Solanco townlively.com
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVIII • NO 31
Donations Needed For Annual Toy Drive
Light It Up This Christmas With A Contest
BY COURTNEY MENGEL
For the past 18 years, the Solanco Toy Drive has partnered with Solanco Neighborhood Ministries to provide gifts for families in need at Christmas time. Jodi Conklin’s twin daughters, Haley Conklin Hirthler and Emily Conklin Lasko, inspired what became the Solanco Toy Drive when they were in elementary school. Today, along with their husbands, Andrew Hirthler and Brock Lasko, as well as their twin
brothers, Matt Conklin and Marc Conklin, Haley and Emily organize and distribute the donations. This year, the toy drive will be dedicated to Jodi’s mother, Linda Kreider, who passed away in May due to COVID-19. According to Jodi, her mother looked forward to the toy drive every year. “She touched countless lives through our toy drive and offered up lots of hugs and prayers,” stated Jodi. “She will be missed, but it’s in her honor that we keep going.” See Toy Drive pg 3
The Solanco Toy Drive is organized by (from left) Emily Conklin Lasko, Haley Conklin Hirthler, Andrew Hirthler, Marc Conklin, Matt Conklin, (not pictured) Brock Lasko, and Jodi Conklin.
he Quarryville Borough has announced its next themed contest, and this time, businesses can participate. The inaugural “Merry & Bright” Light Display Contest will surely put people in the holiday spirit. The contest will have two categories: residential and commercial. All displays must be appropriate for viewing by people of all ages, and political messages will not be allowed. “People should participate to win prizes and to boost community spirit,” stated Michelle Evans, administrative assistant for the Quarryville Borough. First-, second-, and third-place
T
prizes as well as an honorable mention will be awarded to participants in the residential category only. The first-place winner will receive a $300 Giant gift card, the second-place winner will receive a $200 Newswanger Furniture gift card, the third-place winner will receive a gift basket from Meck’s Produce, and the honorable mention winner will receive a Christmas lantern from King’s Home Furnishings. In the commercial category, the winner will be given a trophy and bragging rights until the contest returns next year. “I’m looking forward to seeing the beauty of the lights in the holiday season and seeing what ideas people come up with,” said Quarryville Borough manager Scott Peiffer.
Only Quarryville Borough residents and businesses may enter the “Merry & Bright” Light Display Contest. Registration, which is required, is due by Wednesday, Dec. 1, and can be completed by emailing evansm@quarryvilleborough.com or calling 717-786-2404. Judging will take place on Friday, Dec. 17, with a weather date of Saturday, Dec. 18. Winners will be announced on Monday, Dec. 20. Evans mentioned that the borough would be unable to host the contest without its sponsors: Giant, Newswanger Furniture, Meck’s Produce, and King’s Home Furnishings. For more information about the Quarryville Borough, visit https://quarryvilleborough.com. WITH COUPON
Deck The Halls: Historical Society Plans Greens Sale 2021 marks the 30th year that the Southern Lancaster County Historical Society (SLCHS) has sold holiday-themed wreaths, grave blankets, door swags, and boxwood and other greens in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. When the fundraiser first began, only society members were involved. However, over the years, it’s become a community affair. SLCHS’30th annual greens sale will take place on Saturday, Dec. 4,
ONLINE G! 99 ORDEaqRuaIN vit rryville.com
See Greens Sale pg 4
34
Quarryville • 717-284-4499 Exp. 12/5/2021. Not valid with any other offers. Must present coupon.
+Tax
Shoe, Sock Collection Posted . . . . . . .2
www.dolce
TAKE-OUT or DINE-IN!
Chapel Sets Open House . . . . . . . . . . .3 Business Directory . . . . . .5 House Of Worship . . . . . .11 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . .13
scan this code for more local news WITH COUPON
1 FREE ORDER FRENCH FRIES
2 LARGE CHEESE PIZZAS, 12 WINGS, 2-LITER SODA
$
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
BY COURTNEY MENGEL
FAMILY DEAL
PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. Postage Paid Engle Printing Co
POSTMASTER: PLEASE DELIVER NOV. 17, 2021
Postal Patron
SOL
BY COURTNEY MENGEL
33 Friendly Drive Quarryville, PA
with any order over $30!
(Musser’s Shopping Plaza)
717-284-4499
Quarryville • 717-284-4499 Exp. 12/5/2021 Cannot be combined with any other offers. Must present coupon.
R077880
Quarryville Borough’s light display contest is open to residential and business properties.
