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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016
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Middletown Area considers nonprofit foundation to raise money By Dan Miller
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Discussing the creation of a Middletown Area School District foundation are, clockwise from right, Superintendent Lori Suski and Middletown Area School Board members Linda Mehaffie, Chris Lupp, Mike Corradi, Melvin Fager and Newton Davis.
A new nonprofit foundation to benefit students in the Middletown Area School District could be up and running by August, but a lot of work has to be done between now and then. A proposed name – the Middletown Blue Raider Foundation – and a mission statement were among the boxes checked on Wednesday, Jan. 6, during the first meeting of an ad hoc committee that the Middletown Area School Board has formed to create a foundation. The foundation would raise donations to support projects and programs that benefit students – things the school board cannot afford to fund through the traditional budget process. The foundation would be closely aligned with the school dis-
trict – the foundation’s board of directors would likely include the superintendent and one or more school board members. However, the foundation would be legally separate from the school district – a free-standing, tax-exempt charitable organization. The foundation could apply for grants beyond those normally available to the school district, and could be a vehicle for soliciting contributions that businesses can use as a tax credit through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. A large number of foundations have been created to support school districts all over Pennsylvania – at least 118, according to the Web site of the National School Foundations Association. Please See SCHOOL FUNDING, Page A6
Payne to retire from House
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By Eric Wise
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State Rep. John Payne announced on Thursday that he will not seek re-election in 2016, ending a 14-year run in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Payne, a Republican currently in his seventh term in the House, said there is no single reason for his decision, although he admitted that it was never his intention to serve for, say, 30 years. He said he told himself, “When the time is right, you’ll know State Rep. it.” Payne, a former Dauphin John Payne Won’t seek County commissioner and re-election Derry Twp. supervisor, represents the 106th District, which includes Middletown, Lower Swatara Twp., Royalton, Hummelstown, Derry Twp., Conewago Twp. and parts of Swatara Twp. Already one Republican has announced his candidacy for Payne’s House seat, while another told the Press And Journal on Thursday, Jan. 7 that he’s thinking about running. Tom Mehaffie, president of the Lower Swatara Twp. Board of Commissioners, announced he would run for the seat, and Nick DiFrancesco, a former township commissioner and Dauphin County commissioner, said he’s considering a run for the seat. Mehaffie owns Breski Beverage Distributor in Swatara Tom Twp. and serves as presiMehaffie dent of the Malt Beverage Announces Distributors Association of candidacy Pennsylvania. He was first elected to be a Lower Swatara commissioner in 2010. DiFrancesco said he has not made up his mind, as he is occupied with his position as president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers, but “yes, I am considering it,” he told the Press And Journal on Thursday, Jan. 7. Nick Payne said he told his staff DiFrancesco earlier this week of his in“Considering’’ tention to retire from state run politics. At this point, Payne has no plans for his retirement. “I am going to work full-time through Nov. 30,” he said. “There are no health issues, and I don’t have something lined up.” Payne, a former Hershey fire chief, served as a Derry Twp. supervisor for 10 years before
Lower Swatara plans hearing on change to Union Street parcel
FARM SHOW GOTHIC Pennsylvania’s farm-tastic agricultural gala begins The Pennsylvania Farm Show, the nation’s largest indoor celebration of farming, began on Friday, Jan. 8 at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg with 6,000 animals, a new milkshake flavor and a noticeable lack of the snowy, sleety, infamous Farm Show Weather that seems to accompany it. Foodies flocked to the food court, where the new milkshake flavor – strawberries and cream – debuted. When they’re not eating, visitors were greeted by a number of barnyard animals – goats, pigs, chickens, rabbits, some more exotic than they had ever seen. See our photos by Bill Darrah on B8.
WHEN CAN I GO TO THE PENNSYLVANIA FARM SHOW? Wednesday, Jan. 13 • 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Highlight: The 35th Annual Sheep-to-Shawl Contest begins at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14 • 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Highlight: The Circuit Finals Rodeo begins at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15 • 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Highlight: The Pennsylvania Equine Showcase, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Highlight: Lumberjack Demo and Competition, 2 p.m.
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Gov. Tom Wolf, at left, opens the Pennsylvania Farm Show, while Brian Bowers of Lower Swatara Twp., center, toasts the opening with one of the show’s acclaimed milkshakes. At right, visitors raise a glass of one of Pennsylvania’s home-grown wines.
The Lower Swatara Twp. commissioners are checking their calendars to schedule a hearing on a proposal to change the zoning for land along North Union Street near the eastbound ramp to Route 283. The township’s planning commission voted 3-1 on Dec. 17 to recommend the proposed change from suburban residential to commercial highway. If the hearing is held on a regular meeting night, the commissioners could schedule the hearing no sooner than March 2 to consider the application. Lee Dickerson, the owner of most of the property in question, argued before the commission that land so close to the highway is not appropriate for residential development. His initial zoning application, which was expanded to include neighboring property, showed a preliminary example of how it could be developed for three businesses.
Council approves Nixle contract Middletown Borough Council, in one of its last actions of 2015, voted to renew for 2016 the borough’s contract with Nixle Alert as the town’s primary method for providing emergency alerts to the public. The cost to the borough will be $4,500 – the same amount it paid Nixle for 2015, said acting Borough Manager Chris Courogen. “I think it’s been a very good tool,” Courogen said. He also praised newly-elected Councilor Dawn Knull, whose research and advocacy for Nixle led council to switch from CodeRED to Nixle in 2013. To sign up for emergency alerts, go to the borough’s Web site and click on the Nixle alert on the left-hand side of the home page.
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“Illegal development’’
Former manager signs separation agreement
Londonderry warns eight Beech leaseholders
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By Eric Wise
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Londonderry Twp. fired its first cannonade in its attempt to enforce federal floodplain rules on Susquehanna River island properties, sending a series of letters citing “illegal development’’ to Beech Island leaseholders who failed to get permission for building projects at their summer cabins. The township’s letters threatened fines of $500 per day and other penalties if the leaseholders do not comply with the rules. Londonderry has begun trying to get the island properties to comply with FEMA rules about construction in floodplains to protect the ability of all township residents to buy government-sponsored flood insurance. Many of the 487 properties on five islands in the river – Beech, Beshore, Hill, Shelley and Poplar islands – feature recreational cottages and cabins. Please See ISLANDS, Page A6
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compensation. Monticello was notified that his employment ended on Nov. 30 when comThe Lower Swatara Twp. missioners Tom Mehaffie commissioners accepted and Jon Wilt visited him the resignation of former at the municipal building township manager Samuel and presented him a letter Monticello on Monday, Jan. signed by all five commis4, officially ending his emsioners – Mehaffie, Wilt, ployment with the township. Michael Davies, Laddie Monticello resigned after Sam Monticello Springer and then-commissigning a severance agreesioner Nick DiFrancesco. ment on Dec. 17 in which he DiFrancesco, appointed to releases the township from liability and fill a vacancy, did not run for election forgoes legal action against the townin 2015. ship. Under the terms of the agreement, The letter, also obtained by the Press a copy of which was obtained by the And Journal, states, “After a considered Press And Journal, Monticello agreed to resign and not seek unemployment Please See AGREEMENT, Page A6
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Beech Island is one of five Susquehanna River islands where summer retreats have been built.
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Family Of Levi Zimmerman
“The Zimmerman names in German means, “carpenter.” That is literally true of our ancestor, Levi Zimmerman. The Pennsylvania Census records indicate that he was a carpenter, as well as a farm laborer. In those pioneer days, an individual had to be a jack-of-all-trades. Everyday life was difficult, for both men and women. The photographs of Levi and Amanda Harman Zimmerman, show the faces of two strugglers with nine children to support, one can only imagine the stress they were under. All the supporting evident I have uncovered indicated that Levi and his wife had a very poor life. Even though the Zimmerman’s of Dauphin County were poor, the tombstone of Amanda indicates that she was loved by her children. Parents Of Levi Zimmerman - At this time we have no information as to the parents of Levi Zimmerman. There was another Zimmerman family living near Levi’s home. George Washington Zimmerman lived at Rockville in Susquehanna Township and is buried at the Heckton Cemetery in Fishing Creek Valley. An investigation, however, revealed that George’s father was Leonard Zimmerman of Jackson Township, Dauphin County. When Leonard died, the Orphan Court records did not indicate that Levi was not one of his five children. The only possible records we have that Levi and George were related, is that of Levi’s son, John Henry, named one of sons George Washington Zimmerman. Also, it was common for sons leaving the nest were given their inheritance, and therefore, would not appear in their father’s will. A John Zimmerman in the Dauphin County 1830 Census Record shows four male children and one female child. One of these children was under five years of age (Levi was born in 1828). In 1830, Levi would have fallen into this age category. In the 1840 Census record, John had a male child in the 1015-age category. Levi was now 12 years old and would have fallen into this age category. There are no other children living with John and his wife at this time, however, next to John is his son, Frederick Zimmerman and his wife. Levi names his first son, John Henry. Could he have named his first after his father? His second son, Levi Jr., was named after himself, and his third son, Joseph, was named after his wife’s father, Joseph Harman. Also, John Henry named his first son, John Milton. Finally, Levi’s last son, Joseph Charles, named one of his sons, John and another Frederick. Is it possible that Joseph named one of his sons after his grandfather and another son after his Uncle Frederick? When you look at the first names of the families, you can see the same names being used by Levi’s children. Parents Of Amanda Harman - Amanda’s parents were Joseph and Catherine Harman of West Hanover Township, Dauphin County, Pa. She had two sisters, Lucinda and Mary, and two brothers’ names unknown at this time. Joseph was born in Pennsylvania around 1794; Catherine was born in the late 1790s, maiden name unknown. According to the census records, Joseph was a tailor. Both are Pennsylvania born. According to family tradition, John Henry and her wife, Barbara Herman, were second cousins. If this was the case, then Barbara’s father, Philip Herman and Amanda Harman were first cousins; both of their fathers would have been brothers. Lebanon County/Upper Dauphin/Susquehanna Connection? - Records indicate that Levi might have come from the Lebanon County area and Amanda from the West Hanover Township area. Levi’s first son (John Henry) birth
record of 1851, it indicated that John was born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Melvin Zimmerman’s wife, Anna Boltz, stated that she was told by her husband’s father Earl Daniel Zimmerman, that the Zimmerman’s came from Heidelberg? Lebanon County has a Heidelberg Township; also, Schaefferstown in Heidelberg Township was originally called Heidelberg. William E. Zimmerman Jr. was told by his father that the Zimmerman’s originally came from Johnstown. There is a Johnstown about one mile south of Schaeffertown, just west of Route 501 on Michter Road. Michter Road runs along Hammer Creek and if you would drive down this dirt Road, you will notice that the area is undeveloped and appears to be in the same condition, as you would have found it in the 1800s. Amanda’s father and mother were living in the West Hanover Township, according to the 1830, 1840 and 1850 census records. According to John Henry’s birth record, Amanda’s father’s name was Joseph Harman. The surname Harman is the same name as Hermann, the original spelling. Leroy Hermann Zimmerman, grandson to Levi, middle name has the original spelling to his grandmother’s maiden name. Two daughters of Levi, Mary and Elizabeth, married a Houser, who both lived in Fishing Creek Valley. Family history shows that the Houser’s also came from Lebanon County. There is also the possibility that Levi came from the Upper Dauphin County area. There were three Zimmerman families living in the Fishing Creek Valley area; Levi, George Washington, and Samuel Zimmerman. Both George and Samuel have been documented to come from Zimmerman families in Upper Dauphin. It seems logical that Levi could have also come from this area. The Stroh family in Fishing Creek also had ties to the Stroh families of Upper Dauphin. There are strong migration patterns that indicate that the German settlers came from Lebanon to Upper Dauphin into Powell’s Valley first and then their descendants moved down the river to the valleys on the east side of Peters Mountain. Once we locate the information regarding the birth location of Levi’s first daughter, Catherine, we will have a better understanding of Levi’s possible connections to either Upper Dauphin or Lebanon County. There is also the possibility that Levi came from one of the early Zimmerman families in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. I believe that Levi could have known his wife, Amanda at an early age. Amanda was 18 when she had her first child in 1849. They would have married sometime around 1848. West Hanover Township, where Amanda was raised, is not far from Susquehanna Township. Only a small township, Lower Paxton, only a few miles wide separates these two larger townships. Finally, the only document that supports that Levi was born in Dauphin County was found in Matilda Zimmerman Albert’s death certificate. It indicated that Levi was born in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. This information was provided by Matilda’s son Frank Albert Jr., grandson to Levi Zimmerman. Frank Albert Jr. also had the correct last name of his grandmother, Amanda Harman.” From a letter March 22, 1996 from Philip James Zimmerman in Harrisburg, Pa.: He writes, “My GG Grandfather was Levi Zimmerman. He is buried in Middle Paxton Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. His tombstone reads: Born May 2, 1828 and died September 9, 1885. He is buried at the Stroh’s Family Cemetery in Fishing Creek Valley. His wife was Amanda Harman, daughter of Joseph and Catherine Harman of West Hanover Township. Their first son, John Henry, was born in the City of Lebanon in 1851. Also, their first daughter was named Catharine, born in 1849.”
Council to reopen 2016 budget By Dan Miller
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Middletown Borough Council plans to reopen the 2016 town budget during its first full meeting of the year on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The budget, approved by a former council majority in December, calls for a 1-cent increase in the electric rate. The impact of the increase would vary depending on how much electricity a customer uses. By one borough estimate, the average residential customer could pay $12 more a month, or $144 more a year. A new council majority that took over this month will decide whether to go along with the increase. “There’s a good chance that the budget will be changed” to line up with priorities of the new council, said Councilor Ben Kapenstein, who was elected president during a reorganization meeting on Jan. 6. Kapenstein chaired the finance committee under the former council majority.
