Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Wrightsville to approve agreement
From across the pond, Wrightsville Borough Council is expected to approve an agreement for bridge maintenance: http://www.ydr.com/ci_16259900
Columbia Police weekly reports
HAROLD KEITH SEIPLE, AGE 54, OF FELTON, WAS CITED FOR MAXIMUM AXLE WEIGHT OF VEHICLES, AT ROUTE 441 AND MILL STREET, SEPT. 28.
MING LIU, AGE 31, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITED FOR STEADY RED SIGNAL, AT LINDEN AND THIRD STREETS, SEPT. 29.
RANDY LEE LEWIS, AGE 22, COLUMBIA, AND JOSE ALBERTO MIRANDA, AGE 34, OF LANCASTER, WERE BOTH CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS, FOR AN INCIDENT AT COLUMBIA FAMILY RESTAURANT, SEPT. 29.
CHARLES E. ESHBACH, IIM AGE 32, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED, AT SECOND AND POPLAR STREETS, OCT. 3.
MARK L. WILLIAMS, AGE 60, OF WASHINGTON BORO., WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT ROUTE 441 AND PERRY STREET, OCT. 3.
WAYNE DOUGLAS EVANS, AGE 36, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT ROUTE 441 AND PERRY STREET, OCT. 3.
ANGELA MARIE YODER, AGE 29, OF MARIETTA, WAS CITED FOR REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED, AT ROUTE 441 AND LINDEN STREET, OCT. 3.
ANGELA J. HANEMAN, AGE 46, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS AND FOR POSSESSION IN PUBLIC PROHIBITED, IN THE 500 BLOCK OF CHERRY STREET, SEPT. 28.
CHARLES ALLEN WARNICK, AGE 27, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS IN THE 900 BLOCK OF LANCASTER AVENUE, OCT. 3.
JESUS M. STOUT, AGE 28, OF STRASBURG, WAS CITED FOR REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED AND FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AT ROUTE 30 WEST AND ROUTE 441, OCT. 4.
MING LIU, AGE 31, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITED FOR STEADY RED SIGNAL, AT LINDEN AND THIRD STREETS, SEPT. 29.
RANDY LEE LEWIS, AGE 22, COLUMBIA, AND JOSE ALBERTO MIRANDA, AGE 34, OF LANCASTER, WERE BOTH CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS, FOR AN INCIDENT AT COLUMBIA FAMILY RESTAURANT, SEPT. 29.
CHARLES E. ESHBACH, IIM AGE 32, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED, AT SECOND AND POPLAR STREETS, OCT. 3.
MARK L. WILLIAMS, AGE 60, OF WASHINGTON BORO., WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT ROUTE 441 AND PERRY STREET, OCT. 3.
WAYNE DOUGLAS EVANS, AGE 36, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT ROUTE 441 AND PERRY STREET, OCT. 3.
ANGELA MARIE YODER, AGE 29, OF MARIETTA, WAS CITED FOR REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED, AT ROUTE 441 AND LINDEN STREET, OCT. 3.
ANGELA J. HANEMAN, AGE 46, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS AND FOR POSSESSION IN PUBLIC PROHIBITED, IN THE 500 BLOCK OF CHERRY STREET, SEPT. 28.
CHARLES ALLEN WARNICK, AGE 27, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS IN THE 900 BLOCK OF LANCASTER AVENUE, OCT. 3.
JESUS M. STOUT, AGE 28, OF STRASBURG, WAS CITED FOR REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED AND FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AT ROUTE 30 WEST AND ROUTE 441, OCT. 4.
Monday, October 4, 2010
District 3 power ratings are updated
Here is the link to the updated District 3 Class A power ratings: http://district3.piaa.org/football/2010/WK5-A.pdf
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Crimson Tide notebook, week 5
Referee Dennis Bachman was knocked out the game with about two minutes left. He was knocked to the ground after being hit by Tide linebacker Bryan Flory. Bachman, an official for 36 years, of Columbia, suffered a broken rib and a bruised kidney and lung.
Big game for 4
A number of players played well for the Tide. The standout was Michael Burke, who caught five passes for 88 yards, rushed for 28 yards and scored twice on offense. Defensively, he had two sacks and a pick.
100 yard effort
Junior Keenan Edmond became the second CHS running back to rush for more than 100 yards this season, joining Brock Taylor in the century club. Edmond, playing his first game of the season due to disciplinary reasons, finished the game with 114 yards and two scores.
Streak ends
The win over Elco was the Tide's first over the Raiders since 2007.
Sunday notebook
After a busy Saturday of people watching at the Bridge Bust, here are some thoughts.
The weather was perfect for the Bridge Bust and probably set a record for attendance. It took me about two and a half hours on the scooter to get over and back on the bridge. People were still paying to get on the bridge up until the time the Bridge Bust ended.
*****
One of the things I noticed on Saturday was the presence of the fire police for the first time in about two years. Following the passing of their chief, John Murphy, earlier this year, they have reorganized. Steve Henry Sr. is the new chief and they will be working toward getting back to doing traffic control at events. They are expected to ratify their changes at their meeting this month and be re-certified by borough council at their next meeting.
