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Solanco SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVI • NO 25
INFORMATIVE PROGRAM
The Solanco Historical Society
SERVICE AND PICNIC
Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church of Quarryville will hold its annual worship service and picnic at Huffnagle Park in Quarryville on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 10:30 a.m. The event will feature fellowship, food, and fun, including games for children. In the event of rain, activities will be moved indoors at the church, located at 611 Robert Fulton Highway. Reservations are requested by Wednesday, Sept. 18, by contacting Christine at 717-786-7559 or frpc@faithrpc.org. Readers may also visit www.faithrpc.org. UPCOMING SALE
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By Dayna M. Reidenouer
A few years ago, Southern End residents Brittany Spangler and her mother, Cathy Cornelius, were avid couponers. Carefully managing coupons and store sales, they were able to build up a stockpile of personal care items and nonperishable food. Eventually, word began to spread. “People see what you have, and they tell you, ‘So-and-So needs help,’ so we did a few benefits,” Spangler recalled. “We can help people fast.” The women were happy to help individuals and families who needed emergency assistance. In 2016, they “adopted” three families at Christmas, providing gifts and practical items for them. In 2017, that number increased to five, and last year, the number of families jumped to 10.
Zion United Church of Christ of New Providence, 900 Winter Hill Road, Strasburg, will host a free community meal on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. Hot dogs, sauerkraut, and beef barbecue will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring a covered dish to share. BEGINNER LESSONS
DoPasO Square Dance Club will host beginner square dancing events on Mondays, Sept. 23 and 30, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 222 N. George St., Millersville. Simple instructions for Western square dancing will be provided. No experience is needed. There is an admission fee per person. For more information, readers may call 717-3944719 or visit www.dopaso.org.
“Our goal was seven, but we raised enough for 10 families,” Cornelius said. Spangler attributed part of their success to the followers of her Facebook page. “People are loyal,” she explained. “ W hen I post about a need, people give.” After seeing the growth of their generosity, Spangler and Cornelius decided to create a nonprofit organization. Along with their friends Daniella Falconio and Nikki Keys, they incorporated Southern Hope Foundation with 501(c)(3) status in May 2019. Spangler is president, Keys is vice president and treasurer, Cornelius is secretary, and Falconio is marketing coordinator. The Southern Hope Foundation primarily serves the Solanco School District. Spangler noted that she drives See Southern Hope Foundation pg 7
The leaders of the new Southern Hope Foundation are (from left) Nikki Keys, Daniella Falconio, Cathy Cornelius, and Brittany Spangler.
Solanco Sets Hall Of Fame Induction Motorcycle Rally, Neighborhood Six of Solanco School District’s forGathering Planned In Creswell mer star athletes and coaches will be inducted into the Solanco Athletic Hall of Fame in honor of their work ethic, talent, and success in basketball, wrestling, football, and track. The late D. Willard “Wink” Charles Sr., as well as Gillian Glackin, Thomas Haines, Rob Harris, Bob Hurley, and John Little, will be honored during the Solanco High School football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. vs. Conestoga Valley High School. The game will be played in the high school’s stadium, 585 Solanco Road, Quarryville. Charles graduated from Solanco in 1954. He was Solanco’s first-ever district wrestling champion. Charles earned four varsity wrestling letters, played on Solanco’s first-ever football team, and received two varsity football letters. He wrestled for and coached the YMCA wrestling team for 15 years and earned coach-of-the-year honors.
By Dayna M. Reidenouer
Saturday, Sept. 21, will be a busy day at Bethany Evangelical Congregational (E.C.) Church of Creswell, 1165 Letort Road, Conestoga. A motorcycle rally hosted by the Saddle Bag Riders will begin at
2 p.m., and a neighborhood gathering will run from 4 to 7 p.m. Motorcyclists should arrive at the church by 2 p.m. Riders member Nate Brubaker will lead a ride through southern Lancaster County and into York County. There is no cost to participate, but See Motorcycles And More pg 3
Gillian Glackin Charles’ son and grandsons have also been successful wrestlers for Solanco. Glackin set a record for career points with more than 1,000 points in her standout Solanco basketball career. She earned four varsity letters in basketball See Hall Of Fame pg 4
Bethany E.C. Church of Creswell will be the site of a motorcycle rally hosted by the Saddle Bag Riders and a neighborhood gathering on Sept. 21. Inviting the public to participate in both events are (from left) Doris and pastor Bob Haslam, Vicki Foutz, Chuck Moore, Kim and Randy Ream, and John Young.
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Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 310 Pilottown Road, Peach Bottom, will hold its semiannual soup, bake and book sale fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 28. The event will run from 9 to 11 a.m.
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will meet on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 1:30 p.m. at the society’s Archives Building, 1932 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville. The topic will be “The History of Tanglewood.” The history of the Tanglewood sports project will be presented by Jeff Minnich, who, with his wife, Bonnie, is the current owner of Tanglewood Golf Course and Emory’s Cafe in southern Lancaster County. George Stiles, past president of the society, will focus on Tanglewood Airport’s history prior to the establishment of the golf course. The program is free and open to the public. The site is located across from the Robert Fulton Birthplace.