Weather problems last night, not tonight, stopped traffic on Route 30 leading into Lancaster County.
http://www.ydr.com/ci_15198673
Monday, May 31, 2010
Is this what we want, part II
If you know of locations like this or problem areas in Columbia, we will post it as we begin an attempt to clean up our town and take back our streets.
Remembering what today is all about
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River Run results are posted
Update on Wrightsville Fire
Here is an update on yesterday's fire in Wrightsville: http://www.ydr.com/ci_15194408
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Wrightsville fire displaces nine
Here is an update on a fire in Wrightsville. http://www.ydr.com/ci_15194408
Six companies from Lancaster County are on the scene.
Six companies from Lancaster County are on the scene.
Accident update
Susquehanna Regional Police have released the name of the Columbia man killed in yesterday's accident on Route 441. Here is a link: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/256935
North wins all-star game
Columbia senior Brandon Felus participated in last night's tri-county all-star game.
Here is a link to the gae story: http://blog.pennlive.com/westernpafootball/2010/05/north_shuts_down_south_in_manh.html
Here is a link to the gae story: http://blog.pennlive.com/westernpafootball/2010/05/north_shuts_down_south_in_manh.html
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Pet of the Week
A successful River Run
There were a record 629 runners who participated in the event.
Water falls
Roses are red....
Happy Memorial Day
Second fatal this month on Route 441
There's been another fatal accident on Route 441. Here is the link: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/256910
Friday, May 28, 2010
Miracle season ends
But Thursday and Friday because of Mother Nature and a pretty good pitcher named Megan Greiss, "High Tide," finally stopped.
The Tide saw its dream season end at Muhlenberg High School following a 5-0 loss in the quarter-final round of the District Three Class AA playoffs to Kutztown.
The game started Thursday night, weathered two lighting delays, but not a third and ended tonight.
While the weather was a factor in the game, the biggest factor was Greiss, a talented all-league perforers in Berks County.
Thursday night, she retired all 12 batters she faced nine by strikeout.
Friday, Jenna Plastino and Emily Detz got big hits off Greiss, but she struck out nine of the final 15 batters she faced, ending the night with 18 strikeouts. The only non-strikeouts came from Ahslyn Phillips, who popped out to end the first; Emily Groft, who was thrown out at first on a bunt attempt in the thitrd and Lexi Eckman, who fouled out in the fourth.
Greiss didn't walk a batter and rrely ran a full count.
Plastino hit the first pitch she saw on Friday night for a solid single to left and in the sixth, Detz crushed a double over the head of the leftfielder. Other than that, it was tough for the Tide.
Detz also had a pretty good two nights on the mound for the Tide. She finished with seven strikeouts and wasn't hit that hard. She gave up four hits for the game, just two of them were solid hits.
What hurt the Tide was its fielding. They had five errors in the game and all five Kurtztown rubswere unearned.
In the second, Detz struck out the side, but left the inning trailing 1-0. A throwing error on a bunt and a bloop hit gave the Cougars their first run.
In the third, the Cougars went up 3-0, on two errors and a solid single to left.
In the fourth, Kutztown went up 4-0 on another Tide error on a bunt.
That was Thursday.
Friday Kutztown's fifth run came on another Tide error.
Columbia finished the season with a 14-8 record.
Weekend events
Here is a reminder support weekend Columbia events:
* Fourth Friday at various art galleries in downtown Columbia from 5-9 p.m., tonight.
* Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce's 10th annual River Run, 8:30 a.m., Route 462 Bridge. Registration at Wrightsville Elementary School 7:30 a.m. More than 430 runners have already signed up.
* Tri-County All-Star football game, 7 p.m., tomorrow night, Manheim Central High School. Columbia senior Brandon Felus is playing in the game.
* Fourth Friday at various art galleries in downtown Columbia from 5-9 p.m., tonight.
* Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce's 10th annual River Run, 8:30 a.m., Route 462 Bridge. Registration at Wrightsville Elementary School 7:30 a.m. More than 430 runners have already signed up.
* Tri-County All-Star football game, 7 p.m., tomorrow night, Manheim Central High School. Columbia senior Brandon Felus is playing in the game.
Is this what we want?
New banners are installed
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Weather, errors hurt Tide
Columbia's second District Three softball playoff game can best be described as an up hill battle.
Thursday night at Muhlenberg High School, the battle for the Crimson Tide girls was two fold.
The first was Kutztown righty Megan Greiss. The second, which affected both teams, was the weather.
Greiss brought her "A" game against the Tide.
She had nine stirkeouts and had not allowed a base runner when the game was finally halted in the top of the fifth.
The weather was a hige factor in this one. There were two 20-minute delays because of lighting in the area. A third delay with vicious lighting, which led to the game being called, included some heavy rain.
The delay might help the Tide girls regroup as they trailed in the game 4-0.
