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A NEW HOTEL?
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A 100-room hotel is proposed on the site of this borough park at West Emaus and Catherine streets.
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Firm proposes 100-room hotel near borough hall By David Amerman Press And Journal Staff
A Maryland-based development firm announced proposed plans at a Middletown Borough Council meeting on Monday, April 21 to incorporate developing a national brand name hotel into Middletown’s upcoming revitalization project. The hotel would be built at the southwest corner of West Emaus and Catherine streets across from borough hall and include upwards of 100 rooms, according to the borough. Retail space would be constructed on the ground floor with the hotel above it. “We are very interested in being a partner with the borough and in developing Middletown for various reasons,” said David Stubbs of United Realty and Infrastructure Group of Silver Spring, Please See HOTEL, Page A8
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In honor of the men and women who have sacrificed so much in our country’s armed forces, Steelton will host its annual Veterans’ Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 10. A parade will be held at 2 p.m. beginning at Front and Swatara streets. Participants will continue down Front Street until they reach Veterans’ Park at Front and Franklin streets, where a memorial service will be held. Among the speakers during the Veterans’ Appreciation Day Memorial Service include senators Mike Folmer and Bob Teplitz; state Rep. Patty Kim; Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick; William Brigham, commander of the Steelton Legion; and Maj. Gen. Randal Marchi, who will represent Gov. Tom Corbett.
large crowd of children cast their fishing lines at the annual Trout Derby on Saturday, April 26 at Middletown Reservoir on Round-
top Road. The derby, sponsored by Sportsmen Limited, has shown local kids age 12 and under the joys of fishing for 21 years. Children received prizes and free hot dogs, chips and sodas, and reeled in an impressive number of trout.
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The Londonderry Twp. Board of Supervisors appointed Mel Hershey to the available supervisor position left empty by Doug Gellatly’s resignation last month. Vice Chairman Mike Geyer was not in attendance for the vote at the board’s Wednesday, April 23 special meeting, the main purpose of which was for the board to conduct interviews for the position. Hershey was the lone applicant to attend the Mel Hershey meeting. Chairwoman Anna Dale said that there were other interested candidates, but each of them rendered themselves ineligible for various reasons. Planning Commission Vice Chairwoman
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A COUNTY POLICE FORCE?
Dauphin County officials study merger of local police According to Dauphin County Commissioner Mike Pries, a police department is one of the Press And Journal Staff largest expenses faced by municipalities, often It’s been a topic of conversation in Dauphin costing a third or more of their annual budget. Initially, the move to regionalize won’t save County for years – a countywide police force. But the idea comes with a lot of questions, a lot money, said Lower Swatara Twp. Police Chief Richard Brandt. of unknowns. “Honestly, looking at the big picWill it save the taxpayers’ money? ture, law enforcement-wise, I truly Can it improve public safety? What believe that is the way to go evenare the pros and cons? tually just from a cost standpoint,” The questions may be answered as said Brandt, who also supports the the county embarks on a study to study. “Some places will be hardexplore the benefits of combining pressed to keep a police department some or all of the county’s 17 police down the road.” departments, according to a recent For each municipality, there will announcement by Dauphin County be different benefits and results, becommissioners. cause each area’s force is different. A 14-member committee, led by “Each municipality has its quirk Dauphin County District Attorney or problem or whatever you want Ed Marsico, of local law enforceto call it,” McHale said. “Having a ment and elected officials, including [regional county police force], you Lower Swatara Twp. Commissioner homogenize the problems, make it a Nick DiFrancesco Nick DiFrancesco, will weigh the pros and cons, conduct research Member of committee more level playing field. It’s going to take away the negatives associated and gather data that can be brought studing county force. with each municipality.” to the municipalities. However, Marsico said police “I’m very much looking forward to this process,” DiFrancesco said. “Dynamics are chang- departments already work jointly with the ing. It’s my professional belief we could do a county’s special units. Recently, Marsico’s office much better job with a county unified police implemented a records management system so department, and it comes down to a lot of fac- departments can share information more easily. “Since we’re having success working together tors. Some of them are political and some are in the investigation of big cases, we should look financial.” John McHale, Highspire police chief and bor- at whether regionalization make sense for patrol ough manager, said a regionalized police force and other police duties,” Marsico said. Pries said commissioners believe a regional of some sort is likely inevitable in the future. He force would enhance safety, but before asking supports the study. “I think down the line that regionalization over municipalities to join, it’s important to complete time is something that is going to have to come the study and develop a plan. and is going to happen with the cost of police Please See POLICE, Page A8 forces,” McHale said.
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Highspire Mayor John Hoerner reads a proclamation in front of a tree planted in honor of former mayor Earl Hoffman Sr. during an Arbor Day ceremony at Reservoir Park.
Highspire plants a tree for a former mayor By Noelle Barrett
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He was a former mayor, business owner and resident of Highspire – but that’s only part of why the borough honored Earl Hoffman Sr. during its Arbor Day Ceremony on Sunday, April 27 at Reservoir Park. It wasn’t just his presence in the town, but his passion and love for it. Even after Hoffman made the difficult decision to relocate his business, Hoffman Ford, to Colonial Park in 1978 to get out of the flood plain, he always missed his home.
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“Highspire was his town. He lived for the town. He grew up in the town,” said Hoffman’s son, Earl Jr. “I don’t think he really enjoyed that [leaving]. He missed his friends.” On Sunday, a large group of people gathered together in Highspire because they missed him. More than 50 friends, relatives and Highspire residents stood in the park in front of a new tree planted in Hoffman’s honor. Hoffman was born in Steelton, but grew up in Highspire and graduated from Highspire High School. He opened Hoffman Ford on Second Street in 1953. Hoffman was mayor Please See TREE, Page A8
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A 19-year-old Penn State Harrisburg student was allegedly sexually assaulted at a Gina Lane residence during the late night hours on Friday, April 25 and early morning hours on Saturday, April 26, according to Lower Swatara Twp. police. The student was examined at Harrisburg Hospital, police said. Lower Swatara police were contacted by Penn State Harrisburg security about the alleged incident, and spoke with university officials. Additional details have yet to be released by Lower Swatara investigators, who have yet to interview the student.
Character Night to be held at Steel-High Steelton-Highspire High School will host Character Night, a tradition for the past 16 years, at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 9 in the auditorium. From Lucille Ball and Audrey Hepburn to Theodore Roosevelt and Andrew Carnegie, a dozen characters will be brought to life onstage by students in the grade 11 U.S. History and Language Arts classes. Students began the project in the summer and have spent 11 months researching their subjects and developing an audio and visual presentation, said Peter Boyajian, who oversees the project.
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State board temporarily suspends license of local doctor By Noelle Barrett
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Press And Journal subscription drive nets $1,030 for library The Press And Journal presented the Middletown Public Library with a check for $1,030, the result of the newspaper’s annual subscription campaign to support the library. In March, the Press And Journal donated $10 for every new and renewed subscription to the library.
“This show of support from the community for the library is a testament to the residents of the Greater Middletown area,’’ said Joe Sukle, publisher of the Press And Journal. “We’re proud and privileged to be able to continue to show our support for the library with its rich and varied array of services.’’
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The State Board of Medicine has “indefinitely and actively” suspended the license of a Steelton doctor for unsafe practices, charging she failed to properly disinfect and sterilize equipment. Maryjo Szada, whose office is located at 151 South Front St., must surrender her wall certificate, biennial renewal certificate and wallet card, and cannot practice medicine until she meets nine requirements, according to a consent agreement and order dated Tuesday, April 22. The state Department of Health announced on Monday, April 28 that it will offer testing and information to assist all former and current patients of Szada. The Department of Health is recommending that current and former female patients who were seen by Szada between 1994 and 2014 and had a procedure involving a speculum be tested for chlamydia, gonnorrhea, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and human immunodeficieny virus (HIV), according to a press release. Speculums are typically used in routine women’s health check-ups, pap smears and sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing. Szada was temporarily barred from practicing medicine after the board determined continued practice “presents an immediate danger to the public health and safety,” according to an order of temporary suspension and a petition supporting the order filed Wednesday, April 9 at the Department of State. In order to have her license reinstated, Szada must complete 10 hours each of remedial education dedicated to officebased infection and adequate record keeping and submit a protocol for all employees and office staff related to infection control, record keeping, appropriate review and follow-up treatment for outside laboratory and set results, according to the consent agreement and order. Szada must also maintain proper documentation of patients’ records
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a facade improvement grant program that encompassed more than $116,000 in projects in downtown Middletown. • Purchase of the Elks Theatre building, equipping the theater with cameras and sound equipment and making $300,000 worth of additional improvements to the theater section, including a new roof, HVAC, and brick repointing. • Providing a venue for several businesses in the Elks Building. • Sponsoring four autumn festivals, numerous holiday candlelight and walking tours of historic homes, several dinner dances, and tours of Middletown’s cemeteries and historic structures. • Sponsoring two business expos and forums. • Fostering the formation of the Middletown Area Arts Collective.
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and comply with any Department of Health requests. “At this time, Dr. Szada is cooperating with the Department of Health and is making arrangements for communicating with her patients,” said Secretary of Health Michael Wolf. “While we have not received any related reports of disease transmission or illness, we strongly encourage patients who have concerns to get tested and call the hotline with any questions to help ensure their safety and well-being.” Patients can call the hotline at 1-877-PA-HEALTH and select 9 for information and assistance in finding testing options. Szada also agreed to provide free testing to her patients and will be sending out a letter with information, and patients with concerns can contact her at 717-986-0794, the release states. In addition, the Department of Health will hold two clinics at I.W. Abel Hall, 200 Gibson St. in Steelton, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30 and Thursday, May 1. Patients can make an appointment by calling the hotline, but walk-ins are also welcome. Insured patients should contact the number listed on their insurance provider, and those who receive health care through ACCESS and Medicaid should call the Department of Public Welfare at 800-440-3989 for area resources. The suspension follows a joint investigation by the State Bureau of
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Enforcement and Investigation (BEI) and the state Department of Health that determined Szada failed to properly disinfect and sterilize equipment, did not properly store and label samples and specimens, and kept minimal records, instead “relying on memory to treat her patients,” according to the filed documents. During the investigation, BEI found five specimens – one STD test, three pap smears and one marked “right groin” – that had no identifying information on a table in Szada’s examination room, the documents state. Szada said she was unsure what patients the samples came from, the documents state. An investigator also discovered seven dirty metal speculums in a sink in Szada’s office, and Szada allegedly admitted they had been there for about a week, the documents state. Szada told investigators she uses Amphyl and Cidex to sterilize medical instruments, and Lysol liquid floor cleaner and Lysol spray to disinfect equipment, including vaginal speculums, the documents state. Both Amphyl and Lysol do not meet the minimum standards of high-level disinfection for semi-critical instruments as set by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, according to investigators. Szada, a Steelton Borough Council member, does not have an autoclave, a device used to sterilize equipment, in her office, and there was information that suggests Szada has been disinfecting equipment with Lysol for at least a year, the documents state. If Szada is granted reinstatement, a two year probation period will follow where Szada will be required to submit to office inspections, complete interviews with BEI, and be subject to review of records, among other requirements, the consent agreement states. In the meantime, patients who are seeking their medical records should contact Szada’s attorney, Daniel Grill, at Thomas, Thomas and Hafer at 717237-7115. Noelle Barrett: 717-944-4628, or noellebarrett@pressandjournal.com
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will be completed within the next few weeks.” “Because of the Department of Education and the PlanCon we have to follow, we’re asking some of our bidders to go out and kind of tighten their belts a little bit,” said Terry Gilman, a board member and vice chairperson of the board’s operations committee. On the other side of the coin, Mark Crow, a Middletown resident who works for one of the rejected contractors, objected to the board’s bid denial and encouraged board members to conduct a re-evaluation. One of Crow’s grievances was with the alternative bid for an ice storage system. Crow was dissatisfied because one of his company’s competitors was used as the basis of the design for the project’s bid specifications for the ice storage system as well as the HVAC equipment and building automation system controls. “At the end of the day on bid day, we were scrambling to try to figure out what we could do and we were essentially shut out of the process,” said Crow. “All we wanted was a fair and equitable chance to get the project … I don’t want special treatment. I just want a level playing field in the bid.” But the district chose a particular
company as the basis of design of the systems “because it is an equipment and controls manufacturer and for consistency of systems across the district,” said Suski. “The Pennsylvania Department of Education allows school districts to be restrictive in its design to avoid having multiple systems among various school buildings within a district,” Suski said. According to Suski, the district’s architect responded to Crow’s request and made modifications to the bid forms in an addendum last month to ensure a competitive bidding environment was achieved without violating the Department of Education’s requirements or bidding laws. “Unfortunately, the modifications did not satisfy Mr. Crow because it didn’t allow for building automation system controls to be broken out separately in the alternates,” said Suski. “Because building automation system controls are required for the functioning of a building, the PDE does not allow them to be listed as an alternate on the bidding forms.” David Amerman: 717-944-4628, or davidamerman@pressandjournal. com
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State cites Steelton authority for additional minor offenses By Noelle Barrett
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In an effort to be more transparent, Steelton officials revealed they were recently notified by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) about additional minor offenses by the Steelton Borough Water Aauthority during a press conference on Friday, April 25. The borough was notified on Wednesday, April 23 that Dan Scheitrum, former water plant chief operator, was issued a notice of violation from DEP for failing to submit the proper number of samples during the fourth quarter of 2013, according to Sara Gellatly, borough manager and water authority secretary. The notice “was never brought to the authority’s attention by DEP (until Wednesday),” Gellatly said. The violation, categorized as a Tier 3 violation, dealt with reporting issues, not water contamination, and requires the public to be notified within a year. “The authority has a renewed commitment to transparency, which is why we are not waiting a year to notify our residents of this violation,” Gellatly said. “We are notifying them now.” Residents have expressed concern, frustration and distrust during recent
Faye Foreman Faye Jeanette Foreman, 93, of Harrisburg, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 23, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 22, 1920 in Harrisburg, and was the daughter of the late Edward and Sarah Grubb Wilbur. She was a wonderful homemaker and cared for her loving family, and was a member of Royalton Emmanuel United Methodist Church. She enjoyed roller skating, riding her bicycle, walking, knitting, and reading her daily newspaper and completing her cryptoquotes. She enjoyed gardening and being with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Harry E. Foreman, sisters, Lois Hevel, Norma Bryan, and great-grandchild Joey Alleman. She is survived by her daughters Kathleen Alleman and husband Harold of Manheim, Annetta Buettner of Peaquea; her son Fred E. and his wife Pamela of Harrisburg, with whom she lived with for many years; six grandchildren Scott, Harold, Melvin, David, Heather, and Chad; seven great-grandchildren Randy, Ian, Korie, Alex, Courtland, Galen, and Hannah; four great-great-grandchildren Logan, Paige, Evelyn, and Elliot; and a dear
borough council and water authority meetings after the borough waited over a month to notify residents of drinking water violations that occurred last year. While council President Jeffery Wright said the he and others only found out in late February, the public wasn’t notified until the DEP announced on April 2 that a $55,200 fine was imposed against the authority as part of a consent order and agreement with DEP related to the violations. Council voted to terminate Scheitrum during a council meeting on Monday, March 17. The authority will also be receiving an additional violation notice for a similar violation in the first quarter of 2014, which also went unreported by Scheitrum, according to Gellatly. Public notices will also be included in the May water bills. “DEP has assured us that there are no other violations that we do not know about and said that they do not typically issue fines associated with this violation as long as they are not reoccurring,” Gellatly said. The borough is seeking legal advice to determine whether there are “any avenues for recovery against the former operator or his pension or against any other party for what has transpired at the plant,” Gellatly said.
