Monday, January 30, 2012

CHS Drama Club hosts fundraiser

CHS Drama Club hosts fundraiser

Church to celebrate 20th anniversary

Church to celebrate 20th anniversary

Columbia Library Feburary events

Mr. Samuel Edmond is available for tax preparation help beginning January 28. Please
schedule an appointment by calling 406-8143. Schedule an appointment by calling 406-8143.
Wednesday, February 1, at 6 PM: Family Film – “The Pacifier”
Monday, February 6, at 6 PM: Story Time with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Feeling the Love:
Friends”
Wednesday, February 8, at 6 PM: Family Film: “Shrek Forever After”
Monday, February 13, at 6 PM: Story Time with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Feeling the Love:
Family”
Wednesday, February 15, at 6 PM: Family Film: “Horton Hears a Who”
Monday, February 20 – Presidents’ Day – Library is Closed
Wednesday, February 22 at 6 PM: Family Film: “Hercules”
Monday, February 27, at 6 PM – Story Time with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Feeling the Love: Pets”
Wednesday, February 29, at 6 PM – Movie: “Leap Year”. Ages 12 and up.

Masonic News

At a recent installation of Worshipful Master for Columbia Lodge # 286 the Zeamer legacy     continues!  Andrew M. Zeamer was installed  for the 2012 year, to     this office following his Uncle Scott J. Zeamer.
Andrew’s father, Mark C. Zeamer, administered   both Scott's oath and Andrew's oath of office.  Mark was Worshipful Master in  2009.

The ceremony was an  open installation and many friends and family of Master Masons attended.    

Columbia     Lodge # 286 meets monthly at the Masonic Temple 25 Cool Creek Road in     Wrightsville. Lodge information is available at www.columbialodge286.org. phone 940 1758.    

The     Columbia Lodge, constituted in 1854 is associated with the Grand Lodge of     Pennsylvania Masonic Bodies and is dedicated to community service by     promoting personnel development of the individual    

Coming to the hill

A Night at the Museum

With the holidays well behind us, it’s time for some new family fun – fun that includes sleeping
too! Spend a night at the National Watch and Clock Museum on March 2. Find out what happens after the Museum locks its doors each night. Does the mouse run up the clock, does the grandfather clock begin to talk, or does time The Museum, located in Columbia, is truly the center of time and is home to close to 12,000 watches and clocks.
Why not bring your family and explore time?! After a stroll through the Museum’s time tunnel, you will find yourself transported to the time of Stonehenge and water clocks. From there, you begin your journey through time where thousands of years later (or an hour and a half in museum time) your family will stand speechless before the Mars Clock wondering, “Where did the time go?”
The Family Overnight is a unique opportunity for children ages 6 to 12 to spend the night at the Museum and enjoy decorating a clock to take home, munching on a snack, and exploring the many Museum’s exhibits. Cost is $20 for children and $12 for adults, with payment due prior to the sleepover. The adult chaperone must be at least 21 years old and one chaperone is required for every five children who participate.
Admission includes:
Scavenger hunt activity through the Museum
Museum exploration
Make-a-clock program for children
Snack and light breakfast
Souvenir patch for children

School of Horology • National Watch & Clock Museum www.nawcc.org Library & Research Collection • BULLETIN & MART Publications 514 Poplar Street, Columbia, PA 17512-2130 • Ph. 717.684.8261 • Fax 717.684.0878
Register for the Family Overnight by calling 717-684-8261, ext. 237 or email education@nawcc.org to reserve a space and receive an information packet. Space in this program is limited to 80 participants.
The National Watch and Clock Museum is operated by the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) association with close to 18,000 members, representing 52 countries. April through November the Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. December through March hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. From Memorial Day through
Labor Day the Museum is also open on Mondays. Discounts are available to seniors, students, AAA members, and groups of 10 or more. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to call ahead. For more program information, directions, or general Museum information, call 717-684-8261 or visit our website at www.museumoftime.org.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Columbia weighs regs on pawn shops, salvage yards

