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Recent events rekindle bitter library memories
We learned last week that the upgrading to the Amtrak train station, budgeted at $12 million, will only cost $8.4 million largely due to the lack of construction work in this recession. We also were made aware that the expansion program for the Moores Memorial Library in Christiana has received $250,000 in Urban enhancement Grant money from the County Commissioners.
EDITORIAL: “The most-watched city of its size.”
A contributor inquires of NewsLanc:
“The addition of 105 cameras to the 60 we already have will ‘make Lancaster the most-watched city of its size in the nation.’ What do you think of this?”
It’s a small world!
A NewsLanc reporter traveled this week to Hungary and Croatia on his daytime job and found many similarities…
Stimulus fund allocations in Lancaster City
On Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Mayor Rick Gray reported on the City’s planned uses of Federal Economic Stimulus money. The choice of allocations indicates a focus upon reducing the effects of the drooping economy and softening the blow for those already affected.
Part of N Mulberry St will become two-way
At last night’s City Council Meeting, Mayor Rick Gray announced a collection of new traffic patterns near the intersection of N Mulberry St and Harrisburg Pike, including a new traffic light and two-way driving on the block of N Mulberry bounded by Harrisburg Pike and W James St.
Beginning next week, Gray announced, measures will be taken to notify motorists of the upcoming changes, including temporary stop signs and flashing lights. The new traffic signal will be activated and two-way traffic will commence on April 30.
Commissioners Clash, Compromise on Green Infrastructure Allocations
At today’s County Commissioners Work Session, James Cowhey, Executive Director of the Lancaster County Planning Commission (LCPC), met with the Board of Commissioners to request approval of the Draft 2009 Lancaster County Urban Enhancement Fund Program Guidelines and Application. The Commissioners, however, did not provide any conclusive action during today’s meeting.
Lancaster Newspaper misrepresents funding of rail yard project… again!
In today’s paper, it was reported that the project “was approved to receive $4 million by the Lancaster County Transportation Coordinating Committee.” I just spoke with the reporter, Bernard Harris, and he is going to write a clarification that the committee meeting yesterday was merely an advisory recommendation and the actual approval of funding will not occur until the Lancaster County Transportation Coordinating Committee meets on April 27 at 12:30.
EDITORIAL: The real solution for SDL’s athletic program
School District of Lancaster (SDL) Superintendant Pedro Rivera and Athletic Director Jon Mitchell find themselves in extremely challenging jobs, mandating that they develop knowledge and leadership skills for which their past responsibilities have not adequately prepared them. But such are the beginnings of most great leaders, and we must both be helpful and patient…to a point.
What’s next for SDL coaching?
In a recent Sunday News sports article, “What’s next for Tornado?”, newly appointed School District of Lancaster (SDL) Athletic Director Jon Mitchell is quoted as saying: “It’s hard to argue with the numbers. We aren’t doing much winning, and I think part of it is systemic.
“Part of it is a defeatist attitude among the kids and even some adults. But the upside is tremendous here. I wouldn’t have taken the job if I didn’t think it could be turned around.”
Convention Center may be delayed an additional week
At today’s LCCCA Facilities Programming Committee meeting, Tim Sullivan from Reynolds Construction (the project construction manager) announced that at the current pace of construction, they will miss the projected opening date of the week of May 11th by about a week. Mr. Sullivan stated that contractors were working overtime in an attempt to make up for lost time.
EDITORIAL: Good message for Judges Totaro and Farina
The Associated Press reports that U. S. Attorney General Eric Holder, as a follow up to his disclosure of misconduct in the trial of former Alaska U.S. Senator Ted Stevens, provided the following message to federal prosecutors:
“Your job as assistant U. S. attorneys is not to convict people. Your job is not to win cases. Your job is to do justice. Your job is in every case, every decision that you make, to do the right thing.”
Tragic additions to the homeless
I have walked the streets of Lancaster every morning for many years. Some may recognize me. The other day, a Saturday, I stopped by a local fast food restaurant. Used to seeing the “usual cast” of homeless, I was struck by a most unsettling sight. There was a new feature upon the human landscape.
Commissioners disagree over politically-charged resolution; Lehman charges pandering
At today’s public County Commissioners’ Meeting, the Commissioners voted on Resolution No. 17 of 2009, entitled “Opposition to Federal Legislation Implementing the Card-Check Process and Eliminating Secret Ballots.” The three votes each fell along party lines, with Commissioners Dennis Stuckey and Scott Martin, both Republicans, voting in favor; and Commissioner Craig Lehman, a Democrat, opposing.