The public is invited to attend a special Meet The Mounts Night on Thursday, Aug. 30, at War Memorial Field starting at 7 p.m.

Meet the Mounts will give fans a chance to see all Ephrata varsity, JV and Jr. High sports teams.

The evening will begin at 7 p.m. with the EHS marching band and cheerleaders entering the field. The band will performs fight song while the cheerleaders will dance in the middle of the field. After fight song, cheerleaders will create a tunnel for all teams to base through as they enter the field while the marching band will continue to perform while teams enter field.

The marching band, along with every team, will be introduced to the crowd. Once the introductions are completed, the crowd will be asked to join the teams for a bonfire. Each head coach will then speak about their respective team.

Following another performance by the band, the evening will conclude.

For those who plan to sit and enjoy the bonfire, please bring along an extra chair for when the ceremony moves to the bonfire section of the field.

The event should conclude at approximately 9 p.m.

By: KAITLAN MITCHELL Review Correspondent, Staff Writer

Cocalico field hockey players (left to right) Janelle High, Carissa Witmer and Allie Stauffer recently gave their verbal commitments to play at Division One schools. High is headed to Lehigh, Witmer to Hofstra and Stauffer to Towson. (Photo by Preston Whitcraft)

After a brisk set of high knees to the 25-yard mark, the Cocalico field hockey team methodically gathers in the middle of the field.

Here, a few key words are extended from the senior class to create a current of electricity throughout the team before practice. Then, with all hands thrown into the huddle, their chant of "intensity" echoes across the field.

And for three Cocalico seniors, intensity has been a strong theme they have kept steady since their freshmen year. A motif Janelle High, Allie Stauffer and Carissa Witmer are sure to bring with them once they depart from high school and to the collegiate field.

Their extensive resume flows from winning section titles three years in-a-row to contributing to the Lady Eagles’ Pennsylvania State finals appearance in 2010. There is no doubt this senior class has a solid background to grow upon as they enter three different Division One university programs.

The 13th annual Ephrata Alumni golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Sept. 15, 1 p.m. at Manor Golf Course in Sinking Spring.

Cost of the tournament is $75, which includes: golf, meal, beverages and prizes.

To register your foursome, send a check made out to John Summers, and mail to: John Summers, Summers Brothers, Inc., 40 Garden Spot Road, Suite 102, Ephrata, Pa., 17522.

Just a reminder, you don’t have to have all one class together in your foursome. The only competition that is exclusive to all four golfers being in the same class is the Class Trophy that is on display at The Ephrata Review. Also, if you or your company want to donate prizes to the event, please contact Mike Mitchell (mike@ameliasgroceryoutlet.com) or Bob Johnson (rjohnson@amhco.com).

Send questions to John Summers champsummers@hotmail.com.

The Ephrata cross country team is shown during it's summer camp, which was run by the Ephrata coaches in Sullivan County.

The Ephrata Cross Country team is looking forward to a successful season this fall.

As most kids started their summer vacations in June, the distance runners in Ephrata made a commitment to work hard in preparation for the upcoming school year.

In July, 26 members of the team attended a cross country camp, which was run by the Ephrata coaches in Sullivan County. Through 10 weeks over the summer break, the team logged 4,912 miles running. To avoid the heat, the team would frequently meet at 7 a.m. over the summer to run together.

In 2011, the Ephrata boys cross country team finished 13-8, and the Mounts lost their two top runners to graduation. Because of all of their off-season running, the boys are looking to match their mark from last year.

They will be led by Sam Wolde, who grew up in Ethiopia, but moved to the USA three years ago. Other runners on the boys team who are looking to score points for Ephrata this year are seniors Eric Trella and Ibsen Powers, junior Tyler Gallagher, sophomore Tom Shoff and freshman Nate Becker.

The Cocalico girls tennis team got out of the gates quickly this past week, earning victories in their first three matches.

Monday afternoon vs. Conestoga Valley, Cocalico swept all four singles matches to key an eventual 6-1 team victory.

Alli Witmer, Natalie Sukanick, Courtney Murphy and Ali Stafford all earned wins in singles play for the Lady Eagles. Stafford and Murphy teamed for another win at number two doubles, and the final victory of the day for Cocalico was secured by the doubles team of Jill Eiding and Caitlin Cooper at number three.

