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

Quote for today … “The GOP and the Democrats are utter disgraces. The whole establishment of the U.S. government is a disgrace. When both the Republicans and Democrats hate you, that’s my guy: Trump 2016.” – George A Seibert II, of Columbia – LNP – Always Lancaster editorial page today.

• Ah ha, so that’s the reason: new truck route Route 441 still closed because … Lancaster Online

Check it out … there’s a new button atop (top left) the Columbia Borough Website. Now anyone can register a “complaint about the condition of a property, trash rubbish, lack of snow/ice removal and a litany of ills that may impact quality of life in Columbia.

• Another trusted staffer “accused of stealing $128K” – So much for that “look for the union label.” – WFMZ-TV

• Tonight at F&M: “Climate Change and National Security: People not Polar Bears” – Franklin & Marshall College Website

• A River Town Christmas | holiday events in Columbia – The Merchandiser

• Really? Honorable and distinguished principles? Who knew! | “In my opinion, Trump is an utter disgrace to the honorable and distinguished principles of our Republican Party and to the noble work of America in furthering democracy and human freedom in this hard world. —Ann Womble, former chairwoman of the Republican Committee of Lancaster County” – Also from a page one article in today’s LNP – Always Lancaster.

When they put ’em up – they really should take ’em down!

This sign continues to pollute visually at the intersection of Columbia Avenue and Rohrerstown Road. Photo snapped yesterday.

• “Financial Abuse of the Elderly: Sometimes Unnoticed, Always Predatory” – The New York Times