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Masonic News

2012-02-13T16:17:00.000-05:00

Columbia Masonic Lodge #286 hosted District Deputy Grand Master Larry Derr, a resident of Mount Joy, along with Worshipful Masters from local lodges Feb. 2.
Derr presented the agenda for the year of the Pennsylvania Grand Lodge, which includes a more openness attitude of lodges by having "open houses." Lodges are also being asked to devlop a Random Acts of Kindness program which would assist local community residents in times of need.
More information about the Grand Lodge and local lodges in Lancaster County can be found at www.pagrandlodge.org and www.firstmasonic.org.
Columbia Lodge #286 meets monthly at the Masonic Temple in Wrightsville. Lodge information is available at www.columbialodge286.org. The Columbia Lodge, constituted in 1854 is associated with the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Masonic Bodies and is dedicated to community service by promoting personnel development of the individual.

Fish Frys ready to begin

2012-02-13T16:13:00.000-05:00

The 33rd annual Lenten fish fry at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, 121 S. Second St. in Columbia, every Friday starting Feb. 24 and continuing through March 30 from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Open to the public you can eat-in or take-out and features a variety of seafood platters including baked haddock, oysters, scallops, crab cakes and other non-meat dishes all prepared by the women of the parish. Desserts prepared by parishioners are also available

Trip to Washingtion offered

2012-02-13T14:11:00.000-05:00

The Columbia Historic Preservation Society will be sponsoring a bus trip to Washington, D.C. April 14 to attend the National Cherry Blossom Festival and Parade.

Besides society members, the trip is open to anyone that would like to go. Proceeds from the trip will go directly to the society's museum and will benefit the preservation of archives from the borouhg's rich history, as well as helping to repair the roof over the museum.

The bus will leave the museum at 7 a.m. and depart from Washington, D.C. at 4 p.m. The cost of the trip is $40. Cash or checks will be accepted until a March 11 deadline. Call 799-6093 to get detailed information and to make reservations.

Columbia Police reports

2012-02-13T14:08:00.000-05:00

AARON BERNARD BOWMAN, JR., AGE 25, OF YORK, WASCITED FOR SUSPENSION OF REGISTRATION AND FOR FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIRED IN THE 200 BLOCK OF LINDEN STREET, FEB. 8.
ERIC ANTHONY GRAY, AGE 53, OF MARYLAND, WAS CITED FOR STOP SIGNS AND YIELD SIGNS, ON ROUTE 30 EAST, FEB. 9
ALVIN M. MILLISOCK, AGE 34, OF COLUMBIA, IS BEING HELD IN L.C.P. ON $75,000.00 BAIL, AFTER BEING CHARGED AND ARRAIGNED ON CHARGES OF SIMPLE ASSAULT, M-1, ON A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 12; SIMPLE ASSAULT, (M-2, ALSO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, FOR\ INTENTIONALLY CAUSING BODILY INJURY TO THE CHILD’S MOTHER, AND FOR RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON, M-2. THIS
HAPPENED AT THE RESIDENCE IN AVENUE J, THAT HE AND THE
WOMAN AND HIS CHILD SHARED. FEB. 11.
HE WAS ARRAIGNED AT CENTRAL BOOKING IN LANCASTER THEN COMMITTED TO L.C.P.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WERE CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, ON 09 FEBRUARY 2012, AT THIRD AND LINDEN STREETS: HOLLY NICOLE PLETCHER, AGE 22, OF YORK; JAMES OWEN NELL, AGE 39, OF BAINBRIDGE; NATHAN N. DAMBOISE, AGE 35, OF MARIETTA; DONALD C. SIEBERT, AGE 62, OF COLUMBIA; SCOTT R. BOWLES, AGE 27, OF RED LION.
MICHAEL WAYNE BALSLEY, JR., AGE 22, OF WAYNESBORO., WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED AND FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION, AT THIRD\ AND LINDEN STREETS, FEB. 11.
DAVID STEELE KULINA, AGE 48, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR RIGHT TURN ON RED, THAT WAS ON RED, AT THIRD AND LINDEN STREETS, FEB. 11.

