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WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2013
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High school ends, and the future begins, this week By Jim Lewis
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It’s a day filled with promise, a wistful yet hopeful goodbye to those hallowed halls of teenage dreams and ambitions. Local high schools will hold their graduation day beginning this week, featuring inspirational speeches, memories and parties. After the graduation caps are tossed, and the celebrations – and perhaps the summer – have passed, graduates will take their first steps into The Rest of Their Life. Middletown Area High School will hold its graduation ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6 at The Forum in Harrisburg – and will
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Givler gets GOP nod for mayor
Will face Democrat Curry in November. By Noelle Barrett
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Robert Givler won the Republican nomination for mayor of Middletown in the primary election on Tuesday, May 21, setting up a November showdown with Democrat James Curry. Gilver defeated Mike Bowman and David Rhen for the GOP nomination, receiving 470 votes – about 64 percent, according to unofficial returns. Bowman received 235 votes, while Rhen ELECTION DAY received 25. WINNERS Curry, who ran unopposed on the DemoIncumbents Louer, cratic ballot, received 199 votes. Arnold and Brooks While Givler and Curry have different and challengers views on Middletown issues, both agreed Handley, Cleland that voters supported them because they win nominations for support change in the borough. Middletown Borough “I think this election shows that the citiCouncil; incumbent zenry is interested in a fresh start,” Curry Dale and Gellatly win said.“The fact that more people [than in Londonderry Twp.; usual] came out shows that the residents Flynns win in Royalton. are interested.” See story on A6. Givler said the results were important because the election could be a turning point for Middletown. “I think it’s going to be a turning point if they get enough of the incumbents out, that we have a new majority in,” said Givler. “You’re going to see the borough turn around. You’re going to see some of the services come back.” Givler spent the day going back and forth between the borough’s six polling places, and said he wasn’t sure what to expect. “I am very elated and thankful that I have people that have confidence in me,” Givler said. “I was talking to the people at each poll, and they were very, very responsive to me … I felt good about it, and I was
feature the words of old and new Middletown graduates. Maj. Ian Smith, a 1991 Middletown graduate and a member of the Air Force, will be the commencement speaker. Smith served 10 years in active duty and led a combat operations crew shortly after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He currently serves and an instructor pilot and first officer for FedEx. Valedictorian Eric Mosher and Salutatorian Stephanie Applegate will present speeches. Attendees must have a ticket (obtained from graduating students) to be admitted, and are expected to dress and behave appropriately, according to Principal Patrick Hruz. Please See GRADUATION, Page A6
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Kuppy’s Cruise-in, Middletown’s annual car and motorcycle show, will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 at South Union and Brown streets. Proceeds benefit the Four Diamonds Fund, which supports children battling cancer and their families, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.
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n Memorial Day, we remembered the men and women who died serving our country in wartime. We honored their sacrifice with parades, laid flowers on their graves, hung flags from our porches to celebrate the freedoms for which they fought. In Middletown, veterans’ organizations held a parade Monday, May 27, led by grand marshal Karl Krodel, an Army veteran of the Korean War, and a ceremony at Middletown Cemetery that featured student John Hursh’s reading of Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address,’’ prayers and speeches, and patriotic music by Middletown Area High School’s Blue Wave band. It ended with a salute, a benediction and “Taps,’’ played by a high school bugler. Hummelstown also hosted a parade, while Highspire hosted a Memorial Day ceremony at Memorial Park. At Arlington National Cemetery, 220,000 flags were placed on the graves of fallen soldiers. Memorial Day began soon after the Civil War to honor the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the conflict, but eventually was extended to honor all those in the military who died defending the U.S.
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Assault charges filed against a former Lower Dauphin School Board member have been bound over to Dauphin County Court. District Judge Dominic Pelino heard arguments from both sides during a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, May 22, and decided all charges against Rodney Nissley, 47, of Hummelstown would proceed to county court. Nissley, arrested by Hummelstown police in March, faces 13 charges including rape, statutory sexual assault and incest. The charges were filed after a former Lower Dauphin student told her high school guidance counselor in November that Nissley assaulted her. The assaults did not occur on school grounds, according to court records. The female victim testified during the preliminary hearing that Nissley had been touching her over a seven-year period while she had been living at his residence. Defense attorney Kristen Weisenberger argued Nissley was being “overcharged,” and asked that several of the assault charges be dropped, a request that Pelino denied. She also argued that the alleged victim isn’t credible.
A traffic signal installed at the intersection of Route 230 and Lumber Street in Highspire will be in service starting Thursday, May 30. The signal will flash for one week, then operate normal beginning Thursday, June 6, according to the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
Lower Swatara hires five police officers Lower Swatara Twp. has approved the hiring of five police officers effective Monday, June 3. The new officers – Jordan Thomas, Jonathan Miller, Joseph Smith, Justin Dinger and Patrick Rabuck – will receive an annual salary of $40,000. They will be sworn in sometime in June. The hiring will bring the township’s force to 16 officers. The move to hire more officers will reduce overtime and improve public safety in the community, said Police Chief Richard Brandt.
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He skipped the polls to become a dad
She briefed White House staff; now she leads borough library forget. “The White House experience was like the epitome of trial-byThere’s no question that fire,” she said. “That was like being the new library direcbeing on a surreal movie set, tor at the recently privatized only it was real life.” Middletown Public Library But if Mulligan thrives on is a pressure-packed job – but pressure, she also thrives on opStacey Mulligan, a former portunity – and she saw plenty Central Intelligence Agency of opportunity in Middletown’s research librarian, is used to public library from the time Stacey pressure. she first stepped foot inside Mulligan She even worked as a CIA its doors. librarian in the White House “It seemed like a library where Situation Room during the Sept. there was a lot of potential for 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. creativity and growth,” she said. “It struck “It was like being in the most intense me as a sort of treasure.” pressure cooker you can ever imagine,” Mulligan is looking toward the library’s Mulligan said. “There was a sense of future, not its past – and she disputed rumors complete calm and control with all the of its demise. chaos around us.” “We’re excited about the future of the Even on more normal days, briefing the library,” she said. “It’s a library with great President’s staff about CIA happenings was an experience Mulligan will never Please See LIBRARY, Page A6
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James Curry was hoping to secure the Democratic nomination for mayor of Middletown in the primary election on Tuesday, May 21 – but what he received that day may have been the best victory of all. Instead of spending the day greeting supporters at the polls, he stayed by his wife Alex’s side as she delivered their first child, James Henry Curry IV, on Election Day. Their son came into the world at 10:04 a.m., about the same time other candidates were campaigning at the polls. Alex Curry went to the hospital on Monday, May 20, and “as soon as we went in, it was pretty evident the baby was going to be delivered within the next 24 to 48 hours,” said James Curry. Submitted Photo “When it was May 21, we looked at each other and we James Curry III and his wife, laughed and joked that the first time I ran for public office, I Alexandra pose with their son, James Curry IV who was born on May 21. Please See CURRY, Page A6
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Power was fully restored to Middletown by 4:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 23 after a thunderstorm knocked out electricity in parts of town the previous night. The outage began at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22 when lightning struck a lightning arrester, which is designed to prevent harm to other equipment from a lightning surge, near the intersection of Beechwood Drive and North Union Street, the borough reported. The problem was complicated by a downed power wire on Wood Street and problems with a circuit breaker. Because all power was being routed through the borough’s Spruce Street substation while Met-Ed completed upgrades to the borough’s Mill Street substation, the outage affected a larger area than it normally would, according to the borough.
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Harry Furst Sr. Harry Weest Furst Sr., of Frey Village, Middletown, departed this life on Tuesday, May 21. He stands once again beside his beloved wife Catherine, together at peace in the glow of God’s light. Born January 6, 1924 in Albany, Ga., Harry grew up in Altoona, where he graduated high school in 1942. He then came to Middletown to work at Olmsted Air Force Base as a machinist. He enlisted in the Navy in 1943 and served aboard the Battleship West Virginia during World War II. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1946 and married Catherine L. DeWitt on August 26, 1946. Harry was recalled to service by the Navy in 1950 to serve aboard the Heavy Cruiser Saint Paul during the Korean War. Honorably discharged in 1952 in San Francisco, Calif., he then began a cross-country trip with his wife and young son Harry II back to Middletown. He began work at MetEd Crawford Station as a machinist. Upon start up at Three Mile Island he began working in the Health Physics Lab, and retired in 1986 as a machinist after 34 years. His interests included 20th century music, Native American culture and World War II history. Harry’s true passion was anything and everything antique cars, especially Packards. Their motto read, “Ask the man who owns one” and that was Harry. Even though a Packard man, his most prized automobile was his 1929 Graham Paige 827 Victoria Coupe. He was a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America, Hershey Region Car Club, Packard Club, and Hudson Essex Terraplane Club. He was preceded in death by his father Russell C. and mother Helen E. Weest Furst, daughter Deborah L. Furst, brother Russell Furst and
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Harry’s wife Catherine L. DeWitt Furst. He is survived by two sons Harry W. Furst II (Sandra) of Walnut Creek, Calif., and Thomas A. Furst (Susanne) of Middletown. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Harry’s Life Celebration Memorial Service at 11 a.m on Thursday, May 30 at CobleReber Funeral Home, 208 N. Union St., Middletown, with the Rev. Dr. J. Richard Eckert officiating. Interment with military honors will be in Middletown Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, P.O. Box 4002018, Des Moines, IA 50340-2018. Please write Oklahoma Disaster on memo line of your check. To share your fondest memories of Harry, please visit www.lifecelebration.com.
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Warren C. Peiffer, 89, formerly of Water St., Royalton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, at Middletown Home. He was the husband of Carol M. (Fuss) Russ Peiffer. They celebrated their 65th anniversary on May 8. Born in Royalton, he was the son of the late Aaron M. and Annie E. Aderholt Peiffer. He was the founder and CEO of Peiffer Plumbing and Heating, established in 1950; he was a United States Army veteran, serving during World War II; was a member of Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, American Legion Post #594 and a former member of the B&POE Lodge #1095, all of Middletown; was an avid gardener, scrap booker, and loved music and history; and he enjoyed sharing his extensive knowledge of local history with everyone he met, including friends, family and his customers. He was preceded in death by a daughter Audrey Louise Peiffer, and his brothers Lloyd, Wilbur “John,” and Harry. Surviving in addition to his wife, are two daughters Linda S. Nichols and husband George Nichols Jr. of Royalton, and Patti Ann Matincheck and husband Edward T. Matincheck of Middletown; a brother Aaron Peiffer of Middletown; five grandchildren Michaelann Horetsky, Brandon Nichols (Maureena), Nick Matincheck (Deb), Joshua Matincheck (Tracee), and Annie E. Matincheck; four greatgrandchildren Elizabeth A. Horetsky,
Nicholas J. Matincheck III, Sydney Matincheck, and Adysyn Matincheck; and a great-great-granddaughter Alexis Horetsky. Warren’s Life Celebration Memorial Mass was held on Friday at his church, with the Rev. Ted Keating officiating. Burial with Military Honors was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Middletown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his church, 280 N. Race St., Middletown, PA 17057; the Middletown Home, 999 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057; or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or at www.woundedwarrior.org. Arrangements by Coble-Reber Funeral Home, Middletown. To share your fondest memories of Warren, please visit www.lifecelebration.com.
Faye Brandt Faye Brandt, 88, of Frey Village and formerly of Pine Street, Middletown, entered into rest on Monday, May 20. She was the daughter of the late Harold S. and Grace Rutherford Berkstresser. She was a homemaker; she worked at Olmsted Air Force Base, McDonald’s and the Traffic Service Bureau; and she was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Middletown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Benjamin T. Brandt.
She is survived by three sons, Gary husband of Donna Brandt of Camp Hill, Richard husband of Amy Brandt of Middletown, and Gregg husband of Alice Brandt of Reading; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. A Tribute to her life was held on Saturday at the Frank E. Matinchek and Daughter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Middletown, with the Rev. Britt Strohecker officiating. Interment was at Middletown Cemetery. Condolences may be shared online at www.matinchekanddaughterfuneralhome.com.
