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Middletown is suing its former solicitor over actions related to the borough’s Electric Stabilization Trust Fund, a multimillion-dollar settlement paid by Met-Ed in 1999 to settle a legal dispute over electric rates the borough was paying to the utility. The borough filed a writ of summons in Dauphin County Court on April 4 against former solicitor SkarlatosZonarich and attorneys John Zonarich and Anna Marie Sossong. The writ alleges legal liability for past actions and seeks unspecified monetary compensation. It was filed by the law firm Eckert Seamans, appointed by Middletown Borough Council in 2012 to investigate alleged misuse of trust funds and recommend legal action it believes is warranted. Council authorized a lawsuit in February against unnamed former borough officials regarding the way the trust fund was managed. Current borough officials have been quiet about their plans for the
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A Middletown constable was charged with recklessly endangering another person after he allegedly fired a gun while threatening to kill himself at his Grant Street residence. Kevin Kelley, 40, of Middletown, voluntarily committed himself to a mental institution after the incident on Tuesday, April 2, said Fran Chardo, Dauphin County’s first assistant District Attorney. The charge against Kelley was filed Wednesday, April 10 before District Judge Joseph Lindsey of Lower Paxton Twp. Constables are elected officials chosen by voters in primary and general elections. Kelley was barred from performing as a constable as a condition of his bail, said Chardo. He is
Teresa Valesquez, left, of Austin, Texas, and Robert Soto, of McAllen, Texas, traveled nearly 2,000 miles to attend the 2010 powwow.
The Swatara Creek Powwow, a Middletown celebration of Native American culture and spirituality cancelled last year because of an organizational snafu with the borough and the illness of its master of ceremonies, returns to the Historic Ferry House grounds on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5. Organizer Paul Bear, owner of the Turquoise Bear Trading Post on South Union Street, said he revived the powwow because customers at his shop, where he sells Native American goods, urged him to bring it back. Though past powwows drew crowds of local residents, “I didn’t think it was on their radar,’’ said Bear. “The community made it quite clear to me in my store that they missed it,’’ he said. Bear has enlisted help in organizing the event – Deborah Bigelow, of Native American descent, who moved to Middletown in recent years , and a new master of ceremonies who knows how to run a powwow, a Please See POWWOW, Page A6
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Missing man’s mother still searching for answers
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Even now, she has more questions than answers – whether David Hoke is dead or alive, whether he was kidnapped, killed or disappeared on his It had been weeks since missing Upper Allen own. She even wonders whether or not police are still actively investigating the incident. Twp. resident David Hoke’s cloth“You just don’t know what really ing was found in the Susquehanna happened,’’ she said. River at Middletown. His mother, The case is still an open police Linda Hoke, hadn’t gotten any new investigation, confirmed Chris information from the police, so she Courogen, Middletown borough decided to do a little detective work secretary and director of commuon her own – visiting his trailer, nications. interviewing neighbors, anything Some of the circumstances surthat might help her find her son. rounding her son’s disappearance She didn’t get the lead she was lead her to think he didn’t vanish looking for. voluntarily. For instance, he has What she did find was that somenot called her to let her know he’s one had ransacked her son’s trailer OK. and taken his possessions. Submitted photo “I didn’t even get any of his A family photo of “I can’t see why he wouldn’t conpersonal belongings,” she said. David Hoke, who has tact me,” she said. “We keep waiting for phone calls. You would think he “We’re at a dead end. Nothing’s been missing since would have called me by now.” come up.” It’s been nine weeks since Hoke his abandoned car Absent that phone call, there’s disappeared. His was car discov- was discovered at nothing Linda Hoke can do except ered abandoned, unlocked and the Middletown boat worry, drive around looking for running at the Middletown boat dock. her son, and put up missing person dock on Feb. 24, and his clothes posters. Every day that passes is another day the family were found in the river two days later. “It’s harder the longer it goes, because the first is left in suspense. “Every time they find a body in the river, we week you think he’s going to come home,” Linda hold our breath,” she said. Hoke said.
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Karen Clark, a Republican candidate for Middletown Borough Council, addressed a crowd of about 50 residents at Middletown Residents United’s candidates’ night on Tuesday, April 23 at The Event Place.
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Four candidates are fighting for one Third Ward seat on Middletown Borough Council, and two of them – Marcia Cleland and Karen Clark – pitched their candidacy to about 50 residents at a Third Ward candidates’ night on Tuesday, April 23 at The Event Place. Mayoral candidates James Curry, a Democrat,
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NEWS Campus hall evacuated after bomb threat Penn State Harrisburg’s Olmsted Building was evacuated at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 25 after police found an anonymous note promising that a bomb would go off there, the university said. A search produced no explosives. Students and staff returned around 1:30 p.m., said Yvonne Harhigh, a university spokeswoman.
School board approves Fink improvements The Middletown Area School Board unanimously agreed to spend almost $500,000 for improvements to Fink Elementary School during a meeting Monday, April 22. The project will include window and wall panel replacements and fire alarm and phone system improvements, according to David Franklin, assistant to the superintendent for finance and operations. The project will be paid through capital reserve funds and should not affect taxes, Franklin has said.
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Obituaries Agnes Church Agnes Jean “Jeannie” Church, 81, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, at Hospice of Central PA, Carolyn Croxton-Slane Residence. She was the wife of the late Franklin Reinhart Church who died in March 1992. Her first husband Harry Bowman Staub, died in April 1971. Born in Meyersdale, she was the daughter of the late Morley and Mildred Hornbrook Burke. She was a homemaker, enjoyed crossword puzzles and was an avid Indy Car racing fan. She was crowned as Pennsylvania’s first Maple Queen at the Somerset County Maple Festival on March 18, 1948. She is survived by her five chilFees For Obituaries: 31¢ per word. $5 for photo. Fees For Card of Thanks or In Memoriam: $10 / 45 words or less; $10 each additional 45 words or less. Paid In Advance - Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard. Deadline - Monday Noon. Contact Press And Journal at 717-944-4628, e-mail: PamSmith@pressandjournal.com or Your Funeral Director
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Lower Dauphin Middle School Lower Dauphin Middle School Principal Dan Berra has released the Distinguished Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the third marking period. To earn a place on the Distinguished Honor Roll, a student must have all A’s or perfect marks on their report card. To be named to the Honor Roll, a student must receive all A’s and B’s on their report card. The students who earned honors for the third marking period are:
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Reid criticizes use of his quote on PAC website Endorses Givler for mayor, favors “new slate’’ on council By Daniel Walmer Press And Journal Staff Long-time Middletown Mayor Robert Reid has garnered respect in town through the years, leading the borough through crises ranging from Three Mile Island in 1979 to Tropical Storm Lee in 2011. Now, Reid is angry that a local political action committee is using his name to garner votes for candidates he does not support. The website for Middletown Citizens for Responsible Government – a political action committee that has stated its support of current Borough Council policies – uses a Reid quote saying that higher taxes and electric rates are not preferable policy as evidence that Reid supports council. But Reid said the group took his quote “out of context.” “To me, if people read what they are putting out … it would make someone believe or think that I support their program, which I don’t,’’ he said. “I don’t support any of the incumbents for reelection.” Sixteen candidates – four incumbents and 12 challengers – are running for five seats on council. Reid did not endorse particular candidates for council, but made clear that he wants some fresh faces. “I’d like to see a new slate of candi-
Mayor Robert Reid dates in office,” he said. Reid emphasized that his opposition to the reelection of incumbents stemmed from policy differences, not personal ones. “I respect them as individuals, but I differ with their ideas in politics,” he said. Reid announced his support for mayoral candidate Robert Givler, a Republican and one of four candidates seeking to replace Reid upon his retirement at the end of 2013. “I think Bob would be an excellent mayor,” Reid said.
Givler, who has been complementary of Reid in the past, said he’s grateful to receive Reid’s “blessing.” “The mayor is very respected,” Givler said. “He’s been there for so long, and giving me his endorsement means ‘OK, [Givler’s] capable of taking over for me,’ so that means a great deal to me.” Mayoral candidate Mike Bowman, a Republican, has quarreled with Reid in the past, so he is not surprised that Reid would back Givler. “Bob and I have gone head-to-head for years,’’ said Bowman. “He’s never had a plan, the whole time he was in [office]. I wouldn’t expect any different.” James Curry, the lone Democratic candidate for mayor, also was not surprised at Reid’s endorsement of Givler, especially given their “preexisting relationship.” Givler served as a police sergeant during part of Reid’s tenure as mayor. “I certainly respect him supporting Mr. Givler. Everybody’s entitled to their own opinion,” Curry said. “But I’m hoping that the people will look at it objectively and pick the candidate who’s best suited for the job.” Mayoral candidate David Rhen, a council member and Republican, could not be reached for comment. Daniel Walmer: 717-944-4628, or danielwalmer@pressandjournal.com
Highspire council to purchase bucket truck By Noelle Barrett Press And Journal Staff Highspire Borough Council has voted to spend $55,742 replace the borough’s bucket truck. The current truck will not pass inspection without replacing the lift arm and bucket, and “that’s just to get it to the next inspection,” said John McHale, borough manager. Highspire purchased the used truck from Steelton three years ago for
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$1,500, according to McHale. McHale recommended purchasing a new truck over renting on an as-need basis, since “we’ve (Highspire) come to rely on it for a lot.” Council members were concerned about the cost, which is an unbudgeted expense, but saw advantages to the borough to own a truck. “When we have our own equipment, we can do it on our own time when it suits us,” said Council President A. Kay Sutch.
Instead of paying one lump sum, the borough will lease the truck over five years. At the end of the lease, the borough will own the vehicle. To pay for the vehicle, council will use money from the general fund and money budgeted for replacing the borough’s tractor. Instead, the tractor will be purchased next year, McHale said. Noelle Barrett: 717-944-4628, or noellebarrett@pressandjournal.com
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Welcome, May! What beautiful flowers and bright green grass we see all around us. Isn’t it wonderful to have the warmer weather finally upon us? I was out clearing weeds, dead perennials and tons of leaves recently in my yard. I was so happy to see my little Valentine’s Day flag under some of that debris. It flew away in February. In March, my little St. Patrick’s Day flag took off, too. I haven’t found it yet, but maybe soon. Speaking of working in the yard, don’t forget to use the Woody Waste Center near Middletown Area High School. It is free for Middletown Borough residents; all others must pay a fee. Call 717-948-3054 for the details. Remember to let me know your news to share. Have a wonderful week, and enjoy the May flowers. Birthdays Best wishes to Brandon Miller of Middletown as he turns 12 on Wednesday, May 1. I hope Nan and Pap can share some of your birthday cake with you! Cheryl Daily of Lower Swatara Twp. will hear the birthday song on Thursday, May 2. Many good thoughts are sent your way, Cheryl. If you see Cody Kochinsky out and about Lower Swatara on Friday, May 3 please be sure to give him a loud and jolly happy 20th cake day shout. Miranda Carroll is 23 on Friday, May 3. Sweet Miranda, I hope you have a beautiful birthday weekend. May the flowers be in full bloom for Janice Breon of Lower Swatara on Saturday, May 4. Happy birthday to you, Janice. Logan Nissley of Lower Swatara celebrates his 4th razzle-dazzle birthday on Sunday, May 5. I hope you get loads of treats, Logan! Larry Sheaffer observes his cake and ice cream day in Lower Swatara on Sunday, May 5. Best wishes for the best birthday yet, Larry. Happy balloon-flying day to Meredith Breon on Sunday, May 5. More cake at your house! Enjoy the entire week. Jerrod Myers will hit the teens on Monday, May 6. Happy 13th to you – enjoy your new status of being a teenager. Trevor Bower of Lower Swatara will be having a ball on Monday, May 6 as he turns 21. Congrats on being a “real’’ adult and enjoy your special day all week.