Columbia weighs regs on pawn shops, salvage yards

Columbia Police reports

WAS CITED FOR STEADY RED SIGNAL, AT LINDEN AND NORTH 3RD.
STREET, 11 JANUARY 2012.
TASHEIMA L. KING, AGE 28, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED
FOR CARELESS DRIVING AND FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING
PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, IN THE 200 BLOCK OF SOUTH
5TH. STREET, 10 JANUARY 2012.
DOUGLAS ALLISON, II, AGE 35, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED
FOR TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNALS AT 3RD. AND CHESTNUT STREETS, 12
JANUARY 2012.
JOHN THADDEUS BARR, JR., AGE 34, OF COLUMBIA, WAS
CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE
OF INSPECTION, IN THE 300 BLOCK OF LOCUST STREET, 12 JANUARY
DEREK D. WHYE, AGE 40, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR
DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED
AT NORTH 2ND. AND LINDEN STREETS, 17 JANUARY 2012.
ELIZABETH ANN WATKINS, AGE 23, OF LANCASTER, WAS
CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE
OF INSPECTION IN THE 400 BLOCK OF WALNUT STREET, 15 JANUARY
LACEY MARIE DEREMER, AGE 20, OF EAST
PETERSBURG, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE
IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AT NORTH 3RD. AND LINDEN STREETS, 16
JANUARY 2012.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WERE CITED FOR
OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF
INSPECTION, BETWEEN 20 & 21 JANUARY 2012: BARRY D. MCMULLEN,
AGE 59, OF COLUMBIA, ON SOUTH 9TH. STREET; DONALD DALE
RETTEW, AGE 35, OF COLUMBIA, ON LANCASTER AVENUE; KAYLA M.
GORDON, AGE 26, OF COLUMBIA, ON LOCUST STREET; DANIELLE
PATRICIAL CHIRSM, AGE 20, OF LITITZ, ON SOUTH 3RD. STREET;
JENNIFER M. HIMELRIGHT, AGE 25, OF MILLERSVILLE, ON LANCASTER
AVENUE; URIAHA SHANK, AGE 23, OF MARIETTA, ON UNION STREET.
DAMON GABRIEL LONSINGER, AGE 35, OF YORK, WAS
CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR
REVOKED ON LANCASTER AVENUE, 20 JANUARY 2012.
ANTHONY R. GRUICH, JR., AGE 37, OF COLUMBIA, WAS
CITED FOR STOP SIGNS & YIELD SIGNS AT MAPLE AND NORTH 5TH.
STREETS, 20 JANUARY 2012.
SARINA M. BUCKS, AGE 42, OF ELIZABETHTOWN, WAS
CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT 3RD. AND
LINDEN STREETS, 20 JANUARY 2012.
JARED D. BRYANT, AGE 21, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED
FOR STOP SIGNS & YIELD SIGNS AT 5TH. & LINDEN STREETS, 20
JANUARY 2012.
THOMAS A. MARTIN, AGE 25, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITED
FOR TRAFFIC- CONTROL SIGNALS AND FOR DRIVING WHILE
OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AT 3RD. AND
CHESTNUT STREETS, 21 JANUARY 2012.
DONALD B. WAGNER, II, AGE 38, OF HARRISBURG, WAS
CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT 3RD. AND
LINDEN STREETS, 21 JANUARY 2012.
RUBEN MEDERO, AGE 49, OF FLORIDA, WAS CITED FOR
UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES ON LANCASTER AVENUE, 23 JANUARY 2012.

Tip from victim's neighbor leads to burglary charges for Columbia woman

Tip from victim's neighbor leads to burglary charges for Columbia woman

Monday, January 23, 2012

Columbia OKs preliminary school budget, tax hike

Columbia OKs preliminary school budget, tax hike

Holy Trinity Fastnacht info

409 Cherry Street
Columbia, PA 17512
Church Office 717-684-2711
Fastnacht Bake Talking Points
The annual Fastnacht Bake originated in 1924. This is our 89th year. It was an idea created by women
of the Altar Rosary Society, of the church, to raise money to help offset construction costs of a new church
building.
- Church construction began in 1926 and was completed with a dedication and blessing in October, 1929.
- Fastnacht (FAHS-nahkt) is related to the Germanic word Fasten (to fast, abstain from eating). The
definition of fastnacht - a yeast-raised potato pastry that is deep-fried like a doughnut. Fastnachts were
originally made on Shrove Tuesday to use up the stored fat and lard that was forbidden during Lent.
- In the early days of the bake all ingredients were hand mixed and the fastnachts were fashioned from
molds originally made from tuna fish cans.
- Unsalted potatoes were used during Lent and the potato water was then used to make yeast. The potato
yeast would “work” for several hours before being mixed into the flour.
- Today the Fastnacht Bake has evolved into a parish project that includes about 116 men and women
volunteers. It is one of the largest fund raising efforts of the parish.
- January 25, 1989 the national spotlight was focused on the Fastnacht Bake. NBC’s Willard Scott, from
the TODAY Show, originated all of his weather segments “live” from Holy Trinity in Columbia.
- The process of making fastnachts begins with the Night Crew. Approximately 20 to 25 volunteers
measure, weigh and mix the ingredients producing on average 56 batches. The dough is poured into large
metal cans. These are then placed in the “warming closet” to allow the dough to rise during the night.
The army of rollers begin arriving at 4:00am to start rolling, shaping and cutting the dough into
fastnachts. Each batch or can of dough will produce approximately 11.4 dozen. After shaping and
cutting the fastnachts they are placed on long cloth covered boards for further rising. When the
fastnachts are properly raised they are transferred to the frying area.
Other volunteers arrive around 5:30am to operate the fryers. Six frying units will be in continuous
operation for six hours. After frying in a cholesterol free substance they reach the peak of
perfection and are placed in cooling trays. The next step is the glazing process, which is all done
by hand.
Still other volunteers handle the sorting, counting and bagging, in preparation for pickup by the
public or delivery to area factories and other places of business.
- Fastnachts are baked on Monday, February 20, Shrove Tuesday, February 21 and Ash Wednesday,
February 22. After that, there are four weeks of bakes during Lent, on Mondays and Wednesdays only.
The last bake is Wednesday, March 21st.
- More than seven thousand dozen fastnachts are produced during the Lenten Season.
The operation takes place in the Holy Trinity Parish Center, 4th and Cherry Streets, Columbia, site of Our
Lady of the Angels School.
- Fastnachts must be pre-ordered by dialing 717-684-0487. Telephone lines are open between 9:00am
and 6:00pm, Monday through Friday, beginning, Monday February 13th.
- Plain fastnachts sell for $5.50 per dozen and $2.75 per half-dozen. Glazed are $6.50 a dozen and $3.50
per half-dozen.
- Orders must be picked up at the Parish Center between 10:00am and 1:00pm on the designated days. All
orders not claimed by 1:00pm will be sold.
Secret to success –
- Pride
- Family tradition
- Parish Unity
- Each volunteer considers the Bake a labor of love.
- Our secret recipe that makes Holy Trinity’s the best tasting fastnacht in the world. . . . Ask Our
Customers!
Visuals -
Evenings before a bake - About 25 workers weighing flour, salt, sugar, etc. and the mixing of the dough.
They usually work between 5:00 and 9:00pm.
Mornings of the bake - Rollers are well working anytime after 4:00am and continue until 9:30am.
Volunteers turning fastnachts in the Fry Room are in position between 5:30 and 11:30am. Sorters and
baggers are busy between 6:00am and Noon.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Market now opens five days