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Carrie M. Fratangeli, 87, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, May 20, at Harrisburg Hospital. She was the wife of the late Franklin J. Fratangeli who died in December 2000. Born in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Beulah Sager Evans. She was retired from Olivetti Ribbon Supply after 30 years of service; and she was a member of Valley Baptist Church, Middletown, where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She was preceded in death by a daughter Donna Culbertson, a son Anthony Fratangeli, and a granddaughter Mary Jane Culbertson. She is survived by six children Shirley Yoder (Rodney) of Port Royal, Vicki Grunden (Edward) of Highspire, Kenneth Manahan (Debbie) of Elizabethtown, Terry Manahan (Ruby) of North Carolina, Craig Manahan (Katie) of North Carolina, and William J. Fratangeli (Dolleen) of Mechanicsburg; daughter-in-law Jacqueline Fratangeli of Harrisburg; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Carrie’s Life Celebration service was
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Excelente! LD students earn honors on Spanish exam Students from Lower Dauphin High School earned a gold, three silver and two bronze placements along with 14 honorable mentions in the 2013 National Spanish Exam. Earning gold was Jeff Groh, whose score on the level four exam placed him in the top 5 percent in the nation. Silver medalists scored between the 85th and 94th percentile nationally on the exam. Lower Dauphin students earning silver were Daniel Snyder, level five; Julia Wren, level four; and Sarah Gibbs, level two. Bronze medalists were Haley Bug-
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Donald Boughter Donald aka “Big D” A. Boughter, 84, of Anaheim, Calif., entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 21, at his home. He was born on May 25, 1928 in Royalton, and was the son of the late John George and Bredena E. Dimeler Boughter of Middletown. He was a member of the 1946 graduating class of Middletown High School, married Grace Darline Newell (deceased 1984) in 1950, and graduated in 1953 from Gettysburg College. Donald then obtained a postgraduate certificate from the University of Pennsylvania in Physical Therapy. Upon obtaining his Physical Therapy certificate, Donald moved to Califor-
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Antonio Benitez Antonio Reyes Benitez, 78, of Middletown, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Saturday, May 25, at his home. Antonio was born on February 7, 1935 in Puerto Rico and was the son of the late Pedro Reyes and Marta Benitez. He was a self-employed mechanic, was of the Catholic faith, and he served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his son Cesar Reyes, brother Pedro Reyes, and sister Yolanda Reyes. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Miriam Vega; son Juan, husband of Eugenia Reyes of Harrisburg; and three sisters Carmen Reyes of Florida, Lydia Reyes and Maria Mercedes of Puerto Rico; and brother Jose Reyes of Puerto Rico. A viewing will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, at the Frank E. Matinchek and Daughter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 260 E. Main St.,
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Robert Reid made what is likely to be one of his final school appearances as mayor of Middletown at Reid Elementary School’s annual Career Day. He did not run for re-election this year, his final year of his final term – and so Pennsylvania’s first black mayor will leave office in December. A fifth-grader, fascinated by Reid’s political career, raised his hand and asked him, “Did you enjoy being mayor?’’ “I loved it,’’ answered Reid. But it was time to retire, he explained, because of his age – he’s nearing 80, and “It’s time to take a rest and let some younger people take over with some new and fresh ideas.’’ And, he told students during a question-and-answer exchange at the school on Wednesday, May 15, a change in politics on Borough council and in borough hall – a new majority took over in 2012, and he has clashed with it at times – convinced him to leave. “It kind of changed me – the way I felt about being mayor,’’ Reid told students. Reid first took office in 1978. A year later, he found himself dealing with the partial meltdown at nearby Three Mile Island. Reid, a Republican, has served as mayor since, except for a 6-year stint from 2000 to 2006 when he worked as the Dauphin County court administrator. Middletown has had only two mayors in the past 35 years. The process of replacing him has begun: Reid watched the primary election on Tuesday, May 21 as a spectator, not a candidate. Republican Robert Givler, a former Middletown police officer, and Democrat James Curry, an attorney, will face off for the mayor’s office in November. On Career Day at Reid Elementary – the school that bears his name after 40 years as a social studies teacher in the Middletown Area School District – curious fifth-graders peppered him with questions about his job as mayor. What will you do after you leave office, one student asked. Reid explained that he lives on Grant Street near Harrisburg International Airport. “I’m going to sit on my front porch
and watch the airplanes take off and land.’’ During a jovial 45-minute appearance, Reid joked about the difference between Republicans and Democrats (“Republicans and good-looking,’’ he said. “Just kidding – so are Democrats.’’) and tried to explain the difference between mayor and other political offices, like president. The mayor, for example, has no bodyguards. “He’s not like the president,’’ Reid told the students. Once, when he was talking to students at a local school, Reid had asked third-graders what they would do if they were elected mayor. One child raised his hand and declared, “There would only be one week of school all year.’’ The mayor doesn’t have the power to do that, Reid told students at the Career Day – an impromptu civics lesson. Still, some were not convinced that the mayor wasn’t extremely important. “How important did you feel?’’ one boy asked. “I never did feel important – no more important than any other person,’’ replied Reid. “I just had different responsibilities than others.’’ “If you have a school named after you, then you are important in society,’’ insisted the boy. “Well, people look at it from that standpoint, but I look at it that I’m no more important than your parents,’’ Reid said. How did he win so many elections? “I just love Middletown, and people took that into consideration,’’ he told the students. He pitched the importance of education to the fifth-graders – perhaps not surprisingly, since he was a longtime teacher, and it was Career Day at the school, a time when students were urged by blue- and white-collar workers from the community to think about what they wanted to do with their life. “You don’t know what lies in store for you as far as your future. But there is one thing you must understand: Your education is the most important part of your life,’’ Reid told the students. “Stay in school. Listen to your parents.’’
Can you believe it is already time to say goodbye to May? It seemed like a rainy, chilly, muggy, hot month. The flowering bushes and trees were outstanding in beauty. The tulips came later and seemed to last longer. I appreciated it all! Let me know your news to share, and feel free to give me a call. Where is your grad going off to college? Any cool vacation plans to share? New babies? New marriages or engagements? Have a wonderful week – and don’t be shy. I want to hear from you! Birthdays Belated birthday wishes are sent out to Elliot Demko of Middletown. Elliot turned 13 on Friday, May 17. Happy teeners to you! Best wishes for a very happy birthday to Carly Waters of Middletown. She celebrates No. 14 on Wednesday, May 29. Courtney Fisher of Middletown will hear the birthday song on Wednesday, May 29. Happy 19th cake day to you. Happy landmark 18th birthday to Joseph Harkins of Lower Swatara Twp. He celebrates on Wednesday, May 29. Congrats to you, Joe! Bailee Koncar of Lower Swatara turns Sweet 16 on Wednesday, May 29. Happy beep-honk-beep birthday! If you see Ed Carpenter out and about in Lower Swatara on Thursday, May 30, be sure to give him a loud and jolly happy birthday shout. Craig Mosher of Lower Swatara celebrates his frosty-filled day on Thursday, May 30. Best wishes for a wonderful day, Craig. Happy birthday to Pam Morsberger of Lower Dauphin on Saturday, June 1. I hope your cake day is super terrific – filled with all your favorite things to do! Al Tomalis of Lower Swatara marks his special day on Saturday, June 1. Hope your day is full of the best surprises. Happy 24th cake and ice cream day to Andrea Harvey. She celebrates on Sunday, June 2. Enjoy! Aaron Suknaic of Lower Swatara observes his 19th balloon-flying day on Monday, June 3. Best wishes for a fantastic one. Rich Severin of Lower Swatara marks cake day No. 21 on Monday, June 3. Congrats on your real-adult birthday! Libby Kane of Lower Swatara celebrates her razzle-dazzle birthday on Tuesday, June 4. Enjoy your birthday week with lots of fun celebrations, Libby. Best wishes for a day full of smiles and surprises to Brenda Rineer of Lower Swatara. She observes her special day on Tuesday, June 4. Happy 22nd confetti-popping day to Liz DiFrancisco of Lower Swatara on Tuesday, June 4. May all your dreams come true, Liz. Anniversaries Happy belated 50th anniversary to
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Chris and Dot Reider of Lower Swatara. They observed this big landmark day on Sunday, May 26. I hope your day was extra special – and you are enjoying your surprise gift! Best wishes to David and Eileen Beasom as they celebrate their 10th anniversary on Friday, May 31. Hoping your weekend is all hearts and flowers – and some chocolate, too. Ed and MaryAnn Carpenter of Lower Swatara mark their 40th anniversary on Saturday, June 1.Congrats on your devotion to each other – and may your day be full of joy. Doug and Janet Cleckner of Lower Swatara observe their 24th wedding anniversary on Monday, June 3. Perhaps you can enjoy a marvelous romantic dinner for two! Enjoy. Happy 19th anniversary to Bill and Dawn Mattes of Lower Swatara. They will be celebrating on Tuesday, June 4. I hope the sun is shining for you two! Dave and Pam Yandrich of Lower Swatara hit 30 years of wedded bliss on Tuesday, June 4. Enjoy your romantic heart day all week long. Wilson House open house The Highspire Historical Society invites all to an open house at the Wilson House, 273 Second St., at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 1. The featured display is “Memories of Mayor James Baker.” John Beck will talk on the history of the Bethlehem Steel Corp. plant at 3 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. You can park at the rear of the Wilson House on Lusk Avenue. For more information, readers may call Debbie Whittle at 717-5666828. Congrats Congratulations to Kyle K. Brown, son of Harry and Brandi Brown of Middletown. He will graduate for the 103rd Municipal Police Academy on Thursday, May 30 at the John Schumaker Public Safety Center at Harrisburg Area Community College. Kyle is a 2010 graduate of Middletown Area High School and a 2012 HACC graduate, majoring in police science. Kyle has maintained an A average during his time at the academy.
He would like to serve in the area where he grew up to give back to his hometown. Best wishes to you, Kyle, and to your family, too. You bring honor to your community. Middletown Fair The annual Middletown Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 8 at the historic Ferry House grounds at South Union and Ann streets. This free event is sponsored by the Middletown Area Historical Society. It’s in a new location, and one day only, but some old favorites are sure to make this a great weekend activity. Food includes ice cream and strawberries, funnel cakes, pork barbeque, sausage, chicken corn soup, hot dogs, baked potatoes, french fries, snow cones and fruit smoothies, all offered by Middletown churches and service organizations. Crafts include candles, baskets, jewelry, quilted items, handspun skeins, knitting, stained glass, leather goods, potpourri and more. Entertainment will feature The Keystone Band, and include the Hummelstown Singers and Rebel Heart Irish Dancers. Free activities include face painting for kids, an old-fashioned cake walk, children’s games, pony rides for kids and demonstrations of spinning and cane carving. The Conrail Historical Society will be holding their “Ride the Rails for Cancer” event which takes place in Middletown’s Hoffer Park to coincide with the fair. All proceeds from the day will be donated to Vickie’s Angel Walk. Honor Society inductee Anna Pantalone, of Hummelstown, was inducted into Pi Theta Epsilon Honor Society at Alvernia University in the spring semester. Pantalone, a graduate of Lower Dauphin High School, is a occupational therapy major. Pi Theta Epsilon is a specialized honor society for occupational therapy students and alumni. Lycoming College grads The following local students graduated from Lycoming College in May: • Jonathan Bradford, of Middletown, graduated with a bachelor’s
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M-town Council Indicates It Will OK Repairs To Community Pool It’s too close to the swimming season to begin repairs to the Middletown Community Pool now, Council agreed at its May 16 workshop meeting, but it indicated that work on the needed repairs and renovations will get under way after the pool closes in early fall. Council Richard Swartz, chairman of the Public Works committee, noted that current work on the pool would be completed in time for its scheduled May 20 opening, but stressed PUBLIC NOTICES
ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary in the Estate of John C. Connell, late of Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, (died March 22, 2013) having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the said estate are required to make immediate payment and those having all claims will present them without delay to:
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NOTICE is hereby given that the DAUPHIN COUNTY BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS has completed its annual hearings of appeal for tax assessments of real estate and that the assessment roll for calendar year 2014 and school fiscal year 2014-2015 is completed. The assessment roll is available for inspection by any citizen at the Dauphin County Assessment Office, Second Floor, Dauphin County Administration Building, 2 South 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION in the Estate of James J. Lackey, late of Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, having been granted to Linda Stambaugh, all persons indebted to the said Estate are required to make immediate payment and those having claims will present them for settlement to: Linda Stambaugh 117 Lincoln Place Harrisburg, PA 17112-4048 Or to:
ADDITONALLY, NOTICE is also given that any Dauphin County property owner may file an annual appeal of his/her/ its real estate tax assessment with the Board of Assessment Appeals between June 1st and August 1st, 2014. Appeal forms and the Rules of Appeal Procedure utilized by the Board may be secured from the Office of the Board, Second Floor, Dauphin County Administration Building, or by calling the Board’s Office at (717) 780-6102.
