Ezra Nanes is originally from what he likes to call a small town east of Pennsylvania, otherwise known as New York City. Raised in midtown Manhattan by a father in dentistry and a mother in advertising, Nanes knew the city like the back of his hand.
He worked in the performing arts industry as an actor and performer before transitioning to event planning and sales. Knowing that he wanted to elevate his career and do something that used more of his intellect, Nanes applied for MBA programs and was accepted to Penn State’s Smeal College of Business.
In 2010, when he and his wife, Mieke, first visited Penn State, it was a long trip. Construction on I-80 seemed neverending, as did the frustration and cries of their two-month-old daughter.
Two area youth were recognized in the Pennsylvania Farm Show junior market steer competition.
Waylon Swope of Shirleysburg took third place in the lightweight Angus steer competition and Maddison Ross of Williamsburg captured third place honors in the crossbred-weight division 3 category.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the cattle were judged without youth on-halter. Youth dropped off their cattle at New Holland Sales Arena for judging, followed by a sale open only to registered bidders.
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Bedford brewery captures honors
The Olde Bedford Brewing Co. captured two awards in the third annual Pennsylvania Farm Show beer competition.
Spring House Saison Vermouth Barrel Aged captured second place and Bedford Butcher Brew captured third place in the barrel-aged category.
The Vineyard at Hershey’s wait for 2nd Governor’s Cup a lot shorter than for the first one
Updated Jan 13, 2021;
The first Governor’s Cup felt like a long time coming for Dauphin County’s Vineyard at Hershey.
Located along Route 283 near Middletown, the winery won its first last year with its 2017 Merlot taking best in show for dry wine. It was apropos, considering that the producer almost since its inception has built one of its annual major events around the release of its Merlot. The Vineyard at Hershey opened in 2009.
Its second Governor’s Cup, announced Tuesday, came much sooner. Once again in the dry wine category, The Vineyard at Hershey’s Firefly was named best of show. It is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. Per the release, “Firefly is a full-bodied red wine with the perfect blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot combining dark fruit with notes of plum, currant and spice. This wine has a warm, pleasant finish.”