Here are a list of new hires approved at Monday's borough council meeting.
* Melissa Elliot promote dto part-time parking enforcement officer at $11.92 an hour for a maximum of 19 hours a week.
* Approval to hire one summer employee for the sewer plant and one summer employee for the highway department from May 1 through Sept. 3, through a temp agency at a salary of $9.50 an hour.
* Approved changes to the borough's Human Resources Policy anuel changing the number of hours a non-union worker can work during a week from 20 to 26 hours a week.
* Approved the hiring of a part-time code enforcement officers at $18.48 an hour for up to 25 hours a week.
* Approved the hiring of a part-time parking enforcement officer at a rate of $10.73 an hour for up to 19 hours a week.
* Approved the hiring of three part-time crossing guards at $9.73 an hour for a 19-hour work week.
* Appointed Donna Kreiser as bond council for Columbia Borough and the Colunbia Municipal Authority.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Beware of the vehicle following the sweeper
Street sweeping has been under way here in Columbia for a few weeks, but not on a regular basis and the little police vehicle, which follows the sweeper, hasn't been seen.
It was explained at Monday's borough council meeting, the person who normally follows the street sweeper has been assigned to other duties, but that is changing.
At Monday's meeting, council responded to questioning about the vehicle after being questioned by resident Frank Doutrich.
"He is doing work as a parking enforcement officer and crossing guard," said Council President Mary Wickenheiser.
But Monday, council took steps to hire additional employees so that the eployee, who follows the sweeper can resume work.
Mayor Leo Lutz said the vehicle should resume following the sweeper either later this week or early next week. For the first week, the borough will issue warnings for those vehicles not moved for sweeping, after that grace week, they will be ticketed.
Lutz said the borough is considering changes in the sweeping rotation, but nothing definite has been finalized/
It was explained at Monday's borough council meeting, the person who normally follows the street sweeper has been assigned to other duties, but that is changing.
At Monday's meeting, council responded to questioning about the vehicle after being questioned by resident Frank Doutrich.
"He is doing work as a parking enforcement officer and crossing guard," said Council President Mary Wickenheiser.
But Monday, council took steps to hire additional employees so that the eployee, who follows the sweeper can resume work.
Mayor Leo Lutz said the vehicle should resume following the sweeper either later this week or early next week. For the first week, the borough will issue warnings for those vehicles not moved for sweeping, after that grace week, they will be ticketed.
Lutz said the borough is considering changes in the sweeping rotation, but nothing definite has been finalized/
Tide beaten in baseball and track
While there is plenty of good news for Columbia in softball, the news is not good for the Tide in baseball and softball.
At Annville-Cleona, the Tide boys were beaten by the Little Dutchmen, 8-1.
The Tide scored its lone run in the top of the third and was limited to four hits for the game. A-C had just six hits, but benefitted from four Columbia fielding errors and six walks by Tide pitchers.
On the hill, the Tide was swept by Elco in track, winning the boys' meet, 139-11 and the girls' meet, 141-9. Kelsey Ulrich was the only Columbia first place finisher for the Tide, winning the discus.
The Tide will run Hempfield on Thursday on the hill and participate in the annual Shippensburg Invitational on Saturday. This will be the Tide's last home meet of the season.
At Annville-Cleona, the Tide boys were beaten by the Little Dutchmen, 8-1.
The Tide scored its lone run in the top of the third and was limited to four hits for the game. A-C had just six hits, but benefitted from four Columbia fielding errors and six walks by Tide pitchers.
On the hill, the Tide was swept by Elco in track, winning the boys' meet, 139-11 and the girls' meet, 141-9. Kelsey Ulrich was the only Columbia first place finisher for the Tide, winning the discus.
The Tide will run Hempfield on Thursday on the hill and participate in the annual Shippensburg Invitational on Saturday. This will be the Tide's last home meet of the season.
Tide girls continue their dominance
Emily Detz threw a two-hitter and struck out a career-high 19 batters as the Tide downed previously unbeaten Annville-Cleona 1-0 at Glatfelter Field.
Columbia's lone run came in the second when freshman DP Marina Benavente drew a two-out walk, then freshman Valessa Carolla smashed a double to the right center field gap and scored Benavente.
Detz yielded a leadoff double to A-C shortstop Chris Ditzler, then struck out the side to move the Crimson Tide into sole possession of first place in Section 4 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League. Columbia improves to 4-0 in Section 4 and 5-1 overall, while Annville-Cleona drops to 3-1 in Section 4 and 5-1 overall.
On Wednesday, the Tide closes out the first half of the League season with a game at Lancaster Mennonite.
Columbia's lone run came in the second when freshman DP Marina Benavente drew a two-out walk, then freshman Valessa Carolla smashed a double to the right center field gap and scored Benavente.
