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Quote for today… “However, there is an over-emphasis on “The Penn State Way” as an approach to decision-making, a resistance to seeking outside perspectives, and an excessive focus on athletics that can, if not recognized, negatively impact the … reputation as a progressive institution.” – From the Freeh Report, page 129 (Recommendations).
- Opinion: Today, newspapers across the state are heavy with articles about the aftermath of the horrific tragedy at Penn State; Lancaster’s Sunday News has more than a few articles about what everyone should have known, but swept into a dark corner. Everyone should read and re-read The Free Report to apply the “lessons learned” presented; in an oblique vein, many observations are applicable to local scenarios.
- “Artist Michael Pilato … removed the halo he had painted over Paterno’s head on a mural of key Penn State figures in downtown State College following the legendary and beloved coach’s death in January.” – Los Angeles Times
- “Bankruptcy choices highlight fiscal pain of cities nationwide” – Los Angeles Times
- This week’s restaurant inspections in Lancaster County cites too many restaurants with too many issues. What’s wrong with the management at the McDonalds just outside of town?– Lancaster Sunday News
- What? “A manager would not comment without corporate approval.” Gotta love those chain restaurants. This week’s restaurant inspections in York County – York Dispatch
- A complete listing of all facilities in Lancaster, York counties and the entire state, except those in Columbia, are listed at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Website.
- The signs are there. These two editorial opinions in today’s Sunday News tackle some signs that should have been seen: the bad decisions that lead to municipal debt and the lack of tangible results of myopic and lethargic “economic development” entities.
- DEEDS RECORDED: “Union Community Bank conveyed 833 Houston St. to Summit Street Properties LLC for $36,000.” – Lancaster Sunday News [NOTE: As reported at Columbia news, views & reviews, April 6, 2012: Summit Street Properties LLC has the same mailing address as BHI Properties, LLC at the Department State’s Registry of Business Entities. The address for both is RR#5, Box 228, Mifflintown, PA 17059.] The total number of Columbia properties owned by Summit Street Properties LLC, four; BHI Properties, LLC, 37.
- “A man was shot in the 900 block of Blunston Street in Columbia Borough just before 3:30 p.m. (Saturday), according to county radio dispatchers.” – Lancaster Sunday News
- Opinion: “The real question of history is not how bad things happen to good people but how good people allow bad things to happen. – It is easier to be polite than kind. It is easier to do the correct thing than the right thing. It is easier to do what is good for the program than what is good.” – The Washington Post
- “The Community Action Program of Lancaster County has named Starr Brubaker and Carrie Kitchen co-managers of the Columbia Senior Center. Brubaker, of Lancaster, is a former intern at the center. A graduate of Harrisburg Area Community College, she attends Elizabethtown College. Kitchen, of Marietta, previously worked at Head Start, Lancaster County Mental Health/Mental Retardation/Early Intervention and IU-13.” – Lancaster Sunday News
- “The Historical Architectural Review Board of the Borough of Columbia will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, in council chambers at Borough Hall, 308 Locust St. The agenda includes: • 240 Locust St., Michael Martinelli, owner. Install new commercial signage on paired storefront windows. • 134 N. Third St., Brian Fake, owner. Replace slate roof shingles with architectural shingles.” – Lancaster Sunday News
- Columbia man in Route 30 crash – Lancaster Sunday News
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