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WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2013
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New zone could spark development of area land By Noelle Barrett
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About 114 acres of land in Middletown, Highspire and Lower Swatara Twp. owned by the authority that operates Harrisburg International Airport could become a Keystone Opportunity Zone, a state initiative that exempts businesses from real estate taxes for 10 years to encourage development and create jobs. The acreage includes former Crawford Station land in Middletown, the old airport terminal in Lower Swatara Twp. and property in Highspire once used by Bethlehem Steel Corp. Any improvements built on the land would be taxable after the 10-year exemption. The land currently is owned by the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA), which does not pay real estate taxes on the property to municipalities and school districts, said Shaun Donovan, economic develop-
ment specialist for the Harrisburg Regional Chamber of Commerce and Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC). “(The land) is currently tax exempt as it sits,” said Donovan. “After 10 years, it would return to the tax rolls.” Though improvements on the land would generate taxes after 10 years, the land itself would remain tax exempt, said Skip Memmi, executive director of the Dauphin County Department of Community and Economic Development. The biggest incentive for businesses and developers is exemption from state taxes for 10 years, Memmi added. Highspire Borough Council and the Steelton-Highspire School Board already have approved resolutions for the zone, and Lower Swatara Twp.’s commissioners are scheduled to vote on it at their meeting on Wednesday, July 17. Middletown Borough Council and the Middletown Area Please See NEW ZONE, Page A6
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Shaun Donovan, economic development specialist for the Harrisburg Regional Chamber of Commerce and CREDC, left, and Skip Memmi, executive director of the Dauphin County Department of Community and Economic Development present information about the Keystone Opportunity Zone to Lower Swatara Township’s commissioners last month.
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Middletown will likely withdraw from the Olmsted Regional Recreation Board at the end of the year unless concerns about the board’s performance are addressed to council’s satisfaction, Borough Council indicated at its meeting on Monday, July 15. “I’ll tell you right now, I’m in favor of withdrawing totally,” Council President Christopher McNamara said. McNamara doesn’t think the board – a joint recreational effort of Middletown, Royalton, Lower Swatara Twp. and the Middletown Area School District – is doing a good job of managing recreation in the borough. “I think things could be better,” he said. “I’m not saying I’m not willing to help my neighbor, but the focus has to be on Middletown, and we have to take care of ourselves before we help our neighbor.” In particular, McNamara said he’s been hearing criticisms of the board’s management of the Middletown Community Pool – and its limited hours of operation, a concern
Lower Dauphin High School will provide physicals on Wednesday, July 31 for students going out for a fall sport. The physicals will be given at 8 a.m. in the high school gym. The cost for each student is $20. All students who will play a fall sport must have a physical by a private doctor or at the school by the time practice begins on Aug. 12.
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The Middletown Area Historical Society could exhibit borough artifacts at its new home in a storefront in the Downtown Plaza.
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A teenager facing felony charges after a car he was driving rammed a Highspire police officer during a high speed chase waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Friday, July 12. Three of the charges filed against Tasai Betts, 17, of Harrisburg, were withdrawn, including assault of a law enforcement officer, recklessly endangering another person and altering or obliterating a mark of identification on a firearm. The withdrawn charges “didn’t fit’’ based on the facts of the case, said Stephen Zawisky, Dauphin County Senior Deputy District Attorney. The most serious charge, criminal attempted homicide, was changed to aggravated assault, a move that would better favor the prosecution if the case goes before a jury, Please See CHARGES, Page A6
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he sign at the Vine Street entrance to Middletown declares the borough to be Dauphin County’s oldest community. By late summer, the Middletown Area Historical Society will be opening its new headquarters on South Brown Street to show people what the fuss is all about. The new headquarters, a storefront in the Downtown Plaza near the Middletown and Hummelstown Railroad station, will feature a showroom for town artifacts and a rotating public display area, as well as ample storage, said Ed Sunbury, a society member and author of a book on Middletown’s history. The society hopes to open the new site to the pubPlease See MUSEUM, Page A6
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Middletown Borough Council has appointed Matt Tunnell to a three-year term on the borough’s recently formed Industrial and Commercial Development Authority. Tunnell is a senior vice president for GreenWorks Development, a Harrisburg development firm that built one of two apartment complexes for Penn State Harrisburg students on West Main Street. A 1988 graduate of Middletown Area High School and a former borough councilor, “he knows and understands the challenges of our area,” Councilor Robert Louer said. “He has a pretty good background in economic development, which is what the intent of this authority is going to be,” said Council President Christopher McNamara.
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athan Ocker broke a Middletown Area High School baseball record in April, striking out 24 of the 27 batters he faced in nine innings in a game against Palmyra. Now he has been selected to play in an all-star game that will be broadcast nationally on the CBS Sports Network. Ocker will be one of 64 players in the North vs. South All-Star Game in Glen Allen, Va., that will be broadcast live at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 22. He was nominated by the coach of his club team, the Capital Region Warriors, which will play in an associated tournament – the Triple Crown U.S. Baseball Championship for high school-age players – that will be held in nearby Richmond, Va. The all-star game and tournament will give Photo by Jodi Ocker college coaches a chance to scout promising high school players, according to organizers. Middletown’s Nathan Ocker winds up during Ocker will be a junior at Middletown in the a 24-strikeout performance against Palmyra in April. fall.
Around 3 p.m. every weekday, Middletown police officer Donald L. Foreman could be seen patrolling the streets, keeping an eye on children walking home from school. It was the sort of fatherly thing he was known for among residents and his neighbors. He was a father figure in Oak Hill, where he lived, a proudly patriotic man and former Army military police officer who flew an American flag outside his home. “Most kids have a lot of respect for police officers, but Dad was down to earth and had a great sense of humor which helped him connect with the kids and people in the neighborhood – and across the town, too,’’ said Darren Foreman, his son. Donald Foreman served on Middletown’s police force for 25 years, becoming the borough’s first detective sergeant. In 1991, he retired from the force, and moved to Elizabethtown. Please See FOREMAN, Page A6
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Harry Aurand Jr. Harry Kenneth Aurand Jr. “Ken,” 74, of Middletown, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 15, at his home. He was the husband of the late Joyce Myers Aurand and the late Ruth Ann Berardi Aurand. Born in Middletown, he was the son of the late H. Kenneth Aurand Sr. and Betty J. Dissinger Aurand. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving on the U.S.S. Sullivan; and was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Royalton, the Middletown Volunteer Fire Company, Dauphin County Fireman’s Association and the Fire Police. Ken was a hard-working family man who took pride in his home in Royalton where he could often be found working. He enjoyed woodworking, painting, collecting coins and putting together model airplanes, boats and cars. He is survived by three children Kenneth E. Aurand (Kelly) of Catasauqua, Susie Gahring (Thomas) of Royalton, and Shawn Aurand of Royalton; five
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Donald F. Leonhard, 89, of Camp Hill and formerly of Maytown, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 13, in Harrisburg. He was born on March 22, 1924 in Middletown and was the son of the late Frank and Ruth Wagner Leonhard. He was a graduate of Middletown High School Class of 1941 and graduated from Elizabethtown College in 1952; was past vice president and treasurer of Donegal Mutual Insurance Company; he was an Army Air Corps pilot veteran of World War II; a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maytown; and was a lifelong Mason. Some of Don’s favorite pastimes were golfing, vacationing at the beach, and watching the Phillies, Eagles and Penn State games. He was always ready with a new joke and loved to make others smile and laugh. He loved to watch TV and his favorite shows were “Hogan’s Heroes” and “Golden Girls.” In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his wife Ellen S. Benson Leonhard, brother William Leonhard, and sister Catherine Leonhard Leisey. He is survived by his daughter Sherry Walker and husband Ty of Camp Hill; two grandsons Christopher M. Leonhard and wife Becky of Switzerland, and Kirk S. Shaffer and wife Jamie of Middletown; four great-granddaughters Jessica Joyner, Dana Shaffer, Brooke Shaffer, and Inara Leonhard; great-great-grandson Kiernan Joyner; three nephews; and one niece. A Tribute to Donald’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, at the Frank E. Matinchek and Daughter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 260 E. Main St., Middletown, with the Rev. Robert McClain Lescallette officiating. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Hershey Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www. matinchekanddaughterfuneralhome. com.
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Calvin J. Sayers, 66, of Middletown, passed away Saturday, July 13, at his home. Born in Syracuse, N.Y. on April 30, 1947, he was the son of the late Rev. Joseph C. and Arlona L. Nielsen Sayers. He retired as quality assurance director from the former Harrisburg State Hospital. He graduated from Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Fla., with a bachelor of science degree in psychology. Cal was a member of Middletown Anglers & Hunters Association, and the Cracker Barrel Gang. He loved taking annual trips to Nakina, Ontario, and camping and hiking in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. A lover of all animals, Cal was especially fond of cats. Following the death of his wife Dawn, Cal continued her work feeding a colony of cats at a shelter. He enjoyed fishing, target shooting, GPS navigation, and the Weather Channel; and was die-hard Syracuse basketball fan. A social man, Cal was a great storyteller who enjoyed playing pranks on family members and friends. He was a patient listener, Cal always made time for everyone making each person feel special. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 38 years Dawn L. Alley Sayers, on August 13, 2010. He is survived by two sons Jeffrey J. Sayers, husband of Sandra D. of Holly Springs, N.C., and Dr. Brian C. Sayers, PhD, husband of Nicole M. of Fuquay-Varina, N.C.; two stepgrandsons Timothy Hyde of Boone, N.C., and Christopher Hyde of Chapel Hill, N.C.; a sister-in-law Deborah A. Donmoyer, wife of William L. of Grantville; a brother-in-law David W. Alley, husband of Karen S. of Hummelstown; and several nieces and nephews. Cal is also survived by his great pride and joy, grandson Baby Boy Sayers, son of Brian and Nicole, whom he was excitedly awaiting the arrival of in the next two weeks. A Celebration of Cal’s life will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, at the Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc., 114 W. Main St., Hummelstown, with the Rev. Dr. Norman C. Marks officiating. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until time of the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Cat Angel Network, P.O. Box 3071, Stowe, PA 19464, or to PAWS, P.O. Box 855, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Online condolences may be shared at www.trefzandbowser.com.
Deborah L. Baldwin, 78, of Middletown, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 13, at Harrisburg Hospital. She was born on August 11, 1934 in Middletown and was the daughter of the late Leslie A. Sr. and Mary E. Force Peterson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William G. Baldwin and two brothers Leslie A. Peterson Jr. and Dr. Robert H. F. Peterson. She was a graduate of Middletown High School Class of 1953; she was a self-employed antique dealer with a variety of co-ops; was a member of the Middletown Historical Society; and she enjoyed collecting antiques. She is survived by her daughter Leslie A. Givler, wife of Robert of Middletown; son Timothy W. Baldwin, husband of Edie of New Providence; granddaughter Elizabeth R.B. Givler of Middletown; grandson William R. Givler of Middletown; and several nephews. Graveside services will be private at Middletown Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by the Frank E. Matinchek and Daughter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Middletown. Condolences may be shared at www. matinchekanddaughterfuneralhome. com.
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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. DUI charge Robert P. Ball, 70, of the 90 block of Mic-Nan Dr., Middletown, was arrested on Monday, June 10 and charged with DUI, DUI-highest level of alcohol and failure to keep right, police report. According to police, Ball was driving a Ford Explorer that was involved in a crash in the 1800 block of Longview Dr. He failed sobriety tests, police said. He was taken to Harrisburg Hospital for blood tests to determine his blood alcohol level, results of which have not been reported by police. Tracey A. Thorogood, 44, 20 block of Rainbow Circle, Elizabethtown, has been charged with DUI and failure to stop at a stop sign following Thorogood’s arrest at 9:39 a.m. on Saturday, June 15 in the area of Oberlin Road and Spring Garden Drive. The arresting officer said the accused was driving a 2000 Mercury sedan and was stopped for operating the vehicle in an erratic manner. Police said Thorogood failed sobriety tests and refused to provide a breath sample to be analyzed with a portable breathalyzer. Thorogood was taken to Harrisburg Hospital for blood tests. Results of the tests were not reported by police. Rodney L. McMillian, 31, of the 600 block of Dauphin St., Harrisburg, has been charged with DUI, DUI-high rate of alcohol and disregarding a lane of traffic following an incident at 2:19 a.m. on Thursday, July 27 in the area of Route 283 and Eisenhower Boulevard, police said. McMillan’s Buick sedan was stopped for driving erratically, police said. He failed a sobriety test at the scene, police said. Blood tests at Harrisburg Hospital revealed his blood-alcohol level was .154 percent, police said. Home shot Police recovered a .22-caliber round from a home in the 20 block of Riverview Dr. The owner of the residence told police his home was shot some time on Sunday, June 16. The homeowner discovered a bullet hole in a wall in a bedroom. Investi-
Boroughs seek sharing of codes services By Noelle Barrett and Daniel Walmer Press And Journal Staff Royalton and Middletown have voted to move forward with steps to share codes enforcement services with Highspire. During a meeting on Tuesday, July 2, Royalton voted unanimously to have the solicitor draft a memorandum of understanding with Highspire to share the services. Royalton has been in discussions with Highspire for several months, and recently formed a committee that met with Terry Watts, Highspire’s codes enforcement officer, to discuss the idea. The committee, made up of council members Tildon Sides and Chris Flynn and former secretary Bonnie Young, recommended moving forward with plans, citing several benefits. Watts will be the only person issuing permits, and is in close proximity to the borough, unlike the enforcement services Royalton uses now. Currently, Commonwealth Code Inspection Services or HRG Engineering provide services, depending on the type of permit, said Amy Burrell, borough secretary. Royalton will also be able to utilize the software Highspire uses to track all codes enforcement services that are done in the borough. John McHale, Highspire borough manager, confirmed discussions with Royalton. Meanwhile, Middletown Borough Council voted unanimously at its Monday, July 1 meeting to “execute a memorandum of understanding with Highspire for shared building codes enforcement upon the concurrence of Highspire.” McHale, however, said he has not discussed the issue with Middletown since Highspire Borough Council voted during a recent meeting not to pursue an agreement with Middletown. “We have not talked to them about any of this stuff in months,” he said. “We might be in the future, but, as of right now, we’re not working on anything.” Middletown, which cut two codes enforcement positions in 2012 and recently lost longtime codes enforcement officer Ed Kazlauskas to retirement, has been pushing for an agreement with Highspire since April.