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packing, unpacking, turning off utilities, turning on utilities, a seemingly neverending process. Throw into the equation, the construction of a new home and you may end up with more and more loose ends and complications. Will it be completed on schedule? Make this room bigger, make this room smaller. Moving can be a hassle but not so for the volunteers of the Lower Swatara Emergency Medical Services (LSEMS). As a matter of fact, they are looking forward to moving to their new home on Spring Garden Drive in Lower Swatara Township in early September 1990. Since 1971, LSEMS has been housed in the Lower Swatara Township Firehouse located at the intersection of Oberlin Road and Spring Garden Drive. But over the years expansion in manpower and equipment with regards to the two organizations produced understandably cramped situations. And when you are dealing with response time to save peoples’ lives and property, all volunteers agree there is no sense to complicate the issue of serving the public. As a result members of the LSEMS set out to establish their own base of operations. A tract of land for LSEMS’ new headquarters was purchased in 1986. The initial fund drive for the building, which has a price tag of $203,000, began in October 1988. In addition to housing LSEMS’ three ambulances, the new building will have two separate bunkrooms for male and female volunteers. Currently, those who volunteer their services at night operate out of their homes. They first respond to the call by going to the firehouse and then to the site of the emergency. Prices From 23 Years Ago Hot Pepper Cheese .............$3.99/lb. Rice Bran Bread 16 oz...................... $1.59 Moyer.......... Potato Chips 11 oz...................... $1.69 Wilson Jumbo Meat Franks........98¢/lb. Keebler Snack Crackers 8 or 10 oz.............. $1.49 Golden Ripe Apricots...............88¢/lb. Cherry Tomatoes....77¢/pt. Shower To Shower Body Powder 8 oz...........$2.05 Donut Holes....... 36/$2.19 Lynden Shoestring Potatoes 20 oz. bag....53¢ Food Club Sliced Bacon 1 lb. pkg................ $1.79 California Ripe Peaches................59¢/lb.
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that necessary major repairs have been postponed for several years. Because of those delays, he stated, the condition of the pool has deteriorated and is now in need of some major work and he asked Council to consider authorizing those repairs at the end of the current swim season. Borough Manager Bruce Hamer said following the meeting that the work will probably cost about $30,000, but he said no accurate estimate for the work has been obtained yet. He said Wayne Wade, a pool consultant, has already inspected the facility and will work up specifications that will be used in soliciting bids for the project. He also noted that the Borough might try to obtain a grant from the State Department of Community Affairs to help fund the project. He said DCA had turned down an earlier grant request for the project but indicated the Borough will probably re-apply for the state funding.
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Middle school eighth-graders present "Charlie Brown: The Musical'' By Daniel Walmer Press And Journal Staff When director Brian Massey was looking for a musical for Middletown Area Middle School’s annual eighth-grade operetta that would appeal to students as well as audience members, nothing fit the bill quite so well as a classic story of a boy and his dog. Eighth-graders will be performing “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown: The Musical” this year – and it’s a choice of which the actors approve. “Who doesn’t love Charlie Brown?” one performer asked rhetorically. “I just like how the characters stick together no matter what happens,” agreed actor Malik Noon, who has always been a fan of the Peanuts franchise on which the musical is based. Peanuts has spanned generations, but students said they still relate to the comic strips and movies about a group of kids humorously dealing with teasing, schoolwork and relationship drama – and a dog named Snoopy, who is too clever by half. Actor Mandi Hall sees a lot of herself in the character she portrays – Charlie Brown’s funny and girly little sister Sally. “I love my character,” Hall said. “She’s a reflection of me.” Hall is enthusiastic about the show, particularly because she appreciates Massey – “Mr. Massey always puts on a great performance,” she said – and enjoys acting. “I’ve always loved theater, and this is a big deal for eighth-graders, so I just wanted to be a part of it,”
Hall said. Noon, who enjoys singing and dancing, is also having a blast preparing for the performance. “I like how I get to have fun doing what I like to do,” he said. Gabriella Carter, who plays Marcie, also loves Peanuts, the musical’s songs, and Massey’s choreography – but most of all, she enjoys the opportunity to spend time with her friends. “Being with people I like is fun,” she said. “It’s the last time I’m going to be able to do something with my entire eighth-grade class, so I wanted to make it special.” And for that reason, she encouraged her non-participating classmates to come out and see the show. “It’s for all of us,” she said.
Assistant director Alison Chambers thinks the students’ enthusiasm is going to generate a strong performance. “The students are amazing,” Chambers said. “They just have a lot of energy and are working very hard.” Massey agreed. “I think the community will be impressed by the talent on display,” he said. “Anyone who is a fan of the Charlie Brown comic strip or television specials will especially enjoy seeing their favorite Charlie Brown moments come to life on stage.” “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown: The Musical” will be presented at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 and Monday, June 3 at the middle school auditorium, 215 Oberlin Road. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
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Middletown Area Middle School actors, above, cheer for Charlie Brown’s ill-fated baseball team in a rehearsal of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown: The Musical,” the school’s eighth-grade operetta.
Schroeder (Malik Noon) and Sally (Mandi Hall), at left, discuss the effectiveness of various catch phrases during rehearsal for the Middletown Area Middle School’s eighth-grade operetta, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown: The Musical.”
Lower Swatara Twp. Police News Following is a compilation of reports from the Lower Swatara Twp. Police Department. Please be aware all those charged/cited are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise in a court of law. Counterfeit money Police are looking for a black male who they say has passed counterfeit money to several businesses in the township. Police were called to Angie’s Restaurant on Eisenhower Boulevard on two separate occasions to investigate a report of an individual who used bogus $50 and $20 bills. In the first incident, on Thursday, April 25, the suspect used a counterfeit $20 bill to pay for food he had ordered. In the second, on Saturday, April 27, the restaurant’s manager recognized the suspect from the prior incident and attempted to keep him at the restaurant until police arrived, but failed. A third incident involving the same suspect occurred at the Hollywood Motel on Richardson Road on Tuesday, April 23. The motel’s manager said the supsect gave two counterfeit $20 bills as payment for renting a room. In addition, an employee of the motel told police he found a counterfeit $100 bill on the grounds of the motel. Police believe the suspect may also be
involved in several similar cases under investigation in Swatara Twp. Police said the bogus bills have no water marks, security tape or color shifting ink. DUI Susan M. Yoder, 53, of the 400 block of Mahogany Dr., Lancaster, was arrested on Wednesday, April 3 and charged with DUI, DUI-highest rate of alcohol, DUI-controlled substance and careless driving, police report. Yoder was taken into custody at approximately 5:36 p.m. in the area of Route 283 and North Union Street after a traffic stop, police said. Yoder had the odor of alcohol on her breath and failed sobriety tests, police said. She was taken to Harrisburg Hospital for a blood test and then to the Swatara Twp. police headquarters for booking. Theft A resident of a home in the 100 block of Sunrise Dr. told police an iPad computer, 30 prescription Oxycodone pills and a mobile telephone were stolen from her home. Police said the resident believes the
items were taken some time between Monday, April 8 and Monday, April 29. An estimate of loss was not noted. Police said they were unable to find any evidence of forced entry. Cell phone stolen A customer at the McDonald’s on Route 230 near Highspire told police someone picked up her cell phone after she had mistakenly left it on a counter at the restaurant around 10:45 a.m. on on Saturday, April 27. The white Samsung Galaxy S3 and case were valued at $650. Police said they have a suspect based on a video surveillance camera in the restaurant. The suspect is described as an Hispanic or light-skinned black female wearing a red T-shirt, black pants and sweatshirt. She left the restaurant with a white female and drove from the scene in a silver sedan. Police said the phone was deactivated after its owner discovered that it had been stolen. Wallet stolen Police were called to the Sharp Shopper, W. Harrisburg Pike, at 1:11 p.m.
on Monday, April 22 to investigate the theft of a wallet from a customer. The customer had left his wallet, including $300 and his birth certificate, on a counter at the store and a short time later returned to discover it had been taken. After viewing surveillance videos, police believe the wallet was taken by a light-skinned black female.. Snow thrower stolen Someone took a Troy-Bilt Squall 2100 snow thrower from a residents in the Lisa Lake Mobile Home Park between Friday, April 19 and Sunday, April 21. The thief smashed a window in a shed to get to the snow thrower, which is valued at $500. Car vandalized Someone threw blue paint on a 2003 Buick LeSabre parked in the 100 block of Eby Lane on Friday, April 19. The paint also splashed on several mail boxes near the car, police said.
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positive.” Curry was unable to go to the polls, or vote, because he was at the hospital with his wife Alex, who gave birth to their son on Election Day. “I thank those that supported me and that came out,” he said. “I was not surprised that Mr. Givler won the Republican nomination, because I understand he has a large following in the town.” Givler, a recently retired Middletown cop and longtime resident, said his
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presence in the community is beneficial to his campaign. “(Curry) has only been here two years … I think I have an advantage for being here so long, and working around the people for 40-plus years,” Givler said. “My dad was on council and was council president for years. My name is out there.” Curry respects Givler for his work as an officer, but said being new gives him an objective perspective. “Some of the people have said that my being a new resident to the town is my biggest weakness, but I think it’s my biggest strength,” Curry said.
“I have a fresh, unpainted, unbiased viewpoint. I think the dedication to the town and the wish for it to succeed is evident by the fact that I chose to live here and raise a family here.” Both candidates said they hope to improve respect between the police department and residents, make borough government transparent and sort out the borough’s finances. “The key difference between us is that Mr. Givler’s sole focus is the police department,” said Curry. “I think that is an issue and the mayor has the responsibility to oversee the
department, but if we as a town focus only on the police department, we are going to let everything else fall by the wayside.” Curry has also been vocal about the inclusion of Penn State Harrisburg in the community and fundraising for the historical structures. “I know [Curry] would like to see about [fixing] the historical homes,” Givler said. “I think there’s more pressing issues than that for the mayor.” Despite some of their different goals for the town, don’t expect any mudslinging or dirty play during the
race for mayor this November. Curry and Givler vow for a competitive, yet clean election. “I like Jim [Curry]. So far, he’s been a real nice person to me,” said Givler. “I feel good that I ran a clean campaign. I didn’t say anything bad about anybody.” “Based on personal conversations with [Givler], I think he’s a very nice guy,” Curry said. “I am certainly looking forward to a competitive race.” Noelle Barrett: 717-944-4628, or noellebarrett@pressandjournal.com
Council still up for grabs, Middletown results show By Daniel Walmer
Press And Journal Staff
The primary election on Tuesday, May 21 was supposed to show which side of a fierce political feud the majority of Middletown residents supported. Instead, it demonstrated just how closely divided Middletown is – and set the stage for another battle for control of Borough Council in November. The action in the primary election was on the Republican side of the ballot, where voters in each of Middletown’s three wards were faced with more candidates on the ballot than available seats on council. Three of four council incumbents – Robert Louer, Barbara Arnold and Donald Brooks - narrowly held off challengers, while a fourth, David Rhen, lost an extremely close race to challenger Thomas Handley and Louer. In Middletown’s Third Ward, where no incumbents were on the ballot, Marcia Cleland, a candidate critical of incumbents, easily defeated opponents
Karen Clark and Kenneth Clugston. Perhaps the strongest evidence that voters sent a mixed message on Tuesday lies in the fact that neither side was claiming an electoral mandate on Wednesday morning. Brooks limited his comments to thanking the voters. “I think [the votes] pretty much speak for themselves. The people have spoken,” Brooks said. “I’m grateful to the voters.” Handley also thanked those who supported him, but said the challengers need to do a better job before the general election of explaining to voters how they would improve Middletown. “I’m happy with the outcome,” he said. “We still have a lot of work to do. We need to get information out to the public as far as what our platform would be and how we plan on moving the town forward.” In Londonderry Twp., Incumbent Anna Dale and former supervisor Doug Gellatly won the Republican nomination for two seats on the Londonderry Twp. Board of Supervisors, defeating challenger Lynn Kerr.
