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A judge has denied landowner David Dietman’s appeal of a Middletown Zoning Hearing Board ruling prohibiting him from leasing a residential dwelling as student housing for more than two college students, a decision that could have far-reaching consequences for Middletown landlords.

Dietman’s company, D&D Property Holdings, had asked the Zoning Hearing Board in July 2012 for permission to lease his property at 163-165 Nissley Street to eight to 10 Penn State Harrisburg students after the borough informed him that he needed board approval.

Although his property was zoned residential, he invoked the “group home” special exception in the Middletown Borough Code, which would allow such homes to be rented to “three or more individuals … living and cooking together as a single housekeeping unit.”

But the Zoning Hearing Board – a governmental entity separate from the borough that has authority to rule on zoning-related matters – said student housing did not qualify for the group home exception.

Dauphin County Judge Richard Lewis agreed.

In a ruling he made on Wednesday, July 3, he said: “Review of the record reveals that none of [Dietman’s] testimony addressed the specifics of the definition of a ‘group home’ except that D&D proposes to have three … or more Please See HOMES, Page A6

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Administrator, principal resign

By Noelle Barrett

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The Steelton-Highspire School Board has just filled the position of superintendent after Audrey Utley’s retirement, but now it must find a new assistant superintendent and principal.

Sherry Roland-Washington, an assistant to the superintendent, and Timothy Wendling, principal of Steelton-Highspire Elementary School, both submitted resignations last month.

Wendy Reisinger, interim superintendent until newly-hired Ellen Castagneto moves into the superintendent’s office, said Roland-Washington left at the end of June to take a position with Harrisburg School District.

The Harrisburg School Board voted to hire Roland-Washington as a school improvement administrator at a salary of $95,000, effective July 1.

Sybil Knight-Burney, Harrisburg’s superintendent, did not return phone calls as of Tuesday, July 9.

Rachel Slade, vice president of Steel-High’s school board, said Roland-Washington left as a result of Castagneto’s appointment as superintendent. Slade confirmed that Roland-Washington applied for the position of superintendent, but said she could not comment further because it was discussed by the board privately in an executive session.

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By Daniel Walmer

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Harrisburg International Airport will host an open house from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27 that will feature a variety of aircraft and airport equipment.

Visitors will learn about aircraft from pilots and maintenance workers.

“More than 5,000 people visit HIA daily but never have an opportunity to touch and feel aircraft,’’ said Timothy Edwards, the airport’s executive director.

“This will be the perfect handson experience to see the exciting world of aviation and learn about the opportunities that abound with travel.’’

The LifeLion helicopter, ABC27 Storm Tracker and Hershey’s Kissmobile also will be displayed.

Parking is free and available across from the old terminal on Terminal Drive. Refreshments also will be available for purchase.

For more information, readers can visit HIA’s website, www. flyhia.com/openhouse.

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t may not appear as grandiose as herding cattle, but for the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s geese herders, paddling canoes and lurking on shore banks require as much patience and skill. They paddle aggressively, flap their arms, make hissing noises – anything to get birds of a feather to flock together on dry land.

Once workers get about 40 Canadian geese collected, they march them up from the water at the Middletown boat dock at Union and Susquehanna streets and down the asphalt pathway leading up from the pier, surround them, erect a fence from gates that they fasten together and coax the geese onto the grass.

Then comes the dirty part: They check for gender – we’ll leave that to your imagination – and tie a tag to each goose’s leg that records its age, gender and location and a phone number for hunters to call to report their catch.

“It’s a way to monitor hunter success,” explained John Morgan, a commission worker. Depending on the amount of tagged geese that are captured and reported, the commission can determine if hunters are doing well, and adjust season length and bag limits accordingly. They also learn information about migratory patterns through the project, Morgan explained.

The Middletown boat dock is just one of many locations the commission uses for goose banding, including one of three on Tuesday, June 18 that netted about 270 geese.

They stop at each location about once every four years to avoid catching duplicate geese, Morgan said.

The geese are tagged while they’re in the process of molting – shedding and replacing their feathers – so they can’t fly away.

“It’s really a simple practice,” Morgan said. “It’s not too high-tech, but it’s pretty effective.”

Catch our video of the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s goose banding expedition in Middletown on our website at www.pressandjournal.com/video.

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Workers erect a temporary pen out of connected gates to hold the geese.

A Pennsylvania Game Commission worker sails the Susquehanna River at Middletown to herd geese to the shore.

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A dangerous Highspire crossing gets attention

By Noelle Barrett

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A railroad crossing in Highspire that is rated one of the most poPress And Journal Photo by Noelle Barrett tentially dangerous in Dauphin, This crossing at Industrial Road and Race Street Cumberland and Perry counties will get safety improvements. will get safety improvements with money from the borough and “The crossing has gotten bad enough that federal government.

(PennDOT) wants to do something,” said Highspire Borough Council voted on Tues- John McHale, borough manager. day, June 18 to spend up to $6,500 from its Through the Federal Rail Safety Program, capital reserves to upgrade the crossing at 100 percent in federal funding is provided Industrial Road and Race Street near 84 for the project. But to qualify for the federal Lumber. funds, the borough had to provide matching The crossing will get warning devices, such funds for design plans. as lights and a gate. Additional improvements The borough’s contribution will cover will be determined after the Pennsylvania some of the design costs. Any design costs Department of Transportation, which is exceeding $6,500 will be paid by Norfolk overseeing the project, visits the site, said Please See CROSSING, Page A6 Greg Penny, a PennDOT spokesman.

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Council gives money, facilities to ICDA council changes every two years, it would still be going.”

Press And Journal Staff ICDAs are designed to promote development Middletown’s new Industrial and Commercial and have the power to acquire buildings and Development Authority has only met once – in borrow money. So it seemed to some like a perfect fit to fix problems caused April, an organizational meeting by the borough’s current system of an authority that didn’t yet have of operating recreational facilistart-up money or clearly defined ties itself. tasks to oversee. But that’s about The cost to maintain them has to change. been a drain on the borough’s Middletown Borough Council troubled general fund, according voted 7-2 at its Monday, July to Council President Christopher 1 meeting to give the ICDA McNamara. And the borough $150,000 in seed money along hasn’t done a particularly good with operational control of recjob of maintaining all of them – reational facilities owned by the McNamara said he was “appalled” borough, which range from the by the appearance of the borough’s Middletown Community Pool and parks and playgrounds when he MCSO Building to baseball fields Robert Louer joined council in 2012. and playgrounds.

Favors shift of rec “There is no intent to sell off any The ICDA will be tasked with assets,” McNamara said. “The maintaining the properties under facilities to authority. thought process behind it was to an arrangement similar to the get it into the authority’s hands, borough’s agreement with the Middletown Borough Authority regarding the so that they will own and operate it and receive water and wastewater treatment plants and that revenue.”

There’s also no intent to change the borough’s infrastructure, officials said.

“They’ll have the wherewithal to do what we facility use agreement with the Olmsted Regional can’t do,” Councilor Robert Louer said. “It would be out of council’s hands, so that when Please See ICDA, Page A6

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Frey Village bans tobacco Frey Village banned tobacco as of Monday, July 1.

The ban is an effort to encourage improved health and wellness for all employees, clients and residents, according to Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries, which owns the retirement community.

Diakon has worked to provide tobacco-cessation resources for Diakon staff members.

The decision to ban tobacco was announced a year ago, “so that people had time to prepare or quit use of tobacco products,’’ said Brenda Blough, executive director of Frey Village.

Frey Village consists of a skilled nursing/rehabilitation center, personal care community and apartments.

Rec board approves $125 deposit for gym, MCSO rentals The Olmsted Regional Recreation Board has approved a new policy requiring a $125 security deposit for leasing the Main Street Gym or MCSO Building.

The new policy, which also includes an ‘’extensive’’ list of rules for renters, was necessitated by a small percentage of problematic lessees, said Barbara Layne, board chairman.

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Julianna Sukle Julianna M. Sukle, 84, of Steelton, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Harrisburg Hospital.

She was born on August 10, 1928 in York County and was the daughter of the late Anthony F. and Anna Hapshmidt Kempf.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph G. Sukle Sr., who passed away on September 19, 2009.

The couple had celebrated 63 years of marriage.

Julianna is survived by her daughter Bernadene Burdick of Reading; son Joseph G. Jr. and wife Louise Graybill Sukle of Middletown; granddaughters Laura Bradley, wife of Paul Bradley of Honey Brook, and Julianna L. Sukle of New York City; grandson Benjamin J., husband of Heidi Sukle of Providence, R.I.; two brothers C. Bruce of Camp Hill, and Anthony Kempf and wife Chris Kempf of Oberlin Gardens; stepsister Kathleen Deimler of Ocean City, Md.; brother-in-law Frank Sukle of Cranston, R.I.; nieces and nephews Margie Gornik and husband Joseph of Bressler, John Matjasic and wife Nancy of Elizabethtown, Alla Kempf of Oberlin Gardens, Nadia Kempf of Florida, Nancy Jensen of Upland, Calif., Helen Goldie and husband Roy of Littleton, Colo., Robert Sukle and wife Tammy of Littleton, Colo., Joyce Vivenzio and husband Dr. Thomas of Attleboro, Mass., Willadean Kempf, Glen Deimler and Cyndi Deimler of Ocean City Md.; cousins Anthony Fanus and wife Dottie of Chambers Hill, and Dolores Nickels of Harrisburg; grandnieces and nephews; dear friend Helga Hunter of Oberlin Gardens; neighbors Nelson and Mary Ortiz; and her cat Mitzi.

Julianna graduated from Swatara High School and was retired after 14 years of service as an accountant with the PA Department of General Services. She was a member of Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Enhaut, and later the Prince of Peace Church in Steelton.

Merlin Bordner Sr. Robert Rheem Some of her enjoyments were cooking (the best potato salad, apple pie, stuffed cabbages, macaroni and cheese, toasted cheese sandwiches with tomato soup, deviled eggs and chicken rice soup), always shopping with her daughter, dining with her son and daughter-in-law, keeping QVC in business, watching basketball and NASCAR, worrying about the grass and trees around her home and the air pressure in the tires in her car, but her greatest joy was the love of her family, especially that of her grandchildren.

All will remember the two words she always said when she enjoyed a drink with family and friends - “To life!”

A Memorial Tribute to her will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10, at the Frank E. Matinchek and Daughter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 260 E. Main St., Middletown, with her family and friends.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

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SteeltonHighspire’s Malia Tate-DeFreitas (0) shoots over Halifax’s Madison Bingaman during the Rollers’ District 3 Class A championship victory at the Giant Center in February. TateDeFreitas scored 38 points in the game.

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star Malia Steelton-Highspire basketball to Parade named Tate-DeFreitas has been girls’ basketball magazine’s All-America to receive the team, one of only 40 players national recognition. honors the top The list, revealed last month, nation. teenage athletes across the this month Tate-DeFreitas, who graduated was surprised and from high school, said she learned about the happy to be recognized. She honor from her mother. said. “I’m proud of “It’s a great feeling,” she

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a lot of things, even myself that I accomplished have won states.” though I wish we could eliminated from In March, Steel-High was in a heart-wrenching, the Class A state playoffs Despite that loss, 1-point loss to Tri-Valley. teammanes had a lot Tate-DeFreitas and her won back-to-back to be proud of: The Rollers 2012. and state titles in 2011 itas received Along the way, Tate-DeFre She shattered all-state honors four times. scoring record Steelton-Highspire’s all-time 3,000 points durof 2,409 points, surpassing finished her high ing a game on Feb. 1. She making her points, 3,366 with school career in Pennsylvania the second-highest scorer

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to pay its bills and and Middletown is struggling five years if steps may face bankruptcy withinfinancial consultant aren’t taken to free up cash,his presentation of a Mark Morgan said during Borough Council on to long-awaited 2011 audit 3.

June Monday, auditor Zelenkofske The delay in borough the annual audit of Axelrod’s completion of cause of speculation a borough funds has been of council, some of among residents critical $70 million in whom pointed to the borough’s d in the audit as proof funds and assets documente financial problems alleged that the borough’s are fabricated.

January 2013, the Not so, says Morgan. By million in spendable borough had just $1.7 a $1.5 million fund cash available - and it needs each year to cover of balance at the beginning starts to come in expenses until tax revenue during April, he said. years. I don’t misstate “I’ve been doing this 32

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coach at Middletown Rob Deibler, the head football ly resigned “for perArea High School, has unexpected years of leading the Blue sonal reasons” after just two to district officials.