In addition to its regular hours on Thursday and Friday, the Columbia Market House is also open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
There are three stands, who are now open five days a week.

New AEDS purchased

Since 1997 the Columbia Borough Police Department has used the AED to help those citizens experiencing a heart attack. The department has successfully used the AED in at least seven instances, thereby allowing the patients to resume a normal life. In 2001 Chief Brommer, Officer Dan Bell and Sgt. William Meyers saved the life of Columbia resident ,Monte Cooper, by using the AED. According to his daughter, Monte Ann Finegan, “My father was able to enjoy seven more years of the highest quality of life without residual health issues.” Due to the inability to replace the batteries or change the computer protocols, the current AED devices are in need of replacement. Each AED device costs $1,000.00 to replace and there are additional expenses such as the pads used to attach the device to the patient. Chief Jack Brommer initiated an AED Fund Drive in the hopes that the community would assist in acquiring new devices. The department is in need of at least 7 AED devices to be placed in each Police vehicle and 1 stationary device to be placed in the Borough Hall. To allow for the cost of 8 new AED units, pads and other materials, a goal of $10,000 has been set to outfit the department.
Anyone wishing to assist in this worthwhile endeavor may contact Chief Brommer at 717/684-7735.
We are grateful to the following businesses/organizations for their donations:
St. James Lutheran Church, 635 South 10th St. Columbia, PA
St. James Lutheran Women’s Club, 635 South 10th St. Columbia, PA
Colonial Metals Co., 217 Linden St. Columbia, PA
Frank Sahd Salvage Center, Inc., 1045 Lancaster Ave. Columbia, PA
Jay H. Lutz & Co., Inc., 20 South Fourth St. Columbia, PA
Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, 519 Walnut St. Columbia, PA
ELKS, 445 Chestnut St. Columbia, PA
Mr. Joe’s Steak House, 4th and Perry Streets Columbia, PA
Sunsnappers, P.O. Box 744 Columbia, PA
A&L Doors and Specialties Inc., 336-346 Poplar St. Columbia, PA
Dean Littles Distributor, 1224 Lancaster Ave. Columbia, PA
Columbia Lion’s Club, P.O. Box 569 Columbia, PA
Columbia Catholic War Veterans, P.O. Box 37 Columbia, PA
A Golden Stories, 237 Locust St. Columbia, PA
Sager, Swisher and Company, 619 W. Chestnut St. Lancaster, PA
Dr. Vincent Heaps, 543 Locust St. Columbia, PA
Susquehanna Bank, 325 Locust St. Columbia, PA
Smith’s Hotel, 1030 Lancaster Ave. Columbia, PA
Hinkle’s Pharmacy, 261 Locust St. Columbia, PA
Foresters of America, P.O. Box 87 Columbia, PA
B&T Sportswear, 240 Locust St. Columbia, PA
Columbia Water Company, 220 Locust St. Columbia, PA

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Columbia man charged

West Hempfield Township Police have charged Elid David Guerts, 34, of 432 Locust St., following a pursuit, which started on Route 30 near Malleable Road and ended at 10th Street and Park Avenue in Columbia.
Police said Guerts was stopped for speeding on Route 30 when he took off, exited Roure 30 at 441 and  proceeded through Columbia before being stopped, Jan. 9.
He was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude police, fleeing or attempting to elude police DUI, driving while under suspension, DUI, possession of a conteolled substance, possession of drug paraphernlia and reckless endangering another person.
He was taken to Lancaster County Prison for an outstanding parole violation.