Detz yielded a leadoff double to A-C shortstop Chris Ditzler, then struck out the side to move the Crimson Tide into sole possession of first place in Section 4 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League. Columbia improves to 4-0 in Section 4 and 5-1 overall, while Annville-Cleona drops to 3-1 in Section 4 and 5-1 overall.
On Wednesday, the Tide closes out the first half of the League season with a game at Lancaster Mennonite.
Tide softball team is featured
Jeff Reinhart of LancSports.com has posted a story on the Columbia softball team.
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Chamber Night at the Barnstormers
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For more information, call 684-5249.
Trailer Dog to host chamber breakfast
Breakfast with Brian Roche
Coordinated by the
Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce
Sponsored by
Trailer Dog, LLC
2615 Joppa Road
York, PA 17403
\When: May 25, from 7:45 to 9 a.m.
Where: Columbia United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
510 Walnut St.
Columbia, 17512
What: WGAL News Anchor/Consumer Investigator Brian Roche will be on hand to discuss Electric Choice and Rate Caps.
\Schedule: 7:45 – 8 a.m., Sign in and fill your plate
8-9 a.m., Presentation by Brian Roche
Cost: FREE for SVCC members or $10 for non-members.
RSVP before Friday, May 21, by contacting Kathy Hohenadelat 684-5249 or at svcc@PaRivertowns.com.
Get your taste buds ready!
A Taste of River Towns promises to be a fun evening, with samples available from these establishments: Ascot House, BF Hiestand House, Bully's Restaurant and Pub, Cafe Capriccio, McCleary's Public House, Nissley Winery, Prudhomme's Lost Cajun Kitchen, Prudhomme's on Fourth, Shank's Tavern, St. John's Herr Estate, The Flour Child, Vogt Farm Bed and Breakfast, and Whiff Roasters.
The event will be held at the Union Meeting House in Marietta from 6-9 p.m., Friday, April. 16.
Taste the fine food available in our region while socializing with friends and family.
Tickets costing $15 per person can be reserved by contacting the chamber at 684-5249.
Cash, checks and credit cards are all welcome.
The event will be held at the Union Meeting House in Marietta from 6-9 p.m., Friday, April. 16.
Taste the fine food available in our region while socializing with friends and family.
Tickets costing $15 per person can be reserved by contacting the chamber at 684-5249.
Cash, checks and credit cards are all welcome.
Weekly Columbia Police reports are posted
ROMEO J. AZONDEKON, 24, of Marietta, was charged with operating a vehicle without official certificate of inspection, as the result of an incident at Fifth and Locust strreets at 11 a.m., April 6.AGE 24,
SHANNA MCGILL, 26, of Columbia, was charged with operating a vehicle without official certificate of inspection, as the result of an incident in the 500 block of Locust Street at 7:17 p.m., April 7.
KEITH LEE RANKIN, 18, of Conestoga, was charged with speeding, as the result of an incident on Route 441 south at 5:20p.m., April 8.
MELISSA CYNTHIA LOWE, 19, of Columbia, was charged with speeding, as the result of an incident on Route 441 south at 5:43 p.m., April 8.
MICHAEL J. LESCHKE, JR., 40, of Columbia, was charged with driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked, as the result of an incident in the 800 block of Ridge Avenue at 8:40 a.., April 8.
ROBERT N. LEWIS, JR., 28, of Columbia, was charged with public drunkenness and criminal mischief, as the result of an incident at Fourth and Cherry streets at 11:06 P.M., April 9.
A 17-year-old boy from Columbia, was charged with obedience to traffic control devices, as the result of an incident on Lancaster Avenue at 9 p.m., April 10.
THOMAS WAGNER, 69, of Columbia, was charged with a stop and yield sign violation, as the result of an incident at Routes 30 and 441, at 11:06 p.m., April 9.
MICHAEL JOHN HOFFMAN, 27, of East Petersburg, was charged with obedience to traffic control devices, as the result of an incident at Route 441 and Perry Street at 4:15 p.m., April 10.
The following were charged with speeding as the result of incidents, April 10 and 11 on South Front Street.
Charhged were KEITH G. LENKER, 54, of Columbia; TRACY L. MENDENHALL, 40, of Conestoga; DONNA MARIE MENTZER, 61, of Lancaster.
The following were charged with obedience to traffic control devices as the result of incidents at Third and Linden streets April 11.
Charged were MATTHEW TODD GROFF, 34, of Manheim; BURNELL R. DOLL, 61, of Glen Rock; MATTHEW B. GALLOWAY, 36, of York.
DEAN LLOYD BILLINGS, 30, of Columbia, was charged with protective equipment for motorcycle riders, as the result of an incident in the 200 block of South Second Street, April 11.
JOB B. DOUGLAS, 23, of Columbia, was charged with operating a vehicle without official certificate of inspection, as the result of an incident on Lancaster Avenue, at 10:24 a.m., April 11.