Raiders program, according by his resignation, and “The district was surprisedthe timing since we are about obviously concerned the start of the football only two months away from Lori Suski. dent season,” said Superinten steps” to search District officials “took immediate his resignation on for a new coach after receiving advertising the position Tuesday, June 4, including , Suski said. and interviewing candidates Write: 20 S. Union St.,

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candidates, and adThere are several interested d a candidate to the ministration hopes to recommen Board for approval at its Middletown Area School 24, Suski said. meeting on Monday, June calls for comment.

Deibler did not return phone e through a run of spectacul Deibler rose to prominenc ighspire’s head coach.

Steelton-H achievements as the Rollers won 114 games, During his 12 seasons, state titles. seven district titles and two by during his two years Victories were harder to come won just two games in at Middletown, as the Raiders 2011 and one game in 2012. top of the football prothe Despite the disruption at Page A6 Please See DEIBLER,

need proof that the local carnivals - but if you It may not be as old as some addition to the town, just ask the 300 people a prized Middletown Carnival is last year.

18 throughSaturday, who attended it each night will be held Tuesday, June Zumba, the semi-pro The fourth annual carnival feature martial arts displays, of course, everyone’s will and year, this 22 June bands, vendors and, football Elizabethtown Mustangs,food and fun rides.

- great favorite carnival features Noon, the ways and means function,” said Michelle the event. “Every “I think it’s a big family n Youth Club, which sponsors chairperson for the Middletow We have more business vendors than we’ve bigger. year it seems to get a little through Thursday and ever had before.” from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday corner of Union and The carnival, which runs the Saturday, will be held at and Friday on p.m.

11 to 6 Susquehanna streets. organization that provides Youth Club, a nonprofit All proceeds benefit the 5 to 14. activities for children age team and their cheerleading team, but we also try Noon said. “We try to “They have their football [charitable] organizations,” to get them involved in teach our kids to give back.” despite being hampered by rain the past two success The festival has had for better weather this year. on June 18, while years, and Noon is hoping Zumba, a dance fitness program, The fun starts with free takes the stage on June 19. Fearless Dragon MarBlack Basic band 21 and June 22, and pop-punk arts demonstrations on June tial Arts will provide martial perform on June 21. will classic rock band Spank andJournal.com • Home

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The Grammy Awards will present its first-ever Music Educator Award next year – and a Lower Dauphin Middle School music teacher is one of 217 quarterfinalists for the honor.

Greg Hutchison, the school’s band director and assistant director of the Lower Dauphin High School marching band, was among 30,000 nominees from across the country.

Ten finalists will compete for the award, with the winner receiving a $10,000 honorarium and a trip to Los Angeles next February to receive the prize and watch the Grammy Awards live.

Educators were nominated by colleagues, students, friends or themselves.

Hutchison, who plays the trombone, has taught music for 11 years. He teaches music to sixthgraders and conducts the sixth-grade band, the seventh- and eighthgrade band, the jazz band and the marching indoor drumline.

The award is sponsored by the Grammy Foundation and The Recording Academy.

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Midt finally arrived. The day dletown Area High School’s future.

Class of 2013 faced its Graduation Day.

, move With a quick, yet symbolic Middleof the tassel on their cap, left high town’s newest graduates to school behind, and prepared military dutackle college, jobs and ties on their landmark day.

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election in RoyErrors in the May 21 primary more questions with alton have left the borough terms expire at than answers. Five councilors’ four seats appeared the end of this year, but only on the ballot. two four-year The ballot should have includedand a two-year wards terms in both of Royalton’s the two-year First but seat in the First Ward, y omitted, said Amy Ward spot was erroneousl Burrell, borough secretary. of Elections and Dauphin County’s Bureau last July to all letters out sent n Voter Registratio what offices needed to municipalities that asked a list based on prior be on the ballot, along with Feaser, the bureau’s election records, said Jerry director. a two-year term be would there “We assumed they (Royalton) said in one of the wards, but I called back in Februno,” said Feaser. “When N, Page A6 Please See ROYALTO

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Robert R. Rheem, 58, of Middletown, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 3, at Harrisburg Hospital.

Robert was born in Mechanicsburg on August 22, 1954. He attended Cedar Cliff High School and was employed

by URS, and he was a member of the Train Collectors Association and a guitar enthusiast.

He was preceded in death by a sister Janet Bond.

Robert was the loving son of the late William C. and Ruby R. Elcock Rheem, and brother to John Rheem of Saxton, Patricia Dunham of Etters, William C. Rheem Jr. of Mechanicsburg, Linda McDiffitt of Harrisburg, and Susan E. Noggle of Enola. In addition, he is survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

A Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10 at Musselman Funeral Home, 324 Hummel Ave., Lemoyne, with a viewing from 12:30 p.m. until time of service.

Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

The Musselman Funeral Home and Cremation Services Is Honored To Serve The Rheem Family. www.Musselmanfuneral.com.

The Elks Theatre continues its Spielberg Spectacular, a monthlong celebration of Steven Spielberg’s films, with a showing of his 1981 classic adventure, “Raiders of the Lost Ark,’’ on Friday, June 14 through Sunday, June 16.

The film will be shown at 9:30 p.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

The theater will also show Spielberg’s alien tour-deforce, “E.T.,’’ the weekend of June 21-23 and his war epic, “Saving Private Ryan,’’ the weekend of June 28-30. Spielberg won an Oscar for best director for “Ryan.’’

Proceeds from the special showings will go toward the Elks’ campaign to raise money for a digital projector.

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Merlin Dean Bordner Sr., of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, at the age of 80, at Masonic Village in Elizabethtown.

Born in Herndon, Merlin was the son of the late William E. Bordner and Pearle E. Fegley Bordner. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was the husband of Joan Mae Soule Bordner for over 60 years.

He was a graduate of Sunbury High School, where many of his family and friends lived. Merlin proudly served in the United States Army. He worked at Olmsted Air Force Base, finally ending his career with New Cumberland Army Depot, New Cumberland, where they called him Merle. Retired and starting to run his wife’s business selling Avon, he became known as Mr. Avon or Mr. B in Middletown.

He loved music, bowling, talking to people, dancing and visiting all the clubs: Elks, Rescue Club, Anglers and Hunters, the Moose, VFW, and the Legion, where he was a past commander of Post 594. He was a member of Evangelical United Methodist Church, and a regular donor to the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank.

Merlin volunteered for the Boys Club in Middletown, MABA, helping at the old Main St. Gym in its infancy and the dances at the MCSO. He loved Middletown. We will always remember when he would get in our old station wagon, pick up flags and put them out on the streets of Middletown, or working and standing at the firehouse for the polls during election time. He loved walking in the parades around town with his Legion members. He always enjoyed a ball game, either watching the Phillies, Orioles, or the Senators playing and eating a hot dog.

He is survived by two daughters Linda S. Barb and husband Edward Barb of Middletown, and Patti A. Davenport and husband Daniel Davenport of St. Cloud, Florida; two sons Merlin D. Bordner Jr. and wife Lynn I. Bordner of Elizabethtown, and Jeffrey A. Bordner of Hershey; 10 grandchildren; and too many greatgrandchildren to count.

A Tribute to his life was held on Tuesday at the Frank E. Matinchek and Daughter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Middletown, with the Rev. Robert Graybill officiating.

Burial with military honors was in Middletown Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Merlin’s name can be made to Hospice of Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, or the Evangelical United Methodist Church, 157 E. Water St., Middletown, PA 17057.

The family would like to thank all of the staff of Washington 4 and Hospice at Masonic Village for taking care of our father for the past 2-1/2 years. This last dance is for you.

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Joseph P. Williams, 55, of Middletown, entered into rest suddenly on July 6, on Shelly Island at the Cow Palace.

He was the son of the late Arthur G. Sr. and Helen F. Babinsky Williams.

He was a truck driver for MussicTalihan Trucking Co., Rockview; was a member of Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Middletown; and he was a NASCAR and Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed motorcycling.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Barbara Stone, and brother Arthur G. Williams Jr. He is survived by his wife Darla Zimmerman Williams; two daughters Misty L. Fornwalt, and Chelsea-Rae L. Williams, both of Middletown; two sisters Becky, wife of Keith Biter, and Sue Barb, all of Middletown; two brothers Thomas J., husband of Cindy Williams of Atlanta, Ga., and Mark J., husband of Beverly (Belle) Williams of Middletown; and three grandchildren R.J. and Macaylee Fornwalt, and Quinten Szekeras.

At the request of the family there will be a memorial service held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, at 207 East Roosevelt Avenue, Middletown.

The family requests that memorial donations be sent to the Frank E. Matinchek and Daughter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 260 E. Main St., Middletown, PA 17057, in order to help defray the cost of the funeral.

Condolences may be sent to www. matinchekanddaughterfuneralhome. com.

Demolition of flood-damaged properties moving forward

By Noelle Barrett and Daniel Walmer Press And Journal Staff Local municipalities participating in the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program are moving forward with plans to demolish homes that were damaged by flooding from Tropical Storm Lee. Londonderry Twp. was prepared to start demolition of nine properties last month, while Middletown is accepting bids for demolition to its purchased properties. Lower Swatara Twp. is in the process of completing purchases of the flooded homes.

The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), allows states and local governments to acquire properties with the intention of demolishing the buildings or dwellings and turning the areas into permanent open space.

Municipalities had the option to participate in the program to purchase homes damaged in the flooding during Tropical Storm Lee. The federal government pays 75 percent of the buyout costs, the state contributes 22 percent and municipalities are responsible for the remaining 3 percent.

Middletown had voted in 2012 to purchase 14 properties in a floodprone section of town, but complications with the state and federal emergency agencies had delayed the demolition process, according to Chris Courogen, borough secretary and director of communications.

“The borough certainly empathizes with the residents in that area,” Courogen said. “We are as anxious as they are to get that work done.”

Middletown is in the process of seeking bids for demolition. Until demolition occurs, borough management said the borough would address issues related to maintenance of the properties as the weather warms, such as pumping out in-ground swimming pools and scrubbing them to prevent West Nile virus.

Meanwhile, Londonderry Twp. has

accepted SDL Construction LLC’s bid to demolish 10 properties on Swatara Creek Road as part of the buyout program, and demolition was expected to begin in June, according to Steve Letavic, township manager.

The township will begin working on the creation of riparian buffers, which are designed to protect waterways from the impact of runoff from surrounding land.

In Lower Swatara Twp., six homes in Jednota Flats have been purchased, along with seven of the eight flooddamaged properties along Swatara Park Road.

During a meeting on Tuesday, July 2, Lower Swatara commissioners voted to hire SDL Construction to demolish 13 homes for $120,118. The township also is seeking bids for the demolition of the Farr Apartments building.

The demolition process has been complicated and beyond the capabilities of the township’s staff, said Peter Henninger, the township’s solicitor.

“I have a can-do attitude, but I’m in over my head with this process,” said Alan Knoche, township EMA director.

The board unanimously approved a proposal by HRG to coordinate the demolition of the homes and apartment building at a fee not to exceed $37,000.

Commissioners voted previously not to exceed $70,000 to purchase the properties. The cost is anticipated to be around $40,000, said Knoche.

HRG will apply to the federal government for all additional funding on behalf of the township to offset the cost, Knoche added.

Before demolishing the properties, the police and fire departments will utilize them for training drills.

Commission President Frank Linn said he is happy the township participated in the buyout program, citing the program’s benefit to residents and the township.

“If we ever have a flood again, we don’t have to deal with those properties again,” said Linn. “It was the right thing to do.”

Burglars targeting Oberlin, Bressler, Enhaut, police say Police say a rash of burglaries and burglary attempts have occurred at homes, garages, utility buildings and sheds in Oberlin, Bressler and Enhaut since June 25.

Swatara Twp. police have increased patrols, and leads are being investigated, according to township police Lt. Thomas Stauffer.

Residents should keep doors and windows secure, as well as be vigilant for suspicious activity around their homes, police said.

Anyone with information related to the burglaries should contact the Swatara Twp. police at www.SwataraPolice.org or 717-564-2550.

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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.

Disorderly conduct charge Rachael A. Johnson, 19, of the 100 block of Columbia St., Middletown, has been cited for disorderly conduct following an incident at Middletown Area High School at 11:55 a.m. on Friday, May 24.

Police said Johnson was verbally combative towards school officials who attempted to speak to her about sound “ear buds” she was wearing while in school.

A 13-year-old Highspire boy was charged with juvenile allegations of disorderly conduct for allegedly stealing a bicycle from a resident in the 2000 block of W. Harrisburg Pike around 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, police said.

