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.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
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.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
It appears police talks are moving
This is from the York Daily Record concerning the possibility of a police regionalization between departments in western Lancaster County and Wrightsville.
http://www.ydr.com/ci_14811905
http://www.ydr.com/ci_14811905
Nice story
Here is a link from today's Philly Inquirer on a story about Billy Hahn and his wife, Kathi.
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/20100403_Bob_Ford__Hoops_gods_smiled_on_Hahn.html
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/20100403_Bob_Ford__Hoops_gods_smiled_on_Hahn.html
Friday, April 2, 2010
Scores, scores and scores
I need the help of our good Columbia High School graduates.I am compiling a year-by-year list of scores and results for Columbia football, which dates back to 1898. I have the records for all the years, but I need individual game scores for the seasons of 1971, 1983, 1987 and 1988.
You can post them on here or send me an e-mail tides.cln@gmail.com.
From the records I have, the Tide has an overall record of 434-327-25.Not bad for one of the smallest schools in the state.
Playing by the rules doesn't work
I’ve become kind of a private person. Sure, I have written in the past about the problems I’ve had since my accident back in July and other issues in the past. But I don’t like making too much of my private life public. There are few people I let in on the details of my personal life,
But at times ever since my accident I have opened up a little by writing my thoughts, not only on this blog COLUMBIA TALK, but even when I was employed by the Columbia Register.
It helps ease the pain, gives me something to do and keeps my focused that better days are ahead for me.
When I had my original problem with my right leg back in June/July 2008, my friends urged me to sick disability. It’s not that they didn’t want me to work, but they were looking out for my best interests. I decided not too, because I felt bad about trying to live off the government.
Again last February when the Columbia Ledger closed, I was urged again. But I wanted to work and not live off the system. Then, the Columbia Register came into being and I was back working again.
Then July 11 came and my life changed forever.
I won’t rehash the past because I try to look into the future as much as possible, hoping that good things happen.
So with somewhat reluctance I filed for disability with the Social Security Administration back in the fall and they actually received all the information they needed on my application late in October. After months of being asked by the Social Security Administration to sign this form and that form to get information on me and having an orthopedic exam back in February, I finally got my notice today.
Well, if I am writing this, one should be able to tell what the decision was – not good for me.
They don’t consider me disabled.
Again, I’ve been having trouble with filing this, because I don’t like to think I am disabled because I don’t like using the system.
But, enough is enough.
I see these commercials on television, you can get disability for this and that and then when I walked around town, extremely slowly at that and sometimes scared to death because of the conditions of our pavements and streets, I realize how much my life has changed.
I can no longer go zero to 50 in five seconds, more like 50 minutes.
For those of you that thought I was working full-time for the Columbia Register from football season through the paper’s official demise in February, think again. I was getting paid on an “a story basis,” oh yeah, had a written perhaps 25 or 30 stories a week, I would have made out. But that was impossible.
I don’t want to sound like a “cry baby” or anything else, but even with unemployment, it is very frustrating.
Everyone has been telling me all through this that I should have no problem and if there is a person who should get it right away, its me. Well, I have to admit I felt the same way and started planning ahead.
I see people every day when I get in town who are living off the government and are very much capable of working, etc., and they are the ones I feel who are taking advantage of the system. I tried to do it the right way and get shot down. I some how knew because it was me, it wouldn't be easy.
Yes, I will appeal, but the people I see on the streets, who are using the system and getting away with it, I am starting to get angry. I didn’t want to use the system and tried to play by the rules and get slapped in the face by it.
I’ve learned a lot since my accident and this is just one more lesson in humility and taking one for the team I guess.
So, if I seem angry and frustrated with the decision, I am, especially when I see people, who aren’t as worse off as me, taking advantage of the system.
But at times ever since my accident I have opened up a little by writing my thoughts, not only on this blog COLUMBIA TALK, but even when I was employed by the Columbia Register.
It helps ease the pain, gives me something to do and keeps my focused that better days are ahead for me.
When I had my original problem with my right leg back in June/July 2008, my friends urged me to sick disability. It’s not that they didn’t want me to work, but they were looking out for my best interests. I decided not too, because I felt bad about trying to live off the government.
