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

Quote for today…  “Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can’t, and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it.” – Robert Frost.

• While we’re on the topic of “frost” – how’s this? Freeze Watch in effect from October 24, 02:00 AM EDT until October 24, 09:00 AM EDT

• Tonight is the mayor’s Second Community Forum: 7:00 pm at Consolidated Fire Company – 265 South Tenth Street, Columbia

• Jeffrey Helm, Zoning and Planning Officer, Columbia Borough, was a panelist at yesterday’s Lancaster Housing Opportunity Program’s Housing Summit. Helm and three other municipal zoning and planning officers dealt with the topic of “Property maintenance codes address property and building upkeep issues that may pose a health hazard or threat to occupants, neighbors, or visitors. Non-structural issues such as weeds or parking of unlicensed vehicles may be dealt with in nuisance codes. This seminar will include procedures for notification of violation, enforcement, penalties, and other such provisions to help keep properties and structures in sound condition.”

• Next Monday is the fourth Monday of the month: Committee of the Whole/Council 4^th Monday at 6:00 pm, unless holiday

• The Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds’ “Thank A Vet” Discount Program “salutes the men and women who have served in our Armed Forces, as well as those who wear the uniform and defend our country today with this special program. Hinkle’s, Prudhomme’s, Columbia Eyewear, the Columbia-Middletown Elks,  and Columbia Bait & Tackle are on the list of Lancaster County firms offering discounts to Thank A Vet card holders. And there are several funeral homes and other businesses on the list too; Click here to download the latest list of participating merchants.

• “Mardis Gras Parade is set for Thursday, October 24, 2013 from 6pm-8pm” – Borough Website

• Manheim GroundWorks: “A series of workshops for residents and businesses to take an active interest in their community.” – Manheim Downtown Develpment Group Website

• Bullying? 91-0 high school football game score – Harrisburg Patriot-News

• Middletown’s mayor veto’s council decision on financial recovery – Harrisburg Patriot-News