Columbia mentioned on Eagles' show

Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell was asked Thursdayt when he visited Columbia High School is he would show a mug he was given on Eagles' Post-Game Live.
Not only did he do it, but spoke highly of his speech and visit to Columbia High School.

Game video of Tide's game

The Carlisle Sentinnel has posted video of the Tide's game with Boiling Springs: http://cumberlink.com/sports/high-school/football/article_d55f92b4-c84d-11df-a982-001cc4c002e0.html?mode=video

Tide is on Fox

Here is a link to this morning's visit by Fox 43 to Columbia: http://www.fox43.com/sports/hsff/spirit-visit/

Columbia to be featured

Attention Columbia: The football team will be featured on Fox 43 morning news tomorrow at like 7 a.m., along with the band and cheerleaders. Also, Gov. Rendell promised today, he'd showcase the mug he got at the high school Sunday on Post Game Live after the Birds beat the Jaquars. Roll Tide!!!!

Rendell visits Columbia

Governor Ed Rendell smiles as he enters Columbia High School this afternoon.

Pennsylvania's number one politician Gov. Ed Rendell spoke for about an hour this afternoon to the students and staff at Columbia High School.
Rendell was visiting the school as part of a promise made a couple of years ago to Principal Virginia Babic. The school administrator met Rendell in a McDonald's and asked him to visit her school. He was going to fulfill the promise last year, but cancelled out at the last minute.
Thursday, the governor was greeted warmly. As he entered the auditorium, Rendell was greeted with a loud ovation from the students and music provided by the high school band. As he made his way to the front of the auditorium, Rendell shook hands with students and staff.
During his talk with those in attendance, the governor spoke about the importance of education, mandated test scores and lauded the Columbia School District on their improvement with making Adequate Yearly Progress. The governor said the district's two elementary schools -- Park and Taylor, made the AYP, while the high school missed out by not achieving one of the 19 sub-headers, but in his opinion, the high school reached its goal.

After speaking for about 20 minutes on educational issues, Rendell talked about his future after he leaves office at the end of the year and what his accomplishments have been as governor and the future of jobs not only in Pennsylvania, but nationally. He told the students he never speaks from a prepared speech, rather choosing to use index cards or a sheet of paper to highlight what he wants to say. Rendell said the only time he uses a prepared speech is when he presented the state's budget.
"I would say the recession is not over. In my book, we cannot have a recovery until we start creating new jobs, but economists view the recession on the stock market success," Rendell said.
The governor said businesses might be making profits again but they are doing it with less people. "We need to create jobs and there are ways to do it."
Rendell, who has served the last eight years as Pennsylvania's governor, also served two terms as mayor of Philadelphia and prior to that was the District Attorney for Philadelphia. The governor said he's been in public life for 33 years.

He also took questions from the students such as what is his favorite jelly bean flavor and if he wasn't governor, what would he be? Rendell said he's not a big jelly bean eater and wanted to be a basketball player, but settled as a sportscaster. For the last 10 years, Rendell has been part of Philadelphia Eagles' coverage on Comcast Sports Net. After receiving a Columbia High School mug, Rendell promised to show it on the Eagles' Post-Game  Live coverage Sunday.
Rendell also gave the students an example as the way to succeed and get better grades in the classroom.

Royal Farms still has plans for Wrightsville

The location is at the former Myers and List car dealership: http://www.ydr.com/ci_16145616

A drug arrest

There has been a drug arrest in Columbia: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/292847

Susquehanna Glass owner meets Obama

The owner of Susquehanna Glass,Walt Rowen, got a chance of a lifetime this week: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/291810

Fourth Friday

The art galleries of Columbia will present Fourth Friday in Columbia on Friday, Sept. 24, beginning at 5 p.m. and continuing to 9 p.m. and beyond.

Attendees may experience Columbia's art galleries, participating antique shops, specialty shops, and local eateries. This self-guided tour provides participants with the opportunity to view exhibits from local and visiting artists and to enjoy refreshments.

The Fourth Friday event is free and suitable for people of all ages. For more information,  call 405-0604 or visit www.fourthfridays.org.

An event across the river

There's a big event in Wrightsville: http://www.engleonline.com/AdDesk/Htmlfiles/Readers/article.epc?id=39745

Car and art at Pig Iron Fest

An event to attend this week: http://www.engleonline.com/AdDesk/Htmlfiles/Readers/article.epc?id=39651

Volleyball pictures from tonight

Here are a few pic from tonight's vollryball match with Lancaster Mennonite. Results will come later.