The weather was perfect for the Bridge Bust and probably set a record for attendance. It took me about two and a half hours on the scooter to get over and back on the bridge. People were still paying to get on the bridge up until the time the Bridge Bust ended.
*****
One of the things I noticed on Saturday was the presence of the fire police for the first time in about two years. Following the passing of their chief, John Murphy, earlier this year, they have reorganized. Steve Henry Sr. is the new chief and they will be working toward getting back to doing traffic control at events. They are expected to ratify their changes at their meeting this month and be re-certified by borough council at their next meeting.
The fire police quit doing anything by emergency calls about two years ago over a funding issue with the borough.
*****
Interviews for the vacant position on borough council are Wednesday night at 7 p.m.
Susquehanna Fire Company report
Sept. 2, Summit Drive and Kennel Avenue Silver Spring, vehicle accident with injuries.
Sept. 2, 901 Ironville Pike, automatic alarm.
Sept. 3, 607 Hearthstone Lane, Mount Joy, building fire.
Sept. 3, 920 Plane St., automatic alarm.
Sept. 4, Ninth and Blunston streets, vehicle accident with injuries.
Sept. 5, 1351 Ironville Pike, vehicle accident with injuries.
Sept. 5, 1 Walnut St. water rescue.
Sept. 6, 16 Elizabeth St., Washington Boro, building fire.
Sept. 6, 3903 Abel Dr., Mountville, automatic alarm.
Sept. 7, Route 30 Bridge, vehicle accident.
Sept. 7, Codorus Furnace and River Farm Roads, Hellam, brush fire.
Sept. 7, 1624 Lancaster Ave., spill control.
Sept. 8, Route 30 and Prospect Road, brush fire.
Sept. 8, Third and Chestnut streets, vehicle accident with injuries.
Sept. 11, 152 New Haven St., Mount Joy.
Sept. 12, 465 West Main St., Mountville, automatic alarm.
Sept. 16, 3985 Columbia Ave., automatic alarm.
Sept. 17, 128 West Main St, Mountville, smoke detector activation.
Sept. 19, Route 441 and Breezyview Road, vehicle accident with injuries.
Sept. 19, Route 462 and Prospect Road, vehicle accident with injuries.
Sept. 20, Route 30 at the Ironville Pike overpass, vehicle accident with injuries.
Sept. 21, Stony Battery and Indian Springs Road, Landisville, vehicle accident with injuries.
Sept. 22, 3985 Columbia Ave., vehicle accident with injuries.
Sept. 24, 160 North Second St., environmental rescue.
Sept. 24, Kinderhook Road and Ironville Pike, vehicle accident with injuries.
Sept. 25, Ninth Street and Ironville Pike, vehicle accident with injuries.
Sept. 25, 582 Central Manor Road, Mountville, vehicle accident with injuries..
Sept. 25, Blue Rock and River Roads, woods fire.
Sept. 27, Route 30 and Kinderhook Road, vehicle accident.
Sept. 27, Fifth and Maple streeets, vehicle accident.
Sept. 27, 50 South Sixth St., automatic alarm.
Sept. 28, Sixth and Maple streets, vehicle accident.
Sept. 28, 138 West Main St., Mountville, automatic alarm.
Sept. 29, River and Blue Rock Roads, vehicle accident.
Sept. 29, 38 Park Ave., building fire.
Sept. 30, 1025 North Plum St., Lancaster, water rescue.
Sept. 30, 1500 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, water rescue.
Sept. 30, 1400 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, water rescue.
Sept. 30, 1703 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, water rescue.
Sept, 30, 2360 Dairy Road, East Petersburg, water rescue.
Sept. 30, 228 South Fourth St., Apt. 4, automatic alarm.
Sept. 30, 613 Manor St., wire fire.
Sept. 30, 1225 Manor St., water evacuation.
Sept. 30, 217 Perry St., building fire.
Sept. 30, 1411 Lancaster Ave., automatic alarm.
Tide wins league opener
It's been a while since Columbia dominated a football game on both sides of the football.
One might have to go back to the 2007 season when the Tide put up 66 points in a 66-0 win over Pequea Valley. That was 25 games ago.
Friday nught the Crimson Tide celebrated Homecoming with a 26-6 Section 3 opener win over Elco.
The Tide is now 1-0 in Section 3 and 2-3 overall heading into Friday's game at Northern Lebanon.
Defensively, a sign that it was going to be a good night for the Tide came on Elco's first offensive play of the game. Tide LB Seth Lefever crushed Elco receiver Eric Ondo for a 4-yard loss.
The Raiders finished the first half with seven yards on the ground and just 30 through the air. They also had just one first touchdown.
The success continued on the first offensive series for the Tide.
On their opening possession of the game, the Tide used five different backs and a couple of completed passes by quarterback Tyler Harrison to move 68 yards in 15 plays, scoring on a 1-yard run by Keenan Edmond with 4:33 left in the first quarter. On the drive, Edmond, Harrison, DJ Wells, Brock Taylor and Johnny Vazquez carried the pigskin. Harrison’s two pass completions on the drive were to Wells and Michael Burke.
