5 MIN FILLER

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INTRO

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Good Morning Ephrata NAMES today is Thursday December 17. Please rise for a moment of silence and the pledge to the flag.

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SILENCE/FLAG VIDEO

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And now over to ____________ with the news

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NEWS INTRO

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In today's news, Lancaster county accumulated more snow with winter storm Gail than all of last year combined. Lancaster only recorded 4.8 inches is all of last year, which is the second least snowy winter on record. Millersville received the most snow in the county with 10 inches while Denver got 9 inches, and Lancaster city got 7.5 inches. The area that received the most snow with winter storm Gail was the area near the New York border which received around 2 feet of snow.

Also in the news today, President-elect Joe Biden chose Rep. Deb Haaland from New Mexico to serve as the first Native American Cabinet secretary and head the Interior Department, a historic pick that marks a turning point for the U.S. government’s relationship with the nation’s Indigenous peoples. The secretary of Interior oversees vast protected areas — including 75 million acres of wilderness and 422 national park sites, as well as national monuments and wildlife refuges.

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Now to the juniors with the lunch

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LUNCH VIDEO

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SPORTS INTRO

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Attention snow lovers!!!  The forecast is SNOW this week.  To celebrate the Ski & Snowboard Club is extending sign-ups through today.  See Ms. Brimhall or Mr. Shortuse for details.  A $50 deposit is needed to secure your spot.  We travel to Bear Creek 4 times starting in January.  Hope to see you on the slopes!

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Now back to the main desk

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Attention All Students!!

The EHS Theatre Program has extended the video submissions deadline for thier upcoming spring musical production of "Guys and Dolls" to TODAY.  Any student interested in auditioning should review the audition information which includes selected song, monologue, and google doc. This can be found on the Guys and Dolls Schoology Group.

You may use the access code BHVJ-2GZD-TCP9W to login to this group. Please note there will be callbacks by invitations only and will most likely be held AFTER the holiday break. Students who are interested in stage crew and pit should complete the online google doc located in Schoology Guys and Dolls group. The show is scheduled for March of 2021.

All are welcome to audition. No experience necessary. Please email Mr. Gonzalez or Mrs. Umholtz if you have any questions.

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There are a flurry of Tis the season episodes now available for streaming on the Ephrata AM YouTube channel! It's better than Candy Canes!

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Only 3 school days till holiday break!

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Have a great day Ephrata!

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