Loads of smiles and surprises are sent to Alex Mosher of Lower Swatara on Monday, May 6. He is 17. Best wishes for a wonderful time. Happy confetti-popping day to Michael Mattes of Lower Swatara. Michael marks his 14th cake day on Monday, May 6. Enjoy! Wishing plenty of sunshine for Leslie Hughes of Lower Swatara on Tuesday, May 7. Enjoy your me-holiday, Leslie. Anniversaries Happy belated 27th anniversary to Don and Debra Williams of Lower Swatara. They celebrated their special day on April 20. Hope it was fantastic! Happy 28th anniversary to Joe and Denise Giulivo of Lower Swatara. They celebrate their romantic holiday on Saturday, May 4. I hope it is extra-special. Best wishes to Dan and Marie Fuoti of Lower Swatara as they observe their 34th wedding anniversary on Monday, May 5. Enjoy your special day. A very happy anniversary shout goes out to Don and Cindy Bowers of Lower Swatara, who celebrate 30 years together on Tuesday, May 7. I hope there is a fun date planned for you two. Congrats! Tee time All are welcome to come out and support the Middletown Blue Raider junior high and varsity football programs by participating in the Raider Club Golf Outing on Saturday, June 1 at Sunset Golf Course. A shotgun start is set for 8 a.m. The cost includes: green fees, cart, lunch (at the American Legion Post 594), beverages, door prizes and awards. The deadline for registration is May 18. To be a sponsor and/or participate, readers may call 717-991-4003 or 717-725-5327 after 5 p.m. Pancake breakfast The Lower Swatara Lions Club will be holding their annual All-U-Can-Eat Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the Lions building in Shope Gardens. Before you start your day, come on down and get all the pancakes and sausage you can eat along with coffee and orange drink. Please support our Lions Club as it is projects like this that help them put so much back into our community. Yard sale The annual Woodridge Yard Sale will
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Middletown Area High School students join Middletown Borough Council, borough officials and staff for a mock government meeting on Monday, April 15.
Middletown students shadow borough officials in revival of social studies program By Daniel Walmer Press And Journal Staff For many years, Middletown Mayor Robert Reid – also a Middletown Area School District social studies teacher – had organized an annual local government day for interested students. The program ended after Reid retired from the district, but it wasn’t forgotten – and on Monday, April 15, borough and school officials brought it back to life. After an afternoon of shadowing and learning from Middletown officials, nine students got down to business during a mock council meeting on Monday night, taking roles ranging from Borough Council president to borough secretary and solicitor. Senior Katlyn Flasher, who served as council president, advocated for her proposal of a $1 million community center complete with a library, chapel, restaurants, movie theater, sports complex and Laundromat. But fellow mock council members Emily Burke and Andrew Hardison asked the hard questions about its location, funding sources, whether it would require a tax increase, and whether such a government-owned center would be “communist.” The motion initially failed, 4-2 – much to the chagrin of Reid and student mayor Megan Martz. “We wanted it to pass. [Martz] was going to veto it,” Reid said, drawing laughter from the audience. Reid got his wish: Council changed its mind and passed the measure 4-2, but did not have enough votes to override Martz’s veto. The students had developed the concept of the center as a way to help create a sense of community in Middletown, Flasher said – and borough officials indicated they would consider pursuing some of the students’ more realistic ideas. For Flasher, a Middletown resident who serves as student council presi-
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Middletown Area High School student Emily Burke, left, receives a certificate from Council President Christopher McNamara for participating in the local government day exercise. dent and wants to be borough council president someday, it was a valuable experience. “I learned a lot of stuff I didn’t know before,” she said. “I just liked meeting all the people.” Hope Dehnert, who assumed the role of borough secretary and director of communications, said she participated because “I wanted to know more about local government.” Another student who benefited from the experience was Andrew Korb, who shadowed Police Chief Steven Wheeler in the afternoon. “He’s a really cool guy,” Korb said. “It was nice to understand what the police do.” Students Will Botterbusch, John Ponnett and Jordan Smith also participated in the day’s activities. Council’s real president, Christopher
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town have some type of service like that, back into the borough, where you can walk in off the street,” he said. “You don’t have to use a phone to call the police. You can walk in off the street and speak to someone.” Curry said he would help revitalize the town through embracing Penn State Harrisburg and improving historic properties to attract people to Dauphin County’s oldest community. He said that Middletown has an image problem, but believes that image can change. “Unfortunately, in speaking with some people, [Middletown has] become the brunt of many jokes,” he said. “I wish to remind everyone that the brunt of those jokes is not our final destination ... Not only, with enough effort, can we get back to where Middletown once was, we can make it better.” Cleland had similar thoughts. “Middletown has got a bad rap right now. You hate to even say that you live in Middletown,” she said. “I’d like to get back to where people are proud to say they live in Middletown.”
May 21 primary. While the night was light on debate and disagreement, the candidates used the opportunity to explain their qualifications and plans for Middletown. Clark, a Republican, emphasized her involvement with Middletown’s Neighborhood Watch program, and said she would like to revive a movement to bring a skateboard park to Middletown. “It would keep kids out of trouble,” she said. “Maybe not all of them, but some of them.” Cleland’s goal is to be open and transparent and to bring new businesses to town, using Elizabethtown as a model, she said. “E-town is flourishing, and I would really love to see Middletown get to where E-town is now,” said Cleland, a Republican. “They have a lot of community involvement with their college down there, a lot of businesses, and their community is growing.” Givler emphasized his background as a longtime, recently-retired Middletown police officer. He would use his role as mayor to reestablish communication between the police and the public, which he said has been lacking since the closing of the borough communications center in 2012. “One of the things I would like to restore is … that the people of Middle-
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theme among the speakers – none were incumbents, and Third Ward incumbent Judy Putric is not running for re-election – was criticism of borough officials’ transparency and responsiveness to citizens. “I know I’ve been to council meetings and seen people ask questions that never get answered,’’ said Cleland. “I, myself, have called the borough and left messages with no return phone calls. I think that’s very frustrating.” Clark criticized council for not keeping people informed about its deliberations. “I just feel that we put those people in that position, so they should get back to us with what they’ve talked about, even if they don’t think it’s our business,” she said. Both mayoral candidates also pledged to improve communication with the public.
A dispute over $290,000
A hot-button issue among the mayoral candidates was council’s decision to spend $290,000 to transfer the borough police department to the Behney Building at the corner of Race and Emaus streets, which was previously being used by the borough’s electric
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Vernal Simms, a local pastor and
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department. Givler criticized council members who claim the borough is in financial trouble for voting for the expense. “I don’t know where we’re coming up with $290,000 for this thing,” he said. “Working in police, I know that you can’t take a police department and move it from one building to another building as easy as you can do something else,” such as upgrading the police force’s former headquarters in borough hall. However, mayoral candidate Mike Bowman, a Republican, noted that the funds used for the new police station are restricted for capital projects, while the alleged financial problems involve the borough’s general fund. “We’re only allowed to spend certain monies for certain things,” Bowman said. Curry criticized council for not postponing its vote to spend the $290,000 after two council members said they wanted to wait until they received further documentation of the plans for the project.
Native American man who had presented a tomahawk throwing target at previous events. “It’s a very skilled job,’’ Bear said of the master of ceremonies job. Businesses have been enlisted to sponsor the event for the first time, said Bear. .The powwow, which will be Middletown’s seventh, will feature food and vendors of Native American goods, music and dancing. “It’s like a Native
American church -ype thing,’’ is how Bear describes it. Gates open at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday and close at 5 p.m. both days. An admission will be charged, with all proceeds going to the Middletown Area Historical Society, which owns the land where the event will be held. Royalton Borough will provide camping at its Kiwanis Park for Native Americans who are participating
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lawsuit – including the identity of the parties that will be named – but have said millions of dollars have been lost due to mismanagement of the trust. Zonarich would not comment on the writ – his law firm has “not seen a complaint and therefore cannot comment on any claims,’’ he said. But Zonarich did say his firm provided satisfactory service to the borough while serving
as its solicitor. “We are comfortable that our services to Middletown Borough over the years have been of the highest quality and we believe that nothing we have done or failed to do has harmed the borough in any way,’’ said Zonarich. “While anyone has the right to file a lawsuit, we intend to defend this claim vigorously.” Chris Courogen, borough secretary and director of communications,
leader of Middletown Residents United, was satisfied by the event. “I think it did what it was designed to do,” Simms said. The event was the first in a threepart series organized by Middletown Residents United: A Second Ward candidates’ night was held on Tuesday, April 30, while a First Ward candidates’ night is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7. Although members of Middletown Residents United have been critical of incumbent council candidates, Simms thinks the organization can serve as a neutral arbiter of the race since all residents and incumbent council members have been invited to join the group since its founding. All candidates were invited to speak at the series of candidates’ nights, he said. However, third ward candidate Victoria Malone said she never received an invitation. “I wasn’t invited to the meeting, and I didn’t know a thing about it,” Malone said. She sees herself as an independent voice “not running on anybody else’s agenda.” She is unopposed in the Democratic
primary, so her campaign will become more visible closer to the general election in November, she said. The fourth Third Ward candidate – Republican Kenneth Clugston – could not be reached for comment. He did not attend the event. Bowman said he was not invited, and only learned of the event through the Press And Journal. Diana McGlone, a former councilor and member of Middletown Residents United, said Bowman was invited via a mailed letter. Organizers came under fire from several residents during the meeting for not allowing Bowman, who was in attendance, to introduce himself, but Simms said Bowman will be given the opportunity to speak at future meetings. Mayoral candidate David Rhen was not in attendance and could not be reached for comment. Also at the event, Ken Whitebread, chief of the Middletown Volunteer Fire Department, spoke about promoting upcoming fundraisers for the department. Representatives for Bill Tully, a candidate for judge in Dauphin County, attended, and voter registration forms were available.
in the event, Bear said. The powwow presents a true picture of Native Americans and their spirituality that challenges stereotypes created by movies and TV, said Bear. One of his fondest memories was made by a boy who attended one of the powwows with his grandfather. “Grandpa,’’ the boy exclaimed as they observed the event,’’ they’re no different than us.’’ “It started out as a cultural event, to take away the myths that Hollywood
has created,’’ said Bear. Bear refused to discuss the reasons why the powwow was cancelled last year – “It’s really irrelevant,’’ he said – but said vendors and participants “are eager to come back.’’ “I hope that more things happen in this town,’’ said Bear. “It’s nice to see other people have the courage to reach out and do something for the community.’’
would not comment on the writ, saying it was an ongoing legal matter. A spokesman for Eckert Seamans could not be reached for comment. The $18 million trust fund was created in 1999 to settle a lawsuit the utility filed against the borough to end a nearly 100-year contract that required Met-Ed to provide the borough with electricity at bargain rates. Each council president since then has served as the lone trustee of the money,
sparking speculation about who will be named as a party to any lawsuit regarding the fund. In Pennsylvania, a complaint or a praecipe for writ of summons can be filed to initiate a civil proceeding against someone. Like a complaint, it is served on the defendant to notify him that a suit has been filed against him in court. Daniel Walmer: 717-944-4628, or danielwalmer@pressandjournal.com
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Town Topics News & happenings for Middletown and surrounding areas.
Spring Book Sale
Friends of the Middletown Public Library are holding their Spring Book Sale on Monday, May 6 through Saturday, May 11. Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. •••••
Blue & Gold Club meeting
The Blue & Gold Club meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 5 in the Middletown Area High School library. •••••
Dinner show
Lower Swatara Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is sponsoring a Vegas/Dinner Show featuring Brad Crum, “The No. 1 Elvis Impersonator in PA,” on Saturday, May 4 at the Lower Swatara Fire Department, 1350 Fulling Mill Rd., Middletown. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is served from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and the show is 8 to 10 p.m. To purchase tickets, readers may call 717-939-1759 or 717602-3227.
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The Wilson House, located on Second Street, Highspire, is slated for improvements in the near future.
Improvements to Wilson House planned By Noelle Barrett
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Weather and age have taken a toll on the Wilson House, located on Second Street in Highspire. Last year, damaged exterior flashing resulted in water leaking near the chimney. Part of the ceiling collapsed, and some of the walls suffered damage.
The white building with dark green shutters is home to the borough’s Historical Society –where photos, newspaper clippings, and all things to remember Highspire are kept. Fortunately, the artifacts were not damaged, but with the Bicentennial Celebration set for 2014, the historical society wants the home to look its best. For Debbie Whittle, president of
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awaiting a hearing before Lindsey. On April 2, at about 4:45 p.m., Kelley called a fellow constable, Richard Shotzberger of Harrisburg, and told him that he was going to kill himself, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in court by Middletown police. Shotzberger contacted Middletown police after he “heard what sounded like a firearm being discharged,” the affidavit said. Kelley told Shotzberger that he could see the outside of his garage through the hole, the affidavit said.
