Author: SPY

About Town 3/29/2020

This week’s photos of Columbia

This is what happens if you self-isolate too long.
Get out and get some fresh air and exercise once in a while; just remember to practice social distancing.
These folks are social distancing while walking on the high school hill.
 Don’t become a statistic.

 It’s all right to hope and pray, but follow healthful guidelines, too.
(Weeping Angel at Mount Bethel Cemetery)

 Even churches are taking safety measures (shown here and below).

Right now would be a good time.
 But no matter what, spring has sprung…

. . . and life finds a way.

 Night lights on the 400 block of Locust

 Gone but not forgotten

 Starlight star bright
 This cardinal keeps attacking the window. Is it territoriality?

Here’s a “step-by-step” of him staging another attack.

 Bartlett at Glatfelter’s
 Remains of a hornet’s nest at Laurel Hill Cemetery

 Emergency work at the Market House to protect the $90,000 awning from the elements

 Here’s some helpful graffiti at River Park.

 More food at Columbia Presbyterian Hands Across the Street

Working on the railroad once again.
In a former time, railroad workers looked like this.
There are some mighty tall people on the trail.
 These people are heading for the trail. Some trail walkers and riders observe social distancing. Some don’t.

 If you’re sick, stay away from others.

 This red-headed sparrow (house finch?) also kept banging on the window.

 He sat long enough for a portrait.

 Then flew off in a flurry.

 Uh.  How about . . . NO!?
(Down in Avenue H)

 Kingfisher surveying his kingdom

 This isn’t how it’s supposed to be done. Don’t throw gloves on the ground after use. That’s counterproductive. Dispose of them properly.

 Meanwhile, over in Wrightsville . . .
So that’s what COVID stands for.

 According to the King James Version, 2 Chronicles 7:14 states:
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
 Over on Poplar Street – some flowers to brighten your day.
And a few more on the landing

 Down at Eastern Drillers

 Keep holding on. This too shall pass.

 Overlooking the town

 Time for a wipe-down

Out on the bridge

State Police releases non-life-sustaining businesses enforcement totals: Day 4

HARRISBURG, PA — After the fourth day of enforcement regarding Governor Wolf’s non-life sustaining business shutdown order, there have been a total of 78 warnings issued across the state. That is 21 more warnings than were issued yesterday.
MORE:

http://local21news.com/news/local/state-police-releases-non-life-sustaining-businesses-enforcement-totals-day-4 

Mount Joy Police sends out clarification, will follow Gov. Wolf's orders

LANCASTER COUNTY — The Mount Joy Borough Police is clarifying that they are following Governor Wolf's orders.

They will enforce the shutdown of non-essential businesses by issuing warnings first and if the businesses do not heed those warnings the police department will contact appropriate state enforcement agency and/or issue a written citation.

The department assured that “this protocol is consistent the guidance provided by the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office and with other county police departments which is focused on COMPLIANCE with the Governor’s Order to ensure public health and safety. As guidance from the District Attorney Office changes we will continually revisit current protocols.”

MORE:

http://mount%20joy%20police%20sends%20out%20clarification%2C%20will%20follow%20gov.%20wolf%27s%20orders/ 

In resolution, PA lawmaker blames COVID-19 outbreak on 'our presumptuous sins'

On Monday, Borowicz dropped a non-binding resolution that would, if approved, declare March 30 “a state day of humiliation, fasting and prayer in Pennsylvania,” because, she says, the COVID-19 epidemic that’s claimed the lives of thousands worldwide and six right here in Pennsylvania, “may be but a punishment inflicted upon us for our presumptuous sins.”
MORE:

https://www.penncapital-star.com/covid-19/in-resolution-pa-lawmaker-blames-covid-19-outbreak-on-our-presumptuous-sins-tuesday-morning-coffee/ 

Fresh Express food distribution to take place at Glatfelter's Field, Friday, March 27 2:30-5:30 p.m.

Fresh Express is still happening this Friday!!  

Due to Park School being closed, the location has changed to Glatfelter Memorial Park, an additional hour has been added to the distribution, and it will be done as a drive thru in the parking lot to minimize personal contact. 
Please help share the information below from Lancaster General Health: 
To help limit the potential for unnecessary exposure to COVID-19 in our community, the Friday, March 27th Fresh Express distribution will take place outside at Glatfelter Memorial Field, 1249 Lancaster Avenue in Columbia. 
The boxed food drive-up event will be open from 2:30 to 5:30 pm. Non-drivers and walkers are also welcome. Fresh Express will be a rain or shine event.
Thank you to Central PA Food Bank, Community Action Partnership and Penn Medicine/Lancaster General Health for keeping this valuable resource open during the COVID-19 pandemic.