Here are some other views from last night's big win over Elco.
Lebanon Daily News: http://www.gametimepa.com/ci_16230790
Intel-New Era: http://articles.lancsports.com/local/4/296485
PennLive: http://articles.lancsports.com/local/4/296485
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
Remembering a friend
Sometimes for me, writing words are easier than the spoken word. Sometimes I can express my feelings better when I write it out than speak it.
So hear goes.
A year ago tomorrow, or today, depending upon when you read this, I lost a good friend and a great person; hell, Columbia lost a great person and a great friend, when Missy Glenn, the executive director of the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, suddenly died, the day of the chamber’s Bridge Bust.
A year later, I still can’t believe she is gone. And I know I am not alone in this. Her chamber board members, volunteers, friends and others she came in contact with should feel the same.
My heart and prayers go out to her family – Kerry, Hilary and Nate on this day and I know the struggle they have had over the past year. Again, for me, its one of those things, I don’t know what to say to them, other then stay strong, be safe, and remember your wife and mother for the great person she was and continues to be as she looks down on us.
I couldn’t help last year at the Bridge Bust because I was still learning how to walk again after my accident. I found out about her death while having breakfast at one of her favorite places the Daily Grind. I can easily remember the shock and wanting to pick up the phone and call someone. When I needed something, some information or to talk to someone, she was the first person I called. So it was only natural on this day, I started calling the chamber and caught myself saying “wait a minute, she’s not there anymore.”
Missy was Columbia’s gem. She was always there, not only for her family, but for her friends and the town of Columbia. Our town has changed greatly over the last year, mostly because she isn’t there in person, to help. She’s above us now, helping us in a different way.
I can still remember my last conversation I had with her. It was asking me how I was doing and an issue with an employer in Columbia, who didn’t understand how we do things here (I will leave it at that, because I think most people know, if they don’t, call me and I will tell you).
I’ve been thinking about this all week. Like two recent letters I wrote, this is the final draft after a number of attempts to find the correct words. Just kind of down in the dumps this week thinking about how to write this and some of the emotions started flowing in my mind last night when I attended the Strategic Economic Development Plan, which she helped organize. Today, well, I decided to sit down and finish this.
Missy was a tireless worker for Columbia. She bled crimson and gold. She was one of a kind and a great friend, who I miss very much.
Thanks Missy for what you did for Columbia and being a sounding board. And don’t be too rough on us as we move forward as a community, that has and will continue to have your imprints all over you.
My prayers and heart are with Kerry, Hilary and Nate this weekend.
I would like to continue, but I can’t. The emotions are starting to get the best of me, so I will stop.
So hear goes.
A year ago tomorrow, or today, depending upon when you read this, I lost a good friend and a great person; hell, Columbia lost a great person and a great friend, when Missy Glenn, the executive director of the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, suddenly died, the day of the chamber’s Bridge Bust.
A year later, I still can’t believe she is gone. And I know I am not alone in this. Her chamber board members, volunteers, friends and others she came in contact with should feel the same.
My heart and prayers go out to her family – Kerry, Hilary and Nate on this day and I know the struggle they have had over the past year. Again, for me, its one of those things, I don’t know what to say to them, other then stay strong, be safe, and remember your wife and mother for the great person she was and continues to be as she looks down on us.
I couldn’t help last year at the Bridge Bust because I was still learning how to walk again after my accident. I found out about her death while having breakfast at one of her favorite places the Daily Grind. I can easily remember the shock and wanting to pick up the phone and call someone. When I needed something, some information or to talk to someone, she was the first person I called. So it was only natural on this day, I started calling the chamber and caught myself saying “wait a minute, she’s not there anymore.”
Missy was Columbia’s gem. She was always there, not only for her family, but for her friends and the town of Columbia. Our town has changed greatly over the last year, mostly because she isn’t there in person, to help. She’s above us now, helping us in a different way.
I can still remember my last conversation I had with her. It was asking me how I was doing and an issue with an employer in Columbia, who didn’t understand how we do things here (I will leave it at that, because I think most people know, if they don’t, call me and I will tell you).
I’ve been thinking about this all week. Like two recent letters I wrote, this is the final draft after a number of attempts to find the correct words. Just kind of down in the dumps this week thinking about how to write this and some of the emotions started flowing in my mind last night when I attended the Strategic Economic Development Plan, which she helped organize. Today, well, I decided to sit down and finish this.
Missy was a tireless worker for Columbia. She bled crimson and gold. She was one of a kind and a great friend, who I miss very much.
Thanks Missy for what you did for Columbia and being a sounding board. And don’t be too rough on us as we move forward as a community, that has and will continue to have your imprints all over you.
My prayers and heart are with Kerry, Hilary and Nate this weekend.
I would like to continue, but I can’t. The emotions are starting to get the best of me, so I will stop.
Windy Friday observations
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| This sign was posted by Eric White, who owns the former Movie Man property. The window apparently was broken by a rock. |
* Went to the presentation of the Columbia Strategic Economic Development Plan last night at the high school. About 40 people were there, most of them members of the committee. The presentation lasted about an hour.