2 will stand trial for robbing elderly woman

2012-02-13T11:57:00.000-05:00

2 will stand trial for robbing elderly woman

Tide on rise after slow start

2012-02-13T08:02:00.000-05:00

Tide on rise after slow start

Columbia Police reports

2012-02-08T15:37:00.013-05:00

LORENDO CHRISTIAN AMATO, AGE 18, OFWRIGHTSVILLE, WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL
DEVICES ON SOUTH 8TH. STREET,FEB. 2.
DONALD L. SNELL, JR., AGE 45, OF YORK, WAS
CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT 15TH STRRET AND
LANCASTER AVENUE, FEB. 3.
CHARLES EDWARD HERMAN, AGE 55, OF
COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS, IN THE 300 BLOCK
OF WALNUT STREET, FEB. 4, WHEN HE CAME OUT OF HIS
HOME AND TRIED TO INTERFEAR WITH A POLICE INCIDENT THERE.
COLUMBIA POLICE WERE TALKING TO AND ADVISING AN INDIVIDUAL
THEY HAD RECEIVED A TIP THAT HE WAS TOO INTOXICATED TO GET
BEHIND THE WHEEL OF HIS VEHICLE, FOR HIS AND OTHERS SAFETY,
WHEN HERMAN CAME OUT OF HIS HOUSE, YELLING OBSCENITIES AT
THE OFFICERS. HE WAS WARNED SEVERAL TIMES TO RETURN INSIDE
HIS HOME, BUT REFUSED. HE WAS TAKEN TO THE STATION AND HELD
UNTIL HE SOBERED UP AND CITED FOR HIS DRUNKENNESS.
SHANNON L. STOVER, AGE 25, OF COLUMBIA, WAS
CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE FOLLOWING SUSPENSION OF
REGISTRATION, ON WALNUT STREET, FEB. 6.
JENNIFER J. MATTON, AGE 32, OF MARIETTA, WAS
CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE
OF INSPECTION ON ROUTE 30 WEST ON RAMP AT ROUTE 441, FEB. 7.

Upcoming event

2012-02-06T12:14:00.000-05:00

A detective story: How a long-lost Eastern high class ring is returned to its owner - The York Daily Record

2012-02-04T22:14:00.000-05:00

A detective story: How a long-lost Eastern high class ring is returned to its owner - The York Daily Record