A detective with the District Attorney’s Criminal Investigation Division discovered a hole in the wall of Kelley’s office, located above his garage, about 25 feet above ground level, the affidavit said. A .357 Smith and Wesson revolver loaded with five rounds and one expended shell casing was found in Kelley’s desk in his office, court records show. Kelley’s spouse told the detective that Kelley was alone during the incident. Noelle Barrett: 717-944-4628, or noellebarrett@pressandjournal.com
the historical society, the home is a special place. Whittle grew up in the house, and after flooding from Hurricane Agnes in 1972, her family repaired the home. Eventually it was sold, and when the historical society was formed, it became home to the artifacts, said Whittle. “It’s a hub of Highspire,” she said. “We have open houses, arbor days and dedications there.” Whittle hopes the repairs to the ceiling and walls are completed sometime this year. To fix other issues with the Wilson House, the historical society plans to apply for a $10,000 municipal grant from Dauphin County. The historical society will also be holding a “work day” at the house at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 11. Volunteers will be pulling weeds, raking leaves and performing other spring cleanup. To make a donation to the Highspire Historical Society, or to become a member, readers may call Whittle at 717-566-6828. Noelle Barrett: 717-944-4628, or noellebarrett@pressandjournal.com
Sports
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MIDDLETOWN BASEBALL
STRIKKKKKK KKKKKKKKKKK KKKKKK KEOUT! Ocker fans 24, sets school record in loss Photos by Jodi Ocker
By Larry Etter Press And Journal Staff
Middletown pitcher Nathan Ocker, above, overpowered Palmyra batters with his sharp fastball for nine innings, recording 24 strikeouts – a school record – in a 12-inning loss to the Cougars.
Sophomore right-hander Nathan Ocker set a school record with an amazing 24 strikeout performance in nine innings of Middletown’s 12-inning, 5-2 loss to Palmyra on Thursday, April 25 in Middletown. Ocker kept a consistently sharp fastball down in the strike zone that completely dominated Palmyra’s hitters throughout the Keystone Division scrap. He issued zero walks and yielded just two hits, a pair of singles, before leaving the mound after reaching his allowed number of innings after nine. The only negative to the performance was that Ocker left the game with the score tied at 1-1 and the Cougars eventually scored 3 runs in the top of the 12th inning to earn the victory. Those deciding runs came against reliever Nick Drawbaugh, who had pitched well in his three innings of work. The Blue Raiders had numerous chances to pull out a much-needed victory for Ocker or Drawbaugh but simply could not come up with a key hit to produce a win. In the season’s first half, the Raiders and Cougars
Middletown catcher Cody Fox, right, snags an Ocker pitch as yet another Palmyra batter fans.
had combined for 21 runs in an exciting 11-10 victory for the Middletown squad. This second meeting was nothing like that one. Palmyra scored a run in the top of the first inning and Middletown matched that with a run in the bottom of the second. The 1-1 deadlock remained unchanged until Palmyra broke the tie in the bottom of the 11th inning. Facing the one-run deficit in the home half of the 11th, the Raiders produced another tying run to send the game into the 12th. Palmyra then came up with a 3-run rally in the top of the 12th to steal the win. Ocker actually had four strikeouts in the first inning, but a ball in the dirt on the third whiff allowed Trey Baker to reach first. Baker stole second and scored on a single by teammate Mitchell Sauley to give the Cougars the early 1-0 lead. Two more strikeouts by Ocker in the top of the second kept the score unchanged. In the bottom of the second, Ocker and Jordan Flowers drew one-out walks and Dylan Bower was Please See RAIDERS, Page B2
COLLEGE TENNIS
Lions’ championship reign ends in tourney loss
TOUGH PERFORMANCE!
By Tom Klemick For The Press And Journal For the first time in three years, the men’s tennis team at Penn State Harrisburg won’t end its season with a conference championship celebration. The two-time defending North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) champions were upset in the NEAC tournament’s semifinal round by Penn State Abington on Thursday, April 25. The Blue and White fell to the opposing Lions 5-4 at the Birchwood Tennis and Fitness Club in Clarks Summit. Abington eventually fell to conference champion Rutgers-Camden in the championship match later the same day. Penn State Harrisburg’s top-ranked doubles team consisting of reigning NEAC Player of the Year Josh Cartmill and junior Tyler Miller got the Lions off on the right foot with a 9-7 victory
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over Abington’s No. 1 pair of Steven Ly and Monte Dunson. However, Penn State Harrisburg trailed 2-1 after doubles play when the teams of Vincent Lepore III and Zachry Warriner and Ben Leibig and Alex Koltun fell to Abington’s No. 2 and No. 3 pairs by 8-3 and 9-7 margins. The middle of the Lions lineup was solid in singles play, but ultimately the team’s 3-3 split with Penn State Abington proved to be the difference in the end. Cartmill fell to Jordan Damsky in the No. 1 slot while senior Evgeny Matigullin was defeated by Abington’s Nigel Hopkinson 6-2, 7-5 in the clash of the second-ranked singles players. Miller bested Ly 7-6 (7-4), 6-1 in the No. 3 spot while Leibig and Lepore each won rather easily in the No. 4 and 5 slots. Koltun fell to Abington’s Matt Wolff 7-6 (7-1), 6-2 in the battle
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PSU’s Wolfe hits three HRs, strikes out 11,wins two games in sweep of Valley Forge By Tom Klemick For The Press And Journal
How do you top a two-win, 11 strikeout, no-earned-run performance inside the circle? Why, you hit three home runs, including a grand slam, of course. Still not impressed? How about doing both on the same day? Penn State Harrisburg’s Gabrielle Wolfe had quite the afternoon against Valley Forge Christian on Wednesday, April 24, excelling both at the plate and on the rubber in the Lions’ 11-0 and 5-4 victories in Middletown. It was apparent that something special was brewing when the sophomore captain led off the first game of the doubleheader with a home run. It was the first of her 11 RBIs for the day. Freshman Rachel Fisher followed up Wolfe’s solo shot by doubling. The next batter, sophomore Erika Love, plated her with a double of her own. Senior Danielle Ringel picked up an RBI thanks to her single that scored Love. Freshman Jennifer Bear drove in Ringel with a single and Wolfe reached base for the second time in the inning on an error. Two runners in senior Katherine Bernardi and Bear scored on the play. Fisher’s second at bat of the stanza produced another run when she singled, scoring junior Brittany Wesoloskie and giving the Blue and White a 7-0 lead. Wolfe mowed down Patriot batters and retired 12 straight before helping her own cause in the top of the fifth inning. Bernardi reached base on an error and freshman Jasmine Yanich moved her along with a single. Wesoloskie walked and the stage was set for Wolfe.
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Middletown’s Zack Sims slides into third in a victory over Milton Hershey.
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Penn State Harrisburg’s Gabrielle Wolfe had a career day in a doubleheader against Valley Forge Christian, pitching for two victories, striking out 11 batters and hitting three home runs, including a grand slam. She was grand. Wolfe homered for the second time in three at bats, clearing the bases and giving the Lions an 11-0 advantage. She also had a perfect game working through 4.1 innings and finished by hurling five innings and surrendering just two hits while striking out seven batters. The second game saw the Lions
fight back and complete the doubleheader sweep in come-from-behind fashion. The Blue and White tallied its first run of the finale when Wolfe hit into a fielder’s choice and plated Bernardi in the top of the second inning. Wolfe stretched Penn State Harrisburg’s advantage to 2-0 when she homered for the third time for the day in the top of the fourth stanza.
COLLEGE BASEBALL
League honors Slagle for perfect game By Tom Klemick For The Press And Journal You’ve heard the phrase a hundred times: nobody’s perfect. Nobody except Derek Slagle. The Penn State Harrisburg pitcher made history on Tuesday, April 16 when he became the first player in school history to throw a perfect game. The North Eastern Athletic Confer-
ence (NEAC) recognized the freshman’s rare feat by naming him the league’s Student-Athlete of the Week for the time period ending Sunday, April. 21. Slagle took the mound against Penn College and turned in the best performance of any pitcher in the conference to date. He allowed no runs, no hits, walked no batters and struck out three Wildcats in the Lions’ 3-0 victory. In the seventh and final inning, he
recorded the first and final outs of the stanza to seal the deal on one of the rarest accomplishments in all of sports. Slagle made a relief appearance against NEAC rival Penn State Abington on Sunday, April 21 and helped the Blue and White work out a jam with a runner on third base. For the week, Slagle pitched 7.1 innings and blanked the opposition in all statistical categories.
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hit by a pitch with two outs to load the bases. A wild pitch by Bobby Dorta with Eddie Finsterbush at the plate allowed Ocker to score the tying run. With eight strikeouts already in the book, Ocker added eight more over the next four innings to run his total to 16. But the Raiders also came up empty during the span and the score remained deadlocked at 1-1. In the bottom of the sixth, Middletown’s Brett Altland walked and Cody Fox singled, but both runners were stranded. Bower was also left on base in the home half of the seventh inning after reaching first on an infield single with two outs. Ocker’s 19th, 20th and 21st strikeouts came in the top of the eighth as he struck out the side. Kyle Finsterbush led off the bottom of the eighth inning with a single, but he, too, was left stranded. Ocker finished up his historic performance with three more strikeouts in the top of the ninth, and the Raiders went down in order in the bottom of the frame. Drawbaugh took over on the mound for the Middletown defense in the top of the 10th and got two quick outs before Palmyra’s Griffin Mitchell reached base on a bunt single. But the Cougar runner was thrown out on catcher Fox’s peg to Kyle Finsterbush at second. Kyle Finsterbush was safe on an error with two outs in the bottom of the 10th but also was left stranded. The Cougars broke the tie in the top of the 11th on an RBI single by Baker. Needing to break their scoreless drought to keep the game going, the Raiders came up with a tying run in the bottom of the frame. Fox led off with an infield single, stole second and went to third on a balk by Palmyra pitcher Baker, who had taken over for Dorta in the seventh inning. Ocker’s sacrifice fly to right field produced the run. A great opportunity to pull out the win came when Flowers and Zach Sims drew back-to-back walks with two outs. But Bower’s lineout to second ended the threat. The Palmyra offense finally broke out in the top of the 12th. A leadoff single, a walk, a sacrifice bunt and a fielder’s choice ground ball pushed in one run and a two-out triple by Baker drove in two more. Sauley took over on the mound for the Cougars in the bottom of the frame and struck out two Middletown batters before Altland drew a base on balls. But a groundout finished off the win
for the Cougars and spoiled an otherwise outstanding day for Ocker and his Middletown teammates.
Susquehanna Twp. 2 Middletown 1
Tough luck had also hit Sims, Middletown’s other ace pitcher, when the Raiders came up on the short end of a 2-1 final score at Susquehanna Twp. on Tuesday, April 23. Sims, a classmate of Ocker, registered nine strikeouts in an impressive outing but was stung by a one-out homerun by the Indians’ Laron Mitchell in the bottom of the seventh inning that made the difference. And, again, the Raiders had their chances, but could not produce the clutch hits needed to push runs across the plate. The Indians scored their first run in the bottom of the second inning following a leadoff single and a pair of Middletown errors. The 1-0 score stayed firmly in place as Sims and Susquehanna’s Anthony Atticks staged a solid pitching duel. In the top of the sixth inning, Bower was safe on an error to lead off the frame for Middletown, stole second and then went to third on a sacrifice bunt by Altland. Fox’s fielder’s choice grounder knocked in Bower to tie the score at 1-1. The Indians threatened to break the tie in the bottom of the sixth, but Fox and Kyle Finsterbush hooked up to erase Atticks on an attempted steal. In the top of the seventh, Drawbaugh singled with one out and courtesy runner Zach Buell stole second to put a Middletown runner in scoring position. But Atticks got Sims on a pop up and fanned Eddie Finsterbush to end the threat. Sims struck out Susquehanna’s leadoff hitter, Joe Runyan, to start the bottom of the seventh but Mitchell swung on a fastball over the plate that he drove over the left field fence for the game-winning homer.
Middletown 11 Milton Hershey 0
Following those two intense games, the Raiders needed a breather – and got just what they wanted at Milton Hershey on Friday, April 26. Getting off to a good start, and with the cross-over game never really in doubt, the Middletown nine dusted the host Spartans in five innings for their seventh win of the year. Flowers, also a sophomore, picked up the pitching win with eight strikeouts while giving up three walks and just one hit, an infield single in the fourth inning.