gators said the round bounced off a wall and a dresser before falling onto the floor. Domestic disturbance Sakeem L. Gray, 21, of the 2000 block of Georgetown Rd., Middletown, has been charged with terroristic threats, simple assault and harassment, police report. The charges were filed following an incident at Gray’s home around 10:50 p.m. on Friday, June 14. Police said Gray threatened his mother with a razor, kicked her and scratched her. The 45-year-old victim refused treatment by emergency medical service personnel. Police said she had scratches on her face, arm, hands and fingers. Gray told police he had been assaulted in the incident and was taken to the Harrisburg Hospital for treatment of injuries he claimed he had suffered. Gray was held in Dauphin County Prison in lieu of $10,000 bond. Raymond D. Crone, 40, of the 100 block of Eby Lane, Middletown, has been charged with aggravated assault and two counts of simple assault, police report. The charges were filed following an incident at 10 p.m. on Friday, June 28 in the 100 block of Eby Lane, Middletown. Police said Crone repeatedly struck his girlfriend, a 25-year-old Middletown resident, during an argument. She suffered facial injuries as a result of the incident, but refused to be transported to a hospital by emergency medical personnel, police said. Crone was released on $20,000 bail. Nathan A. Vanorden, 26, of 100 block of C Lane, Harrisburg, has been cited for harassment as a result of an incident at 1 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, at his residence. Police said Vanorden struck his girlfriend, a 23-year-old Middletown resident, during an argument at their home. Criminal mischief Police are looking for an individual who allegedly spilled bleach on the floor of a local coin-operated laundry on Friday, June 14. The owner of Boardwalk Laundromat, 2000 block of W. Harrisburg Pike,
told police a customer spilled bleach on recently cleaned and waxed floors and pushed a laundry cart into the front door of the business. Police are following leads on a suspect thanks to video surveillance. Report of theft Police are investigating allegations that a township landlord paid $3,000 for plumbing work to his rental property to a Harrisburg contractor who failed to do any work. The landlord, a resident of West Chester, told police he had contracted with the contractor for plumbing work at his residence in the 800 block of Oberlin Rd. but the plumber only worked two hours and failed to return to do any additional work. The landlord said his original contract with the plumbing business called for $2,400 in work but a representative requested an additional $600 for additional work. Criminal mischief A township resident told police dog feces was thrown on his motorcycle while it was parked in the first block of Hanover St. Police believe the act of criminal mischief took place sometime between Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, July 7. Dog feces was on the handlebar and gasoline tank of the 1984 HarleyDavidson motorcycle. Dog-related citation Kyle L. Thomas, 25, of 1000 block of Farmhouse Lane, Middletown, was issued a citation for failure to confine dogs, police report. The case stems from an incident at 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 7 in the 1000 block of Farmhouse Lane. Police cited Thomas after investigating a report that a yellow Labrador dog running loose in the area and urinating on trees. False ID charge Kelly D. Edelman, 43, of the 1000 block of N. Union St., Middletown, has been charged with presenting a false ID to law enforcement officers, driving with a suspended/revoked license, failure to carry a driver’s license, speeding and having a suspended driver’s license, police report. The charges were filed following an incident at 5:52 p.m. on Saturday, July
6 in the area of North Union Street and Davis Drive, police said. Edelman was driving a 2001 Pontiac Aztek that was traveling at 50 mph in a 25 mph zone, police said. During an interview with police, Edelman admitted he didn’t have his driver’s license with him, gave a false name and address and was unable to give is Social Security number, police said. During a background check police discovered the inaccuracies in information the accused had given them. Traffic incident A tractor-trailer rig traveling at a high rate of speed drove the wrong way into the entrance of the Best Western Hotel and the Wendy’s restaurant on Eisenhower Boulevard at 9:17 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, narrowly missing a restaurant employee who was outside before coming to a stop on a grass plot in the parking area, police said. The rig’s driver, John Markotan Jr., 61, of New Spring, Ohio, appeared to be in “a daze,’’ according to police. Emergency medical services were called and Markotan agreed to be transported to an area hospital for evaluation. Police said one of the tires on the rig was flat. Criminal trespass charge Anthony M. Stumpo, 38, of the 600 block of Julie Court, Mechanicsburg, has been charged with defiant trespass and harassment, police report. The charges were filed following an incident at 2:14 p.m. on Sunday, June 30 at the residence of a former friend of Stumpo’s in the 90 block of Lake Dr., police said. Hindering apprehension charge Nikki D. Obrock, 20, 100 block of Eby Lane, Middletown, has been charged with hindering apprehension following an incident at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 29 in the 100 block of Lake Dr. According to police Obrock failed to help police who were attempting to serve a warrant to arrest Michael D. Knopp, 23, of the 7000 block of Appleby Rd., Harrisburg. Police found Knopp in a closet in Obrock’s residence during a search.
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he streets were stained red with blood from bullets breaking through bodies, razors ripping through flesh. A gruesome sight that would seem surreal to most, but to Basil Talib, it was just a part of gang life. Growing up in Brooklyn and being a gang leader veered him toward violence. But he has left gang life found solace and comfort in Highspire – writing poetry. “Pain is a road constantly drove on, detoured to the wrong route,” his poem, “Reflections,’’ reads. His road, long traveled and tumultuous, was filled with fractured dreams, crumbling chances and pits of despair. Succumbing to the gang life, Talib was enveloped in a giant sinkhole, trapped. But then he found his way out. And today, he uses what he learned, coupled with his poetry, to help others.
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Talib’s life was far from perfect. At the age of 5, Talib’s mother died of a brain aneurysm. “They were telling me she’s in a better place, but I didn’t understand that,” he said. He moved in with his aunt and six other kids, and she always did the best she could. “I get goosebumps when I talk about her,” Talib said. “Out of this world. I got all the good from her.” But even her best couldn’t keep him out of trouble. “I was young, living a double life,” Talib said. Writing helped him deal with the turmoil, but it didn’t prevent him from going down a violent path. He joined the gang Twenty-First Kings, or TFK.
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Life as a gang member: “There was a lot of cutting, stabbing, shooting. People were breaking into stores, homes,” Talib said. Talib said he watched people die. Held friends in his arms, felt them take their last breaths. But even farewells to friends and family and funerals didn’t stop him. “When the lights came on, I thought it was showtime,” he said. “I acted a fool, breaking hearts. I had no remorse, no feelings, no mercy.” He was numb to violence. “I felt like that’s what they deserved,” he said. “I was living like a judge handing out sentences.” His chances continued to dwindle. Opportunities to play basketball in school disappeared. His “take for keeps” lifestyle overpowered other aspects of his life. Talib was invincible, untouchable. Or so he thought. “I just kept throwing rocks at the precinct thinking no one would come out,” he said. Instead, his poor decisions led him to prison. He spent time in jail at Rikers Island.
Turning life around
In prison, something changed. He was tired of watching people die, tired of missing things in life. Just tired. While Talib was in prison, his sister died, and he couldn’t attend the funeral. “I was going through a lot of emotion. It was very draining and emotional,” he said. “I thought, ‘I can’t play around with opportunities.’ ” He decided it was time to leave his life of crime behind.
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drawn-out process in addressing its concerns about the board. “You’ve got a legitimate reason to do this. You’ve been kicking it around since last winter. I’ll second it,” he joked. The motion was ultimately seconded and approved. Most residents attending the meeting seemed supportive of the move. The board has faced challenges in leadership recently – it has not had a quorum of municipal representatives available to conduct business since March. Middletown only has filled one of its two seats on the board, and when Royalton representative Tildon Sides recently stepped down from his position, no Royalton council member volunteered to take his place. The board has also been operating without an overall director since Amy Burrell resigned in July 2012 to become Royalton’s borough secretary. McNamara expressed frustration with a lack of communication from the board about the borough’s concerns. “You can’t even get an understanding of what’s going on,” he said. But Layne said Middletown hasn’t communicated its concerns with the board. “As of today, no phone call, no e-mail or letter has been received for the rec board to respond to,” Layne said. “All
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echoed by resident Dawn Knull at the meeting – and the summer playground program at Reid Elementary School, which he said is little more than a “daycare.” “I’m at a point where I’m tired of hearing about it on the street, and it’s time to address it,” he said. The board would probably cease to exist if Middletown withdraws, because Middletown provides most of the facilities for board programs, officials from participating entities have said. Indeed, the fact that Middletown is paying to maintain its facilities without operational control over their use has been a sticking point for the borough since last fall. Middletown reached a tentative agreement with the other municipalities in December 2012 to allow the borough to remain a member in 2013 without a cash contribution because it provides the facilities, but the recreation board has not adopted new bylaws to make that arrangement permanent. When a motion at Monday night’s meeting to communicate the borough’s desire to withdraw from the rec board to Board President Barbara Layne was not quickly seconded, resident Larry Robbins commented on the borough’s
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lic in August. “This will sort of give people a chance to see their history,” said Ed Sunbury, author of a book on Middletown’s history and a society member. In addition to viewing the rotating public displays, residents can stop by to identify people in photographs and provide information, he said. The historical collection had to find a new location after its old home – the second floor of the Middletown Public Library – was damaged by a partial roof collapse last summer. That turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the society, however, according to Robin Pellegrini, a society trustee. The artifacts are better organized now then they were before, Pellegrini said, and while visitors were allowed at the old location by appointment, she hopes the society can have regular visiting hours at its new landing place, even if it’s just one day a week. The borough had offered the society a new storage location, but the society’s members realized that “if the collection is stored, then it goes
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the other municipality [representatives] carry the information back to their respective bodies. One would think that the same was being done for Middletown, and if there were concerns from Middletown, that a representative would make [the board] aware of them.” Layne said the board does strive to provide the best programs for community youth possible, including the pool, a winter basketball program and a summer playground program which this year has included a variety of sports and activities for the kids,
swimming lessons, and a trip to a Harrisburg Senators game. But the board’s programs are limited by its available funds, she said. Layne said she would address the concerns about the pool’s hours of operations with staff. McNamara emphasized that withdrawing from the board would not mean eliminating programs for kids, just that the borough would run the programs itself. “None of this is talking about doing away with facilities and selling assets. It’s finding a better way,” he said. “It
doesn’t mean you’re not providing the services. You’ve got to be smarter … in how you provide the services.” Council recently transferred operational control of its recreational facilities to the borough’s Industrial and Commercial Development Authority, and Councilor David Rhen suggested the ICDA could run the borough’s recreational programs once the borough withdraws from the rec board. Daniel Walmer: 717-944-4628, or danielwalmer@pressandjournal. com
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School Board could consider the issue later this summer. It must be approved by all of them to become reality. It passed in Highspire, even though two council members, Marie Hoch and Dorothy Matsevac, expressed opposition. “I don’t like the 10-year incentive of no taxes. Everyone in town has to pay taxes.” Matsevac said. “This doesn’t look good to the people of the town.” Hoch said there were issues with creating a zone in the past, although Memmi said issues have since been resolved. Other Highspire council members and Mayor John Hoerner were in favor of the zone. “Right now, this is nothing but land,” Hoerner said. “If it stays like this, we’re never going to get anything for it anyhow.” While developers would be exempt from taxes for 10 years, any employees
in the properties would still be paying the employee income tax, said borough manager John McHale. “The goal is to create jobs, and bring jobs to this area,” said Memmi. Memmi and Donovan also presented the idea to Lower Swatara in June, and the idea seemed to have support. “If we do nothing, we get nothing,” said Commissioner William Leonard. “The benefit comes 10 years down the road.” “If the airport didn’t own this property, I’d vote no on it,” said Commission President Frank Linn. “The worst thing I hear from taxpayers is that you gave them a 10-year tax relief and not us.” SARAA plans to demolish the old terminal building to entice more developers, said Tim Edwards, the authority’s executive director. The site is restricted for use for aviation or aeronautical activities because of its location at the airport. “We’ve been trying to get a developer
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said Zawisky. If Betts were found guilty of aggravated assault, it would be a “potentially lengthy state prison sentence,” Zawisky said. Other charges, including fleeing or eluding a police officer, possession of a firearm with the manufacturer number altered, possession of a firearm by a minor, carrying a firearm without a license, receiving stolen property and four counts of recklessly endangering another person were waived for court. Betts was charged as an adult, after an incident on Saturday, June 22. Highspire police officer Jeff LeVan attempted to stop a car Betts was driving
erratically on Eisenhower Boulevard, but the car fled, Highspire police said. Police pursued, and the chase continued onto Interstate 83. When LeVan attempted to pull up to the car, Betts allegedly struck LeVan’s cruiser intentionally, police said. Both cars came to a stop near the 17th Street exit on I-83 in Harrisburg. The car Betts was driving, a 2012 Hyundai, was stolen, and two handguns, drugs and drug paraphernalia were found inside, according to police.
