Leaves leave the park - with a little help

Many, many leaves left Locust Street Park this morning, thanks to the efforts of the Columbia Park Rangers, the National Honor Society, the Lions Club, The Sunsnappers, the Boy Scouts, and Columbia Borough workers. Loads of leaves were raked into piles and then hauled on tarps to curbside, where they were picked up by a borough leaf collection vehicle.

Thanks to everyone for their hard work.

Santa rides in style, draws a crowd at the library

The elusive Mr. Claus made a pre-Christmas stop in Columbia on his way back to the North Pole this morning. Eschewing his trademark reindeer in favor of an entourage of fire trucks, Santa rode down Manor Street, across Fourth, up Locust, and over Sixth to the library. Lisa Greybill directed a crowd of faithful followers into the building, where the Claus listened to children's Christmas wishes. A splendid time was had by all! 

The event was sponsored by Columbia QRS. Santa was portrayed by Bob Mimnall.

The motorcade leaves the station.

CBFD

                            QRS leads the parade.

 Cheerleaders and revelers join the entourage.  

Santa sighting!

 A quick jump over town

 Marietta made the scene . . .

 and so did Hellam

 and Wrightsville.

On to the library!

 A final wardrobe adjustment

Showtime!

Lisa Greybill gives directions.

Awaiting the first customers

Gema, Rhonin, and Jaevon meet Santa.

 Mrs. Claus likes it.

Malleable Road now open

The bridge over US 30 on Malleable Road is now open. Work on the bridge began on October 10 of this year and was projected to last two months - meaning the project has been completed on schedule.

The work included 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.

Leaf collection ends Dec. 16; boro farm open for drop-offs

Holiday events this weekend

                                  Saturday

                                  Sunday

All weekend

Leo Lutz resigns from school board

School board member Leo Lutz has resigned from the board, effective December 9, 2016, it was announced at Thursday night's meeting. Board President Keith Combs thanked Lutz for his service on the board and wished him well on his future endeavors.

Combs said that anyone interested in filling the vacancy should send a letter to Deb Smith, the board secretary, by January 2, 2017.

The final meeting agenda is shown below.