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Solanco OCTOBER 24, 2018
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LV • NO 30
TWO EVENTS
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PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT
The Solanco School District reminds Solanco property owners that their district real estate tax payments are due by Wednesday, Oct. 31. A 10percent penalty will be assessed on the portion of a taxpayer’s real estate tax bill that is not paid by Oct. 31. Solanco residents who have already elected to use the district’s installment plan for paying property taxes must make their second payment by Oct. 31. Taxpayers may not elect the installment payment option after Oct. 31. For details about mailing payments to the school district, visit www.solanco.org or call the administration office at 717-786-8401. Envelopes must be postmarked by Oct. 31. Payments with late postmarks or incorrect payment amounts will be returned to the sender. Property tax payments may also be submitted at any Fulton Bank branch. CHILI COOK-OFF
School Sets Vendor Event pg 9
Solanco High School Plans Second Service Day One year ago, Solanco High School hosted its first all-day service event, which was received well by students and the public. A majority of the
student body signed up to serve at one of many local and regional nonprofit organizations, and this year is shaping up to be the same.
“Students were excited to make the Day of Service an annual event because of the rewarding experience and memories last fall,” said Solanco staff member
Solanco High School students and staff members performed a variety of work during the first Day of Service last year. This year’s event has been set for Nov. 8. As part of the day, students will offer free technology assistance at two Quarryville locations, and members of the public are invited to bring their devices and questions.
SECA Auction Will Feature New Time, Content Celebrating Harvest Season “We are holding a special fall festival at the end of October to celebrate the harvest season,” said Quarryville Library youth services coordinator Randi Kennedy. “We will have autumn crafts the family can make together including leaf suncatchers, paper-strip
900 Winter Hill Road, Strasburg, will host a community meal on Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 6 p.m. A chili cook-off will take place, and anyone who wishes to participate should bring chili to share. The winner will be announced during the event. The meal is free and open to the community. COMMUNITY PROGRAM
Lancaster County Joining Forces, through the partnership of Compass Mark and Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, will offer a event addressing the opioid epidemic in Lancaster County. The event will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Quarryville Library, 357 Buck Road, Quarryville. Deb McCoy of Compass Mark will present “How to Talk to Children About Drugs.” Admission is free. To register, visit www.LancasterJoining Forces.org.
Erica Long. The community has also been supportive of making the event an annual occurrence. “This year, many See Day Of Service pg 12
By Dayna M. Reidenouer
When scheduling the upcoming annual fundraising auction, the leadership of Southern End Community Association (SECA) put the community at the
Quarryville Library youth services coordinator Randi Kennedy is looking forward to the fall festival that will be held on Oct. 27. During the free event, attendees may play spooky bingo, enter a trivia scavenger hunt, interact with a blacksmith, and more.
forefront. “We are planning for the Solanco (High School) football team to go to the playoffs,” executive director Nicole Luecker explained. “The Southern End is football-proud, so, historically, when See SECA Auction pg 5
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pumpkins and apples, and fall collages and a series of family-friendly activities for all ages.” The fall festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library, 357 Buck Road, Quarryville. Admission to the event and most of the activities will be free of charge. Several activities will be offered throughout the event. In addition to the previously mentioned autumn-themed See Fall Festival pg 9
Southern End Community Association executive director Nicole Luecker displays two bicycles and two swimming-themed baskets that will be up for bids at the annual benefit auction set for Nov. 10 in Quarryville.
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255 Little Britain Church Road, Peach Bottom, will serve a free community fellowship meal on Friday, Oct. 26, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. The church will also hold a Trunk or Treat from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27. The event will feature trick or treating, games, and food. Readers may call the church at 717-548-2266 for more details or visit www.littlebritainchurch.org.