Friday, October 27, 2023

Restaurant Inspections - Columbia Borough - October 27, 2023


The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers.

Griddles Malt Shoppe, 315 Locust St., Columbia, Oct. 20. Pass. Food employees observed preparing food, not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats or beard covers. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw beef in the reach-in cooler. Observed single-service, single-use articles stored in the back hallway, directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor.

Stover's News, 24 N. Third St., Columbia, Type 2 follow-up, Oct. 20. Fail. The person in charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this noncompliant inspection. Prepackaged subs, sandwiches, sliced cheese, and sliced ham are not labeled to clearly indicate any "Big 9" allergen ingredients and/or the allergen warning statement; repeat violation, March 31, 2022, and Oct. 13. Prepackaged subs, sandwiches, sliced ham, sliced cheese, and packaged ice are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement and distributed by statement; repeat violation, March 31, 2022, and Oct. 13. Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration; repeat violation The inner lid of the chest freezer is missing leaving exposed insulation, risking food and ice to possible physical contamination. Observed a slimy, black residue inside the ice maker; repeat violation, Oct. 2 and 13. The hand-wash sink in the food preparation area is being used as a food preparation sink as evidenced by observed roll and a bag of liquid from deli meat in the sink.

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Thoughtful spending with no tax increases!

 


We have brought you 4 years with 0 school district tax increases, yet we were able to ensure the financial stability of the district. Despite no tax increase we were still able to offer our teachers a new contract with competitive wages and benefits as well as placing a renewed focus on curriculum and instruction.

After years of neglect when it comes to curriculum, we have laid the necessary groundwork and are poised to continue to see improvement in student growth and performance.

What we are doing is working and to stop the forward momentum now would be detrimental to our students and community.

Say NO to the status quo November 7

 


Update: Possible Shots fired / 10/21/23, Fireworks 10/23/23. | Columbia Borough Police Department

Columbia council discusses parking issues | Community News | lancasteronline.com

When: Columbia Borough Council meeting, Oct. 10.

What happened: Three residents who complained about the width of a single-family home's new driveway opening discovered the borough only regulates commercial driveway exits and entrances.

Details: Recent renovations to 801 Walnut St. include cutting 36 feet of curb to create an opening for a four-vehicle private parking area for a single-family structure. The borough limits the width of an opening for a commercial parking area to 30 feet, Mark Stivers, borough manager, told council members.

Quotable: "We really don't have set standards for residential" parking, Stivers said via phone Oct. 16. "It's something we should have caught."
MORE:

https://lancasteronline.com/news/regional/columbia-council-discusses-parking-issues/article_fefa48fa-6eaf-11ee-a321-9ffad5465112.html 

Agenda - Columbia Borough Council Meeting - October 24, 2023

 


The meeting packet is HERE.

Monday, October 23, 2023

Deeds Recorded - Columbia Borough - October 23, 2023


Amber Lebosky, Amber Wantz and Bradley Wantz conveyed property on Houston Street to Clara Ramirez Detabar for $160,000.

Roy R. Kline Jr. conveyed 142 N. Seventh St. to Jamie L. Anderson for $135,000.

Crissy A. Anderson conveyed property on Walnut Street to Crissy A. Anderson and David Anderson for $1.

Karen S. Ohrel and George Ohrel conveyed property on South Fifth Street to Peter Keith Greer for $235,900.

The estate of Anthony Jaden Hernandez and the estate of Anthony J. Hernandez conveyed 618 Walnut St. to Jacob Scott Kessler and Christa Ann Kessler for $180,000.

The estate of David Rivera-Morales conveyed 313 N. Second St. to Jrheller Com LLC and Jr. Heller LLC for $134,000.