It wasn't that Kutztown was hitting Tide hurler Emily Detz. She gave up two hits -- one a solid single and the other a little blooper over first. The problem was the Tide's fielding on Kutztown's bunt attempts. Columbia committed four errors in the game, which led to four unearned runs for Kutztown. Three runs by the Cougars were the direct result of Tide errors. The fourth run came on a wild pitch.
The game will be resumed in the top of the fifth Friday at 5 p.m., back at Muhlenberg, with Jenna Plastino having an 0-2 count on her.
Officials were trying to wait out the third delau, but the lighting got worse and then the heavy rains came.
Thursday night at Muhlenberg High School, the battle for the Crimson Tide girls was two fold.
The first was Kutztown righty Megan Greiss. The second, which affected both teams, was the weather.
Greiss brought her "A" game against the Tide.
She had nine stirkeouts and had not allowed a base runner when the game was finally halted in the top of the fifth.
The weather was a hige factor in this one. There were two 20-minute delays because of lighting in the area. A third delay with vicious lighting, which led to the game being called, included some heavy rain.
The delay might help the Tide girls regroup as they trailed in the game 4-0.
It wasn't that Kutztown was hitting Tide hurler Emily Detz. She gave up two hits -- one a solid single and the other a little blooper over first. The problem was the Tide's fielding on Kutztown's bunt attempts. Columbia committed four errors in the game, which led to four unearned runs for Kutztown. Three runs by the Cougars were the direct result of Tide errors. The fourth run came on a wild pitch.
The game will be resumed in the top of the fifth Friday at 5 p.m., back at Muhlenberg, with Jenna Plastino having an 0-2 count on her.
Officials were trying to wait out the third delau, but the lighting got worse and then the heavy rains came.
Columbia Seniors are honored
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Emily Nobile: AMVETS Post #153 Award, $100 savings bond, given by the Ladies Auxiliary, to the deserving Student taking Family and Consumer Science Courses; Raymie Kitch Athletic Memorial Award given by his friends, $100 savings bond, presented to a deserving senior athlete (as determined by the CHS coaching staff); VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Columbia Post #2435 Award, $50 savings bond, to the most
outstanding senior on the Girls Basketball team; Columbia Water Company Award, $100, savings bond and plaque, to the outstanding female athlete; U.S. Marine Corps, Certificate, Athletic Excellence Award; E. Jerry Brooks Academic Excellence Award, this award is given to student athletes that have a cumulative grade point average of a 3.75 in a 4.0 scale and have earned varsity letters in two different sports. The individual must have a total of at least four varsity letters.
Brandon Felus: AMVETS Post #153 Award, $100 Savings Bond, Given by the Ladies Auxiliary, to a deserving student taking Technical Courses; Tide Football Booster Club Award
$100, to the senior football player who exhibited exceptional sportsmanship, outstanding cooperation with the coaching staff, superior attitude toward coaches and team mates and unreserved diligence and team spirit; Pride Makes a Difference Award, given in honor of Coach Mike Burke, $100, given to a senior member of the CHS football team who best exemplifies Coach Burke’s philosophy that “Pride Makes a Difference;” E. Jerry Brooks Academic Excellence Award, this award is given to student athletes that have a cumulative grade point average of a 3.75 in a 4.0 scale and have earned varsity letters in two different sports. The individual must have a total of at least four varsity letters.
Audreanna Edmond: Frank Douglas Memorial Award Established by his parents, $25, presented to a deserving student member of the track team who has been dedicated and cooperative.
Jacob Sentz: Frank Douglas Memorial Award presented by the Susquehanna Fire Company, $100 Savings Bond, presented to the outstanding senior wrestler; Columbia Fire Police and Raymie Kitch Award, $100 Savings bond, to the student selected as the most valuable Senior Athlete Boy (as determined by the CHS coaching staff); Frackler-Hower Sportsmanship Award, this award goes to a senior male athlete who by their words and actions has demonstrated the true meaning of the word sportsmanship. They shown pride in their school, their teams and their community, while showing respect to all competitors and officials.
Brandon Arnold: Joe Kratzer Memorial Award established by the CBAA (Columbia Boys Athletic Association), $100 Savings Bond, given to the outstanding senior baseball player; Andy Ohrel Award, $100, to the outstanding senior male basketball player; Andy Swingler Memorial Basketball Award given by his parents, $100 and a plaque, to a senior male basketball player who is a good school citizen, exhibits dedication, desire and passion for the game of basketball.
Nathan Wall: Dan Monk memorial Award given by Ruth Matthews, $50 Savings Bond, to the senior male basketball player who worked hard and was cooperative.
Hanan Khalil: Columbia Fraternal Association Award, $150, to the female member of the senior class who had the best attendance record for the senior high school years at CHS; Ena B. Greider Community Service Award, $30, to a graduating senior with the most hours of community service, dedicated to improving the borough of Columbia; Tide Pride Perfect Attendance Award, $35 and certificate, perfect attendance for three years in their senior high school years.