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LeVan, Betts, and four juvenile passengers in Betts’ car were treated for minor injuries. Betts is facing charges of robbery with threat to immediate bodily injury and possession of a firearm from an unrelated incident on May 29. He is confined in Dauphin County Prison in lieu of $100,000 bond. A formal arraignment is scheduled for Aug. 19 in Dauphin County Court. Noelle Barrett: 717-944-4628, or noellebarrett@pressandjournal.com
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interested in the property since we moved into the new building in 2004,” said Edwards. “We feel the best opportunity to develop this site is to start with a pad-ready site for the developer to come in and start a project.” Six companies submitted bids to demolish the old terminal building and the former Sunburst restaurant on Route 230. The bids ranged from $2.1 million to $2.7 million. The winning contractor will be announced at SARAA’s July meeting, said Edwards. About $1.8 million will be covered by grant money through the Federal Aviation Administration, and SARAA hopes to cover the remaining amount with state funds and airport authority funds, said Edwards. Demolition could occur this fall, but is contingent upon receiving funding to do the work, as well as the project’s timing, said Edwards.
He died on Tuesday, July 2, in Elizabethtown. He was 79. His proudest achievement in life was becoming a detective, said Darren Foreman. Donald Foreman wanted to be a police officer since he attended the former Richland High School. He enlisted in the Army as an MP to get the training he needed. He was passionate about law enforcement. “Don was always conscientious, always gave the department his best and never left things undone,’’ said then-Chief George Miller in a 1993 Press And Journal article about Foreman’s retirement. “No matter what kind of case he was working on, he was always very thorough.’’ He left the Army and in 1966 had two offers from central Pennsylvania municipalities to become an officer on their police force. He chose Middletown over Derry Twp. “He indicated there would be more ‘action’ in Middletown,’’ said Darren Foreman. Donald Foreman was dedicated to his
work. “It wasn’t an eight-hour shift for him – he was an officer 24/7,’’ said his son. At home, he loved to tend to his flower beds, of which he was proud. He also enjoyed fishing and was a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies. He is survived by his wife, Roberta “Bert’’ Snyder Foreman, who celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary with him on May 29; and three children, Darren, of Hummelstown; Stacie D. Foreman of Cleona; and Deanne L. Parsons of Shippensburg. He was preceded in death by his son, Derek Lance Foreman. A funeral service was held on Monday, July 8. He was buried in Grandview Memorial Park, Annville. Contributions may be made in his memory to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, 386 Park Avenue South, 17th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10016. Jim Lewis: 717-944-4628, or jimlewis@pressandjournal.com
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Middletown Library programs The Middletown Public Library, 20 N. Catherine St., is sponsoring the following programs: Water Night for teens, 6 p.m. Monday, July 22; “Dinosuars,’’ presented by the North Museum of Natural History and Science, part of the library’s Summer Reading Program, 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 24. For more information, readers may call 717-944-6412. •••••
Clothing donations Donations of clothing and other items for God’s Clothes Closet may be dropped off at Evangelical United Methodist Church, 157 E. Water St., Middletown, on July 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25, 29 and 31 and Aug. 1. For more information, readers may call 717-944-6181. •••••
Music in the Vineyards Nissley Vineyards, 140 Vintage Dr., Bainbridge, will host a lawn concert featuring The Boomers (top 40, classic to current rock) from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 20. For more information, readers may call 717-426-3514 or visit www.nissleywine.com. •••••
Blood drive The HIghspire Fire Co. Carnival Blood Drive will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at Memorial Park, Highspire. The event is sponsored by the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank. For more information, readers may call 1-800-771-0059 or visit www.cpbb.org. •••••
Mount Gretna Bible Festival The Summer at the Tabernacle Mount Gretna Bible Festival will present Dave Stahl and the Sacred Orchestra leading the morning worship service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 21. Dr. Leonard Sweet will preach the Gospel message at 7 p.m. Sunday. Brothers in Grace will be featured at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24. For a complete schedule, readers may visit www. MtGretnaTabernacle. org or call 717-813-5319 or 717371-1725. •••••
Middletown Area Historical Society The Middletown Area Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 22 at Riverside Chapel, 630 S. Union St., Middletown. Wendell Dillinger and Mr. High will speak on The Milk and Honey Railroad.
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Middletown pitcher Zach Whitman pitched well but was out-dueled in the loss.
It probably wasn’t the way the way Hummelstown pitcher Tyler Alexander drew it up, but he’ll take the results any day. In one of the strangest pitching lines you will see, Alexander walked nine but struck out eight and allowed just one hit over six innings to give Hummelstown a 2-1 victory over Middletown in a East Shore Twilight League game at the Middletown Area High School baseball field on Friday, July 12. “Our season’s getting better,” said Hummelstown Coach Bob Alexander, whose team improved to 6-9-1 with the win. “We had a lot of new faces this year … and things are starting to come together.” A light rain persisted throughout the game, but it couldn’t extinguish the sparks flying from the Hummelstown bats in the first inning. Ross Baker singled to center field with one out, and third baseman Chuck Faust blasted a high home run over the left field fence to give the Swatty Cats a 2-0 lead. The Hummelstown offense would threaten to score more in the inning on singles by first baseman Bryan Balshy and Clay Thrasher, but Middletown (8-7-1) pitcher Zach Whitman worked out of the jam with just the two runs of damage. The two runs would be all Hum-
melstown would need – but it didn’t appear that way in the bottom of the first. Middletown shortstop Brandon Popp led off the inning with the Brewers’ only hit in the game, a hard ground ball that found its way up the middle for a single. After the next two batters walked, the Brewers looked like they were in business – but as he would all game, Tyler Alexander managed to wiggle out of the jam. The southpaw struck out the next two Middletown batters before Brewers’ right fielder Mike Robertson walked in a run to cut the lead to 2-1. That was all Middletown would get, as Alexander fanned first baseman Brian Mostek to strike out the side and limit the damage. In the next few innings, the game settled into the kind of rhythm that only a pitcher’s duel can provide. Whitman quieted the Hummelstown hitters after his rough first inning, while Alexander would walk at least one Brewer each inning but otherwise baffle the Middletown bats.
To Jeremy King, athletics “mold and develop a kid to face real-world experiences’’
“You’re going to see a lot of me. I’m going to be around.” -Jeremy King MASD Athletic Director
By Daniel Walmer Press And Journal Staff Some may view school sports as a sideshow, a pleasing but unprofitable diversion from the important work of students’ academic training. But Jeremy King isn’t one of them. Growing up in a sports-centered family, King, recently hired as athletic director and an assistant principal for Middletown Area School District, knows how important sports can be to the personal development necessary for a successful life. “Sports are a fascinating way to prepare young athletes for the challenges of life,” King said. “Athletics mold and develop a kid to face real-world experiences.” King has been around sports his whole life, playing football, baseball, basketball and golf at Garden Spot High School and basketball at Bloomsburg. His sisters were also deeply engaged in the fervor of athletic competition. “Everything that my parents did revolved around sports,” he said. “I grew up where sports had a vital role in everything that we did.” It was from athletics that he learned the lessons you just can’t teach on a chalkboard: how to manage time, how to cope with difficulties and how to learn from your experiences regardless of whether you succeed or fail. “There’s nothing in sports, in my
Jeremy King New Middletown AD opinion, that doesn’t prepare you for life,” he said. King is quick to emphasize that although sports are important, they aren’t the top priority: “First and foremost we are students, then we are athletes,” he said. Students looking to play sports at the collegiate level must achieve grades high enough to be accepted into college, he notes, and he thinks the district’s focus on academics first will create both successful students and successful sports programs. “We’re going to have a lot of great kids doing a lot of great things, and the scoreboard naturally takes care of itself,” he said. Still, athletics are as central to the
classroom as something else King hopes to foster: school pride. “We want everyone wearing blue and gold. We want blue and gold everywhere we go,” he said. Fortunately for King, he doesn’t have to work hard to find a network of Middletown students and alumni that are already filled to the brim with Blue Raider pride. “You have a tight community that’s just thirsting for more,” he said. “It’s the nice, close-knit family community that really attracted me here.” King comes to Middletown with experience off the field as well as on it. He coached junior varsity baseball at Lampeter-Strasburg and junior high school basketball at Conestoga Valley School District, where he taught before coming to Middletown. He received his teaching certificate in marketing and economics from Temple and his administration certificate in educational leadership and supervision from Penn State Great Valley. Want to learn more about King for yourself? You’ll have the chance. “You’re going to see a lot of me. I’m going to be around,” he said. “Middletown is now my adopted family. I take great pride in being here.” Daniel Walmer: 717-944-4628, or danielwalmer@pressandjournal. com
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Standings for 7-17-13 BASEBALL East Shore Twilight League This week’s games Wednesday, July 17 Middletown at Dauphin, 6 p.m.
West Division W L Harrisburg 12 4 Lawnton 10 4 Cedar Cliff 7 6 Cumberland Valley 6 9 Middletown 5 7 Hampden 4 8 New Cumberland 2 12
Thursday, July 18 Lawnton at Hummelstown, 6 p.m. Palmyra at Steelton, 6 p.m. Friday, July 19 Middletown at Linglestown, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, July 23 Middletown at Hummelstown, 6 p.m. Steelton at Linglestown, 6 p.m. American Legion League W L T Paxton 13 1 1 Upper Dauphin 10 2 2 Hummelstown 10 6 0 Middletown 9 7 0 Lawnton 8 6 1 Linglestown 7 6 2 Hershey 4 3 0 Newport 3 12 0 Susquehanna 1 8 0 Dauphin 1 15 0
Middletown first baseman Brian Mostek, right, holds a Hummelstown runner close during the Brewers’ loss to the Swatty Cats.
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The Brewers got runners to second with just one out in the third, fifth and sixth innings. In the bottom of the third, Josh Hoch walked and reached second on a high wild pitch that may have slipped out of Alexander’s hand due to the rain. But Alexander retired the next two batters to maintain the 2-1 lead. In the bottom of the fourth, second baseman Chio Torres and left fielder Kevin Johnson earned Middletown’s sixth and seventh walks with one out, but two flyouts later, Middletown was still down by a run.
The Swatty Cats had a two-out opportunity to add on in the top of the fifth, when Faust reached on an error and Balshy looped a single to right, allowing Faust to reach third. But Whitman got catcher Brandon Rutt to fly out to right, preserving Hummelstown’s 1-run lead. Alexander walked his eighth and ninth Brewers, Robertson and Torres, in the bottom of the sixth. Middletown’s threat would fall short again, however, as Johnson and Popp struck out looking to end the frame. Hummelstown’s Dusten Rutt pitched the seventh frame in relief of Alexander. He retired the Brewers in order to
EAST SHORE TWILIGHT LEAGUE At Middletown Area High School Hummelstown 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 – 2 Middletown 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 – 1 W: Alexander; L: Whitman HR: Hummelstown – Faust
preserve the victory. Middletown was left with an alltoo-familiar feeling: wondering what might have been in their third straight one-run loss. “We’ve gotten into a hitting funk,” said Middletown Coach Adrian Huber. “We’re battling, we’re in every game. We just need to come through and get some hits.” Daniel Walmer: 717-944-4628, or danielwalmer@pressandjournal.
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Last week’s games Cumberland Valley 6, Middletown 2 Hershey Hurricanes 10, Lower Dauphin 3 Hampden 15, Middletown 4 Lower Dauphin 4, Hershey 3
Monday, July 22 Lawnton at Hummelstown, 6 p.m.
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Last week’s games Middletown 5, Hershey 2 Hummelstown 6, Paxton 5 Susquehanna Twp. BA Pony Division Final standings W L T Steelton 15 1 3 The Meadows 14 4 1 Unique Limousine 11 6 0 Redeeming Grace 9 8 1 Exit Realty 8 8 0 McNaughton Homes 8 9 0 Lawnton 7 11 0 Wilhelm-Paxtang 4 12 1 Penbrook 0 17 0 Playoffs Steelton 11, Penbrook 1 Steelton 8, Lawnton 1 Championship Steelton 8, The Meadows 4 TEENERS Central PA Senior League East Division W L T Paxton 10 4 0 Linglestown 9 4 0 Susquehanna 8 4 0 Hershey Hurricanes 8 7 0 Hershey 5 6 0 Lower Dauphin 5 9 0 Halifax 0 8 0
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Teener A American Division W L Linglestown 17 1 LSwat/Middletown 10 7 Susquehanna 8 8 Paxton (2) 3 12 Paxton (1) 0 13
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National Division W L West Hanover 11 3 Hershey 11 5 Lower Dauphin (2) 6 9 Lower Dauphin (1) 4 12
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Teener B Albright Division W L Lower Dauphin 15 3 Hershey (3) 14 3 Hershey (1) 11 5 Hershey (2) 11 6 Jonestown 7 8 Lebanon 7 10 Palmyra 3 10 Ebenezer 2 16
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PTS 30 28 22 22 14 14 6 4
Stammel Division W L Susquehanna (1) 14 1 Susquehanna (2) 11 5 Swatara 11 6 Lower Swatara 8 9 Linglestown (2) 5 12 Linglestown (1) 3 12 Middletown 1 14
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Teener C East Division W L Lower Dauphin (1) 11 3 West Hanover 7 3 Lower Dauphin (2) 7 7 Palmyra (1) 4 12 Palmyra (2) 2 8 Hershey 0 10 West Division W L LSwat/Middletown 16 0 Paxton (1) 14 2 Paxton (2) 9 8
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MIDGETS Suburban Division Final standings W L Lawnton Maroon 13 6 Lawnton Black 9 9 Steelton 5 14 Wilhelm-Paxtang 5 14 Rutherford 0 17
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Susquehanna Valley Midget Tournament (as of July 14) A Division W L Lebanon Valley Red 4 0 Lower Dauphin Blue 2 2 Halifax 2 2 River League 2 2 Linglestown 0 4 B Division W L Elizabethtown Navy 3 1 Palmyra Black 3 1 Lebanon Valley White 3 1 LPWH Blue 1 3 Suburban 11’s 0 4 C Division W L Greater West Shore 4 0 LPWH White 3 1 Lower Dauphin White 1 3 Susquehanna Twp. 1 3 Lebanon Valley Blue 1 3 New Cumberland Upper Allen Suburban 12’s Elizabethtown Red Hershey
D Division W L 4 0 3 1 2 2 1 3 0 4
Last week’s scores Palmyra Black 11, Elizabethtown Navy 9 LPWH White 14, Lower Dauphin White 1 Lower Dauphin Blue 16, Linglestown 6 Elizabethtown Navy 10, LPWH Blue 4 Greater West Shore 14, Lower Dauphin White 3 Elizabethtown Red 23, Hershey 9 Halifax 9, Lower Dauphin Blue 1 New Cumberland 14, Elizabethtown Red 11 Lebanon Valley Red 4, Lower Dauphin Blue 0 Elizabethtown Navy 13, Suburban 11’s 0 Susquehanna Twp. 4, Lower Dauphin White 3 Suburban 12’s 11, Elizabethtown Red 1 Lower Dauphin Blue 7, River League 0 Elizabethtown Navy 9, Lebanon Valley White 6 Lower Dauphin White 13, Lebanon Valley Blue 5 Upper Allen 4, Elizabethtown Red 2
Steelton wins championship
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Steelton won the championship of the Susquehanna Township Baseball League’s Pony Division, going 3-0 in the playoffs and beating The Meadows in the title game, 8-4 at Reich Field on Saturday, June 22. Damien Erby and Luke Lighty pitched in the victory. Steelton, sponsored by Rozman Bros., had won the regular season title with a 12-1-2 record. The team’s coaches are Fred Sviben, Michael Williams and Louis Riley.
