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K-9 Campaign makes generous donation

The Cruisin Columbia Car Show is the biggest fund-raiser for the Columbia K-9 Campaign

There's no doubt that the K-9 program within the Columbia Borough Police Department has become an important part of its operation.

At Monday's borough council meeting, a gift was given to ensure the program's success for the future.

The Columbia K-9 Campaign, a community organization formed to assist with the funding for the program, announced they would fund the purchase of a 2011 Crown Victoria car for the program, to replace the current vehicle, which is constantly being repaired. The Campaign will pay $3,400 over the next four years as part of a municipal lease, which will cover half the cost of a vehicle. In addition, once current K-9 Officer Max retires in about two years, the Campaign will also fund the officer's replacement.

Councilmen Mike Beury, a member of the K-9 Campaign, made the announcement, which was met with deep appreciation.

“The work you (K-9 Campaign) do is incredible and we appreciate it,” said Jim Smith, councilmen.

“This is a generous offer,” said Mayor Leo Lutz.

The Crown Vics will no longer be made. Interim Police Chief Jack Brommer was able to find a model that could have all the current equipment transferred.

“Officer Ed Mann (Max' handler) is a big part of this and deserves a lot of thanks,” said Connie Beury, a key member of the K-9 Campaign.

“This is a huge plus for the borough,” said Mary Barninger, council woman.

New council member is

By a 5-1 vote, Jim Smith, former owner of Smith's Hotel was selected as the newest member of Columbia Borough Council tonight.
Council President Mary Wickenheiser voted against Smith's appointment, who will serve as a replacement for Anna Gerlitzki, who resigned last month.
With his appointment, Smith was forced to resign from the Civil Service Commission, which he held for more than 30 years.
As I said last week as much as it would have been nice  to serve on Borough Council, it is not the end of the world. The sun will (okay might) come up tomorrow and life goes on. Yes, I will run for election next year.
Again, what I didn't like was some of the back door stuff that was going on with this appointment, which borough council apparently knew about. Learned today, that the other candidate for the position, Carmen Swinehart, was asked to drop out as late as tonight again and also offered $1,000 to do so.
I also question that if this was suppose to be debated on at a public meeting, and I was not the only one thinking this way, why was there no debate? And why did the new council member already have a name plate.
Again, there are no sour grapes, but something just isn't right with the way this went down.