Elco then went three and out on their first possession.
The two teams exchanged a couple of punts before the Tide started at their own 20. The running back by committee effort continued as the Tide moved to the Rader 24. But Harrison was picked off at the one on second down, ending the threat and the half.
Elco finally got something going on their second possession of the second half. Behind the running of Dylan Hickernell and Cameron Strausse, the Raiders moved in for the game-tying score, which edned at the Tide 26 when quarterback Tyler George was stopped just short of a first down on a fourth down scamper by Burke.
But the Tide quickly gave the ball back to the Raiders.
This time, Elco cashed in. On the last play of the third quarter, George and Ondo combined for a 20-yard score to deadlock the game. On the PAT, Elco was called for illegal procedure, moving the ball back five yards. It hurt Elco as Austin Lawrence shanked the PAT and the game would remained tied.
But on this night, a day after rains soaked the Columbia area, “High Tide” was about to roll in.
Starting at their own 27, Columbia went to work to take control of the game. Behind the running of Edmond and Vazquez and a Harrison pass completion to Lefever, the Tide had the ball at the 18. On fourth down, Burke took a handoff on a reverse from Harrison, converted the first down and more, scoring with 9:23 left in the game. At that point, Columbia led 12-6.
After forcing Elco to punt, Columbia needed just four plays to score. Harrison went up top and found Burke wide open behind the Elco secondary froa 44-yard score. This time, the Tide converted the two-point score as Harrison played pitch and catch with Lefever to give the Tide a 20-6 lead.
Columbia then turned up the defensive pressure. Kevin Simms had a sack and there were a couple of tipped passes by Taylor and Burke and the Tide got the ball back near midfield. And it was game over, turn out the lights as two plays after stopping Elco, Edmond sprinted 49 yards for a score and the Tide finished off the scoring with a 26-6 win.
Burke ended Elco’s night with a pick of George with 1:06 left in the game.
One might have to go back to the 2007 season when the Tide put up 66 points in a 66-0 win over Pequea Valley. That was 25 games ago.
Friday nught the Crimson Tide celebrated Homecoming with a 26-6 Section 3 opener win over Elco.
The Tide is now 1-0 in Section 3 and 2-3 overall heading into Friday's game at Northern Lebanon.
Defensively, a sign that it was going to be a good night for the Tide came on Elco's first offensive play of the game. Tide LB Seth Lefever crushed Elco receiver Eric Ondo for a 4-yard loss.
The Raiders finished the first half with seven yards on the ground and just 30 through the air. They also had just one first touchdown.
The success continued on the first offensive series for the Tide.
On their opening possession of the game, the Tide used five different backs and a couple of completed passes by quarterback Tyler Harrison to move 68 yards in 15 plays, scoring on a 1-yard run by Keenan Edmond with 4:33 left in the first quarter. On the drive, Edmond, Harrison, DJ Wells, Brock Taylor and Johnny Vazquez carried the pigskin. Harrison’s two pass completions on the drive were to Wells and Michael Burke.
Elco then went three and out on their first possession.
The two teams exchanged a couple of punts before the Tide started at their own 20. The running back by committee effort continued as the Tide moved to the Rader 24. But Harrison was picked off at the one on second down, ending the threat and the half.
Elco finally got something going on their second possession of the second half. Behind the running of Dylan Hickernell and Cameron Strausse, the Raiders moved in for the game-tying score, which edned at the Tide 26 when quarterback Tyler George was stopped just short of a first down on a fourth down scamper by Burke.
But the Tide quickly gave the ball back to the Raiders.
This time, Elco cashed in. On the last play of the third quarter, George and Ondo combined for a 20-yard score to deadlock the game. On the PAT, Elco was called for illegal procedure, moving the ball back five yards. It hurt Elco as Austin Lawrence shanked the PAT and the game would remained tied.
But on this night, a day after rains soaked the Columbia area, “High Tide” was about to roll in.
Starting at their own 27, Columbia went to work to take control of the game. Behind the running of Edmond and Vazquez and a Harrison pass completion to Lefever, the Tide had the ball at the 18. On fourth down, Burke took a handoff on a reverse from Harrison, converted the first down and more, scoring with 9:23 left in the game. At that point, Columbia led 12-6.
After forcing Elco to punt, Columbia needed just four plays to score. Harrison went up top and found Burke wide open behind the Elco secondary froa 44-yard score. This time, the Tide converted the two-point score as Harrison played pitch and catch with Lefever to give the Tide a 20-6 lead.
Columbia then turned up the defensive pressure. Kevin Simms had a sack and there were a couple of tipped passes by Taylor and Burke and the Tide got the ball back near midfield. And it was game over, turn out the lights as two plays after stopping Elco, Edmond sprinted 49 yards for a score and the Tide finished off the scoring with a 26-6 win.
Burke ended Elco’s night with a pick of George with 1:06 left in the game.
Mosher is CHS Queen
Jamie Mosher was crowned Homecoming Queen at Columbia High School Friday night.
The daughter of Julie Riggleman, she was escorted at the game by her brother Matthew Riggleman. Her escort for the dance was Cody Danks, the son of Nancy Hendricks.
