Columbia AUGUST 22, 2018
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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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The World War II Oral History Club will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. at St. Anne’s Retirement Community, 3952 Columbia Ave., Columbia. Manheim native George Haldeman will share his experiences during World War II as a refueler of B-29 bombers. Shortly after the attack on Hiroshima, Haldeman refueled the Enola Gay, a B-29 bomber that was involved in the attack. The club meets at St. Anne’s on the last Tuesday of each month except December. All World War II veterans and family members, as well as anyone with an interest in the war, are welcome to attend. For more information, call 717-319-3430.
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Labor Day Auction Set For Sept. 1 And 3 pg 5 New Path Slates Sportsmen Dinner pg 2
Columbia Public Library Dedication: A Success Story By Donna Hurley
Community residents and many dignitaries gathered under sunny skies and billowy clouds to dedicate the newly expanded and renovated Columbia Public Library (CPL), 24 S. Sixth St., Columbia, on Aug. 12 at the Locust Street Park. “It’s just a happy, happy occasion,” enthused Robin Gamby, capital campaign chair. In agreement was the event’s keynote speaker, Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera. “We are celebrating investment and transformation of lives,” he said. The dedication was a culmination of the efforts of library board members and staff, the capital campaign committee, and many community volunteers who worked together to assure the project’s success. Former television station news director Ed Wickenheiser was
master of ceremonies. From the park’s gazebo he introduced pastor Don Wert of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Columbia, who offered the invocation and benediction. Columbia’s Frontier Girls Troop 202 then led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by an a cappella rendition of the national anthem by Columbia High School junior Melanie Cruz-Bernard. Others who spoke included Gregg Dubbs, CPL board treasurer, who gave an overview of the library renovation and expressed gratitude to all who made it possible. Kyle Egan, representing the architect and construction teams, stated that the renovation was a “world-class result.” Columbia Mayor Leo Lutz recalled the project’s many donors, including children. Lutz admired the beauty of the library building, saying, “If you’re going to build something, make it beautiful. This one See Columbia Public Library pg 3
Handmade From The Heart Of Lancaster
Celebrating the dedication of the Columbia Public Library’s expansion and renovation project were (front, from left) library capital campaign chair Robin Gamby, board treasurer Gregg Dubbs, board president Jeanette Sherk, library director Lisa Greybill, (middle row) Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera, Rep. Stanley Saylor, architect Paul Nikolaus, business developer Kyle Egan, (back) Commissioners Craig Lehman and Joshua Parsons, and Columbia Mayor Leo Lutz.
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will meet on Monday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Lancaster Friends Meeting House, 110 Tulane Terrace, Lancaster. The program will explore the 1960s and will focus on the trend of color blocking and how to incorporate color and color blocking in garments. Attendees may bring garments from that period to share during show-andtell. Refreshments will be available. There is a nominal admission fee for guests. Registration is not required. For more information, readers may contact Carrie Rhinier at 717-572-2093 or CareEare@comcast.net.
The community is invited to the 31st annual Heart of Lancaster Arts and Craft Show on Sept. 1 and 2 at Root’s Country Market in Manheim. Two hundred exhibitors, artist demonstrations, live music, food, and giveaways will be part of the two-day event. Admission and parking are free. By Chelsea Peifer
Weavers, spinners, painters, glass blowers, woodworkers, photographers, clothing designers, sculptors, potters, quilters, and makers of jewelry, candles, brooms, baskets, cards, iron, and
leather crafts are just some of the artisans and craftspersons who will share their talents at the 31st annual Heart of Lancaster Arts and Craft Show. This year’s event is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 1 and 2, at Root’s See Heart Of Lancaster pg 4
The 2018-19 Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce (SVCC) Information Guide is being distributed to local residents with this issue of the Merchandiser. Additional copies of the guide are available at the SVCC office, 445 Linden St., Columbia. The SVCC, represented by executive director Beverly Shank (left), and Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc., represented by advertising consultant Barb Herman, coordinated the production of the guide.
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a nonprofit organization that provides educational resources and curricula centered around student-tended gardens, will hold its inaugural Watermelon Blaster 5K to raise funds for the program. The 5K is slated for Saturday, Sept. 22, at Manor Middle School, 2950 Charlestown Road, Lancaster. The race will step off at 8:30 a.m., and a free children’s fun run will begin at 9:30 a.m. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three 5K finishers. The event will include live music, a watermelon seed spitting contest, Watermelon Blaster smoothies, and fresh vegetable snack samples. Event T-shirts will also be available. Registration and details about the event are available at www.theedibleclassroom.org/ watermelon-blaster. For additional details, call 717-449-8049.
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