Again last February when the Columbia Ledger closed, I was urged again. But I wanted to work and not live off the system. Then, the Columbia Register came into being and I was back working again.
Then July 11 came and my life changed forever.
I won’t rehash the past because I try to look into the future as much as possible, hoping that good things happen.
So with somewhat reluctance I filed for disability with the Social Security Administration back in the fall and they actually received all the information they needed on my application late in October. After months of being asked by the Social Security Administration to sign this form and that form to get information on me and having an orthopedic exam back in February, I finally got my notice today.
Well, if I am writing this, one should be able to tell what the decision was – not good for me.
They don’t consider me disabled.
Again, I’ve been having trouble with filing this, because I don’t like to think I am disabled because I don’t like using the system.
But, enough is enough.
I see these commercials on television, you can get disability for this and that and then when I walked around town, extremely slowly at that and sometimes scared to death because of the conditions of our pavements and streets, I realize how much my life has changed.
I can no longer go zero to 50 in five seconds, more like 50 minutes.
For those of you that thought I was working full-time for the Columbia Register from football season through the paper’s official demise in February, think again. I was getting paid on an “a story basis,” oh yeah, had a written perhaps 25 or 30 stories a week, I would have made out. But that was impossible.
I don’t want to sound like a “cry baby” or anything else, but even with unemployment, it is very frustrating.
Everyone has been telling me all through this that I should have no problem and if there is a person who should get it right away, its me. Well, I have to admit I felt the same way and started planning ahead.
I see people every day when I get in town who are living off the government and are very much capable of working, etc., and they are the ones I feel who are taking advantage of the system. I tried to do it the right way and get shot down. I some how knew because it was me, it wouldn't be easy.
Yes, I will appeal, but the people I see on the streets, who are using the system and getting away with it, I am starting to get angry. I didn’t want to use the system and tried to play by the rules and get slapped in the face by it.
I’ve learned a lot since my accident and this is just one more lesson in humility and taking one for the team I guess.
So, if I seem angry and frustrated with the decision, I am, especially when I see people, who aren’t as worse off as me, taking advantage of the system.
Chamber newsletter is on line
The Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce has released its latest newsletter.
http://www.parivetowns.com/
http://www.parivetowns.com/
Columbia Elementary Parents Club selling Columbia Wear
The Columbia Elementary Parent's Club is selling Columbia Wear as a fund-raiser.
They are selling sweat pants, hooded and zipped sweat shirts, t-shirts, checkbook covers and draw string bags.
Orders will be taken through April 16.
For more information, contact Lisa Torbert at 449-1038.
They are selling sweat pants, hooded and zipped sweat shirts, t-shirts, checkbook covers and draw string bags.
Orders will be taken through April 16.
For more information, contact Lisa Torbert at 449-1038.
Tide '9' drops second game
The Columbia Crimson Tide baseball team fell to 0-2 on the season Thursday afternoon following a 7-2 loss to McCaskey, in a game played at Glatfelter Field.
McCaskey had just four hits for the game, but capitalized on 10 walks by Columbia pitchers.
The visiting Red Tornado scored four times in the second inning off Tide southpaw Seth Lefever, without getting the ball out of the infield. Two of the four runs scored on wild pitched.
The Tide tried to get back into the game in their half of the second when they loaded the bases on walks to Brandon Arnold anad Johnny Vasquez and a single to right by Lefever, but could not score.
The Tide also got two base runners in the fourth, before finally denting the dish in the fifth with their only two runs of the game.
Lefever struck out six, but walked nine in five innings of work before being replaced on the mound by Vasquez.
McCaskey had just four hits for the game, but capitalized on 10 walks by Columbia pitchers.
The visiting Red Tornado scored four times in the second inning off Tide southpaw Seth Lefever, without getting the ball out of the infield. Two of the four runs scored on wild pitched.
The Tide tried to get back into the game in their half of the second when they loaded the bases on walks to Brandon Arnold anad Johnny Vasquez and a single to right by Lefever, but could not score.
The Tide also got two base runners in the fourth, before finally denting the dish in the fifth with their only two runs of the game.
Lefever struck out six, but walked nine in five innings of work before being replaced on the mound by Vasquez.
