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110-ish Minutes Of Fun CVHS To Present “PUFFS” BY ANN MEAD ASH wizard conquered evil in a series of books and movies. The Narrator is aced with choosing a fall show played by Evan Zimmerman. The for Conestoga Valley High show’s subtitle is “Seven IncreasSchool (CVHS) students, direc- ingly Eventful Years at a Certain tor Vincent Whitman surveyed the School of Magic and Magic.” At the heart of the show is the limited offerings and chose to look at newer shows, landing on the story of the relationship between approximately 110-minute, off- the three leads. “There are a ton of Broadway comedy “PUFFS,” which lessons in this show,” said Whitfocuses on three students at a cer- man. “It really revolves around tain school of wizardry, but not the friendship and how to become a three who might be familiar to friend.” Whitman noted that the ups and downs of the relationships audiences. CVHS will present “PUFFS” at the over the seven years will be school, 2110 Horseshoe Road, Lan- recounted with special attention to caster, on Friday, Nov. 18, and Sat- sticking with a friend when he or urday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. and on she is struggling with an issue. According to Whitman, while the Sunday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m. A special senior citizen presentation will be cast of 30 was not familiar with held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17. “PUFFS,” they did know of that The show tells the stories of other famous boy wizard. Many had Wayne Hopkins, played by Micah read the books or seen the movies, Sauder; Megan Jones, played by and the students understand the Lauryn Stowe; and Oliver Rivers, references to the original tale. “A lot played by Ace Eversole. The friends of them are wearing shirts that refare students of magic at the same erence (that other boy wizard) to wizard school where a certain boy practice,” he said.

Unexpected Holiday Cheer Mainspring Plans Seasonal Events In Ephrata BY ANN MEAD ASH

“ We have so much going on here in Ephrata that we truly can create a destination,” said Joy Ashley, executive director of Mainspring of Ephrata. Ashley is looking forward to sharing the many holiday events being planned in Ephrata with area residents from all around the county. See Mainspring pg 2

Ace Eversole (left), Lauryn Stowe (center), and Micah Sauder practice for their parts in the Conestoga Valley High School production of “PUFFS.”

A Chance To Help The Elves Deliver BY ANN MEAD ASH

Ferris Wheel Clothing Bank in Lititz has a big event coming up. Long before Christmas arrives, Ferris Wheel founder Sherry Gassert; her assistant, Jen Lewis; and Gassert’s daughter, Stephanie Stiffler, will join with a few other volunteers and dress as elves to provide Christmas in the form of presents to Lancaster County children from infants to age 12. The event, appropriately dubbed the Elf Party, will be held in the lodge at Lloyd H. Roland Memorial Park, 221 N. 11th St., Akron, on Sunday, Dec. 4, from noon to 2 p.m. For children to participate in the Sherry Gassert (left) and event, parents must search for “Ferris Jen Lewis are gathering Wheel Clothing Bank” on Facebook and gifts to give away at the watch for the post announcing the party, Ferris Wheel Clothing

which will be made during November. Parents may then sign children up to attend by messaging through Facebook, calling 717-799-1933 or emailing FerrisWheel 14@hotmail.com. Last year, more than 160 children attended the Elf Party, but this year Gassert would like to see 200 attend. During registration, Gassert, or one of her elves, learns the children’s ages and the types of toys and games they prefer. “So we can gear the (gift) bags towards what they like,” explained Gassert, who then turns to her donors for help purchasing items. “These bags get stuffed so full it’s amazing,” said Gassert, who works with Lewis and Stiffler to prepare the gift bags ahead of time. Each bag is customized to the individual child to be sure gifts are age appropriate and safe.

Bank Elf Party.

See Ferris Wheel pg 10

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Gehret Sets Concert At Eicher Center . . . . . . . . . .3 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Market To Feature Local Vendors . . . . . . . . . .5 House Of Worship . . . . . .11 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . .13

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