Sunday, September 22, 2019

About Town 9/22/19

This week's photos of Columbia


Many folks saw the Goodyear blimp fly over on Saturday at about 12:45 p.m.

The inscription on the side of the gondola reads: "WINGFOOT TWO"

  . . . as does the rudder. The propellers can be seen here, also.

 This might be a planeload of Arabs on their way to Washington on Sunday morning.

Goodbye, Mr. Fish -
This snowy egret dined on a small catfish Saturday morning.

There's nothing like a fish breakfast.

This guy might be taking a selfie but is more likely taking shots of the former chip factory at 2nd & Locust.

 He and others, including this binder-wielding woman, were taking a look around the place on Thursday morning.

They seemed to be in an awful hurry.

 He wrote notes on the plans.

Even Paul J. Nikolaus III from RLPS Architects was there.

 This blunt-smoking ghoul with a leg protruding from its neck means Halloween is just around the corner.

And here's another sign of Halloween.

 Going the wrong way in a one-way alley

 This stuff has been here a while.

 Half-hidden

 Ah, Wrightsville!

 Campaign sign

 Beautiful historic brick, with accompanying ghost sign

 Rest STOP

 Sacrilege!

 Time to break out the floss and toothbrush

 A door of Columbia

 A closer look at a door of Columbia

 That's what they all say.

 Small but fierce

 Number jumble, kind of like the borough budget

 This street sweeper helped clean up after Tuesday's hydraulic fluid leak on North Sixth Street.

 The fluid trail led from Locust to Maple, as Columbia Spy reported HERE.

 This company showed up, too.

Northridge Group, Inc. Environmental Response

 Another campaign sign

 Hey, it's Joe's hideout!

 Everyone's seen this guy by now.

 Ready for dismissal

 Bridge plaza lights all lit up

 Standing alone against the morning light

 Golden arches

 The door into the mural

 Folks still aren't grasping the concept.

 Here are some directions.

 Oh well . . .

 Crimson Tide!

 Busy work

 Fancy lettering for a mundane message

 Painting at 220 Locust

Here's a different view.

 Giant spider about to devour a lamp

 Point of contact

 The former Central National Bank on the 300 block of Locust

 Re-Uzit Shop window

 Coming soon

 Men at work

 A look up at the historic society

 "Posted": A stray hubcap

 Air-conditioned Bud Light

 Seems like old times

 Don't forget: Downtown Columbia is historic.

 Surveying on Commerce Street

 Pounding the stake

 Admiring the work

 Sidewalk traffic - 
Good thing that crosssing guard is there.

 Morning fog

 Here's a heron about to select breakfast

 He sees something he likes.

 And is ready to pounce

 Siesta time at Rotary Park

 The Legion

 An ugly beauty strip

 Morning caw -
Some Columbians crow loudly about nothing of importance.

 It doesn't really work that way.

 Lair of the CHI-cycle

 Mustard Seed, about to germinate

 New house in the neighborhood

 Paving the driveway

 Cooped-up pigeons

 The tiny house on Perry is still for sale.

It's right next to this, the Perry Street Laundromat. 

 Multi-colored house

 Corn at 4th & Mill

 A parting of the ways

 Do not perform any unlawful acts here.

 Tie a yellow ribbon.

 An escapee from "The Night Watch"?

 This used to be Bachman's store.

 Go slow so that this kid can run across the black paint.

 Clean up after your pet and keep them under 15 MPH.

 More beautiful historic brick - with ghost signs

 Possible location for a remake of West Side Story at 12th & Manor

 Tower towering - because that's what towers do.

 Thoughts & prayers, thoughts & prayers, blah, blah, blah

 Meanwhile, at Glatfelter's . . .

 That's a mighty tall flagpole.

 God is love, according to the above-noted verses.

 This might not be enforceable.

 Mailbox on bike frame - 
What'll they think of next?

 The Catholic sign is fading, but the Lutherans are going strong.

 Island in the stream

 Former fountain

 It's something more.

Window washing time

This plane landed several times on the river Sunday afternoon.
[Submitted video]



Trick or Treat at Turkey Hill Experience October 26, 2-4 p.m.

This fun-filled event takes place 2- 4 p.m. at the Turkey Hill Experience in Columbia.

MORE:

https://york.macaronikid.com/events/5d6c28f9cb9eb328244cde56/trick-or-treat-%40-turkey-hill-experience---columbia%2C-pa

Yard-waste pick-up, leaf collection dates


Friday, September 20, 2019

CareerLink services are now being provided in Columbia


CareerLink services are now being provided in and around Columbia to assist individuals with securing employment - in particular, those who are unable to travel to the main office but would like to use the services offered through CareerLink. 

For more information, see the flyer posted above.




Thursday, September 19, 2019

Columbia Borough School District is considered "newly diverse."

Columbia Borough School District is considered "newly diverse."

In 1995, enrollment was 1,411. The racial makeup of the student body was 88.9% white; 4.3% Hispanic; 6.6% black; 0.3% Asian.

In 2017, enrollment was 1,362. The racial makeup of the student body was 57.9% white; 27.4% Hispanic; 8.3% black; 0.7% Asian; 5.7% multi-racial.

This district was not given an integration score.

https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/09/racial-diversity-in-our-schools-how-has-it-changed.html

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Building alterations questioned in Historic District

[Submitted photo]

Zoning and Planning Officer Jeff Helm (above, right)  talks to a worker at Clean Quarters laundromat Wednesday night about a possible ordinance violation. Wood trim was reportedly removed from the building's exterior and replaced with plastic and painted over, constituting a violation in the borough's historic district. No permit had been issued for the project, and the alterations were not reviewed by the Historic Architectural Review Board. The building is located at 207 Locust Street.

Columbia Community Street Festival to be held September 20


Join us for this friendly community gathering.

There will be plenty of FREE activities,food and fun for everyone.

We look forward to seeing YOU
as we gather to CELEBRATE Columbia!

When: Sept 20th

Time: 6pm to 9pm

Where: Park Elementary Playground