District Three softball power raitings

As of Sunday: http://tripletdad33.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/softball-aa.pdf

Additional wrestling changes

In addition to weight changes, here are other wrestling changes: http://tripletdad33.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/nfhs-wrestling-press-release-2011-12.pdf

Columbia to celebrate Arbor Day

River Park will host this year's Arbor Day celebration: http://www.engleonline.com/AdDesk/Htmlfiles/Readers/article.epc?id=50066

Earth Day at Sahd's

The fifth annual free celebration of Earth Day will be held at Sahd Salvage, 1045 Lancaster Ave., Columbia, on Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The family-friendly event will showcase dozens of local organizations and their green innovations.


Those attending will have an opportunity to earn money by recycling aluminum cans. Everyone who brings aluminum cans to Sahd Salvage during the event will be given a special Earth Day price for the cans and will be entered into a random drawing for a $50 prize. In addition, the individual or organization that brings in the most cans will receive a $100 prize. There will also be a free opportunity to recycle metals, cardboard, glossy mail, and a two bag/box maximum of paper and secure documents to be shredded.

Children may enroll in the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Passport program, in which they will play games and answer environment-related trivia questions at vendor booths. Children who complete the booklet will receive a free treat.

The event will also feature a Kids Activity Center with environmentally themed crafts, face painting, and an Earth Day themed story time. In addition, there will be an opportunity to compete in a recycled fitness course. Everyone is also invited to witness the Columbia and Reading Railroad locomotive. Tours of the recycling facility will take place at 9:45, 10:45, and 11:45 a.m.

More than 25 local businesses and community organizations will participate in the event, which is the most ever. Organizations representing all forms of environmental protection will be on display. Attendees will be given the opportunity to melt metal and create pendants from molds, sculpt "Earth Clay," and view green-friendly go-karts and innovative vehicles. There will be hands-on exhibits focusing on wind, solar, and geothermal energy; styrofoam recycling; and many other green activities.

An antiques and collectibles sale, which will be new to the event this year, will benefit Kenyan missions. An area radio station will broadcast its Kids Cookie Break Show live. Food from various businesses and vendors and bake sale items will be available to benefit the Columbia Food Bank. For more information, readers may call 684-8506 or visit recycleyourmetal.com.

Eastern admin gets ARD

From the York Dailt Record: http://www.ydr.com/crime/ci_17934179

Greenya to retire; Brommer named interim chief

Jack Brommer when he was hired in 1997

At a special meeting tonight, Columbia Borough Council appointed Sgt. Jack Brommer as interim police chief, effective June 1, upon the retirement of current Chief Joseph Greenya.


Greenya, who joined the police force in June 1974, has served as police chief since July 12, 1996 In 1980, Greenya was promoted from patrolman to sergeant and in 1996 was named detective sergeant.

Brommer, who attended the meeting, will celebrate his 15th anniversary as an officer in January, has been a sergeant for the last six years. He is the senior member of the force.

As a result of the promotion, Sgt. Brommer will receive a five percent increase in his base pay.

“Jack is an excellent officer,” said Mayor Leo Lutz.

Lutz said as soon as possible, Brommer will be removed from shift work to begin the transition.

“We are very pleased to see that Jack has agreed to accept this,”the mayor said.

Councilman Jim Smith, a former member of the borough's Civil Service Commission, hopes that Sgt. Brommer, will be able to change the force.

“I can say this (because of my role on the commission) that I have been disappointed in our police department for the last few years. We hired the best but they were not living up to their expectations and I know what these guys are capable4 of,”: Smith said.

“It is an honor for me that you (council) has the faith in me to do the job because this borough means an awful lot to me,”: Brommer said.

Also at the meeting, council approved beginning the advertisement for a permanent chief and authorized the Civil Service Commission to begin the testing process once the applications are received.

Brommer did say he'll apply for the permanent position.

West Hempfield Police reports

Randall Kahl, 51, of Railroad, was charged with indecent assault and harassment as the result of an incident at Chickies Rock County Park, April 26.

Jenny Rivera, 19, of West Hempfield Township, was charged with possession of marijuana as the result of an incident in the 2100 block of Oak Hollow Drive, April 25.

Janean L. Douglas, 55, of Columbia, was charged with retail theft as the result of an incident at Weis Markets, 1786 Columbia Ave., April 25.

Scenes from River Park

To handle overflow parking, concrete stoppers have been placed on the graa on the South side of the parking lot.

The mighty Susquehanna is still running quickly, but within its banks.

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A light was broken out of a light pole near the canoe/kayak area.

And there are these prints left by starving artists.

