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No injuries in HIA crash landing A single-engine Bonanza airplane made a crash landing at Harrisburg International Airport on Thursday, Aug. 15, closing the only runway for about 95 minutes, airport spokesman Scott Miller confirmed. No one was injured. The pilot was the only one aboard. The plane landed on its belly rather than its landing gear at about 6:40 p.m., causing it to skid off the runway into the grass, Miller said. The runway was shut down until 8:15 p.m. for safety reasons and in order to document the crash for future investigation. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but appears to be related to a maintenance issue that made the plane unable to use its landing gear, Miller said.
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When a consultant first presented preliminary plans in December to revitalize Middletown’s downtown, borough manager Tim Konek said, “Things are going to happen quickly.” He wasn’t kidding. The consultant unveiled finalized plans during a Borough Council planning committee meeting on Monday, Aug. 19 that would give the intersection at Union and Emaus streets a grand makeover, create newly-designed sidewalks and make other downtown improvements – and said the goal is to complete the project by next summer. That includes an ambitious underground portion of the project that includes fixing the downtown’s water and sewer infrastructure and moving power lines underground, all of which would be completed before the above-ground portion of the project begins. Council approved the project by a 7-1 vote during a meeting that followed on Monday – and gave the rePlease See COUNCIL Page A3
Ryan’s Legacy How a Steel-High football star’s death touched friends and family - and saved the lives of strangers
Teddy Biesecker dies
By Noelle Barrett
Royalton councilman was national roller skating champ
tanding on the track around the football field on Steelton’s Cottage Hill, Alison Mohn embraces a family friend, Mitchell, rubbing his head. “That’s how Ryan’s hair felt,” Alison says, a pang of pain in her voice. It’s been almost 10 years since her son, Ryan Lee Mohn, the star quarterback on Steelton-Highspire’s football team, died from injuries he sustained in a car accident, but as the months and years pass, the reminders never fade away. Some friends and family close to him have inked their remembrances on themselves – tattoos of his jersey numbers, angel wings and crosses. And a number of strangers have a reminder, too, a piece of Ryan that they literally carry with them. A month before Ryan died, he made a small choice that meant a big deal to many people he never met – he chose to be an organ donor the day he got his Pennsylvania driver’s license. As a result, six people received vital organs – his lungs, pancreas, kidneys, liver and heart. Dozens more would benefit from his tissue, bone, skin and corneas. More than 100 lives were made better through Mohn’s gift. It was Ryan Mohn’s choice that saved lives. Now it’s the compassion and courage by his family that continue to change many more. Every year since Ryan Mohn died, his family has held a walk in his memory, joining together the Steelton community, friends, family and strangers, while raising money for the Ryan Lee Mohn Memorial Foundation. All of the money raised through the foundation is used for donations to charitable organizations, as well as a scholarship fund for Steel-High seniors who excel academically or athletically.
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Royalton has lost a big piece of its community. Teddy Biesecker, a longtime borough councilman and former mayor, died on Thursday, Aug. 8 at Penn State Milton Hershey Medical Center. Biesecker, a council member for many of the last 30 years, had a lot of pride for the borough. Ted Biesecker “He always loved Royalton,” in 1973 said Bonnie Young. “He lived here all his life and did his best to serve as a community leader.” He loved his family even more. He met his wife of 43 years, Carole, while immersed in a pasttime that became an obsession: Roller skating. The two met in 1968 at The Gold Skate – now Doc’s Family Fun Center in Londonderry Twp. – and they found a common bond at the skating rink, one that would take them traveling all over the country together for the sport of speed skating. Teddy Biesecker was so good, in fact, that he was named the National Speed Skating Champion by winning a competition in 1973. He was known as the fastest man on roller skates in the U.S. Clad in a shirt and shorts reminiscent of the American flag, Biesecker would zip around the rink, sometimes for 24 hour marathons. “We always came back with trophies, ribbons, or medals,” said Carole. “He was good, no doubt.” Said his son, Brian: “I remember him having blisters the size of half dollars, and he would keep skating.’’ That determination was something he instilled into his children, whom he also taught to skate.
