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

Quote for today… “There is one question above all others that must be answered. That question is…Why? Why is it important to have a local library?” – Janeice Seldomridge, commenter to the Lancaster Online article about the significant cutbacks at the Ephrata Public Library.

• “Daily Grind” to open in Quarryville – LancasterOnline.

• Transparency plus! This notice appeared in local print publications and is at the Hempfield School District’s Website: “The Hempfield Board of School Directors is seeking community input on the qualities, professional skills, knowledge and experience desired in the next superintendent. To ensure that your voice is a part of this important process, please take a few minutes to complete the survey questions. The Board of School Directors will consider this information when making their decision. Survey responses will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. One completed survey per household, please.”

• This elected public servant ‘gets it” – “I’ve come to know it comes with the territory. … I understand and respect what you do.” – Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s comments on media scrutiny, – Harrisburg Patriot- News

• Who and why? Penn State announces 115 game tix for Temple game were stolen; question is why would anyone want these tickets? – Harrisburg Patriot-News