Amy Gerhart: the Abby Fritsch Award give by her family, $100, to a deserving member of the senior class who displayed courage, and determination to overcome life’s challenges.
Camilla Kronenwetter: Rainbow Production Dinner Theatre of Lancaster, $50, to the student who is in good standing for excellence in the theatre and performing arts; Lion’s Club Award, $100, to a worthy female student who qualifies on the basis of service, leadership, and school citizenship; School Board Representative Recognition Award, certificate, presented to the school board representative in recognition of dedication, hard work, and commitment to communication between the student body, administration and the Columbia Borough School Board of Directors; Pennsylvania Senate Good Citizenship Award, certificate,
given by Senator Michael Brubaker to senior demonstrating qualities of good citizenship through display of character, leadership, scholarship and acceptance of responsibility. This student is recognized as an exemplary citizen; E. Jerry Brooks Academic Excellence Award, this award is given to student athletic that has a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale and has earned varsity letters in two different sports. The individual must have a total of at least four varsity letters; Optimist Club Award,
to the student was recognized for outstanding citizenship qualities; U.S. Marine Corps, certificate, Scholastic Excellence Award.
Steven Weisser: Columbia Fraternal & Friendship Association Award, $150, to the male member of the senior class who had the best attendance record for the senior high school years at CHS; Mr. William Linkous Memorial Award, $50 Savings Bond, to the deserving student who through effort and cooperation has been a good school citizen; Tide Pride Perfect Attendance Award, $65 and certificate, perfect attendance for six years, entire career at Columbia Jr./Sr. High.
Jimmy Lee: Linda K. Weber Memorial Award given by her family, $100, presented to a deserving senior who is continuing their education in the medical field; Tide Pride Perfect Attendance Award, $15 and certificate, perfect attendance for one year in their senior high school years.
Sara Burke: Class of 1948 President Award, $100 Savings Bond, presented to the president of the Class of 2010; Third Highest Number of Service Learning Hours, $125, Money Order and Certificate, presented by Class of 2010 Parents in memory of Melissa Glenn.
Hillary Glenn: American Legion Award, $200, to an outstanding student who exemplifies excellent citizenship.
Alexander Beckley: The Short 60’s Award, $50 Savings Bond, to the student with the highest average in Business Education Courses.
Joseph Charles: Arthur Campbell Award given in memory by the Columbia/Middletown Elks Lodge #1074, $100. to a senior who is deserving school citizen; U.S. Marine Corps, Certificate,Scholastic Excellence Award.
Patrick Manuel: Superintendent’s Writing Award, $100 Savings Bond and a certificate, presented to the student who has consistently achieved high scores in writing assignments, shows maturity and originality in his or her work and demonstrates careful use of the writing process; D.A.R. Good Citizen Award, the student was previously recognized by the D.A.R. with a certificate, $50 savings bond and pin,this award is based on the characteristics of Dependability, Service, Leadership, and Patriotism. The faculty and senior class felt that this student best exemplified these qualities in this year’s senior class; Class of 1931 Award, Interest on a Certificate of Deposit, to a student who has been a good school citizen; Tide Pride Perfect Attendance Award, $15 and certificate, perfect attendance for one year in their senior high school years
Julia Melbert: U.S. Marine Corps, certificate, Semper Fidelis Award for Music Excellence; John P. Metzger Memorial Band Award, $50, to a graduating senior member of the CHS band who is continuing their education in the field of music or a senior continuing their education and is planning to continue playing their instrument and will not be Valedictorian or Salutatorian; Columbia United Methodist Church in Honor of C. Bernard Seiple, $100 Savings Bond, to the graduating senior, who is in the estimation of the school’s music supervisors has attained the highest degree of skill to the advancement of music in the CHS.
Allison Michener: Class of 1931 Award, Interest on a Certificate of Deposit, to a female student who has been a good school citizen; Frackler-Hower Sportsmanship Award, this award goes to a senior female athlete who by their words and actions has demonstrated the true meaning of the word sportsmanship. They have shown pride in their school, their teams and their community, while showing respect to all competitors and officials.
Zach Abramo: Tide Pride Perfect Attendance Award, $15 and certificate, perfect attendance for one year in their senior high school years.
Heather Wallick:: Tide Pride Perfect Attendance Award, $15 and certificate, perfect attendance for one year in their senior high school years.
Kathryn Ohrel: School Board Representative Recognition Award, certificate, presented to the school board representative in recognition of dedication, hard work, and commitment to communication between the student body, administration and the Columbia Borough School Board of Directors.
Sarah Leader: second Highest Number of Service Learning Hours, $200 Money Order and Certificate,
presented by Class of 2010 Parents in memory of Melissa Glenn.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
From the PIAA record book
Found these little tidbits from the PIAA record books, part of Columbia's rich track tradition.
