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Solanco SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LV • NO 25
COMMUNITY MEAL
Zion United Church of Christ of New Providence, 900 Winter Hill Road, Strasburg, will host a community meal on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. The menu will feature beef stew. The meal is free and open to the community.
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Solanco High School is seeking individuals or organizations that would benefit from services provided on the second annual Solanco High School Day of Service on Thursday, Nov. 8. Solanco students and staff members will aim to improve their community by completing a variety of service projects across the county during the all-school event. To request services or to help provide services or contribute in another way, readers may contact Chris Rachor at Solanco High School at 717-786-2151, ext. 8807. In 2017, a total of nearly 900 students and staff members were involved in more than 40 activities, including cleaning, painting, planting, building, and crafting. Some of the participants performed maintenance at Black Rock Retreat, assisted at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community and the food bank, planted trees in Lancaster, and cleaned up yards for seniors citizens in Solanco.
Spotlighting A “World Of Wheels” By Dayna M. Reidenouer
Encounter Church, 300 Hideaway Drive, Quarryville, will host its annual “World of Wheels” car show on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. Vehicles for display may arrive after 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, has been set as the rain date. “It’s been a fun event for five years now,” said pastor Stuart Osborne. “We had a nice turnout last year,” added coordinator Jerry Bandy, reporting that about 75 vehicles were exhibited, including several motorcycles and a vintage semi-truck that a man from Ephrata used to start his trucking business a number of decades ago. There are no restrictions on entries. “It’s open to pretty much any vehicle, from vintage cars to diesel See World Of Wheels pg 10
By Dayna M. Reidenouer
Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church will hold a community worship service at Huffnagle Park, 20 Oak Lane, Quarryville, on Sunday, Sept. 23, at 10:30 a.m. Attendees may bring a lawn chair or blanket. Following the service, there will be games for children and a bring-your-own picnic lunch. In case of rain, the service and picnic will be in the church building, located at 611 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville.
Marie Monville did not set out to be a public speaker, but as the widow of Charlie Roberts, the man who perpetrated the West Nickel Mines School shooting in 2006, she has sought to turn her pain and tragedy into a blessing for others. She
recounted her spiritual journey in her book, “One Light Still Shines: My Life Beyond the Shadow of the Amish Schoolhouse Shooting,” which was published in 2013, and she is part of the Ambassador speakers bureau. “We have heard incredibly wonderful things about her ministry,” commented Neil Uniacke, executive director
of New Hope Community Life Ministry, which has invited Monville to be the guest speaker at its 16th annual banquet, set for Thursday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. at Refton Brethren in Christ Church, 110 Church St., Refton. “Marie will be free to share her heart,” he continued. “She’s an amazing speaker.” See New Hope Banquet pg 3
Marie Monville, author of “One Light Still Shines,” will be the guest speaker at the 16th annual banquet that New Hope Community Life Ministry will host in Refton on Nov. 1.
Singers Sought For Christmas Concert By Dayna M. Reidenouer
Southern Lancaster County (SLC) Community Choirs will host a community Christmas concert on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. at Solanco High School, 585 Solanco Road, Quarryville. While readers are welcome to put the event on their calendars, director Rebecca Hess is announcing the performance several months in advance because she is recruiting vocalists to be
part of the choirs that will perform that night. “Singers are invited from the Solanco community and beyond,” Hess said. “The mass choir will include singers in grade nine through adult, while a children’s choir will involve students in grades four through eight.” Hess noted that interested singers should be able to read music or learn parts on their own with the assistance of rehearsal tracks, which will be See Christmas Concert pg 12
Singers are invited to sign up now to participate in one of two choirs that will perform during a community Christmas concert hosted by SLC Community Choirs on Dec. 1. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Solanco Education Foundation.
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“World of Wheels” coordinator Jerry Bandy is flanked by a 1965 Corvette and a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The fifth annual car show will be held at Encounter Church in Quarryville on Sept. 29.
Marie Monville To Speak At New Hope Banquet
CHICKEN AND WAFFLE SUPPER
1068 Chestnut Level Road, Quarryville, will hold its annual chicken and waffle supper on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Family Life Center. The menu will include chicken with gravy and waffles, sweet potatoes, peas, homemade applesauce, cake, and beverages. Waffles with syrup will also be available. Separate costs have been set for adults and children. Children age 5 and under will be admitted for free. Takeouts will be available. For more information, readers may contact the church office at 717-548-2763.
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