Catholic schools week starts with ceremony

2012-02-04T18:44:00.000-05:00

Catholic schools week starts with ceremony

Columbia Market: Place for old friends, fresh food

2012-02-03T13:47:00.000-05:00

Columbia Market: Place for old friends, fresh food

Fans don't let fans drive drunk

2012-02-02T18:55:00.000-05:00

The Pennsylvania Driving Under the Influence, (DUI) Association, Pennsylvania law enforcement and our highway safety partners want to remind all adult football fans that they need to make responsible arrangements before heading to or leaving any Super Bowl party.
Law Enforcement will be out in full force protecting us from drivers who are incapable of safe driving
due to alcohol and/or drugs. Impaired drivers will be arrested and face the consequences. A DUI arrest is often referred to as the $ 10,000 drive home as that's what all the fines and costs add up to or exceed.
Super Bowl Sunday is one of America's biggest and most entertaining national sporting
events. Friends and families gather to socialize and watch the big game whether it's in a private home or public location. Yet, similar to some holidays, it is also one of the Nation's most dangerous days on the roadways due to impaired driving.
Impaired driving-related crashes and fatalities are preventable. Designating a sober driver should be
on the top of everyone's Super Bowl party list. Arrangements need to made in advance, not during the game when it's too late. Alcohol impairs a person's judgment and often a person makes the wrong choice under the influence.
"We're reminding everyone that real Super Bowl Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk," said C. Stephen
Erni, executive director, PA DUI Association, (Harrisburg Headquarters)."If your game plan includes alcohol, make sure you have a designated driver in your starting line-up. We are asking all party hosts and bar owners to take extra good care of designated drivers this year. Designated drivers make sure everyone gets home safely. For taking on such an important responsibility, they should be rewarded."
Having a designated driver should be an obvious call in everyone's play book. Making sure designated
drivers know how much we appreciate their responsible decision is what will make this year's celebration extra special - and extra safe."
SOME REMINDERS FOR SUPER BOWL FANS
If you are hosting a Super Bowl party:
Make sure all of your guests designate their sober drivers before kick-off or help arrange ride-sharing
• with other sober drivers
• Find unique ways to recognize the designated drivers at your party:
o Give them a great spot to watch the game
o Whatever non-alcoholic beverage they are drinking, make sure their glass is always
full
o Let them have the first pass at the buffet table
o Make sure their cars are easy to access when it is time to start driving people home
• Serve plenty of food
• Offer a variety of non-alcoholic choices like soft drinks, juice, and water
Serve one drink at a time and serve measured drinks
Only serve alcohol to guests over 21 years of age
• Determine ahead of time when you'll stop serving alcohol, such as one hour before the end of the party or at the end of the third quarter of the game (just like NFL stadiums) and begin serving coffee and dessert
• Add the numbers of local cab companies into your phone so they are just one touch away
Take appropriate steps to prevent anyone from driving while impaired
• Be prepared for guests to spend the night if an alternative way home is not available
• If you are attending a Super Bowl party or watching at a sports bar or restaurant:
• Designate your sober driver before the party begins and leave your car keys at home if you plan to
drink
• Find unique ways to recognize the designated drivers when you are out at a bar or restaurant
o Offer to be the designated driver the next time you go out
o Cover the cost for parking or even pay for a tank of gas
o Whatever non-alcoholic beverage they are drinking, make sure their glass is always
full
o Pick up the tab for their food and drink
• Before you go out, add the numbers for local cab companies in your cell phone so if you find yourself in need of a ride, it is just one touch away
Always buckle up - it's your best defense on the road
MYTHS ABOUT ALCOHOL AND DRINKING
Myth: As long as you stick to beer and wine, instead of hard liquor, the intoxicating effects are minimized.
Fact: One 12 oz can of beer, 5 oz glass of wine and 1.5 oz of hard liquor all equal the same alcohol content.
Count certain drinks that contain more than 1.5oz of one type of alcohol as more than one drink such as martinis.
Myth: Someone who has had too much to drink will show visible signs of impairment.
Fact: Physical appearance can be misleading; just one drink can impair one's ability to drive safely because judgment and motor skills are the first to be affected by alcoholic beverage consumption.
Myth: Drinking coffee makes a person who has had too much to drink sober up more quickly.
Fact: Time is the only solution to intoxication. It takes about one hour to eliminate each drink consumed.
Fact: Pennsylvania has an implied consent law, if you are requested by a law enforcement officer to submit to a chemical test whether its blood or breath; you must submit or lose your driving privileges for one year, automatically if you refuse.
Driving impaired or riding with someone who is impaired is simply not worth the risk because the
consequences are serious and real. Not only do you risk killing yourself or someone else, the trauma and financial costs of a crash or an arrest for impaired driving can be significant. Please act responsibly. Pass your keys to a sober driver before the big game begins. And remember, real Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk.
For more information, please visit www.StopImpairedDriving.org