There was some good information given out and copies of the plan are available by contacting the borough office.
The plan, developed by community members targets three areas that are all connected -- the river front, the downtown business district and historic district.
* Earlier this week I noticed the back of the blue unmarked police car was broken out. Police said today someone they took into custody kicked the window out.
* There's also a "for sale" sign in the window at the former M&T Bank building.
Don't forget the Bridge Bust
Just a reminder about the Bridge Bust tomorrow on the Veteran's Memorial Bridge. Shuttle bus parking is available at Glatfelter Field on the Columbia side and Eastern High School on the Wrightsville side.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Car plunges into river
A car plunged into the Susquehanna River early this morning: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/295188
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Don't forget the Bridge Bust
Saturday is the day: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/294989
Unity Service is scheduled
The Columbia Area Ministerium is holding a Community Unity Luncheon to honor the service of all community partners on Oct. 10 at 12:30 p.m.at Our Lady of Angels School Cafeteria, 404 Cherry St.
The Luncheon is followed at 2 p.m. with a Community Unity Service at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church 400 Cherry St., to Celebrate the Partnerships working together to serve the people of our communities. A Combined Community Choir will sing. Charles Williams, Choir Director at Columbia United Methodist Church, will direct the choir and \Bernie Wickenheiser, Choir Director and Organist at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church will accompany the choir in the Anthems “Let There Be Peace on Earth”, and “A Choral Benediction."
Rev. Vard Gainor will be the preacher for this service. Rev. Gainor presently partners with ministries, churches and businesses to implement Biblical concepts within the marketplace to bring the blessings of God to our communities. He previously served with the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Free Methodist Church assisting churches in seven states engage in community unity. Rev. Gainor also served for five years as Executive Pastor of the Capital Region Pastors’ Network of PA, working with over 100 churches and pastors in the Harrisburg area to foster regional transformation. Vard had also served as a Dean at Elim Bible Institute during a time of significant transformation, and as pastor with three churches. He holds degrees in Business, Science and Technology, and Divinity.
All are encouraged to attend.
The Luncheon is followed at 2 p.m. with a Community Unity Service at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church 400 Cherry St., to Celebrate the Partnerships working together to serve the people of our communities. A Combined Community Choir will sing. Charles Williams, Choir Director at Columbia United Methodist Church, will direct the choir and \Bernie Wickenheiser, Choir Director and Organist at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church will accompany the choir in the Anthems “Let There Be Peace on Earth”, and “A Choral Benediction."
Rev. Vard Gainor will be the preacher for this service. Rev. Gainor presently partners with ministries, churches and businesses to implement Biblical concepts within the marketplace to bring the blessings of God to our communities. He previously served with the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Free Methodist Church assisting churches in seven states engage in community unity. Rev. Gainor also served for five years as Executive Pastor of the Capital Region Pastors’ Network of PA, working with over 100 churches and pastors in the Harrisburg area to foster regional transformation. Vard had also served as a Dean at Elim Bible Institute during a time of significant transformation, and as pastor with three churches. He holds degrees in Business, Science and Technology, and Divinity.
All are encouraged to attend.
Columbia UM is honored
The Columbia United Methodist Church is a recipient of The Kim Jefferson Award for Effective Urban Ministry. The Eastern Pennsylvania Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church was held May 20 through May 22, at the Lancaster Convention Center.
On Friday, May 21, Ken Sprout, Administrative Council Chairperson, and Senior Pastor Jeffrey Snyder were called up to the stage to be recognized for the award. Rev. Yvette Davis, Director of Urban and Global Ministries for the Eastern PA Conference presented certificates. Bishop Peggy Johnson greeted them and those gathered at Annual Conference gave a standing ovation.
On Sunday, Oct. 10, the South West District Superintendent Jim Todd and Rev Yvette Davis Director of Urban Ministries of the Eastern PA Conference will be with at Columbia United Methodist Church 510 Walnut St. for the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services to present an official plaque from the Northeast Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church.
The Kim Jefferson Award is presented by the Northeastern Jurisdictional Urban Steering Committee for significant and effective urban ministry. The Northeast Jurisdiction goes from Virginia to Maine. The award is named in honor of the Reverend Kinmoth “Kim” Jefferson, a member of the Northern New Jersey Annual Conference who served in the Office of Urban Ministry of the General Board of Global Ministries. He was a member of the Field Staff for seven years and Executive Secretary for 18 years. Kim was a pastor in Newark in the 1960's and has served on numerous committees in both United Methodist and Interdenominational/Interfaith Relationships.
To qualify for the award, the ministry must be a provider of justice ministries that address systemic issues. The church supporting the creation, development, and ongoing success of the Community Life Network of Columbia is one of the main reasons we received this award. Rev. Yvette Davis is also Chairperson of the Northeastern Jurisdiction Urban Ministries Network and she said, “it is not just the categorical institution portion leading to transformation. Our many years of leading community prayer such as hosting the Mayor’s Day of Prayer Breakfast on National Day of Prayer, sponsoring community concerts of prayer,
Rev. Davis suggested we hold a Community Service to Celebrate the significant partnerships that unite to improve the quality of life in Columbia.
