Positive review for the THE

The Experience is featured in the York Daily Record: http://www.ydr.com/business/ci_18546408

Police investigate stabbing

The 400 block of Union Street was the scene of an early morning stabbing: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/426901_Lancaster-man-stabbed-in-Columbia-fight.html

Police seek missing person

West Hempfield Township Police are asking for the public’s assistance in a missing person’s investigation.

Police identified the missing person as Kathleen M. CONNOLLY.
Connolly is described as a white
female, 24 years of age, 5’7” tall, weighing approx. 175 lbs. She has blue eyes and sandy colored hair.
Police indicated that Connolly had moved from New York earlier in the year and was employed by QVC
Warehouse. She was last seen sometime between July 7th and July 9th. Connolly is described as being a
caring mother; however she left behind her 2 children who are currently with their father in New York.
Additionally, she has not been in contact with any family members or friends. She is also described as a
dedicated employee however she has not been to work since July 7th. Connolly’s vehicle and her belongings remain at her home.
West Hempfield Township Police are being assisted by Lancaster County Detectives Office/Lancaster County District Attorney’s as well as the Pennsylvania State Police and the New York State Police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the West Hempfield Township Police at 717.285.5191 or 1.800.957.2677

West Hempfield PD investigate car break-ins

In the past two days, West Hempfield Police has received a rash of Vehicle Break in's through out the Township and Mountville Borough. In most, the victim's vehicles were left UNLOCKED and valuables left in plain view.
Below is a list of dates and locations incidents have taken place:
7/19/11: 700 blk Daniel Circle, 700 blk Chickies Dr, 4600 blk Klinesville Rd
7/20/11: (3 incidents on) 3600 blk Falcon Ct, 1st blk W. Main St Mountville, 3600 blk Wildflower Dr,
1200 blk Corporate Blvd.
Items taken range from: GPS units, various electronic charging devices, cash / coins, cameras, pocket books, IPods and cell phones.
Two vehicles had windows smashed for entry in this latest bout of thefts, as nine (9) vehicles in all were entered.
On 7/20/11 in the 3900 blk of Continental Dr, a work shed was forced open and a Cub Cadet tractor valued at $600was stolen.
Once again, Police urge residents to lock their cars and not to leave valuables inside. Turn on outside lights,and strange nighttime noises should be reported to Police at the time they are heard as with strange vehicles or persons in your neighborhood.

National Night Out

West Hempfield Township Police will be joining cities nationwide for “America’s Night Out Against Crime”. The police department will be hosting a kick-off event on Sunday, July 31, at the Mountville Borough Community Park between 5-8 p.m. Personnel and equipment from all of the emergency services will be on hand so that the public can have the opportunity to see their vehicles and equipment. Scheduled to be on hand are the police departments from West Hempfield Township, Columbia Borough, and East Hempfield Township along with the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit. The Sheriff’s Department will also be giving demonstrations.

Other emergency services that will be in attendance include fire companies from Mountville Borough, West Hempfield, Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Services; Lancaster County Parks bike patrol; and Lancaster County Fireman’s Association smoke house.
"This will be a great opportunity for the public to come out and see what emergency services in our area have to offer.” stated Chief Mark Pugliese. “They will be able to go through vehicles, look at equipment and talk to all of the emergency responders. Last year was our first National Night Out event and thanks to the community as well as all of our emergency service providers it was a huge success. We are looking forward to this year’s event.
The police department will then be encouraging everyone to take part in America’s Night Out Against Crime which will be taking place on Tuesday, Aug. 2, which is when neighborhoods throughout West Hempfield Township and Mountville Borough are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 28th Annual National Night Out. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the West Hempfield Township Police Department will involve over 15,000 communities from all 50 states, US territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. In all, over 37 million people are expected to participate. National Night Out is being supported in part by Target, a national corporate sponsor.
National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten Crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
From 7 to 10 p.m. on Aug. 2, residents in neighborhoods throughout Mountville Borough, West Hempfield Township and across the nation, are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with their neighbors

Questions may be directed to Chief Mark Pugliese or Officer Bart Hollis at 285-5191.

Update on Turkey Hill robbery

POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A ROBBERY THAT TOOK PLACE AT THE TURKEY HILL STORE, 342 CHESTNUT ST., ABOUT 12:08 A.M., JULY 18.
SUBJECTS WORE DARK CLOTHING AND BASEBALL CAPS.
ONE SUBJECT PULLED A GUN FROM HIS WAIST BAND AND DEMANDED ALL THE MONEY FROM THE REGISTER. THEY ALSO TOOK A DISPLAY SHELF CONTAINING SINGLE PACKS OF NEWPORT 100 CIGARETTES.
BOTH SUBJECTS SOUNDED HISPANIC, ACCORDING TO THE CLERK AND A WITNESS. ONE OF THE SUBJECTS HAD A YELLOW BANDAGE WRAPPED AROUND HIS LEFT ARM. ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 684-7

BRYAN M. MARTIN, AGE 23, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENED OR REVOKED AND FOR REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED, ON NORTH SIXTH. STREET, JULY 14.

