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PRE-SCHOOL PALS at Columbia Library Monday morning

PAGAN-RIVERA, JOSE ANGEL - VIOLATION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ACT (POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER HEROIN) AND 1 ADDITIONAL CHARGE

Jose Angel Pagan-Rivera

On February 11, 2017 at approximately 3:00 pm Officers from the Columbia Borough Police Department responded to the 400 Blk of Ave I for a report of an assault in progress. Officers located a dark colored Audi sedan blocking the alley and a Hispanic male and a white female standing outside. The female victim, a 39 year old Columbia woman had visible minor facial injuries. Officers learned from witnesses in the area that the male had struck her in the face. As a result, Jose Angel Pagan-Rivera was arrested for simple assault domestic violence. Officers recovered 14 packets of heroin and a large sum of cash from Pagan-Rivera consistent with drug sales.

Jose Angel Pagan-Rivera was charged with one felony count of possession with intent to deliver heroin and one misdemeanor count of simple assault domestic violence. He was taken to Central Booking located at the Lancaster County Prison for arraignment. He was arraigned and committed to Lancaster County Prison in lieu of $75,000.00 bail and a State Parole violation.

All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Case Number:

12256-02-11-17

Arrest Date:

Saturday, February 11, 2017

Charges:

Source:

Columbia Borough Police Department

Learn to paint like Cezanne and Van Gogh at SCCA this month

Dear Friends of the SCCA,

Master Artist, Ange Bentivegna is offering painting classes (parties) in February and March at the Susquehanna Center for the Creative Arts, Columbia.

February is the month of the color Red.

We are recreating the vibrance and boldness of the Master Artists from the Past. Through the guidance of your art instructor you will be taught how to see a painting in a new way.

Ange will simplify the creative process to give you the confidence to paint like a master artist.

Join in on the most creative fun-filled evening, where you can socialize with your friends and learn to paint a masterpiece. No prior art training needed.

Cezanne, "Tulips" - February 21, 6-8 p.m.

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Van Gogh, "Poppies in white Vase" - February 25, 6-8 p.m.

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Susuqehanna Center for the Creative Arts

224Locust Street

Columbia, PA 17512

717-576-9628 or 717-580-9031

Free eye exams for Columbia children at Family First on April 1

Family First Health is partnering with Envolve to bring the Vision Van to Columbia on Saturday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Vision Van offers FREE eye exams and FREE prescription glasses (if needed) to children 5 years and older who may not otherwise be able to afford these services.

The Vision Van will be parked on Locust St. directly in front of Family First Health on April 1. The screenings are first come, first served and parents will need to sign a consent form. Family First Health will open its doors so that we can have our guests wait in our lobby and have access to restrooms until it is time for them to be screened. If children need an extensive eye screening, they will hop on the van and be evaluated by an eye doctor. Those needing glasses will be able to select theirs from a wide selection of different colors/styles and the glasses are shipped directly to their home.

To make the event run smoothly, consent forms should be filled out prior to coming to the event. Download and print the consent form shown below:

Susquehanna Blue Smoke says goodbye - but not totally

Ron and Sue Worby of Susquehanna Blue Smoke Barbeque

To Our Customers, Supporters, Family and Friends:

It is with a heavy heart that after almost 3 years of great food, wonderful people, fun times, hard work, ups and downs. The owners of Susquehanna Blue Smoke Barbeque, LLC. We, (Ron and Sue) have decided it’s time to move on to life’s next adventure. This has been a very difficult and emotional decision and we are so sad to say goodbye for now, but with a drastic decline in customer activity, the decline in community support, the demands of our full–time employment, family needs, cancellation of revenue driving events in town that had been cancelled due to weather, and was part of the operating business plan that for years has floated the business and many other business through the tough times of winter has put us in a financial quandary and has us take a mind set to get back to basics, redevelop, re-gear, redirect, and start a new path for Susquehanna Blue Smoke Barbeque, its services and products.

Susquehanna Blue Smoke Barbeque at Columbia Market House has given so many a place to feel at home. It was the site of Market Day!, Special Events, Sunday brunch with friends, and many other completely routine and sometimes totally extraordinary moments. Susquehanna Blue Smoke Barbeque tried to be the friend you knew would be there when you needed them, was comforting, and was a welcoming & smiling face. Susquehanna Blue Smoke Barbeque was home at Market and we love to feed ya!

SBS BBQ is greater than the sum of its parts. To make a list of the regular customers would be a book of immense size. Thank you to ALL of our customers. We loved taking care of you, and thank you for taking care of us too. The spirit of SBS BBQ is something we all can keep alive by maintaining the connections of the people we met and grew to love while at Market. There are no words that clearly express the love and gratitude we feel for our family and friends that worked so hard to keep the vision alive. Restaurant work is not easy. It takes commitment, thick skin, and a really good sense of humor. It is so rare to find such a dedicated, hardworking, and friendly people anywhere. Friends became family, family became closer, and the family grew. We took care of each other. We are so grateful for the love and tremendous efforts. We wish everyone the best of luck in whatever path they choose in their future and look forward to lifelong friendships with you.

Deep gratitude and credit goes to Sue for seeing a vision and being that support, drive to push forward, and to being the test subject for many of the dishes that have come to be comfort food on the menu. The flavors you have helped create have made the taste buds dance and put a smile on the face of our customers from ear to ear!

Thank you Sue for the heart, body and soul you poured into SBS BBQ.

Columbia has something special – a warm and welcoming community, support for individuality, a comfortable place to nurture one's dreams, dedicated small business owners and a safe neighborhood for families to grow. It has truly been an honor to live and serve here. We sincerely hope the strong sense of community in Columbia continues and thrives forever.

Susquehanna’s last day will be Sunday, February 26th. Please come see us over the next few weeks to get a last few Q meals, share stories, and say goodbye but so long.

Thank you for the wonderful years, Columbia. We will miss you tremendously. As they say, when one door closes, another opens. Stay tuned for what’s next!

We will continue to offer catering, taking orders for pick up and will be selling our products online as well as other locations and events.
Thank you once again for your support.

— Ron and Sue Worby, Owners

Year End Report 2016 - Lancaster County Wide Communications

Lancaster County Wide Communications has published its 2016 Year End Report, which can be accessed HERE.

The following statistics have been gleaned from the report, according to the Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80 Facebook page: