grow like crazy.” -- Patti in Orlando, Florida
* “The all-time best remedy for a runny nose or sore throat doesn’t cost hardly a thing: It’s plain old saltwater. Mix a halfteaspoon into a cup of hot water and gargle twice to three times a day. If the taste
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Men visiting baby Jesus. Music was provided by OMPH School Principal Mrs. Snyder and OMPH School Music Teacher Mrs. Sands. Songs included “Waiting in Silence,” “Holy is His Name” and “Little Tiny Miracle.” 9
is off-putting, try swishing a bit of mouthwash in your mouth just before you gargle with the saltwater. This works so well, and even my doctor thinks it’s a great idea.” -- F.L. in Michigan
* Use salt to clean out your garbage disposal. Kosher salt has larger grains that work very well. Dump a half-cup in the disposal, run the cold water and hit the switch. The grains scour the
inside, leaving a better smelling drain.
* “Here’s a great afterworkout drink I just found out about: chocolate milk. The trainer at my gym prefers it over the fancy and
costly “post-workout” drinks at the gym’s smoothie bar.” -- I.E. in Oregon
* If your straw broom isn’t working as well as it did when new, try giving it a spruce-up. Beat any dust out
of the ends, then trim off any bent straws. Trim a section from a leg of stretched out pantyhose or tights and wrap it around the bristles, about two inches up from the bottom. This keeps the bristles nice and tight, and it will collect dirt better.
* When you replace old brushes -- hairbrushes or toothbrushes -- wrap a length of masking tape around the handle. That way you can use them for cleaning purposes, and they will never be mistakenly used for the wrong purpose.
* “When cooking rice, add a little bit of lemon juice to the water. It does not really flavor it, but it will keep it nice and white, plus it seems to be a bit fluffier when I do this.” -- R.E. in Mississippi
* “When my child was mostly finished potty training, I put her baby potty in the car with some wet wipes and plastic baggies. Seems like she had emergencies when we were driving, and it wasn’t always convenient to find a business with a bathroom in time. But it was easy to pull into a parking lot and let her take care of business.” -- E.E. in Maine
* Store extra plastic grocery bags in empty tissue boxes. They are easy to store this way, and you can keep them under the sink or in the car for easy access.
* “Keep your garage floor nice by lining the area where you park with carpet remnants. Road salt and other nasty business that your tires pick up will not corrode the floor. You can shake out the rugs outside.” -- C.Y. in New York
* Make ice cubes out of punch when you are entertaining. I like to make different combinations, which can be adapted for adult and child parties. One that I like very much is to make ice cubes from red fruit punch and then float them in lemonade. As the cubes melt, the mixture turns pinky-orange. -- I.F. in Missouri
* Wash bath towels in cold water. It preserves color and still cleans them well. Add a clean, dry bath towel to smaller dryer loads to speed up drying time.
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This winter season, Ephrata Area Social Services (EASS) partnered with Blue Ridge for their annual
“Spread the Warmth” campaign to support a vital cause: providing new winter coats to local children in need. Thanks to the teamwork, customer support, collaboration with other non-profits (including Real Life Community Services), and generosity of all involved, Blue Ridge was able to distribute over 1,000 new coats throughout the communities they serve.
Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (first row) Justin, Claire and Megan Morey (volunteers), Debra Briggs (elf), Mrs. Claus, Santa Claus, Abigail Balmer (Ephrata Public Library Executive Director), Laura Russell (Ephrata Public Library Children’s Programming) and Darlene Eckert (volunteer); (second row) Katie Wilson (EASS Case Manager), Charlotte Allgyer (volunteer), Sierra Hoover (volunteer), Cindy
Supervisor), Jolonda Brubaker
Ridge Customer Service), Jennifer Hoover (volunteer), Darren Seiverling (Blue Ridge Engineering
The Eastern Lancaster County Library is located at 11 Chestnut Drive, New Holland. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit www.elancolibrary.org for library events, happenings, and offerings. Call 717354-0525 or email adagostino@elancolibrary. org with questions. Registration is not required for events, unless indicated.
• 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.
• Preschool Storytime: Winter Wonderland – Tuesdays (starting in December) at 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers are invited to enjoy themed books, songs, rhymes, or movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Ages 3-6, siblings welcome! This month, they’ll celebrate the winter season.
• Toddler Thursdays: Winter Wonderland –Thursdays (starting in December) 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. Ages 0-3, sibling welcome! This month, they’ll celebrate the winter season.
