The draft agenda for the April 11, 2016 Columbia Borough Council meeting is posted on the borough website at columbiapa.net and is shown below. Draft agendas will now be posted on the borough’s site prior to meetings.
Author: SPY
Ribbon-cutting opens new dental center in Columbia
Left to right: Becky Murphy, Don Murphy, Pete Ross, Jodie Reinhart, Kyra Schirk (dentist), Tiffany Keim (program coordinator), Tom Regan (cutting ribbon – vice chair of board), Philip K. Goropoulos (president CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health)
The CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health Dental Center was officially opened at a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house Thursday afternoon. The center, at 401 Locust Street, offers six child-friendly chairs and will provide high quality, affordable dental care for local children. No insurance is required for service, but CHIP, Medicaid and private insurance are accepted. The St. Joseph Access Plan is available to dental center patients and provides uninsured families with generous discounts on dental care based on household income. Don and Becky Murphy of Cimarron Investments are providing space for the center.
To schedule an appointment or to learn more about the center, call 1-844-836-8871, or visit CHIDentalCenter.org.
Stump removal begins along the riverbank
Doug’s Tree Service was back at Columbia River Park today to begin removing stumps left over from trees that were cut down in February due to safety concerns. The removal process entails grinding the stumps into mulch. New trees will be planted along the riverbank over the next few months.
New sign installed at Columbia Crossing
Columbia police release surveillance video in borough shooting
Columbia police have released a video in hopes the public can help identify a person and vehicle seen near Monday’s shooting in the borough.
MORE:
http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/columbia-police-release-surveillance-video-in-borough-shooting/article_bf161a5a-fcdb-11e5-a8cd-fb082ea9e44a.html
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http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/columbia-police-release-surveillance-video-in-borough-shooting/article_bf161a5a-fcdb-11e5-a8cd-fb082ea9e44a.html
Market House possible pickup site for 2016 Summer CSA
2016 SUMMER CSA:
Deadline for sign up is April 22 and if enough people sign up for the Columbia Market House location, the Market House will be an official pick up location for the season.
(Go here for more information:
http://www.lancasterfarmfresh.com/faq/)
SCCA announces spring painting workshops with Ange Bentivenga
The Susquehanna Center for the Creative Arts announces Spring Painting Workshops with Ange Bentivenga.
Ange will also do painting workshops for groups upon request. Call 717-576-9628 or 717-580-9031 to make reservations.
Paint Spring…. It’s April and time to take in the color and express yourself on canvas.
The Monet and Van Gogh paintings are wonderful examples of the freshness of a new season.
Sign-up to for a one of a kind exploration in painting. This Class will give you the confidence to boldly use color.
You will also experience the joy of creativity and be amazed at how easy it is to be your own master artist.
Its easy no prior art experience necessary.
To sign-up go to Eventbrite.http://www.eventbrite.com/o/susquehanna-center-for-the-creative-arts-8528419952
SCCA
224 Locust Street
Columbia, PA 17512
224 Locust Street
Columbia, PA 17512
Today is NATIONAL WALKING DAY
The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day. The American Heart Association sponsors this day to remind people about the health benefits of taking a walk. Wear your sneakers (or take them with you) to work and at some point in the day, you are encouraged to take a 30-minute walk.
MORE:
http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-walking-day-first-wednesday-in-april/
MORE:
http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-walking-day-first-wednesday-in-april/
Local government boards, including Columbia Borough Council, need to stop playing games with the public's right to know | Editorials | lancasteronline.com
Columbia Borough Council needs to stop playing games.
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http://lancasteronline.com/opinion/editorials/local-government-boards-including-columbia-borough-council-need-to-stop/article_870230e8-fb84-11e5-916d-efc1d180c333.html
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http://lancasteronline.com/opinion/editorials/local-government-boards-including-columbia-borough-council-need-to-stop/article_870230e8-fb84-11e5-916d-efc1d180c333.html
9-year-old reporter breaks crime news, posts videos, fires back at critics
Nine-year-old citizen journalist from Selinsgrove, PA scoops the competition:












