Cyclists Help Cycle Den

On Saturday afternoon, about 100 cyclists roared through town on a benefit ride for the Cycle Den, which was recently lost to a fire.  The ride was organized by friends of the Cycle Den.

Life Lion Lands in Columbia

A Life Lion helicopter from Hershey Medical Center made a half hour stop at Columbia Consolidated Fire Company shortly after 8 o'clock last night.  The stopover was part of a training program being coordinated with CCFD.  The chopper, one of three, often travels with a registered nurse - and sometimes a cardiologist -  aboard on actual emergency calls.

From Boat Ramp to Bike Ramp

These two girls took advantage of a nearly empty River Park this afternoon to combine the sports of cycling and swimming. 

Jason Howard - A Remembrance

Columbia teens held an observance at Columbia River Park today in memory of their friend Jason Howard.

(Left to right: Logynn Fuller, Kayla Lambert, Lauren Schoenly, Brittany Germer)

Ashley Tabernacle COGIC River Baptism

Ashley Tabernacle Church of God in Christ held their annual river baptism at Columbia River Park on Sunday, August 12.

Weekend Wrap-up

A few more pics from this week . . .

 Sparky the fire dog at Tuesday's National Night Out

 Canada geese

 Kayakers returning to shore after finding body of lost swimmer Saturday morning

 Fixing a flat during Chiques Challenge

Out through the in lane

Chiques Challenge

The Second Annual Chiques Challenge event was held Saturday, August 11.  The course began with a four-mile run in East Donegal Township to Front Street in Marietta, where participants boarded kayaks for the water portion of the Challenge and paddled downstream to Columbia River Park.  The event was presented by the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce and was sponsored by Becky & Ken's, Brenner Accounting, Hinkle's Pharmacy, and Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (Gold Sponsor).  Event assistance was provided by Chiques Rock Outfitters.

(Click on pics to see 'em BIG.)

 Kevin Hull (#294) finished first.

 Charlene Smith (#59) dominated the women's division.

 Pretzel City Sports of Reading recorded finishing times.

 Kurt Enck (#17)

 Jeff Trost brought a friend along.

Other pics from the event . . .