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4- MERCHANDISER - Columbia/Hellam/Wrightsville Edition - May 11, 2022 Riding frompg 4
The ride is designed to appeal to bicycle enthusiasts by offering four routes - a 10-mile family ride; a 21mile ride through scenic countryside; a 43-mile ride showcasing farms, schoolhouses, and covered bridges; and a metric century ride of 100 kilometers, equivalent to approximately 62 miles. Metric century riders must depart by 8 a.m. On this course, an optional hill stage called the Cat’s Back challenge will be offered. Ride participants will find water and rest stops located along each of the marked routes.
For many years, the event was called the Literacy Ride, but a few years ago, it was renamed. “(The new) name is more indicative of what we’re trying to do,” said Holm, who noted that this year, Rotary Club members are each sponsoring a rider from Lifecycles. Lifecycles, based in Wrightsville, is an organization that is open to boys and girls ages 12 to 18. Lifecycles offers participants a chance to enjoy friendship, mentoring, and bike riding with a faith focus. Thirty Lifecycles participants will take part in the ride. In addition, the club has partnered with The Common Wheel to accept quality, gently used bikes from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. the day of the ride. More information about the organization may be found at www.thecommonwheel.com. Holm pointed out that funds have been used locally to aid high school
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students with continuing education. He noted that district grants allow a club president to choose a project to fund and that in 2021, that project was the LancasterLebanon Education Fund to support IU13 students who needed learning materials to use at home. Other local organizations that have benefited include Aaron’s Acres, Byrnes Health Education Center, Love INC of Lancaster County, and Off the Streets Lancaster.
At a March meeting of the club, a special grant was awarded to aid victims of the war in Ukraine. “We are doing a $5,000 grant to an organization in Budapest, Hungary, to help get money to Ukrainian humanitarian relief,” said Holm.
The 2021 event attracted nearly 100 riders. Those who would like to take part this year may register online by Wednesday, June 1, by searching for “Rotary Ride for the Community 2022” at www.active.com. Registration will also be open the day of the event. Questions may be directed to Steve Bareuther at sbareuther@msn.com. Sunrise Rotary welcomes new members. Readers who would like to learn more about the organization may visit www.lancastersunrise rotaryofpa.com.
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Through a continuation of projects initiated by the Giant Company’s Reduced Emissions Program, developed in partnership with GreenPrint, a beautification project was held at Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education in York this Earth Day. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and local county affiliate member Keep York Beautiful helped coordinate the event.
On April 20, Horn Farm Center hosted 30 volunteers from the Giant Company who planted approximately 250 trees as a riparian buffer, pulled weeds, spread gravel and cleared brush.
Saved from industrial development, Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education is committed to restoring ecological health to both the fields and semi-wild spaces on the farm, while providing nutritious food to the community.
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, a state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful Inc., has more than 30 years of experience in organizing volunteerdriven community improvement events. For more information, visit www.keeppabeautiful.org.
Through Giant’s Reduced Emissions Program, for every gallon of fuel purchased at a Giant or Martin’s fuel station, GreenPrint invests in carbon projects across the globe, which offsets up to 30% of the customer’s tailpipe carbon emissions. Visit www.giantfoodstores.com to learn more about the company’s sustainability programs.
Senior Commons Sets May Events
Senior Commons at Powder Mill, 1775 Powder Mill Road, York, has announced events for May, including a yard sale, a seminar and a support group for caregivers.
Senior Commons will host its annual community yard sale on Friday, May 13, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shoppers will be able to purchase gently used items, including clothing, books, household goods and more. Refreshments will be available from vendors like Maple Donuts, Epex Soft Pretzels and Starbucks.
There will also be an opportunity for attendees to win prize baskets. Proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Businesses that would like to donate a basket are asked to call 717-741-0961 for further details.
Yard sale vendors may reserve a 10-foot-by-10-foot space for a suggested donation; spaces are limited. Vendors must provide their own tables and chairs. Reservations are required by calling 717-741-0961.
Senior Commons will hold a free seminar about veterans’ benefits on Tuesday, May 17, at 6 p.m. Kevin Smyers, deputy director of Veterans Affairs (VA), County of York, will be the presenter. He will discuss the Aid and Attendance pension benefit available to qualifying wartime veterans and their spouses. This pension is different from the VA’s compensation benefit. To register, call 717-741-0961.
A free caregivers’ support group meeting will take place on Thursday, May 19, at 6 p.m. During last month’s meeting, attendees participated in a hands-on dementia simulation. Memory care experts at Senior Commons will hold a followup discussion to explore if participants’ perceptions and empathies about their loved ones have changed after taking part in the simulation.
All attendees must register by Wednesday, May 18, by calling 717-741-0961 or emailing mpoole@powdermill.com.
For more information on Senior Commons at Powder Mill, call the previously mentioned number or visit www.powdermill.com.
Educators Receive Golden Apple Awards
Two local teachers and one principal from Catholic schools in the Diocese of Harrisburg were recently honored with the 2022 Golden Apple Award. The highest recognition given by the diocese to principals and teachers, this honor commends the educator’s professional excellence, leadership, commitment to Catholic values, and devotion to teaching in a Catholic school.
The 2022 Golden Apple recipients for the Diocese of Harrisburg include Heather Hoffman, middle school director, York Catholic High School, York; Nicole Martin, theology, Lancaster Catholic High School, Lancaster; and Terry Klugh, principal, Lancaster Catholic High School, Lancaster. Each Golden Apple recipient receives a certificate of achievement, a $5,000 cash award, a golden apple plated in 24-carat gold, and an individual photo with Bishop Gainer.
To learn more about the Golden Apple Awards or Catholic education, visit www.gocatholicschools.org.
School PTO Plans May Fair
The Canadochly Elementary PTO will hold its annual May Fair on Saturday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the school grounds, 100 Abels Road, East Prospect. The fair will be held rain or shine and will include food; bounce houses, weatherpermitting; face painting; a used book sale; a Scholastic Book Fair; giveaway drawings; and games.
For more information, contact Kayla at 717-578-6066.