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New EMS contract in Lower Swatara will save money Lower Swatara Twp. will save a large amount of money without sacrificing service thanks to a new EMS contract. Commissioners voted 3-0 on Wednesday, Aug. 7 to renew a contract with LifeLion EMS at a five-year fixed rate of $70,000 per year. The previous contract provided the same amount of service for $140,000 a year. “It is a very fair contract to the citizens of Lower Swatara Twp. and we keep the same service,” said Commissioner Tom Mehaffie. “We’re hoping to keep this marriage going.”
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After his friend, football player Ryan Mohn, died in a car accident, Zach Klaus tattooed Ryan’s uniform number on his left forearm. Ryan Mohn, at left, at a local swimming pool. Press And Journal Photo by Noelle Barrett
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Free rain barrels an effort to control storm water runoff By Daniel Walmer
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At first glance, water might not seem like something that homeowners would need to collect. It’s easily found in southern Dauphin County’s many streams and pours out of our faucets and hoses on demand. But while water might be all around us, getting clean water is a much more difficult proposition than people realize, especially as more land becomes developed and storm water runoff increases, according to Steve Letavic, Londonderry Twp. manager. “I think we take water quality for granted all the time,” Letavic said. “If we don’t start to do something now to restore our watersheds … the water quality won’t be there for our children and grandchildren. It just won’t be.” That’s why the Conewago Creek Initiative, a partnership of several local
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and regional organizations with the goal of improving the Conewago Creek watershed, is hoping to stop people from taking water for granted through educational and assistance programs – like a free rain barrel workshop held in Londonderry on Saturday, Aug. 17. The program featured a presentation on storm water runoff prevention by Gil Hirschel, a Dauphin County Conservation District resource planner, after which residents could select a 65-gallon barrel – provided by the Initiative – that will collect rainwater as it drains off the rooftops of homes. The water can then be reused for purposes like washing cars – although it shouldn’t be used for drinking, officials cautioned. Township resident Loren Bowen attended the workshop for more than just the free rain barrel, although he thinks the barrel will be helpful. “I wanted to learn about the conservaPlease See BARREL, Page A6
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Shots fired at Steelton courts An unknown male fired six to eight gunshots at the basketball courts at Watson and Conestoga streets in Steelton around 12:20 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, according to Swatara Twp. police. No one was injured, and it is unknown who was targeted in the incident, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 717-564-2550. Tips can also be submitted to www. SwataraPolice.org.
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Londonderry Twp. residents take free rain barrels to their cars after a rain barrel workshop at the Londonderry Twp. municipal building on Saturday, Aug. 17.
A Steelton man could spend up to 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to third-degree murder and other charges for striking and killing a motorcyclist in Middletown’s square while he was being chased by police in 2012. Steven Henderson Jr., 27, agreed to a plea deal Tuesday, Aug. 20 in Dauphin County Court in which he will receive a minimum sentence of 8 years, and no more than 12 years for the murder charge. In all, he faces up to 24 years behind bars. As part of the plea deal, Henderson pleaded guilty to all charges, which include homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence; homicide by vehicle; fleeing a police officer; aggravated assault by vehicle; causing an accident involving death or personal injury while not prop-
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Alfred Messinger Alfred R. Messinger, 95, formerly of West Hanover Township, passed away on Thursday, August 15, at the Middletown Home. Born December 28, 1917 in Hudson, N.Y., he was the son of the late Alfred G. C. and Mary Ellen Bloam Messinger. Self-employed in home improvements, he had worked for the Reading Railroad and Bethlehem Steel, and was a United States Army veteran of World War II; and was a member of the former Manada Hill United Methodist Church, Harrisburg, Odd Fellows, and a life member of Shellsville V.F.W. #9639. The husband of the late Ruth L. Mader Messinger and Pearl Lick Messinger Yanek, he is survived by children Kathleen E. Smith of Alpharetta, Ga., George R. Messinger of Atlanta, Ga., James R. Messinger
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of West Hanover Township, Jane E. Wolfe of Limestone, Tenn., Deborah E. Grubbs of Moffatt, Colo. and David R. Messinger of West Hanover Township; foster son Harvey E. Henry of Swatara Township; sister Catherine A. Miller of San Diego, Calif.; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and eight great- great-grandchildren. A Funeral service was held on Tuesday at Buse Funeral Home, Grantville. Interment, with military honors, was in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Triune Lodge #307, 1001 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057. Condolences may be shared at BuseFuneralHome.com.
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Laura A. Condran, 82, of Lower Swatara Township, entered into rest on Wednesday, August 14, at Crescent View Personal Care at the Middletown Home. She was born on February 9, 1931 in Middletown and was the daughter of the late Welsh Stotz and Josephine Light. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl W. Condran Sr. She was a retired clerical worker for the American Cancer Society, and a former cafeteria worker for the Middletown Area School District; was a member of First United Methodist Church of Hershey; and she enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, but her greatest joy came from being with her family and grandchildren. She is survived by two sons Earl W. Condran Jr. of Landisville, and Charles C., husband of Candace Condran of Grantville; six grandchildren Craig Condran, Andrew Condran, Rebecca Condran, Matthew Condran, Derek Condran, and Chance Condran; and three great-grandchildren, Jacob Condran, Leland Condran, and Mikaela Condran. A Tribute to her life was held on Monday at the Frank E. Matinchek and Daughter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Middletown, with Kenneth Sprout, Christ Service Minister, officiating. Burial was in Middletown Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be sent to The Middletown Home Benevolent Fund, 999 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057. Condolences may be shared at www. matinchekanddaughterfuneralhome. com.
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Middletown churches to open coffeehouse By Jim Lewis Press And Journal Staff Two local churches are teaming up to open a coffeehouse in Middletown that will provide games, music lessons and painting classes – as well as coffee – to residents. The Living Life Community Center debuted at 56 E. Emaus St. with a sneak preview on Friday, Aug. 16, inviting passersby to check out the facility, a large, once-vacant building that previously served as a youth club. It took six months for members of the Fountain of Life Church, the Londonderry Twp. church that came up with the idea, to lay new wood flooring, erect drywall and paint the inside a warm green. The center will be open Fridays from 7 to 10 p.m. initially next month, and eventually will open other days of the week for free classes in piano, drums, guitar, painting and drawing, among other activities. On Monday nights, it will be open for prayer, with a special prayer session on Tuesday nights for parents and their children, said Pastor Pete Logan, the leader of Fountain of Life. It’s not
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sponsibilities for funding and managing it to the borough’s Industrial and Commercial Development Authority. The ICDA, which was created by council last year, is a politically independent body that can utilize funding mechanisms councils are prohibited from using to support economic development projects. Several elements of the revitalization plan, created by consultant Dan Anderton of the consulting firm Dewberry, were changed and refined after meeting with a committee of downtown business owners – although the plan, which focuses on South Union Street from Emaus to Ann streets, is no less ambitious than the preliminary proposal. The plan places a particular focus on turning the intersection of Emaus and Union streets into a highly-stylized town square plaza. Right now, “There is no ‘there’ there,” Anderton said. “The only town square for Middletown is at Main and Union [streets]. We wanted to see if we could bring it downtown [to Emaus and Union streets] where it would start to take on that character and purpose.” The “urban square” would include a road surface of concrete pavers and an area of trees at each of the square’s four corners. A system of Victorian trellises on each corner of the north side of the intersection would act a gateway separating the residential district from downtown.
The new square’s northeast corner would include a pavilion that could be used for everything from musical programs to farmers’ markets. That pavilion, however, would displace three current businesses – a Laundromat, the Fearless Dragons martial arts school and End of the Trail tattoo parlor – which prompted a sharp exchange between resident Mike Dalton and Councilor Robert Louer. Louer said the businesses will have the ability to relocate, possibly to other downtown locations. “That’s going to be open to their decision as to where they want to go,” he said. Dalton retorted, “They have the right to relocate, that’s correct, but they have the right to relocate out of this town.” Louer said people should not focus on “what ifs,” and said he supports the plan. “We’re going to go work on this plan, and if we can make it come about, we’ll make it come about,” he said. The plan would also revamp the sidewalks with a 5-foot pedestrian walkway and a 5-foot, 6-inch “safety zone” between the sidewalk and roadway where trash cans and benches would be placed. The borough would plant new honey locust and sycamore trees as downtown shade trees, which, although they would take a long time to mature, would eventually reach above the building canopies, Anderton said. One element of the plan that remained unchanged from the original
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conceptual design was the proposal to demolish the currently unused Klahr jewelry building to open up a pedestrian alley between borough parking and downtown businesses, where caféstyle seating could be placed. Robin Pellegrini, owner of Alfred’s Victorian restaurant and head of the downtown business owners committee, urged council to support the plan. “It was a lot of volunteer hours and a lot of dedicated people that were involved,” she said. “In the end, we worked out something that felt good to all of us, and something that is good for the downtown and will help it go. So I can’t urge you enough to go forward with this.” Councilor Barbara Arnold also expressed optimism about the plan. “I’m excited about it,” Arnold said. “I think it’s going to be great.” Councilor Scott Sites, however, voted against the motion to proceed with the plan, saying he hadn’t had enough time to consider it – and even if he had, he was not sure he would have supported it. “I’m not really sure I like the design,” Sites said. For instance, the plans include placing benches downtown – and when benches were placed downtown in the past, residents complained that they attracted loiterers, he said. Most residents in attendance seemed generally supportive of the plan’s concepts, but several questioned how the borough would get the money to complete the project.