Police found the boy and the bicycle at a nearby convenience store, based

on information provided by the bicycle’s owner.

Retail theft citation Brandon L. Thomas, 18, of the 100 block of W. Main St., Middletown, has been cited for retail theft following an incident at Middletown Area High School at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22.

Police said Thomas took two bags of potato chips and two iced tea drinks from the cafeteria at the school without paying for them. Value of the items was $3.70. Thomas returned the items after being confronted by school officials, police said.

Shots fired Police are investigating claims that shots were fired from a car under the Pennsylvania Turnpike bridge at Eisenhower Boulevard around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21.

Witnesses told police an individual in a green Honda or Ford sedan fired four shots while under the bridge in the 700 block of Eisenhower Blvd.

Witnesses said they saw the car pull to the side of the road, then saw an individual in the car point a gun out of a window.

Police said they were unable to find any shell casings at the scene, or damage to the bridge.

Harassment citation Deborah M. Sims, 51, of 1000 block of Lakeside Dr., has been cited for harassment following an incident at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4 in her block, police said.

Sims allegedly kicked a neighbor during an argument, police said. Police reported they were unable to find any injuries on the victim, a 36-year-old Middletown resident.

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Hakeem M. Rashid, 42, of the 1000 block of Eagle Crest, Harrisburg, was cited for harassment following an incident at 8:30 a.m. Monday, June 10 outside the home of a 43-year-old resident in the 1000 block of Georgetown Rd., police said.

Assault charges Ericka A. Worley-Murray, 24, of the 30 block of Ann St., Middletown, has been charged with three counts of simple assault, terroristic threats and harassment stemming from an incident at 1:33 a.m. Monday, June 10 in the 100 block of Andrew Dr., police said.

Worley-Murray threatened to kill a 21-year-old Harrisburg man with whom she had a relationship with a pair of scissors that she held against his neck, police said. The man suffered scratches and cuts on his face and neck, but refused treatment by emergency medical personnel, police said.

Public drunkenness citation Christopher D. Madan, 22, of the 200 block of W. Main St., Middletown, has been cited for public drunkenness following an incident at 3:04 a.m. on Sunday, June 9.

Police said they found Madan passed out in a Capital City Cab Co. taxi, where he allegedly had vomited in the back seat.

Madan was taken by emergency medical personnel to Harrisburg Hospital for treatment, police said.

A friend of Madan was contacted and agreed to meet the taxi and pay $60, which included the fare and a fee to clean the cab, police said.

Wallet, credit card stolen A resident of the 100 block of Eby Lane told police his wallet containing $542 and a Wells Fargo MasterCard were stolen from his home sometime on Saturday, June 8.

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There’s a catch: Residents will have to register to receive Nixle alerts like they registered for CodeRED in the past, and Knull admits there will have to be a communitywide push to make the community aware of the need to register.

Still, most council members were supportive of Knull’s proposal, particularly because of the cost savings it could provide.

The borough spent more than $7,000 on CodeRED alerts in 2010 and more than $20,000 in 2011, when Tropical Storm Lee flooded the area, according to Knull.

Nixle, however, charges just a flat $4,500 for its midprice plan, with no extra charges for high usage.

“It’s unlimited,’’ Knull said. “It’s not going to cost you to do [additional] Nixle alerts.”

Council President Christopher McNamara agreed with Knull’s reasoning, especially since the borough is currently paying for both Nixle and CodeRED – and Nixle can perform the same service as CodeRED. “If [Nixle] is unlimited, and we’re paying $4,500, we should be using it,” McNamara said.

Councilor Barbara Arnold agreed. “We’re getting more for less,” said Councilor Barbara Arnold.

Officials had said in June that they would have to conduct research to determine if a more expensive version of Nixle would be needed to add administrators and the capability to call land lines.

But when Councilor Donald Brooks asked about the results of that investigation on July 1, McNamara said the $4,500 current system – Nixle One Source – was the higher-end version.

Brooks then voted against the switch because “I didn’t think the research was done.”

Councilor Scott Sites also opposed the change, and Councilor David Rhen supported it on the condition that the borough first make sure it’s not locked into a contract with CodeRED. Borough officials have not yet determined a timeline for terminating use of CodeRED. For Knull, the possibilities for Nixle go beyond emergencies. It could be used to provide weather alerts, meeting notices, and general information the borough would like the community to know, she said.

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By Daniel Walmer Press And Journal Staff Character juggler Chris Ivey kept enthusiastic audiences entertained at Middletown’s MCSO Building on Wednesday, July 3, part of Middletown Public Library’s Wednesday summer reading program series for children.

“The world is this big puzzle. I’ve got to know how it falls apart and how it all comes back together,” said Ivey, a gold medal winner at the 2002 World Juggling Championships who has appeared on CBS’s “This Morning News.’’ “Juggling is taking the easiest, simplest things in the world and making them difficult.”

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The summer reading series has been drawing large crowds this summer. A crowd filled about half of the MCSO gymnasium for Ivey’s performance.

Future entertainers in the series, which normally takes place in the library basement at 1 p.m., will be presenting items Ivey probably can’t juggle: The Eastland Alpacas will be coming to town on July 10, and the North Museum will give a presentation on Dinosaurs! on July 24.

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Recreation Board, which operates the pool and uses the MCSO Building for some of its programs, McNamara said. However, the ICDA will fulfill the borough’s current obligations of providing utilities and maintenance for the facilities, according to McNamara.

The recreation board – a joint effort of Middletown, Royalton, Lower Swatara Twp. and the Middletown Area School District that runs children and youth programs – agreed in December to let Middletown remain a member without a cash contribution because Middletown spends $75,000 annually in utilities and maintenance for facilities used for board programs.

It’s not known if the new arrangement will affect the borough’s agreement

with the recreation board.

Not everyone was in agreement with giving the ICDA its new responsibility.

Resident Diana McGlone, a former council member, voiced her opposition to it during public comment, and councilors Scott Sites and John Brubaker voted against it.

“I’m not comfortable with it,” Brubaker said. “I don’t think we need a whole bunch more people [managing borough affairs].”

Still, he’s hopeful that the new organization will help.

Brubaker and Sites also voted against the $150,000 transfer, which officials said would come from the borough’s capital improvement fund.

The ICDA may have new responsibilities, but it doesn’t currently have a full board to manage them. Council also accepted the resignation of board members Louer and Salvatore Bauc-

cio, who will remain the authority’s solicitor.

Two people have been nominated to take their place, McNamara said in June: Matt Tunnell, senior vice president of GreenWorks Development, a Harrisburg developer that built a student housing complex along West Main Street, and Dave Kittner of Roberto’s Pizza, a downtown business.

However, council did not vote on the nominations at its July 1 meeting.

In other actions, council: • Temporarily suspended its policy for shutting off electricity to delinquent electric customers until it re-evaluates its shut-off procedures.

“There have been a multitude of complaints,” McNamara explained.

“There have been numerous occasions – in the process, apparently – where what’s currently happening is causing issues.”

While the borough won’t cut off anyone’s electricity for now, fines and penalty fees for failing to pay electric bills will continue to accrue. “There’s no point in not paying your electric bill,” McNamara said.

• Approved an updated police policy manual as developed by Police Chief Steven Wheeler and revised by the borough solicitor.

“This is another step in moving toward [Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association] accreditation,” McNamara said.

Wheeler said he planned to meet with the borough solicitor about the manual on Tuesday, July 8, and hopes to complete and distribute it to the police department as soon as possible.

• Approved changes to parking requirements at the borough parking lot to reflect that spots no longer need to be reserved for police since they are

moving to the Behney Building on Emaus Street. The changes will also move handicapped spaces closer to the borough building, according to Chris Courogen, borough secretary and director of communications.

• Directed the borough finance department to conduct an audit of health care benefits for borough retirees and their dependents.

“I’m not saying there’s any irregularities with ours, but I think we should have it checked out to see if there is anything irregular,” Brubaker said.

Council has been involved in lengthy negotiations with its employee unions and has been questioning a variety of employee costs.

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Southern, the railroad company that owns the tracks, said McHale.

PennDOT filed an application with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to alter the crossing, where two Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks cross Industrial Road.

The specific crossing was chosen after the Federal Railroad Administration’s Web Accident Prediction System ranked it fourth for its potential for future accidents out of 141 crossings in Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties.

Work on the project may begin in 2015 or 2016, though there is no timeline yet, said Penny.

A nearby crossing at Race and Lum-

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individuals.”

The decision could affect more Middletown property owners than just Dietman, as it could be used as precedent to prohibit others from leasing their residential dwellings to more than two college students.

An increasing number of Middletown landlords, several of whom were featured in a December 5 Press And Journal story about off-campus student housing, have been eyeing Penn State Harrisburg’s growing residential student body as a potential source of tenants. The campus has been increasing its number of residential students more quickly than it’s been building facilities to house them, and campus officials have not discouraged students from living in the surrounding communities.

One of the landlords, former council president Diana McGlone, had pushed for changes to the borough code that would make it easier for landlords to rent to students, but those changes were never approved by council.

Zoning Hearing Board member Mike Bowman, who said Lewis “made a

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Bingo mania

Londonderry Fire Company, 2655 Foxianna Rd., Middletown, will sponsor a Bingo Mania on Sunday, July 14. Doors and kitchen open at noon; bingo starts at 2 p.m.

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The Middletown Home, 999 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, will host its 66th annual Home Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 21.

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ber streets could also be considered, but no other crossings are currently under consideration due to funding limitations, said Penny.

“Railroad grade crossing improvements with Norfolk Southern have ranged between $200,000 and $300,000, based on past experience,” he said.

There is $129,000 in funding available for federal fiscal year 2015, and $226,000 for 2016, Penny said.

“If through the process, however, we can reduce the cost and make more money available, we could consider making improvements to an additional crossing,” he said.

good decision,” believes the board is not opposed to student housing in Middletown – it just wants to make sure that the properties that are used for student housing are appropriate and safe. Board members will be meeting with a planning expert on how best to create appropriate student housing in Middletown, Bowman said.

“This is a college town. It’s here,” he said. “We’re going to have to arrange to create more housing for students, but we have to do it correctly. We have to keep them safe.”

Dietman had disputed several other Zoning Hearing Board findings; for example, that he lacked adequate parking and that student housing would affect the neighborhood’s character. But Lewis didn’t rule on those disputes: Since Dietman had not proved that his use qualified for the “group home” exception, he had already lost the case, the judge said in his opinion.

Dietman did not comment on the ruling, saying he had not yet had the opportunity to review the decision.

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Swatara Twp. police have released this surveillance photo of a robbery suspect outside the Turkey Hill in Oberlin.

Cashier’s hunch may have stopped a robbery

By Noelle Barrett

Press And Journal Staff

Always go with your gut. That stirring feeling – call it a hunch– led a Turkey Hill cashier in Oberlin to lock the doors. She just may have prevented a robbery, and maybe even saved her life.

It was a normal night for a cashier working the graveyard shift at the Turkey Hill on South Harrisburg Street on Tuesday, July 2. But then something strange happened.

She received a phone call asking when the store was closing, and if “a particular drink machine was still turned on,” according to police.

The call was out of place, odd enough to alert the cashier to lock the doors.

Not long after, a man carrying what appeared to be a handgun approached the doors. His face was covered by blue material. He tried to get into the store.

The locks were enough to deter him, and he fled the area on foot.

Police were called in around 12:05 a.m., but were unable to locate him.

On Friday, July 5, around 12:26 a.m., police were called to the store again. The man reappeared – only this time, he didn’t leave empty handed, police said.

A woman told police she was in her vehicle in the parking lot when a man

“After the board approved a new superintendent, she felt her time here was done, or better yet, not appreciated,” said Slade. “She thought it was best if she move to another district.”

Roland-Washington was with the district about five years and “wore many hats,” said Slade. Among her duties: curriculum and instruction, assessments, grant writing, gifted education and alternative education.

Reisinger would not comment further on Roland-Washington’s resignation.

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Slavic American festival

St. Ann Byzantine Catholic Church, 5408 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, is sponsoring its annual Slavic American Festival from 12 noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 21. For more information, readers can visit www.stannbyz. org.

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Music in the Vineyards

Nissley Vineyards, 140 Vintage Dr., Bainbridge, will host a lawn concert from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 13 featuring Vinyl Groov (Motown, Philly and Memphis oldies).

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wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue bandanna and light jeans approached her vehicle.

He showed a gun, and demanded her purse and money before fleeing on foot.

The man matches the description of the male in the possible attempted robbery three days before, police said.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Swatara Twp. police detective Jim Moyer at 717-564-2550. Tips can also be submitted to www.SwataraPolice.org.