Comments from in town

In case anyone hasn't noticed, there is no "police" vehicle following the street sweeper for the last couple of weeks.
This leads to a question that when the borough hired extra crossing guards and parking enforcement officers, the idea was not to have police fill in as crossing guards and always have someone follow the sweeper.
So, why are we short a crossing guard in the afternoon at the intersection of Ninth and Walnut streets? Why isn't there a vehicle following the sweeper? Seems, the borough's parking enforcement people have told the borough they won't follow the sweeper.
So the questions are why do these people have a job, because as we were told at a council meeting, this was the idea to have people cross trained. Secondly, why aren't borough officials making these people follow the sweeper.
So, are we giving up writing the $10 tickets for a $5 ticket?
Business friendly!

West Hempfield Township police

Police have charged Michael Carson, 23, of Lancaster, with DUI, as the result of an incident on Prospect Road, north of Route 30, Sept. 18.
Police have charged Dale Duffy, 43, of Lancaster, with harassment, as the result of an incident in the 600 block of Summit Drive, Sept. 17.
Police have charged Darnell Franks, 19, of Lancaster, with disorderly conduct, as the result of an incident on Breezy View Road, Sept. 19.
Police have charged Tommy Lee Hills, 41, of Columbia, with DUI, as the result of an incident in the 700 block of Kinderhook Road, Sept. 18.

Donegal blanks Tide

Singles

Brubaker, Donegal, def Geesey, Columbia 0-6, 0-6
Gainer, Donegal def Lydon, Columbia 0-6, 0-6
Noble, Donegal def Ulrich, Columbia 0-6, 0-6
Farmer, Donegal def Beshara, Columbia 0-6, 0-6
Tufarolo, Donegal def Barton, Columbia 0-6, 0-6
Doubles
Heistand/Vardament, DHS def Geesey/Beshara CHS 8-0
Zern/Nickchen, DHS def Lydon/Ulrich CHS 8-2

Tide girls blank Reading

The Columbia girls' volleyball teamm won its first match of the year last night defeating Reaadingin straight sets, 26-24, 25-17 and 25-13.
Ashlyn Phillips had six aces and kills during the match and Katie Will had six kills and three blocks.
The Tide is scheduled to host Mennonite tonight.

Columbia Police reports

EDWARD J. FLICK, JR., AGE 78, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT NORTH THIRD AND LINDEN STREETS, SEPT. 15.
DOUGLAS CLAIR GARNER, AGE 43, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS IN THE FIRST BLOCK OF PLEASANT AVENUE, SEPT. 16.
MICHAEL K. BLIZZARD, AGE 28, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT ROUTE 462 AND CHESTNUT STREET, SEPT. 18.
XIOMARA BURGOS, AGE 25, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOROBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT 3RD. AND LINDEN STREETS, SEPT. 19.
ASSHUR RAAMAH BEATTY, AGE 30, OF YORK, WAS CITED FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS AT ROUTE 30 WEST AND ROUTE 441, SEPT. 19.
MITCHELL A. SHUE, AGE 20, OF YOE, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES IN THE 100 BLOCK OF NORTH NINTH STREET, SEPT. 17.
JENNIFER L. JACKSON, AGE 53, OF MIDDLETOWN, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, IN THE
500 BLOCK OF MILL STREET, SEPT. 19.

JUAN CARLOS COLON, AGE 49, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON ROUTE 30 EAST, SEPT. 20.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WERE CITED FOR STOP SIGNS AND YIELD SIGNS, IN THE 400 BLOCK OF LINDEN STREET AT THE EXIT RAMP, SEPT. 20:  CRYSTAL E. STAYMAN, AGE 18, OF MARIETTA; DAVID ALLEN SNAVELY, AGE 22, OF MANHEIM; SHANIZE LYNN WINKEY,  AGE 22, OF MOUNT JOY.

LNP correspondent dies in crash

He covered Columbia council and school board meetings: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/291562

Vote for the Tide

It's time to vote, not for a new governor, but for the Columbia football program to be featured on Fox 43 on Friday night at Boiling Springs. Congratulations, your matchup, Columbia at Boiling Springs is one of
four games selected for FOX43's High School Football Frenzy "Game of the Week." We encourage you to let your students, alumni and fans know that they can go to our website www.hsfootballfrenzy.com and vote for your game.
The matchup receiving the most votes will be designated as our "Game of the Week" for Friday Night, Sept. 24. If your matchup wins, FOX43 will come out to Boiling Springs and be live for our 30-minute preview show and have a report on location after the game for our highlights at 10 p.m.
Keep in mind we will be there to showcase both schools in the game and would like to have cheerleaders, band members, alumni and fans from both teams with us during our show at 6 p.m. This is your chance to shine as a school and program and show viewers all across our area your school pride. http://www.hsfootballfrenzy.com/

