RAYMOND E. REYNOLDS, JR., AGE 57, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE, AT THIRD CHESTNUT STREETS, DEC. 17.
LYNSEY N. HUYETT, AGE 21, OF YORK, WAS CITED FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ON ROUTE 441 SOUTH, DEC. 15
TONYA L. BRAM, AGE 41, OF BAINBRIDGE, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, ON LANCASTER AVENUE, DEC. 19.
WHEN A CHECK WAS MADE ON THIS INDIVIDUAL, IT WAS LEARNED THERE WAS A BENCH WARRANT OUT OF THE SHERRIFF’S OFFICE FOR HER, SO SHE WAS HELD UNTIL THEY ARRIVED TO GET HER.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WERE CITED FOR PROHIBITED ACTS AGAINST BOROUGH PROPERTY; CHRISTOPHER EVAN ARRUDA, AGE 18, OF COLUMBIA; SHAWN CHRISTOPHER GRAHAM, AGE 20, OF WASHINGTON BORO.; AND MATTHEW JOSEPH KLASE, AGE 24, OF COLUMBIA.
THESE THREE ADULTS WERE OBSERVED IN THE ACT OF DAMAGING THE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS, AT THE TOWN SQUARE, FIFTH. AND LOCUST STREETS, ON THE BOROUGH CAMERAS.
RANDELL LEE PUGLIESE, AGE 46, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR CARELESS DRIVING AND FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AT 12TH AND BARBER STREETS, DEC,. 16.
DENNIS ISHMAN, AGE 24, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, IN THE 300 BLOCK OF LINDEN STREET, DEC. 18.
SHAWNTE DION HENDERSON, AGE 43, WITH NO KNOW\ADDRESS, WAS CAUGHT INSIDE A VACANT HOUSE ON PERRY STREET, STRIPING COPPER/WIRE, ETC.
HE WAS CHARGED WITH BURGLARY, THEFT, AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, BY OFFICER JAMES JACOBS AND TAKEN BEFORE JUSTICE ROBERT A. HERMAN FOR ARRAINGMENT, DEC. 19.
HENDERSON WAS RELEASED ON HIS OWN RECOGNIANCE. POLICE HAD RECEIVED A TIP FROM A CONCERNED CITIZEN, THAT THIS CRIME WAS IN PROGRESS. THANKS TO ALERT CITIZENS, THAT NOTIFY POLICE OF THESE ISSUES.
STEVEN W. GARNER, AGE 43, OF MARIETTA, WAS CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION ON NORTH THIRD STREET, DEC. 20-.
JAMES PATRICK KAUFHOLD, III, AGE 41, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS AT SIXTH AND WALNUT STREETS, DEC. 24.
BOBBI JO ZELLER, AGE 34, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS IN FRONT OF 410 LOCUST STREET, DEC. 23.
COTY STEPHEN RUTTER, AGE 25, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT, IN THE 300 BLOCK OF AVENUE H, DEC. 22.
WILLIE FREDDY FRANKLIN, AGE 45, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN THE 400 BLOCK OF LOCUST STREET,DEC. 23.
CHRISTOPHER ALLEN JOHNSON, AGE 20, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR HARASSMENT AND FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN THE AREA OF THIRD AND CHERRY STREETS, DEC. 29.
DAVID THOMAS YOUNG, AGE 22, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS IN THE 200 BLOCK OF AVENUE C, DEC. 26.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WERE CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL OF INSPECTION, DEC. 23:
ASHLEY LYNN RUTH, AGE 29, OF LANCASTER, ON LANCASTER AVENUE; WILBREDO ANTONI ZAMURIA, AGE 47, OF WRIGHTSVILLE, IN THE 400 BLOCK OF NORTH SECOND STREET; LANCE M. JENKINS, AGE 24, OF ALBURTIS, PA.
RICHARD ANTHONY MOLLICA, AGE 34, OF SPRING CITY, WAS CITED FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS AT ROUTE 30 AND ROUTE 441, DEC. 24.
COLEEN ANN RETAMAR, AGE 39, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE WITH A SUSPENDED REGISTRATION, ON SOUTH FOURTH. STREET, DEC., 28.
ROBERT WILLIAM KORTMAN, AGE 40, OF MOUNTVILLE, WAS CITED FOR GENERAL LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS ON LANCASTER AVENUE, DEC. 31.
JARRED A. WHITE, AGE 21, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR GENERAL LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS ON LANCASTER AVENUE, DEC. 31.
GEORGE D. ROWE, III, AGE 45, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION AT 11TH. AND LANCASTER AVENUE, DEC. 31.
MONICA CHRISTINE MIHALOVITS, AGE 19, OF MIDDLETOWN, WAS CITED FOR REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED, IN THE 300 BLOCK OF LINDEN STREET, DEC. 31.
ALEX DESSOURCES, AGE 34, OF NEW YORK, WAS CITED FOR\ DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED AT THE RT. 30 WEST EXIT RAMP, JAN. 1.
HE WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AS HE WAS WANTED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOR A PAROLE VIOLATION.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
District Three winter power ratings
Here is a link to the first District 2 winter power ratings and post-season information. Some of the records are not correct: http://piaadistrict3.org/
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
More honors for Burke and Flory
2011 All-EasternPAFootball.com Small School Team (Class AA-Class A)The 2011 edition of the EasternPAFootball.com Small School postseason team consists of players from schools within the A and AA classifications of Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 12 and Independent teams. There is only a First Team and Honorable Mention for this postseason team. Athletes are arranged in alphabetical order by first name.