The Middletown offense recorded six hits, including a two-run triple by Flowers, in the victory. The hits and runs came early. Ryan Popp and Flowers punched out back-to-back singles with one out in the top of the first inning and Drawbaugh was hit by a pitch to load the bases against Milton Hershey starter Jimmy McDonnell. A passed ball with Ocker at the plate pushed in the first run and a wild pitch with Ethan Kell batting allowed Flowers to dart home for run No. 2. In the top of the second, Sims led off with a single, stole second on a groundout and raced all the way home on a Spartan throwing error to give the Raiders a 3-0 lead. After Flowers struck out the side in the home half of the second, the Middletown nine collected two more runs in the top of the third. After again getting hit by a pitch to reach base with one out, Drawbaugh went to second on a wild pitch and made it to third on Ocker’s bunt single. Kell’s sac fly knocked in Drawbaugh. Ocker, who had stolen second and moved to third on a passed ball, scored when Sims was safe on an error. Those runs gave the Raiders a 5-0 advantage. Flowers walked Milton Hershey’s Dionte Satterfield to lead off the home half of the third, but the runner was picked off at first on a throw from Kell to Drawbaugh. Two straight strikeouts by Flowers ended the inning. Bower was safe on an error to lead off a fourth inning that produced four more Middletown runs. Altland and Fox drew back-to-back walks to load the bases before Popp’s fielder’s choice grounder pushed in the first run. With Altland at third and Fox on second, Flowers drove a 2-2 pitch over the left fielder’s head for a two-run triple to make it an 8-0 game. Run No. 9 came when Drawbaugh was safe on an error. Flowers gave up his only hit of the game with two outs in the bottom of the fourth but induced a pop-up to end the Spartans’ chance to break their scoreless drought. After Kell opened up the top of the fifth with a walk and was replaced by pinch runner Brandon Harper, Kyle Finsterbush walked and Bower poked an RBI single to left for run No. 10. Kyle Finsterbush later scored from third on a passed ball for Middletown’s 11th run. Flowers picked up two strikeouts and a groundout to end the game early. Larry Etter can be reached at larryetter66@gmail.com.
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Lions lose NEAC crown to Raptors By Adam Clay For The Press And Journal The Penn State Harrisburg golf team was unable to hold off Rutgers- Camden in the final round of the NEAC Championship Tournament on Saturday, April 27. Even with Matt Plummer and Jason Long finishing tied for second place overall, the Lions had to settle for a team second-place trophy.
Penn State Harrisburg finished with a score of 624 in two rounds of play, just behind the Scarlet Raptors’ 618 total. Rutgers-Camden will travel to Florida for the NCAA Division III National Tournament. The Scarlet Raptors started the final 18 holes with a nine-stroke lead, largely due to the -3, 69 score shot by the eventual tournament overall champion Quentin Griffith IV on Friday, April 26. After the first nine, the Lions had
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MIDDLETOWN SOFTBALL
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Raiders win 3 of 4, move over .500 Emily Mattes and Sara Gossard hit solo homeruns as Middletown beat Reading, 7-1 in softball on Friday, April 26 in Middletown. The victory gave the Blue Raiders a winning record at 7-6. Middletown is in 18th place in the District 3 Class AAA softball power rankings – the top 16 teams qualify for the district playoffs. The win capped a successful week for the Raiders, as Middletown won three of four games. Middletown rallied for 8 runs in the seventh inning to defeat Keystone Division rival Palmyra, 10-7, on Thursday, April 25 in Lebanon County. The Raiders improved their division record to 4-5, while Palmyra fell to 4-4 and 8-5 overall. Middletown lost a pitcher’s duel to Susquehanna Twp., 1-0 on Tuesday, April 23. Gossard surrendered only six hits, while Susquehanna pitcher Allison Huntman gave up just two hits to the Raiders. The Indians (9-5, 6-3 in the division) broke a scoreless tie with a run in the sixth inning. Middletown downed Milton Hershey, 4-2 on Monday, April 22. Gossard gave up just one hit to the Spartans (1-9).
Photos by Phil Hrobak
Middletown second baseman Sarah Gossard, above, tosses the ball to first base for an out in a 7-1 win over Reading that improved the Blue Raiders’ record to 7-6 overall.
Photos by Phil Hrobak
The Lower Swatara Twp. Athletic Association kicked off its 2013 season with ceremonial first pitches in softball and baseball on Saturday, April 27 at Memorial Field in the Little Hollywood Field Complex. More than 350 boys and girls have signed up to play baseball and softball this year.
Middletown’s Rachel Applegate, left, sprints to a fly ball in left field in a 4-2 victory over Milton Hershey, one of three Raider wins last week.
Trumpeter Josh Alcock, above, plays the national anthem as teams of all ages salute the flag. Jenelle Dukes, left, throws the first softball pitch to launch the season. The Middletown Amateur Baseball Association held its ceremonial kick-off ceremony on Saturday, April 20 at Oak Hills.
Standings for 5-1-13 BASEBALL MID-PENN CONFERENCE Keystone Division W L OVERALL Lower Dauphin 8 1 11-4 Mechanicsburg 7 2 11-3 Hershey 5 4 9-5 Susquehanna Twp. 5 4 8-6 Middletown 5 4 7-7 Palmyra 3 6 7-6 Bishop McDevitt 3 6 6-9 Harrisburg 0 9 0-11 Last week’s games Middletown 11, Milton Hershey 0 Palmyra 5, Middletown 2 (12 innings) Susquehanna Twp. 2, Middletown 1 Lower Dauphin 4, Governor Mifflin 3 Lower Dauphin, 10, Bishop McDevitt 3 Lower Dauphin 7, Harrisburg 0 This week’s games Wednesday, May 1 Bishop McDevitt at Middletown, 4 p.m. Lower Dauphin at Mechanicsburg, 4:15 p.m. Friday, May 3 Middletown at Hershey, 6:30 p.m. Lower Dauphin at Susquehanna Twp., 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 Middletown at Harrisburg, 4 p.m. Palmyra at Lower Dauphin, 4 p.m. CAPITAL DIVISION W L OVERALL West Perry 9 0 14-0 Camp Hill 7 2 11-4 East Pennsboro 6 2 7-6 Northern 6 3 8-6 Susquenita 3 6 5-9 Trinity 2 5 5-6 Milton Hershey 1 8 2-11 Steelton-Highspire 0 8 1-11 Last week’s games West Perry 15, Steelton-Highspire 1 East Pennsboro 14, Steelton-Highspire 3 This week’s games Friday, May 3 Steelton-Highspire at Susquenita, 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 Steelton-Highspire at Milton Hershey, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL MID-PENN CONFERENCE Keystone Division W L OVERALL Lower Dauphin 9 0 10-2 Mechanicsburg 6 3 10-4 Susquehanna Twp. 6 3 9-5 Palmyra 4 4 8-5 Middletown 4 5 7-6 Bishop McDevitt 3 6 5-8 Harrisburg 3 6 4-7 Hershey 0 8 1-13 Last week’s games Middletown 7, Reading 1 Middletown 10, Palmyra 7 Susquehanna Twp. 1, Middletown 0 Middletown 4, Milton Hershey 2 Lower Dauphin 9, Governor Mifflin 5 Lower Dauphin 10, Bishop McDevitt 3 Lower Dauphin 10, Harrisburg 4 This week’s games Wednesday, May 1 Middletown at Bishop McDevitt, 4:15 p.m. Mechanicsburg at Lower Dauphin, 4:15 p.m. Thursday, May 2 Susquehanna Twp. at Lower Dauphin, 4:15 p.m. Friday, May 3 Hershey at Middletown, 4 p.m. Monday, May 6 Central Dauphin East at Middletown, 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 Harrisburg at Middletown, 4 p.m. BOYS’ LACROSSE MID-PENN CONFERENCE Keystone Division W L OVERALL Hershey 9 0 14-1 Central Dauphin 7 2 9-4 Palmyra 3 6 8-7 Bishop McDevitt 2 6 5-8 Lower Dauphin 2 8 4-9 Central Dauphin East 1 8 1-10 Last week’s games Central Dauphin 13, Lower Dauphin 3 Central Dauphin East 7, Lower Dauphin 6 Elizabethtown 10, Lower Dauphin 5 This week’s games Friday, May 3 Penn Manor at Lower Dauphin, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 Lower Dauphin at Bishop McDevitt, 7 p.m. GIRLS’ LACROSSE MID-PENN CONFERENCE Keystone Division W L OVERALL Lower Dauphin 6 2 13-2 Hershey 5 2 9-4 Central Dauphin East 5 4 8-5 Central Dauphin 4 4 6-4 Palmyra 0 7 0-11 Last week’s games Lower Dauphin 22, Central Dauphin 15 Lower Dauphin 14, Central Dauphin East 10 Lower Dauphin 17, Red Lion 11 This week’s games Monday, May 6 Cedar Crest at Lower Dauphin, 5:30 p.m.
BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL MID-PENN CONFERENCE Keystone Division W L OVERALL Lower Dauphin 5 0 7-1 Hershey 4 1 9-1 Red Land 3 2 8-3 Mechanicsburg 1 3 4-5 Northern 1 4 3-7 Cedar Cliff 0 4 0-6 Last week’s games Lower Dauphin 3, Hershey 2 This week’s games Thursday, May 2 Cedar Cliff at Lower Dauphin, 5:15 p.m. Friday, May 3 Lower Dauphin at Elizabethtown, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 Lower Dauphin at Mechanicsburg, 7 p.m. TRACK MID-PENN CONFERENCE BOYS East Pennsboro 82, Middletown 68 Middletown 96, Susquenita 52 Lower Dauphin 103, Palmyra 47
MINORS LPAX/WHANOVER W L PHR Royal 3 0 Middletown Rockies 2 0 Lower Swatara Orange 2 0 Paxtonia (5) 2 0 Lower Swatara Red 2 1 Paxtonia (7) 2 1 PHR Red 1 1 Paxtonia (6) 1 1 PHR Orange 1 1 Penn Gardens Red 1 1 West Hanover Black 0 1 Middletown A’s 1 2 Paxtonia (4) 1 2 Lower Swatara Navy 0 1 West Hanover Navy 0 1 PHR Green 0 2 Swatara 0 2 Penn Gardens Gold 0 3
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Last week’s games Lower Swatara Navy 9, West Hanover Black 9 Lower Swatara Orange 11, Paxtonia (4) 1 Middletown Rockies 6, Penn Gardens Gold 5 PHR Royal 11, Middletown A’s 1 Middletown A’s 9, West Hanover Navy 8 Lower Swatara Orange 14, Penn Gardens Gold 5 Lower Swatara Red 6, Lower Swatara Navy 3
GIRLS East Pennsboro 113, Middletown 37 Middletown 77, Susquenita 73 Lower Dauphin 83, Palmyra 67
COLLEGE BASEBALL NEAC W L OVERALL Penn State Abington 11 3 21-19 Gallaudet 11 3 20-19 Penn State Harrisburg 10 4 23-14 SUNYIT 7 7 15-19 Penn State Berks 7 7 12-22 Keuka 6 8 9-18 Cazenovia 3 11 12-26 Lancaster Bible 1 13 7-22 Last week’s games Dickinson 8, Penn State Harrisburg 4 Gallaudet 4, Penn State Harrisburg 1 Gallaudet 8, Penn State Harrisburg 1 Penn State Abington 3, Penn State Harrisburg 2 This week’s games Friday, May 3 Penn State Harrisburg vs. TBA, NEAC Championships, TBA Saturday, May 4 Penn State Harrisburg vs. TBA, NEAC Championships, TBA Sunday, May 5 Penn State Harrisburg vs. TBA, NEAC Championships, TBA
COLLEGE SOFTBALL NEAC South Division Final Standings W L OVERALL Penn State Berks 19 1 33-3 Penn State Abington 13 7 20-17 Wilson 13 7 13-15 Penn State Harrisburg 8 12 15-25 St. Elizabeth 6 14 13-17 Gallaudet 1 19 11-29
YOUTH SOFTBALL SUBURBAN LEAGUE 11U W Lower Swatara (5) 3 Swatara Paxtang (1) 2 Londonderry (3) 2 Conewago (2) 1 Hershey (4) 1 Hershey (3) 0 Londonderry (2) 1 Lower Swatara (4) 1 Hershey (5) 1 Hummelstown (2) 1
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Raider Club holds annual golf outing The Raider Club will hold its annual Golf Outing on Saturday, June 1 at Sunset Golf Course to raise money for the Middletown high school and junior high school football programs. The fee is $70 per golfer, which includes greens fees, a cart, beverages and lunch at the American Legion Post 594. A shotgun start begins at 8 a.m. Golfers must register by Saturday, May 18. To participate or to help sponsor the event, readers may call Ty Snavely at 717-991-4003 or Ron Stetler Jr. at 717-725-5327 after 5 p.m.