Last Friday at home, the Lady Eagles got four straight-set victories in singles to propel them to a 6-1 non-league victory over Governor Mifflin.

Witmer, Sukanick, Murphy and Stafford all posted singles wins. Stafford and Murphy teamed for one doubles win at two, while Emily Lagaza and Cooper claimed victory at three.

Cocalico opened the season last Wednesday on the road in Lititz where the Lady Eagles won two out of three in doubles action to capture a 4-3 decision.

Witmer and Sukanick both were singles winners for Cocalico. That twosome teamed for a win in the number one doubles, and Murphy and Cooper then clinched the team win with a victory at number three doubles.

Shirley A. Showalter, 72, of Lancaster, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 at her home.

Born in Denver, she was the daughter of the late James J. and Dorothy (Eby) Enck. Shirley was married to Allen J. Showalter, with whom she celebrated 48 years of marriage.

A member of First Baptist Church of Lancaster, Shirley was a homemaker who attended J.P. McCaskey High School. She enjoyed camping, clipping coupons, entering online sweepstakes and traveling to Florida.

She is survived by a daughter: Debra Frankhauser, of Columbia; and five sons: Allen Showalter Jr., of Manheim; Michael, husband of Abigail Showalter, of Castro Valley, Calif.; Thomas Wilson Jr., of Minneapolis, Minn.; Douglas, husband of Rita Wilson, of Lancaster; and Lewis Wilson, of Lancaster; two sisters: Nancy, wife of James Roman, of Hobe Sound, Fla.; and Linda, wife of Terry Edwards, of Willow Street; and three brothers: James, husband of Linda Enck Jr., of Lancaster; Michael D., husband of Heidi Enck, of Lancaster; and Robert Enck, of Deland, Fla.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Shirley’s funeral service at The Groffs Family Funeral & Cremation Services, 528 W. Orange St. (corner of Orange and Pine streets) in Lancaster, on Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. Her family will receive friends at The Groffs from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will take place at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery.

Harold L. Shaak, Sr., 85, of Kleinfeltersville, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 in his residence.

He was the husband of the late Kathryn M. Hirneisen Shaak. He was born in Jackson Township, Lebanon County, a son of the late Harry P. and Irene Althouse Shaak.

Harold was employed for 40 years with Gooding, Simpson and Mackes Inc., of Ephrata. He attended the Host Lutheran Church and enjoyed going to public sales.

He is survived by sons: Harold L. Jr., husband of Helen Shaak, of Adamstown; Darryl G., husband of Kathleen Shaak, of Denver; Donald P., husband of Donna Shaak, of Lititz; Darwin T., husband of Patricia Shaak, of Lebanon; Douglas D. Shaak, of Myerstown; daughters: Doris K., wife of Peter Depew, of N.Y.; Denise E. Shaak, of Kleinfeltersville; and Donetta M., wife of Patrick Eberly, of Myerstown; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; brothers: Harry Shaak Jr., of Hamburg; and John Shaak, of Womelsdorf; and sisters: June DeHart, of Mt. Aetna; and Shirley Shaak, of Lebanon.

He was preceded in death by brothers: Ray, Rufus, Russell and Clarence "Bobby" Shaak.

His funeral service was held on Aug. 27 in the Clauser Funeral Home, Schaefferstown. Interment will be made in the Millbach Cemetery.

Julia J. Risser, 88, of Ephrata, died Monday, Aug. 27, 2012 at Ephrata Manor.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Lincoln Yohn, in 1962. Born in East Earl Township, she was the daughter of the late Harry G. and Carrie (Coleman) Martin.

Julia was an inspector for Dutchmaid for many years.

Surviving are two children: Sally, wife of Richard DiGiamberdini, of Ephrata; and Phillip, husband of Ashley Yohn, of Ephrata; four grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by nine siblings.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Aug. 30 at Memory Gardens, 319 Wabash Rd., Ephrata with Chaplain Sally Maxwell officiating.

Kindly omit flowers. If desired, memorials may be sent in her memory to Ephrata Manor, 99 Bethany Road, Ephrata, PA 17522.

The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be posted at groffeckenroth.com.