“This is going to cost a lot of money,” said resident Rachelle Reid, a candidate for council in November’s general election. “This is not going to be cheap.” Council President Christopher McNamara said the borough is seeking Dauphin County gaming grant funds and a County Infrastructure Bank loan to help pay for the project. Beyond that, it will be up to the borough’s ICDA to find a way to fund the project without creating a negative impact on taxpayers, he said. “They’ll have the borrowing capacity to get the job done, and they’ll have to find a revenue source,” he said. Pellegrini said she is “pretty confident” that the borough will be able to fund the project without an affect on taxpayers. “We kept the cost down,” she said. “We had a budget in mind.” Anderton said he has a basic idea of what the above-ground part of the project will cost, but won’t state the cost publicly until estimates are finalized. Borough engineer Herbert, Rowland and Grubic has estimated the cost of the underground portion of the project at $1.6 million. The borough hopes to receive necessary clearances to work on Union Street from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation by the end of the year, and hopes to undertake the underground part of the project next spring, Anderton said. The borough then hopes to complete the above-ground improvements next summer, he said, although he emphasized that the summer completion date is a goal, not a guarantee. Even if the project is completed next summer, plans to improve Middletown will not come to an end. Business leaders and the ICDA likely will continue to work on further development ideas, McNamara said. Anderson said the plan’s design could ultimately extend beyond the Emausto-Ann-streets corridor. He hopes the general pattern of the downtown makeover can be used as a prototype for future improvements to other borough streets. “It’s not just a one-shot deal,” Anderton said. “As the downtown revitalization starts to expand, the design expands with it.” Daniel Walmer: 717-944-4628, or danielwalmer@pressandjournal. com
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Cutting the ribbon at Hilti’s new warehouse and repair center in Lower Swatara Twp. are red-clad Hilti employees and township commissioners Michael Davies, third from right; Jon Wilt, second from right; and Thomas Mehaffie III.
Toolmaker opens center in Lower Swatara By Daniel Walmer Press And Journal Staff Hilti, an international tool manufacturing company, ceremonially opened a new distribution and repair center in Lower Swatara Twp. during a ribboncutting ceremony on Tuesday, August 13 – yet another company to open a location in the township’s rapidly expanding business corridor on Fulling Mill Road. The center, which will serve as Hilti’s primary North American distribution hub and as a repair center for the eastern U.S., currently employs 26 workers and could eventually have up to 50 employees, according to Cary Evert, Hilti’s North America president and CEO. “We are thrilled to be here, and I’m very proud of what the team has accomplished here in Harrisburg,” Evert said. “When I see what the team has accomplished, you really get the sense that we are building our infrastructure for the future.” The optimism was pervasive despite rainy conditions on the day of the ribbon-cutting. “The sun is shining, it’s just inside this building,” Evert said. Hilti had previously operated a Harrisburg-area center that was about
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Marco Meyrat, a member of Hilti’s executive board, speaks to company employees during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the tool manufacturer’s new Lower Swatara warehouse. one-third of the new location’s size, but decided to expand for two reasons: The area serves as a central transportation hub within a days’ journey of all of Hiltis’ eastern U.S. centers, and a solid team of employees works here, Evert said. Hilti becomes the latest business to get in on a technology boom in Lower Swatara, and township Commissioner
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be demolished to make way for the project. “We have waited 3.5 years for this to happen,’’ said Ruth Helwig, who is under contract and wants the commissioners to move as quickly as possible to approve it. Ron Keeney, a Dauphin Street resident, acknowledged he was outnumbered in his opposition to more student housing, but said there were concerns for safety with the new plans. Genesio hopes to have land development plans prepared within a few weeks.