Hummelstown Fire Company, 249 E. Main St., Hummelstown, is sponsoring a pork and sauerkraut dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 18.

The school board voted 7-1 to hire Castagneto as superintendent last month. Slade was the dissenting vote, and said the district should have looked in-house for Utley’s replacement.

“We didn’t even look to our own for the superintendent position,’’ said Slade. “Where else is there for people to go in the district?”

Wendling submitted his resignation to accept a position at Capital Area School for the Arts, said Reisinger.

According to the district’s website, Wendling has been with SteeltonHighspire since 2006, serving as a psychology and history teacher before

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Wendling will remain with the district until August, said Reisinger.

In addition to Roland-Washington and Wendling’s positions, several teaching positions have also been vacated, said Slade.

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HIGHSPIRE

Council buys flagpole for veterans’ memorial

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Highspire Borough Council has agreed to buy a flagpole for the planned Veterans Memorial in Memorial Park.

The pole will cost the borough $548, which will come from the recreation fund.

Council approved the purchase by a 5-0 vote during a meeting on Tuesday, June 18.

Council voted last year to allow the Highspire Community Watch Group to transform the current memorial.

Bill Mortimore, block captain of the community watch, was inspired by the Veterans Memorial in Steelton to de-

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velop a new memorial in Highspire.

Six poles are needed for the memorial to carry the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Marine flags. So far, two poles have been purchased.

State Rep. Patty Kim, D-103rd District, is also sponsoring a flagpole, said Council President A. Kay Sutch.

Brick pavers can also be purchased for $125 to honor living and deceased veterans at the memorial.

The project will be done in three phases as funds are raised, with a goal of completion for Highspire’s Bicentennial in 2014.

Readers who are interested in purchasing a flagpole or brick for the memorial can call Mortimore at 717982-6327 or 717-421-6938.

Sports

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STAR POWER SOFTBALL

Raiders land six players on conference All-Star list, LD also sees six players receive Mid-Penn honors

By Jim Lewis Press And Journal Staff Middletown’s young, promising softball team placed three players on the Mid-Penn Conference Keystone Division All-Star Team and three more on the division’s honorablemention list.

Shortstop Halle Marion, catcher Emily Mattes and third baseman Carlie Wolfe were named to the All-Stars first team, according to the conference.

Three other Blue Raiders received honorable-mention honors: second baseman Emilee Ernst, outfielder Cheyanne Frayre and pitcher Sarah Gossard.

All six return next season. Middletown graduated only two seniors from a 10-10 team that qualified for the Class AAA playoffs in District 3.

Lower Dauphin also placed three players on the division’s All-Star team: First baseman Maddie Kotchey, second baseman Maddison Lilliock and centerfielder Elaine Gross.

Three more Falcons received hon-

orable-mention honors: pitchers Steph Knaub and Tiff Grubb and second baseman Kaylee Stoner.

Lower Dauphin won the division title with a 13-1 record and qualified for the Class AAAA playoffs in District 3.

The Raiders, 7-7 in the division, won their way into the District 3 playoffs late in the season, earning the 14th seed in the 16-team playoffs. They lost a first-round game to third-seeded, senior-dominated Greencastle-Antrim, 7-3 in Carlisle on May 21. Greencastle-Antrim (20-7) won

the Class AAA District 3 title, beating top-seeded Twin Valley, 7-5, and made it to the second round of the PIAA Class AAA state championships.

Lower Dauphin (16-7) won its firstround game in the Class AAAA District 3 playoffs, beating Red Lion, 7-4 in York on May 21. The Falcons lost in the second round to top-seeded Cumberland Valley, 9-2 in Carlisle.

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TEENER BASEBALL

Down 6-0, Middletown rallies to edge Susquehanna, 8-7 Relief pitcher Ethan Kell struck out the side in the final inning and got on base four times to lead Middletown over Susquehanna, 8-7 in a Central Pennsylvania Senior Teener League game on Tuesday, July 2 at Memorial Field.

Middletown (5-4) overcame an early 6-0 deficit against Susquehanna (6-3) to win the game.

Pitcher Brent Newton got the win for Middletown, allowing 2 runs in 3-2/3 innings. He struck out four batters and allowed three hits.

Kell shut out Susquehanna in the seventh inning to preserve the victory.

Down 6-0, Middletown scored 3 runs in the third. Newton’s RBI double scored teammate Bobby Harper, while a fielder’s choice by Tyler Dintiman scored Newton. Kell scored on a sacrifice fly by Alex Gipe to cut

Duncannon hosts 3D archery shoot The Duncannon Sportsmen’s Association will hold a 3D archery shoot on Sunday, July 28 and Sunday, August 25.

Thirty targets will be available between two courses plus an additional four tree stand targets.

Participants must register. A fee will be charged. Registration will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the day of the shoot.

Refreshments will be available.

The Duncannon Sportsmen’s Association is located at 256 Montebello Farm Road, off Route 274 four miles west of Duncannon or three miles east of Meck’s Corner.

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Susquehanna’s lead in half.

Middletown took the lead in the fifth inning, scoring 5 runs. Rafel Rios, Alex Keimler, Aaron Gray, Garrett Worthing and Dintiman all drove in runs to give Middletown an 8-6 lead after five.

Susquehanna, in third place in the league’s East Division, scored an unearned run in the sixth inning on two Middletown errors to make it close.

Middletown is currently in fourth place in the West Division.

Lawnton 8, Middletown 5

Sloppy fielding in the fifth inning doomed Middletown, as Lawnton scored 6 runs on three Middletown errors to win on Monday, July 1 at Memorial Field.

Lawnton (6-3) had just two hits – both singles – in the inning, and two sacrifice flies to score runs. Lawnton turned a 2-0 deficit into a 6-2 lead thanks to the outburst.

Middletown jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first.

Matt Cowen scored from third base on a bases-loaded walk to Worthing, while Newton scored from third on a bases-loaded walk to Dintiman.

Lawnton then scored 6 in the fifth to take the lead for good.

Middletown got a run back in the bottom of the fifth inning on an RBI double by Kell that scored Cowen.

Middletown scored 2 more runs in the sixth to cut Lawnton’s lead to 8-5.

Gipe’s RBI single scored Harper, who led off the inning with a double. Rios’ RBI single scored Dintiman, who reached on an Lawnton error.

That’s the closest Middletown would get, however.

Lawnton pitcher Cole Fasick allowed 3 runs on seven hits in five innings, striking out six Middletown batters.

Three Middletown pitchers were victimized by nine Middletown errors.

At the plate, Gipe and Harper each had two hits.

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Two Lower Dauphin athletes sign with colleges Lower Dauphin High School student-athletes Annie Goerl and Marshal Kiessling recently signed letters of intent to continue their education and athletic careers at the college level.

Goerl, the daughter of Pamela Goerl, will attend Shippensburg University and play volleyball.

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Last week’s games Paxton 6, Middletown 0 Middletown 1, Linglestown 0 Lawnton 8, Hummelstown 4 Upper Dauphin 8, Hummelstown 7 Linglestown 4, Hummelstown 0 East Shore Twilight League Last week’s games Dauphin 2, Middletown 1 Steelton 10, Hummelstown 9

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Linglestown vs. Steelton at Penbrook, 6 p.m.

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Monday, July 15 Middletown at Lawnton, 6 p.m.

TEENERS Central PA Senior League East Division

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Unlabeled Photographs: Clues For Identification

By Marica Kaiser

Do you have photograph albums with unlabeled pictures? I do. If you don’t, consider yourself very lucky. The person who compiled a thoroughly labeled album deserves the golden album award. People who compiled photograph albums knew who the subjects in the pictures were. They either assumed that others would know also, or that they themselves would be around to describe who was who to others.

Some confusing labels I have found are, “me,” baby, father, mother, grandmother, grandpa, and a family group. Here I am, 50 or more years later, looking at pictures and wondering who the subjects are. One of my favorites captions under a picture of a man holding a fish he had caught is “fifteen and a half-inch Rainbow Trout.” There was no mention of the name of the fisherman.

There are some clues one can use to identify those in the picture. One involves identifying the era in which the picture was taken. The camera was invented in 1839, and photographs with people in them were not made until 1840.

Some early photographs were on glass or tin. The photographs on glass were sometimes called ambrotypes. The Tintype or Ferro-type was a photograph on tin that was made about the time of the Civil War. So if you have either of these types of photographs, you have a very old photograph.

If the photo is in color and is fading, it’s likely that it was taken when color shots were new. That would be around 1948 or after. If the picture is an unfaded color shot, it is a fairly recent one. Some recent photographs have a date printed in the margin. Of course the most difficult pictures in which to identify the people were those taken long ago.

The clothing worn by the people in the pictures can also be a good indication of the period in which the photographs were taken.

Men’s clothing did not change as frequently as did the ladies. In the 1840s men’s clothing featured a fitted waist and the top hat as headgear. The standing collar went out of fashion as comfort replaced elegance. Boys were dressed like the men.

Women wore full skirts, which reached the ground in the mid 1840s. Their sleeves were round but not as fully puffed as a few years earlier. Little girls were dressed the same as the ladies, except their skirts were a little shorter.

In 1850 men’s trousers were strapped under the foot. In the late 1850s the common man wore caps, but the wealthier wore top hats. The crinoline, or hoop, to hold out the ladies’ wide, floor length skirt was introduced in the 1850s. Shawls and bonnets were accessories for her costume. At the end of the century the bloomer Amelia Bloomer introduced style in protest to the cumbersome hoop skirt, but the style was short-lived.

In the 1860s women used parasols, muffs, and small handbags as accessories.

Bows and crunching, a kind of irregular gathering of material, were used as decoration on skirts and bodices.

In 1870 skirts became flat in front with fullness in the back producing a bustle. The skirt was long with a small train. The bodice was fitted with a trim waistline. In 1880 the dresses for little girls became looser, more suited to their lifestyle. At the end of the century, little boys were dressed in the “Little Lord Fauntleroy” style, a black velvet suit with lace collar and cuffs. With the turn of the century, ladies no longer wore bustles, but skirts remained long. Large leg-o-mutton sleeves were introduced at this time.

In early 1900s both little boys and little girls wore large bows at the neck. Just before World War I, the Gibson girl look featuring an S-shaped figure with a tiny waist was the fashion for ladies. This was named for its creator, Charles Dana Gibson. This style was of short duration, however.

If you can identify the location in which the picture was taken and know who was there at that time that can help. I am a native Southern Californian, so a picture of a small girl in deep snow would not likely be of me.

In the mid 1800s to the early 1900s, photographic studios used elaborate designs on the back of the cardboard mounted pictures, frequently giving both the name and location of the studio.

Habits of different people can also give a hint as to who was who. In the case of the man holding the fish: I had an uncle who fished more than other members of the family. That fact, plus some others, confirmed his identity.

My father wore his hat at an angle, which was characteristic of him. One of my aunts was considered somewhat of a “tomboy.” I have a picture of her in a long dress and a wide-brimmed hat sitting in a tree. Sometimes pets in a picture can supply a clue as to who is shown. You may not know who the person is, but you may recognize that dog anywhere.

I have had some luck finding the identity of unknowns in a picture by making a photocopy of the photograph and sending it to people I think might recognize those pictured. Sometimes, by looking on the back of the photograph, you can get bonus genealogical information. My mother-in-law wrote the birth dates of her grandmother, her grandfather, her mother, and her father on the back of one photograph. There are numerous clues one can get from looking closely at unlabeled pictures; however, let’s save future generations the job of being a detective and label the photographs.

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What About Props and Backdrops

Studio photographers placed their customers in a setting through the use of props and backdrops. Photographers kept a supply of props on hand, such as toys, books, flowers, drapery and columns. Their purpose was to add interest to the picture. People could also supply their own props. In some cases they add significance. For instances, a woman posed in mourning clothes with a man’s photograph may be including her deceased husband in the portrait. Occupational portraits contain some clue regarding the subject’s employment.

The appearance of the first painted backdrop in a photograph in the 1840s coincides with the popularity of the daguerreotype. Creative photographers would set props against an appropriate background painting. People could pose with bicycles in front of a landscape or appear to ride in a car in an outdoor setting. Props and backdrops are not just useful for dating an image. The choice of backgrounds and items can provide clues into the character and personality of your ancestors. They could manipulate the setting of a photograph to create a sense of fantasy or comedy. People could have their photograph taken while mining an activity using materials they brought with them or that the photographers had on hand. Young men in the late nineteenth century liked to be portrayed as fun loving. Portraits often show them clowning for the camera.

