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Recent photos . . .
Thursday's heavy rains raised the water level to 4-1/2 feet above normal at River Park:
This tractor-trailer emblazoned with CHINA SHIPPING has been parked at the Columbia Shopping Center for the last few days. Wonder if Trump knows about this:
Some sort of work was being done on Saturday at the bridge across Route 30, on Malleable Road:
Two guys metal-detecting where storage units will soon be built along Front Street
Plaques are back. Memorial plaques on River Park benches have been replaced. Some had been taken by thieves last year.
Thursday's heavy rains raised the water level to 4-1/2 feet above normal at River Park:
Straw was recently added to the landscaping at the bridge plaza.
A train took a rest on the tracks along Shawnee Run.
This tractor-trailer emblazoned with CHINA SHIPPING has been parked at the Columbia Shopping Center for the last few days. Wonder if Trump knows about this:
Some sort of work was being done on Saturday at the bridge across Route 30, on Malleable Road:
Smaller on the outside
Three fire departments practice river rescue
Three Chester County Fire Companies took advantage of the high water and fast current to practice river rescues on the Susquehanna this afternoon. The companies carried out exercises for several hours near Columbia River Park.
Stahl, a former Columbia resident and Myers (Craley) are pioneers of the water rescue instructing industry. Both instructors have been providing safety, training and education to our First Responders since 1997 throughout the Keystone State and surrounding states.
Six takeaways from the school board meeting
At Thursday night's Committee of the Whole meeting:
1) Keith Ramsey, acting business manager, gave a detailed presentation on the budget and a budget preview for the 2017-18 school year. He also promptly posted the budget online, which can be viewed at the school board website or HERE. Ramsey said, "It's a different type of budget presentation. It's kind of the state of the district if you will, things I've seen, I've found, and some issues I see, and what it looks like for next year."
2) Rachael Smith Kedney was appointed to the board. Board President Keith Combs said there was only one letter of interest. The position was not advertised, and the applicant was not interviewed.
3) School counselors were present to talk about a program called "339 Plan" for grades 8-12 to promote career and college readiness.
4) Board director Barry Ford asked what the deadline for applications is for the football coaching position. Tom Strickler, director of operations, said the deadline for applications is April 14. Strickler added, "A former coach has stepped forward, has no interest at all in the position. He's retired and wants to remain that way. However, he is very concerned about our student athletes." The coach will meet with Dr. Smith, the high school principal, to discuss assisting with physical activities that the players need so they don't fall behind.
5) Board director Kathleen Hohenadel requested returning to the former practice of having administrators attend committee meetings to facilitate discussions and have immediate answers in person rather than through emails. President Combs said he does not want to bring in the full administrative staff, but if the need arises to bring an individual in, he would be willing to do so. Hohenadel cautioned against using too much discussion-and-answer through email.
1) Keith Ramsey, acting business manager, gave a detailed presentation on the budget and a budget preview for the 2017-18 school year. He also promptly posted the budget online, which can be viewed at the school board website or HERE. Ramsey said, "It's a different type of budget presentation. It's kind of the state of the district if you will, things I've seen, I've found, and some issues I see, and what it looks like for next year."
2) Rachael Smith Kedney was appointed to the board. Board President Keith Combs said there was only one letter of interest. The position was not advertised, and the applicant was not interviewed.
3) School counselors were present to talk about a program called "339 Plan" for grades 8-12 to promote career and college readiness.
4) Board director Barry Ford asked what the deadline for applications is for the football coaching position. Tom Strickler, director of operations, said the deadline for applications is April 14. Strickler added, "A former coach has stepped forward, has no interest at all in the position. He's retired and wants to remain that way. However, he is very concerned about our student athletes." The coach will meet with Dr. Smith, the high school principal, to discuss assisting with physical activities that the players need so they don't fall behind.
5) Board director Kathleen Hohenadel requested returning to the former practice of having administrators attend committee meetings to facilitate discussions and have immediate answers in person rather than through emails. President Combs said he does not want to bring in the full administrative staff, but if the need arises to bring an individual in, he would be willing to do so. Hohenadel cautioned against using too much discussion-and-answer through email.
6) The board voted to approve the Land Bank acquisition of 551 Avenue H contingent upon appropriate funding. If the property is acquired, the plan is to demolish it, according to Combs. Afterwards, the land could possibly be sold to adjacent property owners with the aim of getting it back onto the tax rolls. The blighted property has been condemned and is shown below:
Kedney appointed to school board
Rachael Smith Kedney (above) was sworn in as a new Columbia Borough School Board director by District Magistrate Miles Bixler at Thursday evening's Committee of the Whole meeting. She fills the board seat vacated by Iris Garrido last month.
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