AuctioneersJoin Us for Hospice of
Lancaster County's 26th
Annual Labor Day Auction!

Raise your bid and support Lancaster County's only nonprofit community-based hospice. The 26th Annual Labor Day Auction, presented by Turkey Hill Dairy, will feature elaborate quilts, handcrafted Amish furniture, more than 100 pieces of local artwork, sports and celebrity memorabilia, vacation packages, home and garden accessories, plants, gift certificates, crafts and delicious Amish-prepared food. This year's event will be held Saturday, Sept. 4, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Monday, Sept. 6, 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., at the Lampeter Fairgrounds, Route 741 and Lampeter Road. This event, including parking, is free and open to the public.

The Hospice of Lancaster County Labor Day Auction is one of Pennsylvania's premier benefit sales; in 2009 it generated $356,000 to support individuals and families coping with end of life and loss. Thousands of items will be sold simultaneously in multiple arenas both days. This auction is rare for blending an "English" event with one where the best Pennsylvania Dutch food is prepared on-site by the Lancaster County Amish community.

CyloOn Saturday, Sept. 4, gift certificates and a variety of merchandise will be featured in the live auction area. Saturday's events will include a used item auction, as well as even more new items. On Monday, Sept. 6, simultaneous auctions will occur between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

A highlight of the sale happens on Labor Day with the Win-Some-Wheels raffle drawing for a 2010 Harley-Davidson FXD Dyna Super Glide motorcycle at 2:00 p.m. followed by a drawing for a 2010 Mustang at 4:00 p.m. Raffle tickets are available at the event and in advance at Hospice of Lancaster County, at community events throughout the summer and at www.hospiceoflancaster.org.

Dont forget to bring your lawn chairs! VISA, MasterCard and Discover Card are accepted. Donations of new and gently used items are currently being accepted. For more information, call (717) 295-3900 or e-mail info@hospiceoflancaster.org.

  • Cruise to the Bahamas on Royal Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale, FL: 4 days/3 nights OR 5 days/4 nights. Flexible scheduling; Must redeem by May 2011.
  • Silent Celebrity and Sports Memorabilia Auction, featuring more than 100 items signed by Twilight cast members, Miley Cyrus, Sarah Palin and NASCAR stars.
  • A personal landscaping consultation with the Garden Guy, including a $100 gift certificate toward a tree that he will personally plant.
  • Sports memorabilia auction, including a vacation in Myrtle Beach, items signed by Joe Paterno, Mean Joe Green, Mike Schmidt, Joe DiMaggio and nearly 200 pieces of valuable sports history.
  • A Little Taste of Italy, a private food tour of Philadelphia's Italian Market.
  • One-week getaway in an ocean-front, two-bedroom condo in Ocean City, MD (off-season).
  • Ice cream party for 100 people with the Turkey Hill Cow, donated by Turkey Hill Dairy.
  • One-week vacation for six to Myrtle Beach (Oct. 1-8) donated by Thelma Flory.
  • Original paintings by Suk Shuglie, Mark Workman and Dale Ziegler.
  • A numbered and signed limited edition print of "Light Up a Life," by Tom F. Hermansader, will also be auctioned.
  • Custom men's suit from Fillings.
  • Framed and numbered "Hannah's Wish" print donated by Bob and Shirley Garman.
  • Use of a billboard for one month.
  • Sheds
  • Snow blower

Win Some Wheels!


Amish crowdAmish Community Joins Hospice Community for Labor Day Auction

An Amish woman from Gap, Pa. recalls clearly how Hospice of Lancaster County cared for her parents. "One particular nurse cared for my mother for six months," she says. "She explained how Hospice of Lancaster County provided services regardless of finances, and the organization was able to do this because of fundraisers like the Labor Day Auction and other community support."

Because she was so grateful for how Hospice of Lancaster County cared for her loved ones, the woman and her family decided to support the Labor Day Auction. Seven years ago, the family started by selling baked goods. Two of her nephews-John and Abner Glick-also volunteered as auctioneers that first year.

Since then, the family's support has grown to include more than 100 members of the Amish community, who organize and prepare food that is sold during the entire two days of the Auction. "We couldn't do it without everyone's help. We know that Hospice does a good job and that's what gets us going," says John Glick, who plans the meals for the Auction and coordinates the volunteers.

Amish kidsThe Amish prepare breakfast on both days of the Auction, including made-to-order omelets and delicious breakfast logs (bacon, egg and cheese baked inside homemade pretzel dough), as well as authentic Pennsylvania Dutch fare for the rest of the event.

On behalf of the Labor Day Auction Committee, the Amish solicit businesses and other vendors to donate food and other supplies. "One person is in charge of each aspect of the menu, like the French fries or the barbecue," John says. 'That person is responsible for securing the food and making sure people are there to prepare the items that day." Last year, more than 270 pounds of pork barbecue alone were donated.

Each year, John and his family expand the menu to include even more delicious dishes; strawberry lemonade will be available for this year's event.

Menu graphic  SATURDAY
Omelet breakfast includes
     three-egg omelets with
     choice of cheese or
     bacon or sausage;
     choice of two pieces of
     toast or two pancakes
Pork barbecue sandwiches
Hot dogs
Macaroni salad
Whoopie pies
Fruit pies
Cookies
Milkshakes

 MONDAY
Breakfast logs (Bacon,
     egg and cheese baked
     inside homemade
     pretzel dough)
Breakfast sandwiches
Doughnuts
Chicken corn soup
Chicken dinners (chicken,
     macaroni salad, baked
     potato, roll with butter,
     chips, dessert and drink)
Barbecue rib dinners (1/2
    rack ribs, macaroni salad,
    baked potato, roll, dessert
    and drink)
Pork barbecue sandwiches
Fruit cups
Pretzel dogs
Hot dogs
French fries
Ham & cheese sandwiches
Salad bar
Funnel cakes
Milkshakes
Veggies and dip
Italian subs

 DESSERTS &
 BAKED GOODS
Ice cream
Apple dessert
Slice of pie
Cookies
Fruit pie
Milkshakes
Iced coffee
   



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With your donation of $100, you can join the Auction Club and enjoy free food from our wide array of delicious Amish fare on both days of the Labor Day Auction. Hospice of Lancaster County is incredibly thankful to the members of the Auction Club for their support of quality hospice and palliative care for our patients and their families. For more information on how to join the Auction Club, contact Jodi Groff at (717) 295-3900.



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Clark Mechanical Services Inc.
CMC Inc.
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Ephrata National Bank
Erb Brothers Landscaping
Groff-High-Eckenroth Funeral Home
The Groves Assisted Living
Herr Foods
L.A. Fitness
Jackson's Window Shoppe
Keystone Lawn Company
Kitchen Kettle Village
Kunzler & Company Inc.
Lapp Electrical Services, Inc.
Manheim Auto Auction
Markley Actuarial Services
Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Phoenix Courier Service
Reese Lower Patrick & Scott Architects
Andrew T. Scheid Funeral Home
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home
The Standard Group
Susquehanna Bank
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