COLUMBIA SPY

The Columbia High School Theater Department performed a sneak preview of Shrek, The Musical at Hinkle's Pharmacy and Restaurant Thursday night.  Hinkle's donated 20% of patrons' restaurant bills to the Columbia Drama Booster Club.  Go  HERE  for a video. Shrek, The Musical  will be performed at the Columbia High School Auditorium on the following dates and times: March 17th - 7 p.m. March 18th - 7 p.m. March 19th - 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for students and seniors. TRIVIA QUESTION: What actual person was the inspiration for the character of Shrek? The answer is  HERE .

The intersection at Fourth and Chestnut Streets has seen two vehicle accidents recently - exactly one week apart and at about the same time of day. The accident on Wednesday, February 24, involved a pickup truck. As usual, emergency personnel responded promptly. The guys from across the street at Susquehanna Automotive also responded to render assistance.  Jeff from Susquehanna Automotive cleaned up debris. One week ago, on Wednesday, February 17, a three-vehicle accident occurred at the same intersection . . .

The following parking violation fees were approved for 2016 by Columbia Borough Council in their 2016 fee schedule. New tickets will begin to be issued shortly reflecting these new fees. Look for an email blast with the new start date for the increased rates.

The Borough is still offering recycle bins for its residents. The newer bins are actually barrels and are heavier and taller than the previous ones, allowing more room for contents. Not only is it mandatory to recycle but the Borough receives state funds for recycling. PLEASE RECYCLE! You may pick up your bin at the Borough Office front desk Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm. You must bring identification to show you are a homeowner living in the Borough. A driver's license with your address, a utility bill or trash bill are examples of such identification. To help with the distribution of bins for residents unable to come to the Borough office during working hours, the Borough is making the following dates available to pick up your free recycling bin: Saturday, March 12, 2016 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Borough Office 308 Locust St. Wednesday, March 16, 2016 4:30 pm to 7:30pm at Borough Office 308 Locust St. The sturdy Rehrig Pacific bins are 24...

Recent visitor to Columbia writes about her impressions. GO HERE: http://www.cheeseplatesandroomservice.com/2016/02/on-road-to-columbia-pa.html?m=0

Please join us this Friday, February 26, 5-9 p.m. for Helen Beekman's show, "Hayworks and and other Mixed Media Works" at the Susquehanna Center for the Creative Arts. Helen is a NYC based artist who has studios in SoHo and CT. She creates mixed media works with hay as her primary medium. Thank, SCCA 224 Locust Street Columbia, PA 17512 www.sccaartstore.com 717-576-9628  or  717-580-9031

Workers installed a new lightbox sign this afternoon at the recently opened CHI St. Joseph Children's Health Dental Center at 401 Locust Street. The installation, which took several hours, was done by Lititz Signs.