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wedNesdAY, deCeMBer 25, 2019 • VoluMe lIV, No. 37 • reAd THe dIGITAl edITIoN oN THe weB:
In This Week’s Issue: Section A
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Special Christmas Edition
Isaiah 7:14 KJV Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Do You Know...? Page 5A Hometown Flavors with ReaderSubmitted Recipes Page 12A New Year’s Dining Out Page 18A End of Year Clearance Sales Page 20-23A
Student Spotlight Gehmans Mennonite School Gianna Good Garden Spot High School Abigail O’Neill Biblical Message ............. 22A Births.................................... 19A Crossword Puzzle......... 17A “Happy Birthday”.......... 19A Obituaries ............................3A Professor Beam’s “Deitsch Eck”................... 14A Things To Do ................... 17A
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Christmas, let us take a moment to remember the true meaning of Christmas. This nativity display located at the square in Lititz glows brightly as it welcomes a new day and reminds us that the birth of Jesus is what Christmas is all about. The prominent placement of this traditional nativity scene allows thousands of visitors to remember just that.
Ephrata Lions Stay Faithful To Serving Others Writing Contest Winners
The Ephrata Lions Club generously donated toys for Ephrata Area Social Service’s Santa’s Room. “The Ephrata Lions Club is a significant donor toward our little shop,” said Joy Ashley, executive director.
“They have been doing this faithfully for over 30 years.” Every holiday season, Ephrata Area Social Services sets up a Santa’s Room for some families in need to “shop” for gifts for their loved ones. All the toys
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese and items in this shop have (standing) Lisa Gockley, been donated by community Program Director; Joy members, local businesses Ashley, Executive Director; (kneeling) Jeff Donahue; and civic organizations. Nevin Rutt; Bill Peters; Shown in the photo, and (front) Michele Cisney, from left to right, are Ephrata Lions Chair.
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese Two Cocalico High School of “New Beginnings.” students earned first place in In October, Emma the monthly writing contest Youndt, daughter of Jesse sponsored by the English Department at Cocalico and Amanda Youndt of Denver, won for her short High School. story about “Convention In September, sophomore and Rebellion.” Anya Rally, daughter of Shown in the photo, from Stephen and Stacy Rally of Denver, submitted a short left to right, are Anya and story that explored the theme Emma.