Evangelical United Methodist Church

Middletown Welcome all. May God’s light shine school, with classes for all ages. Adult upon us as we gather to worship. May Sunday school devotional leader for the brilliance of his light and his wis- July: Bill Harris; 10:15 a.m., wordom fill us. May it be a lamp to our ship service. The worship center is feet and a light to our path. handicap and wheelchair accessible.

Evangelical Church meets on the Greeters: Louise Morgan, John and corner of Spruce and Water streets at Donna Burkholder. Nursery Helpers: 157 E. Water St., Middletown, south Ethel Angeloff, Mike Harris. The altar of Main St. behind the Turkey Hill flowers are given in memory Jamie convenience store.

The ministries scheduled at Evangeli- Lindsey presented by his family.

Mon., July 15: 9 a.m. to noon and cal United Methodist Church from July 6 to 8:30 p.m., Donations of clothing 10-15 are always open to everyone.

Wed., July10: 6 p.m., Alcoholics (clean, not torn or missing buttons) may be dropped off for God’s Clothes Anonymous Book Study Group.

Sun., July 14: 9 a.m., Sunday Church Closet.

New Beginnings Church

Middletown New Beginnings Church invites starts today July 10 every Wednesyou to worship with us each Sunday day through August 14. Children, at 10:30 a.m. Nursery and children’s elementary school having completed church provided. Our congregation kindergarten through 5th grade will meets at Riverside Chapel, 630 S. be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Union St., Middletown, next to the teens, grade 6 through 12th grade will Rescue Hose Company. Sunday school be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Call Bobby for all ages is at 9 a.m. We are handicap Bright at 944-5454 to register your accessible via ramp at the back door. child/youth.

For additional church information call Altar flowers were in memory of 944-9595.

Dr. Morley Mays by Beth & Gary Nonperishable food items are col- Hinkle. lected every Sunday for the MiddleSympathy is expressed to the famtown Food Bank. ily of Jay McGrath who was killed Followers of Faith Bible Study re- in a car accident recently. Jay grew sumes in the fall; Intercessory Prayer up in Riverside Chapel and Wesley Group is held every Thursday at 7 Church. p.m.; The Craft Group meets every The main bulletin board highlights Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.; Youth Fel- summer vacations. Share a photo of lowship will have special events over your travels this summer, near or far, the summer and will resume every to be included on the picture board. week in Sept.

Fri., July 19: Church trip to Sight Our Sunday worship service is broad- and Sound to see “Noah.” cast on the MAHS radio station WMSS Acolyte for July is Nikki Wise. Chil91.1 FM at 3 p.m. every Sunday after- dren’s church leaders are Pam Eberly noon. Listen on the radio or the Internet and Bobby Bright. at www.pennlive.com/wmss/audio.

Pastor Britt’s parting words each Check us out on our website at www. Sunday: “Nothing in this world is newbeginningschurchmiddletown. more important than the love of Jesus weebly.com.

Christ.” We invite you to come and Wacky Wednesday and Teen Night experience this love.

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Welcome to our summertime Sunday Worship service on July 14 starting at 10:30 a.m. in our air-conditioned sanctuary. All are welcome within our doors, so please feel free to join us. Listening bags are available for children to use during the service, and hearing devices are available for those who wish to use them.

Copies of the July-September 2013 “These Days” devotional booklets

First Church of God

Middletown First Church of God, 245 W. High p.m. The church will provide hot dogs Street, Middletown, invites you to join and hamburgers or some other main us for worship at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. dish each week and you are invited this Sunday. Childcare is provided. to bring a side dish to go with this.

Sunday school for all ages begins at Everyone is welcome.

9:15 a.m. Classes for special education Thursdays: 8 a.m., Breakfast Club are also available.

Bible Study; the Sunshiners will meet Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. classes monthly over the summer: July 18 and are available for Youth (grades 6-12), Aug. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. for a time FROG Pond (kindergarten through 5th of Christian fellowship, teaching and grade), Nursery (infants-age 3), and worship. They are a group which exists Adult classes, which offer a variety to meet the spiritual needs of persons of Bible studies and electives. who are developmentally challenged; MiKiWoGo (Middletown Kids Wor- 7 p.m., Pasta and Prayer Young Adult ship God) Join us Sunday mornings Bible Study. during the summer as we explore CoVBS Day Camp will be held Mon., lossal Coaster World, learning to face July 15 through Fri., July 19 from 9 our fears and trust in God. Beginning a.m. to 3 p.m. This year we will be Sunday, June 9 from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. in the pavilion (weather permitting) learning about Joseph and his many for students finishing kindergarten hats. All children from kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome. through grade 5.

Adult Sunday school: The Christian There is a cost for the week. Please Education commission is coordinating pre-register at www.middletocog.org the combining of the adult Sunday and click on Children’s Ministry, or school classes over the summer you can call the church office or visit months. The combined class runs now our facebook page.

Latino Congregation: Betesda through Sept. 1 at 9:15 a.m. in the Casa de Misericordia, CGGC, 245 Triple Room. The topics and teachers W. High St., Middletown. Estudios change each week.

Sundays: A Collective - Dinner is Biblicos Domingos, noon; Servicio at 5:15 p.m. and the party begins at 6 Evangelistico: Domingos 1:30 p.m.; p.m. Come and share with us. You are Contactos: Ricardo and Jeanette Perez not alone in your faith, your doubts (717) 333-2184.

For additional information call the and your desires.

Wednesdays through August 21: church office at 944-9608 or e-mail Open Garage Night from 6 to 7:30 us at mdtcog@comcast.net.

Middletown We worship on Sunday morning at ter, a youth organization for those in 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Our early service grades 3 through 12. Throughout the is informal and features a Praise Band. day 41 brand new bikes were given by Our later service follows a traditional this non-profit organization directed pattern and includes all types of mu- by Rev. James Lyles.

Upper Room devotionals for July and sic. We encourage people to “come August are now available on the paper as you are.”

We share Holy Communion on the rack in the gathering place outside the first Sunday of every month. Our table sanctuary.

A Wesley Family Conversation and is open to all who love Jesus and desire Ice Cream social time will be held on to walk in his ways.

A good time was had at our Fam- Sun., July 21 at 7 p.m. Rev. Jim Dawes, ily Fun Day and Wheel-a-thon. Free our pastor, will be sharing his thoughts food, clothing entertainment, and on Wesley’s Vision for the Future as bike repairs were provided to the he begins his second year of pastoral public. Many happy children enjoyed ministry with us.

Visit our website at middletownspecial activities including crafts, face-painting and a dunk tank. A wesleyumc.org, find us on Facebook variety of community organizations at New Life at Wesley. Contact us by and companies participated including e-mail at wesleyumc@comcast.net, the American Red Cross, PA State or call all us at 944-6242.

“Follow Jesus, Change the World.

Police, Girl Scouts, Pinnacle Health Seek.

Serve. Send.” and New York Life Insurance. Our Threads of Hope clothing bank was open throughout the day. Everyone was treated to upbeat music by the band Focus. This event was held in collaboration with Youth 10X’s Bet-

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A switch in alert systems is a win for everyone

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iddletown Borough Council’s decision to switch emergency alert systems from CodeRED to Nixle Alerts is significant in several ways.

First, it saves the borough money. CodeRED charged the borough more than $7,000 in 2010 to send automated emergency alerts to residents who had signed up for the service – and more than $20,000 in 2011, when Tropical Storm Lee flooded the area. Nixle will charge a flat rate of $4,500, with no extra charges for high usage. Currently, the borough is paying for both services – the police department uses CodeRED. Second, it promises to reach even more residents: In emergencies, CodeRED made calls to residents’ homes, while Nixle will contact residents via cell phone and e-mail as well as home phone.

Third, Nixle’s flexibility allows the borough to use the system for a wider variety of reasons – weather alerts, meeting notices and other more general information.

“We’re getting more for less,’’ In emergencies, CodeRED said Councilor Barbara Arnold, made calls to residents' one of seven councilors who homes, while Nixle will con- voted for the switch.

Some councilors were unsure tact residents via cell phone that enough research into the and e-mail as well as home subject had been done. That was phone. the reason cited by Councilor Donald Brooks for his vote against the switch. Councilor Scott Sites also voted against the measure. Councilor David Rhen voted for the switch on the condition that the borough make sure Nixle isn’t locked into a contract with CodeRED. If the switch can be made, the decision is a credit to the resourcefulness of resident Dawn Knull, and council’s willingness to listen to and work with the public to make Middletown better.

Knull had suggested the switch at a June meeting, and the borough followed up on her suggestion this month. It appears everyone will benefit from the collaboration.

The borough has set no timeline for terminating CodeRED. Once that happens, the borough will have to stage a campaign to get residents and businesses to register for the Nixle alerts, just as they had registered for the CodeRED alerts. There are no plans yet for that, but an aggressive public campaign would best serve Middletown and the safety of its citizens.

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Our pension system: A ride on the Titanic

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he problem with government debt is that at some point the creditors will expect to get paid – and when they demand payment, Pennsylvania’s taxpayers are on the hook.

Pennsylvania’s two public pension systems, the State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) and the Public School Employees’Retirement System (PSERS), are currently $47 billion underfunded. For perspective: The 2013-14 Commonwealth general fund budget is

$28 billion.

It is undeniable that this liability is unacceptable.

The very nature of a system that allows for politicians to make alterations for political gain is reason enough to fix the system. Allowing for a system that relies on an annual 7.5 percent investment return to remain solvent is foolish and an irresponsible gamble with taxpayers’ money.

Ultimately, if that 7.5 percent return is not realized, the people handed the bill are, again, the taxpayers.

Special interests are saying that the retirement system for public employees should not be structured in the same fashion that the taxpayers in the private sector fund their retirement. For some reason, some lobbyists, unions and special interests feel that those who derive their paycheck from the taxpayers deserve a retirement system that is vastly different from those who ultimately fund the public system.

Over the past several decades, businesses, including those in this area, have converted their retirement plans to defined contribution plans. Private industry is not able to pass the unpredictable costs of defined benefit retirement plans to their customers, while the public system in Pennsylvania is able to pass costs onto the taxpayers through increased taxes.

Some say let Act 120 of 2010, billed as pension reform when signed into law, work.

But that is a political ploy meant to push the responsibility past another election cycle, not to address the root cause of the crisis. Nothing in Act 120 relieves the taxpayer from guaranteeing the system if an indefinite 7.5 percent annual rate of return is not realized.

The system is fundamentally broken.

Enrolling future employees into this insolvent system and expecting to save it is the equivalent of adding passengers to the Titanic to keep it from sinking.

Fred Keller is a Republican member of the state House of Representatives. He represents the 85th District, which includes Union County and a part of Snyder County.

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consequences as a precursor of the Revour public lutionary War. Religious support for abodialogue is lition, temperance and women’s rights is about policentral to understanding the Civil War. tics, and politics is The rise of conservative Christian deabout power. nominations in the late 1960s and 1970s Power, political or has been likened to a religious awakenotherwise, is “posing. Pat Robertson is, and Jerry Falwell session of control, authority or influence was, proudly political. over others.” Politics is not about faith, What it boils down to is that popular family or freedom. It is not about social sovereignty – the will of the people, deconscience or economic fairness. mocracy or whatever you call our public Our political quarrels, all of our scrapdispute settlement mechanism – puts us ping and hassling is so much noise that in a constant political squabble, defendis designed to conceal the exercise of ing our right not to be controlled. That’s power. what politics is: the people versus the Those who control us are able to hide power of wealth. behind multilevel screens of deliberate Old rich elites try to use the wealth they secrecy. They buy power, but they do so have creamed from society to control behind laws that permit them to remain the young and ambitious. The political anonymous. In the end, the ultimate pogridlock that we complain of is actually litical contest is always between people a stalled generational transfer of power. and money.

In this context, presidents Bush and BaAt the first level of concealment, politirack Obama are transitional, not transforcal power is disguised as a legal question. mational, presidents. They both tried to We are directed to the Supreme Court, respond to the more populist traits of the whose decisions cite the language of the people, but they ended up serving their Constitution and precedents. That is a lemoney masters. galistic screen. Talk of “original intent,” Bush really believed, for instance, in or what the drafters really meant, is again compassionate conservatism, but he was noise designed to obscure who is doing serving money when he tried to privatize the controlling.

