Columbia/Hellam/Wrightsville
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DECEMBER 14, 2022
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXIII • NO 43
Celebrate New Year’s Eve With Family Fun BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Ring in the new year at First Night Hallam/Hellam. The celebration will take place on Saturday, Dec. 31, at Hellam Fire Company, 163 E. Market St., beginning at 7 p.m.
Organizer Joyce Dusman noted that the pandemic has limited festivities in the past, but she and her committee are planning a big party this year. “My committee has been working diligently all year to monitor what is going on in our world what might work and how we can provide an enjoyable evening for all,” Dusman said. The event was canceled in 2020 and scaled back last year. “We took a hit due to COVID last year, but we gave it a good shot,” she noted. “Those that came had a good time. Last year, we gave away over $2,000 worth of prizes and gift cards. But now that life is coming back into a normal pattern, we’re ready to celebrate once again.”
Magician Tim Storey will entertain at First Night Hallam/Hellam.
See Celebrate pg 2
Summer Hernandez (left) receives a check from Jerry Neff.
hen some members of Kreutz Creek Valley VFW Post 7045 started brainstorming ideas to raise money for the community, they had no idea how successful they’d be. “Our goal was to raise $3,000,” said committee chair Jolene Kirsch. “We ended up more than doubling that. I think that’s pretty good for our first try.” The committee presented a check for $6,673 to Mission 22, an organization that supports veterans, at the club in Hallam on Nov. 30.
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Kirsch explained that the committee got together earlier this year to discuss fundraising events. The club’s bartender, Lisa Price, suggested raising money for Mission 22. The organization’s goal is to provide mental health resources and support for veterans and their families. To raise the funds, the VFW held a Halloween costume party that included an auction of items donated by local businesses and organizations. At the check presentation, Mission 22 ambassador Summer Hernandez spoke about the organization. “We
want our veterans to know it’s OK to not be OK,” she said. “Reach out to us. Let us help you help your mind, body and soul.” She talked about Mission 22’s presence in all 50 states as well as overseas and noted that programs through the organization include providing service animals to vets in need. “We cover all of the costs, and we help the vets learn how to work with the animals,” Hernandez remarked. “It can cost more than $30,000 for a service animal, and we pay for that. Everything we do is free of charge for the vets.” See Veterans pg 3
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
It’s been a very successful season for the Marching Knights, the Eastern York High School band. The 65member group earned numerous accolades in competitions throughout the fall, culminating in taking first place in its division in the Cavalcade of Bands championship in Hershey in November. See Marching pg 4
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