AUDREY L. SHENK, 33, of Washington Boro, was charged with driving an unregistered vehicle, as the result of an incident in the 100 block of North Third Street at 9 a.m., April 12.
SHANNA MCGILL, 26, of Columbia, was charged with operating a vehicle without official certificate of inspection, as the result of an incident in the 500 block of Locust Street at 7:17 p.m., April 7.
KEITH LEE RANKIN, 18, of Conestoga, was charged with speeding, as the result of an incident on Route 441 south at 5:20p.m., April 8.
MELISSA CYNTHIA LOWE, 19, of Columbia, was charged with speeding, as the result of an incident on Route 441 south at 5:43 p.m., April 8.
MICHAEL J. LESCHKE, JR., 40, of Columbia, was charged with driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked, as the result of an incident in the 800 block of Ridge Avenue at 8:40 a.., April 8.
ROBERT N. LEWIS, JR., 28, of Columbia, was charged with public drunkenness and criminal mischief, as the result of an incident at Fourth and Cherry streets at 11:06 P.M., April 9.
A 17-year-old boy from Columbia, was charged with obedience to traffic control devices, as the result of an incident on Lancaster Avenue at 9 p.m., April 10.
THOMAS WAGNER, 69, of Columbia, was charged with a stop and yield sign violation, as the result of an incident at Routes 30 and 441, at 11:06 p.m., April 9.
MICHAEL JOHN HOFFMAN, 27, of East Petersburg, was charged with obedience to traffic control devices, as the result of an incident at Route 441 and Perry Street at 4:15 p.m., April 10.
The following were charged with speeding as the result of incidents, April 10 and 11 on South Front Street.
Charhged were KEITH G. LENKER, 54, of Columbia; TRACY L. MENDENHALL, 40, of Conestoga; DONNA MARIE MENTZER, 61, of Lancaster.
The following were charged with obedience to traffic control devices as the result of incidents at Third and Linden streets April 11.
Charged were MATTHEW TODD GROFF, 34, of Manheim; BURNELL R. DOLL, 61, of Glen Rock; MATTHEW B. GALLOWAY, 36, of York.
DEAN LLOYD BILLINGS, 30, of Columbia, was charged with protective equipment for motorcycle riders, as the result of an incident in the 200 block of South Second Street, April 11.
JOB B. DOUGLAS, 23, of Columbia, was charged with operating a vehicle without official certificate of inspection, as the result of an incident on Lancaster Avenue, at 10:24 a.m., April 11.
AUDREY L. SHENK, 33, of Washington Boro, was charged with driving an unregistered vehicle, as the result of an incident in the 100 block of North Third Street at 9 a.m., April 12.
The balls will be blessed
John DeBella is hoping that one again he can bring good luck to the Phillies and their balls.
At 8:30 this morning, the 102.9 WMGK morning host will supervise as West Lawn United Methodist Church Pastor Jeff Raffauf, the Rev. Joe Campellone, of Father Judge High School, and Rabbi Gregory Marx, of Congregation Beth Or, say a blessing over the baseballs that will be used in today's home opener.
The ceremony takes place on the patio at McFadden's at Citizens Bank Park. DeBella and the clergymen blessed the Phillies balls before the start of the 2008 and 2009 seasons, so the ritual has proven successful so far. Phillies broadcaster Tom McCarthy, Stephenie LaGrossa, wife of pitcher Kyle Kendrick, and Comcast SportsNet's "Daily News Live" host Michael Barkann will be part of the festivities.
Raffauf is the former pastor of the Columbia United Methodist Church.
At 8:30 this morning, the 102.9 WMGK morning host will supervise as West Lawn United Methodist Church Pastor Jeff Raffauf, the Rev. Joe Campellone, of Father Judge High School, and Rabbi Gregory Marx, of Congregation Beth Or, say a blessing over the baseballs that will be used in today's home opener.
The ceremony takes place on the patio at McFadden's at Citizens Bank Park. DeBella and the clergymen blessed the Phillies balls before the start of the 2008 and 2009 seasons, so the ritual has proven successful so far. Phillies broadcaster Tom McCarthy, Stephenie LaGrossa, wife of pitcher Kyle Kendrick, and Comcast SportsNet's "Daily News Live" host Michael Barkann will be part of the festivities.
Raffauf is the former pastor of the Columbia United Methodist Church.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Four straight for the Tide girls
No one will deny this probably has been one of the worst years athletically in the history of Columbia High School sports.
Two teams went winless on the season and heading into the spring season, the only team that enjoyed success has been the Crimson Tide wrestling team. They finished with a winning record and did well in their tournaments and invitationals.
But overall, success has been few and far between.
