Community Choirs Seeking Singers
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
The Southern Lancaster County Community Choirs (SLCCC) are seeking singers of all talent levels and age groups as preparations get underway for a Christmas concert.
The SLCCC will hold a show Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. in the Swift Middle School auditorium, 1866 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville. Ticket information will be announced closer to the day of the event.
For now, the group is focusing on recruitment, and everyone is invited to participate. “Most years we have auditions for the choir, and we allow people to try out and then secure a spot in the choir by their interest and their musical talent,” SLCCC president Jozlyn Grodski said. “This year we are taking a little bit of a different approach in allowing anybody who
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
This event is for the dogs. And cats. And cenophiles.
Britain Hill Venue & Vineyard will host the fifth annual Whiskers, Wags, and Wine event on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 790 Little Britain Road North, Quarryville.
The proceeds will benefit recues and nonprofit organizations Angie’s Stray Foundation, LaMancha Animal Rescue, Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue, Wagon Tailz Animal Rescue, Charlie’s Crusaders Pet Rescue, Woerth It Hollow, Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation, and Leo’s Helping Paws.
Britain Hill will collect donations for those groups, including paper towels, canned cat food, laundry detergent, bleach, new or gently used toys, unopened dry food, towels, trash bags, and dish soap.
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Regardless of status or station in life, the Oasis Women’s Ministry can be of assistance, director Jennifer Hatch said.
Oasis will hold a nine-week nondenominational Bible study program for women of all ages on Wednesday mornings that will begin on Sept. 24 and run through Nov. 19 at Providence Church, 269 Cinder Road, New Providence.
“Our Bible study is for women who are really looking for connection, to have a break during the busyness of life to come together as women who want to know more about Jesus,” Hatch said.
Every woman is welcome. “We aren’t all from the southern end of Lancaster County,” said Hatch. “We have women
“Those organizations have compiled a wish list of things that the fosters and the rescues themselves use,” said Debbie Casson, the owner and operator of Britain Hill Venue & Vineyard. “So we create something called Donation Alley, and we have a flat bed.”
There will be more than 20 vendors on-site. “We have a lot going on during the day,” said Casson. “The rescues and nonprofits will all be in the front lawn. We will have adoptable cats and dogs here that someone can place an application for. Last year, we homed 13 dogs. They’ll all be outside. We will have vendors that’ll be upstairs in the venue, anything from candles to jewelry to home decor, lots of different
Southern Lancaster County Community Choirs president Jozlyn Grodski (left) and director Becky Hess in the Swift Middle School auditorium.
Photo by George Deibel
Some members of Oasis Women’s Ministry recently gathered at Providence Church.
Photo by George Deibel
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Organists Plan Hymn Sing
The Lancaster Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) will hold a community hymn sing on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 4 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 200 W. Orange St., Lititz. There is no charge to attend. A freewill offering will be received.
Residents Invited To Sign Up for Library Cards
The Quarryville Library Center, 357 Buck Road, Quarryville, invites residents to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month. A library card opens up many opportunities other than checking out books, such as free classes, job resources, homework help, streaming media, and cultural events. This year’s theme, “One Card, Endless Possibilities,” is a reminder that libraries
are for everyone, no matter their age, background, or goals.
In addition to loaning books, the Quarryville Library Center offers a wide variety of programs, DVD rentals, copying and faxing services, passport services, museum passes, room rentals, and hotspot rentals. Residents of the Southern End can sign up for a free library card by visiting the library.
Choices Healthcare has announced the appointment of Michael Link as its next president and chief executive officer, effective Wednesday, Oct. 1. The decision follows a national search and reflects unanimous support from the board of directors. Choices Healthcare is the parent organization of Hospice & Community Care and Hospice of Central PA.
Link has been with the organization for more than two decades. He joined Choices Healthcare, then known as Hospice of Lancaster County, in 2001 as an information systems trainer. Over the years, he advanced through roles including director of information technology, vice president and chief information officer, chief administrative officer and, most recently, chief operating officer.
Link holds a bachelor’s
degree in applied management from Pennsylvania College of Technology and an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, both earned with honors. He has national connections in the hospice and palliative care field. Steve Knaub, the current Choices Healthcare president and CEO, will serve as special adviser to the board through his retirement on Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Solanco
LASN Sets Meeting
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Lancaster Area Sewing Network (LASN) will present “Extending the Life of Your Garments” by Rachel Siegel on Monday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. at Lancaster Friends Meeting House, 110 Tulane Terrace, Lancaster.