1st TEAM OFFENSE:
Tight end: Sr. Zach Miller, Pen Argyl
Wide receivers: Jr. Boise Ross, Pius X; Sr. Mike Burke IV, Columbia; Sr. Shakur Nesmith, Imhotep Charter
Offensive lineman: Sr. Adam DePietro, Lancaster Catholic; Sr. Alex Karlovich, Line Mountain; Sr. Brendan McGowan, Marian Catholic; Jr. Christian Skrepenak, Wilkes-Barre GAR; Sr. Dustin Jones, Schuylkill Haven; Sr. Jonathan Green, North Schuylkill;
Quarterback: So. AJ Long, Pius X; Sr. Andrew Dzurik, Lancaster Catholic; QB Blake Rankin, Bloomsburg
Running backs: Jr. David Williams, West Catholic; Sr. Dylan Evans, Pen Argyl; Jr. Roman Clay, Lancaster Catholic
Specialist: Sr. Brad Fegley, Southern Columbia; Sr. Darrell Crawford, Wilkes-Barre GAR; Sr. David Argust, Old Forge; Sr. Michael Gaval, Mahanoy Area; Jr. Nick O’Brien, Wyoming Area
Kicker: Jr. Aron Morgan, Haverford School
1st TEAM DEFENSE:
Defensive Lineman: Sr. Brett Przekop, Mount Carmel; Jr. Eric Joraskie, Mount Carmel; Sr. Kirby Mutton, Pen Argyl; Sr. Malcom White, Wyomissing Area; Sr. Tom Schetroma, Southern Columbia;
Linebackers: Jr. Alex Anzalone, Wyomissing Area; Jr. Brandon Smith, Lewisburg; Jr. Bryan Flory, Columbia; Sr. Cody Shustack, Mount Carmel; Sr. Tristian Freeman, West Catholic
Defensive Backs: Sr. Alex Filarsky, Lakeland; Sr. Keith Day, Southern Columbia; Sr. Larry Zimmerman, Pine Grove; Jr. Sean Titus, Lancaster Catholic; Sr. Shailek Powell, Wilkes-Barre GAR
Specialist: Sr. Charles Sweigert, Lancaster Catholic; Sr. Matt Moore, Southern Columbia;
Punter: Sr. Zach Ripic, Towanda
Honorable Mention OFFENSE:
Tight end: Sr. Billy Dahm, Springfield-Montco; Matt Galambos, Haverford School; Sr. David Vitunac, Danville; Jr. Mike Loftus, Riverside
Wide Receivers: Sr. Bruce Mapp Jr., West Catholic; Sr. Chris Lenz, Trinity; Sr. Corey Ahner, Littlestown; Jr. John Klingerman, Bloomsburg; Sr. Matt Camilletti, Pius X; Sr. Patrick Montgomery, York Catholic;
Offensive Lineman: Sr. Ed Smerlick, Mount Carmel; Jr. Devante Oliver, Hughesville; Sr. John Watson, Calvary Christian Academy; Sr. Mark Mesko, Dunmore; Sr. Mike Makor, West Catholic; Sr. Nick Harer, North Penn;
Quarterback: Sr. Andrew Andreychick, Danville; Jr. Dustin Crouse, Littlestown; Sr. Marty Beninsky, Line Mountain; Sr. Patrick Dill, Trinity; Sr. Ryan Henning, North Schuylkill
Running Backs: Sr. Antonio Russo, Mid-Valley; Sr. Brandon Hollister, Lancaster Catholic; Sr. Eric Whalen, Shenandoah Valley; Sr. Kyle Troutman, Line Mountain; Sr. Merle Moscarello, Lewisburg; Sr. Skye Stiner, North Penn; Sr. Tyler Levan, Southern Columbia
Specialist: Sr. Clay Ewell, Springfield-Montoc; Sr. Seth Lefever, Columbia
Kicker: Sr. Alex Cramer, Trinity; Sr. Dylan Friday, Danville; Sr. Satchel Ziffer, Lancaster Catholic
Honorable Mention DEFENSE:
Defensive Lineman: Sr. Anthony Trotta, Old Forge; Sr. Brett Polinsky, Minersville; Sr. Dan Reber, Calvary Christian Academy; Sr. Gage Cara, Mahanoy Area; Jr. Shakir Soto, Wilkes-Barre GAR
Linebackers: Jr. Abu Shaw, Pius X; Sr. Kirk Bender, Northern Lehigh; Sr. Mike Kinney, Loyalsock; Sr. Mike Shinkus, North Schuylkill; Sr. Todd-Jamal Waters, West Catholic
Defensive Backs: Jordan Dawsey, Towanda; Jr. Kenny Rothermel, Line Mountain; Jr. Mikey Racciato, Pen Argyl
Specialist: Sr. Cole Weachock, Minersville; Sr. Ty Cunningham, Northwestern Lehigh
Punter: Sr. Christian Clark, Montoursville; Jr. Rob Varano, Mount Carmel
Player of the Year – Offense: Jr. Roman Clay, Lancaster Catholic
Player of the Year – Defense: Jr. Brandon Smith, Lewisburg
Coach of the Year: Bruce Harbach, Lancaster Catholic
1st TEAM OFFENSE:
Tight end: Sr. Zach Miller, Pen Argyl
Wide receivers: Jr. Boise Ross, Pius X; Sr. Mike Burke IV, Columbia; Sr. Shakur Nesmith, Imhotep Charter
Offensive lineman: Sr. Adam DePietro, Lancaster Catholic; Sr. Alex Karlovich, Line Mountain; Sr. Brendan McGowan, Marian Catholic; Jr. Christian Skrepenak, Wilkes-Barre GAR; Sr. Dustin Jones, Schuylkill Haven; Sr. Jonathan Green, North Schuylkill;
Quarterback: So. AJ Long, Pius X; Sr. Andrew Dzurik, Lancaster Catholic; QB Blake Rankin, Bloomsburg
Running backs: Jr. David Williams, West Catholic; Sr. Dylan Evans, Pen Argyl; Jr. Roman Clay, Lancaster Catholic
Specialist: Sr. Brad Fegley, Southern Columbia; Sr. Darrell Crawford, Wilkes-Barre GAR; Sr. David Argust, Old Forge; Sr. Michael Gaval, Mahanoy Area; Jr. Nick O’Brien, Wyoming Area
Kicker: Jr. Aron Morgan, Haverford School
1st TEAM DEFENSE:
Defensive Lineman: Sr. Brett Przekop, Mount Carmel; Jr. Eric Joraskie, Mount Carmel; Sr. Kirby Mutton, Pen Argyl; Sr. Malcom White, Wyomissing Area; Sr. Tom Schetroma, Southern Columbia;
Linebackers: Jr. Alex Anzalone, Wyomissing Area; Jr. Brandon Smith, Lewisburg; Jr. Bryan Flory, Columbia; Sr. Cody Shustack, Mount Carmel; Sr. Tristian Freeman, West Catholic
Defensive Backs: Sr. Alex Filarsky, Lakeland; Sr. Keith Day, Southern Columbia; Sr. Larry Zimmerman, Pine Grove; Jr. Sean Titus, Lancaster Catholic; Sr. Shailek Powell, Wilkes-Barre GAR
Specialist: Sr. Charles Sweigert, Lancaster Catholic; Sr. Matt Moore, Southern Columbia;
Punter: Sr. Zach Ripic, Towanda
Honorable Mention OFFENSE:
Tight end: Sr. Billy Dahm, Springfield-Montco; Matt Galambos, Haverford School; Sr. David Vitunac, Danville; Jr. Mike Loftus, Riverside
Wide Receivers: Sr. Bruce Mapp Jr., West Catholic; Sr. Chris Lenz, Trinity; Sr. Corey Ahner, Littlestown; Jr. John Klingerman, Bloomsburg; Sr. Matt Camilletti, Pius X; Sr. Patrick Montgomery, York Catholic;
Offensive Lineman: Sr. Ed Smerlick, Mount Carmel; Jr. Devante Oliver, Hughesville; Sr. John Watson, Calvary Christian Academy; Sr. Mark Mesko, Dunmore; Sr. Mike Makor, West Catholic; Sr. Nick Harer, North Penn;
Quarterback: Sr. Andrew Andreychick, Danville; Jr. Dustin Crouse, Littlestown; Sr. Marty Beninsky, Line Mountain; Sr. Patrick Dill, Trinity; Sr. Ryan Henning, North Schuylkill
Running Backs: Sr. Antonio Russo, Mid-Valley; Sr. Brandon Hollister, Lancaster Catholic; Sr. Eric Whalen, Shenandoah Valley; Sr. Kyle Troutman, Line Mountain; Sr. Merle Moscarello, Lewisburg; Sr. Skye Stiner, North Penn; Sr. Tyler Levan, Southern Columbia
Specialist: Sr. Clay Ewell, Springfield-Montoc; Sr. Seth Lefever, Columbia
Kicker: Sr. Alex Cramer, Trinity; Sr. Dylan Friday, Danville; Sr. Satchel Ziffer, Lancaster Catholic
Honorable Mention DEFENSE:
Defensive Lineman: Sr. Anthony Trotta, Old Forge; Sr. Brett Polinsky, Minersville; Sr. Dan Reber, Calvary Christian Academy; Sr. Gage Cara, Mahanoy Area; Jr. Shakir Soto, Wilkes-Barre GAR
Linebackers: Jr. Abu Shaw, Pius X; Sr. Kirk Bender, Northern Lehigh; Sr. Mike Kinney, Loyalsock; Sr. Mike Shinkus, North Schuylkill; Sr. Todd-Jamal Waters, West Catholic
Defensive Backs: Jordan Dawsey, Towanda; Jr. Kenny Rothermel, Line Mountain; Jr. Mikey Racciato, Pen Argyl
Specialist: Sr. Cole Weachock, Minersville; Sr. Ty Cunningham, Northwestern Lehigh
Punter: Sr. Christian Clark, Montoursville; Jr. Rob Varano, Mount Carmel
Player of the Year – Offense: Jr. Roman Clay, Lancaster Catholic
Player of the Year – Defense: Jr. Brandon Smith, Lewisburg
Coach of the Year: Bruce Harbach, Lancaster Catholic
Elections for Old Columbia Public Ground Co.