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could help with storm water management. While Genesio didn’t seek action from the board, he said he wanted to “test [their] feeling on” the direction KGH was going within the project’s second phase. The developer may also request a waiver of the preliminary plan, something that is “fairly typical’’ of a multiple-phase project, said Brenda Wick, the township’s planning and zoning director. Most of the residents present at the meeting are under contract with KGH to sell their properties, which will
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A developer presented revised plans for the second phase of the Campus Heights apartment complex housing for students at neighboring Penn State Harrisburg during a Lower Swatara Twp. commissioners’ meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Developer KGH first presented plans in February for the new development in Eagle Heights, but has tweaked them to address concerns from the township’s fire department and commissioners. Originally, the plans included housing for 144 students in two buildings and a recreation facility with study rooms. Some of the changes include eliminating a few small roadways and using the bottom portion of the new Lawrence Street to create a road that will travel north and connect with Dauphin Street. That road would be re-
named West Emaus Street, according to Matt Genesio, a principal of KGH. The change would leave Lawrence Street in an Lshape, and the street would be privately maintained. While the amount of buildings and 160-bed capacity is relatively similar to previous plans, there were notable improvements, including reinforced between buildings to allow emergency vehicles to drive straight through. Full pedestrian sidewalks with streetlights and a storm water management system are also improvements to the Eagle Heights area, said Genesio. “There’s a lot to like about it,” said Commissioner Michael Davies. “It’s definitely an improvement over the previous plan.” High Street could be made into an emergency road only according to plans, but Commissioner Tom Mehaffie recommended considering making the road green space, which
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Photos by Jodi Ocker If it’s August, it’s time to rehearse for the Middletown Area High School Blue Wave Marching Band. The band began its summer band camp this month at the school to prepare for the football season. The band is directed by Samuel Fisher. Not only did the musicians have to learn this year’s halftime show, they also had to prepare for a performance during a pre-game ceremony at a Philadelphia Phillies baseball game on Friday, Aug. 16 at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park.
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“By the time I could walk when I was little, my parents had me on roller skates,” Brian laughed. Biesecker played a big role and was very involved in his children’s lives. Besides Brian, he is survived by three other children, Teddy Jr., William and Lisa; eight grandchildren; and a greatgranddaughter. He spent many years as a football coach with the Middletown Boys Club, now the Middletown Youth Club. “He was always harder on us [his kids] and he challenged us to be the best we could be,” said Brian. “No matter what, he made sure we all gave 110 percent.” Biesecker loved camping and fishing, and later in life he was an avid golfer – all activities he did with his family. And that was the real draw. Sure, he loved sports, but it was spending time with his children and supporting them that meant the most. Whether it was a drive to Pittsburgh or Connecticut, Biesecker made sure he was at all of Brian’s college football games, regardless of unreliable transportation or the long distances. It was the way he was with his whole family – always there for them. “I always remembered come hell or high water, he always made it,” said Brian. “He was really committed to his kids and sports.” There were also misfortunes. The Bieseckers lost their home in the 1972 flood and lost another home in a fire. It was never enough to bring Biesecker down. “He had a little bit of tough luck, but my dad always fought through and always worked hard,” said Brian. Biesecker also worked hard to help others, especially his small town. As mayor, and even after, Biesecker spent many hours cleaning up Kiwanis Park, including tending to the overgrown areas. “I remember him single-handedly ripping trees out and overgrown bushes that were all down the river to make it nice for the community,” recalls Brian. “He definitely loved Royalton, and there was certainly no taking him out of Royalton.” For years, Biesecker and his wife had an impressive Christmas display that drew people from all over. The lights were just one of his many labors of love, and one he tied into his giving spirit. Biesecker would put a donation bucket outside his decorated house, and would give all of the money to the Humane Society. His love for animals led him to adopt a few furry family members of his own – his Chihuahuas. One of his dogs, Little Lacey, was very special to him.