Columbia girls drop opener
The softball season for new coach Brad Brubaker got of to a bad start yesterday at Columbia High School as the Crimson Tide lost to District Three Class AA power Upper Dauphin, 12-1, at Glatfelter Field.
"On surface that looks bad. However, it was our first game of the year against a team that has advanced to the last three District Three AA finals and starts seven seniors," Brunbaker said.
"A year ago we lost 14-4 in five innings and had two hits and 11 strikeouts. This year our kids battled very well against a top flight pitcher. We had six hits and only struck out six times," Brubaker said.
Here were the highlights for the Crimson Tide.
* Emily Detz had seven strikeouts and no walks.
* Freshman Ashlyn Phillips went 2-3 with a double.
* Five players registered at least one hit.
"Our thre drag bunters, with whom we have spent a lot time this winter, put the ball in play seven out of eight times at the plate, had a hit, reached on an error and had a sacrifice. Very pleased with that," Brubaker said.
"UDA recorded 13 hits and made us pay for each of our 6 errors. Defense continues to be a concern. We must make the "normal" play, and today we let too many of them get away without an out," the new coach said.
"We move forward and will continue to improve. We won't see the likes of UDA in Section 4," he said.
"On surface that looks bad. However, it was our first game of the year against a team that has advanced to the last three District Three AA finals and starts seven seniors," Brunbaker said.
"A year ago we lost 14-4 in five innings and had two hits and 11 strikeouts. This year our kids battled very well against a top flight pitcher. We had six hits and only struck out six times," Brubaker said.
Here were the highlights for the Crimson Tide.
* Emily Detz had seven strikeouts and no walks.
* Freshman Ashlyn Phillips went 2-3 with a double.
* Five players registered at least one hit.
"Our thre drag bunters, with whom we have spent a lot time this winter, put the ball in play seven out of eight times at the plate, had a hit, reached on an error and had a sacrifice. Very pleased with that," Brubaker said.
"UDA recorded 13 hits and made us pay for each of our 6 errors. Defense continues to be a concern. We must make the "normal" play, and today we let too many of them get away without an out," the new coach said.
"We move forward and will continue to improve. We won't see the likes of UDA in Section 4," he said.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Hall of Fame nominations are sought
The 2010 induction ceremony will be held at halftime of the Sept. 19 football game with Daniel Boone.
This will be the third class of inductees.
Applications for the Hall of Fame are available at any of the school district buildings or from committee members.
The deadline to submit applications is May 7.
Committee members are Charles Reinhart, Jodie Eck, Jim Smith, Mary Donan, Karen Kuhn, Barry Ford, Dennis Bachman, Wayne Hershey, RicH Gerfin, Mickey Rupp and Jeff Deascenti.
For more information, contact beatleschas@comcast.net.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
You must pay before leaving the store!
West Hempfield Township Police have charged Stephen Fedula, 50, of Landisville, with retail theft as the result of an incident at the Kmart, 3975 Columbia Ave., at 9:57 a.m., March 30.
He attempted to leave the store with DVDs and food valued at $45.
He attempted to leave the store with DVDs and food valued at $45.
April events at the Columbia Public Library
The Columbia Public Library, 24 South Sixth St., has announced its schedule of events for April.
The library will be closed on Friday, April 2 and Saturday, April 3.
Wednesday, April 7, at 6 p.m., the library will hold Family Film Night, featuring "A Bug's Life."
Thursday, April 8, at 11 a.m., "Two Weeks Around South America: Buenos Aires to Chile," a travel presentation, will be hosted by Dave and Linda Burrichter. People of all ages are welcome to attend.
Children who participated with the Disney on Ice reading program can take their stamped reading logs to the Giant Center to exchange for tickets to "Princess Classics," which will be offered at two different times for reading program ticket holders. The shows will be held on Thursday, April 8, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 11, at 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 10, at 10 a.m., the Saturday morning story time program will feature a special guest appearance by Peter Rabbit.
National Library Week will run from Sunday, April 11, through Saturday, April 17, and the theme will be "Communities Thrive @ Your Library." The library is committed to helping Columbia by providing Internet access for online courses and job applications, books for people of all ages and interests, computer instruction, and programs for both children and adults. A photo ID with a current address is the only item necessary to register for a library card, and there is no charge.