The budget at present calls for no change in the borough property tax. Any residents who have concerns about the budget or who want input into the process are being encouraged by Kapenstein to speak up at the Jan. 19 meeting. Any changes that the new council makes to the budget will be publicly advertised in time for council to take final action on the spending plan in February, Kapenstein said. One budget issue likely to come up is the $725,000 payment that is supposed to be made by Suez in 2016 under terms of the 50-year lease of the borough’s water and sewer systems. The payment was to go to the borough’s general fund and, under a concession agreement, the Middletown Borough Authority – the borough’s water and sewer authority – was supposed to dissolve. However, the authority is remaining, to prevent borough groundwater wells from falling under the regulatory umbrella of the Susquehanna River Basin Commis-
sion. That could lead to the $725,000 being re-directed to the authority – resulting in a $725,000 hole in the general fund budget. Kapenstein refused to vote on the budget in December, contending that the spending plan was incomplete without the $725,000 being included. Re-directing the $725,000 to the authority would require council approving an amendment to the lease agreement. But council has held off acting on the
proposed amendment until members hear from an independent special counsel whom the borough hired in December to provide advice on the change. The change would also have to be approved by Suez. Only one of three parties to the lease has approved the amendment – the authority. Dan Miller: 717-944-4628, or danmiller@pressandjournal.com
Council to fill vacancy on Jan. 19, president says By Dan Miller
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Middletown Borough Council intends on Tuesday, Jan. 19 to fill the council seat that has been vacant since the September resignation of Third Ward Councilor Vicki Malone. It is likely that businessman Ed Shull will be chosen, as Shull is the one person who applied for the seat, new Council President Ben Kapenstein told the Press And Journal after council’s reorganization meeting on Monday, Jan. 4. However, that cannot be guaranteed, as Shull will need the support of a majority of council members, Kapenstein said.
A previous council majority in 2015 ran out of time under the state Borough Code to fill the Malone vacancy, and it appeared that the borough under the law would have to petition Dauphin County Court to fill the seat. However, Kapenstein said that council has been told informally that the new council can act on the vacancy. “Our thought is if it goes to county court we’re going to ask for it back anyway, (because) as a new council we didn’t have a chance to make a decision,” Kapenstein said. Council’s decision on Jan. 19 should stand unless someone chooses to challenge it, he added. Dan Miller: 717-944-4628, or danmiller@pressandjournal.com
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Obituaries Maxine Dimeler
Irene Thompson
Frank Balinosky
Frank Steven Balinosky, 82, of Middletown, died from kidney failure on December 27, 2015 at the Lebanon VA Medical Center Hospice Unit. Frank was born November 26, 1933 in Throop, Pa. (Lackawanna Co.) to Frank John and Catherine June (Pochatek) Balinosky. He attended Middletown High School before enlisting into the United States Navy. He served aboard the USS Leyte from 1951-1955. He was retired from Bethlehem Steel Co., a member of the American Legion and attended Seven Sorrows BVM Church. An Avid hunter, Frank constructed his own cabin in Grantville, as well as aided his family build their residence in Middletown. In addition to his parents, Frank “Beans” was preceded in death by his brother Edward John “Pork” Balinosky on August 4, 2014. He is survived by one uncle Joe Bogolonsky, of Eynon, Pa.; two cousins Sammy Cimilluca, and Frances Marie (Cimilluca) Lenkiewicz of Syracuse, N.Y.; companion Bette (Rouse) Dershem Douple; close friends Diane (Dershem) and Ted Krieder of Lisburn, and Emily (Krieder) and Jason Wolfe of Harrisburg. Memorial and burial services will be performed at Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pa. on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lebanon VA Hospital, Hospice Unit, 17000 S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Pennsylvania Inc. To share online condolences please visit www.cremationsocietyofpa.com.
Shannon Turkowsky
Shannon Lynn Barnes-Turkowsky of New Cumberland passed away peacefully at home on Sunday January 3, 2016. She was born on October 30, 1970 and was raised in Middletown, Pa. Shannon is survived by her loving husband Charles Turkowsky; stepdaughters Kaly and Alyssa; mother and stepfather Joann and Robert Gelbaugh; sisters Shelly Barnes-Greenwalt, and Shawna Barnes; nephew and niece Malachi & Madison Messersmith; Nanny Jean Huey; and father Ron Barnes. She was preceded in death by her Pappy, Dan Huey. Shannon graduated from Middletown Area High School and attended Thompson Institute where she obtained a degree in Business and Marketing. Shannon’s past employment included Comcast, Bell Atlantic, Harrisburg Magazine, Clipper Magazine, and John Hancock. She was a member of the American Legion and the New Cumberland First Church of God. Shannon enjoyed camping, time on the river, gardening, reading, and collecting antique glass and crystals. Some of her best memories include a three-month backpacking trip through Europe, relaxing with Chuck at the beach, and the births of Malachi and Madison. She was fun loving and a loyal friend to her husband, family, friends, and beloved pets, Mia, Eddy, and Teddy. A Memorial service for Shannon’s friends and family will be held at the New Cumberland First Church of God, 323 Reno Ave. at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. We ask her friends to continue posting photos and memories on the FaceBook pages of Shannon and Shelly. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Shannon’s honor to a Humane Society of your choice.
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Irene H. Thompson, 94, of Middletown, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 10, 2016, at the Middletown Home. She was born on March 3, 1921, in Bell Twp., Pa., and was the daughter of the late Eugene and Martha Horner Harkleroad. Irene was a teacher for 33 years in the Middletown Area School District at Grandview Elementary School. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Middletown, PSEA, the Middletown Historical Society and the PA Retired Teachers Association. She also helped with Meals on Wheels, the local Food Bank and the Thrift Store, all in Middletown. After her retirement she traveled the world, taking memorable trips to New Zealand, Australia, and Europe. She was also an avid quilter, and created many beautiful, warm blankets for family, friends, and fellow church members. She was a graduate of the Bell Township High School, class of 1940, and received her bachelor’s degree from Indiana State Teachers College in 1944. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Lawrence Harkleroad. She is survived by her loving husband of more than 67 years, William R. Thompson; a son Todd W. Thompson and his wife Diane, of York, Pa.; a daughter Nancy Scurci and her husband Marc of Greensburg, Pa.; four grandchildren Nathan T. Thompson and his wife Elissa of Washington, D.C., Nicholas R. Thompson of Brooklyn, N.Y., Brent R. Scurci and his wife Cathy of Irvine, Calif. and Todd P. Scurci of Long Island City,
N.Y.; and three great-grandchildren. A tribute to her life will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 64 Ann St., Middletown, with the Rev. Peggy Spangler and Pastor Dan Gilbert officiating. There will be a viewing on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Matinchek & Daughter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 260 E. Main St., Middletown, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Middletown Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Irene’s name may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 64 Ann St., Middletown, PA 17057. Condolences may be sent online at www.matinchekanddaughterfuneralhome.com.
Harold Kline
Harold L. Kline (Shorty), 80, of Middletown, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the Middletown Home. He was born on May 30, 1935 in North Lebanon and was the son of the late Robert H. and Grace L. Thierwechter Kline. He was a graduate of Annville High School. Harold was retired from the former Fox’s Market where he worked as a butcher. In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sandra L. Kline in 1999. He is survived by his son Mark Goodman and his wife Carol of Elizabethtown; a niece Rochelle Long of Georgia; two brothers Jim Kline of Lebanon, and Ken Kline of Delaware; and a brother-in-law Terry Goodman. A tribute to his life will be held on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Matinchek & Daughter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 260 E. Main St., Middletown. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be sent online at www.matinchekanddaughterfuneralhome.com.
Maxine A. Dimeler, 75, of Elizabethtown, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Hershey Medical Center. She was born January 29, 1940 in Harrisburg and was the daughter of the late Ehrman Deimler and Anna (Frazer) Parkovic. Maxine was a proud graduate of the Middletown High School class of 1957 and has remained friends with many of her classmates throughout the years, never missing the chance to participate in class reunions. She was Methodist and taught Sunday school for several years at Stoverdale United Methodist Church in Hummelstown. She was an active volunteer at the Middletown Library, a member of the Middletown Historical Society, a member of the Red Hats, and a Middletown Area High School band booster volunteer. When she was not busy volunteering, she also enjoyed gardening, reading, going to the movies, going on bus trips and going to the casinos with her sisters. In addition to her parents, Maxine was preceded in death by her brother Donald Deimler. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, John Dimeler; two daughters Jennifer Dimeler-Morrow and her husband John of Elizabethtown, and Amy Lerner and her husband Hank of Harrisburg; two sons John Dimeler III and William Dimeler, both of Middletown; three grandchildren Emily, Shira and Eliana; and three siblings Diane, John and Sue. A tribute to Maxine’s life will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Matinchek & Daughter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 260 E. Main St., Middletown, PA 17057. There will be a visitation from 10 a.m. until the hour of the service on Saturday.
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Paul Ginder, age 86, formerly of Middletown, went to be with his Lord on December 24, 2015 in Stuart, Florida. Paul is survived by his wife Ruth of Stuart, Fla.; daughter Bonnie Gordon (John) of Stuart, Fla.; daughter Leah Harrison (Dale) of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; son David of Palm Bay, Fla.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and siblings Mary Harvey, David Ginder, and Ruth Long. www.aycockfuneralhome.net.
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23 YEARS AGO - Inaugural Bound – These proud Middletowners will show their skill and “horse sense” when they ride in President Clinton’s Inaugural Parade today. Pictured from left are Sharon Edwards with “Ele Zoro,” Sherm Edwards with “Stretch Run,” Rick Hornberger with “Frog Prince,” and Didi Hornberger with “Standing Ovation.” police force on October 3, 1966, at the age of 32. A graduate of Richland (now Elco) High School in Lebanon County, he was the son of Elizabeth Foreman, who later married Harry Heffelfinger. When he came to Middletown and served first as a patrolman for 10 years before being promoted to the rank of detective sergeant, the first detective on the Borough force. During his more than 26 years with the Department, Foreman has compiled a distinguished record of service and a reputation for excellence. “If I had to explain why I chose this line of work, I guess I’d have to say that it is because it gave me a lot of satisfaction to be doing something that helps people.”
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LaVonne Ackerman • 1438 Old Reliance Road • LaVonneAck@comcast.net What is that countdown to the first day of spring again? Sixty days. The first day of spring is Palm Sunday, March 20. I think it is a little bit too soon to start counting days. Also, there is the problem of latearriving spring-type weather. Some March months are nice and pleasant, others are cold and cruel – and they even influence April to be just as horrid sometimes. We need to concentrate on other things, not the weather! I hope you take advantage of the cold weather by staying inside and playing games and having fun with your loved ones. Check out how others spend time with their families – it’s our Question of the Week at the end of the column. Have a wonderful week and think warmth! Email me your news to share with your neighbors. Birthdays Happy fun birthday wishes to Mike Brinser of Lower Swatara Twp. on Wednesday, Jan. 20. May all your dreams come true this week, Mike! If you see Cindy Bowers out and about in Lower Swatara on Friday, Jan. 22, be sure to give her your warmest smile. Happy birthday, Cindy. Christian Nordai of Middletown marks his landmark 18th rootin’tootin’ birthday on Friday, Jan. 22. May your weekend be as special as you, Christian. Congrats! Happy 15th razzle-dazzle cake day to Nathan Creek of Middletown on Friday, Jan. 22. I hope all weekend you are full of smiles and laughter. Happy 20th birthday to Emily Mattes of Lower Swatara. She celebrates on Monday, Jan. 25. Many wishes for lots of joy and happiness to you, Emily. Dagen Hughes of Lower Swatara will celebrate his 19th frosty-filled day on Monday, Jan. 25. Enjoy your last teen year, Dagen. Many good wishes are sent to Ethan Friedrichs of Elizabethtown on Monday, Jan. 25. Ethan hits No. 11. Stay warm and have fun!
LD students perform in notable orchestra
Ten Lower Dauphin High School students performed in Lebanon Valley College’s 2015 Honors Strings Orchestra Festival on Oct. 31 in Annville. Rachel Bickleman, Annie Dickinson, Madeline Gotshall and Ella Hickey played the violin; Abby Mauger, Jane Miller, Sam Rothermel and Beth Rose Schindler played the viola; Rory Klingensmith played the cello; and Brett Conway played the string bass. They were among the 80 honors string players from 20 central Pennsylvania high schools who performed as an orchestra. They were directed by Johannes Dietrich, a professor at Lebanon Valley. The program featured a new twomovement work by Alexander Safford, a noted composer from Montana. The piece, “Stillwater, Blue Mountain,” was commissioned for the festival, and is the latest of several pieces Safford has written for previous festivals. In addition to Safford’s work, the students performed the string orchestra premiere of “Dance of Fire,” composed by Jason Vassiliou, a high school student from Conestoga High School. Additional pieces in the performance included “Sketches for Strings” by the late Rodney Miller (Lebanon Valley Class of 1977) that the orchestra commissioned previously and Dietrich’s arrangement of Bolzoni’s “Minuet.”
Double birthday wishes are sent to Megan Danilowicz and Morgan Danilowicz of Lower Swatara. Congrats to both of you as you turn 19 on Monday, Jan. 25. I hope your day is full of fun surprises, good friends and some candy! Delaney Fitzpatrick of Lower Swatara celebrates his 9th cake and ice cream day on Tuesday, Jan. 26. I hope your day is just spiffy, Delaney. Have the best birthday yet! Anniversaries Best wishes for a wonderful anniversary to Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Turns of Middletown. They celebrate on Wednesday, Jan. 20. Happy anniversary to John and Carol Fernback of Lower Swatara. Their special day is Thursday, Jan. 21. Enjoy! Super Saturday Mark your calendar: Saturday, Feb. 6 is the fourth annual Middletown Area High School Band’s soup event! It’s at the school cafeteria, located at 1155 N. Union St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Soup, salad and desserts will be provided by the Band Boosters. The jazz band and select performances from talented student-musicians will provide entertainment from 6 to 9 p.m. There will also be a silent auction. Come out to warm up before the Super Bowl with a “Soup Bowl!” There is a cost involved. For pre-sale tickets, e-mail Paula Alcock at m22onkey@ msn.com with your name and phone number. Lebanon Valley dean’s list The following local students were named to the dean’s list at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, for the fall semester: • Middletown – Aaron Gambini, a health science major; Ryan Popp, a business administration major; and Victoria Yohe, a biology major. • Elizabethtown – Gavin Kloaric, an early childhood education and special education major; Cassandra Yeagley, an early childhood education and special education major; Aaron Alexander, a business administration major; Taylor Reinhold, an early childhood education and special education major; Paige Martin, who is undeclared; Jo-
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Engagement announced Joseph and Bonnie Ritchey of Annville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Julia E. Ritchey to Joseph A. Cin, son of Sharon and David Cin of Hershey, and the late Frank Stosich. Julia is a 2007 graduate of Hershey High School, and a 2012 graduate of Penn State University. She is an elementary teacher at Derry Township School District, Hershey. Joseph is a 2005 graduate of Hershey High School, a 2012 graduate of Lebanon Valley College, and is completing studies in electrical engineering at Penn State University. A June 11, 2016 wedding is planned at Ironstone Ranch in Elizabethtown.
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grants and student scholarships. But it could never generate enough revenue to sustain the endeavor long-term, Superintendent Lori Suski told the Press And Journal. All foundation activity ceased on June 30, 2006, and in 2010 the foundation’s tax-exempt status was revoked due to inactivity. The money left over from the Raider Foundation in 2006 was turned over to the school district and placed in a scholarship fund known as “One for the Kids,” which continues to amass revenue annually through voluntary employee payroll deductions from district administrators, teachers and staff, Suski said. Each spring, Middletown Area High School seniors are awarded scholarships from this fund, she added. In an attempt to revive the idea of a foundation, Suski brought in a local company called the NCS Group to speak to the school board’s athletic committee, but the board balked at the fees that the district would be charged. But the latest effort to explore creating a foundation through the ad hoc committee comes on the heels of a changeover in the make-up of the school board following the 2015 elections. Lupp is new to the school board, as is Linda Mehaffie, who chairs the ad hoc committee. Other committee members are board President Newton Davis and board members Mike Corradi and Mel Fager. Mehaffie is wasting no time trying to drum up community support for the proposed foundation, going on Facebook to invite the public to the committee’s first meeting on Jan. 6. No one showed up – except for this reporter – but Mehaffie said her post came probably too late for people to rearrange their schedules. Mehaffie had clearly done her homework, arriving at the meeting with piles of paper about how to start a foundation downloaded from the national association Web site. “We don’t need to start from zero here, which is awesome,” she said. Between now and the committee’s next meeting in February, members will come up with lists of questions to be used in surveys of the community, businesses and the district itself.
Another seven foundations in Pennsylvania are listed on the Web site of the American Schools Foundation Alliance. But the actual number of such foundations in Pennsylvania is probably greater. For example, the Trojan Foundation, created in 2005 to support students, teachers and staff in the Derry Twp. School District, does not appear on the list of foundations affiliated with either the NSFA or the ASFA. “In the face of shrinking state and federal subsidies, it has become increasingly difficult for the district to offer the very best education to our children,” the Trojan Foundation says on its Web site. “Local taxpayers in Derry Twp. assume almost the entire financial burden of the school district. Typically the district receives less than 15 percent of its revenues from federal and state sources.” Another foundation Middletown can look to as a local example is the Lower Dauphin Falcon Foundation, which was created in 2007 to provide support to the neighboring Lower Dauphin School District. The Falcon and Trojan foundations both appear to be global in scope, in the sense that they do not limit themselves regarding the type of program or project they support. For example, the Trojan Foundation provides “enhancement grants” that can support education, the arts, or athletics. Middletown is looking to take the same approach, judging from the comments made during the ad hoc committee’s first meeting. “Make it general to cover everything,” said Chris Lupp, a school board member. “We’re trying to rope in as much as we can.”
It’s been tried before in Middletown
The idea of a foundation to support the school district is not new in Middletown. Such a foundation – the Middletown Area Raider Foundation, or the “Raider Foundation” as it was known – was incorporated in September 2000 and raised money for teacher mini-
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The surveys will be done through the school district, which is covering the start-up costs and legal paperwork needed to launch the foundation. The survey results will help identify district needs and will be used by the ad hoc committee to craft goals and objectives for the foundation. Over the next several weeks, committee members will also be asked to identify people to serve on the foundation board. The previous Raider Foundation had a nine-member board of directors.
What about other fundraising groups?
One area of potential sensitivity is how the foundation will inter-connect with the many groups –including several nonprofits – that already exist to provide support of one type of another to the school district. Two such groups that figured prominently in the ad hoc committee’s discussion during the meeting were the Blue & Gold Club and the Middletown Area Alumni Association. The Blue & Gold Club was started in 1990 to support district athletic programs, but in 2013 branched out to support performing arts. The club has raised more than $300,000 for the school district, according to the club’s page on the district’s Web site. The alumni association donates a significant amount of money to the school district each year, Suski told the committee. She suggested the foundation board include a representative from the Blue & Gold Club and the alumni association. “We need to include (representatives from the groups) to let them know we (the foundation) are enhancing their efforts,” Suski said. “I think if we approach them they will want to come in with us. We are all serving the same community of students.” Fager expressed concern that the foundation could end up going af-
ter the same financial support from businesses that are now approached by other groups, such as the Blue & Gold Club. “We don’t want to be stepping on toes,” he said. The foundation could distinguish itself from these other efforts by focusing on getting businesses to donate in return for advertising or naming rights associated with various district venues and facilities –a potentially lucrative market, according to Fager and other members on the ad hoc committee. “If you donate $20,000, this is what you are going to get,” Corradi said of the approach. Businesses and community supporters could also earmark their donation toward a specific foundation project. By contrast, donations to the Blue & Gold Club typically go into one big pot that the club uses to fund projects that are identified later, Suski pointed out. Corradi wants to see the foundation up and running in time to take advantage of fundraising events that can be held in conjunction with the opening of the new high school in the fall. “I can’t imagine that we won’t have this together in seven months,” Mehaffie said.
Other foundations
The Lower Dauphin Falcon Foundation reported revenue of $70,267 for 2014-15 in an annual report posted on its Web site. That does not count nearly $276,000 that the foundation raised through June 30, 2014 to build a field house at the Lower Dauphin Middle School athletic fields. Among the foundation’s fundraising events in 2014-15 was a Blue and White Gala that raised more than $23,335, a golf outing that raised more than $14,000, a dinner theater that raised $1,455 and an annual campaign that raised more than $2,500. The foundation used the money to fund 13 grants supporting various
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Jim Diamond, an attorney with Eckert Seamans, explained the rules to property owners (and those with long-term leases) during a meeting at Londonderry Fire Company in July. Rules that have been on the books for years will now be strictly enforced, he said. The township sent warning letters to James Myers Jr., of Harrisburg; Kristopher Reigle, of Middletown; Rhonda George, of Harrisburg; William C. Logan Jr., of Harrisburg; James Branoff, of Enola; James Hostetler, of New Cumberland; Donald Collins Sr., of Lebanon; and Joanne Stacho, of Boonsboro, Md., that said they had a few weeks to file an application for a Floodplain Development Permit. All the leaseholders who received the violation notices occupy property owned by Francia Plott of Middletown and John Garman of Bonita Springs, Fla.
The leaseholders then have 90 days to get their property into compliance or they are subject to fines of up to $500 per day, plus the township’s attorney’s fees and other costs, the letters said. Improvements that do not comply with the regulations may be removed by the township at the leaseholder’s expense, according to the letters, which were sent by Jeff Burkhart, the township’s code and zoning officer. Larry Toth, president of an association of Beech Island leaseholders, called the penalty threats “pretty stiff.’’ “This is unrealistic to get in compliance in 90 days,’’ Toth said. “It’s a requirement that can’t be fulfilled.” Toth disputes the notion of “ongoing” construction on most of the properties named in the eight violation letters. “These places were built before,” he said. “No one knew about compliance then.” Two of the property leaseholders have done nothing to improve their properties in four years or more, he said. A third leaseholder is rarely able
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point of reflection and discussion in several executive sessions, it is a collective judgment of the entire board of commissioners that your employment relationship with Lower Swatara Twp. has come to a terminal point. The board simply feels that the township requires
a change in leadership in your position in order to move the township in the direction the board wishes it to go.” The separation agreement provides Monticello $10,000, in addition to payment from unused leave time and three months’ worth of township-paid medical insurance. According to the letter in which
district-related activities, from $200 for the Fly Like A Falcon Reward Program to $4,645.04 for a summer science program. The foundation received $24,500 in corporate grants through the EITC program, among them $5,000 each from Cleveland Brothers and Weis Markets, $4,500 from Verizon, $2,500 from Phillips Office Solutions, $2,000 each from Giant Foods, Metro Bank and Mid-Penn Bank, $1,000 from Susquehanna Bank and $500 from Centric Bank. The foundation used the $24,500 to buy laptop computers for classrooms at two elementary schools. The foundation’s administrative expenses were $6,900. An annual report for the Trojan Foundation was not readily available on the foundation’s Web site, which is linked through the Derry Twp. School District’s Web site. However, financial information regarding the foundation is listed on an Internal Revenue Service form 990 for July, 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013 that is posted through www.guidestar.org. According to the form, the Trojan Foundation received $12,110 in support in 2012, compared to $36,906 in 2011, $17,489 in 2010, $22,078 in 2009 and $42,924 in 2008. The foundation listed $90,321 as net assets or fund balances for the end of the period. Since 2006, the Trojan Foundation has awarded nearly $250,000 in grants “to support innovative projects within Derry Twp. School District,” according to its Web site. Most of the projects supported education, the arts and music and technology for classrooms. One project listed was to install additional lighting to improve safety in the bullpen areas at Memorial Field.
Town Topics News & happenings for Middletown and surrounding areas.
Blue & Gold Club Dinner Dance
The Blue & Gold Club is sponsoring a Fundraiser Dinner Dance from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23 at American Legion Post 594, 137 E. High St., Middletown. For tickets and information, call Larry Etter at 717-944-3123 or the Middletown Area School District athletic director’s office at 717-948-333. Advance ticket sales only. The fundraiser supports student programs in the district. •••••
Lower Swatara baseball, softball registration
The Lower Swatara Twp. Athletic Association will hold registration for youth baseball, girls’ softball and teener baseball at the Lower Swatara Municipal Building, 1499 Spring Garden Dr., Middletown from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 16; 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19; and 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23. For information on cost and fundraiser options, as well as online registration, visit www. lstaa.org or call Jason Wagner at 717-574-0536.
Dan Miller: 717-944-4628, or danmiller@pressandjournal.com
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Middletown Swim Club annual meeting to visit Beech Island due to ongoing health problems. All told, Toth said he knows of one person who did a fairly big project that was completed before the inspections and a second who did continue work after the township’s meeting last July. Burkhart began inspecting properties on Beech Island in late September and reported preliminary results to the township supervisors in October. Six of the violation letters were sent on Nov. 2, with one sent Oct. 27 and one on Aug. 4. Inspections continued on the other islands, although the township said on Dec. 22 that no other violation notices have been sent. A recent audit of permits in the township showed that just three applications for Floodplain Development Permits have been filed in Londonderry, and all were denied, including multiple denials for two of them. Eric Wise: 717-944-4628, or ericwise@pressandjournal.com
Monticello was offered the position on Jan. 31, 2014, he received a salary of $85,000 with two personal days and 11 days of sick leave with unspecified vacation time for the year. Eric Wise: 717-944-4628, or ericwise@pressandjournal.com
The Middletown Swim Club’s annual meeting for all members will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 18 at American Legion Post 594, 137 E. High St., Middletown. The meeting will be held to elect three 2016 board members, approve a 2016 operating budget and discuss swim club plans for the 2016 season. Anyone interested in running for an open board position should contact Beth Miller-Lopez at 717-930-0481 or bmillerlopez@ verizon.net. Absentee ballots will not be accepted. •••••
Wine competition winners
Cassel Vineyards received seven medals in the wine competition at the 100th Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. The vineyards would like to thank the Middletown/Hummelstown/ Hershey communities for their support and invite everyone to a free tasting of its award-winning wines on Friday, Jan. 15 and Saturday, Jan. 16 at the Farm Show. •••••
Block shoot
Middletown Anglers & Hunters, 1350 Schoolhouse Road, Middletown, will hold its Block Shoot on Sunday, Jan. 17 starting at 1 p.m.
