COLUMBIA SPY

Jesse the Computer Guy is selling this antique tea set, as well as a variety of other items. Jesse the Computer Guy has Christmas deals for last-minute shoppers, and not just computers (but he has those, too). Items include Smurf glasses, an antique tea set, an actual navy bell, a hutch, even a wooden sculpture that once stood at Columbia's State Theater, as well as many other items. The tea set shown above was made in occupied Japan. Also for sale: Christmas tree ornaments For sale: a complete set of silverware Smurf glasses are available for collectors and others. This hutch is for sale. So is this navy bell. Here's a look inside. This sculpture once stood at Columbia's State Theater. A multitude of ceramic figurines are available for purchase. And last but not least, Jesse also has $100 "All-in-Ones" - refurbished, full-featured computers with Windows 10 or 11 already installed. Each unit comes with a 2-month warranty. There are currently 14 units for sale. All...

By a 6-2 vote, the board appointed former board member Sonya Duncan to a vacant seat on the board. This seat was initially set to be filled by Katherine Miller, who was elected to the board in November. After moving outside the district, Miller was not sworn in as a member and her seat was declared vacant. Jeffrey Detz, chief financial officer of the Columbia-based Kleen-Rite Corp., also submitted a letter of interest. In his interview with the board he highlighted his business and volunteer experience. Detz received votes from board members Jason Price and Ryan Sexton. Board members Charles Leader, Matthew Wardecker, Sandy Duncan, Devon Fisher, Lauren VonStetten and Kathleen Hohenadel voted for Duncan. MORE: https://lancasteronline.com/news/regional/former-columbia-borough-school-board-member-fills-vacant-seat/article_8f22cb9a-6049-11ec-8cd8-b78e47061ac3.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share  

From the agenda: New business: (a) resolution authorizing a memorandum of understanding with Habitat for Humanity for the redevelopment of the parcels on South Fifth Street in Columbia, including 233, 237, 239 243 and 245 S. Fifth St.; (b) resolution authorizing disposition of 921 Spruce St., Columbia.

Three cemeteries in Columbia held Wreaths Across America ceremonies this weekend. Mount Bethel Cemetery, 700 Locust St., hosted a Wreaths Across America event at noon on Saturday to honor veterans, living and deceased, from all branches of the military. Community members participated by laying wreaths on graves of the more than 600 veterans buried at Mount Bethel Cemetery. Retired Army Sgt. Major Spike Gaylord Grant emceed the program. Several retired veterans laid wreaths, as well: Harold Thomas, Coast Guard; Sandra Duncan, Air Force; LuAnn Grant, Army; Harry Knighton, Navy; Jason Price II, Marines; George Biagio, Merchant Marines; and Albert Storm, representing POW/MIA. Vet21 provided the 21-gun salute. A color guard also participated. ************************ Zion Hill Cemetery's ceremony was held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 19, at 553 N. 5th St.. Zion Hill is a restored historic cemetery dedicated to 18 African American residents of Columbia who served in the Union Army durin...