Wednesday, April 14, at 6 p.m., the library will present Family Film Night, featuring the live-action version of "Charlotte's Web."
Thursday, April 15, at 7 p.m., there will be a home buyers seminar with Katie Reed in the library’s conference room. Topics covered will include buying versus renting, credit scores, buying "For Sale by Owner" properties, types of mortgages, closing costs, how to budget, and more. Attendees are encouraged to come prepared with questions. There will be no charge for the seminar.
Friday, April 16, at 3 p.m., State Senator. Mike Brubaker will visit the library to read aloud the book “What a Treasure!” which is this year’s selection for the One Book, Every Young Child campaign. This event will be held outside in the Locust Street Park gazebo, weather permitting. In the event of rain, Brubaker will read aloud in the Children's Room of the library. The read-aloud was scheduled to coincide with dismissal from Park Elementary. People of all ages are welcome to come and meet the senator and share in the fun of reading aloud.
The official kickoff date for the 2010 One Book, Every Young Child program is Tuesday, April 13. Now in its fifth year, this program emphasizes the importance of reading early and reading often to children, including preschoolers.
Saturday, April 17, at 10 a.m., the library will offer the Saturday morning story time with Dottie Johnson. The topic will be "Do You Have a Pet?"
Wednesday, April 21, at 6 p.m., the library will host Family Film Night, featuring the live-action version of "101 Dalmatians."
Saturday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lisa Greybill, library director, will read Earth Day stories at the Sahd's Salvage Earth Day Celebration, which will feature a variety of activities for people of all ages. The story time will be a station on the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle passport program.
April 24, at 10 a.m., the library will offer its Saturday morning story time with Dottie Johnson. The topic will be "Mmmmm….Pretzels!"
Wednesday, April 28, at 6 p.m., the library will hold Family Film Night, featuring "Happy Feet."
The Census Questionnaire Assistance Center, which is staffed by a census professional, will continue to be open Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Individuals who did not receive a census form via the postal service for any reason may stop in during the center’s open hours.
The library’s Web master Samuel Edmond will help interested readers with their income taxes. An appointment must be made in advance, and readers may call 684-2255 to set one up. The library has most federal tax forms and can print out specialized forms from the IRS Web site. There is no charge for forms or assistance. The deadline to file taxes is Thursday, April 15.
Edmond is also taking registrations for his one-on-one computer classes now. Readers may call 435-2039 to register throughout the month.
Read With the Barnstormers reading log bookmarks will continue to be available at the library for children and teenagers ages 5 through 18. After students write the titles and authors of four books they have read on their reading log bookmarks, a library staff member will stamp the bookmarks. The bookmarks then become tickets for lawn seating at a Barnstormers game on Saturday, May 1, at 6:30 p.m.; Friday, May 14, at 7 p.m.; or Saturday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks and a post-game party will be held on May 14 and 15. For more information about the Read With the Barnstormers program, readers may call 509-4487 or go to www.lancasterbarnstormers.com.
The library will be closed on Friday, April 2 and Saturday, April 3.
Wednesday, April 7, at 6 p.m., the library will hold Family Film Night, featuring "A Bug's Life."
Thursday, April 8, at 11 a.m., "Two Weeks Around South America: Buenos Aires to Chile," a travel presentation, will be hosted by Dave and Linda Burrichter. People of all ages are welcome to attend.
Children who participated with the Disney on Ice reading program can take their stamped reading logs to the Giant Center to exchange for tickets to "Princess Classics," which will be offered at two different times for reading program ticket holders. The shows will be held on Thursday, April 8, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 11, at 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 10, at 10 a.m., the Saturday morning story time program will feature a special guest appearance by Peter Rabbit.
National Library Week will run from Sunday, April 11, through Saturday, April 17, and the theme will be "Communities Thrive @ Your Library." The library is committed to helping Columbia by providing Internet access for online courses and job applications, books for people of all ages and interests, computer instruction, and programs for both children and adults. A photo ID with a current address is the only item necessary to register for a library card, and there is no charge.