She is a member of the concert, pep, jazz and marching bands, serving as drum major for the marching band.
Upon graduation, she plans to study graphic design.
Other members of the court were Cody Barton, Emily Detz, Jenna Geesey, Kerri Sawyer and Karley Simms.
The daughter of Julie Riggleman, she was escorted at the game by her brother Matthew Riggleman. Her escort for the dance was Cody Danks, the son of Nancy Hendricks.
She is a member of the concert, pep, jazz and marching bands, serving as drum major for the marching band.
Upon graduation, she plans to study graphic design.
Other members of the court were Cody Barton, Emily Detz, Jenna Geesey, Kerri Sawyer and Karley Simms.
Other scores
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| Annville-Cleona improved its record to 2-9 in Section 3 and 3-2 overall with a 14-12 win over Northern Lebanon. |
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| Lancaster Catholic is 5-0 following a 42-0 non-league win over East Pennsboro. The Crusaders are 1-0 in Section 3. |
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| Pequea Valley is 0-2 in Section 3 and 1-4 overall following a 49-16 loss to Donegal. |
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| Donegal is 1-1 in Section 3 and 2-3 overall following a 49-16 win over Pequea Valley. |
Tide looks to stop streak
The Vikings have beat the Tide he last two years by a conbid score of 80-40.
Here is a story on Northern Lebanon's game from Friday night: http://www.gametimepa.com/ci_16230795?source=rss
Here is a preview article of the Vikings: http://shop.pennlive.com/SS/Page.aspx?secid=88536&pagenum=25&sstarg=&facing=false&
District Three update
Although the official District 3 Class A power ratings won't be released until tomorrow or Tuesday, There were some among the Class A field over the weekend.
Holy Name has the best record of the Class A teams with a 4-1 record following a 28-14 win over Hamburg.
Steel-High improved to 3-2 with a 36-26 win over Palnyra.
Teams falling to 3-2 were Millersburg, who lost to Line Mountain 14-12; Halifax, who lost to Williams Valley, 28-13 and York Catholic, who lost to Littlestown, 41-6.
At 2-3 with their 26-6 win over Elco is Columbia.
Here are the other records -- Upper Dauphin 1-4; Camp Hill, 0-4; Fairfield, 0-4 and Carson Long 0-5
Holy Name has the best record of the Class A teams with a 4-1 record following a 28-14 win over Hamburg.
Steel-High improved to 3-2 with a 36-26 win over Palnyra.
Teams falling to 3-2 were Millersburg, who lost to Line Mountain 14-12; Halifax, who lost to Williams Valley, 28-13 and York Catholic, who lost to Littlestown, 41-6.
At 2-3 with their 26-6 win over Elco is Columbia.
Here are the other records -- Upper Dauphin 1-4; Camp Hill, 0-4; Fairfield, 0-4 and Carson Long 0-5
College update: Oct 3
This one will be short.
Ben Guiles of Lebanon Valley was held to 10-yards in a 38-6 loss to Delaware Valley. He entered the game as the 15th leading rusher in the nation at the D-3 level.
At Kutztown, Colby Tuell caught two passes for 29 yards in KU's 33-24 win over Shippensburg.
Ben Guiles of Lebanon Valley was held to 10-yards in a 38-6 loss to Delaware Valley. He entered the game as the 15th leading rusher in the nation at the D-3 level.
At Kutztown, Colby Tuell caught two passes for 29 yards in KU's 33-24 win over Shippensburg.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Other views
Here are some other views from last night's big win over Elco.
Lebanon Daily News: http://www.gametimepa.com/ci_16230790
Intel-New Era: http://articles.lancsports.com/local/4/296485
PennLive: http://articles.lancsports.com/local/4/296485
Lebanon Daily News: http://www.gametimepa.com/ci_16230790
Intel-New Era: http://articles.lancsports.com/local/4/296485
PennLive: http://articles.lancsports.com/local/4/296485
Friday, October 1, 2010
Remembering a friend
Sometimes for me, writing words are easier than the spoken word. Sometimes I can express my feelings better when I write it out than speak it.
So hear goes.
A year ago tomorrow, or today, depending upon when you read this, I lost a good friend and a great person; hell, Columbia lost a great person and a great friend, when Missy Glenn, the executive director of the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, suddenly died, the day of the chamber’s Bridge Bust.
A year later, I still can’t believe she is gone. And I know I am not alone in this. Her chamber board members, volunteers, friends and others she came in contact with should feel the same.
My heart and prayers go out to her family – Kerry, Hilary and Nate on this day and I know the struggle they have had over the past year. Again, for me, its one of those things, I don’t know what to say to them, other then stay strong, be safe, and remember your wife and mother for the great person she was and continues to be as she looks down on us.
I couldn’t help last year at the Bridge Bust because I was still learning how to walk again after my accident. I found out about her death while having breakfast at one of her favorite places the Daily Grind. I can easily remember the shock and wanting to pick up the phone and call someone. When I needed something, some information or to talk to someone, she was the first person I called. So it was only natural on this day, I started calling the chamber and caught myself saying “wait a minute, she’s not there anymore.”