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Alvin R. DeHaven Jr., 76, of Ephrata, passed away on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024. Born in Farmersville, Alvin was a son of the late Alvin R. and Elsie (White) DeHaven Sr. He was also the loving husband to the late Connie L. (McCoy) DeHaven for 55 years until her passing in 2020.
Alvin graduated from Conestoga Valley High School, class of 1966. After high school, Alvin worked as a Heating & Cooling Mechanic with John Weidman Heating & Cooling in Ephrata for over 30 years. He then worked for Rodney Good Mechanical in Adamstown for about 10 years. Alvin and Connie always enjoyed taking trips, vacations, and cruises together. As an avid outdoorsman, Alvin spent
hours in nature, and hunting with his cousins in Sulivan
Alvin is survived by two daughters, Stacy L., married to Richard Bradbury, and Sherry L., married to Randy Miller; twin brother, Allen DeHaven, married to Pat of Brownstown; sister, Jackie Nunemaker of Fredericksburg; two granddaughters, Taylor Bradbury and Ashley Wilk; and one great grandson, Carter Wilk. Services are private to the family. Alvin’s final resting place is at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
“Life is an occasion, rise to it. Don’t be sad because I have passed, be happy because I lived, I had a wonderful life.”
FOR SALE: Honeywell humidifier, like new with box. 717-803-9430.
FOR SALE: Total gym and accessories in pristine condition. $1,500 by money order only. You haul. Text 717466-1470.
FOR SALE: Seasoned and split oak firewood, 15+ chords available. $200 a chord. 717-445-5599.
FOR SALE: Trap that catches sparrows, rats, starlings, $140; Sparrow resistant bluebird houses, $15; Starling resistant suet feeders, $13. 717-445-9515.
FOR SALE: Dolls, Reborn dolls, baby dolls, some porcelain dolls, clowns, vintage dolls, stuffed animals, Shirley Temple, no Barbie dolls. Cost $1 to $100. Please Call, 717209-2971.
FOR SALE: Western snowplow with wiring and toggle switch, $200 OBO. Call 717484-4866.
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: 2024 Belmont utility trailer, 5’x8’ ramp with spring assist. $2,000. 717-468-7252.
FOR SALE: Console vault, locking steel safe for center console, fits 2012-2017 Toyota Camry, brand new, asking $300. 717-468-1866.
FOR SALE: Looking to buy a 2000-2006 Buick LeSabre, extremely low mileage, Ephrata. 717-475-7161.
FOR SALE: 2022 Ferris ProCut S mower, 27HP, 61” deck with power lift, only 66 hours, like new, only $8,400. 717-271-8827.
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.
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.
FOR SALE: 47” John Deere Quick Hitch snow blower with hydraulic lift, Quick Hitch and mid to front PTO drive shaft. 717-445-4536.
FOR SALE: By owner. Remodeled country farmhouse. 3BR, 1BA. 524 Buzzard Road, Sinking Spring. 1,319 sq. ft., several outbuildings, including a large workshop/man cave. Next to farmland and state game lands. Minutes to Adamstown, routes 272, 222, 897. .20 acre lot. Taxes $2,900/ year. $250,000. Call 610507-2942 for showing.
FOR SALE: Jack Russell mix puppies, ready now. $150/ each. 717-351-0948.
FOR SALE: Boston Terrier puppies, ACA, black, brindle, raised with love and children, $350. 717-445-6089.
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FOR SALE: Five Jack Russell puppies, ready by January 2nd. 717-3449422.
FOR SALE: I-Zip E-Trike w/battery, charger and mirror, 588 miles, like new. Call 717-368-9119.
FOR SALE: Winchester 120 20ga. youth shotgun, nice, $325; Mossberg model 500, 20ga. shotgun, very good, $325; Remington 870, 12ga. shotgun, very good, $550. 717-738-5110.
NOTICE: Piano lessons. Call Susan Lambert, lessons for all ages. 717-371-4742, 11 Brookfield Drive, Ephrata.
NOTICE: We accept brush, trimmings, grass clippings, trees and stumps for a small fee. Call Martin Mulch for information. 717-7331602.
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: Storewide, 1/2 Off Event, Leola Thrift Shoppe, Saturday, Dec. 28th, 9-4. 265 W. Main St., Leola, between Mook’s and Sharp Shopper.