Social Security. Similarly, Obama has The Supreme Court justices, and lower not prosecuted a single banker for their courts, are actually tasked to find an part in the destruction of the economy. interpretation that supports their party’s America faced this situation before. desired political conclusion. That’s their When wealthy job. Nominees are confirmed on the Presidents George W. Bush plantation ownrejected the basis of their politics. and Barack Obama tried to ers national consensus They just lie during respond to the more populist on slavery, the confirmation hearings, and everyone traits of the people, but they conflict was not regional or knows it. Robert ended up serving their money legal, religious. It was Bork in 1987 was masters. open warfare. But, the last nominee to at its heart, our tell the truth. Bork is Civil War was the not on the Supreme wealthy maintainCourt; Clarence ing its position Thomas is. against the will of the people. That’s The Court is a thoroughly political where we are now. body. Judicial activism is the name of The middle-class, the people, are in a the game. George W. Bush was elected sorry state, and no one cares. This last president by a Supreme Court where all weekend the Bureau of Labor Statismembers abandoned their legal philosotics published the fact that in 2012 the phy to vote their political preferences. average wage fell again, making it a 14 The Court reinterpreted the Second percent drop since 1972. No newspaper, Amendment to exclude the militia magazine, television or radio station language because the gun lobby had the reported that fact. Our political dialogue money to buy power. Gay marriage and is a failure when wages fall for 40 years medical marijuana are in the process of and the middle-class is unable to provide a startlingly, rapid acceptance because a for the education of its children or the younger generation has no time for the old age of its parents. bigotry and hypocrisy of its parents. The Since the 1970s, the welfare of the shift proves people power can work – but people has been completely controlled it also shows the Court can read political by the wealthy. winds and is cleaning its docket to preserve Republican power while it can.

Paul Heise, of Mount Gretna, is a proA second level of cover-up forces all fessor emeritus of economics at Lebanon issues into the framework of federal-state Valley College, Annville, and a former conflict. The Confederacy tried to defend economist for the federal government. slavery behind a mask of states’ rights.

The Dixiecrats tried that again in 1948, and then again in the 1960s, to defend segregation.

It’s not just Dixie. New England talked about states’ rights and secession during the War of 1812. They didn’t like the way the federal government was exercising its We want to hear from you. taxing power.

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very July, Americans celebrate our nation’s founding, but our founders would barely recognize today’s America. Freedom, Alexis de Tocqueville once said, requires virtue. On Wednesday, June 26, the Supreme Court made it clear that the pillars of both are under attack.

By a single vote, five unelected justices determined that they know better than God and struck at the heart of marriage in America.

Writing for the majority in the Defense of Marriage Act decision, Justice Anthony Kennedy insisted that defining marriage as the union of a man and woman – as nations have since the beginning of time – is “to impose a disadvantage, a separate status, and so a stigma upon all who enter into same-sex marriages made lawful by the unquestioned authority of the States.”

It is one thing, Justice Antonin Scalia fired back, “for a society to elect change; it is another for a court of law to impose change by adjudging those who oppose it [are] enemies of the human race.” Chief Justice John Roberts agreed, writing that the definition of marriage wasn’t driven by a “sinister motive” but by its “role and function throughout the history of civilization.”

The Court can declare same-sex “marriage” a legal right in the eyes of government, but judges cannot make it morally right in the hearts of the people. This is an institution that carries God’s own signature.

Even absent any faith, the natural order proves the only successful model for civilization is natural marriage.

In California, voters already understood what was at stake. In two separate referendums, they flooded We will not let the ballots the Supreme for marriage, Court's definition winning a constitutional of marriage amendment define us. in 2008 in the largest state in America.

For five years, the Left has battled to tear down this monument to democracy and the natural family. California Gov. Jerry Brown, ignoring his people – and the law – took a page from President Barack Obama’s school of defiance and refused to defend the amendment in court. Left without options, the proponents of Proposition 8 took it upon themselves to protect it.

The Supreme Court, in a profoundly disturbing decision, ruled that these voters lacked the standing to represent a state amendment that more than 7 million Californians passed. The Proposition 8 decision sets a disturbing precedent for a nation of sovereign people.

Fortunately, conservative leaders across our country aren’t about to stand by as the Court abandons the cornerstone of American government. In interview after interview, tweet after tweet, the message echoed from governors' mansions to congressional floors: We are not giving up.

It started with U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Min.) and flooded the wires since then: “No man, not even a Supreme Court, can undo what a holy God has instituted.”

Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R-Kan.) vowed to lead the fight for a Federal Marriage Amendment. Mike Pence, the Republican governor of Indiana, said he would use the ruling as motivation to work even harder for a state marriage amendment.

The Left will say that we are on the wrong side of history, but that doesn’t matter if we’re on the right side of truth.

And the truth is that the love of a man and woman, for life, is God’s design for marriage and family.

As more Americans see and feel the erosion of religious liberty, of parental rights, of children’s innocence and of conscience rights, their opinions will no longer be swayed by emotions and popular opinion – but by the reality of the fundamental harm that same-sex “marriage” poses to society.

Are these rulings demoralizing? Definitely. But we will not let a court’s definition of marriage define us.

Someday – years from now – when law students are memorizing this date and its importance in American history, what will they say about our movement? I hope they will say that you and I stood on truth – and restored marriage and the Author of marriage to their rightful place in American policy.

Tony Perkins is president of the Family Research Council, Washington, D.C.

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The Capitol REPORT

New state budget is a compromise that’s responsible

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or the third year in a row, the General Assembly voted to approve a state budget that adequately funds key government services without asking for more money from taxpayers.

The 2013-14 state budget, which spends a total of $28.4 billion, was signed into law by Gov. Tom Corbett on Sunday, June 30.

This budget increases investments in certain areas while maintaining a spending level that is within our means. Most of the spending increases would go toward education, medical care programs, programs for seniors, pension plan payments and services for those with disabilities and special needs.

Specifically, the budget increased funding for basic K-12 education by $122 million, making a record investment of state dollars.

It also supports the safety of Pennsylvania citizens by providing funding for the hiring of nearly 300 new state troopers and restores funding for medical research and programs for people suffering from diseases like diabetes, ALS, lupus and epilepsy.

An additional $20 million was provided to reduce the waiting list for individuals with intellectual disabilities; $50 million was dedicated to expand home and community-based services for seniors; and $10 million was set aside for long-term senior care.

While I was disappointed we did not see progress on

other major issues facing our state, I do not believe the conversation is over yet.

This budget isn’t a cure-all, or a perfect plan, but it is a compromised approach that will deliver another responsible fiscal plan for our state – and I was pleased that we were able to pass this budget on time, for the third year in a row, with no tax increases.

For more information about the 2013-14 state budget, visit www.RepPayne.com.

Recreation at state parks Pennsylvania’s 120 state parks are now offering several unique recreational opportunities for state residents this summer.

Some of those opportunities include staying the night at one of 67 state parks that offer a variety of accommodations, from tent sites to modern inns; participating in guided recreation outings, educational programs and workshop opportunities to learn more about nature; taking part in the first-time camper program; and fishing and hiking at some of the best locations on state forest lands.

For more information on summer activities in Pennsylvania state parks, readers may click on the Pennsylvania State Parks link in the “PA-At Your Service” section of my website, www.RepPayne.com.

John D. Payne is a Republican member of the state House of Representatives. He represents the 106th District.

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Casey pushing for more money for Amtrak U

.S. Sen. Bob Casey is pushing for passage of a Senate proposal to increase Amtrak funding for fiscal year 2014 and defeat of a House of Representatives proposal to cut funding by onethird.

Amtrak adds $200 million to Pennsylvania’s economy every year and employs 2,600 residents across the Commonwealth, according to Casey, yet the House is moving forward with a plan that would cut Amtrak’s budget by $350 million even as ridership increases. With the fate of these funding cuts possibly decided in the coming months, Casey released a letter to Senate appropriators supporting the Senate’s funding levels.

“Slashing Amtrak’s funding by one-third at a time of increasing ridership will hurt Pennsylvania’s economy and reduce service along the Northeast Corridor,” Casey said.

“Amtrak adds a $200 million boost to our state’s economy every year and employs over 2,000 people. It is imperative that we make smart decisions about the budget that won’t stunt job creation or harm the economy.”

The House Appropriations Committee funding level that was passed on June 27 would be a third less than Amtrak received last year. Joe Boardman, Amtrak’s chairman, has said if the funding level passed by the House Appropriations Committee became law then service on the Northeast

Corridor would be reduced and other routes may be in jeopardy.

The Senate Appropriations Committee funding level of $1.45 billion is $137 million more than Amtrak received last year and would help improve the existing rail infrastructure along with taking steps to accommodate increased ridership.

The text of Casey’s letter to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development: “I write to convey my support for the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development’s funding level of $1.45 billion for Amtrak for Fiscal Year 2014. Amtrak has been breaking ridership records annually and building its customer base. This investment will provide funding to maintain and improve infrastructure to continue these gains.

In addition, this funding level would make sure we make the necessary investment to grow our current rail infrastructure to accommodate future growth. Increased passenger rail options provide commuters with relief from rising gas prices and reduce our dependence on foreign oil.

I also wish to express my concern

with the drastic cuts in the House Appropriations Committee’s funding level of $950 million. This would reduce Amtrak’s budget by nearly a third and endanger service on the Northeast Corridor (NEC), which serves over 11 million passengers per year and the Keystone Corridor which serves over 1.4 million passengers a year.

Amtrak rail service along the corridor is crucial to the long-term economic competitiveness of the region and provides travelers with a reliable mode of transportation to their final destinations. Continued support of passenger rail is essential to furthering our nation’s economic recovery.

In Pennsylvania alone, Amtrak employs over 2,600 individuals and spends over $200 million a year on procurement contracts in the state. The House appropriations bill funding level would endanger these jobs and harm the regional economy.

I am pleased at your decision to include robust funding for Amtrak in order to support the growing demand for passenger rail service and to protect jobs.’’

Bob Casey is a Democratic member of the U.S. Senate who represents Pennsylvania.

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Money wasted.”

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why the Middletown Giant, the Middletown 7-Eleven and the Middletown Turkey Hill believe their gas is better than any other “With Coach Deibler, you can stores outside of Middletown? All only blame the person who worded three stores have their regular gas at the opening for athletic director. $3.49 a gallon. The Sunoco and the They made it so anything coach Gulf stations in Highspire sell the was promised could not happen. same gas as the stores in MiddlePeople really have to get infortown and their gas today, 6/26/13, is mation in order before you post. selling for $3.29 Administration, a gallon. That is not school board, 20 cents cheaper “What a disappointing posts openings.”

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K“It is sad that Coach Deibler

left. But from everything I am hearing he left because he expected things to be handed to him and when that did not happen he took his ball and went home. Goodbye, Coach Deibler. Hello, Coach Myers!”

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tial liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin”

L“Can the borough afford to

finance the project to revitalize the downtown area when they are saying we have no money already?

If they use the money from the authority, where is that coming from?

I thought the authority also had a deficit? I think they are right about us filing bankruptcy. By the time they are done with this town, we WILL be bankrupt. Our property

M“To the person that was complaining about the Highspire fire police: Grow up and act your age.

Thank you, and have a nice day.’’

K“Whatever happened to the

Summer Slam League that they had at Hoffer Park? Although I never had a child that played in it, I used to really enjoy going to the games and watching the 10-year-olds play like NBA players while the parents acted like 8-year-olds. I’m hoping they didn’t stop that league because a few loud-mouth parents couldn’t handle watching their kids lose a summer league game.”

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No one is getting in trouble like that anymore – that’s why they are broke now.”

L“Coach Deibler chose to quit.

PERIOD. Players are pumped. No disrespect, but Coach Deibler did not practice much if it was raining, hot, and never cold. So our energy is up and we are getting locked and loaded for 2013. Move on, Middletown.”

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their car on a side street, walked to the square to have lunch at Guido’s.

Unfortunately, it was closed. They came back to their vehicle, saw me out in my yard and asked where they could go for a cold beer and sandwich for lunch. My neighbor was in earshot and suggested they try the Lamp Post. With all the whining that I’ve heard and read about lately on bringing restaurants and more of a variety of businesses here to the Middletown Borough, I questioned why. We have a restaurant on the square but it’s closed at lunchtime. When I’ve eaten at Guido’s, I thought is had the best food of any restaurant in this area – of course, Alfred’s Victorian being my first choice for special occasions.

It goes to show that the people in this town aren’t supporting locally owned businesses enough to keep them open. It would be great if the locally owned restaurants could accept the student meal plan during the school semester. Meals on campus are good but expensive. So stop whining about not having a variety of restaurants, bakery, coffee shop, or other businesses and put your money where your mouth is.

New businesses will not come when the residents won’t support what we already have here.”