Columbia Police reports

2012-02-02T18:33:00.000-05:00

LINDSEY N. STUDENROTH, AGE 26, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNALS, AT LANCASTER AVENUE AND 15TH STREET, JAN. 25..
MICHAEL WILLIAM RESSER, AGE 28, OF HELLAM, WAS CITED FOR TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNALS AT THIRD AND LINDEN STREETS, JAN. 26.
CRAIG LLOYD TROUT, AGE 56, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION ON NORTH THIRD STREET, JAN. 27
KEITH A. HERROLD, AGE 29, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR STOP SIGNS & YIELD SIGNS AT LOCUST AND SIXTH. STREETS, JAN. 27.
KAYLA N. HALTER, AGE 19, OF MARIETTA, WAS CITED FOR STOP SIGNS & YIELD SIGNS AT ROUTE 30 & LINDEN STREETS, JAN. 28.
JOHN PAUL MEO, AGE 53, OF COLUMBIA AND TIMOTHY M. COOPER, AGE 57, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION, JAN. 27 AND 28.
THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WERE CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, BETWEEN JAN. 27-29: JEREMY M. MORRISON, AGE 29, OF
COLUMBIA; KRISTEN M. SELFRIDGE, AGE 24, OF JOHNSTOWN; ANDREW SCOTT WILSON, AGE 25, OF COLUMBIA; KELLY A. ALBRIGHT, AGE 34, OF LANCASTER.
DOUGLAS ALAN GIVLER, AGE 44, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR RETAIL THEFT AT MUSSER’S MARKET, JAN. 28.
GIVLER HAD STOLEN A PACKAGE OF HAM AND A BAG OF MEATBALLS, WORTH $11.38 AND CONCEALED IT IN HIS JACKET . HE WAS CITED AND RELEASED.
JESSEL AVERY SCHIERL, AGE 35, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS IN THE 400 BLOCK OF AVENUE I, JAN. 28.
RAMOND FRANCIS GARVILLE, AGE 47, OF MD., WAS CITED FOR STOP SIGNS & YIELD SIGNS AT RT. 30 EAST AND LINDEN STREETS, JAN 31.
CHARLES JAY MATTHEWS, AGE 53, OF LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR OPRATION FOLLOWING SUSPENSION OF REGISTRATION, ON PLANE STREET, JAN. 31.
MAUREEN G. ZENO, AGE 54, OF MOUNT JOY, WAS CITEDFOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED, AT LOCUST STREET AND LANCASTER AVENUE, FEB. 1.
HEIDI L. HOGENTOGLER, AGE 25, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR OPERATION OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION AT EIGHTH. STREET AND AVENUE H, FEB. 2.
DEMETRIUS DUANE DAVIS, AGE 40, OF MARYSVILLE,
WAS CITED FOR OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT
ROUTE 441 AND LINDEN STREET, 02 FEBRUARY 2012.

Downtown project finally started

2012-02-01T13:59:00.000-05:00

Work crews remove the old street lights from the 200 block of Locust Street. The old lights will be replaced with new lights over the next few weeks and look for a possible spring planting of street trees/.

Burke signs with Villanova

2012-02-01T13:55:00.001-05:00

Before family, coaches and teammates this aftertnoon, Columbia all-state wide receiver Michael Burke

IV signed a letter of intent to attend Villanova football in the fall.

CHS Drama Club hosts fundraiser

2012-01-30T14:03:00.000-05:00

CHS Drama Club hosts fundraiser

Church to celebrate 20th anniversary

2012-01-30T14:02:00.000-05:00

Church to celebrate 20th anniversary

Columbia Library Feburary events

2012-01-30T13:10:00.000-05:00

Mr. Samuel Edmond is available for tax preparation help beginning January 28. Please
schedule an appointment by calling 406-8143. Schedule an appointment by calling 406-8143.
Wednesday, February 1, at 6 PM: Family Film – “The Pacifier”
Monday, February 6, at 6 PM: Story Time with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Feeling the Love:
Friends”
Wednesday, February 8, at 6 PM: Family Film: “Shrek Forever After”
Monday, February 13, at 6 PM: Story Time with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Feeling the Love:
Family”
Wednesday, February 15, at 6 PM: Family Film: “Horton Hears a Who”
Monday, February 20 – Presidents’ Day – Library is Closed
Wednesday, February 22 at 6 PM: Family Film: “Hercules”
Monday, February 27, at 6 PM – Story Time with Mrs. Coni Haas – “Feeling the Love: Pets”
Wednesday, February 29, at 6 PM – Movie: “Leap Year”. Ages 12 and up.