For sale

Noticed today on a trip through the downtown, the former potato chip factory at Second and Locust streets, owned by Strube Inc. has a for sale sign on it.

New weight classes for wrestling

High School wrestling weight classes have been changed: http://www.rodfrisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/NFHS-Wrestling-Press-Release-2011-12.pdf

Eastern to look at fund raising

This from the York Dispatch: http://www.yorkdispatch.com/ci_17914939

Wrightsville man convicted

This from the York Dispatch: http://www.yorkdispatch.com/news/ci_17902713

Sneezing causes crash

A few in Columbia were without power this morning: http://www.wgal.com/slideshow/news/27635296/detail.html

Changes ahead for football playoffs

This from Rod Frisco.com, which will affect Columbia's football: http://www.rodfrisco.com/

Special meeting is scheduled

A Special Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 7:00 pm to appoint terms for Board Members of the Market House Historic Trust and any other necessary Borough business.

Fire leads to pot find

On 20 April 2011 at 11:51 pm, a structure fire was reported at 156 Locust Street in Columbia.

A passerby noticed a second-floor window sill was on fire, and summoned the Fire Department. Columbia Police responded to the address along with Columbia Fire Departments to assist with traffic control and possible evacuation of neighboring buildings.

While Fire personnel were inside the building, they noticed multiple building code violations. As such, Fire personnel summoned Columbia Police personnel inside for further investigation. Police made contact with the building owner and occupants, and explained that Columbia Borough Code Officer Jeff Helm would be responding to the building for further inspection. After notifying the owner of this, Police continued coordinating Helm's response with the Fire Department. Unbeknownst to Police, the building owner and its occupants left the scene after being advised of this, and could not be located.
As the Fire Department personnel continued to check the building for the presence of fire, they discovered a marijuana grow operation being conducted on the third and fourth floors of the residence. Police were summoned to this area of the building, and found approximately 10-12 pounds of loose harvested marijuana in bags, and approximately 60-70 mature marijuana plants being grown. This area was immediately secured for investigation. Due to the nature and severity of the code violations throughout the building, it was condemned through the Columbia Borough Codes Office.
Police were able to identify the building owner and its occupants before they left the scene, and all belong to the same family. The investigation is ongoing at this time.

Complaints about Facebook page

Mother of accused Columbia killer complains about Facebook page: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/378073

Tournament champs

Pictured are members of the Columbia Red major baseball team, who won the Maytown Tournament over the weekend.

Egg Hunt is Saturday

The 11th ANNUAL COLUMBIA COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT AND SILENT AUCTION

Hosted Annually by Impact Christian Center of Columbia.
Registration for door prizes/grand prize takes place at Glatfelter Field, Lancaster Avenue, Columbia, PA (next to Anvil International). at 10:00 a.m. or online at www.impact-christian.com.
We will have Games, Pony Rides, and live Entertainment that run from 10:00-1:00, with the FREE Egg Hunts beginning at 1:00. Ticket sales for Games and Ponies are from 10:00 - 12:30
Joining us again this year is Sean "The Sandy Candy Guy" from Clown around Town, and new this year is Gelati Girl from Rita's Italian Ice from noon to 2.
Our Silent Auction items include: a Joe Paterno Autographed Football, Autographed Photos from Troy Polamalu and many others, Villanova team signed basketball, Grills, Vacation packages and much more!
If you need more information: call (717) 684-4770, see us on the web at: www.impact-christian.com, or email us at: info@impact-christian.com.

CBAA reschedules flea market

The Columbia Boy's Athletic Association have rescheduled their second annual Flea Market from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 30 at Glatfelter Field.

The event was scheduled for this past Saturday.
The cost per space is $20,
For more information, call Robin Ortman at 342-2658.

Banners are up

Banners sponsored by the Columbia Rotary Club weee placed on light poles downtown last week.

Bank changes name

The Wachovia Bank in the 300 block of Locust Street is now officially under the Wells Fargo name.

One lane opened

Repairs continue on Route 30 http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/377744

Another school meeting is set

The Columbia Borough School District will be holding another public meeting on the 2011-2012 budget.
The meeting will be held on May 3, at 7 p.m. in the High School Auditorium.

Another perfect day

Columbia senior Emily Detz fired her second perfect game of the  season this afternoon.
Detz fanned five and didn't allow a ball out of the infield as the Tide dominated Garden Spot, 15-0.
It was Detz' second perfect game of the season.
The game was about 15 minutes or so late getting started as Garden Spot's bus got lost coming to Columbia and ended up near Middletown.
The Tide has a big game this afternoon at home against Pequea Valley.