Friday, March 21, 2014

Tom Foster Hermansader: Art's in his blood

GO HERE:
http://m.lancasteronline.com/news/local/tom-foster-hermansader-art-s-in-his-blood/article_9c8106a8-aeae-11e3-b3fa-0017a43b2370.html?mode=jqm

Carol Powell named superintendent for Columbia School District; takes post July 1

Columbia School District's long search for a new superintendent came to a close on Thursday when the school board approved the hiring of Carol Powell as the district's new leader. 
Powell will begin her term at Columbia on July 1 at a salary of $115,000 for a three-year term.

Columbia named one of "20 best small towns to visit" in U.S.

Columbia has earned recognition by the Smithsonian Magazine as a top U.S. town for visitors, being named as one of “The 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2014.”
The magazine, in its April issue, cites Columbia’s historic areas, attractions like the National Watch & Clock Museum and its access to nearby recreation.
Smithsonian listed Columbia as the 13th-best town to visit.

Former Columbia police dog Max dies at age 9

Columbia Borough Police Department's former K-9 officer, Max, died on Tuesday, March 18, said Connie Beury, chairwoman of the Columbia K-9 Campaign.
Max retired at age 9 in January.
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Thursday, March 20, 2014

What I Saw - March 20, 2014

 A seagull who knows how to use the crosswalk.  
That makes him smarter than some of the people I see around town, who disregard the lines, walk in front of moving cars, ignore traffic signals and are all-around oblivious. 
And this bird's not jaywalking.  Gull-walking maybe, never jaywalking.






Speaking of birds, there are chickens on 7th Street.  Yes, chickens.  Is this even legal?
I thought keeping livestock within borough limits is not permitted.

 An idea whose time has come?

Columbia Plaza parking lot - The water keeps flowing, and the potholes keep growing.

Chad's story

Chad Noll, manager of The Cycle Den, succumbed to a rare disease and passed away recently.  Family members have written a Letter to the Editor to Lancaster Newspapers detailing his struggle.  The letter can be found HERE.