Sunday, March 13, 2011
Catholic plans move to Section One
I had heard and read rumors about this over the last couple of weeks: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/361797
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Spring forward!
Friday, March 11, 2011
441 work to resume
Work will resume Monday on a project to repair and resurface Route 441 in western Lancaster County.
The work covers an area of 441 from Chickies Hill, just north of Route 30, through Marietta to the intersection with Route 772, the state Transportation Department said.
The 2.8-mile section of the road, known locally as River Road, averages more than 17,000 vehicles a day.
Motorists may encounter shifting traffic patterns and temporary lane restrictions as crews repair the roadway in preparation for a nighttime paving operation, PennDOT officials caution.
The work covers an area of 441 from Chickies Hill, just north of Route 30, through Marietta to the intersection with Route 772, the state Transportation Department said.
The 2.8-mile section of the road, known locally as River Road, averages more than 17,000 vehicles a day.
Motorists may encounter shifting traffic patterns and temporary lane restrictions as crews repair the roadway in preparation for a nighttime paving operation, PennDOT officials caution.
Eastern searching for new football coach
Columbia's cross river rival is looking for a new football coach: http://www.yorkdispatch.com/ci_17585869
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Movie theatre in Columbia
This Newspaper in Education story in this morning's LNP brought back memories, written by CHS student Patti Nogel: http://lancasteronline.com/pages/specialsections/nie/
York cop who lives in Mountville charged
A York County police officer, who lives in Mountville, faces charges: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/359880
Fischer ranked entering states
With the state tournament starting Thursday, here are some pre-tournament picks: http://www.rodfrisco.com/wp-cohttp://www.rodfrisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/OTM-PREDICT.pdfntent/uploads/2011/03/OTM-PREDICT.pdf
Monday, March 7, 2011
Spring musical this weekend on the hill
There's a new millionaire
Is this anyone from Columbia? http://www.wgal.com/money/27107152/detail.html
West Hempfield police reports
Carl A. Metzinger, 62, of Lancaster, was charged with terroristic threats and simple assault, as the result of an incident that ended in the parking lot of the Turkey Hill store on Stony Battery Road, March 4.
He was placed in Lancaster County Prison.
Jesus M. Rosa-Garcia, 25, of Lancaster, was turned over to the York County Sheriff's Department after being charged with making false identification to police and no license, as the result of an incident on Route 30, March 4.
He had outstanding warrants from York County.
Officials from George's Restaurant in the first block of West Main Street, Mountville, reported, someone forced their way into the rear of the business and took a small amount of cash, March 4.
Police investigating an incident in the 100 block of Chestnut Hill Drive where a homemade explosive device was used to blow up a mailbox, March 5.
Justin C. Wivell, 28, of Columbia, was charged with careless driving, DUI and an Act 64 violation, as the result of an incident on Route 23 at Silver Spring Road, March 6.
He was placed in Lancaster County Prison.
Jesus M. Rosa-Garcia, 25, of Lancaster, was turned over to the York County Sheriff's Department after being charged with making false identification to police and no license, as the result of an incident on Route 30, March 4.
He had outstanding warrants from York County.
Officials from George's Restaurant in the first block of West Main Street, Mountville, reported, someone forced their way into the rear of the business and took a small amount of cash, March 4.
Police investigating an incident in the 100 block of Chestnut Hill Drive where a homemade explosive device was used to blow up a mailbox, March 5.
Justin C. Wivell, 28, of Columbia, was charged with careless driving, DUI and an Act 64 violation, as the result of an incident on Route 23 at Silver Spring Road, March 6.
Columbia Police reports
ELIZABETH GEMINI DECKER, AGE 19, OF AIRVILLE, WAS CITED FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS AT THIRD AND WALNUT STREETS, FEB.18.
KIM GERFIN-MUSSER, AGE 49, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT FOURTH AND LOCUST STREETS, FEB. 19.
JOHN FREEMAN SCHMUCKER, AGE 25, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED AT ROUTE 441 AND PERRY STREET, FEB. 20.
JAMES THEODORE SWAN, III, AGE 28, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IN THE 200 BLOCK OF SOUTH THIRD STREET, FEB. 20.
TIFFANY A. GAMBER, AGE 29, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IN THE 100 BLOCK OF SOUTH SIXTH STREET, FEB. 21.
DAKOTAH LIGHTFOOT, AGE 20, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVERS REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED, IN THE 600 BLOCK OF WALNUT STREET, FEB.23.
DAVID SALVATORE LONG, AGE 38, OF MOUNTVILLE, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS, IN THE 100 BLOCK OF SOUTH SECOND STREET, FEB. 23.
SCOTT ALLEN COBB, AGE 31, OF RED LION, WAS CITED FOR ONE- WAY ROADWAYS AND ROTARY TRAFFIC ISLANDS, ON BARBER STREET, FEB. 23.