Gellatly received 252 votes, Dale Three candidates were on the ballot received 204 and Kerr received 139, for the Republican nomination for according to unofficial returns. Fifteen two Second Ward seats, with Arnold write-in votes cast by Democrats, (120 votes) and Brooks (120) beating who had no candidate on the ballot, out challengers Barbara L. Seibert will be counted by Dauphin County (101) and Daniel Geiser (65), who this week. had dropped out of the race because “It kind of [shows] that the board we he moved to South Carolina. have right now is on the right track,” Only one seat was up for grabs in the Dale said of the results. Third Ward, where Cleland (125 votes) The race may not be over yet, how- defeated Clark (54) and Clugston (44) ever, as Kerr said she is considering to win the Republican nomination. running as a write-in candidate in the Reid congratulated Cleland on her general election. Even if she doesn’t, successful campaign. she is looking at her defeat in a posi“All hats off to her. She did a beautiful tive light. campaign. She didn’t do any mudsling“It was a learning experience, because ing,” Reid said. it was the first time I’ve ever run for While the Democratic primaries anything like that,” she said. “For the garnered less attention, there will be first time running, I didn’t think the Democrats on the ballot to challenge numbers were too bad.” the Republican nominees in NovemIn Royalton, incumbents Christopher ber’s general election. A. Flynn Jr. and Jody A. Flynn, husSecond Ward democrats Anne Einband and wife, won the Republican horn and Benjamin Kapenstein and nomination to represent the First Ward Third Ward Democrat Victoria Maon Royalton Borough Council. lone were unopposed in the primary Christopher Flynn received 20 votes and received enough votes to win the and Jody Flynn received 18, elimi- nomination. nating challenger Gloria Beers, who Seibert, who unsuccessfully chalreceived 7, according to unofficial lenged Arnold and Brooks for the returns. Second Ward Republican nomination, In Middletown, Handley finished said she is now supporting Einhorn. first, with 88 votes, in a&crowded group – “I’m very thankful for those who THE PRESS JOURNAL 944-4628 of seven candidates running for the supported me, and I ask that they now davebrown@pressandjournal.com Republican nomination for two First turn their support to Anne Einhorn Circulation: Ward seats, followed8,100 by Louer with 85 in the fall election, as I plan to do,” votes, according to unofficial returns. she said. Losing candidates Rhen(w) (82 x 7.5 In the First Ward, no Democrats Display Ad:included 2 columns inches votes), Tom Strohm (65), Rachelle appeared on the ballot, but 96 voters Full Reid (58),Color Donald Sweger (45) and cast write-in ballots. The winners of Michael Bowman (20). the write-in vote have not yet been
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determined by the Dauphin County Bureau of Elections. “There will be Democratic candidates in the fall, so we still have to prepare now for the general election, and hopefully those who supported me to this point will support me in the general election,” Handley said. While it’s still unclear who will control council in 2014, one thing is clear: Voter turnout was up compared to an average local election. “I think they’re taking more of an interest in what’s happening in the borough, and I think that was shown yesterday by the large turnout we had,” Seibert said. “I just hope that they continue to show their interest.” In the lone countywide race in the primary, former Dauphin County prosecutor Bill Tully and attorney Ann Gingrich Cornick won the Republican and Democratic nominations, respectively, for judge of the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas, leaving current assistant district attorney Fran Chardo as the odd man out in the three-way race for judge. Tully received 9,218 votes to win the Republican nomination, while Chardo received 6,279 votes and Cornick received 1,523 votes. On the Democratic side, Cornick received 6,820 votes, while Chardo received 3,590 votes and Tully received 3,469 votes. Candidates for judge can cross-file to appear on both the Republican and Democratic primary ballots. Tully and Cornick will now square off in the general election in November.
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Summer music series
The Summer Music Series at Sunset Bar & Grill, 2601 Sunset Dr., Middletown, will feature Ginger Child (Rock and originals) at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 6. Check out the website: www.sunsetbandg.com for a complete schedule of entertainment. •••••
Middletown Cemetery stockholders meeting
The annual meeting for stockholders of the Middletown Cemetery Association will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 at the Masonic Lodge, 131 West Emaus Street, Middletown. •••••
Hummelstown carnival
The Hummelstown Fire Company will host their carnival at Herbert A. Schaffner Park (Boro Park) in Hummelstown June 10-15 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. nightly. •••••
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from Indiana University, Bloomington, she worked for a public library potential.” BILL TO: Mulligan has a variety of personal in Indiana, three elementary school Kathy Peffer experiences she will bring to the table libraries and a university medical library. as Middletown’s new top librarian, LD Communities That Care Then she got a job as a research some going all the wayDrive back to her 29 Waverly and reference librarian at an unusual youth. PA 17036 place – the CIA. The job was more In fact,Hummelstown, she was inspired to become a librarian because of her childhood than stocking shelves and checking out DVDs. Mulligan briefed CIA leaderhometown library in Colorado. CONTACT: “I remember how nice it was to go in ship on world events, while in turn Kathy Peffer helping to prepare CIA briefings for there and spend time,” she said.
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couldn’t even vote for myself,” James Curry said. They had other things in mind on Election Day other than vote totals – they had chosen not to find out the baby’s gender before he arrived. And for the record: Though he admits he was “a little scared,” and “very worried ... I did not faint. People warned me about it,” James Curry said. Most of all, the Currys were filled with excitement. And missing out on the day of his son’s birth was something James Curry wouldn’t miss for anything. It allowed him to be by his wife’s side, and share in her
strength. He was proud, describing his wife as a blessing and strong. In the months leading up to the election, she has been by his side, attending a series of candidates’ forums. “I just think Alex and I are the perfect team. Whatever I am engaged in, she supports me, and whatever she is engaged in, I support her,” James Curry said. So on Election Day, he stayed by her side, but it was an easy choice. Finding out the results of the election completely slipped his mind. Supporters informed him late that night of the results. The Currys didn’t need to hear the results to know they were winners. “I could not have had a better victory than to have Jimmy welcomed into the world with friends and family,” said
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Congress and the White House. “It was fascinating. It’s unlike any other library in the world,’’ she said. “It was a segment of my career that I value and I treasure.” While she has lived all over the country, Mulligan has already found much to love about Middletown, including its rich history, its unique geography and its kind faces. “The people in this community are friendly, and they’re more than willing to help,” she said. While she only began working at the library on May 13, she has used the library in the past and was always impressed. “I like the community focus and the fact that volunteers were willing to step forward and help,” she said. “The staff here was always very helpful and friendly.” Some of her goals include maintaining the library’s strong children’s and summer reading programs and working with the Friends of Middletown Public Library to develop creative and innovative fundraising ideas. Mulligan also plans on working with
NISSLEY Continued From Page One Nissley is also being charged with four aggravated indecent assault charges, three indecent assault charges, sexual contact/communication with a minor and corruption of a minor. “That’s the way the law’s written, and it has nothing to do with overcharging,” said Sean McCormack, chief deputy District Attorney. McCormack also shot down Weisenberger’s claim that the victim isn’t credible. “I think it’s ridiculous,” he said after the hearing. “I have confidence in the charges and that she’s credible.” McCormack also described the teenager as brave. “It’s the type of situation that if you do come forward, you wind up having
local schools and children’s librarian Beth Wagner to build a partnership between the schools and the library. She pledged to focus on making the library’s children’s programs the best they can be. “I want to develop that aspect of the community library as much as possible,” said Mulligan, who has a 4-year-old son and a 2-year-old daughter. In general, she wants to make sure the library is a central part of the community. “The library is much more than books,” she said. “We want to make this a true community library.” In fact, she welcomes suggestions from all ages and backgrounds on how to make the library better. “My door is always open,” she said. A public reception for Mulligan will be held at the library from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 30. Daniel Walmer: 717-944-4628, or danielwalmer@pressandjournal. com to testify about this, and it’s almost a presumption with the questions that are asked that maybe you are lying about it,” McCormack said. “Obviously she braved all of that today … and told about the things that happened to her, the things that have disrupted her life.” Nissley, who served on the school board since December 2008, resigned from his position on Thursday, March 14, prior to his arrest, according to a statement released by the Lower Dauphin School District. If convicted, Nissley could face a minimum sentence of 10 years, said McCormack. Nissley waived his right to a formal arraignment scheduled for July 9. A trial is expected to be scheduled after that date. Noelle Barrett: 717-944-4628, or noellebarrett@pressandjournal.com
GRADUATION Continued From Page One Lower Dauphin High School will hold its graduation ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6 at the Giant Center in Hershey. Superintendent Sherri Smith will be the commencement speaker. Validictorian Ted Meador and Salutatorian Dan Snyder will present speeches. Steelton-Highspire High School will holds its graduation ceremony at
7 p.m. Monday, June 3 at the school auditorium. The commencement speaker will be Bishop A.E. Sullivan, president of Harrisburg’s Interdenominational Ministers Conference and founder of Victory Outreach Christian Church. Sullivan, a 1983 graduate of SteeltonHighspire, is a former school teacher and a member of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on AfricanAmerican Affairs.
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LOWER DAUPHIN BASEBALL
“Now there’s three things you can do in a baseball game: You can win or you can lose or it can rain.’’ – Casey Stengel
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Lower Dauphin loads the bases in the fourth inning beneath threatening skies against Warwick. Lightning and thunderstorms eventually halted the game at the end of the fifth inning, preserving the Falcons’ 4-2 rain-shortened victory and a trip to the District 3 Class AAAA semifinals. Lower Dauphin designated hitter Corey Atkins, left, prepares to bat as the Warwick bench looks on during Lower Dauphin’s 4-2 playoff victory in Fredericksburg on Thursday, May 23.
Falcons + rain = 4-2 win over Warwick, trip to District 3 semifinals By Daniel Walmer Press And Journal Staff Through five innings, Lower Dauphin’s nine were better than Warwick’s nine in a District 3 Class AAAA quarterfinal baseball playoff game in Fredericksburg on Thursday, May 23. Then the Falcons obtained the aid of a 10th player – the weather – to secure the victory. The 4-2 rain-shorted win, aided by a gem of a pitching performance by Marshall Kiessling and a patient offense, lifted the
Falcons into the District 3 semifinals on Tuesday, May 28. Lower Dauphin (17-5-1), the highest remaining seed (No. 5) in the wild Class AAAA playoffs, was scheduled to face the winner of 16th-seeded McCaskey and ninth-seeded Spring Grove at a site that was undetermined by press time. Lower Dauphin escaped an upset itself in the first round, scoring three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to eliminate Cumberland Valley, 3-2, on Monday, May 20 in Hummelstown.
