COLUMBIA SPY

Friday, May 19, 2017

Columbia students recognized at board meeting

Students excelling in various subjects were recognized at Thursday's School Board meeting. Many students were unable to attend the meeting due to their participation in a high school concert that evening. The following students were recognized:

Red Cross distributing free smoke alarms today

Volunteers will be canvassing Columbia neighborhoods this morning (Friday, May 19) to distribute free smoke alarms to residents. The American Red Cross and local emergency services are taking part in the effort. The alarms feature a 10-year lithium battery. Any resident may request a smoke alarm.

More charges against Edward Knee for allegedly pocketing Laurel Hill money

Columbia Borough Police have filed additional charges against former Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens Family Service Counselor Edward Knee. The additional charges: 4 counts of Forgery, and 5 counts of Theft by Unlawful Taking.

http://fox43.com/2017/05/18/more-charges-against-edward-knee-for-allegedly-pocketing-cemetery-memorial-money/

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Fourth Friday Happenings May 26

The Fourth Friday Passport program continues this Fourth Friday! Purchase a passport for $5 and enjoy discounts and giveaways at each participating location. The program will run until August's Fourth Friday. Passports can be purchased at the Visitor Center, Geltz Gotz Goodeze, Mustard Seed Creations, Keagy's Produce, Rebellious Rose Wax Co, and Half Nuts Popcorn. Enter your passport at the end of the summer for a chance to win a gift basket filled with items from each venue. Passport specials are good also during the businesses regular hours as well. For more information people may call 717-684-5249 or email svcc@parivertowns.com.

Half Nuts Popcorn (450 South Front Street, Wrightsville PA 17368, (717) 515-2290, www.halfnutspopcorn.com) will offer free bags of fresh popped popcorn for Fourth Friday! Their Fourth Friday Flavor for May will be grape!

The Columbia Creative Factory (247 Locust Street, Columbia, PA 17512, (717) 324-0096, https://www.facebook.com/ArtsatHinkles/) will have drawings up in the windows for the bike rack contest for people to vote on their favorite design. Ballots are at the door. The winning design will be made out of metal and installed down at The Columbia Crossing.

Through the Fire (452 Locust Street, Columbia PA 17512, (765) 532-0301, www.ttfglass.com) is hosting an international post card exhibit with a reception during May's Fourth Friday. Visitors are invited to carefully turn the cards to view the origin, cancellation, postmark and stamp on each.

Columbia Crossing (41 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA 17512, (717) 449-5607, http://www.susquehannaheritage.org/explore-2/columbia-crossing-river-trails-center/) will be open for extended hours during Fourth Fridays during the summer. On May 26^th, enjoy live music by the river provided by Jefery Woodall.

Specials and raffles are always happening for Fourth Friday at Geltz Gotz Goodeze (430 Locust Street, Columbia PA 17512, (717) 318-1233).