DEREK L. MCDADE, AGE 45, OF WASHINGTON BORO., WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, AT RT. 441AND LINDEN STREET, MARCH 4.
MARK CAMP, AGE 46, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, ON SOUTH FOUTH STREET, MARCH 3.
DANIEL SCOTT PIEPER, AGE 23, OF MARYLAND, WAS CITED FOR RIGHT TURN ON RED, AND FOR STOP SIGNS AND YIELD SIGNS, ON LINDEN STREET, FEB. 28.
DAVID SALVATORE LONG, AGE 37, OF MOUNTVILLE, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS, ON LOCUST STREET, MARCH 5.
JACKIE F. JENKINS, AGE 24, OF LITITZ, WAS CITED FOR CONSUMPTION IN PUBLIC, ON NORTH THIRD STREET,MARCH 1.
JESSE SHELDON JUSS, AGE 20, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON ROUTE 30 WEST, MARCH 5.
KIM GERFIN-MUSSER, AGE 49, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT FOURTH AND LOCUST STREETS, FEB. 19.
JOHN FREEMAN SCHMUCKER, AGE 25, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED AT ROUTE 441 AND PERRY STREET, FEB. 20.
JAMES THEODORE SWAN, III, AGE 28, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IN THE 200 BLOCK OF SOUTH THIRD STREET, FEB. 20.
TIFFANY A. GAMBER, AGE 29, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IN THE 100 BLOCK OF SOUTH SIXTH STREET, FEB. 21.
DAKOTAH LIGHTFOOT, AGE 20, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVERS REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED, IN THE 600 BLOCK OF WALNUT STREET, FEB.23.
DAVID SALVATORE LONG, AGE 38, OF MOUNTVILLE, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS, IN THE 100 BLOCK OF SOUTH SECOND STREET, FEB. 23.
SCOTT ALLEN COBB, AGE 31, OF RED LION, WAS CITED FOR ONE- WAY ROADWAYS AND ROTARY TRAFFIC ISLANDS, ON BARBER STREET, FEB. 23.
DEREK L. MCDADE, AGE 45, OF WASHINGTON BORO., WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, AT RT. 441AND LINDEN STREET, MARCH 4.
MARK CAMP, AGE 46, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, ON SOUTH FOUTH STREET, MARCH 3.
DANIEL SCOTT PIEPER, AGE 23, OF MARYLAND, WAS CITED FOR RIGHT TURN ON RED, AND FOR STOP SIGNS AND YIELD SIGNS, ON LINDEN STREET, FEB. 28.
DAVID SALVATORE LONG, AGE 37, OF MOUNTVILLE, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS, ON LOCUST STREET, MARCH 5.
JACKIE F. JENKINS, AGE 24, OF LITITZ, WAS CITED FOR CONSUMPTION IN PUBLIC, ON NORTH THIRD STREET,MARCH 1.
JESSE SHELDON JUSS, AGE 20, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON ROUTE 30 WEST, MARCH 5.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Tide standout featured in video:
Tide player featured: in this video fro Rutgers 7 on 7: http://blog.pennlive.com/joecleezy/2011/03/video_pa_playamkers_at_new_lev.html
Fischer is fourth
Fischer, 33-12, qualified for the state tournament with a fourth-place finish at the Southeast Regional championships Friday and Saturday at Wilson High School in Berks County. The regional tournament featured the top wrestlers from Districts One, Three and 11.
When the state tournament begins Thursday, Fischer, who was ranked 13th in the state last week, will face Brockway senior Joel Yahner (33-0) in his first match. Yahner won the 285-pound title in the Northwest Regional.
For the third straight week, Fischer made it to the semi-finals. This week, he ran into a road block against Ben Ancheff of Williams Valley, who used a weight advantage to pin Fischer in 1:50.
Fischer, who had a first round bye, because of his second place finish the week before at the District Three championships, opened the regional tournament with a pin of Mike Williams of Notre Dame Green Pond.
After losing in the semifinals, Fischer needed one win to qualify for states. He got it with a 4-2 decision over Omni Johnson of Milton Hershey. That put Fischer into the third-fourth place bout against Kirby Mutton of Penn Argyl and he was pinned in 4:02.
Two other Columbia wrestlers, both unerclassmen, also made the trip to Wilson.
At 119 pounds, junior Derek Zercher, lost his first two matches and saw his season end with a 30-11 record. In his first match, Zercher was a tech fall loser to Michael Fleck of Wilson Area, 15-0, and then saw his season end when he wasa 19-5 loser to James Elphick of Penn Argyl.
At 135 pounds, junior Jordan Halter, also lst his only two matches at regionals, to finish his season with a 35-6 record.