Late Richmond goal beats Islanders, 1-0 Richmond scored a late breakout goal to beat Harrisburg 1-0 in a pivotal matchup of two of the USL Pro league’s top teams at City Island’s Skyline Sports Complex on Saturday, July 13. Physical play dominated most of the game and the series of events that led up to the goal were no different. It was a battle for a ball on the sideline that left Harrisburg on its heels and outmanned with the Kickers charging
down the field with two players. The City Islanders’ goalkeeper came out to cut off the angle but Richmond’s Stanley Nyazamba made a simple pass to his left and had Michael Seaton alone with an empty net. Even though this was the only goal of the game, the Islanders were not going to give up a loss at home that easy. In one of the last plays of the match, Islander Jimmy McLaughlin swung the ball into the box, which met lead-
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Found my 2x-Great Uncle Franklin Batdorf/Baddorf Half Siblings
Franklin Baddorf was born in Dauphin County, Pa. on 27 September 1852, to Christian Baddorff and Catherine Hand, daughter of Abraham and Pauline “Polly” Brown of Porter Twp., Schuylkill County, Pa. On Frank’s death certificate has his father as Christian Baddorf (Dauphin County) and mother Catherine Hand (Schuylkill County), Pa. Would anyone researching Hand, Baddorf, Heberling line in Dauphin County and has information on Christian vital dates and where he is buried, please contact me). Christian from this marriage had I believe three children: Franklin born 1852; Mary Catherine Hand remarried to Michael Heberling and had a large family. Looking for their marriage date and where they married. This is where I begin: I found an obit on David Heberling from the “West Schuylkill Herald” on 1 April 1910. David was born in 1868, died at the age 42 years, a well-known resident of Lykens, died at noon Sunday ( March 27, 1910) at his home at the latter place after an illness of two years of “Tuberculosis.” David was son of the late Michael Heberling and Catherine Hand. He was born and raised in Porter Twp., but he resided in Lykens for the past 18 years, where he was employed at the mines. He leaves to survive a widow and daughter 21 years of age, also following brothers and sisters: Alice, wife of George Shadle of Muir, Schuylkill County, Pa.; Louisa, wife of Fred Shomper; Jane, wife of William Shomper; Agnes, wife of Charles Jones; and Charles Heberling, all of Tower City, Schuylkill Co., (brothers) - Adam Heberling of Reinerton and one stepbrother Frank Baddorf/Batdorf of Orwin, Schuylkill Co. Five brothers and sisters with his parents preceded him in death. The funeral was met with a large host of relatives and friends from the vicinity. From the station the funeral went directly to the Greenwood Cemetery, where the interment took place. Reverend C. Wallace Miller, pastor of the Tower City UB Church, officiated. The Lions Lodge of Odd Fellows of which deceased was a member, had charge of the funeral. Looking for descendants of David Heberling, also information on Frank Baddorf my 2xgrand-uncle. Looking for where Christian Baddorf lived in Dauphin Co., Pa., marriage date to Catherine Hand, were Christian Baddorf is buried, and death date. Possible any family pictures?
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Ancestry.com is changing the search functionality on the site and is soliciting your input for potential improvements. Here is the announcement: Ancestry. com is continuing our efforts to improve the search experience across Ancestry. com and will be making changes to our search functionality in the upcoming months. Some features will be added and some will be discontinued. As part of the 2 percent of our subscribers that use the old search function on the site, we know that you are passionate about the search experience on Ancestry.com and we are reaching out to you to get input on potential improvements. We hope you will take the opportunity to share your insights and feedback on our plans. To identify which areas of the experience we should focus on this year, we have drawn on customer input, usage data, usage patterns and our old search function for inspiration. From all of that, we are looking at making your time on Ancestry.com more productive by improving these areas of the search experience in 2013: • More relevant search results with the best results at the top • Easier refining and control of your search results • Keeping a better history of the work you have done. • Publishing more new content and more corrections to existing content • Performance improvements to return results faster. As we begin to make these improvements, we will no longer maintain two separate search systems for the site. Maintaining two systems limits the resources we can use to make improvements and increases the complexity of every improvement we try to make. Additionally, continuing to maintain the two systems limits our ability to direct more investment into other areas like adding more record collections and correcting existing collections. Based on that, as part of the work this year we will bring together the two search experiences into a single search experience on Ancestry.com. We hope to bring forward the best features of both the old and the new search systems into consolidated experience to facilitate the transition for our users and to improve overall search experience. We expect to discontinue the old search function as a separate experience within the next 6 months. Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter June 27, 2013
McMullen Named DAR State Regent
Roberta “Bobbi” Patton McMullen, a member of the Chester County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), will be installed as regent (presiding Officer) of the Pennsylvania State Society DAR during a ceremony on Sunday, June 30, at the National Society DAR’s 122nd Continental Congress in Washington, D.C. At the Continental Congress, to be witnessed by representatives from over 3,000 national and international DAR chapters encompassing over 170,000 members, McMullen will take the DAR oath. As state regent, McMullen will set the vision and provide the guidance for Pennsylvania’s 98 chapters and 6,200 members for the next three years. As part of her duties, Mrs. McMullen will coordinate annual workshops and state conferences, attend chapter meetings and activities, represent Pennsylvania’s DAR in Washington, D.C., and promote her state project to raise funds for the Children’s Day Care Center at Tamassee DAR School in Tamassee, S.C. She will be promoting her theme for her administration, “Our Heritage, Our Members, Our Future,” which ties in with the National Society DAR theme of “Honoring Our Heritage - Focusing on the Future - Celebrating America.” Her husband, Joseph B. McMullen, an Oxford native, is serving as second vice president of the Pennsylvania Society, Sons of the American Revolution. The DAR, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, is an nonprofit, non-political volunteer women’s service organizations dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and securing America’s future through better education for children. Any woman 18 and older- regardless of race, religion or ethnic background - who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership. More information is available at www.dar.org or www.pssdar.org.
Middletown Welcome all. May God’s light shine 6 to 8:30 p.m., Donations of clothing upon us as we gather to worship. May may be dropped off for God’s Clothes the brilliance of his light and his wis- Closet. dom fill us. May it be a lamp to our Sun., July 21: 9 a.m., Sunday Church feet and a light to our path. school, with classes for all ages. Adult Evangelical Church meets on the Sunday school devotional leader for corner of Spruce and Water streets at July: Bill Harris; 10:15 a.m., wor157 E. Water St., Middletown, south ship service. The worship center is of Main St. behind the Turkey Hill handicap and wheelchair accessible. convenience store. The ministries scheduled at Evangeli- Greeters: Ethel Angeloff, Joey Uncal United Methodist Church from July derdonk, Harold Morgan. Nursery Helpers: Deb Lidle, Joyce Moyer. The 17-22 are always open to everyone. Wed., July17: 9 a.m. to noon and 6 altar flowers are given in memory of to 8:30 p.m., Donations of clothing loved ones presented by Lois Coleman (clean, not torn or missing buttons) and family. Mon., July 22: 9 a.m. to noon and may be dropped for God’s Clothes Closet; 6 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous 6 to 8:30 p.m., Donations of clothing may be dropped off for God’s Clothes Book Study Group. Thurs., July 18: 9 a.m. to noon and Closet.
New Beginnings Church
Middletown New Beginnings Church invites Check us out on our website at www. you to worship with us each Sunday newbeginningschurchmiddletown. at 10:30 a.m. Nursery and children’s weebly.com. church provided. Our congregation Wacky Wednesday and Teen Night meets at Riverside Chapel, 630 S. will be every Wednesday through Union St., Middletown, next to the August 14. Children, elementary Rescue Hose Company. Sunday school school having completed kindergarten for all ages is at 9 a.m. We are handicap through 5th grade will be held from accessible via ramp at the back door. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and teens, grade 6 For additional church information call through 12th grade will be held from 944-9595. 6 to 8 p.m. Call Bobby Bright at 944Nonperishable food items are col- 5454 to register your child/youth or lected every Sunday for the Middle- just come. town Food Bank. The main bulletin board highlights Followers of Faith Bible Study re- summer vacations. Share a photo of sumes in the fall; Intercessory Prayer your travels this summer, near or far, Group is held every Thursday at 7 to be included on the picture board. p.m.; The Craft Group meets every Fri., July 19: Church trip to Sight Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.; Youth Fel- and Sound to see “Noah.” lowship will have special events over Acolyte for July is Nikki Wise. Chilthe summer and will resume every dren’s church leaders are Pam Eberly week in Sept. and Bobby Bright. Our Sunday worship service is broadPastor Britt’s parting words each cast on the MAHS radio station WMSS Sunday: “Nothing in this world is 91.1 FM at 3 p.m. every Sunday after- more important than the love of Jesus noon. Listen on the radio or the Internet Christ.” We invite you to come and at www.pennlive.com/wmss/audio. experience this love.
Wesley United Methodist Church
Middletown We worship on Sunday morning at toilet paper, toothpaste, deodorant, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Our early ser- and soap are needed. We welcome and vice is informal and features a Praise appreciate all items given as we help Band. Our later service follows a those in need in Middletown through traditional pattern and includes all the Interfaith Food Pantry located at types of music. We encourage people 201 Wyoming Street, Royalton. to “come as you are.” A Wesley Family Conversation and We share Holy Communion on the Ice Cream social time will be held first Sunday of every month. Our table on Sun., July 21 at 7 p.m. Rev. Jim is open to all who love Jesus and desire Dawes, our pastor, will be sharing to walk in his ways. his thoughts on Wesley’s Mission and Upper Room devotionals for July and Vision as he begins his second year of August are now available on the paper pastoral ministry with us. rack in the gathering place outside the Plans are underway for a BFF (Bible, sanctuary. Food, and Fun) experience at Wesley Richie Varner is attending the on Aug. 12-15 from 6 to 8 p.m. This National Scout Jamboree in West outreach ministry is designed for Virginia. His Wesley family is happy young people ages 4 to 12 years. for him and has sent him on his way Visit our website at middletownwesto this wonderful experience with our leyumc.org. Find us on Facebook at blessings of prayers and love. New Life at Wesley. Contact us by Food Pantry Sunday is July 21. Our e-mail at wesleyumc@comcast.net goal is to provide pancake mix and or call us at 944-6242. syrup along with other food items. “Follow Jesus, Change the World. Also, personal care items including Seek. Serve. Send.”
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Open Door Bible Church
Middletown “Count it all joy, my brothers, when welcome you to join us at our 6:30 you meet trials of various kinds, for p.m. service. Childcare is provided you know that the testing of your for children under age 4 during all faith produces steadfastness.” James services and classes. Wed., July 17: 7 p.m., Patch the Pirate 1:2-3 Clubs for ages 4 through grade 6, and Open Door Bible Church, located at 200 Nissley Drive, Middletown, Prayer meeting. We invite all young ones ages 5 and invites you to worship Jesus Christ up to come to Wednesday night Bible with us this week. Club with Miss Jess and Miss Chris for Our July 21 Sunday worship ser- a mini, 1-hour and 15-minute DVBS vice commences at 10:40 a.m. with every Wednesday this summer, begina 9:30 a.m. Sunday school hour with ning at 7 p.m. classes for all ages. Children from For more information call the church ages 4 to second grade are welcome office at 939-5180 or visit us online to participate in Junior Church during at www.odbcpa.org. Better yet, come the morning worship service. We also worship with us in person.
First Church of God Middletown
First Church of God, 245 W. High Street, Middletown, invites you to join us for worship at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. this Sunday. Childcare is provided. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:15 a.m. Classes for special education are also available. Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. classes are available for Youth (grades 6-12), FROG Pond (kindergarten through 5th grade), Nursery (infants-age 3), and Adult classes, which offer a variety of Bible studies and electives. MiKiWoGo (Middletown Kids Worship God) Join us Sunday mornings during the summer as we explore Colossal Coaster World, learning to face our fears and trust in God. Beginning Sunday, June 9 from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. in the pavilion (weather permitting) for students finishing kindergarten through grade 5. Adult Sunday school: The Christian Education commission is coordinating the combining of the adult Sunday school classes over the summer months. The combined class runs now through Sept. 1 at 9:15 a.m. in the Triple Room. The topics and teachers change each week. On Sun., July 21: Marsha Banks from Amiracle4Sure, Inc. will share about changing lives that have been impacted by negative experiences. Amiracle4Sure provides supportive services and emergency, temporary and transitional housing for women.
