Cat Clinic for Columbia residents April 30

The Howard & Judy McKonly TNR Cat Clinic will be held at Pet Pantry Clinic, 26 Millersville Road, Lancaster, on April 30, 2016. This clinic is for Columbia residents only and is for unowned feral cats. NO FAMILY PETS.

The $15 per cat fee includes Spay or Neuter, Ear Tip, Rabies and Distemper Vaccine. There is  limit of 75 cats for the clinic.

Appointments are required and may be made by calling 717-983-8878.

Drop off Time is 7-9 a.m. 

All cats must arrive in a trap or secure carrier. NO cardboard boxes.

Discharge/Pick up Time will start at approximately 4:30-5:00 p.m.



RESIDENTS SHOULD UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING:

1. Before Reserving a spot on our surgery list please be realistic on how many feral cats you can safely trap and transport. Limit of three cats per household.

2. This is a high volume, assembly line spay/neuter clinic; therefore, NO FAMILY PETS. This clinic is for unowned feral cats.

3. There will be no physical examination.

4. All cats must have their ears tipped. NO EXCEPTIONS.

5. Kittens must be at least three months old and at least two lbs.

6. All cats must be kept in a warm location overnight in their carrier or trap for recovery. (Further discharge information will be given day of surgery.)

THERE WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL $15 FEE FOR ANY CAT REQUIRING ADDITIONAL MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Borough seeks applicants for open council seat

Georgia Citizen Journalist Faces 5 Years For Recording GOP

In observance of Sunshine Week, an example of government trying to trample citizens' First Amendment rights:

https://photographyisnotacrime.com/2016/03/16/georgia-citizen-journalist-facing-five-years-prison-recording-political-event-open-public/

River towns' cuisine on display at tasting event April 3 in Columbia

            Isabelle Warfel of Isabelle Cuisine

• What: Taste of the River Towns, offering samples from 14 eateries in the Susquehanna River area.

• When: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 3.

• Where: St. John's Herr Estate, 200 Luther Lane, Columbia.

• Tickets: $15 per person. Available through the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, 445 Linden St., Columbia, 684-5249, or at St. John's Herr Estate.

• Information: Visit the event's Web page or call the chamber.

MORE HERE:
http://lancasteronline.com/features/food/river-towns-cuisine-on-display-at-tasting-event-april-in/article_19802360-eb7e-11e5-8e58-cf6c308c214a.html

During Sunshine Week, and every week, open government is good government

In observance of Sunshine Week this week, LNP published a recent editorial citing examples of local freedom of information stories.

One paragraph in particular stands out:

"We would expect council and the borough's open records officer to be responsive at the next meeting and make board packets available to the public in some form as required under the state's Right-to-Know Law, especially since Councilman Hans Seidel publicly agreed with Haigh."

Although this refers to the Mount Joy Borough Council, it is a good practice for all local government boards.

http://lancasteronline.com/opinion/editorials/during-sunshine-week-and-every-week-open-government-is-good/article_cd9862b4-e7e0-11e5-a354-97318fdbc43f.html

More on Columbia Crossing

HERE:
http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/new-northwest-lancaster-county-river-trail-section-visitor-s-center/article_a619e3bc-eae6-11e5-a4cd-a71d897af847.html

AND HERE:
http://lancasteronline.com/photovideo/columbia-crossing-river-trails-center/html_de933d7c-eaed-11e5-a62b-d365a6bbc39f.html

Evidence of illegal acts posted to social media can be prosecuted

A man posted video of himself driving through stop signs and was charged.

THE STORY IS HERE:
http://wkrn.com/2016/03/16/illegal-acts-posted-to-social-media-can-be-prosecuted/