Charles Norman Speight
      Charles Norman Speight, 96, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his devoted family on Saturday, May 23, 2009. Visitation was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill LaMotte on Monday, May 25, from 5 pm to 7 pm. A service of celebration of life was held at Eastminster Presbyterian Church at 3 pm on Tuesday, May 26, 2009.
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Garden Club Council of Greater Columbia installs president
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      The Garden Club Council of Greater Columbia installed Cheryl Derby Martino as its president for a one year term at its Annual Awards and Installations Luncheon May 21, 2009, at the Lexington Country Club. She is the 49th president of the organization, which was formed in 1941.
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Forest Acres Photos Needed
      Warner M. Montgomery is writing a history of Forest Acres and needs photos of homes, churches, businesses, and people. Please bring the photograph to the office of The Columbia Star, 723 Queen Street, any weekday between 9 am and 5 pm. The photo will be scanned and returned to you.
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Prestigious pottery exhibit comes to SC State Museum
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      Samples of one of the largest and most important collections of South Carolina stoneware in the United States will be seen June 5 when the South Carolina State Museum opens a prestigious exhibit of pottery, Tangible History:
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