THE OLD COLUMBIA PUBLIC GROUNDS CO.
Serving the Community since 1826
The Old Columbia Public Grounds Company offers you an opportunity to vote
for three Board Members. Each Board Member will serve a three year term. The
voting this year will be held at "STUDIO 453" located at 453 Cherry Street in
Columbia. The time of voting will occur between 1PM to 3PM on January 14,
2012. Board Members are responsible for the maintenance and the
beautification of the “Locust Street Park". To vote, you must live in the Borough
of Columbia or ownf rent property in Columbia.
Serving the Community since 1826
The Old Columbia Public Grounds Company offers you an opportunity to vote
for three Board Members. Each Board Member will serve a three year term. The
voting this year will be held at "STUDIO 453" located at 453 Cherry Street in
Columbia. The time of voting will occur between 1PM to 3PM on January 14,
2012. Board Members are responsible for the maintenance and the
beautification of the “Locust Street Park". To vote, you must live in the Borough
of Columbia or ownf rent property in Columbia.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Newsletter
Now that the excitement of Christmas is past and the decorations are packed away, long
winter evenings stretch ahead of us. Why not fill them with some good books….either
the “old standard” physical volume or a book downloaded to an e-reader!
E-readers have become quite the rage. If you were lucky enough to have Santa bring you
one for Christmas, we have step-by step instruction cards at the library on how to
download books into it! And, yes, the Library System of Lancaster County has a
collection of e-books! Called “Overdrive”, there is a link directly on the front page of
our website (www.columbia.lib.pa.us). Just look for the “Download audiobooks ebooks”
link at the bottom of the page.
While you can browse and choose the titles to fill your “ecart”, internet connection
limitations prevent you from actually downloading the books into your device at the
library itself. It is recommended that you use a home or office PC with internet access
for the actual download.
Overdrive’s front page includes a quick start guide, frequently asked questions, and a
guided tour of digital media. The guided tour is exceptionally helpful, especially if you
are new to digital media (like myself!)
If you prefer to hold a physical book in your hands (as many of us do!), here are some of
the new releases for January:
Private: # 1 Suspect by James Patterson
Love In a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich
Gun Games: a Decker/Lazarus Novel by Faye Kellerman
Breakdown: a V.I. Warshawski Novel by Sara Paretsky
Deadline by Fern Michaels
Home Front by Kristin Hannah
Gideon’s Corpse by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
The Look of Love: a Piper Donovan Mystery by Mary Jane Clark
Death Comes To Pemberley by P.D. James (this is a mystery involving the characters of
Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”. It is already here!)
Mrs. Coni Haas’ Monday Night Storytimes have “Winter Fun” as their theme:
Monday, January 2: library closed for New Year’s
Monday, January 9: “Animals and Birds In Winter”
Monday, January 16: “Mittens and Snowy Days”
Monday, January 23: “It’s All About Cookies!”
Monday, January 30: “Nursery Rhymes”
Our annual Mitten Tree was another success. 224 items have been donated to help keep
your neighbors warm this winter. Kudos to Shirl Stumpf, who is continuing the
Columbia tradition of creating caps and scarves all year long. Shirl donated a total of 155
hats and scarves….ALL HAND CROCHETED! She is continuing the legacy of our
anonymous donor, who passed away in 2011. Thanks also go to Danielle Peters of St.
Paul’s Episcopal and Jean Phiel of St. John’s Lutheran for distributing the items collected
to families who need them.
Family Film Nights for January (Wednesdays at 6 PM)
Wednesday, January 4: “Alvin and the Chipmunks” (postponed from
an earlier date)
Wednesday, January 11: “The Wizard of Oz”
Wednesday, January 18: “Madagascar”
Wednesday, January 25: “Cars 2”
The Columbia Public Library is following up on a very worthwhile and popular outreach
begun last year. “Food For Fines” involves bringing in nonperishable food items for the
Columbia Food Bank during the weeks of January 16 through January 30. Personal
hygiene items for the traveling winter shelter will also be collected. Each item donated
will allow the donor to have $1.00 removed from their outstanding library fines. Of
course, people who have no fines are certainly welcome to donate as well!
According to Danielle Peters and Sue Ohler of the Columbia Food Bank, most-needed
items are jelly (any flavor), canned meats such as Spam or canned stews, baked beans,
and chunky-style soups Items needed for the winter shelter include personal (travel)
sized soap, shampoos, and toothpaste. Items will be collected between Monday, January
16 and Monday, January 30.
January also means tax materials are arriving. The Columbia Public Library has the most
popular forms you’ll need….and we can print any specialized forms from the IRS or PA
Revenue websites. If you need help preparing your forms, remember to schedule an
appointment with Mr. Samuel Edmond. He will be happy to help you complete and
submit your form electronically. Please call 406-8143 for an appointment.
The Columbia Public Library is offering a Highmark/Blue Shield Medicare Solutions
Seminar on January 30, 2011 from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Topics of discussion include
Medicare Advantage products such as FreedomBlue PPO, Medigap and Prescription
Drug products (BlueRx PDP). This seminar is especially beneficial to those who are new
to the Medicare process. There is no charge.
