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

Quote for today… “‘Tomorrow is the first page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” – Brad Paisley

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• Columbia makes news again as mayor vetoes no tax increase for 2015. Ugh! “Unless they override my veto or change the tax millage to something I would agree to, they will have no money for the budget,” the mayor said. – Lancaster Online [NOTE: Is that just another way of saying, “Gimme my police car, bwa-a-a-h.”]

• Second publication in today’s LNP – Always Lancaster: LEGAL NOTICE: “AUDITOR’S REPORT COLUMBIA BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 The independent auditor’s report of Columbia Borough School District dated November 20, 2014 has been filed and is available for public inspection … ”

• It’s the last day of a year. And it’s only 171 days and counting until the first day of summer! Here’s a really cool Website that tells you how many days, hours, minutes and seconds until the next holiday or special event: days.to.

• Excessive, pretentious, insecure, tacky, overkill? Ever get someone’s business card that’s loaded with a bunch of initials following the persons name? What’s your thinking on the alphabet soup? Yeah, we, too. This Wall Street Journal opinion piece says leave the MBA off your card and this Working Nurse piece questions the creep of all the initials in the medical profession.

• Renaissance woman. Years ago, on a flight from somewhere to somewhere, we met and exchanged business cards with a woman. Following her name was the title: “renaissance woman.” Fairly defining, we think.

• “On January 9th, 2015, Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. (C.O.P.S.) and partnering organizations will unite in support of law enforcement officers nationwide to promote a National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.). In light of recent negativity directed toward law enforcement nationally, there is a need to show law enforcement officers that our citizens recognize the difficult and sometimes impossible career they have chosen, in public service to us all.” – spurred by a post at the West Hempfield Township Police Department facebook page. Nothing about this at the Columbia Police Department page.

“The Animal Legal Defense Fund alleges Little Ricki the black bear is being treated inhumanely and is suffering as a result. (Photo courtesy of ALDF)” – (SOURCE: The York Dispatch)

• Give Little Ricki a new home: “Four local residents and a national animal-rights organization have filed suit on behalf of York County’s best-known celebrity bear, asking that her owner be forced to release her to a wildlife sanctuary.” – The York Dispatch (NOTE: Two out of three people in the York Daily Record poll think Ricki the Bear should go to a sanctuary – cast your vote here.)

• Another idea doomed – Harrisburg Stampede Website

• Another “trusted” person strikes – accused of stealing funds from his not-for-profit to use the money he took “he used it to pay fees and taxes on a sweepstakes he was told via phone that he won.” Be sure to read the comments following this article.– Lancaster Online (NOTE: United Against Puppy Mills, great idea – not-so-great administration of funds.]
  

• “idiots.” “Clowns.” “morons” – These are a few of the names that commenters pronounced for the Mountville men who did a “dumass” hunting trip to the Lancaster County Park. – Lancaster Online

Comparison of three school districts – Columbia Borough, Donegal (an adjacent one) and Pequea Valley (similar enrollment numbers) for 2012-134 (SOURCE: OpenGov.org)

• “Big Ten is a powerhouse league again.” Effusive chatter from Fox Sports following Harbaugh’s signing at Michigan.

• Cal Tomas opinion column – “As 2014 ends, the stock markets are at record highs, but our traditional institutions and self-confidence are in decline.” – The Washington Times