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Tension between Steelton council, residents marks public meeting By Noelle Barrett
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Steelton Borough Council’s chambers may have been less crowded during a meeting on Monday, April 21, but the tension between the borough and its residents was still apparent. About a dozen residents expressed a variety of concerns, among them the progress of borough projects, violations by the Steelton Borough Water Authority and a new resolution that established rules and regulations for public meetings. Under the new resolution, which was approved 5-0 with council members MaryJo Szada and Brian Proctor absent, “proper decorum” must be displayed by residents at the meeting and “no talking, outbursts, or side commentary by persons not recognized by the presiding officer to address the Council shall be tolerated.” Several outbursts, including an incident where a resident was escorted out of chambers by the acting police chief, have occurred in recent meetings as a result of issues where residents have expressed a lack of trust and communication from the borough. Under the new resolution, there are also rules regarding public comment limitations, signs brought to meetings, and audio and video recording and photographing of meetings. Resident Kristen Tate told council that she has felt that council lacked respect at meetings in recent years and asked if the “same conditions [regarding decorum] apply to the council.” Borough Solicitor David Wion told her no. “The role of the public is limited,” Wion said. “Council doesn’t have to
George Wasdovich, 88, of Middletown, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 27, at Frey Village, Middletown. He was born on May 29, 1925 in Sheppton, Pa. to the late George and Helen Kokinda Wasdovich. George was a graduate of East Union Township High School in Sheppton, a graduate of Bloomsburg University Class of 1949; was a member of St. Ann Byzantine Catholic Church, Harrisburg; he was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Coast Guard; was a member of American Legion Post 616, Sheppton; and was a retired accountant from Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Steelton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothy H. Wasdovich, his brother John Wasdovich, and sisters Anna Marydniak, Mary Sorokatch, Helen Vrablic, and Agnes Justofin.
respond to you.” “Sometimes the answers [from council] are really rude…and for a body to say that’s OK because it’s their meetings, that’s bad,” Tate responded. Tensions continued as an argument ensued when resident Charlie Lawson claimed Mayor Tom Acri was in charge of the police department’s budget, and said he shouldn’t be trusted with it. “You don’t know what you’re talking about. You’re a joke,” Acri said. Another resident, Markis Millberry, even distributed a paper to council members and borough officials calling for the resignation of Acri and borough manager Sara Gellatly, due to the recently reported violations by the water authority. The letter, signed “The Residents of Steelton,” claims that “Steelton needs to be rescued,” and that “decades of bad governance and self-interested agendas has finally plunged Steelton into the depths of despair.” The letter states that to gain the residents’ trust, both Acri and Gellatly should be removed “within 30 days in order to ensure optimal municipal governance over the Borough of Steelton.” Acri said he would not resign. “I was the mayor yesterday, and I will be the mayor for the next three years,” he said. Gellatly refused to comment on the letter. Despite the tension, Council President Jeffery Wright and other council members vowed to be transparent and respectful of the public. “We’re not here to be combative with you [the residents]. We’re here to help you,” said council vice-president Maria Marcinko. “If you want information about this borough, we’re an open book …We’ll tell you the truth.”
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Summer school to cost students $25 a course By Noelle Barrett
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The Steelton-Highspire School Board voted 8-1 to charge students to attend summer school and also eliminated physical education from offered classes effective for the 201314 school year. Board member Barry Baumgartner was the sole dissenting vote. The move to charge students has been discussed for a few years. Now students will pay $25 per course. Course fees will not be refundable and must be paid by the first day of summer school.
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In recent years, if students were charged for summer school they received a refund at the end of successful completion. The district anticipates it will cost about $27,000 to cover the costs of the Secondary Summer School Program, including paying for 11 professional staff at $25 an hour. “[The course fee in] no way comes close to the cost of summer school,” said Superintendent Ellen Castagneto, who added that the district will consider increasing fees next year. Students who need to complete physical education to graduate have the option to take the course elsewhere.
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He is survived by his loving niece and nephew Joanne and Bill MacCollum who cared for him for many years, as well several other nieces and nephews. A Visitation will be held on Friday, May 2, at St. Ann Byzantine Catholic Church, 5408 Locust Lane, Harrisburg with Panachida at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral of Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m., with the Reverend Father Michael G. Popson officiating. Burial will follow at East Harrisburg Cemetery, Harrisburg. Arrangements are being entrusted to the care of the Matinchek and Daughter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Middletown. Memorial contributions can be made in the name of George Wasdovich to St. Ann Byzantine Catholic Church, 5408 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17112 Online condolences can be sent to www.matinchekanddaughterfuneralhome.com.
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Charles W. Lockard “Uncle Bim,” 87, of Harrisburg and formerly of Middletown, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 25, at Manor Care, Camp Hill. Bim was born on June 8, 1926 in Middletown, and was the son of the late Charles E. Lockard and Christina Weirich Lockard. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was retired from the former Olmsted Air Force Base where he worked as a warehouseman. He was also a former capital policeman. Charles was of the Protestant faith and a member of New Beginnings Church, Middletown. He was also a lifetime member of American Legion Post 594 of Middletown, a member of AARFE, and a member of the Riverside Chapel Men’s Sunday School Class. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Jacob E. Lockard, two sisters Hilda McGrath and Martha Baumbach, and two nephews, Jay F. McGrath and Jeffry Baumbach. Bim is survived by his loving nieces and nephews, Barry L. Lockard of New Hampshire, Robert W. and wife Lois Baumbach of Florida, Sharon K. and husband Charles Beard of Middletown, Jack E. and wife Karen Lockard of Mechanicsburg, Dara and husband Dennis Shank of Carlisle/Florida, and John E. Lockard of Middletown. A Tribute to his life will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, at his church,
630 S. Union St., Middletown, with the Rev. Britt Strohecker officiating. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. until time of service on Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Middletown Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Bim’s name may be made to New Beginnings Church, 630 S. Union St., Middletown, PA 17057. Funeral arrangements are being entrusted to the Matinchek & Daughter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Middletown. Condolences may be sent online at www.matinchekanddaughterfuneralhome.com.
