Saturday, October 30, 2010
Schlief honored at F&M
Columbia grad Dale Schlief was inducted into the F&M Hall of Fame this weekend: http://www.godiplomats.com/trad/hall/releases/classof2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Major accident this morning
West Hempfield Township Police said the first accident happened when a vehicle operated by Molly Albright, 26, of Columbia, failed to see slow and stopping traffic because of congestion. Albright struck a vehicle operated by Lynn Johnson, 64, of Colmbia, which then struck a vehicle operated by Kenneth Luckenbill, 44, also of Columbia.
In the second accident, a cattle trailer operated by Glenn Binkley, 55, of Columbia, did not see the other accident and attempted to merge onto Route 30, striking a vehicle operated by Steven Cliff, 31, of Columbia and pushed it onto the berm of the road. Binkley then struck a vehicle operated by Douglas Stevens of Washington Boro and then struck Albright's vehicle.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the accident to call them at 285-5191.
Traffic eastbound was shut down for about two hours, police said.
Six vehicle crash
There was a six-car accident this morning: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/305730
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
West Hempfeld Police reports
Police are investigating a burglary at a home in the 3700 block of Horizon Drive, Oct. 22.
Scott Martinez of Marietta reported the theft of a cell phone from the McDonald's, 1786 Columbia Ave., Oct. 22.
Brent Urech, 18, of Fultondale, was charged with possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, as the result of an incident at Hempland Road and College Avenue, Oct. 22.
Benjamin Green, 31, of Mountville, was charged with DUI as the result of an incident on Route 462 and Sylvan Retreat Road, Oct. 23.
Allen W. Harris Jr. of the 600 block of Charnelle Drive was charged twice with a dog law violation at 4:2 p.m. and at 8:09 p.m.
Miguel Jaramillo, 30, of Columbia, was charged with harassment as the result of an incident at 1786 Columbia Ave. Oct. 23 and on Oct. 24, was charged with theft, loitering and prowling at night as the result of an incident at McCarthy Tires, Ivy Drive.
George Hartman 49, of Columbia, was charged with disorderly conduct, as the result of an incident on Strickler Run Road, Oct. 23.
Travis Contres, 26, of Columbia, was charged with disorderly conduct as the result of an incident on Locust Grove Road, Oct. 24.
Khadija Husan, 21, of Landisville and a 17-year-old boy from Mountville and a 17-year-old boy from Landisville, were charged with underage drinking, as the result of an incident on Primrose Lane at Orchid Way, Oct. 23.
Scott Martinez of Marietta reported the theft of a cell phone from the McDonald's, 1786 Columbia Ave., Oct. 22.
Brent Urech, 18, of Fultondale, was charged with possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, as the result of an incident at Hempland Road and College Avenue, Oct. 22.
Benjamin Green, 31, of Mountville, was charged with DUI as the result of an incident on Route 462 and Sylvan Retreat Road, Oct. 23.
Allen W. Harris Jr. of the 600 block of Charnelle Drive was charged twice with a dog law violation at 4:2 p.m. and at 8:09 p.m.
Miguel Jaramillo, 30, of Columbia, was charged with harassment as the result of an incident at 1786 Columbia Ave. Oct. 23 and on Oct. 24, was charged with theft, loitering and prowling at night as the result of an incident at McCarthy Tires, Ivy Drive.
George Hartman 49, of Columbia, was charged with disorderly conduct, as the result of an incident on Strickler Run Road, Oct. 23.
Travis Contres, 26, of Columbia, was charged with disorderly conduct as the result of an incident on Locust Grove Road, Oct. 24.
Khadija Husan, 21, of Landisville and a 17-year-old boy from Mountville and a 17-year-old boy from Landisville, were charged with underage drinking, as the result of an incident on Primrose Lane at Orchid Way, Oct. 23.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Playoff field at five
The District Three Class A playoff field stands at five in Class A right now: http://district3.piaa.org/football/2010/WK8-A.pdf
Championship team
The ever changing downtown
Since it was a pretty nice day today, I took a spin around town.