Welcome to the end of the 2010 spring sports season and some reason to be proud to wear the crimson and gold again.
With wins this week over Pequea Valley, Eastern York, Lebanon Catholic and Lancaster Catholic, the Crimson Tide softball team is as hot as the weather was last week until Friday.
The Tide girls won all four games, three impressive fashion, to improve their overall record to 4-1.
Columbia has been playing high school softball since 1984 and in those 26 years never had a four-game winning streak.
And, the Tide girls have never been in the upper echelon of Section 4 in the L-L League and find themselves tied for first place with unbeaten Annville-Cleona with a 3-0 record. And Monday, the Tide and A-C faceoff for first place at Glatfelter Field.
It’s the biggest game ever in school history and the biggest high school game played at Glatfelter Field since some District Three and state playoff games were played on the field in the 1990s.
Friday, the Tide girls became the first Columbia team to beat Lancaster Catholic this season, turning back the Crusaders on their home field, 10-1.
Junior Emily Detz had her fourth big game of the week. She didn’t allow Catholic a hit the sixth inning with two outs and wound up with a one-hitter and fanned 14 Catholic hitters along the way. She didn’t walk anyone.
Columbia made the most of seven hits in the game, scoring five times in the sixth. Catholic also helped the cause walking five Tide batters and committing five errors in the field.
Detz has 63 strikeouts in five games and just four walks. This week alone, the fireballer has struck out 63 batters and pitched three one-hitters.
For more on the Columbia softball program, check out Jeff Reinhart’s View from the Press Box later this weekend. You can link it to the right on this page.
Two teams went winless on the season and heading into the spring season, the only team that enjoyed success has been the Crimson Tide wrestling team. They finished with a winning record and did well in their tournaments and invitationals.
But overall, success has been few and far between.
Welcome to the end of the 2010 spring sports season and some reason to be proud to wear the crimson and gold again.
With wins this week over Pequea Valley, Eastern York, Lebanon Catholic and Lancaster Catholic, the Crimson Tide softball team is as hot as the weather was last week until Friday.
The Tide girls won all four games, three impressive fashion, to improve their overall record to 4-1.
Columbia has been playing high school softball since 1984 and in those 26 years never had a four-game winning streak.
And, the Tide girls have never been in the upper echelon of Section 4 in the L-L League and find themselves tied for first place with unbeaten Annville-Cleona with a 3-0 record. And Monday, the Tide and A-C faceoff for first place at Glatfelter Field.
It’s the biggest game ever in school history and the biggest high school game played at Glatfelter Field since some District Three and state playoff games were played on the field in the 1990s.
Friday, the Tide girls became the first Columbia team to beat Lancaster Catholic this season, turning back the Crusaders on their home field, 10-1.
Junior Emily Detz had her fourth big game of the week. She didn’t allow Catholic a hit the sixth inning with two outs and wound up with a one-hitter and fanned 14 Catholic hitters along the way. She didn’t walk anyone.
Columbia made the most of seven hits in the game, scoring five times in the sixth. Catholic also helped the cause walking five Tide batters and committing five errors in the field.
Detz has 63 strikeouts in five games and just four walks. This week alone, the fireballer has struck out 63 batters and pitched three one-hitters.
For more on the Columbia softball program, check out Jeff Reinhart’s View from the Press Box later this weekend. You can link it to the right on this page.
I'm too much of a traditionalist
Call me a traditionalist or an old fart, but I have a hard time when I see teams, including some of my favorites wearing these alternate color uniforms.
To explain what I am talking about, I’ll use one of my favorite teams as an example – The Eagles, who sometime without much luck breakout the old black uniforms. I know it’s a marketing tool and sells their merchandise. I do have some black Eagles’ gear and have come to live with it, but don’t like it.
To take it one step farther, I will have problems with basketball teams that wear black sneakers and black socks. Heck, I have a problem with teams that wear white socks and you can’t see them over the top of their shoes.
I also have a pet peeve with teams that don’t wear their uniform pants right. And don’t get me started on how people wear hats. Okay, please stop the rantings.
I can’t right now.
What I do have a problem with are teams that want to change their colors and even their mascots to something that shouldn’t even be an issue and I don’t care how much success a team or school is having.
I can remember perhaps 15 years ago or so when a former Columbia High School principal attempted to change our school’s mascot from the Crimson Tide to the Bulldogs. That administrator even went as far as to order some shirts and other items. The community was in such an uproar and packed a school board meeting to air their feelings.
Well, the bulldog idea was put out to pasture.
Which leads to me to school colors. Whether it be crimson and gold in Columbia’s case; green and white for Donegal; blue and gold for Eastern and yes, even purple and gold for Lancaster Catholic, they are the chosen school colors.
What bothers is when I see our local schools wear a color other than school colors.
I have to ask why? Why do we need to say mix another color, say back into the uniform mix. Its not a school color.