Halter was a tough luck 11-10 loser in his opening round bout to Sam Tascone of Delco Christian and then lost to Blake Bowman of Tri-Valley, 14-4.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Dog tossed from moving truck
This from East Hempfield Township: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/359298
Chase ends in crash
Two area police departments were involved in a chase early this morning: http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/359238
Friday, March 4, 2011
Bridge inspection on Route 30 span
This from the York Daily Record: http://www.ydr.com/local/ci_17540905
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Off the Mat rankings
Tide's Marcus Fischer ranked 13th in state: http://www.rodfrisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/OTM9.pdf
All gone
For those of who trying to order those famous Holy Trinity fastnachts, forget it. In three days, they have sold out, according to a member of the fastnacht baking committee.
Chocolate Bingo
The Columbia K-9 Campaign and the Columbia Consolidated Fire Departent will host a Wolfgang Chocolate Bingo on Saturday, March 19.
The doors will open at noon, with bingo starting at 1 p.m.
For ore information, call 684-5435.
The doors will open at noon, with bingo starting at 1 p.m.
For ore information, call 684-5435.
Chamber to host Gala
The Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce will host an upcoming event: http://www.engleonline.com/AdDesk/Htmlfiles/Readers/article.epc?id=46927
Tide player recognized
From link on PennLive...
A team comprised of some of the best high school football players in Eastern Pennsylvania were able to place in the top 4 teams at the Badger Sport/New Level Athletics Elite 7 on 7 Camp at Rutgers University this past weekend. Their team, the Pennsylvania Playmakers, made it all the way to the semi-finals before losing to the eventual champions, Maryland Flex, 20-19 in a heartbreaking loss. This was New Level Athletic's Northeast Region Championship event and by placing in the top 4, they qualified to play at the National Championship Tournament at the University of Alabama during July 4th weekend. I was able to see and record a ton of action during the two-day event. The video won't be available for a few weeks but here are some thoughts on some of the "Playmakers".
Shawn Simmons (Linebacker) - Harrisburg H.S.- The 6'2", 250 pound linebacker impressed many with his speed and quickness for his size. Teams came to find out that Simmons was able to cover running backs coming out of the backfield as he made a lot of athletic plays on defense during the two-day event. Expect his stock to rise considerably on the recruiting circuit.
Dion Shaw (Defensive Back/Wide Receiver) – Ridley H.S. – 6'0", 170 LBS/Damiere Shaw (Defensive Back/Wide Receiver) – 5'11" 170 LBS – The Shaw brothers locked down their side of the field during the two day event. Dion impressed at the workouts last year and this year and did not disappoint with his performance this past weekend. Damiere made several noticeable defensive plays, especially on the second day where he had key breakups. Basically,no one was getting open on these guys. Their performance this weekend should add to their great reputations.
Max Ward (Quarterback)– Steel-High – 6'2", 175 LBS- You can officially add Ward to the list of one of the better quarterbacks coming back in the part of Pennsylvania. He had earned it with his performance over the weekend. Going against some of the best competition in the Northeastern part of the U.S., Ward was able to hit his receivers on all kinds of routes. Ward specialized with the long throws this weekend, showing an ability to hit his wideouts in stride. He helped lead the Playmakers to a top 4 finish and this performance should add to his confidence.
David Williams (Running Back) – West Catholic – 6'0", 180 lbs. Normally, running backs don't do much during 7 on 7 competitions, but the rules at New Level Athletics/Badger Sport events are different. The running back can run the ball and be effective. That's what describes Williams' performance, very effective. He scored on several TD runs during the two-day event and showed his versatility catching the ball out of the backfield. He's a sophomore right now but he is one of the top 5 running backs coming back for the 2011 season.
Mike Burke (Wide Receiver) – Columbia – Along with Simmons from Harrisburg, Burke has to be a kid whose stock rose during the two-day event. He was unstoppable for most of the two-day event, making all kind of catches. He beat his man several times for long touchdown catches and proved that he is one of the best wide receivers coming back for the 2011 season. There's no doubt he earned a lot of respect over the weekend. With his size and precise route running, there's no doubt he'll be on the recruiting radar soon enough.
Kyle Kerrick (Wide Receiver) – Coatesville – Kerrick showed up on the second day of the event and made an instant impact. He showed good hands and great route-running ability while making key catches during the Playmakers run during the second day of the event.
Blake Rankin (Quarterback) – Bloomsburg – Rankin was a kid already on the radar and definitely improved his stock over the weekend even more with his performance. Rankin picked apart defenses the whole weekend and was able to connect on numerous long touchdown passes during the two-day event. Rankin is one of the best QB's in the state.
Kevin Malone (Safety) – West Catholic – Malone manned the safety position for the Playmakers and got a key interception during the second day. Malone is part of a talented nucleus coming back for the West Catholic Burrs for the 2010 football season.