Sundays: A Collective - Dinner is at 5:15 p.m. and the party begins at 6 p.m. Come and share with us. You are not alone in your faith, your doubts and your desires. Wednesdays through August 21: Open Garage Night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The church will provide hot dogs and hamburgers or some other main dish each week and you are invited to bring a side dish to go with this. Everyone is welcome. Thursdays: 8 a.m., Breakfast Club Bible Study; the Sunshiners will meet monthly over the summer: July 18 and Aug. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. for a time of Christian fellowship, teaching and worship. They are a group which exists to meet the spiritual needs of persons who are developmentally challenged; 7 p.m., Pasta and Prayer Young Adult Bible Study. VBS Day Camp continues through Fri., July 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All children from kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome. There is a cost for the week. Call the church office for more information. Latino Congregation: Betesda Casa de Misericordia, CGGC, 245 W. High St., Middletown. Estudios Biblicos Domingos, noon; Servicio Evangelistico: Domingos 1:30 p.m.; Contactos: Ricardo and Jeanette Perez (717) 333-2184. For additional information call the church office at 944-9608 or e-mail us at mdtcog@comcast.net.
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Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church
New Beginnings Church
Sunday School - 9 am • Morning Worship 10:15 am Evening Worship - 6 pm www.calvaryopc.com
630 South Union St., Middletown
10 Spruce Street • 944-5835
at the Riverside Chapel Sunday School - 9 am • Worship Service - 10:30 am
Pastor Britt Strohecker Everyone Is Welcome!
Ebenezer United Methodist Church "Love God, Love People, Make Disciples"
890 Ebenezer Road, Middletown (Corner of 441 & Ebenezer Road) Phone 939-0766 Sunday Worship - 9 am Education and Spiritual Nurture - 10:15 am (Children, Youth, Adults) Christian Child Care - 985-1650 www.ebenezerumc.net
Open Door Bible Church 200 Nissley Drive, Middletown, PA (Located In Lower Swatara Township) Pastor JONATHAN E. TILLMAN
Phone 939-5180 Sunday School - 9:30 am • Morning Worship - 10:40 am Evening Worship - 6:30 pm Wednesday Prayer Service - 7 pm
Presbyterian Congregation of Middletown Union & Water Sts., Middletown • 944-4322 Church School - 9:15 am • Worship - 10:30 am
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A golden opportunity
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he authority that operates Harrisburg International Airport owns about 114 acres of land in Middletown, Highspire and Lower Swatara Twp. that it wants to designate as a Keystone Opportunity Zone to attract developers. The designation, a state initiative to create jobs, would exempt the acres from real estate taxes for 10 years, but require tax payments on buildings erected on the property after that. It’s an excellent way to develop land that’s currently unusued. Among the sites proposed for the special zone: the old Crawford Station land in Middletown, property in Highspire once used by Bethlehem Steel Corp., and the old terminal at HIA. The idea is being promoted by the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority. There have been zones in 12 regions in Pennsylvania since 1999, when the program began, The proposed but legislation passed in 2012 allowed the state Keystone Department of Community and Economic DeOpportunity Zone is velopment to extend the zones. Businesses in the can be exempt from state taxes partially an excellent way to zones or completely, and local real-estate taxes for 10 develop land that's years, an incentive to build. currently unused. The authority property is tax exempt already, so the effort to develop it and generate tax revenue 10 years from now is even more enticing. “Right now, this is nothing but land,’’ said Highspire Mayor John Hoerner. “If it stays like this, we’re never going to get anything for it anyhow.’’ Highspire Borough Council and the SteeltonHighspire School Board have approved the effort. Lower Swatara Twp.’s commissioners are scheduled to vote on it at a meeting Wednesday, July 17. Middletown Borough Council and the Middletown Area School Board will consider the issue later this summer. So far, the plan has been met with little opposition. Two Highspire council members opposed it – “Everyone in town has to pay taxes,’’ said Councilwoman Dorothy Matsevac, who was uncomfortable giving a 10-year tax break to a developer. But if that’s what it takes to spark development on long-unwanted land, we think it’s a great idea and a benefit to the community. It should be approved.
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A Kane-stitutional refusal?
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ennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane announced on Thursday, July 11 that she will not defend the state’s gay marriage ban against a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union. “I cannot ethically defend the constitutionality of Pennsylvania’s version of DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act, the federal gay marriage ban struck down recently by the Supreme Court) where I believe it to be wholly unconstitutional,’’ Kane said at a news conference at the Capitol. “I know that in this state there are people who don’t believe in what we are doing, and I’m not asking them to believe in it. I’m asking them to believe in the Constitution. “We have always stood strong in the face of discrimination, which in its various forms has never withstood the test of time. It is our duty, each and every one of us, to protect the constitutionality, to protect the rights and dignity of others, and to protect the equality of all men and women in this Commonwealth.’’ Here’s what others think of Kane’s decision: Diane Gramley, president, American Family Association of Pennsylvania – “Kathleen Kane was endorsed by Equality PA last year when she ran for office, so her decision to toe their line in this issue comes as no surprise. It is probably in the best interest of the Commonwealth for Kathleen Kane not to defend DOMA since she supports so-called same-sex ‘marriage’ and would not provide an adequate defense of a law which was passed overwhelming by the legislature in 1996. This has become a trend with Democrats being unable to do their jobs properly in defending natural one man one woman marriage. “Now the AFA of PA calls on Gov. Tom Corbett to do what Attorney General Kathleen Kane is unable to do and defend one man one woman marriage in Pennsylvania.” Jim Burn, chairman of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party – “Attorney General Kathleen Kane is taking a courageous and firm stand against a law with little merit, and we applaud her convictions. All Pennsylvanians should be treated equally under the law, and by ensuring that all Pennsylvanians have the right to marry the ones they love, we can take another step toward equality.” July 11 letter to Kane from Speaker of the House Sam Smith and 21 other Republican House members, including central Pennsylvania representatives RoseMarie Swanger (102nd District); Gordon Denlinger (99th) and Rob Kauffman (89th) – “We have no doubt that opponents of the law will cheer your decision. Nor do we doubt that supporters of the law will decry it. All of that is immaterial to the fundamental question, which is whether you will choose to ignore your constitutional and statutory obligation to defend Pennsylvania laws. “Your announcement and its implied arrogance of both executive AND legislative authority at the expense of the people, troubles us deeply. There are any number of Pennsylvania statutes with which we may personally disagree. Nevertheless, we do not ignore them to suit our political preferences.’’ State Sen. Larry Farnese, D-Philadelphia – “You may want to take a look at the Commonwealth Attorneys Act Section 204(c). It says: ‘… the Attorney General may, upon determining that it is … in the best interest of the Commonwealth, authorize the General Counsel ... to defend particular litigation …’ "So, in short, she is not acting on ideology, she is following our law and Constitution that says all citizens are ‘… born equally, free and independent, and have certain inherent and indefeasible rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty … and of pursuing their own happiness.’ Attorney General Kane, I’m behind you all the way!”
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Real estate tax ban is advancing Editor, Despite renewed special interest attacks at the Capitol in Harrisburg, the fight for eliminating the unfair school property tax begun by 79 grassroots taxpayer groups across the state is making some real progress. Across the 11 counties we represent, the No. 1 question we hear at our town hall meetings is: When will the legislature eliminate school property taxes? Last year we introduced a bill drafted by the Pennsylvania Coalition of Taxpayer Associations. The Senate Finance Committee held a public hearing on this proposal and we asked for a nonpartisan analysis of the bill to provide detailed funding projections. The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) identified several problems in the original proposal. Special interest groups have used the report as a weapon against our efforts, but we view it as a roadmap to achieve true property tax reform and we have moved quickly to amend the bill. Last year’s proposal garnered 13 co-sponsors, or 26 percent of the total state Senate. This year, a new proposal, Senate Bill 76, corrects the defects in the original bill, as detailed in the 80-page analysis provided by the IFO. Even more importantly, as a result of the grassroots efforts of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Taxpayer Associations this year, 22 senators have now co-sponsored the bill – 12 Republicans and 10 Democrats, an increase of nine senators from last year. We continue to forge new coalitions and pick up support from all corners of the state. Groups like the Western We continue to Pennsylvania forge new Coalition of coalitions and Taxpayers, the Wilkes-Barre pick up support City Taxpayfor elimination ers Association of the school and the South Eastern Tax property tax Reform Coalifrom all corners tion are leading of the state. the charge to eliminate this tax. The Senate and House Finance committees have asked the IFO to complete an updated analysis of Senate Bill 76 in the next few months. The issue of funding public schools is a $13 billion problem and we welcome their nonpartisan, professional analysis to ensure we provide a dollar-for-dollar match for basic education. In the last few months, because of growing grassroots efforts across the state, support for the bill has grown from 13 to 22 state senators. The number we need to achieve in the Senate is 26 votes for passage, and then it heads over to the House, where we need 102 votes. State representatives Jim Cox and Mark Gillen have discussed this proposal with Gov. Tom Corbett, and he is on the record with them stating he would sign the bill when it reaches his desk. We look forward to continuing our bipartisan fight to advance this issue. In our local newspapers, we frequently read about the thousands of sheriff’s sales that occur each year across the state. We hear this fundamental principle every day, from Marietta all the way to West Pittston: No tax should have the power to leave you homeless.
to justice and freedom. n passing the It is an established maxim that no one is monstrosity obligated to obey an unjust law. known as imSince that’s the case, we should not be migration “reform,” talking about amnesty for residents withthe Senate overout papers; amnesty implies wrongdolooked a few things ing, and these human beings did nothing of importance. This wrong. They should be left free to go is unsurprising. A bill on immigration about their lives. that is backed by leading Republicans Incidentally, there also should be no and Democrats, big business and governamnesty for the government officials who ment-co-opted unions is bound to have have harassed residents without papers missed some things. rather than leaving them in peace. “I was The bill, whose fate in the House is following orders” is no excuse. uncertain, would appropriate $40 bil• Third, the free-enterprise system, lion over the next decade to “secure the which conservatives claim to support and border.” This would entail hiring 20,000 pretend that we have, necessarily includes more border patrol agents and building the freedom of business owners to hire 700 more miles of fence along the U.S.whoever is willing to work for them. Mexican border. The spending would It is the height of hypocrisy for conserinclude $4.5 billion on technology for vatives to call for harsh penalties on busisurveillance. nesspeople who hire “illegal workers.” As the Washington Post reported, “The When it’s a choice between free enterborder security plan … includes unprise and border control, most conservausual language mandating the purchase tives choose border control – and that of specific models of helicopters and speaks volumes. radar equipment for deployment along The flip side, of course, is that any indithe U.S.-Mexican border, providing a vidual should be free to accept a job offer potential windfall worth tens of millions from any business of dollars to top deowner. The governfense contractors.” – and all those The bill would also If we mean what we say ment who want a border set up a procedure when we express sympathy lined with armed under which the 11 million human for the world's poor, we agents and barbed walls beings who are in cannot in good conscience wire-adorned – should butt out. the U.S. without maintain barriers to free • Finally, if we government permission could become immigration. The mean what we say we express citizens in 13 years. foreign-born are people, too, when sympathy for the To come out of the as deserving of a shot at the world’s poor, we shadows, so-called illegal immigrants good life as any American. cannot in good conscience maintain would have to pay barriers to free imfines and taxes. migration. The New York The foreign-born Times notes that the are people, too, as “tough border security provisions … must be in place before deserving of a shot at the good life as any American. the immigrants can gain legal status.” When individuals move from capitalIn conventional terms, the bill seems Sen. David G. Argall poor to capital-rich societies, their fairly complete. Sen. Mike Folmer productivity increases, enabling them to So what does it overlook? Several Sen. Judy Schwank better provide for themselves and their things: Sen. John Yudichak families. • First, by nature all individuals – not Harrisburg They also present new opportunities for just Americans – have rights. exchange to the indigenous population. Specifically, they have a natural right The writers are members of the PennIt is cruel and hypocritical for America to engage in any peaceful activity – that sylvania Senate. David G. Argall is a Renot to do the one thing that would best is, any conduct that does not aggress publican representing the 29th District; against other people. Among those rights, lift the fortunes of the world’s poor and Mike Folmer is a Republican representoppressed. therefore, is the right to travel and settle ing the 48th District; Judy Schwank is a anywhere, so long as no one else’s rights Sheldon Richman is vice president of The Democrat representing the 11th District; are violated. Considering that plenty of and John Yudichak is a Democrat repreAmericans would eagerly rent apartments Future of Freedom Foundation, a think senting the 14th District. tank in Fairfax, Va. to and hire, say, Mexicans, migration is included among the freedoms all people possess. • Second, and closely related, an ancient and honorable principle holds that an unjust law is no law at all (lex iniusta non est lex). The idea is that no one should be compelled to do what is unjust or be prevented from doing what justice requires or We want to hear from you. allows, such as freely moving about. Conservatives and progressives alike are Send your letters to: vexed that the 11 million U.S. residents letters@pressandjournal.com, or without papers violated the law to get 20 S. Union Street here. How dare they! But according to the ancient principle, Middletown, Pa. 17057 what they violated was a not a law but a Letters may be edited for accuracy, clarity, and length. mere legislative decree, which conflicts with the natural law and hence is contrary
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Corbett signs bill closing tax loophole
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ov. Tom Corbett recently signed into law legislation to close the “Delaware loophole’’ and implement comprehensive business tax reforms for Pennsylvania businesses. The Delaware loophole was coined to describe a legal tax-planning practice that allows corporations to avoid paying taxes in Pennsylvania. Companies taking advantage of the Delaware loophole pay an affiliated business in Delaware a fee for the use of intangible properties (trademarks, patents, copyrights, etc.) and deduct the payment as a business expense, thus lowering their Pennsylvania taxable income. The new law closes this loophole by targeting specific transactions that some businesses use for the sole purpose of avoiding taxation in the Commonwealth. Language to close the loophole was amended into the annual Tax Code bill (House Bill 465). In addition, the bill includes other reforms that will help support Pennsylvania’s small businesses, encourage new investments in existing businesses and promote the development of new start-up companies. It was important that we found a way to level the playing field for those who are already paying their share of Pennsylvania taxes. Closing this loophole will help create a more competitive tax structure for job creators in
Pennsylvania, and make our state a better place to do business.
