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Vaccine providers in Pennsylvania are preparing for another wave of appointments after the state accelerated its vaccination eligibility timetable.
Author: SPY
Columbia set to begin vaccinations at Market House
When: Columbia Borough Council meeting, March 23.
What happened: The borough plans to offer up to 300 COVID-19 vaccines per day at Columbia Market House as soon as Lancaster General Health has enough immunizations to start giving doses to residents in the latest category. Shots should be completed before the venue’s scheduled opening Memorial Day weekend, Borough Manager Mark Stivers said after the meeting. Also, Columbia plans to use buses and trolleys to get people to and from the site. “I don’t want transportation to be an issue,” Stivers said.
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EAST COCALICO SUPERVISORS AGREE TO TRANSFER OF LIQUOR LICENSE FROM DIETZ'S CAFE IN COLUMBIA TO REDNER'S IN REAMSTOWN
When: East Cocalico Township supervisors meeting, Jan. 21.
What happened: The Redner’s Quick Shoppe convenience store on Route 272 in Reamstown soon will be adding a beer and wine cafe. The supervisors unanimously agreed to a transfer of a liquor license from Dietz’s Cafe in Columbia to the Redner’s store at 1304 N. Reading Road.
Background: Jason Hopp, vice president and general counsel for Redner’s, said the company has just spent $1.3 million to upgrade the store. Even though the cafe can seat up to 30 people, he said customers are limited to consuming one beer while in the store. Also, under the law, the cafe will be permitted to sell each customer a maximum 192 ounces of beer, equivalent of a 15-pack, and 3,000 millilters of wine, the equivalent of four traditional-sized bottles.
Quotable: “We do not treat these premises as a regular tavern or bar,” Hopp said.
DEEDS RECORDED – COLUMBIA BOROUGH – MARCH 29, 2021
Patricia A. Ulrich and Kira Silvanus conveyed 206 South Sixth St. to Washe Ivan Osango for $154,900.
John A. Beiler and Sadie Z. Beiler conveyed 263 Walnut St. to Omar Miller for $270,000.
Randy L. Adams conveyed 122 South Second St. to Michael R. Adams for $1.
Justin M. Ortleib conveyed 209 Pheasant Drive to Sally A. Bowles for $233,100.
Donna J. Williams conveyed 28 South Third St. to David W. Bearden and Debra M. Bearden for $182,000.
About Town – March 28, 2021
This week’s photos of Columbia
(Click on photos to see larger, sharper images.)
Watercolor in progress at Columbia River Park
Over at Rail Mechanical, there’s activity in the railyard.
A few adjustments are being made.
Using a big tool for a big job
Here are some train cars hiding beside the alley.
(Avenue X)
Which car? Every car!
Nice stash
Holding together – barely
(Avenue X)
Storage building in Avenue X
The beauty of rust
(Avenue X)
Still booked up
(Avenue X)
Front entrance, nicely done
(258 North 3rd Street)
Pedal cars at Kelman & Swartz at North 3rd & Poplar
Columbia Spy gave a sneak preview of the business HERE
Rusty bells on Bank Avenue
Ghost sign
Another ghost sign
Yet another ghost sign
(North 3rd)
Datestone with pretzels on North 3rd
Vehicle accident on North 5th
The damage done
Victory Church
The Chief Cornerstone at Victory Church
Striking a pose at Columbia Crossing
The first check-in at the Chip Factory Hotel
How long will he stay?
The “COLA building” along the railroad tracks
COLA is an abbreviation for “Columbia.”
The big rock at South 9th & Route 462
Does it though?
Stray fire extinguisher at the Herbert “Cubby” Spiese Bridge on Route 462
Carnivorous car
Water delivery at borough hall:
Take a good look. You’re paying for it.
As predicted, the tree grates on Locust Street are beginning to create problems: lifting, weeds, debris.
They were a pet project of a former councilman, who was warned of potential issues but pushed on with the project anyway. In August 2016, council voted 4-3 to purchase the grates at a cost of $2,500. Many of the grates are now being removed.
Enjoying the weather at River Park
Mist on the river
A new car on its way to somewhere
Here are several shots from Todd Stahl:
Above and below: Catholic Schools in Columbia:
Holy Trinity and St. Peter’s, now Our Lady of the Angels School
Signage at 7th & Walnut
Recycling/disposal at Columbia River Park
Sign on the 200 block of Cherry Street
Road Closed – North 6th Street
Down at the tracks (near Union Street)
Wording?
Open door at Columbia Presbyterian
Food provided by Hands Across the Street
SLOW!
Food Box Giveaway happening April 10 at Glatfelter's
Sneak peek: New business to open its doors in Columbia
Items offered at Kelman & Swartz include potbelly stoves, pedal cars, figurines, table & chairs, a klieg light, and even parts of the front end of a Shawnee fire truck.
A new Columbia business, Kelman and Swartz Brass & Bronze Trading, LLC, will soon open its doors to the public, offering refurbished metal items such as potbelly stoves, pedal cars and figurines, among others. Co-owner Tim Swartz of Columbia, says he has searched high and low in homes, barns, and recycling yards to find the items, which he believes deserve a second chance. To that end, he has had many items restored or refurbished by the process of powder coating or other means.
Swartz says there are no price tags on items, because he wants customers to decide what the items are worth to them. Although many pieces do require a minimum price, he wants customers to walk out feeling good about what they purchased. Swartz classifies his business not as a thrift shop or antique store but rather as a way to keep history alive.
Kelman & Swartz, located at North 3rd and Poplar, will have a soft opening on Friday and Saturday of Easter weekend.
Part of the inventory includes pedal cars and tractors as shown in this sidewalk display at North 3rd & Poplar:
Columbia Borough Police seek two with outstanding warrants
Deeds Recorded – Columbia Borough – March 22, 2021
Axis Columbia Storage LLC, Axis 64th Garages LLC and Edward J. Demarcantonio conveyed property on a public road to Axis Columbia Storage LLC for $1.
WGMC Properties LLC and Walter L. Sidero conveyed 131 N. Third St. to Keith Edwin Interiors Inc. and Edwin Keith Interiors Inc. for $115,000.
Gilbert L. Bixler, Judy A. Bixler and Gilbert L. Bixler Jr. conveyed 229 Lawrence St. to Valley View Capital LLC for $45,000.
Oscar Torres conveyed 227 Cherry St. to Blair J. Reich for $225,000.
Brenda K. Lofquist and Brenda L. Lofquist conveyed property on Ridge Avenue to Alexander Meligakes and Alexa Axmacher for $215,000.
Columbia Reduction Co. and Helest Realty Corp. conveyed property on North Second Street to Axis Columbia Storage LLC and Axis 64Th Garages LLC for $75,000.
Fresh Express – Friday, March 26, at Salem UCC
Columbia Spy 