Two charged in assault


West Hempfield Township Police have charged two Columbia women in connection with an assault last night in the parking lot of Weis Markets, 1786 Columbia Ave., around 8:39 p.m.
Charged were Amanda Lynn Kinnard, 26,  of 420 Manor St. and Amanda Sue Place, 29, of 160 Walnut St.
They were charged with robbery, assault, criminal conspriacy and possession of drug paraphernalia in connection with an incident involving a 68-year-old female from Mountville.
Police said the woman was assaulted in friont of the store, but fought back, after being approached at her car and punched in the face,. The two women left thr scene and were caught near Mountvillr on Route 462.
The two admitted to the robbery and said they were casing local businesses to rob. Two young children were also found in the vehicle.
The pair were taking to Central Booking for arraignment.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

McDonald's will celebrate reopening with giveaway

McDonald's will celebrate reopening with giveaway

Columbia debates tax incentives

Columbia debates tax incentives

Columbia police reports

RAMON MONTANEZ-QUINONES, AGE 35, OF COLUMBIA, WASCITED FOR DRIVING WHILD OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR
REVOKED AT 4TH. AND MILL STREETS, 01 JANUARY 2012.

POLICE CITED A 15 YEAR OLD MARIETTA MALE FOR DRIVERS
REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED AT 4TH. & LOCUST STREETS, 04 JANUARY

TIMOTHY GRACE, AGE 23, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED
FOR STOP SIGNS & YIELD SIGNS AND FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE
WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION, AT ROUTE 30 EAST
AND LINDEN STREET, 04 JANUARY 2012.

THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WERE CITED FOR DRIVING
WHILD OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED 04
JANUARY 2012: DONNA JOELSON, AGE 67, OF COLUMBIA, IN THE 1200
BLOCK OF MALLEABLE ROAD; SCOTT RICHARD GAENZLEK, AGE 33,
OF COLUMBIA, IN THE 300 BLOCK OF WALNUT STREET; ELI PEREZ-
MARTINEZ, AGE 26, OF COLUMBIA, AT 4TH. AND WALNUT STREETS.

ROBERT JAMES WEBB, JR., AGE 39, OF MARIETTA, WAS
CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS IN THE 100 BLOCK OF LANCASTER
AVENUE, 21 DECEMBER 2011.

ANDREA ELAINE LEE, AGE 28, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITED
FOR STOOP SIGNS & YIELD SIGNS AT ROUTE 30 & LINDEN STREET, 06
JANUARY 2012.

JACOB SETH SENTZ, AGE 20, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED
FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE, AT 3RD. & CHESTNUT
STREETS, 07 JANUARY 2012.

MELVIN R. GREEN, AGE 30, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR
DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IN
THE 300 BLOCK OF AVENUE J, 07 JANUARY 2012.

COTY STEPHEN RUTTER, AGE 25, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED
FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS, WHEN HE STOPPED TWO INDIVIDUALS
ASKING STRANGE QUESTIONS, WHILE STANDING IN THE MIDDLE
OF THE CROSSWALK AT 4TH. & CHERRY STREETS, NOT MAKING ANY
SENSE, 07 JANUARY 2012. RUTTER WAS AGAIN CITED FOR PUBLIC
DRUNKENNESS, 08 JANUARY 2012, AFTER ATTEMPTING TO GET INTO A
RESIDENCE IN THE 100 BLOCK OF NORTH 3RD. STREET, 2112 HOURS.
JESSALYNNE POSEY BRENEMAN, AGE 21, OF COLUMBIA,
WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS IN THE FIRST BLOCK OF
NORTH 4TH. STREET, 08 JANUARY 2012.

JEREMY LUGO, AGE 20, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR
HARASSMENT, AFTER AN INCIDENT ON LANCASTER AVENUE
INVOLVING HIS GIRLFRIEND, 08 JANUARY 2012.

ASHLEY LYNN HALL, AGE 27,OF COLUMBIA, AND HER
UNCLE, BRIAN ROBERT SHULTZ, AGE 44, WERE BOTH CHARGED AND
ARRAIGNED, 26 DECEMBER 2011, FOR A BURGLARY AT COLUMBIA
TOBACCO, 26 NORTH 4TH. STREET, ON 25 DECEMBER 2012. HALL
WAS CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT BURGLARY,
FELONY 2 AND A FELONY 3 CHARGE OF CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY TO
COMMIT THEFT. SHULTZ WAS CHARGED WITH BURGLARY, FELONY 2;
CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT BURGLARY, FELONY 2; AND WITH
THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING, A FELONY 3. BOTH WERE TAKEN TO
L.C.P., IN LIEU OF $50,000.00 STRAIGHT BAIL.

PATRICK MICHAEL MULLIKIN, AGE 27, OF MANHEIM, WAS
CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS AT 3RD. AND LOCUST STREETS, 07
JANUARY 2012.

ZACHARIA D.J. WRIGHT, AGE 25, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED
FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR
REVOKED IN THE 400 BLOCK OF WALNUT STREET, 10 JANUARY 2012.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Local tie to BSC championship

There's a local tie to tonight's national college football game between LSU and Alabama.
LSU defensive back David Detz is the son of former Columbian Major Dave Detz.