The hourlong presentation will explore sustainability through quality craftsmanship and care. Siegel will discuss tips and techniques for garment construction and care that will help garments to last longer.
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Siegel started in the sewing room at age 4 and developed her skills through 4-H, winning state competitions. She participated in the Make It With Wool contest, winning the adult division of the national contest in 2018 and 2024. She has written several articles for Threads Magazine. Siegel also works as a Certified Public Accountant and sews her professional wardrobe. She enjoys teaching her hobbies to others, both as a 4-H sewing leader in Lebanon County and as a frequent presenter and past president of LASN. There is a fee for nonmembers, which may be paid by cash or check. Guests may register on arrival.
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LASN’s 2025 theme is “Sustainability,” with all monthly meetings touching on an aspect of the topic.
LASN is a group for people who love to sew. Its members range from beginners to intermediate hobbyists to professional dressmakers. The group’s main focus is fitting and construction skills related primarily to garment sewing. It meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of most months, with Zoom meetings held during the winter. Retreats, service projects, and a fabric swap are optional activities. For more information, contact lancastersews@gmail.com.
Accordion Group To Meet
The First Lancaster Accordion Group (FLAG) will meet on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Zion Church of Millersville, 317 N. George St., Millersville. For additional details, contact Miranda Hoffman at 717-940-4762.
Oasis Ministry
coming from Maryland and Chester County and York County, even, so we have a broad reach of women from different churches and all ages who like to come together just to study the Bible.”
The program is for both Bible beginners and longtime readers. “We try to make the Bible study something that women who have never done in the Bible study before can also feel comfortable and fit in here, along with women who may have studied the Bible their whole lives,” said Hatch. “There’s a place for everyone to participate.”
Breakfast will be served at 9 a.m., and the group will meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
“It’s for women who want to come in and have breakfast and just spend time together, sharing and catching up with each other and building friendships,” said Hatch. “That’s where we start our morning, and then we come together as a big group in the sanctuary to have worship in music. Then we branch off into the small study groups.”
Go to www.oasiswomen .org or call 717-799-8583 to register. Walk-ins will be accepted. A freewill offering will be received each week to “bless the child care workers,” Hatch said. Child care will be provided for youngsters of all ages. “They’re also learning about Jesus and Bible sto -
ries, doing crafts, singing songs, having snacks. The children also enjoy coming here, as well.”
There will be two tracks of study - “The Gospel of John: Savoring the Peace of Jesus in a Chaotic World” by Melissa Spoelstra and “The Gospel of John - Digging Deeper With Your Bible.”
“I think everybody can relate to the subtitle “Savoring the Peace of Jesus in a Chaotic World,” Hatch said. “That is what we want to create here, that this is a place where women can feel replenished, that they can find a place of peace just in the middle of a busy life, whatever that is for them, and have time to experience
peace within whatever life is bringing.”
Hatch stated that the goal is to make a difference in the lives of participants. “We were talking about this as a leadership group,” she said. “Our hopes for this session are for women to have their lives transformed, that they will not leave here the same way that they came, and that we would also be unified though we’re all very different people. Our hope is that we come together, and our focus is on Jesus and that is what unifies us.”
Past participant Jan Bewley said, “One of the biggest blessings was we went through a family
products up there.”
In front, Britain Hill will have a booth. “Our employees get together every year and collect different containers and little unique, antique pieces, and we create succulent gardens,” said Casson. “We put together about 80 to 100 succulent gardens, and we sell them, and 100% of those proceeds go to rescues that day.”
RiverDawg Grooming will provide ear cleanings on animals, and T’s Dog Grooming will perform nail trims with the proceeds going to the charities.
“Probably the most fun thing we do is our doggy kissing booth,” Casson said. “We put the adoptable dogs in the kissing booth so they can meet and greet hopefully their future owner. People can put a dollar in to kiss the dogs, and that’s fun, but really it’s just to
socially acclimate the dogs and get them exposure and hopefully a forever home.”
There will be food trucks and live music by One, a duo that plays Elvis Presley songs and classic rock.
“Obviously, people are welcome to bring their dogs, and they have to be leashed,” Casson said. “It’s a great family day because there’s a lot going on, but it’s also a great day to come out and support and just enjoy the day out and do a little shopping. We’ve got
a good variety of vendors this year.”