The Columbia Public Library is located on 24 S. 6th Street, next to Park Elementary School.
(Cattycorner to CVS Pharmacy and across the street from St. John’s Lutheran Church) Phone
number is 684-2255 and web address is www.columbia.lib.pa.us. Find us on Facebook! Please
stop by and visit often!
winter evenings stretch ahead of us. Why not fill them with some good books….either
the “old standard” physical volume or a book downloaded to an e-reader!
E-readers have become quite the rage. If you were lucky enough to have Santa bring you
one for Christmas, we have step-by step instruction cards at the library on how to
download books into it! And, yes, the Library System of Lancaster County has a
collection of e-books! Called “Overdrive”, there is a link directly on the front page of
our website (www.columbia.lib.pa.us). Just look for the “Download audiobooks ebooks”
link at the bottom of the page.
While you can browse and choose the titles to fill your “ecart”, internet connection
limitations prevent you from actually downloading the books into your device at the
library itself. It is recommended that you use a home or office PC with internet access
for the actual download.
Overdrive’s front page includes a quick start guide, frequently asked questions, and a
guided tour of digital media. The guided tour is exceptionally helpful, especially if you
are new to digital media (like myself!)
If you prefer to hold a physical book in your hands (as many of us do!), here are some of
the new releases for January:
Private: # 1 Suspect by James Patterson
Love In a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich
Gun Games: a Decker/Lazarus Novel by Faye Kellerman
Breakdown: a V.I. Warshawski Novel by Sara Paretsky
Deadline by Fern Michaels
Home Front by Kristin Hannah
Gideon’s Corpse by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
The Look of Love: a Piper Donovan Mystery by Mary Jane Clark
Death Comes To Pemberley by P.D. James (this is a mystery involving the characters of
Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”. It is already here!)
Mrs. Coni Haas’ Monday Night Storytimes have “Winter Fun” as their theme:
Monday, January 2: library closed for New Year’s
Monday, January 9: “Animals and Birds In Winter”
Monday, January 16: “Mittens and Snowy Days”
Monday, January 23: “It’s All About Cookies!”
Monday, January 30: “Nursery Rhymes”
Our annual Mitten Tree was another success. 224 items have been donated to help keep
your neighbors warm this winter. Kudos to Shirl Stumpf, who is continuing the
Columbia tradition of creating caps and scarves all year long. Shirl donated a total of 155
hats and scarves….ALL HAND CROCHETED! She is continuing the legacy of our
anonymous donor, who passed away in 2011. Thanks also go to Danielle Peters of St.
Paul’s Episcopal and Jean Phiel of St. John’s Lutheran for distributing the items collected
to families who need them.
Family Film Nights for January (Wednesdays at 6 PM)
Wednesday, January 4: “Alvin and the Chipmunks” (postponed from
an earlier date)
Wednesday, January 11: “The Wizard of Oz”
Wednesday, January 18: “Madagascar”
Wednesday, January 25: “Cars 2”
The Columbia Public Library is following up on a very worthwhile and popular outreach
begun last year. “Food For Fines” involves bringing in nonperishable food items for the
Columbia Food Bank during the weeks of January 16 through January 30. Personal
hygiene items for the traveling winter shelter will also be collected. Each item donated
will allow the donor to have $1.00 removed from their outstanding library fines. Of
course, people who have no fines are certainly welcome to donate as well!
According to Danielle Peters and Sue Ohler of the Columbia Food Bank, most-needed
items are jelly (any flavor), canned meats such as Spam or canned stews, baked beans,
and chunky-style soups Items needed for the winter shelter include personal (travel)
sized soap, shampoos, and toothpaste. Items will be collected between Monday, January
16 and Monday, January 30.
January also means tax materials are arriving. The Columbia Public Library has the most
popular forms you’ll need….and we can print any specialized forms from the IRS or PA
Revenue websites. If you need help preparing your forms, remember to schedule an
appointment with Mr. Samuel Edmond. He will be happy to help you complete and
submit your form electronically. Please call 406-8143 for an appointment.
The Columbia Public Library is offering a Highmark/Blue Shield Medicare Solutions
Seminar on January 30, 2011 from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Topics of discussion include
Medicare Advantage products such as FreedomBlue PPO, Medigap and Prescription
Drug products (BlueRx PDP). This seminar is especially beneficial to those who are new
to the Medicare process. There is no charge.
The Columbia Public Library is located on 24 S. 6th Street, next to Park Elementary School.
(Cattycorner to CVS Pharmacy and across the street from St. John’s Lutheran Church) Phone
number is 684-2255 and web address is www.columbia.lib.pa.us. Find us on Facebook! Please
stop by and visit often!
Library calendar for January
All Events are Free of Charge!
“Food For Fines” will run from Monday, January 16 to Monday, January 30. For every item
donated, you will receive $1.00 off any fines. ($5.00 limit) Valid at Columbia Public Library
only….not county-wide! People without fines are welcome to donate as well!
Monday, January 2: Library closed for New Year’s
Wednesday, January 4, at 6 PM: Family Film – “Alvin and the Chipmunks” (postponed from
an earlier date)
Monday, January 9, at 6 PM: Storytime with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Animals and Birds in
Winter”
Wednesday, January 11, at 6 PM: Family Film – “The Wizard of Oz”
Monday, January 16, at 6 PM: Storytime with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Mittens and Snowy Days”
Wednesday, January 18, at 6 PM: Family Film – “Madagascar”
Monday, January 23, at 6 PM: Storytime with Mrs. Coni Haas – “It’s All About Cookies”
Wednesday, January 25, at 6 PM: Family Film – “Cars 2”
Monday, January 30, at 6 PM: Storytime with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Nursery Rhymes”
Mr. Samuel Edmond will again be available for tax preparation help! Please schedule an
appointment by calling 406-8143.
“Food For Fines” will run from Monday, January 16 to Monday, January 30. For every item
donated, you will receive $1.00 off any fines. ($5.00 limit) Valid at Columbia Public Library
only….not county-wide! People without fines are welcome to donate as well!
Monday, January 2: Library closed for New Year’s
Wednesday, January 4, at 6 PM: Family Film – “Alvin and the Chipmunks” (postponed from
an earlier date)
Monday, January 9, at 6 PM: Storytime with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Animals and Birds in
Winter”
Wednesday, January 11, at 6 PM: Family Film – “The Wizard of Oz”
Monday, January 16, at 6 PM: Storytime with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Mittens and Snowy Days”
Wednesday, January 18, at 6 PM: Family Film – “Madagascar”
Monday, January 23, at 6 PM: Storytime with Mrs. Coni Haas – “It’s All About Cookies”
Wednesday, January 25, at 6 PM: Family Film – “Cars 2”
Monday, January 30, at 6 PM: Storytime with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Nursery Rhymes”
Mr. Samuel Edmond will again be available for tax preparation help! Please schedule an
appointment by calling 406-8143.
