Author: SPY

About Town 6/23/19

This week’s photos from Columbia…

At the Veterans Memorial Bridge Plaza
 The deck at Smith’s Hotel for outside dining

 These two men were taking readings near the Columbia River Park this week.

 They had some sort of monitor on board.

 Fencing at 401 Locust

 Workmen on North Ninth

 Here’s how you cut a road.

 River view

 More babies

 Low overhead?

 Craft coffee from Strasburg

 Fenced in or fenced out at 401 Locust?

 Across the street: Pyramid Construction Services will store equipment in this lot while working on the addition to 401 Locust.

 401 Locust, soon to be getting an addition, as Columbia Spy reported HERE.

 Elsewhere . . . black vulture fledglings

 Another view

 Living Stones Masonry recently used its product to cover the exterior of its office area.

 Home of the Huskies

 Broken bollard at Locust Street Park

 Here’s a closer look.

 Raising the Pennsylvania flag at Locust Street Park

 Listening closely

 Early evening at the river

 Duck fight!

 Downriver

 Not a good combination: foil balloons and electrical wires

 Thataway!

 Killdeer preening on a track

 Work resumes at 208-210 Locust.

 Here’s a load of drywall.

 Surveying on North 7th

 White poodle among the green

 So when does it open?

 A look inside

 Antique television

 Tubes for making tubas?

 New look at Bootleg Antiques

 Columbia!

 Cleaning up the neighborhood

 Patching things up

 A fledgling blue jay

 Car antennas are good for other things, too.

 Going for the Michael Bolton look?
(Or maybe Dee Snider?)
Uh-oh – Mama’s back!

 Reaching out at 401 Locust

Your friendly neighborhood Spiderman

Your friendly neighborhood Spiderwoman?

 Groundbreaking can’t be far behind.

 Down on Bank Avenue . . .

 Quick ticket, please!
(Maybe several)

 A piece of the bridge

 Hometown Columbia

 NAWCC = National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors

 Into the clouds

 At the Columbia Pregnancy Center, now located at 462 Chestnut Street

 What appear to be large strips of bacon are actually pieces of wood for sale at Tollbooth Antiques.

 Waterlogged . . .
The river’s been above normal most of this week.

 Nothing like smoking a cigar while breathing in the fresh air.

 Boat ride

 Parking for vehicles with trailers only

 Says so right there.

 Goin’ fishin’

 Quite a catch

 Above it all, looking down on everyone

 Lovin’ that river

 SO…where is the top of that fixture anyway?
Mark your calendar!

 Squatters in Avenue H

Delivering drywall at the side entrance to 101 North Front Street

 Eastern Drillers owns the building, but 101 North Front Street LLC is leasing the corner portion for a soon-to-be ice cream/coffee shop under a five-year agreement.

Here’s a look inside at the work in progress.

 Napping behind bars

 Even school buses break down sometimes.

 Power nap

 Bikes on board

Including this little one
This logo and the bikes shown above were on a camper parked at Columbia River Park Sunday morning (6/23/19). The camper appears to belong to a traveling family of five from Brittany, France. Their website is HERE.

A few photos submitted by Todd Stahl:

 At the Front Street mural (here and below):

Flooding, muddy water
Weeds along the trail need to be trimmed back.

Hernandez, Garrett Ryan – Obstruction of Administration of Law | Columbia Borough Police Department

Garrett Ryan Hernandez

Garrett Ryan Hernandez (19) of Lancaster was charged with Obstruction of Administration of Law after an incident at Makle Park in the 500 blk. of Ave. N. Hernandez did interfere and obstruct the Columbia Borough Police when they were taking another male into custody on a warrant. Hernandez refused orders by police to get back and did attempt to open a police vehicle with the arrested person in it. Hernandez did stand in front of the police vehicle as officers attempted to remove the arrested person away from the scene. Hernandez was later taken to Central Arraignment and booked on the charge. 

Arrest Date:  Friday, June 21, 2019 Case Number:  25131-06-21-19 Charges: Obstruction of Administration of Law 
Source:  Columbia Borough Police Department

Walking and sampling food tour coming to Columbia, Lancaster County | WPMT FOX43

The ‘Taste the World’ tours are in their 10thseason and usually focus on eateries in Lancaster City. This year the tour organizers will take their successful event to Columbia, Lancaster County for the first time on June 28th.

MORE:

https://fox43.com/2019/06/20/tickets-running-out-for-first-walking-and-sampling-tour-in-columbia/

UPDATE: "Shots Fired" suspect arrested; another man is charged with obstructing

Jovon Sanford

Columbia Borough Police have arrested and charged the suspect who fired the gun on 06-19-2019 during the incident described below. Jovon Sanford, 18, from Columbia, was charged with Aggravated Assault, Firearms not to be carried without a license, Discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure, and Recklessly endangering another person by Detective Matt Leddy.