George Arnold George “Skip” Arnold, 71, of Swatara Township, passed away on Monday, April 21, at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Born in Highspire, he was the son of the late George V. and Elsie Hand Arnold and was a United States Army veteran. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Linda K. Clouser Arnold; son Randy Arnold; four grandchildren Derek, Sage, Katie and Kara; a brother; and
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Arnold ‘Muscles Up’ To Area Youngsters When the famous big guy standing in the gymnasium took off his jacket and joined in the jumping jacks, the class of 9- and 10-year-olds in front of him immediately halted what they were doing and broke into a chorus of giggles and squeals. They couldn’t believe their eyes. Movie star muscleman Arnold Schwarzenegger was towering before them, taking part in their physical education class at Steelton-Highspire Elementary School. And as the laughter gradually turned to embarrassed grins, Schwarzenegger beamed right back at the youngsters and started them off on some calisthenics of his own. “Here we go!” he said, encouraging the two-dozen fourth graders to try another jumping exercise. And try, they did, because when Arnold speaks, everyone listens. Schwarzenegger rolled into Roller country last Friday to spread the word about physical fitness, or rather, the lack of it among America’s youth. He was disturbed, he had said at an earlier press conference, that only half of the children in the U.S. are able to run a mile in less than 10 minutes. Health problems involving obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are on the rise in our children, stated Schwarzenegger, and there is no longer an excuse for ignoring it. “It’s become very clear to me that we, in this country, have a disastrous situation with our youth,” said the former Mr. Olympia. “They are out of shape. In youth fitness around the world, we barely make it into the top 20, and that is inexcusable. We need to turn the downward trend back up again. We need to make the children in our country healthy and strong.” Currently on a 50-state “fitness crusade” on behalf of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, council chairman
23 YEARS AGO - Everything’s Fair At The Math Fair – Who said, “Math’s a drag?” When it’s in the form of a beanbag toss, calculator fishing, garbage basketball and other clever disguises, math is fun! At Feaser Middle School during the week of March 25, sixth and eighth grade students, under the guidance of Mr. Kutz, hosted a Math Fair for fourth and fifth grade students from the school district. Pictured during the calculator fishing activities are students: Tobianne Judy, Brian Hoover, Stephanie Ott and Maggie Whiteman, Julie Gomboc and Andy Cochran. Schwarzenegger asked to about 6 p.m. Many credit said following Thursday’s visit a typical Pennsyl- that to the efforts of young meeting, “but we needed vania town in the Harris- Andre Foster, 14, son of more time to review the burg Area. The Steel-High Pineford Village resident proposal.” district was chosen a few Pamela Smith. Foster, a There was no hesitation weeks ago because of its Feaser School student, re- this time as the board voted superior record of physical portedly spotted the fire unanimously to adopt the education and sports. while playing nearby and plan, but approval of the began knocking on apart- revised version was probPineford Fire Totals ment doors in the burning ably a disappointment to $750,000; Cheers To building to warn residents Chairman Karen Boyer Firefighters’ Efforts of the danger. and other members of the Residents in the Village of Middletown Fire Chief Township’s special Parks, Pineford are still trying to Ed Blouch said on Monday Recreation and Open Spacrecover from the shock and night that Fire Marshall es Committee. After presdismay they felt Saturday Marty Nevil has not com- suring the Board at previevening as they watched pleted his investigation ous meetings to adopt the fire virtually destroy one into the cause of the fire, plan, Boyer was not present of the attractive apartment but early reports indicate as the supervisors voted for buildings in their pictur- the fire broke out when an adoption. esque community. outdoor gas grill apparently Boyer’s absence may The 45 people who live torched wooden shingles on have resulted from the fact in the 28-unit Elmwood a nearby wall. that much of what her comapartment building in the The fire climbed rapidly mittee had recommended southwestern corner of the to the roof and the “loft” was eliminated in the verdevelopment have found area beneath it. By the time sion finally adopted by temporary shelter with fam- the first firefighters from the Board. That included ilies or friends and they’re Liberty Fire Co. arrived on any specific commitments trying to put the pieces of the scene the fire was mov- for allocating Township their lives back together. ing quickly along the roof. funds to implement action But it is not easy. Other units from Union that would achieve certain “Some of them lost nearly and Rescue arrived shortly goals recommended by the everything,” Ed Martin, thereafter. committee. owner of the Village Store From his command post at Commenting on the in, Pineford, said on Mon- the scene of the fire, Blouch Board’s action following day. “The firefighters man- began to call for help from the meeting, Supervisor aged to cover most of the other area fire companies, Mary Jane Balmer said furnishings in the ground and before it was over, she favored the plan but floor apartments, so those some 50 firefighters from couldn’t accept the commitfolks were able to save a about 15 fire companies tee’s recommendations on few of their things. But the battled to get the fire under how the plan’s goals should roof fell in on apartments control. be attained. above and the tenants in “We didn’t really say ‘no’ those units weren’t able to MJT Votes To Adopt to anything in the plan,” salvage much.” Modified Parks Plan Balmer explained, “but we Miraculously, no one After twice postponing just didn’t feel we could was seriously injured in action on the matter, Mt. commit future Township the fire, which broke out Joy Township supervisors money to fund the proposed finally voted last Thursday goals within the specified night to adopt a modified time frames.” “mini-plan” that call for the creation of Township parks, Prices From 23 Years Ago recreation areas and open Glazed Ring Donuts ...... spaces in which buildings ........................... 12/$1.98 will be banned. Watermelon.........25¢/lb. RUN YOUR SALE HERE FOR $10 “It’s a good plan and Herr’s Potato Chips 10 oz. Ad will appear for 7 days on the we wanted to have some- bag........................... $1.63 Press And Journal Website: www.pressandjournal.com thing on the books to deal 4-Piece Box Fried ChickPAID IN ADVANCE 717-944-4628 with these matters,” Board en........................$2.99/lb. Chairman Harold Musser Vidalia Onions.....48¢/lb. e-mail: info@pressandjournal.com
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LaVonne Ackerman • 1438 Old Reliance Road, 939-5584 • LaVonneAck@comcast.net Happy last and final day of April 2014 to all of you! You never know what kind of weather you will get in the spring – it’s hot and cold, and that’s what we’ve had. I am hoping May is full of 70-degree days. How about you? Monday, May 5 is Cinco de Mayo, which is Spanish for the 5th of May. It is celebrated in the U.S. and parts of Mexico. It is a much bigger holiday in the U.S. than in Mexico. It originated with Mexican-American communities in the American West as a way to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War. Today the date is observed in the U.S. as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. In the Mexican state of Puebla, the date is observed to commemorate the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The most important national patriotic holiday in Mexico is its Independence Day, Sept. 16. I remember going through an airport in Cancun on one Sept. 16. I was given Mexican mini-flags, and mariachi bands entertained the travelers. People clad in bright festive clothing danced, and everybody was happy! Hoping the weather is warming up and the tulips are in full bloom as you read this. Have a wonderful week. Birthdays Happy 19th and last teener birthday to Carly Williams. Best wishes to you as you celebrate this very special day on Wednesday, April 30, Carly. Yalyssa Ortiz of Middletown marks her very first teener birthday on Wednesday, April 30 as she turns 13. Hope the day is full of sunshine and smiles! Happy May Day cake day to Brandon Miller of Middletown on Thursday, May 1. He is 13! Enjoy this brand new month, Brandon. If you see Cheryl Daily out and about Lower Swatara Twp. on Friday, May 2, be sure to give her and loud and
jolly happy birthday. Have a terrific weekend, Cheryl. Here is a happy birthday shout out to Pam Shonk of Londonderry Twp. She celebrates 45 beautiful reasons to be alive on Friday, May 2. Cody Kochinsky of Lower Swatara marks his landmark 21st cake day on Saturday, May 3. Be blest, Cody. Happy 24th balloon flying day to Miranda Carroll on Saturday, May 3. Hoping your day is extra-special this year, “Baranda!” Wishing a day of bright sunshine and beautiful bouquets of flowers to Janice Breon of Lower Swatara on Sunday, May 4. Have a super pleasant day. Logan Nissley of Lower Swatara will blow out five candles atop his birthday cake on this very special golden birthday, No. 5 on Monday, May 5. Hoping your Monday is marvelous, Logan! Happy cake and ice cream day to Larry Sheaffer of Lower Swatara on Monday, May 5. May 58 really cool things happen for you. Best wishes to Meredith Breon as she observes her very special meholiday on Monday, May 5. Enjoy this birthday week. Happy 14th birthday to Jerrod Myers of Middletown. Hoping your Tuesday, May 6 cake day is over-thetop with tons of fun! Best wishes to Trevor Bower of Lower Swatara for a very happy 22nd birthday on Tuesday, May 6. May is Be Terrific Trevor Month! Hey, Alex Mosher of Lower Swatara, happy landmark 18th birthday to you on Tuesday, May 6. Cannot believe you are already 18! Have the best one yet. Michael Mattes of Lower Swatara marks his 15th razzle-dazzle birthday on Tuesday, May 6. Have fun! Anniversaries Best wishes to Joe and Denise Giulivo of Lower Swatara on Sunday, May 4 as they observe their 29th wedding anniversary. Hoping a day at camp is as great as the best romantic honeymoon ever. Dan and Marie Fuoti of Lower Swatara celebrate 35 years of marriage on Monday, May 5. May you have 35 more! Enjoy your special day.
Shope Gardens meeting Attention former and current Shope Gardens residents! A meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13 at 6 p.m. at the Swatara Lions Club in Shope Gardens to plan the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Shope Gardens. All are invited to bring ideas to help make the Saturday, July 26 picnic at the playground a success. Anyone who cannot make the meeting but would like to be involved may call 717 557-8948. Spread the word – this is a “go!’’ Central Penn dean’s list The following local students were named to the dean’s list at Central Penn College, Summerdale, for the winter term: Middletown – Robbi-Ann Cook, Jeremy Clark, Eric Harvey, Kristi Munshower, Tammy Pierce, Lindsay Romberger and Alexis Sunday Elizabethtown – Molly Adams, Ryan Rouse and Caroline Weir Hummelstown – Saralynn Black, Amanda Brown, Paul Debor, Deborah Eckert, Jaimie Eshelman, Danica Fasnacht, Cory Ginger, Tracy Patton, Precious Payton and Daniel Sassani. Lebanon Valley Student Government Two local students were elected as representatives of Student Government at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, for the 2014-15 academic year: • Gavin Kolaric, of Elizabethtown, an early childhood education and special education major, was elected vice president for the Class of 2017. • Amanda Ringenbach, of Hummelstown, an early childhood education and special education major, was elected as a representative for the Class of 2016. Five random facts 1. A 41-gun salute is the traditional salute to a royal birth in Great Britain. 2. The bagpipe was originally made from the whole skin of a dead sheep. 3. The roar that we hear when we place a seashell next to our ear is not the ocean, but rather the sound of blood
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Twelve students were inducted into Lower Dauphin High School’s chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society during a ceremony and special recital on Wednesday, April 24 at the school. Inducted into the society were Sean Acker, Rachel Bitner, Steve Filoromo, Matthew Foran, Rebekah Forshey, Peter Gingrich, Leah Miller, Anna Niss-
ley, Sam Rothermel, Nick Scipione, Aubrey Waple and Keri Whitehaus. Returning society members include Kevin Breish, Christopher Brian, Ocean Campbell, Annie Forshey, Kaitlin Gibbs, Katie Goerl, Megan Hauck, Jennifer Jackson, Rye Morris, Paul Nestler, Rachel Orth, Sarah Rothermel, Stephen Slimak, Carissa
Lower Swatara Realtor named Realtor of the Year Bernie Campanella, of Lower Swatara Twp., was named 2013 Realtor of the Year by the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors. Campanella, CSP, an agent with Fine Line Realty in Harrisburg, has been a Realtor for more than 17 years. He has been an active member of several committees for the association, and currently serves as vice president. He is a state director for the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors and is actively involved in statewide government affairs issues. Through all of his volunteerism, Bernie has served with a commitment to the Realtor profession, its membership and the real estate industry. Campanella is a native of Ogdensburg, N.Y. and a graduate of Lawrence University, Appleton, Wis. He served in the Army for three years, including a tour of duty in Vietnam with the 4th Infantry Division (1967-68), and was discharged as a staff sergeant. He is widowed and has three sons, seven grandchildren and one greatgrandson. MUSM: miss you so much BF: boyfriend OLL: online love POS: parent over shoulder WTGP: want to go private? LMIRL: let’s meet in real life 1 in 5 children is sexually solicited online. You don’t know what your kids are saying online. Or who they are saying it to. A lot of times neither do they. So get involved. To protect your kid’s online life or to report an incident call 1-800-THE LOST or visit cybertipline.com
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Sweet, Christy Umberger and Maddy Waters. Prior to the induction ceremony, students performed a variety of pieces, including “Double Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor’’ by Bach with Sarah and Sam Rothermel on violin; “Hedwig’s Theme’’ by John Williams with Sean Acker on alto saxophone; and Hillsong’s “Cuan Grande as Dios’’ featuring Annie Forshey, Megan Hauck and Kaitlin Gibbs.
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Rachel Etter and Nathaniel Perry
Engagement announced Craig and Donna Etter, of Middletown, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Rachel Michelle Etter to Nathaniel John Perry, son of Edward and Constance Perry of Paget, Bermuda. Rachel is a 2011 graduate of Middletown Area High School, and is certified as a CNA from HACC in 2010. She is currently attending Word of Life Bible Institute in New York.
Nathaniel is a 2010 graduate of Cedar Bridge Academy, and is certified in carpentry from Bermuda College in 2011. He is also attending Word of Life Bible Institute in New York. A small family wedding is being planned for June 1 in order to start the immigration process for Nathaniel. A reception will be held in September after Rachel and Nathaniel graduate from Word of Life Bible Institute.
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Steelton-Highspire may roll out a budget for 2014-15 that does not increase taxes. Superintendent Ellen Castagneto presented an overview of the budget during a Steelton-Highspire School Board meeting on Thursday, April 24, stating that as of that moment, the district was looking at a no taxincrease budget. While working on the budget, Castagneto said the budget committee and those involved have been conservative when considering revenues. “There’s no expectation in this budget overview … if more [revenue] comes
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“I think it’s a very, very smart initiative to look into. There are a lot of moving parts,” DiFrancesco said. “There is no telling what the end result will be, but it’s definitely something we should be looking into for a host of reasons.” Local law enforcement officials said some of the things to consider include the sharing of equipment and services, and how it will affect public safety and police presence in each municipality. In Royalton, the police force is manned by part-time police officers, and the borough budgets about 300 hours a month. The rest of the time, the borough is covered by Pennsylvania State Police. Middletown Mayor James Curry III said he could not support a regional county police force without seeing any information regarding it, but would “certainly be interested in seeing the results of that study.”
in, that’s great,” Castagneto said. The district will see some expenditure increases – one of the largest is a 4.47 percent (almost $450,000) increase to the Public School Employees’ Retirement System. “It’s been a juggling experience due to the flat funding from the state combined with the poverty rate and enrollment increases while working with staff and the board to set priorities,” Castagneto said. A preliminary budget will be presented at the May 12 school board meeting, and the board is scheduled to take action on it at a May 22 meeting. A final budget will be voted on during a school board meeting at 6:30 p.m. on June 26.