Larry Zimmerman (Defensive Back) – Pine Grove – Zimmerman had a good first day and stepped up his game during the second day with some key pass breakups. He saw a lot of time during the latter part of the single-game elimination tournament and more than held his own. Although he didn't get to showcase his skills at wide receiver, the All-State defensive back proved he belonged against top competition.
Leroy McClain (Defensive Back) – Susquehanna Township – McClain stepped up his game during the second day of the event, showing more aggressiveness and preventing receivers from getting open. McClain is also a wide receiver but defensive back is where he may end up at when he gets to the college level. He already has the speed.
A team comprised of some of the best high school football players in Eastern Pennsylvania were able to place in the top 4 teams at the Badger Sport/New Level Athletics Elite 7 on 7 Camp at Rutgers University this past weekend. Their team, the Pennsylvania Playmakers, made it all the way to the semi-finals before losing to the eventual champions, Maryland Flex, 20-19 in a heartbreaking loss. This was New Level Athletic's Northeast Region Championship event and by placing in the top 4, they qualified to play at the National Championship Tournament at the University of Alabama during July 4th weekend. I was able to see and record a ton of action during the two-day event. The video won't be available for a few weeks but here are some thoughts on some of the "Playmakers".
Shawn Simmons (Linebacker) - Harrisburg H.S.- The 6'2", 250 pound linebacker impressed many with his speed and quickness for his size. Teams came to find out that Simmons was able to cover running backs coming out of the backfield as he made a lot of athletic plays on defense during the two-day event. Expect his stock to rise considerably on the recruiting circuit.
Dion Shaw (Defensive Back/Wide Receiver) – Ridley H.S. – 6'0", 170 LBS/Damiere Shaw (Defensive Back/Wide Receiver) – 5'11" 170 LBS – The Shaw brothers locked down their side of the field during the two day event. Dion impressed at the workouts last year and this year and did not disappoint with his performance this past weekend. Damiere made several noticeable defensive plays, especially on the second day where he had key breakups. Basically,no one was getting open on these guys. Their performance this weekend should add to their great reputations.
Max Ward (Quarterback)– Steel-High – 6'2", 175 LBS- You can officially add Ward to the list of one of the better quarterbacks coming back in the part of Pennsylvania. He had earned it with his performance over the weekend. Going against some of the best competition in the Northeastern part of the U.S., Ward was able to hit his receivers on all kinds of routes. Ward specialized with the long throws this weekend, showing an ability to hit his wideouts in stride. He helped lead the Playmakers to a top 4 finish and this performance should add to his confidence.
David Williams (Running Back) – West Catholic – 6'0", 180 lbs. Normally, running backs don't do much during 7 on 7 competitions, but the rules at New Level Athletics/Badger Sport events are different. The running back can run the ball and be effective. That's what describes Williams' performance, very effective. He scored on several TD runs during the two-day event and showed his versatility catching the ball out of the backfield. He's a sophomore right now but he is one of the top 5 running backs coming back for the 2011 season.
Mike Burke (Wide Receiver) – Columbia – Along with Simmons from Harrisburg, Burke has to be a kid whose stock rose during the two-day event. He was unstoppable for most of the two-day event, making all kind of catches. He beat his man several times for long touchdown catches and proved that he is one of the best wide receivers coming back for the 2011 season. There's no doubt he earned a lot of respect over the weekend. With his size and precise route running, there's no doubt he'll be on the recruiting radar soon enough.
Kyle Kerrick (Wide Receiver) – Coatesville – Kerrick showed up on the second day of the event and made an instant impact. He showed good hands and great route-running ability while making key catches during the Playmakers run during the second day of the event.
Blake Rankin (Quarterback) – Bloomsburg – Rankin was a kid already on the radar and definitely improved his stock over the weekend even more with his performance. Rankin picked apart defenses the whole weekend and was able to connect on numerous long touchdown passes during the two-day event. Rankin is one of the best QB's in the state.
Kevin Malone (Safety) – West Catholic – Malone manned the safety position for the Playmakers and got a key interception during the second day. Malone is part of a talented nucleus coming back for the West Catholic Burrs for the 2010 football season.
Larry Zimmerman (Defensive Back) – Pine Grove – Zimmerman had a good first day and stepped up his game during the second day with some key pass breakups. He saw a lot of time during the latter part of the single-game elimination tournament and more than held his own. Although he didn't get to showcase his skills at wide receiver, the All-State defensive back proved he belonged against top competition.
Leroy McClain (Defensive Back) – Susquehanna Township – McClain stepped up his game during the second day of the event, showing more aggressiveness and preventing receivers from getting open. McClain is also a wide receiver but defensive back is where he may end up at when he gets to the college level. He already has the speed.
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