Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Columbia noted by Smithsonian
Columbia residents know that their little river town is full of interesting shops and restaurants, as well as rich historical significance. Apparently, the Smithsonian is also aware of Columbia's wonderful qualities, because the organization named the borough number 13 in its 2014 list of the top 20 U.S. small towns to visit.
Sunday, April 27, 2014
What I saw recently
Caught a big 'un - a carp, that is.
Scooping the chicken dung at McGinness's field on Friday afternoon . . .
and placing it in the hopper.
Back to the pile for another scoop
At the Earth Day celebration at Sahd's, a young bag lady shows how many plastic bags the average American uses in a year.
Here, she's talking to the bottle guy who's showing - well, you guessed it.
A male cardinal, one of the abundant variety of birds around town.
A tunnel at Shawnee Creek, near Mill Street
The Laurel Hill Cemetery regulations have been reposted after going missing for a while.
Hey, where's Jr?
This dachsund caused a minor traffic jam on South Fourth Street on Saturday afternoon.
Oblivious to the commotion he caused, he soon sauntered off.
Old-timey gas pump
Here's another one, from when gas was 41 cents a gallon.
The Lake Meade Fire & Rescue crew practiced aquatic maneuvers Sunday morning.
Here's their truck.
Two in a row.
Why oh why do they ride their wheelchairs in the street where they can get hit,
instead of on the sidewalk where they'll be safe?
(The sidewalk curbs are handicapped accessible.)
The building that will house Little Caesar's continues to rise.
Friday, April 25, 2014
Something smells
Recently, large piles of what appear to be chicken feces and feathers have been accumulating on the grounds of McGinness's airfield near Manor and South 9th.
The recent high winds are probably capable of spreading the particulates from these piles.
Here's a link to information about the potential health hazards of chicken feces:
http://www.idph.state.il.us/health/infect/Poultry.htm
And do we even want to talk about the smell?
The recent high winds are probably capable of spreading the particulates from these piles.
Here's a link to information about the potential health hazards of chicken feces:
http://www.idph.state.il.us/health/infect/Poultry.htm
And do we even want to talk about the smell?
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Columbia Borough cleaning up and celebrating with spring events
Columbia Borough is doing more than an annual spring cleaning over the next few weeks — the borough is also celebrating, mulching and auctioning.
State withdraws call for office space in Lancaster County
A Department of Public Welfare call center that seemed on track to bring 300 jobs to Lancaster County beginning in October is on hold.
The eight bidders on the state's call for proposals seeking 32,900 square feet of office space for the center were informed this week that the state had withdrawn it.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Celebrate Earth
The community is invited to the annual Earth Day event, taking place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at the Sahd Metal Recylcling salvage yard, located at 1045 Lancaster Ave., Columbia. Numerous businesses and organizations will set up displays and interactive exhibits for children and adults to explore. Admission and activities are free; however, interested attendees may register and complete a safety waiver by visiting www.recycleyourmetal.com/earthday.html.
The event will be held rain or shine.
Monday, April 21, 2014
Mystery solved!
Little Caesars will be going in at the former Pizza Hut site along Route 462 (Lancaster Avenue), next to Mountville Motors.
It seems fitting that a pizza place will replace a pizza place.
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Columbia police give, and receive, awards for dedication
Members of the Columbia Borough Police Department both gave, and received, awards at the Monday, April 14, council meeting.
14-mile Northwest Lancaster County River Trail nears finish line
It's been 20 years since farsighted officials and individuals dared to dream of a 14-mile, multiuse paved trail along the Susquehanna River that would celebrate its beauty, rich transportation and industrial history, and draw visitors to its river towns.
Now, with a flurry of spring construction underway and the missing links falling into place, the reality of the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail is finally within sight.
By this fall, the public should be able to walk or bike 9 contiguous miles from the old Point Rock railroad tunnel on the northern edge of Columbia to Bainbridge's American Legion Park in Conoy Township.
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Friday, April 18, 2014
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
What I Saw - April 16, 2014
New lights being installed on Locust Street
Activity at the former Pizza Hut site on Route 462
Still leaking at Columbia Plaza
Blood moon revisited
Due to cloud cover, observers in this area were unable to view Tuesday morning's lunar eclipse, but here's a replay from another vantage point . . .
Arbor Day celebration scheduled for April 25
Columbia has earned the national Tree City USA award for 22 consecutive years. The notable achievement is due in large part to the efforts of the Columbia Borough Shade Tree Commission (CBSTC) and the Columbia Tree Society.
The two organizations will sponsor the 23rd annual Arbor Day event at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 25. Participants will gather at Rotary Park, located at Second and Chestnut streets in Columbia.
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Black Angus steer creates havoc on Route 30 bridge
A black Angus steer that got loose from a Lancaster County farm had to be put down after it led emergency responders on a chase along the Susquehanna River Saturday afternoon, said Chad Livelsberger, fire chief with Wrightsville Fire and Rescue Company.
MORE:
http://www.ydr.com/
http://www.ydr.com/
The River Park Focus Group meets
On Saturday morning, April 12, the River Park Focus Group held a public meeting at the Columbia River Park pavilion to invite discussion of future improvements of the park area, river front, and Northwest River trail Services Building. Mayor Leo Lutz conducted a tour of the area with the two dozen or so citizens who attended. At the subsequent discussion and brainstorming session, several proposals were offered, among those: clearing the brush and trees from the Civil War era bridge abutment and piers to create an observation area, extending and improving walking trails, and creating a camping area.
Mayor Lutz led a tour of the grounds.
Mary Wickenheiser offered her thoughts as Councilwoman Stephanie Weisser listened.
Several of the group members
Mayor Lutz explained his vision for the area.
Other group members proposed ideas.
Illustrated plans
A discussion group
Borough Manager Sam Sukolsky discussed possibilities.