Warwick started out strong in the bottom of the first inning, as shortstop Ben Keyser and pitcher Tyler Morris belted back-to-back one-out doubles to give the Warriors a 1-0 lead. But LD’s Kiessling was able to retire the next two batters to escape any further damage. Morris was initially brilliant on the mound for Warwick, dazzling Lower Dauphin hitters to the tune of four consecutive strikeouts in the top of the second and third innings. But control issues soon began to trouble the Warriors southpaw.
After a single by Falcon shortstop Kaylor Kulina and a double by catcher Deon Stafford put runners on second and third with two outs in the top of the third, a Morris wild pitch scored Kulina, tying the game at 1-1. Meanwhile, Kiessling had settled down on the mound – and in the bottom of the third, luck and good defense came to his aid. Warrior third baseman Braidy Weiler led off the inning with a sharp ground ball off of Kiessling, but the ball deflected perfectly to Lower Dauphin third baseman Blair Lewis, who threw out Weiler.
It still appeared that Warwick would take the lead in the inning when a line drive found its way into the gap with a runner at first and two outs. However, a perfect relay by the Falcon defense nailed Warwick’s Seth Earle at the plate, preserving the 1-1 tie. In the top of the fourth, Morris’s control issues continued to surface, as he walked Falcon designated hitter Corey Atkins and left fielder Kyle Fails to begin the inning. After an infield single on a bunt by center Please See FALCONS, Page B2
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MIddletown shortstop Halle Marion ignited a Blue Raider rally with the first of four consecutive hits that gave her team a brief 2-1 lead over Greencastle-Antrim. The Blue Devils rallied to eliminate Middletown, 7-3.
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Middletown was eliminated from the District 3 Class AAA softball playoffs by a senior-laden Greencastle-Antrim team, 7-3 on Tuesday, May 21 at Carlisle. The Blue Devils, the third seed, boast nine seniors, many of whom contributed to G-A’s victory over the Blue Raiders (10-10), the 14th seed. The Devils’Whitley Mongan singled, stole second and, two batters later, stole home to give Greencastle-Antrim a 1-0 lead in the first inning. Middletown took the lead in the top of the third. Shortstop Halle Marion started a Raider rally with a single, one of four consecutive Middletown hits. Catcher Emily Mattes hit an RBI single to tie the game, and pitcher Sarah Gossard walked with the bases loaded to drive in a second run that gave the Raiders a 2-1 lead. The Devils (16-6) scored two runs on a Middletown throwing error on an infield grounder in the bottom of the third to take the lead for good, 3-2.
Ashlynn Schaeffer’s sacrifice fly in the same inning made it 4-2. Two Middletown errors led to three unearned Devil runs. Lower Dauphin won its first game in the District 3 Class AAAA playoffs, beating Red Lion, 7-4 on Tuesday, May 21 in York. Falcon outfielder Elaine Gross preserved the victory in the third inning with a sensational running catch on a powerful shot to right-center field by Red Lion batter Hailey Orwig with runners on first and third. Gross grabbed the ball on the fly and threw to first, doubling up the runner there to preserve a 4-2 Lower Dauphin lead. The Falcons’ Maddi Lillock drove in two runs for Lower Dauphin. The Falcons, the eighth-seed, were eliminated in the quarterfinals, 6-2 by top-seeded Cumberland Valley (22-2) on Thursday, May 23 in Carlisle. CV pitcher Kayla Sullenberger limited Lower Dauphin to six hits and two runs, while driving in two runs herself.
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YOUTH SOFTBALL
Middletown tops Hanover in 14-U softball Strong pitching, timely hitting and a bushelful of stolen bases gave Middletown a 10-1 victory over West Hanover 2 in a 14-and-under softball game in the East Shore Fast Pitch League at Frey A Field in Middletown on Thursday, May 23.
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Lower Dauphin catcher Deon Stafford prepares to hit during Lower Dauphin’s 4-2 victory over Warwick in a District 3 Class AAAA playoff game at Fredericksburg.
The win solidified Middletown’s hold on first place, upping the team’s record to 10-1-1.
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fielder Jeff Light, Lower Dauphin had the bases loaded with nobody out. Morris would wriggle out of the jam, allowing just one run – but the sacrifice fly by right fielder Jake Shellenberger gave the Falcons a 2-1 lead they would not relinquish. After Kiessling retired the Warriors in order in the bottom of the fourth, the Falcon bats caused more problems for Morris in the top of the fifth.
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Kiessling led off the inning by lining a double to the left-center field gap, and Stafford reached base to give the Falcons two runners on with no outs. Lewis bunted to move the runners, but Morris was able to field the bunt – and his ill-fated decision to try to throw out Kiessling at third opened the floodgates for Lower Dauphin. Morris’ throw to third sailed into the outfield, allowing Kiessling and Stafford to score, giving the Falcons a 4-1 lead. By the bottom of the fifth, it was clear from the threatening clouds over Fredericksburg that Lower Dauphin faced a race against time to complete five innings and make the game official. Kiessling worked quickly in the inning, allowing a run on a double and a sacrifice fly but getting the Falcons through the critical fifth stanza with a 4-2 lead. The sixth inning had barely begun when umpires spotted lightning and suspended play. Thunderstorms kept play from resuming, and the Falcons found themselves with a hard-earned victory over a tough Warwick team.
West Hanover 2 fell to 5-3, good for sixth place. At top, Middletown’s Gabby Krupilis slaps a single against West Hanover to reach first base. Photos by Don Graham
Middletown has outscored its opponents 156-66 so far this season. East Shore Fast Pitch League 14-U W L Middletown 10 1 West Hanover 1 7 1 Hershey (2) 7 1 Central Dauphin (2) 7 2 Paxtonia 7 3 West Hanover (2) 5 3 Hershey (1) 4 3 Londonderry 4 5 Lower Dauphin 3 4 Central Dauphin (1) 2 6 Susquehanna 1 5 East Hanover 1 7 Harrisburg 1 8 Penbrook 0 10
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BASEBALL American Legion League W L T Middletown 1 0 0 Hummelstown 0 0 0 Hershey 0 0 0 Linglestown 0 0 0 Dauphin 0 0 0 Paxton 0 0 0 Susquehanna 0 0 0 Upper Dauphin 0 0 0 Newport 0 0 0 Lawnton 0 1 0
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Last week’s games Middletown 3, Lawnton 0 This week’s games Wednesday, May 29 Hummelstown at Dauphin
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National Division W L Hershey 2 1 West Hanover 1 0 Lower Dauphin (1) 0 2 Lower Dauphin (2) 0 3
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Previous games LowSwat/Middletown 7, Lower Dauphin (1) 0 Hershey 13, Lower Dauphin (2) 4 West Hanover 7, Lower Dauphin (2) 4 Linglestown 16, Lower Dauphin (1) 6 Susquehanna 4, Lower Dauphin (2) 0 LowSwat/Middletown 5, West Hanover 5, tie This week’s games Wednesday, May 29 Hershey at Lower Dauphin (1) Lower Dauphin (2) at Paxton (2)
Thursday, May 30 Hummelstown at Susquehanna Friday, May 31 Hummelstown at Middletown
Thursday, May 30 Linglestown at LowSwat/Middletown, 7 p.m.
Monday, June 3 Upper Dauphin at Middletown
Friday, May 31 Lower Dauphin (1) at Paxton (1)
TEENERS CPenn Senior League East Division W L T Linglestown 1 0 0 Lower Dauphin 0 0 0 Hershey 0 0 0 Paxton 0 0 0 Halifax 0 0 0 Susquehanna 0 0 0 Hershey Hurricanes 0 1 0
PTS 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
West Division W L Cedar Cliff 1 0 Cumberland Valley 0 0 Lawnton 0 0 Harrisburg 0 0 New Cumberland 0 0 Hampden 0 0 Middletown 0 1
T 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
TEENER A American Division W L T 3 0 0
Monday, June 3 Lower Dauphin (1) at Susquehanna Tuesday,June 4 Hershey at LowSwat/Middletown, 7 p.m.
PTS 3 1 0 0 0 0 0
TEENER B Albright Division W L Lower Dauphin 5 1 Hershey (3) 4 0 Hershey (1) 3 1 Jonestown 3 2 Hershey (2) 2 2 Lebanon 2 4 Ebenezer 0 3 Palmyra 0 5
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PTS 10 8 6 6 4 4 0 0
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Stammel Division Lower Swatara Susquehanna (2) Susquehanna (1) Swatara Linglestown (2)
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Previous games Lebanon 14, Ebenezer 1 Jonestown 14, Ebenezer 9 Hershey (3) 8, Lower Dauphin 7 Lower Dauphin 14, Hershey (2) 2 Lower Swatara 7, Middletown 5 Lower Swatara 7, West Hanover 4 Swatara 15, Middletown 0 Lower Dauphin 3, Hershey (1) 2 Lower Dauphin 3, Palmyra 0 Lower Swatara 4, Linglestown (1) 3, Lower Swatara 9, Swatara 0 Susquehanna (2) 6, Middletown 5 Hershey (3) 13, Ebenezer 3 Jonestown 12, Middletown 7 Linglestown (2) 5, Lower Swatara 3 Lower Dauphin 8, Jonestown 3 Lower Swatara 8, Lebanon 7 Lower Dauphin 15, West Hanover 11 Hershey (2) 12, Middletown 7 Lower Swatara 12, Ebenezer 2
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TEENER C East Division W L Lower Dauphin (1) 7 0 Palmyra (1) 3 1 West Hanover 3 2 Palmyra (2) 1 2 Lower Dauphin (2) 1 2 Hershey 0 6
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West Division W L 4 0 4 0 3 2 2 2 0 2 0 3 0 5
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Previous games LowSwat/Middletown 8, Lower Dauphin (2) 2 Lower Dauphin (10) 9, Palmyra (2) 0 Lower Dauphin (2) 12, West Hanover 4 Lower Dauphin (1) 16, Palmyra (1) 4 Lower Dauphin (1) 11, Hershey 9 Lower Dauphin (1) 10, Lower Dauphin (2) 4 Lower Dauphin (1) 14, West Hanover 2 LowSwat/Middletown 12, Hershey 5 Lower Dauphin (1) 6, Paxton (2) 3 LowSwat/Middletown 11, Paxton (1) 0 Lower Dauphin (1) 12, Swatara (2) 3
Last week’s games West Hanover Navy 7, Lower Swatara Blue 6
MINORS LPax/WHanover W PHR Royal 10 Lower Swatara Red 8 Paxtonia (5) 7 PHR Orange 9 Paxtonia (7) 9 Middletown A’s 6 Lower Swatara Orange6 4 Middletown Rockies 6 West Hanover Black 5 Paxtonia (6) 4 PHR Red 3 Paxtonia (4) 4 Lower Swatara Navy 2 West Hanover Navy 2 Penn Gardens Red 1 Penn Gardens Gold 1 Swatara 0 PHR Green 0
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Last week’s games West Hanover Black 10, Lower Swatara Orange 8 Middletown A’s 7, Lower Swatara Orange 4 Lower Swatara Red 11, Swatara 7 Middletown Rockies 7, West Hanover Navy 2 Middletown A’s 8, PHR Red 8, tie Lower Swatara Navy 9, Paxtonia (7) 8 Lower Swatara Red 4, PHR Orange 0 Lower Swatara Orange 11, Swatara 0 PHR Royal 10, Lower Swatara Navy 0 Middletown Rockies 6, Paxtonia (6) 1 YOUTH SOFTBALL 11U W Lower Swatara (5) 8 Hummelstown (2) 7 Swatara Paxtang (1) 5 Hershey (4) 5 Conewago (2) 4 Londonderry (3) 4 Hershey (3) 2 Londonderry (2) 2 Hershey (5) 2 Lower Swatara (4) 1
Londonderry (4) Londonderry (5) Lower Swatara (7) Lower Swatara (6) Hummelstown (4) Manheim Akron St. Joe
Thursday, May 30 Susquehanna at Lower Dauphin (1) Friday, May 31 Linglestown at LowSwat/Middletown, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 1 Swatara (1) at Lower Dauphin (2), 4 p.m.
