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The Elks Building: future home of a Barnes & Noble bookstore?
A bookstore in Middletown?
A Barnes & Noble is the vision of a new partnership of business owners, politicians and Penn State Harrisburg officials By David Amerman Press And Journal Staff
A partnership of local business leaders and Middletown officials presented an array of proposals to Middletown Borough Council on Monday, June 2 to unify the borough with the burgeoning presence of Penn State Harrisburg – including the relocation of the university’s student bookstore, a Barnes & Noble, to the first floor of the Elks Building. The concept emerged from a meeting two weeks ago that featured representatives of the newly-formed Middletown Downtown Business Association – a group of borough business owners – with council members, officials from Penn State Harrisburg and engineers with the borough’s engineering firm, Herbert, Rowland, and Grubic, as well as all three Dauphin County commissioners, state Rep. John Payne and state Sen. Mike Folmer. “At that meeting, it was discussed how Middletown and Penn State will work together along with the MDBA,” said Councilor Scott Sites, who attended the meeting along with Council President Christopher McNamara. “[The idea] was very well received by all county commissioners as well as the folks at Penn State.” Please See BOOKSTORE, Page A6
Council raises sewer, water rates for 2014 By David Amerman Press And Journal Staff
After months of analysis, reconsideration, fire, brimstone and tension, Middletown Borough Council has at long last ripped off the Band-Aid of adopting new, increased water and sewer rates to make up for what borough officials call a structural deficit in the town’s general fund budget. Council voted 6-3 to approve the increased rates originally suggested to council in Feburary by Mark Spatz of Herbert, Rowland, and Grubic, the borough’s engineering firm. Council President Christopher McNamara and councilors Anne Einhorn and Thomas Handley cast the three nays in the roll call vote. With this new rate structure, the average residential bill for sewer system use will escalate this year from $43 to $68, or 58 percent, though this will not be the case for everyone, according to McNamara. “Fifty-eight percent sounds like a lot, but that’s for the average bill,” said McNamara at a previous council meeting. “That doesn’t mean that everyone’s bill is going to go up.”
The Ferris wheel at the 2013 Middletown Carnival
It’s fairs, rides and fun in Middletown this week
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Demolition crew uncovers a borough mystery By Noelle Barrett
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he chamber is alluring. Walking beyond the brick archway, into the cold, into the dark, it feels musty, eerie. Broken glass and coal scattered on the dirt floor crunch and crack under each step. The damp, gritty brick walls stretch for more than 60 feet – and then they end at another enclosed archway. The find has drawn crowds of people – some residents of Middletown’s past and present, others with no connection who simply are lured by the mystery – since it was discovered by a construction crew tearing down a home near the corner of Ann Street and Fisher Alley on Thursday, May 22. It has peaked the curiosity of many who have seen it, including the owner, a Lancaster County man who at first instructed the demolition crew to block the opening with fill, then changed his mind and halted work at the property. It has also stirred up a lot of questions: What is it? How old is it? What’s inside? Some who scurried to the site have been hanging onto the hope that the chamber was part of the Underground Railroad. Others believe it was used during prohibition to hide or move alcohol. Local researchers and historians have been trying to figure it out since it was uncovered. As the pieces have come together, some believe a likely answer is the mystery room was related to storing alcohol at some time, but perhaps had other purposes over the years. In the chamber, there is an old light fixture and sewer pipes. There is an incline that appears to be steps that could lead to the brick building still standing to the chamber’s right. And there’s a square opening at the end, filled with dirt. Please See CHAMBER, Page A6
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In Middletown, a movement to revitalize Hoffer Park By David Amerman Press And Journal Staff
Twenty-one years ago, Middletown resident Kathy Brant spearheaded a campaign to construct a playground in Hoffer Park. Brant and a united front of 200 local citizens coordinated with Middletown officials and toiled for three years so that children might have a place for recreation. The efforts were the driving force behind the creation of Kids Kastle, the rollicking wooden palace that now dominates the back half of the park on the precipice of Swatara Creek. To commemorate the hallmark of unity, a sturdy palisade featuring the names of donors and supporters carved into each picket was erected around Kids Kastle. Today the playground stands tall, but its geriatric frailties are no secret. The Please See PARK, Page A6
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Hoffer Park’s Kids Kastle, seen beyond a old-time swing at the park.
The opening of the chamber appeared in the foundation of a demolished house at 239-241 Ann St.
Is there such a thing as having too much fun? There’s a list of fun things to do in Middletown this week – and some of it is free. The 39th annual Middletown Fair, a celebration of old-time Middletown featuring children’s games, pony rides, food, music and a plant sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 at the Swatara Ferry House Landing at South Union and Ann streets. Admission is free. The inaugural Middletown Area Garden Tour will be held on Sunday, June 8 and feature a walk through eight local gardens, including gardens at St. Peter’s Kierch, Reid Elementary School, the Ferry House and five residences. Tickets cost $15. Both events are sponsored by and benefit the Middletown Area Historical Society. The sixth-annual Ride the Rails for Cancer, which features train rides by the Middletown and Hummelstown Railroad, will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 8. Tickets can be purchased at Hoffer Park, with proceeds benefiting Vickie’s Angel Foundation, which gives financial assistance to families of cancer patients. The Middletown Carnival, featuring rides and games, continues from 6 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4 through Saturday, June 7 at the football practice field at South Union and Susquehanna streets. Proceeds benefit the Middletown Youth Club. Due to our error the following graduates were not pictured in the 2014 Middletown Area High School graduation pages. Our sincere apologies.
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Chevi Chevalier, center, a local historian, examines the chamber with Chris Vera, left, director and president of the Columbia Historic Preservation Society, and another man who did not want to be named. Jordan Arnold
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A TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO MIDDLETOWN’S BIG DIG
Here’s how to get around it, and what you’ll find when you get here
You can get here from there. Middletown’s Big Dig – its $4.3 million storm sewer and water line replacement project in its downtown business district, launched last month – could move slightly north on South Union Street to Mill Street in about a week, or around Monday, June 9. But local businesses in the district are still open. Check out a map of the detour around the work on page A8, sponsored by the Press And Journal and other downtown businesses. The first stage of the work began at South Union and Ann streets. Crews are working on connecting the Ann Street storm sewer line and will soon be prepared to hook up the water line connection shortly thereafter, said Ken Klinepeter, the borough’s public works director. “Hopefully, next week they’ll make good progress and get out of there,” Klinepeter told Borough Council’s public works committee at a meeting on Monday, June 2. The second stage will see construction crews working from South Union Street between Ann and Mill streets, according to Chris Courogen, the borough’s communications director. The third stage will see construction on South Union from Mill to Emaus streets, while a fourth stage will move construction to North Union Street between Emaus and Spring streets. Construction will move in phases from south to north without closing access to more than one intersection, according to the borough’s website.
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he first rule of Color Run: Wear white. Because every runner in the untimed 5-kilometer race gets pelted with colored powder at each kilometer – and dowsed with additional blues, reds, oranges and greens at the afterparty. This year’s run, at Hersheypark, drew 20,000 runners who frolicked in the colors on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, raising an estimated $85,000 for a charity that helps local children – the Cincinnati-based International Rett Syndrome Foundation. “I never saw so many people so happy in one place,’’ said Nicole Karnash, a Linglestown mother of a Rett syndrome teenager who helped organize the event. The run drew a number of Middletown-area runners, including the families of two Middletown girls who have Rett syndrome. “It was awesome,’’ said Lisa Elhaj, the stepmother of 11-year-old Caroline Elhaj, a Middletown girl with the syndrome. Caroline is the daughter of Andrea Elhaj of Steelton and Lisa’s husband, Tony Elhaj. Rett syndrome, which affects girls almost exclusively, is a postnatal neurological disorder that is a mutation on the X chromosome on a gene called MECP2. It causes problems in brain function, and can affect speech and hand movement – and, in some cases, seizures and breathing problems. Similar runs are staged in more than 30 countries, from Anchorage, Alaska to Paris, France. See the Middletown runners who participated in the run!
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Lower Swatara Twp. Police News Following is a compilation of reports from the Lower Swatara Twp. Police Department. Please be aware all those charged/cited are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise in a court of law.
Guilty plea Amanda R. Adams, 32, of the 100 block of B Lane, Harrisburg, pleaded guilty to citations for failure to confine a dog, failure to have dog licensed and failure to have a dog vaccinated. The charges stemmed from an incident on April 12. Vera Williams, 53, of the 100 block of Wilson St., Middletown, pleaded guilty to a citation for disorderly conduct. The charge stemmed from an incident on Nov. 27. Dylan M. Pressley, 22, of the 2000 block of Pineford Dr., Middletown, pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of a counterfeit substance. A charge of possession of drug paraphernalia was withdrawn. The charge stemmed from an incident on April 5. DUI charge Eric Perez, 30, of the 600 block of Morningside Way, Steelton, was charged with DUI-high rate of alcohol, DUI-controlled substance (two counts), DUI and disregarding lanes of traffic, police report. Perez was arrested at 3:05 a.m. on
May 3 following a traffic stop in the 800 block of S. Eisenhower Blvd. after driving a 2013 Hundai Elantra in an erratic manner, police said. Alcohol was found in a breath sample from Perez that was analyzed with a portable breathalyzer, police said. Perez was taken to the Dauphin County Judicial Center, where blood was drawn to determine the possible presence of alcohol. Results of the tests were not reported. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 25 before District Judge Michael Smith. Dominic D. DiFrancesco III, 24, of the 1000 block of O’Hara Lane, Middletown, was charged with DUIhighest rate of alcohol, DUI and disregarding lanes of traffic, police report. The charges were filed following a traffic stop at 2:04 a.m. on April 30 at Fulling Mill Road and Lumber Street, police said. DiFrancesco was driving a 2012 Hyundai Sonata that stopped at several intersections that did not require a vehicle to stop, and veered into the opposite lane of traffic, police said. DiFrancesco had an odor of an
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Johan Henrich Weber Of Tulpehocken Township - By Lois Mast
Johan Henrich “Henry” Weber was born on May 28, 1735, in Hochstadt, Germany and died April 10, 1815, in Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co., Pa. He was 79 years old, and was buried in row 16, grave #3 in the old section of St. John’s (Host) Cemetery in Tulpehocken Twp. A regular tombstone and a military-erected tombstone mark his burial location. On Sept. 26, 1749, Henry arrived in Philadelphia, Pa., on the ship Dragon that set sail from Amsterdam. According to a 1912 newspaper article, Henry came to America with two brothers. Henry served during the Revolutionary War as Captain of the 6th Co., 6th Battalion, Berks Co., and Pennsylvania Militia. He enrolled on May 17, 1777, and served under Col. Henry Spyker. In 1909, the U.S. Government erected a tombstone after recognizing his services in the Revolutionary War. On May 16, 1763, when Henry was age 27, he married Anna Elizabetha “Elizabeth” Filbert, daughter of Johann Samuel Filbert (1710-1786) and Maria Suzanna (1704-1771), in Bern Twp., Berks Co., by the Rev. John Caspar Stoever. Elizabeth was born Dec. 6, 1741, and was christened on Dec. 7, 1741, in Christ Church of the Little Tulpehocken, Bernville, Pa. Her witness for the christening was Anna Elizabeth Kraft. She died Dec. 9, 1813, in Berks Co., at the age of 72. Elizabeth is also buried in St. John’s (Host) Cemetery in Row 6, grave #12. In 1770, Henry purchased a farm of over 100 acres in Tulpehocken Twp. where he lived until his death in 1815. Henry was both a farmer and a carpenter. In 1788, he operated the business Weber and Gerhardt. The 1792 tax list for Tulpehocken Twp. lists Henry Weber as a joiner. His estate inventory dated May 8, 1815, includes both carpenter and joiner tools. Of his sons, only Peter was primarily a farmer. The other four sons worked in the woodworking trade. After Henry died, his farm was passed down to his son, Peter, and then to his grandson, Elias. About 1900, after 130 years, it passed out of the Weber family. 1) Johan Henrich Weber, was born July 19, 1764, and died April, 1800 at age 35. He was baptized Aug. 12, 1764, by Rev. John Casper Stoever with witnesses John Heinrich Ache and wife, Maria Catarina. Henry Jr. was a farmer and a carpenter and was listed as a joiner in the Tulpehocken Twp., tax lists for 1792 and 1793. In 1787, he married Anna Margaretta Meyer, daughter of Johann Valentine and Margaret Barbara (Werler) Meyer, Moyer. Margaret was born Dec. 28, 1770; baptized in the Host Reformed Church on Jan. 1, 1771; and died Dec. 5, 1798 at age 27. Children: Johan Adam Weber, 1789-1849; Elizabeth Weber, 1789-1846; Margaretha Weber, born 1791; Johan Henrich Weber, 1794-1815; Margaretha Weber, 1798-1848. 2) Elizabeth Weber was born Dec. 6, 1766, died Aug. 30, 1841, single, buried St John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Lebanon Co., Pa. 3) Johann Philip Weber was born Dec. 23, 1766, in Berks Co., Pa., and died Nov. 15, 1843, in Fredericksburg, Pa., at age 73. Philip was a farmer and carpenter and one of the joiners for constructing the Zion Lutheran and Reformed Church, Womelsdorf, in 1792. Philip married Anna Maria “Mary” Sohaur, born June 4, 1779, Lebanon Co., Pa. and died Feb. 7, 1864, in Fredericksburg, Pa. Children: Johan Jacob Weber, 1800-1887; John Philip Weber, 1803 –1884; David Weber, 1807-1860. 4) Johannes Weber was born Dec. 10, 1772, and died Aug. 18, 1856, in Indiana at the age 83. John is buried in the Philomath Cemetery, Union Co., Indiana. John was a carpenter and also a joiner at the Host Church and schoolhouse, 1801-1805. There is a clock case signed and dated 1804 by John. In the inventory and wills of siblings and other relatives of John, a clock and case were among their belongings. In a deed for property that he owned in Womelsdorf, he was considered a house carpenter. On Nov. 29, 1803, when John was age 30, he married Catherine Schmidt, in Trinity Tulpehocken Reformed Church, Lebanon Co., Pa. Catherine was born Aug. 12, 1787, and died Dec. 17, 1865, in Indiana at the age 78. Children: Henrietta Weber, born 1805; Nelson Weber, 1810-1887; Berry P. Weber, 1813-1892. 5) Johan Jacob Weber was born Nov. 28, 1775, and died May 20, 1821, in Bethel Twp., Lebanon Co., Pa., at age 45. Jacob was a farmer and carpenter, single, and buried in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Lebanon Co., Pa. At the time that his father died, Jacob had in his possession the joiner tools that were listed in the estate inventory for Henry Weber. 6) Johann Peter Weber was born Nov. 1, 1778, in Tulpehocken Twp., baptized in Host Reformed Church on Dec. 13, 1778; and died June 9, 1858, at age 79, and was buried in St John’s (Host) Cemetery. Peter was a farmer. On March 20, 1810, when Peter was age 31, he married first to Susanna Reber, born Nov. 22, 1790. Susanna was a daughter of Jacob and Susanna Schaedin Reaber. She died before 1838. Children: Miena Weber, 1811-1882; Zadoch Weber, 18131880; Isaac Weber, 1815-1860; Elias Weber, 1816-1890; Ferdinand Weber, born 1820. Peter married second to Margaret Elizabeth, born ca 1785, and died Oct. 27, 1850, in Upper Tulpehocken Twp., Berks Co., Pa. 7) Maria Catherine Weber was born Jan. 17, 1782; baptized Feb. 10, 1782, at Host Church and died in 1818. On Aug. 11, 1812, at age 30, Catherine married Peter Schlessman in the Trinity Tulpehocken Reformed Church, Lebanon Co., Pa.