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Coilumbia Police reports

RAYMOND E. REYNOLDS, JR., AGE 57, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE, AT THIRD CHESTNUT STREETS, DEC. 17.
LYNSEY N. HUYETT, AGE 21, OF YORK, WAS CITED FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ON ROUTE 441 SOUTH, DEC. 15
TONYA L. BRAM, AGE 41, OF BAINBRIDGE, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, ON LANCASTER AVENUE, DEC. 19.
WHEN A CHECK WAS MADE ON THIS INDIVIDUAL, IT WAS LEARNED THERE WAS A BENCH WARRANT OUT OF THE SHERRIFF’S OFFICE FOR HER, SO SHE WAS HELD UNTIL THEY ARRIVED TO GET HER.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WERE CITED FOR PROHIBITED ACTS AGAINST BOROUGH PROPERTY; CHRISTOPHER EVAN ARRUDA, AGE 18, OF COLUMBIA; SHAWN CHRISTOPHER GRAHAM, AGE 20, OF WASHINGTON BORO.; AND MATTHEW JOSEPH KLASE, AGE 24, OF COLUMBIA.
THESE THREE ADULTS WERE OBSERVED IN THE ACT OF DAMAGING THE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS, AT THE TOWN SQUARE, FIFTH. AND LOCUST STREETS, ON THE BOROUGH CAMERAS.
RANDELL LEE PUGLIESE, AGE 46, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR CARELESS DRIVING AND FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AT 12TH AND BARBER STREETS, DEC,. 16.
DENNIS ISHMAN, AGE 24, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, IN THE 300 BLOCK OF LINDEN STREET, DEC. 18.
SHAWNTE DION HENDERSON, AGE 43, WITH NO KNOW\ADDRESS, WAS CAUGHT INSIDE A VACANT HOUSE ON PERRY STREET, STRIPING COPPER/WIRE, ETC.
HE WAS CHARGED WITH BURGLARY, THEFT, AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, BY OFFICER JAMES JACOBS AND TAKEN BEFORE JUSTICE ROBERT A. HERMAN FOR ARRAINGMENT, DEC. 19.
HENDERSON WAS RELEASED ON HIS OWN RECOGNIANCE. POLICE HAD RECEIVED A TIP FROM A CONCERNED CITIZEN, THAT THIS CRIME WAS IN PROGRESS. THANKS TO ALERT CITIZENS, THAT NOTIFY POLICE OF THESE ISSUES.
STEVEN W. GARNER, AGE 43, OF MARIETTA, WAS CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION ON NORTH THIRD STREET, DEC. 20-.
JAMES PATRICK KAUFHOLD, III, AGE 41, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS AT SIXTH AND WALNUT STREETS, DEC. 24.
BOBBI JO ZELLER, AGE 34, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS IN FRONT OF 410 LOCUST STREET, DEC. 23.
COTY STEPHEN RUTTER, AGE 25, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT, IN THE 300 BLOCK OF AVENUE H, DEC. 22.
WILLIE FREDDY FRANKLIN, AGE 45, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN THE 400 BLOCK OF LOCUST STREET,DEC. 23.
CHRISTOPHER ALLEN JOHNSON, AGE 20, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR HARASSMENT AND FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN THE AREA OF THIRD AND CHERRY STREETS, DEC. 29.
DAVID THOMAS YOUNG, AGE 22, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS IN THE 200 BLOCK OF AVENUE C, DEC. 26.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WERE CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL OF INSPECTION, DEC. 23:
ASHLEY LYNN RUTH, AGE 29, OF LANCASTER, ON LANCASTER AVENUE; WILBREDO ANTONI ZAMURIA, AGE 47, OF WRIGHTSVILLE, IN THE 400 BLOCK OF NORTH SECOND STREET; LANCE M. JENKINS, AGE 24, OF ALBURTIS, PA.
RICHARD ANTHONY MOLLICA, AGE 34, OF SPRING CITY, WAS CITED FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS AT ROUTE 30 AND ROUTE 441, DEC. 24.
COLEEN ANN RETAMAR, AGE 39, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE WITH A SUSPENDED REGISTRATION, ON SOUTH FOURTH. STREET, DEC., 28.
ROBERT WILLIAM KORTMAN, AGE 40, OF MOUNTVILLE, WAS CITED FOR GENERAL LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS ON LANCASTER AVENUE, DEC. 31.
JARRED A. WHITE, AGE 21, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR GENERAL LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS ON LANCASTER AVENUE, DEC. 31.
GEORGE D. ROWE, III, AGE 45, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION AT 11TH. AND LANCASTER AVENUE, DEC. 31.
MONICA CHRISTINE MIHALOVITS, AGE 19, OF MIDDLETOWN, WAS CITED FOR REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED, IN THE 300 BLOCK OF LINDEN STREET, DEC. 31.
ALEX DESSOURCES, AGE 34, OF NEW YORK, WAS CITED FOR\ DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED AT THE RT. 30 WEST EXIT RAMP, JAN. 1.
HE WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AS HE WAS WANTED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOR A PAROLE VIOLATION.

