BY CAT SHANNON
YBuilding memories with a new playground
ou’re invited to invest in the future of Columbia by supporting a playground project at Janson Park.
“This is more than just building a playground - it’s about creating a legacy that will serve our community for the next 25 years and beyond,” said Paul Resch of the Janson Foundation. “When you think about it, the playground we’re building today will be where countless childhood memories are made. It will be a place where kids laugh, play and grow; where families come together to share special moments; and where neighbors connect and form lifelong friendships.”
The playground project began as the current equipment, installed in 2002 in the four-acre park at 650 Cherry St., nears the end of its lifespan, Resch explained.
“Though the equipment has been well maintained, it’s starting to show its age, with some original features no longer functional or removed for safety reasons,” he shared. “The goal is to create a new, modern and inclusive play space for the next generation of Columbia children.”
Initial planning started in 2022, with significant momentum gained after securing a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), he noted. The $116,500 award, provided through the Environmental Stewardship Fund of the Community Conservation Partnerships Program, will cover half of the estimated $233,000 project cost.
The new space will feature
two distinct play areas: a Tot Lot suitable for children ages 2 to 5 and a Youth Lot for children ages 6 to 12.
The Tot Lot will have ageappropriate slides, climbing features and sensory-stimulating elements.
The Youth Lot will include larger structures for climbing, sliding and swinging.
ADA-compliant pathways; a small plaza with seating for caregivers; and sensory-friendly landscaping with shade trees, native plants and pollinator-friendly perennials.
“This playground will stand as a symbol of what we can achieve together.”
“Notably, the playground will include swings, a feature not currently available in any Columbia Borough park,” Resch said. “Accessibility improvements include
The foundation plans to begin construction in late summer or early fall.
The project addresses several community needs, Resch said, including providing a safe, inclusive space for children to play and grow; enhancing local recreation options for families and schools, including Park
Elementary and Our Lady of the Angels School, which are nearby; promoting health, wellness and social connections in a centrally located park; and supporting the long-term vitality of the borough by increasing property values and fostering community pride.
The project is an initiative of the Janson Foundation, an organization established in 1924 by the brothers who owned Janson Steel & Iron Co. Its purpose is to maintain Janson Park and assist people in need.
Members of the community can support the playground project in several ways. Personalized bricks may be purchased, with the purchase price matched by
BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
For many people, the fantasy genre offers mystical words and thrilling adventures that serve as an escape from the stress and tedium of daily life. The realm of fiction is only limited by one’s imagination, allowing avid readers of J.R.R. Tolkien’s novels and attendees of the annual Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire to become daring adventurers and sage wizards.
For Austin Eschenwald and his wife, Steph, the world of fantasy is far from fiction.
Austin was born in Lancaster General Hospital, and he grew up in the Hempfield and East York areas between both his parents’ households. After graduating from Christian School of York in 2011, Austin attended Messiah College, where he met Steph during their freshman year. Today, you can find the husband and wife at Owl & Cedar Homestead, a 5-acre plot of land tucked inside a misty valley in Centralia, Washington.
“We wanted to live more resiliently, have less fragility in our lives and reduce our carbon footprint,” Austin said. “We realized how scary it is that we rely on grocery stores and big corporations, so we started trading with local farmers and building personal relationships.”
In 2022, Austin, Steph and Steph’s mother, Estelle Ducharme, officially established Owl & Cedar Homestead to sell a variety of artisanal goods, including roasted coffee beans, handmade jewelry and fantasy-themed drinks such as jun kombucha and wildcrafted sodas. Austin also offers blade sharpening and repair services
Members of the local Elks Club and borough residents with a donation to the Janson Park playground
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There are a great many Lancaster County nonprofits seeking to fulfill basic needs. But there’s so much more to life than bare necessities.
Not only does Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County (CAPLC) want its clients to survive, but the nonprofit also wants them to thrive.
“There are folks in our community who are living with low incomes,” said Kristy Aurand, who’s been CAPLC’s chief development officer for eight years. “When any one group of people do better, we all do better. Every person has value, and we’re all members of the same community. We get to do this work, and we hope that everyone sees this work as important, not just the people receiving our services. Lancaster County is a strong community, but we know that not everyone is benefiting from the growth and development. It’s all of our responsibilities to be a part of that.”