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alcoholic-type of beverage on his breath and slurred his speech, police said. Following sobriety tests, he was taken to the Dauphin County Judicial Center, where blood was drawn to determine the possible presence of intoxicants. Results of the tests were not reported. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 25 before District Judge Michael Smith. Stephen A. Jackson, 21, of the first block of Shirley Dr., Middletown, was charged with DUI (two counts) and disregarding lanes of traffic, police report. The charges were filed following Jackson’s arrest at 3:30 a.m. on April 19 at Spring Garden and Nissley drives. Jackson, driving a 2000 Buick Park Avenue, was stopped after his car straddled lanes of traffic, police said. He had an odor of alcohol on his breath and slurred his speech when speaking, police said. Alcohol was found in a breath sample from Jackson that was analyzed with a portable breathalyzer, police said. Following sobriety tests, Jackson was taken to Harrisburg Hospital for blood tests to determine the possible presence of intoxicants. Results of the tests were not reported. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 25 before District Judge Michael Smith. Jesse Murphy, 31, of the 900 block of Clifton Heights Road, Hummelstown, was charged with DUI and DUIhighest rate of alcohol, police report. The charges were fled following Murphy’s arrest at 12:18 a.m. on May 5 in the 1000 block of Fulling Mill Road, police said. Police said they were called to investigate a report of a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot of a convenience store after business was closed for the day and found Murphy in a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier parked there. Murphy had an odor of alcohol on his breath, police said. Following sobriety tests, he was taken to the Dauphin County Judicial Center, where blood was drawn to determine the possible presence of intoxicants. Results of the tests were not reported. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 2 before District Judge Michael Smith. Jason P. Reitmeyer, 32, of the 300 block of Conewago St., Middletown, was charged with DUI, DUI-high rate of alcohol and disregarding lanes of traffic, police said. The charges were filed after Reitmeyer’s 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche was stopped at 2:04 a.m. on May 12 at Vine Street and Eby Lane, police said. Reitmeyer’s vehicle straddled the shoulder of the road, and Reitmeyer failed to use a turn signal, police said. Reitmeyer had an odor of alcohol on his breath, and alcohol was found in a breath sample analyzed with a portable breathalyzer, police said. He was taken The accused was taken to the Dauphin County Judicial Center, where blood was drawn to determine the possible presence of intoxicants. Results of the tests were not reported. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 2 before District Judge Michael Smith. Indecent assault charge Charges of indecent assault, indecent assault by force, simple assault and disorderly conduct were filed against a 17-year-old male Middletown student following an incident at Middletown Area High School at 2:45 p.m. on May 6. The student took the hand of a female student and placed it on his groin, police said. The female student had to use force to remove her hand, police said. Copper stolen Several spools of copper wire valued at $3,000 were reported stolen from a FedEx construction site, police report. The manager for the project in the 100 block of Fulling Mill Road said the theft is believed to have taken place sometime between May 5 and 8. Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them at 717-939-0463. ATV stolen An all-terrain vehicle valued at $1,000 was reported stolen from a Fees For Obituaries: 31¢ per word. $5 for photo. Fees For Card of Thanks or In Memoriam: $10 / 45 words or less; $10 each additional 45 words or less. Paid In Advance - Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard. Deadline - Monday Noon. Contact Press And Journal at 717-944-4628, e-mail: PamSmith@pressandjournal.com or Your Funeral Director
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Shirley A. Boyer, 72, of Lebanon and formerly of Middletown, died on Sunday, June 1, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. She was born on January 23, 1942 and was the daughter of the late James T. Petro and Annie Ridley. Shirley was of the Catholic faith and was a homemaker for her loving family. She was a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School Class of 1961, and enjoyed reading and knitting, but her greatest joy was the love she received from her family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband John W. Boyer in October 2013. She is survived by her three children, James C. and wife Debra Boyer of Middletown, John Boyer of Virginia, and daughter Lorrie Boyer and fiancé Edward Futrell of Lebanon; three brothers, Tom Petro, Jessie Folk, and Terry Ridley; sister, Patricia Smeal; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A Tribute to her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 6, at the Matinchek and Daughter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 260 E. Main St., Middletown, with Pastor Rick Martin officiating. A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service on Friday at the funeral home. Burial immediately will follow the service at Hillsdale Cemetery, Middletown. Online condolences can be sent to www.matinchekanddaughterfuneralhome.com.
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David W. Cooper, 80, of North Coventry Twp., husband of Dorothy A. (Stotz) Cooper, passed away Saturday, May 31, at Einstein Medical Center. Born in Royton, Lancashire, England, David was the son of the late Shem and Gwendolyn (Wood) Cooper. While in England, David served in the British Army and was a member of a local Rugby team. In 1957, he moved to the United States (Middletown, Pa.) and he later served in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed by Wyeth Laboratories (Pfizer) for 30 years as a pharmaceutical salesman. David loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling and music, especially Jazz. He was a member of Cedarville United Methodist Church. Surviving along with his wife are two daughters Susan Bolig, wife of David of N. Coventry Twp., and Carol Cooper of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and two grandchildren Gordon and Sam Bolig. Including his parents, David was predeceased by two sisters and one brother. His life will be celebrated at a funeral service Thursday, June 5, at 11 a.m. at Cedarville United Methodist Church, 1092 Laurelwood Rd., Pottstown, PA 19465, with the Rev. Sherry Lantz officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment will be held Friday, June 6 at Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, at 11 a.m. Pastor Britt Strohecker of New Beginnings Church, Middletown, will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in David’s memory to Cedarville United Methodist Church at the above address, or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693. Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 711 N. Franklin St., Pottstown is in charge of arrangements. View obituaries or send condolences at www.catagnusfuneralhomes.com.
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Kathryn N. Hooper Smith, 99, of Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 26, at LifeCare of Mechanicsburg. Known by her friends as “Kay” or “Kitty,” she grew up, went to college, and lived through her 30s in Huntingdon, moving to Altoona after marriage to Clark Smith of Forest Lake, Minn. She was an employee in the ticket office of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Huntingdon and then Altoona during the war years and after. She was also a substitute teacher in the public schools of Huntingdon and Middletown. She and her young family moved to Middletown and resided there until her husband’s death in 2005. She then moved to the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown. She graduated from Juniata College. She was a lifetime member of the Presbyterian Church (Huntingdon, Altoona, and Middletown), a Sunday school teacher and devoted volunteer in her church and a Girl Scout volunteer. She was a longtime participant in a Canasta card club in Middletown and Church Circle Member. She enjoyed Masonic activities and family gatherings held for holidays and birthdays of which there were many during her 99 years of living, all making for a lifetime of happiness. Her father and mother preceded her in death as well as her daughter Janet Shope of Lemoyne, and her two sisters Mary McCarroll, of West Orange, N.J., and Helen Hawn of Huntingdon. She is survived by three daughters, Carol and husband William Stoffel of Palmyra, Karen Smith of Etters, and Diane Smith of Vienna, Va.; three grandchildren, Autumn and husband Scott Kingsboro of Maytown, Tara and husband Jeff Dorsey of Har-
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23 YEARS AGO - Hometown Heroes – The fast reactions of best friends Andre Foster (left) and Marc Campbell alerted residents of the Elmwood building at the Pineford Village apartment complex before a serious fire raged through the unit. The boys’ actions were a contributing factor to the fact that no lives were lost in the disaster. last Thursday Middletown was featured on a local variety talk show produced by WGAL-TV. “LIVE” as it is called, is co-hosted by Middletown’s own Lori Burkholder along with John Curley. Every Thursday through May, the show went live from towns in the Susquehanna Valley. “LIVE” had visited Conestoga, Lititz, Gettysburg and Hanover. Middletown was the last on its list. The show’s producers decided on the various locales based on viewer response letters to the question, “What makes your hometown unique?” As it happened, it was Burkholder’s mother Patricia Burkholder, who wrote the letter that brought “LIVE” to Middletown. The show featured an interview with Lori’s mother, as well as Karl Kupp of Kuppy’s Diner, Bob Clouser of Clouser’s Fly Shop, Beane Klahr of Klahr’s Jewelers, and a variety of automobiles that just happened to whiz by during the taping. “Wow, even the Middletown trash truck got on,” Curley said smiling, as he hung out near one of three cameras situated in a triangle pattern facing Kuppy’s. At that moment, his on-the-set duties were not needed, but later on in
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the half-hour show he led a short segment that was a takeoff on “This Is Your Life.” He revealed pictures from events in Lori’s early years and brought some of the important people in her life on the show. Although Lori lives in Lancaster, Middletown is still home. “I love it here,” she said. “It’s my hometown.” It’s easy to understand the enjoyment and respect Lori has for her job. It is just as easy to understand how Middletown is very proud of her. Highspire Takes Action To Bring Municipal Building Up To Code The job of a code enforcement officer is to see that the codes and ordinances of his municipality are obeyed. At its May meeting the Highspire Borough Council decided the best place for its new codes enforcement officer, Rodney Borda, to begin his duties was at the Highspire Muncicipal Building. The building is Council’s meeting place and home to the office of the Borough manager and the police department. The building’s problems and shortcomings have been the topic of discussion on and off for quite some time. Last July, Robert Sabatini, former Borough manager, asked Council to consider having an archi-
tect inspect the structure. The cost of the inspection reportedly caused Council to delay making a decision until its September meeting when it was presented with an estimate of $6,600 for a study of the aging structure. Council tabled the proposed building inspection and a future meeting. Well, for the Highspire Borough Council, the future is now. Lena Sheaffer, president of Council, directed Council members to a letter from Ronald E. Pivirotto of Alexsis Risk Management Service regarding a loss control survey of the building on April 19, 1991.
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Man gets 13-26 years for sexual assault of borough girl By Noelle Barrett Press And Journal Staff A Harrisburg man will spend at least 13 years behind bars for molesting a Middletown teenager over a three-year period. Nathaniel Garfield, 30, formerly of the 100 block of South Union Street, Middletown, was sentenced to 13 to 26 years in prison by Dauphin County Judge Richard A. Lewis on Friday, May 30. Lewis also found Garfield met the criteria to be classified as a sexually violent predator after hearing testimony by experts from prosecutors and the defense during the sentencing. A jury found Garfield guilty of statutory sexual assault, involuntary deviate sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault, unlawful contact with a minor and corruption of minors during a trial in January.
According to investigators, Garfield molested the Middletown girl from 2008 to 2011 when she was 12 to 15 years old. The charges were initially filed in January 2013 after an investigation was conducted by Middletown police. The victim was present for the sentencing, but did not speak. During testimony at the trial, the victim became emotional while reading portions of a journal she kept during the time she was abused, expressing fears that Garfield might abuse her younger sister, according to the Dauphin County District Attorney’s office. Garfield will be required to attend counseling monthly and will be subject to registration requirements and community notification for the remainder of his life, according to the District Attorney’s office.
