Columbia/Hellam/Wrightsville
APRIL 3, 2019
IN THIS ISSUE: HERB AND GARDEN FESTIVAL SET page 4
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LX • NO 13
EGG PAINTING
Susquehanna Heritage will host Doc Hinkle’s egg painting at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, 41 Walnut St., Columbia, on Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to noon. Eggs, supplies, snacks, and beverages will be available for families to celebrate Columbia’s history by decorating eggs with Doc Hinkle’s egg dye. The tradition dates back to 1893, when Samuel Hinkle developed Doc Hinkle’s egg dye in his pharmacy in Columbia. The paint-on egg dye can be easily applied with cotton swabs. Participants may paint three eggs for a set fee, with all supplies and refreshments included in the cost. Registration is required by Thursday, April 11, by contacting 717-449-5607 or info@columbia crossing.org. CHICKEN BARBECUE
Keystone Wildfire Crew Inc. will hold its annual chicken barbecue on Saturday, April 13, in the parking lot at EM Herr and Weis Markets in the Columbia Shopping Center, located on Columbia Avenue. Food will be available from 10 a.m. until sold out. The cost of dinner will include chicken, a baked potato, applesauce, dessert, and a beverage. Chicken will also be available separately. For more information, readers may visit www.keystone wildfire.com.
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Junior Ranger Day Planned
19th Annual Auction Will Help Fight Cancer Captain Morgan’s Cancer Crusaders Relay For Life team will hold its 19th silent auction on Saturday, April 13, at Shank’s Tavern, 36 S. Waterford Ave., Marietta. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the silent auction will close at 10 p.m. The event usually includes approximately 100 auction items, such as jewelry, artwork, clothing, sports items and gift certificates for food and services. John Chapman will provide music, and there may be a special guest. Bob “The Rodman” Shank is scheduled to be present. The kitchen will be open. A set requested donation will be received at the door. All proceeds from the event will go to the American Cancer Society to continue the fight against cancer. The funds will go toward research, as well as assistance Captain Morgan’s Cancer Crusaders Relay For Life team invites the for local cancer survivors and their community to attend the team’s 19th silent auction on Saturday, April 13, caregivers. at Shank’s Tavern in Marietta.
The Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and Susquehanna Heritage will celebrate National Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 20, at the Zimmerman Center for Heritage, 1706 Long Level Road, Wrightsville. Two Junior Ranger programs will be offered, with participants guided through the program by National Park Service and Susquehanna Heritage staff. One program will be centered around Earth Day, geared to 9- to-12year-olds and held from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. It will focus on reducing one’s environmental footprint, how rain gardens help the Susquehanna River, and how parks conserve energy. Those who complete the activities will earn a Junior Green Ranger patch and will receive a tree seedling provided by the See Junior Ranger Day pg 6
SPECIAL SERVICE
PARENTING CLASS
ValleyView Alliance Church, 200 Alliance Ave., Hellam, will offer “Sacred Parenting,” a class for adults that will begin on Sunday, April 14, at 9 a.m. “Sacred Parenting,” written by Gary Thomas, is intended to affirm the spiritual value of being a parent and show participants the holy potential of the parent-child relationship. For more information, contact Crystal Bolton at 717-755-0193 or cbolton@valleyview cma.org.
Together ... We Can Do So Much IU 13 Education Conference Will Offer Variety Of Topics By Dayna M. Reidenouer
“We had 500 attendees last year and are hoping that number is higher this year,” said program support liaison Linda Swisher, speaking about the 26th annual Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13 Education Conference scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, at Lampeter-Strasburg High School, 1600 Book Road, Lancaster. In order for the conference to serve a broad range of people, an equally wideranging list of topics will be addressed in morning
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Columbian Roast To Spotlight Kreiser
and afternoon breakout sessions. A sampling of subjects includes drug and alcohol prevention and current drug trends; anger management for adolescents; mindfulness; eating disorders, specifically anorexia; how to help bereaved students; special education law; diversity; helping students with anxiety; planning for retirement; and effectively managing language barriers. There will also be classes on literacy, behavior, math, autism, technology, and preschool/ Early Intervention. “Two sessions that we are very excited about this year are the sessions on Phenomenal Science Instruction and Stopping the See Education Conference
The Columbia Education Foundation will hold its sixth annual Columbian Roast on Saturday, April 13, at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria at Columbia High School, 901 Ironville Pike, Columbia. The event will honor Karl Kreiser and include dinner and entertainment. The foundation recognizes that many community members volunteer and support activities and programs that benefit school students. The annual Columbian Roast offers an opportunity to recognize one individual and his or her contributions during a lighthearted evening. Family members, friends, and community members share stories and accolades in a fun way that displays fondness for the individual being roasted. Corporate sponsorships and individual tickets are available. There will be limited seating at the event. To purchase tickets, readers may visit the
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district administration building, 200 N. Fifth St., Columbia. See Columbian Roast pg 4
PANSIES
• Vegetables • Perennials and more!
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43 N. Seventh St., Columbia, will host a special worship service for women on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to noon. The special guest speaker will be Eleanor Isaacson of Willow Street, a survivor of World War II in Germany. Light refreshments will be served, followed by a short worship service and Isaacson’s message. The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. To register, contact 717-9172058 or thmsdzynz@comcast.net.
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