Last week’s games Lower Swatara (4) 11, Swatara Paxtang (1) 10 Hershey (5) 9, Londonderry (3) 6 Swatara Paxtang (1) 10, Londonderry (3) 7 Hummelstown (2) 6, Hershey (5) 4 Conewago (2) 9, Londonderry (2) 3 Lower Swatara (5) 15, Hershey (4) 0
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Last week’s games Londonderry (5) 17, Manheim 7 Lower Swatara (7) 7, Hummelstown (4) 6 Londonderry (4) 8, Akron 4 Londonderry (5), 12, Manheim 5
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iddletown Mayor Robert Reid, a social studies teacher in the Middletown Area School District, began an interesting program years ago in which students shadowed borough officials to learn how local government works. It ended after Reid retired – but was revived last month, brought back by borough and school officials. Nine students from Middletown Area High School benefitted from a real-life civics lesson, acting as mayor, borough solicitor and Borough Council members during a mock council meeting on Monday, April 15. They brought a fictitious issue to the table – a proposed $1 million community center, complete with a library, movie theater, sports complex, restaurant, chapel and Laundromat – and argued its merits and flaws. How would it be funded? Where would it be built? And would such a government-owned, of privately-owned, facility be The real-life experience likely instead “communist?’’ will galvanize the civics The proposal failed initially by a 4-2 lesson it provides in the mind vote, to the dismay of student-mayor Martz. “We wanted it to pass,’’ of the students who Megan explained Reid, who participated in the participated. program, because Martz “was going to veto it’’ – a comment that drew laughter from the audience that had come to watch council’s regular meeting that night. But a do-over produced a 4-2 vote to approve the project, Martz’ veto and a lack of votes on the student council to override her veto. What it also produced is a valuable lesson on how government operates. The real-life experience, even if the decisions ultimately don’t count, likely will galvanize the civics lesson it provides in the mind of the students who participated. “I learned a lot of stuff I didn’t know before,’’ said Katlyn Flasher, a student who served as council president during the program. Middletowners, take note: She hopes to be council president – for real – someday. “You’ve got to get the kids involved. If you don’t get the kids involved, you’re not going to have anything,” said Council President Christopher McNamara, an opinion with which we agree. Kudos to the borough and school district for reviving this program. Nine students – and perhaps a few others who sat in the audience that night – learned how government works, and benefitted as a result. If the students’ reaction afterward was any indication, the program was more than a learning experience – it was inspirational to students as well. “They texted me and called me on the phone afterwards to tell me how energized they were,’’ said Jodi Sessa, their teacher.
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“No Child” is no help Editor, The No Child Left Behind Act was passed by Congress in 2001 to allow students to achieve success academically despite whatever obstacle (economic, location, etc.) exists. While it may provide additional financial support or flexible approaches to those who need it, it seems apparent that, in reality, this act hasn’t worked well. President Barack Obama’s Race to the Top, a spin-off idea, is unlikely to perform well, either. A variety of state exams have resulted across the nation over the years to comply with federal standards. As a high school student, I see the exams as an inaccurate representation of the student bodies taking them. Why is all this money invested towards these plans when it could be put to other useful aids, such as funding for construction, supplies, etc.? In this day and age, the ideas from these politicians have to change. Pablo E. Orellana Jr. Middletown (The writer is a student at Middletown Area High School.)
Use technology wisely in schools Editor, As a high school student, I see the use of new technology growing in school every day. The goal at Middletown Area High School is to have every student be able to have their own laptop. This year, the Middletown Area School Board has tried a different approach. The board gave iPads to the bottom percentage of the freshman class so they would focus more on school and wouldn’t drop out. This is not the case. These students use the iPads to play games at lunch, for social networking and for anything else that isn’t school related. It was a mistake to give these students the iPads. If they wanted to see if iPads were more efficient than laptops, then they should have given them to the top students. The top students would treat them with respect and actually use them for school work rather than to goof around. The school board needs to re-think its actions and priorities for the incoming years as it moves towards new technology. Victoria White Middletown (The writer is the historian of Middletown Area High School’s Class of 2014.)
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n the day of killed thousands of Muslims in Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia; brutal occupations in the Boston Iraq and Afghanistan; backing for dictaMarathon tors and corrupt monarchs throughout the bombings, President Barack Obama Muslim world; and unwavering material and moral support for Israel’s oppression stood in the White and humiliation of the Palestinians, with House briefing room and said, “We no end in sight. The Washington Post reports that Tamerwill find out who did this; we’ll find out lan Tsarnaev, the older, deceased brother, why they did this.” told a neighbor, “In Afghanistan, most What motivated the murderous acts casualties are innocent bystanders killed allegedly committed by Tamerlan and by American soldiers.” Dzhokhar Tsarvaev is the question on If revenge for U.S. foreign policy was everyone’s mind. We would be surprised the motive, what will happen next? if it were not. Will such evidence prompt a national But will people remain interested in the reconsideration of America’s decades-old motive if they don’t like what they hear? imperial foreign policy? Judging by the recent past, the answer Or will it be quickly dismissed, while might well be no. the bombings are exploited in an effort to After 9/11, people wondered why double down on that foreign policy? anyone would kill indiscriminately by U.S. Rep. Peter King, a Republican, has flying airplanes into buildings.The Bush already begun that effort. (Interestingly, administration and others leapt to an Alberto Gonzalez, who was Attorney unlikely conclusion: The hijackers “hated General under President George W. Bush, our freedom.” acknowledged on CNN recently that That seemed to satisfy most people. But U.S. foreign policy is indeed resented by it made little sense, and based on previMuslims abroad and ous incidents, we prompts a desire for already had ample If revenge for U.S. foreign revenge.) reason to believe the policy was the motive behind There is much we answer lay elsedon’t know where. the Boston Marathon still about the Tsarnaev Earlier perpetrators bombings, what will brothers and why of violence from happen next? Will such they chose their the Middle East had path. (What, made clear that what evidence prompt a national deadly if anything, did it fueled their hatred reconsideration of America's have to do with of America was U.S. decades-old imperial foreign Chechen organized foreign policy in the region and the larger policy? crime?) Maybe it will turn Muslim world. out that they simply Osama bin Laden’s developed a hatred own fatwa against for what they saw the U.S. named three as American licentiousness and felt they offenses: needed to strike out at it. (That Dzhokhar • Support for Israel’s occupation of Tsarnaev partied at his college after the Palestine bombings casts doubt on that prospect.) • The presence of American military It seems far more likely that the murderforces near Muslim holy sites in Saudi by-drone of Muslim children, the noArabia knock night raids of Afghan homes, the • The devastation of Iraq through 10 daily humiliation of and violence against years of bombing and economic sancPalestinians, and the support for violent tions. and corrupt rulers are what made these But most American officials did not men want to exact vengeance against want to hear – and did not want the Americans. American people to hear – that Muslim Of course, none of this would justify violence was in retaliation for U.S. forkilling innocents. eign policy. But if we wish to prevent such wanton When Ron Paul, a candidate for the Recrimes in the future, we’d better underpublican presidential nomination in 2008, stand what motivates the criminals who criticized U.S. interventionist foreign commit them. policy during a primary debate, he was admonished by another candidate, Rudy Sheldon Richman is vice president of Giuliani, among others, who claimed he had never heard such an outrageous thing. The Future of Freedom Foundation, a libertarian think tank in Fairfax, Va. Giuliani was either lying or unaware that the official 9/11 commission and the Pentagon had previously acknowledged that U.S. foreign policy creates resentment among Muslims. What about the Tsarnaevs? We await the facts, and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev reportedly told authorities his acts were motivated by “religious fervor.’’ But it’s a good bet We want to hear from you. this resentment was part of their motivation. Send your letters to: letters@pressandjournal.com, or The Tsarnaev family is Chechen, but 20 S. Union Street Chechnya’s beef is with Russia, not the Middletown, Pa. 17057 U.S., so that seems an unlikely source of a desire to kill and injure runners and Letters may be edited for accuracy, spectators in Boston. clarity, and length. It is more likely the young men were angered by U.S. drone warfare that has
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s the chief executive officer of the Pennsylvania Coal Alliance and a former Pennsylvania state senator, I have witnessed firsthand the unintended consequences of shortsighted government policies. Nowhere has this been more evident than in the area of energy policy. The Obama administration, through the efforts of the Environmental Protection Agency, has mercilessly attacked the coal industry by imposing regulations that are forcing the electric generating industry to shut down coal fired capacity. In turn, by reducing the domestic demand for coal, coal mines have been forced to shut down or reduce production. This has had a devastating impact on our communities who have been dependent on the coal industry. Now we see the further impact of this misguided federal policy in Erie, where General Electric has proposed to reduce its workforce by 950 jobs. Its facility is a production facility that builds locomotives and mining equipment, and it is not difficult to see how federal energy policy is forcing the downsizing of another coal-related workforce. Joining the Obama administration in its campaign against the coal industry has been its special interest environmentalist friends. Consider the case of the Homer City electric generating station in Indiana County, an important part of the economic infrastructure of that region. Last year, the Sierra Club announced it would sue the plant’s owners Evidently, the and operators Obama – among them, administration GE – as part of a campaign to and its close the plant. environmental The owners responded with allies do not care detailed plans about how much for a $725 you pay for million polelectricity, just lution control upgrade that as they don't would significare about how cantly reduce many goodemissions of mercury, sulfur paying jobs they dioxide and destroy. other air pollutants. The Sierra Club’s answer? No. They wanted the plant closed. In fact, the Sierra Club’s “Beyond Coal” campaign all but brags about plants they have shut down, making no mention that, with them, they end thousands of jobs. Evidently, the Obama administration and its environmental allies do not care about how much you pay for electricity, just as they don’t care about how many good-paying jobs they destroy. Make no mistake about it, remove coal from energy production and your electric bills will rise, and many of your neighbors will be laid off when the companies they work for can no longer afford their utility bills. While reporters and analysts are quick to say that the decline in coal is linked to a rise in electric companies switching over to natural gas, be assured, when they’re through with coal jobs, the opponents will come after the natural gas jobs. Obama’s allied environmental groups are hard at work to halt Pennsylvania’s natural gas boom. Sometimes all politics are not local. State energy, environmental, and tax policies are not to blame for the devastating cuts to the General Electric workforce. Gov. Tom Corbett, in fact, is unambiguously on record about believing in an “all of the above” menu for energy independence: gas, wind, solar and – yes, indeed – coal. In the past decade, science and industry have made huge strides in turning coal into a clean-burning, efficient and economical source of energy for an expanding economy. It is sad that some leaders from the Potomac to the Susquehanna don’t make the connection between that plant in Homer City, the mines in Pennsylvania’s mountains, and 950 lost jobs along the banks of Lake Erie. If leaders are serious about saving the latter, they need to show more respect for the first two. John Pippy is CEO of the Pennsylvania Coal Alliance.
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L“Although I would like to
blame the current horrible state of Middletown solely on this shady council, the blame should be shared with residents who were tricked by their lies for votes last election – such as myself – and the people of this town that failed to vote because they have lost all hope with our local political leaders. I will not make the same mistake twice, and ask that all non-incumbent candidates please learn from the mistakes of this current council – that when you serve only to fulfill your own personal agendas, all residents end up on the losing end.”
L“Council President McNamara,
you have failed miserably! May I suggest you reevaluate your association with your handpicked secretary, and these so-called professionals that are wasting taxpayers’ money on your illegal campaigns and pet projects that the residents were given no notice or chance to comment or debate. It seems as though Councilor Sites is fighting a losing battle trying to get your cronies to be transparent.”
L“I feel sorry for the high school
students that shadowed Middletown Council at Tuesday’s committee meeting. Please do not use this council as an example of ethical political structure. Furthermore, typical McNamara telling these young individuals how to run and vote at the meeting. It’s a wonder you didn’t take them into executive session first.”
