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NOVEMBER 22, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LX • NO 31
Making an impact as fair queen BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
will be distributed to those in need throughout the community during the holiday season. Various door prizes will be given out during the craft fair, and the prizes will include items donated by the participating vendors. Wesley Church’s inaugural craft fair was hosted in 2011. A member of the events committee suggested the church organize its own craft bazaar, as no similar events were
The Solanco Fair is one of Quarryville’s most beloved traditions. Every autumn, local residents gather at the fairgrounds to enjoy the company of neighbors and the area’s unique character. One of the highlights of the annual fair is the crowning of a new fair queen; in September, Solanco High School senior Keeley Kreider was selected as the 2023 Solanco Fair queen, and she hasn’t wasted any time using her new title to support the community. In addition to serving as fair queen, Kreider is a member of the Solanco High School FFA. Every year, members of the club individually sell fresh fruit to raise money for various endeavors such as conventions and other group activities. Kreider and her fellow Solanco FFA members decided to shake things up this year by partnering with Solanco Neighborhood Ministries (SNM). Through the collaboration between the fair queen, SNM and the Solanco FFA, patrons were able to purchase fruit for SNM’s food bank in Quarryville. From the end of October until Nov. 15, the Solanco FFA accepted online orders for boxes of fruit, which Kreider will personally deliver to the food bank on Monday, Dec. 11. “This partnership benefits all parties; we get more boxes of
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Craft fair will highlight local ministries BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
esley Church, 1104 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville, will host its annual craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature more than 50 vendors and refreshments available to purchase from the church. Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items for Solanco Neighborhood Ministries’
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food bank and winter attire for the Wesley Church’s mitten tree. A variety of items will be available to purchase from the vendors, including artwork, kitchenware, wooden crafts, knitted accessories, jewelry, items for pets, plants baked goods and products made from upcycled materials. Every year, vendors travel from across Lancaster County and nearby states to sell merchandise at the
fair, and the proceeds from the vendors’ participation fee will benefit Wesley Church’s discretionary fund. Members of the congregation will sell doughnuts, breakfast sandwiches, hot dogs and soup during the craft fair. Church members will also accept donations of winter clothing such as mittens, gloves, hats and scarves for the mitten tree, and the items
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Members of the Oaks Ministry participate in the organization’s fall brunch fundraiser. The ministry will be spotlighted at Wesley Church’s craft fair.