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WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2016 • VOLUME LI, NO. 6 • READ THE FULL ISSUE ON THE WEB:
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Completed Steeple Lifted Back In Place At St. Stephens
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Around Town Also see our complete calendar of events in The Bulletin Board, in this section!
Look in this week’s Things To Do section beginning on page 6B for more events, including:
• Akron Fire Company Chicken BBQ • Farmersville Fire Company Chicken BBQ & Bake Sale • Durlach-Mt. Airy Fire Company Ox Roast Dinner • Reinholds VFW Chicken BBQ
THURSDAY, MAY 19 First United Methodist Church, 68 North Church Street, Ephrata, will hold a Free Community Meal. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Serving at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 717 7334134.
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese Dozens of members of St. Stephens Church, along with members of the community, turned out recently to watch the brand new steeple being lifted into place. The newly constructed steeple cost several hundred thousand dollars and the workmanship is incredible. Sunny skies and a light wind provided the perfect backdrop for the placement back on the church. A dedication service is planned for Sunday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. to see the “Beacon of Light” and the New Holland Band is slated to play.
Lititz Public Library Programs The following programs are
happening at the Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, in June. Register for any of the following programs by calling 7176262255 or emailing register@lititzlibrary.org. • All Ages Coloring Program
Saturday, June 4, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 25, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Drop in anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and meet up with others in the library’s atrium to enjoy coloring various designs.
• Astronomy Enthusiasts Wednesday, June 8, 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to meet and learn with the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County. Find out what to look for in the monthly sky and (Continued On Page 3A)
Schoeneck Fire Company Benefit Auction/Quilt Sale
SATURDAY, MAY 21 Cocalico High School, 800 South 4th Street, Denver, will hold a Civil War Living History Day, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (free to the public). There is a cost however for the Southern Sampler Dinner (4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.) and for a special performance (7:00 p.m.). Tickets may be purchased at the school on the day of the event.
SATURDAY, MAY 21 Overly’s Grove Park, 940 Overly’s Grove Road, New Holland, will hold a Chicken BBQ fundraiser. Supper is available for eatin or takeout and will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There is a cost. For more information, call 7179408647.
SUNDAY, MAY 22 Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, will host the Gap Male Chorus in concert at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free, but a love offering will be taken.
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese The public is invited to come out and support the Schoeneck Fire Company during its annual Benefit Auction planned for Saturday, May 21 beginning at 9:00 a.m. The Consignment Auction Committee will be accepting donations on Thursday, May 19 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, May 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Quilt Auction will begin at 12:00 noon and there will be great food available as well. Shown with a small sampling of items are, from left to right, Logan High, Prestyn High, Annah High, Mason High and Krystal Weaver. You may call 7173366767 for more information.