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residents will say, ‘Don’t blame me. I didn’t vote for the incumbents?’ ”
K“I wished Press And Journal
Sound Off had a like and dislike button and the option to directly reply to comments. Then again, maybe that’s not such a good idea after all.”
M“This election you can com-
pare to baseball. Mike Bowman being elected for mayor or council would be the third strike for this town. The first two were Olmsted base closing and Three Mile Island. Yes, Mike Bowman is comparable to those two. In fact, if I was a resident of any community within 30 miles of Middletown and he was elected. I would move.”
L“Tell me why all of the candi-
dates for election aren’t trying to talk to us people? I know those not elected are working hard. But wait – those already in office are working just as hard not to say anything, and hope they’ll get re-elected. What will you do, taxpayers? What will you do?”
L“How many of you Middletown
then get the kids at the Olmsted summer program to do it as a field trip. Take some pride in it this year, please.”
K“To the people talking about
the new high school: I was not for this project, and I went to the round table meeting they had for the public about the project. After I saw what I did, and got the facts on the funding of the project, I now stand corrected. Before you go on here and say things about the building of the new school, maybe you should attend the next meeting they have for it, because I stand corrected. The good news for you is that most of Middletown does not understand what is going on as well, so you don’t look so wrong to most of the town – just to those that get involved when they have questions on serious topics.”
M“How come football and basketball, they hire quality coaches, and the rest of the sports, the coaches are bad or bullies? And no one cares about changing it. I am talking boys’ sports.”
“When was the last time you L“Drive through the town, notice L looked at Elizabethtown’s or Humwhat houses have ‘Bowman for Mayor’ signs and then the ones who have “Givler for Mayor.’ I think just by the houses you can tell what type of people vote for either candidate. With that being said, if this town wants any hope, VOTE GIVLER!”
L“Funny how now we’re putting
all our faith in a guy who’s never been a police officer. He’s now a police administrator, but not a police officer. He’s never been a police officer but he knows what they need? Give me a break! He’s not even running that department. When will we be able to respect the police department? When McNamara is gone and we get someone actually qualified in there to be chief.”
L“I would like to see the Middletown schools superintendent tell us why the district is so low on the totem pole as far as test scores and other things. Send something to the Journal so we can read it.”
L“I’m sorry, but I do NOT want K“Time is getting close, Middleto go to the borough’s Facebook page, or anything else the borough has on the Internet, to find out if a meeting is being held or if something happened at a meeting. Things on those places are too controlled and one-sided and biased. That is not news and informing the taxpayers.”
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town. Will you move ahead or keep on the downward spiral? Will you vote or sit back and watch ‘Dancing with the Stars’ instead of voting?”
L“School district, it would be
nice before fall sports if whoever lines our fields would take some time and practice. Can we PLEASE have some straight lines this year on our fields? If it is a real problem,
melstown’s downtown and compared it to Middletown’s. What’s the difference? You tell me.”
J“I, for one, want to say the Elks Theatre is doing better and better. There’s new life there. It makes me proud of my town. It may not be earth-shaking but it’s a start! I appreciate the volunteers doing so much work. I am becoming proud of my town again.”
L“While out of town, I saw my
neighborhood on the news. Imagine 16-year-olds with nothing better to do than scour the parked cars for unlocked doors. In this reader’s opinion, the 16-year-olds can be guided appropriately and steered away from attempts at thievery. The morons who had their automatic weapons in unlocked cars are more of a concern to me. With so much needed in the way of gun control to keep guns out of the hands of those who are not responsible enough to have guns, I shudder to think that four people who should not have guns are living in my neighborhood! I would hope that there was some sort of fine, or license withdrawal, for the irresponsible gun owners. My late – but firm – opinion.”
J“Middletown Citizens for
Responsible Government is a very informative website. It’s about time
JOHN PAYNE
House extends health insurance for children T
he state House of Representatives recently approved a measure, House Bill 108, to extend the state’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through 2015. CHIP provides health insurance to uninsured children and teens not eligible for or enrolled in medical assistance. The program, established in 1992, is set to expire at the end of this year without legislative action. The federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, together with the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, have extended federal funding for CHIP through 2015. Free CHIP coverage is available to eligible children in households with incomes no greater than 200 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL); low-cost CHIP coverage is available for those with incomes greater than 200 percent but no greater than 300 percent of the FPL; and families with incomes greater than 300 percent of the FPL have the opportunity to purchase coverage by paying the full rate negotiated by the state. Currently, 188,317 children are enrolled in CHIP across the Commonwealth. Federal funds pay
for approximately two-thirds of the total cost of the program. House Bill 108 now heads to the Senate for consideration. More information about CHIP coverage can be found at my website, www.RepPayne.com, by clicking on “PA-At Your Service.”
Flag raising at the Gap
I want to give one final reminder to any resident who may be interested in volunteering for the Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery’s flag-raising ceremony at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 4. The National Cemetery holds the flag-raising ceremony on the Avenue of Flags. The Avenue of Flags is a presentation of more than 300 interment flags on flagpoles that line the avenues of the National
they started telling it like it is! It’s funny how many candidates came up with their overdue tax money when it’s time for their names to be printed on an upcoming election ballot! The current council members are trying to solve a lot of problems that they inherited. Let’s trust them to get the job done!”
J“The recent news article about
the theft and recovery of several firearms in Lower Swatara Twp. prompted me in writing this. Today, the police and public safety officials are criticized more times on a negative than a positive. We are fortunate to have an exemplary police department right here in our community. Firearms that are stolen and are possessed in the wrong hands create possible harm to innocent people, create an atmosphere of intimidation and are means of serious crimes. Lower Swatara Twp. Police Department, as a result of an investigation by their detective and patrol officers, brought the responsible persons and weapons accountable. Their quick recovery of the firearms makes our community safer today than yesterday. I’m proud to be a township resident and to have such a professional police department serving and protecting us. Again, JOB WELL DONE!”
J“Many people speak badly of
the rental properties on Ann Street. If it weren’t for the properties on Ann Street, many low-income people would not have a place to live. I’ve been through some of those properties on Ann Street, and they were nicely renovated. Ann Street is within walking distance to the Laundromat, grocery stores, library, pool, etc. If you think you can improve the atmosphere there, then I suggest you move there! Get down there and invite the families there to church, or just stop when you see them out, have a chat and try to get to know them. This town is made up of all kinds of people who are from all social-economic backgrounds. The people in this town need to stop the divisions and start looking out for one another. A strong community begins within each and every one of us! What are you doing to help someone in need?”
K“People need to stop complain-
ing about the library that is no longer being 100 percent funded by the Borough of Middletown. It was the best thing for the library! The library employees were union employees! When several people offered to volunteer to do things for the library, the library workers had to refuse because they had union employees who had to take care of everything! The library no longer has to answer to the borough. If you want a library, pay for it! Attend the fundraisers! Most importantly, volunteer! The borough should add a library tax, which could be a few dollars a month to everyone’s utility bill.”
L“Congratulations, Borough
of Middletown. You’ve virtually busted the union, made us the laughing stock of the county and continue to embarrass us with your ready, fire, aim strategy. You just don’t get it, do you? It’s more than dollars and cents. It’s about pride and respect – something you don’t have, nor show.”
K“To the person who said they’ve K“So whatever happened to the been following the Middletown Citizens United social media page: You must be one of the lucky ones. For some reason, I must be blocked – and I’ve never had anything to do with their page, and I’m not any of the people who strongly and frequently voice their opinions about the borough. (I agree with most of them, though). I had to laugh when I saw the page only had three ‘likes.’ ”
L“Say ‘no’ to Sheetz. Local
board groups are becoming more and more greedy as people become less and less interested in what is going on around them. They are allowing a monopoly of business and are only looking at the money, not the people. We love our mom and pop stores, local markets and stations (car washes, pizza shops). These college kids come in and are trying to uproot, for what? Do we allow it? No. They need to learn to adapt into our society – not us being pushed out for theirs. Boycott Sheetz and any new large corpo-
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J“If you think the current council
is making this stuff up, you need to do your research! How did the Middletown Borough recover from a $3.8 million deficit in the year 2007? Check out the Annual Report – munstatspa.dced.state. pa.us/afra; Then select ‘municipality Middletown Borough’; then select ‘year 2008’ (it’s actually for the previous year); click ‘view report.’ This council inherited a mess! After doing my own research, I’m pleased with the work they’re doing. If we lose the professionals that were brought in to help guide us through this mess, our town will not know what to do. Thank you to all the current council members for keeping your promises! Just wish you’d get the paper to print what you ask them to so that we could know more about what’s going on and why you make the decisions that you do make.”
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Cemetery. The flags have been donated by families whose relatives were entitled to military honors at their funeral. They are displayed for six months out of the year, and taken down over the winter months. I participate in the flag-raising ceremony each year, and invite anyone interested in volunteering to contact my Hershey office at 717534-1323. Additionally, if your family has a casket flag that you would like to donate to the Avenue of Flags, you can drop it off at my Hershey office, located at 250 W. Chocolate Ave. I deliver donated flags to the cemetery throughout the year.
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ration this Penn State campus or Lower Swatara Twp. wants to move in. You should do your homework before supporting a business. Do they pay taxes? If not, why are you supporting them even if they are the cheapest? You’re not helping yourself when your local township increases your taxes. You know foreigners buy business and land, pay no taxes for seven years and then sell it off to one of their relatives that receive another seven years in tax breaks. Guess who keeps paying for them? We do. But I bet your mom and pop stores still pay taxes, which is why they are 10 cents higher. Should you dump them for the next guy? NO. One day all you greedy selfish non-thinking individuals will regret some decisions because you are taking the American dream away from your generations to come. What about when you’re old and can no longer afford to live in this expensive market? IT STARTS AT HOME – RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW! Make a difference. YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD FOR THE GOOD!”
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Church
First Church of God
Open Door Bible Church
Middletown “I count all things but loss for the to participate in Junior Church during excellency of the knowledge of Christ the morning worship service. We also Jesus my Lord: For whom I have welcome you to join us at our 6:30 suffered the loss of all things, and do p.m. service. Childcare is provided count them but dung, that I may win for children under age 4 during all Christ. (Philippians 3:8). services and classes. Open Door Bible Church, located Wed., May 1: 7 p.m., Patch the Pirate at 200 Nissley Drive, Middletown, Clubs for ages 4 through grade 6, and invites you to worship Jesus Christ Prayer meeting. with us this week. Thurs., May 2: 7 p.m., Middletown Our May 5 Sunday worship service Home Music Ministry. commences at 10:40 a.m. with a For more information call the church 9:30 a.m. Sunday school hour with office at 939-5180 or visit us online classes for all ages. Children from at www.odbcpa.org. Better yet, come ages 4 to second grade are welcome worship with us in person.
St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Middletown St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Sun., May 5: 1:30 p.m., Middletown Church is located at Spring and Union Crop Walk begins at Middletown Food Streets, Middletown. Pantry, 201 Wyoming St., Royalton. You are invited to join us for worship Thurs., May 9: Ascension of Our on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m., Lord. Two services will be offered in Good Shepherd Chapel. Worship on the Chapel, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday at 5 p.m., Good Shepherd Mon., May 13: Community dinner Chapel. The Saturday service is a here at St. Peter’s. casual traditional service, usually 45 Sat., May 18: 8 a.m. to noon, Workminutes in length. Please enter the day at the church. church through the parking lot door. Sun., May 19: Rite of Comfirmation Sunday Worship is at 8:15 a.m. and with one service at 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Sunday Church School and Sun., May 26: Kierch Sunday. SumConfirmation is 9:45 a.m. Our worship mer schedule begins, one service at service is broadcast on WMSS 91.1 9 a.m. FM. at 11 a.m. each Sunday. Visit our website at www.stpeThe Youth Group will meet the 1st tersmiddletown.org. Scripture readings for the week: and 3rd Sundays in May. All youth Acts 16:9-15; Ps. 67; Rev. 21:10, 22 grades 6 to 12 are welcome.