District Three winter power ratings

Here is a link to the first District 2 winter power ratings and post-season information. Some of the records are not correct: http://piaadistrict3.org/

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

More honors for Burke and Flory

2011 All-EasternPAFootball.com Small School Team (Class AA-Class A)The 2011 edition of the EasternPAFootball.com Small School postseason team consists of players from schools within the A and AA classifications of Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 12 and Independent teams. There is only a First Team and Honorable Mention for this postseason team. Athletes are arranged in alphabetical order by first name.
1st TEAM OFFENSE:

Tight end: Sr. Zach Miller, Pen Argyl

Wide receivers: Jr. Boise Ross, Pius X; Sr. Mike Burke IV, Columbia; Sr. Shakur Nesmith, Imhotep Charter

Offensive lineman: Sr. Adam DePietro, Lancaster Catholic; Sr. Alex Karlovich, Line Mountain; Sr. Brendan McGowan, Marian Catholic; Jr. Christian Skrepenak, Wilkes-Barre GAR; Sr. Dustin Jones, Schuylkill Haven; Sr. Jonathan Green, North Schuylkill;

Quarterback: So. AJ Long, Pius X; Sr. Andrew Dzurik, Lancaster Catholic; QB Blake Rankin, Bloomsburg

Running backs: Jr. David Williams, West Catholic; Sr. Dylan Evans, Pen Argyl; Jr. Roman Clay, Lancaster Catholic

Specialist: Sr. Brad Fegley, Southern Columbia; Sr. Darrell Crawford, Wilkes-Barre GAR; Sr. David Argust, Old Forge; Sr. Michael Gaval, Mahanoy Area; Jr. Nick O’Brien, Wyoming Area

Kicker: Jr. Aron Morgan, Haverford School

1st TEAM DEFENSE:

Defensive Lineman: Sr. Brett Przekop, Mount Carmel; Jr. Eric Joraskie, Mount Carmel; Sr. Kirby Mutton, Pen Argyl; Sr. Malcom White, Wyomissing Area; Sr. Tom Schetroma, Southern Columbia;

Linebackers: Jr. Alex Anzalone, Wyomissing Area; Jr. Brandon Smith, Lewisburg; Jr. Bryan Flory, Columbia; Sr. Cody Shustack, Mount Carmel; Sr. Tristian Freeman, West Catholic

Defensive Backs: Sr. Alex Filarsky, Lakeland; Sr. Keith Day, Southern Columbia; Sr. Larry Zimmerman, Pine Grove; Jr. Sean Titus, Lancaster Catholic; Sr. Shailek Powell, Wilkes-Barre GAR

Specialist: Sr. Charles Sweigert, Lancaster Catholic; Sr. Matt Moore, Southern Columbia;

Punter: Sr. Zach Ripic, Towanda

Honorable Mention OFFENSE:

Tight end: Sr. Billy Dahm, Springfield-Montco; Matt Galambos, Haverford School; Sr. David Vitunac, Danville; Jr. Mike Loftus, Riverside

Wide Receivers: Sr. Bruce Mapp Jr., West Catholic; Sr. Chris Lenz, Trinity; Sr. Corey Ahner, Littlestown; Jr. John Klingerman, Bloomsburg; Sr. Matt Camilletti, Pius X; Sr. Patrick Montgomery, York Catholic;

Offensive Lineman: Sr. Ed Smerlick, Mount Carmel; Jr. Devante Oliver, Hughesville; Sr. John Watson, Calvary Christian Academy; Sr. Mark Mesko, Dunmore; Sr. Mike Makor, West Catholic; Sr. Nick Harer, North Penn;

Quarterback: Sr. Andrew Andreychick, Danville; Jr. Dustin Crouse, Littlestown; Sr. Marty Beninsky, Line Mountain; Sr. Patrick Dill, Trinity; Sr. Ryan Henning, North Schuylkill

Running Backs: Sr. Antonio Russo, Mid-Valley; Sr. Brandon Hollister, Lancaster Catholic; Sr. Eric Whalen, Shenandoah Valley; Sr. Kyle Troutman, Line Mountain; Sr. Merle Moscarello, Lewisburg; Sr. Skye Stiner, North Penn; Sr. Tyler Levan, Southern Columbia

Specialist: Sr. Clay Ewell, Springfield-Montoc; Sr. Seth Lefever, Columbia

Kicker: Sr. Alex Cramer, Trinity; Sr. Dylan Friday, Danville; Sr. Satchel Ziffer, Lancaster Catholic

Honorable Mention DEFENSE:

Defensive Lineman: Sr. Anthony Trotta, Old Forge; Sr. Brett Polinsky, Minersville; Sr. Dan Reber, Calvary Christian Academy; Sr. Gage Cara, Mahanoy Area; Jr. Shakir Soto, Wilkes-Barre GAR

Linebackers: Jr. Abu Shaw, Pius X; Sr. Kirk Bender, Northern Lehigh; Sr. Mike Kinney, Loyalsock; Sr. Mike Shinkus, North Schuylkill; Sr. Todd-Jamal Waters, West Catholic

Defensive Backs: Jordan Dawsey, Towanda; Jr. Kenny Rothermel, Line Mountain; Jr. Mikey Racciato, Pen Argyl

Specialist: Sr. Cole Weachock, Minersville; Sr. Ty Cunningham, Northwestern Lehigh

Punter: Sr. Christian Clark, Montoursville; Jr. Rob Varano, Mount Carmel

Player of the Year – Offense: Jr. Roman Clay, Lancaster Catholic

Player of the Year – Defense: Jr. Brandon Smith, Lewisburg

Coach of the Year: Bruce Harbach, Lancaster Catholic

Elections for Old Columbia Public Ground Co.