“An elected official’s job is to explore options and pick the best one for the community,” Curry said. “I would not be doing my job if I simply ignored it. I have to at least take it into consideration.” Steelton Mayor Tom Acri agrees. “Something needs to be done for the future. There’s no doubt about it,” Acri said. “I’m thrilled to hear it’s being done, and I’m looking forward to seeing what comes out of it.” DiFrancesco said there is no set timeline for the study. He hopes there will be public involvement through the process. “It will be an open process to make sure the public stays informed,” DiFrancesco said. “Hopefully, there will be a lot of public input because that will make the study much more meaningful.” Noelle Barrett: 717-944-4628, or noellebarrett@pressandjournal.com
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Md., the firm that made the announcement. “There is a strong commitment from the leadership of the borough for development within Middletown.” Stubbs did not specify which national hotel brand is planned for the site as it is still too early in the process for such identification. “There is cooperation from the community stakeholders who share a similar vision for developing here. There are strong economic drivers such as Harrisburg International Airport, Penn State Harrisburg, and the Middletown Amtrak station,” he said. “One thing that’s been consistent is the goals and objectives of the stakeholders: revitalization of the central business district (CBD), encouraged expansion of business along Emaus and Union streets, luring the university and potential retail tenants to the CBD, and infrastructure development.”
Some neighbors who live near the proposed site would not comment on the plans. One Emaus Street neighbor, who asked to remain anonymous, wondered why a hotel would be built there. “Other than the train station coming in, I just don’t see the need for it right here. Especially if they’re saying it’s a 100-room hotel,’’ the neighbor said. “I’m sure somebody somewhere thinks there’s a need.’’ Stubbs said his firm is also interested in taking on the borough’s Mill Street substation relocation project as part of a “synergistic partnership” with the borough. United Realty bills itself as “a onestop solution for public sector entities that see to utilize private sector funding options and/or public-private partnership strategies as a tool to accomplish public sector goals.’’ It specializes in commercial real estate and infrastructure development, offering financing,
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consulting, planning and design services, according to its website. Stubbs also stated that URI Group is interested in working with Dewberry, the primary planners behind the revitalization project, to brainstorm additional development projects that might coincide with Dewberry’s master plan. Council then unanimously passed a motion to authorize URI Group to draft a nonbinding letter of intent outlining the transaction and method of execution for the hotel plans before an official proposal is developed. “I think it behooves us to engage him and seek that proposal,” said council President Christopher McNamara. “We’ve got to do something, folks. That university [Penn State Harrisburg] is growing and there’s going to be a demand for it … I think this is a positive move.”
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of Highspire from 1966 to 1973, and eventually served as a Dauphin County commissioner. Hoffman passed away in 2005. Earl Hoffman Jr. shared memories of his dad, a fun-loving man who, shortly after high school graduation, coached the high school girls’ basketball team. “I don’t know what his record was.
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MIDDLETOWN AREA BASEBALL
Raiders top Palmyra, edge Indians, fall to Shippensburg in thriller Shippensburg 11 Middletown 10 (10 innings)
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The loss at Shippensburg stung a bit as the coaches and players realized that one got away from them in the setback. After posting a 2-0 lead in the top of the opening inning and building the advantage to 5-1 after three frames, a rash of errors and walks allowed the Greyhounds (4-8) to nip away at the lead and eventually take a 10-5 lead by the end of the fourth inning. But the Raiders scored 4 runs in the top of the sixth and added another in the top of the seventh to force extra innings. In the first inning, Middletown’s Cody Fox led off the game with a single, Ryan Popp was safe on an error and Zack Sims walked to load the bases. Ethan Kell was hit by a pitch that forced in the first run and Popp scored on a fielder’s choice grounder that gave the Raiders a 2-0 lead. Shippensburg scored a run in the bottom of the first, but the Raiders scored three times in the top of the third to jump out to a 5-1 advantage. Sims led off and was safe on an error, Kell walked and Nathan Ocker’s double to left knocked in Sims for the first run. Kell scored on an error and Ocker raced home on a wild pitch for the other runs. Following a pair of Middletown errors and a base hit, the Greyhounds plated two runs in the home half of the third to make it a 5-3 game, then erupted for 7 runs in the bottom of the fourth to claim a 10-5 lead. Five hits and three walks keyed the rally for the hosts. But the Raiders got right back in it with a 4-run sixth inning to pull within a run. Fox led off with a double, Popp walked and Sims drilled a double to right to drive in the pair. Ocker’s double knocked in Sims, and Nick Drawbaugh punched out Middletown’s fourth two-bagger of the inning to drive in the fourth run. Shippensburg batters were set down in order in
To say that it was an interesting five-day stretch for the Middletown baseball team last week would be an understatement. The first game of the week turned out to be an extra-inning affair, the second game also went extra innings and took two days to complete, the third game turned out to be an impressive victory and the fourth game lasted less than a full inning before it was suspended by heavy rain. On Monday, April 21, the Blue Raiders led Shippensburg early, then fell behind on the scoreboard before rallying to tie the score and send the game into three extra innings at Shippensburg. Unfortunately, the host Greyhounds plated the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning on an error following a disputed call at first base. On Tuesday, April 22, the Raiders battled visiting Susquehanna Twp. to a 0-0 stalemate through eight innings in Middletown before the game was suspended due to a heavy storm that blew in from the west. That game was continued the following day, and the Middletown squad scored the game winner in the home half of the 10th inning. On Thursday, April 24, the Raiders turned in a solid, all-around effort in a 4-1 triumph over host Palmyra. And on Friday, April 25, as rain again fell up to the very first pitch, the Middletown nine scored seven runs in the bottom of the first inning against visiting Harrisburg before the contest was stopped. That game is expected to be completed at a later date. With the two wins, the Raiders improved their overall record to 6-5. “It’s nice to be over .500 again,” said Middletown Coach Steve Shuleski, who, like other Mid-Penn Conference coaches, has had to manage his team wisely because of the postponements and rescheduling of games due to weather conditions. The goal for Shuleski and his players is to earn enough wins to qualify for the District 3 playoffs.
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Middletown’s Ryan Popp (5) greets Cody Fox (9) at home plate as Fox scores a run.
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Gossard pitches Raiders to 2-0 victory over Palmyra Middletown pitcher Sarah Gossard shut down Palmyra on just three hits, leading the Blue Raiders to a 2-0 victory on Thursday, April 24 at Middletown. The Raiders (7-4, 3-3 in the Mid-Penn Conference Keystone Division) scored a run in the first inning and added an insurance run in the sixth in the win. Palmyra fell to 6-7, 2-3 in the division. Gossard pitched well against another division rival, Susquehanna Twp. (46, 1-3) on Tuesday, April 22, but the Raiders lost to the Indians, 1-0. Both teams had only two hits in the game. Susquehanna Twp. pitcher Allison Hartman recorded a shutout.
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MIDDLETOWN AREA TRACK & FIELD
Middletown’s Brianna Bennett, competes in the discus throw.
Raider girls tie Panthers, 75-75
Middletown’s Jeremy Shaver, left, dashes to the finish line against a runner from East Pennsboro in the 1 mile run.
Brynne Schlicher soars through the air in the triple jump.
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After all the running, the throws, the jumps, and every other event in track and field, the Middletown Area girls found themselves the recipients of an unusual tie against East Pennsboro. The Blue Raiders and Panthers recorded a 75-75 tie in a meet on Wednesday, April 23 at East Pennsboro. The boys’ track and field team lost a close contest to East Pennsboro, 80-70.
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Penn State Harrisburg’s Eric Hoover (9) slides safely into home in an 11-6 loss to Messiah.
E-town tops Lions, 8-4 in rain-shortened clash went 1-2 with a double, two RBIs and a walk while teammate Garrett After making a late charge against McCutcheon was 2-3. Eric Hoover Elizabethtown on Tuesday, April 22, was 1-3 with a double and drove in Mother Nature played spoiler and kept two runs. The Lions fell behind early when Penn State Harrisburg from finishing the team’s push against the Blue Jays. Elizabethtown put up three runs in the Wind, rain and lightning ended the first, one in the second and four more game after seven innings of play and in the third inning. Penn State Harrisburg cut into that the Lions were sent home with an 8-4 early deficit in the top of the third defeat at Elizabethtown. Penn State Harrisburg’s Bryan Balshy stanza when Hoover’s sacrifice fly to
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center field scored McCutcheon from third base. Hoover drove in another run in the sixth inning when his double to left center field plated Jim Murphy. Balshy drew the Blue & White to within 8-4 when his double to right field scored Travis Crammer and Troy Taber. Unfortunately, the Lions’ rally was Please See LIONS, Page B3
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Middletown infielder Nick Drawbaugh, center, tosses a throw to pitcher Zack Sims at first base after fielding a slow roller by a Palmyra batter.
RAIDERS Continued From Page One
the bottom of the sixth by Ocker, who
Penn State Harrisburg runner Edgar Makimoto, left, competes in the 1500.
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Lucky Snypse soars through the air in the long jump.
The Lions’ Erin Goodyear throws the shot put.
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cut short as the sky darkened, the wind picked up and the rain came. The game was postponed briefly before the start of the eighth inning, but moments later a lightning strike ended any chance of the contest being restarted.
Wilkes 3, 4, Lions 10, 3
Penn State Harrisburg was one controversial judgment call away from taking two games from Wilkes on Sunday, April 27, in Edwardsville. The Lions used a three-run home run by Jim Quinn to handle the hometown
Penn State Harrisburg’s first-ever men’s and women’s track and field team competed in the annual Paul Kaiser Classic on Saturday, April 26 at Shippensburg University. The track and field teams debuted last September, when Penn State Harrisburg joined the Capital Athletic Conference. The track teams will compete for the conference title beginning in the 2014-15 season. The teams are the university’s newest teams since golf was added in 2006. Above,
Colonels 10-3 in the team’s first outing before dropping the second matchup, 4-3. In the bottom of the sixth inning of the second game, with the score tied at 3-3, Penn State Harrisburg pitcher Tom Chaney was called for a controversial balk on his 95th pitch of the game, allowing the go-ahead run to cross the plate. Four errors cost the Lions in the nightcap, as Chaney turned in a solid performance on the mound. The junior went the distance and allowed just four hits and two earned runs in addition to striking out six Colonels. Neither team was able to pull ahead
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Penn State Harrisburg softball player Gabrielle Wolfe was named to the Capital Athletic Conference softball all-conference first team on Wednesday, April 23. The honor is given based on votes by the coaches of the league’s eight softball teams. Wolfe, a junior, joined Penn State Harrisburg golfer Tyler Shank, a freshman, as the university’s first studentathletes to earn all-conference first team honors in the Capital Athletic Conference. Penn State Harrisburg joined the conference in the fall. One of this season’s team captains, Wolfe currently leads the Lions in RBIs with 24 and slugging percentage (.677) and ranks second in batting average, hits and runs scored. She’s also hit 16 doubles on the year, tops among CAC players. Inside the pitching circle, she’s won four games this season and leads the team in strikeouts with 55, good enough to rank her ninth best in the conference. Along with Shank and Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball player
until the bottom of the sixth inning when the field umpire cited Chaney for his balk – a pitching motion he had repeated countless times during the course of the game’s first five frames. John Cataldo was 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored for the Lions, while Crammer went 1-for-2 with two runs scored. Brian Balshy and freshman Logan Hall each drove in one run. The first game was all Penn State Harrisburg. After allowing two runs in the bottom of the second inning, Blue & White starting pitcher Will Chaney settled in nicely on the bump, earning his fourth win of the season after throwing a complete seven inning game and allowing just eight hits, two earned runs and no walks in addition to striking out two Colonel batters.
Messiah 11, Lions 6
Messiah scored six runs in a thirdinning barrage that broke a 1-1 tie and led the Falcons to an 11-6 victory over Penn State Harrisburg on Wednesday, April 23 at Middletown. The Lions scored three runs in the eighth inning on two wild pitches and an RBI groundout to pull within 9-6, but the Falcons put the game away with two runs in the top of the ninth.
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Penn State Harrisburg softball player Gabrielle Wolfe has hit 16 doubles this season, tops among players in the Capital Athletic Conference. Will Doyle, Wolfe became the school’s third student-athlete to earn CAC allconference honors of any sort. She recently recorded her 200th career strikeout, the second-highest total in program history, and her 0.65 doubles per game average currently ranks her second in the nation.