Headquartered at 601 S. Queen St., Lancaster, CAPLC operates under the motto of “People. Empowered.” The organization serves its clients through 10 distinct programs in
four focus areas - early education, health and nutrition, household stability and safety empowerment. With satellite offices at 560 S. Reading Road, Ephrata, and 400 Chestnut St., Columbia, CAPLC offers individuals services through its Thrive to Five program, WIC (Women, Infants and Children), nutrition education, senior centers, food distribution, utility assistance, Early Learning Resource Center, RISE (Resilient. Inspired. Strong. Empowered.), Crispus Attucks Community Center and domestic violence services.
“I think we do have a unique opportunity,” said Aurand. “Each of these 10 programs has its own whys and whats. For the participants, the net that’s cast is pretty wide. If people are coming to us for one service, they might have a need for another service. We can do a lot of it here, but it’s not exhaustive. Our employees also know what else is out there.”
According to an American Community Survey, the poverty rate in Lancaster County was 8.2% in 2023, meaning 44,195 Lancaster County residents were living below the federal poverty level. In that same year, CAPLC served 45,609 individuals, almost entirely from Lancaster County, and distributed over 880,000 pounds of food to local pantries.
“These are folks who, for whatever reason, find themselves living with low incomes,” said Aurand. “Most of our programs are income qualifying; some are not. We want to get folks to thriving. We want to see that the resources we are providing are making a difference and lifting
their families. It all comes back to economics. These resources are really adding to a person’s economic portfolio. We all have goals for our families.”
The operation of CAPLC relies on the work of 300 employees, more than 33,000 volunteer hours annually and about 300 local partnerships. CAPLC is funded through the federal community services block grant program, as well as private and business donations.
“Collaboration is so important,” said Aurand. “It’s one of the founding blocks of community action. We can’t do it all. The collaboration is really, really deep and for the full benefit of the community.”
“I truly believe that the best part of it is being able to work with a group of people every day who are committed to moving the mission forward,” Aurand
added. “Even though our roles may be different, that’s what we’re all working toward.”
One of more than 1,000 branches nationally, Community Action Partnership was founded in Lancaster County in 1966. The national program was established by the Economic Opportunity Act partly through the stated initiative, “It is the policy of the United States to eliminate the paradox of poverty in the midst of plenty in this nation.”
“In the 1960s, the Lyndon Johnson administration launched the war on poverty,” said Aurand. “That’s what community action grew out of. It came from the idea that poverty exists in the midst of plenty.”
For additional information about Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County, go to www .caplanc.org.
Members of CAPLC’s senior leadership team gather at a staff meeting.
Library plans February programs
Kreutz Creek Library (KCL), 66 Walnut Springs Road, Hellam, will offer programs and services to the community. For details and registration, call the library at 717-2524080 or visit www.york libraries.org.
The Friends of Kreutz Creek Library will be at the library to accept donations of books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and jigsaw puzzles from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, and Thursday, Feb. 20.
A Family Story Time will be held at Chick-fil-A, 2801 E. Market St., York, from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6.
The Silent Book Club, for people age 13 and up, will meet on Feb. 6 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. The program will include trivia, refreshments, reading, and discussion about books.
Builder’s Club, for kids ages 6 to 12, will be held on Feb. 20 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Activities for tweens ages 9 to 11 will be offered on Tuesdays, Feb. 11 and 18, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The
KCL’s upcoming programs include Baby and Toddler Story Time for children from birth to age 3 on Wednesdays, Feb. 5 to 26, and Preschool Story Time for children ages 3 to 5 on Fridays, Feb. 7 to 28. These programs will run from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., and reservations are required.
Danger Club will meet on Feb. 11, and Library Squad will gather on Feb. 18.
The Spoiler Alert! teen group will meet on Feb. 6 from 5 to 6 p.m. via Zoom to discuss books, TV shows, movies, video games, and more.
Manga Book Club for teens will take place on Feb. 15 at 1:30 p.m. This program will occur after the library is closed to the public. Only teens attending this program will be allowed inside.
Project-based volunteering for people ages 12 to 18 is also available. For more details or to offer an idea for a project, contact kreutzcreeklibrary@york libraries.org or Kayla at 717-252-4080.
Music studio sets mini camps
Children ages 6 to 11 who enjoy putting on shows for their families are invited to take part in a mini camp being offered at Sopranojam Music Studio on Saturday, Feb. 8, titled “Journey to Oz.” The registration deadline is Monday, Feb. 3.
