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Solanco NOVEMBER 14, 2018
VOL LV • NO 33
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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EXTRAORDINARY GIVE
The Lancaster County Community Foundation will hold the seventh annual Extraordinary Give on Friday, Nov. 16. On that day, from midnight to 11:59 p.m., individuals may visit www.ExtraGive.org, choose from any of 500 local nonprofit organizations, and make an online donation. Thanks to the Community Foundation, the High Foundation, and corporate sponsors, all participating organizations will receive a prorated portion of the stretch pool, which will total at least $500,000. An additional $50,000 in prizes will be offered to nonprofit organizations throughout the day. New this year, individuals may support their favorite organizations through peer-to-peer fundraising. A number of special events will be hosted by various organizations throughout the county in conjunction with the Extraordinary Give. Visit www.ExtraGive.org. SPECIAL EVENT
The Men’s Bible Class Banquet at Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church,
“REMEMBER ELVIS”
The Strasburg Senior Citizens will hold their next monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Strasburg Fire Hall, 203 W. Franklin St., Strasburg. The meeting will feature “Remember Elvis,” a program of musical entertainment by Brad Crum. The Strasburg Senior Cititzens group is now in its 52nd year. The group welcomes new members from not only Strasburg but also a wide area of Lancaster city and county. The group offers fellowship, musical entertainment, an annual picnic, a Christmas banquet, bus tours, bingo, refreshments, and more. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, readers may call Bill at 717-687-9072.
Thanksgiving Service Slated pg 2
Handbell Group To Perform With MCCL pg 7
Event Aims To Bring Hope To Addicts, Survivors By Dayna M. Reidenouer
It feels wrong when parents outlive their children, and that grief is compounded when the cause of death is drugs or alcohol. Jacquelyn Grimsey knows that firsthand, as she lost her 26-year-old daughter, Samantha Simpers, on Sept. 3, 2016, to a drug overdose. Grimsey is now raising her two grandchildren, and she is organizing A Glimmer of Hope and a Celebration of Life, an event to honor the memories of loved ones who have died due to overdose or suicide. “We need to talk about the disease (of addiction),” Grimsey explained. “We should not be ashamed, but we should band together as a community. We’ll bring hope from those working on their recovery every day.” Grimsey is a member of Mothers
Doing Battle, a support group for women whose children have a drug or alcohol addiction. Of the 44 members, eight have lost children to the disease. Two of the women will share during the celebration, which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Wesley Church, 1104 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville. Additionally, two people who have overcome their addictions will share their stories. “Everybody has a story. It’s all the same, but it’s not,” Grimsey remarked. “(Even if we’re not abusing substances), we all become addicts because that’s all we think about (when our loved ones are addicted).” Grimsey hopes that by talking about addiction and suicide, the shame will dissipate, making it easier for folks to get help. Celebrate Recovery (CR) is one organization that aims to help people See Celebration Of Life pg 4
Solanco Toy Drive Scheduled
Jacquelyn Grimsey (left) holds the photo of her late daughter, Samantha Simpers, who is the inspiritation for A Glimmer of Hope and a Celebration of Life, which will be held at Wesley Church on Dec. 15. Celebrate Recovery leaders Mike Powers (middle) and Dave Eckardt will be part of the event.
Hoffman To Highlight Author’s Luncheon By Dayna M. Reidenouer
By Dayna M. Reidenouer
The 16th annual Solanco Toy Drive has kicked off. New, unwrapped gifts for youngsters are being collected until Friday, D e c . 14, at The Daily Grind, 221 W. Fourth St., Quarryville; Quarryville Family Restaurant, 134 E. State St., Quarryville; and Nickel Mine Floor Covering, 359 Buck Road, Quarryville. Organizer Jodi Conklin requested that each item have a value of at least The Solanco Toy Drive that twins Emily $10. While gifts will be accepted for (left) and Haley Conklin started on their all children through age 12, there is 6th birthday will continue for the 16th an emphasis on ages 6 to 12. year. New items will be collected until The toys will be distributed at Dec. 14, and distribution will take place Nickel Mine Floor Covering on Sat- on Dec. 15. urday, Dec. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon. Solanco Neighborhood Min- time of distribution to receive toys. istries will give vouchers to people in Conklin and her twin girls, Emily eligible households. Without exception, and Haley, started the Solanco Toy the vouchers must be presented at the Drive on the occasion of the twins’ See Solanco Toy Drive pg 9
“We are excited to welcome Alice Hoffman for this year’s Junior League of Lancaster author’s luncheon because she is a very well-known author whose books are familiar to a wide range of people,” said event chair Laura McGarry. “In addition, her newest novel, ‘The Rules of Magic,’ has received a lot of praise. It is exciting to welcome an author who has recently released such a great book, especially one that is tied to as familiar a story as ‘Practical Magic.’” Fans of Hoffman’s novels are invited to meet the author at the luncheon, which will be held on Friday, Nov. 30, at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, 25 S. Queen St., Lancaster. Doors will See Author’s Luncheon pg 13
Junior League of Lancaster author’s luncheon chair Laura McGarry (left) and assistant chair Sasha Shand look forward to hosting novelist Alice Hoffman, who will be the guest speaker at the 16th annual event, which will be held on Nov. 30 at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square.
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