Handgun safety course
Last month I held my annual Handgun Safety Course at Middletown Anglers and Hunters. Residents who attended took part in basic training and learned about safe and responsible gun ownership. The course, which is taught by a certified National Rifle Association (NRA) instructor, includes mandatory classroom and range work. To view photos from this year’s course, visit my website, www.RepPayne.com. I will host my fourth annual Handgun Safety Course in March 2014 at the Middletown Anglers and Hunters. Registration is required and the class fills up quickly, so residents 18 years and older who are interested in attending are encouraged to contact my Hershey office at 717-534-1323. Additional information can also be obtained by contacting my office or visiting my website. John D. Payne is a Republican member of the state House of Representatives. He represents the 106th District, which includes Royalton, Hummelstown, Lower Swatara Twp., Derry Twp., Conewago Twp. and parts of Middletown and Swatara Twp.
“Dear Ms. Leonhart: I am writing to you today concerning methamphetamine laboratories in our communities and the need for guidance on combating this serious issue. Officials in local municipalities have indicated that they have limited means to fight the production of this drug and need help identifying any resources
L“I am writing about how long it takes to get a handicapped parking space. I submitted an application seven months ago and no one has gotten back to me yet. Have gone to the borough office several times and every time the man you have to talk to about this either is not there or he gives some kind of excuse. My husband can’t walk a half a block let alone a whole one to our house and it is another story when we have to load or unload our car with groceries or laundry. What is wrong with them in that office? No sympathy for the handicapped. My husband did not ask to be this way. I hope they soon do something.”
K“Summer lunch program is
great, but like the old lunch – colored tickets before PIN codes – this would label a kid.”
L“What was the school board
thinking when hiring an administrator whose credentials are pending? Certainly there were candidates/ applicants with both experience and necessary credentials who were not considered or given the opportunity to interview!” students on to college for sports, Middletown sent one for soccer. Wow, things are looking up in Middletown.”
J“The Press And Journal website is so much better than PennLive. com – much easier to use!”
J“Looks like the Elks Theatre
Justice Department should help state battle meth
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I have sent a letter to Michele Leonhart, administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency, urging the agency to provide more technical assistance to local police departments across Pennsylvania as they battle methamphetamine. From Shickshinny in northeastern Pennsylvania to Johnstown in western Pennsylvania, local police departments have been forced to tackle a rise in meth use and a more frequent use of hard to detect mobile meth labs. Justice Department technical assistance can take the form of increased consultation and coordination, aid for police departments to raise awareness about the dangers of meth and access to federal government databases about discovered labs across the state. Meth is putting a serious strain on families, communities and our police departments in Pennsylvania. 05311A01 The DEA has incredible resources that need to be leveraged for our local police so that communities can better combat meth use and the increasing use of mobile meth labs.
and technical assistance that may be available to them. It is also my understanding that the DEA maintains a national registry of clandestine laboratories throughout the nation. I ask that you help identify any available resources and urge you to raise awareness about the existence of the registry as a potential method of deterrence. I look forward to any opportunity to work with you on this very serious issue. If there is any way that I can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me, or have the appropriate staff person contact my office. I appreciate your attention to my concerns.’’
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K“Can you tell me if Middle-
town’s police chief passed the certification that he didn’t have when he was named chief? If he has it, would have been nice for the borough to tell the public. And
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don’t put it on the Internet because I don’t trust what’s there. If he didn’t get it, what’s taking so long and why are we paying him to be only half a police chief?”
L“I think it’s horrible the bor-
ough is organizing movie nights without contacting the Elks Theatre campaign. People should be going through their doors for entertainment in their time of need.”
heard the borough secretary say, ‘You can’t let the inmates run the asylum.’ But I say the inmates are better at running it then the insane!”
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better than the one they got in there now.”
J“I want to thank the people who
speak to you when you go the Elks movie house. They’re very helpful and kind. They always go out of “I will be going to the Elks for their way to make sure everything my movies. And is fine and dandy. will pay to see I’m one patron “Will the new mayor put who is always hapthem.” cops on foot patrol? I py and proud of “Did the would like to see that.” our town’s movie borough contact house. What other the Elks for their communities can movie nights? Why aren’t they boast of that?” involved?” “I think the Press And Journal “To person about getting Big needs to do a little more indeMel off school board. You are so pendent investigation regarding misinformed. He is about the only borough policies and business. The school board member you see in articles they are printing now are and around the schools. Always coming right out of the borough offers a smile and an ear if you have secretary’s mouth.” an issue, and the issue does not fall to the wayside, big or small. I am “They wait so long to hold proud to say I have known him for tryouts. Then if you don’t make the about 10 years and you obviously team or too many try out, they make do not know him well. Fight on, Mr. it so you cannot join another sport Fager.” or league in time for that season. Stop waiting until the last minute.” “People bashing Big Mel are the ones sitting around doing noth“The Editor’s Voice editorial ing to make a difference.” stated, ‘Councilor David Rhen voted for the switch on the condi“Let’s analyze the Middletown tion that the Borough make (sic) restaurants. You can’t get food after sure Nixle isn’t locked into a con9 at the Brownstone, JD’s Junction, tract with CodeRED.’ Should that Alfred’s and Lamp Post. Kuppy’s sentence have read ‘…on the condicloses at 7. That leaves three pizza tion that the Borough make sure shops and Hardee’s. We need one THE BOROUGH isn’t locked into a more good restaurant that’s going to contract with CodeRED?’ It would serve food until midnight!” be more logical that the Borough and not Nixle would have a contract “Rhen, King Little, Louer, with CodeRED. Either way, the Sullivan and Arnold. You need to crux of this posting is Rhen’s ‘aye’ go away. Not an original thought vote was a vote for the switch and between all of you. You follow King nothing else, regardless of what Little. His thoughts are bizarre. I’ve he or anybody else said after the
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vote was taken. If the original motion did not have the language that spelled out Rhen’s condition, Rhen should have voted against it or Rhen should have amended the original motion before the vote was called so he could attach his condition, which would then be voted upon by the body. The lesson here is for our councilors to listen carefully to the exact wording of the motion being made and cast their vote for or against that motion based on those exact words and not what may be intended or implied by vague wording or comments made after the fact. Having a copy of Robert’s Rules of Order wouldn’t hurt, either.”
K“Answer me this: If the bor-
ough has so much money to toss around – $290,000 for the police, $150,000 for another group – why can’t money be given to the Elks Theatre? It’s run by a non-profit organization with members who all live in the Middletown area unlike some of the other boards and commissions that are the favorites of the current borough council.”
K“Is Middletown still trying to take ownership of the Elks building? And how much is that going to cost?”
L“Still no crosswalk markings
throughout town. What the heck? Waiting for someone to get hit? You people are pathetic!”
K “Will the new mayor put cops on foot patrol? I would like to see that.”
J“The business next to the Journal office is doing a wonderful job with planting trees and flowers. So nice to see that. That’s downtown pride!”
K“Has anyone thought of having
a first Friday event in downtown Middletown? Close a section of the street and just have people hang out – maybe some acoustic guitars or singers – or even a drum fest? That would be fun. I’d rather see it there than in Hoffer Park because there are too many mosquitoes there and it’s too dark at night.”
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I hope you are enjoying the summer season and not letting the heat get to you. Some readers have answered my question, later in this column, about a perfect summer day. What would be one for you? As much as I love summer, I am not all that enthused about the hot, muggy days that sometimes hang on for what seems like forever. The only way to survive those days is to stay indoors in constant air conditioning – or submerge yourself in water! Recently, my husband and grandson, Alex, and I traveled to northern New Jersey to visit my hometown and some friends. I have shared with you before about how I like to go back to Lake Mohawk and water ski with Bill and Robin (Zimmermann) Wood. What a blast we had! I did all the things I would love to do on a perfect summer day. Got up on the slalom ski on my first try (I try to water ski once a year); swam alongside the motor boat; swam in a pool; ate Mud Pie Cake at Krogh’s; and walked on the boardwalk at the lake. We watched 18-year-old Ryan and 16-year-old Whitney Wood, Bill and Robin’s children, perform their tricks: Ryan ski boarding (including flips) and Whit swivel boarding (ballet moves, backwards and no-hands). Ryan was like a professional instructor trying to help 9-year-old Alex master two skis. He got in the water with him and gave him expert advice. I think Alex got up in a spray of water for about two seconds on his second try and then was down and done. I realized the barrage of water in the face would not please Alex: The previous night, he had requested goggles for the shower. Maybe next year, Alex! We did the inner tube thing, three at a time – you get dragged by the boat and hang on for dear life as you get bounced and twisted on the water rather violently. Not my favorite. Got some laughs – and am still sore from it. The people living in my childhood home invited us in for a tour. We got to talk with friends from years ago and reminisce about the old days. It was
all very fun and adventurous. What are you up to this summer? We would love to hear about it. Feel free to shoot me an e-mail. Have a wonderful week, and smile! Birthdays Happy 13th cake day to Jade Senior of Middletown. Jade is a brand-new teener on Wednesday, July 17. Have fun! Best wishes to Brandon Bower of Lower Swatara Twp. as he hits 23 on Thursday, July 18. Enjoy your special day. Chelsea Pierce of Lower Swatara marks her 24th cake and ice cream day on Thursday, July 18. Have a super celebration week. Happy landmark birthday to Britney Mason of Lower Swatara. Enjoy your golden party day – 18 on Thursday, July 18. Double birthday wishes to Kevin McKillip and Shawn McKillip, who turn 24 on Friday, July 19. Enjoy your b-day weekend, guys. Hey, Tracey Bechtel of Lower Swatara – wishing you a joyous day on Saturday, July 20. Hoping 50 wonderful things happen to you! Here is a shout out to Kay Turns Morris, who observes her birthday on Saturday, July 20. Have a great weekend. Luke Coughlin of Lower Swatara turns sweet 16 on Sunday, July 21. Happy beep-honk-beep day to you. Happy balloon-flying day to Joan Nissley of Lower Swatara as she celebrates her fun-in-the-sun day on Sunday, July 21. Is Timothy Wagner of Lower Swatara already 11 years old? Can’t believe how time flies. Bet your parents are saying the same thing! Happy birthday, Tim, on Sunday, July 21, and God bless. If you see Alex Cohick of Lower Swatara out and about on Monday, July 22, be sure to give him a jolly and loud happy birthday shout. Kyle Koncar of Lower Swatara celebrates his golden birthday on Monday, July 22. He is 22 on the 22nd. Make it extra special, Kyle. Happy 22nd cake day on Monday, July 22nd to Kehley Jo Cimino of Lower Swatara. Yay! A beautiful golden birthday to celebrate on Monday.
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Township meetings The following meetings will be held in the Lower Swatara Twp. municipal building on Spring Garden Drive: • Board of Commissioners, 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. • Municipal Authority, 7 p.m. Monday, July 22. Welcome, baby Congratulations to Michael and Erin (Zimmerman) DiOrazio of Highspire on their brand new bouncing baby boy, Carter Michael DiOrazio. Carter arrived at 9:03 a.m. on Monday, June 17. He weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz. and was 19-1/2 inches long. Proud grandparents are Rodney and Linda Cook of Middletown. Best wishes to you all as you enjoy your new boy. Anniversaries Happy 15th anniversary to Bill and Barb Dagenhart of Lower Swatara as they observe their hearts-and-flowers day on Sunday, July 21. Salve Regina dean’s list Rebecca Allen, of Hummelstown, was named to the dean’s list at Salve Regina University, Newport, R.I., for the spring semester. Berklee dean’s list Erik Dulick, of Hummelstown, was named to the dean’s list at the Berklee College of Music, Boston, for the spring semester. Gettysburg dean’s list Kevin Lavery, of Elizabethtown, and Brad Miller, of Hummelstown, were named to the dean’s list at Gettysburg College for the spring semester. Joshua Ginder and Elizabeth Klinger, both of Elizabethtown, were named to the dean’s commendation list at Gettysburg College for the spring semester. Delaware grads Alexandra Croxall and Nicole Onorato, both of Hummelstown, graduated from the University of Delaware, Newark, De., during the university’s commencement ceremony on May 25. Quote of the Week “Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet.” – unknown. Question of the Week What is the best way to spend a perfect summer day? “Riding my bike, playing in Jackson’s sandbox and playing on my swing set.” – Alex Kelly, 3, Chamber Hill. “Get on a plane to Puerto Rico. Visit my family at grandma’s house. I would see my best friend Julio.” – Kevin Velez, 12, Lower Swatara. “Outside in my yard, tanning.” – Kayleigh Kurtz, 15, Lower Swatara. “Just relaxing out in a grassy meadow under a tree, near a pond, with iced tea and music.” – Josh Hurley, 17, Lower Swatara. “Get up and go out with husband for a nice breakfast. Then go on a lovely drive, enjoying his company. We would end up at a cozy restaurant overlooking water or a valley.” – Sue Nissley, Harrisburg. “Either swimming, being at Hersheypark or spending time at Myrtle Beach.” – Payton Gloeckler, 16, Highspire. Proverb for the Week A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity (17:17).