During the mini camp, which is designed to be an introduction to the performing arts, children will do a craft, learn a song and a dance and then present a program to their parents.
Camps are held once
a month on Saturdays. Upcoming camps will be “New York, New York,” set for March 8 with a registration deadline of Monday, March 3, and “Baloo’s Bare Necessities” set for April 12, with a registration deadline of Monday, April 7.
Camps will be held at Sopranojam Music Studio, 120 College Ave., Mountville, from 10 a.m. to noon. Class packs are available to purchase for a discount. To register or for more information, visit www.sopranojam studio.com/minicamp.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center expands unit
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) was scheduled to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for its new state-ofthe-art Medical-Surgical Unit on Dec. 10, 2024.
The new 12,013-squarefoot Medical-Surgical Unit provides a modernized area to expand access to inpatient medical and surgical services at Lebanon VAMC. The unit - which cost more than $10 million - will specialize in a range of pre-surgical and post-surgical services with advanced
telemetry technology and data storage.
It will provide 16 patient rooms, including two bariatric rooms and two isolation rooms. In addition, it will feature offices, storage rooms, sterile storage, a consult room, and a nourishment room. The new space is connected to the Intensive Care Unit and is in close proximity to the Emergency Department.
The Lebanon VAMC seeks to provide comprehensive, accessible, and compassionate care to those who have served in the U.S. military.
Stitch and Chat groups, for knitters and crocheters, will meet on Feb. 6 and 20 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. and on Feb. 4 and 18 from 1 to 2:45 p.m.
Reiki Meditation with Miranda will take place on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
York Chess Club, for people of all ages, will be held on Feb. 4, 11, and 18 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Green Thumb Garden Club will meet on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 6:30 p.m. Melanie Markowski will present “Growing Older, Gardening Smarter!”
The Friends of Kreutz Creek Library will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 5:30 p.m.
Mini camps are designed for children who enjoy putting on shows for their families.
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Playground
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People can also make direct donations at https:// jansonfoundation.org/ donate or mail a check to the Janson Foundation. The mailing address can be found on the website. People are also encouraged to share the playground campaign with friends, family members and local businesses.
“The estimated cost to build the project was $233,000 back in 2022,” Resch said. “The price of everything has gone up since then. The estimated cost is now $270,000. So far, the foundation has raised $155,000, with a goal of raising another $20,000.”
For Resch, the park plays a personal role in his family’s life.
“When my son Nathan was born in 2001, Janson Park was our go-to spot for fun and family time,” he said. “I can still see the smile on his face as he raced
BIA installs board of directors, announces award winners
across the ripple bridge and climbed the steps to the spiral slide, ready to take off like he was on a great adventure. He absolutely loved it when I’d push him on the overhead monorail - it felt like he was flying through the air, laughing the whole way.”
This new playground is just the beginning of a larger vision outlined in the 2019 Columbia Borough Parks and Recreation Plan, Resch shared. The master plan for Janson Park includes future developments, such as replacing the current one-and-a-half basketball courts in the southern corner of the park with two full-size basketball courts. These new courts will be reoriented to a north-south direction, preventing players from facing directly into the sun during sunrise and sunset, he said, and a 10-foot-wide runout area will surround the courts, enhancing both safety and playability.
“Once the new playground is complete, the foundation hopes to move forward with this next phase of the master plan, continuing our commitment to making Janson Park a vibrant, welcoming space for families and the entire community to enjoy,” Resch said. “This playground will stand as a symbol of what we can achieve together, and knowing it will be enjoyed by children, parents and neighbors for decades to come is deeply rewarding.”
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The Building Industry Association (BIA) of Lancaster County officially installed its 2025 board of directors at the annual installation reception on Jan. 8. The reception, hosted at the Cork Factory, was attended by more than 85 local builders, contractors, government officials and other guests.
Officers include the following: presidentClaudia Shank, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC; vice president - Mike Hockenberry, EGStoltzfus Homes LLC; secretary - Mike Viozzi, Lezzer Lumber; treasurer - Jason Gerber, RKL LLP; associate vice president - Frank J. Vargish III, Blakinger Thomas (retired); and immediate past president - Kevin Kozo, Turnberry Construction Group.