THE OLD COLUMBIA PUBLIC GROUNDS CO.
Serving the Community since 1826
The Old Columbia Public Grounds Company offers you an opportunity to vote
for three Board Members. Each Board Member will serve a three year term. The
voting this year will be held at "STUDIO 453" located at 453 Cherry Street in
Columbia. The time of voting will occur between 1PM to 3PM on January 14,
2012. Board Members are responsible for the maintenance and the
beautification of the “Locust Street Park". To vote, you must live in the Borough
of Columbia or ownf rent property in Columbia.

Monday, January 2, 2012

Newsletter

Now that the excitement of Christmas is past and the decorations are packed away, long
winter evenings stretch ahead of us. Why not fill them with some good books….either
the “old standard” physical volume or a book downloaded to an e-reader!
E-readers have become quite the rage. If you were lucky enough to have Santa bring you
one for Christmas, we have step-by step instruction cards at the library on how to
download books into it! And, yes, the Library System of Lancaster County has a
collection of e-books! Called “Overdrive”, there is a link directly on the front page of
our website (www.columbia.lib.pa.us). Just look for the “Download audiobooks ebooks”
link at the bottom of the page.
While you can browse and choose the titles to fill your “ecart”, internet connection
limitations prevent you from actually downloading the books into your device at the
library itself. It is recommended that you use a home or office PC with internet access
for the actual download.
Overdrive’s front page includes a quick start guide, frequently asked questions, and a
guided tour of digital media. The guided tour is exceptionally helpful, especially if you
are new to digital media (like myself!)
If you prefer to hold a physical book in your hands (as many of us do!), here are some of
the new releases for January:
Private: # 1 Suspect by James Patterson
Love In a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich
Gun Games: a Decker/Lazarus Novel by Faye Kellerman
Breakdown: a V.I. Warshawski Novel by Sara Paretsky
Deadline by Fern Michaels
Home Front by Kristin Hannah
Gideon’s Corpse by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
The Look of Love: a Piper Donovan Mystery by Mary Jane Clark
Death Comes To Pemberley by P.D. James (this is a mystery involving the characters of
Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”. It is already here!)
Mrs. Coni Haas’ Monday Night Storytimes have “Winter Fun” as their theme:
Monday, January 2: library closed for New Year’s
Monday, January 9: “Animals and Birds In Winter”
Monday, January 16: “Mittens and Snowy Days”
Monday, January 23: “It’s All About Cookies!”
Monday, January 30: “Nursery Rhymes”
Our annual Mitten Tree was another success. 224 items have been donated to help keep
your neighbors warm this winter. Kudos to Shirl Stumpf, who is continuing the
Columbia tradition of creating caps and scarves all year long. Shirl donated a total of 155
hats and scarves….ALL HAND CROCHETED! She is continuing the legacy of our
anonymous donor, who passed away in 2011. Thanks also go to Danielle Peters of St.
Paul’s Episcopal and Jean Phiel of St. John’s Lutheran for distributing the items collected
to families who need them.
Family Film Nights for January (Wednesdays at 6 PM)
Wednesday, January 4: “Alvin and the Chipmunks” (postponed from
an earlier date)
Wednesday, January 11: “The Wizard of Oz”
Wednesday, January 18: “Madagascar”
Wednesday, January 25: “Cars 2”
The Columbia Public Library is following up on a very worthwhile and popular outreach
begun last year. “Food For Fines” involves bringing in nonperishable food items for the
Columbia Food Bank during the weeks of January 16 through January 30. Personal
hygiene items for the traveling winter shelter will also be collected. Each item donated
will allow the donor to have $1.00 removed from their outstanding library fines. Of
course, people who have no fines are certainly welcome to donate as well!
According to Danielle Peters and Sue Ohler of the Columbia Food Bank, most-needed
items are jelly (any flavor), canned meats such as Spam or canned stews, baked beans,
and chunky-style soups Items needed for the winter shelter include personal (travel)
sized soap, shampoos, and toothpaste. Items will be collected between Monday, January
16 and Monday, January 30.
January also means tax materials are arriving. The Columbia Public Library has the most
popular forms you’ll need….and we can print any specialized forms from the IRS or PA
Revenue websites. If you need help preparing your forms, remember to schedule an
appointment with Mr. Samuel Edmond. He will be happy to help you complete and
submit your form electronically. Please call 406-8143 for an appointment.
The Columbia Public Library is offering a Highmark/Blue Shield Medicare Solutions
Seminar on January 30, 2011 from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Topics of discussion include
Medicare Advantage products such as FreedomBlue PPO, Medigap and Prescription
Drug products (BlueRx PDP). This seminar is especially beneficial to those who are new
to the Medicare process. There is no charge.
The Columbia Public Library is located on 24 S. 6th Street, next to Park Elementary School.
(Cattycorner to CVS Pharmacy and across the street from St. John’s Lutheran Church) Phone
number is 684-2255 and web address is www.columbia.lib.pa.us. Find us on Facebook! Please
stop by and visit often!