On Friday, May 21, Ken Sprout, Administrative Council Chairperson, and Senior Pastor Jeffrey Snyder were called up to the stage to be recognized for the award. Rev. Yvette Davis, Director of Urban and Global Ministries for the Eastern PA Conference presented certificates. Bishop Peggy Johnson greeted them and those gathered at Annual Conference gave a standing ovation.
On Sunday, Oct. 10, the South West District Superintendent Jim Todd and Rev Yvette Davis Director of Urban Ministries of the Eastern PA Conference will be with at Columbia United Methodist Church 510 Walnut St. for the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services to present an official plaque from the Northeast Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church.
The Kim Jefferson Award is presented by the Northeastern Jurisdictional Urban Steering Committee for significant and effective urban ministry. The Northeast Jurisdiction goes from Virginia to Maine. The award is named in honor of the Reverend Kinmoth “Kim” Jefferson, a member of the Northern New Jersey Annual Conference who served in the Office of Urban Ministry of the General Board of Global Ministries. He was a member of the Field Staff for seven years and Executive Secretary for 18 years. Kim was a pastor in Newark in the 1960's and has served on numerous committees in both United Methodist and Interdenominational/Interfaith Relationships.
To qualify for the award, the ministry must be a provider of justice ministries that address systemic issues. The church supporting the creation, development, and ongoing success of the Community Life Network of Columbia is one of the main reasons we received this award. Rev. Yvette Davis is also Chairperson of the Northeastern Jurisdiction Urban Ministries Network and she said, “it is not just the categorical institution portion leading to transformation. Our many years of leading community prayer such as hosting the Mayor’s Day of Prayer Breakfast on National Day of Prayer, sponsoring community concerts of prayer,
Rev. Davis suggested we hold a Community Service to Celebrate the significant partnerships that unite to improve the quality of life in Columbia.
Columbia Police reports
KRISTYN L. WERNIG, AGE 22, OF DALLASTOWN, WAS CITED FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ON SOUTH FRONT STREET, SEPT. 21.
CANDY L. OBERDORFF, AGE 35, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ON SOUTH FRONT STREET, SEPT. 21.
GREGORY A. SECHLER, AGE 51, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITED FOR STOP SIGNS AND YIELD SIGNS, AT THE EXIT RAMP IN THE 400 BLOCK OF LINDEN STREET, SEPT. 22.
JEFFREY SCOTT SHANK, JR., AGE 20, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN THE 300 BLOCK OF WALNUT STREET, SEPT. 22.
TODD M. SHUTT, AGE 45, OF MIDDLETOWN, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES IN THE 400 BLOCK OF LINDEN STREET AT THE EXIT RAMP, SEPT. 23.
DORSEY O. TURNER, JR., AGE 55, OF PEQUEA, WAS CITED FOR REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED, IN THE 200 BLOCK OF LOCUST STREET, SEPT.23.
TERRY ESBENSHADE, AGE 34, OF MOHNTON, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT THIRD. AND LINDEN STREETS, SEPT. 23.
TODD RICHARD BROWN, AGE 43, OF MILLERSVILLE, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT THIRD AND LINDEN STREETS, SEPT. 23.
BRADY L. WELLER, AGE 23 OF MOUNT JOY, AND PAUL D. MCKEE, AGE 27, OF MIDDLETOWN, WERE CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, AT THIRD AND LINDEN STREETS, SEPT. 24.
ANISA MAHADEO, AGE 29, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR HARASSMENT AND FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT, ON SOUTH THIRD STREET.
SAMANTHA S. MURPHY, AGE 27, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, ON ROUTE 441 AND PERRY STREET, SEPT. 26.
EDDIE ANTHONY GONZALEZ, AGE 32, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CHARGED AND ARRAIGNED FOR RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY; TERRORISTIC THREATS WITH INTENT TO TERRORIZE ANOTHER; AND FOR POSSESSION OF A SMALL AMOUNT OF MARIJUANA.
HE WAS COMITTED TO L.C.P., IN LEIU OF $5,000 CASH BAIL. THIS WAS FOR AN INCIDENT ON SEPT. 26 ON NORTH EIGTHTH STREET.
ALVIN JOEL SANTOS, AGE 18, OF COLUMBIA, WAS ARRAIGNED AT CENTRAL BOOKING, LANCASTER, FOR CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY TO ROBBERY AND SIMPLE ASSAULT, AND COMITTED TO L.C.P. IN LEIU OF $50,000 CASH BAIL. SHAMARI LEE SMITH, AGE 20, OF COLUMBIA, WAS ARRAIGNED AT CENTRAL BOOKING, LANCASTER, ALSO, FOR ROBBERY, CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY ROBBERY, FALSE REPORTS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY. HE WAS COMITTED TO L.C.P. IN LIEU OF $200,000 CASH BAIL. THE TWO WERE INVOLVED IN AN INCIDENT IN THE 200 BLOCK OF UNION STREET, SEPT. 27.