Driver charged in Lower Swatara crash and rescue By Dan Miller Press And Journal
The driver whose car struck a utility pole in Lower Swatara Twp. early New Year’s Day, leading to a fiery rescue by police officers, now faces numerous charges stemming from the incident. Franklin M. Fisher III, 38, of the 400 block of 19th St., Harrisburg, was charged by Lower Swatara Twp. police on Tuesday, Jan. 12 with two felony counts of endangering the welfare of children. Fisher is also charged with DUI, involvement in an accident involving death/injury and failing to be properly licensed, recklessly endangering another person, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, disregarding a traffic lane, speeding, careless driving, driving while under suspension and reckless driving, according to court
records. The charges were filed with District Judge Michael Smith, according to court documents posted on line. Fisher had not been arraigned and a date for his preliminary hearing had not been set as of press time on Tuesday, Jan. 12. Fisher got into a fight at a New Year’s Eve party and drove off in someone else’s vehicle, despite the owner urging Fisher to allow her to drive, according to court documents police filed with Smith. Fisher allegedly pushed the car owner out of the way and then placed the two small children – one a little boy and one a baby girl – into the car before driving off, police said. An eyewitness who was driving south on North Union Street saw Fisher’s northbound car heading toward him near Longview Drive, police said in court documents.
The eyewitness got out of the way by pulling off the road, and saw Fisher drive the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant into the pole, police said in court documents. Middletown and Lower Swatara police officers arrived to find the car lying on its passenger side and on fire, police said. A female bystander told police that the little boy had gotten out of the car, but that the little girl and Fisher were still trapped inside. Township Patrolman Patrick W. Ribec rescued the little girl, who, according to court documents ,was hanging upside down still strapped in her car seat. Ribec also rescued Fisher, according to court documents. In both rescues, Ribec was assisted by police from Middletown, Lower Swatara and Royalton police as well as by Ribec’s twin brother, Christian Ribec, who was riding along with Pat-
rick Ribec that night, according to an account of the incident provided to the Press And Journal by Patrick Ribec. Fisher and the two children were taken by ambulance to the Penn State Milton Hershey Medical Center, where blood was drawn from Fisher, police said in court documents. Lab results showed that Fisher had a bloodalcohol content of approximately .105, according to court documents. Dan Miller: 717-944-4628, or danmiller@pressandjournal.com
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resigning to take a seat as a Dauphin County commissioner from 2000 to 2002. He left the county post in 2003 when he was elected to his first term in the state House. He currently serves as chairman of the House Gaming Oversight Committee, which oversees gaming and gambling laws, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, and aspects of gaming within the state Department of Revenue, Attorney General’s office and State Police. He is also a member of the House Liquor Control Committee and the Committee on Committees. Eric Wise: 717-944-4628, or ericwise@pressandjournal.com
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A PLAYOFF YEAR? Raiders beat Dover, East Penn, move closer to postseason appearance MIDDLETOWN AREA BOYS’ BASKETBALL
By Larry Etter
Press And Journal Staff
Although the Middletown boys’ basketball team was dealt its fourth loss of the season last week, the Blue Raiders were successful in two other games, picking up their eighth and ninth victories in hard-court action. On Monday, Jan. 4, the Raiders stepped out of conference play by hosting York County entry Dover in a game that the Middletown squad won by a convincing 59-48 score. After falling to unbeaten Milton Hershey on Wednesday, Jan. 6, the Raiders bounced back with a tense, 51-46 Middletown hasn’t qualified for the District 3 Class AAA playoffs since 2012, but could earn a spot in the postseason tournament with four more wins, Coach Chris Sattele predicted. The power ratings so far: Top 18 teams qualify for playoffs TEAM RATING 1. Milton Hershey (10-0) 0.811165 2. Bishop McDevitt (9-3) 0.789151 3. Lampeter-Strasburg (11-1) 0.753498 4. ELCO (12-2) 0.724784 5. Eastern York (9-3) 0.701382 6. Cocalico (10-3) `0.696235 7. Gettysburg (9-4) 0.682773 8. Palmyra (11-3) 0.675272 9. West York (6-5) 0.652853 10. Middletown (9-4) 0.646193 11. Steelton-Highspire (6-5) 0.637128 12. James Buchanan (9-4) 0.632008 13. Manheim Central (8-4) 0.630729 14. Dover (7-5) 0.624881 15. Wyomissing (8-4) 0.605851 16. East Pennsboro (7-6) 0.592438 17. Berks Catholic (6-6) 0.577008 18. Twin Valley (8-6) 0.570905 •••• 19. Schuylkill Valley (8-5) 0.563943
decision over Capital Division foe East Pennsboro at home on Friday, Jan. 8. With the victories, the Raiders (9-4, 3-3 in the division) took two steps forward in their quest for a berth in the post-season playoffs that will start in mid-February. Middletown currently is in 10th place among Class AAA schools in the District 3 power ratings, with the top 18 teams qualifying for a playoff spot. “We probably need four more wins to get in,” Coach Chris Sattele said following the triumph over East Pennsboro on Friday.
Middletown 59 Dover 48
Last season, the Raiders did not fare well on their road trip to Dover as the Eagles dealt the Middletown squad a 62-48 setback. This time around was a different story, however, as the Raiders turned the tables with their 11-point victory. After spotting their guests a 3-0 lead early and edging ahead 4-3 on a pair of Luke Mrakovichassisted goals by Ryan Hughes, the Raiders lost the advantage when the Eagles scored six straight points. The Eagles (7-5) maintained their lead through the first period and owned an 18-14 cushion heading into the second quarter. A pair of 3-pointers by Dover’s Jobe Sayers around back-to-back baskets by Middletown’s Tre Leach kept the Eagles in front 24-18 with 5:01 left in the second stanza. But the Raiders rallied by scoring the game’s next 10 points, a run that turned the tide. Tyreer Mills put back a rebound to start the run, Mrakovich made two technical foul shots and added a pair of goals, Chris Plummer sank two free throws and Hughes scored with 2:05 left to cap the string that keyed a 31-25 halftime lead for the Raiders. A 22-12 scoring advantage in the third period pushed the Raiders up to a 53-37 lead heading into the final frame. Mrakovich and Hughes each scored 8 points in the quarter to lead the charge and the Middletown defense controlled the flow. The Middletown offense cooled down in the
Middletown’s Ryan Hughes (0) shoots over an East Pennsboro defender. Hughes led the Blue Raiders with 22 points. fourth, producing just six points in the final 8:00, but the Eagles had trouble scoring as well, and the comfortable lead for the Raiders held up through the end. Dover did cut the Middletown lead to ten, 53-43, with 5:46 left, but Caleb Leggore scored at 4:07 and Mills added a free throw a minute later to push the advantage up to 13 points. From there
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Milton Hershey stops Raiders, 41-28 By Jim Lewis
Press And Journal Staff
It wasn’t exactly a Gipper speech. But Milton Hershey Coach Nancy Black wanted to be realistic. Her girls’ basketball team was off for 16 days for the Christmas holiday – no games, no practices – and faced back-to-back clashes with league rivals Trinity and Middletown. The Spartans looked rusty when they took on the unenviable task of playing two strong opponents on consecutive days in early January, with no rest. “We’re out of shape,’’ Black told her players before the first game began, “and I don’t know what the outcome will be.’’ The outcome, as it turned out, was fantastic. Milton Hershey thwarted Middletown, 41-28 on Wednesday, Jan. 6 in Middletown, a day after stopping Trinity, 38-35 in Derry Twp. The Spartans (7-3, 4-2 in the MidPenn Conference’s Capital Division), forced into inactivity and a grueling early-January schedule thanks to the boarding school’s Christmas break, stopped Middletown (7-7, 2-4) in the second half – when they, by all rights, should have been tired. They held the Blue Raiders to nine points in the second half, shutting out Middletown’s leading scorer, Ja’lynn Burton-Jones in the process, and buried the Raiders with an 18-4 fourth quarter. Black credited her team’s effective zone defense as the difference – and one of the catalysts for the surprising Spartans’ emergence as a force in the division. After a few years of struggle, Milton Hershey sits in second place, behind only 5-1 Camp Hill. “We played great defense,’’ Black said after the Spartans vanquished the Raiders. That defense, and maturity, have propelled Milton Hershey to the top of the division, she said. “I’ve had these girls for three or four years now – they know the system,’’ Black said. Middletown has lost three in a row, falling to East Pennsboro, 53-52 on Friday, Jan. 8 and to Elco, 64-54 on Saturday, Jan. 9. Up 19-17 at the half, Middletown struggled to find the net in the second half. The Raiders opened the third quarter by forcing a number of Spartan mistakes – errant passes, mostly, as Middletown applied defensive pressure – but led only 24-20 on a field goal
Middletown’s Morgan Noon (40) grabs a rebound and looks to pass against Milton Hershey defenders Taya Wadsworth (12) and Isatu Fofanah (22).
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Makaila Nester, left, shoots over Milton Hershey’s Taya Wadsworth (12).
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Local hunter bags biggest buck with a crossbow
No gift surprised hunter Tom Fink more than what he got the day after Christmas. Fink, a Londonderry Twp. native, bagged the biggest buck of his life on Saturday, Dec. 26 while hunting on private land in Derry Twp. And he did it with a crossbow, shooting the buck in the neck. When Fink, who now lives in Palmyra, discovered his prize after tracking the buck, he exclaimed, “My goodness!’’ It was the biggest buck he had gotten since he started to hunt at the age of 12 – and, as you might imagine, “It took us a while to get him out’’ of the woods, Fink said. He plans to mount the head on a wall in his home. “It just happened to be the right time and the right place,’’ Fink said of his good day of hunting.
Jazmon Harris dribbles up the court against 11th-ranked Christopher Newport.
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Penn State Harrisburg’s Kahlil Williams (34), above, soars to the basket against a Christopher Newport defender.
Penn State Harrisburg’s Jourdon Wilson (1), right, drives to the basket against Christopher Newport. Wilson led the Lions with 13 points.
Lions slay Knights, fall to 11th-ranked Newport layup with 12:18 left in the first half. Penn State Harrisburg came back to take a 20-19 lead on a Winton Lyle jumper with 8:44 remaining in the first half. The Knights tied it, 27-27, on a Aarun Rumbaugh basket with 2:27 left in the first half, but a three-point play – a layup and free throw – by Penn State Harrisburg’s Austin Ghimuma gave the Lions a 30-27 lead with 2:02 left. The Lions led at halftime, 34-29. There were five lead changes in the first half. Harris led Penn State Harrisburg with 12 points, while Williams added 11.
For The Press And Journal Arick Sodini scored five points during a key 9-0 run early in the second half that propelled Penn State Harrisburg to a 71-64 victory over Southern Virginia on Saturday, Jan. 9 in Buena Vista, Va. Sodini hit a layup and a free throw after he was fouled on the shot, then added a layup as the Lions (9-4, 4-2 in the Capital Athletic Conference) built a 50-36 lead with 11:53 remaining in the game and never looked back. Southern Virginia (4-9, 3-3) twice pulled within five points, the last time on a layup by David Baety with 1:28 left that moved the Knights to within 66-61. Two Jazmon Harris free throws and a layup by Kahlil Williams extended the Lions’ lead to 70-61 with 46 seconds left, however. Southern Virginia started off strong in the first few minutes of the game and built a 19-13 lead on a Cale Thornton
Christopher Newport 77 Lions 65
Eleventh-ranked Christopher Newport pulled away late in the first half to beat Penn State Harrisburg on Wednesday, Jan. 6 in Middletown. The game was very evenly matched
throughout the first 10 minutes, and both teams had several key scoring opportunities. A Marquese Daniels layup pulled the Lions within two points, 19-17, with 11:52 left in the first half, but the Captains (12-1, 6-0) built a 13-point lead, 39-26, on two free throws by Kevin Regimbal with 28 seconds left in the half. A Marcus Carter layup with about 5:00 gone in the second half gave Christopher Newport its biggest lead of the game, 45-31, before the Lions tried to come back. A three-point play by Williams and a jumper by Chimuma pulled Penn State Harrisburg within three points, 52-49, with 8:13 remaining in the game. But the Captains kept the Lions at bay, matching their highest lead of the game – 14 points – twice in the final minutes. Jourdon Wilson led Penn State Harrisburg with 13 points and three rebounds.
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Lions wallop Southern Virginia, 78-61 For The Press And Journal Kaitlyn Carmo scored a season-high 23 points and Kiara Carter grabbed 14 rebounds as Penn State Harrisburg beat Southern Virginia, 78-61 on Saturday, Jan. 9 in Buena Vista, Va. The Lions (6-7, 2-4 in the Capital Athletic Conference) scored 27 points off 35 Knight turnovers, dominating Southern Virginia (2-10, 1-5) in the fourth quarter both offensively and defensively. Carmo hit her first 3-point shot of the day to lead Penn State Harrisburg to a 22-16 lead at the end of the first quarter. She opened the second quarter with a layup, jumper and free throw that built the Lions’ lead to 27-16 just 1:47 into the second stanza, and forced Southern Virginia to call a timeout to regroup. The Knights did regroup, pulling within four points, 32-28 on a threepoint play by Shelby Winsor with 3:39 left in the first half before a three-point shot by Jasmine Yanich pushed the Lions ahead by seven points, 35-28. Penn State Harrisburg led at halftime, 41-33. Two three-pointers by Carmo early in the third quarter increased the Lions’ lead to 47-35, and an 11-0 Lion run, punctuated by a Brittany Ulrich layup, in the fourth quarter staked Penn State Harrisburg to a 74-57 lead with 3:36 left in the game.
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The Captains pulled away in the second half to beat Penn State Harrisburg on Wednesday, Jan. 6 in Middletown.
