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Quote for today… “Paramount among the responsibilities of a free press is the duty to prevent any part of the government from deceiving the people and sending them off to distant lands to die of foreign fevers and foreign shot and shell.” ─ Justice Hugo Black

• from today’s Lancaster Sunday News: Columbia seeks chief of police; Mt. Joy mom recalls good times at Columbia Bowl and the destination Columbia page.

Columbia seeks chief of police:

Destination Columbia page:

Letter to the Editor: T.S. Eliot once wrote, “April is the cruelest month.” It sure seemed that way on a recent April morn­ing when I was awakened to the news that a neighbor­hood landmark was on fire. I spent hours driving back and forth to the Co­lumbia Bowling Alley with a carload of enthusiastic kids. I was so grateful to the staff for giving the teens a safe place to spend time and enjoy themselves. From the late, great Terri Kroft to the wonderful Jamison broth­ers, the place always wel­comed our kids with open arms. They were so patient and generous to their young aspiring bowlers. I remem­ber how proud my son and his friends were when they won the juniors trophy for the Columbia team. I hope that they are able to rebuild the alley so a new generation will also build friendships and memories there. – Michele Hess, Mount Joy

• Your involvement in local government and school processes is super important. Here is a well-written editorial, “Don’t wait to make your opinion known” from a Reading Eagle editor. His on-target topic concludes, “The most important aspect is the public involvement. The people we elect to school boards and other public positions are there to represent us. We need to let them know our priorities and interests. Throughout the process – and not in a tentative way.”
• Food serving establishment inspections: In York County – from the York Dispatch – In Lancaster County; this article and list appeared in the Lancaster Sunday News: The Pennsylvania Depart­ment of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a “risk-based” inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. The following inspec­tion reports were complet­ed May 2-9. Alfred & Sam’s, 17 Fairview Ave., May 3. No violations. Arby’s, 302 Park City Center, May 3. No violations. American Order of Otters, 232 E. King St., May 3. No viola­tions. Auntie Anne’s, 201 Park City Center, May 3. No violations. Bauer Beverage, 136 S. Water St., May 2. No violations. Brewster’s BBQ, 680 W. Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, May 7. Person in charge did not know duties and responsibilities, internal temperature for pork and beef, or minimum hot-hold­ing temperature. Cutting board and pan of brisket on hand sink. Person in charge unfamiliar with using test strips. Fly strip hanging in close proximity to food equipment. All food contact surfaces need to be protected from flies. Floor needs to have a thorough cleaning. There is no certified food manager at this location. One person must suc­cessfully complete an approved food safety course within 90 days of this report date. Burger King, 1223 Park City Center, May 3. No violations. China Party, 1243 Park City Center, May 3. Date and label all potentially hazardous foods. Coffee Beanery, 142 Park City Center, May 3. No violations. CVS No. 2158, 32 W. Lemon St., May 2. Consumer complaint. Yogurt on shelf is past sell date. Complaint verified. Yogurt volun­tarily removed from shelf. Dutch Country Deli, 2 W. Grant St., May 3. Provide sani­tizer and test strips. Hog Wild BBQ Co., 35 Oakview Drive, Strasburg, May 7. No violations. Jasmine Smoothie & Bubble Tea, 142 Park City Center, May 3. No violations. K&S Concessions, 1001 Rebecca Drive, Lititz. May 7. No violations. Kelsey’s Pub, 14 N. Broad St., May 6. No violations.Lancaster Regional Cafe, 250 College Ave., May 9. Correctly present plastic ware and store in bins accordingly. Lancaster Regional Coffee Shop, 250 College Ave., May 9. No violations. Miesse Candy, 735 Lafayette St., May 4. No viola­tions. Nuts About Granola, 2 W. Grant St., May 2. No violations. Pretzels on Market, 2 W. Grant St., May 3. No violations. Prince of Subs, 145 S. Prince St., May 5. An employ­eee’s open beverage container was in a food preparation area. Puerto Rican Cultural Center, South Prince Street, May 4. No violations. Shenk’s Poultry No. 2, 549 E. Chestnut St., May 6. No viola­tions. Steakout, The, 1 W. James St., May 9. Hand sink in front area needs to be repaired. Due to be repaired within the next week. Store all wiping cloths in sanitizer at all times. Replace ceiling light in front food service area. Plastic cover is cracked. Stubby’s Bar & Grille, 254 E. Frederick St., May 2. Clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces and maintain. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor. Repeat violation. Corrected.Sweet Annie Produce, 2 W. Grant St., May 9. No violations. Visage a Visage, 616 N. Lime St., May 5. No violations. Wendy Jo’s Homemade, 2 W. Grant St., May 3. No viola­tions.