CANDY L. OBERDORFF, AGE 35, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ON SOUTH FRONT STREET, SEPT. 21.
GREGORY A. SECHLER, AGE 51, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITED FOR STOP SIGNS AND YIELD SIGNS, AT THE EXIT RAMP IN THE 400 BLOCK OF LINDEN STREET, SEPT. 22.
JEFFREY SCOTT SHANK, JR., AGE 20, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN THE 300 BLOCK OF WALNUT STREET, SEPT. 22.
TODD M. SHUTT, AGE 45, OF MIDDLETOWN, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES IN THE 400 BLOCK OF LINDEN STREET AT THE EXIT RAMP, SEPT. 23.
DORSEY O. TURNER, JR., AGE 55, OF PEQUEA, WAS CITED FOR REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED, IN THE 200 BLOCK OF LOCUST STREET, SEPT.23.
TERRY ESBENSHADE, AGE 34, OF MOHNTON, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT THIRD. AND LINDEN STREETS, SEPT. 23.
TODD RICHARD BROWN, AGE 43, OF MILLERSVILLE, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT THIRD AND LINDEN STREETS, SEPT. 23.
BRADY L. WELLER, AGE 23 OF MOUNT JOY, AND PAUL D. MCKEE, AGE 27, OF MIDDLETOWN, WERE CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, AT THIRD AND LINDEN STREETS, SEPT. 24.
ANISA MAHADEO, AGE 29, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR HARASSMENT AND FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT, ON SOUTH THIRD STREET.
SAMANTHA S. MURPHY, AGE 27, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, ON ROUTE 441 AND PERRY STREET, SEPT. 26.
EDDIE ANTHONY GONZALEZ, AGE 32, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CHARGED AND ARRAIGNED FOR RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY; TERRORISTIC THREATS WITH INTENT TO TERRORIZE ANOTHER; AND FOR POSSESSION OF A SMALL AMOUNT OF MARIJUANA.
HE WAS COMITTED TO L.C.P., IN LEIU OF $5,000 CASH BAIL. THIS WAS FOR AN INCIDENT ON SEPT. 26 ON NORTH EIGTHTH STREET.
ALVIN JOEL SANTOS, AGE 18, OF COLUMBIA, WAS ARRAIGNED AT CENTRAL BOOKING, LANCASTER, FOR CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY TO ROBBERY AND SIMPLE ASSAULT, AND COMITTED TO L.C.P. IN LEIU OF $50,000 CASH BAIL. SHAMARI LEE SMITH, AGE 20, OF COLUMBIA, WAS ARRAIGNED AT CENTRAL BOOKING, LANCASTER, ALSO, FOR ROBBERY, CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY ROBBERY, FALSE REPORTS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY. HE WAS COMITTED TO L.C.P. IN LIEU OF $200,000 CASH BAIL. THE TWO WERE INVOLVED IN AN INCIDENT IN THE 200 BLOCK OF UNION STREET, SEPT. 27.
Chamber to host Mixer
The Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Mixer, sponsored by Province Bank, 10 South 18th St.
The event will be held Tuesday, Oct. 12 from 5-7 p.m. RSVP to the chamber at 684-5249 by Friday, Oct. 8.
Chamber members can attend free and non-members will be charged $5,
The event will be held Tuesday, Oct. 12 from 5-7 p.m. RSVP to the chamber at 684-5249 by Friday, Oct. 8.
Chamber members can attend free and non-members will be charged $5,
Meters, meters and meters
Saw this one yesterday where Lancaster City is changing its parking meter system: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/294597
Fire Safety open house
Some of the attractions are: Fire Safety Trailer, Columbia K-9 Officer, SVEMS, Columbia QRS, fire truck rides and refreshents.
Sportsmanship went out the window this afternoon
Columbia hosted a seventh and eighth grade football game this afternoon on the hill against Reading.
Reading is the biggest school on District Three and we all know that Columbia is the smallest school in the area.
The good news is Columbia won the game in the last minute, 32-28.
The bad news was there was an ugly incident in the first half of the game that almost caused the game to be stopped and forfeited.
Just a little background. When I do the announcing at basketball and wrestling, I do a much smaller version of the announcement. First off, no one can hear it or by now, everyone knows it. There are certain games, you read the expanded version and we all know what games they are. But for the most part, what I've found is the sportsmanship policy isn't uniformly enforced throughout the L-L League.
In you haven't noticed, its read to the coaches and captains prior to football games.
So today, being the only person sitting on the Reading side of the field, I heard a lot coming from the Reading sidelines. It wasn't good. The end result was a pair of 15-yard penalties against the Reading coach, a sideline warning and an ejection.
