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Good Morning Ephrata, NAMES today is Tuesday Jan 15. Please rise for a moment of silence and the pledge to the flag.
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SILENCE/FLAG VIDEO
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The Ephrata chess team has a home match against Lancaster Catholic today and an away match against Lancaster Mennonite on Wednesday.  Yes Wednesday.   Not Thursday.  Wednesday.

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NOW OVER TO ____ WITH THE NEWS
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NEWS INTRO VIDEO
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Desalination plants around the world are pumping out far more salt laden brine than previously believed, according to a new study. The salty effluent is a by-product of efforts to extract fresh water from the sea. Researchers found that plants are now producing 50% more of this chemical laden cocktail than expected. The brine raises the level of salinity and poses a major risk to ocean life and marine ecosystems.

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Russia's only space radio telescope is no longer responding to commands from Earth, officials say. Astro Space Centre chief Nikolai Kardashev said some of the Spektr-R satellite's communication systems had stopped working. But it was still transmitting scientific data, RIA Novosti news agency reports. The telescope has been operational way beyond its expected five-year lifespan, Russia's space agency Roskosmos says.

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Now over to _________ with lunch
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LUNCH VIDEO
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SPORTS INTRO VIDEO
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The Mounts Wrestling team would like to invite all high school students to their home match to cheer them on against Cedar Crest next Wednesday, January 16th at 6:30pm. All EHS students in attendance will receive a free hot dog! Grab your friends and come see what a wrestling match is all about!
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Today, bowling is at clearview vs E town, Rifle is at Gov. Mifflin, swimming is home vs E town, girls basketball is home vs CV, and the boys are away at CV. 
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Now for the thought of the day!
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THOUGHT OF THE DAY
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E Sports Club Announcement! Do you play Overwatch?  Do you play Rocket League?  Are you a fan of League of Legends?  There is a new e-sports team being created here at Ephrata High School. If you are interested, there will be an informational meeting Thursday after school at 2:45 in Mr. LoPiccolo’s room 213.
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