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had taken the mound with two outs in the fifth. The Raiders scored the tying run in the top of the seventh when Fox beat out a throw at home on a fielder’s choice ground ball by Sims. Fox took over on the hill in the bottom of the seventh and got out of the inning unscathed, getting a pair of ground outs and a really good running catch by Ocker in left field for the third out. Neither team scored in the eighth or ninth innings, though both teams left runners on base in the ninth. In the top of the 10th inning, Middletown’s Jordan Flowers doubled with one out but was left stranded. With two outs in the bottom of the 10th, Shippensburg’s Cole Friese singled, went to second on a close play at first when teammate Levi Varner was called safe, and dashed for third as the Raiders argued the call. A throw to third to try to get Friese went low and wide and Friese was able to dive into home plate just ahead of a throw to plate the winning run.
Middletown 1 Susquehanna Twp. 0 (10 innings)
Middletown’s Ocker and Susquehanna’s Brett Floyd locked up in a classic pitching battle on Tuesday, April 22 on the Raiders’ home field and led their teams to a 0-0 standoff through 8 innings of Keystone Division action. At the end of the 8th inning, with the score still 0-0, a fast-moving spring storm with high winds and heavy rain prevented the game from being decided. Picked up at that point the following day, the teams continued the classic until the bottom of the 10th frame when the Raiders finally ended it with a two-out run to claim the 1-0 victory. Ocker ended up with 18 strikeouts in 8 full innings of work on the mound, while Floyd registered 8 K’s in 7-1/2 innings for the Indians (5-6, 3-4 in the Keystone Division). Sims pitched the ninth for the Raiders (6-2 in the division) and Kell finished it up in the 10th, getting the pitching victory. Noah Latsha took the loss for the Indians. Kell also knocked in the gamewinning run with a two-out single in the home half of the 10th inning. The Raiders registered just three hits in the game prior to Kell’s RBI single.
After Kell struck out Susquehanna Twp.’s Gio Torres with two outs and left two Indians stranded in the top of the 10th, the first two Middletown batters were set down to lead off the home half of the inning. But Sims drew a walk on six pitches, moved to second on a passed ball and scored the game winner when Kell ripped a sharp grounder between shortstop and third base to end the long game. After Sims scored, Kell was smothered by all of his teammates at first base in a celebratory pileup of Raiders.
Middletown 4, Palmyra 1
There wasn’t quite that much tension and suspense on Thursday, April 24 at Palmyra as the Raiders put together a solid effort on offense and defense in a pleasing triumph over the Cougars. Sims went the distance on the hill for the winning side, getting nine strikeouts and yielding just two hits in the complete game victory. Although he gave up three walks, and the Middletown defense committed 4 errors, Sims was able to pitch his way out of trouble while yielding just one run in the game. The Raiders punched out 10 hits against Palmyra hurler Mitch Sauley in the win. The Raiders collected their first run in the top of the second inning when Bubba Finsterbush singled in Drawbaugh with two outs. After Palmyra (4-9, 3-5) tied the score on a sacrifice fly by Zach Miller with no outs in the third, the Raiders added their second run in the top of the fourth. Drawbaugh led off with a single down the right field line, moved to second on Brett Altland’s sacrifice bunt and reached third on a fielder’s choice. Fox’s double to left center knocked in Drawbaugh to give the Raiders a 2-1 edge. With one out in the fifth, Kell doubled to right and scored on Ocker’s single to center for a 3-1 lead. The score remained unchanged as Sims and the Middletown defense kept the Cougars off the scoreboard and Sauley and his defense did the same. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Griffin Mitchell led off with an infield single as the Cougars tried to get something started. But a one-hopper back to Sims off the bat of Sauley started a 1-6-3 double play that erased the threat. Sims struck out pinch hitter Michael Arndt to end the inning. In the top of the seventh, the Raiders scored an insurance run to make it a
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Middletown pitcher Zack Sims struck out nine Palmyra batters and yielded just two hits in a 4-1 complete game victory. 4-1 game. Sims singled, stole second and was replaced by courtesy runner Eddie Arnold, who stole third with Kell at the plate. Two batters later, Arnold scored the run off a Palmyra error. In the bottom of the seventh inning, Sims got a groundout and strikeout, walked the third batter, then induced another groundout to finish the game and notch the Middletown victory.
Middletown 7 Harrisburg 0 (incomplete)
Against visiting Harrisburg on Friday, April 25, Drawbaugh got the start on the mound for the Raiders and struck out the side to start the Keystone Division contest. With a steady rain falling, the Raiders scored 7 runs before the Harrisburg defense was able to get the first out of the inning. Fox walked, Popp was safe on an error, Sims was hit by a pitch to load the bases and Kell singled in the first two runs. After Ocker was safe on an error that loaded the bases, Flowers drew a walk to force in another run, Kell scored on a wild pitch and Drawbaugh tripled in two more runs to make it a 6-0 score. Drawbaugh then scored on a wild pitch with Bobby Harper at the plate. After Harper walked and Altland flied out to deep center, Fox also walked. But with the rain falling harder and causing puddles on the infield, the game was called. Larry Etter can be reached at larryetter66@gmail.com
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Standings for 4-30-14 BASEBALL MID-PENN CONFERENCE Keystone Division W L OVERALL Lower Dauphin 9 0 11-3 Middletown 6 2 6-5 Bishop McDevitt 5 3 8-6 Mechanicsburg 4 4 7-6 Susquehanna Twp. 3 4 5-6 Palmyra 3 5 4-9 Hershey 2 6 6-7 Harrisburg 0 8 0-11 Last week’s games Middletown 4, Palmyra 1 Middletown 1, Susquehanna Twp. 0 Shippensburg 11, Middletown 10 Lower Dauphin 10, Bishop McDevitt 6 Lower Dauphin 1, Mechanicsburg 0 Lower Dauphin 16, Harrisburg 0
5 2 8-5 3 3 7-4 4 5 9-5 2 3 6-7 3 5 4-6 1 3 4-6 1 7 3-12
Last week’s games Middletown 2, Palmyra 0 Susquehanna Twp. 1, Middletown 0 Lower Dauphin 12, Governor Mifflin 1 Lower Dauphin 11, Bishop McDevitt 4 Lower Dauphin 10, Harrisburg 1 Cumberland Valley 5, Lower Dauphin 2 This week’s games Wednesday, April 30 Bishop McDevitt at Middletown, 4:15 p.m. Lower Dauphin at Mechanicsburg, 4:15 p.m. Thursday, May 1 Lower Dauphin at Susquehanna Twp, 4:15 p.m.
This week’s games Wednesday, April 30 Middletown at Bishop McDevitt, 4 p.m. Thursday, May 1 Harrisburg at Middletown, 4 p.m. (completion of game halted by rain) Friday, May 2 Hershey at Middletown, 4 p.m. Susquehanna Twp. at Lower Dauphin, 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 Lower Dauphin at Palmyra, 4 p.m. Capital Division W L OVERALL West Perry 7 2 10-4 Susquenita 6 2 8-4 Northern York 5 3 9-4 Camp Hill 4 4 8-4 Trinity 4 4 6-5 East Pennsboro 3 4 4-6 Milton Hershey 3 4 4-6 Steelton-HIghspire 0 9 1-11 Last week’s games East Pennsboro 8, Steelton-Highspire 7 West Perry 16, Steelton-Highspire 0 West Perry 11, Steelton-Highspire 0 East Pennsboro 11, Steelton-Highspire 2 Steelton-Highspire 2, West Shore Christian 1 This week’s games Wednesday, April 30 Steelton-Highspire at Trinity, 4:15 p.m. Friday, May 2 Susquenita at Steelton-Highspire, 4:15 p.m. SOFTBALL MID-PENN CONFERENCE Keystone Division W L OVERALL Lower Dauphin 9 0 10-2
Friday, May 2 Middletown at Hershey, 6 p.m. Lower Dauphin at Williamsport, 2:15 p.m. BOYS’ TENNIS MID-PENN CONFERENCE Colonial Division Final Standings W L OVERALL Camp Hill 12 0 12-0 East Pennsboro 9 3 10-3 Middletown 9 3 11-4 Bishop McDevitt 4 7 4-8 Trinity 4 8 4-8 James Buchanan 3 9 3-13 Susquenita 0 11 2-13 Last week’s matches Middletown 4, Bishop McDevitt 1 Middletown 5, Susquenita 0 Middletown 5, Harrisburg Academy 0 This week’s matches None
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BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL MID-PENN CONFERENCE Keystone Division W L OVERALL Hershey 5 1 9-2 Lower Dauphin 3 1 8-3 Mechanicsburg 3 1 5-4 Cedar Cliff 2 4 2-5 Northern York 1 3 2-8 Red Land 0 4 2-7 Last week’s games Chambersburg 3, Lower Dauphin 1 Hershey 3, Lower Dauphin 2 Thursday, May 1 Lower Dauphin at Cedar Cliff, 7:30 p.m. TRACK AND FIELD MID-PENN CONFERENCE BOYS Capital Division Last week’s meets East Pennsboro 80, Middletown 70 This week’s meets None Keystone Division Lower Dauphin 91, Palmyra 59
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Last week’s games Lower Dauphin 16, Central Dauphin 12 Lower Dauphin 20, Red Lion 7 This week’s games Friday, May 2 Central Dauphin East at Lower Dauphin, 7 p.m. Monday, May 5 Lower Dauphin at Cedar Crest, 4:15 p.m. COLLEGE BASEBALL CAPITAL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE W L OVERALL York 14 2 25-10 Salisbury 11 5 29-7 Frostburg St. 11 5 24-11 Christopher Newport 11 5 23-17 Wesley 9 7 17-17 St. Mary’s 8 8 18-20 Mary Washington 4 12 15-19 Marymount 2 14 8-26 Penn State Harrisburg 2 14 8-28 Last week’s games Penn State-Altoona 7, Penn State Harrisburg 5 Wilkes 4, Penn State Harrisburg 3 Penn State Harrisburg 10, Wilkes 3 Messiah 11, Penn State Harrisburg 6
GIRLS Capital Division Last week’s meets Middletown 75, East Pennsboro 75, tie
COLLEGE SOFTBALL CAPITAL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE W L OVERALL Salisbury 11 1 35-3 Christopher Newport 11 1 35-6 Frostburg St. 8 4 19-16 Mary Washington 6 6 13-14 York 4 8 14-25 Wesley 1 11 17-17 Penn State Harrisburg 1 11 9-19-1
This week’s meets Saturday, May 3 Middletown at White Rose Invitational, Central York High School, 8:30 a.m.
BOYS’ LACROSSE MID-PENN CONFERENCE Keystone Division W L OVERALL Hershey 8 1 12-2 Central Dauphin 4 4 7-5 Lower Dauphin 4 6 6-7 Palmyra 2 5 7-6 Bishop McDevitt 2 6 3-10 Central Dauphin East 0 8 0-12
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Keystone Division Final Standings W L OVERALL Hershey 6 0 13-0 Lower Dauphin 5 1 14-2 Mechanicsburg 4 2 7-7 Palmyra 3 3 4-11 Northern York 1 4 4-12 Gettysburg 1 4 1-10 Susquehanna Twp. 0 7 0-12
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This week’s games None COLLEGE TENNIS CAPITAL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE MEN W L OVERALL Mary Washington 6 0 20-5 Christopher Newport 5 1 14-8 Salisbury 4 2 13-5 St. Mary’s 3 3 6-9 York 2 4 6-9 Frostburg St. 1 5 4-9 Penn State Harrisburg 0 6 6-11 Last week’s matches Penn State Harrisburg 6, Lebanon Valley 3 This week’s matches None WOMEN W Mary Washington 6 Christopher Newport 5 Salisbury 4 St. Mary’s 3 York 2 Frostburg St. 1 Penn State Harrisburg 0
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“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 Open Door Bible Church, located at 200 Nissley Drive, Middletown, invites you to worship Jesus Christ with us this week. Our May 4 Sunday worship service commences at 10:40 a.m. with a 9:30 a.m. Sunday school hour with classes for all ages. Children from
ages 4 to second grade are welcome to participate in Junior Church during the morning worship service. We also welcome you to join us at our 6:30 p.m. service. Childcare is provided for children under age 4 during all services and classes. Wed., April 30 : 7 p.m., Patch the Pirate Clubs for ages 4 through grade 6; Prayer meeting. Come and hear the Word, the truth that will set you free. For more information call the church office at 939-5180 or visit us online at www.odbcpa.org. Better yet, come worship with us in person.