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Lower Dauphin awards seniors for their achievements Lower Dauphin High School presented awards to outstanding students in the Class of 2014 during its Senior Awards Program on Thursday, May 22 at the school. The award winners are:
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Adam W. Sellers Memorial Award, given to a senior who has exemplified the Four Diamonds spirit of courage, wisdom, honesty and strength in meeting his or her own unique personal challenges as did Adam W. Sellers: Deanna Steele Arlene Huss Award, given to a senior with aspirations to travel globally to learn about other countries: Hannah Haynes Bob Evans Memorial Scholarship, given to a senior who exemplifies outstanding citizenship, service to school and perseverance: Angela Linton Brownstone Masonic Lodge Hershey Scholarship, given to an outstanding senior for their academic achievements and their service to their community: Mary Lehman Casey Koons Memorial Scholarship, given to a senior who demonstrated academic achievement, intense athletic desire and skill and a sense of community spirit, and has served as an example for others: Lane Reigle, Cybil Thompson Central Pennsylvania Symphony Scholarship, given to a senior who has demonstrated a commitment to the high school orchestra and to a community orchestra and/or chamber ensemble: Sarah Rothermel Courtney L. Pollock Memorial Scholarship Fund, given to a senior with financial need who displays strong academic achievement, a commitment to serving others and a strong work ethic, and who will be majoring in education with the goal of becoming a teacher: Kaitlin Gibbs Distinguished Alumni Award, awarded on behalf of the Lower Dauphin Alumni Association to honor its distinguished alumni: Kaitlin Gibbs East Hanover Lions Club, given to a senior who has shown a major emphasis in service to the community and those less fortunate: Cassidy Fletcher
Evan Cooke Gourley Memorial Scholarship, given to a senior athlete who is fiercely competitive and dedicated to their team and is an outstanding leader who has displayed strong academic skills: Kaylor Kulina Frank T. Miller Memorial Award, given to a senior who has done well academically, has been involved in school activities, and has the ability to relate well to others: Margaret Smith Fuzzy Few Organization, award given to those seniors who display proper citizenship, have maintained an excellent attendance record, have participated in school and community activities and have achieved academically: Anna Schrader, Courtney Lehman, Lindsey Carbaugh, Delani Higgins The Hall Foundation Merit Scholarship, given to a senior whose meritorious achievements, leadership qualities and service to others in the school or community deserve particular recognition: Emily Haase Harrisburg Kiwanis Club/Edith L. Class Scholarship Award, given to a senior based on grades, community service and an oral interview: Angelina Farole Herbert A. Schaffner/The Rotary Club of Hummelstown, an award given to a senior who demonstrates good character and academic excellence: Anne Forshey, Taylor Lister, Jonathan Ringenbach, Brooke Rottet Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Harrisburg Scholarship: Colten Nagy Hummelstown American Legion Scholarship: Awarded by the Hummelstown American Legion to a senior who possesses tgood character, citizenship and academic achievement: Quintin Baugh, Madison Seitz Hummelstown American Legion/ Americanism Award, given to a senior boy who possesses courage, leadership and patriotism: Ryan Lilliock Hummelstown American Legion Auxiliary/Americanism Award, given to a senior girl who possesses the qualities of courage, leadership and patriotism: Cassidy Morris Hummelstown American Legion
Post 265 and their Ladies’Auxiliary, an award given to seniors entering military service: Kyle Long, Kalob Ware (Army National Guard); Quinn Schrum (Navy); Shane Peterson, Anthony Vernouski (Army) Hummelstown Area Historical Society, an award given to a senior who is going to attend college and is involved in school and community activities: Sarah Rothermel, Brooke Rottet Hummelstown Optimist Club, an award given to the senior who displays an awareness of others, is responsible and respects the rules of the community and school: Anne Forshey Hummelstown Women’s Club, an award given to a senior girl who is of excellent character: Hannah Haynes Jessie and Wendell Poppy Award: Max Moyer Joseph Schan Memorial Award, given to a senior who excels in mathematics, plans to pursue a career in education and has provided valuable service to their school and community: David Wuestner Dr. Judith T. Witmer Scholarship: Ryan Lilliock Laurie K. Salerno Memorial Scholarship, given to a senior who has exemplified the quality of depth of perception, quiet competence, attentiveness to detail, dependability and dedication to duty: Heather Everts LD Alumni Association Scholarship, given to a senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, character and service: David Wuestner LD Class of 1965, an award given to a senior who has demonstrated those qualities held dear by the Class of 1965, which include pride and enthusiasm about one’s class and service to one’s school and community: Christopher Messner LD Class of 1978 Award, given to a senior who is seeking to continue academic, career and technical, and independent living instruction at an institution of higher education, community college or vocational training center: Krista Peachey Lower Dauphin Cross Country/
Track and Field Booster Club Scholarship Award, given to a senior cross country or track athlete who has provided excellent leadership in their sport both on the athletic field as well in the classroom and community: Jeffrey Groh, Sarah Jones Manada Conservancy Environmental Achievement / Dedicated to the Memory of Ken and Anna Staver, given to a senior who has excelled in environmental studies and contributed to the stewardship and protection of natural resources: Max Moyer Mark French Scholarship, given to a senior who plans to major in physical therapy, sports medicine, athletic training or a related field of study: Todd Cooper Michael Sweigert Memorial Award, given to a senior who has done well academically, has exemplified good school citizenship and has been involved in school activities: Emily Errickson Nanette Willis Singer Award, given to a senior planning on majoring in English-communications, education, journalism or broadcasting; who possesses responsibility, efficiency and exceptional communication skills; and who has exhibited service to the community: Emma Irving Paul E. & Sara Evelyn Deimler Award, given to a senior who has contributed outstanding service to Lower Dauphin High School: Christine Umberger Reece Kelley Foundation Scholarship, given to one male and one female senior who emulate Reece’s positive attitude and commitment to education, sports and helping others: Todd Cooper, Jamie Knaub Robert M. Nisley Memorial Scholarship of the Hummelstown Arts Festival, given to seniors who have exhibited outstanding fine arts scholarship and excellent character; who have enrolled yearly in an arts program for a minimum of three years; and have been accepted in a degree program at an institution of higher learning in the visual arts and music: Gabriella Everest, Christopher Gumert, Brooke Stouffer Romaine Heisey Deimler Award,
given to a senior who has excelled in his or her studies and who plans to continue his or her education by attending a school for further business training: Ryan Lilliock Ronald Lee Stammel Award, given to a senior to further his education or vocation in a post-high school, college, university, or trade school: Shawn Wolfe Roy Bridges Life Achievement Scholarship Award, presented by the WES Hanover Business Association, given to the senior who shares an interest in possibly becoming an entrepreneur in the future or has established some working knowledge of business: Amanda Waxman Roy Brightbill Memorial Award, given to a senior who displays a great desire to gain a well-rounded education and a high school diploma: Rye Morris Strites’ Orchard Business Scholarship in Memory of Mary Jane Strite, given to a senior business student who has demonstrated academic ability and service to the school and has maintained a positive attitude: Rachel King Tami Swartz Musser Memorial Scholarship, given to a senior who is seeking a career in social work or in healthcare and exemplifies personal service to others as shown by his or her volunteer work within the community: Angelina Farole Tom Buskey Award, given to a student who has demonstrated progress in overcoming personal challenges and is realizing future potential by building bridges toward successful post-school transition to a career: Richard Young U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete Award: Troy Spencer, Delani Higgins U.S. Congressman Charles W. Dent Citizenship Award, given to a student who resides in the 15th Congressional District and reflects qualities of leadership, community service and scholastic excellence: Elizabeth Legro U.S. Navy Outstanding Scholar: William Wrightstone U.S. Navy Outstanding Athlete: Corris Atkins
U.S. Navy Inspiritational Leadership: Jonathan Ringenbach
VFW Voice of Democracy: Brooke Rottet, Emma Irving Wayne Yohe Memorial Scholarship: Joshua Arbour Woodmen of the World, given to the senior who excels in social studies: Lane Reigle
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Art, given to a senior for outstanding work in visual art: Alecia Thomasson Business Education, given to the senior who has accomplished outstanding work in business education while being industrious, maintaining a good attitude and always striving to do his or her best: Robert Klock Distinguished Honor Roll, given to a senior who has achieved an “A” average in each course they have taken: Jeffrey Groh, William Kuehnle, Ryan Lilliock, Margaret Mostoller English, given to the senior who holds the highest scholastic average in English in grades 9-12 and shows superior intellectual promise in the field of English: Emma Irving Family and Consumer Science, given to the senior who has made outstanding contributions to and achievement in family and consumer science: Cybil Thompson Foreign Language, given to the senior who has made outstanding contributions to and achievement in the field of foreign language: Emily Haase Health and Physical Education, given to the senior who demonstrated academic and physical achievement in the field of physical education: Colten Nagy, Tiffany Grubb Mathematics, given to the senior who holds the high scholastic average in mathematics from grades 9-12 and who shows superior intellectual promise in the field of mathematics: Brooke Rottet Music, given to the senior who has made outstanding contributions to and achievement in music: Paul Nestler Please See LD AWARDS, Page A7
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The bookstore would contain a typical Barnes and Noble in its front sector while apparel and student books would be available in the rear of the store. “Now is a good time to focus our efforts on that given that Penn State Harrisburg is going to be going through some construction projects which will result in the relocation of the existing bookstore,” said Sites. “They’ll have to seek out other avenues to place their current bookstore, so what better place than downtown Middletown?” MDBA member David Kitner of Roberto’s Pizza noted the layout and placement would be very similar to the successful relocation of Bucknell University’s student bookstore, which was placed in the heart of neighboring downtown Lewisburg. Kitner, along with other MDBA members, shared this as part of research conducted from visiting college towns like and Bethlehem and Lewisburg, the latter of which served as a model for Middletown’s budding collegiate
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sands of time and floods aplenty have withered its wooden skeleton. Some residents have even noticed nails jutting out of the woodwork like jagged stalactites. Elsewhere in the park, the aged security cameras have proven inefficient, as there has been a swath of theft reports from neighboring residents despite the park’s close proximity to the Middletown Police Department. “I won’t take my kid there,” insisted resident Dawn Knull, one of several Middletown residents who took to Facebook to voice their concerns regarding safety of the park and its playground. Myriad Facebook queries have quickly spawned a new campaign for community-minded residents – many of whom were present to support the inception of Kids Kastle two decades ago – to work towards improving the Mill Street park. They’ve already slated a tentative time and date – 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 14 – to conduct a walkthrough to pick up trash and wayward branches
partnership with Penn State. “Bucknell also has a movie theater in the back end of its bookstore that they revitalized,” said Kitner. “They turned it into a very thriving business that is used for several events. Not only is it used for a movie theater, it’s used for concerts and receptions … it’s in constant use there, which would be perfect. It’s almost the exact same setup that we have here.” Councilor Anne Einhorn inquired as to whether Alma House of Flowers & Gifts, which currently inhabits the first-floor storefront at the corner of South Union and Emaus streets where the bookstore is envisioned, had been contacted. Sites and McNamara replied that the proposal is still in the conceptual phase. “We’re not authorizing any project that we’re turning the Elks Theatre into the Penn State Barnes & Noble bookstore,” said McNamara. “It’s just a concept that they came up with after visiting Bucknell.” Sites added that, if these ideas were ever to materialize, the necessary due
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diligence would be done to ensure both parties are happy. The borough is also in the process of applying for Multimodal Transportation Fund grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to create bike paths from Penn State Harrisburg to downtown Middletown as well as walking trails and a new park, according to Jonathan Hicks, an intern working with the borough’s Industrial and Commercial Development Authority. “We’re coordinating multiple modes of transportation as an economic development component because it’s better access to the downtown from Penn State and people getting off the train station,” said Hicks, referring to the proposed Amtrak train station that PennDOT has announced it will build on West Main Street. “It has an aspect of beautifying the streetscape as well.” The borough is attempting to have the proposed Emaus Street extension project transferred to its own authority from PennDOT so that the underground construction and road
extension can be completed while the state finalizes its design for the train station, McNamara said. Penn State Harrisburg marketing student Joscelyne Hauserman came before council to offer her services as a liaison between the university and the MDBA. Hauserman presented a marketing plan for the Middletown Downtown Partnership, which is the name that has been given to the collaboration between business owners, borough officials and Penn State officials, to council members as part of her endeavor to generate student involvement in deciding what Middletown needs because “it’s obvious that this is becoming a college town.” “I’m sure there are a lot of residents who would rather look the other way, but the fact is Penn State is growing,’’ said Hauserman. “We’re at a little over 4,000 students now and it’s expected to go up to 6,000 students within the next few years. With all of these students coming in here, it would be most logical to get an idea of what
they want in Middletown.’’ Hauserman pitched several ideas to patch the rift between Penn State students and Middletown residents, like an outreach booth on campus and setting up a joint fair for students to get a glimpse of what businesses are available in Middletown. “Our goal as the Middletown Downtown Partnership is to provide a synergistic and positive movement to bring everybody together to work together to make Middletown the best place it can be,” said Hauserman. “This town has so much potential and it’s just screaming at me because I can be that person to help you guys … that’s my life goal: change the world, so I guess I can start in Middletown. Every big thing starts somewhere small.” Sites and McNamara thanked Hauserman for her diligence, stating that this alliance between Penn State and Middletown is “long overdue.” David Amerman: 717-944-4628, or davidamerman@pressandjournal. com
Chevi Chevalier, a local historian who runs the Middletown PA Dauphin County website, an independent website dedicated to the history of Middletown, has been digging for answers since the day the enclosed wall crumbled, and the chamber was revealed. “We know it was a saloon. It was likely a speakeasy, and at one time was used for cold storage,” Chevalier said. “When you’re researching, you never dismiss anything … I’m not dismissing Underground Railroad, but right now it’s kind of leaning toward a possible brewery here in the late 1800s.” However, there isn’t a lot of clear documentation or records regarding the property where the chamber sits, adding to the mystery of its purpose. A 1902 map provided by Chevalier shows the structure labeled as “Sal,” which could be short for “saloon,’’ he said. Charles Kihm, a member of the Middletown Area Historical Society and an avid collector of local bottles, has traced the location back as far as 1857 as the site of the Gustave E. Reichman brewery. According to records online, the Gustave E. Reichman Brewery was open just a year, from 1874 to 1875. However, an 1876 map of Middletown, provided by Kihm, shows the corner of Ann Street and Fisher Alley as “G. Reichman Brewery.” “Further information indicates Mr. Bishel operated a saloon at this location from 1882 to 1885, also a distillery from 1884 to 1885 … and a restaurant in 1897,” Kihm said. “It has also been suggested the house was a stopover for stagecoach passengers.” Kihm, who formerly lived at the corner of Lawrence and Wilson streets just a block away from the site, recalls stories told to him by former residents who have since died. “I had been told by elderly residents on Wilson Street that during Prohibition alcohol was transported via the tunnel under the streets to local speakeasies,” he said. Prohibition in the U.S. occurred from 1920 to 1933. Sam Naples’ family has ties to the area that date back to before Prohibition, when his grandparents lived next door to where the chamber was found, from about 1904 until the 1970s. During Prohibition, his grandfather, who also owned a barber shop next door to the site, and uncles would run bootleg whiskey and moonshine. Underneath that barber shop was
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Olmsted summer playground program
Applications are being taken for the Olmsted Regional Recreation Board’s summer playground program. The program will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from June 9 to Aug. 8 (excluding July 4) and is open to Middletown students who have completed kindergarten through Grade 5. For more information, call 717-608-4868. •••••
Free summer lunches and generate additional enhancement ideas. The campaign’s leader? None other than Jason Kreider, Brant’s son. He, along with borough Councilor Benjamin Kapenstein and resident Mike Dalton, met with a handful of supporters at the Elks Theatre on Wednesday, May 28 to brainstorm ideas for improving Hoffer Park. “Kids Kastle was really a genesis that began at my family’s kitchen table,” said Kreider. “My family spent three years dedicated to this every day. I didn’t really see my mom for those three years because she was busy making this thing happen.” In fact, Brant herself was in the audience to provide insight and recommendations for beautifying the playground and the park. Such spirit was certainly bequeathed to Brant’s son, who appeared willing to display that same work ethic with a whirlwind vivacity, taking to the theater’s main stage with a bevy of research and archives from his family’s successful community crusade. “If maintained, Kids Kastle can last anywhere between 25 and 30 years,”
said Kreider. “The problem is that we’ve been operating without any budget at all in terms of daily maintenance and upkeep … what it really comes down to is we’re looking at a park that’s 21 years old. It was built with a lot of love, but there hasn’t been a lot of love to keep it in good condition.” “There was no spearheading any longer,” explained Brant. “The borough was there and they did a really good job. There was just nobody to spearhead and go to the borough meetings and bring up a proposal that we need somebody to sand five years later. I think the community will be there to defend the validity of that playground because it certainly is a nice asset to the town, but we all moved on and the interest kind of fizzled away.” However, the fizz of local interest proved to be back in action at the Elks as Kreider and other residents in attendance stepped forward with their concerns and agreed that the main problem necessitating improvements to the playground is children’s safety. “It’s not a matter of if, but when someone seriously gets hurt in that
park,” said Kreider. “It’s something the borough definitely needs to be aware of especially as we’re making revitalizations in the town. I don’t think anybody would disagree that children’s safety should come first.” Kreider said he called up the playground’s architect, Leathers and Associates of Ithaca, N.Y., who sent him a guidebook that contained a guide for long-term care. “For anything over 10 to 15 years old, they highly recommend that a member of their safety playground committee perform a safety audit maintenance inspection of the playground,” said Kreider. The audit is based on the latest American Society for Testing and Materials safety standards and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines. The audit’s report would include recommendations regarding maintenance and repairs and bringing Kids Kastle into compliance with the aforementioned standards and guidelines. According to Kreider, the inspection and resultant report would cost $1,500. Almost instantly, residents
offered suggestions for fundraising and garnering sponsorships from local entities such as Kiwanis, Middletown Public Library, and the borough’s Industrial and Commercial Development Authority (ICDA). “We could possibly work through [the ICDA] on some funding,” said Dalton. “I know that was the goal of the borough to transfer our parks system to the ICDA and I believe they voted to do so.” Kapenstein agreed that getting the ICDA’s involvement would be a good idea, and also suggested acquiring a grant – specifically, a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Economic and Community Development worth a maximum of $250,000 that requires a 15 percent match from the borough. Ultimately, Kreider encouraged those present to stay connected and form a committee to keep the forward momentum progressing to a place where some good can be accomplished. “We have to be the engine that’s going to be able to provide [the borough] with things in order to improve it,” said Kreider.
