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Biblical ignorance on display

When looking at the vast majority of Jews we know they have always believed in a resurrection. They believe in both a national resurrection and a personal resurrection. What do I mean by a national resurrection? In Ezekiel 37 there is a picture of the national resurrection of Israel. The Messiah would come and would be a conqueror like David and would raise Israel from death to victory. One writer said, “Just as David emerges from nowhere, defeated Goliath and became a national hero, so the Jews were anticipating the arrival of a similar figure who would resurrect Israel as a ...

Football party favorites from Bev’s Kitchen

Hello from the Kitchen! A big football weekend is coming up. For all you football fans, I have a few food ideas to make for the big game. Pasta salad, tacos, avocado appetizer, homemade pizzas or vegetable trays are just a few. Also, cold veggie or fruit pizza are tasty finger foods. I’m not a football fan, but I do enjoy the commercials. Here are a few recipes. Veggie pizza 2 pkgs crescent rolls 1 cup sour cream 1 envelope dry ranch powder 1 (8oz) cream cheese (room temperature) Fresh veggies cut into bite sized pieces Flatten out crescent rolls into a large ...

‘Wonka’ on par with its predecessors

Now in its third rendition, the beloved Willy Wonka has returned to capture our imaginations once again. In the 2023 film, “Wonka,” rated PG, we meet a young Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet) determined to make it as a chocolatier in a town that’s just not big enough to hold his dreams. ...

Put a little love in your heart

Since Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us, I thought it would be fun to delve into the origins of the holiday. Where did it come from? Why do we celebrate it? I fully expected to uncover stories featuring chubby, naked little cherubs flying about, launching arrows and sprinkling love dust on unsuspecting humans and Greek gods or something. I was in for a rude awakening when I discovered its actual roots. According to the much-respected History Channel, Valentine’s Day began as a pagan, Roman fertility festival. Who knew? On this day, priests would sacrifice a goat for fertility and ...

Renovation update at Mifflin Co. Library

I’m taking a little break in writing about Library History to write about our changes. Library renovations are big on my mind. Well, on the minds of all of the staff as well as the board. And probably for more people than that. The lower level of the library may be closed but the Children’s Library is still available. It is now on the upper level where non-fiction is. This is temporary and when we are finished, Mifflin County Library will have a new Children’s Library for our patrons and small friends. Children are welcome to come and look for books and, yes, they are ...

Upcoming youth programs at JCL

Join us at our upcoming youth programs. Registration is not required for most programs by recommended, which can be done on our website at www.juniatalibrary.org, by calling (717) 436-6378 or in person at the library. Winter Storytimes (Jan. 22 to Feb. 23) Mondays at 10 a.m.: Preschool group (children ages 3 and over) - Includes stories, songs, rhymes, flannel-board activities, crafts and lots of fun. Fridays at 10 a.m.: Toddler group (children ages 18 months through 2 years) - 20-30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, flannel-board activities and movement, followed by 30 minutes ...