Shank is an attorney with McNees Wallace & Nurick, specializing in real estate, public finance and government services. She stated that she is looking beyond the successes of past years to update the BIA’s strategic plan for the future.
Also installed at the event were presidential advisors John Bear, GSL Public Strategies Group; Randy Hess, Hess Home Builders; and Tim Kotzmoyer, TK Building & Design LLC.
Also installed were builder directors and associate directors. Building directors are Dylan Campbell, Cedar Knoll Builders; Chase Martin, Alden Homes; Dan McCord,
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology; Luke Quickel, Hess Home Builders; and Joel Zeiset, Eby Exteriors. Associate directors are Andrew Barninger, Personal Wealth Advisory; Justin Frey, B.R. Kreider & Son Inc.; Lexi Sauder, Premier Settlements Inc.; and Todd Shanks, Douple Agency Inc.
The BIA of Lancaster County also announced several award winners: The BIA Awards, the Young Professional Award and the President’s Award, which were chosen by association peers and staff for the 2024 year. Award winners include the following: Building Award - Mike Hockenberry, EGStoltzfus Homes LLC; Industry AwardNate Van Name, J.C. Snavely & Sons Inc.; Association Award - Todd Shanks, Douple Agency; Young Professional Award - Evan Rineer, Cosentino; President’s Award - Pauline Wilton, BIA of Lancaster County.
Founded in 1956, the BIA of Lancaster County is a nonprofit trade organization comprised of builders, subcontractors, suppliers and other professionals involved in the home building industry. Its mission is to promote its member companies and advocate for a fair market business environment that meets the housing and building needs of Lancaster County. For more information, visit www .lancasterbuilders.org.
Youth sports programs posted
Eastern York Recreation Authority (EYRA) is accepting registrations for two youth sports programs.
Skill Builders Basketball for children in kindergarten through grade two will be held on Tuesdays, March 11 to April 1, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration will be open until Monday, Feb. 17.
EYRA will also offer Youth Baseball - for children ages
5 to 19 as of Thursday, May 1, 2025 - and Youth Softball - for those ages 4 to 18 as of Jan. 1. Registration will be open until Friday, Feb. 21. For program details and to register, visit www .easternyorkrec.com. Information is also available by contacting EYRA at 717487-5295 or eyrecautho rity@gmail.com.
A rendering of the new playground at Janson Park
through the homestead, and his clients include local chefs, gardeners and anyone else in the area looking to polish the tools of their trade.
In addition to functioning as a rustic home, Owl & Cedar Homestead is a melting pot of each family member’s unique skills.
Austin uses whetstones to sharpen each blade by hand; Steph roasts batches of organic, fair-trade coffee beans; and Estelle fashions a variety of handmade crafts. In 2024, Austin built a commercial-grade kitchen on the property to house a coffee roaster as well as the equipment necessary for brewing fermented drinks.
Austin, Steph and Estelle sell their products at local farmers markets and fantasy festivals - and they fit right in. Owl & Cedar’s melting pot of products and services revolves around a central theme; Austin and Steph consider themselves fantasy geeks, and they design and package their merchandise to be suited for tabletop game sessions and Renaissance Faires.
The packaging isn’t the only thing that makes Owl & Cedar seem like a vendor that was transported
straight from Middle Earth. Austin and Steph make their wildcrafted sodas with ingredients such as wild yeast, pine needles and honey, resulting in a sweet and fizzy beverage that looks more like a magic potion than a Dr Pepper. Owl & Cedar’s jun, a kombucha-like drink that is made with honey instead of white sugar, comes in a variety of flavors, including blackberry basil, black currant and raspberry lemonade.
Austin and Steph’s shortterm goal is to acquire a mobile tap system for their kegs of jun and wildcrafted soda. Owl & Cedar recently launched an online store to
Horn Farm posts programs
Horn Farm Center, 4945 Horn Road, York, has slated two programs. There is a fee, and registration is required at https://hornfarmcenter .org. For more information, call 717-757-6441 or email education@horn farmcenter.org.
A Backyard Chickens program will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hellam Township Municipal Building, 35 Walnut Springs Road, York. Topics will include the advantages and disadvantages of raising chickens, zoning and laws, housing and feed, deciding whether to get a rooster, waste management, daily maintenance, flock regeneration, and disease and pest management. Information will also be provided about similar animals, such as
turkeys, ducks, and meat chickens. There will be a question-and-answer session. The class is suitable for beginners as well as those looking to enhance their existing poultry skills.