ARIANNA K. HENDRICKSEN, AGE 42, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION IN THE 500 BLOCK OF UNION STREET, JULY 11.

AMBER MARIE VANAULEN, AGE 21, OF COLUMBIA,  WAS CITED FOR REGISTRATION  CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED ON BRIDGE STREET, JULY13.

DAVID E. ALMOND, AGE 49, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION ON PERRY STREET, JULY 17

FARRYN S. DICKINSON, AGE 25, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IN THE 800 BLOCK OF LANCASTER AVENUE, JULY 15.

SHAWN M. STOUTZENBERGER, AGE 25, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS, IN THE 400 BLOCK OF UNION STREET, JULY 16.

COTY STEPHEN RUTTER, AGE 24, OF MOUNTVILLE, WAS CITED IN THE 200 BLOCK OF LOCUST STREET, JULY 13; AT FOURTH AND CHERRY STREET, JULY 14; IN THE 800 BLOCK
OF WALNUT STREET, JULY 16; AND IN THE 200 BLOCK OF SOUTH FOURTH STREET,JULY 17, ALL FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS.

JOSEPH K. HEMERLY, JR., AGE 26, OF MILLERSVILLE, WAS CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION ON LANCASTER AVENUE AT 12TH STREET, JULY 18.

GEORGE C. WILSON, AGE 40, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED ON SOUTH FOURTH STREET,JULY 18.

Columbia Turkey Hilll robbed

The Turkey Hill store on Chestnut Street was robbed: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/423203_Robbers-hit-Columbia-convenience-store.html

Missing person found

A resident of the Cherry Street Guest Home was found: http://www.fox43.com/news/wpmt-missing-columbia-man,0,5732853.story

Art classes in Columbia

Local artist Tom Hermansader is offering free art instruction for anyone "age 6 through senior citizens." The instruction, with the theme "Draw and Paint Historic Columbia 2011," will take place in different locations around the river town on several days throughout the summer.
Students will sketch sites in charcoal and pencil and develop them into paintings.
Sites and times are:
Columbia Market House "dungeon," on July 21 at 11 a.m.; the Burning Bridge Antique Market on July 28; St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Aug. 4; Hermansader's Victorian Mansion Art Gallery on Aug. 11; Burger King on Aug. 18; and the First National Bank Museum on Aug. 25.
Art supplies will be provided free through the support of Frank Sahd Salvage Center, Hinkle's Pharmacy and Hotel Locust.
For more information, call Hermansader at 684-7899.

They weren't bitng!

Watched this guy fishing at River Park this morning for an hour, with no bites.

Checking on the Peregrine Falcons

When I was sitting down at the River Park this morning, relaxing in the nice weather, I noticed a small group of people in the area of the boat launch. Nothing out of the ordinary I thought, just visitors taking pictures of the grand body of water, the Susquehanna River.

Moments later, I noticed three of them walking across the bridge piers. Since I didn't get any official vehicles, I thought 'COLUMBIA WE MIGHT HAVE A PROBLEM developing. So I texted one of our police officers on duty and he responded followed shortly by an officer from West Hempfield. What it turned out to be was local folks and some state officials checking on a peregrine falcon nest. Problem adverted. Here is a story on the falcon nest: https://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/113882/Rare-falcons-hatch-chicks-in-Lancaster-County.html?isap=1&nav=757

Busy time in Mountville

Crime rises in Mountville: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/420888_Mountville-crime-reports-spike-in-June.html

A stinging problem

http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/420884_Mountville-playground-plagued-by-bees.html

Boating and drinking, not a good idea

This was one of the topics for discussion at Monday's council meeting: http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/420413_Officer-proposes--dry--boating.html

Art in the Park I is next week

In conjunction with Fourth Friday next week, the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold the first of its two Art in the Park events: http://www.engleonline.com/AdDesk/Htmlfiles/Readers/article.epc?id=53917

Cruisin Columbia Car Show makes donation

The Cruisin Columbia Car Show presented three checks to the Columbia K-9 program, the Columbia Food Bank and Hospice of Lancaster County this week. The three groups were the benefactors of the seventh annual show held June 18 downtown. Pictured, first row, left to right, Off. Ed Mann and K-9 Officer Max. Second row, "Hob"Migdon, Cruisin Columbia Car Show; Beth Stoutzenbeger, K-9 Program; Lauren Musser, Hospice of Lancaster County and Barry Doutrich, car show. Third row, Connie Beury, K-9 Program; Don Yohe, Food Bank and Car Show; Suzanne Ollar, Columbia Food Bank and Pat Dancause, Food Bank and Car Show, Fourth row, Shirley Yohe, Food Bank and Car Show and Joann Fals, Food Bank. Back row, David Morath, Food Bank; Herb Spiese, K-9 Program; Bev Euculano, Food Bank and Don Dancause, Food Bank and Car Show.

