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01/15/2025

EMS/EIS Leo Club Collection Has Positive Impact
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese

The Ephrata Middle School (EMS)/Ephrata Intermediate School (EIS) Leo Club would like to thank the students, teachers and staff of the EIS and EMS for donating new hats, scarves, and gloves that will be donated to the Neighborhood Santa program. Kimberly Goshert and Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ephrata organized the program again this year. The EMS/EIS Leo Club had two holiday trees located in each school’s lobby for the students to “decorate” with the hats, scarves, and gloves. They had 129 hats, scarves, and gloves donated this year! A thank you to the Baron Stiegel Lions Club for their cash donation on behalf of the EMS/EIS Leo Club.

The Leo Club is always looking for new members to join in on their projects throughout the year and is open to students in grades fifth through eighth grade. The club has made a positive impact over the last 17 years by collecting over 1,929 pieces, and is guided by Leo Club Advisor Craig Merkey.

Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (front) Ksenia Dorokhova, Molly Johnson, Harold Beiler, Blaine Wilson, Abby Lutz, Hannah Lutz; (back) Emma Keefer, Gianna Farnum, Riley Bond and Emma Nolt.

01/14/2025

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01/14/2025

New Holland Area Historical Society “The Remarkable Mr. Deen” Exhibit
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese

Have you seen the movie “Brave the Dark?” It’s a wonderful account of the relationship between Stan Deen and his adopted son Nathaniel “Nate” Deen. In January, the New Holland Area Historical Society (NHAHS) is offering the public a chance to learn more about the story behind the movie.

Mr. Deen, as Stan Deen was known, was a high school English and Drama teacher at Garden Spot High School from 1967 until 1997 when he retired, but he stayed involved as a director for the theater. He founded the Garden Spot Performing Arts (GSPA) in 1967. NHAHS is hosting an exhibit about this beloved and extraordinary teacher. “The Remarkable Mr. Deen” exhibit will be open to the public on Thursday, January 16.

“The Remarkable Mr. Deen” exhibit will have artifacts on display from his early years at Pasadena Playhouse and his decades at Garden Spot High School, where he taught and directed theater. Wardrobe, props, behind-the-scenes photos and other “Brave the Dark” items will be part of the exhibit. There will also be an exhibit featuring a few of Mr. Deen’s former theater students.

The museum is open Thursdays and Saturdays, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The NHAHS is located at 207 East Main Street, New Holland. Private tours for up to 22 people can be arranged by calling the museum at 717-354-2049.

Shown in the photo is just a tiny glimpse of the amazing exhibit titled, “The Remarkable Mr. Deen.” In this vignette from the exhibit, you have a myriad of Deen family photos, his fathers 1920s era 8×10 camera he used to capture thousands of watches while working at Hamilton watch. Sitting in front of that is the smaller camera that Stan received from his father Walter, who had hoped Stan would follow in his footsteps. However, Stan preferred being in front of the camera. On the right is Mike Ressler (NHAHS Chairman of the Board) as he stands beside the life-size cutout of Mr. Deen that visitors can take selfies with. On the left is Don Horning (NHAHS Exhibit Representative).

01/14/2025

Shown in the photo are nine members of the Reamstown High School graduating class of 1918 at a reunion held in the mid 1950s. The original graduating class contained two women and nine men. The women were Effie Snyder and Sarah Royer (maiden names), presumed to be the two women in the photo. The male graduate names were Harvey Sweigart, Phares Harting, Ellwood Fritz, Paul Lesher, Raymond Lied, Vernon Wolfskill, Harry Fasnacht, Frank Witmer and Harry Swartz. It is not known which seven of those nine men are actually shown in this photo.
Update: Paul Lesher (back row, 4th from left), Harvey Sweigart (back row, 2nd from right), and Phares Harting (back row, far right)

If you are able to provide more details about this picture or identify any of the people shown, call The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley at 717-733-1616.
Future “Do You Know…” photos will be published in upcoming Shopping News issues. If a photo is identified, the information will be published.

