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today’s news … Friday, December 23

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

Quote for today… “When you see that trading is done, not by consent, but by compulsion – when you see that in order to produce, you need to obtain permission from men who produce nothing – when you see that money is flowing to those who deal, not in goods, but in favors – when you see that men get richer by graft and by pull than by work, and your laws don’t protect you against them, but protect them against you – when you see corruption being rewarded and honesty becoming a self-sacrifice – you may know that your society is doomed.” – Ayn Rand

Today is Festivus!

  • Kim Komando’s advice on how to set up your new computer! In case you get that new computer for Christmas, here’s good advice about what to do to get it up and running.
  • “The reaction to recent economic data may be a false positive. Americans largely are dissatisfied with the way that things are going in the U.S. This is despite an apparent upturn in consumer spending and modest improvements in the jobs market. Just below the surface, many people are troubled by the nation’s future prospects.” Read more here: “People in U.S. dissatisfied with nation’s direction.” – 24/7 Wall St.
  • LEGAL NOTICE (published in the Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era, December 23, 2011 – Notice of Action Notice is given that the Council of the Borough of Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania will be holding a public hearing on January 9, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in Council chambers of the municipal building located at 308 Locust Street, Columbia, 17512, pursuant to the improvement of deteriorating Real property or areas tax exemption act, 72p.s.§4711-01, et seq., to affix the boundaries of deteriorated areas for purposes of tax abatement for properties upon which dwelling units have sustained improvements and will, immediately thereafter or at a meeting to be held within 30 days thereof, consider for adoption two ordinances. The first ordinance is titled and summarized as: “An Ordinance of the Borough of Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania amending the Code of the Borough of Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, pursuant to the Improvement of Deteriorating Real Property or Areas Tax Exemption Act, 72p.s.§4711-101, et seq., affixing the boundaries of deteriorated areas for purposes of tax abatement for improvements as defined in the aforementioned act; providing for the repeal of inconsistent ordinances; providing for the severability of the ordinance; and providing that the ordinance shall take effect as provided by Pennsylvania law.” In summary, this Ordinance, in accordance with the Deteriorating Real Property or Areas Tax Exemption Act, designates and affixes the entire Borough as described in Ordinance No. 640 of the Borough of Columbia as the boundaries of the deteriorated area for purposes of said Act. The second Ordinance is titled and summarized as: “an Ordinance of the Borough of Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania amending the code of the Borough of Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, pursuant to the Improvement of Deteriorating Real Property or Areas Tax Exemption Act, 72p.s.§§4711-101, et seq., defining and authorizing tax exemptions from real property tax for certain improvements to deteriorated dwellings and for improvements of deteriorated areas by the construction of new dwelling units; providing for an exemption schedule, procedures for obtaining exemptions, and determining the termination date hereof for those properties qualifying hereunder located within the Borough of Columbia; providing for the repeal of inconsistent ordinances; providing for the severability of the ordinance; and providing that the ordinance shall take effect as provided by Pennsylvania law. ”Section 1 of this Ordinance establishes definitions for use throughout the Ordinance. Section 2 establishes exemption from real property taxes in accordance with the Improvement of Deteriorating and Real Property Areas Tax Exemption Act with the schedule for exemptions being set forth in Section 3. Section 4 sets forth the procedures for obtaining an exemption while Section 5 sets forth the requirements for amending the Ordinance. The Ordinance also provides for a termination date five years after its effective date, or December 31, 2016, provides for non-permissible exemptions, provides for the repeal of inconsistent ordinances, provides for the severability of the Ordinance and provides that the Ordinance shall become effective in accordance with Pennsylvania law. Copies of both Ordinances may be inspected at the Borough Office located at the Municipal Building, 308 Locust Street, Columbia, PA, and the Lancaster Law Library, during regular business hours. By: Norman B. Meiskey, III Borough Manager
  • LEGAL NOTICE (published in the Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era, December 23, 2011) – “MOUNTVILLE BOROUGH REORGANIZATION MEETING The reorganization meeting of the Mountville Borough Council will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2011, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Mountville Borough Hall, 21 East Main Street, Mountville, Pa. M. Virginia Miller Secretary”
  • As the rumor mill churns … we’re written about the insidious nature of rumors before. And, in Elizabethtown, the rumor mongers surface again: “Rumors dog Eliaabethtown athletic director – Ex-school official talks about resignation.” – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era
  • “Campaign promises ought to count” says a Manor Township letter to the editor writer in today’s Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era. Columbia news, views & reviews agrees and will continue to hold these “public servants” accountable to their constituents and their promises. 12-23 Letter to editor
  •  Boy … talk about stepping on your necktie! ” – GOP Rep: First Lady Has ‘Large Posterior’ – FishbowlDC
  • “Little Drummer Boy” beautiful original from youtube.com, The Harry Simeone Chorale:

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