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67th Fivepointville Fire Company Benefit Auction Approaches
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese
The Fivepointville Fire Company is ready to welcome the community to the 67th Annual Benefit Auction at the fire hall grounds on Saturday, May 4 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at 1087 Dry Tavern Road in Fivepointville. There will be a large selection of tools, nursery stock, plants, flowers, crafts, lawn furniture and quilts. They will receive items on Wednesday, May 1, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 2, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Friday, May 3, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. As usual, good food, pastries and refreshments will be available. New this year is a Friday night grocery and flower sale.
Shown in the photo is fire company firefighter Greg Shaffer with a sample of items that will be available.
John Beck Students Enjoy Career Day Guest Presenters
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese
The students at John Beck Elementary were given the opportunity to hear from numerous presenters who visited the school to share the various aspects of their career and all that it entails. Shown, starting top left going clockwise, are Valerie Martin (Neonatal Doctor), children enjoying the equipment that Mike Rettew (Landscaper) had on display, Caitlin Gaul (Hairstylist) and Duane Ober (Fire Commissioner).
Ephrata Area School District Cuts Ribbon On Brand New Softball Field
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese
The Ephrata Area School District recently held a special event to celebrate the completion of their brand new softball field, located at 957 Hammon Avenue, Ephrata. School Superintendent Brian Troop gave a brief presentation thanking everyone who helped bring this facility to completion. Afterwards, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held.
Shown in photo, from left to right, are John Reinhart (Schlouch Incorporated); Phil Eby (Ames Construction); Kristee Reichard (EASD); Stayce Rowlands (Schlouch Incorporated); Jeremy Keener (Schlouch Incorporated); Steve Moyer (Schlouch Incorporated); Sam Parks (Parks Consulting); Brian Troop (EASD); Duane Kleinsmith (Hirneisen Electric); Steve Burridge (Ames Construction); Nick Berry (EASD); Dewey Yoder (Ames Construction); Tim Stauffer (EASD School Board); Jason Breckbill (EASD School Board); and Travis Wolf (Ames Construction). Shown in the background are Ephrata athletes getting ready for a game.
Cocalico High School Spanish Honor Society Induction
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese
On Thursday, April 4, 25 Cocalico High School students were inducted into the Spanish Honor Society. These students included, from left to right (front) Lindsey Ochs, Hannah Tran, Sophia Gervase, Mayra González; (middle) Luo Lin, Amelia Madrigal, Victoria Fassnacht, Alyson Dreihaup, Heather Hurst, Lily Ahrens, Elizabeth Amulada, Olivia Mason; (back) Tiara Turner, Morgan Stockton, Carissa Wike, Aly Kaley, Madison Rodgers, Kyley Gensemer, Abby Forrester, Addison Musser and Maddy Gruber.
The inductees of 2024 are the first members of this brand-new club at the high school. In order to participate in the Spanish Honor Society, students must be in enrolled in Spanish III or IV and possess a combined passion for service and language.
Cocalico’s Spanish Honor Society is advised by Mrs. Kathryn Gomez and is led by Mayra González Valdebenito (President), Sophia Gervase (Vice President), Lindsey Ochs (Secretary) and Hannah Tran (Treasurer).