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Octorara NOVEMBER 14, 2018

VOL XXVIII • NO 42

SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954

UPCOMING MEETING

Members of the Historical Society of Salisbury Township will meet on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Salisbury Township Building, 5581 Old Philadelphia Pike, White Horse. “Historic Barns of Southeastern PA” will be presented by Greg Huber, who will share his passion for the historic barns in the area. For more information, call 717-442-4071. GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST

Pequea Valley Public Library, 30 Center St., Intercourse, has announced that entries for its Gingerbread House Contest are due by 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at the library. Winners will be announced on Thursday, Nov. 29. Entrants should pick up their gingerbread houses by 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8. Gingerbread houses will be judged in five categories: prekindergarten through second grade (parents may help somewhat), third through sixth grades (parents may provide minimal assistance), seventh through 12th grades (no parental assistance), adults age 18 and over, and family. First-, second-, and third-place winners will be selected in each category. Entries will be judged on originality, creativity, attractiveness, decorative appeal, workmanship, and stability. Interested participants may stop by the library for a complete list of contest rules.

Craft Fair, Christmas Bazaar Set pg 6

PJP II To Host Silent Auction Fundraiser pg 8

Thanksgiving Service Slated pg 4

Third Interactive Nativity Planned At The Point “Miracle Of Jesus” To Feature New Stop By Ann Mead Ash

“Our prayer is that as families interact with the citizens of Bethlehem and hear how their lives have been changed by meeting Jesus … they will want to know more about how their own lives can be changed by Jesus,” said Heather Ensslen, volunteer coordinator for “The Miracle of Jesus.” This year, “The Miracle of Jesus: A Christmas Event for Families” will be held at The Point, 700 Main St., Parkesburg, on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 2, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. The holiday event, which is in its third year, is organized by Calvary Monument Bible Church in Paradise. The annual live Nativity allows guests to step back in time to biblical

Bethlehem, where the residents and shopkeepers they meet are recalling the night that Jesus was born. Since it has been several years since that special night - and Jesus has gone on to do amazing things, such as bringing a child back to life, feeding thousands with just a few loaves of bread and some fishes, and overcoming His own death - the citizens of Bethlehem have not been able to stop talking about Jesus. Ensslen explained that for 2018, visitors will stop at the magi’s house, where they will meet one of the magi who visited Jesus and learn how to make a cardboard telescope. Guests will also stop at a bakery, where they can knead bread dough and experience the taste of bread dipped in olive oil. Another stop will be the fisherman’s pier, where attendees may try their hand at catching a wooden fish and then have the opportunity to paint their catch. At the See Live Nativity pg 10

Preparing for their roles in the 2018 “Miracle of Jesus,” to be held at The Point in Parkesburg in early December, are (from left) Destiny Davis, Dave Fisher, and Dolly Fisher. The annual interactive live Nativity is sponsored by Calvary Monument Bible Church in Paradise.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville, will hold a pancake breakfast in the church fellowship hall on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 8 to 10 a.m. The community is invited. The meal will include pancakes, French toast, bacon, sausage, eggs/omelets made to order, hash browns, dried beef gravy, baked goods, fruit, coffee, tea, and juice. Separate suggested donations have been set for adults and for children ages 5 to 13. Children under age 5 may eat for free. All profits from the breakfast will be donated to community causes. TRUSTEES’ GATHERING

The Atglen Public Library, 413 Valley Ave., Atglen, has announced that its board of trustees will meet on Monday, Nov. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the library. The board meets to manage the business of the library. The public is welcome to attend. For further information, contact the library at 610-593-6848.

Avon Grove Library Creates Reading Room

Community Warehouse Project Notes One-Year Anniversary

By Marcella Peyre-Ferry

Libraries can become busy places, but the Avon Grove Library has added a quiet refuge - the Ringler Reading Room - where people can sit and read in comfort away from the hustle and bustle. The bright, sunlit room, furnished in the manner of a comfortable living room, is the perfect place to enjoy reading. Partitioned from the Avon Grove Library director Lori A. Schwabenbauer main library by a glass wall welcomes patrons to visit the new Ringler Reading and door, visitors can enjoy Room, dedicated in memory of former director the space while remaining Kim L. Ringler. connected to the events as well as a small assortment of books. Peogoing on in the library. Those who visit the room will find the ple may also sit with their laptops or look latest copies of area newspapers to peruse, through books from the library’s shelves. See Reading Room pg 3

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