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Raiders take two at Dutchman Duals Middletown held off LampeterStrasburg and bounced back to beat Greencastle-Antrim to win two of five matches in the Annville-Cleona Dutchman Duals on Saturday, Jan. 9 in Annville. The Blue Raiders (3-7) edged Lampeter-Strasburg (3-6), 37-36 and rallied to beat Greencastle-Antrim (17), 43-33 in the competition. Middletown lost close matches to Central Dauphin East (3-5), 38-33, and host Annville-Cleona (7-3), 39-33, and bowed to Penn Manor (5-1), 42-28. Against Lampeter-Strasburg, Logan Stoltzfus won a 8-1 decision over Ramon Estevez at 126 pounds, Devin Martin won a 23-8 technical fall over Ben Drebenstedt at 132 and Wyatt Smith won a 11-8 decision over Michael Kuhns at 138 to push the Raiders into the lead. Other Middletown winners include Mike Osayi, who won a 3-1 decision over Connor Feister at 285 pounds; Abel Botterbusch, who pinned Cameron King at 2:22 in the 152-pound bout; and Corbin Stetler, who pinned
Keith Littler at 4:50 in the 160-pound bout. Middletown won forfeits at 106 and 113 pounds. Lampeter-Strasburg won the final three bouts to make it close. Against Greencastle-Antrim, the Raiders stormed back by winning four of the final six bouts. A forfeit at 152 pounds and Stetler’s 15-0 technical fall win over Kyle Hengst at 160 pushed Middletown to victory. Other winners against GreencastleAntrim include Osayi, who pinned Bryce Fisher at 17 seconds at 285 pounds; Nate Brady, who own a 16-3 major decision over Bryce Ekenrode at 113 pounds; and Wyatt Smith, who won a 16-6 major decision over Dylan Neilkirk at 138. Middletown won forfeits at 170, 182, 132 and 152 pounds. Against Central Dauphin East, Middletown winners include Botterbusch, who pinned Dique Reid at 2:46 at 160 pounds; Osayi, who won a 7-1 decision over Kyle Waters at 285; Berstler, who pinned Antwoyn Neal at 1:17 at 106; Stoltzfus, who pinned Nykarri Cunningham at 1:04 at 120;
Martin, who won a 10-6 decision over Joseph Vought; and Stetler, who won a 9-5 decision over Cominic Gonzalez. Against Annville-Cleona, Middletown winners include Ryan Roman, who pinned Alex wilson at 2:34 at 195 pounds; Berstler, who won a 16-1 technical fall over David Fiebig at 106; Brady, who pinned Hayden Funck at 51 seconds at 113; Stultzfus, who won a 16-0 technical fall over Colin Myers at 126; Martin, who won a 17-0 technical fall over Tyler Speraw at 132; Stetler, who won a 9-2 decision over Tyler Schrader at 152; and Botterbusch, who won a 9-2 decision over Everett Kile Stout at 160. Against Penn Manor, Middletown winners include Stetler, who won a 10-4 decision over Evan Phelan at 152 pounds; Lsayi, who pinned Nate Rachor at 285; Berstler, who won a 10-1 major decision over Andrew Sikora at 113; Stoltzfus, who won a 6-2 decision over Alex Laughlin at 126; and Martin, who pinned Zach Gager at 3:02 at 132.
Standings for 1-13-16 BOYS’ BASKETBALL MID-PENN CONFERENCE Capital Division W L OVERALL Milton Hershey 6 0 20-0 Camp Hill 5 1 9-3 Middletown 3 3 9-4 Trinity 3 3 7-4 Steelton-Highspire 3 3 6-5 East Pennsboro 1 5 7-6 West Perry 0 6 4-10 Last week’s games Middletown 51, East Pennsboro 46 Milton Hershey 76, Middletown 48 Middletown 59, Dover 48 Bishop McDevitt 66, Steelton-Highspire 53 Milton Hershey 77, Steelton-Highspire 75 Steelton-Highspire 71, West Perry 34 This week’s games Friday, Jan. 15 Middletown at Steelton-Highspire, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 Steelton-Highspire at Susquehanna Twp., 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19 Trinity at Middletown, 7:30 p.m. Keystone Division W L OVERALL Bishop McDevitt 6 1 9-3 Cedar Cliff 5 2 8-4 Palmyra 4 3 11-3 Mechanicsburg 4 3 7-5 Red Land 4 3 6-6 Hershey 2 5 4-8 Lower Dauphin 2 5 3-10 Susquehanna Twp. 1 6 3-10 Last week’s games Mechanicsburg 59, Lower Dauphin 53 Lower Dauphin 58, Hershey 55
Tuesday, Jan. 19 Lower Dauphin at Bishop McDevitt, 7:30 p.m. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL MID-PENN CONFERENCE W L OVERALL Camp Hill 5 1 10-2 Milton Hershey 4 2 7-3 West Perry 3 3 10-4 Steelton-Highspire 2 3 5-5 Trinity 2 3 3-8 Middletown 2 4 7-7 East Pennsboro 2 4 4-9 Last week’s games ELCO 64, Middletown 54 East Pennsboro 53, Middletown 52 Milton Hershey 41, Middletown 28 Steelton-Highspire 54, Milton Hershey 32 Steelton-Highspire 46, Linden Hall 38 West Perry 42, Steelton-Highspire 23 This week’s games Friday, Jan. 15 Middletown at Steelton-Highspire, 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 Middletown at Red Land, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19 Middletown at Trinity, 7:30 p.m. Keystone Division W L OVERALL Bishop McDevitt 7 0 10-2 Lower Dauphin 6 1 10-3 Cedar Cliff 4 3 7-5 Mechanicsburg 3 4 8-5 Palmyra 3 4 7-6 Red Land 2 5 5-8 Susquehanna Twp. 2 5 4-8 Hershey 1 6 6-6
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Tuesday, Jan. 19 Bishop McDevitt at Lower Dauphin, 7:30 p.m. WRESTLING MID-PENN CONFERENCE Keystone Division W L OVERALL Cedar Cliff 3 0 11-0 Lower Dauphin 3 0 8-3 Mechanicsburg 1 0 2-7 Red Land 2 2 6-4 Middletown 1 3 3-7 Hershey 0 1 1-4 Susquehanna Twp. 0 4 2-7 Last week’s matches Cedar Cliff 59, Middletown 9 Middletown 43, Greencastle-Antrim 33 Penn Manor 42, Middletown 28 Middletown 37, Lampeter-Strasburg 36 Central Dauphin East 38, Middletown 33 Annville-Cleona 39, Middletown 33 Cumberland Valley 66, Lower Dauphin 0 Mifflin County 44, Lower Dauphin 15 Lower Dauphin 33, McDowell 32 Northampton 44, Lower Dauphin 30 This week’s matches Thursday, Jan. 14 Mechanicsburg at Middletown, 7 p.m. Cedar Cliff at Lower Dauphin, 7:30 p.m. ICE HOCKEY CPIHL TIER 1 W L T PTS Palmyra 11 1 0 22 Hershey 10 2 0 20 Cedar Crest 8 4 0 16 Cumberland Valley 5 6 2 12 Central Dauphin 3 8 1 7 Lower Dauphin 2 8 1 5 Manheim Twp. 1 11 0 2 Last week’s games Cumberland Valley 7, Lower Dauphin 5 This week’s games Wednesday, Jan. 13 Lower Dauphin vs. Central Dauphin, 7 p.m., Klick-Lewis Arena, Annville TIER 3 W L T PTS MSMCC 10 1 1 21 Penn Manor 8 0 2 18 Susquehannock 7 3 1 15 Central York 5 5 0 10 Shamrocks 2 7 0 4 Middletown 2 9 0 4 Lampeter-Strasburg 1 10 0 2 Last week’s games None This week’s games Wednesday, Jan. 13 Middletown vs. Central York, 6:45 p.m., York City Ice Arena Friday, Jan. 15 Middletown vs. Susquehannock, 8:15 p.m., Twin Ponds East
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Monday, Jan. 18 Middletown vs. Penn Manor, 7:45 p.m., Twin Ponds East COLLEGE BASKETBALL CAPITAL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE MEN W L OVERALL Chris. Newport 6 0 12-1 Penn State Hbg. 4 2 9-4 Salisbury 3 3 10-3 Mary Washington 3 3 7-6 St. Mary’s 3 3 7-6 Frostburg St. 3 3 5-8 Southern Virginia 3 3 4-9 York 2 4 6-7 Marymount 2 4 5-8 Wesley 1 5 3-10 Last week’s games Penn State Harrisburg 71, Southern Virginia 64 Christopher Newport 77, Penn State Harrisburg 65 This week’s games Wednesday, Jan. 13 Penn State Hbg. at Marymount, 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 St. Mary’s at Penn State Hbg., 3 p.m. WOMEN W L OVERALL Marymount 6 0 11-2 York 5 1 11-2 Mary Washington 5 1 11-2 Chris. Newport 4 2 11-2 Salisbury 4 2 8-5 Penn State Hbg. 2 4 6-7 St. Mary’s 2 4 4-9 Wesley 1 5 2-10 Southern Virginia 1 5 2-10 Frostburg St. 0 6 2-10 Last week’s games Penn State Harrisburg 78, Southern Virginia 61 Christopher Newport 75, Penn State Harrisburg 48 This week’s games Wednesday, Jan. 13 Penn State Hbg. at Marymount, 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 St. Mary’s at Penn State Hbg., 1 p.m.
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Middletown’s Brandon Harper, center, wins the opening tip-off against East Pennsboro.
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the Raiders coasted to victory in the final minutes.
Milton Hershey 76 Middletown 48
Despite the fact that the Raiders were playing pretty well, the odds were stacked high against them as they took the floor against the unbeaten Spartans (10-0, 6-0). But for nearly three full periods the Middletown squad defied the odds and gave themselves a chance to pull off a stunner. It was not until the final minute of the third quarter that the Spartans finally took control and made those odds a reality. That strong finish keyed Milton Hershey to a big run at the end and produced a final score that was truly not indicative of the competitiveness the Raiders displayed. The two teams started off scoreless until Middletown’s Brandon Harper broke the ice off an assist from Jordan Jeffries at the 6:51 mark of the opening period. The 2-0 lead did not last long, however, as the Spartans ran off seven straight points to take the lead. Hughes scored with 1:48 left and Leach drove the lane for a late bucket as the quarter ended with the hosts ahead by just a 7-6 count. But the Raiders struggled on offense right from the outset of the second stanza and the Spartans converted five straight Middletown turnovers into a 9-0 run that pushed the Raiders into a 16-6 hole. Reserve Kyle Truesdale finally broke the string at 5:02 to get Middletown back on track. During the balance of the quarter the Raiders outscored their hosts 10-6 and ended the first half trailing by a 24-18 score. The Spartans missed their first shot of the second half and Hughes quickly turned the miss into a 3-point play that pulled the Raiders to within three, 24-21. Late in the third quarter, Hughes and Mrakovich went back-to-back to again make it a 3-point game, 38-35, with 1:30 left. But Ahmir Manning scored at 1:20 and Tyron Brown sank a pair of threes 36 seconds apart to give the Spartans a 46-35 lead heading into the final frame. That late run, coupled with a 5-2 start
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The Blue Raiders’ Tyreer Mills (2) and an East Pennsboro player size up a rebound.
for the fourth quarter, shifted all of the momentum to the home side and the slide by the Raiders continued. Leggore, Plummer and Hughes answered scores by the Spartans, the last bucket coming with 5:48 left in the game. But Milton Hershey’s 12-point advantage proved to be too much for the Middletown side to overcome. A rash of turnovers and missed shots by the Raiders led to a clinching 14-0 run by the Spartans and a spirit-crushing 67-41 lead for Milton Hershey. Sattele then went to his bench and let the subs finish the game. A trio of baskets by Mills, including a triple, closed out the scoring for the Raiders. Middletown 51 East Pennsboro 46 Middletown’s meeting with visiting East Pennsboro turned out to be a white-knuckle, right-down-to-thewire finish in a key Capital Division clash in the Mid-Penn Conference. Just two points separated the teams with 1:55 to play and kept the fans on both sides of the gym riveted to their seats. The decision came down to a couple missed shots by the Panthers and above-average foul shooting by the Raiders. The Panthers (7-6, 1-5) broke a scoreless tie with a three-pointer by Colin Grove at the 6:46 mark of the opening period and the Raiders picked up their first score on a Hughes bucket 34 seconds later. Following another goal by the guests, Hughes knotted the score at 5-5 with a trey off a Mrakovich assist. After the Panthers went up 10-7 later in the first quarter, the Raiders closed out the segment with a 6-0 run from Hughes and Leach to take a 13-10 lead at the end of one. Another trey, this one by East Pennsboro’s Bradon Fries, tied the score at 13-13 to start the second quarter. Hughes made 1-of-2 free throws to break the tie and the Raiders then took advantage of a couple missed shots and an East Pennsboro turnover by scoring the game’s next 8 points. Leach drove the lane for the first goal, Hughes scored on a put-back, Plummer went low for another and Mrakovich made two foul shots to complete the run that pushed the home team up to a 22-13 lead with 3:19 left in the half. But the Panthers outscored the Raiders 10-2 in the last three minutes to
cut the Middletown lead to just 24-23 entering the halftime break. Neither team shot well in the third quarter, but the Raiders held the upper hand with a 15-10 advantage on their way to a 39-33 lead heading into the final frame. East Pennsboro ace Sam Powery, held scoreless in the first half, collected eight points in the period to lead the Panthers. Mrakovich scored six points to pace the Raiders in the same time span. His trey with 3 seconds left gave the home team the six-point advantage to start the fourth quarter. But that lead slipped away as the Raiders stumbled coming out to start the final period. East Pennsboro tied the score at 39-39 on a put-back by Avery Holmes with 4:45 to play. Plummer’s put-back off his own miss broke the string at 3:51 and he followed that with another goal off a Panther turnover, with an assist from Leach, to push the Raiders back in front, 43-39, with 2:22 on the clock. Following a Panther miss, East Pennsboro’s Powery converted a steal into a bucket with 1:55 to play and set the stage for the tense finish. A pair of missed free throws by the Raiders gave East Pennsboro a chance to tie the score, but a shot missed the mark. Hughes gathered in the rebound and was fouled with 1:08 to go, then made both shots to give the Raiders a 45-41 lead. The Panthers missed again with 45 seconds left. This time it was Harper who was there to grab the carom. Taking an outlet pass from Harper, Plummer was fouled and the sophomore made one of two freebies to make it a five-point game at 46-41. Powery scored with 26 seconds left to cut the lead to three points, but Hughes made 1-of-2 free throws to push the difference back to four points. The Raiders converted another miss by East Pennsboro into two successful foul shots by Hughes with 12.9 seconds on the clock. After Grove popped in a triple for East Pennsboro with 2.8 seconds showing, Leach calmly dropped in two more foul shots at :01.2 to lock down the victory. Hughes finished with 22 points while Mrakovich added 10 in the win . Larry Etter can be reached at larryetter66@gmail.com
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by Morgan Noon, alone underneath the basket. A pass from teammate Bianca Jasper found her, and Noon’s close-in shot gave the Raiders the four-point lead. But Milton Hershey’s Aisha Freeman hit a 3-pointer before the quarter ended to pull the Spartans within a point, 2423, then led her team’s comeback with two fourth-quarter baskets to push the Spartans to a 27-24 lead with 5:20 left
in the game. Taya Wadsworth’s basket with 4:55 left gave Milton Hershey a 29-24 lead, but Jasper answered with a field goal that kept Middletown close, 29-26 just 13 seconds later. A 7-0 Milton Hershey run in the next three minutes crushed Middletown’s hopes for a victory. Freeman scored the first five points of the run, and after a Middletown timeout with about 2:00 left in the game, Wadsworth finished it with a put-back with 1:30 remaining that increased the Spartans’ lead to 36-26. Free throws accounted for the remainder of Milton Hershey’s points as the Raiders desperately tried to foul their way back into the game. Cold shooting and a failure to execute were the reasons Middletown Coach Ron Stetler Jr. cited for his team’s loss. “I thought we didn’t shoot well, didn’t execute some of the stuff we worked on this week,’’ Stetler said. “I think we got open shots – I don’t think we hit them. We moved the ball well to get open shots – we just didn’t make them.’’ Freeman led all scorers with 22 points. Burton-Jones led Middletown with 10 points, all in the first half. Jasper and Makaila Nester each scored 7 points, while Noon and Ava Mrakovich each scored 2. Despite the win – under less than great circumstances – Black was uneasy about declaring her Spartans as contenders. “I don’t think we really have a supersuperstar,’’ she said. “We have a team that plays well together. I think we have all the pieces of the puzzle.’’
