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Solanco AUGUST 7, 2019
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVI • NO 19
YARD SALE
St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church,
DISCUSSION GROUP
The Book Club will meet at the Quarryville Library, 357 Buck Road, Quarryville, on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 1:30 p.m. Attendees will discuss “The Light in the Ruins” by Chris Bohjalian. UPCOMING GATHERING
Brothers and Sisters in Support (BASIS) is a ministry for bereaved parents and their families. BASIS exists to support parents on their grief journey, both immediately and long-term. The next gathering will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. For more details, including meeting location, readers may call Calvary Monument Bible Church in Paradise at 717-442-8161. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
welcomes families looking for a homeschool group. This group of families supporting one another in their homeschool journey offers classes in science, art and literature, meeting every other Tuesday morning at Living Stones Vineyard Church, 2292 Robert Fulton Highway, Peach Bottom. Readers may call Jen at 717-548-3528 for more information. SPECIAL EVENT
Lancaster Contra Dance will take place on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Lancaster County Central Park Pavilion 11, 733 Williamson Road, Lancaster, from 7 to 10 p.m. The group social dance is for people of all ages. Matthew Christian and Max Carmichael will perform on fiddle and guitar. There is no need to bring a partner, as partners are exchanged after each dance. There is an admission fee except for youths age 15 and under. For details, call 717-9514317 or visit www.lancastercontra.org.
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MOPW Plans Fifth Clothing Giveaway By Dayna M. Reidenouer
The fifth annual clothing giveaway hosted by the Middle Octorara Presbyterian Women (MOPW) will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 7 a.m. to noon at Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church, 1188 Valley Road, 4 miles east of Quarryville on Route 372. Why open so early? “’Cause they’re here at 6 o’clock, waiting,” said MOPW member Marlene Fromm. The giveaway was created following the example of a church in Willow Street, and it has continued to be popular. “People are shopping for school clothes, and it’s inexpensive,” explained MOPW member Shirley Miller. She noted that clothing, shoes, and accessories will be free of charge, but
attendees are invited to bring donations - either nonperishable food or cash - for the Solanco Neighborhood Ministries food bank. The MOPW members have been collecting clothing and other items from church members and from supporters in the general community. Nancy Harnish related how a personal shopping trip to Waltman’s Hidden Treasures in Buck has resulted in a partnership between the consignment shop and the church. The store had been looking for a charitable way to dispose of unsold children’s clothes, and when the owners learned that clothing for youngsters is in high demand at the giveaway, Waltman’s signed on to donate items. “God sent me there that day,” Harnish remarked. See Clothing Giveaway pg 7
Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church will host a clothing giveaway on Aug. 17. Displaying a small sample of the items that will be available are (from left) Shirley Miller, Marlene Fromm, Linda Farmer, and Nancy Harnish.
Gap Relief Auction Set In Quarryville Kuhl Women Serve As Agriculture Ambassadors By Dayna M. Reidenouer
Quilts galore will be among the many items up for bids at the 71st annual Gap Relief Auction that will be held in Quarryville on Aug. 9 and 10. The 71st annual Gap Relief Auction will be held at the Solanco Fairgrounds, 172 S. Lime St., Quarryville, on Friday, Aug. 9, and Saturday, Aug. 10. The event is hosted by Anabaptist churches that support the relief, development, and peace work of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). The auction is named for its original location: Sam Summers’ farm in Gap. The auction festivities will kick off on Aug. 9 with a pork roast dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Folks may dine in or buy
meals to go. Roast pork will also be available by the quart. A blood drive will run from 4 to 8 p.m., and a preview of auction items will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. Dozens of quilts will be on display, and visitors may inspect items that will be sold on Aug. 10. A special time of singing will be observed from 6:30 to 7 p.m., and an offering for MCC will be accepted at 7 p.m. The auction will kick off at 7:15 p.m. at the fresh produce stand in the auction barn. See Gap Relief Auction pg 8
Representing the interests of farmers and others who are involved in the agriculture industry is a family affair fo r t h e K u h l s o f W i l l o w S t r e e t . Cassidy Kuhl, age 25, serves as 2020 Lancaster County Mrs. Agriculture
USA. Her daughter, Harper Chase Kuhl, age 3, is the 2020 Lancaster County Tiny Miss Agriculture USA. Cassidy’s sister-in-law, Rebecca Kuhl, age 15, is 2020 Lancaster County Teen Miss Agriculture USA. The Kuhls became involved with Miss Agriculture USA last year, the nonprofit organization’s first year in operation. The founder lives in Ohio, and her daughter resides in Alexandria, Pa., so participation has been higher in those two states than across the country. At the local level and at most See Miss Agriculture USA pg 3
Willow Street residents representing farm-friendly interests include (from left) Cassidy Kuhl, 2020 Lancaster County Mrs. Agriculture USA; Harper Chase Kuhl, 2020 Lancaster County Tiny Miss Agriculture USA; and Rebecca Kuhl, 2020 Lancaster County Teen Miss Agriculture USA.
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116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford, invites the community to its yard sale on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. In the case of rain, the event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 24. There will be more than 14 tables of items, including furniture, adult clothing, children’s toys and clothes, household items, kitchen supplies, tools, books, and electronics. A food truck will be on-site selling lunch items. To reserve a space, call 610-932-8134 or email stchris@ stchrisoxford.org. More information is also available by searching for “St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church” on Facebook and choosing “Events.”