A warrant was obtained for Sanford and Columbia Police Officers located him in the 500blk of Ave. N at 2045hrs on 06-21-2019. Sanford was arrested and transported to Lancaster County Central Arraignment. He was arraigned and committed to Lancaster County Prison in lieu of $250,000.00 bail.    
During the arrest of Sanford, another male was arrested for trying to prevent Sanford’s arrest. Garrett Hernandez, 19, from Lancaster, was charged with Obstructing administration of law or other governmental functions. Hernandez was also arraigned and committed to Lancaster County Prison. The white Ford Explorer used in the incident has been located and its owner identified.    
The Columbia Borough Police Department is investigating a shots fired incident that occurred on 06-19-19 at approx. 7:40 pm at the intersection of South Fourth Street and Avenue. J.  A white SUV, believed to be a Ford Explorer, was observed entering the area from the 300 block of Cherry Street and traveling south on Fourth Street.  An individual exits the vehicle and points what appears to be a handgun at a second individual who is walking in the 300 Block of Ave J, and then approaches the second individual. The individual in Avenue J initially retreated, and then fired multiple rounds towards the first individual. The first individual then retreated, entered the SUV, and the SUV fled the area.  The second individual also fled the scene and has not contacted Police.  A residence was struck in the 100 Block of South Fourth Street.  It is unknown if the white SUV was struck by gunfire and at this time, Police have not received any reports of any persons being struck by gunfire. The same vehicle was observed on surveillance cameras in the area of S. Third Street between Perry Street and Lawrence Street at another time in close proximity to the shooting.  
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have information about the persons involved to contact the Columbia Borough Police Department at 717-684-7735. Tips can also be sent by texting LANCS TO 847411 
Date:  Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Reference ID:  22630-06-19-19 Case Status: Current Case Type: Criminal Source:  Columbia Borough Police Department

Creators of 'The Special,' a horror film shot in Columbia, Lancaster and York, discuss the area's potential for film industry

” ‘The Special’ is about addiction,” Smith says. “That’s what appealed to me. It’s a horror movie, and it’s a monster movie, but it’s about addiction.”

MORE:

https://lancasteronline.com/features/creators-of-the-special-a-horror-film-shot-in-lancaster/article_56dde9fe-942c-11e9-b087-238f7e42b0e8.html

Columbia Spy reported on the making of the film HERE.

Proposed Market House renovations include restaurant, air conditioning, and new floor

Artwork by Hammel Associates Architects LLC showing proposed changes for the Columbia Historic Market House

If all goes well, the Columbia Historic Market House will soon be seeing some major changes. Theodore Vedock, principal architect with Hammel Associates Architects, led a conceptual meeting detailing those changes at Wednesday’s meeting of Columbia’s Historic Architectural Review Board on behalf of St. Joseph Children’s Health.

Vedock temporarily stepped out of his role as a HARB member to present plans to the board for the market to function as a dual-use building, which would restore the public market, while also introducing a full service restaurant into the space.

A major step in that direction would entail “taking up” the existing brick floor to allow underground plumbing to be installed and to create a stable foundation for the bricks to be relaid in specific areas. Currently, bricks are set on sand that has settled, creating an uneven and unsafe floor.

Ted Vedock explains plans for the Market House at HARB’s Wednesday night meeting.

[Artwork by Hammel Associates Architects LLC]

Vedock also noted some specifics currently in mind for the restaurant, including a commercial kitchen to be located at the building’s southeast corner. Existing masonry openings will be used for the plumbing and ductwork, with no plans to create any new openings. A large area in the middle of the building will provide dedicated seating for the restaurant. There will also be a small seating area on the Third Street side for market patrons. Market stands of various sizes will circle the building’s interior, and several sinks will be spread throughout, but not every area will have a sink.

The restaurant’s main hours are still being worked out but may differ from those of the market. For example, the restaurant might be open when the market is open but may have longer hours.

[Artwork by Hammel Associates Architects LLC]

First floor plan showing proposed renovations for the Market House

The existing heating system will be supplemented with an air conditioning unit to be located on the mezzanine directly above the restaurant. The condensing unit will be located at the southeast corner of the municipal parking lot where two parking spaces would be used. All plumbing will run underground into the building from there.

The building’s main entrance will be located just off the rear alley, with parking to be accommodated in the rear lot. In addition, Sadie Lane, which runs between the market and the municipal building, might eventually be closed for pedestrian traffic either entirely or only during market days to provide outdoor seating and space for temporary market stands.

The existing restroom area will be demolished and replaced with new construction that includes modern fixtures and is ADA compliant. Exterior entrances to the restrooms will be eliminated. No changes are proposed for the basement.

Some possibilities for new signage

Finally, exterior light fixtures on the Third Street side will be replaced, as well as all building signage.

Vedock told the board he plans to return at its August meeting for a final review and a request for action. There was no discussion of funding at Wednesday’s meeting.

[Artwork by Hammel Associates Architects LLC]


Columbia students learn gardening at The Edible Classroom

Columbia students and local volunteers gathered Friday at Park Elementary to tend their garden, also known as “The Edible Classroom.” They’ve been growing their own produce there for several weeks and are now beginning to enjoy the fruits (or rather, the vegetables) of their labor. Crops include corn, lettuce, and carrots among others. 
The program, which was founded in March 2018 by Grace Julian and Beth Horst, affords first through sixth grade students a part in planting the crops and tending the garden. Recently, participants planted a Native American “Three Sisters” garden, consisting of corn, beans, and squash.  Students gave the crops a boost by adding fish to the soil to act as fertilizer, as some Native Americans are known to have done.
In April of last year, Columbia High School technology students built the wooden frames that hold the soil and compost for the crops. A local business provided the lumber.
Currently, the “classroom” is at capacity, with 50 students enrolled, and runs Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to noon, through August 16.  The community is invited to an “open house” next Friday, June 28 at 11 a.m.