December 15 , 2022 The Beacon • 23

By Jessie Tubbs

The annual West Lafayette Christmas in the Village took place .

A brisk chill in the air made for a quick walk down Russell Avenue to the Methodist Church for the Lions Club breakfast . Pancakes , sausage , French toast and eggs were piled onto everyone ’ s plates with fresh OJ and coffee to drink .

This year the Blue Ridge 4-H group jumped in to help feed the crowds and wait tables with the Lions . Neighbors were visiting , telling Justin Troendly happy birthday and sharing stories about remember whens and did you knows .

Claire and Chloe Marquis , three-year 4-H members of Blue Ridge , offered seconds to customers and checked the roasters to make sure

Jessie Tubbs

The West Lafayette homecoming court helped Santa greet children .

they weren ’ t running low or out of pancakes . Claire Marquis said she liked volunteering , and Chloe Marquis said she enjoyed cooking . Tom Brill worked the griddle , and the batter maker was John Hardesty . The breakfast cost $ 10 , and it helped the Lions support the community .

Lions are known for helping with glasses . This group goes even further

with helping with Dollars for Scholars , church repairs , police and fire , Christmas Castle , Echoing Hills , and general community support .

They are always excited to add new members and meet the first Tuesday every month at Schumaker Farms at 6:15 p . m . Several of their members have been active for over 30 years .

Just a couple blocks

down the road was the Christmas in the Village craft show . Carol Wears has organized this shopping extravaganza for about 25 years with Club Aries . This event has been held the first Saturday in December for 30 years or more .

Ava Kulbacki had cocoa bombs , and Madelyn Klier and Bailey Smith made jewelry . They worked late nights at sleepovers to build up their inventory . Gnomes , red trucks and buffalo plaid decked the halls on vendors ’ tables throughout the school .

The fun continued at the library . Andrea Smith , the West Lafayette Branch librarian , welcomed guests , and the Friends of the Library representative offered cookies and hot chocolate . Kids collected make and take crafts

and learned about some upcoming events at the library .

The wind slowed and the sun peeked through the clouds for the parade lineup . David Rogers has managed that job for the past few years . People of all ages came out to cheer as firetrucks , floats and princesses appeared . The band was all wrapped up

The “ Eve ” of Christmas Eve Service

at Mission 3:16 Tyndall Church Friday , December 23 , 2022 , 7:00PM

Light refreshments available after the service

For more information , call Sheldon & Tammy Mencer 740-502-2125

in blankets , riding on a truck and trailer , playing Christmas tunes for all .

After the parade Santa greeted kids of all ages at the Baptist Church , handed out some goodies , and heard what boys and girls like the Pigman children — Oliver , Alyessia , Finley and Seamus — and their mom Klarissa wanted for Christmas .

“ For Unto Us , a Child is Born . Unto Us a Son is Given .”

Mission 3:16 Tyndall Church

18091 Township Road 284 , Coshocton ( The church is located just off State Route 16 between Coshocton and Conesville )

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