Here are today's notes:
* The street sweeper is running, still not its normal routes (last council meeting), but for the first time in a month or more, the "street police" are out as the sweeper is now being followed again. The gentleman that normally follows the sweeper is back after being off for a medical problem.
So, now those who weren't in the habit of moving their vehicles because there was no one following the sweeper must move them or they will get a little "pink" thing on their windshield.
* Don't forget to stop into see the new owners of the Daily Grind, 438 Locust St., Cole and Sherri, who took over last week from Don and Mandy.
* Also in the 400 block of Locust Street, at the former Nikolaus furniture building, an art shop, which will do sculpture work and glass molding is preparing to open.
* Down the street, Viola's Bees, an art shop in the former Flowers, Herbs and Art, which I disclosed last week or week before, has closed, because of a family health issue.
* Across the street, at Fourth and Locust street, the denim clothing store and fleamarket in a building owned by David Doolittle is now vacant.
* Also,don't forget the annual Mardi Gras Parade on Thursday.
Here are today's notes:
* The street sweeper is running, still not its normal routes (last council meeting), but for the first time in a month or more, the "street police" are out as the sweeper is now being followed again. The gentleman that normally follows the sweeper is back after being off for a medical problem.
So, now those who weren't in the habit of moving their vehicles because there was no one following the sweeper must move them or they will get a little "pink" thing on their windshield.
* Don't forget to stop into see the new owners of the Daily Grind, 438 Locust St., Cole and Sherri, who took over last week from Don and Mandy.
* Also in the 400 block of Locust Street, at the former Nikolaus furniture building, an art shop, which will do sculpture work and glass molding is preparing to open.
* Down the street, Viola's Bees, an art shop in the former Flowers, Herbs and Art, which I disclosed last week or week before, has closed, because of a family health issue.
* Across the street, at Fourth and Locust street, the denim clothing store and fleamarket in a building owned by David Doolittle is now vacant.
* Also,don't forget the annual Mardi Gras Parade on Thursday.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Tide scores 20 against Catholic
Friday night, the Tide had a monumental task ahead of them. Lancaster Catholic not only is the defending state Class AA champion, but ranked number one in the state and only allowed 28 points all season, all in the first half of their previous seven games.
The Tide was up to the challenge, despite losing 56-20.
They showed early they could move the football against the state champs.
On their first possession, the Tide had a first down taken from them on a 5-yard penalty, which negated an 18-yard game. Forced to punt, Catholic, who had two turnovers in the game, fumbled the punt, giving the ball back to the Tide at the Catholic 44.
Following a 19-yard gain by Keenan Edmond and a 9-yard pass from Tyler Harrison to Michael Burke gave the Tide the ball at the Crusader 11. But the Tide could not score, giving the ball back to the state champs.
The two teams exchanged punts before Catholic got on the scoreboard. Behind the hard running of Roman Clay found the end zone on a 30-yard run on third and long by Brandon Hollister. Rhys McCall’s PAT gave Catholic a 7-0 lead.
Back came the Tide. On the third play following Catholic’s score, the duo of Harrison and Burke teamed or a 43-yard score. One problem, there was a yellow penalty flag, negating the score.
It got to be a problem. On fourth down, the center snap sailed over the punter’s head, giving Catholic the ball at the Tide 27. Three plays later, Clay found the end zone and Catholic led 14-0.
The route was on. Not.
Senior Johnny Vazquez electrified the crowd, returning the ensuing kickoff 89 yards and the Tide was back in the game, trailing 14-7.
Catholic countered with a 38-yard scoring pass from John Roda to Greg Kirchner increasing the Catholic lead to 21-7.
Columbia answered the score as Burke and Harrison hooked up on a 10-yard pass and Columbia trailed 21-14 with 7:27 left in the first half.
