http://fox43.com/2013/01/31/woman-shoots-up-with-kids-in-car-cops-find-needles-drugs-in-diaper-bag/
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Columbia residents oppose nude dancing at club
Testimony closed Wednesday evening on an application to allow full-nude dancing at a Columbia Borough strip club.
"We want to be nude like every other BYOB club in Pennsylvania and not work at a disadvantage," said Cassandra Fisher, general manager of Club Good Times, 425 Union St., where she also dances.
"Everyone would make more money if we were nude."
The community, however, was firm in its opposition to the plan. During nearly 30 minutes of public testimony before the borough's zoning hearing board, several residents registered their displeasure with the bar.
Union Street resident Biddie Helton said patrons exiting the club once harassed her to the extent that she pulled a shotgun on them.
Helton said it "is not fair for any woman in this town for their husbands to go into that bar and to witness these women taking their clothes off. This town does not need nude women. If they want to get naked, let them go to a parking lot and get naked."
MORE HERE
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Local SPCA proves to be an attractive option
Mayor Leo Lutz of Columbia provided a copy of borough policy, which says stray dogs are held temporarily at the borough shed. If a dog's owner is not identified within four hours, dogs are taken to Columbia Animal Hospital for care.
"After 48 hours, if the dog is still in the care of the Columbia Animal Hospital and an owner has not been identified, the canine will be euthanized and cremated," the policy states.
"It is not the borough's intent to euthanize animals, but to find them homes," Lutz added. "This procedure is to give guidelines for operation. We will make every attempt to find a home for the animal," including efforts to find foster care beyond the initial 48 hours while an owner is sought.
http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/808315_Local-SPCA-proves-to-be-an-attractive-option.html
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
What happened . . . ?
Several sections of fence on the Cherry Street side of Mount Bethel Cemetery are detached and lying over. An adjacent section, still standing, is badly bent.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Another one bites the dust
I just noticed that the Turkey Hill Minit Market on 462, across from 9th Street, is closed. Now, there's an empty building right next to an empty building that used to be a Pizza Hut.
Hang in there, Mountville Motor Sales and Royer's Flowers and Gifts. We need you!
Hang in there, Mountville Motor Sales and Royer's Flowers and Gifts. We need you!
DEP Secretary Provides Update on Susquehanna River, Waterways | The Susquehanna is not impaired | WPMT FOX43
http://fox43.com/2013/01/28/dep-secretary-provides-update-on-susquehanna-river-waterways/
Go HERE for a previous article on the health of the Susquehanna.
Ex-wife of 'Breaking Amish' cast member speaks out about 'reality' show - CW 15
http://www.cw15.com/mostpopular/story/Ex-wife-of-Breaking-Amish-cast-member-speaks-out/bRHFbzPreEGqgDdZqvtmCA.cspx
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Walking on thin ice
Today around noon, I noticed footprints on the ice down by the old bridge. The ice was only about an inch thick along shore, but someone had to try walking on it anyway.
I've heard tales of how, during some severe winters in the 1950s, guys would drive cars - on the ice - across to Wrightsville.
No thanks.
I've heard tales of how, during some severe winters in the 1950s, guys would drive cars - on the ice - across to Wrightsville.
No thanks.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Emergency personnel kept busy due to snow
Friday, January 25, 2013
Hundreds of Lancaster County residents join March For Life in Washington in protest of legalized abortion
Columbia woman attends rally in Washington.
Pa. liquor chief to retire, return as consultant at $80/hour - CW 15
http://www.cw15.com/news/local/story/Pa-liquor-chief-to-retire-return-as-consultant-at/vcCiJeBa3kCZDEYFGBkwPw.cspx
PennDOT to Inspect Norman Wood Bridge, Jan. 28-30 | WPMT FOX43
http://fox43.com/2013/01/25/penndot-to-inspect-norman-wood-bridge-jan-28-30/
Thursday, January 24, 2013
PSU names college official as integrity officer
She'll oversee compliance, in contrast to the "look the other way" policy of previous years.
Like an unwanted guest, winter is here
The worst thing about winter, though - besides heating bills, dead batteries, and frozen pipes - is there's no one to blame it on. I can't point the finger of shame (frozen though it may be) at those rotten Republicans in Congress, or big banks, or the CIA, or the military-industrial complex. Which makes one frustrated, as well as cold. My main recourse is to bitch and grumble to whomever will listen, and no one will, not voluntarily anyway, and I don't blame them.