The ejection was a concern. After the Red Knight coach was thumbed from the game, he refused to leave for several minutes. The game was halted and both teams were sent to the sidelines and I even heard the Reading coach mutter some words about getting the official after the game.
The game should have been stopped, if not then, definitely when the Reading coach tried to coach from the bus in the second half.
I didn't have an issue with the ejection because it was warranted. The officials were trying to be nice to the Reading coach by leaving him on the bus but it backfired. It was a little testy there for a while.
The Reading coach poor judgement throughout the game and I really hopes the school takes action against this individual. Coaches are suppose to set the example, not cause the problem.
Reading is the biggest school on District Three and we all know that Columbia is the smallest school in the area.
The good news is Columbia won the game in the last minute, 32-28.
The bad news was there was an ugly incident in the first half of the game that almost caused the game to be stopped and forfeited.
Just a little background. When I do the announcing at basketball and wrestling, I do a much smaller version of the announcement. First off, no one can hear it or by now, everyone knows it. There are certain games, you read the expanded version and we all know what games they are. But for the most part, what I've found is the sportsmanship policy isn't uniformly enforced throughout the L-L League.
In you haven't noticed, its read to the coaches and captains prior to football games.
So today, being the only person sitting on the Reading side of the field, I heard a lot coming from the Reading sidelines. It wasn't good. The end result was a pair of 15-yard penalties against the Reading coach, a sideline warning and an ejection.
The ejection was a concern. After the Red Knight coach was thumbed from the game, he refused to leave for several minutes. The game was halted and both teams were sent to the sidelines and I even heard the Reading coach mutter some words about getting the official after the game.
The game should have been stopped, if not then, definitely when the Reading coach tried to coach from the bus in the second half.
I didn't have an issue with the ejection because it was warranted. The officials were trying to be nice to the Reading coach by leaving him on the bus but it backfired. It was a little testy there for a while.
The Reading coach poor judgement throughout the game and I really hopes the school takes action against this individual. Coaches are suppose to set the example, not cause the problem.
Former Wrightsville officer fired
A former police officer in Wrightsville was recently fired by Hellam Township: http://www.yorkdispatch.com/news/ci_16198060
Trial will be held in fatal accident
Here is a link involving a preliminary hearing on a fatal accident earlier this summer: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/294913
There are 4
There are four candidates for the open seat on Columbia Borough Council.
The four are Jim Smith, Carmen Swinehart, Michael Lydon and myself.
Interviews for the position vacated by Anna Gerlitzki, will be held next Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 308 Locust St.
The four are Jim Smith, Carmen Swinehart, Michael Lydon and myself.
Interviews for the position vacated by Anna Gerlitzki, will be held next Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 308 Locust St.
Monday, September 27, 2010
District Three Class A power ratings
District 3 has released their first power ratings of the football seasin. Here are the Class A ratings: http://district3.piaa.org/football/2010/WK4-A.pdf
I am a candidate
For the last 25 years or so, I've covered Columbia Borough Council meetings for the three newspapers that were in our town. I've seen a lot of people come and go; a lot of people not only serve on borough council, but, sit in the audience, that had some great ideas and others that well were a waste of time.
You might say I've seen it all. But over the last year or so, seeing the council meetings from a different venue, that of a citizen who loves my town and someone who wants to help.
I want to help make our town a better place to live, work and have some fun in.
I knew for a few weeks before Anna Gerlitzki officially resigned that there might be an opening on borough council. So I started thinking about possibly applying for the vacant seat or even waiting to run in the next election.
For about a month or so, I was torn between not applying for the opening and applying for it. I had the letter Well, after much consideration and thought on my part, I dropped off my letter of intent last Tuesday night when I was downtown for the Business Expo, sponsored by the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce.
So, why did I apply? One, to help my community be/become the best town in Lancaster County. I think after 25 years of covering meetings, I've seen all the ideas and have ideas of my own that might help our town move forward. Two, it is something I've wanted to do for a few years, but wasn't in the position to do it. Now, I have the time to do it and hopefully help.
As for what my plans are, if I am the person selected for the council seat, I will tell you I will work very hard to serve the 10,000 plus residents of our town. One of the first things, if selected for the opening on borough council that I will do, is ask to meet with all the current members of council, staff and others to find out what is going on, what is planned and what I can do to help move things along. Yes, I have some concerns about different issues in town and hopefully they can be addressed. I am all for everyone -- council, staff and citizens working together and all for openness of letting people know and understand what is going on.
If I am selected as the appointed member of borough council, my door will always be open and I look forward to speaking with everyone to get their ideas, good and bad. I will work hard and hopefully be able to fit in.
I will continue to use this blog to let people know and understand what is going on in our town and it won't always be from my point of view as well.
You might say I've seen it all. But over the last year or so, seeing the council meetings from a different venue, that of a citizen who loves my town and someone who wants to help.
I want to help make our town a better place to live, work and have some fun in.