But Catholic scored two more touchdowns in the final seven minutes of the first half. One possession following the Tide score, Hollister scored the second of his three touchdowns on a 28-yard run and with Columbia moving the football after the Crusader score, Harrison looking for a big play was picked off by Catholic’s Sean Titus who returned the ball 60 yards for a score. The one touchdown game all the sudden was getting one-sided as Catholic led 35-14.
Catholic got the ball first in the second half and scored in three players as Roda and Kirchner combined again, this one on a score of 18yards.
Not done yet, the Tide moved to the Catholic six but Harrison’s fourth down pass fell short and the ball went back to Catholic.
Titus then scored his second touchdown of the game, hauling in a pass from Roda for a 30-yard score.
On Columbia’s next possession, Titus became a factor in the game again, picking off Harrison for a second tie, leading to Hollister’s third score of the game, an 11-yard run with 10 minutes left in the game, making the score, 56-20.
Columbia put some good numbers up against the Crusaders.
Vazquez returned two kicks for 147 yards; Harrison was 20-34-2 two scores and 193 yards passing.
Burke caught 9 passes for 87 yards and two scores, while Seth Lefever and Nick Nobile each caught five passes.
The Tide was up to the challenge, despite losing 56-20.
They showed early they could move the football against the state champs.
On their first possession, the Tide had a first down taken from them on a 5-yard penalty, which negated an 18-yard game. Forced to punt, Catholic, who had two turnovers in the game, fumbled the punt, giving the ball back to the Tide at the Catholic 44.
Following a 19-yard gain by Keenan Edmond and a 9-yard pass from Tyler Harrison to Michael Burke gave the Tide the ball at the Crusader 11. But the Tide could not score, giving the ball back to the state champs.
The two teams exchanged punts before Catholic got on the scoreboard. Behind the hard running of Roman Clay found the end zone on a 30-yard run on third and long by Brandon Hollister. Rhys McCall’s PAT gave Catholic a 7-0 lead.
Back came the Tide. On the third play following Catholic’s score, the duo of Harrison and Burke teamed or a 43-yard score. One problem, there was a yellow penalty flag, negating the score.
It got to be a problem. On fourth down, the center snap sailed over the punter’s head, giving Catholic the ball at the Tide 27. Three plays later, Clay found the end zone and Catholic led 14-0.
The route was on. Not.
Senior Johnny Vazquez electrified the crowd, returning the ensuing kickoff 89 yards and the Tide was back in the game, trailing 14-7.
Catholic countered with a 38-yard scoring pass from John Roda to Greg Kirchner increasing the Catholic lead to 21-7.
Columbia answered the score as Burke and Harrison hooked up on a 10-yard pass and Columbia trailed 21-14 with 7:27 left in the first half.
But Catholic scored two more touchdowns in the final seven minutes of the first half. One possession following the Tide score, Hollister scored the second of his three touchdowns on a 28-yard run and with Columbia moving the football after the Crusader score, Harrison looking for a big play was picked off by Catholic’s Sean Titus who returned the ball 60 yards for a score. The one touchdown game all the sudden was getting one-sided as Catholic led 35-14.
Catholic got the ball first in the second half and scored in three players as Roda and Kirchner combined again, this one on a score of 18yards.
Not done yet, the Tide moved to the Catholic six but Harrison’s fourth down pass fell short and the ball went back to Catholic.
Titus then scored his second touchdown of the game, hauling in a pass from Roda for a 30-yard score.
On Columbia’s next possession, Titus became a factor in the game again, picking off Harrison for a second tie, leading to Hollister’s third score of the game, an 11-yard run with 10 minutes left in the game, making the score, 56-20.
Columbia put some good numbers up against the Crusaders.
Vazquez returned two kicks for 147 yards; Harrison was 20-34-2 two scores and 193 yards passing.
Burke caught 9 passes for 87 yards and two scores, while Seth Lefever and Nick Nobile each caught five passes.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Accident at Long Level
An Ephrata man was injured in a ski jet accident this afternoon at Long Level: http://www.ydr.com/ci_16423118
Week 8 notebook: Where were the fans and other stuff
Where were the fans?