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a storage room. “Maybe there was a pathway that went to that tunnel,” Naples said. “All we know was there was a storage area there, and a door boarded on the right.” He never found out what was behind that door. But now he wonders. “I thought that was pretty neat to see that tunnel,” Naples said. “It was pretty wild.” Former Middletown resident Ray Shrauder had seen the archway before, when he lived in a secondfloor apartment above it from 1945 to 1952. He remembers standing in front of the archway, in a small area of the basement of his neighbor’s firstfloor dwelling, where his neighbor would make fishing lures and flies. But he never knew what was behind it. “To tell you the truth, I never thought about what was behind it,” Shrauder said. “It wasn’t that exciting, but now it is.” Seeing the archway open, leading into the chamber, brought back memories for Shrauder. “We walked over and looked at the hole, and it was déjà vu,” he said. “To think I played [in the back yard] all those years over top of that thing.” Shrauder’s parents used to tell him there was a tunnel there. His mother, who has since died, told him it was once used as a beer garden. “The long and short of it is, we knew it was a storage place to lager beer,” he said. “I believe it [the tunnel] was used to store kegs in the brewery. I think it was built as a brewery.” But there are still a lot of questions. To answer them, Shrauder believes, more than just the chamber must be explored. “I think they [those researching] are going to find there’s a connection between the bottom of the brick building [at Ann Street and Fisher Alley] and the storage.” To find more answers, Chevalier reached out to Chris Vera, the director and president of the Columbia Historic Preservation Society in Lancaster County. Armed with tools and a metal detector, Vera and a friend explored the chamber on Sunday, June 1. The two-man crew looked at broken bottles and ventured to the yard area behind and above it. Vera has spent more than two years exploring and researching areas in Columbia that are believed to be possibly tied to the Underground Railroad. Most of those locations are under homes and are much
Free lunches will be provided to all Middletown Area School District students ages 18 and under from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the following days: June 10 to Aug. 1, Middletown Area Middle School cafeteria; June 10 to Aug. 8, Fink Elementary School at War Memorial Field concession stand. No registration is required •••••
Bressler Fire Co. picnic
The 38th annual Bressler Fire Co. picnic will be held from noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 8 at Cibort Park, Penn Street, Bressler. The picnic includes roasted lamb and pork, drinks, music, dancing and family entertainment. The picnic is hosted by the Bressler Fire Co. and the Ladies Auxiliary. •••••
Middletown Fair
The 39th annual Middletown Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 at Swatara Ferry House Landing, South Union and Ann streets, Middletown. The event will be held rain or shine. Admission is free. A Garden Tour will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 8. Tickets are available at the Ferry House. •••••
Strawberry Festival
The inaugural Strawberry Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 at Strites Orchard, located in the Chambers Hill area off Route 322. The orchard’s hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p. m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. It is closed on Sundays. For more information, call 717-564-3130. •••••
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Chevi Chevalier, left, and Chris Vera, right, examine a glass bottle found in the chamber. smaller than the chamber in Middletown, Vera said. “If you had 100 slaves sitting in here, and if one bounty hunter shows up, he’s got them all,” Vera said. “You have to be a little bit more secluded. They’re hidden a little bit more secretively … even staging rooms would be smaller, because you’re moving them in, and you’re moving them out.” There are also holes for ventilation at the top of the chamber, which would be unlikely for the Underground Railroad, Chevalier said. Based on initial findings, Vera said the structure is more consistent with locations not related to the Underground Railroad that are in Columbia and Lancaster County. “This is just looking more like a brewery – place where they would store the beer,” Vera said. Despite the work of local historians and researchers, some questions remain unanswered. What is the enclosed archway at the end of the chamber? It could have led to other chambers, Vera said. Chevalier said former and current residents he has spoken to suggest that there are other tunnels connected to the chamber. But more research needs to be done to know for sure – and part of solving the mystery is looking outside
the chamber, Vera said. “You have to do the history of it,” Vera said. “You have to build that base. You have to know who lived here, and then you have to look at their history and what they were doing.” It’s not just digging for information. By digging in the chamber and the back yard near where a privy was once located, older bottles and other artifacts could be discovered that help determine the age of the chamber, Vera said. “We’d probably have to go another foot down to scrape the top off,” Vera said. “I could send a team in here of privy diggers, and they’ll have a field day. They’ll be here for
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One of the key components of the new rate structure is the elimination of the current 2,000-gallon minimum water charge, which will allow residents to pay only for what they use. The 2,000-gallon minimum charge was “legal larceny,’’ complained Councilor John Brubaker. “I know a person who uses anywhere between 800 and 900 gallons a month. He looks at his meter right before the billing cycle, he turns the water on
days.” The owner of the property did not return calls seeking comment. There’s no word how long he’ll halt construction or if he’ll let researchers dig further. For now, Chevalier plans to continue searching for answers. “Regardless of what it is, this is just really exciting … and maybe with this attention, we can do more to preserve our history,” Chevalier said. “We just want to get to the bottom of it – who built the tunnel and when, and see what it was used for and what it’s purpose was.”
There will be a number of summer programs at Sunset Park. A summer playground program for children ages 6-12 will be held from 9 a.m. to noon from June 16 to Aug. 1; Junior Golf Lessons for boys and girls ages 8-15 will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on July 28 to July 31; and the Sunset Stretch 5-kilometer race will be held at 6 p.m. on July 26. For more information, visit www.londonderrypa.org. •••••
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The Summer Music Series on the deck at Sunset Golf Course will feature Ginger Child (rock and originals) at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 5. For a complete schedule, visit www.sunsetbandg.com or call Sunset Bar & Grill at 717944-9262.
and lets it run so he can say he used 2,000 gallons,’’ said Brubaker. “That is a waste of a resource.” The new rates “should be sufficient enough to operate and cover the debt” of the water and sewer fund, said McNamara. “They should not be used for anything other than that and right now our rates have not been able to accomplish that and we’ve been borrowing from the general fund to make the water and sewer system solvent,” McNamara said.
Spatz’s rate study projected that the borough’s debt would inflate by over $5 million if nothing were done to prevent it, which prompted council to take such precautionary measures despite tremendous apprehension on behalf of the afflicted citizenry. “We do not want to have to raise the water [and sewer] rates,” said Councilor Sue Sullivan. “It’s unfortunate that we are being forced to do this because of the budget and the deficit in the water and sewer system.”
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Science, given to the senior who holds the highest scholastic average in science from grades 9-12 and who shows superior intellectual promise in the field of science: Jeffrey Groh Social Studies, given to the senior who holds the highest scholastic average in social studies from grades 9-12 and who shows superior intellectual promise in the field of social studies: William Kuehnle Technology Education, given to the senior who shows superior intellectual promise in the field of technology education as selected by the technology department: William Kuehnle William E. Habbyshaw Memorial Award, Sponsored by the Nye/Price Scholarship Committee and Lower Dauphin Student Council, given to the outstanding student of the senior class: Jeffrey Groh
ACTIVITY AWARDS
American Association of Teachers of French, given to the senior who has achieved excellence in the French language and who shows promise in continuing with French in the future: Thomas Graden, Tale Voldseth American Association of Teachers of Spanish & Portuguese, given to the senior who has achieved excellence in the Spanish language, exhibits an appreciation of Hispanic culture and shows promise in continuing Spanish in the future: Jeffrey Groh Band, given to the senior who has made the greatest positive impact through performance and leadership: Kevin Breisch Choir, given to the senior who has made the greatest positive impact through performance and leadership: Megan Hauck Falcon Flash, given to the senior who has made an outstanding contribution to the school newspaper: Molly Alexander Falcon PRIDE, given to a senior who has demonstrated Falcon PRIDE through Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Discipline and Excellence in their daily activities: Julia Wren Fall Play, given to the senior who has made outstanding contributions to the fall play: Erin Hereshko
World War II vet to speak
Stewart Robinson, a Palmyra man who served aboard an aircraft carrier in World War II, will speak at the Central Pennsylvania World War II Round Table meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5 at Grace United Methodist Church, 433 E. Main St., Hummelstown. Robinson is a “plankholder’’ – an original crew member – of the Hornet, an aircraft carrier that participated in the Battle of the Philippine Sea and Okinawa, where it survived two Japanese kamikaze plane hits. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, readers may call William S. Jackson at 717-5668958.
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Joshua Hurley, a senior soloist, sings “Santa Fe.’’
iddletown Area High School celebrated the end of the school year with music at its annual Spring Choral Concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 15 at the school’s auditorium. The concert featured performances by the Women’s Chorale, Men’s Ensemble and Concert Choir. Senior Joshua Hurley performed the solo, “Santa Fe’’ and accompanied soloist Christopher Neenan on the djembe, a West African drum.
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LOWER DAUPHIN SOFTBALL
Falcons stop Hazleton in PIAA championships Meet Archbishop Ryan in quarterfinals By Jim Lewis
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Lower Dauphin star pitcher Ava Bottaglia shut out Hazleton Area on two hits as the Falcons beat the Cougars, 2-0, in the first round of the PIAA Class AAAA championships on Monday, June 2 at Wilkes University in Edwardsville. Bottaglia, a freshman, struck out three batters and pitched a complete game, getting Hazleton (20-3), the District 2 champ, out in order in the seventh inning to clinch the victory. She stopped the Cougars on the very field where they staged a two-run rally to eliminate Williamsport, 4-3, in the District 2 title game almost a week ago. The Falcons (19-5), the District 3 runners-up, advance to the state quarterfinals against Archbishop Ryan, the District 12 champion, on Thursday, June 5 at a time and site to be announced. Archbishop Ryan eliminated North Penn, 6-0. Lower Dauphin capitalized on Hazleton errors to score two unearned runs in its victory. In the top of the fourth inning, Leah Decker drove in a run on a fielder’s choice grounder to give the Falcons a 1-0 lead.
Kayla Holl singled in a run in the top of the sixth to increase Lower Dauphin’s lead, 2-0. It was more than enough for Bottaglia, Lower Dauphin’s workhorse on the mound. She had recorded 13 wins and only three losses this season, and 144 strikeouts in 85 innings going into the game. In the District 3 playoffs the week before, she pitched 22-1/3 innings in three District 3 playoff games for the Falcons, winning two of them. Bottaglia pitched all 10 innings of a marathon 4-2 victory over Solanco in the District 3 semifinals that clinched a state playoff spot for the Falcons. Archbishop Ryan (22-2) pounded North Penn pitcher Jackie Bilotti early, grabbing a 3-0 lead in the first inning, while the Ragdolls’ starting pitcher, Kerri Dadalski, held North Penn to only five hits and struck out seven batters. Lower Dauphin rebounded impressively from a disappointing 4-0 loss to Cumberland Valley in the District 3 championship game on Friday, May 30 at Millersville University. The Falcons collected only two hits in the loss, while the Eagles jumped on Lower Dauphin starting pitcher
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Zack Sims was one of three Middletown pitchers who combined to beat Dauphin, 9-1.
Familiar faces lift Post 594 to victory
If Middletown American Legion Post 594’s baseball team looks familiar to you, it’s for good reason: several stars of Middletown Area High School’s baseball team are
members of the squad. Three of them teamed up to pitch Middletown to a 9-1 victory over Dauphin in Post 594’s season debut in the Dauphin County American
Ethan Kell pitched two innings in Middletown’s victory over Dauphin in Post 594’s season debut against Dauphin in the Dauphin County American Legion League.
Legion League on Wednesday, May 28 at Dauphin. Blue Raider starter Nathan Ocker pitched the first two innings for Post 594, followed by Raider teammates Zack Sims and Ethan Kell.
Dauphin fell to 1-1 in the league. Middletown faces Linglestown on Thursday, June 5 in Linglestown, then returns home to host Hershey at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 8.
Middletown’s Jordan Flowers is tagged out at home.
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Standings for 6-4-14 HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL District 3 playoffs Class AAAA Semifinals Lower Dauphin 4, Solanco 2 Championship Cumberland Valley 4, Lower Dauphin 0 PIAA championships Monday, June 2 Lower Dauphin (20-5) vs. Hazleton, 3 p.m., Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre (winner vs. winner of Archbishop Ryan/North Penn on Thursday, June 5, site and time TBA)
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The 11th annual Relay for Life of Hummelstown-Hershey fundraising race for the American Cancer Society will be held from 1 p.m. on Friday, June 6 to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 at the Lower Dauphin High School track. Posing with promotional signs on the Hummelstown square are, from left, Suzanne Fisher, chairwoman of the event; Katie Anderson, a representative of the American Cancer Society; Alex Maldonado and Rebecca Kaddis.
