How Y’all, Youse and You Guys Talk - Interactive Graphic

What does the way you speak say about where you're from?

GO HERE:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/12/20/sunday-review/dialect-quiz-map.html?_r=0

Local Woman Vows to Combat Domestic Violence through National Research

Parents of Adult Children who are Victims and/or Perpetrators of Domestic Violence

 Columbia, PA – Local PhD student launches a survey targeted for parents of adult children who are either a victim or perpetrator of domestic violence. The survey outlines topics ranging from the types of assistance provided to coping strategies. This is a first attempt at documenting parental outcomes of depression when faced with their adult child's experience with domestic violence.

"If adult children experience negative life events and stressors, then their parents experience negative mental health outcomes because parents allow relationships to define them," says Sherry Welsh, Licensed Social Worker. Volunteers are needed to participate in a one-time, 15-20 minute survey that will explore the effects on parents when an adult child is either a victim or perpetrator of domestic violence. 

To take this domestic violence survey, go to: http://www.TakeSurveyNow.2Truth.com.

If you need assistance or have questions, please contact Sherry Welsh at slswelsh@comcast.net.

Columbia will get new police dog to replace Max

Columbia Borough Police Department will welcome a new member to their team early next year.

Max, the current K-9 officer, will retire in early spring and be replaced by a new dog.

MORE HERE:
http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/933131_Columbia-will-get-new-police-dog-to-replace-Max.html

What I Saw - Thursday, December 19, 2013

 A clash (or compromise?) of cultures at the Columbia Plaza

 Yes, this van was actually being driven like this - two days after the last snowfall.

 Pulled over on 462 near Royer's

 When I went to pay the water bill this afternoon, this is what I found - an expanse of ice I had to tread across cautiously just to reach the parking meter.  If the borough wants us to pay for parking, it could at least afford us a full, clean parking space.  Otherwise, what are we paying for?

 The other side of the street had the same problem.

 Drivers had to park their vehicles on an angle.


Meanwhile . . .

 Ice is forming on the river.

And there's another stash of phone books.

Two Columbia schools will get new names in July

Great. That should help the low test scores.

MORE HERE:
http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/932340_2-Columbia-schools-will-get-new-names-in-July.html

Winter Solstice Party at Weavings, INK

This Saturday, December 21st, Weavings, INK Gallery will host a Winter Solstice Party. The party is free and open to the public. There will be light refreshments served. It is a great opportunity to purchase unique gifts for everyone on your holiday gift list or even for yourself. Samples of the work on display can be found at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Weavings-Ink/257132257707198 The party will officially be from 1-4 but the 10% discount applies all day. Bob Hammer hopes to see you there. Be sure to pick up his latest 2014 Year of the Horse calendar(supplies are limited.)

They have also extended their holiday hours ...due to the snowy weather.

Friday, December 20, 10-5
Saturday, December 21, 10-4
Monday, December 23, 10-4
Tuesday, December 24, 10-1

They hope this extension of hours make it more convenient for you to come and support your local artists!

Twinkling Christmas Tree!

An animation of the Christmas tree lights at Locust Street Park