Missy was Columbia’s gem. She was always there, not only for her family, but for her friends and the town of Columbia. Our town has changed greatly over the last year, mostly because she isn’t there in person, to help. She’s above us now, helping us in a different way.
I can still remember my last conversation I had with her. It was asking me how I was doing and an issue with an employer in Columbia, who didn’t understand how we do things here (I will leave it at that, because I think most people know, if they don’t, call me and I will tell you).
I’ve been thinking about this all week. Like two recent letters I wrote, this is the final draft after a number of attempts to find the correct words. Just kind of down in the dumps this week thinking about how to write this and some of the emotions started flowing in my mind last night when I attended the Strategic Economic Development Plan, which she helped organize. Today, well, I decided to sit down and finish this.
Missy was a tireless worker for Columbia. She bled crimson and gold. She was one of a kind and a great friend, who I miss very much.
Thanks Missy for what you did for Columbia and being a sounding board. And don’t be too rough on us as we move forward as a community, that has and will continue to have your imprints all over you.
My prayers and heart are with Kerry, Hilary and Nate this weekend.
I would like to continue, but I can’t. The emotions are starting to get the best of me, so I will stop.
So hear goes.
A year ago tomorrow, or today, depending upon when you read this, I lost a good friend and a great person; hell, Columbia lost a great person and a great friend, when Missy Glenn, the executive director of the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, suddenly died, the day of the chamber’s Bridge Bust.
A year later, I still can’t believe she is gone. And I know I am not alone in this. Her chamber board members, volunteers, friends and others she came in contact with should feel the same.
My heart and prayers go out to her family – Kerry, Hilary and Nate on this day and I know the struggle they have had over the past year. Again, for me, its one of those things, I don’t know what to say to them, other then stay strong, be safe, and remember your wife and mother for the great person she was and continues to be as she looks down on us.
I couldn’t help last year at the Bridge Bust because I was still learning how to walk again after my accident. I found out about her death while having breakfast at one of her favorite places the Daily Grind. I can easily remember the shock and wanting to pick up the phone and call someone. When I needed something, some information or to talk to someone, she was the first person I called. So it was only natural on this day, I started calling the chamber and caught myself saying “wait a minute, she’s not there anymore.”
Missy was Columbia’s gem. She was always there, not only for her family, but for her friends and the town of Columbia. Our town has changed greatly over the last year, mostly because she isn’t there in person, to help. She’s above us now, helping us in a different way.
I can still remember my last conversation I had with her. It was asking me how I was doing and an issue with an employer in Columbia, who didn’t understand how we do things here (I will leave it at that, because I think most people know, if they don’t, call me and I will tell you).
I’ve been thinking about this all week. Like two recent letters I wrote, this is the final draft after a number of attempts to find the correct words. Just kind of down in the dumps this week thinking about how to write this and some of the emotions started flowing in my mind last night when I attended the Strategic Economic Development Plan, which she helped organize. Today, well, I decided to sit down and finish this.
Missy was a tireless worker for Columbia. She bled crimson and gold. She was one of a kind and a great friend, who I miss very much.
Thanks Missy for what you did for Columbia and being a sounding board. And don’t be too rough on us as we move forward as a community, that has and will continue to have your imprints all over you.
My prayers and heart are with Kerry, Hilary and Nate this weekend.
I would like to continue, but I can’t. The emotions are starting to get the best of me, so I will stop.
Windy Friday observations
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| This sign was posted by Eric White, who owns the former Movie Man property. The window apparently was broken by a rock. |
* Went to the presentation of the Columbia Strategic Economic Development Plan last night at the high school. About 40 people were there, most of them members of the committee. The presentation lasted about an hour.
There was some good information given out and copies of the plan are available by contacting the borough office.
The plan, developed by community members targets three areas that are all connected -- the river front, the downtown business district and historic district.
* Earlier this week I noticed the back of the blue unmarked police car was broken out. Police said today someone they took into custody kicked the window out.
* There's also a "for sale" sign in the window at the former M&T Bank building.
Don't forget the Bridge Bust
Just a reminder about the Bridge Bust tomorrow on the Veteran's Memorial Bridge. Shuttle bus parking is available at Glatfelter Field on the Columbia side and Eastern High School on the Wrightsville side.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Car plunges into river
A car plunged into the Susquehanna River early this morning: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/295188
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Don't forget the Bridge Bust
Saturday is the day: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/294989
Unity Service is scheduled
The Columbia Area Ministerium is holding a Community Unity Luncheon to honor the service of all community partners on Oct. 10 at 12:30 p.m.at Our Lady of Angels School Cafeteria, 404 Cherry St.
The Luncheon is followed at 2 p.m. with a Community Unity Service at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church 400 Cherry St., to Celebrate the Partnerships working together to serve the people of our communities. A Combined Community Choir will sing. Charles Williams, Choir Director at Columbia United Methodist Church, will direct the choir and \Bernie Wickenheiser, Choir Director and Organist at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church will accompany the choir in the Anthems “Let There Be Peace on Earth”, and “A Choral Benediction."
