Former Columbians are tornado victims

Former Columbia residents Wayne and Barb Young, along with their mother-in-law Mary Ellen Kise, escaped serious injury when a tornado ripped through Prattville, Alabama on Sunday afternoon around 3:15 p.m.

A friend of the family, who talks with Mrs. Kise each Sunday said that Wayne Young sustained a cut on his leg and was taken to a local hospital. His wife and mother-in-law were not hurt.

The tornado, according to the Montgomery Advertiser, a newspaper in the area, was one of nine that touched down in Alabama on Sunday.

The newspaper said that more than 200 homes were damaged or destroyed, with the Young home being one of them. While there were no deaths, the newspaper reported 27 people suffered minor injuries when the tornado struck.

More than 9,000 homes in the Prattville area lost power.

The Red Cross is assisting finding shelter for those affected by the tornado.

Snow thoughts

Well, the weather boys were close to getting one right yesterday.

I thought the way it was snowing yesterday into last evening, we were going to get the big one. But that white stuff changed to rain. Surprised it wasn't a little slicker out this morning on the roads.

Columbia boys can clinch a Lancaster-Lebanon League playoff spot with win over Pequea Valley tonight.

Was just up at the school on the hill taking pictures of the Honor Society inductees. Watch for the picture in next week's edition of the Columbia Ledger.

A sure sign

That Christmas is over is that borough highway workers are taking down the Christmas decorations today downtown.

Community Notes

CBAA sign-ups
The Columbia Boy’s Athletic Association has announced its spring sign-ups.
They will be held Sunday, Jan. 19 from 1-4 p.m. at the Park Elementary School and Saturday, Feb. 9 from 1-4 p.m., back at the Wenger Center.
The registration fees are $60 for baseball and softball and $25 for t-ball.
Registration fees are due at the time of registration.
Information can also be obtained online at www.cbaaonline.net.

Warm up the center
The Columbia Boy’s Athletic Association will hold a Basket Bingo fund-raiser at the Wenger Center, Sunday, Feb. 10.
The doors will open at noon and bingo starts at 1 p.m.
Proceeds will be used for the maintenance of the building.
Tickets can be purchased at the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, or by contacting Don or Tracy Arndt at 684-6112.
Tickets will also be sold at the door.
Donations will be accepted and they are tax deductible.

Brown bag auction
The American Legion softball team will hold a brown bag auction and soap sale on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the post home, 329 Chestnut St.
The cost is $5 per person and the doors open at 5 p.m, with the auction starting at 6 p.m.
For more information, call 341-4391 or 684-2772.

Deadline for Slow-Pitch League
The Columbia Slow-Pitch Softball League is looking for teams for the 2008 season.
The entry fee is $800 per team, depending on how many teams are in the league. The fee includes umpires and balls.
Deadline to enter the league is March 31.
Anyone interested in joining the league is asked to contact Scott Creek at 684-5407 or Tim Brown at 684-3429.