I knew for a few weeks before Anna Gerlitzki officially resigned that there might be an opening on borough council. So I started thinking about possibly applying for the vacant seat or even waiting to run in the next election.
For about a month or so, I was torn between not applying for the opening and applying for it. I had the letter Well, after much consideration and thought on my part, I dropped off my letter of intent last Tuesday night when I was downtown for the Business Expo, sponsored by the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce.
So, why did I apply? One, to help my community be/become the best town in Lancaster County. I think after 25 years of covering meetings, I've seen all the ideas and have ideas of my own that might help our town move forward. Two, it is something I've wanted to do for a few years, but wasn't in the position to do it. Now, I have the time to do it and hopefully help.
As for what my plans are, if I am the person selected for the council seat, I will tell you I will work very hard to serve the 10,000 plus residents of our town. One of the first things, if selected for the opening on borough council that I will do, is ask to meet with all the current members of council, staff and others to find out what is going on, what is planned and what I can do to help move things along. Yes, I have some concerns about different issues in town and hopefully they can be addressed. I am all for everyone -- council, staff and citizens working together and all for openness of letting people know and understand what is going on.
If I am selected as the appointed member of borough council, my door will always be open and I look forward to speaking with everyone to get their ideas, good and bad. I will work hard and hopefully be able to fit in.
I will continue to use this blog to let people know and understand what is going on in our town and it won't always be from my point of view as well.
CBAA scores
Columbia, 42, East Petersburg 22 (B Team)
Columbia 6, East Petersburg (C Team)
Columbia 0, East Petersburg (D Team)
Columbia 6, East Petersburg (C Team)
Columbia 0, East Petersburg (D Team)
Elco is first league foe
The Raiders, who were expected to possibly challenge Lancaster Catholic for the Section 3 title, are an un-Elco like 0-4. They were beaten Friday night in their Section 3 opener by Northern Lebanon by a 33-28 score.
While Elco, coached by Mark Evans is 0-4, they have lost three of their games by a total of 15 points.
Part of Elco's problem is at quarterback. They lost their starting QB prior to their first game and were forced to move RB Tyler George to QB.
George, along with Dylan Hickernell, have combined for more than 300 yards rushing, while Eric Ondo has caught passes for ore than 300 yards.
The Tide is celebrating Homecoming on Friday and is looking for their first win over the Raiders in four seasons and just their third in eight seasons.
NOTES: Here's something to ponder. The combined records of Columbia's first four opponents was 10-6. The combined records of the Tide's next four opponents is 4-12. Columbia's last win over Elco was in 2007 by a 30-22 score. In the last two games, the Raiders have outscored the Tide 114-46.
After four games
Here are some news and notes on the Columbia football team after four non-league games, heading into Friday's Section 3 opener with Elco.
* The Tide has led in the first half of three of its four games -- the lone exception was Friday's game with Boiling Springs.
* Columbia has played teams in York, Cumberland and Berks County. They play the next three games against teams from Lebanon County.
* Last season after four games, the Tide was 0-4 and three of the four games ending in the Mercy Rule.
* Seth Lefever leads the tackle chart with 28 followed by Marcus Fischer with 26. Michael Burke leads the Tide in sacks and tackles for loss. John Marley leads the Tide with two picks.
* On offense, the Tide has rushed for 729 yards, with Brock Taylor leading the way with 216. QB Tyler Harrison has completed 46 of 73 passes for 636 yards and eight scores. Burke is the leading receiver with 23 catches for 385 yards and seven scores, followed by DJ Wells with nine and Nick Nobile and Seth Lefever with seven each.
* Defensively, the Tide has given up 1,009 in four games on the ground and 517 through the air, 294 of them coming against Daniel Boone.
* The Tide has led in the first half of three of its four games -- the lone exception was Friday's game with Boiling Springs.
* Columbia has played teams in York, Cumberland and Berks County. They play the next three games against teams from Lebanon County.
* Last season after four games, the Tide was 0-4 and three of the four games ending in the Mercy Rule.
* Seth Lefever leads the tackle chart with 28 followed by Marcus Fischer with 26. Michael Burke leads the Tide in sacks and tackles for loss. John Marley leads the Tide with two picks.
* On offense, the Tide has rushed for 729 yards, with Brock Taylor leading the way with 216. QB Tyler Harrison has completed 46 of 73 passes for 636 yards and eight scores. Burke is the leading receiver with 23 catches for 385 yards and seven scores, followed by DJ Wells with nine and Nick Nobile and Seth Lefever with seven each.
* Defensively, the Tide has given up 1,009 in four games on the ground and 517 through the air, 294 of them coming against Daniel Boone.
Week Four Columbia football notebook
Good looking turf field
Friday, the Tide played on turf for the second time in four games. The other was against Northeastern. It will be the best field the Tide will play on this year.
The helicopter flyover before the game was a planned event and added a nice touch to the opening.
I'm sure this will get some comments, but the concession stand food was good. The cheeseburger (yes just one, but it was a double cheeseburger) I had before the game was awesome and the chicken corn soup was good, but a little too spicy for me. Best upcoming stands will be Northern Lebanon, who usually has pretty good soups and Annville-Cleona, who has the best hot dogs in the league.
