“Once I get well, I’m going to be back out to those county commissioner and city council meetings again. I’m looking forward to it.”
Read more about the passion of Lancaster business owner, Steve Murray, in today’s Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era article, “Zap & Co. Owner looking forward to coming home.” A fire at his store a few months ago, and his subsequent recovery from burns has put him out of action for a while. But this “let’s make things better” activist and passionate citizen is ready to get back into the game of making downtown a better place. We love the passion and inspiration.
“‘As Thomas Jefferson said once, the only way you get democracy to work is participate. I’ve tried to participate. I tried to do what I can.’
“He was quick to list his pet projects over the years, from the formation of the Downtown Investment District and his work to preserve historic buildings from demolition to an ordinance allowing restaurant seating on city sidewalks.
“‘It’s just little things. I’ve tried to contribute, to do what I can when I can,’ he said.’
[NOTE: Here is the follow up to the STEVENT! from the Intelligencer Journal/New Era (March 26).]
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Thank you very much for sharing this information as well as the link to the related newspaper article. The prayer gathering that Steve mentioned in his letter was an incredible start to a meaningful process of supporting Steve and all that he has ahead of him.
Steve Murray is a Lancaster Treasure. There is a benefit for him on Friday evening Mar.25 at the Elks Club in Lancaster. “STEVENT” Several local bands, among them “Mama Tried” are playing and there will be a silent auction. Vintage attire in honor of Steve is encouraged. $25/ticket.
We were unable to make it to STEVENT!, but it was quite an event. We have added an update to the article from the March 26 Intelligencer Journal/New Era.