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today’s news … Monday, December 19

today’s news and information gleanings from here and there! 

Quote for today…“Is there any man, is there any woman, let me say any child here that does not know that the seed of war in the modern world is industrial and commercial rivalry?” – Woodrow Wilson

  • 5:15 pm … Looks like the Columbia Website issue has been resolved. The Website is now functioning. Be advised: The Borough’s Website is experiencing a difficulty. Here’s what we got when we entered http://www.columbiapa.net in the browser bar:

We spoke with Georgianna Schreck at the Borough Hall just a few minutes ago (3:15 pm); she is painfully aware of the situation. The Borough has been in the process of changing its Website and she’s been wrestling with the hosting folks to get this resolved. Please be assured the Borough knows of the situation and is working on resolution.

  • Columbians’ pitch in to help feed needy families: “Thinking inside the box – Boxed food giveaway hits at just the right time” – MyColumbiaOnline”
  • “Marine Corps Pvt. Gar­rette J. Becker recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Re­cruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. He is the son of Julie A. Steiner of Columbia.” – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era
  • Tragedy brings life: “14-year-old Spring Grove student becomes organ donor for five people, mom says.” – York Daily Record
  • “In the heat of public opinion, sensational news reports and fueled by intense challenges to its institutional ethics, the Penn State governing board fired Joe Paterno. They did this without due process — really without any process at all.” York resident challenges Penn State’s premature actions. – York Daily Record
  • At this time of the year, municipalities and jurisdictions publish their 2012 meeting calendars as LEGAL NOTICES as stipulated under Pennsylvania law. Notice the format that Lancaster Township selected for their calendar (and Warwick Township’s earlier notice) in today’s Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era; it provides a convenient, easy-to-read reminder service for their residents.
  • Enjoy Andy Williams’ “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of The Year” as Columbia news, views & reviews shares Christmas favorites from youtube.com each day until Christmas:

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