This week's photos from around Columbia...
(Tap/click on each photo to see a larger, clearer image.)
He was walking around on the 200 block of Locust Street the other day.
Apparently, he was checking for lead paint with a radioactive zap gun, also known as an LPA-1 XRF Lead Paint Spectrum Analyzer. Is he a member of the codes department or an outside interventionist?
We all have to start somewhere.
Charred vehicles from the Cloverton Drive fire
Another view
Protruding
Roofers roofing on a roof
Is there a budding Matisse in our midst?
Yes, do it.
On the lookout
A really nice scene
Glittery rock
Burned out bottle rocket
Council will consider passing a fireworks ordinance at its August meeting.
Lincoln Highway marker
An engine just hanging around
Oriental religious statue
A plow that's probably too big for that small area
A park ranger at Columbia River Park...
Seems fitting
Here's his vehicle.
Speaking of vehicles, the following three reader-submitted photos show illegally parked vehicles used by borough officials...
*****
Grinding the joints on the backside of 301 Locust
Cleaning up a few days later
A mural is planned for here.
208-210 Locust, primed
Adding a first coat
Was he broken up about something?
It's not supposed to work this way.
This mess at the Columbia Plaza, along with the collection box, was cleaned up and taken away a day or two later.
Workers on the roof of the former Vigies building
When on a roof, it's good to be tethered.
A day or two later: under roof
He thinks he's hiding.
Hard at work
Higher
Chinook overhead
Up close look at that nasty grin
Two killdeers down at the tracks
Suddenly, there were three.
And then just one, crying all by his lonesome.
Graffiti on the Rotary Park picnic tables
Restocking skid row
Catbird with a mayfly
There's plenty for everyone.
Sometimes a door is a gate.
Where the sidewalk ends...
Not every property has a sidewalk, but what happens when hedges are planted right on the required three-foot setback? These hedges near Fourth and Poplar also block the line of sight for drivers.
Borough officials and others checked out the entrance to River Park last Wednesday to observe traffic issues.
Here's an example.
Rowhouses on 6th
Fenced in.
Him too
A different use for a bicycle
Ready to ride
Shawnee 3
Bell tower at the former Shawnee Fire Company building
Security office?
Yes it is.
The once-again broken backboard at Makle has been taken down.
This is where dumpsters are born.
Super-compact train car
Broken ridge vent
Either fix it, or hope it doesn't rain.
Wow!
Who's supposed to cut these down?
What happened to that section of fence along Heritage Drive?
(It wasn't the section that was broken.)
Here's a close-up
Unattended gas pump.
It clicked off just before this photo was taken.
The "water wheel" at the high school football field
Rock salt on a tree stump
Above it all
Ornate old gate
Here's a close-up
Shadow fence along Mount Bethel Cemetery
Stirring up dust on the 600 block of Locust
Finishing up Friday morning at the library
Keeping level
Biting the dust?
More progress at Andy's auxiliary
Parking lot paving along Commerce Street
X Mark's the spot.
Ready to roll
Almost done
The almost-finished product
At the library
Around back
New deck furniture
*****
There was a Saturday morning baseball game at the high school.
*****
The gallery banner blew up onto the rooftop click, click, click.
Artist at work
Enjoying the day
Volunteers turned out on Saturday to move boxes of books back into the library.
*****
On the 400 block of Locust
Later, something else was added.
Sticker shock
Kingfisher
Will the last person to leave Columbia, please turn out the lights.
29 comments:
The guy checking for leaded paint, why does he think he is allowed to trespass? This town is out of effing control anymore, between this and the codes people trespassing on private property. SMFH!!!!
The highway guys still,dont wear vest, dark blue shirt and gray pants?? How about reflective vest!!, rakes are not aloud on comercial work paving, how about some blactop loots!! Do it right next time
There was an article awhile back stating they were going to be checking for lead in Columbia. My daughter had lead poisoning. This is a good thing they're doing!
There never was a section of fence on Heritage Drive, as comment implies. It was left open at owners request, for access.
What makes you think he is trespassing? He works for a Lead Poisoning Prevention Program which does environmental assessments (with residents permission) when a child has lead poisoning.
High weeds/grass along railroad tracks are clearly within the railroad Right of Way. Take your question to Norfolk Southern. For 50 years the railroad let it grow out of control with brush and trees, now there is some high weeds and your just now noticing?
Why is Pam Williams spending all that money on Parks when they are always damaged? I bet if it was her money she would'nt do anything about it. Parks need more security.
If this town is so out of control, thereis an alternative. Move
It's so simple to say the alternative is to move. Why should residents have to leave their homes because others are misusing and abusing taxpayer dollars? That's just not how it works.
That's over my head.
My apologies, as long as he has permission.
As long as it is with property owners permission.
ROFL
The people who misuse the clothing collection boxes are doing nothing less than committing a crime. Seriously, there is no excuse for dumping your old furniture and junk at these boxes under the guise you are donating it. If they had the means to transport it to this box they could have driven the extra few miles to the landfill but of course they would have to pay a fee at the landfill.
What about the mural at edm?? I heard it is on hold.
On the matter of the codes guy trespassing, We had a man who we did know and was not welcome at my home, who I was having trouble with open my front door and stepped inside, Half of him was inside my home. My wife called me, I called the police and they said was she in danger, I said don't know scared the hell out of her. The officer said nothing we can do, so I said so I can just walk up to any house and open the front door, said yes., OK
wow you must be an expert at doing blacktop. i have worked in the blacktop industry for years i don't see anything they are doing wrong rakes are used to help push base loots are used for the top coat plus i have watch these guys put blacktop down they do a very good job. vest not required if not on state roads
The mayor said at a council meeting JUST PUT A QUARTER IN THE METER but he didn't it is his truck parked to closed to corner and a expired meter . DO AS HE SAYS NOT AS HE DOES is getting old , how about the citizens do as he does and storm the judges office with the pics.
metal or wood back boards are good for play grounds.
what $ 32,000 for a fence with holes in it gezz
No, just now posting. Since the codes department is cracking down, they may as well give Norfolk Southern a quick ticket, too.
Agreed...putting glass backboards in a playground is just plan stupid.
Maybe a link to the LNP story on Columbia affordable day care and wellness center. Something much needed in the community and also a sign of the demographics in this poor town.
See today's post from the press release we received: "CHI St. Joseph Children's Health Reveals Plans for $6.4 Million Project at 401 Locust"
Youall know that the mayor and council are ABOVE the law.
Codes can't cite Norfolk Southern because they are regulated by federal interstate commerce laws. That was decided by federal court in other jurisdictions years ago.
Well the borough paved a old access road now they MUST cut or spray it, BUT what about all the weeds in the gutters in town ??? OPEN A CAN OF WORMS , now they have to eat them.
How many times do you repair these?????
Sewer money is burning a hole in there pockets
Post a Comment