As I sat across the field in the press box watching Friday's game unfold, I was stunned looking at the home team bleachers, which were less than half full.
Okay, I know it was a little colder out on Friday; Catholic has been dominating Columbia lately and the team, which is much improved over last season, isn't winning, but still I have to wonder how many parents of the players, cheerleaders and band weren't there?
The kids -- team, band and cheerleaders deserve better. Even the student body wasn't there.
I know there were a lot of factors as to why people aren't showing up, but when I was in school, my parents were always active in what I was involved with. I am getting off this soap box for now but I will be watching this Friday night to see how many parents show up for Parent's Night, get introduced and leave.
I know that will happen and that too is sad.
Now for the opposition
Catholic came into the game with some gaudy numbers -- 28 points given up for the season; ranked number one in the state in some polls and the defending state champ. Catholic, who I thought was a better team last year, gave up 20 points (28 if you count the touchdown that was called back and more than 200 yards passing. Columbia moved the ball pretty good on the number one ranked defense in Section 3.
Next topic: the officials
Normally, I know most, if not all of the officials on a particular crew. Sitting down by the field house Friday before the game, I got to see three of the five come into the stadium. I knew two of the three. The third one, I will describe as "God's gift to officiating." I know he's been to Columbia before and knew where to go to change, still he had to make an issue of it. Then I saw the fourth man in the crew and said to myself, its gonna be a long night and I was correct.
First, I want to say as bad as the officiating was, it wasn't a giant factor in the game. But it was a factor.
First, let e talk about the back judge (the official is behind the defense), did you notice he was wearing a boot on his foot? Well, probably would be better off not officiating because of the inability to keep up with the game.
On the first play of the game, a 16-yard run by the Tide was negated by a procedure penalty, which was questionable.
Second play of note, was a Columbia touchdown, late in the first quarter, which was negated by a motion penalty.
So right after that call, Columbia tried a shovel pass, which was incomplete. It took a discussion of all five officials to get that call right. A few plays later, Catholic QB John Roda fell on what appeared to be a broken play at the Tide 23, but for some unknown reason, a Columbia player wanted to make sure Roda was down and got flagged for a 15-yard penalty. It wasn't a vicious hit and didn't require a penalty. Catholic scored as a result of that.
I don't like crying, just stating the facts here. The officials were bad both ways.
The bottom fell out for the officials with just under three minutes left in the half.
On the kickoff following Sean Titus's pick for a score, a Columbia player (Byran Flory) had his helmet ripped off by a Catholic player and his eye scratched. As the play was ending, some pushing and shoving broken out and yes (I admit that) a punch was thrown.
The officials huddled and called off-setting unsportsmanlike conduct penalties on both teams, which should have ended it. It didn't. During the delay to discuss the penalties, Catholic coach Bruce Harbach got word a punch was thrown, protested the decision by the officials, resulting in Flory's ejection.
At halftime, the officials in the press box, told Columbia AD Jim Rhoads what happened and after Rhoads left, they continued the discussion, basically admitting they didn't see the punch and among other things admitted the weren't sure if the interception return was a touchdown because they were not in a position to see it and the list went on.
As I said before, the officials were not a factor in the outcome, but certainly knowing the intensity between the two schools, a better crew could have been assigned to the game. The L-L League has some great officials, just not the ones who were there on Friday.
Again, I am not crying here, just stating the facts as they unfolded Friday night.
The numbers...
Tyler Harrison was 20 of 34 passing for 193 yards and two scores. Michael Burke caught 9 passes for 87 yards and two scores and also completed a 42-yard pass to Nick Nobile. Nobile and Seth Lefever each caght five passes.
Catholic still hasn't been scored on in the second half this year and has only given up 48 points, 20 of the coming Friday.
The Tide also had more first downs than Catholic.
Johnny Vazquez had a big night with kickoff returns of 89 yards for a score and 58 yards.
