York County commissioners approve funding for Indian Steps property, Little League at meeting

By Ed Mahon

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York County commissioners on Wednesday approved funding for two separate projects, using funding from natural gas drilling fees collected across the state.

They approved $32,500 for the first part of improving the Indian Steps property in Lower Chanceford Township. A museum on the property houses American Indian artifacts.

They also approved giving $30,000 for York City Little League and the city over three years. The money will go toward replacing bleachers and other improvements at multiple parks that members of the league and others use, according to a letter York Mayor Kim Bracey wrote to commissioners.

Bracey requested the funds on behalf of the league, which she said has provided recreational opportunities to several thousand city children. Planned improvements include leveling the playing surface on the baseball fields.

The county will provide $10,000 for this year, and then the same amount in both 2015 and 2016.

Doug Kilgore, a former York County commissioner, is leading a committee for Indian Steps improvements. In a letter to commissioners, he said the committee wants to add modern rest rooms and air conditioning. Members also want enhancements to the walkways, parking and public areas.

The website for the Indian Steps Museum says it has operated as a public museum since the 1940s. The origin of the museum goes back to the beginning of the 20th century with the late John Edward Vandersloot, according to Kilgore and the museum website.

"He absolutely loved collecting arrowheads," Kilgore told commissioners at their weekly meeting.

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