Storytime topics at the library
Storytimes at the library for January.
Mondays at 6 PM
Stories Read by Mrs. Coni Haas
January 9:
“Animals and Birds In Winter”
January 16:
“Mittens and Snowy Days”
January 23:
“It’s All About Cookies!”
January 30:
“Nursery Rhymes”
Film Night at the library
Here is a list of thr family film nights at the Columbia Public Library.
Every Wednesday at 6 PM
Columbia Public Library
January 4:
“Alvin and the Chipmunks”
January 11:
“The Wizard of Oz”
January 18:
“Madagascar”
January 25:
“Cars 2”
Every Wednesday at 6 PM
Columbia Public Library
January 4:
“Alvin and the Chipmunks”
January 11:
“The Wizard of Oz”
January 18:
“Madagascar”
January 25:
“Cars 2”
Columbia Police reports
RAYMOND E. REYNOLDS, JR., AGE 57, OF COLUMBIA,
WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE, AT 3RD. &
CHESTNUT STREETS, 17 DECEMBER 2011.
LYNSEY N. HUYETT, AGE 21, OF YORK, WAS CITED FOR
MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ON ROUTE 441 SOUTH, 15 DECEMBER 2011.
TONYA L. BRAM, AGE 41, OF BAINBRIDGE, WAS CITED
FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR
REVOKED, ON LANCASTER AVENUE, 19 DECEMBER 2011. WHEN A
CHECK WAS MADE ON THIS INDIVIDUAL, IT WAS LEARNED THERE WAS
A BENCH WARRANT OUT OF THE SHERRIFF’S OFFICE FOR HER, SO
SHE WAS HELD UNTIL THEY ARRIVED TO GET HER.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WERE CITED FOR
PROHIBITED ACTS AGAINST BOROUGH PROPERTY; CHRISTOPHER
EVAN ARRUDA, AGE 18, OF COLUMBIA; SHAWN CHRISTOPHER
GRAHAM, AGE 20, OF WASHINGTON BORO.; AND MATTHEW JOSEPH
KLASE, AGE 24, OF COLUMBIA. THESE THREE ADULTS WERE
OBSERVED IN THE ACT OF DAMAGING THE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS,
AT THE TOWN SQUARE , 5TH. AND LOCUST STREETS, ON THE
BOROUGH CAMERAS.
RANDELL LEE PUGLIESE, AGE 46, OF LANCASTER, WAS
CITED FOR CARELESS DRIVING AND FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING
PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AT 12TH. AND BARBER
STREETS, 16 DECEMBER 2011.
DENNIS ISHMAN, AGE 24, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR
DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED,
IN THE 300 BLOCK OF LINDEN STREET, 18 DECEMBER 2011.
SHAWNTE DION HENDERSON, AGE 43, WITH NO KNOW
ADDRESS, WAS CAUGHT INSIDE A VACANT HOUSE ON PERRY STREET,
STRIPING COPPER/WIRE, ETC. HE WAS CHARGED WITH BURGLARY,
THEFT, AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, BY OFFICER JAMES JACOBS AND
TAKEN BEFORE JUSTICE ROBERT A. HERMAN FOR ARRAINGMENT, 19
DECEMBER 2011. HENDERSON WAS RELEASED ON HIS OWN
RECOGNIANCE. POLICE HAD RECEIVED A TIP FROM A CONCERNED
CITIZEN, THAT THIS CRIME WAS IN PROGRESS. THANKS TO ALERT
CITIZENS, THAT NOTIFY POLICE OF THESE ISSUES.
STEVEN W. GARNER, AGE 43, OF MARIETTA, WAS CITED
FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF
INSPECTION ON NORTH 3RD. STREET, 20 DECEMBER 2011.
WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE, AT 3RD. &
CHESTNUT STREETS, 17 DECEMBER 2011.
LYNSEY N. HUYETT, AGE 21, OF YORK, WAS CITED FOR
MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ON ROUTE 441 SOUTH, 15 DECEMBER 2011.
TONYA L. BRAM, AGE 41, OF BAINBRIDGE, WAS CITED
FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR
REVOKED, ON LANCASTER AVENUE, 19 DECEMBER 2011. WHEN A
CHECK WAS MADE ON THIS INDIVIDUAL, IT WAS LEARNED THERE WAS
A BENCH WARRANT OUT OF THE SHERRIFF’S OFFICE FOR HER, SO
SHE WAS HELD UNTIL THEY ARRIVED TO GET HER.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WERE CITED FOR
PROHIBITED ACTS AGAINST BOROUGH PROPERTY; CHRISTOPHER
EVAN ARRUDA, AGE 18, OF COLUMBIA; SHAWN CHRISTOPHER
GRAHAM, AGE 20, OF WASHINGTON BORO.; AND MATTHEW JOSEPH
KLASE, AGE 24, OF COLUMBIA. THESE THREE ADULTS WERE
OBSERVED IN THE ACT OF DAMAGING THE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS,
AT THE TOWN SQUARE , 5TH. AND LOCUST STREETS, ON THE
BOROUGH CAMERAS.
RANDELL LEE PUGLIESE, AGE 46, OF LANCASTER, WAS
CITED FOR CARELESS DRIVING AND FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING
PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AT 12TH. AND BARBER
STREETS, 16 DECEMBER 2011.
DENNIS ISHMAN, AGE 24, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR
DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED,
IN THE 300 BLOCK OF LINDEN STREET, 18 DECEMBER 2011.
SHAWNTE DION HENDERSON, AGE 43, WITH NO KNOW
ADDRESS, WAS CAUGHT INSIDE A VACANT HOUSE ON PERRY STREET,
STRIPING COPPER/WIRE, ETC. HE WAS CHARGED WITH BURGLARY,
THEFT, AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, BY OFFICER JAMES JACOBS AND
TAKEN BEFORE JUSTICE ROBERT A. HERMAN FOR ARRAINGMENT, 19
DECEMBER 2011. HENDERSON WAS RELEASED ON HIS OWN
RECOGNIANCE. POLICE HAD RECEIVED A TIP FROM A CONCERNED
CITIZEN, THAT THIS CRIME WAS IN PROGRESS. THANKS TO ALERT
CITIZENS, THAT NOTIFY POLICE OF THESE ISSUES.
STEVEN W. GARNER, AGE 43, OF MARIETTA, WAS CITED
FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF
INSPECTION ON NORTH 3RD. STREET, 20 DECEMBER 2011.
Organizations need help
The Columbia Lions Club, Sunsnappers organization and the Foresters Club of Columbia will sponsor their third annual holiday meal delivery for senior citizens on Sunday.
Volunteers are needed to help assemble and deliver 500 cooked turkey dinners to seniors living in retirement communities and in their own homes throughout Columbia, Washington Boro and Mountville.
Most of these seniors are unable to cook meals due to physical limitations or not having ovens, project chairman Ken Kramer said.
Meal assembly will take place at 11 a.m. in the Foresters Club, 201 Locust St., Columbia. The event is expected to last until 1 or 1:30 p.m.