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Jacob O’Donnell, a member of Boy Scout Troop 97 in Londonderry Twp., has earned the rank of Life Scout, the culmination of eight years of dedication to the Scouts. O’Donnell, son of Tammy and Ralph O’Donnell of Londonderry Twp., reached the rank by earning merit badges, volunteering in his community and assuming leadership positions in Scouting. He will be an eighth-grader this fall at Lower Dauphin Middle School, where he is a member of the football team. He also is a member of the Lower Dauphin Livestock 4-H Club, where he raises, shows and markets sheep and swine, competing at the Pennsylvania Farm Show and Elizabethtown Fair; and the Dauphin County 4-H Shooting Club, which focuses on archery and rifle skills. To complete his Life Scout rank requirements, O’Donnell performed more than 50 hours of community service, including work for the Epilepsy Foundation, the Autism Society, Appalachian Trail maintenance, the Color Guard for Helping A Hero, Sunset Park trail clearing, Adopt-AHighway, Fountain of Life Food Bank, Geyers United Methodist Church and the Londonderry Fire Company, which sponsors the troop. He has helped victims of flooding from Tropical Storm Lee and acted as a disaster drill “victim’’ for an area hospital. O’Donnell serves as the pack and troop treasurer and a committee member for Troop 97. He has held the quartermaster position, putting him in charge of maintaining and organizing the troop’s cooking and camping equipment and outdoor tools. He currently serves as a patrol leader in the troop.
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Jake O’Donnell, an avid outdoorsman, spends much of his time along the Susquehanna River. The first two Boy Scout merit badges that he earned were fishing and riflery. As a Life Scout, O’Donnell provides guidance to new Scouts and helps in the troop however he can. He works with and encourages younger Scouts by helping them develop their camping and outdoor skills so they can pass their own Scout requirements.
O’Donnell is a member of the Ender Dragon Patrol for Boy Scout Troop C203. He has completed more than half of his Eagle Scout merit badge requirements. He is currently planning his Eagle Scout project.
LD High School announces Honor Roll Lower Dauphin High School Principal Todd Neuhard has announced the Distinguished Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the fourth marking period. To earn a place on the Distinguished Honor Roll, a student must have all A’s or perfect marks on their report card. To be named to the Honor Roll, a student must receive all A’s and B’s on their report card. The students who earned honors and their class year are:
Distinguished Honor Roll
Grade 9 – Jennifer Abraham, Ella Breidenstine, Logan Buffington, Haley Buggy, Matthew Canis, Rachael Cassel, Leigh Coonelly, Sage Erdman, Rebekah Forshey, Sarah Gibbs, George Hatalowich, Matthew Kuehnle, Brooke Loomis, Colin Marcavage, Samantha Markley, Austin Miller, Reed Morris, Rachel Orth, Vathana Oukan, Kristin Sarsfield, Loryn Schwartz, Anjali Singh and Katherine Spanos. Grade 10 – Kevin Beaver, Morgan Bitting, Daniel Davis, Kathryn Goerl, David Hamaty, Jason Heath, Isaac Helmer, Matthew Joyce, Steven Lynch, Eric Markley, Jenna Miller, Dustin Packer, Carmen Posteraro, Ruby Rhoad, Noah Scholfield, Hunter Smith, Brandon Suhr, Margaret Tamburro, Ashley Walton, Madeleine Waters, Mikala Wells and Victoria Yohe. Grade 11 – Kevin Breisch, Heather Everts, Jeffrey Groh, Brandi Guessford, Emily Haase, Megan Hauck, Emma Irving, William Kuehnle, Elizabeth Legro, Ryan Lilliock, Margaret Mostoller, Brooke Rottet and Margaret Smith. Grade 12 – Emily Bumgarner, Kassandra Burnhisel, Lindsay Cassel, Halley Cole, Kelsey Detweiler, Amber DiNatale, Miranda Eichner, Kaitlin Errickson, Elaine Gross, Elizabeth Hansen, Connor Kelley, Stephanie Knaub, Taylor Landis, Jenna Mackley, Michelle O’Neal, Zachary Pauley, Michael Posteraro, Samuel Pozzi, Rachael Purvis, Emily Reese, Alex Rubinic, Paulina Schroeder, Samantha Schug, Allison Schwing, Adam Smith,
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Grade 9 – Amber Albert, Jillian Barry, Ian Berry, Brett Conway, Allyson Curtis, Madeline Deebel, Morgan Detweiler, Jared Downing, Samuel Elliott Mejia, Charles Fies, Cammi Fletcher, Shane Fuller, Logan Gaughan, Jaspreet Ghuman, Danielle Gleim, Mitchell Gross, Fallon Hammer, Sloan Hammer, Allison Harnsberger, Ryan Harnsberger, Kiersten Herr, Caige Hitz, Lauren Hoffman, Kayla Holl, Benjamin Hoy, Zoe Irving, Hannah Katzenmoyer, Joli Kiessling, Joseph Kilgore, Madelyn Kirsch, Matthew Kline, Jillian Kolva, Ellerie Krot, Austin Lauer, Alexandra Leader, Madison Lilliock, Allison Linton, Philip Lynch, Liam Maguire, Davin Malinen, Delsin Mayne, Madison McCann, Rebecca McIlhenny, Candace Means, David Means, Jonah Melnic, Alex Messner, Kristina Meyer, Allison Michalowski, Anna Nissley, Sarah Parmer, Taylor Plouse, William Rochat, Colton Rottet, Jacob Ruch, Nichole Saad, Jordan Schaefer, Hunter Scherr, Garrett Schug, Ryan Shenk, Alexander Stoner, Kaylee Stoner, Mackenzie Straw, Raechel Talaber, Braydon Thompson, Lariah Thompson, Raeann Walquist, Beck Wiles, Brock Wilson, Patricia Wylie, Amber Zelko and Taylor Zewe. Grade 10 – Michael Aksu, Cara Anderson, Evan Baker, Megan Banning, Cortne Barnhart, Morgan Barnhart, Mallory Bell, Rachel Bitner, Thomas Bowen, Chelsea Bowman, Nicole Boyd, Taylor Bracale, Rachele Branchi, Christopher Brian, Kaylie Brown, Michaela Bruce, Britney Buterbaugh, Christian Cassel, Ashley Ceschini, Jenny Cheng, Makenna Cummings, John Dahmus, Rebekah Daugherty, Leah Decker, Mariena Decker, Adam Domovich, Katryn Durenleau, Allison Ercol, Madison Fetterolf, Drew Flickinger, Hannah Frantz, Morgan Fridey, Leah Gamber, Ruth George, Bianca Gillman, Matthew Graden, Elizabeth Gross, Kayla Grubb, Luke Haldeman, Timothy Harper, Catherine Harwin, Joely Helder, Miranda Hershey, Marissa Hoffman, Brianna Hofsass, Jordyn Hoke, Quentin Horting, Jennifer Jackson, Blake Johns, Sera Johns, Sarah Keister, Brendon Kline, Mackenzie Kulina, Rebecca Landvater, Zachary Lauer, Amber Lehman, Andrew Lehman, Madison Light, Sarah Little, Nicholas Mattis, James McDonough, Leah Miller, Rachel Nelson, Zachary Nugent, Bethany Nye, Madison O’Neill, Julia Palmer, Ronak Patel, Ioanna Radanovic, Eric Rhodes, Anna Ritchie, Benjamin Ross, Katelyn Rynearson, Casey Schankweiler, Austin Schwartz, Ryan Schwing, Matthew Seip, Brendan Sharp, Nicholas Sincavage, Stephen Slimak, Alyssa Smith, Dakota Smith, Elizabeth Spotts, Collin Swartz, Carissa Sweet, Caleb Walters,
Ashea Ware, Kara Wendling, Keri Whitehaus, Michael Wilhite, Heather Wisner, Aaron Wolensky, Isabelle Worthen-Yost, Christina Yarrish and Craig Zemitis. Grade 11 – Grant Abbondanza, Julia Angelo, Corris Atkins, Julianne Bamford, Devyn Barry, Quintin Baugh, Madaline Becker, Kaitlyn Benedict, Emily Brinich, Jaqueline Burnham, Nathan Carl, Luis Cervantes, Claire Chambers, Todd Cooper, Paul Davis, Rachel Dodson, Samuel Doherty, Mary-Catherine Drop, Lauren Dunkle, Collin Dunleavy, Emily Errickson, Todd Espenshade, Angelina Farole, Anne Forshey, Jake Fox, Samuel Freeburn, Maria Furci, Sabrina Geyer, Navdeep Ghuman, Kaitlin Gibbs, Rachel Gilardo, Thomas Graden, Logan Greytak, Shannon Heckman, Jesielle Hertzler, Hannah King, Rachel King, Kelsey Klinger, Robert Klock, Jamie Knaub, Madison Kotchey, Kaylor Kulina, Mary Lehman, Angela Linton, Mikerlange MacNicol, Frederick Maines, Megan McMurray, Bryana Melnic, Christopher Messner, Cassidy Morris, Luke Mummau, Ryan Naccarato, Colten Nagy, Alexander Neil, Paul Nestler, Erica Noss, Sarah Poor, Caitlyn Reese, Jonathan Ringenbach, Adam Rish, Sarah Rothermel, Zachary Rottet, Kira Rupert, Luke Rutledge, Joshua Santeusanio, Shauna Scheaffer, David Schindler, Sarah Schulteis, Madison Seitz, Jacob Shellenberger, Ashleigh Simpson, Mary Skitka, Anna Smuda, Alexander Spanos, Colleen Starsinic, Deanna Steele, Brian Stockton, Elijah Strawser, Alecia Thomasson, Cybil Thompson, Devin Timms, AnnaMary Trowbridge, Christine Umberger, Haley Vozzella, Hannah Walter, Amanda Waxman, Leah Wolgemuth, Julia Wren, Jared Yantosik, Dylan Zemitis and Cullen Zerbe. Grade 12 – Adrian Basnight, Derrick Bostdorf, Joshua Boyer, Logan Boylston, Hunter Bracale, Christian Brand, Emma Bury, Caroline Campbell, Josee Campbell, Summer Capp, Victoria Coutts, Sherry Deibler, Jessica Derk, Bryce Detweiler, Jaimi Dodson, Audrey Ebert, Benjamin Fails, Shelby Fenicle, Morgan Fry-Buffington, Analyse Gaspich, Ashley Golobek, Adrian Graff, Heather Grove, Brittany Grubb, Jessica Hankins, Alexandra Hargraves, Kaylynn Harvey, Natalie Hazen, Gregory Hilker, Katie Housman, Ariana Iantosca, Sara Jackson, Zachary Johnson, Aaron Kline, Ira Kline, Laura Knaub, Russell Kreider, Jacquelyn Kreiser, Hannah Landvater, Caitlyn Lloyd, Collin Long, Thomas Meador, Tyler Messick, Rhiannon Miller, Desiree Myers, Brock Nye, Hannah Pierce, Emily Pulaski, Jade Quezada, Madison Reese, Marina Richie, Antoinette Ritrovato, Analisa Scott, Nicole Sgrignoli, Brittany Shaffer, Brittany Simkins, Ryan Smith, Hayley Sunderman, Sydnee Urevich, Joshua Weaver, Caroline Weir, Janelle Welkie and Camryn Witmer.
