COLUMBIA SPY

Recently, large piles of what appear to be chicken feces and feathers have been accumulating on the grounds of McGinness's airfield near Manor and South 9th. The recent high winds are probably capable of spreading the particulates from these piles. Here's a link to information about the potential health hazards of chicken feces: http://www.idph.state.il.us/health/infect/Poultry.htm And do we even want to talk about the smell?

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Columbia Borough is doing more than an annual spring cleaning over the next few weeks — the borough is also celebrating, mulching and auctioning. MORE: http://m.lancasteronline.com/columbia/news/columbia-borough-cleaning-up-and-celebrating-with-spring-events/article_b76f1124-caee-11e3-b43c-0017a43b2370.html?mode=jqm

A Department of Public Welfare call center that seemed on track to bring 300 jobs to Lancaster County beginning in October is on hold. The eight bidders on the state's call for proposals seeking 32,900 square feet of office space for the center were informed this week that the state had withdrawn it. MORE: http://m.lancasteronline.com/news/local/state-withdraws-call-for-office-space-in-lancaster-county/article_327f6cde-cb16-11e3-82f6-0017a43b2370.html?mode=jqm

The community is invited to the annual Earth Day event, taking place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at the Sahd Metal Recylcling salvage yard, located at 1045 Lancaster Ave., Columbia. Numerous businesses and organizations will set up displays and interactive exhibits for children and adults to explore. Admission and activities are free; however, interested attendees may register and complete a safety waiver by visiting www.recycleyourmetal.com/earthday.html . The event will be held rain or shine. MORE: http://news.engleonline.com/AdDesk/Htmlfiles/Readers/article.epc?id=101775

Little Caesars will be going in at the former Pizza Hut site along Route 462 (Lancaster Avenue), next to Mountville Motors. It seems fitting that a pizza place will replace a pizza place.

Members of the Columbia Borough Police Department both gave, and received, awards at the Monday, April 14, council meeting. MORE: http://m.lancasteronline.com/columbia/news/columbia-police-give-and-receive-awards-for-dedication/article_29ed002e-c5a6-11e3-849b-001a4bcf6878.html?mode=jqm