Heritage Day

Washington Boro will celebrate Heritage Day: http://www.engleonline.com/AdDesk/Htmlfiles/Readers/article.epc?id=51948

Hero Walk is scheduled

On Tuesday, June 14, and Wednesday, June 15, the Pennsylvania Hero Walk will take place in Lancaster County to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project.


Participants will walk from Coatesville (Lincoln Highway/Route 30 West) on June 14, ending the day at the Continental Inn in Lancaster. On Wednesday, they will depart from the Continental Inn and walk to York. The walk will start in Philadelphia on Sunday, June 12, and will culminate in Pittsburgh on Saturday, June 25.

All proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, which helps individuals who have been severely injured in Iraq and Afghanistan by providing the support and resources they need to make the often difficult transition into civilian life. The Wounded Warrior Project offers various programs and services.

For more information on the walk, including the timetable, and to obtain an application to walk with the group while they are in the county, readers may visit www.paherowalk.org. For more information on the Wounded Warrior Project, readers may visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

The first of two big events is next week

The cars will be cruising Columbia next Saturday: http://www.engleonline.com/AdDesk/Htmlfiles/Readers/article.epc?id=52105

Good luck to the CHS Class of 2011

Columbia will hold its graduation on Friday: http://www.engleonline.com/AdDesk/Htmlfiles/Readers/article.epc?id=52284

Wrestlers to hold barbecue

The Columbia High School wrestling team will hold a chicken barbecue on Saturday, June 11, at Scott's Automotive, across from Glatfelter Field.
The cost  for a dinner is $8 and $5 for a half.

Manor Township police reports

Police have charged Kathryn D. Garrity, 61, of Horseshoe Loop Road, Mountvillr, with driving undet the influence as the result of an incident on Yorkshire Way, outside of Mountville, June 4.

West Hempfield Township police reprorts

A 33-year-old Pequea mn is in Lancaster County Prison following his arrest as the result of a disturbance call in West Hempfield Township, May 30.
John E. Heiselman, 33, was charged with aggravated assault and terroristic threats as the result of an incident in the 3800 block of Hillcrest Drive. Police said he attempted to bite off the finger of another man.
He was placed in LCP in lieu of $25,000 bail.

Dillon Carter Schmidt, 24, of Lancaster, was charged with burglary, theft, criminal mischief and possession of drug parphernalia and placed in Lancaster County Prison, as the result of an incident at the Getty Mart, May 21.

The Experience

Finally went to the Turkey Hill Experience this morning. Enjoyed the educational part and the abiliity to play a couple of games. On the first floor, is the creamery and gift shop. The first part of the self-guided tour is a history of the area and the building. The employees were extremely helpful.

Meet another CHS Hall of Famer

The second person to be elected to the Columbia High School Athletic Hall of Fame is Hilary Hershey.
Yesterday, we introduced Ken Haverstick as the first inductee.  The third annual Hall of Fame induction wll be held Friday, Sept. 17 during the Crimson Tide's football game with Daniel Boone.
Here is a look at Hershey's CHS athletic career.

Hilary played three sports at CHS – basketball, field hockey and track, lettering in all three sports during all seasons played.

Co-captained of all three sports during her senior year.
All-County 1st team for basketball (1981-82)
All-County 1st team for field hockey (1981).
County qualifier for the shot put and javelin in 1982.
Named MVP for both basketball and field hockey in 1981-82.
Awarded a scholarship to American University, a Division I college.

Time to honor teacher

There will be a drop-in retirement party on Sunday, June 13 from 1-4 p.m. for retiring CHS teacher Jean Phiel.
The party will be held at Golden Stories, formerly A Taste of Styles in the 200 block of Locust Street.
Former and current students and friends are welcome to attend the event.

Here is a post from Mrs. Phiel's Columbia School District web site:

I was born and raised in Columbia, and I had lived here most of my life. I attended William G. Taylor Elementary School and Columbia High School.

After high school, I attended Millersville State College to train as an English teacher. I have a Master's Equivalency issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
My own children attended and my grandchildren attend the Columbia Borough Schools. I am a firm believer in the quality of the education you receive here.
I have been teaching English at CHS since September 1982. I now act as Language Arts Department Chairperson.
I will be retiring at the end of the 2009/2010 school year. It has been a wonderful 28 years.

New church in town

The former Moose Annex in the 200 block of Loucst Street is home to Columbia's newest church.

Fair time

The Holy Trinity parish will hold its annual festival this week in the 400 block of Cherry Street. Set up was under way this morning.