COLUMBIA SPY

Sign at Front and Walnut pointing the way to Columbia Crossing, where the Volksmarch event is based. The " Volksmarchers " are in town for - of course - the Volksmarch . But what is the Volksmarch ? Simply put, it is one facet of an overall fitness program called Volkssporting . According to a booklet published by the Keystone State Volkssport Association, Volkssporting , translated as "sport of the people," consists mainly of walks, "but sports such as bicycling, swimming and cross-country skiing are also included." This week's event in Columbia (from the  American Volkssport Association  website.) This weekend's event, the "Susquehanna Rivertowns Weekend," which is based at Columbia Crossing, consists mainly of walking and biking the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail and areas in and around Columbia. Volksmarcher at Columbia Crossing Friday afternoon. For more information: America's Walking Club Keystone ...

Sam Lockard, owner of the former Lockard's Cafe on Locust Street [Submitted photo] The ULI/TAP contingent was in town this week to offer ideas for developing Hotel Locust, but decades ago the man shown above owned the building, when it was known as Lockard's Cafe. By all accounts, Sam Lockard was a big man, standing about 6' 5" but he was also large in his generosity, often helping residents in need. Lockard was a World War I veteran who owned the cafe from the 1920s through the 1950s. Back then, the establishment was a swanky affair, with formally dressed bartenders and a fine bill of fare. One could speculate that Mr. Lockard would be distressed at the current state of the building were he alive today.

Former Columbia Borough Council President Sandy Duncan (left) attended Thursday's "Meet and Greet," along with Robert Misciagna, and Tanya Minnick. Duncan is a candidate for School Board, Misciagna is a write-in candidate for School Board, and Minnick is a write-in candidate for Borough Council. A few dozen residents attended the "Meet and Greet" for Candidates of Change over the space of three hours at the Columbia VFW on Thursday. Residents asked questions and discussed local issues with the following candidates: Heather Zink Eric Kauffman James R. Settle II Howard Stevens Robert Misciagna Sharon Lintner Tanya Minnick All are candidates for Borough Council, except Robert Misciagna, who is a candidate for School Board. Another "Meet and Greet" will be held in the future (date to be determined).

The Columbia Borough Police Department needs your help to identify the male/vehicle in the attached pictures who dropped off old TVs in front of a business in the first block of North 4th Street at approximately 10:22 am on 4/25/19. Police need the man in the pictures to contact the Police Department and to pick up his trash.  The Columbia Borough Police can be contacted at 717-684-7735 or by texting LANCS at 847411. Date:  Thursday, April 25, 2019 Reference ID:  30142-04-25-2019 Case Status: Current Case Type: Criminal Case Region: Northeastern Source:  Columbia Borough Police Department Sourced via CRIMEWATCH ® :  https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/cases/columbia-borough-police-need-your-help-identify-male-who-left-old-tvs-sidewalk-first https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/cases/columbia-borough-police-need-your-help-identify-male-who-left-old-tvs-sidewalk-first

Resignations   Columbia Borough Council accepted the resignation of Jay Frerichs and Jeanne Lehmann. Frerichs was hired as a property inspector last November. Lehmann was vice-chair of the Historic Architectural Review Board. Walnut Street Improvements Council authorized the borough engineer to advertise for public bids for road improvements to the 700 and 800 blocks of Walnut Street, pending solicitor approval. The bid includes an inspector as part of the process. Previously, residents told council that there were problems with last year's improvements to the 500 and 600 blocks of Walnut. Citizen Comments : Heather Zink said that tree grates on several blocks of Locust Street are becoming tripping hazards. Council President Kelly Murphy said the road crew will address the issue.  Tree grate on the 300 block of Locust Zink also questioned the need to pay an outside contractor (Tom Jones Landscaping) to mow at the Veterans Memorial Bridge Plaza. She noted th...

Free event: "Meet and Greet" The Candidates for Change: Heather Zink Eric Kauffman James R. Settle II Howard Stevens Robert Misciagna Sharon Lintner Tanya Minnick Where: VFW Post # 2435 401 Manor Street, Columbia When: Thursday, April 25, 2019 5:00-8:00 pm.