Columbia Police reports

JOHN L. MICHAEL, AGE 42, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR STOP SIGNS AND YIELD SIGNS AT SECOND AND WALNUT STREETS, JULY 6.
TERRY LYN HIGGINS, AGE 54, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OPEN CONTAINER IN THE 1ST. BLOCK OF NORTH THIRD STREET, JULY 5.
MICHAEL JAMES LESCHKE, III, AGE 19, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR PURCHASE, CONSUMPTION, POSSESSION OR TRANSPORTATION OF LIQUOR OR MALT OR BREWED BEVERAGES AT FRONT AND UNION STREETS, JULY 7.

KEITH MATTHEW LAMBERT, AGE 33, OF MILLERSVILLE, WAS CITED FOR REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATE OF TITLE REQUIRED IN THE 200 BLOCK OF SOUTH FRONT STREET, JULY 7.

BARRY LLEE RHOADS, AGE 58, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION, AT CHERRY STREET AND LANCASTER AVENUE,JULY 4.

CRYSTAL LYNN WAKEFIELD, AGE 27, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR STOP SIGNS AND YIELD SIGNS AT SIXTH AND LOCUST STREETS, JULY 9.
LOGAN M. STARK, AGE 22, OF CONESTOGA, WAS CITED FOR REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION OF TITLE REQUIRED IN THE 400 BLOCK OF CHESTNUT STREET, JULY 10.
MICHAEL JAMES LESCHKE, III, AGE 19, OF RED LION, WAS CITED FOR PURCHASE, CONSUMPTION, POSSESSION OR TRANSPORTATIN OF LIQUOR OR MALT OR BREWED BEVERAGES AND FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS, AT FOURTH  AND WALNUT STREETS, JULY 10.
COTY S. RUTTER, AGE 24, OF MOUNTVILLE, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS AT THIRD AND POPLAR STREETS, JULY 9.

PATRICK MICHAEL MULLIKIN, AGE 27, OF MANHEIM, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS IN THE 900 BLOCK OF MIFFLLIN STREET, JULY 9.

A 15 YEAR OLD COLUMBIA FEMALE AND A 17 YEAR OLD LANCASTER FEMALE, WERE BOTH CITED FOR PURCHASE, CONSUMPTION, POSSESSION OR TRANSPORTATION OF LIQUOR OR MALT OR BREWED BEVERAGES, ON RIDGE AVENUE, JULY 9.
THE 17 YEAR OLD WAS LATER REPORTED AS A RUN AWAY, ON JLY 10.

ASHLEY LYNN HALL, AGE 27, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR RETAIL THEFT AT THE DOLLAR GENERAL STORE, 960 LANCASTER AVENUE, JULY 7.
COTY STEPHEN RUTTER, AGE 24, OF MOUNTVILLE, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS AND FOR OPEN CONTAINER, IN THE 300 BLOCK OF LOCUST STREET, JULY 12.

Child Safety Seat check is Saturday

The Columbia Risk Watch Committee will hold a Child Safety Seat check and program on Saturday, July 16 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Kleen-Rite Car Wash at 16th Street and Lancaster Avenue.



A tradition

Sidewalk Sales Days have long been a tradition in Columbia. Hinkle's is the only one still continuing that tradition today and tomorrow: http://www.slide.com/r/Bc05H9HA7z-NS7UqBStf-bt1CUJtu9d-?previous_view=lt_embedded_url

Could he return?

Former Columbia Public Works Manager Ron Miller resigned his position in Southern York County. Since his old job will be open in Columbia, could a return be in order: http://www.ydr.com/local/ci_18423012

CCFD carnival is under way

The Columbia Consolidated Fire Department's annual carnival opened tonight: http://www.slide.com/r/8colHZWb4j_ab-csa7JXGFN5_zaVSdr_?previous_view=mscd_embedded_url&view=original

CCFD Carnival starts tonight

The Columbia Consolidated Fire Department, 265 S. 10th St., will host its annual carnival and fireworks from Wednesday, July 6, through Saturday, July 9. Wednesday and Thursday times will be 6 to 10 p.m., with Friday and Saturday times being 4 to 10:30 p.m.

There will be live music, games, rides, food and fun for everyone. The live music on Saturday evening will feature Black Jack. The fireworks display will be on July 9 at 10:15 p.m.

It's Tomato Festival Time!

It's Tomato Festival time in the boro: http://www.engleonline.com/AdDesk/Htmlfiles/Readers/article.epc?id=53152

Town Square vandalized

Vandalism to the Columbia Town Square was discovered this morning. Vandals pushed a huge flower pot off a wall, damaging it and a bed of flowers.