Rev. Vard Gainor will be the preacher for this service. Rev. Gainor presently partners with ministries, churches and businesses to implement Biblical concepts within the marketplace to bring the blessings of God to our communities. He previously served with the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Free Methodist Church assisting churches in seven states engage in community unity. Rev. Gainor also served for five years as Executive Pastor of the Capital Region Pastors’ Network of PA, working with over 100 churches and pastors in the Harrisburg area to foster regional transformation. Vard had also served as a Dean at Elim Bible Institute during a time of significant transformation, and as pastor with three churches. He holds degrees in Business, Science and Technology, and Divinity.
All are encouraged to attend.
The Luncheon is followed at 2 p.m. with a Community Unity Service at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church 400 Cherry St., to Celebrate the Partnerships working together to serve the people of our communities. A Combined Community Choir will sing. Charles Williams, Choir Director at Columbia United Methodist Church, will direct the choir and \Bernie Wickenheiser, Choir Director and Organist at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church will accompany the choir in the Anthems “Let There Be Peace on Earth”, and “A Choral Benediction."
Rev. Vard Gainor will be the preacher for this service. Rev. Gainor presently partners with ministries, churches and businesses to implement Biblical concepts within the marketplace to bring the blessings of God to our communities. He previously served with the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Free Methodist Church assisting churches in seven states engage in community unity. Rev. Gainor also served for five years as Executive Pastor of the Capital Region Pastors’ Network of PA, working with over 100 churches and pastors in the Harrisburg area to foster regional transformation. Vard had also served as a Dean at Elim Bible Institute during a time of significant transformation, and as pastor with three churches. He holds degrees in Business, Science and Technology, and Divinity.
All are encouraged to attend.
Columbia UM is honored
The Columbia United Methodist Church is a recipient of The Kim Jefferson Award for Effective Urban Ministry. The Eastern Pennsylvania Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church was held May 20 through May 22, at the Lancaster Convention Center.
On Friday, May 21, Ken Sprout, Administrative Council Chairperson, and Senior Pastor Jeffrey Snyder were called up to the stage to be recognized for the award. Rev. Yvette Davis, Director of Urban and Global Ministries for the Eastern PA Conference presented certificates. Bishop Peggy Johnson greeted them and those gathered at Annual Conference gave a standing ovation.
On Sunday, Oct. 10, the South West District Superintendent Jim Todd and Rev Yvette Davis Director of Urban Ministries of the Eastern PA Conference will be with at Columbia United Methodist Church 510 Walnut St. for the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services to present an official plaque from the Northeast Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church.
The Kim Jefferson Award is presented by the Northeastern Jurisdictional Urban Steering Committee for significant and effective urban ministry. The Northeast Jurisdiction goes from Virginia to Maine. The award is named in honor of the Reverend Kinmoth “Kim” Jefferson, a member of the Northern New Jersey Annual Conference who served in the Office of Urban Ministry of the General Board of Global Ministries. He was a member of the Field Staff for seven years and Executive Secretary for 18 years. Kim was a pastor in Newark in the 1960's and has served on numerous committees in both United Methodist and Interdenominational/Interfaith Relationships.
To qualify for the award, the ministry must be a provider of justice ministries that address systemic issues. The church supporting the creation, development, and ongoing success of the Community Life Network of Columbia is one of the main reasons we received this award. Rev. Yvette Davis is also Chairperson of the Northeastern Jurisdiction Urban Ministries Network and she said, “it is not just the categorical institution portion leading to transformation. Our many years of leading community prayer such as hosting the Mayor’s Day of Prayer Breakfast on National Day of Prayer, sponsoring community concerts of prayer,
Rev. Davis suggested we hold a Community Service to Celebrate the significant partnerships that unite to improve the quality of life in Columbia.
On Friday, May 21, Ken Sprout, Administrative Council Chairperson, and Senior Pastor Jeffrey Snyder were called up to the stage to be recognized for the award. Rev. Yvette Davis, Director of Urban and Global Ministries for the Eastern PA Conference presented certificates. Bishop Peggy Johnson greeted them and those gathered at Annual Conference gave a standing ovation.
On Sunday, Oct. 10, the South West District Superintendent Jim Todd and Rev Yvette Davis Director of Urban Ministries of the Eastern PA Conference will be with at Columbia United Methodist Church 510 Walnut St. for the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services to present an official plaque from the Northeast Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church.
The Kim Jefferson Award is presented by the Northeastern Jurisdictional Urban Steering Committee for significant and effective urban ministry. The Northeast Jurisdiction goes from Virginia to Maine. The award is named in honor of the Reverend Kinmoth “Kim” Jefferson, a member of the Northern New Jersey Annual Conference who served in the Office of Urban Ministry of the General Board of Global Ministries. He was a member of the Field Staff for seven years and Executive Secretary for 18 years. Kim was a pastor in Newark in the 1960's and has served on numerous committees in both United Methodist and Interdenominational/Interfaith Relationships.