Wednesday, April 14, at 6 p.m., the library will present Family Film Night, featuring the live-action version of "Charlotte's Web."
Thursday, April 15, at 7 p.m., there will be a home buyers seminar with Katie Reed in the library’s conference room. Topics covered will include buying versus renting, credit scores, buying "For Sale by Owner" properties, types of mortgages, closing costs, how to budget, and more. Attendees are encouraged to come prepared with questions. There will be no charge for the seminar.
Friday, April 16, at 3 p.m., State Senator. Mike Brubaker will visit the library to read aloud the book “What a Treasure!” which is this year’s selection for the One Book, Every Young Child campaign. This event will be held outside in the Locust Street Park gazebo, weather permitting. In the event of rain, Brubaker will read aloud in the Children's Room of the library. The read-aloud was scheduled to coincide with dismissal from Park Elementary. People of all ages are welcome to come and meet the senator and share in the fun of reading aloud.
The official kickoff date for the 2010 One Book, Every Young Child program is Tuesday, April 13. Now in its fifth year, this program emphasizes the importance of reading early and reading often to children, including preschoolers.
Saturday, April 17, at 10 a.m., the library will offer the Saturday morning story time with Dottie Johnson. The topic will be "Do You Have a Pet?"
Wednesday, April 21, at 6 p.m., the library will host Family Film Night, featuring the live-action version of "101 Dalmatians."
Saturday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lisa Greybill, library director, will read Earth Day stories at the Sahd's Salvage Earth Day Celebration, which will feature a variety of activities for people of all ages. The story time will be a station on the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle passport program.
April 24, at 10 a.m., the library will offer its Saturday morning story time with Dottie Johnson. The topic will be "Mmmmm….Pretzels!"
Wednesday, April 28, at 6 p.m., the library will hold Family Film Night, featuring "Happy Feet."
The Census Questionnaire Assistance Center, which is staffed by a census professional, will continue to be open Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Individuals who did not receive a census form via the postal service for any reason may stop in during the center’s open hours.
The library’s Web master Samuel Edmond will help interested readers with their income taxes. An appointment must be made in advance, and readers may call 684-2255 to set one up. The library has most federal tax forms and can print out specialized forms from the IRS Web site. There is no charge for forms or assistance. The deadline to file taxes is Thursday, April 15.
Edmond is also taking registrations for his one-on-one computer classes now. Readers may call 435-2039 to register throughout the month.
Read With the Barnstormers reading log bookmarks will continue to be available at the library for children and teenagers ages 5 through 18. After students write the titles and authors of four books they have read on their reading log bookmarks, a library staff member will stamp the bookmarks. The bookmarks then become tickets for lawn seating at a Barnstormers game on Saturday, May 1, at 6:30 p.m.; Friday, May 14, at 7 p.m.; or Saturday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks and a post-game party will be held on May 14 and 15. For more information about the Read With the Barnstormers program, readers may call 509-4487 or go to www.lancasterbarnstormers.com.
Columbia Police reports
Anthony Cortes, 24, of York, was charged with criminal mischief and public drunkenness as the result of an incident on Laurel Hill Road at 1:36 a.m., March 22.
Emily Rodriquez, 26, of Columbia, was charged with operating a vehicle without official certificate of inspection as the result of an incident on Plane Street at 5:58 p.m., March 25.
Randy Lewis Delinger, 54, of Conestoga, was charged with obedience to traffic control devices as the result of an incident at Third and Linden streets st 5:18 p.m., March 25.
Kayla Sue Yarnall, 20, of Lancaster was charged with operating a vehicle without official certificate of inspection and driving while operating privilege is suspended or revoked as the result of an incident at 12th Street and Lancaster Avenue at 5:15 p.m., March 25.
Kathy D. Miller, 33, of Columbia, was charged with registration and certificate of title required as the result of an incident on South Second Street at 3:31 p.m., March 25.
Patrick O’Neil Foust, 28, of Brogue was charged with public drunkenness as the result of an incident on South Fifth Street at 1:44 a.m., March 26.
Lindsey Crowl, 21, of Columbia, was charged with operating a vehicle without official certificate of inspection as the result of an incident on Walnut Street at 4:05 p.m., March 28.