Highspire United Methodist Church Highspire
“To make disciples of Jesus Christ, for the transformation of: Our Church, Our Community and Our World.” It begins with us. Highspire United Methodist Church is located at 170 Second St., Highspire. You are invited to worship with us at 8:45 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday school for all ages is at 10:15 a.m. Holy Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month. If you are interested in being baptized, or becoming a member, we would be delighted to talk with you. Please call to make an appointment with Pastor Willie Caraballo at 9397650.
Adult Bible Study is on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Children and Youth Ministry is on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. The second Sunday of each month United Methodist Men meet at noon. Our Joyful Workers meet monthly, prepare monthly dinners and other events. Call the church office for more information. For more information, or if you have any questions, call 939-7650, or e-mail us at highspireumc@gmail. com. Also visit our web site at www. highspireumc.org. Pastor Willie Carballo invites families and friends to join them on Sunday and on other scheduled events. We would love to have you be our guest.
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. Join us for worship on Sun., May 4. Church school is at 9:15 a.m. for children in the Morrow Room, teens in the Teen Room, and adults in Fellowship Hall. Phil Susemihl will lead the Adult Forum discussion based on the thought provoking book and DVD “Making Sense Of The Cross” by David Lose. Worship is at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. All are welcome. We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper during worship. Nursery is available during
the service. There are hearing devices for anyone wanting to use one, as well as Bible Listening bags for children to utilize during the service. After worship the Mary Circle is hosting a light lunch in Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to attend. The Middletown CROP Walk is set for Sun., May 4 beginning at 1 p.m. All children accompanied by a parent, teens and adults are invited to walk as we raise money to assist in feeding the hungry. Call the church office for more information. The Parish Nurse is available by calling the church office at 717-944-4322. For further information, see our website www.pcmdt.org, visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ Presbyterian Congregation, or call the office.
Middletown
Every Sunday is Easter Sunday from now on. “Christ is Risen, Christ is Risen indeed.” We invite you to come and share in our Alleluia Moments as we encounter the Risen One in our midst and in our ministries. We worship on Sunday morning 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 Community Crop Hunger Walk is planned for Sun., May 4 at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to participate by being a walker or a sponsor. The route of the walk starts at the Food Pantry in Royalton and goes to the Middletown Area High School and back. Help us end hunger one step at a time. Our Threads of Hope Clothing Bank is open on the Fourth Friday of every
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month from 4 to 6 p.m. Free clothes in all sizes from infant to adult are available. Another Mission Trip to continue the Hurricane Sandy Recovery work in Crisfield, Maryland is being organized. Those feeling called to be part of the mission team are encouraged to contact Ken Slippey. Upper Room Devotionals for May and June are available in the Gathering Room. 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. Pastor Dawes’ sermon this Sunday is entitled “Jesus Sends You” based on John 20:19-23. Visit our website at middletownwesleyumc.org. Contact us by e-mail at wesleyumc@comcast.net. Call us at 944-6242. Wesley is located at the corner of Ann and Catherine streets in Middletown. “Follow Jesus, Change the World. Seek. Serve. Send.”
New Beginnings Church Middletown
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. New Beginnings Church invites you to worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Nursery and children’s church provided. Our congregation meets at Riverside Chapel, 630 S. Union St., Middletown, next to the Rescue Hose Company. Sunday school for all ages is at 9 a.m. We are handicap accessible via ramp at the back door. For additional church information call 944-9595. Food is collected every Sunday for the Middletown Food Bank. Wednesdays: Craft Group, 6 p.m.; Choir rehearsal, 6:30 p.m. Intercessory Prayer group is Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., followed by Pastor Brett’s Bible Study at 7 p.m. Current study is “What It Means To Be A Christian.” Followers of Faith Bible Study resumes at a later date; Youth Fellowship is Sundays from 5 to 7 p.m. We are supporting Mitch Lee who is a Life Boy Scout working on his Eagle Scout. His project is for the drums for the Middletown Area Middle School Band. Any contributions are welcome
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and checks may be made out to Troop 97 and mailed to Mitch at 322 Conewago St., Middletown, or given to Mitch at church. Our YF will be participating in the Middletown CROP Walk for world hunger on Sun., May 4. Anyone wishing to donate to this great cause can call 944-9595 or online at http://www. cwsglobal.org. Click CROP Walk/ find your walk, enter ZIP 17057, click M-town CROP walk, click donate to special group, we are New Beginnings Church Youth Fellowship on the list. Twenty-five percent of all donations stay in Middletown. Sat., May 10: 1 p.m., Ladies Tea. Acolyte for April: Josh Burrows. Children’s Church leader for April: Michelle Strohecker. 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.
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Worship is a time for joy. Therefore, with a joyous spirit we rejoice. “Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; make melody to our God.” Psalm 147:7. Reach out to God and to one another for all are welcomed in our Father’s house. 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 from April 30-May 6 are always open to everyone. Wed., April 30: 6 p.m., AA Book Study; 6:30 p.m., Senior Choir Rehearsal. Thurs., May 1: 5:30 p.m., Girl Scout Troop #10067.
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 school for all ages begins at 9:15 a.m. Classes for special education are also available. Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. classes are available for Youth (grades 6-12), FROG Pond (grades 1-5) Kindergarten (4-5 years old), Nursery (infants-age 3), and Adult classes, which offer a variety of Bible studies and electives. Sunday evenings: A Collective - Dinner is at 5:15 p.m. and the gathering begins at 6 p.m. Come and share with us. You are not alone in your faith, your doubts and your desires. Thursdays: 6 p.m., Pasta and Prayer Young Adult Bible Study; 6-8 p.m.,
Special Concert The Evangel University Concert Orchestra will appear in concert at Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 190 Fulling Mill Rd., Middletown, on Tues., May 6 at 7 p.m. The repertoire of the concert orchestra includes classical, sacred and contemporary Christian arrangements, as well as various vocal arrangements with an orchestral accompaniment. Since 1995 the concert orchestra has performed in the 48 contiguous states, Canada and Europe. Dr. Larry Dissmore is the director of the concert orchestra.
10 Spruce Street • 944-5835
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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
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Instead of throwing away those drinking straws, students in Michelle Schopf’s Grade 1 class at Seven Sorrows School in Middletown used them to create arts and crafts for the school’s “Reduce, Recycle and Reuse’’ celebration on Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22. Pictured with their work are, from left: back row, Amanda Kauffman with her straw tree, Rachel Kelly with her flowers, Dylan Zimmerman with his bird feeder, and Kella Ulrich with her picture frame; kneeling, Jordanah Wells with her picture frame and Cathleen Mooney with her pencil holder.
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The Sunshiners meet weekly 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. Wednesday Night Live (WNL), supper at 5:30 p.m., classes at 6:30 p.m. Adult classes are: Adult Bible Study, Study on Discipleship; Ladies Bible Study, The Lord’s Prayer; Bible Study on Book of Philippians; Craft Class; Balloon Art Class; Financial Peace Class. There is a cost for this class; Zumba. There is a cost for each session; Knitting-Crocheting Circle. There are classes for Youth, grades 4 and 5, grades 1, 2, and 3, Kindergarten, 4- and 5-year-olds, and babysitting for infants through 3 years old. Come join us. 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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Sun., May 4: 9 a.m., Sunday Church school, with classes for all ages. Adult Sunday school devotional leader for May: Bill Harris; 10:15 a.m., worship service. The worship center is handicap and wheelchair accessible. Nursery Helpers: Gloria Clouser, Vickie Hubbard. The altar flowers are given in memory of wife and mother Sarah Shellenhamer presented by Ed and family. The chancel flowers are given in memory of Dale Rider presented by wife Dorothy and family; 1 p.m., CROP Walk of Middletown starts at the Middletown Food Pantry in Royalton. Mon., May 5: 1:30 p.m., Frey Village Communion. Tues., May 6: 2 p.m., Stitches and Prayers Shawl Ministry; 7 p.m., Board of Trustees.
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944-9608 Sunday School - 9:15 am • Worship Services - 8 & 10:30 am Classes for Special Education (Sunday Morning & Thursday Evening)
1605 South Geyers Church Road, Middletown PASTOR DON WALTERS
Worship - 9 am - Followed by Coffee Fellowship Sunday School - 10:30 am
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Quick work at Reid gives us peace of mind
R
ecent shooting at schools across the country have put parents, teachers and school administrators and the public on edge. There have been so many, we've lost count of the tragedies, though they still shock us. We strive to protect the most innocent among us, hoping we can keep them safe. We pray that we succeed. So it was good to see the safety system work so well at Middletown Area School District’s Reid Elementary School on Tuesday, April 15. The school was locked down quickly thanks to quick work by local police and school administrators after a domestic dispute involving two parents of a student had occurred in the community. The lockdown ended after about Reid Elementary School was five minutes when one of the parents apprehended by police as he locked down quickly on was drove through the front entrance of Tuesday, April 15 thanks to the district’s Lower Swatara Twp. quick work by local police and campus where Reid is located, the said. School administrators school administrators district had been alerted by police, and after a domestic dispute acted quickly. involving two parents of a Parents received an automated notifying them about the student had occurred in the message lockdown as well as the lifting of community. the lockdown. Who knows if students were in danger that day? No confrontation occurred at the school. The lockdown was a necessary precaution, and we are thankful that police and school officials moved swiftly and efficiently to make sure kids were indeed safe. The system worked well, thanks to everyone involved. Parents and the rest of the community should feel more confident about Middletown’s ability to protect children after the April 15 lockdown. Though it delayed dismissal for a short time, it improved our peace of mind in an era when the world seems increasingly violent. Here’s a thank-you to all involved in the effort that day.
MIKEFOLMER
Can we afford it? No, we most certainly cannot “We can afford it.”
I
t’s incredible how these words helped create the financial messes our nation and state currently face. From the New Deal to the Great Society to universal health care, advocates have said the richest nation in the world is capable of paying for various programs. When such plans are passed, it becomes an ongoing challenge to pay for them. These debates often become rancorous, as those who pay oppose higher taxes and those who receive the benefits don’t want less. Meanwhile, those who favor higher taxes often say, “It’s just a few cents more.” But they never talk about the hundreds and thousands of dollars already paid in federal, state and local taxes. When I was first elected to the Pennsylvania Senate, I was taken aback by the constant push for “investments” and “resources” – “spending” and “taxes” to the rest of us. The biggest surprise I got was when I would address various groups about the need to control state spending and cut state taxes. Audiences would wholeheartedly agree; guaranteed, though, after the speech, that at least one person would approach me and solicit support for a program or initiative. I introduced Senate Bill 322, the “Tax Me More Fund,” to allow those who support increased state taxes and spending the opportunity to make voluntary financial contributions to the state Treasury, and donate toward their favorite programs and projects. Similar legislation was passed in Arkansas, and then-governor Mike Huckabee said, “Either put up the money, write the check and let us see you’re serious, or quit telling me Arkansans want their taxes raised.” The state raised less than $3,000. You’d think people who are so vocal in their advocacy of higher spending and higher taxes would want to be the first to contribute to their favorite programs and initiatives. Apparently not. For every tax dollar paid to government, elected officials can promise either lower taxes or more spending. They cannot promise both. I remember this when I’m told, “We can 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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conomics is ters sprout neo and post prefixes. the target of The University of Chicago, with its aphumor for preciation of markets, is conservative, its notorious inabilRepublican and business-oriented. Harity to predict the vard, on the other hand, tends to be liberal, next recession or, Democratic and consumer-oriented. perhaps, its ability Both of these groups are “in the mainto predict five of the last three recessions. stream.” They all write for the same Critiquing economics quickly becomes journals and compete for the same presticomplicated because the science is hiding gious prizes and belong to the American its inadequacies behind a mask of hard Economic Association. But they teach data, misapplied rigorous mathematics at different universities, advise different and an inappropriate, faux Nobel Prize. clients, work in different think tanks and Yet, economics is a useful tool whose serve in different presidential administrapracticality lacks only a modest sense of tions. Economists are far too political to humility. be considered nonpartisan. John Maynard Keynes thought it would So what good are they? Can they predict be splendid if economists could “get the timing of the next recession? Can they themselves thought of as humble, comsay, definitively, what the impact of the petent people on a level with dentists.” Affordable Care Act, or any act of interferEconomists aren’t there yet because ence with markets, will be on producers or they lack a consensus. There are always consumers? How could they have missed at least two anthe onset of the swers from the two Great Recession? Can economists predict the schools of thought. First, any credentiming of the next recession? tialed economist The microeconomic theories of the Can they say, definitely, what should have preUniversity of Chithe recession the impact of the dicted cago school teach with reasonable Affordable Care Act, or any accuracy – and that markets are perfect or complete and act of interference with many did loudly and rational, with supply I did, and I markets, will be on the clearly. and demand always am no business cycle producers or consumers? specialist. in equilibrium. The economists at If, however, you Harvard and Stanhave faith in your ford, on the other model and that modhand, believe that el says recessions are markets are irrational, always in search of impossible, you are unlikely to predict one an equilibrium. and you are quick to note that the “governIt’s the same in macro economics. The ment did it” when it does happen. Chicago school opposes discretionThe economists who designed the stimuary government spending to stabilize lus package to counter the recession knew the economy because of their faith that it had to be much larger than was contemmarkets, being complete, will automatiplated. They stumbled with too small a cally do the job. The Harvard econopackage because they were not yet used to mists believe that the government has an thinking outside the box (that is, in terms important discretionary role in spending of trillions of dollars) and they were workto stabilize the economy, again, because ing with economists who did not believe markets are not complete and cannot by in stimulus or any government action. themselves do the job. In effect, economics is not really an exact The University of Chicago is businessscience. It can tell you why after the fact friendly, favoring small government and but not when. It can tell you what to do deregulation. The Harvard economists do but not if that will be successful. This is not belong to a faith group or school but the best we can expect of a social science are generally consumer-friendly and willwhere people insist on their right to be ing to use government rather than wait emotional and irrational. for the long run “when we are all dead.” So, next time you do something you (Full disclosure: I tend to belong to the know is stupid, remember you are conHarvard group.) founding an economist somewhere who As you can imagine, where politics predicted you would be rational. and money collide, which is a worthy working definition of economics, the Paul A. Heise, of Mount Gretna, is a protwo schools splinter into various degrees fessor emeritus of economics at Lebanon of conservatives and liberals (whatever Valley College, Annville, and a former those words mean), and all of these splineconomist for the federal government.