Evangelical United Methodist Church
Middletown Welcome all. May God’s light shine Spring Bible Study. Sun., May 5: 9 a.m., Sunday Church upon us as we gather to worship. May the brilliance of his light and his wis- school, with classes for all ages. Adult dom fill us. May it be a lamp to our Sunday school devotional leader for May: June Martin; 10:15 a.m., worfeet and a light to our path. Evangelical Church meets on the ship service. The worship center is corner of Spruce and Water streets at handicap and wheelchair accessible. 157 E. Water St., Middletown, south Greeters: Nancy Heaton, Jean Kaylor, Sylvia Derr. Nursery Helpers: Gloria of Main St. behind the Turkey Hill Clouser, Vickie Hubbard. The altar convenience store. flowers are given in memory of wife The ministries scheduled at Evan- and mother Sarah Shellenhamer pregelical United Methodist Church sented by Ed and family. The chancel from May 1-7 are always open to flowers are given in memory of Dale everyone. Rider presented by his wife Dorothy Wed., May 1: 10 a.m., Spring Bible and family; 1 p.m., CROP Walk starts Study; 6:30 p.m., Senior Choir re- at the Food Pantry in Royalton. hearsal. Mon., May 6: 1:30 p.m., Grey Village Thurs., May 2: 10 a.m., Interfaith Communion. Council meeting at Ebenezer UMC; Tues., May 7: 5:30 p.m., Girl Scouts 5:30 p.m., Girl Scouts meeting; 7 p.m., meeting; 7 p.m., Board of Trustees.
Middletown
First Church of God, 245 W. High Street, Middletown, invites you to join us for worship at 8 a.m. and 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 (kindergarten through 5th grade), Nursery (infants-age 3), and Adult classes, which offer a variety of Bible studies and electives. Sundays: A Collective Service at 6 p.m., with dinner at 5:15 p.m. You are not alone in your faith, your doubts and your desires. Wednesdays: Wednesday Night Live: Come join us for supper at 5:30 p.m. (no charge, donations accepted). Wednesday Night Live classes for everyone, birth to 100, begin at 6:30 p.m. Winter class lineup: The Gospel of John; The Essential Jesus Class;
10 Spruce Street • 944-5835
Sunday School - 9 am • Morning Worship 10:15 am Evening Worship - 6 pm www.calvaryopc.com
Middletown New Beginnings Church invites be broadcast on the MAHS radio stayou to worship with us each Sunday tion WMSS 91.1 FM at 3 p.m. every at 10:30 a.m. Nursery and children’s Sunday afternoon. Listen on the radio church provided. Our congregation or the Internet at www.pennlive.com/ meets at Riverside Chapel, 630 S. wmss/audio. Check us out on our web Union St., Middletown, next to the site at www.newbeginningschurchRescue Hose Company. Sunday school middletown.weebly.com. for all ages is at 9 a.m. We are handicap Our youth will be participating in accessible via ramp at the back door. the Middletown CROP Walk on Sun., For additional church information call May 5. 944-9595. Sat., May 11: 1 p.m., Ladies Tea. Nonperishable food items are colThe program will feature a Christian lected every Sunday for the Middlechalk artist. town Food Bank. Acolyte for May is Josh Burrows and Followers of Faith Bible Study meets Children’s Church leaders are Bobby every Monday at 10 a.m.; Intercessory Prayer Group is held every Thursday Bright and Pam Eberly. Pastor Britt’s parting words each at 7 p.m.; The Craft Group meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.; Youth Sunday: “Nothing in this world is Fellowship meets Sundays from 5 to more important than the love of Jesus Christ.” We invite you to come and 7 p.m. Our Sunday worship service will experience this love.
Presbyterian Congregation of Middletown Middletown
All are welcome to join us on Sunday, May 5, at 10:30 a.m. for worship in this Easter season. To assist you during worship, there are Blue Listening Bags for children available at the back of the sanctuary. Each bag contains a variety of worksheets for children. Leave the bag on the pew when you leave. There are also hearing devices available from the sound technician for those who wish to use them. Church School for all ages is held from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. The children will meet in the Morrow Room, the teens in the Teen Room, and the adults in Fellowship Hall for the Adult Forum. The Adult Forum is on their 5th session of Genesis from Scratch, lead by Phil Susemihl and Pastor Don Potter. All are welcome to attend. Immediately following the 10:30 a.m. worship service, there will be a light lunch provided for everyone
First Church of God
235 W. High St., Middletown
REV. KIMBERLY SHIFLER, Pastor
944-9608 Sunday School - 9:15 am • Worship Services - 8 & 10:30 am Classes for Special Education (Sunday Morning & Thursday Evening) Ample Parking Nursery Provided
Ebenezer United Methodist Church "Love God, Love People, Make Disciples"
890 Ebenezer Road, Middletown
New Beginnings Church
(Corner of 441 & Ebenezer Road) Phone 939-0766 8:30 am - A Spirited Traditional Service of Worship 9:45 am - A Time for Education and Spiritual Nurture (Children, Youth, Adults) 10:45 am - A Second Worship Service in a Contemporary Style Christian Child Care - 985-1650
Sunday School - 9 am • Worship Service - 10:30 am
www.ebenezerumc.net
Open Door Bible Church
REV. JOHN OVERMAN, Pastor
Evangelical United Methodist Church Spruce & Water Sts., Middletown REV. ROBERT GRAYBILL, Pastor Sunday School (all ages) - 9 am Sunday Worship - 10:15 am
at the Riverside Chapel 630 South Union St., Middletown Pastor Britt Strohecker Everyone Is Welcome!
200 Nissley Drive, Middletown, PA (Located In Lower Swatara Township) Pastor JONATHAN E. TILLMAN
Phone 939-5180 Sunday School - 9:30 am • Morning Worship - 10:40 am Evening Worship - 6:30 pm Wednesday Prayer Service - 7 pm
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The Family of David Keefer - By E.G. (Pete) Keefer
“While writing the newsletter I wrote a number of articles about Johann Caspar Kieffer and his descendants, although I don’t pretend to be an expert on this particular line. I have been fortunate in having been in contact with a number of researchers from this family line - Fleming Keefer, Virginia Keefer, Cathy Green, Jane Wolfe, Caroline Thalman, Fred Johnson, and Gary Keefer are a few who come to mind. In Volume XV- Issue #2 of the newsletter (June 2002), I wrote that I had finally been able to find the link to the family of Fleming Keefer. His ancestor, Benjamin Keefer (1792-1816) was married to Mary Magdalena Baker on 31 Oct. 1816, and they were parents of the following children: Daniel, b. 5 Jan. 1819, was married to Catherine Van Dyke, daughter of Adam and Mary Steiner Van Dyke, on 7 April 1842: Samuel b. 22 Oct. 1820, was married to Lydia Fortney on 15 Nov. 1849; Catherine, b. 18 Nov. 1824, married Leonard Hunker on 2 Feb. 1854; Henry, b. 17 Feb. 1827, married Lydia Bell on 18 Sept. 1851; John b. 17 May 1828, d. Mar. 1894, was married to Mary A. Bell; David b. 2 Dec. 1830, married Nancy Simpson on 8 Dec. 1853; Benjamin, b. 12 Jan. 1833, was married to Sarah Deeds on 5 Mar. 1857; Sara, b. 8 Sept. 1835, married George Buzzard on 6 Mar. 1855; and Elizabeth, b. 28 July 1837, married Cyrus Bilheimer on 24 Jan. 1861. Benjamin was the son of Jacob and Anna Catherina (Schoner) Kieffer and the grandson of Johann Ludwig and Anna Margaret (Sprengle) Kieffer. Johann Ludwig was born in Breitenbach, Germany and came to America with his parents Johann Caspar and Agnes (Glockner) Kieffer. A while later I received a message from Fred Schaeffer of Goleta, California. Fred was a descendant of David Keefer, the seventh child of Benjamin and Mary Magdalena Keefer, and he sent me additional details about David and his family. David Keefer was born on 2 Dec. 1830 in Pennsylvania and married Nancy Simpson on 8 Dec. 1853. Nancy was born in Ireland on 27 April 1826. They were parents to seven children: John Knox Keefer, b. 1854, d. 1933; Daniel Simpson Keefer, b. 9 Aug. 1856; James R. Keefer, who moved to California; Nancy Keefer, b. 1860, d. 1941, married to Joseph H. Funk; Letitia L. (Maggie) Keefer, b. 1866; Ella Thera Keefer, married to Winfield Scott Reed; and Hannah Jane (Jennie) Keefer, b. 1872. In 1876 David and Nancy Keefer moved with their family to a farm one and one half miles east of Knoxville, in Marion County, Iowa, where David died on 29 Oct. 1906 at age 78. He is buried at Graceland Cemetery. His widow Nancy died on 4 Aug. 1915. Two of the daughters of David and Nancy Keefer, Letitia (Maggie) and Hannah Jane (Jennie) were never married. They became school teachers and continued to live on the farm after the death of their parents. On 26 June 1932, these two sisters were murdered in their home. Fred has attempted to learn more about the tragic death of these two sisters but has not come up with any additional information. Keefer Family Assoc. Newsletter, Vol. XVII, Issue #4, Dec 2004
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Mary Ann McCandlish Keefer Mary Ann McCandlish was born in Morgan County Virginia on the 13th day of September, 1819, was married to John Keefer, November 5, 1843, in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. There were born to them six children: (1) Frederick Thompson, (2) Jane Clarise (3) John William (4) Francis Dawson (5) Edward James (6) Samuel, all of whom survive except Francis D., who died in early manhood at Brimfield. From the marriages of her children there were born 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. They both united with the Methodist Church in Kickapoo, Ill. in 1856. Her husband, Mr. John Keefer, died October 8, 1865, at Jubilee, Ill., and the deceased, Mrs. Mary Ann Keefer, died at her home in Brimfield on February 24, 1909, age 89 years, 6 months and 10 days. Leaving the mountains and valleys of their native East, the deceased came with her husband to the then sparsely settled West, first living a few years near Hannibal and Palmyra, Missouri. Like Maryland and Virginia had been their home, Missouri was then a slave state and the familiar scene of negro habitations and negro laborers gave to the undeveloped country some of the features of their former home and helped somewhat to wean their affections away from their quiet eastern hills. The fame of the broad prairies and fertile lands of Illinois, however, soon won them from their first choice and in the fall of 1851 they removed with relatives to Jubilee Township having, already selected farms there and where the family of the deceased made their homes for nearly 40 years. After leaving the Jubilee home she passed the declining years of her widowhood in the vicinity and village of Brimfield. She was a faithful wife, a devoted mother, and a kind a generous neighbor, always a friend of the distressed and ever solicitous to relieve the troubles of others. She was fortunate in all the circumstances of her family relations. Having a kind indulgent husband and dutiful children, she had few of the trials, which embitter life, and throughout her nearly 90 years her sweet disposition and unruffled nature knew more of smiles than tears. Thus it was hers to live in the bosom of her family and at last to pass peacefully to that mysterious beyond surrounded by her children whose presence and cheerful services had ever lightened the shadows of widowhood and kept fresh her generous, loving and kindly heart to the end. Few have lived to such faltering faith in all mankind and fewer escaped the knowledge of evil, which never was known or guessed by her. The funeral services were held on Friday following her death, the funeral sermon being preached at 10 a.m. at the residence by Rev. C.D. Shoemaker. The pallbearers were her grandsons, Frank, Fred, Ralph and Claude Keefer, and her two great-grandsons, Rudolph and Lloyd Savage. The remains were tenderly laid to rest by the side of her husband, in the Bramble Cemetery in Jubilee Township. (Brimfield News, Mar. 4, 1909, submitted by Janet Bledsoe). Found obit posted to the Peoria website/http://www.peoriacountyillinois. com.
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News From District Judge David H. Judy Following is a compilation of action in cases filed before District Magistrate David H. Judy. Please be aware all those charged/cited are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise in a court of law.
