Pushed by activist, Lancaster County commissioners may post campaign expenses online

Art Morris last week confronted the commissioners with the fact that in January 2012 they awarded a lucrative contract to an engineering firm whose political action committee gave $20,000 to the commissioners' campaigns between 2010 and 2014.

"I sincerely hope that the commissioners take the lead in recognizing the appearance created when you receive sizable political contributions from firms or individuals of firms with whom you do business," Morris told the commissioners Wednesday.

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http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/pushed-by-activist-lancaster-county-commissioners-may-post-campaign-expenses/article_6ba38974-a444-11e5-bd29-fbf6c88d2c96.html

Pa. lawmakers want volunteer fire companies to bill for costs related to emergency responses

State lawmakers want to give volunteer firefighters the opportunity to recoup some of the costs related to their services.

Related: Bill would allow tax incentives for volunteer firefighters, EMS

State Rep. Steve Barrar recently hosted a public hearing to discuss House Bill 1272, which, according to a press release, would allow fire companies to charge for "real and reasonable" costs associated with their emergency responses.

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http://lancasteronline.com/news/pennsylvania/pa-lawmakers-want-volunteer-fire-companies-to-bill-for-costs/article_dfe07ca8-a42f-11e5-bbb5-0704960bca83.html

Weavings, INK closing at year's end

From Artist Robert Hammer:

As a way of showing their appreciation, the owners of Weavings, INK, 208 Hellam Street, Wrightsville, will be holding a wine and cheese reception from 10 to 4 on Saturday, December 19th. They are also offering a 10% discount on most work in the Holiday Gift Show. A retrospective of the many group and solo shows that they have held will decorate the walls of the gallery and a scrapbook of the many articles and artworks will be on hand.

Available Exclusively at Weavings, INK:
My 2016 Year of the Monkey Calendars.
11x17 full-color printed on heavyweight paper.

My Belsnickel Rule is made of a hard durable plastic with 6-inch markings and 6 positive sayings to keep you on the good side of ol' Belsnickel.  Hole punched and ring for easy hanging as a decoration.

Available only at the Drawing to a Close Reception

Weavings, INK Art Gallery has added so much to my creative life.  I have posted some thoughts and promotional art on my website which can be found here:(http://hammerartstudio.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f08969df32bd64119ec573b87&id=8d455fcb69&e=a137b96a59)

Holiday Show & Sale at SCCA

From SCCA:

Don't miss our Holiday Show and Sale at the Susquehanna Center of Creative Arts, featuring some of the Region's best Fine Art and Fine Craft. Many items are discounted 10-25% off retail prices.

We have over $600 worth of Door Prizes, donated by SCCA Artists. Tickets are a $5 donation or a minimum purchase of $35. Stop in at 224 Locust, Columbia or go to the web site to get your tickets under the Storeheading. http//www.sccaartstore.com. 

Images of our Door Prizes can be viewed on our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Susquehanna-Center-for-the-Creative-Arts-155433867880497/?ref=hl.

Thanks and have a great Holiday Season!

SCCA
224 Locust Street
Columbia, PA 17512

http//www.sccaartstore.com

Market House schedule for the rest of December

Here's the Columbia Market House schedule and list of vendors for the rest of December.

Vehicle accident at new bypass?

11:49 a.m. UPDATE: Sources tell the Spy that a car with a female driver hit the back of a truck on the Route 441 hill - not on the new bypass.

It's open!

Route 441 bypass is now open.