What I didn't like was the hundreds of young people walking around the "walking" track during the game, often interfering with people watching the game. It seemed more like a social event than a football game. My question is why go to the game if you aren't going to watch it. Did notice the Bubblers had a student section.
Among those seen walking around was PIAA Executive Director Brad Cashman.
Injuries mount
Two players were injured. John Markley left the game early in the second quarter with an arm injury and was in a sling. Brock Taylor left the game late in the first half. Not dressed for the game were Lamar Porras, Quincy Mancotywa, Tyler Dietz, Dion Matthews, Chris Murray and Victor Rivera. Matthews and Dietz are out with shoulder injuries.
Offensive numbers
Quarterback Tyler Harrison, who is recovering from an ankle injury and didn't have a full week of practice, had a big game. He was 22 of 35 with one pick for 266 yards and one score. Michael Burke caught a season-high nine balls for 95 yards and a score. Harrison completed passes to have different receivers.
DJ Wells caught six balls for 92 yards and also rushed for 58 yards and a score.
Defensive numbers
Still not good. Columbia gave 246 yards on the ground, including 168 to Ryan Miller. QB Jared Bliss made the most of his seven pass attempts, completing six for 98 yards and two scores. Seth Lefever was the top tackler for the game with eight stops.
Extra points
The Tide continues to struggle with points after scores. They converted one of three, a two-point conversation late in the game from Harrison to Burke. They are 2 of 7 in one-point conversions this year and 3 of 8 in two-point conversions.
Other numbers
The Tide has been outscored in the second quarters of games, 39-27 this season and 41-18 in the third quarters. They have dominated first quarters, outscoring their four opponents, 31-20. Columbia outscored the opposition, 37-36 in the fourth quarter.
Friday, the Tide played on turf for the second time in four games. The other was against Northeastern. It will be the best field the Tide will play on this year.
The helicopter flyover before the game was a planned event and added a nice touch to the opening.
I'm sure this will get some comments, but the concession stand food was good. The cheeseburger (yes just one, but it was a double cheeseburger) I had before the game was awesome and the chicken corn soup was good, but a little too spicy for me. Best upcoming stands will be Northern Lebanon, who usually has pretty good soups and Annville-Cleona, who has the best hot dogs in the league.
What I didn't like was the hundreds of young people walking around the "walking" track during the game, often interfering with people watching the game. It seemed more like a social event than a football game. My question is why go to the game if you aren't going to watch it. Did notice the Bubblers had a student section.
Among those seen walking around was PIAA Executive Director Brad Cashman.
Injuries mount
Two players were injured. John Markley left the game early in the second quarter with an arm injury and was in a sling. Brock Taylor left the game late in the first half. Not dressed for the game were Lamar Porras, Quincy Mancotywa, Tyler Dietz, Dion Matthews, Chris Murray and Victor Rivera. Matthews and Dietz are out with shoulder injuries.
Offensive numbers
Quarterback Tyler Harrison, who is recovering from an ankle injury and didn't have a full week of practice, had a big game. He was 22 of 35 with one pick for 266 yards and one score. Michael Burke caught a season-high nine balls for 95 yards and a score. Harrison completed passes to have different receivers.
DJ Wells caught six balls for 92 yards and also rushed for 58 yards and a score.
Defensive numbers
Still not good. Columbia gave 246 yards on the ground, including 168 to Ryan Miller. QB Jared Bliss made the most of his seven pass attempts, completing six for 98 yards and two scores. Seth Lefever was the top tackler for the game with eight stops.
Extra points
The Tide continues to struggle with points after scores. They converted one of three, a two-point conversation late in the game from Harrison to Burke. They are 2 of 7 in one-point conversions this year and 3 of 8 in two-point conversions.
Other numbers
The Tide has been outscored in the second quarters of games, 39-27 this season and 41-18 in the third quarters. They have dominated first quarters, outscoring their four opponents, 31-20. Columbia outscored the opposition, 37-36 in the fourth quarter.
Volunteers are needed
The Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce is in need of a couple of volunteers to assist with the admission areas at Saturday's Bridge Bust.
For more information, contact Amy at 684-5249.
For more information, contact Amy at 684-5249.
Weekly college update
Here is the weekly update of Columbia graduates playing college football.
At Kutztown, Colby Tuell caught six passes for 84 yards in a 52-14 win over Cheyney. For the year, he is second on the team in receptions, 16 for 211 yards.
At Juniata, Brandon Felus started at defensive end in a loss at F&M.
Lebanon Valley was off this week.
At Kutztown, Colby Tuell caught six passes for 84 yards in a 52-14 win over Cheyney. For the year, he is second on the team in receptions, 16 for 211 yards.
At Juniata, Brandon Felus started at defensive end in a loss at F&M.
Lebanon Valley was off this week.