Casson said it’s her favorite event to host at Britain Hill. “I love animals,” she said. “I have a rescue. I like to be able to give a platform to the nonprofits who don’t have a brick-and-mortar building so that they can gain exposure to show what their services provide. It allows the community to know a little bit more about them, and they benefit in the proceeds.”
CRAFTERS WELCOME
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Britain Hill’s Whiskers, Wags,
Britain Hill will collect donations for nonprofits during the event.
Tennis, Soccer Fall Short On The Road
makes one of three
Solanco’s Edy Myer defeats Donegal’s Jenna Van Schoick (6-3, 6-1) on Monday, September 8.
Solanco’s Blake Wiley shoots an 87 at Fox Chase to take 13th place on Tuesday, September 9.
On Monday, September 8, Solanco’s Kelsey Harpe scores on this amazing kick over Manheim Central’s Kaliegh Enck during a 3-2 loss on the road.
Solanco’s Macey Miller competes in recent doubles match as part of the #3 doubles team. Miller is currently 5-2.
In a 3-2 loss on the road, Solanco’s Avery Janssen celebrates after scoring a goal with teammates Baylee Lenhat and Michelle Hershey on Monday, September 8.
Solanco’s Mikaela Kreider
saves against Manheim Central during a 3-2 loss on Monday, September 8.
golf photo by Bob Diller tennis photos by Joe Caulfield soccer photos by Cheri Sine
Lancaster Kennel Club Plans Agility Trials
Lancaster Kennel Club will present its annual Agility Trials on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27 and 28, held under the roof at In the Net, 798 Airport Road, Palmyra.
Trials will start at 8:30 a.m. each day and continue until mid-afternoon. More than 500 dogs are scheduled each day to compete in two rings. Vendors and concessions will be available.
Admission is free. Only dogs entered in the competition may be on-site.
For updates, visit www .lancasterkennelclub.org or search for “Lancaster Kennel Club” on Facebook. This event is partially funded by the County Commissioners of Lebanon County’s Hotel Tax Grant Fund Program.
To find out more about agility, visit www.akc.org/ events/agility/.
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The FBI reports that nearly half of the victims of these scams are over 60 years old, with seniors representing two-thirds of all financial losses. Nationwide, Americans have already lost more than $1 billion to this evolving fraud.
The “Phantom Hacker” scheme unfolds in three stages. An impostor poses as technical support, convincing victims to allow remote access to their computers. Then another impostor posing as a bank representative claims the victim’s accounts have been compromised and directs funds to a “safe” account. In many cases, victims are then contacted by individuals posing as U.S. government officials, who may even send official-looking documents to reinforce the deception.
Recent reports indicate scammers are also leveraging artificial intelligence to make their attacks more convincing, targeting seniors based on personal interests, hobbies, and online activity.
PennCyber encourages families to discuss these scams proactively, educate seniors on the red flags, and remind them to immediately report any suspicious contact. The FBI urges victims to report incidents to their local FBI Field Office and the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at www.ic3.gov.
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ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: 600 E. Penn Grant Rd., (Mailing: P.O. Box 635, Willow Street, 17584) 717-464-5683
Pastor: The Rev. Maureen L. Seifried Worship w/Holy Communion: Saturday Eve. 6 pm & Sunday 9:30 am. Livestreaming Visit: www.ascensionws.org
BETHEL CHURCH: 3716 Main Street, Conestoga. Sunday worship at 10:15 AM. Pastor: Jake Farnham. For more info, call 717-872-6755.
CHESTNUT LEVEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1068 Chestnut Level Rd., Quarryville, PA 17566 Ph: 717-548-2763. Visit us online at www.chestnutlevel.org Rev. John Hartman - Senior/Lead Pastor. Join us for worship at either our 8:00 AM or 10:30 AM services held in the church sanctuary. Adult/Youth Sunday School is held at 9:15 AM. K.I.D.S.Own Worship is held in the Family Life Center during the 10:30 AM worship service. The 10:30 AM service is also live streamed via Zoom, CLPC Facebook and YouTube. Links can be found on the church’s website.