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Six teams join Heat’s league; team to move to Farm Show Arena Six teams from rival leagues have jumped to the league in which the Harrisburg Heat plays, including the Baltimore Blast, in time for the 201415 season in November. The Heat will move its games from the State Farm Show’s Equine Arena to the Large Arena next fall, as its league expands from 20 teams last year to 24 this year. Harrisburg Heat, owned by
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Last week’s games Middletown (2) 4, Halifax 2 Enola 1, Lower Dauphin 0 TEENER A American Division W L PTS Linglestown (1) 4 0 8 West Hanover 3 3 6 South Mountain 2 2 4 Paxton 2 3 4 Linglestown (2) 1 1 2 Susquehanna 1 2 2 LSwat/Middletown 1 3 2
National Division BASEBALL W L PTS EAST SHORE TWILIGHT LEAGUE LD United 4 1 8 W L T 4 4 8 Linglestown 3 0 0 Palmyra (2) Lower Dauphin (1) 3 0 6 Middletown 2 0 0 Hershey 3 1 6 Palmyra 1 0 0 Palmyra (1) 1 3 2 Hummelstown 1 2 1 Lower Dauphin (2) 1 5 2 Lawnton 0 0 1 Lower Dauphin (3) 0 0 0 Dauphin 0 2 1 Steelton 0 3 1 Last week’s games Palmyra (2) 8, Lower Dauphin (2) 3 Last week’s games LD United 4, Susquehanna 1 Linglestown 11, Hummelstown 0 Lower Swatara/Middletown 2, West Hanover 1 Palmyra 7, Steelton 2 Linglestown (1) 6, Lower Dauphin (2) 2 West Hanover 5, LD United 3 This week’s games Thursday, June 5 Steelton at Hummelstown, 6 p.m., Nye Field TEENER B Stammel Division Friday, June 6 W L PTS Linglestown at Hummelstown, 6 p.m., Nye Field Hershey (1) 9 0 18 Steelton at Palmyra, 6 p.m., In The Net West Hanover 6 1 12 LSwat/Middletown (2) 4 1 8 Saturday, June 7 Lower Dauphin (2) 3 1 6 Middletown at Linglestown, 1 p.m., Koons Park LSwat/Middletown (1) 3 2 6 Hershey (2) 0 2 0 Monday, June 9 Palmyra 0 6 0 Middletown at Dauphin, 6 p.m., Middle Paxton Lower Dauphin (1) 0 7 0 Community Park Hummelstown at Palmyra, 6 p.m., In The Net Last week’s games Hershey (1) 12, Lower Swatara/Middletown (1) 4 DAUPHIN COUNTY West Hanover 6, Lower Swatara/Middletown (1) 3 AMERICAN LEGION LEAGUE Lower Dauphin (2) 12, Palmyra 0 W L PTS Harrisburg 6, Lower Dauphin (1) 3 Hummelstown 3 0 6 Lower Swatara/Middletown (2) 6, Paxton (1) 4 Middletown 1 0 2 Upper Dauphin 1 0 2 TEENER C Dauphin 1 1 2 East Division Lawnton 1 1 2 W L PTS Susquehanna 1 1 2 West Hanover 6 1 12 Newport 0 0 0 Palmyra (1) 2 4 4 Linglestown 0 1 0 LSwat/Middletown 2 5 4 Hershey 0 2 0 Palmyra (2) 1 2 2 Paxton 0 2 0 Lower Dauphin 1 4 2 Hershey (2) 1 6 2 Last week’s games Hershey (1) 0 3 0 Middletown 9, Dauphin 1 Hummelstown 7, Susquehanna 1 Last week’s games Hummelstown 6, Lawnton 1 Lower Dauphin 7, Hershey (2) 6 Hummelstown 9, Linglestown 4 This week’s games Thursday, June 5 Middletown at Linglestown Saturday, June 7 Newport at Hummelstown, 5 p.m. Sunday, June 8 Hershey at Middletown, 2 p.m. Middletown at Hershey, 7 p.m. Monday, June 9 Middletown at Susquehanna Hummelstown at Dauphin CENTRAL PA SENIOR TEENER LEAGUE South East Division W L PTS Enola 3 1 6 Middletown (2) 1 0 2 Middletown (1) 0 0 0 Hershey 0 0 0 New Cumberland 0 0 0 Lower Dauphin 0 1 0 Lawnton 0 2 0
YOUTH BASEBALL LOWERPAX/W.HANOVER LEAGUE MAJORS American Division W L Paxtonia (1) 5 2 PHR Black 5 2 Lower Swatara Blue 3 4 Middletown 3 7 Swatara 0 6 National Division W L PHR Green 6 1 West Hanover 6 2 Paxtonia (2) 4 2 Paxtonia (3) 4 5 Lower Swatara Gold 2 7 PHR Orange Paxtonia (5) Middletown Raiders Paxtonia (6)
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Last week’s games Middletown Raiders 15, Penn Gardens (1) 5 West Hanover Orange 12, Middletown Thunder 7 Middletown Raiders 8, Paxtonia (6) 7 Lower Swatara Green 8, Paxtonia (7) 7 Middletown Raiders 15, Middletown Thunder 8
YOUTH SOFTBALL SUBURBAN GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE 10U W L Londonderry (5) 12 0 Manheim (4) 8 2 Lower Swatara (2) 7 4 Manheim (3) 7 4 Londonderry (4) 5 8 Lower Swatara (3) 4 9 Hummelstown 3 11 Manheim (5) 2 10 Last week’s games Lower Swatara (2) 16, Londonderry (4) 9 Manheim (3) 21, Lower Swatara (3) 7 Lower Swatara (3) 17, Manheim (5) 11 Lower Swatara (2) 14, Hummelstown 12 Lower Swatara (2) 22, Londonderry (4) 19 Londonderry (2) Akron Londonderry (3) Manheim
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Last week’s games Akron 12, Londonderry 11 Akron 10, Londonderry 9 Hummelstown 13, Penbrook 6 Akron 17, Lower Swatara 2 Akron 19, Lower Swatara 3 Manheim 4, Lower Swatara 3 Manheim 9, Lower Swatara 3 FOOTBALL INDEPENDENT WOMEN’S FOOTBALL LEAGUE Mid Atlantic Division W L Keystone 6 0 Pittsburgh 6 0 New England 4 2 Philadelphia 2 4 Washington 2 4 Erie 0 2 Last week’s games Keystone Assault 21, Philadelphia Firebirds 0 This week’s games Maine Rebels at Keystone Assault, 5 p.m., Lower Dauphin Middle School
Penn State Harrisburg hosts summer sports camps Penn State Harrisburg will host an overnight summer sports camp, the Father and Son Basketball Camp, from 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 14 to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 15 at its Capital Union Building. It’s the first of a variety of sports camps the university will host this summer. Penn State Harrisburg also will offer camps in baseball, softball, girls’basketball, boys’and girls’soccer and boys’ and girls’ tennis. The Father and Son camp will offer a chance for dads and their sons to bond while developing the youngsters’ basketball skills. Open to kids from
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kindergarten age to senior in high school, the camp will be directed by Dave Springer. There is a fee charged for the camp. A girls’ basketball camp for players in grades 7 through 12 will be held at the university’s Capital Union Building from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 16-20. There is a fee charged for the camp. Don Friday, coach of the Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball team, will host a boys’ basketball camp for
kids in kindergarten through Grade 6 from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 22 through Wednesday, June 25 at the Capital Union Building, while a Tennis Academy will be held for boys and girls in grades 5 through 12 from June 23-2 and July 7-11. Fees are charged for each camp. For more information, call the university at 717-948-6798, visit athletics. hgb.psu.edu, or e-mail dsf15@psu. edu or gtk5002@psu.edu.
FALCONS Continued From Page One Tiffany Grubbs for two runs in the second inning. Two innings later, CV’s Rachel Mumma hit reliever Bottaglia’s first pitch over the fence for a solo home run. Lower Dauphin reached the District 3 title game, and clinched a spot in the state championships, by eliminating
Solanco on Wednesday, May 28 at Millersville. Bottaglia struck out seven Solanco batters and walked none. The Falcons broke a 1-1 tie in the top of the 10th inning, scoring three runs, then held off Solanco in the bottom of the inning for the victory. Jim Lewis: 717-944-4628, or jimlewis@pressandjournal.com
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Emma Irving was named Young Woman of the Month and Luke Rutledge was named Student of the Month for May at Lower Dauphin High School. Irving was honored by the Hummelstown Women’s Club, while Rutledge was honored by the Rotary Club of Hummelstown. Irving, daughter of Debra Macut and Fred Irving, participated in the spring musical for four years, serving as dance captain for two years. She is a four-year member of the choirs and performed at the PMEA State Conference this year with the Chamber Singers. She is a four-year member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society and a two-year member of the National Honor Society. She also served as a counselor in Lower Dauphin’s outdoor education program. In the community, Irving is a studentteacher at McCann’s School of Dance, Hummelstown, and volunteered for the children’s programs at Hershey Gardens. She plans to attend Weidner University and major in English with a concentration in literature.
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Rutledge, son of Karen and Rob Rutledge, is a four-year member of the boys’ basketball team, playing point guard. He is also a four-year member of the band. He is president and a two-year member of Class Council. He is a threeyear member of the National Honor Society and a two-year member of the National English Honor Society. He is also active in Volunteen, Mini-THON and the National Math Honor Society. In the community, he has a small mowing and landscaping business. He also volunteers at the Hummelstown Food Bank and as a buddy and coach
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Luke Rutledge in Tops soccer. Rutledge plans to attend Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, and major in marketing and sports marketing.
ColeWorthing named to Penn State dean’s list Cole Worthing, son of Dave and Lori Worthing of Lower Swatara Twp., was named to the dean’s list at Penn State University, University Park, for the spring semester. Worthing is a 2011 graduate of Middletown Area High School. He is the grandson of Tom and Laura Worthing
of Lower Swatara Twp. Worthing is a security and risk analysis major who is minoring in global security and political science. He is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta and the National Society of Leadership. He is a learning assistant for Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology.
Mills earns rank of Life Scout Justin Mills, a member of Boy Scout Troop 97 in Londonderry Twp., has earned the rank of Life Scout by earning merit badges, serving in leadership positions and volunteering for public service during his eight years as a Scout. Mills, son of Larry and Jen Mills of Harrisburg, is a student at Hershey Middle School, where he is a member of the Technology Committee. He is a member of the Hershey Aquatic Club Swim Team and plays the piano. He earned 19 merit badges and completed numerous community service projects, including work for the St. Margaret Mary Church flea market in Harrisburg, Geyers Church Prayer Garden, Scouting for Food and others. He demonstrated leadership qualities by serving as assistant patrol leader for the Panda Patrol in Troop 97; den chief for Cub Scout Pack 23, Harrisburg; and assistant senior patrol leader for Boy Scout Troop 23, Harrisburg. Mills is a member of the Order of the Arrow, an honor society of the Boy Scouts of America. He is an altar server every Sunday at St. Margaret Mary Church, Har-
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risburg. He has traveled to England, France, Greece, Italy and Canada as a student ambassador. He plans to attend college. Troop 97 is sponsored by the Londonderry Fire Company.
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Birthdays Best wishes to Libby Kane of Lower Swatara Twp. as she observes her cake day on Wednesday, June 4. Enjoy! Brenda Rineer of Lower Swatara will hear the birthday song on Wednesday, June 4. I hope it is a beautiful sound to your ears, Brenda! Have a super-duper time. Happy 23rd cake and ice cream day to Liz DiFrancisco of Lower Swatara. May all your birthday dreams come true. Happy Sweet 16 honk-beep-honk day to Jarrod Rife of Lower Swatara. He celebrates on Wednesday, June 4. Be safe! Marc Breon of Lower Swatara will hit No. 22 on Thursday, June 5. Wishing you tons of fun on your day, Marc! Chris Heisey of Lower Swatara marks his quarter-of-a-century birthday on Thursday, June 5. Best wishes to you for a big-time celebration week, Chris. Brian Kelly of Lower Swatara turns 17 on Friday, June 6. Best wishes to you, Brian, for a fantastic Friday cake day. Heather Ryan celebrates her big 25th birthday on Friday, June 6. Hoping this birthday is truly special – and your year is terrific, too! Shannon Graham marks her quarter-of-a-century holiday on Friday, June 6. Enjoy your Friday and the rest of the weekend, too. Happy birthday! Here is a happy birthday shout out to Nathaniel Kinsey of Lower Swatara! He turns 11 on Friday, June 6. Enjoy this extra-special end-of-school birthday. Hey, Joe Giulivo of Lower Swatara! Best wishes for a fantastic birthday to you on Friday, June 6. Hoping your weekend is the best and you enjoy all you do. Tim Davis of Lower Swatara marks his 24th cake day on Friday, June 6. May your day be filled with lots of sunshine and smiles. Happy 6th birthday to Brayden Reigle of Lower Swatara. He cel-
ebrates golden birthday No. 6 on the 6th day of June – Friday, June 6! Hope you get loads of treats, Brayden. Brandon Lighty of Lower Swatara celebrates his 22nd cake and ice cream day on Saturday, June 7. Hope it is all you wanted, Brandon! Happy 19th last-teener birthday to Janelle Dukes of Lower Swatara. She celebrates on Saturday, June 7. May God richly bless you this week and all those to come, Janelle. Macy Appleby celebrates her happy birthday on Saturday, June 7. May many good and delightful things happen as you turn 12! Wishing Jim Spagnolo of Lower Swatara a super-fine day as he celebrates his birthday on Sunday, June 8. If you see Fernando Santiago of Lower Swatara out and about on Sunday, June 8, please be sure to give him a loud happy birthday greeting – because now he is 20! Happy birthday blessings are sent to my husband, Scott Ackerman, as he observes his cake day on Monday, June 9. I hope you get to eat plenty of crabs and are surrounded by all your favorite people! Kenzie Zimmerman celebrates her bling and sparkles day on Monday, June 9 as she turns 15. Have a blast! Best wishes to Aimee Carricato as she turns the big 25 on Monday, June 9. Hoping all your dreams are coming true and your day is full of sunshine and love. Mark MacDonald turns a quarter of a century on Monday, June 9. Congrats, and best wishes for a terrific birthday and life. Happy birthday to Daryll Hickey of Lower Swatara on Monday, June 9. Best wishes for the best birthday yet! Happy 17th frosty-filled day to Katie Kellogg of Lower Swatara. Her special day is Tuesday, June 10. Happy birthday, happy summer. Travis Patry of Middletown turns into a legal beagle on Tuesday, June 10. Happy landmark 18th cake day to you. New baby! Congratulations to Lindsay and Dustin Reigle of Lower Swatara on the birth of their fourth son, Lincoln Austin Reigle. Lincoln was born on Saturday, May 24 at Harrisburg Hospital. He weighed in at 8.2 pounds and was 20-1/2 inches long. Big brothers Brayden, Mason and Carson are so proud of their new baby brother.