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Last week’s games Middletown Blue 8, Linglestown O’s 3 Paxtonia (1) 14, Lower Swatara Gold 10 Lower Swatara Gold 12, Linglestown Sox 4 West Hanover Navy 7, Lower Swatara Blue 6 LPWH National Division W Paxtonia (2) 9 West Hanover Red 7 PHR Green 5 Swatara 5 Lower Swatara Blue 4
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Last week’s games Hummelstown (2) 17, Hershey (4) 3 Hershey (3) 20, Lower Swatara (4) 8
This week’s games Wednesday, May 29 LowSwat/Middletown at Paxton (2) Lower Dauphin (1) at Hershey
YOUTH BASEBALL MAJORS LPWH American Division W L Paxtonia (3) 11 1 PHR Black 10 1 Paxtonia (1) 8 2 Lower Swatara Gold 6 4 West Hanover Navy 6 4 Middletown Blue 5 5
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Last week’s games Steelton 11, RoadBuilders 3
This week’s games Wednesday, May 29 Lower Dauphin at Middletown, 6:30 p.m.
LowSwat/M-town Paxton (2) Susquehanna Paxton (1) Linglestown Swatara (2) Swatara (1)
Middletown Red
Suburban Division W Lawnton Maroon 7 Lawnton Black 5 Wilhelm-Paxtang 4 Steelton 2 Rutherford 0
Thursday, May 30 Linglestown (2) at Ebenezer Lower Swatara at Hershey (3)
Saturday, June 1 LowSwat/Middletown at Paxton (2), 2 p.m.
Last week’s games Cedar Cliff 13, Middletown 7
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Last week’s games Londonderry (4) 9, Manheim 2 Lower Swatara (7) 13, St. Joe 3 Londonderry (4) 11, Manheim 5 Lower Swatara (6) 9, St. Joe 0 Manheim Lower Swatara (10) Lower Swatara (9) Akron Attack Akron Barracudas Bowmansville Londonderry (6) Lower Swatara (8) St. Joe
18U
W 4 9 3 1 1 1 2 1 0
L 0 1 2 1 2 2 6 4 4
Last week’s games Lower Swatara (10) 15, Lower Swatara (9) 1 Lower Swatara (10) 12, Lower Swatara (9) 2 Akron Attack 8, Lower Swatara (10) 6 Lower Swatara (10) 20, St. Joe 0 Londonderry (6) 22, Lower Swatara (8) 7 Lower Swatara (10( 17, Londonderry (6) 0 Lower Swatara (10) 19, Londonderry (6) 2
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Obituary Of Catherine (Hoffa) Tobias West Schuylkill Press (Tremont), published November 7, 1896
Donaldson - Mrs. Catherine (Hoffa) Tobias, relict of the late Daniel Tobias, died on Tuesday, November 3, 1896 at 3 a.m. and was buried Thursday, November 5 at 10 o’clock. The weather was very unfavorable for the funeral yet many relatives and friends gathered at her late home to pay the last tribute of respect to the aged lady. The Rev. John Smith, who spoke briefly at the house and then continued the services in the M.E. Cemetery where interment took place and the last rites were concluded, conducted the services. Mr. Seltzer was funeral director and Messes, Evans, Hatter, Jones Kissinger, Henderickson, and Betz were all pallbearers. “Grandmother Tobias” as she was familiarly known, was born July 16, 1800, daughter of Abraham Hoffa and Elizabeth Van Der Sluess and at the time of her death had reached the great age of 96 years, 3 months, and 18 days. Her husband, Daniel, who had been a soldier in the War of 1812, died July 1879, this leaving her a widow for over 20 years. She was a mother of 16 children, only five of whom are living: Mrs. Philip Umhotlz (Elizabeth Tobias) who resided with her mother, Mrs. Sarah Strong/Stong of Pottsville, Daniel and Thomas Jefferson Tobias of town and Samuel Tobias of Philadelphia: besides there are 45 grandchildren, 65 great- grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Four of the grandchildren became her care in the death of their parents, so that she has reared a very, very large family. Early in the 1850s Mr. Tobias Sr. brought his family to be pioneers in the early settlement of our town. He purchased the Donaldson Hotel and was for years its successful proprietor. The family has ever since been identified with the interests of the town. In later years, Mr. Tobias and his faithful wife retired to private life and his youngest son Thomas Jefferson Tobias had the old homestead remodeled for a store room and private dwelling, which he still occupies. In her early days Grandmother was a remarkably strong woman and being of a very active and energetic temperament, she never lost her interest in her household affairs or public matters, until affliction came upon her, and for the last three years she has been a helpless invalid. About 10 years ago she received her second sight and she was afforded much pleasure, in being able to read her Bible and the newspaper without glasses, but during the last two years she had become blind. Her mental abilities were unimpaired, and with her enfeebled body she waited patiently, the call of our Master. During her affliction her daughter, Elizabeth Umholtz and other mernbers of the family who reside near faithfully attended her, and she seemed contented. To the younger generation in town Grandmother represented the time in which much of the growth of our country had occurred. Being born in 1800 the young students of history very aptly compared the different great events with her birthdays; to the older ones she could be remembered as a kind and loving neighbor and friend. Her life was long and good but Grandmother has gone, needing but 3 years more to complete the round of the century. In her home are many quaint and old articles of furniture, some having been in the possession of her own mother, Catherine Hoffa. Among those in attendance at the funeral from a distance were: Samuel Tobias and Miss Elsie Ward, Philadelphia, Arthur Strong and mother, Mrs. Augustus Umholtz and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. James Ziebach and daughter, Pottsville, Bert Ward, Audenried, Mr. & Mrs. J. J. Tobias, Mt. Carmel, and Wm. Tobias and sister, Schuylkill Haven. This next announcement I found in the West Schuylkill Press (Tremont) on Catherine (Hoffa) Tobias dated September 15, 1894: Lucy Baily of Newark, N.J. an interesting little miss of five years accompanied her grandmother on a visit to the latter’s grandmother the aged Mrs. Catherine Tobias of Donaldson. Grandmother Tobias has reached the extreme age of 94 years and up three or four years ago was remarkably healthy and strong. After her health began to fail her sight became greatly impaired until now she is totally blind and through weakness she is a confine to her bed, but her faculties are very keen and she is still interested in the affairs of the day. Photographer Wonders of Pottsville on Sunday came to Donaldson and took the pictures of the aged lady and her great‑great-grandchild and the family feel justly proud of it. And as Miss Lucy grows in years she no doubt will be very much interested to know that she had the privelege to represent the fifth generation with their maternal ancestor. What ever happened to great‑great-granddaughter, Lucy Baily of Newark N. J.? Who were her parents, maternal grand, great- and great‑great-grandparents? My Tobias descendants who have information on Lucy Baily please contact me. I’m connected to the Donald Tobias family through their son John Tobias. He died in 1893. He had four wives, which his fourth wife Paulina “Polly” Riemami Bauer (widow) of Franz Xavier Bauer, was my third great- grandmother. I am trying to find what church they were married in and the marriage date. They lived in Donaldson, Frailey Twp., Schuylkill County, Pa. Paulina, first child; son Carl/Charles Bauers/Bowers was the first one to leave Hailfingen, Germany to find a place to live in America. I found out that he came with a few cousins (Tuefels) in 1868. Paulina and the rest of the children were here in PA May 1870. Looking for picture of John Tobias and Paulina. My address and e‑mail address is up at the top of the column.
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The 14th Bowers‑Long Family Reunion will be held (Rain or Shine) on July 20 at the Minersville Lions Pavilion from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (please try to arrive on time). The price this year is $15 per household family. Five $10 winners, must be present to win (one ticket per household). Checks made payable: Bowers‑Long Reunion, c/o Debbie Bowers, 290 North 8th St., Pottsville, PA 17901 or c/o Connie Arndt, 42 Blossom Lane, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972. Any questions please call Connie Arndt 570-385‑0712; Debbie Bowers 570622‑0212; and Debbie Putt 570- 385‑2557. You must bring a covered dish and Chinese auction gift. If you do not bring a covered dish and auction gift you will be charged. This will be checked at registration. Call Terrie Klinger 570-622‑0250, 570-294‑9783 or e-mail Kellnert@verizon.net on what food item you would like to bring by July 1. Registration – 10 a.m.; Lunch – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; All day games for children and adults (horseshoes, bingo, 50/50) New Water Slide bring bathing suit and towels, 2 p.m.; Chinese Auction preview, $2 small table, $1 large items, 3 to 5 p.m.; Drawing for Chinese Auction, 5 p.m.
Evangelical United Methodist Church
Middletown Welcome all. May God’s light shine Scouts meeting. upon us as we gather to worship. May Sun., June 2: 9 a.m., Sunday Church 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 feet and a light to our path. June: Donna Keller; 10:15 a.m., worEvangelical 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: Suzanne Rowe, Jackie Bretz, of Main St. behind the Turkey Hill Evelyn Reese. Nursery Helpers: Gloria convenience store. Clouser, Vickie Hubbard. The altar The ministries scheduled at Evan- flowers are dedicated to the glory of gelical United Methodist Church God in memory of Mary Gower Kuhn from May 29-June 3 are always open by the family. This week’s bulletins are to everyone. in honor of their 45th wedding anniverWed., May 29: 6 p.m., Alcoholics sary by Ken and Kathy Frisbie. Anonymous book study. Tues., June 3: 1:30 p.m., Frey Village Thurs., May 30: 5:30 p.m., Girl Communion.
Middletown “Count it all joy, my brothers, when to participate in Junior Church during you meet trials of various kinds, for the morning worship service. We also you know that the testing of your welcome you to join us at our 6:30 faith produces steadfastness.” James p.m. service. Childcare is provided for children under age 4 during all 1:2-3 Open Door Bible Church, located services and classes. Wed., May 29: 7 p.m., Patch the at 200 Nissley Drive, Middletown, Pirate Clubs for ages 4 through grade invites you to worship Jesus Christ 6, and Prayer meeting. with us this week. Sat., June 1: 8:30 a.m., Men’s Bible Our June 2 Sunday worship service Study. 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.
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Middletown New Beginnings Church invites weebly.com. you to worship with us each Sunday Flowers in church this past Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Nursery and children’s were in honor of Kathleen Smith’s church provided. Our congregation birthday, our pianist and choir direcmeets at Riverside Chapel, 630 S. tor. Union St., Middletown, next to the Meals on Wheels volunteers for May Rescue Hose Company. Sunday school 27-31 are Harriet Chappell, Rochelle for all ages is at 9 a.m. We are handicap Still, Nancy Simpson, and Tammy accessible via ramp at the back door. McClure. For additional church information call Our “Baby Bottle Blessings” to ben944-9595. efit Morning Star Pregnancy Services Nonperishable food items are col- has begun. Baby bottles are available lected every Sunday for the Middle- to fill with your contributions and town Food Bank. should be returned by June 16. Followers of Faith Bible Study meets Sun., June 2: 3 p.m., Youth Fellowevery Monday at 10 a.m.; Intercessory ship family picnic. Prayer Group is held every Thursday Sat., June 15: 9 a.m., Men’s breakat 7 p.m.; The Craft Group meets fast. every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.; Youth Sun., June 16-21, Children’s Music Fellowship meets Sundays from 5 to Camp. 7 p.m. Acolyte for May is Josh Burrows and Our Sunday worship service is broad- Children’s Church leaders are Bobby cast on the MAHS radio station WMSS Bright and Pam Eberly. 91.1 FM at 3 p.m. every Sunday afterPastor Britt’s parting words each noon. Listen on the radio or the Internet Sunday: “Nothing in this world is at www.pennlive.com/wmss/audio. more important than the love of Jesus Check us out on our website at www. Christ.” We invite you to come and newbeginningschurchmiddletown. experience this love.
