COLUMBIA SPY

Columbia Borough has posted updated information regarding resumption of street sweeping, yard waste pick-up, etc.  HERE .

This week's photos of Columbia This is what happens if you self-isolate too long. Get out and get some fresh air and exercise once in a while; just remember to practice social distancing. These folks are social distancing while walking on the high school hill.  Don't become a statistic.  It's all right to hope and pray, but follow healthful guidelines, too. (Weeping Angel at Mount Bethel Cemetery)  Even churches are taking safety measures (shown here and below). Right now would be a good time.  But no matter what, spring has sprung... . . . and life finds a way.  Night lights on the 400 block of Locust  Gone but not forgotten  Starlight star bright  This cardinal keeps attacking the window. Is it territoriality? Here's a "step-by-step" of him staging another attack.  Bartlett at Glatfelter's  Remains of a hornet's nest at Laurel Hill Cemetery ...

HARRISBURG, PA —  After the fourth day of enforcement regarding Governor Wolf's non-life sustaining business shutdown order, there have been a total of 78 warnings issued across the state. That is 21 more warnings than were issued yesterday. MORE: http://local21news.com/news/local/state-police-releases-non-life-sustaining-businesses-enforcement-totals-day-4  

LANCASTER COUNTY — The Mount Joy Borough Police is clarifying that they are following Governor Wolf's orders. They will enforce the shutdown of non-essential businesses by issuing warnings first and if the businesses do not heed those warnings the police department will contact appropriate state enforcement agency and/or issue a written citation. The department assured that "this protocol is consistent the guidance provided by the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office and with other county police departments which is focused on COMPLIANCE with the Governor's Order to ensure public health and safety. As guidance from the District Attorney Office changes we will continually revisit current protocols." MORE: http://mount %20joy%20police%20sends%20out%20clarification%2C%20will%20follow%20gov.%20wolf%27s%20orders/ 

HARRISBURG, PA —  Governor Wolf has added Lancaster and York Counties under a stay at home order effective Friday at 8 p.m. MORE: http://local21news.com/news/local/york-and-lancaster-county-is-under-stay-at-home-order  

On Monday,  Borowicz   dropped a non-binding resolution  that would, if approved, declare March 30 "a state day of humiliation, fasting and prayer in Pennsylvania," because, she says, the  COVID-19  epidemic that's claimed the lives of thousands worldwide and six right here in Pennsylvania, "may be but a punishment inflicted upon us for our presumptuous sins." MORE: https://www.penncapital-star.com/covid-19/in-resolution-pa-lawmaker-blames-covid-19-outbreak-on-our-presumptuous-sins-tuesday-morning-coffee/  

Download updated list (as of March 24, 2020) of which PA businesses may stay open and which must remain closed  HERE .

Fresh Express is still happening this Friday!!   Due to Park School being closed, the location has changed to Glatfelter Memorial Park, an additional hour has been added to the distribution, and it will be done as a drive thru in the parking lot to minimize personal contact.  Please help share the information below from Lancaster General Health:  To help limit the potential for unnecessary exposure to COVID-19 in our community, the Friday, March 27th Fresh Express distribution will take place outside at Glatfelter Memorial Field, 1249 Lancaster Avenue in Columbia.  The boxed food drive-up event will be open from 2:30 to 5:30 pm. Non-drivers and walkers are also welcome. Fresh Express will be a rain or shine event. Thank you to Central PA Food Bank, Community Action Partnership and Penn Medicine/Lancaster General Health for keeping this valuable resource open during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our team is in uniform for grab and go meals for kids and adults at Columbia Presbyterian/ Hands Across the Street (4th & Locust.) Over 400 meals given to children last week! Meals served 11a-1p Monday through Friday! #handsacrossthestreet

Right now, he says, agencies are approaching the issue on a piecemeal basis and are looking for guidance as to how they can comply with the law and support public health. MORE: https://papost.org/2020/03/24/legislature-moves-to-adapt-open-meetings-rules-to-coronavirus-situation/  

Columbia Borough : Optional educational resources can be found on the district website. Teachers and administrators are going through online professional development and regularly reaching out to students online and by phone.  MORE: https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/here-s-which-lancaster-county-schools-are-implementing-online-instruction/article_15aa6280-6e1c-11ea-8718-4fedd8018f81.html  

This week's photos of Columbia Let's start out on a cheerful note. Looks like God's really mad at us.  Some folks are taking measures to try to stay safe... ... such as wearing masks to guard against coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, also known as SARS-CoV-2. By the way, what are we supposed to call it?  (No wonder folks are confused.)  Here's a fatality on one of the Civil War bridge piers, but not from coronavirus. An aggressive Canada goose repeatedly attacked it last week.  But have no fear, Leonardo is here. And for added protection, the zombie squad's on the job. As a further precaution, a technician was making sure our cameras are in working order: ************************  Historian Randy Harris boldly strode through River Park one day this week. Parking on Sundays only - for some. Parked contractor vehicles in 4th Street are causing traffic distress.  Sheriff ...