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• Cara E. Spagnola, of Elizabethtown, a master’s in social work Eastern Mennonite dean’s list Two sisters from Elizabethtown, Anne Baer and Christine Baer, daughters of Gerald and Rose Baer, were named to the dean’s list at Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, Va., for the spring semester. Anne, a sophomore, is a nursing major; Christine, a senior, is a peace-building and development major. Juniata grad Elizabeth Ann Slimak, of Elizabethtown, graduated from Juniata College, Huntingdon, on May 17. She earned a bachelor’s degree in wildlife conservation. York dean’s list The following local students were named to the dean’s list at York College, York, for the spring semester: • Adrian Graff, of Middletown, a sophomore biology major • Garrett Arnsbaugh, of Elizabethtown, a senior chemistry major • Krista Collins, of Elizabethtown, a sophomore nursing major • Kari Rodenhauser, of Elizabethtown, a junior nursing major • Selena Rossell, of Elizabethtown, a senior political science major • Emily Yarnell, of Elizabethtown, a sophomore nursing major • Colbe Herr, of Hummelstown, a senior sport management major • Alycia Randall, of Hummelstown, a junior elementary education major Clemson dean’s list Elizabeth A. Reiner, of Elizabethtown, was named to the dean’s list at Clemson University, Clemson, S.C. for the spring semester. Reiner is a biological sciences major. James Madison president’s list The following local students were named to the president’s list at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va., for the spring semester: • Hannah Collins, of Hummelstown, a senior communications major • Jenna Flickinger, of Hummelstown, a junior graphic design major Pennsylvania fact quiz 1. What year did Pennsylvania become a state? (1787) 2. What is the highest point in Pennsylvania? (Mount Davis)
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Bob Jones grad Laurie Keller, of Hummelstown, graduated Cum Laude from Bob Jones University, Greenville, S.C. in May. She earned a bachelor’s degree in history.
Quote of the Week “To be aware of God’s purpose you must be aware of His presence.” – Priscilla Shirer, speaker and author
Question of the Week Do you have any fun Last Day of School memories to share? “I usually ride the bus home, but last year I walked home with friends and stopped by Roberto’s for pizza.” – Jade Senior, 13, Middletown. “I had a great time with my friends on the last day of school on the bus and at my house afterwards.” – Brian Hutchinson, 13, Middletown. “My friends and I always used to go to Hershey Park. We were happy to hang out, ride rides and was glad school was over!” – Karlee Deibler, 17, Lower Swatara. “We walked to J&Js (Pizza & Family Restaurant, Middletown), then to my friend’s house, then to the public pool.” – Jey Rivera, 16, Middletown. “It is a half day, and a group of my friends like to go out to a restaurant for lunch. Last year it was Chili’s.”– Justin Imler, 15, Lower Swatara. “On the last day of school in the 4th grade we had a pool party (in Harrisburg).’’ – Alissa Reid, 15, Lower Swatara.
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Anniversaries Best wishes to Bill and Dawn Mattes of Lower Swatara as they observe their special 20th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, June 4. Hoping your day is splendid! Dave and Pam Yandrich of Lower Swatara mark their 31st anniversary on Wednesday, June 4. Best wishes for a wonderful day together. Happy 39th anniversary to Jerry and Paula Staub of Lower Swatara on Friday, June 6. Congrats to you both and enjoy your holiday weekend. Chris and Jennifer Hunter of Lower Swatara celebrate 12 years of wedded bliss on Sunday, June 8. Hoping your romantic holiday is extra-special. Millersville master’s degrees The following local students earned master’s degrees from Millersville University this spring: • Danielle B. Teeter, of Middletown, a master’s in social work • Charissa D. Jelliff, of Elizabethtown, a master’s in arts • Aleza Finver, of Elizabethtown, a master’s in science • Tracy L. Neidert, of Elizabethtown, a master’s in social work
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Hoffer Park is a gem that just needs a little polish
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offer Park is a splendid place for kids to play, for adults to relax, for picnics and basketball games and band concerts and soaring on swings and sitting on Santa Claus’ lap when the jolly old elf visits the annual display of Christmas lights at the borough-owned recreation area. It’s been a small-town gem since Christian Hoffer sold land for the park to the borough for $1,000 in 1917, on one condition: The Hoffer family could use it for a reunion on one Sunday every July. Green, serene, a bit of an oasis along the Swatara Creek, it’s been a place where Middletown has relaxed and enjoyed the outdoors, where neighbors have met, kids have frolicked, families have picnicked. Twenty-one years ago, about 200 Middletown residents joined together to raise money to build a children’s playground called Kids Kastle, a grand wooden gymnasium of slides and climbing apparatus. It still stands, though some parents say they’re concerned about safety of worn wooden planks and jutting nails at the aging edifice. The principals who started the fundraising efforts to build it are still around – Jason Kreider, whose mother, Kathy Brandt, is credited as the resident who made it a reality, has taken the lead in efforts to improve the park – and a new wave of community activism growing in Middletown could spark a similar effort to, at least, preserve Kids Kastle for new generations to come. Such playgrounds typically last 25 to 30 years, according to its maker, Leathers and Associates of Ithaca, N.Y., if maintained well. That could be a challenge in Middletown – with staff cuts resulting from budget cuts by Borough Council, we hope the borough could provide the maintenance needed to preserve a revamped Kids Kastle. Leathers and Associates recommends a study, at a cost of $1,500, that would outline what would need to be done to the playground to bring it up to federal standards and professional regulations regarding the safety of children who use it. There are more immediate, simpler efforts to make Hoffer Park a nicer place, though. A cleanup effort is tentatively set for 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, and those in attendance will generate more ideas for enhancing the park. Citizens and business owners have stepped forward recently to work toward making Middletown a better place. It’s encouraging – and their enthusiasm, we hope, will help preserve Hoffer Park as a wonderful recreation area for local families. It’s a gem that just needs a little polish.
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The U.S. is No. 1, you say? Yep – in all the wrong ways
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he biggest question I hear from many sources about relocating to Cuenca, Ecuador has to be, “Why would you leave the No. 1 country in the world and move to Ecuador?” I have been asked that by friends, relatives, tourists, print and video journalists. What an easy question to answer! After 50 years of working, including four years in the military, I was totally disenchanted with the U.S. regimes at every level telling me how to live every aspect of my government-regulated life – and tired of being taxed into poverty. Is the USA No. 1? You bet it is. It ranks No. 1 in the world in: 1. Largest prison population on the planet 2. Highest percentage of obese people in the world 3. Highest divorce rate in the world – by a large margin 4. Most hours of television watched each week (tied with the United Kingdom) 5. Highest use of illegal drugs on the planet 6. Highest number of car thefts in the world 7. Highest number of reported rapes in the world 8. Highest number of reported murders in the world 9. Highest number of reported crimes in the world 10. Highest number of police officers in the world 11. Highest number of people on pharmaceutical drugs in the world 12. Highest number of women taking antidepressants in the world 13. Greatest amount of money spent on healthcare as a percentage of GDP in the world 14. Greatest amount of student loan debt 15. Greatest amount of pornography created in the world (89 percent of porn is created in the U.S.) 16. Highest trade deficit in the world 17. Most complicated tax system in the world 18. Highest number of lawyers in the world 19. Most military bases of any country in the world 20. Largest debt that the world has ever seen You bet – the U-S-A is NO. 1! And it is no longer for me! Enjoy No. 1, y’all. I now know how it must have felt to be on a lifeboat as the Titanic sank. Until later, from beautiful Cuenca, Eddie the Ex-pat Ed O’Connor, a former resident of Middletown and Lower Swatara Twp., is an expatriate living in Ecuador.
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including teachers like Steve. tandard & Plans like the 401(k) don’t lose benefits Poor’s rewhen a worker shifts jobs or moves to ancently issued other state. Given the average worker will a stern warning that have 10 jobs in his or her career, this type they would lower of portability and convenience are vital in Pennsylvania’s today’s workplace. bond rating – makDefined contribution plans are also ing it more expensive for the state to owned by the worker rather than the borrow money – unless the state adopts government, empowering employees with “meaningful pension reform.” more control over their own retirements. This worries Steve Calabro, a public And the latest research shows that 401(k) school teacher and participant in the plans offer workers higher investment public pension system, who says, “Withreturns over their working lifetimes. out a fix, this is going to decline rather But despite the benefits for workers, quickly and something drastic is going to government union CEOs, like the Pennhappen.” Calabro is right: Today Pennsylvania has sylvania State Education Association’s (PSEA) Michael Crossey, continue to opmore than $50 billion in public pension pose reform. Their solution: Do nothing. debt. Who’s liable? Taxpayers, who will The PSEA sent over-the-top emails to have to pay off this debt with an estimated $7.5 billion additional contribution teachers saying a new pension reform proposal is “a new attack on YOUR each year for 30 years. That’s almost retirement security,” and claiming it un$1,550 more per household. fairly targets women, playing off absurd State pension costs will more than “war on women” demagoguery. double over the next three years, crowdCalabro called it a “drummed-up attack ing out funding for education, transportato take away from the actual facts of the tion and other programs. School districts, which chip in separately matter that PSEA would like the status quo.” for pension costs, face similar increases It is undeniable that the PSEA’s lobbying equal to the salaries of 33,000 teachers – apparatus is one of the largest, and most nearly one of every three teachers. effective, in Harrisburg. Last year alone, Calabro says action is needed now: the union spent $3.8 million of union “Something has to be done. The sooner members’ dues on political activity and we get through all the rhetoric and all the lobbying. talking points and actually do someState pension costs will more That amount set to nearly thing, the better off than double over the next is double. The union we and our kids will three years, crowding out told members in be.” A new report refunding for education, its newsletter that percent of this leased by the Comtransportation and other 12 year’s dues – more monwealth Foundaprograms. than $7 million – tion, of Harrisburg, could go to politics. offers sound advice This effort includes on a path forward. the most disingenuous scare tactics. In a Based on the experiences of other states flier for public school retirees, the PSEA and the private sector, the report advises claims that proposed reforms jeopardize moving to a defined contribution plan, similar to a 401(k), for new workers. This retirees’ pensions – though not a single bill would touch retirees, nor has any option offers benefits for taxpayers, local even claimed doing so would be legal. governments and public employees alike. Bill Frye, a retired teacher from WestmoReal world examples, like Michigan reland County says, “The message they and Utah, show that this type of penkeep sending is a bunch of double-talk.” sion reform will keep more money in the Shockingly, the public pays to collect the pockets of hard-working taxpayers. political money the union uses to lobby Defined contribution plans also make against pension reform taxpayers need. costs more predictable. There are no Pennsylvania lawmakers need to shake “pension spikes,” like the one facing off union leaders’ pressure and listen to taxpayers today, and school officials the warnings of financial experts and the won’t be forced to figure out property tax concerns of teachers like Steve Calabro. increases year after year. “I don’t think it’s really fair to be asking Defined contribution plans are also debt future generations to pay our allowance free. Employers (meaning the state or just because we don’t want to act upon school districts) contribute a set percentthe reform now,” he says. “That’s just age of pay into a worker’s account each not responsible to our children and their year. These plans are always “fully-funded” –they can’t pile up $50 billion in debt children.” or threaten to drive governments, like Nathan A. Benefield is vice president of Detroit, into bankruptcy. policy analysis for the Commonwealth Pension reform benefits taxpayers and governments, but it also helps employees, Foundation, a Harrisburg think tank.
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Librarians are vital to schools Editor,
I apologize that I have been asleep at the wheel. While I have known that the situation regarding a certified librarian at Middletown Area High School has been an issue for several years, I naively assumed that this void would be corrected in due time. Last week I learned that there will be neither a Middletown Area High School nor Middletown Area Middle School certified librarian. This is both outrageous and shameful. To assume that because students are able to meet their library needs on their own through the Internet is painfully ludicrous. Simply put, the Internet is fraught with misinformation. On the contrary, there are a plethora of research studies that independently come to similar conclusions: • “The more often students receive instruction in information literacy from their librarians, the higher their test scores in reading and writing.'' (Mary K. Biagini, University of Pittsburgh, 2012) • “Reading and writing scores are better for students who have a full-time certified librarian than those who don’t.'' (Debra E. Kachel and Keith Curry Lance, School Library Journal, March 7, 2013) • “Students who are economically disadvantaged, black Hispanic and those with IEPs [Individualized Education Programs] benefit proportionately more than students generally. Students who are poor, minority, and have IEPs, but who have full-time librarians are twice as likely to have Advanced writing scores as their counterparts without full-time librarians.'' (Kachel and Lance, School Library Journal, March 7, 2013). In other words, not having a certified librarian relegates Middletown students to a second-class education. The Middletown Not having a administration in certified one fell swoop has dumbed-down librarian the education of relegates your hard-working Middletown students. high school Having excellent teachers is and middle the start of a good school education. But it students to a takes a certified librarian to assist second-class those teachers and education. students to gain more than what I call a Walmart education: That is, one that enables individuals sufficient skills to be consumers at Walmart and nothing more – no critical thinking skills, no real skills toward gaining a 21st century job. Students who do well will be those who excel in spite of the Middletown schools, not because of the Middletown schools. To cry woe because the Middletown Area School District has a high rate of students with free and reduced lunches is without substance, because I can quickly point to exemplary school library programs, such as: • The Hillsborough County Public Schools of Florida, with 56.8 percent of students receiving free and reduced lunches; • The Wilson County Schools of North Carolina with 64.4 percent of students receiving free and reduced lunches; • The Rutherford County Schools of North Carolina with a whopping 70.6 percent of students receiving free and reduced lunches (Wolf, Jones and Gilbert, 2014, 20). These districts prove that having exemplary library programs is not so much a decision of economics as it is a decision of priority. There is time for the Middletown administration to redeem themselves. They have the whole summer to go back to the drawing board and hire a high school librarian and reinstate the middle school librarian, and make cuts, if cuts must be made, elsewhere. Unfortunately, some administrators in the Middletown Area School District do not get it. They believe that just because there is a physical library that all is well. They ignore the fact that all those research studies are about librarians, not libraries. Being a cynic, I believe there would be more indignation over the firing of a coach than over the vacating of a certified librarian! But if I’m wrong and you, too, are infuriated by elimination of certified librarians in the high school and middle school, then I urge you to contact the Middletown Area School District administration and members of the Middletown Area School Board. Tell these leaders that this cannot happen, not in Middletown. Richard Ammon Middletown
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ity of the public to paint the yellow ‘no parking’ on the curbs at street corners? This is a guy at North Catherine and West Water who believes he can paint the curb yellow and not follow the ordinance for the distance from the corner back. He paints one curb approximately 20 to 25 feet and the other corner only 10 to 15 feet so he can park both of his cars on the North Catherine Street side of his house and block just about everyone from parking in the front of his house, which is on West Water. Let me know if this is true so I can paint my curbs any length I want so I can get better parking. I think we need a little code enforcement here, don’t you?” • “So glad to read Ed O’Connor’s ‘Having a nice time: Wish you were here?’ column in the May 21 edition of the Press And Journal. I only knew Olga because she worked at the Thrift Shop here in town, which I frequented weekly. I was wonder-
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ing how things were going in their dents with fireworks. I would hold new location since our daughter the Middletown police responsible was a teacher in Quito, Ecuador for because this happens several times three years until 2011 and she just every year. They have to be aware loved the people of it. If not, what and climate down town are they “‘I’ve learned that people serving? I guess there. Hope to will forget what you said, they will wait hear more of their adventures people will forget what until a few houses through the Press down and you did, but people will burn And Journal. Pat someone gets never forget how you seriously hurt Sherick Middletown, Pa.” from an unlawful made them feel.’ • “Every year on activity within Dr. Maya Angelou every summer the town limits (1928-2014).” holiday, there is and an ordinance someone in Oak violation. The Hills near Aspen Street who shoots police could at least ask the person off fireworks. Although the display to take it somewhere safer and not is nice, I think it should not be alsubject the rest of the neighborhood lowed, especially after 10 p.m. I got to this inconsiderate and illegal act. woken up and I am sure many othNice, but please, not here. Do the ers, especially babies and kids who right thing. have school the next day, were also. I also wonder if it is an accident • “I wish they would get off this waiting to happen by having those ‘healthy meals at schools for kids.’ heavy-duty fireworks ignited in a It’s not the meals making them fat, residential area. There have been it’s being on the p.c. and playing many deadly and damaging incivideo games all the time. They get
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the post office losing money, but I have had mail in my mail box for three days now for them to pick up – they put mail in it but don’t take it. They should fire people who don’t do their job right. And by the way, I live in Harborton Place.”
