COLUMBIA SPY

 Chiques Challenge participants  A boater took cover under the bridge during a recent downpour.  Another boater didn't.  He decided to put his boat in during the deluge.  A flotilla of canoes (and kayaks) sailed downstream last Saturday morning. I think the participants were members of a boy scout troop. And there they go!

 Morning glories in all their glory  Sagging sunflower  Pretty petunias White morning glory

LANCASTERONLINE The PUC hearing to receive public comment on the proposed rate increase will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Columbia Fire Department Station 801, 137 S. Front St. Go  HERE  for more information.

The hunt for seven-month-old Hamza Ali was recently called off.   Police have asked for the public's help in locating the infant. Following are a few photos of the recent search operation.  News vehicles along Route 441  Command center  Another view  News 8 down by the bridge Ed Weinstock reports from River Park.

Football practice at CHS - August 16 More on Columbia football  HERE.

 At the Catholic War Vets  SAINTS ONLY (Or is it AINTS ONLY . . . ?) (Seen at Prudhomme's)  A reminder from the Hambones  Buddhist temple upgrade  Speaking of Buddhism, there's an "OM" missing from the high school sign. (And yes, that word is used in the Hindu religion, also.) Of course, there could be a guy named "Octavius Maximus" who took the letters for his bragging wall. (Hmmm . . . I see there's a "C" and a "U" left.) This coming Friday is the last day for this program. Huh? Last but not least, there are a number of dog owners in town who need to read and heed this sign.

 Well, come on now - really! Looks like Dad is packing heat.  I've heard of "riding shotgun," but this takes it to another level.