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Middletown’s Ja’lynn Burton-Jones (11) goes for a layup in an attempt to attack Milton Hershey’s zone defense.
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he creation of a nonprofit foundation that would raise money for the Middletown Area School District is a great idea and a positive step for the future. Previously, the idea failed – a foundation called the “Raider Foundation,’’ incorporated in 2000, ceased its efforts in 2006 and lost its tax-exempt status in 2010 because of inactivity. There seems to be a renewed desire by district administrators and Middletown Area School Board members to try again – and if there is a commitment by supporters to make it work, it could benefit Middletown’s schools. The foundation could apply for grants beyond those available to school districts, and allow businesses to use their donations toward a tax credit through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit program. There seem to be three concerns raised regarding a foundation: 1. start-up costs; 2. administrative costs; and 3. its effect on the fundraising efforts of other nonprofits that raise money for school district programs. The district is willing to pay the start-up costs. Administrative costs would seem to be nominal – the Lower Dauphin Falcon Foundation, for example, raised $70,267 in revenue for 2014-15, not counting the nearly $276,000 it has raised through June 2014 toward the construction of a field house at one school's athletic fields, and paid administrative expenses totaling $6,900, according to an annual report posted on its Web site. And we don’t think other groups that raise money for the district – the volunteer Blue & Gold Club, which supports athletics and arts, and the volunteer Alumni Association would suffer in its efforts. Nor would they be so territorial as to oppose the creation of a foundation, we suspect – after all, the goal is to raise funds to benefit our children. And we don’t believe a foundation would be competition; those groups would continue to get their support, if they chose to remain. Representatives from both groups could serve on a new foundation’s board of directors “to let them know we are enhancing their efforts,’’ suggested Superintendent Lori Suski. There is no downside. We applaud the idea, and the effort.
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onald Reagan once said: “The nearest thing to eternal life we will ever see on this earth is a government program.” Unfortunately, he was right. And they’re evergrowing and ever more present in our lives. Government entitlement programs are especially big, expensive and far reaching: Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid already cost $1.6 trillion per year. In 2010, an estimated 49 percent of households received benefits from these three entitlement programs or other federal and state government assistance. Entitlement programs are growing at an alarming rate. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has estimated that in 10 years’ time entitlement programs will soar to an astounding $3 trillion a year. Unfortunately, they’re not self-funding and they’re a main driver of government deficits: Medicare’s annual cash shortfall in 2011 was $288 billion – the program is responsible for more than 25 percent of all federal debt since 2000; in 2012, Social Security had a cash flow deficit of $58 billion. In 10 years’ time, the total price for these programs will soar to an astounding $3 trillion a year – roughly the size of the current total federal budget. Any attempt to change any entitlement program meets with heated opposition (which is why they’re called “entitlements”). However, with longer life expectancies, changing demographics and soaring costs, entitlements as we know them today are simply unsustainable. Shortly, one-third of Americans will be retired and they will spend one-third of their lives in retirement. During the next 17 years, 77 million workers will retire – 10,000 people a day. Thirty-six million Americans are already retired. Social Security and Medicare as currently structured and financed can’t come close to meeting the demands. Without changes to address the seas of red ink, today’s typical third-grader will receive only about 75 percent of the benefits that today’s seniors receive. Unfortunately, not a single major entitlement program is projected to be financially solvent 20 years from now. The Trust Fund for the Social Security Disability Insurance program will be exhausted in a few years. The Trust Fund for Medicare Part A, which pays for hospital services, will go bankrupt in a little over a decade. Social Security will be unable to pay full benefits beginning in 2033, at which time recipients will see a 23 percent cut in benefits. The cost of financial solvency over the next 75 years is almost $40 trillion (with a “T’’). Paying such a price would bankrupt the country, cripple our economy and rob new generations of young people of the promise of the American Dream. Without changes, we’re faced with either economy-crushing new taxes or painful benefit cuts in the programs – or both. Meanwhile, current mandatory spending (entitlement programs and interest on the debt) are already squeezing out important investments in other essential programs. Mandatory spending already exceeds all federal income tax revenues collected. We have to borrow money and increase debt to pay for everything else. Robbing from other parts of the budget to fill holes hurts other priorities, leaving little for other government services: public safety, infrastructure, education and protecting the environment. Ignoring the problems won’t make them go away. They’ll only get worse. In the interim, we need to stop making the problems worse by establishing new programs, imposing new taxes and borrowing more. So the next time someone tries to justify a government program by saying, “We can afford it,” please be sure to ask: Can we? Can we REALLY afford it? Mike Folmer is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania Senate. He represents the 48th Senatorial District, which includes Middletown, Royalton, Lower Swatara Twp., Highspire, Londonderry Twp., Steelton and the Swatara Twp. communities of Bressler, Enhaut and Oberlin.
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Wolf's ransom for budget hostages: Higher taxes
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Wolf’s tactics. He’s also resorted to playublic school ground name-calling by labeling the budget students – or, “garbage” and an “exercise in stupidity.” at least, their This is unlikely to win goodwill among the parents – breathed very people the governor is supposed to be a sigh of relief renegotiating with. cently as Gov. Tom Couple this campaign-style rhetoric with Wolf finally released $500,000 in political attacks funded by govstate education funds withheld during the ernment unions, and the outcome can only six-month budget impasse. hinder budget compromise. Announcing the move, Wolf confessed What’s Wolf’s ransom for all this political that students had essentially been held for posturing? Higher taxes. ransom, saying, “We’re now at a point Four times he’s tried – and failed – to raise where I don’t want to hold the children of taxes on working families. His original tax Pennsylvania hostage.” proposal of $12 billion over two years (a This shocking admission takes on Manet increase of $1,400 per family of four) chiavellian status when you consider Wolf won exactly zero votes among both parties. has long been the one holding the keys. His modified version of that plan (a net inIn fact, Wolf touched off the budget crisis crease of $1,000 per family of four) and his six months ago by vetoing the entire state proposal to raise the sales tax to 7.5 percent, budget – a drastic measure unheard of in the second-highest rate in the country, also the last 40 years – rather than vetoing only fell flat. the parts he opposed. The most recent proposal he actually In September, he rejected another chance put into writing – centered on raising the to release the budget hostages, vetoing a income tax – failed on the House floor with partial, emergency budget. Why? In his overwhelming bipartisan opposition. words, he “want[ed] to keep the pressure Tax hikes may not be part of Wolf’s stump up.” speeches, but actions trump rhetoric. By Finally, months later, he tired of holding vetoing parts of a budget with record highs schoolchildren captive. in education fundBetter late than ing and total spendnever. ing only to demand Now we can move more spending, to a discussion of By vetoing parts of a budget even Wolf is shouting his priorities without with record highs in demand for a masthreats hanging over education funding and to- sive, broad-based tax our children’s heads – or can we? tal spending only to demand increase. Clearly, Wolf is igWhile Wolf released even more spending, noring reality: Lawthe hostages of the Gov. Tom Wolf is shouting his makers and taxpayers past six months, he want higher made sure he could demand for a massive, don’t taxes – and well they keep using children broad-based tax increase. shouldn’t. as “pressure points” The commonby using his linewealth’s state and item veto to cut $3.1 local tax burden is billion in education already $4,374 per funding. Clearly, he’s person, or a whopping $17,000 per family willing to free schoolchildren now, but only of four, according to the Tax Foundation if he can put schools on the hook for po– the 10th-highest in the nation. tential closings down the road if the vetoed Before taking more from working families, funding isn’t restored soon. the governor and lawmakers must control What’s more, Wolf is propagating the bald-faced lie that the budget cuts education spending. Step one should be eliminating corporate welfare. Tax dollars should not by $95 million. subsidize horse racing prizes, underwrite In truth, the budget increases public school Hollywood movies, prop up alternative funding by $400 million. The only educaenergy companies, fund corporate headtion line item reduced is school construcquarters or build sports stadiums. tion reimbursement. This is not being cut, Wolf has shown he’s adept at insults and however. Instead, it’s being funded with distortion, but this has gotten us nowhere. state bonds, and school districts will actuHis New Year’s resolution should be to ally get more in construction reimbursework with lawmakers on real solutions that ments. protect families from burdensome tax hikes. In fact, this was Wolf’s idea. It was included in the “framework budget” he previously Nathan A. Benefield is vice president of agreed to, as can be seen on Wolf’s own policy analysis for the Commonwealth spreadsheet. Foundation, a Harrisburg think tank. Unfortunately, distortion is just one of
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new report from an international research group has dealt a devastating blow to Obamacare’s apologists. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), a group of 34 developed countries, recently ranked member countries by per-capita healthcare spending. The U.S. took first place by spending $8,713 per person – more than double the OECD average of $3,453. In other words, six years after President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act, the U.S. still spends far more than any other country – and has little that’s positive to show for it. The U.S. healthcare system is failing by any number of standards. The percentage of the Americans classified as “obese” – 35.5 percent – is among the world’s highest. We’re the only country to rank in the top 10 for per-capita medical spending and register an average life expectancy under 80 years. Obamacare’s “solution” to these problems is to spend more taxpayer money. Chiefly through insurance subsidies and Medicaid expansion, the law will dole out $1.2 trillion in new federal spending between 2016 and 2025. On top of that, general healthcare inflation is projected to increase federal healthcare expenditures by 6 percent per year through 2024 – at which point, $1 of every $5 spent in this country will be devoted to health care. A growing body of research indicates that throwing more money into public insurance programs doesn’t improve health outcomes. Most prominently, researchers Six years after found “no President Barack significant improvements” Obama signed in health the Affordable outcomes for many patients Care Act, the U.S. after Oregon still spends far expanded its more on Medicaid program, the joint healthcare than federal-state any other program for country – and low-income has little that's Americans. Other studpositive to show ies have for it. reached similar conclusions. A University of Pennsylvania study noted that colon cancer patients covered by Medicaid had a higher mortality rate than those who were uninsured. According to a Columbia-Cornell study, Medicaid patients with clogged blood vessels in their legs or feet had worse health outcomes when compared to the uninsured. Obamacare also boosts healthcare spending by imposing huge regulatory burdens on health insurers. For instance, before the law passed, insurers were allowed to charge premiums based on patients’ health status, pre-existing conditions and history. Now, through “community rating” regulations, insurers are prohibited from considering individual patient variations when setting prices – and must not charge old people more than three times what they charge young ones. To avoid losing money, insurers are charging younger, healthier customers higher premiums. Obamacare tries to ameliorate this dynamic – again, by throwing more money at the problem. The law will funnel $849 billion into subsidizing insurance costs for young people over the next nine years. To moderate premiums somewhat, insurers are limiting which doctors patients can see. Forty-one percent of all insurance plans now utilize “narrow” physician networks, meaning that they provide access to less than 25 percent of local doctors in a particular specialty. In some of the most populous states, such as California and Florida, narrow plans comprise more than 75 percent of the market. So while millions of Americans are technically “insured,” they can’t actually get the care they need. Their insurance may not cover the doctor they want – or need – to see. The OECD’s new report shows that Obamacare has completely failed to rein in America’s spiraling healthcare costs. And the problem is only getting worse. Sally C. Pipes is President, CEO and Thomas W. Smith Fellow in Health Care Policy at the Pacific Research Institute, San Francisco, Calif.