The PIAA started crowning male champions back in 1925.
Did you know...
* Columbia is tied with four other schools, including McCaskey for the most state titles with 27. The most is 54, which is Norristown. Altoona is second with 38 followed by Scotland, Lower Merion and Williamsport with 33; Chester, Glen Mills, Harrisburg, North Penn and Swarthmore are at 31; Coatesville and Ridley Park are at 29. Joining the Tide and McCaskey with 27 are Abington and Bristol.
* Ron Smith is one of just two athletes to win four straight title titles. He accomplished the mark from 1963-66 in the Class B 120-yard hurdles.
The other is Don Coval of Council Rock, who won four straight 3,200-meter runs between 1997-2000.
* Smith also won six gold medals in his career along with Earl Brown of Mioddletown and three others. The tops is McCaskey and Olympic sprinter Barney Ewell with seven.
* Jerome Ellis also from 1964-66 won the 180-yard hurdle event three times in a row.
Weekly Columbia police reports
AMANDA LYNN HAMILTON, 29, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN THE 200 BLOCK OF SOUTH THIRD. STREET, AT 9:55 P.M., MAY 19.
GARRY EUGENE SHENEBERGER, JR., 27, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS, IN THE 200 BLOCK OF SOUTH THIRD. STREET, AT 9:55 P.M., MAY 19.
JUSTIN LEE BROWN, 26, OF MOUNTVILLE, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AT SECOND. AND PERRY STREETS, AT 7:35 P.M., MAY 21.
HEIDI BARNINGER, 32, OF MOUNTVILLE, WAS CITED FOR PERMITTING UNAUTHORIZED PERSON TO DRIVE, AT SECOND AND PERRY STREETS, AT 7:35 P.M., MAY 21.
JAMES R. ENGLE, JR., 42, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITED FOR REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED AND FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, ON ROUTE 441 NORTH, AT 3:18 P.M., MAY 21.
JOSHUA EUGENE FRASIER, 29, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS AT SECOND. AND MILL STREETS, AT 1:25 A.M., MAY 21.
MARY ELIZABETH PHILLIPS, 46, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR HARASSMENT AND FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS, IN THE 500 BLOCK OF SOUTH FRONT STREET, AT 5:55 P.M., MAY 22.
ELSIE M. BROMMER, 43, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR PERIODS REQUIRING LIGHTING, AT FOURTH. AND CHERRY STREETS, AT 2:04 A.M., MAY 22.
GARRY EUGENE SHENBERGER, JR., 27, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS, IN THE 400 BLOCK OF AVENUE I, AT 4:20 P.M., MAY 22.
SAMUEL A. GRAYBILL, 28, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR REQUIRED FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FOR REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED, AT ROUTE 441 AND ROUTE 30, AT 7:20 A.M., MAY 24.
DANIEL BRIAN ALBRIGHT, 41, OF FLORDIA, WAS ARRAIGNED AT CENTRAL BOOKING, IN LANCASTER, AT 1:38 A.M., MAY 21, FOR AGGRAVATED HARASSMENT BY PRISONER, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS AND OPEN CONTAINER, FOR AN INCIDENT THAT HAPPENED AT SECOND. AND MILL STREETS.
HE WAS COMITTED TO L.C.P. IN LIEU OF $150,000 STRAIGHT BAIL.
JUSTIN LEE BROWN, 26, OF MOUNTVILLE, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AT SECOND. AND PERRY STREETS, AT 7:35 P.M., MAY 21.
HEIDI BARNINGER, 32, OF MOUNTVILLE, WAS CITED FOR PERMITTING UNAUTHORIZED PERSON TO DRIVE, AT SECOND AND PERRY STREETS, AT 7:35 P.M., MAY 21.
JAMES R. ENGLE, JR., 42, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITED FOR REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED AND FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, ON ROUTE 441 NORTH, AT 3:18 P.M., MAY 21.
JOSHUA EUGENE FRASIER, 29, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS AT SECOND. AND MILL STREETS, AT 1:25 A.M., MAY 21.
MARY ELIZABETH PHILLIPS, 46, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR HARASSMENT AND FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS, IN THE 500 BLOCK OF SOUTH FRONT STREET, AT 5:55 P.M., MAY 22.
ELSIE M. BROMMER, 43, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR PERIODS REQUIRING LIGHTING, AT FOURTH. AND CHERRY STREETS, AT 2:04 A.M., MAY 22.
GARRY EUGENE SHENBERGER, JR., 27, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS, IN THE 400 BLOCK OF AVENUE I, AT 4:20 P.M., MAY 22.
SAMUEL A. GRAYBILL, 28, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR REQUIRED FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FOR REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED, AT ROUTE 441 AND ROUTE 30, AT 7:20 A.M., MAY 24.