Missed opportunities for the Tide
The difference in a win and a loss for the Columbia football team came down to a couple of missed opportunities. Those opportunities added up to a 35-20 non-league loss to Boiling Springs.
On the turf at Boiling Springs, the Tide was moving the ball on offense, but didn’t come up with many big plays on defense until the second half.
The Bubblers scored their first points of the game on their first drive. BS went 76 yards in nine plays, scoring on a 6-yard run by Ryan Miller to take a 7-0 lead with 6:37 left in the first quarter.
After punting on their first possession of the game, the Tide got its offense untracked on their second offensive series.
Starting at their own 20, the Tide behind the passing of Tyler Harrison moved to the BS 4. On the Harrison, the Tide junior quarterback completed three passes to Michael Burke and one to Seth Lefever.
But with four cracks to score inside te four, the Tide couldn’t dent the goal line and gave the ball back to the Bubblers.
After both teams traded punts, BS went in for another score. This time, the Bubblers started at their own 25 and 75 yards and 14 plays later, QB Jared Bliss found Roland Miller and the Bubblers were ahead 14-0 with three minutes left in the first half.
Right before half, the Tide had its second opportunity to score. Columbia got to the Bubbler 11, before self destructing.
The Bubblers went ahead 21-0 on their opening drive of the second half. Starting near midfield, the Bubblers scored with 9:46 left in the quarter on a second Bliss touchdown pass.
Back came the Tide. Behind the running of DJ Wells, Harrison and Johnny Vazquez, the Tide reached the BS 11. On first down, Wells sprinted in from the 11. The Tide botched the PAT and trailed 21-6 with 4:40 left in the third quarter.
Inspired, the Tide forced the Bubblers to punt and got something going again. Starting near midfield, the Tide scored again, this time on a 24-yard pass from Harrison to Burke. Again, Columbia failed to convert the two-point conversion and trailed 21-12 with 68 seconds left in the third quarter.
But the Bubblers answered. Bliss scored, ending a 12-play, 84-yard drive, scoring with 6:33 left in the fourth quarter to take a 28-12 lead.
Columbia answered the score again. Harrison hit passes to Burke, Wells and Nick Nobile to move to the BS 1. Harrison scored on a 1-yard sneak. This time, Columbia converted the two-point conversion as Harrison found Burke in the end zone. With 3:35 left in the game, Columbia trailed 28-20.
But BS iced the game, needing just three plays against a gambling Tide defense, scoring on a 25-yard run by David Cook with 2:22 left.
Columbia tried to comeback. They moved to the BS 11 but a Harrison pass was picked off in the end zone to end the game.
On the turf at Boiling Springs, the Tide was moving the ball on offense, but didn’t come up with many big plays on defense until the second half.
The Bubblers scored their first points of the game on their first drive. BS went 76 yards in nine plays, scoring on a 6-yard run by Ryan Miller to take a 7-0 lead with 6:37 left in the first quarter.
After punting on their first possession of the game, the Tide got its offense untracked on their second offensive series.
Starting at their own 20, the Tide behind the passing of Tyler Harrison moved to the BS 4. On the Harrison, the Tide junior quarterback completed three passes to Michael Burke and one to Seth Lefever.
But with four cracks to score inside te four, the Tide couldn’t dent the goal line and gave the ball back to the Bubblers.
After both teams traded punts, BS went in for another score. This time, the Bubblers started at their own 25 and 75 yards and 14 plays later, QB Jared Bliss found Roland Miller and the Bubblers were ahead 14-0 with three minutes left in the first half.
Right before half, the Tide had its second opportunity to score. Columbia got to the Bubbler 11, before self destructing.
The Bubblers went ahead 21-0 on their opening drive of the second half. Starting near midfield, the Bubblers scored with 9:46 left in the quarter on a second Bliss touchdown pass.
Back came the Tide. Behind the running of DJ Wells, Harrison and Johnny Vazquez, the Tide reached the BS 11. On first down, Wells sprinted in from the 11. The Tide botched the PAT and trailed 21-6 with 4:40 left in the third quarter.
Inspired, the Tide forced the Bubblers to punt and got something going again. Starting near midfield, the Tide scored again, this time on a 24-yard pass from Harrison to Burke. Again, Columbia failed to convert the two-point conversion and trailed 21-12 with 68 seconds left in the third quarter.
But the Bubblers answered. Bliss scored, ending a 12-play, 84-yard drive, scoring with 6:33 left in the fourth quarter to take a 28-12 lead.
Columbia answered the score again. Harrison hit passes to Burke, Wells and Nick Nobile to move to the BS 1. Harrison scored on a 1-yard sneak. This time, Columbia converted the two-point conversion as Harrison found Burke in the end zone. With 3:35 left in the game, Columbia trailed 28-20.
But BS iced the game, needing just three plays against a gambling Tide defense, scoring on a 25-yard run by David Cook with 2:22 left.
Columbia tried to comeback. They moved to the BS 11 but a Harrison pass was picked off in the end zone to end the game.
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