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Ted Biesecker, right, and his wife Carole pose for a picture after their son Bill and daughter-in-law Mara's wedding in 2005. “I even snuck her into the hospital to see him. I put her in my pocketbook so she could see him and he could see her,” said Carole. “I have to laugh about it now. They were his kids, and we just love them.” Family members said they will miss Biesecker’s sense of humor. “He was secretly a really funny person. He was a very stoic, very proud man,” said Brian. “He came off as a tough guy, but really deep down I saw a side of him many never really had.” Biesecker was a grandparent and a great-grandparent, and that meant the world to him. “My granddaughter called him Happy
Pappy,” laughs Carole. “I always thought that was cute.” Biesecker was a big part of what makes Royalton the small, wonderful community it is. He was a giver, and a hard worker. But most importantly, he was a father, a husband, a brother, and a friend. “He was a very good provider, a good husband, and a good father,’’ said Carole. “I can’t say anything bad about him. It took a lot to pull him down. He was always just a happy-go-lucky type of guy. He just really loved life.” Noelle Barrett: 717-944-4628, or noellebarrett@pressandjournal.com
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New principal is a familiar face By Noelle Barrett Press And Journal Staff A former Steelton-Highspire principal is returning to her post. Lisa Crum was hired by the SteeltonHighspire School Board as the next principal of Steelton-Highspire Elementary School at a salary of $79,000 during a board meeting on Monday, Aug. 12. Crum will begin upon her release from the Harrisburg School District, where she currently serves as a principal, and her salary will be prorated. “She has an excellent track record,” said Steelton-Highspire Superintendent Ellen Castagneto. Crum began her career as a teacher at Steelton-Highspire before becoming a vice-principal and principal in the district. For the past 10 years, Crum has been a principal in Harrisburg. “Obviously, I still feel the connection from having spent time early in my career [at Steel-High],” Crum said. “I came back because of the SteeltonHighspire community that works together and supports the kids.” And while it feels like returning home for Crum, it will be a new experience for her assistant. Stacey Pagan was hired as the new vice-principal during the meeting at a salary of $65,000.
Pagan will be filling the role of vice-principal for the first time, after teaching in Harrisburg’s Melrose School for six years. “From what I see, this is a tight-knit community,” said Pagan. “I am excited.” Pagan said she is looking forward to “really making sure the students are Lisa growing academically, and creating relationships with the school district and community.” The board also voted 8-1 to approve the following hires and salaries: Luke Gawron, elementary art teacher, $38,670; Nicole Koller, high school chemistry teacher, $46,684; Kara Schwenk, math teacher, $38,670; Debora Kagarise, administrative assis-
tant to the superintendent, $37,200. Board member Barry Baumgarter abstained from the votes, stating that he didn’t have enough information about the people hired. “I feel I have an obligation to the voters and the community,” Baumgartner said. “It doesn’t make Crum sense to vote for someone you don’t know anything about.” Castagneto said the superintendent makes recommendations on who to hire, but that board members are also given some information about the candidates.
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BARREL Continued From Page One tion part of it, because it’s important for the environment and for our kids,” he said. About 50 township residents packed the township municipal building’s meeting room to hear Hirschel describe a variety of techniques that residents can use to limit the speed and volume of storm water runoff coming from their properties, from rain gardens that absorb it to downspout disconnections that redirect it to more absorbent areas. “These are things that you can do to manage storm water and help out not just yourself, but everybody else,” Hirschel said. In addition to helping the environment, limiting runoff is essential to alleviating the flooding issues that have in recent years devastated the Susquehanna River water basin, which is one of the most flood-prone areas in the U.S., Hirschel said. “The more [the water] can infiltrate, the more it can get in the ground, the