As I sat across the field in the press box watching Friday's game unfold, I was stunned looking at the home team bleachers, which were less than half full.
Okay, I know it was a little colder out on Friday; Catholic has been dominating Columbia lately and the team, which is much improved over last season, isn't winning, but still I have to wonder how many parents of the players, cheerleaders and band weren't there?
The kids -- team, band and cheerleaders deserve better. Even the student body wasn't there.
I know there were a lot of factors as to why people aren't showing up, but when I was in school, my parents were always active in what I was involved with. I am getting off this soap box for now but I will be watching this Friday night to see how many parents show up for Parent's Night, get introduced and leave.
I know that will happen and that too is sad.
Now for the opposition
Catholic came into the game with some gaudy numbers -- 28 points given up for the season; ranked number one in the state in some polls and the defending state champ. Catholic, who I thought was a better team last year, gave up 20 points (28 if you count the touchdown that was called back and more than 200 yards passing. Columbia moved the ball pretty good on the number one ranked defense in Section 3.
Next topic: the officials
Normally, I know most, if not all of the officials on a particular crew. Sitting down by the field house Friday before the game, I got to see three of the five come into the stadium. I knew two of the three. The third one, I will describe as "God's gift to officiating." I know he's been to Columbia before and knew where to go to change, still he had to make an issue of it. Then I saw the fourth man in the crew and said to myself, its gonna be a long night and I was correct.
First, I want to say as bad as the officiating was, it wasn't a giant factor in the game. But it was a factor.
First, let e talk about the back judge (the official is behind the defense), did you notice he was wearing a boot on his foot? Well, probably would be better off not officiating because of the inability to keep up with the game.
On the first play of the game, a 16-yard run by the Tide was negated by a procedure penalty, which was questionable.
Second play of note, was a Columbia touchdown, late in the first quarter, which was negated by a motion penalty.
So right after that call, Columbia tried a shovel pass, which was incomplete. It took a discussion of all five officials to get that call right. A few plays later, Catholic QB John Roda fell on what appeared to be a broken play at the Tide 23, but for some unknown reason, a Columbia player wanted to make sure Roda was down and got flagged for a 15-yard penalty. It wasn't a vicious hit and didn't require a penalty. Catholic scored as a result of that.
I don't like crying, just stating the facts here. The officials were bad both ways.
The bottom fell out for the officials with just under three minutes left in the half.
On the kickoff following Sean Titus's pick for a score, a Columbia player (Byran Flory) had his helmet ripped off by a Catholic player and his eye scratched. As the play was ending, some pushing and shoving broken out and yes (I admit that) a punch was thrown.
The officials huddled and called off-setting unsportsmanlike conduct penalties on both teams, which should have ended it. It didn't. During the delay to discuss the penalties, Catholic coach Bruce Harbach got word a punch was thrown, protested the decision by the officials, resulting in Flory's ejection.
At halftime, the officials in the press box, told Columbia AD Jim Rhoads what happened and after Rhoads left, they continued the discussion, basically admitting they didn't see the punch and among other things admitted the weren't sure if the interception return was a touchdown because they were not in a position to see it and the list went on.
As I said before, the officials were not a factor in the outcome, but certainly knowing the intensity between the two schools, a better crew could have been assigned to the game. The L-L League has some great officials, just not the ones who were there on Friday.
Again, I am not crying here, just stating the facts as they unfolded Friday night.
The numbers...
Tyler Harrison was 20 of 34 passing for 193 yards and two scores. Michael Burke caught 9 passes for 87 yards and two scores and also completed a 42-yard pass to Nick Nobile. Nobile and Seth Lefever each caght five passes.
Catholic still hasn't been scored on in the second half this year and has only given up 48 points, 20 of the coming Friday.
The Tide also had more first downs than Catholic.
Johnny Vazquez had a big night with kickoff returns of 89 yards for a score and 58 yards.