Masonic News

2012-01-30T13:07:00.000-05:00

At a recent installation of Worshipful Master for Columbia Lodge # 286 the Zeamer legacy     continues! Andrew M. Zeamer was installed for the 2012 year, to     this office following his Uncle Scott J. Zeamer.
Andrew’s father, Mark C. Zeamer, administered   both Scott's oath and Andrew's oath of office. Mark was Worshipful Master in  2009.

The ceremony was an  open installation and many friends and family of Master Masons attended.

Columbia     Lodge # 286 meets monthly at the Masonic Temple 25 Cool Creek Road in     Wrightsville. Lodge information is available at www.columbialodge286.org. phone 940 1758.

The     Columbia Lodge, constituted in 1854 is associated with the Grand Lodge of     Pennsylvania Masonic Bodies and is dedicated to community service by     promoting personnel development of the individual

Coming to the hill

2012-01-30T12:57:00.002-05:00

A Night at the Museum

2012-01-30T12:56:00.000-05:00

With the holidays well behind us, it’s time for some new family fun – fun that includes sleeping
too! Spend a night at the National Watch and Clock Museum on March 2. Find out what happens after the Museum locks its doors each night. Does the mouse run up the clock, does the grandfather clock begin to talk, or does time The Museum, located in Columbia, is truly the center of time and is home to close to 12,000 watches and clocks.
Why not bring your family and explore time?! After a stroll through the Museum’s time tunnel, you will find yourself transported to the time of Stonehenge and water clocks. From there, you begin your journey through time where thousands of years later (or an hour and a half in museum time) your family will stand speechless before the Mars Clock wondering, “Where did the time go?”
The Family Overnight is a unique opportunity for children ages 6 to 12 to spend the night at the Museum and enjoy decorating a clock to take home, munching on a snack, and exploring the many Museum’s exhibits. Cost is $20 for children and $12 for adults, with payment due prior to the sleepover. The adult chaperone must be at least 21 years old and one chaperone is required for every five children who participate.
Admission includes:
Scavenger hunt activity through the Museum
Museum exploration
Make-a-clock program for children
Snack and light breakfast
Souvenir patch for children

School of Horology • National Watch & Clock Museum www.nawcc.org Library & Research Collection • BULLETIN & MART Publications 514 Poplar Street, Columbia, PA 17512-2130 • Ph. 717.684.8261 • Fax 717.684.0878
Register for the Family Overnight by calling 717-684-8261, ext. 237 or email education@nawcc.org to reserve a space and receive an information packet. Space in this program is limited to 80 participants.
The National Watch and Clock Museum is operated by the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) association with close to 18,000 members, representing 52 countries. April through November the Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. December through March hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. From Memorial Day through
Labor Day the Museum is also open on Mondays. Discounts are available to seniors, students, AAA members, and groups of 10 or more. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to call ahead. For more program information, directions, or general Museum information, call 717-684-8261 or visit our website at www.museumoftime.org.

http://www.wgal.com/sports/30320327/detail.html#ixzz1koMCkN4y

2012-01-28T21:46:00.000-05:00

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Columbia Man Has Joe Paterno Tattoo - Video - WGAL The Susquehanna Valley

2012-01-28T17:35:00.000-05:00

Columbia Man Has Joe Paterno Tattoo - Video - WGAL The Susquehanna Valley

Pastor to be ordained Friday at St. John's Lutheran

2012-01-27T04:58:00.000-05:00

Pastor to be ordained Friday at St. John's Lutheran

Woman charged in drug death

2012-01-27T04:56:00.000-05:00

Woman charged in drug death