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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2015
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VolUME XlIX, No. 47
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Native Egyptians Share Unique Insights At Ephrata Middle School
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 The Low Vision Support Group will meet in the Garden South Conference Room at Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call Judy Shaffer at 717-3556259.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 A Free Community Meal will be held at Bethany United Church of Christ, 140 East Main Street, Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Serving at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 717-733-4134.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 The Berks History Center, 940 Centre Avenue, Reading, will present a program, “The History of Brecknock Township” at 10:00 a.m. There is a cost. Refreshments will be served at 9:30 a.m.
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese Students in grade seven at the Ephrata Middle School were treated to a presentation from two native Egyptians. Before taking student questions, George Gerges and Magy Ghaly spent some time talking about Egypt geographically, the Nile River, the pharaohs, mummies, the pyramids and the sphinx. Students in grade seven study Egypt as a part of their social studies curriculum. George and Magy have been living in the United States for the past five years. Shown is one student examining some papyrus while listening to the speaker.
Denver-Ephrata Rotary Club Recognizes Michael Dueck
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 Adamstown Area Library, 3000 North Reading Road, Adamstown, will hold a Readers Café at 7;00 p.m. Please register by calling 717-484-4200.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 Vinemont Church Softball Team will be serving a Breakfast Buffet at 1278 Fritztown Road, Reinholds, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost. For more information, call Jason at 717-9898450 or the church at 610-6701141.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 Ephrata will hold Groundhog Day at the Ephrata Park at 9:00 a.m. Cocalico Cal will predict the weather. Free coffee and doughnuts at 8:30 a.m. Free admission and parking. Rain, shine or snow. For more information, call 717-627-1105.
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese At a recent meeting of the Denver-Ephrata Area Rotary, Michael Dueck was recognized as the November Cocalico Student of the Month. Michael is involved in student government, Army4One, and a member of National Honor Society. He is also a member of the high school’s football and baseball teams. Michael has garnered the Business Student of the Month award for October and is an honor roll student. He is a member at Blue Ball Church of the Brethren and participates in the local youth group. His college plans include majoring in exercise science with focus on business and participating in baseball. Michael lives in Stevens with his parents. He has older siblings including a sister Jessica and a brother David. www.iamtantanningcenters.com
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