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t Pennsylvania’s Department of State, government that works is an everyday expectation. From protecting the integrity of the electoral system, to licensing and regulating nearly 1 million professionals, to registering new businesses and charities, the department is a customer-service agency. So it was only natural that when Gov. Tom Wolf promised a government that works more effectively for all citizens of Pennsylvania he looked to the Department of State to help advance that goal in 2015. With the August launch of online voter registration (OVR), the department initiated the most significant election reform in Pennsylvania in decades. OVR was an immediate success with eligible voters and the media. By the end of December, the application site had been used by more than 55,000 eligible Pennsylvanians – and the number grows daily. In fact, OVR was so well received that, in December, the Department of State received the 2015 Pennsylvania Excellence in Technology Award for the initiative. The award, presented by Government Technology, a Folsom, Calif.-based publisher of
magazines on the use of information technology in state and local governments, recognizes projects that significantly advance the use of technology to deliver government that works. The department also launched a revamped election-results Web site just prior to the May primary election. The updated Web site allows users to view results on mobile devices, customize searches and receive timely updates. For people who follow local politics, the portal provides a location-based service through the “My County” link, which instantly brings up results for the county in which the user is located. In 2015, the department also found ways to make government work better for business owners. The Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations launched a new database (State Wide Organization Registration Database, or SWORD) that streamlines the corporate filing process for entrepreneurs. With SWORD, customers can choose the option of having their completed filing returned by e-mail. Previously, filings were returned through the U.S. Postal Service. This is consistent with the department’s goal of encouraging more paperless transactions, which result in faster processing times for customers and substantial cost savings for the
department. The SWORD filings also have a much lower rejection rate because the online form will not transmit, and customers are immediately notified, if all required information is not provided. In keeping with the governor’s and the department’s commitment to greater transparency, the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs unveiled a new database of documents related to disciplinary actions filed against any of the commonwealth’s nearly 1 million professional licensees. The new database allows the public to directly download public documents outlining disciplinary action and penalties taken by the bureau. Previously, the public could search online to check the status of a professional’s license, but documents containing details of each disciplinary case had to be requested through the office of the bureau’s prothonotary. The requester would then have to wait for a response in the mail or by e-mail. As we enter the New Year, the Department of State will continue its work to increase openness and transparency. Likewise, we will find innovative ways to advance our customer service to the next level of accuracy, courtesy and timeliness. Pedro A. Cortes is Pennsylvania’s Secretary of State.
JOHNPAYNE An effort to make a school bus stop safer The Capitol REPORT
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afe roadways are a top priority in every community and at every level of government. Recently, state, local and school district officials worked together to address citizens’ traffic concerns in Swatara Twp. Several township residents reached out to my office with concerns about the safety of N. 61st St. in the area of Huntingdon Circle after an accident occurred while kids were exiting a school bus. The school bus stop was located near the top of a blind hill and speed limits were not always being adhered to by motorists. Swatara Twp. Police Chief Jason D. Umberger, Swatara Twp. and PennDOT officials, representatives from the Central Dauphin School District and I began meeting to discuss the concerns and develop a safer solution for this bus stop and 05311A01 the community. Several meetings took place, including one at my Hershey office. Swatara Twp. made recommendations for new signage, which would warn motorists that the hill blocks their view and the speed is 20 mph. Those signs were recently installed. PennDOT also authorized the installation of a “school bus stop ahead” sign, which the township purchased and erected. To further protect school children,
the bus stop originally located in this vicinity was relocated by Central Dauphin to a private road. I was happy to be able to play a part in improving the safety at this location.
Casket flag donations for Gap
I would like to remind residents of the 106th District that my office accepts donated casket flags to be flown in honor of a deceased veteran at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. If you have a casket flag you would like flown at the National Cemetery in honor of a veteran, you may drop it off at my Hershey office along with information about the deceased veteran. I am also collecting worn, torn and
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defaced flags for proper disposal during a flag retirement ceremony to be held at Kiwanis Park, located on Route 441 in Royalton. According to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a worn, torn or defaced flag should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning. Residents who have a casket flag or a worn or defaced flag can drop it off at my Hershey office, which is located at 250 W. Chocolate Ave. For additional information, you can call my office at 717-534-1323. John D. Payne is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He represents the 106th District, which includes Middletown, Royalton, Lower Swatara Twp., Hummelstown, Derry Twp., Conewago Twp. and parts of Swatara Twp.
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the wrong law firm! They should have gone after the law firm that convinced them to end the 1-cent kilowatt agreement. That firm represented Middletown, but was in bed with the enemy! That’s who they should’ve gone after!”
• “Congratulations, Officer Ribec,
for a heroic act and bravery. You are the epitome of what a police officer stands for and what the line of work is all about. You should feel very proud that you saved not only the life of a helpless infant child, but also that of a criminal who placed himself and others in a senseless act of danger. I think that people need to realize the dangers and acts of bravery that our officers face every day. We may not always hear about the good they do but 99.9 percent are hard-working and committed to the protection of others. The media only gets ratings off of the 0.1 percent of bad things that happen and will play that out for their own benefit. This is a story that needs to be promoted in the newscasts to show the true side of law enforcement.”
• “I guess the Lower Swatara
Twp. commissioners (goon squad) truly can put a price on the life of another. They have cut and bled the police department dry. Nearly $110K in budget cuts in 2016. Refusing to hire much-needed officers for the street, down two and still not hiring the one that was budgeted. Refusing to purchase vehicles that are in desperate need of repair and replacement. Treating the officers as enemies because of their “cost” rather than allies that protect and keep their voters/residents safe. I wonder if the life of the little girl that was saved by their officer was worth those cuts? Wait, it isn’t... they’re planning on disbanding the police department anyway to “cut costs.” So if there are no police available, I wonder how long it would take Swatara or State Police
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to get there. Lower Swatara Twp. did it in less than 4 minute – you think they could beat that? My guess would be NO. It goes to show you how precious seconds are in times of emergencies and the fact that the commissioners just don’t get it. You can’t keep cutting when there’s nothing more to cut. Your budget clearly indicates that there is an excess of money coming into the township. Why not stop worrying about how to keep bleeding a rock dry and bring life to the township? Make it a desirable place to come and live, work and play.”
• “Mean people suck.” • “Have you heard the expres-
sion that actions speak louder than words? That seems to be very much the case with the current board of commissioners in Lower Swatara. One only has to see the recent activities and actions of the board to see how destructive they have become to the township. Prior to the current board (pre-Mehaffie), you had heads of all departments ride out a full career until retirement. This includes managers, police chiefs and public works directors. Many other employees worked until retirement. Now there have been 4 managers, there have been 2 police chiefs and 3 public works directors. Sometimes employees don’t work out, I get that, but maybe if 9 people can’t seem to make it work, maybe it’s not the people but the board of commissioners themselves. Seems like they micro-manage a lot and interfere with the day-to-day duties of the staff they have. Here is a free tip to Mehaffie and the crew: Let the people you hire do the jobs they were hired to do. There is a reason there are ‘heads’ to departments.”
• “Excellent work from the new
Middletown Borough Council replacing non-residents on the economic development authority. Only
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• “Dear Press And Journal: Why
do I have to pay a ‘subscription’ fee to see the article about what the Lower Swatara Board of Commissoners plans on doing with the police department? Don’t you think that is very important information that all the residents should know? The board hasn’t given a comment about that anywhere else and I think it’s important to know. Then I go to ‘subscribe’ and I try and retry over and over again and get an ERROR code! So I call in to your office about it and the office people were very rude! So frustrated!”
• “A family that smokes and drinks together lays in the graveyard early together.”
• “Hey, other guys, take some
action. Don’t let your captain sink your ship with you on board, be a hero and save us and yourselves from what you know you’re seeing.”
• “I’m still waiting for those five
new parking spots where Klahr’s Jewelry Store use to be. Can we tear down the old Bunky Burger while we’re at it?”
• “When a biased coach makes a
blatant, bad decision that everyone knows is wrong, it only reflects what kind of person they are. Their church cannot save them no matter how often they ask for forgiveness. Wrong is wrong when the karma bus comes to town.”
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St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Middletown St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and Community Events: Church is located at Spring and Union Tues., Jan. 12: 1:30 p.m., Frey Village streets, (121 N. Spring St.), Middle- Holy Communion; 3-5 p.m., Hometown. We are a Reconciling In Christ work Club; 6:30 p.m., Congregation Church. Council. You are invited to join us for worWed., Jan. 13: 10 a.m., Holy Commuship on Wednesday morning, Saturday nion, Chapel; 3 to 5 p.m., Homework evening and Sunday morning. Sunday Club; 7 p.m., Adult Choir. worship times are 8:15 and 11 a.m. Thurs., Jan. 14: Newsletter Deadline; Sunday Church School for all ages is 6:30 p.m., Constitution Committee. at 9:45 a.m. Our 11 a.m. worship serSat., Jan. 16: 5 p.m., Holy Comvice is broadcast live on WMSS 91.1. munion. Wednesday morning service is at 10 Sun., Jan. 17: 2 Epiphany; 8:15 a.m. a.m. Saturday at 5 p.m. is a casual (T) Holy Communion; 9:45 a.m., traditional service and is 45 minutes Church School/Confirmation Class; 11 in length. Please enter through the a.m., (C) Holy Communion; 4 p.m., parking lot doors. Vicar Project: Walk A Mile. The first Sunday of each month is Mon., Jan. 18: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Food Pantry Sunday. Items collected Community Dinner at Evagelical are taken to the Middletown Area UMC. All are welcome, there is a cost. Interfaith Food Pantry located at 201 Tues., Jan. 19: 3 to 5 p.m., HomeWyoming Street, Royalton. Individu- work Club. als may also take items directly to the Visit our website at www.stpefood pantry, which is open Tuesdays tersmiddletown.org. and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 Scripture for January 17: Is 62:1-5; p.m. Ps 36:5-10; Cor 12:1-11; John 2:1-11.
Wesley United Methodist Church Middletown
As followers of Jesus, we are committed to “hands-on” ministry designed to care for those in need. We also desire to help people grow in their walk with Jesus through worship, prayer, study and service. We invite you to come and discover how you can be a part of this spiritual adventure to be all God has created us to be. Sunday Worship services are held at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Our early service is informal and features a Praise Band. Our later service follows a traditional pattern and includes all types of music. We encourage people to “come as you are.” We share Holy Communion on the first Sunday of every month. Our table is open to all who love Jesus and desire to walk in his ways. A Bible Study group meets each Sunday morning in the church parlor at 9:15 a.m.
Need prayer? Call or e-mail your prayer request to be included in this intercessory prayer ministry. Our Prayer Group meets Mondays at 6 p.m. Community Care Sunday is the first Sunday of each month. We collect personal hygiene items for neighbors who need them. Food Pantry Sunday is the third Sunday of each month. We collect non-perishable items in support of the Middletown Interfaith Food Pantry located at 201 Wyoming St., Royalton. Our Threads of Hope Clothing Bank has free clothes in all sizes from infant to adult. For more information, call Shirley at 939-0256. Wesley is located at the corner of Ann and Catherine streets in Middletown. Contact us by e-mail at wesleyumc@ comcast.net. Call us at 944-6242. “Follow Jesus, Change the World. Seek. Serve. Send.”
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Evangelical United Methodist Church Middletown
This is the day, which the Lord has made. Worship is our opportunity to be glad and rejoice in the Lord’s house on the Lord’s Day. We come as children of God, knowing that we are welcomed here where all are meant to be one in the Lord. Let us lay down our burdens and rejoice in the Lord for the Lord is good, the Source of love. Evangelical Church meets on the corner of Spruce and Water streets at 157 E. Water St., Middletown, south of Main St., behind the Turkey Hill convenience store. The ministries scheduled at Evangelical United Methodist Church for January 13-19 are always open to everyone. Wed., Jan. 13: 6 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous Book Study; 6:30 p.m., Senior Choir rehearsal.
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Thurs., Jan. 14: 6 p.m., Girl Scout Troop #10067. Sun., Jan. 17: 9 a.m., Sunday Church school, with classes for all ages. Adult Sunday school devotional leader for January: Bill Harris; 10:15 a.m., Worship service. The worship center is handicap and wheelchair accessible. Greeters: Nancy Hart, Kevin and Pat Zentmeyer. Lay Liturgist: Kathy Frisbie. Nursery helpers: Deb Lidle, Joyce Moyer. The altar flowers are given in memory of Mary Shoop presented by sister Grace Aston; 4 p.m., Youth Fellowship. Mon., Jan. 18: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Community dinner at Evangelical. Menu is ham loaf, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, salad dessert and beverage. Tues., Jan. 19: 8:30 a.m., Volunteers will travel to Mission Central; 2 p.m., Prayer Shawl Ministry.
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elementary schools in Middletown. Sun., Jan. 17: 2 p.m., FREE Family Movie and Popcorn. The movie “Inside Out” will be shown. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. The community is invited. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. “Free to Believe, A Cultural Impact Event,” a simulcast hosted by Pastor Britt will be held on Sat., Jan. 16 from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Our church and churches across the country will view a live broadcast with Tony Perkins of Family Research Council hosting. The community is invited to share in this event. Nursery: Dana Rhine, Evette Graham. Acolyte for January: Larae Rhine. Ushers for January: Beth and Gary Hinkle, Dana and Jeff Rhine. Children’s Church leaders for January 17: Mary K. Lemon and Jackie Rainal. Our men’s group to inspire and empower men in their faith meets to fellowship and pray together, discussing topics of interest that deal with everyday living. Presently they are meeting every Thursday morning at 6 a.m. for prayer. Sunday evening the group meets at 7 p.m., in addition to Thursday morning for a study of “Kingdom Family.” No need to call ahead, just show up. Community men welcome, call Sam Rainal at 951-4866 for any questions. Our Sunday worship service is broadcast on the MAHS radio station, WMSS 91.1 FM at 3 p.m. every Sunday afternoon. Listen on the radio or the Internet at www.pennlive.com/ wmss/audio. Check us out on our Website at www.newbeginningschurchmiddletown.weebly.com. Pastor Britt’s parting words each Sunday: “Nothing in this world is more important than the love of Jesus Christ!” We invite you to come and experience this love.
