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Lincoln Fire to hold chicken dinner fundraiser
Lincoln Fire Company volunteers will hold their semi-annual takeout chicken dinner Saturday, Sept. 11. The food will be supplied by Big John Nolt and will include baked beans, cheesy potatoes and a dessert. The cost is $10 per meal.
Meals can be picked up at the station, 38 S. Market St., Ephrata, from 10 a.m. until they are sold out, which previously happened within two hours.
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Solemn remembrance
EPAC presents post-9/11 one-act ‘The Guys’
By Michael C. Upton
Every American able to witness the events of Sept. 11, 2001, will always remember where they were when they heard about the largest terrorist attack on US soil.
“The Guys”, a play rekindling those memories, opened to a tepid crowd Thursday, Sept. 2 at the Ephrata Performing Arts Center.
I was living in Maine, using my GI Bill and Navy College Fund to attend the state university. I only had one class that day, later in the afternoon, and I started my day much like I always did — coffee, a dog walk, and some time in front of CNN. I tuned in just as breaking news cut to a smoking World Trade Tower. The image of a gaping hole in the upper floors of the north tower prompted me to grab a VHS tape and quickly jam it into the VCR. I set the machine for EP and hit record. I don’t know why I had this instinct to record the days events. Just like I don’t know why, a few hours later after the collapse of the north tower I wandered down to the small town’s local watering hole leaving the TV and VCR running back at the apartment.
I wasn’t alone. The daytime bartender had opened early. And over the next hour all the regulars came walking in. Every TV in the sports bar was tuned to CNN. We watched Wolf Blitzer report from New Jersey, a smoldering Manhattan in the background. I don’t think any of us ordered a drink. We were just 20 or 30 people who needed to be around people we knew, in a place where we knew we were safe. The day went on. We watched with horror and hung onto every new report. All of this flooded back as “The Guys” opened in a darkened Sharadin Bigler theatre with a flashback of audio and imagery of that fateful day.
We are in Manhattan, several weeks after 9/11, in the comfortable and well-lived-in apartment of Joan (Lynne DeMers-Hunt). Joan is an editor and serves as narrator and she tells us all is not well in her beloved Big Apple. The attacks have taken lives but also mangled the psyche of all New Yorkers, who like many, became “witnesses of the world.” One of those lives tragically touched by the events is Nick Flanagan (Bob Checchia), a fire captain who lost several men who responded to the World Trade Towers. Now he is tasked to write their eulogies, something he is struggling with immensely.
Joan offers to help. They spend the day talking about the men, Joan diagnosing her interview subject like a professional and Nick finding all the right emotion and memories to bring the men to life on a written page. The tension is raw. Feelings come flooding out of both Joan and Nick as they struggle to grasp a reason for 9/11 while trying to make sense of their own place in a new normal (well before our newest normal of today).
The performance takes place entirely in Joan’s apartment, except for the end when we see Nick, in his dress uniform, deliver a eulogy. Eulogy, via Merriam-Webster: a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased. But it is so much more and “The Guys” shows us why.
“The Guys” is an exploration of humanity. It is a reflection of our emotion, our combined emotion, our sense of spirit in the face of tragedy. While this is a welcome feeling, to connect once again to that which ultimately makes us stronger, this is the kind of production that made me just want to sit in silence. As the house lights came on and the crowd milled about, after the applause had faded, I wanted silence. I wanted further reflection. I wanted to pull myself out of that emotional chasm slowly, respectfully, and with every bit of reverence I could muster in my soul. “The Guys” is the type of production you witness more than watch. It affects more than it tells. Great theatre does this.
DeMers-Hunt’s delivery is devastatingly emotional and charged with reality. Checchia, a native New Yorker turned EPAC regular, lends a credibility and sincerity to a character that may be as close to home as any other. The pair are true professionals on the stage. “The Guys” is directed by Sean Young with costuming by Kate Willman and set design by Jordan Janota. Young’s vision of this timely production was to give back to the firefighting community, and with the blessing of Artistic Director Ed Fernandez and the EPAC board of directors, 20 percent of all show proceeds will be donated to the Ephrata Pioneer and Lincoln fire departments.
“The Guys” runs Wednesday through Saturday, with two performances on Saturday, Sept. 11. Visit .ephrataperformingartscenter.com/tickets or call (717) 733-7966 ext.1 for ticket information.