I won’t say this is happening yet around here, but I would hope that if any of our coaches try to change school colors for say uniforms to something other to crimson and gold, the thought should be dismissed right away.
Black is not a school color in Columbia and should never be.
We wear crimson and gold!
Enough said.
To explain what I am talking about, I’ll use one of my favorite teams as an example – The Eagles, who sometime without much luck breakout the old black uniforms. I know it’s a marketing tool and sells their merchandise. I do have some black Eagles’ gear and have come to live with it, but don’t like it.
To take it one step farther, I will have problems with basketball teams that wear black sneakers and black socks. Heck, I have a problem with teams that wear white socks and you can’t see them over the top of their shoes.
I also have a pet peeve with teams that don’t wear their uniform pants right. And don’t get me started on how people wear hats. Okay, please stop the rantings.
I can’t right now.
What I do have a problem with are teams that want to change their colors and even their mascots to something that shouldn’t even be an issue and I don’t care how much success a team or school is having.
I can remember perhaps 15 years ago or so when a former Columbia High School principal attempted to change our school’s mascot from the Crimson Tide to the Bulldogs. That administrator even went as far as to order some shirts and other items. The community was in such an uproar and packed a school board meeting to air their feelings.
Well, the bulldog idea was put out to pasture.
Which leads to me to school colors. Whether it be crimson and gold in Columbia’s case; green and white for Donegal; blue and gold for Eastern and yes, even purple and gold for Lancaster Catholic, they are the chosen school colors.
What bothers is when I see our local schools wear a color other than school colors.
I have to ask why? Why do we need to say mix another color, say back into the uniform mix. Its not a school color.
I won’t say this is happening yet around here, but I would hope that if any of our coaches try to change school colors for say uniforms to something other to crimson and gold, the thought should be dismissed right away.
Black is not a school color in Columbia and should never be.
We wear crimson and gold!
Enough said.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Railway holds opening
About 50 people from Columbia Borough officials to county officials and residents attended the opening of the Columbia and Reading Railway this afternoon at the South Fourth Street crossing near the VFW.
After a couple of speechs by the owners of the railroad, which will serve local businesses, the golden spike was pounded in the rail spur and the traditional bottle of champagne was broken over the front of the locomotive.
Following the opening, a gathering was held at A Taste of Styles in the 200 block of Locust Street.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Columbia pays more than $2.4 million in salaries
NOTE: Salaries for management employees are listed. Its always been past practice not to list salaries of other employees, rather salary ranges. The salaries are final and does not list overtime pay.
When I came home the other day, there was this envelope in the old 644 mailbox. When I opened it, it wasn’t a bill, rather a list of what Columbia Borough employees made in 2009.
Don’t know who placed in the 644 box, so after some thought, I decided to place it on COLUMBIA TALK.
Unlike the Columbia School Board, who is either June or July (if they meet) approves all of its salaries from the superintendent right down to cafeteria workers and maintenance people, Columbia Borough does not.
If you want to find out say what Columbia Superintendent of Schools Dr. Barry Clippinger is making, its listed. If you want to find out what cafeteria workers and office employees make, its listed.
So, ever wonder what say Borough Manager Norm Meiskey makes or even Police Chief Joe Greenya makes, unless you file a Right to Know form, those salaries are never approved or announced at a meeting.
So on these forms I found in the 644 box, the salaries from 2009 W-2 forms, is $2,496,166.0 for the 63 employees from the seven members of council and mayor, who receive pay checks from the borough payroll.
Here are the salaries of management employees for the borough.
Municipal Authority Plant Manager Ken Berkheimer, $61,311.28
Municipal Authority Assistant Plant Manger Ted Castel, $48,816.90
Five authority employees, ranging from a low of $40,956.17 to a high of $46,041.23.
Eight crossing guards and parking enforcement officers, low of $2,324.15 to a high of $15,841.75.
Police Chief Joe Greenya, $89,171.33
Part-time police officers, three, $845.90
Full-time officers, $931,934.94. There are 17, ranging from a low of $44,574.69 to an officer who retired last year to a high of $80,520.90. There were five officers who made more than $70,000 in 2009.
Salaries for the dispatch center, $101,254.46 from a low of $61.56 to a high of $36,004.70 for four employees.
Borough Manager Norm Meiskey made $70,671.87 in 2009, while Georgianna Schreck, who is the finance manager made $40,29.12. Four other employees classified as office employees make just over $138,000.
Code Enforcement Officer Jeff Helm made $50,929 and four employees on that staff make a combined $112,410.32.
Salaries for the borough’s highway department of eight people range from a low of $8,791.06 for an employee who was just hired in 2009 to a high of $43,705.05. Highway Department Head Ron Miller made $58,799.93 in 2009. The total for the highway department was slightly more than $343,853.
