Columbia/Hellam/Wrightsville
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FEBRUARY 9, 2022
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXII • NO 51
Auction And Dance Will Benefit CBAA “As an organization, we try to get as many kids involved in sports as we can,” said Crystal Aston, co-president of Columbia Boys Athletic Association (CBAA). “We try to keep our prices low, because we want everyone to have an opportunity to play sports and not have to break the bank to play.” To help raise funds for its programs, CBAA will hold a silent auction and dance on Saturday, Feb. 19, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Hambones Social Club, 10th and Manor streets in Columbia. The evening will feature light refreshments, music by DJ Stan D Man and more. “We have had a great response from the community with donations for the auction,” Aston noted. “We’ve also had a great response from the community about wanting to attend. People are really excited to get out and have fun.” Auction items will include meat bundles from Andy’s Market and trash-collection services from Gamby’s Disposal, plus gift certificates to Nissley Vineyards, Sight &
Sound Theatres, Finch Jewelers, Rupp Sports Photography and more. “We’ll be auctioning off a Ring doorbell, a home projector, Kate Spade and Michael Kors bags, a lottery tree and a 50-inch TV,” Aston commented. CBAA is a nonprofit organization that serves school-age youths in the Columbia area. Although the name states “boys,” the organization provides opportunities to both boys and girls in a variety of sports, including football, baseball, softball and cheerleading. “We start with T-ball for kindergartners, and we have baseball teams up through age 17 and under,” Aston noted. The organization fills an important role in the community, she stated. “The more kids are involved in sports and other activities, the more they’re staying out of trouble,” she said. “We encourage kids to put their energy into sports because that teaches them discipline and it’s been shown to help improve academics in school as well when kids are involved in sports. Sports are so important.” See CBAA pg 4
“Hearts On Locust” Set In Columbia BY CATHY MOLITORIS
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
“This show ... is a two-act valentine for couples, near-couples and anyone who has loved or regretted not loving a special person,” said Joe Winters, describing “Love Letters,” which will be performed at Susquehanna Stage from Friday, Feb. 11, through Monday, Feb. 14. “It’s about regret, passion, romance and the mystery of what attracts two dissimilar people and how their lives are affected by their correspondence with each other. It’s moving, funny and sad - an intricate showcase of what love means.” See “Love Letters” pg 2
Customized hearts will adorn the blocks of Locust Street in Columbia, modeled after these hearts in downtown Lancaster.
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Addressing The Topic Of Love
Gage Wolf plays baseball as a member of CBAA.
Later this month, Locust Street in Columbia will be turned into Lovers’ Lane, thanks to the efforts of the Merchants Association of Columbia. The nonprofit organization will decorate the blocks of Locust Street with hearts that can be purchased and dedicated to loved ones. Daisy Pagan, general manager of Murphy’s Mercantile, got the idea for the Hearts on Locust fundraiser from her brother-in-law who is organizing a similar event in downtown Lancaster. See Hearts On Locust pg 5
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