Sunday, May 15, 2016
This town is for the birds
Abundant wildlife thrives in our humble hamlet, among which is a great variety of bird species of many shapes and sizes. Most of the following photos were shot this weekend:
Smug starling with mouthful of mayflies
Yes, the Canada Geese are back at River Park.
Watch your step!
Six-pack
This bluebird took up temporary residence in one of the young bald cypress trees at Columbia River Park.
He glared at the camera.
And then turned his back.
Then glared again from atop a sign, looking crabby.
Apparently, the bluebird of happiness was having a bad day.
Some sort of shorebird - along the shore, of all places
Catbird
Lawbreaker
Osprey on the hunt
Dive!
Onward and downward!
Splashdown!
Unfortunately for him, it was a near miss.
Back at it
A little later, a great blue heron flew over.
These two vied for control of the skies.
Red-tailed hawk
Another shot
Bird on a wire - a male blue jay
The early bird gets the worm, and the early worm becomes breakfast.
Pigeon in a puddle
Later that afternoon, the osprey's efforts paid off. He was carrying a hapless bass (or some other kind of sunfish) over the river.
(This photo was shot through the windshield of a moving car with a point and shoot.)
About Town
Recent photos from around town . . .
Complaining to management
On hold
Domicile deconstruction after last fall's fire
Removing damaged beams from the November 4, 2015 blaze that engulfed several row homes on the 300 block of Walnut Street.
Rolling out the roof Salem United Church of Christ, 324 Walnut Street
Weighted down
What was that number again?
The recently planted bald cypress trees are doing well at Columbia River Park.
Fishing lesson
Friday, May 13, 2016
Coffee and Conversation with Senator Ryan P. Aument
Light Refreshments will be available for visitors.
Parole Violation Warrant | Columbia Borough Police Department
Michael Horn
On 05-13-16 Michael Horn (33) of Columbia was picked up on a parole violation warrant at 3rd St. and Cherry St.
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Summer Art Camp planned for Columbia
The Susquehanna Center for the Creative Arts, in collaboration with Columbia Borough, will offer a Summer Art Camp for ages 8 to 18 beginning Monday, June 13.
At its April 11 meeting, Columbia Borough Council voted to allocate $3,900 to fund the program.
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Borough moves forward on impaired Locust Street building
208-210 Locust Street
If the Columbia Borough Planning Commission approves the certification, LCHRA will seek to purchase the property from owners Sam and Cynthia Bigler. If an agreement of sale cannot be reached and the owners do not sell to another entity, the property will be listed as blighted, and LCHRA will sell it to a party who will meet the conditions for redevelopment of the property.
If at any time during the process the owners present a certified plan to remediate the property - with signed engineering drawings and an approved timeline in accordance with the demands of LCHRA - they will be able to do so.
“Remember, it's difficult to take a property," Lutz said. "People who own property do have rights, but the municipality also has rights."
Two New Painting Classes at the SCCA
Beautiful masterpieces done by Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh: Pick one or all and sign up for a unique painting experience. Have a enjoyable, relaxing time while you enjoy the process of creativity. You will paint on a 16"x20" canvas with acrylic paints and you will be amazed at the masterpiece you create. No prior Art training required.
BYOB
Go to Eventbrite to view and sign-up.
http://www.eventbrite.com/o/susquehanna-center-for-the-crea…
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