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News From District Judge David H. Judy Following is a compilation of action in cases filed before District Magistrate David H. Judy. Please be aware all those charged/cited are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise in a court of law. Held for court Charges of aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment against John Smith Jr., 52, of Middletown, were held for Dauphin County Court. The charges were filed following an incident on March 28. A citation for writing bad checks against Nattasha Books, no age listed, of New Cumberland, was held for Dauphin County Court. The citation was filed following an incident on April 19. A citation for harassment against Leonel Ramos-Correa, 48, of Middletown, was held for Dauphin County Court. The citation was filed following an incident on Aug. 10. Guilty pleas Rachel Intrieri, 23, of Harrisburg, pleaded guilty to a citation for public drunkenness that was filed following an incident on March 29. Alan R. Heilig, 28, of the 200 block of N. Union St., Middletown, pleaded guilty to a charge of theft stemming from an incident on May 7. Jonathan D. Brooks, 33, of the 100 block of Lincoln St., Steelton, pleaded guilty to citations for disorderly conduct and harassment stemming from an incident on April 25. Billy J. Stansfield, 38, of the 40 block of George Dr., Middletown, pleaded guilty to a citation for harassment stemming from an incident on March 30. Anthony C. Magaro, 33, of the 2000 block of S. Fourth St., Steelton, pleaded guilty to a disorderly conduct citation stemming from an incident on April 9. William A. Smith-Roy, 23, of 100 block of Richardson Rd., Middletown, pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana stemming from an incident on April 4. Richard A. Popp, 24, of the 100 block of McKinney Lane, Middletown, pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of a controlled substance stemming from an incident on April 9. Michael Gahagan, 25, of Hershey, pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of a small amount of marijuana. A charge of possession of drug paraphernalia was withdrawn. The charges stemmed from an incident on Feb. 9. Valerie Packard, 32, of Royalton, pleaded guilty to citations for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct that stemmed from an incident on May 18. Vadim Melamed, 21, of Middletown, pleaded guilty to a public drunkenness citation that stemmed from an incident on May 16. Kyle Bistline, 19, of Dauphin; Joshua Hardy, 23, of Middletown; and Cody Reigle, 20 of Harrisburg pleaded guilty pleas to citations for defiant trespass. The citations stemmed from an incident on Jan. 12. Kevin Kenney, 25, of Middletown, pleaded guilty to a charge of theft by unlawful taking. The charge stemmed from an incident on April 18. Jamie Cocco, 36, of Middletown, pleaded guilty to a citation for retail theft. A charge of retail theft was lowered to a non-traffic citation. The charges stemmed from an incident on March 16. Dismissed Charges of terroristic threats and harassment against David Guest, 55, of Middletown, were dismissed. The charges were filed following an incident on April 1. A charge of retail theft was dismissed against Janet Cramer, 44, of Middletown. The charge was filed following an incident on April 19. Withdrawn A citation for disorderly conduct against Pierre Kenol, 34, of Harrisburg, was withdrawn. The citation was filed following an incident on April 6. A charge of simple assault against Paul A. Stewart III, 35, of the 1000
block of Georgetown Rd., Middletown, was withdrawn. A charge of harassment was lowered to a non-traffic citation to which Stewart pleaded guilty. The case stemmed from an incident on May 18. Waived Kenneth Sumpman, 24, of Elizabethtown, waived charges of DUIcontrolled substance, driving an unregistered vehicle, operating a vehicle without required financial responsibility and failure to keep right to Dauphin County Court. A charge of DUI-controlled substance was withdrawn. The charges were filed following an incident on Feb. 22. Kirsten Turns, 23, of Harrisburg, waived charges of selling/furnishing alcohol to minors and corruption of minors to Dauphin County Court. Charges of selling/furnishing alcohol to minors and corruption of minors were withdrawn. The charges were filed following an incident on Feb. 22. Brianna Bathavic, 19, of Etters, waived charges of possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, public drunkenness, disregarding traffic lanes, depositing waste on a highway and careless driving to Dauphin County Court. The charges were filed following an incident on March 27. Jacob Wheaton, 28, of Elizabethtown, waived charges of DUI, DUI-general impairment and failing to stop at a stop sign to Dauphin County Court. Wheaton was arrested on Jan. 20. Luciano Pugliese, 25, of Elizabethtown, waived charges of DUI, DUIhigh rate of alcohol, failure to keep right, careless driving and improper turn signal to Dauphin County Court. The charges were filed following an incident on March 16. Garibaldi Mensah-Agbokpor, 32, of Middletown, waived charges of DUI and DUI-high rate of alcohol to Dauphin County Court. Mensah-Agbokpor was arrested on March 24. Scott Weiksner, 28, of Palmyra, waived charges of DUI, DUI-highest rate of alcohol, driving a vehicle with no rear lights and improper turn signal to Dauphin County Court. The charges were filed following an incident on March 25. Johanna W. Markham, 40, of the 1000 block of Lumber St., Middletown, waived charges of DUI and DUIhighest rate of alcohol to Dauphin County Court. A charge of failure to keep right was withdrawn. The charges were filed following an incident on April 6. Richard H. Wolfe Jr., 65, of the 3000 block of Wakefield Rd., Harrisburg, waived charges of DUI, driving with a suspended license, careless driving, being involved in an accident involving damages and failure to give information and render aid to Dauphin County Court. Wolfe was arrested on March 24.
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LD Middle School announces Honor Roll Lower Dauphin Middle School Principal Dan Berra has announced the Distinguished Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the fourth marking period. To earn a place on the Distinguished Honor Roll, a student must have all A’s or perfect marks on their report card. To be named to the Honor Roll, a student must receive all A’s and B’s on their report card. The students who earned honors and their class year are:
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Grade 6 – Katie Arnold, Kelly Barr, Riley Barrett, Ryan Becher, John Biechler, Summer Blouch, Miles Book, Logan Boshart, Ashton Brojakowski, Micaiah Bulgrien, Blake Cassel, Halle Colletti, Grace Day, Annie Dickinson, Audrey Domovich, Patrick Donohue, Noah Egan, Kailey Eldridge, Elyse Erdman, Ronin Eufrazio, Hailey Foreman, Nicolas Gaspich, Ryan Gerst, Andrew Gilbert, Sarah Gingrich, Emma Hirons, Caitlin Holland, Stephen Jones, Avery Krot, Ryan Kutz, Kaylee Laychock, Skye Leon, Mayson Light, Brendon Little, Seth Markley, Collin McCanna, Grace McCloskey, Cassandra McIntire, Nicholas Messner, David Murphy, Nicole Ordille, Maria Prymak, James Ramsey, Carlee Rankin, Madison Rissinger, Shea Sarsfield, Jamison Schaefer, Elizabeth Scipione, Madison Shradley, Emma Siler, Vanessa Skidmore, Jacob Snyder, Colin Stockton, Hayden Tierney, Olivia Wagner, Faith Wealand and Sophia Yocum. Grade 7 – Jonathan Becker, Abigail Berrios, Evan Bowman, Annabella Branchi, Laura Breidenstine, Kayley Brookes, Grace Buschiazzo, Samantha Carney, Owen Coonelly, Lauren Decker, Erynne DeLano, Brianna Dincau, Emalee Douglass, Gillian Dunleavy, Olivia Friedrich, Jace Fry, Julie Gahring, Alexis Goddard, Emilie Goss, Tyler Heath, Ella Hickey, Joelle Hitz, Kayla Hoffer, Paige Hollinger, Cameron Hoover, Jacob Janssen, Emma Johns, Olivia Kirsch, Rory Klingensmith, Garrett Little, Niles Long, Paulina Malinen, Amelia Marcavage, Evvy Matako, Abigail Mauger, Shannon McCreary, Evan McMurray, Chaira Meyers, Alexandra Nalesnik, Nandini Patel, James Perry, Melissa Salli, Joshua Saufley, Emily Scholfield, Brent Spencer, Clay Spencer, Zachary Stoner, Faith Swanger, Victoria Tredinnick, Morgan Walt, Garrett Wylie, Michelle Yohe and Paige Zewe.
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Commissioners reduce credit line for Lawrence Street project By Noelle Barrett Press And Journal Staff There was little discussion from the Lower Swatara Twp. commissioners when they voted to reduce an improvement guarantee for the relocation of Lawrence Street amid the new college student housing complexes in Eagle Heights. Commissioners agreed to allow a credit reduction for KGH, one of two developers who built the complexes, from $275,918.72 to $23,657.26 during a meeting on Tuesday, July 2. The board had until July 4 to vote on the request from KGH to reduce the improvement guarantee, something the township’s engineer and solicitor recommended. Commissioners had shot down the request during a meeting last month, citing incomplete projects from the complexes’ developers. KGH had requested the reduction for relocating Lawrence Street because of the completed work on the project. The relocation is part of the ongoing student housing projects in Eagle Heights. KGH’s request was approved 4-0, with Commissioner Tom Mehaffie absent, though some commissioners said they were apprehensive.
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Down On The Farm Keep The Farm Going No Matter What The Odds Most probably thought it was a strong feat of courage that Mary Jane Balmer, a woman, attempted to run a farm all by herself after her husband passed away in 1979. But Mary Jane and Arlin made a pact that whoever should die first; the other would keep the farm going. “Why? Because our children needed a place to live and food to eat.” She says. And being born and raised on a farm, it was hardly something she wanted to give up, she remembers. The night of Arlin’s funeral, the victim of a heart attack, she lay awake in her bed thinking about the future. “We had a plan,” she recalls. “That’s really been my goal and I focused on it. I was lucky in the sense that I wasn’t like most women who, when they lose their partners, just sell out because they didn’t learn what I know about farming. But when Arlin was out there working the fields or milking the cows, I was right out there with him. “The only concern I ever had was how I’d get treated by the financial world because the financial world doesn’t look at a woman as able to run a farm.” So rather than dealing with new buyers, bankers or suppliers, she stuck to the ones who knew Arlin’s reputation. “I think that did help me,” she recalls. After 11-1/2 years as manager of a farm that produces eggs, corn, soybeans, grain and tobacco, she says nobody doubts her capabilities. “I think I get a lot of respect for being a female and putting up with this hard battle. Sure, there were a couple of years in there where I felt kind of left out. I was hearing that the neighbors were having their products sold and nobody was buying mine, but I knew I just had to ride it out.” Chris Is Happy To Be Back In Town Chris Martinelli wants everyone to know that he’s happy to be back in Middletown. “It’s great,” he says.
He spells out the words slowly, pointing at the characters on his metal letter board with great care. Despite the extra work required of the 31-yearold spastic quadriplegic, Chris seems to take great pleasure in his ability to communicate. Although he uses the letter board liberally, he speaks as much as possible, patiently forming the words in his mouth and fighting to be understood. Sometimes he lapses into gesture instead. When he stops to consider the extraordinary kindness that was shown to his family by the people of Middletown during his 11-year recovery, he puts his hand over his heart and smiles, as if to say, “It gets me right here.” Local residents will remember Chris as the young man who came to Frey Village in May 1979, just weeks after his stepfather Jack Meyers, moved to Middletown to begin his job as code enforcement officer for the borough. Chris was critically injured in February of that year while hiking in the Delaware Water Gap with his twin brother, Carl, and a friend. The trio was making its way along a trail in the mountains when Chris slipped on a patch of ice and fell 60 feet, landing on his head. The blow damaged Chris’s brain stem, leaving him comatose and, according to the doctors at East Stroudsburg Hospital, with little chance of recovery. For nine years, Chris relearned the basic life skills that most people take for granted. Now, at 31, Chris is an independent young man once again, living in his adopted hometown. “I’d just like the people in town to know that all the effort and all the personal care and attention they offered is recognized,” expresses Jack. “We can’t go anywhere without someone running into us and asking how Chris is. It’s almost like they adopted him. And it was like that from the outset. It really makes you stop and think. Lack Of Public Input Blamed For Standstill On Recycling, Zoning Elizabethtown’s Borough Council met in caucus session Thursday, July 12, fully intending to solidify its position on key issues that will affect the Borough over the coming months. Instead, members were forced to make
an even tougher decision: allowing the issues to rest until Council can find more concrete, more equitable solutions. One of Council’s most hotly discussed topics, recycling, found members lamenting that they had received little formal input from Elizabethtown residents regarding the town’s future program. This sentiment comes despite the fact that the majority of pubic opinion during a pre-council meeting on June 15 indicated the residents favored the Borough’s present, independent hauler system. Councilman Vincent O’Connor attempted to sum up Council’s feeling of frustration, stating, “It looks to me like we’re the sole powers that be because we don’t have any input from the citizens. The only input we will have will be after the decisions have been made, and then we will get all kinds of flack. We should hold this open for one month. And if anybody in the area wants to offer any input or make any changes, they should be here at the next council meeting to provide that input. And if they do not, we will make the decision for them.” Chief among the decisions to be made on the issue is whether the Borough will contract with a single hauler or open the removal of materials to several licensed refuse companies. In an informal straw vote, Council found that it was split down the middle on the hauling matter, 3-3. During the vote, Council discussed various details of the anticipated plan, including costs of the program method and possible term lengths for contracting and licensing. Prices From 23 Years Ago Large Nectarines.................. 79¢/lb. Old Fashioned Loaf ......... $1.99/lb. Chips Ahoy Cookies 16 oz.....$2.39 Pork Barbecue 12 oz..............$2.99 Curity Cotton Puffs 260 ct.........65¢ Kellogg’s Corn Flakes 18 oz. box........$1.59 Cozie Diapers.................$7.77 pkg. Land O’ Lakes Blend Country Morning 16 oz.......$1.69 Liquid Vivid Bleach 64 oz. btl..................$2.55 Walla Walla Onions 3 lb..............$1 Sun-blushed Mangoes...............88¢ Furman Sweet Peas 17 oz. .......44¢
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esemer Robinson is driven to succeed in the restaurant business. How driven? A high school dropout, Robinson started his cuisine career by making subs in his home kitchen and selling them at Harrisburg International Airport out of the trunk of his car. Then he opened his first real dining establishment, Sub Express and More, with just $1,500 to his name. Now, Robinson’s bringing his charm and determination to Middletown – along with his enticing specialty subs, deli salads and wraps, of course. Ray’s Subs and More – named for Robinson’s wife – opened on Thursday, June 20 in Middletown’s Village of Pineford next to the Village office. Robinson is moving his eatery from Steelton, where Ray’s Burgers and Dogs enjoyed a presence since December 2012 but not enough business to stay where it was. Robinson saw a Craigslist advertisement for the available Pineford location, “So I figured, ‘Why not come down here and give it a whirl?’ ” he said. The Village community was happy to have a new restaurant in the empty space as well, according to Robinson. “Everyone was, like, ‘We need something back there,’ ” he said. He recognizes the advantages of Pineford as a location for a restaurant – “Obviously, this is a set community,” he said, many of whose residents are hungry Penn State Harrisburg students. Still, he knows the restaurant business – in any location – is a tough way to earn a living. But Robinson loves it. “I like people,” he said. “I like a
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Desemer Robinson stands in front of his new eatery, Ray’s Subs and More in the Village of Pineford. Among his specialty subs is the ominously named Hell to Pay, featuring jalapeno peppers and hot mayo. challenge, because you never know what a day’s going to hold.” There’s a lot more to Robinson than just cooking. For example, he’s written two novels – “Street Hustlers” and a romance, “Love Has No Color” – as well as a children’s book called “Why Don’t You Clean Your Room?” for which he is seeking publication. “I’m a jack of all trades, I think,” he said. His food is as diverse as his interests, featuring subs, deli salads, wraps, chips and drinks. He’s planning to add chili dogs to the menu that will feature homemade chili, and will start cooking soups when the weather turns wintry. The store also has two unique specialty subs: Hell to Pay, which features capicola ham, jalapeño peppers, hot cheese and hot mayo;
and the Home Boy, which includes ham, pepperoni and provolone cheese. Ray’s also offers catering and takeout. “A lot of stuff we try to do homemade,” he said. “Everything’s cut fresh. The cheese is cut fresh.” Robinson said that when he and Ray were raising young children, they always looked to stop at mom-and-pop restaurants for the best quality at the lowest price, and he wants to bring the same feel to Middletown. “I believe we are priced for the hard-working people,” he said. “We understand the struggle, because we’re living it.” Daniel Walmer: 717-944-4628, or danielwalmer@pressandjournal.