COLEMANVILLE UM CHURCH: 210 Colemanville Church Rd., Conestoga. Sunday Worship 8:40 AM, Sunday School 10:15 AM. 717-872-7951 Pastor: Manuel Cruz www.colemanvilleumc.org
ENCOUNTER CHURCH: 300 Hideaway Drive, Quarryville, PA 17566 Sunday Service & Kid's Church held at 8:30 am and 10:45 am. Church e-mail: office@encounterchurchpa.org www.encounterchuchpa.org Church phone: 717-786-2756
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MILLERSVILLE
121 Walnut Hill Rd., Millersville. Sunday Worship at 8:15 am & 10:45 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Phone: 717872-4581 www.findgracehere.org
HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH: IndependentBible Believing. Meeting at 211 Gap Rd., Strasburg, PA. Weekly Worship on Sundays at 11 am. Also meeting Wednesdays at 7 pm for weekly Bible Study & Kids Club. Phone: 717-983-8755. Visit us online at: www.hopeforstrasburg.com
KIRKWOOD MENNONITE CHURCH: 1923 Noble Rd, Kirkwood, PA 17536. Join us Sundays at 9:00 am. For more information call Pastor Dave Sweigart 717-333-3979.
LITTLE BRITAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
255 Little Britain Church Rd., Peach Bottom (between 222 and 272). Sunday School Classes all ages 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Youth Groups for Elementary, Jr. High and Sr. High, Choir, Bell Choir, Small Groups. Rev. Thomas Milligan, 717-548-2266. Web site: www.littlebritainchurch.org E-mail: lbpc1732@gmail.com
MEMORIAL CHURCH- 101 S. Hess St., Quarryville. quarryville.church 717-7862941. Sunday Morning Worship Schedule: 8:30 Traditional, 10:30 Contemporary, Fellowship time from 9:40-10:20 am Livestream: quarryville.online.church Here you are accepted as you are and challenged to become more like Jesus.
MIDDLE OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH: 1199 Valley Road Quarryville. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 AM; Blended Worship 10:30 AM. 717-786-3402 Visit us online at www.middleoctorara.org
MT. EDEN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
CHURCH: 1241 May Post Office Rd., Quarryville, (5 mi. South of Strasburg, 3 mi. North of 372). Rev. Margaret Rohnacher, Pastor. Sunday worship service 9:30 am. Limited handicap accessibility. 717-786-7565 mtedenlutheranchurch@gmail.com
MT. NEBO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 673 Martic Heights Dr., Pequea. Pastor Chandler Evans. Office 717-284-4331. E-mail: secretary@mtneboumc.org. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m. www.mtneboumc.org Mt. Nebo Preschool - 717-284-4331.
MT. VERNON CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Growing Deeper, Reaching Farther. 1 Lighthouse Dr, Kirkwood. Pastor Tony Murrin. Sunday School- all ages 9am, Worship 10:00am. Handicap Access. Phone: 717-529-4102. Visit us online at mtvernonchristianchurch.com
PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH
Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org
PROVIDENCE CHURCH: 269 Cinder Road, New Providence. 717-786-5580. Family Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:45 AM led by Pastor Dwight Lefever. Handicapped Access. Visit us online at www.provchurch.net for more information and church updates. Livestreamed services during both worship hours.
REFTON BIC CHURCH: 110 Church St., Refton, Scott MacFeat, Jr. Lead, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10-11:15 am. We offer LIVESTREAM services via YouTube, search “Refton Church”. Clothing Room: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:307:30pm. Rental Space available. Visit reftonchurch.org for more info. 717806-5812.
SMITHVILLE CHURCH OF GOD: 595 Pennsy Rd., New Providence. 717-786-1879. A Family Friendly Church. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m.
ST. CHRISTOPHER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Where everyone can find a place to belong! 116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford (Rt. 472 at the Rt. 1 bypass ramps). Sunday inperson Holy Communion Service at 10:00 AM, also live-streamed. When people warmly welcome you, you will know you have found a church home where you can come just as you are. The Episcopal Church is Catholic in the way we worship and Protestant in the way we think. You’ll find beautiful music, good preaching, and an inclusive community in which to worship God. YOU BELONG HERE! Check out St. Christopher’s website, YouTube, or Facebook for updates and links. Rev. Dr. Mary Ann Mertz rector@stchrisoxford.org 610-932-8134 www.stchrisoxford.org
THE WAKEFIELD VINEYARD: 2292 Robert Fulton Hwy., Peach Bottom. Senior Pastors Mark & Pam Couch Join us on Sundays @ 10:15 AM For more info, call 717-955-0173.