Those interested in helping should contact Kramer at 684-0599 or 684-2185.
Volunteers are needed to help assemble and deliver 500 cooked turkey dinners to seniors living in retirement communities and in their own homes throughout Columbia, Washington Boro and Mountville.
Most of these seniors are unable to cook meals due to physical limitations or not having ovens, project chairman Ken Kramer said.
Meal assembly will take place at 11 a.m. in the Foresters Club, 201 Locust St., Columbia. The event is expected to last until 1 or 1:30 p.m.
Those interested in helping should contact Kramer at 684-0599 or 684-2185.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, December 30, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Chamber hosting passport event
Visit the river towns of Columbia, Marietta, Wrightsville and the surrounding area to shop, dine in a cozy eatery, visit quaint antique shops and museums and shops off the beaten path with the Passport to River Towns program, coordinated by the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce.
The passes cost $5, and offer specially designed discounts and or promotions offered only to holders of the pass. They are currently available at the Visitors Center and many of the participating businesses.
The program will run on weekends beginning Jan. 20 and ending Feb. 11. For more information on the program contact the Visitors Center at 684-5249.
The passes cost $5, and offer specially designed discounts and or promotions offered only to holders of the pass. They are currently available at the Visitors Center and many of the participating businesses.
The program will run on weekends beginning Jan. 20 and ending Feb. 11. For more information on the program contact the Visitors Center at 684-5249.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Columbia's Guiles is All-American
From Lebanon Valley College: http://godutchmen.com/news/2011/12/22/FB_1222110225.aspx
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Watch Columbia wrestling live
The Columbia wrestling team is in North Carolina. Here is a link to a live stream of their match tonight: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/uphs-wrestling
QRS receives non profit status
: After months of hard work by the Columbia
Quick Response Service, Inc after having their 501 C (3) status revoked for failure to file
appropriate 990 year end tax returns the now 501 C (3) Tax Exempt organization was approved
once again by the Federal Internal Revenue Service.
• Now having the tax exempt status approved donations made to the Columbia QRS are
now Tax-Deductible.
• During the time prior to approval the Columbia QRS was facing the possibility of not being
able to provide 911 emergency services to the residents of Columbia Borough.
Paperwork was filed by the Columbia QRS to be reinstated on September 22nd, 2011, but
at that time the organizations funding was dwindling with major concern to it’s current
operations being able to continue, along with the yearly main donator was holding the
group’s yearly donation until which time the 501 C (3) was approved. Over the waiting
period overdue fuel invoices began to pile up. Executive Director Frank A. Splain, Jr. of
the Columbia QRS stated that he had been keeping Columbia Borough Council advised
of the organizations taxing problems and that the overdue fuel bills payable to the
borough of Columbia could not be paid until the group regained their tax-exempt status.
Columbia Borough’s finance committee at their November meeting gave the Columbia
QRS until December 1st, 2011 to have all unpaid fuel invoices paid and if not the finance
For Release 9 a.m. EDT, December 02, 2011
Page 2
Columbia QRS, Inc. is once again a Tax-Exempt Organization
committee of Mary Wickenheiser, Mary Barninger and Kelly Murphy gave the order to the
borough’s finance manager to suspend the Columbia QRS fuel credit cards. At The
November Columbia Borough Council Meeting Executive Director Splain asked the
borough officials to give leniency, but borough council Murphy’s reply “we appreciate
what you do for the community” but we can not have delinquent bills outstanding” which
was the reason for the borough recently hired a collection company out of York to begin
collections on unpaid invoices due to the borough by residents. Council member Sandy
Duncan stated that she was “totally appalled that her colleague’s were handling their very
own dedicated all volunteer emergency medical service in this fashion” . Director Splain
stated that the volunteer group had responded to over 1,700 calls in 2011 as of
November and has responded to over 10,000 911 emergency medicals calls from the
sick and injured since going into service on July 1st, 2003. However no other council
members were budging at Spain’s pleas for assistance of asking just for the time needed
to get the proper approval from the Federal IRS. With much hard work that approval
could not have come any faster than Friday December 2nd, 2011, at which time the
donation check that was on hold was able to be released to the Columbia QRS and the
Borough of Columbia’s past due fuel invoices were all paid in full by the Columbia QRS.
The Columbia QRS went into operation on July 1st, 2003 at the exact time of the closing
of the Lancaster General Hospitals Susquehanna Division. In September of 2006 Council
woman Mary Wickenheiser cited the Columbia QRS as being the wake-up call to the
current ambulance service Susquehanna Valley EMS which then borough council was
making a vote on whether or not to recognize Susquehanna Valley EMS as the
ambulance service to the community due to 911 response issues that were brought to
the borough’s attention by the Columbia QRS. The Columbia QRS, Inc. is an all 100%
volunteer organization which has no affiliations to any other emergency services,
volunteers from the Columbia QRS respond to an average of 150 calls per month to the
needs of the community residents. Columbia QRS does not bill for any services and
Burke and Flory named all-state in football
OFFENSE
QUARTERBACK
Matt Bodamer, Port Allegany – 6-1, 175, junior
Mike Gaval, Mahanoy Area – 6-0, 165, senior
A.J. Long, Pius X – 6-0, 180, senior
RUNNING BACK
Tyler Boyd, Clairton – 6-1, 170, junior
Colin Bryan, Windber – 6-0, 188, senior
Alex Holland, Curwensvile – 6-0, 180, senior
De’Andre Moon, Rochester – 6-0, 215, senior
WIDE RECEIVER
Mike Burke IV, Columbia - 6-2, 200, senior
Tyce Miller, Port Allegany – 5-10, 160, junior
Boise Ross, Pius X – 6-0, 175 junior
TIGHT END
Ian O’Shea, Bellwood-Antis – 6-0, 180, junior
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN
Alex Karlovich, Line Mountain – 6-1, 300, senior
Todd Munchak, Curwensville – 5-11, 295, senior
Zach Rugg, Bishop McCort – 6-5, 269, senior
Carvan Thompson, Clairton – 5-10, 215, senior
Michael Weber, Mercyhurst Prep – 6-3, 310, senior
OFFENSIVE SPECIALISTS
Danny Ferrens, Penns Manor – 6-0, 190, junior
David Argust, Old Forge – 6-0, 178, senior
DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
