Sunday, March 20, 2016

Retired engineer is still the father of invention

His goal while making the grandfather clock was "to refine it to the point that it keeps the most accurate time that is possible."

In 2014, he donated the remarkable timepiece to the National Watch and Clock Museum in Columbia, Pennsylvania, where it is on public display.

MORE:
http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20160320/ARTICLES/160329998

Saturday, March 19, 2016

Last performance of Shrek the Musical tonight at 7 at CHS




About Town

Pics from around town over the last few weeks:


Cigar store Indian, also known as a racial stereotype. 
(Tollbooth Antiques)

 All trails lead to Bootleg

HEAVY reading. He who can lifteth this tome, needeth not feareth ANY evil.
(Laurel Hill Cemetery)

"Going to the candidates' debate.
Laugh about it, shout about it
When you've got to choose
Every way you look at it you lose."


On the roof of Salsa's

But what does he see?

 "Luke, I am your father."

 The power of the dark side

 Light saber victim?



 The final resting place of Noah's dinghy

 BEWARE OF THEIDO
Who's Theido?

 Muscular tree - 
It's been working out.

 Street sweeper, old school


Gulls gone wild

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, aka "Warthog"

 We're told they fly out of Albany, New York, on training missions.
Columbians see them flying over quite a bit.

 Whatever

 Migrating

Line-up at River Park

 Spinning wheel


Another look

 Hoppers near Hinkle's

 "You talkin' to me?"



 Etihad Airlines of United Arab Emirates

 The first week of March saw some warm, sunny days.

And beautiful sunsets

 The water company wants you out of their backyard, also known as the shoreline.

 A dissenter might ask about the public trust doctrine and riparian rights.

 Turkish Airlines

 Red alert: stuck between the lights

                           Seen on North Third

 Recycling bins

 New sign on Locust

 Signs such as this one have cropped up around town recently.

Now why would they target Columbia?

This would be a good name for the shoreline at Columbia River Park.

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Market manager resigns


Beth Troxell has resigned as manager of the Columbia Market House, it was announced at Tuesday night's Public Property Committee meeting.

The resignation was stated to be "effective immediately."

No other information is available at this time.

Today is St. Patrick's Day



St. Benin's Church, Kilbennan, County Galway, IrelandEnglish: Detail of stained glass window depicting St. Patrick.Date16 September 2010SourceSelf-photographedAuthorAndreas F. BorchertReference2010/9735



Celebrations
ObservancesAttending mass or service
Date17 March
Next time17 March 2016
FrequencyAnnual


Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, "the Day of the Festival of Patrick"), is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick(c. AD 385–461), the foremost patron saint ofIreland.


(From Wikipedia)


In observance of St. Patrick's day, here's a video by the Irish band Black 47 about Irish activist James Connolly:



Wednesday, March 16, 2016

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