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By Dayna M. Reidenouer
Hospice Labor Day Auction To Be Held Virtually By Francine Fulton
Traditionally, Hospice & Community Care (HCC) holds its annual Labor Day Auction at the Solanco Fairgrounds in Quarryville, and the event features nearly 10,000 items on the auction block and a variety of food selections sold on-site. Nearly 3,500 people attend the two-day event annually. This year, however, because of the coronavirus pandemic, the event has been scaled down and will be held virtually from Tuesday, Sept. 1, through Tuesday, Sept. 15. “This is our 26th year, and See Labor Day Auction pg 3
Wilshire Hills residents (from left) Nichole Whiteman, Cheryl Schmidt, Ethan Warfel, Malachi Warfel, and Vanessa Crowl invite the public to attend the neighborhood’s 40th annual yard sale on Aug. 14 and 15.
Contest Invites Sewists To “Make It With Wool”
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40 Years Of Smooth Salin’ The Wilshire Hills community west of Lancaster city has undergone changes over the past four decades, but one thing has stayed the same - the commitment to hosting a neighborhood yard sale. “This is the 40th annual sale,” said organizer Cheryl Schmidt. “We are trying to re-engage our community to come together and support one another, especially at this time.” The yard sale was started by the Wilshire Hills Civic Organization, with Mary Coldren at the helm. The committee began planning in February each year, and the group’s hard work paid off with high attendance. Neighbors noted that people from other municipalities would eagerly await the sale, and the streets would be packed with vehicles. See Wilshire Hills pg 2
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A variety of items, including quilts, jewelry and sports memorabilia, will be offered as part of a Hospice & Community Care virtual auction to be held from Sept. 1 through 15.
Expo To Offer Youths Venue To Show, Sell Livestock
By Dayna M. Reidenouer
By Dayna M. Reidenouer
The majority of the bolts in a typical fabric store will be filled with natural fibers like cotton or manufactured fibers like polyester. However, there is usually at least one section dedicated to wool, and garments made from those fabrics are the focus of the annual Make It With Wool contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania Sheep and Wool Growers Association. The contest is designed to promote the beauty and versatility of wool fabrics and yarns. “Wool is a wonderful fiber to work with,” said director Linda Siegel of Lebanon. “You can steam and mold it into shape.” She noted that wool fabric is not always derived from sheep’s wool, and it can be used for more than heavy winter coats. “I enjoy finding lightweight wools I can wear year-round,” Linda said. “I made a light wool crepe black dress that I can wear with sandals in the summer and feel comfortable.”
Like it has with so many other events, the coronavirus has disrupted fair season. For some people, that simply means fewer milkshakes consumed or carnival games enjoyed. However, for the youths who raise animals to exhibit and subsequently sell, the cancellation of fairs means a significant loss of income.
“Most of the livestock had been bought before COVID. These kids have all this money wrapped up in these animals,” said cattleman Jevin Kready, who noted that because specific finish weights are required, livestock must be sold within the timeframes set at the time of purchase. The Kready family has years of experience in raising, showing, and selling livestock. As a 4-H and FFA member, Jevin began showing beef cattle in middle school, occasionally raising some pigs as well, and he has been in charge of the See Livestock Expo pg 6
The Old Line Youth Livestock Expo will be held on Aug. 22 to 24 to give young people, such as (from left) Madelyn Tedesco, Alex Tedesco, Waylon Kready with Mischief, Kolton Youndt with Diesel, and Kayden Youndt, an opportunity to exhibit and sell their market animals.
See Make It With Wool pg 2
Cara Weil of Lancaster placed second in adult division in the state Make It With Wool contest last year. The deadline to enter the 2020 event is Sept. 4.
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