DANIEL BRIAN ALBRIGHT, 41, OF FLORDIA, WAS ARRAIGNED AT CENTRAL BOOKING, IN LANCASTER, AT 1:38 A.M., MAY 21, FOR AGGRAVATED HARASSMENT BY PRISONER, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS AND OPEN CONTAINER, FOR AN INCIDENT THAT HAPPENED AT SECOND. AND MILL STREETS.
HE WAS COMITTED TO L.C.P. IN LIEU OF $150,000 STRAIGHT BAIL.
Kutztown has one loss
If that’s the case, it might be the motto tomorrow for the Columbia girls’ softball team in their District Three Class AA quarter-final game with Kutztown at Muhlenberg High School at 6:30 p.m.
The Cougars are 18-2 and outscored the opposition 205-29 this season. They were 12-1 in Division IV of the Berks County League. Their two losses were a league game to Brandywine Heights (5-0) and a Berks County League playoff game to Daniel Boon e, 9-1.
That’s 14 of the 29 runs they gave up this year. Six others were to Tulpehocken in a 16-6 win and one was in a 16-1 win over Central Catholic. The 29 runs given up were the third lowest in the Berks County League behind Brandywine (13) and Daniel Boone (26). Brandywine is the top seed in the Class AA playoffs.
Columbia beat both of those teams and they are the only two common opponents.
Kutztown, coached by Dick Angstadt, who is in his fifth year, won eight of its 13 league games by shutout and in a pre-season preview of Division IV in the Berks League, Kutztown was described “as the prohibitive favorite in a weak division.”
The Cougars also scored a 12-0 win over Tulpehocken and 15-0 over Central Catholic.
Senior Megan Greiss, a returning All-Berks performer, is the team’s top pitcher with an 8-1 record. When not pitching, she also plays third base. The other pitcher/third baseman is Karly Billig.
Other top players are returning all-division performers Nikki Wearnecht (2B) and outfielders Monique Megio and Kelly Peter. Other players of note are Cyleigh Mertz, Janelle Geist, Emily Bard and Tasha Steltz.
The Cougars won five of their first six games by shutout and 12 games by the 10-run mercy rule.
Here are the directions from the District Three website to Muhlenberg:
MUHLENBERG HIGH SCHOOL: Route 222 toward Reading following signs for Route 12 East (Pricetown). Get on Route 12 East toward Pricetown. Take the 5th St. Highway Exit (Rt. 222 Business). Continue on the 5th St. Highway passing through 7 stop lights. Turn right onto Bellevue Ave. (Sheetz gas station on the right). Continue to the light and make a left onto Kutztown Road. Park in the CE Cole ES Parking lot to access the softball field.
NO PARKING will be available in the middle school this year.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Tide girls win with fifth inning rally
And that’s what the Columbia softball team did turn up the pressure in their half of the fifth inning, plating four runs en route to a 6-2 District Three Class AA playoff win at Garrett Park in Willow Street.
The Tide now advances to the quarter-finals of the Class AA tournament against Berks County power house Kutztown on Thursday at a site and tie to be announced early Wednesday.
So what did the Tide do to up the pressure and win their first-ever district playoff game?
They took advantage of some wildness of three Tulpy pitchers, who threw in the inning got some big hits.
Emily Groft opened the big frame with a four-pitch walk off Tulpy starter Jenna Daub. The walk finished Daub’s hot afternoon. She was replaced by Heather Koenig, who was greeted with a ground ball to short off the bat of Emily Detz and Groft easily beat the throw to second and the Tide had an inning going.
After Alexis Eckman sacrificed the two runners over, Ashlyn Phillips worked another walk to juice the bases. Jenna Plastino then drilled a Koenig pitch to left for a two-run single.
Vallesa Carollo continued the inning with a well placed bloop hit over first, which ended the afternoon for Koenig. She was replaced by southpaw hurler Bailee Shies, who was able to get out Allison Michener on a pop out.
She couldn’t get out Kayla Lambert, who ripped a double to center, scoring Marina Benavente, who was running for Phillips and Plastino.
Now that Columbia had a huge 6-2 lead, it was up to Detz to shutdown Tulpy down on the mound.
Outside of a weak double off the bat of Tulpy’s Ashley Rank, which glanced off Michener’s leg and face at short and two walks in the seventh, Detz was able to shut Tulpehocken down.
For the game, Tulpy had just one solid hit off Detz. That was in the second inning when Rank crushed a triple to left. She scored with two outs when Sarah Wise got a bloop hit just over the glove of Groft at second.
Tulpy used a couple of bloopers in the fourth to take a 2-0 lead. Daub led the inning off with a blooper to right and Rank followed with a well placed hit over first. Daub scored on an infield out and Detz was able to get out of the inning.
Columbia, who was limited to one hit over the first three innings, finally rattled Tulpy starter Daub.
