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ithin the walls of Manos House in Columbia, a new generation is finding its footing. At the nonprofit residential program for young men ages 14 to 20 with drug and alcohol histories, transformation happens every day through structure, compassion and a belief in second chances. “We focus on a holistic approach,” said executive director Chris Runkle. “We serve their needs from the substance use side, but we also serve their Manos House residents work together to build a boat as part of a new program at educational and emotional the organization. transitioning out of prison, the The education piece was espehealth needs as well.” Manos House has been guiding organization shifted its focus to cially needed, Runkle said. “Our kids are coming in highly young men through that challenge adolescents, offering substance since 1972. Originally founded use treatment, counseling and deficient in academic credits,” he explained. “ We may get an as a halfway house for adults education under one roof. See Beginnings pg 3
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On a sand court tucked beside a riverside cabin in Columbia, laughter carries as easily as the volleyballs. For 40 years, a tightknit crew known as River Rules Volleyball has gathered here every Wednesday night to dive, bump and banter their way through another round of competition and camaraderie. What began in 1985 as a few friends from a local social club has turned into a decades-long tradition,
Honoring Service at 11-11-11 BY CAT SHANNON
For veterans in Columbia, the number 11 holds special meaning. Shortly after the end of World War I, a group of Columbia businessmen got together to mark the armistice agreement that ended the war. It was signed at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918, the 11th day of the 11th month. From that initial meeting, the 11-11-11 Club has held a ceremony every year but two that were skipped during the pandemic. This year’s 11-11-11 Club dinner and ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Red Rose Memorial VFW Post 2435, Fourth and Manor streets, Columbia. This year’s speaker will be retired U.S. Navy E6 William Terry. “He is a 21-year retired U.S. naval medical deep-sea diver,” said Kevin Kraft, who will serve as master of ceremonies for the event. Terry served during the Vietnam War era, beginning in 1970, right out of high school. He’s active in veterans events and organizations in the community, including the Navy Club Ship 166, a group that is open to any seagoing military personnel who would like to participate in community parades and promote patriotism. T he 11-11-11 C lub event will include a turkey and filling dinner, and the event is open to everyone, said Kraft. “We have a lot of veterans who come every year, and a lot of the general public comes, too,” he shared, noting that the ceremony will begin promptly at 11 a.m. with a ringing of a bell 11 times, followed by taps and a firing squad. See Service pg 5
See Camaraderie pg 2 A River Rules Volleyball game in action. Photo by Cat Shannon
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