Five Things to Know Today: November 17

1. Weather: There's a 30 percent chance of rain before 2 p.m. The National Weather Service forecast for our area says the day will turn partly then mostly sunny after that with a high near 44 degrees.

2. In Case You Missed It: Lower Mac has been keeping the department's equipment in tip-top shape for 43 years.

3. Quote of the Day: "It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else." -Erma Bombeck.

4. Coming Up: is on the receiving end of $5,000.

5. Today in History: On this day in 1558, Queen Mary I, the monarch of England and Ireland since 1553, died and was succeeded by her 25-year-old half-sister, Elizabeth. Thus began the Elizabethan Age.