Author: SPY

Is Columbia's superintendent jumping ship?

Is Carol Powell leaving Columbia? Signs point to “yes.” Currently, she is the superintendent of Columbia Borough School District, having assumed that position on July 1, 2014 for a three-year term at a starting salary of $115,000.

Shown below is a screen shot of Personnel Recommendations from the December 15, 2015 school board meeting agenda of the School District of Lancaster:

As shown above, a Carol Powell is slated to fill the position of Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction for SDL at a salary of $135,000 (to be pro-rated). Hire date and effective date are to be determined.

No mention of her resignation from Columbia Borough School District could be found on its website.

Caution! Two stop signs removed

NEW TRAFFIC PATTERNS!

As part of the Route 441 bypass project, two stop signs have been removed on Route 441 at the intersection at the lower end of Locust Street. Drivers traveling north or south on Front Street (Route 441) no longer have to stop at this intersection. DRIVERS TRAVELING DOWN LOCUST STILL NEED TO STOP HERE – and watch for traffic from right and left – before proceeding.

Looking North on Front Street (Route 441): Drivers on 441 no longer need to stop when going straight through this intersection – or turning right, up Locust.

Looking south on 441 near the Locust Street intersection: Drivers traveling south on 441 no longer need to stop. THOSE TURNING LEFT TO GO UP LOCUST MUST YIELD TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC ON 441.

All drivers should use caution at this intersection.

Pushed by activist, Lancaster County commissioners may post campaign expenses online

Art Morris last week confronted the commissioners with the fact that in January 2012 they awarded a lucrative contract to an engineering firm whose political action committee gave $20,000 to the commissioners' campaigns between 2010 and 2014.

“I sincerely hope that the commissioners take the lead in recognizing the appearance created when you receive sizable political contributions from firms or individuals of firms with whom you do business,” Morris told the commissioners Wednesday.

MORE:

http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/pushed-by-activist-lancaster-county-commissioners-may-post-campaign-expenses/article_6ba38974-a444-11e5-bd29-fbf6c88d2c96.html

Pa. lawmakers want volunteer fire companies to bill for costs related to emergency responses

State lawmakers want to give volunteer firefighters the opportunity to recoup some of the costs related to their services.
State Rep. Steve Barrar recently hosted a public hearing to discuss House Bill 1272, which, according to a press release, would allow fire companies to charge for “real and reasonable” costs associated with their emergency responses.
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Weavings, INK closing at year's end

From Artist Robert Hammer:

As a way of showing their appreciation, the owners of Weavings, INK, 208 Hellam Street, Wrightsville, will be holding a wine and cheese reception from 10 to 4 on Saturday, December 19th. They are also offering a 10% discount on most work in the Holiday Gift Show. A retrospective of the many group and solo shows that they have held will decorate the walls of the gallery and a scrapbook of the many articles and artworks will be on hand.

Available Exclusively at Weavings, INK:
My 2016 Year of the Monkey Calendars.
11×17 full-color printed on heavyweight paper.

My Belsnickel Rule is made of a hard durable plastic with 6-inch markings and 6 positive sayings to keep you on the good side of ol’ Belsnickel.  Hole punched and ring for easy hanging as a decoration.

Available only at the Drawing to a Close Reception

Weavings, INK Art Gallery has added so much to my creative life.  I have posted some thoughts and promotional art on my website which can be found here:(http://hammerartstudio.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f08969df32bd64119ec573b87&id=8d455fcb69&e=a137b96a59)

Holiday Show & Sale at SCCA

From SCCA:
Don’t miss our Holiday Show and Sale at the Susquehanna Center of Creative Arts, featuring some of the Region’s best Fine Art and Fine Craft. Many items are discounted 10-25% off retail prices.
We have over $600 worth of Door Prizes, donated by SCCA Artists. Tickets are a $5 donation or a minimum purchase of $35. Stop in at 224 Locust, Columbia or go to the web site to get your tickets under the Storeheading. http//www.sccaartstore.com. 
Images of our Door Prizes can be viewed on our Facebook page:
Thanks and have a great Holiday Season!
SCCA
224 Locust Street
Columbia, PA 17512