PLEADS Continued From Page One erly licensed; and four misdemeanors and six summary offenses. Henderson led police on a chase that started when he hit a pedestrian in Steelton on June 3, 2012, and continued along Route 230 through Highspire and Lower Swatara Twp. before striking two vehicles and a motorcycle in Middletown’s square, authorities said. The motorcycle’s driver, Gregg Kisic, 52, of Highspire, was taken to Penn State Hershey Medical Center, where he died from injuries sustained in the crash 20 days later. During the police chase, Henderson reached speeds of over 120 mph, and police could not keep up with him, said Jennifer Gettle, chief deputy Dauphin County District Attorney. After the crash, Henderson fled the scene on foot, but was apprehended shortly after, Gettle said. The plea deal also includes charges
more you can decrease the peak flow,” he said. Decrease the peak flow of streams – both the volume and speed of water rushing into waterways at the height of a major storm – and you decrease the likelihood that streams will overflow and create flooding, he explained. For the Conewago Creek Initiative, the free rain barrels are just one part of a larger campaign to improve the creek’s watershed, which includes southern Dauphin County, southwestern Lebanon County and extreme northwestern Lancaster County. “All of these initiatives are formed as partnerships with anyone and everyone who has an interest in water quality,” said Kristen Kyler, a project assistant with the Initiative. “It’s a fantastic program,” Letavic said, particularly praising the Initiative for planting trees along the Conewago Creek to create riparian buffers that prevent runoff and improve water quality. “These programs are going back and restoring things to the way they were before man intervened and cut down the trees,” he said. stemming from three other cases against Henderson active in Dauphin County Court, including aggravated assault, drug possession, and theft, Gettle said. Charges originally didn’t include third degree murder, but were changed to address Kisic’s death. “The facts of this case, we believe, were so egregious and so malicious and showed such a disregard that we believed Mr. Henderson should be charged with third-degree murder,” said Ed Marsico Jr., Dauphin County District Attorney. Henderson did not address the court, judge, or Kisic’s family, who sat in the first row of the courtroom, and only spoke when he agreed to the plea deal. Gettle said the plea agreement that was reached is standard with the sentencing guidelines for third-degree murder. Kisic’s family did not wish to comment. Henderson’s sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 3 in Dauphin County Court.
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Ryan Mohn excelled at both academics and sports. He was a threesport athlete who played a significant role on the football, baseball and basketball teams. As the starting quarterback, he led his football team to playoffs and a championship. Mohn was a starting pitcher on the baseball team, and a big piece of his basketball team. A junior in high school, he maintained good grades, had a lot of friends, and was kind to everyone he met. “He had a way of getting what he wanted out of people,” Alison said, laughing. “All he had to do was crack a smile.” Ryan spent a lot of time playing sports and video games with friends. “He was very outgoing, always in good spirits no matter what was going on,” said friend Tramayne Hawthorne. “He always worked hard.” On Jan. 31, 2004, Ryan was a passenger in a car on its way to the mall with two friends. The driver hit a tree, with most of the impact on Ryan’s side. Emergency workers spent more than an hour in cold temperatures trying to get Mohn out of the car. There were a lot of physical injuries – a broken tibia, punctured lung and massive head trauma. “He was in the hospital on life
support for a week,” recalled his mother. “They were trying to get his brain pressure to get down.” Ryan was alive, and it hadn’t hit the family what would happen next. “I remember my first thoughts were he had a broken leg, and how that would [affect him[,” said Alison. “Either I didn’t understand or I didn’t want to believe the severity.” After a week, the hospital did tests, showing devastating results – Ryan was considered legally brain dead. “It went from [thoughts of] is he going to be able to play sports again to he is going to die,” Alison said. Eventually, his parents were approached about donating his organs. But it wasn’t a choice for them. Ryan had already made that choice. Losing Ryan was a blow to not only his family but the entire SteelHigh community. “It’s like everybody’s hearts were broken,” said Kyle Hrestak, a friend. Nearly a decade later, the loss is still felt, and friends and family continue to come together. Through the walk, they see how much Ryan affected the lives of others, with the presence of the organ recipients and their families.