Boone outscores Tide

If you look at the size of the schools -- Daniel Boone and Columbia, it was not a good thing for the Tide.
Daniel Boone is a Class AAAA school and the Tide, a Class A school. Sort of like David vs. Goliath.
Probably a game that shouldn't be played.
Daniel Boone was coming off a season where they lost to Manheim Central in the District Three Class AAA playoffs. The Tide was coming off its first winless season in 52 seasons.
And on top of that, Friday night, Columbia celebrated its third Athletic Hall of Fame inductions.
And it was Daniel Boone, who came out on top, outscoring the Tide 49-25, to improve to 3-0 on the season. With the loss, the Tide fell to 1-2, heading into Friday's game with Boiling Springs.
The outcome of this one might have been a little different had the Tide converted a few chances.
It looked like a long night three minutes into the game. Boone running back Darrel Scott busted off a 49-yard touchdown to give the visitor's a 7-0 lead.
Thanks to a roughing the passer penalty against Boone, Columbia moved to the Blazer 48 when Brock Taylor sprinted 48 yards to the end zone to give the Tide some points. Dominic Trout converted the PAT and the game was suddenly tied with 8:59 left in the first quarter.
Boone threatened to take control of the game on their next possession, moving to the Tide 36, before quarterback Tom Boldolus misfired on three straight passes.
After the two teams exchanged punts, the Tide took the lead. Shakim McIlwain on second down broke off a 60-yard touchdown run to give the Tide a 13-7 lead. Columbia missed the PAT and it was looking good for the Tide late in the first quarter.
After the two teams exchanged punts, Boone took a one-point lead with 8:11 left in the first half when Bodolus fired the first of his five touchdown passes, this one a 4-yard pass to Scott Martin. The PAT went right through the uprights and Boone led 14-13.
That didn't matter.
The Tide came right back. Tyler Harrison completed back-to-back passes to Michael Burke IV. But two plays after the pass completions to Burke, disaster struck for the Tide. First with 6:37 left in the half, Harrison went out with an ankle injury and was replaced by Seth Lefever. On the next play, McIlwain fumbled at the five and Boone recovered.
That turnover led to a Bodolus 65-yard scoring pass to Randy Van Horn and a 21-13 Boone lead.
And it got worse on the ensuing Boone kickoff. The Blazers weren't kicking deep, settling for a high pooch kick. On this one, the Tide failed to pick up the loose football and Boone recovered at the Tide 33.
Boone went for the kill but Bodolus' pass was picked off by John Markley at the 10 and returned it to the Blazer 33. But the Tide was flagged for an illegal block on the return. Instead of setting up on the Boone side of the field, Columbia got the ball at their 24. They couldn't move the ball and punted. With 16.5 seconds left in the half, Boone scored again as Bodolus found Alex Ewing and at the half, Boone was ahead 28-13.
To open the second half, Boone got the ball and was moving in for another score when Taylor stepped in front of a Bodolus pass and returned it 65 yards for a score. Again, the Tide missed the PAT and trailed 28-19 with 9:20 left in the third quarter.
Boone woke up. Bodolus found Justin Brown for a 33-yard score and all the sudden it was 35-19 Boone with 7:49 left in the third quarter.
Four minutes later, Scott scored on another long run of 59-yards and Boone's advantage was 42-19.
Two possessions and one turnover later, Boone's Boldolus found Jared Stoffers for his fifth TD pass of the game and Boone was ahead 49-19.
The Tide broke its scoring drought with 7:03 left in the game as Johnny Vazquez rumbled in from the 15.

Relaxation on the River

Here is an article from the Sunday News about the river islands. Just brought up a thousand or so questions, but I will keep quiet for now and let people post: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/290190

Wrestlers to hold barbeque

The Columbia wrestling team will hold its fall chicken barbecue ar Scott's Automotive, 12th Street and Lancaster Avenue, Saturday, Sept. 25.

Columbia seeks spring coaches

The Columbia High School is looking for spring coaches in the sports of girls' softball and track and field.
Interested parties are asked to contact Athletic Director Jim Rhoads at 901 Ironville Pike.

College update

Here is the weekly update of college football players from Columbia:
At the Valley, Ben Guiles rushed for 68 yards and Yahya McIntyre caught one pass for eight yards in Lebanon Valley's 21-6 win over Moravian.
At Kutztown, Colby Tuell caught one pass for six yards in Kutztown's 38-13 win over Lock Haven.
At Juniata, Brandon Felus has played in all three games and has recorded five tackles. Juniata plays at F&M on Saturday.

CBAA plans another fund raiser

The Columbia Boy's Athletic Association will hold a sports auction on Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Wenger Center, 229 Walnut St., from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
For more information, call 314-2714 or 572-7149.