Columbia/Hellam/Wrightsville
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APRIL 21, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXII • NO 10
Columbia To Hold Arbor Day Celebration he Columbia Borough Shade Tree Commission and the Columbia Tree Society will celebrate Arbor Day at Locust Street Park, Sixth and Locust streets, on Friday, April 30, beginning at 6 p.m. “Arbor Day is a celebration of springtime and renewal and an appreciation for nature and trees as they provide beauty when they blossom this time of year,” said Bill Kloidt, chairman of the Arbor Day celebration. “It is also a time to inform everyone of the importance of trees in our environment.” Mark Zeamer, secretary and treasurer of the Old Columbia Public Grounds Company, which has overseen and maintained the Locust Street Park since 1826, will serve as master of ceremonies. Additional speakers will be featured, including Rick Hartlieb of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry, who will present Columbia with its 29th consecutive Arbor Day Foundation Tree City USA award.
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Since last year’s Arbor Day celebration was canceled due to the pandemic, those who were to receive awards last year will be recognized with award winners this year. Musical selections will be played throughout the ceremony by the Columbia High School chorus under the direction of Rick Jensen. Cub Scout Pack 35 and Boy Scout Troop 35 will serve as the color guard to open the event, and Frontier Girls Troops 191 and 202 will assist in the distribution of programs. This year’s ceremony will be dedicated to Dean Little and Clarissa Wolcott. Barry Ford will also be recognized for his contributions to the Columbia Boys Athletic Association and the Columbia Borough School District. Columbia High School senior Emma Grove will recite Joyce Kilmer’s poem “Trees.” Emma is the daughter of Alegra and Christopher Grove. After graduation, she plans to attend a four-year university on a pre-med track, specializing in pediatric emergency medicine.
Art Exhibit Will Benefit Mount Bethel Cemetery
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Locust Street Park will be the site of the annual Arbor Day celebration on Friday, April 30.
Crafting For A Cause
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Joanna Spicer believes art can bring people together. “Community outreach and work is important to me,” said the textile artist. “Art is a therapeutic, friendly and fun way for me to connect with others.” Spicer will showcase her work in an exhibit titled “A Spice of Life” in the cottage at Mount Bethel Cemetery, 700 Locust St., Columbia. See Art Exhibit pg 4
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BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Ask Kim Rightnour to describe herself and she’ll say, “I am a crafter.” She’s also a business owner, community organizer and member of Columbia Women of the Moose. And in her most recent role, she’s chair of the committee for Crafting for a Cause, a craft show that will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, at Columbia River Park, 41 Walnut St.
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See Crafting pg 6
Inviting the public to Crafting for a Cause are event committee members (from left) Jim Wolpert, Peg Wolpert, Kim Rightnour and Mary Louise Murry.
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