Guiles almost sets record
Columbia grad Ben Guiles almost had a record setting weekend at Lebanon Valley College.
Guiles rushed for a career-high 262 and scored three ties as LVC beat King's College, 21-19.
Guiles was five yards off the school record held by Charlie Parker.
For the season, Guiles has rushed for 950 yards on 170 carries.
Another Columbia grad Yahya McIntyre played in the game but did not record any stats.
At Kutztown, Colby Tuell caught four passes for 87 yards and a touchdown as Kutztown remained unbeaten with a 50-48 win over CW Post. For the season, Tuell has caught 30 passes for 436 yards.
At Juniata Brandon Felus had four total tackles in a 42-0 loss to Moravian. Juniata is 0-7.
Guiles rushed for a career-high 262 and scored three ties as LVC beat King's College, 21-19.
Guiles was five yards off the school record held by Charlie Parker.
For the season, Guiles has rushed for 950 yards on 170 carries.
Another Columbia grad Yahya McIntyre played in the game but did not record any stats.
At Kutztown, Colby Tuell caught four passes for 87 yards and a touchdown as Kutztown remained unbeaten with a 50-48 win over CW Post. For the season, Tuell has caught 30 passes for 436 yards.
At Juniata Brandon Felus had four total tackles in a 42-0 loss to Moravian. Juniata is 0-7.
Tide remains fifth
Columbia reains fifth in the week eight power rankings: http://district3.piaa.org/football/2010/WK8-A.pdf
Friday, October 22, 2010
Columbia killer charged
Micah Stewart was charged with assault in Lancaster County Prison: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/304014
Tonight
LancSports' Jeff Reinhart will be blogging live tonight. There is a link here to his website.
Also, WGAL will be streaming the game live tonight. Check out wgal.com for more.
Also, WGAL will be streaming the game live tonight. Check out wgal.com for more.
Two tailgates are taken
Two trucks at Chapman Ford were victimized: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/303786
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Weekly Columbia Police reports
VICTOR MANUEL CRUZ, III, AGE 23, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVERS REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED, AT ROUTE 30 AND ROUTE 441, OCT. 13.
MEGAN MARIE ARMOLD, AGE 22, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IN THE 300 BLOCK OF CHERRY STREET, OCT. 14.
JOHN L. KAUFFMAN, AGE 34, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AT SOUTH 13TH STREET AND LANCASTER AVENUE, OCT. 15.
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL HARRIS, AGE 24, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IN THE 200 BLOCK OF CHESTNUT STREET, OCT. 16.
BRENT STEPHEN URECH, AGE 19, OF ALABAMBA, FORMERLY OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN THE 400 BLOCK OF LOCUST STREET, OCT. 17.
RAFAEL A. CRUZ-MILLER, AGE 40, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT THIRD AND LINDEN STREETS, OCT. 18.
DONITA L. GILLELAND, AGE 36, OF MARIETTA, WAS CITED FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ON ROUTE 30 WEST, OCT. 18.
GREGORY EDWARD MESTER, JR., AGE 42, OF PHILADELPHIA, WAS CITED FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS, ON ROUTE 30 EAST, OCT. 18.
JORDAN Z. MYER, AGE 23, OF LITITZ, WAS CITED FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ON ROUTE 30 WEST, OCT. 18.
STEPHANIE MARIE ZEPLIN, AGE 25, OF MOUNTVILLE, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT THIRD AND CHESTNUT STREETS, OCT. 19.
JACOB LEE BRYANT, AGE 18, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVERS REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED, AT FOURTH AND CHERRY STREETS, OCT. 20.
TYLER ANTHONY VERA, AGE 20, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR RETAIL THEFT AT TURKEY HILL, OCT. 21.
Officer is injured
A Manor Township police officer was injured: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/303332
Tractor trailer accident
There was a tractor trailer accident on Route 441 this morning: http://www.wgal.com/news/25463342/detail.html
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Columbia man is charged
Manor Township Police have charged a Columbia man: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/302856
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