Wesley Tse, 19, of Middletown, was charged by Middletown police with misrepresenting age to secure alcohol on Feb. 23. The charges were filed with District Judge David Judy’s office on Feb. 28. Bradley Jacobs, 32, of Dauphin, was charged by state police in Londonderry Twp. with receiving stolen property. The charges, stemming from an incident on April 28, 2012, were filed with Judy’s office on March 1. Danny Gipe, 28, of Middletown, was charged by Middletown police with three DUI-controlled substance charges, driving unregistered vehicle and failure to use safety belt on Feb. 10. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on March 1. John Gabriel Jr., 24, of Middletown, was charged by Middletown police with possession of a small amount of marijuana and use/possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges, stemming from an incident on Oct. 2, were filed with Judy’s office on March 1. Kayla Brown, 22, of Middletown, was charged by Middletown police with theft of leased property. The charges, stemming from an incident on Jan. 29, were filed with Judy’s office on March 1. Danielle Hynson, 22, of Middletown, was charged by Middletown police with retail theft, possession of a small amount of marijuana, use/possession of drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct. The charges, stemming from an incident on Oct. 2, were filed with Judy’s office on March 1. Amy Shank, 19, of Steelton, was charged by Middletown police with burglary, theft by unlawful taking, forgery, theft by deception and accessing a device issued to another who did not authorize use. The charges, stemming from an incident on Feb. 10, were filed with Judy’s office on March 1. William Barilla, 38, of Middletown, was charged by Middletown police with burglary. The charges, stemming from an incident on Sept. 26, were filed with Judy’s office on March 4. Erin Eickstadt, 27, of Harrisburg, was arrested by Middletown police and charged with conspiracy, intentional possession of a controlled substance by person not registered and use/ possession of drug paraphernalia on March 6. The charges were filed with Judy’s office. Eickstadt was held in Dauphin County Prison in lieu of $25,000 bail. Zachary Carroll, 27, of Harrisburg, was arrested by Middletown police and charged with conspiracy; criminal attempt to manufacture, deliver or possess a controlled substance; and criminal use of communications on March 6. The charges were filed with Judy’s office. Carroll was held in Dauphin County Prison in lieu of $100,000 bail. Matthew Silks, 39, of Mount Joy, was arrested by state police in Londonderry Twp. and charged with corruption of minors, unlawful contact with a minor and indecent exposure, stemming from incidents in August 2011 and September 2010. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on March 7. Lynda Rosbach, 43, of Harrisburg, was arrested by state police in Londonderry Twp. on March 8 and charged with simple assault, harassment and 5311A01 criminal mischief. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on March 8. Christopher Morgan, 21, of Highspire, was charged by Middletown police with two harassment charges stemming from an incident on March 6. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on March 8. Nathan Matinchek, 28, of Middletown, was charged by Middletown police with DUI, DUI-highest rate,
careless driving and reckless driving, stemming from an incident on Feb. 19. The charged were filed with Judy’s office. Joshua Weyant, 29, of Middletown, was charged by Middletown police with possession of a small amount of marijuana and two counts of use/ possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges, stemming from an incident on March 1, were filed with Judy’s office on March 8. Lloyd Henry Jr., 20, of Middletown, was charged by Middletown police with DUI, DUI as a minor, DUI-general impairment, purchase of an alcoholic beverage by a minor, improper left turn and exceeding maximum speed limit. The charges, stemming from an incident on Feb. 23, were filed with Judy’s office on March 8. Juanita Muniz, 19, of Middletown, was charged by Middletown police with simple assault and harassment stemming from an incident on Feb. 3. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on March 8. Aaron Potts, 29, of Harrisburg, was arrested by Middletown police on March 8 and charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana, false identification to a law enforcement officer, driving while license is suspended/revoked and use/possession of drug paraphernalia. Potts was held in Dauphin County Prison in lieu of $25,000 bond. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on March 8. James Boyd, 26, of Coal Twp., was charged by state police in Londonderry Twp. with DUI, DUI-high rate, driving at an unsafe speed and careless driving. The charges, stemming from an incident on Feb. 9, were filed with Judy’s office on March 12. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 2 before Judy. Amber Williams, 22, of Annville, was charged by state police in Londonderry Twp. and charged with DUI, DUI-high rate and disregarding traffic lanes. The charges, stemming from an incident on March 1, were filed with Judy’s office on March 12. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 16 before Judy. Paul Schreiner II, 35, of Middletown, was charged by Middletown police with burglary, theft by unlawful taking, criminal mischief and criminal trespass. The charges, stemming from an incident on May 15, 2012, were filed with Judy’s office on March 13. Beverly Weidler, 44, of Palmyra, was charged by Middletown police with possession of a small amount of marijuana and use/possession of drug paraphernalia, stemming from an incident on Dec. 29. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on March 13. Michael Curtiss, 23, of Mechanicsburg, was charged by Middletown police with possession of marijuana, use/possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to use a turn signal. The charges, stemming from an incident on Feb. 8, were filed with Judy’s office on March 13. Curtis Moyer, 24, of Dauphin, was charged by Middletown police with possession of a small amount of marijuana and use/possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges, stemming from an incident on Feb. 8, were filed with Judy’s office on March 13. Sara Newcomer, 22, of Elizabethtown, was charged by Middletown police with DUI, DUI-high rate and failure to keep right, stemming from an incident on Nov. 2. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on March 13. Steven Smith Sr., 53, of Elizabethtown, was charged by state police
in Londonderry Twp. with DUI, DUI-general impact and careless driving, stemming from an incident on Feb. 21. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on March 13. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 9 before Judy. Lauren Mateo, 24, of Middletown, was charged by Middletown police with providing false identification to a police officer and driving without headlights. The charges, stemming from an incident on March 12, were filed with Judy’s office on March 14. Mateo was held in Dauphin County Prison in lieu of $2,500 bail. Kristopher Klein, 27, of Gettysburg, was charged with theft of leased property in Londonderry Twp. The charges, stemming from an incident on Oct. 24, were filed with Judy’s office on March 15. David Guest, 55, of Royalton, was arrested by Middletown police and charged with simple assault and burglary on March 17. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on March 17. Jestin Gonse, 21, of Middletown, was charged by Middletown police with use/possession of drug paraphernalia, intentional possession of a controlled substance by a person not registered and public drunkenness/similar misconduct. The charges, stemming from an incident on April 12, 2012, were filed with Judy’s office on March 18. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 9 before Judy. Sharon Brown, 34, of Harrisburg, was charged by Middletown police with robbery, recklessly endangering another person, terroristic threats, burglary, conspiracy, criminal attempt and criminal trespass, stemming from an incident on Sept. 2, 2010. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on March 20. Terrance Warren, 54, of Harrisburg, was charged by Middletown police with robbery, recklessly endangering another person, terroristic threats, burglary, conspiracy, criminal attempt and criminal trespass, stemming from an incident on Sept. 2, 2010. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on March 20. Troy Heikes, 50, of Palmyra, was charged by Middletown police with possession of marijuana, use/possession of drug paraphernalia, public drunkenness and similar misconduct and disorderly conduct. The charges, stemming from an incident on March 17, were filed with Judy’s office on March 20. Angelique Burgos, 18, of Etters, was charged by Middletown police with public drunkenness stemming from an incident on March 24. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on March 26. Luciano Pugliese, 25, of Elizabethtown, was charged by Middletown police with DUI, DUI-high rate, failure to keep right, careless driving and improper signaling, stemming from an incident on March 16. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on March 26. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 9 before Judy. Sondra Hinkle, 31, of Elizabethtown, was arrested by Middletown police and charged with indecent exposure, making a false report and corruption of minors on March 26. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on March 26. Hinkle was held in Dauphin County Prison in lieu of $10,000 bail. Christopher Morgan, 21, of Middletown, was charged by Middletown police with stalking and harassment stemming from an incident on March 24. The charges were filed with Judy’s www.edwardjones.com
office on March 27. Brian Orris, 48, of Middletown, was charged by state police in Londonderry Twp. with DUI, disregarding traffic lanes and failure to use a safety belt. The charges, stemming from an incident on Feb. 23, were filed with Judy’s office on March 27. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 16 before Judy. Kenneth Sumpman, 24, of Elizabethtown, was charged by state police in Londonderry Twp. with three counts of DUI, driving an unregistered vehicle, operating a vehicle without required financial responsibility and failure to keep right. The charges, stemming from an incident on Feb. 22, were filed with Judy’s office on March 27. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 9 before Judy. Eric McNeil, 24, of Middletown, was charged by Middletown police with DUI and DUI-high rate stemming from an incident on March 15. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on March 27. Kirsten Turns, 23, of Harrisburg, was charged by Middletown police with two counts of selling/furnishing alcohol to minors and two counts of corruption of minors, stemming from an incident on Feb. 22. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on March 27. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 2 before Judy. William Barilla, 38, of Middletown, was charged by Middletown police with burglary stemming from an incident on Sept. 20, 2012. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on March 27. Zachary Witmer, 28, no known address, was charged by Middletown police with burglary, intentional possession of a controlled substance by a person not registered and criminal trespass, stemming from an in incident on March 22. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on March 27. Brianna Bathavic, 19, of Etters, was charged by Middletown police with possession of a small amount of marijuana, use/possession of drug paraphernalia, public drunkenness, disregarding traffic lanes, depositing waste on a highway and careless driving. The charges, stemming from an incident on March 24, were filed with Judy’s office on March 27. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 2 before Judy.
Joy Hetrick, 48, of Middletown, was charged by Middletown police with statutory sexual assault, indecent assault of a person less than 16 years of age, corruption of minors and selling/ furnishing liquor to a minor. Hetrick allegedly had sex with a 15-year-old last October, and provided the minor with alcoholic beverages on several occasions, according to an affidavit of probable cause filed by police. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on March 27. Roger Nice, 47, of Middletown, was charged by Middletown police with disorderly conduct and harassment stemming from an incident on March 26. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on March 29. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 9 before Judy. John Smith Jr., 52, of Middletown, was charged by state police in Londonderry Twp. with aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment, stemming from an incident on March 28. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on March 30. David Barrick, 26, of Elizabethtown, was arrested by Middletown police on April 1 and charged with selling/furnishing liquor to a minor and a personal conduct violation. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on April 1. Avery Schweitzer, 19, of Middletown, was arrested by Middletown police on March 29 and charged with two counts of theft by unlawful taking, use/possession of drug paraphernalia, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and intentional possession of a controlled substance by a person not registered, stemming from an incident on March 28. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on March 29. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 2 before Judy.
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Jesse Shindledecker, 35, of Elizabethtown, was charged by state police with harassment stemming from an incident in Middletown on March 26. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on April 1. Joshua Ratliff, 22, of Middletown, was charged by Middletown police with disorderly conduct for an incident on March 31. The charge was filed with Judy’s office on April 2. Sasha Colon, 23, of Middletown, was charged by Middletown police with disorderly conduct for an incident on March 24. The charge was filed with Judy’s office on April 2. Kirillos Gobrial, 18, of Brooklyn, N.Y., was arrested by Middletown police on April 3 and charged with three counts each of theft of lost property and theft by unlawful taking, and two counts each of theft by deception, access device used to obtain property, and identity theft. Gobrial allegedly used stolen credit cards to purchase three $100 gift cards, makeup, a curling iron and a bottle of water, according to an affidavit of probable cause filed by police. Gobrial told police he found the credit cards at a Pennsylvania Turnpike rest stop while he was in the area to visit friends at Penn State Harrisburg, court records show. The charges were filed with Judy’s office on April 3. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 9 before Judy. Cheyenne Arnold, 20, of Steelton, was charged by state police in Londonderry Twp. with resisting arrest, providing false identification to a law enforcement officer, public drunkenness, purchase of alcohol by a minor and restrictions on alcoholic beverages. The charges, stemming from an incident on March 29, were filed with Judy’s office on April 3. Arnold was held in Dauphin County Prison in lieu of $10,000 bail.
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March Madness: MAMS students collect 3,000 items for food pantry By Daniel Walmer Press And Journal Staff After a gritty and competitive month of March Madness at Middletown Area Middle School, the combined homerooms of teachers Jeffrey Vaughn and Kate Ferrari emerged the victors – but the real winners were the Middletown Food Pantry and the residents they
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You cannot knowingly allow a person under 21 to remain in your home or on your property while consuming or possessing alcohol.
Compassionate, dedicated staff members offer exceptional services enriched by years of experience. Frey Village’s wonderful setting, outstanding service, and warm and inviting community atmosphere allow residents to live life to its fullest.
To report an underage drinking party, call toll free:
Call 717-388-0220 to arrange a personal visit to see why so many people choose Frey Village.
1020 North Union Street Middletown, PA 17057
This message is brought to you by Lower Dauphin Communities That Care and the Borough of Hummelstown Police Department. Diakon offers services and housing without regard to race, color, religion, disability, marital status, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation or gender.
Parents Who Host Lose the Most was developed by and is a project of Drug-Free Action Alliance.
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