UNION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 5637 Street Rd., Kirkwood, PA, off Rt. 472 between Quarryville & Oxford. (717) 529-2000. Blended Worship at 10 am.; Sunday School 9 am.; Fellowship 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Email: upc@epix.net, www.unionpres.com, handicap access.
WILLOW STREET UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2723 Willow Street Pk., Willow Street. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Zachary C. Wooten. For more information: 717464-3462 or office@wsucc.com
Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only.
(Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.)
For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533
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tragedy a few years ago, and the group prayed for us and supported us through the entire process, and that meant a lot to us.”
Barb Musser stated that there are many benefits to the Bible study program. “There’s fellowship with other women, and there’s also very good food,” she said. “There’s great worship as well, and the
teaching is exceptional. We choose Bible studies that are going to minister to the hearts and lives of women in whatever area they’re in, whether it’s work or raising children or being married or being single. We try to meet people’s needs, and the discussion times are really beneficial. We also have a great prayer ministry for women.”
Youths Invited to Scouting Event
Quarryville Scout Pack and Troop 76 will hold a Round Up for those who are interested in joining Scouting on Monday, Sept. 22, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Scout cabins at the Southern End Community Association, 299 Park Ave., Quarryville.
Boys and girls ages 5 to 18 are welcome to join for a light dinner, an obstacle course, water bottle rocket
launching, crafts, and games. Attendees may learn about camping, hiking, STEM activities, and other adventures that Pack and Troop 76 has to offer, and they will have the opportunity to sign up for Scouting. For more information, contact Samantha Summers at 717-799-5378 or Cubmaster Shaun O’Donnell at 717-947-0311.
Grave Concern Posts Meeting
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Auctioneers Note: Older home with lots of potential on corner lot in quiet country setting. Excellent first time home buyer opportunity. Terms: Property sold As-Is. 10% deposit day of sale. Buyer pays 2% State Transfer Tax. Settlement on or before 45 days.
Open House Date: Thurs., Sept 18 4-6 PM. Property also shown by appointment. Please call auctioneer at (717) 575-4263 for private showing.
Grave Concern will hold a quarterly public meeting with a program on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. at Mennonite Life, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster.
The program will be “Age, Mowers, or Accidents? A Discussion on the Common Causes of Monument Damage in Cemeteries.”
Wilson Roth of Roth
Cemetery Services will discuss proper methods of maintaining and mowing a cemetery, especially around old tombstones.
The meeting is free and open to the public. Grave Concern is an organization dedicated to the history, preservation, and restoration of historical burial places.
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Community Choirs
has a passion for music to be a part of the community choir. We have two different levels of involvement where you can be a part of the crescendo choir, which is our adult choir, ninth grade through adult, or you can be a part of the community choir, which is open to anybody. We’re also doing a children’s choir, which is going to be fourth- through eighth-graders.”
Go to www.slccchoirs .com for more information. “We have two different forms on there,” said Grodski. “One is for the community choir, which includes not only the children’s choir and the adult choir, but also an opportunity for instrumentalists in the area if they would like to be a part of the orchestra.”
SLCCC director Becky Hess said, “Our core choir, Crescendo, has met yearly for 17 years now, and that is the audition group. They’re sort of going to be the core part of this concert, but then we’re going to have the community members that join us to make what we hope will be a mass choir of community members, as well as a children’s choir and an orchestra. This will be a one-time performance.”
The choirs will rehearse at Chestnut Level Presby -
terian Church on Tuesday nights, with the concert and dress rehearsal at Swift. “We’re trying to keep it manageable for folks,” Hess said. “Everyone’s lives are busy, and there’s so many opportunities. They would be committing to essentially five rehearsals and a concert, and we’re hoping that will allow more people to feel like they have the flexibility to participate.”
The SLCCC is opening membership up to everyone as a way to keep things fresh. “Every year, you look for something new to do, to keep it interesting, because many of our choir members have been in the choir for year after year after year, which is a beautiful thing,” said Hess. “But I want to keep it interesting for them. So that’s one reason. The other reason is because I think ever since COVID and the world kind of shutting down, we all sort of value that experience of being with others more than maybe we used to, especially in this community. Our hope was to have another opportunity that first weekend in December - Christmas in Quarryville is on (Dec.) 6 - and I think that has been such a tremendous success. We do not, in any way, want
to compete with that, but what we tried to do was pick the day after that, to sort of keep it all in one weekend, keep the community thinking about the holidays and the spirit of community here in Quarryville.”