01/14/2025

Olympic Archery Medalist Casey Kaufhold Visits LAMS
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese

Lititz Area Mennonite School (LAMS) was excited to host Casey Kaufhold recently while she visited with their archery students. The students had a chance to hear about Casey’s journey, which led her to winning the bronze medal in the mixed team archery event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She also brought along her Olympic medal for the archers to view. After taking questions from some of the students, Casey stayed to help teach the archers with her knowledgeable experience. Casey is shown wearing her Olympic bronze medal with some of the archery students at LAMS.

LAMS is in its eighth year in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP). LAMS follows the guidelines of the NASP in school teaching and also offers archery as an after-school sport. The LAMS archery team consists of 30 to 40 archers in grades fourth through twelfth. Archers attend a few tournaments each year and the school also holds its own annual tournament. The LAMS Archery program is proud to have had a PA State NASP/IBO 3D champion in 2024 and has had archers qualify for the National Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky for the past three years. Head Archery Coach Justin Zimmerman looks forward to seeing what the LAMS archers achieve in 2025.

01/13/2025

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01/10/2025

Appearing in the January 22nd issue!

01/09/2025

Shown in the photo are unidentified students from the fourth and fifth grade classes at the Reamstown Consolidated School with Mrs. Ruth Fry (teacher) in 1952-1953.
Update: The following individuals have been identified.
L-R:
(front row) unknown, Carl Weaver, ? Reich, Reynold Heffner, Thomas Wingenroth, Robert Boyer, Larry Cammauf, Willard Sokol, Russell Lausch, Terry Buckwalter; (second row) unknown, Karen Buckwalter, Mary Rudy (?), Judy Nessinger, Hazel Noll, Mrs. Fry, Darlene Rupp, Lillie Merkel, Hollace Bowers, Carol Lied, Gail Reddig; (third row) Jean Shober, unknown, Mary Jane Reich, Melva Lied. Gloria Weidman (Gloria Weidman Harting), Anna Mary Pfautz, Glenn Kulp, Haskell Royer, Rose Boose, Madeline Keller, unknown, unknown; (back row) Martha Groff, Bartha Buohl, unknown, Shirley Musser, Linda Kopp, Robert Groff, Milford Fry, Harold Groff, Phyllis Hertzog, Sherry Grant (Sherry Grant Garman), Lorraine Hirneisen and Dolores ?.

If you are able to provide more details about this picture or identify any of the people shown, call The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley at 717-733-1616.
Future “Do You Know…” photos will be published in upcoming Shopping News issues. If a photo is identified, the information will be published.

01/09/2025

Shown in the photo are two unidentified seventh grade students at Reinholds School in April of 1940.

If you are able to provide more details about this picture or identify any of the people shown, call The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley at 717-733-1616.
Future “Do You Know…” photos will be published in upcoming Shopping News issues. If a photo is identified, the information will be published.

01/08/2025

Where In The World Contest Winner

Would you like to win $50 next month? Enter The Shopping News “Where In The World” contest! As always, we’ve received many interesting entries this month and it was difficult to pick a winner. There were entries from Bulgaria, Florida, Bermuda and many more!

The winner for the month of December, shown in the photo, is Holly Rutt of Stevens, who is shown at the San Diego Zoo in California with her granddaughter. She chose to receive her $50 gift card to Gus’s Keystone Family Restaurant.

Could the next winner be you? Once a month one winner will be selected and they will receive a $50 gift card from any regular Shopping News advertiser of their choice as their prize. To read all of the contest criteria and get an entry form, see page 2B. Check out our page in the near future to see all of the entries we have received to date!