Phillips ripped a solid single to left to start the inning and Plastino reached on a four-pitch walk. Carollo then walked to load the sacks. Michener then crushed a single to center to tie the game.
It looked as though the Tide was about to break the game open.
But it didn’t happen.
Kayla Ortman batting for Lambert crushed a ball to shortstop, who booted the ball. The Tulpy shortstop did recover to force Carollo at third, but in the confusion over whether the ball off Ortman’s bat was caught or not, Michener started going back to first from second and got caught in a rundown and was tug out, basically ending the inning.
Detz allowed five hits for the game, but only one of them, Rank’s triple was a screamer. She struck out nine and walked two.
Governor to honor the late Melissa Glenn
She hasn’t been with us since early October, but the late Melissa Glenn continues to have a position impact on our town. Next month, Glenn’s family will receive the Service to Field Award by Governor Ed Rendell.
Glenn’s family was notified of the tribute in a letter from Rendell, May 11.
She will be inducted into the Keystone Society for Tourism during a reception at the governor’s residence in Harrisburg, June 4.
The Society for Tourism honors Pennsylvania visionaries in destination leadership and community development and is the highest honor the state can confer on leaders in the tourism industry.
The Service to Field Award is presented to an individual whose career exemplifies inspiration, ceaseless innovation, entrepreneurial vision and remarkable enterprise. Such leadership has resulted in the development of excellence in destination management and immeasurable impact on regional, statewide and national tourism development.
At the reception in the Rose Garden of Rendell’s residence, the family will receive a unique original artwork created by a Pennsylvania artist and her name will be inscribed on a plaque on permanent display in the offices of the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Here is the story I wrote at the time of Missy’s untimely passing last October.
Saturday would have been the type of day that Melissa Glenn enjoyed. Glenn, her right hand, Amy Hooper, the many volunteers of the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce would have been busy greeting and smiling at the thousands, who were attending the chamber’s 21st annual Bridge Bust.
Instead, those smiles turned into many tears and hugs throughout the day when it was learned by those at the event that Glenn, 43, had died earlier that morning very much unexpectedly at her home.
Everyone was shocked by her death as word spread throughout the community over the weekend.
“The SVCC will never be the same because of the difference she made. I will miss her everyday,” said Amy Hooper, Glenn’s right hand person and events coordinator at the chamber.
“Missy had an intense passion for everything she got involved in (and she was involved in a lot ) She always had an open door - and an open heart - to anyone who needed her ear, her time, her assistance, or her advice. With a phone always affixed to her ear she was in constant contact with business people, chamber members, community, church and school leaders, with her friends and family. To everyone she met or spoke to it was always what do you need, hon? and she'd get it, find it, do it, or arrange it,” Hooper said.
“Our grieving hearts and prayers for strength go out to her family and her chamber of commerce associates,” said Bill Kloidt, current chamber president.
Glenn joined the chamber in June 2004 and became its executive director in 2005 and the organization took off under her guidance. Not only did events such as the Bridge Bust and the annual Art, Antique and Craft Show grow under her guidance, but so too did other events such as the 5K River Run such as legislative breakfasts with local legislators Rep. Dave Hickernell and Senator Mike Brubaker.
One of those legislative breakfasts was planned for this week.
“I was shocked and sad to learn of the passing of my dear friend Missy Glenn. Missy was a truly wonderful person and the contributions she made to her community are too numerous to mention,” Rep. Hickernell said.
“Melissa was a very special person who was a tireless enthusiast for Columbia, a loving mother and wife, a person of strong faith and someone that taught others via her actions,” said Sen. Brubaker, who was among those volunteering at the Bridge Bust on Saturday and spent time with her family after learning of her death.
Glenn’s impact on the rivetowns of Columbia, Marietta and Wrightsville stretches far and wide. She was active in promoting the area to businesses. If there was an event in Columbia or a business moving into the community, she was always there lending a hand.
“There are no words to adequately explain what Missy meant to her community, the Chamber, the surrounding communities, and of course, her family and friends. She was everywhere and always trying to do some good,” said Julie McNamara of the John Wright Company in Wrightsville.
“Her attitude was always positive which made you feel good when you dealt with her. She will be missed by everyone in the river towns because we all benefitted from her work and her many accomplishments in the area,” McNamara said.
Daisy Pagan is the owner of Perfect Settings in Columbia.
“Missy was introduced to me by the previous owners of my building. They thought that she would be a good contact to have as a new and budding business in Columbia. What Tony and I didn't expect was for her to open not only her business prospects to but to also share her tight circle of friends, special events and ultimately enveloped us into her life. This happened immediately. I can say with certainty; the Pagans and Perfect Settings were embraced by this community with the urging from Missy that although we were not natives of the town she believed in us and in our business enough to make it what it has become,” she said.
Ron Madar and Georgia Townsend are the owners of the Rivertowne Antique Center.
