Tuesday, October 31, 2017

SVCC to host 5K run this Saturday, November 4


The Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, a non-profit organization, will host the 8th Annual MAG Memorial 5k Fall Flash on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Named in memory of Melissa A. Glenn, former executive director of Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, this run provides an opportunity to run the Veterans Memorial Bridge crossing the Susquehanna River. This year’s annual event is made possible through the Gold Sponsorship of Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority and the sponsorships of additional businesses listed on our website.

The course for this event crosses the Susquehanna River via the Veterans Memorial Bridge (Rt. 462) between Lancaster & York County which is closed to vehicular traffic during the event. Runners may enjoy the scenic course against the fall foliage of the river valley. The Fall Flash begins in Wrightsville at 8:30 am and finishes against this autumn backdrop.

Pre-registration is available through the SVCC Visitors Center and includes a T-shirt with runner registration while supplies last. Participants may also register on the day of the run beginning at 7:30 am at Wrightsville Elementary School (300 Chestnut St.) 

Following the race, medals will be awarded to the top male and female overall champions as well as to the top three male and female finishers in thirteen age groups. Door prizes donated by local businesses will complete the awards ceremony. The Fall Flash is held rain or shine. Timing services are furnished by Ron Horn of Pretzel City Sports of Reading. 

 For more information or a registration form, visit www.PaRivertowns.com or call 717-684-5249. Walkers are welcome. Please, no pets or backpacks.

Trick-or-treat at the borough office today (October 31) 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


Columbia Library Calendar of Events for November 2017


Tom Strickler to be named new district superintendent?

The Columbia Borough School Board Committee of the Whole meeting agenda for this coming Thursday, November 2, includes a motion to approve the hiring of Tom Strickler as District Superintendent effective January 1, 2018.




Strickler was hired amid controversy in August of 2016 by the Eastern Lancaster County School District as director of operations for the Columbia Borough School District. ELANCO Superintendent Dr. Robert Hollister has been acting superintendent for Columbia since 2016.

In a recent email, Hollister stated that he fully endorses the decision to consider Strickler as the next superintendent, citing his commitment to the Columbia Borough School District.

Tom Strickler
[Columbia Spy file photo] 




Columbia High School gets a failing grade from the state


The scores shown below are from the state Department of Education's Pennsylvania School Performance Profile and were published in a recent Penn Live article. They are based on a 100-point scale, with a 90 to 100 considered an A, a 80 to 89 a B, a 70 to 79 a C, a 60 to 69 a D, and an F for a score below 60.

Columbia Borough School District

Columbia Junior-Senior High School

2016-17 Grade: F

2015-16 Grade: D

2014-15 Grade: D

2013-14 Grade: F

2012-13 Grade: F

Park Elementary Elementary School

2016-17 Grade: C

2015-16 Grade: F

2013-14 Grade: C

2012-13 Grade: F


More statistics on the Columbia High School are HERE.

Warning of Marijuana Halloween Candy Derided as Scare Tactic


State police have issued a warning about the possibility of marijuana candy being given to children on trick-or-treat night, but snopes.com says there's no evidence this has ever happened.
MORE:
https://www.snopes.com/2017/10/29/warning-marijuana-halloween-candy-derided-scare-tactic/