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Date: May 3, 2008
Dedication Program

The dedication of Flat Branch Park - Phase II was held on Saturday, May 3, 2008 in conjunction with the 7th Annual Bike, Walk and Wheel Week kickoff. A nice size crowd gathered for the dedication program.
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Mike Hood |
Darwin Hindman |
John Ott |
Don Laird |
Steve Kovac |
Parks and Recreation Director Mike Hood introduced the guest speakers, which included Mayor Darwin Hindman, John Ott from the Flat Branch Park Committee, Don Laird from the Chamber of Commerce, and Steve Kovac from the Environmental Protection Agency.

The Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors led the ribbon cutting, officially dedicating Flat Branch Park - Phase II.

Landmark Bank donated $30,000 to fund the art sculpure "Marathoners" for Flat Branch Park. Artist Larry Young, Marie Hunter from the Office of Cultural Affairs, and Andrew Beverly from Landmark Bank pose together next to the sculpture.

The City of Columbia donated a bench to Flat Branch Park in honor of Ray Beck's 46 years of service to the City upon his retirement. Former City Manager Ray Beck poses for a photo on the bench donated in his honor.
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As part of the festivities, bicycles from the Columbia Art League ArtCycles contest were displayed in the park.
Click on the thumbnails below to view enlargements.
Flat Branch Park Phase II Development - Capital Improvement Project