“She truly brightened our lives every time we saw her. Her contributions to this community and the resulting impact she had on those around her are her legacy. Truly a first-class person and ambassador for Columbia and the Susquehanna Valley. Her dedication, enthusiasm and love for this community, its people and its possibilities were unmatched,” Madar said.
She was also chairperson of the Columbia Board of Health and organized the annual Spring Clean-Up in April. She was active in her church, the Columbia United Methodist Church and a member of the Columbia Public Library Board. She helped with the formation of the Community Life Network, was a member of the Columbia Strategic Planning Committee and active in the schools and was a member of the Columbia Education Association.
“Missy Glenn was synonymous with a love of Columbia and being a community organizer. But the main thing that comes to mind with Missy is that she would do anything for her kids and her family. There was no doubt in my mind that her family was the most important thing in her life,” said Andy Graybill, principal at the Taylor Elementary School.
“Melissa Glenn was a compassionate, empathetic individual who added people she met into her community family. She found joy in serving every person and every need of the community, as well as her family and friends. She would often call just to check in and when she came by, she was always inquiring about other people and if there was anything anyone needed.,” said Laura Cowburn, assistant superintendent for business services for the Columbia School District and chamber board member.
“I am particularly grateful for the way she worked every day to bring the school district, businesses and the community together. She had a vision for Columbia’s future and challenged us to find the right balance that would ultimately make the dream come true. We can only hope her passion will live on in our lives,” Cowburn said.
Non-profit organizations in Columbia are also feeling her loss.
Mark Zeamer is a member of the Columbia Shade Tree Commission.
“Missy did so much for Columbia, she put her heart and soul into everything she did. We will miss her very much. My deepest sympathy goes out to her Husband Kerry and her family,” Zeamer said.
Kim Craven is with the National Watch and Clock Museum.
“Throughout her years with the Chamber and Visitors Center, Missy was most certainly an effective proponent of the Rivertownes and its programs and activities. Being a friend to the National Watch and Clock Museum, Missy was always very supportive of the Museum and its national association. As with everyone else’s lives she touched, her presence will surely be missed, but her contributions to the community will never be forgotten,” Craven said.
““I have been blessed to have had the wonderful opportunity to associate with Missy Glenn over the past few years. Her cheerful, positive attitude and her willingness to be of assistance are qualities that made Missy so special. No matter how busy she was at the SVCC when I stopped by asking for information, Missy greeted me with her contagious smile and her joyful voice ready to aid me in my quest,” said Claire Storm, president of Rivertownes PA USA.
The impact is also being felt by the local government.
“I have really only know Missy since I became involved with Borough Council but I can't imagine that I haven't known her forever. To me Missy was the Energizer Bunny of Columbia...it seemed she was everywhere. She was actively involved with Columbia Borough, with the schools, her church, Missy was not one to sit on the sidelines. Her leadership with the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce went above and beyond the job description,” said Mary Wickenheiser, vice president of Columbia Borough Council.
“Melissa took the Chamber from an organization that did a couple events each year to a Chamber of Commerce offering a full range of activities for the participating communities, educational breakfast meetings for members, mixers to allow members to become acquainted, and seminars offering financial and business related topics and help. Melissa Glenn was Columbia. You could not talk about anything going on in Columbia without Melissa being a part of it. I don't know where she got all that energy,” Columbia Mayor Leo Lutz said.
Added Elaine Beckley, another member of borough council, “I was blessed to have known Melissa Glenn. She was one of only a handful of friends I have made during my time in Columbia. Not only was she amazing in her role as Director of the SVCC but I witnessed many acts that made her an exceptional daughter, mother, wife, friend and advocate. I have never known a more giving individual, of her time, heart and soul.”
“The news of my friend's demise is devastating and a hard thing for me to accept even today, as I attempt to respond to your request. Columbia has lost one of its strongrest links in the chain of community leaders working together for a better community,” said Sandy Duncan, current borough council president.
“Missy’s death is a huge loss to her family and also to our community. It’s a profound sadness that will linger for a long time; but, Missy’s smile and genuine concern for others is something that will never fade,” said Connie Beury, head of Columbia’s K-9 Campaign,
“Mike and I learned of Missy’s passing while we were at the Bridge Bust. Needless to say, this unforeseen news left us feeling quite distressed,” she said.
In addition to Kloidt, Judith and Phil Bowers along with Nancy Burgress are members of the chamber’s board of directors.
“My heart is so heavy and there are so many things swirling through my mind. We not only lost a wonderful ambassador for the Chamber, but I lost one of my very dear friends. I am so grateful that she was in my life as she made my life better. Once you met Missy she made you feel very special,” said Burgess, manager of Columbia’s Northwest Bank.
“Missy Glenn was one in a million. She did a fantastic job at the chamber and everything she did and gave 110 percent. We will miss her personally and professionally. Hopefully she knows how much we loved her,” said the Bowers.
