Share Article Residents donate K-9 vest
Shandon residents raised money to purchase a bullet-proof vest for one of Columbia's K-9 officers. The funds were presented to City of Columbia police officers at the neighborhood meeting on May 14. 
Shandon resident Polly Thompson led this effort after a police dog was shot in the line of duty. Thank you, Polly, and thanks to everyone who contributed.
SNC Supports Dog Park
At the neighborhood meeting on Monday, March 14, the Shandon Neighborhood Council voted to support the addition of a dog park at Emily Douglas Park. The dog park has been part of the master plan for the park and is the final piece of the plan to be completed. The cost will be funded through a partnership between the City of Columbia and Shandon residents.
Meeting of Shandon Neighborhood Council
The next meeting of the Shandon Neighborhood Council is Monday, May 14, at 6:15 p.m. at Sims Park. Items on the agenda include neighborhood speed limits and the addition of a fenced-in area for dogs at Emily Douglas Park. All residents of Shandon are invited to attend.
Yard of the Month -- May
Congratulations to the owners of 2734 Wheat Street. Their yard was selected as Yard of the Month for May.
To nominate a yard, send an email to Mary Lane Sloan at mlsloan@prudentialmidlands.com. For more information about Yard of the Month, click here.