Catch up on what happened this week in Medford.
LRHSD ‘Give to Goodwill’ competition results are in
The Lenape Regional High School District recently finished its eighth year of participating in the “Give to Goodwill” competition with an astounding 79,204 lbs. of clothing collected for donation.
Seneca High School secured its first-place finish in the competition by collecting 18.21 lbs. of clothing per student with a total of 20,392 lbs. Cherokee High School came in second place collecting 14.92 lbs. per student with a total of 31,822 lbs. overall, followed by Shawnee with 11.32 lbs. per student and 17,964 lbs. overall, and then Lenape with 3.21 lbs. per student and a total of 6,026 lbs. overall.
Stay safe this holiday season
Christmas trees, candles, electrical decorations and cooking all contribute to an increased number of home fires during December, making it one of the leading months for U.S. home fires.
To help everyone enjoy a fire-safe holiday season, the National Fire Protection Association is encouraging everyone to be aware of potential fire risks, hoping to ultimately minimize the amount of fires.
A new Christmas tradition has been started in Medford
On Dec. 9, the Knights and approximately 300 others gathered outside of St. Mary of the Lakes church for the illumination of 170 Christmas trees lining the perimeter of the church. Each tree was decorated and lit as a means of honoring a loved one who has passed.
The inaugural event began inside the church with a Christmas concert, followed by refreshments outside near a fire pit and ultimately the lighting of the trees outside, after Rev. Father Dan Swift blessed the trees.
The funds raised from the purchase of trees go to support St. Mary of the Lakes School and toward charity projects the Knights partake in within the community.
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