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ANNEEINHORN
Vitriol runs rampant in Middletown
N
ot long ago, it was suggested I write about what it has been like to be on Middletown Borough Council. Has it met my
expectations? Has it been more difficult, or less difficult, than I anticipated? Interesting? Frustrating? Rewarding? Surprising? Dramatic? Anticlimactic? Yes, yes, yes ... all of those things, and many more. Initially, there didn’t seem to be much to elaborate on at this point. It has only been four months since my term began, and early on the weather got in the way of routine. So really, what do I have to say? Everything has pretty much been out there for everyone to see – long meetings, arguments, disagreements and shouting. It looks frustrating and it is frustrating. It looks tedious and it is tedious. It looks exhausting and it is exhausting. So again, I asked myself, what do I really have to say? If pressed, I can tell you it is one of the hardest things I have ever done. It can be exhilarating when you accomplish a goal, depressing when it doesn’t go your way, confusing when everyone but you seems to know what is going on and downright infuriating when you can’t seem to make yourself heard, understood or acknowledged. None of that really surprises me though. I pretty much expected all of that – the good and the bad. I have always been political and I have always enjoyed the process of debate, discussion, argument and decision making. I have always understood the need to bargain, finagle, compromise, sway, pressure and manipulate. I have always considered and accepted that as part of the political process as practiced by Vitriol is running this country in local, state rampant in this and national town and it will government. ultimately be So again, what is there our downfall no to talk about? matter who is on Obviously, I council and what decided I do have somedecisions are thing to talk made. about or you wouldn’t be reading this now. What is it? Drumroll, please … Vitriol. Vitriol is running rampant in this town and it will ultimately be our downfall no matter who is on council and what decisions are made. Vitriol is defined as “abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep seated ill will.” I find that to be the most accurate description of the way communication is used in Middletown. Please understand, I do not set myself apart from this; I am a part of it as well. Council is vitriolic toward the public and the public is vitriolic toward council. In most cases, vitriol spills right over into action because it is simply instinctive to respond to attack with attack, and that is how vitriol makes you feel – attacked. Being attacked makes you attack back, and in absolutely no time a cycle of bad behavior is born. Unfortunately, this pattern of behavior is not really concerned with good or bad, right or wrong, backwards or forwards; rather it is concerned with blame, punishment, vengeance and revenge. Saddest of all, we are all to blame and we all fall victim to the belief system it creates. We can no longer listen to or talk with people without suspecting their intent, doubting their sincerity, questioning their honesty and fearing their motives. We have become a community of distrust and anger. We are all at fault and we are all culpable. We are political and personal enemies. We can no longer be one without being the other. This is not hopeful, but it is not hopeless. We may not think we know the answer but in fact I think we do. The bigger question is, are we willing to do what is necessary to stop this tragedy and forge a road to victory? Anne Einhorn is a member of Middletown Borough Council representing the Second Ward.
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:) “My kids have been going to the
events at the Middletown Public Library. Thanks to the folks who do that. I just want the borough people to know these events will make our town a better place. The library teaches respect and broadens the minds of young and old alike. Think about it, folks.”
:) “No better way to enjoy a spring evening then watching local kids playing their hearts out on baseball and softball fields. They do a mind and body good.”
:( “Intimidation only works so long.”
:( Why are they closing down the
Elks Building for a few leaks that were already fixed when the borough building was still renting the MCSO for children’s birthday parties when their ceiling was leaking and collapsing. I saw a water leak right above Mayor Curry’s head in the council meeting room. Former Mayor Reid, they told you that you couldn’t rent the MCSO for your thank-you party. If I were you, I’d be suing them for discrimination.”
:( “Why aren’t other trashed build-
ings being looked into for code violations? I believe many are owned by borough officials. How can they even get a permit to build in a building that was shut down?”
:( “In Middletown, we have many
assets. The movie theater is one. Our water and sewage department is another, not to mention our own electric department. Middletown’s history is rich. All these assets will be gone one day because of the incompetent persons on our council. McNamara, save our assets. No selling or leasing of our water department. Leave our movie theater alone. Hire some qualified linemen for our electric department so you don’t have to spend tons of money on outside contractors and the maintenance can be done on our system.”
:| “Are baskets containing flow-
Hitler’s Reich. Hitler was charisthe residents of Middletown. The matic and got people to follow him more money the borough gets for based upon the poor conditions in leasing it out, the more money the Europe after the Great War. In Midresidents of Middletown are going dletown, the electric rates and outra- to have to pay. Private industries geous spending brought members of are in it for one reason only, for big the current council to power. Hitler profit. Where is the profit coming started out by bringing in people he from, our pockets? Say ‘NO’ to trusted and cast out many leaders, leasing. Call your councilman or including wresting power from the councilwoman. Tell them to vote governing body. ‘no.’ Council Middletown Mc“Leasing of our water President Borough Council Namara doesn’t and sewage department need a brand new members were hand-picked by borough buildis bad business. McNamara to run, ing.” The borough may say, and once in office ‘Look at the money we :( “The only they hired people they hand-picked have, we’re not in debt,’ people getting for key positions. but yet the residents of rich off of this Hitler went after are the Middletown will still be borough books, Middleattorneys.” town went after on the hook for it.” the library. Hitler :( “Why is the had a propaganda public relations minister, Middletown has one. director, Chris Courogen, always Hitler later in the war was trying to driving all over Middletown? Is this keep the Allies at bay with armies what a PR person gets paid $50,000 he no longer had. Middletown is for? Shouldn’t he be updating the trying to provide services to citizens borough website or something?” with a workforce that has been depleted beyond all common sense. :( “Borough Council is giving And, finally, some of McNamara’s Middletown a bad name.” minions actually used the Nazi salute at a council meeting some years :( “I read in the newspaper that ago to express their displeasure the borough attorney stressed how with the council that McNamara much the borough cares about its and crew touted being too secretive, employees. We know that isn’t true. not responding to the public, and Just read some of the Middletown abrasive. Sounds familiar, like it has newsletters from the past. I never come full circle, huh? Some people seen such bashing of good, hardwill never get it, but are allowed to working people.” vote. These folks are the ones that I liken to the people who sent their :( “I recently got a building permit children off to the Hitler Youth and to do some minor repairs at my joined in on the book burnings. In Middletown, I guess they will be the house. I paid a lot of money for my permit because the borough doesn’t segment of sheep that will continue have its own codes enforcement to vote for the clan. Middletown officer.” residents, wake up and see what your town is becoming.” :( “Kap, you’re being lead around. :( “Do we have the right to go into Open your eyes.” any country’s airspace and make drone strikes on people? What would happen if another country would send drones into our country and make hits on people they consider their enemy or terrorists?”
:| “I am going to attend the Middle-
town Borough Council meeting tonight. I plan on participating in a respectful manner and hope that everyone else does, too. It is :( “This town has never looked so unacceptable that citizens of our bad in all the years that I’ve lived community participate in such dishere. When Mr. Swartz ran the respectful ways. Character defamahighway department, he was on top tion, personal attacks and defensive of it. When a branch blew down, commentary do someone picked not help to make it up. When the “Borough Council is collaborative residents needed decisions about giving Middletown something, it the state of our a bad name.” was done. I borough. There look around my are hard decitown now and I see nothing but a sions to be made and not everyone disgrace. When we had a qualified is going to agree, but let’s help our electric department and my electric elected officials find some common went out, it was never out more than ground for the good of the whole! two hours. Our basic services paid If you are not satisfied with the for by our tax dollars are now taking decision-making process, please run a back burner.” for office during the next election cycle. Remember: Treat others how :( “When the Borough of Middle- you would like to be treated.” town leases our water department out to another company, we will see :( “Just because you talk with what kind of rates we get after the someone on the street or on sofirst year. They will only be there cial media or sit with someone at to make a huge profit. Council is a council meeting does not mean painting a bad picture of our water that you hold the same opinions as department to try and get resident this person. I am my own person backing to lease it. Say ‘NO’ to and have my own thoughts and leasing or selling of our assets! opinions. How dare you judge Once it’s gone, you will never get it me or anyone else without truly back.” knowing what our thoughts are? It is time that everyone just grows :( “There are big-time lawsuits up and admits that they, too, made coming to Middletown. A little mistakes and said things that they birdie told me.” should not have said and move on. If you would like to talk to me like :( “How much time and money was an adult I am all for it but don’t talk spent by the borough’s staff digging down to me like I am a child when you couldn’t even take care of your up e-mails and memos from the own children.” past?” with the train cars at the M&H Railroad? Are they going to be fixed, or what? Just curious.”
:( “My family gathered before
the Easter feast, and the conversation quickly turned to the woes of Middletown Borough. I quickly put a stop to this and made them talk about something else. Then I got to thinking that such matters may apply to the life of Jesus and the plight of various religious groups in history. I relented and turned the conversation into a chance for my family to see the irony in the events of Rome and the Christians, Jews and Nazis, etc. My cousin and I were both World War II history buffs, so we made the best analogies of what is happening now in Middletown to
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ers going to placed in downtown Middletown?”
:| “Is anything going to be done
JOHNPAYNE
:( “These borough attorneys talk
out of both sides of their mouth. First they say putting out a request for proposals is part of the exploratory process in leasing the water
:( “Leasing of our water and sew-
age department is bad business. The borough may say, ‘Look at the money we have, we’re not in debt,’ but yet the residents of Middletown will still be on the hook for it.”
:( “The only people who are going to pay for leasing the water and sewage department is going to be
:( “Getting rid of one of our cher-
ished assets should be something that should be on the ballot for voters to vote on, not decided by nine people whose only motivation is to spend, spend, spend. Well, I say ‘no,’ ‘no,’ ‘no.’ ”
:( “There’s more management and
professionals hired by the borough then there are actual people who do the work. Boy, ain’t that an oxymoron. Or maybe it’s just moronic.”
:( “We’re a small town with a gold mine in our water department and our electric department. Let’s not cut off our nose to spite our face.”
:( “Mayor, I hope you veto any sale or lease of our water and sewage system. It is not in the best interest of the residents of Middletown because we will be the ones footing the bill.”
:( “Lower Swatara Twp: Those signals on Union Street at Route 283 and at Fulling Mill Road are horrible. No sensors. Bad cycles. Long waits with no one coming the other way! Pathetic. Get on PennDOT’s butt to fix this crap!”
:| “I can’t believe it’s been 15
years since Middletown has lost two legends. Eva Lawson-Carlson and Richard “Dicky” Lawson. I will never forget that day. What a tragedy. Not only did the Lord take home two beautiful angels but society lost two tremendous people. Prayers to the Lawson family – you will forever be watched over by two beautiful guardian angels!”