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LD honors students for strong character traits Lower Dauphin High School students were recognized throughout the school year for displaying attributes of the school’s Falcon PRIDE program.

During the course of the school year, students were nominated by school staff for displaying Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Discipline and Excellence (PRIDE).

Honored during the school year were:

Perseverance

Jacqueline Beacham, Joshua Carl, Kile Dennis, Morgan Durgey, Barry Halbleib, Chandler Imbrognio, Matthew Kuehnle, Zachary Litka-Cave, Reed Morris, Kelsea Rehrer, Jorday Schaefer, Ryan Shenk, Mackenzie Straw, Patricia Wylie, Renda Abdelsamad, Kimberly Henry, Jordyn Hoke, Lucas Knoll, Jenna Miller, Alexis Moore, Dustin Packer, EmmaLee Reese, Christian Siler, Travell Straub, Lilly Woltman, Christina Yarrish, Keegan Beaver, Emily Brinich, Austin Garcia, Albert Gremmel, Christopher Gumert, Jesse Hoffman, Emily Kenyon, William Kuehnle, Candice McClain, Tiffany Romberger, Sarah Rothermel, Luke Rutledge, Jason Shellenberger, Anna Smuda, Alecia Thomasson, AnnaMary Trowbridge, Leah Wolgemuth, Fabio Amato, Derrick Bostdorf, Adam Brock, Brittany Brookes, Sebastian Buerk, Emma Bury, Lindsay Cassel, Samantha Hockley, Ryan Kullmann, Hannah Landvater, Jenna Mackley, Jordon Murlin, Taylor Rice, Mackenzie Robertson, Adam M. Smith, Caroline Weir and Maddison West.

Respect

Brett Conway, Emilee Dieffenderfer, Sage Erdman, Matthew Fenstermacher, James Freel, Jaspreet Ghuman, Danielle Gleim, George Hatalowich, Ellerie Krot, Keith Leedy, Zachary Litka-Cave, Kaylor Long, Michael Maulfair, Jacqueline Menear, Anna Nissley, Juan Perez, Kristin Sarsfield, Briana Scheaffer, Jarrod Smith, Trishtan Sopko, Taylor Steigerwald, Daniel Stump, Brendan Barge, Christopher Brian, Emily Crone, John Dahmus, Brandon Eaton, Timothy Harper, Jason Heath, Kimberly Henry, Reighni Jones, Maxwell Krall, Dyllor Miller, Leah Miller, Sean Patt, Aaron Perry, Osmar Ramos-Rodriguez, Eric Rhodes, Allison Rodriguez, Christian Siler, Dakota Smith, Kimberly Sullivan, Sean Weidner, Christina Yarrish, Craig Zemitis, Ocean Campbell, Lindsey Carbaugh, Samuel Doherty, Angelina Farole, Maria Farole, Logan Greytak, Christopher Gumert, Ryan Lilliock, Taylor Lister, Frederick Maines, Luke Mummau, Cole Nissley, Krista Peachey, Luke Rutledge, Justin Scarlett, Nathan Seidel, Jasmine Singer, Brooke Stouffer, AnnaMary Trowbridge, Anthony Vernouski, William Wrightstone, Richard Young, Bethany Zelusky, Miranda Beard, Derrick Bostdorf, Rachel Chambers, Sherry Deibler, Kaitlin Errickson, Ashley Golobek, Ryan Kelley, Stephanie Knaub, Alexander Lessard, Luke Lingle, James Marks, Jordon Murlin, Ryan O’Donnell, Andrew Patterson, Samuel Pozzi, Emily Pulaski, Antoinette Ritrovato, Analisa Scott, Stephen Slusser, Daniel Snyder and Kolbe Straw.

Integrity

Amanda Bender, Samantha Coutts, Cammi Lea Fletcher, Jesse Gault, Katlyn Geesaman, Dalton Gillette, Demiana Glenn, Allen Halbleib, George Hatalowich, Zoe Irving, Evan Livingston, Dylan Long, Brooke Loomis, William Puderbaugh, Madison Rhoads, Jordan Schaefer, Hunter Scherr, Kevin Beaver, Taylor Burk, Michael Casamassa, Daniel Davis,

SCIENCE-TERRIFIC

Matthew Graden, Catharine Harwin, Steffen Little, Elle Machamer, Eric Markley, James McDonough, Bethany Nye, Kaitlin Paich, Kristin Reynolds, Elizabeth Spotts, Colton Swartz, Margaret Tamburro, Evan Campbell, Claire Chambers, Austin Creasy, Rachel Dodson, Angelina Farole, Brittney Fies, Megan Hauck, Robert Klock, Madison Kotchey, William Kuehnle, Mary Lehman, Angela Linton, Jonathan Lynn, Krista Peachey, Shauna Scheaffer, Robert Swartz, Cybil Thompson, Leah Wolgemuth, Cullen Zerbe, Stephen Batula, Adam Brock, Halley Cole, Kelsey Detweiler, Andrew Fuller, Mary Kate Hoag, Syed Kaleem, Aaron Kline, Ryan Kullmann, Hannah Landvater, Lauren Machamer, James Marks, Timothy Maxey, Cole Romanoski, Daniel Snyder, Jordan Tinker, Fionya Tran, Joshua Weaver, Caroline Weir, Zachary Youtz and Brian Zeigler.

Discipline

Logan Buffington, Fallon Hammer, Sloan Hammer, George Hatalowich, Noah Hungler, Jillian Kolva, Michael LaBoy, Alexandra Leader, Allison Linton, Delsin Mayne, Jonah Melnic, Kristina Meyer, Austin Miller, Anna Nissley, Kelsea Rehrer, Erica Ruhl, Loryn Schwartz, Sammantha Spotts, Raechel Talaber, Cortne Barnhart, Mallory Bell, Morgan Bitting, Jenny Cheng, Cara Cramer, Michael Gainer, Kayla Grubb, Madeline Grundon, George Heberlig, Jennifer Jackson, Steven Lynch, Aliza Mizak, Brooke Sheaffer, Christian Siler, Anna Taylor, Amanda Vale, Ashley Walton, Victoria Yohe, Cassie Zinkan, Grant Abbondanza, Heather Everts, Maria Furci, Wade Gernert, Thomas Graden, Rachel King, Kyle Long, Mikerlange MacNicol, Ryan Naccarato, Sarah Rothermel, Jacob Shellenberger, Deon Stafford, Deanna Steele, Chad Stine, Grace Sullivan, Grayson Tomko, Christine Umberger, Brett Wilson, Kolbi Aumiller, Miranda Beard, Brittany Brookes, Emily Bumgarner, Caroline Campbell, Jaimi Dodson, Analyse Gaspich, Naomi Giovino, Elaine Gross, Kara Kaylor, Ryan Kelley, Stephanie Knaub, Ryan Kullmann, Stephanie Maurer, Jackson Miller, Michelle O’Neal, Nicole Sgrignoli, Joshua Theurer, Andrew Weaver, Mitchell Wolfe and Hannah Woodworth.

Excellence

Amber Albert, Ella Breidenstine, Leigh Coonelly, Sam Elliott, Brennen Foster, Catherine Foulke, Sarah Gibbs, Jordan Hansell, Madelyn Kirsch, Sophia Kleman, Jillian Kolva, David Koteles, Rebecca McIlhenny, Jonah Melnic, Allison Michalowski, Austin Miller, Rachel Orth, Vathana Oukan, Patrick Richards, Dena Stump, Vi Tran, Christopher Brian, Christian Cassel, John Dahmus, Mariena Decker, Alex Dill, Brett Fox, Zachery Halbleib, Claudia Hannon, Catharine Harwin, Matthew Joyce, Devon Mallon, Jenna Miller, Ruby Rhoad, Brandon Suhr, Michael Winton, Heather Wisner, Emma Irving, Jamie Knaub, William Kuehnle, Mikerlange MacNicol, Cassidy Morris, Margaret Mostoller, Austin Potteiger, Michael Rebarick, Brooke Rottet, Nolan Shoemaker, Kayla Shue, Brian Stockton, Elijah Strawser, Vincenza Troia, Shawn Wolfe, Adrian Basnight, Dylan Brown, Josee Campbell, Rachel Chambers, Victoria Coutts, Samantha Ebner, Benjamin Felker, Brittany Grubb, Ian Hefflefinger, Gregory Hilker, Zachary Johnson, Jacquelyn Kreiser, Matthew Peck, Rachael Purvis, Jade Quezada, Allison Schwing and Madison Smith.

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Middletown Area School District middle and high school students receive certificates from the Middletown Area School Board for their accomplishments in the Science Olympiad.

Middletown Olympiad teams honored High school and middle school students who represented the Middletown Area School District in the regional Science Olympiad were recognized by the Middletown Area School Board on Monday, June 24.

The middle school team finished fourth of 15

teams in regional competition and qualified for state competition, where several students received additional awards. The students studied high school and college-level science, engineering and math concepts to complete tasks like building electrical circuits, creating a continuous motion

News in Your Neighborhood

LaVonne Ackerman • 1438 Old Reliance Road, 939-5584 • LaVonneAck@comcast.net Here we are in full-swing summertime. So what do you like to do?

We associate summer with vacation, swimming and sun. We think of less stress and more daylight. Outdoor activities and picnics with summer fruits may dominate your thoughts.

I know so many people who believe that summertime is the best time for ice cream. I have nothing against ice cream – except for its high fat content and what that looks like on me. Look below to see where some readers like to go for their sweet treats.

I like to go to 3B Ice Cream on Derry Street. They give samples there! That is great – you don’t have to have an entire cone of something you really aren’t sure you will like (cinnamon bun, for example, or party cake).

I also love the creaminess of the vanilla custard at Rita’s Water Ice. What kind do you like, and where do you go to get the best?

Let me know your news to share – and don’t forget to stay cool! Have a wonderful week.

Birthdays Nancy Witkowski of Lower Swatara Twp. celebrates her happy birthday Wednesday, July 10. Hoping it is not too hot for you, Nancy!

If you see Michaelann Mason of Lower Swatara out and about on Wednesday, July 10 give her a happy birthday shout as she turns 24.

Rachel Romberger of Lower Swatara – God bless you as you turn 20 on Thursday, July 11. Hope it is extra special.

Happy decade-old birthday to Matthew Wagner of Lower Swatara. He reaches double digits on Thursday, July 11.

Lynn Shank’s smiles and surprises day is Thursday, July11. Best wishes for a wonderful birthday, Lynn.

Danelle Vought, Lower Swatara,

marks her 20th cake day on Friday, July 12. Hoping you have a happy birthday weekend, Danelle.

Dylan Thorn-Sohomuch of Lower Swatara will be having a ball on his 20th birthday on Friday, July 12.

Enjoy, Dylan!

Happy Sweet 16 honk-beep-honk day to Natalie Souders of Lower Swatara on Friday, July 12. Best wishes to you on this grand occasion.

Happy 14th balloon-flying day to Kyle Landis of Lower Swatara on Saturday, July 13. Hope your day is more than super, Kyle!

Here’s a shout out to Joe Lawruk of Lower Swatara for a wonderful birthday on Sunday, July 14. He gets the Great Neighbor Award for cutting our grass while we were away. Thanks so much, Joe. Katelyn Wagner of Lower Swatara will blow out five candles atop her birthday cake on Sunday, July 14.

What a big girl you are!

Hey! Alex D’Entremont of Lower Swatara hits 15 on Sunday, July 14.

Enjoy your confetti-popping day.

Mike McKillip of Lower Swatara will hear the birthday song on Monday, July 15. Best wishes to you for the best birthday yet, Mike.

Happy cake and ice cream day to Lindsay Breon of Rutherford. She turns 26 on Monday, July 15. May God richly bless you in all you do, Lindsay.

Fallon Kane of Middletown hits number 24 on Monday, July 15. Enjoy your “me-holiday,” Fallon!

Happy 24th razzle-dazzle birthday to Amanda Lykins on Tuesday, July 16.

Hope your week is full of fun.

Anniversaries Happy 15th wedding anniversary to Rick and Michelle Berrones of Lower Swatara. They celebrate on Thursday, July 11. Enjoy!

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Best wishes to Lloyd and Dawn Byers of Lower Swatara as they observe their 54th romantic holiday on Tuesday, July 16. Congrats to you both.

Vacation Bible School Middletown Church of God, 245 West High Street, invites all children in kindergarten through Grade 5 to come learn how God has a plan for all of us at our Vacation Bible School Day Camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19.

There will be Bible lessons, crafts, snacks, games, lunch and afternoons filled with fun activities.

