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

Quote for today … “It just legalized something that everybody had been playing for years.” – Lt. James Jones, representative of the PSP’s (Pennsylvania State Police) Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, in tis Johnstown Tribune-Democrat article about 50/50 drawings and other small game of chance laws.

• The persistent provocateur: “McCain delays Dempsey nomination over ‘limited’ action in Syria” – World Magazine

• This is a great law for Pennsylvania veterans who want proof of veteran status but are not able to obtain a “Veterans ID Card” through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). HB 2428 – “V” Designation on Driver License (Rep. Jeff Pyle / PRESENT) – requires that PennDOT issue a license / ID card with a “V” for Veteran identifier (at no additional fee) to persons that have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and were discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. The “V” identifier is EXTREMELY important to PA Veterans and provides long overdue recognition for those who may not participate in other programs or have other military ID, will allow them to qualify for discounts / other benefits and will be useful in the ID of Veterans in a variety of circumstances. Participation is voluntary and will require Veterans to provide documentation (DD Form 214, military ID, etc.) – Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service and Education Center

• No restaurant’s complete without a mouse; is there ever just one mouse? Check out Little’s in Hanover – York Dispatch.

• The Columbia Diner – the one in Lancaster – didn’t fare too well in this recent inspection. Neither did a Mountville dining place.

• A complete listing of all inspections at food serving facilities in Lancaster, York counties and the entire state, except those in Columbia, are listed at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Website.