The borough also paid $8,700 to members of the borough council and the mayor, plus salaries for the janitor, fire chief and tax collector.
When I came home the other day, there was this envelope in the old 644 mailbox. When I opened it, it wasn’t a bill, rather a list of what Columbia Borough employees made in 2009.
Don’t know who placed in the 644 box, so after some thought, I decided to place it on COLUMBIA TALK.
Unlike the Columbia School Board, who is either June or July (if they meet) approves all of its salaries from the superintendent right down to cafeteria workers and maintenance people, Columbia Borough does not.
If you want to find out say what Columbia Superintendent of Schools Dr. Barry Clippinger is making, its listed. If you want to find out what cafeteria workers and office employees make, its listed.
So, ever wonder what say Borough Manager Norm Meiskey makes or even Police Chief Joe Greenya makes, unless you file a Right to Know form, those salaries are never approved or announced at a meeting.
So on these forms I found in the 644 box, the salaries from 2009 W-2 forms, is $2,496,166.0 for the 63 employees from the seven members of council and mayor, who receive pay checks from the borough payroll.
Here are the salaries of management employees for the borough.
Municipal Authority Plant Manager Ken Berkheimer, $61,311.28
Municipal Authority Assistant Plant Manger Ted Castel, $48,816.90
Five authority employees, ranging from a low of $40,956.17 to a high of $46,041.23.
Eight crossing guards and parking enforcement officers, low of $2,324.15 to a high of $15,841.75.
Police Chief Joe Greenya, $89,171.33
Part-time police officers, three, $845.90
Full-time officers, $931,934.94. There are 17, ranging from a low of $44,574.69 to an officer who retired last year to a high of $80,520.90. There were five officers who made more than $70,000 in 2009.
Salaries for the dispatch center, $101,254.46 from a low of $61.56 to a high of $36,004.70 for four employees.
Borough Manager Norm Meiskey made $70,671.87 in 2009, while Georgianna Schreck, who is the finance manager made $40,29.12. Four other employees classified as office employees make just over $138,000.
Code Enforcement Officer Jeff Helm made $50,929 and four employees on that staff make a combined $112,410.32.
Salaries for the borough’s highway department of eight people range from a low of $8,791.06 for an employee who was just hired in 2009 to a high of $43,705.05. Highway Department Head Ron Miller made $58,799.93 in 2009. The total for the highway department was slightly more than $343,853.
The borough also paid $8,700 to members of the borough council and the mayor, plus salaries for the janitor, fire chief and tax collector.
Columbia's weekly police reports
Angel Robert Virola, 18, of Landisville, was charged with a violation of the child passenger law, as the result of an incident in the 200 block of South Fifth Street at 1:42 a.m., April 3.
Chasity Frey, 21, of Columbia, was charged with permitting an unauthorized person to drive, as the result of an incident in the 1100 block of Lancaster Avenue at 11:11 a.m., April 3.
Marcel Stephen Gordon, 26, of Columbia, was charged with driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked and required financial responsibility, as the result of an incident in the 1100 block of Lancaster Avenue at 10:12 a.m., April 3.
Hector Luis Santa, 42, of Columbia, was charged with obedience to traffic control devices, as the result of an incident at Third and Chestnut streets at 8:55 p.m., April 4.
Christopher J.M. Leonard, 57, of Columbia, was charged with operating a vehicle without official certificate of inspection, as the result of an incident on South Third Street at 4:11 p.m., April 3.
Wayne K. Walker, Sr., 52, of Columbia, was charged with driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked, as the result of an incident on Lancaster Avenue at 1 p.m., April 4.
Charles Webster Heath, 46, of Columbia, was charged with public drunkenness, as the result of an incident in the 200 block of Chestnut Street at 1:50 a.m., April 4.
Thomas Edward Martin, 44, of Wrightsville, was charged with criminal trespass and criminal mischief, as the result of an incident in the 600 block of Walnut Street at 8 a.m., April 6.
Akai Jesus Rosario, 24, and Sara Marie Bish, 22, both of Columbia, were charged witn robbery, simple assault and criminal conspiracy to commit robbery on April 1.
They were charged in connection with a n attempt to rob a male and a female in the Locust Street Park on March 31.
After arraignment, they were placed in Lancaster County Prison.
Kyjuan Shivers, 32, of Lancaster, was charged with resisting arrest, possession of marijuana, disorderly conduct and driving while license is suspended or revoked as the result of an incident in the 200 block of Walnut Street at 5:51 p.m., March 26.
After his arraignment, he was placed in Lancaster County Prison.
Darrel Lee McElderry, 41, of Mount Joy, was charged with fleeing and eluding police, possession of cocaine and multiple traffic offenses, as the result of an incident at 5:44 p.m., April 1.