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Lincoln Fire to hold chicken dinner fundraiser
Lincoln Fire Company volunteers will hold their semi-annual takeout chicken dinner Saturday, Sept. 11. The food will be supplied by Big John Nolt and will include baked beans, cheesy potatoes and a dessert. The cost is $10 per meal.
Meals can be picked up at the station, 38 S. Market St., Ephrata, from 10 a.m. until they are sold out, which previously happened within two hours.
WARWICK GIRLS TENNIS FUNDRAISER FRIDAY AUG. 6
The Warwick Girls Tennis Parents Association is having a fundraiser tomorrow, Friday Aug. 6 at the Five Guys in Ephrata. Five Guys has generously agreed to donate 20% of all sales earned between 5 and 9 p.m. to benefit the Warwick girls tennis team.
Mentioning you’re there to support the team—common with fundraisers at many other restaurants—is not necessary.
WARWICK GIRLS TENNIS FUNDRAISER FRIDAY AUG. 6
The Warwick Girls Tennis Parents Association is having a fundraiser tomorrow, Friday Aug. 6 at the Five Guys in Ephrata. Five Guys has generously agreed to donate 20% of all sales earned between 5 and 9 p.m. to benefit the Warwick girls tennis team.
Mentioning you’re there to support the team—common with fundraisers at many other restaurants—is not necessary.
The new Review is coming through!
The new Review is coming through!
‘Bark in the Park’ debuts in Akron
Local furry friends are anxious for the debut of “Bark in the Park” at Akron’s Loyd Roland Park, this Sunday, July 18 from 2-4 p.m.
The event is free with ticket raffles, gift certificates and gift baskets as prizes, along with some free food available. There will also be yard games, a doggie treat bag, costume contest, local treat vendors, “puppacino” stand, and of course, the “Doggie kissing booth.
All dogs must be on a leash and please bring along vaccination records.
Any questions can be directed by email to [email protected].
LCBA gift card bingo
The Loyal Christian Benefit Association (LCBA) is holding a gift card bingo event at the Ephrata AMVETS, July 18.
The cost is $25 and that includes 20 games, 50/50 special, games and raffles. There is food to purchase.
Doors open at noon and bingo starts at 1 p.m.
The AMVETS is located at 164 S. State St. in Ephrata.
There are only 150 tickets available for this event. Contact Edie at 717-989-4555.
There's Stan the Man!
Happy 80th Birthday Stan Hall, Ephrata Review Photographer
Happy 85th Birthday Stan Hall...we surprised him for his 80th at the Ephrata Review building
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The July 7 Ephrata Review
Missi Mortimer's photos of Ephrata at Cocalico Lanco Baseball at Denver Park Tuesday, June 15, Ephrata's (12) Drew Hurst and (21) Brenden Kapczynski. Cocalico's Coltin Oberholtzer (20).
More of Missi Mortimer photos at Woodridge Classic: Elizabeth Myers , Sophia Hahn, and Mia Pfautz.
Missi Mortimer got some great shots at Woodridge Swim Club Classic Swim meet Saturday: Ethan Lloyd 100 IM
Missi Mortimer got some great shots at Woodridge Swim Club Classic Swim meet Saturday: Ephrata Tidal Waves Bria Burkholder in 100 IM.
Missi Mortimer got some great shots at Woodridge Swim Club Classic Swim meet Saturday: Ephrata Tidal Waves Bria Burkholder in 100 IM.
Missi Mortimer got some great shots at Woodridge Swim Club Classic Swim meet Saturday: Ephrata Tidal Waves Cooper Simes in 100 IM
Missi Mortimer got some great shots at Woodridge Swim Club Classic Swim meet Saturday: Ephrata Tidal Waves Cooper Simes in 100 IM
The Whistle Stop Party on the Plaza featured music by Two Pints Shy. Amy Spangler photos.
The Whistle Stop Party on the Plaza: Henna artist Barti Solanki, left, creates a temporary henna tattoo on the hand of 6-year-old Areli Waldner, as his mom Heidi Wurtz looks on. Amy Spangler photo.
The Whistle Stop Party on the Plaza: Henna artist Barti Solanki, left, creates a temporary henna tattoo on the hand of 6-year-old Areli Waldner, as his mom Heidi Wurtz looks on. Amy Spangler photo.
Amy Spangler got some great shots at last weekend's Whistle Stop Plazy Party ...Henna artist Barti Solanki, right, creates a temporary henna tattoo on the hand of 3-year-old Aiden Waldner as his mom Heidi Wurtz looks on.
