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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024 • VOLUME LIX, NO. 35 • READ THE DIGITAL EDITION ON THE WEB: SNEWS.COM
In This Week’s Issue:
Lititz Square Crèche Reminds Us Of The True Meaning Of Christmas
Section A
Do You Know...? Page 2A
Student Spotlight Cocalico High School Hannah Tran Lititz Christian School Lauren Hurst Biblical Message ............. 13A Births.................................... 15A Crossword Puzzle......... 12A “Happy Birthday”.......... 15A Obituaries ............................3A Professor Beam’s “Deitsch Eck”................... 10A Things To Do ................... 11A
Section B Where In The World Winners Page 1B
Who’s Hiring in Transportation
Shopping News Christmas Deadlines
The Shopping News will observe the following deadlines for the Wednesday, December 25 issue. All articles, with or without photos, Bulletin Board and Sales Register: Wednesday, December 18 by 12:00 noon. Display Ads: Thursday, December 19 by 12:00 noon. Classified Ads: Friday, December 20 by 9:00 a.m. The Shopping News will be closed Tuesday, December 24, Wednesday, December 25 and Wednesday, January 1.
The Shopping News will have early delivery for the Christmas Issue dated December 25. Delivery will begin on Friday, December 20.
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese Each year, thousands of commuters pass by the crèche that is displayed on the Lititz square triangle during Christmastime. The triangle is owned by the Moravian Church, which also owns the Lititz Springs Park, and members of the park board handle the job of setting up the crèche. Shown putting the finishing touches on the Nativity scene are, from left to right, Rich Motz, Jeff Usner and Mike Haines (Park Superintendant).
Festive Christmas Luminary Walk Planned For The Community Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese The community is invited to enjoy a free and festive event – the Christmas Luminary Walk, held in Akron’s Roland Park on Saturday, December 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring along your flashlights, gather with family and friends, and celebrate the season! Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (front) Sue Glick, Silas Rupley; (back) Becca Rupley, Levi Girke, Dylan Rupley, Tom Burnett, Tina Mast Burnett and Dennis Maust. at Akron’s The public can choose one of two paths to take this year - the beautiful lantern-lit Saturday, December 14, path through the evergreens, 5:30-8pm or a level path from the parking lot for easier walking, so all can enjoy the evening. More luminary lanterns have been added this year to now include about 800 electric candle luminaries. The blocks that give weight to the paper bags were borrowed from Mainspring of Ephrata’s Winters Leadership Memorial Committee that holds an annual luminary walk on groups, homemade cookies, Tom Burnett of Pilgrims said that about 400 people this year. “We are pleased Veterans Day. hot cocoa and cider will all Mennonite Church, and attended the first walk in that last year’s event was so (Continued On Page 2A) Carols, pop-up musical add to the festive occasion. Luminary Walk chairperson, 2023, and more are expected
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