Sunday, March 22, 2020

About Town 3/22/2020

This week's photos of Columbia


Let's start out on a cheerful note.

Looks like God's really mad at us.

 Some folks are taking measures to try to stay safe...

... such as wearing masks to guard against coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, also known as SARS-CoV-2.
By the way, what are we supposed to call it? 
(No wonder folks are confused.)

 Here's a fatality on one of the Civil War bridge piers, but not from coronavirus. An aggressive Canada goose repeatedly attacked it last week.

 But have no fear, Leonardo is here.

And for added protection, the zombie squad's on the job.


As a further precaution, a technician was making sure our cameras are in working order:





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 Historian Randy Harris boldly strode through River Park one day this week.

Parking on Sundays only - for some.

Parked contractor vehicles in 4th Street are causing traffic distress.

 Sheriff in town


Over at the Market House:





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 Uh-oh, this can't be good.


A few signs of the times:












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 Last call for a while

 Quartermasters making a last collection

Double vision?

 Read and heed


Columbia Presbyterian Hands across the Street offered grab and go lunches this week.

 These black vultures found a different kind of grab and go lunch on Purple's Lane.

 Haven't seen one of these in a while.

 What was once a store sign is now a somewhat abstract painting.

 Builders at work

Falling apart

Well-rooted

Long and winding

 The U.S. military is watching over us. That's a comforting thought.
(Isn't it?)

 Steps to a higher education

 People at River Park, enjoying the nice weather

Docks ready to go

 But seriously, where have those big stones gone?

Quite a few are missing from this pier.

Grab and go meals for students were offered at Park Elementary...

...around back at the loading area.

A major star at Laurel Hill

Out for a walk

Another shot of the Walnut Street vehicle fire


Our historical marker at the bridge plaza is "upstanding" again. 

 Mourning dove, apparently not mourning or grieving

 Up on the rooftop

Lost in thought


Over at 401-403 Locust Street: 








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Red-tail overhead:





Four from Todd Stahl up on the trail:






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Sunday morning, March 22, 2020:

 On the road again

 Public internet?

 So... toilet paper isn't the only thing folks are loading into their shopping carts.

State Police to Assist in Enforcement of Closure of Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses, Encourages Compliance

The governor has directed the following state agencies and local officials to enforce the closure orders to the full extent of the law:

  • Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
  • Department of Health
  • Department of Agriculture
  • Pennsylvania State Police
  • Local officials, using their resources to enforce closure orders within their jurisdictions
MORE:

https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/PA-State-Police-Details.aspx?newsid=520 

Friday, March 20, 2020

Firefighters respond to vehicle fire on the 500 block of Walnut street


Emergency personnel responded to a vehicle fire on the 500 block of Walnut Street shortly after 2 p.m. today. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze.




Lancaster Turkey Hill employee tested positive for coronavirus

LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — A Turkey Hill employee in Lancaster tested positive for coronavirus.

Turkey Hill announced the employee worked at the 410 East Chestnut Street location in Lancaster. They say they are taking all appropriate steps following guidance from local health officials.

MORE:

https://www.abc27.com/news/local/lancaster/lancaster-turkey-hill-employee-tested-positive-for-coronavirus/