Jacob Craig, Berlin-Brothersvalley – 6-2, 220, senior
Eric Hirschfield, Bishop Canevin – 6-0, 182, senior
Quinton Hixson, Northern Bedford – 6-3, 295, senior
Tom Schetroma, Southern Columbia – 6-0, 260, senior
Eric Walker, Clairton – 6-3, 245, senior
LINEBACKERS
T.J. Armstrong, Clairton – 6-2, 215, junior
Mike Dunn, Bishop Canevin – 6-1, 225, junior
Bryan Flory, Columbia - 5-10, 175, junior
Luke Patten, West Middlesex – 5-10, 180, junior
Deaysean Rippy, Sto-Rox – 6-2, 205, senior
DEFENSIVE BACKS
Marzett Geter, Sto-Rox – 5-9, 180, senior
Brody Pollock – Union-Rimersburg – 5-11, 180, senior
Trenton Coles, Clairton – 6-3, 180, senior
DEFENSIVE SPECIALISTS
Cole Weachock, Minersville – 5-10, 170, senior
Matt Moore, Southern Columbia – 6-2, 200, senior
PA SPORTS WRITERS’ “A” PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Tyler Boyd, Clairton
PA SPORTS WRITERS’ “A” COACH OF THE YEAR
Bill Packer, Penns Manor
QUARTERBACK
Matt Bodamer, Port Allegany – 6-1, 175, junior
Mike Gaval, Mahanoy Area – 6-0, 165, senior
A.J. Long, Pius X – 6-0, 180, senior
RUNNING BACK
Tyler Boyd, Clairton – 6-1, 170, junior
Colin Bryan, Windber – 6-0, 188, senior
Alex Holland, Curwensvile – 6-0, 180, senior
De’Andre Moon, Rochester – 6-0, 215, senior
Mike Burke IV, Columbia - 6-2, 200, senior
Tyce Miller, Port Allegany – 5-10, 160, junior
Boise Ross, Pius X – 6-0, 175 junior
TIGHT END
Ian O’Shea, Bellwood-Antis – 6-0, 180, junior
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN
Alex Karlovich, Line Mountain – 6-1, 300, senior
Todd Munchak, Curwensville – 5-11, 295, senior
Zach Rugg, Bishop McCort – 6-5, 269, senior
Carvan Thompson, Clairton – 5-10, 215, senior
Michael Weber, Mercyhurst Prep – 6-3, 310, senior
OFFENSIVE SPECIALISTS
Danny Ferrens, Penns Manor – 6-0, 190, junior
David Argust, Old Forge – 6-0, 178, senior
DEFENSE
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
Jacob Craig, Berlin-Brothersvalley – 6-2, 220, senior
Eric Hirschfield, Bishop Canevin – 6-0, 182, senior
Quinton Hixson, Northern Bedford – 6-3, 295, senior
Tom Schetroma, Southern Columbia – 6-0, 260, senior
Eric Walker, Clairton – 6-3, 245, senior
T.J. Armstrong, Clairton – 6-2, 215, junior
Mike Dunn, Bishop Canevin – 6-1, 225, junior
Bryan Flory, Columbia - 5-10, 175, junior
Luke Patten, West Middlesex – 5-10, 180, junior
Deaysean Rippy, Sto-Rox – 6-2, 205, senior
DEFENSIVE BACKS
Marzett Geter, Sto-Rox – 5-9, 180, senior
Brody Pollock – Union-Rimersburg – 5-11, 180, senior
Trenton Coles, Clairton – 6-3, 180, senior
DEFENSIVE SPECIALISTS
Cole Weachock, Minersville – 5-10, 170, senior
Matt Moore, Southern Columbia – 6-2, 200, senior
PA SPORTS WRITERS’ “A” PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Tyler Boyd, Clairton
PA SPORTS WRITERS’ “A” COACH OF THE YEAR
Bill Packer, Penns Manor
Because of that two Columbia football players -- senior Michael Burke IV and junior Bryan Flory were named to the Class A Pennsylvania Sportswriters All-State team.
It was the second straight selection for Burke and the first for Flory, who failed to make the Section 3 All-star list for the Lancaster-Lebanon League.
Here is the all-state team by position:
Columbia Library newsletter
Now that the excitement of Christmas is past and the decorations are packed away, long
winter evenings stretch ahead of us. Why not fill them with some good books….either
the “old standard” physical volume or a book downloaded to an e-reader!
E-readers have become quite the rage. If you were lucky enough to have Santa bring you
one for Christmas, we have step-by step instruction cards at the library on how to
download books into it! And, yes, the Library System of Lancaster County has a
collection of e-books! Called “Overdrive”, there is a link directly on the front page of
our website (www.columbia.lib.pa.us). Just look for the “Download audiobooks ebooks”
link at the bottom of the page.
While you can browse and choose the titles to fill your “ecart”, internet connection
limitations prevent you from actually downloading the books into your device at the
library itself. It is recommended that you use a home or office PC with internet access
for the actual download.
Overdrive’s front page includes a quick start guide, frequently asked questions, and a
guided tour of digital media. The guided tour is exceptionally helpful, especially if you
are new to digital media (like myself!)
If you prefer to hold a physical book in your hands (as many of us do!), here are some of
the new releases for January:
Private: # 1 Suspect by James Patterson
Love In a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich
Gun Games: a Decker/Lazarus Novel by Faye Kellerman
Breakdown: a V.I. Warshawski Novel by Sara Paretsky
Deadline by Fern Michaels
Home Front by Kristin Hannah
Gideon’s Corpse by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
The Look of Love: a Piper Donovan Mystery by Mary Jane Clark
Death Comes To Pemberley by P.D. James (this is a mystery involving the characters of
Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”. It is already here!)
Mrs. Coni Haas’ Monday Night Storytimes have “Winter Fun” as their theme:
Monday, January 2: library closed for New Year’s
Monday, January 9: “Animals and Birds In Winter”
Monday, January 16: “Mittens and Snowy Days”
Monday, January 23: “It’s All About Cookies!”
Monday, January 30: “Nursery Rhymes”
Our annual Mitten Tree was another success. 224 items have been donated to help keep
your neighbors warm this winter. Kudos to Shirl Stumpf, who is continuing the
Columbia tradition of creating caps and scarves all year long. Shirl donated a total of 155
hats and scarves….ALL HAND CROCHETED! She is continuing the legacy of our
anonymous donor, who passed away in 2011. Thanks also go to Danielle Peters of St.
Paul’s Episcopal and Jean Phiel of St. John’s Lutheran for distributing the items collected
to families who need them.
Family Film Nights for January (Wednesdays at 6 PM)
Wednesday, January 4: “Alvin and the Chipmunks” (postponed from
an earlier date)
Wednesday, January 11: “The Wizard of Oz”
Wednesday, January 18: “Madagascar”
Wednesday, January 25: “Cars 2”
The Columbia Public Library is following up on a very worthwhile and popular outreach
begun last year. “Food For Fines” involves bringing in nonperishable food items for the
Columbia Food Bank during the weeks of January 16 through January 30. Personal
hygiene items for the traveling winter shelter will also be collected. Each item donated
will allow the donor to have $1.00 removed from their outstanding library fines. Of
course, people who have no fines are certainly welcome to donate as well!
According to Danielle Peters and Sue Ohler of the Columbia Food Bank, most-needed
items are jelly (any flavor), canned meats such as Spam or canned stews, baked beans,
and chunky-style soups Items needed for the winter shelter include personal (travel)
sized soap, shampoos, and toothpaste. Items will be collected between Monday, January
16 and Monday, January 30.
