June 2021 Calendar of Events at the Library

 

Green Dreamz organizers plead guilty to blocking roadways during July Columbia protest

Three members of Green Dreamz, a self-described non-profit civil rights group, pleaded guilty Monday to blocking traffic during a protest last summer in Columbia.

Carlos Jimenez Jr., 23, Alaak Deu, 22, and Justin Pitt, 20, were each fined $100 and ordered to pay prosecution costs after each pleaded guilty to a single count of obstructing a highway. They entered their pleas before Lancaster County Judge Donald Totaro. 

According to the prosecutor's office, Columbia police met with Green Dreamz a week before the demonstration and told them they would be charged if they blocked public roadways. 

Members were also told that they couldn't meet in Makle Park unless they got a permit from the borough. 

The group told police at the time that they wouldn't be abiding by the directives, the district attorney's office said.

MORE:

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DEEDS RECORDED - COLUMBIA BOROUGH - JUNE 7, 2021

Valley View Capital LLC and Eli S. King conveyed property on a public road to Jesse E. Stoltzfoos for $115,000.

Kevin M. Splain and Lisa M. Splain conveyed property on Ninth Street to Lisa M. Splain for $1.

Idubin Vargas conveyed 633 Fairview Ave. to Patrick R. Hanson for $89,900.

Keith D. Lutz and Angela M. Lutz conveyed 201 S. Ninth St. to Kleen Rite Real Estate for $1.

Michael McKonly, Patricia B. McKonly and Pat B. McKonly conveyed property on South Ninth Street to Kleen Rite Real Estate for $1.

J&S Properties Inc. conveyed property on a public road to Milne Properties LLC for $234,000.

Wilmer H. Zimmerman Jr, Laurie D. Zimemrman and Laurie D. Zimmerman conveyed 238 S. Second St. to Valley View Capital LLC for $59,000.

Christine L. Borden and The estate of John W. Shenk conveyed property on a public road to James D. McCune and Lavenna McCune for $250,000.

Ill Holdings LLC and Jesus Gonzalez conveyed property on North Third Street to Jhonattan Rogelio Pareja for $249,000.

Kelli A. Karr conveyed 126 Eighth St. to Kelli A. Karr and Amelia Lack for $1.

Michael L. McKonly, Patricia B. McKonly and Pat B. McKonly conveyed property on Blunston Street to 257 S. 9th St. LLC and Lutz KR LLC for $1.

FHG 92 LLC and Wesley R. Funk conveyed 530 Manor St. to Gabrielle Barger for $200,350.

Kip Properties LLC conveyed property on Lancaster Avenue to 846 Lancaster Ave. LLC for $551,250.

Vincent H. Heaps and Janet L. Heaps conveyed property on Locust Street to Highlands Real Estate LLC for $277,500.

Thomas R. Arndt conveyed 511 Locust St. to Alisia Charter for $130,000.

Timothy D. Slaymaker conveyed 411 Union St. to Aaron J. Dietz for $69,900.

Michael L. McKonly, 257 S. 9th St. LLC and Patricia B. McKonly conveyed 257 S. Ninth St. to Lutz KR LLC and KR Lutz LLC for $600,000.

Kleen Rite Real Estate, Keith D. Lutz and Michael L. McKonly conveyed 1000 Houston St. to 1000 Houston Street LLC for $200,000.

Michael L. McKonly, 257 S. 9th St. LLC and Patricia B. McKonly conveyed 231 S. Ninth St. to Lutz KR LLC and KR Lutz LLC for $150,000.

Paul E. McCauley Jr. and Christine A. McCauley conveyed 637 Manor St. to James P. Perry for $60,000.

Michael L. McKonly, Patricia B. McKonly and 257 S. 9th St. LLC conveyed property on South Ninth Street to Lutz KR LLC and KT Lutz LLC for $250,000.

Agenda - Columbia Borough Council Meeting - June 8, 2021

 

Download the meeting packet HERE.

Sunday Morning - June 6, 2021

What goes up, must come down

Many Columbia residents saw a balloon from AE Balloon Flights pass over town again this morning, as it did a few weeks ago. Piloting the balloon was Cliff Logan, Jr., who finally brought it down in a field in West Hempfield, to the delight of local spectators.  A crew then walked it onto Birchwood Lane, where they disassembled it and packed it away, as shown in the photos and videos below:

FORMER DOLLAR GENERAL MANAGER DISPELS RUMORS ABOUT STORE CLOSING

Hello. I just wanted to clarify you Dollar General post. I am the store manager that resigned. I gave a 2 month notice so this wouldn't happen. I resigned because I am opening my own business. Not for any other reason. When my staff found out I was leaving, they said they weren't going to stay if I was leaving. The store will re-open on Saturday 6/5 at 8am. That is when the new store manager starts. Just thought I would give you the truth. All of the rumors are very inaccurate.

Chad Whitmyer

Thursday afternoon in Columbia - June 3, 2021

Yes, it's true:

Dollar General has closed 

(until further notice, according to a former employee).

Yes, it's true:

The bridge on Mill Street is closed (for another day or so).

Yes, it's true:

The main lot at River Park has become a forbidden zone, 

unless your vehicle has a trailer.

And Parking Enforcement is watching.

And ticketing.

(What are the rules regarding vehicles with handicapped tags?)

And could this be considered a trailer?