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: 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: Don Graham Remodeling, repairs around your home. Electrical, plumbing, drywall, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, painting, deck repairs, pressure washing, deck cleaning and sealing. Licensed and insured. PA Contractor #037752. Visit www.DonGrahamRemodeli ng.com. Call 717-368-8943.
HELP OFFERED: Mobile Notary, office services, group travel. Ephrata and local counties. Katrina Graham, 717-413-6079. 20 years experience. ID 1110646, expires 10/27.
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.
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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: Experienced electrician, licensed and insured. Prompt, friendly service and free estimates. Call Jim, 717-5752147. Please leave a message.
HELP OFFERED: Eberly’s Drywall Finishing, Patching and Repair, no job too small. 717-826-3182, leave message.
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: Light tree trimming, debris removal, hedge trimming, mulching and leaf clean-up. Great prices, free estimates. Call Tim at 717-8242831.
HELP OFFERED: RSB Sharpening Service, Reamstown. We sharpen hair clipper blades, mower blades, chain saws, knives, scissors, trimmers. 717368-7432.
HELP OFFERED: Bair Painting - Interior/exterior, painting/staining, cabinet painting, log cabin staining, drywall repair. 704-689-3909.
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 OFFERED: Busy B Tree Service, tree removal, tree trimming. Fully insured and Licensed PA #188769. 6 years experience. Free Estimates. 717475-0828.
HELP WANTED: Part-time experienced cleaning help, transportation required, flexible hours, great wages. Call 717-336-4854.
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.
WANTED: Small, nice chest freezer, non-working alright. Write Eva Martin, 194 Kurtz Road, Ephrata.
WANTED: Highest cash paid for cars, any condition. Licensed professional. 717-2789539.
WANTED: $50-$500 paid for junk autos. Free removal. Call anytime, licensed, insured, bonded. All paperwork taken care of legally. 717-989-6980.
WANTED: Older Christmas decorations, glass ornaments, valentines. Costume jewelry, rings, brooches, necklaces. Postcards. Older doll clothes. Other older items. Stella, 717-8757884.
WANTED: Classic Cars, Sports Cars, Muscle Cars, Antique Cars. Always buying. Jeff Gast, Lancaster, 717-575-4561.
WANTED: Coins. American, Canadian, Foreign, paper money, jewelry. New Holland Coins, 592 E. Main Street, New Holland. 717-355-0206.
information on placing your ad in The Shopping News, call our office at 717-738-1151.
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.
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: 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: Corvettes, 1953-2019. Always buying. Call 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: 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.
FOR RENT: 23’x60’ storage unit, 6 ft. ceiling. $250/ month. Ephrata/Lititz. 717733-8160.
FOR RENT: 1BR apartment. Able to view now. Available now. Furniture, sunroom, appliances, stove, refrigerator, utilities, electric, water, heat, trash, sewer included. No laundry/pets/smoking. 1 parking space, nice quiet area. Ephrata area. Rent $875. Must have references and criminal background check will be done. 717-344-1693.
FOR RENT: 3BR duplex, 1.5BA, 2 car garage, Leola area, $1,550/mo. plus utilities. 717-278-1428.
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BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-577-8206
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Center, Ephrata. Outstanding firearms, hunting, fishing and military collectibles and accessories. Horst Auctioneers.
and contents. Horning Farm Agency, Inc.
FRI., DECEMBER 204:00 p.m. - Paula E. Bedrick, 1560 Telegraph Rd., Honey Brook. Country 1-1/2 story 4 bedroom Colonial house, 4.2 acres. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
SAT., DECEMBER 219:00 a.m. - Horst Auction
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SAT., DECEMBER 219:00 a.m. - The Estate of Donna Silk, 720 Indian Trail Rd., Mohrsville. 23 acre farmette with stream, 2 story 4 bedroom log house and spring house, bank barn, outbuildings. Real estate at 12:00 noon. UTV, vehicles, horse equipment, antiques
SAT., DECEMBER 2810:00 a.m. - Brenda F. King Estate, 345 Holtzman Rd., Reinholds. Country 1 story brick rancher, 2 car garage, 36x40 horse barn with lean to, 2.8 acres, fenced pasture, JD 4x4 mower, livestock trailer, MF 1020 tractor, EZ golf cart. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
SAT., DECEMBER 281:00 p.m. - Alex S. and Melissa A. Sauder, 106 E. End Ave., Akron. 1 story 3 bedroom rancher, 1 car garage, .22 acre lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
MON., DECEMBER 30
- 12:00 Noon - Dunamis Holdings LLC, 31, 33, 35 S. 8th St., Lebanon. Lebanon Farmer’s Market. L&H Auctions Inc.