Library calendar for January

All Events are Free of Charge!
“Food For Fines” will run from Monday, January 16 to Monday, January 30. For every item
donated, you will receive $1.00 off any fines. ($5.00 limit) Valid at Columbia Public Library
only….not county-wide! People without fines are welcome to donate as well!
Monday, January 2: Library closed for New Year’s
Wednesday, January 4, at 6 PM: Family Film – “Alvin and the Chipmunks” (postponed from
an earlier date)
Monday, January 9, at 6 PM: Storytime with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Animals and Birds in
Winter”
Wednesday, January 11, at 6 PM: Family Film – “The Wizard of Oz”
Monday, January 16, at 6 PM: Storytime with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Mittens and Snowy Days”
Wednesday, January 18, at 6 PM: Family Film – “Madagascar”
Monday, January 23, at 6 PM: Storytime with Mrs. Coni Haas – “It’s All About Cookies”
Wednesday, January 25, at 6 PM: Family Film – “Cars 2”
Monday, January 30, at 6 PM: Storytime with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Nursery Rhymes”
Mr. Samuel Edmond will again be available for tax preparation help! Please schedule an
appointment by calling 406-8143.

Storytime topics at the library

Storytimes at the library for January.
Mondays at 6 PM

Stories Read by Mrs. Coni Haas

January 9:

“Animals and Birds In Winter”

January 16:

“Mittens and Snowy Days”

January 23:

“It’s All About Cookies!”

January 30:

“Nursery Rhymes”

Film Night at the library

Here is a list of thr family film nights at the Columbia Public Library.
Every Wednesday at 6 PM
Columbia Public Library
January 4:
“Alvin and the Chipmunks”
January 11:
“The Wizard of Oz”
January 18:
“Madagascar”
January 25:
“Cars 2”

Columbia Police reports

RAYMOND E. REYNOLDS, JR., AGE 57, OF COLUMBIA,
WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE, AT 3RD. &
CHESTNUT STREETS, 17 DECEMBER 2011.
LYNSEY N. HUYETT, AGE 21, OF YORK, WAS CITED FOR
MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ON ROUTE 441 SOUTH, 15 DECEMBER 2011.
TONYA L. BRAM, AGE 41, OF BAINBRIDGE, WAS CITED
FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR
REVOKED, ON LANCASTER AVENUE, 19 DECEMBER 2011. WHEN A
CHECK WAS MADE ON THIS INDIVIDUAL, IT WAS LEARNED THERE WAS
A BENCH WARRANT OUT OF THE SHERRIFF’S OFFICE FOR HER, SO
SHE WAS HELD UNTIL THEY ARRIVED TO GET HER.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WERE CITED FOR
PROHIBITED ACTS AGAINST BOROUGH PROPERTY; CHRISTOPHER
EVAN ARRUDA, AGE 18, OF COLUMBIA; SHAWN CHRISTOPHER
GRAHAM, AGE 20, OF WASHINGTON BORO.; AND MATTHEW JOSEPH
KLASE, AGE 24, OF COLUMBIA. THESE THREE ADULTS WERE
OBSERVED IN THE ACT OF DAMAGING THE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS,
AT THE TOWN SQUARE , 5TH. AND LOCUST STREETS, ON THE
BOROUGH CAMERAS.
RANDELL LEE PUGLIESE, AGE 46, OF LANCASTER, WAS
CITED FOR CARELESS DRIVING AND FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING
PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AT 12TH. AND BARBER
STREETS, 16 DECEMBER 2011.
DENNIS ISHMAN, AGE 24, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR
DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED,
IN THE 300 BLOCK OF LINDEN STREET, 18 DECEMBER 2011.
SHAWNTE DION HENDERSON, AGE 43, WITH NO KNOW
ADDRESS, WAS CAUGHT INSIDE A VACANT HOUSE ON PERRY STREET,
STRIPING COPPER/WIRE, ETC. HE WAS CHARGED WITH BURGLARY,
THEFT, AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, BY OFFICER JAMES JACOBS AND
TAKEN BEFORE JUSTICE ROBERT A. HERMAN FOR ARRAINGMENT, 19
DECEMBER 2011. HENDERSON WAS RELEASED ON HIS OWN
RECOGNIANCE. POLICE HAD RECEIVED A TIP FROM A CONCERNED
CITIZEN, THAT THIS CRIME WAS IN PROGRESS. THANKS TO ALERT
CITIZENS, THAT NOTIFY POLICE OF THESE ISSUES.
STEVEN W. GARNER, AGE 43, OF MARIETTA, WAS CITED
FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF
INSPECTION ON NORTH 3RD. STREET, 20 DECEMBER 2011.

Organizations need help

The Columbia Lions Club, Sunsnappers organization and the Foresters Club of Columbia will sponsor their third annual holiday meal delivery for senior citizens on Sunday.
Volunteers are needed to help assemble and deliver 500 cooked turkey dinners to seniors living in retirement communities and in their own homes throughout Columbia, Washington Boro and Mountville.
Most of these seniors are unable to cook meals due to physical limitations or not having ovens, project chairman Ken Kramer said.
Meal assembly will take place at 11 a.m. in the Foresters Club, 201 Locust St., Columbia. The event is expected to last until 1 or 1:30 p.m.
Those interested in helping should contact Kramer at 684-0599 or 684-2185.