Hallich Nei Yaahr zu Alliebber! Happy New Year to everyone!

Uff Neiyaahrmarye soll mer'n Brotwarscht esse, so as mer's Yaahr schtarick un grefdich is.

On New Year's morning, we should eat sausage so we will be strong and robust all year.

Uff die Neiyaahr darf mer ken Eppel odder Niss esse odder mer waert voll Gschwaere.

On New Year's, we are not supposed to eat apples or nuts or we will get full of boils.

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Friday Night in the Light is being offered at Hope Community Church, Claussville Road, 7 p.m. Jan. 3, 2014, with two praise bands and food. Bring the family for a great night of worship and praise songs.

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Thank you to everyone who has sent me news for this column. Email or call me with any news from your organization, i.e., Scouts, 4-H Clubs, neighborhood events or whatever is newsworthy.

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May 2014 bring you many blessings, miracles, good health and a multitude of good friends. Have a great new year.

Mach's gut,

Mary Bittner Henry