He was placed in Lancaster County Prison.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Break up the Tide girls
It has been a long year athletically at Columbia High School. Losses have coe faster than wins.
The only team to record a winning record this season was the Tide in wrestling. They might be joined in the win colun by the Tide girls' softball team.
Coach Brad Brubaker's team won their thitrd straight game this week by dominating Lebanon Catholic Wednesday afternoon, 6-1.
The story of the game was junior hurler Emily Detz. She allowed the Beavers just one hit, while striking out 16 and walking two.
She was also 2-4 at the plate with a double.
Freshmen Ashlyn Phillips and Jenna Plastino enjoyed big days on offense. Phillips was 2-3 with a double and triple. Plastino went 2-4 with a triple and 2 RBI. Senior Allison Michener was 2-4 with a triple.
It was Detz' second one-hitter of the week. She allowed one hit Tuesday against Eastern in a 10-0 win. She sruck out 12 in that win.
The Tide, heading into Friday's game with Lancaster Catholic, is 3-1 on the season and 2-0 in Section 4.
In baseball, the Tide picked up its first win of the season with a 14-2 five-inning win over Lebanon Catholic Wednesday afternoon.
The only team to record a winning record this season was the Tide in wrestling. They might be joined in the win colun by the Tide girls' softball team.
Coach Brad Brubaker's team won their thitrd straight game this week by dominating Lebanon Catholic Wednesday afternoon, 6-1.
The story of the game was junior hurler Emily Detz. She allowed the Beavers just one hit, while striking out 16 and walking two.
She was also 2-4 at the plate with a double.
Freshmen Ashlyn Phillips and Jenna Plastino enjoyed big days on offense. Phillips was 2-3 with a double and triple. Plastino went 2-4 with a triple and 2 RBI. Senior Allison Michener was 2-4 with a triple.
It was Detz' second one-hitter of the week. She allowed one hit Tuesday against Eastern in a 10-0 win. She sruck out 12 in that win.
The Tide, heading into Friday's game with Lancaster Catholic, is 3-1 on the season and 2-0 in Section 4.
In baseball, the Tide picked up its first win of the season with a 14-2 five-inning win over Lebanon Catholic Wednesday afternoon.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Senator Brubaker to visit library
What a Treasure! by Jane and Will Hillenbrand is a charming story for everyone who has ever spent time digging for treasure. Young readers will especially relate to the main character, Mole, who has a new shovel and decides to dig for buried treasure. But what he finds are treasures for everyone else. Finally, he finds a treasure for himself, a friend!
Senator Brubaker is very excited to be a part of the fun in promoting early literacy to young children --- this year’s One Book, Every Young Child campaign is an excellent opportunity to highlight how reading is the foundation of a child’s education.
This is the fifth year of this important program to highlight the importance of early literacy development in preschoolers. Public Libraries and collaborating agencies all support early childhood literacy efforts and emphasizing the importance of reading early and often to children, as well as engaging them in conversation and other activities around books. They are working together to develop a multi-faceted program accessible to all areas and populations of the state.
One Book, Every Young Child is made possible through a collaboration of many educational institutions throughout the Commonwealth. This program was supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by Pennsylvania's Office of Commonwealth Libraries.
Proposed changes in wrestling
Rod Frisco, former sports writer for the Patriot News has his own blog/website. Today he is talking about proposed changes in high school wrestling. Check it out at http://www.rodfrisco.com/
Wrightsville says no
According to this article in the York Daily Record, Wrightsville Borough Council isn't too keen on the idea of police regionalization.
http://www.ydr.com/ci_14828728
http://www.ydr.com/ci_14828728
Name released in township accident
West Hempfield Township have released the name of the person killed in a two-vehicle accident yesterday at 5:55 a.m., on Route 441, north of Columbia.
Killed in the accident was Barry Williams, 47, of Sevcen Valleys, York County.
Township Police said the accident happened just north of Klinesville Road when a north bound vehicle struck a south bound vehicle.
The operator of the south bound vehicle, a 31-year-old woman was transported to Lancasrer General Hospital. Her name was Michelle Atkins of Maytown.
The other driver was pronounced dead at the scene by the Lancaster County Coroner's Office.
Route 441 was closed for four hours as members of the "Hempfield/Manor Township's" crash team investigated the accident. Police were also assisted at the scene by West Hempfield Fire and Rescue.
Anyone who may have witnessed the accident is asked to contact the police at 285-5191.
Killed in the accident was Barry Williams, 47, of Sevcen Valleys, York County.
Township Police said the accident happened just north of Klinesville Road when a north bound vehicle struck a south bound vehicle.
The operator of the south bound vehicle, a 31-year-old woman was transported to Lancasrer General Hospital. Her name was Michelle Atkins of Maytown.
The other driver was pronounced dead at the scene by the Lancaster County Coroner's Office.