Grodski said SLCCC is an ideal opportunity to stay involved with music. “When you’re in school, you have music at your fingertips, you have music class that you’re a part of, you can be a part of band, you can be a part of orchestra, you can be a part of the choir in school,” she said. “After you graduate, there’s not as many opportunities for just a person who enjoys music to find those outlets. If you want to be a professional, Lancaster has great professional opportunities.
I am a mom and I have a full-time job, but music is something that I love, and I want it a way to be able to keep that a part of my life while being able to do other parts of my life. And this community choir has allowed me to do both of those things.”
Musicians are also welcome. “We just had a gentleman who dusted off his clarinet for the first time in a while and played with us this spring, and he was amazing,” said Grodski. “You get
Donations Sought for Solid Rock Capital Campaign
Solid Rock Youth Ministries is raising funds for its capital campaign. Josh and Bethany Foley, who have had multiple generations of their family blessed by Solid Rock, have started an initiative called “Show Up for Solid Rock” to gather
a minimum of 1,000 gifts for Solid Rock by the end of September.
Gifts of any amount will help Solid Rock and show support for its mission. Through the end of September, a donor will match up to $20 for each gift to
the capital campaign.
People can give online at www.solidrockquarryville .com or in person at 104 E. State St., Quarryville. For a contribution to count toward the 1,000 gifts, a name must be associated with any cash donation.
to keep learning and keep growing. I love that music provides us that opportunity, that you’re never done. There’s always something that you can be trying or doing or improving on.”
The SLCCC has members from across the county, including Willow Street, Oxford, Conestoga, and Washington Boro. “If they’re willing to drive, come, we don’t care where they’re from,” Hess said. “There is a huge homeschool base in this area, and I’m hoping we can connect with some of those children and families as well and say, ‘Come and join us.’ This isn’t just a Solanco School District thing or an L-S thing. Anyone is welcome.”
Hess stated, “The theme of this concert is joy. I hope that that’s what this experience will bring for people who are participants. There is such joy in music and in singing and making music with others. And we live in a community that is very tight knit, and so it just seems like a natural collaboration between this community and music and bringing everyone together in the spirit of joy at the holiday season.”
PUBLIC AUCTION
as well as enrolled in Clean and Green. Colerain Twp. Zoned Ag. Taxes approx. $3943.
Auctioneer Note: Rare opportunity to purchase farm w/state-of-the-art nursery barn. 24 acres +/tillable provides ideal opportunity for produce/crop production. Sellers are relocating to Wisconsin. Prepare to buy.
Terms: $100,000 down. Balance at settlement on or before Dec. 9, 2025.
Sam Goodley, Atty. 717-354-7700.
Inspection by appointment only. Contact seller at 717-989-4590 to schedule a showing. Contact auctioneers at 717-768-7526 or 717-354-9524 w/any questions.
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Pets
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Greystone Manor Sets Annual Horse Show
Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center (GMTRC), 1063 Hartman Station Road, Lancaster, will hold its 45th annual Horse Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20. With the theme “Blazing the Oregon Trail,” the event will feature the center’s horses and students with special needs who will demonstrate the horsemanship skills they practiced all year. All of the students will be publicly recognized for the skills they mastered. Food and refreshments, as well as GMTRC gear, including T-shirts, will be available at the show. Admission is free, but all proceeds will support GMTRC’s programs. For more information, visit www.greystonemanortrc .org or call 717-615-9222. Since 1981, GMTRC, a nonprofit organization, has been teaching children and adults with special needs how to ride and work with horses. Students experience a variety of therapeutic benefits from their interactions with the horses, including improved strength, balance and coordination, communication skills, processing, improved self-esteem, and life skills for independent living.
Historical Society Sets Program
The Solanco Historical Society will hold a program on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 1:30 p.m. at its archives building, 1932 Robert Fulton Highway (Route 222), Quarryville, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Robert Fulton Highway. Stan White will present “Good Roads in the Southern End in the Teens and Twenties.”
White is the director and former president of the society. His presentation will focus on how several highways in the Southern End were built and paved during the 1920s. The program is free and open to the public.