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New Holland Historical History Of Local Banking Presentation
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese
The New Holland Area Historical Society is hosting a presentation on the history of local banking Thursdays, January 22 and 29, from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Chapel at Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland. The banks that will be part of this presentation, from the past to the present, will be New Holland National Bank, Blue Ball National Bank, New Holland Farmers National Bank and Ephrata National Bank.
The focus of the Thursday, January 22 presentation will be the New Holland Bank history; the Thursday, January 29 presentation will be the Ephrata National Bank. Come to the presentation to hear from current and past bank employees, Aaron Groff, Wilbur Horning, and local historian, Brian Frankhouser. Some of the topics that will be covered are bank name and location changes, technology updates, interesting people who worked at these various banks throughout the years, and even an occasional bank robbery will be presented. This event is free and no reservations are required to attend.
Shown in the photo is Wilbur Horning with two vintage views of Ephrata National Bank on the right and Blue Ball National Bank on the left.
Reamstown Set To Embark On Exciting New Playground Build
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese
A community gathering was held last week to talk about the upcoming new Reamstown Park playground build. Families came with their excited children who were asked to offer their suggestions on what features would most interest them. Children’s drawings were displayed, ideas were exchanged, proposed preliminary renderings were shared and excitement filled the room. The build is slated for June, and it will be completed in one week with the help of the community. Anyone may be involved – from skilled laborers to unskilled, as opportunities to be a part of this momentous project are countless, down to helping serve meals to those that are building. The Reamstown community is encouraged to be part of something bigger than just one person, as this will be enjoyed by generations to come. No more splinters or unsightly wood needing upkeep will be a giant leap forward.
Shown in the photo speaking directly to some of the children in attendance is Lisa Deshano from Play by Design, the company leading this project. Behind her is a rendering of the proposed design, and her enthusiasm for this project is clearly on display.
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 Poland, California, Massachusetts and more!
The winner for the month of December, shown in the photo above, is Bev Martin of Stevens, who is shown in front of the world’s largest buffalo statue (26 feet tall) in Jamestown, North Dakota. She chose to receive her $50 gift card to Glenwood Foods.
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 6A. Check out our Facebook page in the near future to see all of the entries we have received to date!
Love And Friendship Flourish At The Adamstown Area Library
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese
In February, when little else is in bloom, love and friendship flourish at the Adamstown Area Library. Once again, the Friends of the Library will display beautifully decorated Valentine Bags throughout the library. The bags are lovingly decorated and filled with eight romance novels ready for gift giving to your wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin, friend or neighbor.
Friends’ President, Margaret Harting, says, “Our Glance at Romance bags are a lovely opportunity to share the spirit of love and friendship with someone special. They brighten everyone’s day.”
The bags can be purchased at the library through Valentine’s Day or until they sell out. All proceeds benefit the library.
The Friends work year round, collecting and sorting books donated by the public. Book donations can be dropped off at the library or the Friends’ ‘mailbox’ at Weaver Markets.
A reminder that each Tuesday the Friends Book Shop is open in the Community Room of the Library from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The library is located at 110 West Main Street in Adamstown.
Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (front) Ann Roseboro, Carole Evans, Jane Lesher, Margaret Harting, Barbara Noel; (back) Ronnie Heston, Amanda Mcdonald, Joni Hoppel and Judy Nichol.
Ephrata Community Meals Program Welcomes You For Dinner
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese
The Ephrata Community Meals are held Thursday evenings at three host churches, Bethany UCC, Trinity Lutheran and First Church, with other churches preparing the meal. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the meal is served at 6:00 p.m. During the month of January, the meals are held at Bethany UCC, during February they are at First Church, and in March, they are at Trinity Lutheran. Then, the cycle starts again. There are a few Thursdays throughout the year the meal is not being held. You can reference the Bulletin Board in The Shopping News to confirm the dates when the meals will be held. If you have any questions, please contact Community Meal Coordinator, Tina Thompson at 484-798-0155.
Shown in the photo, from left to right, are Peggy Dean, Jeanette Beck and Tina Thompson.