January also means tax materials are arriving. The Columbia Public Library has the most
popular forms you’ll need….and we can print any specialized forms from the IRS or PA
Revenue websites. If you need help preparing your forms, remember to schedule an
appointment with Mr. Samuel Edmond. He will be happy to help you complete and
submit your form electronically. Please call 406-8143 for an appointment.
The Columbia Public Library is offering a Highmark/Blue Shield Medicare Solutions
Seminar on January 30, 2011 from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Topics of discussion include
Medicare Advantage products such as FreedomBlue PPO, Medigap and Prescription
Drug products (BlueRx PDP). This seminar is especially beneficial to those who are new
to the Medicare process. There is no charge.
The Columbia Public Library is located on 24 S. 6th Street, next to Park Elementary School.
(Cattycorner to CVS Pharmacy and across the street from St. John’s Lutheran Church) Phone
number is 684-2255 and web address is www.columbia.lib.pa.us. Find us on Facebook! Please
stop by and visit often!
winter evenings stretch ahead of us. Why not fill them with some good books….either
the “old standard” physical volume or a book downloaded to an e-reader!
E-readers have become quite the rage. If you were lucky enough to have Santa bring you
one for Christmas, we have step-by step instruction cards at the library on how to
download books into it! And, yes, the Library System of Lancaster County has a
collection of e-books! Called “Overdrive”, there is a link directly on the front page of
our website (www.columbia.lib.pa.us). Just look for the “Download audiobooks ebooks”
link at the bottom of the page.
While you can browse and choose the titles to fill your “ecart”, internet connection
limitations prevent you from actually downloading the books into your device at the
library itself. It is recommended that you use a home or office PC with internet access
for the actual download.
Overdrive’s front page includes a quick start guide, frequently asked questions, and a
guided tour of digital media. The guided tour is exceptionally helpful, especially if you
are new to digital media (like myself!)
If you prefer to hold a physical book in your hands (as many of us do!), here are some of
the new releases for January:
Private: # 1 Suspect by James Patterson
Love In a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich
Gun Games: a Decker/Lazarus Novel by Faye Kellerman
Breakdown: a V.I. Warshawski Novel by Sara Paretsky
Deadline by Fern Michaels
Home Front by Kristin Hannah
Gideon’s Corpse by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
The Look of Love: a Piper Donovan Mystery by Mary Jane Clark
Death Comes To Pemberley by P.D. James (this is a mystery involving the characters of
Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”. It is already here!)
Mrs. Coni Haas’ Monday Night Storytimes have “Winter Fun” as their theme:
Monday, January 2: library closed for New Year’s
Monday, January 9: “Animals and Birds In Winter”
Monday, January 16: “Mittens and Snowy Days”
Monday, January 23: “It’s All About Cookies!”
Monday, January 30: “Nursery Rhymes”
Our annual Mitten Tree was another success. 224 items have been donated to help keep
your neighbors warm this winter. Kudos to Shirl Stumpf, who is continuing the
Columbia tradition of creating caps and scarves all year long. Shirl donated a total of 155
hats and scarves….ALL HAND CROCHETED! She is continuing the legacy of our
anonymous donor, who passed away in 2011. Thanks also go to Danielle Peters of St.
Paul’s Episcopal and Jean Phiel of St. John’s Lutheran for distributing the items collected
to families who need them.
Family Film Nights for January (Wednesdays at 6 PM)
Wednesday, January 4: “Alvin and the Chipmunks” (postponed from
an earlier date)
Wednesday, January 11: “The Wizard of Oz”
Wednesday, January 18: “Madagascar”
Wednesday, January 25: “Cars 2”
The Columbia Public Library is following up on a very worthwhile and popular outreach
begun last year. “Food For Fines” involves bringing in nonperishable food items for the
Columbia Food Bank during the weeks of January 16 through January 30. Personal
hygiene items for the traveling winter shelter will also be collected. Each item donated
will allow the donor to have $1.00 removed from their outstanding library fines. Of
course, people who have no fines are certainly welcome to donate as well!
According to Danielle Peters and Sue Ohler of the Columbia Food Bank, most-needed
items are jelly (any flavor), canned meats such as Spam or canned stews, baked beans,
and chunky-style soups Items needed for the winter shelter include personal (travel)
sized soap, shampoos, and toothpaste. Items will be collected between Monday, January
16 and Monday, January 30.
January also means tax materials are arriving. The Columbia Public Library has the most
popular forms you’ll need….and we can print any specialized forms from the IRS or PA
Revenue websites. If you need help preparing your forms, remember to schedule an
appointment with Mr. Samuel Edmond. He will be happy to help you complete and
submit your form electronically. Please call 406-8143 for an appointment.
The Columbia Public Library is offering a Highmark/Blue Shield Medicare Solutions
Seminar on January 30, 2011 from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Topics of discussion include
Medicare Advantage products such as FreedomBlue PPO, Medigap and Prescription
Drug products (BlueRx PDP). This seminar is especially beneficial to those who are new
to the Medicare process. There is no charge.
The Columbia Public Library is located on 24 S. 6th Street, next to Park Elementary School.
(Cattycorner to CVS Pharmacy and across the street from St. John’s Lutheran Church) Phone
number is 684-2255 and web address is www.columbia.lib.pa.us. Find us on Facebook! Please
stop by and visit often!
Monday, December 19, 2011
Ugly Sweater contest helps project
Employees at Hinkle's {Pharmacy recently held an Ugly Sweater contest with proceeds going to the Columbia Lions Club Christmas basket project.
The employees raised $315 to assist the project.
The employees raised $315 to assist the project.
Guiles named All-American
Another well deserved honor for Columbia grad Ben Guiles: http://godutchmen.com/news/2011/12/19/FB_1219115148.aspx
Friday, December 16, 2011
West Hempfield Township Police reports
Police are investigating a robbery at the Gayle Kline RV Cemtere, East Main Street, Mountville, Dec. 12.
Polixe said five RVs were forceably entered and five large screens televsions were removed.
Police said officials of the Oak Hollow Apartment complex reported the theft of eletronics from an apartment, Dec. 13.
Dennis Wishard, 43, of Mountville, was charged with simple assault as the result of a domestic dispute, Dec.9.
Police said Wishard hit his girlfriend with a baseball bat.
Police are investigating the theft of electronics from Kmart, 3975 Columbia Ave., Dec. 3.
Employees said they obseerved a male cutting open eletronic pacxkages, but fled the store before police arrived.
Polixe said five RVs were forceably entered and five large screens televsions were removed.
Police said officials of the Oak Hollow Apartment complex reported the theft of eletronics from an apartment, Dec. 13.
Dennis Wishard, 43, of Mountville, was charged with simple assault as the result of a domestic dispute, Dec.9.
Police said Wishard hit his girlfriend with a baseball bat.
Police are investigating the theft of electronics from Kmart, 3975 Columbia Ave., Dec. 3.
Employees said they obseerved a male cutting open eletronic pacxkages, but fled the store before police arrived.
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