Route 441 was closed for four hours as members of the "Hempfield/Manor Township's" crash team investigated the accident. Police were also assisted at the scene by West Hempfield Fire and Rescue.
Anyone who may have witnessed the accident is asked to contact the police at 285-5191.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Tide wins, Tide wins
It only took new Columbia softball coacah Brad Brubaker two games to get his first win and it was a big one at that.
"We opened Section 4 play today with a 3-2 win over three-time defending Section 4 champion Pequea Valley," Brubaker said.
Emily Detz recorded 14 strikeouts and just two walks, and scored the winning run.
"It was Columbia's first\ever win against Pequea Valley," the coach said.
The Tide will host Eastern in a non-league game on Tuesday at 4:15 p.m.
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"We opened Section 4 play today with a 3-2 win over three-time defending Section 4 champion Pequea Valley," Brubaker said.
Emily Detz recorded 14 strikeouts and just two walks, and scored the winning run.
"It was Columbia's first\ever win against Pequea Valley," the coach said.
The Tide will host Eastern in a non-league game on Tuesday at 4:15 p.m.
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Earth Day information at Sahd's Salvage
Police are investigating fatal accident
West Hempfield Township are investigating an early morning fatal accident.
A male from Lancaster County was killed in a two-vehicle accident at 5:55 a.m. on Route 441 north of Columbia.
Township Police said the accident happened just north of Klinesville Road when a north bound vehicle struck a south bound vehicle.
The operator of the south bound vehicle, a 31-year-old woman was transported to Lancasrer General Hospital.
The other driver was pronounced dead at the scene by the Lancaster County Coroner's Office.
Route 441 was closed for four hours as members of the "Hempfield/Manor Township's" crash team investigated the accident. Police were also assisted at the scene by West Hempfield Fire and Rescue.
Anyone who may have witnessed the accident is asked to contact the police at 285-5191. The identity of the crash victims are not being released until family members have been notified.
A male from Lancaster County was killed in a two-vehicle accident at 5:55 a.m. on Route 441 north of Columbia.
Township Police said the accident happened just north of Klinesville Road when a north bound vehicle struck a south bound vehicle.
The operator of the south bound vehicle, a 31-year-old woman was transported to Lancasrer General Hospital.
The other driver was pronounced dead at the scene by the Lancaster County Coroner's Office.
Route 441 was closed for four hours as members of the "Hempfield/Manor Township's" crash team investigated the accident. Police were also assisted at the scene by West Hempfield Fire and Rescue.
Anyone who may have witnessed the accident is asked to contact the police at 285-5191. The identity of the crash victims are not being released until family members have been notified.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Downtown news isn't good
I know I’ve said this before, but have you been downtown lately?
If you have, you can easily see its getting bad.
M&T Bank no longer has Saturday hours and will close for good in June.
The former American Bank (one of its any names) and CAP offices is closed. Friday when I was downtown, I noticed a “for lease” sign on the building. It’s red and white on the Locust Street side and you can hardly miss it.
So, what happened to plans for the Timeless Inn? Even though I saw people coming out of the building the other day, it’s starting to look like time might have run out on that project.
Across the street, we have a vacant lot that is now the scene of a daily yard sale. That site has already violated the borough’s ordinances for the number of yard sales in a year.
Now, let’s add two ore death wishes downtown. Ray’s on 4th is closed and Emily Keyser-Gofus is moving her Flowers, Herbs and Arts store up town to North 11th Street. Saturday was her last day downtown.
So, we have more vacant buildings. Just great!
The only thing left on that corner is the Columbia Presbyterian Church, which isn’t bad at all.
Perhaps, its time to have one of those “town” meetings to make a big push to come up with a plan to fill these structures and not with “pie in the sky” ideas either.
If you have, you can easily see its getting bad.
M&T Bank no longer has Saturday hours and will close for good in June.
The former American Bank (one of its any names) and CAP offices is closed. Friday when I was downtown, I noticed a “for lease” sign on the building. It’s red and white on the Locust Street side and you can hardly miss it.
So, what happened to plans for the Timeless Inn? Even though I saw people coming out of the building the other day, it’s starting to look like time might have run out on that project.
Across the street, we have a vacant lot that is now the scene of a daily yard sale. That site has already violated the borough’s ordinances for the number of yard sales in a year.
Now, let’s add two ore death wishes downtown. Ray’s on 4th is closed and Emily Keyser-Gofus is moving her Flowers, Herbs and Arts store up town to North 11th Street. Saturday was her last day downtown.
So, we have more vacant buildings. Just great!
The only thing left on that corner is the Columbia Presbyterian Church, which isn’t bad at all.
Perhaps, its time to have one of those “town” meetings to make a big push to come up with a plan to fill these structures and not with “pie in the sky” ideas either.
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