Happy New Year, dear readers!

The winter holidays often spark altruistic thoughts and charitable acts. Many of us have reached out to family, friends and strangers with kindness, care and concern.

This new year continues to provide opportunities to extend a helping hand to others.

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A member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church is receiving transfusions from Miller-Keystone Blood Center.

Donations are needed. Advise the blood bank your donation is for Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.

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Consider supporting the Shepherd of the Hills youth group by having your car washed at Egypt Shine Car Wash, 4755 Main St.

Enter the code 43310 at the kiosk and pay for the ultimate wash.

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Is your organization planning an event to be held in Egypt or Cementon? To have information about the event published in this column, please email the details to me at sassamanm@gmail.com.