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Luminaria Ceremony in Churchville benefits American Cancer Society

The ninth annual Luminaria Celebration was held on Wednesday, August 2, at the Churchville Village Gazebo. The event is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and this year proceeds were over $1,400. Donors purchase luminaria bags in honor of cancer survivors or in memory of loved ones lost to cancer.

The ceremony is an emotional and moving experience for those attending, as family, friends and neighbors are honored and remembered. After the ceremony those who purchased luminarias are invited to take them home for further remembrance and reflections.

Information and photos by Doug Eisel

Lion Nancy Steedman showcases luminaria bags colored by the LEO Club.
Lions Gordy Reitema and Mark Kohler are adding weights to keep the bags in place. Light sticks are added before the ceremony.
The luminarias are positioned near the Nancy L. Steedman Village Gazebo and along the Community Memorial Park to allow donors to look for the names of their loved ones written on the bag. 180 luminarias were purchased.

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