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

Quote for today… “All we know is a lock was cut off the top of one of the tanks, there’s not a lot of physical evidence.” – Columbia police Sgt. James Jacobs, in this Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era article, State deems Columbia water safe. The article has been revised to correctly identify the local market as Weis; not Giant.

• Donegal won’t sell land to veterans’ group – auction instead – MyDonegalNews [NOTE: Maybe they need an economic development corporation?]

• Donegal’s boys’ basketball team heads to state final playoffs – Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era

• Computer courses for adults at the Lancaster Public Library; information and registration here.

• “The Lancaster County Conservation District will host the 34th annual Lancaster County Youth Conservation School from July 21-27. About 30 participants ages 14-16 will meet at Northern Lancaster County Game and Fish Protective Association in West Cocalico Township. Students sleep on cots and reside in tents for the week. Topics include forestry, canoeing, wildlife management, archery, survival, orienteering and firearm safety. Students are responsible for a $25 registration fee. Sportsmen’s clubs and community organizations provide the remaining tuition.” – Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era

• “U.S. Rep. Joe Pitts and the U.S. Small Business Administration will host a small business roundtable and boot camp at the Ephrata Public Library. The free event will be Tuesday, April 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. Topics will include how to find financing for businesses, doing business with the federal government and how to get started in exporting. For reservations or more information, contact Bob Kane at (610) 444-4581 or bob.kane@mail.house.gov.” – Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era

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