Columbia fills vacancies on Historical Architectural Review Board

When: Columbia Borough Council meeting, Jan.12.

What happened: The borough now has a functioning Historical Architectural Review Board after council members approved four new members: Brian Brandt, a code official, Matthew Barley, an interior designer, and Althea Ramsey Carrigan and Jonathan Lutz, who both live in the Historic District. They join Jeff Siebert, a licensed real estate broker.

Background: Four review board members resigned in early September after the council voted to let developer Cimarron Investments use composite material instead of wood on four balconies in an apartment building at 24-26 S. Second St. The architectural board previously denied the developer's request, but Cimarron brought the matter to council members, who voted 4-3 to approve it. Mayor Leo Lutz cast the deciding vote. Councilwoman Pam Williams didn't vote because she lives in the building.

Why it matters: Borough Manager Mark Stivers said officials are "very happy" the board can function. The architectural group advises the council on any external improvements to existing buildings.

MORE: 

https://lancasteronline.com/news/regional/columbia-fills-vacancies-on-historical-architectural-review-board/article_478698a8-56d5-11eb-8442-eb0835331c80.html 

Columbia man faces several charges

WEST HEMPFIELD TWP.: Julius Brock Taylor, 28, of Columbia Borough, was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a prohibited firearm, attempting to elude law enforcement and other traffic violations after intentionally hitting a police vehicle with his car in an attempt to avoid a traffic stop on Dec. 15, police said. Taylor, who was captured after a foot chase, was also found with a 9mm handgun and ammunition in his vehicle, police said.

MORE:

https://lancasteronline.com/news/policelog/theft-of-99-key-fobs-shooting-through-apartment-floor-drug-charges-lancaster-county-police-log/article_ec04ba24-5417-11eb-8807-9b811bebb541.html 

Jeff McMillen Sr. Viewing at Kraft Funeral Home Thursday night

 A viewing for Jeffrey A. McMillen, Sr. took place at Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home at 6 p.m. on Thursday night. His obituary is HERE.

FBI: Armed protests planned in all 50 states and DC leading up to Inauguration Day | WJAC

WASHINGTON (WJLA) - The FBI is releasing more information about planned protests in D.C. and other U.S. cities leading up to Inauguration Day.

Aaron Katersky, an ABC investigative reporter, says a Monday bulletin from the FBI states: "Armed protests are being planned at all 50 state capitols from 16 January through at least 20 January, and at the US Capitol from 17 January through 20 January."

MORE:

https://wjactv.com/news/nation-world/fbi-armed-protests-planned-in-all-50-states-and-dc-leading-up-to-inauguration-day 

DEEDS RECORDED - COLUMBIA BOROUGH - JAN. 11, 2021

James M. Vinelli and Jean L. Vinelli conveyed 827 Blunston St. to Michele R. Anderson for $110,000.

FHG 92 LLC and Wesley R. Funk conveyed 509 Cherry St. to Franshesca Bell for $160,000.

Benjamin D. Ahlgrim, Gabrielle Ahlgrim, Timothy A. Ahlgrim and Bonnie R. Ahlgrim conveyed 745 Locust St. to Clover Main Partnership for $123,000.

David A. Mowrer, Paula L. Mowrer and Paula L. Rice conveyed 375 Kinderhook Road to Dean A. Esbenshade and Tracey L. Esbenshade for $210,100.

Theresa A. Fillmore, Angela Burke and Angela M. Burke conveyed property on South Eighth Street to Robert R. Nikolaus and Cynthia A. Nikolaus for $80,000.

Matthew R. Boyd and Morgan E. Stepanchick conveyed 1106 Spruce St. to Morgan E. Stepanchick for $1.

John Alan Ward conveyed 302 S. Fourth St. to Kiarah Santiago for $125,000.

Geraldine F. Simpson conveyed 1257 Hereford Drive to Mark Fitzpatrick, Barbara Fitzpatrick and Matthew Fitzpatrick for $179,000.

Douglas W. Nogel and Barbara D. Bish conveyed 240 Union St. to Barbara D. Bish for $1.

TWO FROM LANCASTER COUNTY CHARGED IN LAST WEDNESDAY'S PROTEST/ATTACK IN DC

FROM LNP:

Two Lancaster County residents were among those charged for illegal activities related to the Jan. 6 protests and attack on the Capitol.

According to police, Tara Coleman, 40, was charged with unlawful entry and curfew violation. Dakoda Westfall, 23, was charged with curfew violation.

Coleman, whose Facebook page indicates she’s from Strasburg, and Westfall, a 2016 Solanco graduate, could not be reached for comment. Westfall previously was interviewed for an article about a 2016 Trump “thank you” tour in Hershey.

About Town - January 10, 2021

This week's photos of Columbia 

(Click/tap on photos to see larger, sharper images.)

This tattered flag accurately depicts the current state of the nation.

After this past week, some people are seeking assurance through prayer.

Some through love of family.

But the insurrection flags still fly in Columbia, and racism runs deep.

Even in Washington Boro, the hate continues.

But here are some Harleys on display at the Cycle Den to get one's mind off things:

And here are some night lights about town:

Those darn tree lights are still a problem, though.

By the way, USPS is hiring. If hired, you might be able to drive one of these nifty vehicles:

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 On the 200 block of Locust, these NO PARKING signs from UGI keep showing up, but UGI doesn't.

A winter sky 

All in a row

Nutcracker, but probably not for cracking nuts

Some sort of golden lion on North 3rd

Nick Mills memorial at 3rd & Walnut

This ghost sign just off the 400 block of Avenue H reads: LUCAS MANUFACTURING CO.

Oh well, time to sit and have a beer.