Identifying Trees by Bark will be held on Sunday, Feb. 16, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Horn Farm Center. This program will begin with an overview of the science of tree bark, followed by a hike through the Horn Farm’s woodlands to explore field identification of various tree species via bark. Other wintertime identification features, like twig arrangement, buds, and leaf scars, will also be addressed as example trees allow. The class will take place entirely outdoors and will require lots of walking on hilly woodland terrain.
allow shipping to customers beyond the local community, and Austin said the long-term plan is to open a storefront in downtown Centralia. “We have a vision of having a physical location that is designed like a tavern out of a fantasy book,” Austin added. “We would have an espresso machine for our coffee, our own syrups made from honey and a line of taps for our jun and sodas. There would be a seating area for people to play games, too.”
Owl & Cedar’s brand is heavily influenced by the fantasy genre, but the true foundation of the business is sustainability. The home-
stead’s fermented beverages come in reusable glass bottles, and their coffee beans are shipped in sustainable packaging. Additionally, Austin’s sharpening services allow people to extend the lifespan of their kitchen knives and tools instead of buying a new set once they’re too dull. “Every dollar you spend is a vote for the world you want to live in,” Steph said. “One of the biggest ways we can impact the world is how we purchase things, and we keep that in the forefront of our minds.”
For more information, visit https://owlcedar.com or search for “Owl & Cedar Homestead” on Facebook.
Watershed alliance sets presentation
The Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance (CCWA) will host an informational presentation and discussion, “All About MS4,” at the West Hempfield Township office, 3476 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 5 to 6 p.m. Dwayne Steager, director of land use for West Hempfield Township, will present and invite follow-up discussion.
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) are distinguished from combined sewer systems in larger municipalities in that MS4 does not send stormwater to sanitary sewage treatment plants. This also reduces the chance of sanitary sewage overflow into creeks during heavy storm
events.
But MS4 compliance requires implementing a variety of sometimes costly stormwater management systems. The presentation will offer a chance for the public to hear from a local expert on the subject and to understand the practices, the benefits and the future prospects for MS4 in the area.
MS4 is helping to make communities more resilient to intense storms and flood events in the future.
This is one of several events during 2025 celebrating CCWA’s 25th year.
For more information and to learn about other events, search for “The New Chiques Creek Watershed Alliance” on Facebook.
Austin Eschenwald (right) and his wife, Steph, sold their wares at the Centralia Fantasy Festival in July 2024.
Austin delivers kegs of Owl & Cedar’s homemade cranberry spice jun to various restaurants and businesses in downtown Centralia.
Event to give sneak peek of new museum space
LancasterHistory will hold a Sneak Peek Soirée on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy, located at the corner of South Queen and Vine streets in downtown Lancaster city. The entrance is on Vine Street.
The event is a reimagining of the organization’s annual Valentine’s Day Gala fundraising event, previously held at other locations throughout Lancaster. The Stevens & Smith Center is set to open to the public in early 2026.
The event will feature food stations and bars by Cracked Pepper Catering, desserts by Barberet, and live jazz music by 3 WEST. Attendees may explore the newly constructed spaces, recently completed by presenting sponsor Benchmark Construction, and learn more about the next steps in the museum’s creation, which will include the fabrication of exhibitions and the installation of historic artifacts in the 25,000-square-foot museum space.
To purchase tickets by Friday, Feb. 7, visit www .lancasterhistory.org/soiree.
“Once Upon a Mattress” slated
Students from the Lancaster Bible College (LBC) Music, Worship and Performing Arts Department will present their winter musical, “Once Upon a Mattress,” beginning Friday, Jan. 31. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. on Fridays, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7, and at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturdays, Feb. 1 and 8, in Good Shepherd Chapel on LBC’s campus at 901 Eden Road.
An adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s 1835 fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea,” the musical has endured on stages of all kinds for 65 years. The comedy first opened off-Broadway in 1959 and moved to Broadway the following year, starring Carol Burnett as Princess Winnifred, played at LBC by Faith Willis. “Once Upon a Mattress” spins a tale of a kingdom where finding a true princess proves to be more challenging than expected.
There is a discount for students of all ages. To purchase tickets, visit www.lbc.edu/ events.
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