John W. "Bum" Klinestever is laid to rest

John W. "Bum" Klinestever

Several dozen family members, firefighters, and others gathered for a graveside service at Holy Trinity Cemetery this morning to pay their respects to John W. "Bum" Klinestever, who passed away on May 1, 2021. Ladder truck arches and a U.S. Flag were set up at the 10th Street cemetery entrance in tribute. Klinestever held the positions of chief, president, vice president and most recently trustee of the fire department. His obituary is HERE.

Fire fries car on Chestnut Street this morning

 

The CBFD responded to a car fire on the 500 block of Chestnut Street this morning and quickly extinguished the blaze.

Midweek Update (Wednesday, May 5, 2021)

Workers removed a damaged steeple at St. Paul's Baptist Church on Tuesday:

Cargo plane into the clouds today. . .

It was a foggy morning on Tuesday:

More movement by ECS at the McGinness property on Monday and Tuesday:

James Cox flew his plane over the town on Monday:

Inspection on the Wrights Ferry Bridge today:

Canada Geese on the River Park boat ramp today:

Level Up's sign is up:

It appears to be the same one they used in Marietta:

The borough will hold a hearing on May 25 to consider approval of Level Up's liquor license.

Looks like the Manor Street School bell tower is being painted:

Ghost sign at Gorman Distributors (12th & Manor):

Formerly Colonial Metals:

Hemp fibers at Floyd's of Leadville:

Poking through at the bridge plaza:

Movement at McGinness today (Monday, May 3, 2021)

An employee of ECS Mid-Atlantic was spotted at the former McGinness Airport this afternoon. A backhoe was also present, and its operator was excavating the ground into shallow "mini-crop circles" at various locations.

In February, Columbia Borough contracted with ECS for "geotechnical services" at a cost of $24,500, and "environmental services" at $66,285. (The borough also hired ELA Group for "site analysis/master planning" at a cost of $54,000.) The total cost of this testing will weigh in at about $144,000, whether or not the borough purchases the property. The purchase price is expected to be about $1,495,000.

The timeline presented by the borough is as follows:

August 25, 2020 - Authorization to Negotiate the Purchase

• September & October 2020 – Borough & Trustees review proposed sales agreement
• October 13, 2020 – Approval of Contract with GAVIN
• February 23, 2021 – Approval to contract with ELA & ECS for Due Diligence preparation
• May 2021 – Complete Due Diligence process
• June 2021 – Final Determination to purchase property
• July 2021 – If approved, purchase land and begin development process

The property is zoned "Light Business." Anticipated uses for the site include:

• Technology & Innovation Park
• Light Industrial
• Commercial
• Business

 

DEEDS RECORDED - COLUMBIA BOROUGH - MAY 2, 2021

745 Old Chickies Hill Road LLC conveyed 745 Old Chickies Hill Road to 745 Old Chickies Hill Road Realty LLC for $20,534,000.

Russell A. Hanes and Pamela M. Hanes conveyed 537 Manor St. to Tito J. Ford and Kayla Nicole Morant for $199,900.

Robert N. Barley and Shelly J. Barley conveyed property on Kinderhook Road to Tucker L. Rutt for $140,000.

Donald E. Gallagher Jr. and Mandy J. Gallagher conveyed property on Plane Street to Amanda M. Shenberger for $95,000.

Luke Krizner conveyed property on South Fifth Street to Kecia Marie Smith for $140,000.

Roger L. Goss and Charlene M. Goss conveyed property on Cherry Street to Heritage Rei LLC for $150,100.

The estate of Beatrice M. Barnett, Thomas G. Ziegler and Kathleen L. Ziegler conveyed 219 Poplar St. to Heritage Rei LLC for $120,000.

May's Take & Make Craft for Youth - at the Columbia Library