On Garfield Road . . .
Mr. & Mrs. Snowperson - and son (?)
and their horse (complete with saddle and bridle)
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Another stab at per diem reform
Lawmakers have been criticized for racking up thousands of dollars in per diem payments in a year. Others have been exposed for collecting per diems that were used to help pay for properties they bought in Harrisburg.
Sarris Candies displays “deflategate” chocolate football
CANONSBURG – Sarris Candies confectioners are getting some "kicks" out of their latest creation. The "Bradie" ball is every bit as sweet as the other chocolate footballs they sell, but has a noticeable dip in its side.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Ex Daughtry drummer Joey Barnes performs in Columbia
He'll be heading to Lancaster County this weekend, for a three-part performance in Columbia, on Friday at Prudhomme's Lost Cajun Kitchen, Saturday at Columbia Kettle Works and Sunday at Garth Gallery.
What I saw recently
Warthog hotdoggin' it low over Columbia
Ice sculpture down at the boat ramp
The first robin of . . . winter?
Hershey's lawsuit sparks British revolt for superior Cadbury chocolate
"I can't understand why anyone who had tasted proper chocolate would ever buy Hershey's," said Gillon. "Hershey's is fine until you begin eating it. It's like eating plastic. It's the only chocolate we would consider using for making s'mores at camp fires because you wouldn't use good chocolate for that."
Pa. gas taxes are highest in the nation, according to GasBuddy
Pennsylvania has passed New York and California by earning the dubious distinction of having the highest gasoline taxes in the nation.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Columbia sewer plant may go green with $511,000 state loan - Local News - lancasteronline.com
Pennsylvania's Alternative and Clean Energy Program approved a loan request for the borough to purchase and install an anaerobic digester at the site of the wastewater treatment plant, according to a press release from state Sen. Ryan P. Aument.
Sunday, January 25, 2015
What I saw recently
"Behind the scenes" at the Columbia Plaza renovation
Down by the tracks, four engines in a row
On Garfield Road, Mount Joy. (Note the hand.)
Photo session at River Park
Feeding time at 8th & Locust
They're back!
Cedar waxwings took over the same tree as last time at Trinity House Apartments today. A drama unfolded as a flock of impudent starlings moved in and drove them out, but the waxwings rallied and returned, forcing out the starlings and reclaiming the tree . . .
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Be careful out there
This afternoon's snow has caused dangerous road conditions in the area.
Route 30 at Hill Street overpass
(Photo by Phil Shirk)
Columbia Avenue and Oswego Drive
(Photo by Sharon Lintner)
A partial list of traffic incidents as of 4:13 p.m.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
The lights are back on
Men at work
Masons were stacking blocks at the Columbia Water Company today.
And these guys were doing something similar a few blocks up, near Third and Walnut.
Unattended open burning next to vehicles
This fire burned and smoldered unattended for at least three hours next to parked vehicles at the Catholic War Vets today. I thought the borough had an ordinance forbidding open burning.
Columbia school district names new business manager
Columbia school board at a meeting Jan. 15 named the district's new business manager.
Amy E. Light will take over effective March 16 and earn $85,000 per year. She replaces Laura Cowburn, who has been with the district 17 years and is retiring.
They're on!
The recently installed lights at the Columbia Plaza were lit this afternoon. Several lights still need to be installed on the northern section of the building.
Local-to-local mail delivery now takes 2 days instead of 1
The U.S. Postal Service has ended next-day delivery of most first-class mail sent locally as part of its ongoing overhaul to save money.
Monday, January 19, 2015
Sunday, January 18, 2015
The tundra swans are early this year
I saw about half a dozen tundra swans flying over Washington Boro around noon today. I wasn't quick enough with my camera to get a pic.
*new* Ardent Apex Grand - Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots - Bass Fishing Forums
So, that's what was happening on Locust Grove Road this weekend.
Saturday, January 17, 2015
What I saw recently
More light duty
Seen in York - easily accessible buttons. A good idea for Columbia?
Seen in Wrightsville - people do love that bridge.
On the job
Crow's nest?
Emergency personnel at a recent call
Apparently, the logo for a local band. Could be used for the Susquehanna, too.
Several Lancaster County Dollar Generals have been robbed recently. I hope ours isn't next.
Almost sunset on the Susquehanna
Newly opened Mattress Mart at Front & Bridge
Did anyone remember to put the jumper cables away?
More stars and strips forever
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