“The only thing she was more dedicated to then her beloved town of Columbia was her loving and cherished family. She was our #1 ambassador and will be woefully missed,” Kloidt said.
Beckley along with Heather Barton are two of Glenn’s neighbors.
“Missy was a cherished member of this community. Always willing to help out and do her part plus some,” Barton said.
“Columbia will never be the same and the light on my block, which lit up the whole boro, has faded in the night. God must have had bigger plans for our angel and hard to believe, he must have needed her more,” Beckley said.
Here are the rest of the tributes to Columbia’s shining light.
“Missy was not one to sit on the sidelines. Her leadership with the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce went above and beyond the job description. I considered Missy a friend who I could discuss anything with. I know the sense of loss I feel and cannot imagine how Kerry, Hillary and Nate must feel. Columbia Borough was a better place for having Missy here,” said Wickenheiser.
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\"How ironic. .She was a treasured commodity. I asked Hillary (Missy’s daughter) yesterday (Saturday) what she needed and she said she had to think about it. She told me; I want you to do everything you can to make sure my mom is not forgotten,” said Pagan of Perfect Settings.
“I cannot comprehend the emptiness her family must be experiencing right now, and can only hope that the knowledge of her love for them and the example she led will provide strength and comfort in the years ahead,” said Graybill.
“I will never attend another Bridge Bust or Antique and Craft Show without thinking of her. These are her special holidays. Melissa's family need our help in the coming weeks. We need to give back some of what she gave us,” said Mayor Lutz.
Added Rivertownes’ Storm, “ Missy may be gone from this world but what she has done for others and her legacy as a quintessential volunteer are immortal.”
“I will remember her wonderful laugh, her energy, her dedication, and most of all her generosity of her time and herself. These qualities are rare, but Melissa “Missy” Glenn was one of a kind,” Cowburn said.
“Missy may be gone from this world but what she has done for others and her legacy as a quintessential volunteer are immortal,” said Hooper said.
“A day that always started over a cup of coffee and catching up always ended with her greatest passion - her family, Kerry, Hillary and Nate by her side,” Hooper said.
Glenn is survived by her husband, Kerry of 20 years, plus daughter Hillary and son, Nate. She is also survived by her mother and two brothers.
Theft update
Neighbors in the area reported suspicious activity going on late at night and early in the morning.
Here is a link to the arrest story: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/256645
Monday, May 24, 2010
Police still searching for Dollar Store suspects
Columbia Police are still looking for two suspects in an armed robbery at the Dollar General Store, 960 Lancaster Ave., around 9:15 a.m., Friday, May 21.
Police said tje two suspects, pictured in this store camera photo, shopped for several minites before checking out. While checking out, one suspect displayed a knife and demanded money from a store clerk.
That suspect is described as an older black male, with a white beard and a scar above his right eye. He is possibly missing his right eye. He is about six feet, three inches tall and wearing a long dark colored robe and head covering.
The second suspect is a feale, between 40 and 50 years old, about five feet, four inches tall, wearing a white shirt, tan jacket and had a white head covering.
The two fled the store in a dark blue sedan.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Columbia Police at 684-7735.
One charged in Columbia
Crash victim identified
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Sunday, May 23, 2010
Evening accident update
http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/256680
Man rescued on river
Rescue crews were able to rescue a man from the Susquehanna this morning at 3:30 a.m.http://www.wgal.com/news/23649040/detail.html
Accident update
East Prospect wins
The Smith's Hotel baseball team in the Susquehanna League lost to East Prospect yesterday. Here is the link: http://www.ydr.com/ci_15144105
Fatal accident on Chickies
County Control said the accident happened at 6:04 a.m.
WGAL on its morning news said the accident was a two-car crash, involving fire.
Route 441 is closed in the area of the accident.
This was the second fatal accident in the area in more than a month. On April 5, a Seven Valleys; man was killed in a two-car accident.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Arrest update
Here is an update on the four people from Columbia charged with thefts from local campgrounds. Might be some out of state charges as well.
http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/256645
http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/256645
Four from Columbia are charged
Four people from Columbia were charged by state police for robberies at area mobile home parks. Here is a link from the Lancaster Sunday News: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/256645
Medal just missed
Columbia sophomore Kelsey Ulrich just missed a medal today at the District Three track and field championships at Shippensburg University.Ulrich fired a personal best of 94 feet, 2 inches in the Class AA discus, which was less than two feet behind eighth-place finisher Lauren Kotula of Delone Catholic, who placed eighth with a toss of 96 feet, 1 inch.
The boys' 400-meter relay team of Jeremy Daise,Joel Rivera, David Wells and Brandon Felus finished 10th overall in a time of 47.26 seconds.
The girls' 400-meter relay team did not compete today and Wells was 22nd in the 300 hurdles in a time of 45.16.
Football program says thanks
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