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

• Today’s Weather! 
• Today in History!
• Traffic Cam Rts. 30 & 441
• The Official Time! – Population Clock (U.S. and World)

Quote for the day: ““You cannot expect people to support you, if you shut them out of their own government.” – Activist Tim Potts, addressing an audience on the topic of transparency in school boards. – Harrisburg Patriot-News

• Christmas Tree Drop Off, Saturday, January 12, 2013 – 8 am – Noon
  Susquehanna Fire & Rescue Co. #4, 10th & Manor Streets, Columbia, PA

  Trees must be free of all decorations and plastic bags must be removed. – Sponsored by Columbia Borough

• Lancaster City’s answer to stray dogs – Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era

• More about the Bank of Bird-In-Hand –  Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era

• “EMS wars” in Q-ville – MySolancoNews

• Letter to the editor in today’s Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era

The Allimax Farm horse stables can be seen in the distance in this file photo taken from the top of Kames Hill Road in West Hempfield Township. (Dean Lee Evans/Correspondent) – SOURCE: Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era

• Allimax Farm zoning hearing decision postponed again – MyHempfieldNews

• LEGAL NOTICE published in the Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era, January 9, 2013 – “Tractor, 50 HP, 8 Speed, 500+1000 rpm PTO, Cab with air and heat, 16.9 x 30 radial rear tires, 2255 quick attach loader with bucket and forks. 4,500 hours. Sealed bids must be labeled 3230 Bid. 1998 Case IHCX802 WD Tractor. 62 HP, 16 speed, 500+1000 rpm PTO, Cab with air and heat, 21.5 x 16.1 turf tires, 5,700 hours. Sealed bids must be labeled CX80 Bid. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2013, at this time bids will be opened. Township Supervisors reserve the right to reject any or all bids at their discretion. Bids and inquiries shall be directed to, Manor Township, 950 West Fairway Drive, Lancaster PA 17603. 717-397-4769.”