Come to worship on Sunday, June 2, at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome and visitors are expected. The church has hearing devices available if you wish to use them, available from the sound technician. We also have Blue Listening bags with paper activities for children to use during worship. Nursery is available for little ones. Adult Forum, which meets from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. will have a wrapup session on the study of Genesis. Sunday school for the children has been suspended till the fall, and will resume on Sept. 8 Vacation Bible School for children ages 4 through 5th grade will be held June 24-27 from 6 to 8 p.m. The theme is Avalanche Ranch: A Wild Ride
Through God’s Word. Registration is now available, call the church office or see Suson Akakpo-Martin, VBS Program Coordinator. Mon., June 3: Community dinner in the Fellowship Hall of our church. The menu will be baked ham, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, pineapple delight or peaches, rolls, dessert and beverage. There is a cost. There is also a fundraiser at the Route 230 Cafe, Highspire. Just stop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner - no voucher required. For further information see our website www.pcmdt.org, go to www. facebook.com/PresbyterianCongregation or call the church office at 717944-4322.
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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. MiKiWoGo (Middletown Kids Worship God) Join us Sunday mornings during the summer as we explore Colossal Coaster World, learning to face our fears and trust in God! Beginning Sunday, June 9 from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. in the pavilion (weather permitting) students finishing kindergarten through grade 5. Adult Sunday school: The Christian Education commission is coordinating the combining of the adult Sunday school classes over the summer months. The combined class runs from June 9-Sept. 1. The meeting place is the Triple Room. Topics and teachers change each week. Please support them with your attendance. Sundays: A Collective - Dinner is at 5:15 p.m. and the party begins at 6 p.m. Come explore and discuss with us. You are not alone in your faith, your doubts and your desires. Wednesdays beginning May 29: Family Open Garage Night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The church will provide
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Ebenezer United Methodist Church "Love God, Love People, Make Disciples"
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(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
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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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ongratulations, high school graduates! You truly have arrived at the gateway to adulthood. You’ll be reminded of that over and over, in speeches by valedictorians and superintendents, in plaudits from parents and teachers and principals and aunts and uncles after the last notes of “Pomp and Circumstance’’ have drifted into your soon-to-be past. They’re right. Your graduation marks the beginning of your future, one you will forge. Your freedom will grow – the freedom to determine your own life, to make it worth something. Inside this edition of the Press And Journal are the pictures of seniors at Never lose the desire to make Middletown Area, Lower Dauphin and your life as great as it can Steelton-Highspire high schools poised seize their future. Seize it with pasbe, whether your future plans to sion. And remember how it feels. Never include college, the military, forget that excitement. Never lose that or work. desire to make your life as great as it can be, whether your future plans include college, the military, or work. Life is what you make it. Make it worthwhile. Enjoy it. Don’t waste it. Graduates will hear an array of speeches and inspirational messages, with the messengers quoting inspirational quotes from Albert Einstein, Vince Lombardi, President Barack Obama, politicians and inventors and celebrities and authors and sports stars. Pause for a while to remember the great times of your high school career – the lessons, the friendships. You deserve that moment. You’ve earned it. When you’re done – when the last cheers you’ve shared with your classmates have echoed into the stratosphere, when the last graduation party guests have left – remember these wise words from Confucius, words so wise they’ve echoed through centuries. “Wherever you go,’’ Confucius said, “go with all your heart.’’
Robertbradley
"Alternative" energies not necessarily cleaner, safer
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ou wouldn’t know it from media coverage, but America’s oil and natural gas industry is one of the safest. These businesses have established smart protocols to minimize the dangers to their personnel and prevent catastrophe. Of course, there are exceptions. But they’re exceedingly rare and not at all indicative of the way average energy projects operate. Visitors to an offshore drilling rig or production platform receive safety training and are outfitted with steel-toed boots, safety goggles, gloves, hearing protection and a helmet. Once on the rig, their conduct is carefully monitored. And adherence to safe practices is mandatory. Accidents do happen. Three incidents – Santa Barbara (1969), Exxon Valdez (1989) and the Deepwater Horizon (2010) – illustrate the industry’s challenges. Unanticipated, tragic incidents have resulted in very high private and public costs. But the industry has responded by developing new technologies and improved safety systems. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, a reluctant friend of oil and gas, recently said as much: “People of industry stood up and said, ‘We are going to get it right,’ and we are getting it right.” Indeed, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 2.3 incidents of injury and illness per 100 oil and gas workers in 2011. That’s compared with 3.5 incidents per 100 for the entire private sector. The U.S. offshore industry experienced an even lower rate. Also in 2011, precisely zero pipeline workers experienced injuries or illnesses as a result of their jobs. This accomplishment is all the more impressive given trillions of cubic feet of natural gas and billions of gallons of oil traverse U.S. pipelines every year. Federal data also show improvements in spill rates. A 2012 Interior Department report examined spill records from 1996 through 2010 (the year of the Deepwater Horizon incident). Researchers found offshore spill frequency was “relatively low,” despite the Gulf spill. Unfortunately, environmental groups ignore this excellent safety and environmental record. The density, scalability, and portability of oil, gas, and coal make them affordable, reliable and flexible for average consumers. Wind turbines and solar panels are expensive, intermittent and inflexible – and have their own set of health and safety issues. As reported by Paul Chesser of the National Legal and Policy Center, 2,000 pallets of unsold solar panels were recently discovered in Colorado and have been labeled toxic for cadmium. The company that manufactured the panels was Abound Solar, which received $70 million in federal stimulus loan guarantees before going belly-up. Turns out Abound Solar had been producing 630 pounds of cadmium-compounds waste every month. According to the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition, some solar waste products are “end-of-life” level hazards. And wind turbines don’t just kill birds by the thousands. They also present significant safety risks to humans. According to the Caithness Windfarm Information Forum, 162 industry accidents were documented worldwide in 2011. Blade failure was more common than structural failure or fire. Since the 1970s, 133 fatalities have occurred on turbines – a high figure considering the relatively small size of the wind sector. You might not know it from the media, but based on what we know, “alternative” energies are hardly cleaner, greener, or safer. Robert L. Bradley Jr. is founder and CEO of the Institute for Energy Research and author of seven books on energy.
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Private liquor sales, less government a win in PA
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o I’m sitting on every street corner. The current legdown to islation only allows for 1,200 additional breakfast a licenses. That amount keeps Pennsylvania couple weeks ago, well below the national average of stores listening to the rabased on population. The Pennsylvania dio – as I always do Liquor Control Board [PLCB] has already – and I hear a union granted more than 25,000 alcohol licenses commercial featuring a man and woman and permits to restaurants, taverns and talking about how Gov. Tom Corbett’s beer distributors. “scheme” to privatize the state’s liquor I recall hearing about a PLCB plan in the stores will eliminate 5,000 jobs, destroy recent past that would strategically place small businesses, increase taxes and put locations so that a liquor store would be alcohol on every street corner. within a 15-minute drive for everyone in We’ve all noticed how more and more the state. Doesn’t that qualify as putting special interest groups have taken to the one “on every corner?” airwaves to tell us how some plan or But wait – there’s more. another to reduce the size of our state’s A Community Preventive Services Task government will lead to any number of Force report that the privatization skepbad things happening to us, our children, tics often use admits there isn’t evidence and the elderly. Those pesky special inter- linking liquor store privatization to social ests. I would rather just listen to my talk harms. The Task Force reviewed 21 radio, thank you. studies with more than 30-year-old sales Meanwhile, back at the liquor store isdata. Some found increased consumption sue, a bill that would privatize the state’s following privatization. Others found no liquor business recently passed the state change. Some actually found decreases. House of Representatives. It’s now in the None of the studies found increases in Senate, where there will be much handalcohol-related harms. wringing, fretting and misinformation Let’s go back to that well-run-business spread about as to what will happen if this thing, shall we? A recent audit of the “scheme” actually PLCB by the Audibecomes law. tor General’s office As a business own– surprise! Ever met a government found er, I have more than – the agency can’t agency or program that runs manage itself. a basic understanding of how the free as efficiently and effectively The report has market works and that the as a well-run business? determined positively affects us agency suffers from Yeah, me neither. “internal control all (I’ve spent the last four years getweakness over ting educated) and financial reporting how government for capital assets.” control of a market In other words, the doesn’t positively affect us all. Let me tell PLCB doesn’t have a policy to label and you what will actually happen if the state keep track of its inventory properly. Penngets out of the liquor sales business. sylvania Liquor Control Board? What a First on the agenda: Liquor privatizamisnomer. tion will not increase taxes. There are no Why is this a big deal? Lack of proper new taxes in the privatization legislation. inventory control means losses, and in Tax revenue is expected to increase after this case, $1.04 million in losses. privatization because of increased sales. Then there’s the little-known fact that It’s estimated that the state loses around liquor privatization is a big hit around $180 million in alcohol sales to surround- the state. In a poll recently commissioned ing states each year. If my math is correct, by the Commonwealth Foundation, 61 and I’m not a product of the current edupercent of Pennsylvanians – that means cational system, that’s nearly $11 million Republicans, Democrats, Independents in sales taxes. and even union households – want the Sidebar: Competition drives down prices government to step away from the booze and improves service. This is an ecobusiness. nomic fact. The state does not compete The numbers are even higher for regular against itself. It can charge what it wants customers of the state stores. More than to charge. And if you have a complaint 75 percent of weekly customers said they about a certain “I could care less about support getting the state out of that space good customer service” state store sales between them and the checkout counter. clerk, talk to their union rep. Oh, and it With all the news – none of it surprising doesn’t have to make a profit to stay in – of scandal and corruption coming out business, either. of Washington, D.C. the last few weeks, By the way, ever met a government you have to ask yourself: Do we want agency or program that runs as efficiently more government, even at the state level, and effectively as a well-run business? or less? Yeah, me neither. Second: Liquor privatization will not Keith Wilkes is the president of Fear cost 5,000 jobs and destroy small busiKnot Martial Arts and the founder of the nesses. Getting the government out of Western Lancaster County 9.12 Group. wine and spirits sales will mean the creation of hundreds, even thousands of new entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania. That means thousands of new jobs and the creation of wealth in the private sector. This country was built partially on the entrepreneurial spirit and free commerce. We want to hear from you. Right now, the best-paying job in the Send your letters to: state’s liquor industry is a union presiletters@pressandjournal.com, or dent’s six-figure salary. With the state out 20 S. Union Street of the way, a wine clerk could eventually Middletown, Pa. 17057 own their own store. Let me tell you, running your own successful business means Letters may be edited for accuracy, freedom. clarity, and length. Third: Privatization will not put alcohol
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richardfine
Jolie's story need not be unusual
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ctress Angelina Jolie just announced that she underwent a preventive double mastectomy after learning that she was genetically predisposed to cancer. Her disclosure was a powerful show of solidarity with the more than 100,000 American women who undergo breast removal surgery each year. But Jolie’s story, while inspirational, is different from most women’s. She benefited from a relatively uncommon nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM), a procedure that removes the breast tissue while preserving the breast skin and nipple. With NSM, after reconstructive surgery, breasts are left looking mostly unchanged. Such procedures are rare – but they don’t have to be. Recent advances in medical technology have made NSM and skin-sparing mastectomies (SSM) much safer and easier to perform. And yet, too few breast cancer patients know about these options. Bridging this knowledge gap is the only way to ensure that more women aren’t needlessly disfigured. Roughly 260,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the U.S. For many of them, the news of their illness is followed by a seemingly unthinkable treatment recommendation: a mastectomy. The most common form of this procedure, known as a simple or total mastectomy, removes the entire breast, including much of the skin and the nipple. Even if it eliminates the cancer, the disfiguring effects of the surgery can bring overwhelming psychological pain, especially for younger women. It isn’t just diagnosed cancer patients who must deal with the distressing aftermath of a simple Bridging the mastectomy. Like Jolie, knowledge gap is many healthy the only way to women with assure that more a heightened genetic risk women aren't of developing needlessly breast cancer disfigured. choose to have some form of preventive breast removal. From a medical standpoint, there’s no reason that simple mastectomies should be the norm. Both NSM and SSM are minimally invasive procedures that, in the right patients, are as effective as simple mastectomies and carry considerable cosmetic and emotional benefits. With NSM specifically, not only can breasts look the same after reconstruction, according to many patients, they may look better. And yet, NSM currently accounts for about 10 percent of the mastectomies performed. That so many women are being denied the chance to preserve most of the skin and the nipple and therefore a more natural appearance of their breasts is disheartening. The problem is one of education. Women are often told by their doctors that NSM and SSM are difficult to perform and bring a higher risk of cancer recurrence. In fact, a 2011 study in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons found that SSM and NSM appear to be oncologically safe and did not increase the risk of cancer recurrence. A study in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in 2011 examined the results of NSM over 20 years and came to a similar conclusion. As for the supposed difficulty of the surgery, that too is a misconception. I can personally attest that new technologies like the Eigr illuminated breast retractor system have made it possible to perform NSM and SSM more easily, more quickly, and with fewer complications. Such advances should help these procedures become more widely adopted. Jolie’s remarkable story should bring hope to breast cancer patients and those at risk of developing the illness. Procedures like Jolie’s are available to all women. The challenge now is to ensure that surgeons are trained – and patients are educated – in less-invasive techniques that vastly reduce the psychological and emotional effects of this life-saving surgery. Dr. Richard E. Fine is a breast surgeon at The West Clinic Comprehensive Breast Center, Memphis, Tenn., and associate clinical professor in the Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Division.
