Columbia/Hellam/Wrightsville
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APRIL 29, 2020
IN THIS ISSUE:
COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND AWARDS GRANTS page 3
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXI • NO 14
Community Invited To Celebrate CHS Seniors The members of the Columbia High School (CHS) Class of 2020 may not be having the typical end to their senior year, and Columbia Borough School District (CBSD) has announced it will honor them in a special way. Although district schools are closed, the Christmas tree on top of the high school will be lit every night until graduation, which was originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, but has been postponed. The celebratory effort began with the tree lighting on April 20 at 8:20 p.m., or 2020 hours in military time. The school district invites community members to show their support for the CHS seniors by displaying their own holiday lights. Participants are encouraged to take a photo and post it with #TIDELightsSupportSeniors2020 or send it to tomstrickler@columbiabsd.org.
The school district will display the photos on its website on a page dedicated to the Class of 2020.
The statewide closure of schools began on March 16 in accordance with Gov. Tom Wolf’s order given on March 13. On April 9, Wolf announced that the closure would extend through the end of the 2019-20 school year. Although they are not reporting to their classrooms every day, CBSD students in prekindergarten through 12th grade and their caregivers have been invited to access educational resources posted online by the school district. Content covers a range of subjects, from literacy and math to art and music, and is given in different formats, such as podcasts. These materials are available at https://sites.google.com/view/cbsd learnfromhome/home.
The Christmas tree atop Columbia High School will be lit every night until graduation in honor of the Class of 2020. Local residents are encouraged to show their support for the seniors by lighting up their own holiday decorations and sharing the photos online.
Planting Positivity Through Gardening Efforts Society Seeks By Leah Sintic
CWM
During an unsettling time of social distancing and cancellations, many local residents have found a therapeutic and productive outlet in gardening, whether it is a newfound interest or a longtime hobby. For families looking for activities that can involve their children,
gardening can get the entire family away from screens while providing opportunities to enjoy the spring weather. Gardening also teaches a life skill in sustainability, and it just might produce a harvest that is both valuable and delicious. “Planting vegetables can be fun and rewarding for the whole family,” pointed out Dan Funk, owner of Funk’s Riverview Greenhouses in Washington Boro. “Some spring vegetables such as lettuce, radishes, and spinach can be planted in April and harvested in May. You can follow up with a second planting in the same soil with another crop such as tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants that will be ready to enjoy later in July,” Funk elaborated. Isolation and stress can be countered by an intentional effort to focus on something positive, and many have found such value in horticulture. “Flowers around the house can
Flowers in a window box are one way to dress up a home’s exterior.
See Gardening pg 4
Information About Early Hallam Bakers By Francine Fulton
After purchasing a metal advertising bread knife for “Herman Plath, Baker - Hellam, PA” at an auction, members of the Kreutz Creek Valley Preservation Society are seeking information about early Hallam bakers. Society director Katina Snyder said that the group is hoping the public can answer questions about Plath. “(We are seeking) any recollections,” she said. “Did anyone know the family? Where was the bakery located? Does anyone have any photos of the inside of the bakery (or) any photos of Mr. Plath? Where did Mr. Plath go after the bakery? Why did he close the bakery? Why didn’t a bakery survive in Hallam?” So far, the group has turned up some information about Herman Plath. He See Preservation Society pg 2
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