Detz honored as LNP All-Star

Emily Detz was named softball Player of the Year hy Lancaster Newspapers: http://lancasteronline.com/pages/specialsections/allstars/

New coach across the river

Eastern has finally named a football coach: http://www.gametimepa.com/ts-ya/ci_18282008

Home invasion in Mountville

West Hempfield police say three people were attacked in Mountville: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/408856_3-attacked-in-home-invasion-robbery-in-Mountville.html

Check out Facebook

I've added a slide show from this afternoon's car show on my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000349567730

More car show pics

Cruisin Columbia Car Show a success

More than 400 cars of all makes, models and colors and thousands of folks visited our town for the 7th annual Cruisin Columbia Car Show.

Pot charge on 30

West Hempfield Township police charged two:  http://www.ydr.com/crime/ci_18300641

I spoke and will continue

This is mild compared to some areas in town.

As many of you know I am on the Democratic ballot for a four-year term on borough council. I figure after more than 25 years of covering meetings and getting around town, I could continue to help our town prosper in another way.
I've seen a lot at the hundreds of meetings I've covered not only here in Columbia, but others areas as well. While over the next few months, I will tell you what I am about, post some ideas, disagree with things, I will work hard for ALL 10,000-PLUS residents of our town. If its not good for all people, I will vote against it.
So with that in mind, I addressed our current council on a number of issues on Monday night. Please don't be afraid to contact me or talk with me about your concerns for Columbia and its future.
My questions to the council on Monday were:
* The lack of a deadline for the job application for Columbia's vacant police chief position.
Was told, it was open ended so that council cold find the best person and also i n case there any changes in terms of a much talked about regionalization.
* Why Columbia has no full time officer on the Lancaster County Drug Task Force.
Was told the full time officer is back with the Columbia department and will work part-time with the DTF and a second officer will be added on a part-time basis as well.
* Weeds and grass growing out of the sidewalks and streets all over town (pictured).
Was told that notices were placed on sewer bills about it and if weeds were higher than six inches, the borough would take action.
* Out of town landlords buying up single family dwellings in Columbia and possibly turning them into apartment and rental units.I said something needs to be done because of the affect it is having on the borough but school district as well.
Councilmen Jim Smith also spoke about the issue.
The problem will be discussed later this month at various committee meetings.
* The possibility of having an emergency drill in light of the recent weather conditions.
* Why the speed limit goes from 25 to 15 on Barber Street.
Was told this was the late4st in speed enforcement in the area.
* When the street trees and lights will be replaced downtown.
Was told possibly in October. This week will mark the third year there were no trees for the car show and craft show.
* The lack of people doing construction around town without building permits.
Was told to call if I see this.
* A coordinated effort to get people to go from the Turkey Hill Experience to downtown and vice versa.
Was told this needs to be put on the front burner.
Again, I want to represent our town and promise to work hard if I get the chance.

No more

During Columbia's Memorial Day Parade, an Elizabethtown man was charged by police for going around a police barricade and had to be stopped at Fifth and Locust streets by police with their guns drawn.
At Monday's borough council meeting, Mayor Leo Lutx said he instructed police and others, this will no longer be tolerated.
"There will be no tolerance from here on out. Get a pen, pencil and a piece of paper and write the number down. This has gone on far too long," Lutz said.
"It's time to pay the freight," the mayor said.
In this picture, this is a car that went through the parade at Ninth and Manor streets, despite discouragement from those watching the parade at the time.

Weekend of events

In addition to the Cruisin' Columbia Car Show, which will close the downtown streets, there is plenty of other activities in the Columbia area.
At the same as the Car Show, the Susquehanna Vallwey Chamber of Commerce will hold a Marketplace event at the Boys and Girls Club building.
Columbia will also hold Juneteenth, starting at 8:30 a.m. from the Mount Zion AME Church on South Ffifth Street.
At 8 p.m., the Columbia Ministerium will hold a Night Watch, beginning from the Visions Church at Fourth and Mill streets.
The group will walk various areas of the town to talk with and meet with residents in troubled areas.
St. John's Herr Estate located at 200 Luther Lane, Columbia, will be abuzz with activity during the second annual Red, White, and Blueberry Jamboree  from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The public is invited to attend all the events.

Lines repainted

Columbia Borough Highway Department workers were busy earlier this week, repainting lines on the north side of Locust Street. Thee lines were repainted to assist parking issues.

Just a reminder

No parking signs are up to remind residents about the car show tomorrow. Weather looks great.

Condemned house in bad shape

I've passed this house a number of times and it always bothers me. Its a condemned house the 900 bloxk of Barber Street, badly in need of repair with a piece of spouting hanging down and the porch onits way to the ground. What struck me today, after speaking at Monday's council meeting about weed problems in the borough, was the condition of thr backyard.  Kind of surprised some of the neighbors haven't called the borough to complain.