A fee will be charged. Please preregister.

For more information or to register, readers may visit the church’s website at www.middletowncog.org or call 717-944-9608.

IUP dean’s list Congrats to Mike Lupia and Aaron Lupia, who have been named to the Indiana University of Pennsylvania dean’s list for the spring semester.

They also were named 2012-13 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Scholar-Athletes.

Keep up the great work, guys!

Dinner is served The July dinner at Middletown Church of God will be served at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 22. The menu is baked ham, scalloped potatoes, veggie and dessert. The church is located on West High Street, Middletown.

Earns scholarship Sarah Barnes, of Elizabethtown, was awarded the 2013 Aston/Donan School of Education Scholarship at Millersville University. The award is an endowed scholarship established by Patrick M. Donan, J.D., Millersville University class of 1985 in honor of his mother, Barbara Donan, and in memory of his grandmother Elizabeth Aston. It is to be awarded to an incoming freshman from Lancaster County

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who is pursuing a degree in the teacher preparation program at Millersville’s School of Education.

Messiah grad James Grandi, of Hummelstown, graduated from Messiah College with a master’s degree in art education during the college’s commencement ceremony in May. Taylor grad Lauren Sheard, of Elizabethtown, graduated from Taylor University, Upland, Ind., with a bachelor’s degree in marketing during the university’s commencement ceremony in May. Widener dean’s list Rachel Hadrick, of Elizabethtown, and Rebecca Bailey, of Hummelstown, were named to the dean’s list at Widener University for the spring semester.

Quote of the Week “It has always seemed to me that broken things, just like broken people, get used more; it’s probably because God has more pieces to work with.’’ – Bob Goff, New York Times best-selling author of “Love Does’’ and founder of Restore International, a nonprofit human rights organization operating in Uganda and India.

Question of the Week Where is the best place to get ice cream?

“Leo’s on Derry Street. My favorite flavor is peanut butter ice cream.” – Alex Pryor, 9, Rutherford.

“3B’s. The best flavor is rainbow sherbet.” – Katie Camilli, 9, Harrisburg.

“The Ice Cream Place. It’s close to soccer.” – Victoria Kelly, 5, Chambers Hill.

“Sweet Frog. My favorite flavor is birthday cake.” – Alexis Martinez, 15, Lower Swatara.

“Ice Cream Heaven, vanilla, or Dairy Queen, Oreo Blizzard.” – Aaron Gray, 16, Middletown.

“I work at Hersheypark, and the best place is at Cold Stone Creamery there. I like chocolate chip mint and chocolate chip cookie dough.” – Corey Risko, 18, Middletown.

Proverb for the Week A rebuke impresses a man of discernment more than a hundred lashes a fool (17:10).

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From The Wednesday, July 10, 1990 Edition Of The Press And Journal Second Life For Roughwear Buildings Possible If State Grant Comes Through Middletown Borough Council voted unanimously last Tuesday night to submit a new application to the state Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for a grant that would be used to help renovate the former Roughwear and Bachman Shoe buildings at Wilson and Wood streets as an apartment complex.

Acting on a request from Penrose Properties of Philadelphia, the prospective developer, Council quickly approved the resolution sought by the firm. But it amended language in the resolution to specify that elderly persons be included as eligible tenants for apartments in the converted buildings.

The original resolution stipulated that the apartments would be for low- and middle-income tenants only.

Last June, Council approved an earlier application to DCA for two grants totaling slightly more than $700,000.

A DCA official said the department didn’t approve either of the grants because of insufficient funds. He said only 17 of 42 applications were approved for funding in 1989.

Robert Totaro, a spokesman for Penrose, said on Monday that officials of the Philadelphia firm have decided to re-submit their application for a DCA grant in the hope that it will be approved this year. He said Penrose has reduced the total it will seek to a single $604,000 grant.

“We’re hopeful that will help our application get more favorable consideration this time,” Totaro explained.

“The additional $100,000 we asked for last year was to upgrade the sewer system that serves those buildings, but the Borough Authority has made a lot of significant improvements in the system since then, so we don’t think we’ll need that money.”

Although the island is officially part of Londonderry Township, the residents charged that the Township is failing to exercise adequate or proper control over applicable provisions of the Township zoning ordinance that should apply equally to Hill Island properties.

“We’ve put up gates and they have been torn down and even thrown away,” one vexed resident charged.

“It’s gotten so we just don’t know how to stop people from coming onto our land.”

“Things get built up all the time, with or without permits. These people are doing what they darn well please and they don’t listen to anyone.”

Mr. and Mrs. George Cleland, Patricia Drayer and other islanders also claimed there are three-wheelers and four-wheelers all over the place. You can’t even take a walk on any of the trails anymore without being afraid of being run over.

Members of the Hill Island group also charged that roads are being illegally cut and widened, that new structures are being built without regard to potential contamination of existing wells and that new trailers are being put in place on some properties, all without benefit of any permits or authorization from the Township.

The charges prompted Township Solicitor Peter Henninger to argue that the property disputes are “matters between landowners” and that the island’s three major trails “are not Township roads and not Township property and therefore aren’t covered

by Township regulations.”

“That’s just passing the buck,” an angry islander retorted. “The state says it has no authority on the island and County officials say they can’t do anything either. Now you’re trying to tell us the same thing.”

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Hill Island Residents Claim Rights Ignored A distraught and vocal group of Hill Island residents descended on the Londonderry Township Board of Supervisors at the July 2 meeting to register strong complaints about the way they and their properties are allegedly being abused by some landowners.

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Fresh Celery.....................66¢/stalk You Might Get There From Here After two years of lobbying by Derry Township residents and businesses, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has finally begun reconstruction work on Middletown Road, a heavily traveled stretch of highway that bends through the Township, connecting the boroughs of Hummelstown and Middletown.

PennDOT’s rather unexpected decision to move on the proposed improvement has, however, angered some local people who must now scramble to find alternate routes of travel. One Middletown Road business, Country Market Nursery, will close for the duration of the five-month project rather than face diminished sales due to the re-routing of traffic.

The targeted 1.9-mile stretch of roadway, located between Schoolhouse Road and Route 322, has long been the target of resident concern due to traffic congestion and an increased number of accidents in the vicinity.

PennDOT records indicate the average daily traffic on Middletown Road is approximately 9,000 vehicles.

The $1.95 million project will include widening and resurfacing of the two-lane roadway, as well as realignment of one portion to improve sight distance.

Motorists are advised that Middletown Road will be closed to through traffic during the project. A signed detour will direct vehicles around the construction area.

PennDot’s official 8.2-mile detour winds through some of the more remote areas of Derry Township as well as some of the most opulent; while the view is pleasing, it’s doubtful that local residents will appreciate the lengthy trek.

Derry Township Engineer Rich Filler stated that local residents have been “fighting for an upgrade” of the roadway for some time.

Scouts Weekend Camp Included Hike On The Appalachian Trail Members of Boy Scout Troop 101,

sponsored by St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Middletown, enjoyed a weekend camp out at Pine Grove Furnace State Park.

As part of the weekend the local Scouts hiked 10 miles of the Appalachian Trail between Route 94 in Cumberland County, outside of Mt. Holly Springs to Pine Grove Furnace State Park. While on the trail the Scouts had an opportunity to see the halfway point marker for the 2,000-mile trail.

The Scouts undertook this excursion as one of five 10-mile hikes, and one hike of 20 continuous miles in one day as required for the Boy Scouts’ hiking merit badge.

After completing their hike, the Scouts met several other Scouting units also camped at Pine Grove Furnace State Park. The Scouts of Troop 101 planned a campfire for that evening, invited the other units, a Boy Scout Troop from Towson, Maryland, and the Girl Scout unit from South Middleton Township in Cumberland County. Each unit exchanged skits, stories and songs.

Members of Troop 101 plan to continue to work toward the hiking merit badge and have scheduled another 10-mile hike of the Antietam National Battlefield in Sharpsburg, Maryland, and a 10-mile hike at the Gettysburg National Battlefield. Each is completed by following a trail booklet that leads the Scouts through the battlefields by directions or compass reading.

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Troop 97’s summer worth writing about “What I Did on My Summer Vacation” is a popular theme for back-toschool writing assignments. Members of Londonderry Twp. Boy Scout Troop 97 will have a lot to write about in August.

The Scouts camped for four days on the sand at Cape Henlopen, Del., in a primitive youth camp that had no running water and no electricity. It did, however, have a lot of adventures and memories to offer.

Officers of the Coast Guard Academy in Rehobeth, Del., gave the Scouts a behind-the-scenes tour aboard various watercraft, the barracks and rescue operation headquarters. The Scouts were invited to participate in their daily workout routines, as staying in shape is extremely important in order to have a successful ending to a rescue operation. The climbing ropes and weight lifting were particularly challenging to the boys.

The Scouts also took bike treks, including one that included an environmental tour. Environmental scientists taught the Scouts that the American horseshoe crab occupies a critical niche in both the ecology of the Delaware Bay and in human pharmacology. Each spring, crabs come ashore to spawn. The scouts served as volunteer surveyors and helped assist in a spawning survey where they counted and recorded the number of horseshoe crabs found in a specific area. Many of the crabs were tagged so the scientists could learn

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The Scouts also enjoyed an unexpected tour of an abandoned World War II bunker that was discovered on their campsite in Henlopen. The underground bunker had several rooms including a kitchen, a small cafeteria, meeting rooms and a rustic bathroom. The facility helped sustain underground operations of our military during war time. The Scouts enjoyed the mini-history lesson as part of their beach adventure.

In between tours, the Scouts enjoyed boogie boarding at the beach and strolling on the boardwalks in Ocean City, Md. and Rehobeth. They also enjoyed a day at Jungle Jim’s Waterpark in Rehobeth.

The Scouts concluded their trip with a tour of Dover (Del.) Air Force Base, where they toured aircraft and learned the role of each of the airplanes in American history.

The Scouts are off to more adventures at upcoming summer camps at Hidden Valley Scout Reservation in Loysville and the National Jamboree in Bechtel, W.Va. Fall camping includes Spangler’s Farm in Gettysburg and a camping trip in Leola.

For more information about Troop 97’s upcoming adventures, readers may call Kevin Little at 717-944-1957 or Ted Pauley at 717-944-2766. Troop 97 is sponsored by Londonderry Fire Company.

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Boy Scouts from Londonderry Twp. Troop 97 were treated to a private tour aircraft during their visit to Dover (Del.) Air Force Base. Pictured are, front, from left, Keagan Yocum, Jason O’Donnell and Cole Carlson; back, Jake O’Donnell, CJ Kiessling, Cameron Thompson, Garrett Little, Matt Pauley and Richie Varner.

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ost of us know that oral hygiene is critical to healthy teeth, white smiles and first impressions. But not nearly as many are familiar with the extreme consequences of what can happen if you don’t take care of your mouth.

Most individuals have some inflammation of the gums - i.e. gingivitis - that goes unchecked. A study published in the National Library of Medicine reports that 10 to 15 percent of adults will develop severe periodontitis, which is an advanced form of gum disease that begins to deteriorate bone, too.

“Gingivitis has always been a major concern for the public,” explains Dr. Harold Katz, a bona fide dentist to the stars, who founded the California Breath Clinic in Beverly Hills. Katz, also a bacteriologist, has a legacy of oral care research, including creating the high-quality line of TheraBreath products (therabreath.com).

“But more studies are emerging that support the idea that dental health can reflect your overall health, too. Gum disease can contribute to an increased risk for heart disease, and it can worsen diabetes. Bad oral hygiene may even be a risk factor for dementia,” Katz added.

According to Katz - as well as mounting medical research - poor oral hygiene can lead to many physical problems. The Journal of the American Geriatric Society just released a study showing that elderly people who brushed their teeth less than once a day were up to 65 percent more likely to develop dementia, compared to seniors who brushed daily.

Dental check-ups can also point out other areas of concern among pregnant women. A professor at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology’s annual meeting suggested that gum dis-

ease can affect healthy conception much like obesity. Plus, pregnant women have a 65 to 70 percent chance of experiencing pregnancy gingivitis, where gums develop exaggerated inflammation and plaque buildup due to fluctuating hormones.

Expectant mothers with gum disease even suffer a higher risk of a premature birth. But oral hygiene can work toward prevention, too. Reuters Health just released findings that indicate pregnant women with gingivitis who use mouthwash have more of a chance of carrying their baby to full term.

Another study recently presented to the American Heart Association revealed that patients who received routine teeth cleanings had a 24 percent lower risk of heart attack than those who didn’t maintain regular dental care.

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