Amy Spangler got some great shots at last weekend's Whistle Stop Plazy Party ...Henna artist Barti Solanki, right, creates a temporary henna tattoo on the hand of 3-year-old Aiden Waldner as his mom Heidi Wurtz looks on.
New Ephrata Review on sale and available digitally today
New Ephrata Review on sale and available digitally today
Hot off the press...Different format this year for Lititz Craft Beer Fest, tickets go on sale July 5 at 5 p.m.
The new Ephrata Review is now available.
The new Ephrata Review is now available.
Check it out tomorrow morning...should be a great day!
📍 REMINDER TO Start your Saturday by joining us & Ace Dance Academy for 45 minutes of fun dance exercise!
🔹When ~ June 12th, 9-945am
🔹Where ~ Whistle Stop Plaza, 16 E Main St, Downtown Ephrata
🔹Who ~ Anyone, any fitness level!
www.acedancepa.com #dance #exercise
Congratulations graduates! The NEW Ephrata Review is now available.
A very cool photo in front of Ephrata Review building on this date in 2018!
A very cool photo in front of Ephrata Review building on this date in 2018!
Your new June 2 Ephrata Review is now available!
Timeline Photos
Cocalico rallies for 9-6 win over Greencastle-Antrim in first-round District Three Class 5A playoffs. Cocalico, the third seed in 5A, will host Lampeter-Strasburg, which edged Spring Grove in its first-round game Monday
Cocalico rallies for 9-6 win over Greencastle-Antrim in first-round District Three Class 5A playoffs. Cocalico, the third seed in 5A, will host Lampeter-Strasburg, which edged Spring Grove in its first-round game Monday
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The new Ephrata Review, Memorial Day issue is loaded with sports and local issues.
Farm Fest set for May 22
First United Methodist Church in Ephrata will hold Farm Fest on Saturday, May 22 from noon until 6 p.m.
Come and enjoy the community fellowship along with local praise teams.
The event will take place at 651 Stevens Road in Ephrata.
Your new Ephrata Review is coming soon
Reminder: Weekend Detour Scheduled for Route 322 at Route 222 Interchange in Ephrata and West Earl Townships in Lancaster County
Contractor to perform tie-in work to open new diverging diamond interchange
Reminder: Weekend Detour Scheduled for Route 322 at Route 222 Interchange in Ephrata and West Earl Townships in Lancaster County
Contractor to perform tie-in work to open new diverging diamond interchange
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Looking mighty inviting right now. Recorded FEB. 1, 2017.
Church bells ringing across Pennsylvania on Sunday (at 7 p.m.) in support of health care workers
Main Street, Ephrata
Did you ever wonder what a rifle match is like? Well here is your chance to see inside. Video by: Kirk Neidermyer/Staff Photographer
Pre-Thanksgiving Snow-Showers.
Cocalico wins the District Championship!!!
This morning, Ephrata's Christmas tree was carefully positioned in front of Ephrata National Bank in anticipation of next Friday's tree lighting.
The Review staff going past the judges stand
Ephrata Fair takes over Main Street.
Ephrata Fair Parade meeting at Ephrata Review
A bridge in West Earl Township was recently dedicated in memory of a fallen local vet. Check out our full story in this week's The Ephrata Review!
Men’s USA Softball playing in Stevens, Lancaster County today.
Here's the current view from our office in downtown Ephrata. What's it like in your neck of the woods?
Here's the current scene from our office in downtown Ephrata. What's it doing in your neck of the woods?
Make A Wish
On May 10, 2019 riders from Law Enforcement United passed through Ephrata. Starting out in Reading, Pennsylvania earlier today, in a few days, they will reach their destination of Washington, DC.
*TANKS FOR THE MEMORIES* Did you happen to spot this passing through Ephrata earlier today? For many decades, this 26-ton propane tank was situated along Steinmetz Road. However, this morning, the 30,000 gallon tank was removed and transported offsite to a new location.
Sooooo...This just happened on Fulton St.
Snow falling
Roads are clear including back roads. Looks like school districts made the right call on the two-hour delay today
Snow is starting to fall here in Ephrata. What’s it doing in your neck of the woods?
Latest look at weather/roads in downtown Ephrata...
How's it like on the roads this morning?
Slippery roads out there this morning please be careful
What to expect when you leave home this morning...light snow returned at about 6 a.m.
Ephrata temps expected in 50s this week...So snow on ground probably won't be around long...Also, the groundhog predicts an early spring!
Off 500 block of South State State in Ephrata.
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