To qualify for the award, the ministry must be a provider of justice ministries that address systemic issues. The church supporting the creation, development, and ongoing success of the Community Life Network of Columbia is one of the main reasons we received this award. Rev. Yvette Davis is also Chairperson of the Northeastern Jurisdiction Urban Ministries Network and she said, “it is not just the categorical institution portion leading to transformation. Our many years of leading community prayer such as hosting the Mayor’s Day of Prayer Breakfast on National Day of Prayer, sponsoring community concerts of prayer,
Rev. Davis suggested we hold a Community Service to Celebrate the significant partnerships that unite to improve the quality of life in Columbia.
Columbia Police reports
KRISTYN L. WERNIG, AGE 22, OF DALLASTOWN, WAS CITED FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ON SOUTH FRONT STREET, SEPT. 21.
CANDY L. OBERDORFF, AGE 35, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ON SOUTH FRONT STREET, SEPT. 21.
GREGORY A. SECHLER, AGE 51, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITED FOR STOP SIGNS AND YIELD SIGNS, AT THE EXIT RAMP IN THE 400 BLOCK OF LINDEN STREET, SEPT. 22.
JEFFREY SCOTT SHANK, JR., AGE 20, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN THE 300 BLOCK OF WALNUT STREET, SEPT. 22.
TODD M. SHUTT, AGE 45, OF MIDDLETOWN, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES IN THE 400 BLOCK OF LINDEN STREET AT THE EXIT RAMP, SEPT. 23.
DORSEY O. TURNER, JR., AGE 55, OF PEQUEA, WAS CITED FOR REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED, IN THE 200 BLOCK OF LOCUST STREET, SEPT.23.
TERRY ESBENSHADE, AGE 34, OF MOHNTON, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT THIRD. AND LINDEN STREETS, SEPT. 23.
TODD RICHARD BROWN, AGE 43, OF MILLERSVILLE, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT THIRD AND LINDEN STREETS, SEPT. 23.
BRADY L. WELLER, AGE 23 OF MOUNT JOY, AND PAUL D. MCKEE, AGE 27, OF MIDDLETOWN, WERE CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, AT THIRD AND LINDEN STREETS, SEPT. 24.
ANISA MAHADEO, AGE 29, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR HARASSMENT AND FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT, ON SOUTH THIRD STREET.
SAMANTHA S. MURPHY, AGE 27, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, ON ROUTE 441 AND PERRY STREET, SEPT. 26.
EDDIE ANTHONY GONZALEZ, AGE 32, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CHARGED AND ARRAIGNED FOR RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY; TERRORISTIC THREATS WITH INTENT TO TERRORIZE ANOTHER; AND FOR POSSESSION OF A SMALL AMOUNT OF MARIJUANA.
HE WAS COMITTED TO L.C.P., IN LEIU OF $5,000 CASH BAIL. THIS WAS FOR AN INCIDENT ON SEPT. 26 ON NORTH EIGTHTH STREET.
ALVIN JOEL SANTOS, AGE 18, OF COLUMBIA, WAS ARRAIGNED AT CENTRAL BOOKING, LANCASTER, FOR CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY TO ROBBERY AND SIMPLE ASSAULT, AND COMITTED TO L.C.P. IN LEIU OF $50,000 CASH BAIL. SHAMARI LEE SMITH, AGE 20, OF COLUMBIA, WAS ARRAIGNED AT CENTRAL BOOKING, LANCASTER, ALSO, FOR ROBBERY, CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY ROBBERY, FALSE REPORTS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY. HE WAS COMITTED TO L.C.P. IN LIEU OF $200,000 CASH BAIL. THE TWO WERE INVOLVED IN AN INCIDENT IN THE 200 BLOCK OF UNION STREET, SEPT. 27.
CANDY L. OBERDORFF, AGE 35, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ON SOUTH FRONT STREET, SEPT. 21.
GREGORY A. SECHLER, AGE 51, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITED FOR STOP SIGNS AND YIELD SIGNS, AT THE EXIT RAMP IN THE 400 BLOCK OF LINDEN STREET, SEPT. 22.
JEFFREY SCOTT SHANK, JR., AGE 20, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN THE 300 BLOCK OF WALNUT STREET, SEPT. 22.
TODD M. SHUTT, AGE 45, OF MIDDLETOWN, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES IN THE 400 BLOCK OF LINDEN STREET AT THE EXIT RAMP, SEPT. 23.
DORSEY O. TURNER, JR., AGE 55, OF PEQUEA, WAS CITED FOR REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED, IN THE 200 BLOCK OF LOCUST STREET, SEPT.23.
TERRY ESBENSHADE, AGE 34, OF MOHNTON, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT THIRD. AND LINDEN STREETS, SEPT. 23.
TODD RICHARD BROWN, AGE 43, OF MILLERSVILLE, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT THIRD AND LINDEN STREETS, SEPT. 23.
BRADY L. WELLER, AGE 23 OF MOUNT JOY, AND PAUL D. MCKEE, AGE 27, OF MIDDLETOWN, WERE CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, AT THIRD AND LINDEN STREETS, SEPT. 24.
ANISA MAHADEO, AGE 29, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR HARASSMENT AND FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT, ON SOUTH THIRD STREET.
