Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Borough seeks code enforcement manager

The Borough of Columbia is accepting applications for a Full-time Manager of Code Enforcement and Storm Water. Job requirements include: Associates Degree in engineering, environmental science, management or related equivalent experience.

Applications and complete job description including a list of additional required knowledge, skills and abilities is available at the Borough Office located at 308 Locust Street, Columbia, PA 17512 or on our website at . EOE.

Applications will be accepted at the Borough Office until close of business on Friday, September 30, 2016. Category: Protective Service , Keywords: Code Enforcement Officer

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Malleable Road Bridge to be closed for construction starting October 3

According to Kinsley Construction, Inc., Malleable Road Bridge over US 30 is expected to be closed on October 3 for bridge preservation work. The bridge will be closed for 50 consecutive calendar days. Detour signage will be in place for the general public to follow.

Here are the specifics:

County: Lancaster
Location: State Route 4061, Section 001, in Lancster County, West Hempfield Township and Columbia Borough
Est. Low Value:
$1,000,000    Est. High Value:
$2,500,000

Scope: The proposed deck work includes the preparation for and placement of a latex-modified concrete wearing surface, excavation, scarification & hydrodemolition, scupper adjustments, strip seal glands, superstructure painting, minor structural steel repairs, waterproofing behind abutments, guiderail updates, and other miscellaneous construction. 816 SY bituminous tack coat, seeding, erosion control, signage, pavement marking, 114 LF 6" structure foundation drain, 568 SF concrete bridge deck repair, 4 CF substructure concrete repair, 23 LF 6" Dia PVC pipe, painting existing structure steel.

Notes: This project has a "prevailing wage" requirement.

Who REALLY IS the Grinch? Let's find out!

Look, there's the Grinch mask on the floor.

But wait, someone's holding a Donald Trump mask.
So the Grinch wasn't Trump after all.

But who is it?

HILLARY CLINTON???!!!

Looks like Tacos to Go is telling us:
Donald or Hillary - 
It's no contest, because 
THEY'RE ONE AND THE SAME!

Monday, September 19, 2016

LANCASTER TIRE COLLECTION

Lancaster Farm and Home Center
1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
Thursday, November 17, 2016 from 8am-12pm

Tires provide excellent habitat for mosquitoes, particularly the Asian Tiger Mosquito, a potential vector of Zika Virus. Tires may also provide a habitat for a number of other mosquitoes species that may be a nuisance or spread other diseases, cuch as West Nile Virus.   In response to this potential hazard the Lancaster County West Nile Virus Program is conducting a one-day tire collection to promote mosquito habitat removal.   Details below.

Open to persons living in Lancaster County. Please bring proof of address – driver's license, phone bill, etc. Out-of-county persons or tire related businesses will not be able to dispose of tires at this event.

There is NO preregistration for this event.4 regular/auto or 1 large tire can be taken for free from each individual, so long as space is available. Any tire with an inner rim diameter greater than 15 inches is considered large. Any tire with an inner rim diameter of 15 inches or less is considered regular/auto.Tires must be off the rim, drained of water, unburned, and not excessively dirty.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SPACE IS LIMITED. One trailer will be loaded to capacity with tires. Excess tires will not be accepted.Many local entities recycle scrap tires for a fee, including all three facilities operated by Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA). For more information about LCSWA's service, call (717) 397-9968 or visitlcswma.org.

Bridge Bust Saturday, October 1

The Route 462 Veterans Memorial Bridge spanning the Susquehanna River between Columbia and Wrightsville will be the site of the 28th annual Bridge Bust on Saturday, October 1, 2016. This event, coordinated by the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, is sponsored by Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Columbia Fraternal Association, and the Columbia-Middletown Elks Lodge #1074.  Hours are 8 AM to 4 PM rain or shine.

Over 300 vendors, including over 80 vendors new to this show, are scheduled to participate in this year's event.  Commercial food vendors will offer crowd-pleasing fare such as butterfly fries, blooming onions, wraps, paninis, crab cakes, pit beef and pulled pork, egg rolls … and plenty of other food and drink items that await your taste buds. Individual vendors will offer items such as crafts, artwork, and antiques.  Look for goods ranging from home or country décor to garden or specialty food items, with a wide variety of products available beyond that. Local nonprofit organizations will be on hand to raise awareness of their organizations and to raise money for their causes.  Other sponsors of this event include Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority, Engle Printing and Publishing Company, and St. John's Herr Estate.

Live entertainment by Sneakers the Clown, Tux Trio, and The Banjo Man will be featured on the bridge throughout the day.  This entertainment is brought to you through the sponsorship of Workman Funeral Homes and Sahd Metal Recycling.   Local sister radio stations ESPN 92.5/92.7 and FUN 101.3 are exclusive radio sponsors for this event.  Look (and listen) for the stations which will be located on the Columbia side of the bridge.

The Bridge Bust features free parking and shuttle service from Glatfelter Field (located at Rt. 462 and 12th Street) in Columbia and Eastern High School (Cool Creek Road) in Wrightsville.   Patrons who wish to cross the bridge in only one direction may do so by pre-planning use of the various shuttles.  For details, visit the SVCC website www.PaRivertowns.com. Donations will be accepted for this service.

Admission to the Bridge Bust is $2 for adults and $1 for children ages 6-12 while children under 6 years of age enter free of charge.  Please remember that absolutely no pets, bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, or scooters are permitted on the bridge.  The Bridge Bust will be held rain or shine.  All proceeds will benefit the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center.

Police: Student won't be charged in incident that forced Columbia football game evacuation

"Our investigation has been completed," Susquehanna Regional police said Monday. "We consulted with the DA's office and it was determined that the conversation which the student had did not arise to the level of criminal conduct and therefore no charges will be filed."
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Parents, police take to the streets as Columbia grapples with school bullying problem

Lutz said he and the police chief will meet with school officials to discuss methods to increase student safety.
MORE:
http://lancasteronline.com/parents-police-take-to-the-streets-as-columbia-grapples-with/article_ccd923d2-7c4f-11e6-94d4-53a417b24a0c.html