Concession stand help needed

Columbia High School is looking for volunteers to work the concession stand for the 2011 season.
Again this year the Home Varsity Games Start at 7:00 p.m.  If you are interested in volunteering for the concession stand you would need to report to the concession stand at 6 p.m. and you would work until around 9:p.m. Please email Deb Nissley (dnissley@columbia.k12.pa.us) with the dates you are interested in be one of the first to work in the newly remodeled concession stand. 
2011 Columbia Varsity Football Schedule
 09/09/11           Northeastern
09/23/11          Boiling Springs
10/07/11          Northern Lebanon – Homecoming.
10/14/01          Annville-Cleona
11/04/11          Donegal – Recognition Night

Death penalty sought for killer

From Lancasteronline.com: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/406593_Man-who-allegedly-killed-rapper-at-Columbia-show-will-face-death-penalty-trial.html

Marine Corps to hold barbecue

The Lancaster County Marine Corps League, Detachment 294, will hold a chicken barbecue on Saturday, June 18, at Kleen Rite Car Wash, 16th St. and Lancaster Ave., Columbia, at 10 a.m. The cost of a meal will include chicken, baked beans, baked potato, applesauce, roll, and a beverage. Chicken portions will also be available for purchase.

Don't forget the car show

The annual Cruisin' Columbia Car Show and Marketplace will take place in downtown Columbia on Saturday, June 18. The car show will be held on Locust Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature over 400 cars. The marketplace will be held at the Boys and Girls Club

,For details on the car show, contact Barry Doutrich at 684-2245 or doutrich@embarqmail.com . For other details, call 684-5249.

Juneteenth event is Saturday

This is  one of many event Saturday in Columbia: http://www.engleonline.com/AdDesk/Htmlfiles/Readers/article.epc?id=52601

Jam on the Hanna

A fun event set for along the Susquehanna: http://www.engleonline.com/AdDesk/Htmlfiles/Readers/article.epc?id=52641

Deer splits in half

Accident on Route 30 splits deer in half: http://www.ydr.com/crime/ci_18269686

Convicted offender sentenced again

This from Lancasteroline.com: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/406026_Habitual-offender-imprisoned-for-multiple-assaults-on-Columbia-girl.html

Virus kills seven dogs

Several of the dogs were here in Columbia: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/405649_Parvovirus-kills-7-Lancaster-County-dogs.html

More traffic restrictions on 30

There are traffic restrictions on the Route 30 Bridge: http://www.ydr.com/local/ci_18265479

Columbia police reports

CHARLES E. GOLDSBOROUGH, AGE 37, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR ONE-WAY ROADWAYS AND ROTARY TRAFFIC ISLANDS, ON BARBER STREET, JUNE 1.

ANTHONY JAMES WHITSON, AGE 24, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, ON LOCUST STREET, JUNE 2.

DONALD J. FOEHLINGER, AGE 34, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION AND FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITH EXPIRED EMISSIONS AT NINTH  & UNION STREETS, JUNE 3.

ROBIN ANDREA RIGHTER, AGE 57, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR RETAIL THEFT, FROM AN INCIDENT AT MUSSER’S MARKET, 960 LANCASTER AVENUE, COLUMBIA, JUNE 3.
CHELSEA RAE SENIC, AGE 26, OF MECHANICSBURG, WAS CITED FOR STOP SIGNS & YIELD SIGNS AT ROUTE 30 EXIT RAMP AND LINDEN STREET, JUNE 7.

JACK WOODROW RUDD, SR., AGE 50, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION AT FRONT AND WALNUT STREETS, JUNE 8.

FELIX JORGE PEREZ-ROSARIO, AGE 26, OF COLUMBIA, WASCITED FOR STOP SIGNS & YIELD SIGNS AT SIXTH & LOCUST STREETS, JUNE 9
DANILO HENRIQUEZ-MINAYA, AGE 22, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR DRIVERS REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED AT ROUTE 30 EAST & 441,JUNE 10.

BEATRICE E. DRUMM,  AGE 80, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT FIFTH AND CHESTNUT STREETS, JUNE 10.

DAVID DENNIS LINVILLE, AGE 45, OF COLUMBIA, WAS ARRAIGNED ON INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT CHARGES, AFTER AN INCIDENT ON SOUTH NINTH. STREET, JUNE 10.
HE WAS TAKEN TO CENTRAL ARRAIGNMENT IN LANCASTER AND BAIL WAS SET AT $10,000 STRAIGHT BAIL.

JARED DAVID BRYANT, AGE 21, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR STOP SIGNS & YIELD SIGNS AT FOURTH & CHERRY STREETS, JUNE 12.
SONYA JEAN DEL-ROSSI, AGE 30, OF EPHRATA, WAS CITED FOR USE OF MULTIPLE-BEAM ROAD LIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND FOR RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, ON SOUTH FIFTH STREET, JUNE 12.

She was an institution on the hill

Anne Kraft was a familiar office face on the hill: http://obits.lancasteronline.com/index.php?p=2716680