• “If I go up to a gay person and say I don’t like you or what you stand for it’s not harassment. It’s called free speech.”
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Say goodbye to the bay’s rat-tailed beaver
o one’s using the E-word yet, but the virtual eradication of the Chesapeake Bay’s invasive nutria population – once considered improbable – should come by summer’s end. The great marshes of Maryland’s Dorchester County, home to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, are considered cleared of the rat-tailed South American beaver. Cleared too, are the infested rivers of the Delmarva Peninsula – Choptank, Nanticoke and Pocomoke. Nutria, once estimated at 50,000 or more and reported from the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal to Accomack County in Virginia, are down to a few hundred remaining animals. In skiffs and in chest waders, employees of The Chesapeake Bay Nutria Eradication Project are bringing dogs, guns and traps to bear on marshes throughout a 15to 20-mile stretch of the Eastern Shore’s Wicomico River. It’s the final push, to be followed with a couple of years of monitoring. On a chilly March morning, we nosed into a big cordgrass marsh a few miles south of Salisbury. Running the jon boat was Steve Kendrot, the U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife management expert who has run the nutria project since 2002. Spring is all about ospreys back on their nests; redwing blackbirds staking out nesting territories; a loon arrowing overhead; eagles brooding their young in a tall pine. Kendrot was focused elsewhere. “Turd,” he remarked, scooping from the creek an inch-long, banana-shaped object with fine grooves carved distinctively into one side. It was followed by another, and another, carried on the outgoing tide draining the marsh. Soft and malleable. He handed it to me for scrutiny. “There’s no mistaking it for anything else,” he said. Two of the team’s professional trappers were already there, setting traps wherever little drains allow nutria to enter and exit the marsh. One trapper had built a mound of marsh mud at the confluence of two creeks, inviting nutria to haul out and rest. In the center of the mound was a trap designed to close on the rodent’s foot, then drown it when it instinctively dove into the water. Bamboo sticks crossed above the trap would keep great blue herons from alighting there to fish. Eradication of an invasive species is rare – usually successful on islands where it’s easier, Kendrot said. “It’s very different from management or control, and a lot more work,’’ he said.
no exercise. When I was in school I ate all the junk food and never got fat. And another thing: no food is healthy if it has chemicals in them. So are all these so-called healthy meals chemical free?”
The marsh will take two or three months’ of work. “The first week we’ll get about half the nutria; three-quarters by the second week, 90 percent by the third,’’ Kendrot said. “Then it’s just a slog, one stinkin’ nutria at a time, weeks and weeks, monitoring, looking for nutria hairs or scat, making sure reinvasion isn’t occurring.” The numbers from the 12-year eradication effort reflect that, with the bulk coming in the early years. In all, the project has taken about 13,500 animals from across the more than 120,000 acres of the bay’s wetland complexes. That’s far less than some population estimates in the 1990s when nutria peaked. Back then, when I kayaked through Blackwater’s marshes, the wailing of nutria made sleep in one’s tent difficult. Kendrot said it’s not uncommon for invasive species to boom, then settle back to a lower number. Cold winters take a toll because the animals haven’t evolved for the Chesapeake climate – and in the heart of their territory they had destroyed a lot of their prime habitat, chewing the roots that held the marsh together. A surprise, he said, is that only 150 were taken from the Nanticoke River, which appears full of high quality habitat. “I expected thousands there,” he said. Nutria were introduced as a potentially valuable furbearer in Louisiana in 1938. In that state’s extensive marshes and warmer climate, their numbers soared in the
next 30 years from 20 animals to an astounding 20 million. Control efforts there take around 400,000 a year. Nutria were imported widely, including to Dorchester County in 1943. Kendrot’s team has hosted delegations from South Korea and Israel, two of many nations trying to control nutria. Only England in the 1980s successfully eradicated them from marshes in East Anglia. Factors from sea level rise to burgeoning resident geese and human development have destroyed marshes in the bay region, but nutria damage was estimated at $4 million a year in lost ecological values. The eradication program costs about $1.4 million annually. Kendrot is aware that two eradication efforts will culminate in Maryland soon. The state has reduced mute swans from thousands to dozens through shooting and preventing hatching by shaking or oiling eggs. Lovers of the gorgeous swans fought that effort in court. The less lovely nutria has no defenders, although gaining permission to trap on private marshes has sometimes posed a challenge for Kendrot’s team. He’s just beginning to think about his post-nutria career. At 43, he’s spent more than a quarter of his life on this eradication. Tom Horton covered the Chesapeake Bay for 33 years for The Baltimore Sun and is author of six books about the Chesapeake.
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show location was changed last year from Hoffer Park to the Ferry House, but I didn’t enjoy the new location near as much. I was hoping it was a one-time deal but I guess not. Hoffer Park has plenty of shade along with parking and it’s a lot easier to get around for people who have a hard time. I also think there were more vendors that participated when it was held at the park. I’ve attended this event for many years but I don’t think I’ll be going this year. I think it should be put back at Hoffer Park.”
• “Today is May 28, and the red
car is still sitting in Lower Swatara Twp. since at least the middle of December. The police either don’t care or can’t find it. I’m going with the former, since they were called in January and told about it. In case it’s the latter, it’s on the street near (not on) the Penn State campus.”
• “Lower Swatara, you need to
cut that grass, bank-owned or not!! Fine the bank – but you can’t expect others to live beside that and have it infesting their yards with potential rodent problems! Mountain View and Brentwood – take action!”
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Bill would help those admitted to hospitals
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recently voted in favor of a bill that would allow patients to be better informed about whether their hospital stays are covered by insurance, as well as the billing and insurance implications of that designation. House Bill 1907 specifies that patients would receive both verbal and written notice that they have not been formally admitted to the hospital if they have been at the hospital for more than 23 consecutive hours. The legislation is a result of situations in which patients may not realize they were not formally admitted to the hospital until it is time for rehabilitation and they are told their insurance does not cover their nursing home bills. House Bill 1907 passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives last month and now moves to the Senate for consideration.
House recognizes EMS personnel We owe a great deal to the men and women, both career and volunteer, who serve our communities as emergency services (EMS) personnel. They support and provide for us in our time of greatest need, in many instances placing their lives on the line in order to save ours. I applaud these highly-skilled individuals whose talents we could not do without. To honor the vital contributions that EMS personnel provide to residents across our state, I introduced two resolutions, both of which were adopted by the state House this month. The first resolution, House Resolution 841, designated the week of May 18-24 as “Emergency Medical Services Week” in Pennsylvania. It’s important that we take time regularly to recognize the brave men and women who make an
unwavering commitment to protect our communities. These individuals volunteer their time, not for fame or recognition, but because they believe it is the right thing to do. Each year, during EMS Week, crews hold activities honoring emergency medical technicians, paramedics, first responders, firefighters and police. In addition, vital educational materials and training are available to adults and children on a variety of topics, including injury prevention, safety awareness and medical emergencies. The second resolution I authored, House Resolution 840, designated May 21 as “Emergency Medical Services for Children Day” in Pennsylvania. The purpose of Emergency Medical Services for Children Day is to raise awareness about the need to improve and expand specialized care for children in pre-hospital and acute care settings. On a national level, the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program partners with the American College of Emergency Physicians to celebrate EMS Week, and specifically recognize the community-based public service whose presence is vital to children, as well as the general public. Both resolutions were adopted unanimously by the House on May 7. John D. Payne is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He represents the 106th District, which includes most of Middletown, part of Swatara Twp. and all of Royalton, Lower Swatara Twp., Derry Twp., Conewago Twp and Hummelstown.
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Open Door Bible Church
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“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 Open Door Bible Church, located at 200 Nissley Drive, Middletown, invites you to worship Jesus Christ with us this week. Our June 8 Sunday worship service commences at 10:40 a.m. with a 9:30 a.m. Sunday school hour with classes for all ages. Children from ages 4 to second grade are welcome
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to participate in Junior Church during the morning worship service. We also welcome you to join us at our 6:30 p.m. service. Childcare is provided for children under age 4 during all services and classes. Wed., June 4: 7 p.m., Patch the Pirate Clubs for ages 4 through grade 6; Prayer meeting. Sat., June 7: 8:30 a.m., Men’s Bible Study. Come and hear the Word, the truth that will set you free. For more information call the church office at 939-5180 or visit us online at www.odbcpa.org. Better yet, come worship with us in person.
Presbyterian Congregation of Middletown
“To make disciples of Jesus Christ, for the transformation of: Our Church, Our Community and Our World.” It begins with us. Highspire United Methodist Church is located at 170 Second Street, Highspire. You are invited to worship with us at 8:45 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday school for all ages is at 10:15 a.m. Holy Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month. If you are interested in being baptized, or becoming a member, we would be delighted to talk with you. Please call to make an appointment with Pastor Willie Caraballo at 9397650. Adult Bible Study is on Tuesdays at
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The Presbyterian Congregation is located at the corner of Union and Water streets in downtown Middletown. We are a body of Christian people who reach out to others by sharing God’s Word, love, and fellowship. Warm greetings to one and all as we seek to grow closer to our Lord Jesus Christ. Please plan to join us for worship on June 8 for the Day of Pentecost. Visitors are especially welcome. The Adult Forum class will be meeting at 9 a.m. to conclude their study “Making Sense of the Cross.” Sunday Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. in our air-conditioned sanctuary. Nursery is available during
the service, and there are also hearing devices for anyone wanting to use one, as well as Bible Listening bags for children to utilize during the service. We’re looking forward to a fun time with some “Weird Animals” this summer. “VBS on Water Street” will be held July 14-17 together with Evangelical United Methodist Church. The Parish Nurse is available by calling the church office at 717-9444322. For further information, see our website www.pcmdt.org, visit our Facebook page www.facebook. com/Presbyterian Congregation, or call the office.
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Wesley United Methodist Church “Come, Holy Spirit, refresh, renew … ” This is our prayer as we enter the Christian season of Pentecost. Our desire is to be channels of the Spirit of Jesus sharing peace and love with all God’s children. We invite everyone to be part of this transforming work. We worship on Sunday morning at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Our early service is informal and features a Praise Band. Our later service follows a traditional pattern and includes all types of music. We encourage people to “come as you are.” This Sunday we celebrate Pentecost and give thanks for the gift of the Holy Spirit. This gift creates new life, reconciles differences, and empowers us to love as Jesus loves. Pastor Dawes’ sermon this Sunday is entitled “Happy Birthday Church” based on Acts 2:1-8. We are collecting supplies for Vacation Bible Schools to be held in Bolivia as part of our global mission outreach. Darlene Dawes will take the items with her to Cochabamba to be used by the mission team as they share the love of Jesus with children in four different Bible schools.
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Lay Witness Mission Sundays are scheduled for June 15, 22, and 29. Each Sunday we will be sharing faith stories, singing favorite hymns and songs of praise, while renewing our commitment to follow Jesus and change the world. We invite all to join us in this special time of celebration and renewal. Be inspired. Be empowered. Be blessed. June is Mercy Fund month at Wesley. Our offerings in support of this outreach provides much needed assistance for neighbors in times of hardship or crises. It is yet another way we can extend the compassion of Christ to hurting persons. Annual Conference for area United Methodists will be held June 12-14 at Messiah College. Russ Brandt is representing Wesley at this special gathering. Visit our website at middletownwesleyumc.org. Contact us by e-mail at wesleyumc@comcast.net. Call us at 944-6242. Wesley is located at the corner of Ann and Catherine streets in Middletown. “Follow Jesus, Change the World. Seek. Serve. Send.”
First Church of God Middletown
First Church of God, 245 W. High Street, Middletown, invites you to join us for worship at either 8 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. this Sunday. Childcare is provided. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:15 a.m. Classes for special education are also available. Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. classes are available for Youth (grades 6-12), FROG Pond (grades 1-5) Kindergarten (4-5 years old), Nursery (infants-age 3), and Adult classes, which offer a variety of Bible studies and electives. Sunday evenings: A Collective - Dinner is at 5:15 p.m. and the gathering begins at 6 p.m. Come and share with us. You are not alone in your faith, your doubts and your desires. Thursdays: 6 p.m., Pasta and Prayer Young Adult Bible Study. Wednesdays through Aug. 13: Summer Night Live a/k/a Garage Night begins at 6 p.m. Hot dogs and burgers will be provided, so bring a side dish to share with everyone. Theme: Tie Dye Night. Sun., June 8 is Graduate Recognition. Latino Congregation: Betesda Casa de Misericordia, CGGC, 245
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W. High St., Middletown. Estudios Biblicos Domingos, noon; Servicio Evangelistico: Domingos 1:30 p.m.; Contactos: Ricardo and Jeanette Perez (717) 333-2184. For additional information call the church office at 944-9608 or e-mail us at mdtcog@comcast.net.
