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Adamstown Fire Company Unveils 1919 Model T Restoration
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During the recent Adams town AppleUmpkin Fest, visitors had plenty of activities to enjoy. One highlight from the day was the unveiling of the
Adamstown Fire Company’s restored 1919 Model T fire truck, which actually dem onstrated its pumping ability during the event. Shown on the fire truck,
from left to right, are Chief Derek Miller, Mike Burk holder, Merle Martin and Bob Achey at the wheel. The bottom right photo shows a large crowd meandering
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese about. The bottom left photo his brother Owen. Also includes Elliot watching shown is volunteer Tyler Randy Leisey put the Hertzog assisting on another finishing touches on Elliot’s scarecrow. scarecrow that he made with (Continued On Page 2A)
Cocalico-Ephrata Annual “Giving Thanks” Free Community Meal Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese Organizers of the annual Giving Thanks Community Meal are pleased to announce that this cherished tradition will continue again this Thanksgiving. The Eph rata, Cocalico, and surr ounding communities are invited to a sitdown Thanks giving meal on Thursday, November 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Ephrata Business Center, 400 East Main Street, Ephrata. The dinner provides an opportunity for neighbors to come together to share a holiday meal in a spirit of gratitude and community. Takeout meals will be available on a firstcome, firstserved basis beginning at 1:30 p.m. Meal delivery will be provided by Ephrata Area Social Services (EASS) for homebound neighbors in the Ephrata and Cocalico areas. Preregistration is required for delivery. Regis tration for meal delivery opened on Monday, October 20, and will close on Friday, November 14. To register,
please call EASS at 717 7330345. “Thanksgiving is about more than just food it is about connection, com passion and community. Whether someone is spend
ing the holiday away from family, experiencing hard ship, or simply seeking fellowship, we want them to know there is a place for them here, all are welcome,” said Debra Briggs, Comm ittee Lead and Outreach
Director at Mohn’s Hill Church. For additional information, please visit facebook.com/ givingthankscommunity. Shown in the photo, from left to right, are Debra
Briggs, Teresa Ogden (Committee Member), Felix Speight (Committee Mem ber), Claudia Sellers (Kit chen Lead), Geoff Simmons (Kitchen Lead), Cindy Mellinger (Kitchen Lead) and Tom Turkey.