SAMANTHA S. MURPHY, AGE 27, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, ON ROUTE 441 AND PERRY STREET, SEPT. 26.
EDDIE ANTHONY GONZALEZ, AGE 32, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CHARGED AND ARRAIGNED FOR RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY; TERRORISTIC THREATS WITH INTENT TO TERRORIZE ANOTHER; AND FOR POSSESSION OF A SMALL AMOUNT OF MARIJUANA.
HE WAS COMITTED TO L.C.P., IN LEIU OF $5,000 CASH BAIL. THIS WAS FOR AN INCIDENT ON SEPT. 26 ON NORTH EIGTHTH STREET.
ALVIN JOEL SANTOS, AGE 18, OF COLUMBIA, WAS ARRAIGNED AT CENTRAL BOOKING, LANCASTER, FOR CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY TO ROBBERY AND SIMPLE ASSAULT, AND COMITTED TO L.C.P. IN LEIU OF $50,000 CASH BAIL. SHAMARI LEE SMITH, AGE 20, OF COLUMBIA, WAS ARRAIGNED AT CENTRAL BOOKING, LANCASTER, ALSO, FOR ROBBERY, CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY ROBBERY, FALSE REPORTS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY. HE WAS COMITTED TO L.C.P. IN LIEU OF $200,000 CASH BAIL. THE TWO WERE INVOLVED IN AN INCIDENT IN THE 200 BLOCK OF UNION STREET, SEPT. 27.
Chamber to host Mixer
The Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Mixer, sponsored by Province Bank, 10 South 18th St.
The event will be held Tuesday, Oct. 12 from 5-7 p.m. RSVP to the chamber at 684-5249 by Friday, Oct. 8.
Chamber members can attend free and non-members will be charged $5,
The event will be held Tuesday, Oct. 12 from 5-7 p.m. RSVP to the chamber at 684-5249 by Friday, Oct. 8.
Chamber members can attend free and non-members will be charged $5,
Meters, meters and meters
Saw this one yesterday where Lancaster City is changing its parking meter system: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/294597
Fire Safety open house
Some of the attractions are: Fire Safety Trailer, Columbia K-9 Officer, SVEMS, Columbia QRS, fire truck rides and refreshents.
Sportsmanship went out the window this afternoon
Columbia hosted a seventh and eighth grade football game this afternoon on the hill against Reading.
Reading is the biggest school on District Three and we all know that Columbia is the smallest school in the area.
The good news is Columbia won the game in the last minute, 32-28.
The bad news was there was an ugly incident in the first half of the game that almost caused the game to be stopped and forfeited.
Just a little background. When I do the announcing at basketball and wrestling, I do a much smaller version of the announcement. First off, no one can hear it or by now, everyone knows it. There are certain games, you read the expanded version and we all know what games they are. But for the most part, what I've found is the sportsmanship policy isn't uniformly enforced throughout the L-L League.
In you haven't noticed, its read to the coaches and captains prior to football games.
So today, being the only person sitting on the Reading side of the field, I heard a lot coming from the Reading sidelines. It wasn't good. The end result was a pair of 15-yard penalties against the Reading coach, a sideline warning and an ejection.
The ejection was a concern. After the Red Knight coach was thumbed from the game, he refused to leave for several minutes. The game was halted and both teams were sent to the sidelines and I even heard the Reading coach mutter some words about getting the official after the game.
The game should have been stopped, if not then, definitely when the Reading coach tried to coach from the bus in the second half.
I didn't have an issue with the ejection because it was warranted. The officials were trying to be nice to the Reading coach by leaving him on the bus but it backfired. It was a little testy there for a while.
The Reading coach poor judgement throughout the game and I really hopes the school takes action against this individual. Coaches are suppose to set the example, not cause the problem.
Reading is the biggest school on District Three and we all know that Columbia is the smallest school in the area.
The good news is Columbia won the game in the last minute, 32-28.
The bad news was there was an ugly incident in the first half of the game that almost caused the game to be stopped and forfeited.
Just a little background. When I do the announcing at basketball and wrestling, I do a much smaller version of the announcement. First off, no one can hear it or by now, everyone knows it. There are certain games, you read the expanded version and we all know what games they are. But for the most part, what I've found is the sportsmanship policy isn't uniformly enforced throughout the L-L League.
In you haven't noticed, its read to the coaches and captains prior to football games.
So today, being the only person sitting on the Reading side of the field, I heard a lot coming from the Reading sidelines. It wasn't good. The end result was a pair of 15-yard penalties against the Reading coach, a sideline warning and an ejection.
The ejection was a concern. After the Red Knight coach was thumbed from the game, he refused to leave for several minutes. The game was halted and both teams were sent to the sidelines and I even heard the Reading coach mutter some words about getting the official after the game.
The game should have been stopped, if not then, definitely when the Reading coach tried to coach from the bus in the second half.
I didn't have an issue with the ejection because it was warranted. The officials were trying to be nice to the Reading coach by leaving him on the bus but it backfired. It was a little testy there for a while.
The Reading coach poor judgement throughout the game and I really hopes the school takes action against this individual. Coaches are suppose to set the example, not cause the problem.
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