Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Family Movie Night at the Library Wednesday


Columbia School District Food Service Staff recognized


Members of the food service staff of the Columbia Borough School District were recognized at last week's school board meeting. The staff served breakfast to a record number of students this year.

Every borough student is eligible for a free breakfast at the school they attend. The service is provided by the Community Eligibility Provision offered by the PA Department of Education to school districts with a high percentage of students who qualify for free breakfast.  Former PA Senator Mike Brubaker (far right) represented the Hunger-Free Lancaster County Coalition and participated in the recognition.

About Town

 So, does that mean America has gone to the dogs? In the current climate, one could make that argument.

There's another one of those C-130s.

 Little libraries have been popping up around town. That's a good thing.

 Wired?

 State Police on the hunt

 Covered by LASA

 Word to the wise - Don't trespass!

 One could also run or bike.

 No it's not a barrier on Locust Street, it's another huge truck coming through town. So that bypass was built . . . why?

 There it goes!

 How much is that . . . well, you know.

 That's right - we bad!

 The woods are on fire! Not really, just a winter sunset.

 New bike rack at Columbia Crossing. Thanks, Lancaster Bicycle Club!

 Roller ready to roll

 Kingfisher at River Park

 He was looking for minnows.

 Sez who?

 There it is - a replacement bench for the one damaged during tree cutting last year.

 Theocracies are never a good idea.

 Here's another little library.

 Sometimes a doorway is just a storage space.

 Don't you hate when you open the door and find a pile of bricks?

 Pole dance

Work done, time to rest

Columbia claims two noted poets on World Poetry Day

Today is World Poetry Day, and Columbia can claim two noted poets as its own: Lloyd Mifflin and Dean Young.

                         Lloyd Mifflin

Lloyd Mifflin reportedly wrote more sonnets than Shakespeare, and was considered America's greatest sonneteer. He was born on September 15, 1846, in Columbia, and died here on July 16, 1921. More on Lloyd Mifflin can be found HERE.



                         Dean Young

Dean Young has written several volumes of poetry. He has received many awards and was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. He was born in Columbia in 1955 and graduated from Columbia High School in 1973. More on Dean Young can be found HERE.

DC, Marvel superheroes highlight titles at newly-opened Cooper's Comics & Collectibles in Columbia

Cooper's Comics & Collectibles, which features DC and Marvel superhero comics, has opened in Columbia.
MORE:
http://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/dc-marvel-superheros-highlight-titles-at-newly-opened-cooper-s/article_8a964188-04e1-11e7-8951-b3d4aafdaaa4.html

Columbia Spy's article is here:
http://www.columbiaspy.com/2017/03/coopers-comics-and-collectibles-open-now.html?m=1

Career Fair today at the Library


Local media representatives, scholars discuss trust, transparency and 'fake news'

"What happens at local government levels impacts life more than what happens in Washington, but media tend to ignore municipal coverage," Lambert said.
MORE:
http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/local-media-representatives-scholars-discuss-trust-transparency-and-fake-news/article_8263924c-0ddb-11e7-9373-bf18110d5711.html

Fortunately, Columbia does get municipal coverage thanks to local news sites.