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Part 2 - Q&A: Market House Trust

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Part 2 of the Market House Trust Q&A can be found  HERE . (The third and final installment will appear tomorrow.)

Q&A: The Market House Trust - In their own words

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Columbia Spy recently met with several members of the Columbia Historic Market House Trust for a question-and-answer session.  The Trust has sometimes been the target of criticism since its inception in 2011/2012, and in the interest of accuracy, the Spy asked Trust members to explain the organization's purpose and to correct public misperceptions. Due to its length, this Q&A will be presented in three parts over the next few days and will also include legal documents as supplemental material. The current members of the Trust are as follows: VOTING MEMBERS Chair - Cleon Berntheizel Vice Chair - Don Haines Secretary - Jodie Eck Treasurer - Elaine Beckley Director - Jeanne Cooper Director - Roche Fitzgerald Director - Kellan Kernisky ( All of the above members are directors .) NONVOTING MEMBERS Standholder Representative - Teresa Allen Market Manager - Beth Troxell Member at large - Bill Collister For Part 1 of the Q&A, follow  THIS ...

Was the Bridge Bust a Bust?

In years past, over 18,000 people have attended. This year, the weather kept people and even vendors away. Out of 309 vendors, attendees say they think only about half showed up and only about 2,000 people bought a ticket to get in. MORE: http://fox43.com/2015/10/03/small-turnout-for-big-fundraiser/

Glass blowing classes with Through the Fire Studios

GO HERE: http://abc27.com/2015/10/03/glass-blowing-classes-with-through-the-fire-studios/

Mary Loreto to be Grand Marshall for Mardi Gras Parade

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From Facebook: The Columbia Lions Club and Sunsnappers are pleased to announce that Mary J. Loreto will serve as grand marshall for the Columbia Mardi Gras/Halloween parade on October 22. The 69th annual parade will feature several bands, floats, walking groups and costumed individuals. More than $1,500 in prize money will be awarded. The theme for this year’s parade is Fairy Tales and Fantasy Land. For more information or to register, call Cheryl or John Grunden at 684-2714. Loreto, a lifelong Columbia resident, has a long history of dedicated service to Columbia and Lancaster County. She is a tireless advocate for children, senior citizens and the needy. Loreto has served on the following boards: Columbia Borough School Board, Columbia Catholic Housing for the Elderly, Community Action Program, Lancaster County Board of Assistance and Housing Development Corp. Loreto, 90, was instrumental in the effort to open a child care center in Columbia. She also served on a special ...

Believe it or not . . .

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The Bridge Bust is ON today, despite the weather.

PA fall foliage

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    Source: York Daily Record/Sunday News