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APRIL 24, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXV • NO 8
Honoring the trees in Columbia BY CATHY MOLITORIS
A bounty of books readers,” Ritter shared. “We have Golden Books and popular Easy e v e r u n d e r e s t i m a t e Readers. We also have a good Kreutz Creek Librar y. selection of large-print books. When it comes to book sales, the Hellam-based branch packs a powerful punch. “The excitement and “We will have over 18,000 books anticipation for the for sale,” said Edward Ritter, book sale chair. “We are probably one sale shows us how of the largest book sales in southmuch this community central Pennsylvania.” has a heart for literacy Kreutz Creek Librar y will host its spring sale on Friday, and understands the May 3, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and value of supporting its on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. local library.” to 4 p.m. It will be held at the Hellam Township Public Works Building, 44 Walnut Springs (We have) fiction and nonfiction, Road, York. “There is a great selection of hardbacks, paperbacks and trade books available for all sorts of paperbacks. We also have a lot
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of audiobooks for this sale due to a very generous donation.” All books are clean and in good or better condition. In addition to books, the sale will feature baked goods for purchase, including cookies, brownies and cupcakes. Managed by the Friends of Kreutz Creek Library, the book sale raises funds to support operating expenses of the branch, which is part of the York County Libraries system. “That includes a portion of staff salaries and benefits, costs to add to library collections - books, magazines and movies - and facility operating expenses,” Ritter commented. On Saturday, from noon until the sale ends, all items will be sold at a 50% discount. Ritter also
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EPC Golf Outing to drive out homelessness BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, more than 15,000 Pennsylvanians are known to be homeless on any given day. Housing instability and crises can stem from a multitude of factors, affecting men, women and children across the state. In Lancaster and Chester counties, nonprofit organization Good Samaritan Services (GSS) is working hard to combat homelessness by offering a variety of
resources to individuals who are experiencing a housing crisis. One of GSS’ largest fundraisers is an annual golf outing that is made possible by a partnership with Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. (EPC). The 17th annual EPC Golf Outing will take place on Friday, June 7, at Crossgates Golf Club, 1 Crossland Pass, Millersville. Tee times will be at 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Golfers may also purchase tickets for prize drawings that will feature items donated by businesses in the local community. Food will
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Columbia Borough manager Mark Stivers will ser ve as master of ceremonies, and the Rev. Daniel Mitzel of Holy Trinity Church will offer an invocation. A variety of community groups will participate in the program. Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack 35 will lead the
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Jennifer Johnson (left) and Edward Ritter invite people to the Kreutz Creek Library spring book sale.
Spend some time in Columbia, and you can’t help but notice the trees. The small borough has been recognized by the national Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA for more than three decades. To celebrate, the Columbia Shade Tree Commission, the Columbia Park Rangers and Columbia Borough will host the 32nd annual Arbor Day event on Friday, April 26, beginning at 6 p.m. It will be held at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, 41 Walnut St., Columbia. “This event is held to recognize both the importance of trees and the many benefits they provide us and also our fellow community members who devote their time and resources to help maintain our urban forest,” said Julie Lehmer, chair of the Columbia Shade Tree Commission. “All are invited and encouraged to participate.”