Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Monday, February 27, 2017
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Historical Society gets a facelift - inside and out
Chris Vera's passion for Columbia's history was clearly evident during the recent renovation project at the Columbia Historic Preservation Society building. Vera is president of the society.
In addition to orchestrating several major projects, Vera could be found painting and using elbow grease to help complete them.
The building fundraising campaign began early last year with several contributors, among them Cimmaron Properties, Gamby's Disposal, The Foresters, The Elk's Club, The Catholic War Vets, Owls Club, The American Legion, Grace EC Church, and the estate of Pauline Aston.
A much-needed and long-awaited new roof was installed by Abel & Son Roofing. Downspouts and gutters were replaced by a subcontractor. Vera did much of the interior painting. He said he is very pleased with the roofing project, calling it professional work with superb results.
The Society reopens April 22, 1-4 p.m. and will be open every Saturday and Sunday until January. This year's exhibits will feature the Civil War, Columbia Hospital, and Columbia Opera House.
Fresh paint on interior walls and trim
A new look all around
Updated lighting
A new roof
Here's a closer look.
Spouting was replaced.
Storm leaves a trail of damage in its wake
Saturday afternoon's storm left a trail of damage in its wake. The National Weather Service said there was no evidence of a tornado touchdown and that damage was caused by high winds up to 95 miles per hour.
Tree down on Heritage Drive, between Union and Locust
Yes, that's a roof in a tree in the 300 block of Avenue F
Tree down near the Knights of Columbus building.
Chestnut Street
Cleanup on Ironville Pike
Doug's Tree Service to the rescue
Carrying a heavy load
Avenue G
Across from the Columbia Plaza
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Laurel Hill Road
Saturday, February 25, 2017
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