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JOHN PAYNE House moves to cut costs for 911 service
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he state House of Representatives recently voted to advance to the Senate a bill to restructure the E-911 Wireless Fund and ensure its viability in the future. In May 2012, the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee released a report entitled “Pennsylvania’s 911 Emergency Telephone System: Funding, Expenditures, and Future Challenges and Opportunities,” which highlighted funding concerns and made recommendations for cost savings. Introduced in response to the report, House Bill 583 would authorize the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency to provide counties with suggestions for cutting costs, all with the aim of saving individual counties a considerable amount of money and ensuring the continued availability of county-run 911 services. The bill also eliminates the current back billing system in the E-911 Wireless Fund, whose budget is increasingly growing, to ensure the fund remains solvent for years to come.
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M“Plato was correct. Just look at Middletown.”
L“I’m so tired of the angry
people on the Facebook page, especially the ones that sound angry (but of course don’t think they do). To make matters worse, they are the ones who keep responding to defend themselves and tell us all how they aren’t angry, but just end up sounding angry! I know the first business that the new council should bring to town – a mental health clinic.”
L“Middletown Citizens for
Responsible Government, you can smear Mayor Reid all you want. He will leave behind the legacy of a school that bears his name. That is a testament to the residents and how we feel about him. I will be placing a pile of dog poop at the square – that is a testament to how the residents feel about you.”
L“When you say you want ‘ca-
maraderie’ that doesn’t mean sports bus ‘segregation.’ ”
L“I just read a letter Michael
Bowman sent to presumably all of the Middletown residents. I guess a professional writer can make anyone sound like a wonderful man. In this case it is a false bill of goods. I used to have some respect for Mr. Bowman. I thought he cared about his community. He is the one in this paper a couple years ago who used a Nazi salute at council meetings.”
J“Just saw Elks is doing a month of Spielberg. Can’t wait for ‘Jaws’ and others!”
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J“Middletown residents, is your
glass half full or is your glass half empty? I have been a Middletown resident all my life. I graduated from Middletown, my kids graduated from Middletown and my grandkids attend Reid Elementary. Reading the Sound Off makes you feel like your glass is half empty, but only you can allow that. I have decided that I’m going to have a FULL glass and start participating in things within my community. I’m going to go to the Borough Council meetings, school board meetings and public school functions to see our talented athletes, choral members, actors and any other student I may have missed. I’m going to voice my concern about a nice downtown area and distractions around homes that need cleaned up. I want to see more people at the community pool and would love to see a young adult place for these kids to go – give them pool tables and pinball machines. Let them see the life we had when we were young. Let’s get on with the building of the new high school. We all hate to see this and what it may do to taxes, but these kids are our future. Give them the building and technology they need to learn without having to put an umbrella up in class when it rains. Yes, I do believe our current high school is shot – come on, it’s been there quite a while. Humans don’t live forever – why do we think our schools could last with a minor makeover? Take a look at Demey and Feaser, now Reid and MAMS. They are exceptionally nice, and the board of school directors has certainly placed great administrators, faculty and staff in these buildings. Yep, some of you will not agree, but my glass is still half full, and that’s how I see it. Let’s get out there, Middletown residents, and just see what we can do to our nice little town. COME
ON! ARE YOU WITH ME? I’M GOING TO FILL MY GLASS UP!”
L“Why is it so hard for Middle-
town to have a good athletic director when we are a sports town? Get someone that knows something about sports, and has connections to colleges. PLEASE.”
J“Mr. Fager should have run for
mayor. He has class, and that is hard to find in these political people in Middletown. If you saw his post on Facebook, you know what I am talking about. We need to thank you ,Mr. Fager.”
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Am wondering what people are saying. Press And Journal, put question on Facebook.”
be years before anything is done in downtown Middletown. How is that moving fast, Mr. Borough Manager? You’re shoveling a load of horse hockey. Only problem: Nothing will grow from that type of fertilizer.”
L“Laying off over half the workforce in a hurry without any plan in place was a great idea! I’m sure the current administration will spin it to lay blame on the few employees left, but you lost the best – those most employable – as they weren’t going to sit back and wait for the axe to fall. Now you reap what you sow. So next month when your electric bill is lower, just keep in mind it could be because you had no electricity for 10 hours! And for the business owners who support this farce, wait until that electricity takes 10 hours to restore during the business day!”
L“When will we ever get a
chance to directly call a cop in Middletown without having to jump through so many hoops?”
K“I remember the dinner dance
that was held at Brenda Klocko’s place a year or two ago. Was that sponsored by the group that runs the theater? My friends were there and they remembered that it was a fun time.”
M“What, no victory celebra-
L“Well, Middletown, how is
tion by Mr. Bowman or Mr. Rhen? Oops!”
everyone this morning? Hot? Tired? Mad? I sure am – power out for 8-plus hours. Really!!!!! NO CODE RED CALL. Called the borough number – what a joke. Not everyone has an iPhone or Facebook. Let’s get it together, borough – it’s a long way until November when you will all be gone
L“I just listened to the Sound Off L“Will we expect another from the lady who was complaining because her neighbor cut her grass without asking. Do you understand that this person probably thought they were doing a nice, neighborly thing? This is why no one wants to help anyone any more. You try to do something nice and someone complains about it.”
J“ I love the Elks Theatre and
enjoy going to see all the old movies. I just wish I had more time to plan ahead. Maybe the theater would consider putting the schedule of upcoming classics on its website. Folks, it is worth going to see the old movies. And guys, it’s a way to show your lady a good time without spending a fortune. It’s such a good time that you may even get lucky after the movie.”
borough newsletter right before the general election in November? I would say that would be a yes. Maybe they won’t violate postal rules about jamming them into mailboxes. What a waste of money. Talk about self-aggrandizing garbage.”
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Spring Home Improvement Step this way, please By Tresa Erickson Many landscapes feature paths of some sort that guide visitors from one point to another safely and easily. The best paths not only direct but connect visitors with the garden, leading them from one interesting point to another. If you would like to connect visitors to your landscape through some paths, here are some tips.
Plot your path
Determine beforehand the intent of the path: to direct visitors to and from the house, to allow visitors easy access to the garden, to highlight a particular feature, etc. Primary paths need to be wide and fairly straight to permit more than one visitor on them at a time. Secondary paths may be narrower and involve more twists and turns.
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Again, the purpose of the path plays a large part in the materials used. Primary paths should be made from materials that can be set firmly in place and provide an even surface, such as stone or brick. Secondary paths can call for softer surfaces like turf or mulches. You can mix materials for interest if
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With temperatures heating up, you are spending more and more time outdoors. You’re working on your flowerbeds, sprucing up your garden shed and more. Oh, how you love the warm weather. It makes you want to throw open your doors and windows and bring the outdoors in. Lucky for you, you can. Here are some tips.
Bring in the natural light
Replace those heavy window coverings with lighter ones wherever possible. Use sheers instead of drapes. Pull up those blinds. Clean your doors and windows, open them on good days and remove anything obstructing the view outdoors.
Opt for lighter, earthier colors
Planning to do a little repainting this spring? Choose lighter, earthier shades, like greens, blues, browns and yellows. Any color that reminds you of nature will help bring the outdoors in. If you don’t plan to repaint, you can still bring in natural colors by
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Bamboo, hemp, jute, rattan, seagrass and wicker are just some of Mother Nature’s offerings you can bring into your dŽcor. Replace your plastic mini-blinds with rattan blinds, purchase some wicker baskets for your magazines and throw down a couple of seagrass rugs.
Incorporate natural accessories
Mother Nature provides some of the best accessories around, from pinecones and seashells to pebbles and stones to fruit and vegetables. Incorporate these into your dŽcor wherever possible. Trade in that artificial floral centerpiece on your mantel for a bowl of seashells. Add a tray of lemons and limes to your dining room table. Stack some rocks on your hearth.
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Wrought Iron Restored By Tresa Erickson Wrought iron is a fixture in many home exteriors from porch railings to driveway gates to fences. While durable, wrought iron is not invincible. It is subject to the elements, in particular water, and it does rust from time to time. Fortunately, a rusty wrought iron railing, gate or fence can be dealt with fairly easily. Rust is wrought iron’s worst enemy, and if left untreated, it will eat through and destroy the metal. Removing rust takes some work. First, you need to inspect the piece to determine the extent of the damage. If the rust is just beginning, you may be able to buff it out with some steel wool, neutralize it with some lemon juice and vinegar, and touch it up with some rust-resistant paint. If the piece is extremely rusty, you will need to take further steps to restore it. Start by removing any peeling paint with a paint scraper. Then go over the piece with a wire brush to loosen up any remaining paint and rust. Depending upon how thick the rust is, you may need to tackle it with a drill with a wire wheel. Once you have loosened up the old paint and rust, you can start removing it by sanding. Use coarse grit sandpaper for the first few passes and then medium grit sandpaper to remove any remaining paint and rust and smooth out the rough patches. For deeper rust, you may need to use your drill with a sanding wheel. When you have removed all of the paint and rust, buff the piece with steel wool and rinse it with cold water. Even though you may not be able to see any rust, there could still be some minuscule spots left. To prevent these from spreading, you will need to neutralize the piece. You may use a commercial rust neutralizer, or you may make your own from one part lemon juice and one part vinegar.
Apply the neutralizer with a wire brush, using a circular motion, and then wash the piece with soapy water and let it dry. With the rust removed and neutralized, you can paint the piece. First, apply a coat of rust-resistant primer for metal. Let it dry and then apply a coat of a rust-resistant paint for metal. Using a medium bristled paintbrush, make smooth, even strokes. Let the piece dry and then apply a second coat of paint. To prevent the recurrence of rust, you will need to maintain your wrought iron. Clean it twice a year with warm, soapy water. Apply some mineral oil to all latches and springs. At the first signs of rust, buff, clean, neutralize and touch up the piece. Ensure the longevity of your wrought iron by caring for and maintaining it properly.
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When you have finished setting down the path, try it out. See for yourself how easy it is to traverse. Make whatever adjustments are needed for safety and then look at the path from a designer viewpoint. Is it eye-catching? Does it capture and maintain your interest? Perhaps you could add to the ambiance with more lighting, plants and statuary.
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