Travis J. Masten, 21, of Lancaster, was charged with operating a vehicle without official certificate of inspection as the result of an incident on Route 441 at Route 30 at 4:55 p.m., March 27.
Jeankite Joseph, 39, of Maryland, was charged with registration and certificate of title required as the result of an incident on Route 30 at Route 441 at 8:06 p.m., March 27.
David H. Landis, 63, of Columbia, was charged with operating a vehicle without official certificate of inspection as the result of an incident as the result of an incident in the 500 block of Locust Street at 12:43 p.m., March 30.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Shop lifter is busted
West Hempfield Township Police have charged Clifford Pryear, 34, of Harrisburg, with retail theft as the result of an incident at 3975 Columbia Ave., at 4:51 p.m., March 29.
He was later turned over to the parole office in Harrisburg because there was an active parole warrant out for him.
Also, police said, Yadiran Gonzalez of the 2100 block of Oak Hollow Drive reported at 3:14 p.m., March 26, his living room window was sashed out and several hundred dollars in electronic equipment and jewelry was taken from his apartment.
And 1:08 a.m., March 30, Louis C. Gibbs, 41, was taken to Lancaster County Prison as the result of a traffic stop on Route 441.
Police said Gibbs was detained after it was determined he had four outstanding warrants issued against him from Berks County.
He was later turned over to the parole office in Harrisburg because there was an active parole warrant out for him.
Also, police said, Yadiran Gonzalez of the 2100 block of Oak Hollow Drive reported at 3:14 p.m., March 26, his living room window was sashed out and several hundred dollars in electronic equipment and jewelry was taken from his apartment.
And 1:08 a.m., March 30, Louis C. Gibbs, 41, was taken to Lancaster County Prison as the result of a traffic stop on Route 441.
Police said Gibbs was detained after it was determined he had four outstanding warrants issued against him from Berks County.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Columbia opens track season
With some drizzle falling and cloudy skies over head, Columbia opened its track season today with a Section 3 meet at home with Northern Lebanon.
The visiting Vikings swept the meet (108-26) in girls and 129-21 in boys.
The numbers are up in track, but it appeared today that the numbers from Thursday's non-league meet with Lebanon were down a little bit.
Here are the Columbia finishers in the girls' meet vs. Northern Lebanon:
100 -- Shaday Fraizer, second and Becca Kuhn, third.
1,600 -- Rachael Knighton, second.
800 -- Knighton, second.
200 -- Fraizer, first and Kuhn, second.
Shot Put -- Ulrich, third.
Discus -- Ulrich, second.
Javelin -- Ulrich, third.
Boys vs. Northern Lebanon
100 -- Jeremy Daise second.
1,600 -- Derek Zercher, third.
300 Hurdles -- DJ Wells, second.
3,200 -- Tony Barton, second a nd Zercher, third.
Shot put -- Brandon Felus, second.
Discus -- Johnay, second and Felus, third.
Javelin -- Felus, second.
The visiting Vikings swept the meet (108-26) in girls and 129-21 in boys.
The numbers are up in track, but it appeared today that the numbers from Thursday's non-league meet with Lebanon were down a little bit.
Here are the Columbia finishers in the girls' meet vs. Northern Lebanon:
100 -- Shaday Fraizer, second and Becca Kuhn, third.
1,600 -- Rachael Knighton, second.
800 -- Knighton, second.
200 -- Fraizer, first and Kuhn, second.
Shot Put -- Ulrich, third.
Discus -- Ulrich, second.
Javelin -- Ulrich, third.
Boys vs. Northern Lebanon
100 -- Jeremy Daise second.
1,600 -- Derek Zercher, third.
300 Hurdles -- DJ Wells, second.
3,200 -- Tony Barton, second a nd Zercher, third.
Shot put -- Brandon Felus, second.
Discus -- Johnay, second and Felus, third.
Javelin -- Felus, second.
Police charge one
West Hempfield Township Police have charged Jason S. Beaner, 27, of Landisville, with theft of leased property as the result of an incident at Rent-A Center, March 26.
Police said Beaner rented an X-Box system and failed to make payments.
Police said Beaner rented an X-Box system and failed to make payments.
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