New Beginnings Church at the Riverside Chapel
630 South Union St., Middletown • 388-1641
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Ebenezer United Methodist Church "Love God, Love People, Make Disciples"
890 Ebenezer Road, Middletown (Corner of 441 & Ebenezer Road)
Phone 939-0766
Sunday Worship: Traditional - 8:45 am • Contemporary - 10:45 am Christian Education (All Ages) - 10 am Christian Child Care - 985-1650
BRAD GILBERT, Pastor www.ebenezerumc.net
Evangelical United Methodist Church Spruce & Water Sts., Middletown REV. ROBERT GRAYBILL, Pastor Sunday School (all ages) - 9 am Sunday Worship - 10:15 am
First Church of God
235 W. High St., Middletown
REV. KIMBERLY SHIFLER, Pastor
944-9608
Sunday School - 9:15 am • Worship Services - 8 & 10:30 am Classes for Special Education (Sunday Morning & Thursday Evening) Ample Parking Nursery Provided
Geyers United Methodist Church
Open Door Bible Church
200 Nissley Drive, Middletown, PA (Located In Lower Swatara Township) Phone 939-5180
Sunday School - 9:30 am • Morning Worship - 10:40 am Evening Worship - 6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Service - 7 pm
Presbyterian Congregation of Middletown Union & Water Sts., Middletown • 944-4322 Church School - 9:15 am • Worship - 10:30 am
St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 121 N. Spring Street, Middletown Church Office 717-944-4651 REV. DR. J. RICHARD ECKERT, Pastor
Sunday Worship - 8:15 am & 11 am Sunday Church School - 9:45 am - for all ages Saturday Worship - 5 pm - in the Chapel Worship Broadcast on 91.1 FM - 11 am We are a Reconciling in Christ Congregation
Seven Sorrows BVM Parish 280 North Race St., Middletown Parish Office 944-3133 REV. TED KEATING, JR., Pastor Deacon Thomas A. Lang
Saturday Evening Vigil - 5:30 pm Sunday Masses - 8:00 am, 10:30 am & 6:00 pm Confessions: Saturday - 7:30-7:50 am, 4:30-5:15 pm
Wesley United Methodist Church 64 Ann Street, Middletown
1605 South Geyers Church Road, Middletown 944-6426
REV. MARGARET “Pastor Peggy” SPANGLER, Pastor Pastor James Lyles, Youth Pastor, 10xBetter
Worship - 9 am - Followed by Coffee Fellowship Sunday School - 10:30 am
Sunday Worship - 8:30 &10:30 am • Come as you are! Follow Jesus, Change the World.
PASTOR STEVAN ATANASOFF
Phone 944-6242
Are you perplexed or perhaps distressed by the rapid change in moral standards of the present day? We at Calvary Church are committed to upholding the unchanging standards of the Word of God, which is revealed in the Bible. We are also committed to proclaiming the hope of salvation from the sin that results from the world’s changing moral standards, the hope found in faith in Jesus Christ alone. We invite you to join us each Sunday to hear more about this message of
free grace. Our services are at 10:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. We are located at the corner of Spruce and Emaus streets here in Middletown. We have a fellowship meal following the 10:15 a.m. morning service on the first Sunday of every month, free to all who come. We also have Sunday school classes for all ages at 9 a.m., and a Bible Study each Wednesday at 7 p.m. We are now studying the Gospel of Luke. Feel free to contact us with questions at 944-5835.
Presbyterian Congregation of Middletown Middletown
The Presbyterian Congregation is located at the corner of Union and Water streets in downtown Middletown. We are a body of Christian people who reach out to others by sharing God’s Word, love, and fellowship. Warm greetings to one and all as we seek to grow closer to our Lord Jesus Christ. Church school for all ages continues on January 17 from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. We encourage parents to bring the children and teens to class. Adults are welcome to the Adult Forum. The Adult Forum will welcome Ellen Wellenbecher, a Middletown resident who has been very involved at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church resettling political refugees from Myanmar (formerly Burma). She will tell of her work in Middletown and at Lutheran Refugee Services in Lancaster. Please join us for worship at 10:30 a.m. on January 17. Our sanctuary is handicapped accessible, and there are
also hearing devices for anyone wanting to use one. Nursery is available during the service, as well as Bible Listening bags for children to utilize during the service. Do join us! The church office is closed on Mon., Jan. 18 for Martin Lutheran King Jr.’s birthday. The Saturday Seminar is a Presbytery event set for January 23, 2016 beginning at 8:30 a.m. through lunch at 12:15 p.m. Several workshops are planned for all interested persons. RSVP is required by Jan. 15 to www. carlislepby.org or pick up a flyer at the back of the sanctuary and mail it in ASAP. The Parish Nurse is available by calling the church office at 717-9444322. For further information, see our Website www.pcmdt.org, visit our Facebook page www.facebook. com/Presbyterian Congregation, or call the office.
First Church of God Middletown
First Church of God, 245 W. High Street, Middletown, invites you to join us for worship at either 8 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. this Sunday. Childcare is provided. Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. classes are available for Youth (grades 6-12), FROG Pond (1st through 5th grade), Kindergarten (4-5 year olds), Nursery (infants through age 3), and Adult classes that offer a variety of Bible studies and electives. Classes for special education are also available. Wednesdays: Wednesday Night Live. Supper at 5:30 p.m., Classes at 6:30 p.m. Classes are: Adult Bible Study; Ladies Bible Study: “Angels”; “Painting with Donny” - Bring your own sketchbook and there is a cost toward paint and brushes. The Wired Word; “Boundaries With Kids.” There are also classes for Youth, Children’s Classes Grades 3, 4 and 5: Grades 1 and 2, Kindergarten and Babysitting for Infants thru age 3 Thursdays: 6 p.m., Pasta and Prayer Young Adult Bible Study; 6 to 8 p.m.,
The Sunshiners meet for a time of Christian fellowship, teaching and worship. They are a group which exists to meet the spiritual needs of persons who are developmentally challenged. They meet weekly through May. Thurs., Jan. 21: 11:30 a.m., Seniors Alive, menu is Fettuccini Alfredo and baked spaghetti, salad, breadsticks, dessert, beverage. Entertainment will be The Sentimentalists. Please plan to be there. Remember to bring a nonperishable food item to donate to the Middletown Food Bank. All seniors 55 and older are welcome. Mon., Jan. 25: Monthly dinner. The menu will be ham loaf, scalloped potatoes, vegetable and desserts. Latino Congregation: Betesda Casa de Misericordia, CGGC, 245 W. High St., Middletown. Estudios Biblicos Domingos, noon; Servicio Evangelistico: Domingos 1:30 p.m.; Contactos: Ricardo and Jeanette Perez (717) 333-2184. For additional information call the church office at 944-9608 or e-mail us at mdtcog@comcast.net.
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Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church
Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church Middletown
New Beginnings Church We are an independent body of believers offering God’s invitation for a new beginning to all who seek it. We exist to meet the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of all people through faith in Jesus Christ. We are a Safe Sanctuary congregation. Our church steeple bell tolls four times at the beginning of worship, one for the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit and you. New Beginnings Church invites you to worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Nursery and children’s church is provided. Our congregation meets at Riverside Chapel, 630 S. Union St., next to the Rescue Fire Company. Sunday School for all ages is at 9 a.m. We are handicap accessible via ramp at back door. Youth Fellowship is from 5 to 7 p.m. For additional church information call 944-9595. Wednesdays: Craft Group, 1 p.m.; Choir rehearsals, 6:30 p.m.; Praise Band rehearsals, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays: Intercessory Prayer Group begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays. The Sanctuary is open for anyone to come and pray. The community is invited to stop and pray. Pastor Britt’s Bible study follows at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to participate in these important areas of our church life. Sociable Seniors group meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. Blanket making is the 2nd Thursday of every month at 9 a.m. We clean the Middletown Food Bank the 3rd Saturday every other month. The Knitting Group meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 1 p.m. The Angel Tree is now gifts of scarfs, hats and gloves for children in the
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For Londonderry Scouts, Christmas meant giving more Talk about Christmas spirit – Londonderry Twp.’s Boy Scout Troop 97 and Cub Scout Pack 97 decided that their traditional food collections for local food banks was not enough. They took giving even further. They drew up a holiday variety show and performed it for residents at the Middletown Home, singing more than a dozen Christmas carols with audience members who packed the home’s auditorium. The show featured two skits: “The Snowman,” where the Scouts and their leaders had the crowd help them build a living snowman, and a comedic version of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.’’ The following week, the troop volunteered for the first time to help the Marine Corps Toys of Tots campaign, emptying donation boxes and sorting toys. The truth? Some of the boys felt it was a little like cleaning their bedrooms at home. Others felt like Santa’s elves. The Cub pack also got a holiday call for help – from the Londonderry Fire Company, which needed volunteers to sort food and fill gift baskets for the needy. The Cub Scouts filled baskets in time for Christmas delivery. Upcoming events for Troop 97 include the Seven Mountains Klondike
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Lending a hand to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots distribution center at the Harrisburg Mall are, from left, Boy Scouts Brady Neithercoat, Ben Neithercoat, Ben Spangenberg, Owen Wealand, Isaiah Perez, Mason Swartz, Christopher Kiessling, Jake O’Donnell, Jason O’Donnell, Kyle Hoyt and Cole Carlson. camping; a tour of the Philadelphia Penitentiary, followed by a campout on the USS New Jersey battleship in Camden, N.J.; and a Disaster Days campout at the Londonderry Scouting Complex.
Sorting toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program at the Harrisburg Mall are, from left, Londonderry Twp. Boy Scouts Cole Carlson, Jake O’Donnell and Ben Spangenberg.
For more information about the troop, readers may call Kevin Little at 717-944-1957 or Ted Pauley at 717-944-2766. Upcoming events for Pack 97 include Winterfest at Camp Tuckahoe; movie
nights; and a pinewood derby. Parents of boys in grades 1 to 5 can get more information about the pack by calling Ed Barrick at 717-903-8894. Troop 97 and Pack 97 are sponsored by the Londonderry Fire Company.
Members of Londonderry Twp.’s Cub Pack 97 and Boy Scout Troop 97 entertained residents of the Middletown Home with an hour-long Christmas show that included carols, skits and jokes.
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Lower Swatara Twp. Police News
Following is a compilation of reports from the Lower Swatara Twp. Police Department. Please be aware all those charged/cited are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise in a court of law.
DUI charge Justin K. Wright, 37, of the 100 block of Second St., Highspire,was charged with DUI, driving with a blood-alcohol level of .02 or greater while license is suspended and reckless driving, police report. Wright was driving a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee that was stopped at 1 a.m. on Dec. 20 in the 1000 block of S. Eisenhower Blvd for driving on the shoulder of the road and failure to turn on the vehicle’s lights, police said. Wright was taken to Harrisburg Hospital, where blood was drawn to be tested for the possible presence of intoxicants, police said. Results of the tests were not reported. A preliminary hearing is set for Feb. 3 before District Judge Michael Smith. Christopher K. Scott, 40, of the 1000 block of Braewood Dr., Harrisburg, was charged with DUI-controlled substance and speeding following his arrest at 2:12 a.m. on Dec. 19, police report. Scott was driving a 2001 Nissan X-Terra at a high rate of speed and was stopped in the 1000 block of S. Eisenhower Blvd., police said. Police also said the SUV also crossed the double yellow line in middle of road and fog line at edge of the road. Scot was taken to the Dauphin County Judicial Center, where blood was drawn to be tested for the possible presence of intoxicants, police said. Results of the tests were not reported. A preliminary hearing is set for Feb. 24 before District Judge Michael Smith.
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iPad stolen A Middletown Area School District student’s iPad was reported stolen while its owner was at a bus stop on Market Street at South Lawrence Street at 6:30 a.m. on Dec. 21, police report. The computer was in a binder, police said. School district technicians placed the computer on “lock mode” that will lock it if it is connected to a WiFi signal, police said. A signal will then be sent to the school district that the computer has been locked. Police said the iPad’s serial number and other pertinent information has been entered into a national registry of stolen items. Police are asking anyone with information about the theft to call them at 717-939-0463.
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Drug charge Christopher D. Olex, 49, of the 300 block of S. Sherman St., WilkesBarre, was charged with possession of marijuana and public drunkenness, police report. Olex was charged after police found him lying in front of a door to a room at the Congress Inn in the 1000 block of S. Eisenhower Blvd. at 6:06 p.m. on Dec. 17, police said. Olex was taken to the Penn State Hershey Medical Center for examination during which time security personnel at the center found him to be in possession of marijuana, police said. A preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 27 before District Judge Michael Smith.
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he 100th Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the nation, 24 acres of farm heaven featuring 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and the best milkshakes you’ve ever tasted. A rodeo, chili cook-off, cupcake competition, celebrity grape stomp and the show’s annual Sheep to Shawl contest are among the events scheduled for the farm celebration’s last days – Wednesday, Jan. 13 through Saturday, Jan 16. The show runs from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg except for Saturday, when it closes at 5 p.m. Gov. Tom Wolf opened the show on Friday, Jan. 8. Among the day’s highlights: A new milkshake flavor, strawberries and cream, was introduced.
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