2012 Miracle Yearbook

l own residents and students help with the annual Cedarbest,a celebratio n Labor l las,- Weekend that takes place every year. 7-,- he sidewalks that led down Main Street, Cedarville, were worn and cracked, but so well traveled. It was on these sidewalks that countless feet had walked, run, and trudged through snow, where innumerable conversations had taken place, some good and others bad. The sidewalks led to some of Cedarville students' favorite places: Beans N' Cream, Stoney Creek Roasters, Colonials Pizza. In these memorable locales, students could finish conversations that had begun on the sidewalks. The store windows lining Main Street reflected notjust Cedarville students, who come and go, but also the locals who faithfully call this town home.The annual event ofCedar Fest brought many students down the four blocks from campus. Labor Day weekend included a parade, pancake breakfast, and fair that took place at the Cedarville Community Park. This annual event celebrated Cedarville's own James H. Kyle(the"father"ofLabor Day").The Little Town ofLights, held every year on the first weekend of December, allowed residents to show off their Christmas lights. There were also hay rides, photo opportunities with Santa Claus, outdoor caroling, and samples of local cuisine. There was a live Nativity scene complete with live animals located outside of Grace Baptist Church, where they also offered homemade cookies. Musical events and plays were also often held in the Cedarville Opera House, a Cedarville landmark. The community of Cedarville wasn't just about being in the same geographic area; what made the town of Cedarville so special was the people present and willing to devote their time.