Year: 2012

This Friday is 4th Friday


Fourth Fridays in Columbia
~Sponsored by the Artistic River Towns Alliance.  A Non Profit organization for the Advancement of the Arts & Culture in Columbia, Marietta and Wrightsville Pennsylvania~
        
   Fourth Fridays in Columbia continues with our next event taking place on
Friday June 22nd, beginning at 5pm.
    We Invite You to Spend an Evening in Columbia
Plan to make an evening of it this Friday in uptown and downtown Columbia.  Our galleries, specialty shops & eateries await your visit.
Special Features for the Evening
Grand opening and dedication of the A.R.T.A Center and Glenn Gallery:
Located at 461 Locust Street, featuring the exhibit “Dedication,” a group exhibit
by local river town artists.
Garth Gallery located at 22 South 2nd Street:  
Features the exhibit “2012 Figurative Works.”  A selection of male & female nudes in various mediums by artists throughout the region.  Café Garth located on the upper
level of the gallery will be open and serving coffee, hot & iced.
Geltz Götz Goodeze located at 262 Locust Street:
A specialty shop and art gallery in one.  Stop in & view the works of Weichert’s
Photography as well as a great selection of antiques & collectibles.
Nioaka’s Naturals located at 461 Locust Street:
Featuring handmade soap, bath salts, bubble baths & more.
Proud to utilize as many local farms, greenhouses and businesses as possible.
For further information & participating venues please visit:  www.fourthfridays.org
Call: 717.456.0278               Fourth Fridays in Columbia is on Facebook

Tragedy Averted – Just Barely!

During a midday break from the Cruisin’ car show uptown on Saturday, I stopped to take these pics of the Conrail Susquehanna Limited passenger train passing through Columbia on its rail excursion.

 Several photographers snapped pics of the train as 
it approached.  I estimate it was traveling at 40-45 mph.

 Unfortunately, a vehicle with a boat trailer had passed 
under the gate just as it was descending.  Instead of proceeding immediately to safety around the gate on the other side of the tracks, the driver chose to stay on the tracks, despite the alarmed shouts of several people present.
As can be seen from this photograph, there was ample space for the driver to go around the opposite gate. 
What can’t be seen from the photograph is that there had been ample time for the vehicle and boat to pass over the tracks.

 The train reached the intersection . . . 

 and sped past without incident . . . 

 as onlookers watched.

 Meanwhile, the vehicle sat on the tracks, dangerously 
close to the passing train cars.

Finally, the train passed, and the vehicle rolled over the 
tracks to the River Park.

Cruisin' in Columbia

Mother Nature gave us perfect weather for the 8th annual Cruisin’ car show on Saturday.  Entrants were still registering as of late morning, bringing the total to 455, as compared to 413 last year. Organizer Barry Doutrich led the way in presenting awards and honoring local veterans.
Proceeds will benefit the Columbia Food Bank, The Columbia Borough Police Department K-9 Unit, and Hospice of Lancaster.

(Click on pics to see ’em big.)