01/08/2025

01/08/2025

Adamstown Elementary Students Spread Holiday Cheer
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese

Students in Mrs. Bell’s AM and PM kindergarten classes, Mrs. Grove’s fourth grade class and Mrs. Borry’s third grade class, joined together to spread kindness and holiday cheer. Students colored holiday cards that were delivered with poinsettias (dontated by Esbenshade Greenhouse and through donations collected) to residents of The Gardens in Stevens. Students and their families gathered on Saturday, December 21 at The Gardens to deliver the cards and poinsettias. To add to the festivities, several members of the Cocalico High School chorus sang carols to add to the holiday cheer!

Shown in the photo are Mrs. Bell’s AM kindergarten class and Mrs. Grove’s fourth grade class.

01/07/2025

Denver-Ephrata Area Rotary Club Recognizes Ryan
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese

Nicholas Ryan was recognized as the Ephrata High School November Student of the Month by the Denver-Ephrata Area Rotary Club. Nicholas is a senior and is the senior class president at Ephrata High School. He is a member of the National Honor Society, co-president of Science National Honor Society, co-president of Spanish National Honor Society, vice president of Tri-M Music Honor Society, vice president of Student Council, and chairman of the Investment Club. He is also a member of the golf team and captain of the Brainbusters Champion Quiz Bowl Team. Nicholas has volunteered many hours at his church, LCBC, as well as giving time to help at various school activities including ushering, Corny Days, music events and activities, the STEM summit, quiz bowl tournaments, and helping students at Fulton Elementary. His future plans include attending a four-year college to study either mechanical or aerospace engineering, where he can combine his passion of mathematics and problem solving.

Shown in the photo, from left to right, are Dr. Scott Galen (Rotary Member), Erica Pennabaker (Rotary President), Nicholas Ryan, Stacie Ryan (mother) and Patrick Ryan (father).

01/07/2025

2025 LLMEA All County Wind Ensemble Members Selected
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese

The following Cocalico High School students were recently nominated and will be members of the 2025 LLMEA All County Wind Ensemble. This ensemble is comprised of the top students from 16 high schools in Lancaster and Lebanon counties. This group will perform on Saturday, Feb­ruary 1 at Lebanon High School at 5:00 p.m.

Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (seated) Heather Hurst, Collin Bru­baker; (back) Janelle Fritz, Craig Hinkley, Mackenzie Eckert and Madison Past­ernacki.

01/07/2025

Our Family Fun Page is back again for another 6 weeks!! Look on page 24 of this week's issue for new puzzles...and in the February 12th issue, we will have a SPECIAL CONTEST!

01/07/2025

Ephrata-Reading Elks Lodge #115 Honors Soldiers
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese

The Ephrata-Reading Elks Lodge #115 recently part­nered with Blue Ridge on their 15th Annual Keystone Military Families “Stockings For Soldiers” initiative.

Cindy Mellinger (Market­ing and Community Re­lations Coordinator for Blue Ridge and Central PA Regional Coordinator for Stockings For Soldiers) stated, “We are very blessed to have such wonderful community organizations supporting this endeavor and want to extend a very heartfelt thank you to this fine organization for their generosity, dedication, commitment and com­passion for this project. Through their monetary donation and item collections, our soldiers will have plenty of reasons to feel the love of communities back home. Every dollar raised for KMF’s Stockings For Soldiers helps fund the packing of holiday stockings filled with food, hygiene products, holiday decor­ations, Christmas cards, and other requested items and shipping them to a deserving soldier.”

The Benevolent and Pro­tective Order of Elks and its members respectfully honor its mission, which includes the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity, and by staying true to its motto that “Elks Care and Elks Share.”

Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (front) Keith Sauder (Trustee), Cindy Mellinger, Joe Klepchick (Exalted Ruler); (back) Judith Frantz (Esquire), Pat Conner (Lecturing Knight), Karla Sweigart (Trustee), Brenda Spencer (Past Dis­trict Deputy), Jay Crills (Tiler) and Larry Greathouse (Leading Knight).

01/07/2025

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