We are an independent body of believers offering God’s invitation for a new beginning to all who seek it. We exist to meet the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of all people through faith in Jesus Christ. New Beginnings Church invites you to worship with us each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Nursery and children’s church provided. Our congregation meets at Riverside Chapel, 630 S. Union St., Middletown, next to the Rescue Hose Company. Sunday school for all ages is at 9 a.m. We are handicap accessible via ramp at the back door. For additional church information call 944-9595. Food is collected every Sunday for the Middletown Food Bank. Wednesdays: Craft Group, 6 p.m.; Choir rehearsal, 6:30 p.m. Intercessory Prayer group is Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., followed by Pastor Brett’s Bible Study at 7 p.m. Current study is “What It Means To Be A Christian.” Followers of Faith Bible Study resumes in the fall; Youth Fellowship is Sundays from 5 to 7 p.m. Acolyte for June is Colin Graham. Children’s Church leaders for June is Michelle Strohecker. Our Baby Bottle Outreach, for Morning Star Pregnancy Services, collection of donations will be through Father’s Day June 15. By supporting this cause, we help save unborn babies and support mothers throughout our community. Wed., June 11: 5:30 p.m., We welcome the Rev. Jenn Parks-Snyder for a time of fellowship and sharing of the story of a little boy with terminal
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Wed., June 4: 6 p.m., AA Book Study. Sun., June 8: 9 a.m., Sunday Church school, with classes for all ages. Adult Sunday school devotional leader for June: June Martin; 10:15 a.m., worship service. The worship center is handicap and wheelchair accessible. Nursery Helpers: Ethel Angeloff, Mike Harris. The altar flowers are given in honor of the 59th wedding anniversary of Sue and Bill Neiman presented by son David. Tues., June 10: 2 p.m., Prayer Shawl Ministry.
New Beginnings Church
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944-1000
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Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church Middletown
6:30 p.m. Children and Youth Ministry is on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. The second Sunday of each month United Methodist Men meet at noon. Our Joyful Workers meet monthly, prepare monthly dinners and other events. Call the church office for more information. Sun., June 8: Baptism. Covered dish meal. For more information, or if you have any questions, call 939-7650, or e-mail us at highspireumc@gmail. com. Also visit our Web site at www. highspireumc.org. Pastor Willie Carballo invites families and friends to join them on Sunday and on other scheduled events. We would love to have you be our guest.
Evangelical United Methodist Church To worship is to stop and reflect upon the majesty and love of God and to praise the One who created us all. Worship also enables us to take time to consider how God would have us act on behalf of the Kingdom of God. Evangelical Church meets on the corner of Spruce and Water streets at 157 E. Water St., Middletown, south of Main St. behind the Turkey Hill convenience store. The ministries scheduled at Evangelical United Methodist Church from June 4-10 are always open to everyone.
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cancer we were blessed to help. Sat., June 14: 9 a.m., Men’s breakfast. All men are invited. There is no cost. Speaker: Casper Voithofer. Call Carol Helman at 944-4861 if you would like to attend. Mark your calendar for Children’s Patriotic Music Camp June 16-20, with a program presented in worship on Sun., June 15. All children and youth are invited to participate. Call Bobby Bright at 944-5454 if your child would like to participate. Our Sunday worship service is broadcast on the MAHS radio station WMSS 91.1 FM at 3 p.m. every Sunday afternoon. Listen on the radio or the Internet at www.pennlive.com/ wmss/audio. Check us out on our website at www.newbeginningschurchmiddletown.weebly.com. Pastor Britt’s parting words each Sunday: “Nothing in this world is more important than the love of Jesus Christ.” We invite you to come and experience this love.
Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church will hold a community study and discussion in the Pineford Community Center on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m., which began on June 3 and continues weekly through July 8. The study will be on the theme “Ultimate Questions.” A free study booklet will be given to all who attend and light refreshments will be available. Everyone is invited to join us! If you currently do not have a church to attend, you are welcome to visit
Geyers United Methodist Church Middletown
Geyers United Methodist Church invites you to worship with us each Sunday at 9 a.m. We offer Nursery and Children’s Church at 9 a.m. each Sunday. Coffee Fellowship begins at 10 a.m. followed by Adult and Children’s Bible Study at 10:30 a.m. Communion is offered the first Sunday of each month. Prayer meetings are held Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. “Weird Animals” is the theme for Geyers UMC Vacation Bible School. Children ages three years old through 6th grade are invited for VBS adventures, food and fun from Mon., June 16-Fri., June 20 from 6:30-8:15 p.m. God filled this world with a lot of crazy creatures, including us. When kids feel weird, different, or even lost in a crowd, nothing compares to the unconditional love of Jesus. Kids will enjoy Bible Adventure Station for story time, Imagination Station for crafts and science fun, Untamed Games for some hilarious and crazy outside activities as well as awesome singing and dancing videos. Each evening will wrap up at the Critter Cafe where fun and delicious snacks will be served. Children and their families are invited to arrive at 6 p.m. daily for a free dinner that will
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include kid friendly favorites along with some yummy vegetables, fruit and beverages. VBS will immediately follow the dinner. Pre-registration for VBS is not required and is open to anyone in the community. Please contact Kathy Menear at 930-4454 or karenkathy@comcast.net for additional information. Nonperishable food items are collected for the Middletown Food Bank each Sunday. Campbell Soup labels, education box tops, printer ink cartridges and soda tabs are also collected weekly. Consider volunteering at Mission Central the fourth Tuesday of each month. Our next trip will be Tues., June 24. We leave Geyers at 8:15 a.m. and return about noon. Please wear closed toe shoes. Contact Kathy Espenshade for more information. Please make reservations to attend by calling the church office. Welcome Packets are available in the narthex. Feel free to pick up a packet to learn more about Geyers United Methodist Church and our activities. Geyers is located at1605 S. Geyers Church Road, Middletown. Pastor Donald Walters and the church office can be reached at 944-6426 or geyerschurch@verizon.net.
CHURCH DIRECTORY Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church 10 Spruce Street • 944-5835
Sunday School - 9 am • Morning Worship 10:15 am Evening Worship - 6 pm www.calvaryopc.com
Ebenezer United Methodist Church "Love God, Love People, Make Disciples"
890 Ebenezer Road, Middletown (Corner of 441 & Ebenezer Road)
Phone 939-0766 Sunday Worship: Traditional - 8:45 am • Contemporary - 10:45 am Christian Education (All Ages) - 10 am Christian Child Care - 985-1650
New Beginnings Church at the Riverside Chapel
630 South Union St., Middletown
Sunday School - 9 am • Worship Service - 10:30 am
Pastor BRITT STROHECKER Everyone Is Welcome!
Open Door Bible Church 200 Nissley Drive, Middletown, PA (Located In Lower Swatara Township) Pastor JONATHAN E. TILLMAN
Pastor S. DAVID SIMON
Phone 939-5180 Sunday School - 9:30 am • Morning Worship - 10:40 am Evening Worship - 6:30 pm Wednesday Prayer Service - 7 pm
Evangelical United Methodist Church
Presbyterian Congregation of Middletown
REV. ROBERT GRAYBILL, Pastor
Church School - 9:15 am • Worship - 10:30 am
www.ebenezerumc.net
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us. We are located at 10 Spruce St., Middletown. We have a fellowship meal following the 10:15 a.m. morning service on the First Sunday of every month, free to all who come. We also have Sunday school classes for all ages at 9 a.m. and an evening service at 6 p.m. During the summer the sermons in the morning will focus on God’s friendship with Abraham and the evening sermons will follow the theme: “Psalms for a Sabbath Evening.” Please come worship with us - formal attire is NOT required.
Sunday School (all ages) - 9 am Sunday Worship - 10:15 am
First Church of God
235 W. High St., Middletown
Union & Water Sts., Middletown • 944-4322
St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Spring & Union Sts., Middletown Church Office 944-4651
REV. DR. J. RICHARD ECKERT, Pastor
REV. KIMBERLY SHIFLER, Pastor
Saturday Worship With Spoken Liturgy - 5 pm Sunday Worship - 8:15 am & 11 am Sunday Church School - 9:45 am Worship Broadcast on 91.1 fm - 11 am
Geyers United Methodist Church
Seven Sorrows BVM Parish
944-6426
REV. TED KEATING, JR., Pastor Deacon Thomas A. Lang
944-9608 Sunday School - 9:15 am • Worship Services - 8 & 10:30 am Classes for Special Education (Sunday Morning & Thursday Evening)
1605 South Geyers Church Road, Middletown PASTOR DON WALTERS
Worship - 9 am - Followed by Coffee Fellowship Sunday School - 10:30 am
Highspire United Methodist Church
170 Second St., Highspire • 717-939-7650 Worship - 8:45 am • Sunday School - 10:15 am
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280 North Race St., Middletown Parish Office 944-3133
Saturday Evening Vigil - 5:30 pm Sunday Masses - 8:00 am, 10:30 am & 6:00 pm Confessions: Saturday - 7:30-7:50 am, 4:30-5:15 pm
Wesley United Methodist Church 64 Ann Street, Middletown REV. JIM DAWES, Pastor
Phone 944-6242 Sunday Worship - 8:30 and 10:30 am • Come as you are! Follow Jesus, Change the World.
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Get Ready to Kick Off a Fun-filled Summer! Summer Reading Club 2014
JUNE 14-AUGUST 9
Participants in Summer Reading Club will earn points toward prizes. Those who complete the program by earning at least 20 points by August 9 will be invited to join us for our end-of-summer picnic at Hoffer Park and those who earn extra points will be entered in a drawing for a special grand prize.
Register in the library or online at: www.middletownpubliclib.org on or after June 9. Fizz, Boom, Read! is a kid’s guide to summer reading (for birth thru 5th grade)
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Join Us for Our Kick-off Summer Reading Signup Sat., June 14 • 11 am-2 pm • Outside the Library with Activities & Snacks TEEN NIGHT TUESDAYS - JUNE 24, JULY 8, JULY 22, AUGUST 5 • 6PM Join us to play games, discuss books, do crafts, eat snacks, and more! Teens are always welcome to join us at our 1:00 pm Wednesday events.
Tuesdays, June 17-Aug. 5 • 10 am Babies birth-24 months old. Join us for stories, rhymes and songs!
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME Tuesdays, June 17-Aug. 5 • 11 am
Ages 2-6. Join us for a story and a special activity related to our summer theme!
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO ATTEND STORY TIMES.
SUMMER READING FAMILY PROGRAMS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 1 PM - Magician Erick Hershey kicks off our summer with a brand new magic show “Country Store Magic” where he will be twisting physics like a pretzel! The art of illusion, blended with American and Pennsylvania farm heritage, creates a performance that invokes the “country charm” of yesteryear. An all ages show. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 10 AM (ages 2-6) & 1 PM (ages 6+) - Get ready to explore the world of chemistry and other science phenomena with the North Museum of Natural History and Science. How cold is cold? Discover the answer when they expose you to the coldest thing you will probably ever touch. They will also make things fizz and pop as they demonstrate how science can be fun and inspire your curiosity and appreciation for the world around you. WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 1 PM - It’s time to jump with the “Bungee Jumpers” jump rope team from Doylestown, PA. They are a performance based jump rope team that travels around the country performing in front of crowds of all sizes. Watch a talented show of jump roping like you’ve never seen and then try it for yourself! And all ages show.*This program will be held at the MCSO Building, 60 W. Emaus Street. WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1 PM - Science Explorers will be here for a show of “Kooky Concoctions”. They will use “scientific powers” to unlease a genie in a bottle, create a foamy concoction of “elephant toothpaste”, and experiment with CO2 to create floating bubbles and a rainbow of color changes. An all ages show, but recommended for ages 4 and up. WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 10 AM (ages birth-6) & 1 PM (ages 6+) - Join us as we welcome back musician Steven Courtney who has performed over 5,000 concerts for kids! A winner of a number of awards including the 2011 Parents Choice Award for his “Million Smiles to Go”
ELEMENTARY SCIENCE WORKSHOP Tuesdays, June 17-Aug. 5 Grades K-2, 1 pm • Grades 3-5, 2 pm
We will investigate a new science topic each week through books, discussion, and experiments! Pre-registration is REQUIRED and may only be done at the front desk of the library and spaces will be limited. Sign-ups begin June 9. No registration will be done the day of the workshop.
All programs are held in the library basement with the exception of our July 2 jump rope performance. This will be held in the MCSO Building
album, Steven will entertain us with two speicial performances this year. WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1 PM - Week six brings the Whitaker Center’s Whitaker on Wheels program. “On the Road with Stuffee” is a program for kids of all ages. Meet a friendly, 7-foot tall, blue-haired friend and learn about body systems, good nutrition, and organ transplant education. An all ages show. WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1 PM - Do you like bugs? Then you need to come this week to check out Ryan “The Bug Man” and his collection of assorted insects. With a passion for entomology (that means he likes bugs!), Ryan has been sharing his knowledge and creature collection for over 30 years! Come and see how incredible insects can be. An all ages show. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1 PM - Summer Slide Show & Science Movie. Wind down the end of summer and cool off with a movie in our basement. We’ll watch a music-filled slideshow of our summer events and finish up with a great family friendly movie. Snacks will be provided for everyone in attendance. An all ages event. Movie TBD. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 5-8 PM - END-OF-SUMMER PICNIC IN HOFFER PARK - Those who complete the summer reading program by earning at least 20 points by Saturday, August 9 are invited to our end of summer picnic celebration. This year we welcome the Carnegie Science Center of Pittsburgh who will host a fun-filled family science night. Dinner will also be served courtesy of Kiwanis Club of Middletown. Guests at the celebration picnic must have completed the summer reading program AND register for the picnic by Saturday, August 9. Thank you! NOTE: Summer Reading is not just for kids! Adults can join the fun and win prizes too! Visit the library for details.
Middletown Public Library Serving the community since 1926
20 N. Catherine Street, Middletown 944-6412
Library Summer Hours June 21-August 23 Mon., Tues., Thurs. 9:30 am-8 pm Wed. 9:30 am-4 pm Fri. & Sun. Closed All Day Sat. 9 am-2 pm
NEW THIS YEAR! • NEW website launching early June for easy to find information • No computer NEEDED! All logging can be done in your log book. • NEW science “kits” available for 1-week check-outs.
Adult Summer Reading Program SUMMER CHILI COOK-OFF, SATURDAY, JUNE 14 - Kick off the Summer Reading Program on the front lawn of the Library. Register to enter by 10:45 am on June 14 with your best chili hot and ready to serve! Tasting begins at 11 am. Prizes awarded in two categories: Best Tasting SPICY HOT and Best Tasting UNIQUE ingredients. Adults will also be able to choose from 2 Bingo games that allow them to sample a variety of books from different genres. MONDAY, JUNE 16, 6 PM - “Science at Home”Led by a home-ec teacher who lives in the community. She will talk about everyday items you can use at home to clean, use in yard work, and save on cosmetic products. Held at the library. TUESDAY, JULY 15, 6 PM - Sherlock Holmes Night - Come talk with other Sherlock Holmes fans to learn how he used science to solve crimes. Come dressed from the time period if you wish. There will be refreshments and a mini mystery to solve. Held at the library. AUGUST TBD - Dr. Who Night - Come discuss your favority Doctor, companion, or nemesis.
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