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JUNE 7, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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Take it outside with Art in the Gardens BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Create Columbia will present Art in the Gardens on Saturday, June 10. The tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature music, artists working en plein air and plenty of foliage. “Attending Art in the Gardens provides an opportunity to enjoy the creative designs, innovative use of space and artistry of local
gardeners,” said Kathy Hohenadel, a member of the garden tour committee. “Many attendees leave the tour with their own ‘Aha!’ moment when they realize that they could modify an idea used in a host garden as a way to enhance their own garden. Attendees also have an opportunity to interact with artists located in the gardens to discuss inspiration and methods or to just watch the creative process unfold.” See Gardens pg 3
Thunder on the River will feature hundreds of vehicles in downtown Columbia.
Thunder on the River n Saturday, June 17, be prepared for the sound of thunder in Columbia. This isn’t ordinary thunder from a storm, however. Instead, it will be sound of hundreds of engines revving at noon as part of the Thunder on the River event. Hosted by the Columbia Lions Club, Thunder on the River will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. along and around Locust Street and in Locust Street Park. “It’s going to be a really nice event,” said Grant Shultz, who is organizing the event with Paul Resch. “We have 475 vehicles registered.” Trophies will be awarded in a variety of categories, including Best of Show and the Barry Doutrich Memorial, named for the local auto service center owner who originated the car show in 2005. “We have
and the 11-11-11 Club. Since 2014, the Lions Club has donated more than $43,000 to local nonprofits. Additionally, car show participants are required to donate canned goods for the Columbia Food Bank as part of the registration process for Thunder on the River, Shultz said. He noted that the day offers fun for the whole family, from adult car enthusiasts to children. “We’ll have music playing all day, including the Kracker Beez band, who will be performing around noon,” he stated. “It’s a great time to come to Columbia, hang out, walk up and down Locust Street, check out the cars, enjoy some food and have fun with your family.” For more information on Thunder on the River, visit www.columbialions.org or search for “Columbia Car Show Thunder on the River” on Facebook.
Art in the Gardens will spotlight creativity in Columbia.
Preserving Columbia’s history BY CATHY MOLITORIS
The Columbia Historic Preservation Society works to protect and promote the rich history of Columbia, and you can help support the organization’s mission by attending events happening this month. Columbia Railroad Day will be held on Saturday, June 10, and a Juneteenth Dinner will be held on Saturday, June 17, followed by a presentation at Zion Hill Cemetery on Sunday, June 18. “We are going to have events at three different locations during Railroad Day,” said Chris Vera, president of the Historic Preservation
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Society. “You’ll be able to hop on the trolley and go to each place.” Events will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. At Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, 41 Walnut St., two Civil War re-enactment units will be demonstrating, along with a World War II transportation group. Lectures on the railroad’s importance in Columbia will also be offered. People can ride the trolley to Columbia Historic Preservation Society, 21 N. Second St., where visitors can take in a 2,500-squarefoot model railroad display upstairs and check out a smaller display on the ground floor. Next, people can travel by trolley to the Columbia See History pg 2
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about 85 trophies we’ll be giving out,” Shultz stated. A variety of food options will be available during the event, including several food trucks and local vendors on Locust Street. “ We have a lot of Columbia organizations setting up stands, and we encourage people to eat at restaurants in Columbia,” Shultz remarked, adding that a list of restaurants may be found at https://columbiamerchants.com. Activities for children will be held at CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health, 401 Locust St. “The Columbia Borough Police will be handing out Hot Wheels cars to all the kids, and there will be a Hot W heels racetrack set up,” Shultz commented. Proceeds from Thunder on the River will benefit three local charities - 96.1 SOX Toy Challenge on the Bridge, Janson Park playground
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