This morning, we got a dusting of snow, just enough to be a nuisance. Tomorrow - more snow? Who knows? Certainly not the local weathermen. I hate that false certitude they toss at us, as if anyone could predict the future. How can they finagle and lie so often and still keep their jobs? As I've said elsewhere, every weather forecast should include the disclaimer, "For entertainment purposes only. Not to be taken seriously."
I love it when they give us the odds of precipitation, as in "There's a 40% chance of rain next Monday." If it rains, they're covered. If it doesn't, they're right, too. That kind of prediction is meaningless. One could name any percentage of probability about anything and still claim to be right. I could say there's a 99% chance of a zombie apocalypse tomorrow. If it doesn't happen, I can say there was a 1% chance against it and I'm right after all.
All that aside, we're left with the simple (and sad) fact that frigid weather is here. We're right dead-center in the dead of winter, and there's nothing we can do to change it, or hurry it along. No way to say, "I hate to cut this short, but I have things to do."
We're going to have to dig in, hunker down, and wait it out.
Old Man Winter is definitely messin' with us, and he is one nasty, old bastard.
PPL trimming branches | WPMT FOX43
http://fox43.com/2013/01/24/ppl-electric-utilities-expands-efforts-to-reduce-tree-related-power-outages/
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Cold thoughts on a frigid day
Birds in bare trees try to out-lament each other by chirping and squawking about who's coldest.
I'm down at the tracks. A Norfolk Southern train rumbles by.
I wonder what's in those train cars. If a train ever derails, toxic chemicals could escape from a ruptured tank car and kill everyone in their sleep up to 3rd Street and beyond. Hopefully, one of the cars will also leak nitrous oxide so everyone can die laughing.
Gun Control Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Bear Arms Protection | WPMT FOX43
Great. Now get to work breaking up the big banks.
NRA Eastern Sports Outdoor Show; Assault weapons modern sporting rifles | WPMT FOX43
http://fox43.com/2013/01/23/nra-withdraws-from-eastern-sports-outdoors-show/
Amish farmer charged with killing young eagle - News
Three hawks and an eagle? Take this guy's gun away! Oh wait, someone did. Let's hope it's permanent.
http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/806328_Amish-farmer-charged-with-killing-young-eagle.html
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Cold snap!
Today's high will be 20° F. Daytime temps won't get above freezing until this coming Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
Pennsylvania State University now a leader in Clery compliance
Yeah, but what took so long, Penn State?
You got caught big time, so now you're gonna comply.
Someone needs to dig deep and find out how many other cases were covered up.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Jonal Gallery/Alverta Arts Shop Invites you to a special Fourth Friday Event, January 25
Jonal Gallery/Alverta Arts Shop 653 Locust Street - Columbia, PA 17512 717.681.9400 http://www.jonalgallery.com/Invites you to a special Fourth Friday Event, January 25, 2013 5:00-9:00p.m.
Enjoy the exciting opening of resident artist, Dale Weibley, "Black - White and Beyond" as he introduces his newest pen & ink "NEMO'S ARRIVAL" now in polychrome....
Come see "Nemo's Arrival" in black & white and polychrome and enjoy a new twist to Jules Verne's popular "Captain Nemo." Did he truly exist only in fiction or could he have been the scientific genius behind Jules Verne's writings? You decide! Either way, Dale Weibley offers a visual insight and thought-provoking stimuli into other possibilities not previously explored. Whether you leave believing Captain Nemo remains as a character in Jules Verne's novels or the science behind them, you will never truly dismiss the possibility! Dale Weibley will also premiere his new "Window Garden" series at Jonal Gallery. Come prepared to enjoy works never displayed here at Jonal Gallery and become reacquainted with some of your favorite Dale Weibley Pen & Inks, Acrylics and Oils. A joy to behold and a pleasure to own and enhance your home or work space.
On your next visit to the Gallery you will treated to a new look and expanded space of Arts Shop inside Jonal Gallery!
Be sure to have your Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce PASSPORT TO RIVER TOWNS with you as you visit us and other participating venues in Columbia, Marietta and Wrightsville for special values, with "PASSPORT," at the Alverta Arts Shop inside Jonal Gallery and other participating venues. Passports available here at Jonal Gallery, the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center and many other participating venues. Program ends Saturday, February 16, 2013.
See you at the Gallery, John and Dale
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