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Solanco DECEMBER 18, 2019
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVI • NO 38
SEASONAL SERVICE
Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 310 Pilottown Road, Peach Bottom, will hold a candlelight service on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 5 p.m. The service will feature solos by pastor Garfield Greene and deaconess Margie Greene.
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Wesley United Methodist Church (UMC), 40 W. Main St., Strasburg, will hold a Blue Christmas service on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. and on Friday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. at Bethesda UMC, 1086 Hilldale Road, Holtwood. This special time will be offered to remind attendees of those persons for whom the Christmas season may not be a time of joy and celebration due to personal loss and struggles. The services aim to provide supportive worship for those dealing with personal loss and struggles, so they may find peace and comfort during the holiday season.
Volunteers recently helped to stock the food bank shelves at Solanco Neighborhood Ministries in Quarryville. The organization offers help with heat and food, along with other services.
make an appointment with SNMinistries of the receipt is required for the match. Residents who are unable to pay for by calling 717-786-4308. In addition to heating help, SNMinheating at all might be eligible for LIHEAP, the federally funded Low Income Home istries runs a food bank for people, and Energy Assistance Program. According to it offers assistance with pet food via www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/ Spike’s Pet Pantry. Spike’s is a program Pages/LIHEAP.aspx, those who qualify will of the Humane League, so SNMinistries receive cash grants in the form of a one- does not accept pet food donations, but time payment sent directly to the utility it does distribute them once a month. company or fuel provider. The grants New applicants for Spike’s Pet Pantry range from $200 to $1,000 and are depen- will be put on a waiting list. The food bank provides nourishdent on household size, income, and fuel type. Households in immediate danger of ment on an emergency basis. Executive being without heat can also qualify for cri- director Teresa Dolan reported that during November, SNMinistries helped sis grants through LIHEAP. People who have internet access may 64 families, making it the busiest apply for LIHEAP via COMPASS, the month in 2019 so far. As of Dec. 10, online tool for Pennsylvania residents to 512 food orders had been provided to apply for health and human service pro- struggling families in the Southern grams and manage their benefits. Read- End. Thanks to community support, ers may visit www.compass.state.pa.us 114 Thanksgiving meals were given to /compass.web/Public/CMPHome to 345 individuals. While the food bank meets housebegin the process. Those who need assistance in completing the application may holds’ emergency food needs, it also See Solanco Neighborhood Ministries pg 5
Totally Horsin’ Around
Julia Gavin Named Miss Solanco 2020
By Dayna M. Reidenouer
It might seem that all the focus is on holidays during this time of the year, but the arrival of Christmas nearly coincides with the official start of winter. Solanco Neighborhood Ministries (SNMinistries) offers services to Southern End residents who need help to keep their homes warm as the temperatures drop. “We continue to offer our matching program for heating expenses,” said community support specialist Hannah Linde. “Any current client who has personally paid on their heating accounts - fuel oil, propane, etc. - can be matched up to $300.” A copy
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2270 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, will offer beginner non-credit American Sign Language (ASL) classes from 6 to 8 p.m. from Tuesday, Jan. 7, through Thursday, Feb. 27. Students will meet once per week on either Tuesday or Thursday. There is a cost per student, plus a fee for books. All courses will be taught by instructors who are deaf. To register, contact 717-207-9822 or lcdhh@bdhhs.org. Individuals may also stop by the office for an application.
By Dayna M. Reidenouer
Youths ages 5 to 18 who are interested in horses and ponies are welcome to join one of two Southern End-based 4-H horse clubs. The Rough Riders 4-H Horse and Pony Club meets at the Next Gen Senior Center, 184 S. Lime St., Quarryville, at 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of every month. The Hooves & Hearts 4-H Horse Club meets at the same time at Stehman Memorial United Methodist Church (UMC), 485 Indian Run Road, Millersville. See 4-H Horse Clubs pg 10
Members of the Rough Riders 4-H Horse and Pony Club participated in a trail ride earlier this year. The club’s reorganizational meeting will be held in Quarryville on Jan. 2. A similar meeting for the Hooves & Hearts club will take place in Millersville on Jan. 16.
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
invites graduating seniors who live in the Solanco School District to apply for one of two $1,000 scholarships. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, Jan. 22. For applications, contact the Solanco High School guidance office or email Lori at lcrossen@mail.com.
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By Dayna M. Reidenouer
Solanco High School sophomore Julia Gavin has had a few busy weeks. First, she appeared as a tragedian in the school’s production of “Rosenkrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.” She had a few days off for Thanksgiving, and then she competed in and won the Miss Solanco Scholarship Pageant. She auditioned for the school’s spring musical, “Footloose,” and after being cast as a principal dancer, she began rehearsals earlier this month. Keeping busy is just the way Julia
likes it, however, as it gets her closer to her career goals of practicing family law or teaching music. “It’s always been a dream of mine to perform on Broadway,” she added. Although she is a principal dancer for See Miss Solanco 2020 pg 7
The 65th annual Miss Solanco Scholarship Pageant was held on Nov. 30. Honorees included (from left) Caroline Arrowsmith, second runner-up; Julia Gavin, Miss Solanco 2020; Anna Kreider, first runner-up; and Nicole Kudia, Miss Congeniality.
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