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.
WED., JANUARY 83:00 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 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 quilt-
related 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 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.
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.
TUES., FEBRUARY 44:00 p.m. - Shawn A. and
Carmen L. Good, 218 Mountain Trail Rd., Newmanstown. Country brick 3 bedroom rancher, attached 2 car garage, shed, 2.3 acres. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
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.
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.
TUES., MARCH 18Garden Spot Fire Rescue, 339 E. Main St., New Holland. Quilt and quiltrelated items. Hometowne Auction, LLC.
THURS., MARCH 205:00 p.m. - Jeremy S. and Amanda H. Horning, 5 Sportsman Rd., Denver. 1-1/2 story 3 bedroom Cape cod, garage, 2 story barn/2 car garage 38x32, 2.1 acre country lot. Kline, Kreider and Good Auctioneers.
Daniel C. Wolf and Sherry L. Wolf conveyed property in Akron Borough to Daniel C. Wolf for $1.
veyed property on Hawk Valley Lane to Michele Bill and Thomas Bill for $282,000.
The following were recorded at the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds office from December 12 to December 18: Akron Borough
Alber A. Hanna and Malaka S. Hanna conveyed property on Broad Street to Craig Crosby for $245,000.
Jesse J. Weber conveyed property on Eighth Street to Merlin Zimmerman for $315,000.
William J. Anderson and Caroline G. Taylor conveyed property South Eleventh Street to Rebecca F. Scott for $299,500.
The Melinda S. Yochum Estate conveyed property on North Eleventh Street to Pamela Ruoff for $305,000. Brecknock Township
Reuben Z. Brubaker and Dorcas Z. Brubaker conveyed property in Brecknock Township to Darvin S. Brubaker and Rachel W. Brubaker for $425,000.
DNB Investments LLC con-
Diane L. Seifrit conveyed property in Brecknock Township to Larry E. Beavens and Irene K. Beavens for $455,000.
Clay Township
Gary L. Martin conveyed property in Clay Township to Wood Corner Real Estate LLC for $307,625.
Gary L. Martin conveyed property in Clay Township to Wood Corner Real Estate LLC for $361,125.
Haley Walton and Richard Walton conveyed property on Church Road to Matthew A. Gradilone and Ashley N. Gradilone for $369,900.
Denver Borough
David R. Emrey and Debra F. Emrey conveyed property on Main Street to Heather Lynn Coldren for $270,000.
Shawn Truver and Kirsten Truver conveyed property in Denver Borough to Michael A. Balatincz II and Brittany L. Balatincz for $419,900.
Earl Township
Elva W. Martin conveyed property in Earl Township to the Melvin and Susie Stoltzfus Revocable Trust for $975,000.
Kevin F. Rissler and Diane L. Rissler conveyed property on Airport Road to Bruce A. Bumbier and Marion E. Bumbier for $450,000.
Michael N. Martin conveyed property in Earl Township to Michael N. Martin and Andrea Martin for $1.
Susanne M. Trimper conveyed property on Walnut Street to Richard Lant for $335,000.
Jodie Hamrick and Heidi R. Hamrick conveyed property in Earl Township to Heidi R. Hamrick for $1.
Melvin Z. Nolt and Miriam Z. Nolt conveyed property on East Farmersville Road to Troy E. Hoover and Dawn L. Hoover for $530,000.
East Cocalico Township
Nelson Z. Shirk and Darlene F. Shirk conveyed property on Weaver Road to Secure Holdings LLC for $380,000.
Lisa J. Warren conveyed
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property on Terrace Avenue to Douglas Quinn and Pamela Quinn for $290,000.
J. Kevin Sauder and Kelli J. Sauder conveyed property in East Cocalico Township to Rosalyn N. Hursh for $370,000.
Larry E. Beavens and Irene K. Beavens conveyed property on Denver Road to High Concrete Group LLC for $855,000.
Heck Construction Company Inc. conveyed property on Brunners Grove Road to Kyle B. Beissel and Hannah Mae Beissel for $559,900.
Mary Jane Graybill conveyed property on East Church Street to Mary Jane Graybill and Malinda L. Laudenslager for $1.
The Karl D. Ludwig Estate conveyed property on Hill Road to Jay Bange and Charlotte Bange for $308,259.
East Earl Township
Toddy Properties conveyed property in East Earl Township to Esh Management Group LLC for $950,000.