:( “I don’t understand it – the
government does not allow any commercials advertising alcohol or cigarettes, but yet they allow all these commercials advertising prescription drugs. Have you heard all the side affects on these drugs? They go on for minutes telling you how bad they are. BAN these prescription drug commercials.”
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hanks to increased funding made available by Pennsylvania’s new transportation plan passed last fall, the state Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced several transportation improvement projects that will take place in the 106th District over the next five years. I supported the transportation plan when it came before the House of Representatives, so I am pleased to see our local residents will benefit from safer roads and bridges. Here is a list of upcoming road work residents can expect to see within the next five years:
Dog license requirements I would like to remind dog owners in the 106th District that Pennsylvania law requires all dogs three months or older be licensed each year. An annual dog license is $8.45, or $6.45 if the animal is spayed or neutered. Lifetime licenses are available for dogs that have permanent identification like a microchip or tattoo. Senior citizens, age 65 and older, and persons with disabilities may be eligible for discounts. Failure to license a dog is a summary offense and could result in a maximum fine of $300 for each unlicensed dog. Licensing helps identify owners in the event a dog gets lost. Dog licenses are available through Dauphin County Treasurer Janis Creason’s office, which is located at the Dauphin County Courthouse, at the corner of Front and Market streets in Harrisburg. For more information about dog licensing requirements, contact the treasurer’s office at 717-780-6552. Dog license applications are also available at www.agriculture.state. pa.us. John D. Payne is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He represents the 106th District, which includes most of Middletown, part of Swatara Twp. and all of Royalton, Lower Swatara Twp., Derry Twp., Conewago Twp. and Hummelstown.
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• Replacement of the U.S. 322 bridge over Spring Creek near Meadow Lane in Derry Twp. • Resurfacing of U.S. 322/422 Expressway PM in Swatara Twp., Derry Twp. and Hummelstown • Ramp extensions added from Waltonville Road to the Route 322/Hersheypark Drive exit and westbound from the Route 322/Hersheypark Drive exit to Waltonville Road in Derry Twp. • Replacement of the Route 743 Park Avenue Bridge over Spring Creek in Derry Twp. • Resurfacing Main Street in Hummelstown • Modifications to the interchange at the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Route 283 in Lower Swatara and Swatara townships • Resurfacing of Cocoa Avenue in Derry Twp. • Replacement of the U.S. 422 bridge over Spring Creek between Para and Mansion roads in Derry Twp. • Road resurfacing, sidewalks, drainage and signing improvements throughout Hummelstown • Adding a right turn lane from Middletown Road onto the service road between Middletown Road and Waltonville Road in Derry Twp. • Widening Milroy Road and replacing the underpass between Derry Street and Grayson Road in
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department. Then they’re talking about whoever gets the winning bid. Sounds like a done deal to me. They didn’t even take an actual vote as to whether they wanted to lease it or not. By the time the public is aware of what’s going on it will already be leased.”
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The staff at Kirman Eye celebrated the company’s 55th anniversary with an open house. Pictured are: front row, left to right, Olivia Kirman, Bruce Kirman, Janet Kirman and Dr. Gary Kirman; back row, Casey Cope, Sue Gipe, Jeff Fultz, Sarah Labe, Dr. Stephen Baer, Jess Moyer, Gina Tinsley, Marie Bishop, Trish Albert, Rickie Kirman and Angie Shireman.
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Optometry to train senior optometric students in advanced contact lens fitting and primary eye care since the inception of the program in 1972. The office has helped to write a number of firsts in optometric history. Shahane Kirman designed and fit his first bifocal hard contact lens in 1959. In 1972, he was one of the pioneers to fit the first soft contact lenses. Shahane and Gary Kirman were the first eye doctors to fit the Tangent Streak bifocal rigid gas permeable contact lens in 1985, which is still used today. Most recently, in 1998, Kirman Eye became the first private optometry practice in Pennsyvlania to use Heidelburg Retinal Tomography for the discovery and treatment of glaucoma and other optic nerve diseases. In 2013, Kirman Eye becaue the first optometric practice in Pennsylvania to use the Annidis Retinal Health Analyzer for the early discovery of macular degeneration and other macular pathologies. Kirman Eye recently renovated its office to add another exam room and
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Jane Kirman, left, wife of Kirman Eye founder Shahane Kirman, and Esther Eckenroth, Shahane Kirman’s first employee, attended the anniversary celebration. a room for additional specialized diagnostic equipment. The practice also updated its optical boutique and sunglass center, which houses more than 1,000
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irman Eye celebrated its 55th anniversary on Saturday, April 5 with an open house featuring a tour of recent office renovations, refreshments and raffles for patients and community members. The practice was founded in 1958 by Shahane T. Kirman, OD, FAAO, who was the sole propreitor. Today Kirman Eye employs a staff of 14. Shahane Kirman’s three sons joined the practice in various rolls. Current owner Gary S. Kirman, OD, followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the practice in 1986. Bruce Kirman joined the practice in 1979 and founded K-Optical, which manufactures eyeglass lenses. He is currently the office administrator for Kirman Eye. Don Kirman is the current owner of K-Optical, which manufactures eyeglass lenses for Kirman Eye and 70 other eye doctors. Stephen D. Baer, OD, is an associate doctor who joined the practice in 1996. Kirman Eye has been serving as a site for the Pennsylvania College of
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Devyn Barry was named Young Woman of the Month for March at Lower Dauphin High School by the Hummelstown Women’s Club, while Ryan Lilliock was named Student of the Month for March by the Hummelstown Rotary Club. Barry, daughter of Bruce and Dana Barry, is a four-year member of the field hockey team and its co-captain, a member of the girls’ lacrosse team and assistant editor of the yearbook. She is a four-year member of Student Council, serving as treasurer, and the Mini-THON committee. She is a three-year member of the National Art Honor Society and National English Honor Society and a two-year member of the National Honor Society and the National Science Honor Society. Her artwork has received recognition in the Scholastic Art Awards and was recently part of an exhibition at the Penn State Milton Hershey College of Medicine. In the community, she volunteers as a youth field hockey coach and works as a student custodian for the Lower Dauphin School District in the summer.
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Solomon Bendigo Of Clarks Valley
Solomon Bendigo was born March 3, 1830, according to his tombstone in the Greenwood Cemetery which is less than a mile from his homestead. On Aug. 25, 1850, he and Lydia Erdman were married by a Rev. Newman, who had a charge in Deep Creek Valley. Lydia was born Oct. 8, 1830 to Mr. and Mrs. George Erdman, of Mahantongo Township which was then part of Northumberland County but about 10 years later became part of Schuylkill Co.. Our next date is Jan. 14, 1854, when Solomon Bendigo and wife Lydia, bought Lot #36 in Donaldson from John Kessler for $250. The property had a 1½-story house and a stable. Five children are known to have been born to them: Ann, Adam, Susan, Fianna and Isaac. Ten years later he sold the property for $300. In 1864, Solomon moved his family from the mining town of Donaldson to Clarks Valley where, according to records found by Dr. Don Evan, as Solomon Bendigo he purchased four tracts of farmland for a total of 88 acres, which included a sawmill. The purchase price was $1,200. An assessment book dated 1864 for taxes listed a Solomon “Banigo” with 12 acres of improved land, 26 and 44 acres wood tract, one sawmill, and two cows. In 1870 a horse was added to the listing and in 1873 apparently 90 additional acres were added by purchase at a sheriff’s sale for $19.31. The foregoing was found by Gene Bendigo. In 1986, Mike Smyk owned the principal part including the old homestead. At least three more children were born to Solomon and Lydia as they lived in Clarks Valley at the foot of Peters Mountain: William, Charles and Sarah. There was no record of where the three girls were born they either did not live or died at an early age. Although Solomon lived in the world’s largest anthracite coal mining area, he was not a miner but made a small fortune in farming, sawing wood, and supplying bark to Pine Grove Tannery, and collecting pine knots for their pitch. His son, Adam and Nathan Bohr for a time operated his water-driven sawmill. In 1903, Solomon sold 51 acres of his land and the house to Thomas Kunzleman for $2,000, but retained a few acres and a small house on the road that went by Reservoir Road, where he could be seen on his porch smoking a pipe. Lydia died in 1905 and he grieved for her. She succumbed to a cancer of the face which persons who saw it described as horrible. She smoked a pipe, which could have contributed to the cancer. Solomon died five years later at the home of his oldest child, Mrs. Anne Fetterhoff. Solomon’s will stated “all my real estate and all my personal property shall be sold after my death and made into money. And all my money received from my real estate and personal property and cash shall be equally divided among my true and lawful heirs in equal shares with the exception that my said daughter Fianna (Mrs. Fianna Zerbe) who shall have the amount of four hundred dollars deducted from her share, for or in account of a bail fee I paid. And anyone not satisfied with his share shall have no more than the law allows.” Solomon’s will was signed with “his x mark.”
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Solomon Bendigo, one of the earliest settlers of Williams Valley, died at 4:30 o’clock Sunday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anne Fetterhoff, residing south of Greenwood Cemetery in Porter Twp., Schuylkill Co., Pa., after several years’ illness of a complication of diseases, principally liver complaint. His death occurred within three days of his 80th birthday anniversary. Up to the time of the death of his wife, which occurred several years ago, he followed farming for a living. Since that time he has lived a retired life, residing with his married daughter. He was a member of Tower Lodge No. 755, I.O.O.F. for many years and up to the time of his death. He is survived by six adult children as follows: Fianna, wife of Percival Zerbe, of Pine Grove; Anne, widow of the late John Fetterhoff; Sarah, wife of William Moyer; Isaac Bendigo of Orwin; William Bendigo of Tower City; and Charles Bendigo of Sheridan. The funeral took place Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock from the home of Mrs. Fetterhoff. After a brief service at the house by Rev. C. Wallace Millers pastor of the U. B. Church, the remains were taken to Greenwood Cemetery where interment was made. Interment services were concluded in the Tower City U.B. Church by the pastor, assisted by Rev. Ira F. Frankenfield. Tower Lodge had charge of the funeral and supplied the pallbearers.
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After an illness extending over several months, Mrs. Lydia Bendigo, age about 75 years, wife of Solomon Bendigo, died on Saturday afternoon at her home in Clarks Valley, Porter Twp., from cancer of the face. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Erdman, born in Mahantongo Twp., Northumberland Co., and Oct. 8, 1830. She was married to Solomon Bendigo on Aug. 25, 1850, by Rev. Newman, who has a charge in Deep Creek Valley. With her husband she was among the earlier settlers of this valley. She connected herself with the Lutheran church in 1850 and in her younger days was a regular attendant. She was the mother of 11 children, seven girls and four boys. One boy and four girls preceded her. Her aged husband and the following children survive: Charles of Sheridan; William and Isaac of Orwin; Fietta, wife of Percival Zerbe of Pine Grove; Anna, widow of the late John Fetterhoff of Porter Township; and Sarah, wife of William Moyer of Orwin. The funeral took place from her late home on Wednesday morning at ten o’clock. Services were conducted at the house by Rev. J.C. Pease, Pastor of the U.B. Church of town. Interment was made in the family plot in Greenwood Cemetery. Funeral director was J.F. Dreisigacker. I was fortunate to come across Irma Sanford Bendigo’s book back in the late 1980s at auction in Porter Twp. It’s indexed, which is a great help. There are many lines that run through my Batdorf, Bauers/Bowers, Culberts, Hand and Keefer lines and more. I started to fill in the blanks. If anyone has any current dates, names, obits, copies of family pictures please send to my P.O. address at top of the column.
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Your back yard can be one of the most exciting places for your children to play through the entire year. A little prevention along the way will keep it safe and fun. other factors that can cause gates to become misaligned over time. Opt for gate hardware that can be easily adjusted to function properly over the long-term. For example, some models of self-closing tension adjustable hinges are vertically and horizontally adjustable. Additionally, be sure to install pool barrier access gates with adjustable self-closing hinges and self-latching gates where the latches are out of the reach of children. Some products carry lifetime warranties and are adjustable both vertically and horizontally for easy adjustments.
Homeowners can peruse a bevy of rust-free gate hardware and child safety latches online or in person available at most hardward stores.
Sun Protection
When the sun is bearing down, skin can be susceptible to burns and permanent damage year-round. And children's skin can be even more sensitive to harmful UV rays. Your yard should have plenty of shady areas to seek respite. Plant trees and watch them grow. Install a canopy. Adorn patio ftirniture with an umbrella. -StatePoint
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