COLUMBIA SPY

  On Saturday, members of the Columbia community and beyond joined in the observance of Wreaths Across America Day at Mount Bethel Cemetery. More than 400 wreaths were carefully placed on the graves of veterans to honor their service and sacrifice.

  Columbia Presbyterian Church, located at 360 Locust Street, hosted a "Kidz Christmas" event today. Over 200 children will benefit from today's event. Kids were able to get pictures with Santa and the Grinch while shopping for gifts to give their parents. Light snacks and drinks were provided.

 

Columbia opened defense of its Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 4 girls basketball championship Thursday night. After a herky-jerky start, the Crimson Tide was finally able to punch it into fifth gear and pull away from pesky Pequea Valley. Brie Droege scored 12 of her game-high 18 points in the second half, Brooke Droege had eight points and 10 rebounds, Sehrena Finks-Garcia had 11 points and seven boards, and host Columbia beat the Braves 50-27. "They battle like crazy," Tide coach Karl Kreiser said about Pequea Valley. "But we finally figured it out." MORE: https://lancasteronline.com/sports/highschool/girlsbasketball/columbia-girls-pick-off-pequea-valley-open-defense-of-section-4-championship-with-victory/article_b644cc8a-9afa-11ee-9987-c3e94c0a1689.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share  

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Parma Pizza and Grill , 232 Locust St., Columbia, Dec. 7. Pass . Raw beef stored above assorted condiments in the three-door cooler in the front service area. Old food residue inside the onion dicer. Lights are not shielded or shatterproof in the back storage area. Rear door in the back storage area of the food facility has a gap and does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents and other animals. Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand-wash sink in the restroom. Food employee personal belongings in a container near the flat grill, although lockers are provided. St. John's Herr Estate , 200 Luther Lane, Columbia, Dec. 5. Pass . A pink residue on the deflector plate of the ice maker and a black residue inside. Food facility has an original certificate posted, but the location is not conspicuous for public viewing. Peeling paint on...

Holiday decorations can unintentionally increase the spread of invasive species https://www.chesapeakebay.net/news/blog/dont-deck-the-halls-with-invasive-species?fbclid=IwAR1ofv5Hy0fsvIDfdBOE2X6AnXHPBLgLMUKtJy_VNZzHI0-K410Fj2AGeuE  

  The link to the agenda is  HERE .