The Levi B. Leid Estate conveyed property in East Earl Township to Adam Z. Leid and Ellen Z. Leid for $1.
Dylan Amoriello and Katie Amoriello conveyed property on Spring Grove Road to Brady B. Bixler for $295,000.
Jodie Hamrick and Heidi R. Hamrick conveyed property in East Earl Township to Heidi R. Hamrick for $1.
Elizabeth Township to Youth with a Mission Twin Pine Campus for $1,000,000.
James N. Myer conveyed property on Furnace Hills Pike to Agadis Bros LLC for $275,000.
Ephrata Borough Cody Martin and Jennica Martin conveyed property on Duke Street to Josiah D. Stoltzfus for $150,000.
Cocalico Valley Enterprises LLC conveyed property on West Main Street to GBM Estates LLC for $475,000.
The Walter B. Hughes Jr. Estate conveyed property on East Pine Street to Brian Burke Hughes and Heather L. Hughes for $1.
David Palm Holdings LLC conveyed property in Ephrata Borough to Ephrata ReUzit Stores for $1,100,000.
Ephrata Township
Lampeter Homes LLC conveyed property on Hilldale Drive to Lisa Jo Salzman for $194,900.
Lititz Borough
Shawn C. Houchin conveyed property on South Broad Street to Net4 LLC for $365,000.
Kathleen N. Reinoehl conveyed property in Lititz Borough to Matthew C. Engle and Kiley C. Engle for $526,000.
Paula Marie Kipphorn conveyed property on Spring Avenue to Riley C. Eidemiller and Leah Gruber for $270,000.
New Holland Borough
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Elizabeth Township Cameron R. Paine conveyed property in Elizabeth Township to Daniel R. Solek for $607,000.
Hopewell Forge Properties LLC conveyed property in
Derek A. Eberly and Chelsea B. Eberly conveyed property in New Holland Borough to Derek A. Eberly and Chelsea B. Eberly for $1.
The Jane L. Sweigart Estate conveyed property in New Holland Borough to the United States Secretary of
May the peace and happiness of the Christmas season carry you and your family through the new year and beyond.
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Housing and Urban Development for $1.
Terre Hill Borough
Eli B. Lantz and Sara S. Lantz conveyed property in Terre Hill Borough to Mary F. Lantz for $150,000.
Raymond K. Newswanger and Nancy J. Newswanger conveyed property on Lancaster Avenue to Raymond K. Newswanger and Nancy J. Newswanger for $1.
Upper Leacock Township
Benjamin K. Stoltzfoos and Sadie Mae Stoltzfoos conveyed property in Upper Leacock Township to John D. Lantz and Susan L. Lantz for $40,000.
David J. Beiler conveyed property in Upper Leacock Township to Omar H. Stoltzfus and Sarann Stoltzfus for $375,000.
Richard S. Harry and Donna K. Massar conveyed property on Graybill Road to ArMar Properties LLC for $1,600,000.
Warwick Township Church Reserve LLC conveyed property on West Side Drive to Brian Gregory and Katelyn Gregory for $1,013,715.
Wayne Scott Hatten conveyed property in Warwick Township to Gaetano Cappellini and Giselle Day for $270,000.
Michael S. Frey conveyed property on Field Lane to Phillip J. Immediato IV and Heidi A. Immediato for $700,000.
Lititz Reserve LLC and EG Stoltzfus Homes LLC conveyed property in Warwick Township to Connie S. Herr for $555,625.
Philip J. Immediato IV and Heidi A. Immediato conveyed property on Fox Run Terrace to Jordan D. Satterwhite and Megan K. Klinger-Satterwhite for $505,000.
Emily Ziegler and Gregory Ziegler conveyed property in Warwick Township to Michael Kline and Stacy Kline for $780,000.
Sandra L. Summers conveyed property on Moorland Court to the Summers Family Trust for $1.
Sar Moon Rose and Jennifer L. Rose conveyed property on Brusen Drive to Sar Moon Rose and Jennifer L. Rose for $1.
Warwick Crossing LLC and EG Stoltzfus Homes LLC conveyed property on Windmill Way to James I. Hilliard Jr. and Andrea K. Adams for $609,570.
Raymond Clair Hurst and Elva B. Hurst conveyed property on Hackman Road to Raymond J. Hurst and Lauren A. Hurst for $320,000.
Charles Jones and Sarah Kelly Jones conveyed property on Hunters Crossing to Charles Jones for $1.
