Friday, October 9, 2015

Fire Safety Open House

The Columbia Borough Risk Watch Coalition presented a Fire Safety Open House Wednesday night at the Columbia Borough Fire Department. Activities included free rides in fire trucks, apparatus and equipment displays, and water safety demonstrations.

Vehicles from several departments lined up for the event.


Visitors checked out the inside of an ambulance.

 Ranae Tibbens of Chiques Rock Outfitters gave Brooke Barnhart tips on kayak safety.

 It goes all the way up.
All lined up. 

Fire Chief Scott Ryno making a point.

 Mayor Lutz reading a proclamation.

 Holding down the sign.

 Tools of the trade.

 Climbing the ladder.

 A look inside.

 Emerging from the smoke.

 Night lights

Lights in the sky

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

National Watch and Clock Museum to hold Witching Hour Halloween Ball October 31

Welcome all witches and creatures of fright, devils, demons, and ghouls of the night! Like a witch on her broomstick, time will fly on October 31 as the National Watch and Clock Museum holds its first Witching Hour Halloween Ball.

On this Daylight Saving Time weekend join the Museum from 7 to 10 p.m. as it marks the end of daylight saving time with mysterious music, devilish drinks, and hallowing hors doeuvres.  A haunting hearse will welcome each guest to the Museum, and a spooky signature drink will be available at the cash bar. Costumes always add to the fun and are strongly encouraged, but not required. Parisan and Sons Entertainment will provide the dance music, and media sponsor 96.1 SOX will announce winners of several categories for best costume.

Tickets for this 21 and over event are $15 per person and $25 per couple and may be purchased by calling 717-684-8261 ext. 211 or visiting museumoftime.org.

The National Watch and Clock Museum is operated by the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) association with over 14,000 members, representing 52 countries. April through November the Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.  December through March hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. From Memorial Day through Labor Day the Museum is also open on Mondays. Discounts are available to seniors, students, AAA members, and groups of 10 or more. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to call ahead.  For more program information, directions, or general Museum information, call 717-684-8261 or visit our website at www.museumoftime.org.

Kiwanis Informational Session Wednesday, October 14


The Last Ride Car Show Saturday Oct. 10

Contact Jane Moore for more information 
jmoore1115@gmail.com or 717-575-9760.

Wrightsville Police seeking help in identifying men in fraudulent use of a credit card


Wrightsville Police are seeking help from the public in identifying two people they believe fraudulently used a borough resident's credit card at stores in Lancaster County.
The resident reported to police that he lost between $600 to $700 when his debit card information was used to make purchases at two Kmart stores — Columbia and Willow Street — and a Nike Outlet store in Lancaster County, Officer Michael Carpenter said.
The purchases — mainly prepaid Visa gift cards — were made on Sept. 28, he said.
Police believe the resident's credit card information may have been obtained through a skimming device, Carpenter said.

Q&A: Market House Trust - Supplemental Material

Columbia Historic Market House Trust documents:

Columbia Borough Ordinance No. 811 - 2011, signifying the Borough's intention to form the Trust can be found HERE.

The Borough of Columbia and Columbia Historic Market House Trust Management Agreement can be found HERE.

These documents were provided by the Trust.

CBFD Open House tonight