The following items of interest have been extracted from news sources around the area or further away. We have tried to provide credit and/or links to the sources.
York Dispatch, April 7 … CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS? “Snow a possibility in York Thursday night and Friday”
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era … April 7 … The articles on school budgets continue; “Donegal school board, teachers OK cuts: Union plan reduces raises for 2 years” and teachers in Manheim Township “‘prepared to continue discussing economic considerations and givebacks’ with the school district to help it balance next year’s budget.” “Manheim Township teachers say ‘givebacks’ are still under discussion”
“Columbia woman earns YWCA honor … The YWCA of Greater Harrisburg has recognized Donna K. Anderson, president of Columbia-based OnLine Publishers, as a ‘Woman of Excellence.’ Anderson was honored for her community impact and voluntary service.”
York Daily Record, April 7 … Is it tough being a cop? Tougher than the average person may think. This article in today’s York Daily Record “Colorado police pepper-spray misbehaving boy, 8,” (and hundreds of other media sources, “Colo. cops pepper-spray angry 8-year-old boy.” sensationalizes the “bad cop” image. As always, there are other perspectives about the roles that law enforcement officers face daily: Law enforcement and the stress of community work.
PR Newswire … April 7 … We include this because, according to the voluntary press release, there is distribution in Pennsylvania. “Fresh Express Announces Precautionary Recall of a Limited Number of Cases of 9 oz. Bag Spinach Due to Possible Health Risk from Salmonella”
Family-Owned Markets insert in numerous publications … Week beginning April 4 … Where is the banana farm in Columbia? We know they grow bananas in Colombia, but we did not know they raised bananas here in Columbia.
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era … April 6 … The most recent article on teacher salary decisions; this from Manheim Township: “Teachers in Manheim Township nix pay freeze – Won’t cut 3.9% raises next year.”
Voice of America … April 6 … Geez, the news gets worse for Japan: “Japanese Plug Nuclear Plant Leak, Now Face Hydrogen Build-up.” “Troubles continue at Japan’s crippled nuclear plant, where technicians believe they have solved one big problem but are confronting another.
“Officials said Wednesday they have finally stopped a leak of radioactive water from the Fukushima power station that was raising radiation in the nearby ocean to millions of times the legal limit.
“But now they are worried about a build-up of hydrogen inside the containment vessel at another of the plant’s six reactors, creating the risk of an explosion that could release large amounts of radiation into the atmosphere. Plant officials said they may pump nitrogen into the reactor in an attempt to halt the chemical reaction.”
April 5 … “Japan Resumes Pumping Radioactive Water Into Nearby Sea.” This cannot be a good thing; think about the BP president’s comment, “There is nothing to worry about; it’s ‘sweet crude.'” The article states, “Nuclear technicians have resumed pumping radioactive water from Japan’s crippled nuclear plant into the nearby ocean, where radioactivity levels several million times the allowable limit are now being reported.”
More school district announce agreements to “pay freezes” … Central Dauphin – Northeastern – Penn Manor
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era … April 5 … “Foul play suspected in river death in West Hempfield Township.” Man arrested update
The second installment of Larry Alexander’s writings saluting the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War is in the April 5 Intelligencer Journal/New Era; worth reading!
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era … April 4 … “State disciplines several local licensed professionals” A just -posted article states, “The Pennsylvania Department of State has announced disciplinary actions against numerous licensed professionals or those seeking licenses to work in Lancaster County.” The article continued, “Mick and Company Hair Design in Columbia was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $2,200 in early March because it practiced cosmetology in a ‘grossly incompetent or unethical manner,’ according to the State Department. The firm failed to maintain clean towels in a closed container, and failed to maintain tools, instruments, utensils and appliances that come in contact with a client in a sanitary condition at all times, according to the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs.”
Letters to the editor that we found of interest. A writer from Lancaster writes about “nuisance bars;” a Lancaster County judge just suspended the liquor license of a city establishment that was considered a public nuisance. Citizens can make a difference! And an East Lampeter Township writer wonders why “we (the United States) have established the wonderful precedent of a coalition of the historically impaired: wars without end.”
Academic performers from CAMPUS NEWS. Drew Jeffrey, of Wrightsville has been named to the dean’s list at Lafayette College. Jessica Newman (some of you may remember Jessica; she was a marketing intern at the Market House last summer) has been named to the dean’s list at Ursinus College.
The Columbia High School baseball team’s preview, record and outlook are featured in a Lancaster-Lebanon League Baseball 2011, team by team report in sports. COACH – Robert Peterson, 3rd season. LAST YEAR’S RECORD – 1-14 L-L, 2-16 overall. KEY PLAYERS LOST – OF/P Brandon Arnold. 3B Brandon Aukamp. 1B/P Jimmy Lee, DH Jacob Sentz, RF/P Tyler Arruda. KEY PLAYERS RETURNING – SS Chris Arruda, Sr.; OF/P Johnny Vasquez, Sr.; C. Cain Warfel, Sr.; OF Michael Burke, Jr.; OF Tyler Harrison, Jr.; 1B/P Seth Lefever, Jr. OUTLOOK – Leadership is a strength for the Crimson Tide. “I think we’ve made some improvements over the last couple of years,” Peterson said, “and will continue to make improvements.”
“The Lancaster County Conservation District held its 60th Annual Awards Banquet recently and handed out nine major awards for 2011. The Outstanding Cooperator Award was presented to Eugene and Susan Hess, owners of Hessdale Farm near Marietta in East Donegal Township. The award in given to farm operators that have a well-developed working relationship with the district and have demonstrated a commitment to conserving the natural resources on their farms. The couple are the third generation of Hesses on the farm.”
York Daily Record … April 4 … “Suspended West York officer facing new charge in Lancaster County”
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