Church Reserve LLC conveyed property on Cameron Lane to Jacob Daniel Fogel and Brooke Leigh Fogel for $755,058.
Joseph J. Weaver conveyed property on Mayfield Drive to William B. Byler II and Kirsten L. Norris for $5.
Wayne B. Smith and Eleanor M. Smith conveyed property on Lincoln Road to House Cash LLC for $160,000.
Church Reserve LLC conveyed property on Cameron
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real estate gem. A “must see” to fully comprehend. Terms: 10% down, settlement on or before March 10, 2025. Kling, Goodley, Deibler, Fanning, LLP 717-354-7700.
Inspection by appointment OR Open House: Saturday, Dec. 28, 1-3 PM. Contact seller at 717-475-9716 to schedule a private showing.
Lane to Jonathan Orlando, Kelsey Orlando, John H. Edmonston Jr., and Mary P. Edmonston for $811,427.
Dean R. Jurgen and Elizabeth A. Jurgen conveyed property on Regents Drive to Elizabeth A. Jurgen for $1.
West Cocalico Township
Steve Hoffmaster and Tami Hoffmaster conveyed property on Strickler Road to Jaydon K. Martin and Bonnie L. Martin for $315,000.
Norman L. Stoltzfoos and Donna E. Stoltzfoos conveyed property on Pine View Drive to Raymond J. Stoltzfus and Esther L. Stoltzfus for $930,000.
Paul E. Weaver and Arlene M. Weaver conveyed property in West Cocalico Township to Caleb D. Fasnacht for $350,000.
Angela L. Potter conveyed property on Parkview Drive to Devin May and Madison Paige Roesler for $225,000.
West Earl Township
Mahlon Z. Martin and Arlene B. Martin conveyed property in West Earl Township to John M. Reiff and Dorcas Z. Reiff for $225,000.
Luke Ray Martin conveyed property in West Earl Township to John M. Reiff and Dorcas Z. Reiff for $265,000.
John M. Reiff and Dorcas Z. Reiff conveyed property in West Earl Township to LeAlan B. Reiff and Katie B. Reiff for $1.
Berkley Products Company conveyed property on South Seventh Street to Delynn Properties LLC for $395,000.
Awakened Properties LLC conveyed property on Grebill Court to Charles K. Sinclair and Michelle L. Miley for $430,000.
Lunchroom. Taxes: $31,700. NOTE: This outstanding, historical downtown Lebanon building was completely renovated by a local visionary in 2006. A 6.5-million-dollar investment in renovation, outstanding design, and mechanicals will be to your benefit. Property is currently netting $160,000 annually. Sellers have enjoyed their ownership but have another opportunity, are very motivated to sell, and believe that a new owner will be able to take this great property to the next level. Whether you are restaurant owner looking for a new location, or an investor, this property deserves your consideration. Property Shown by Appointment (Call Joel at 717-383-5606) or Feel Free to Peruse on Market Days. TERMS: 10% Down at Auction, Balance in 60 Days. SEE MORE INFO & PHOTOS: www.lhauctionsinc.com Auction For:
Shown in the photos, row one: Julie Hocking, Harold Wenger and Pam Boyer; row two: Randy Davis, Greg Smart, Diane Whitekettle, Eric Ford, Ryan Horning and Debbie Foose; row three: Mark Marsden, Daniel Leisey, Crystle Eby, Nick Marino, Jennifer Sherk and Vicenta Kauffman; row four: Christine Habecker, Amanda Kipe, Barbara Pawlak, Joe Lee, Bobby Trimble and Donald Reese; row five: Jennefer Grove, Gary Melnick, Jeffrey White and Kathleen Holzinger. Missing from photos: James Gatchell and Doug Shober
Marsha Barrett, Cory Boas, Adrienne Burkholder, Jeff Conner, Randy Davis, Charles Disipio, Barry Eastburn, Michael Foster, Jeffrey Fritz, Paul Frymyer, Melody Harnly, Charles Hicks, Donna Houck, Alison Ibach, Galen Kulp, Clarence Martin, Darleen Martin, Janice Martin, Andrew Nitchman, John Nuss Jr., Dennis Runkle, Sherry Sensenig, Susan Sensenig, Larry Shelly, Robin Shepard, Miriam Showalter, Tina Trimble, Dawn Weaver, Michelle Weber, Bernadine Zimmerman, Krystal Zimmerman and Rosalyn Zimmerman