Finding solace in tragedy
His parents and sister, Cristen, lost a huge part of their family, but also added to their family. Some of the recipients of Ryan’s organs remain in close contact with the Mohns and
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attend the walk in Steelton every year. On Saturday, Aug. 10, all four of the organ recipients the Mohns have met were in attendance for the walk. For Samarth Mehta, now a college student, the gift of a kidney meant the end to dialysis and another chance at life. “It really overwhelms me,” said Sudha Mehta, Samarth’s mother. “I feel too connected with [the Mohn family]. I think of Ryan – because of him, I have my son today.” Samarth is grateful not only for the chance at a second life, but for the Mohns, who he considers a second family. “I don’t tell anybody about the problems I go through, but my family and them [the Mohn family],” Samarth said. “I was given birth by my mom, and had a rebirth because of Ryan. He gave me my second chance at life.” Mohamed Tanamly was near death, battling liver cancer. With just a couple months to live on a long waiting list for a liver transplant, he finally received the call he could only hope and pray for. “I was singing, and my wife kept wondering if I went crazy,” Tanamly said, laughing. As soon as he could, Tanamly wanted to meet the Mohns. “It was very emotional. I couldn’t stop crying,” he recalled. “It was pretty hard for me. I have a son that was Ryan’s age, so it was very, very emotional.” Through Tanamly, Mohn’s story has spread across continents. Last year, Tanamly couldn’t attend the walk because he was in South Africa on a mission to help alleviate AIDS and other health issues. So instead, he brought the walk to South Africa, gathering a group of people together to walk at the same time the 9th annual Ryan Lee Mohn Walk was held in Steelton. The bond the Mohns have made through the recipients and their families is comforting. “At the beginning, I wasn’t as adamant about the gift of life, until I met the recipients,” said Ron Mohn, Ryan’s father. “It’s unbelievable. It hits me in the heart.” And while it helps, nothing can fully take away the pain of Ryan’s death. “That was my buddy,” said Ron. “He was a heck of an athlete and a heck of a student.” There is so much the family misses, especially his smile. “He’s missed dearly, and that’s the hardest part of this,” said Ron. “We just try to keep his name going.” Noelle Barrett: 717-944-4628, or noellebarrett@pressandjournal.com
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Outdoors service and picnic
Geyers United Methodist Church, 1605 Geyers Church Rd., Middletown will hold a special outdoor service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25 at Sunset Park followed by a potluck lunch with games available for the children. Please share a covered dish or dessert. Everyone is welcome. For more information, readers may call the church office at 717-944-6426 or visit geyerschurch@verizon.net. •••••
Mt. Gretna Bible Festival
The Summer at the Tabernacle Mt. Gretna Bible Festival presents a concert featuring QuintEssentially Brass at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25. For a complete schedule, readers may visit www.MtGretnaTabernacle.org, call 717-8135319 or 717-371-1725. •••••
Open-air gospel show
Grace and Mercy Church, 501 Ann St., Middletown, is sponsoring an open-air gospel show at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 on the lawn of the church. Refreshments will be served. The community is welcome. For more information, readers may call Deacon Cortez Jackson at 717-344-1748. •••••
MAHS Class of 1968 reunion
It’s not too late to respond to the 45th reunion of Middletown Area High School’s Class of 1968. Readers may respond by Sept. 14 to Sue (Hook) Smeal at suesmeal@gmail. com, Donna (Stoops) Elberti at crystalgwe3@gmail.com, or Glenn Evans at GEvans1279@ aol.com. •••••
Open preschool enrollment
Open enrollment for Ebenezer Christian Childcare will begin Monday, Sept. 2. Readers may call 717-985-1650 for a tour.
Sports
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2013
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MIDDLETOWN FOOTBALL
Raiders show promise in Pottstown scrimmage
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he Middletown Blue Raiders put on their uniforms for the first time this season in a scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 17 against Pottstown, and their performance drew this review from Coach Brett Myers: “We have to continue to improve.’’ “Our young kids executed well and our older kids played hard,’’ said Myers. No score was kept, but Myers said his players seemed to be grasping what his coaching staff is teaching them. “They did a nice job taking some of the stuff we are giving them,’’ he said. Myers previously had coached Pottstown, leaving that school this year to take over the head coaching job at Middletown, his alma mater. The Trojans finished last season with a 6-6 record, its first non-losing season since 2003. Middletown will play one more scrimmage – at home against Littlestown at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23. The Raiders’ first regular-season game will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 against rival Lower Dauphin at War Memorial Field. Middletown running back Josh Matinchek carries the ball against Pottstown in a scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 17
Photos by Jodi Ocker
Middletown’s Jordan Flowers rushes against Pottstown.
Middletown defender Chris Holloman stops a Pottstown runner.
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This week’s games Sunday, Aug. 25 Juniata at Lower Dauphin, 11 a.m. (smurf); noon (peewee); 1:30 p.m. (pony); and 3 p.m. (midget), Grantville Fire Company Carnival Grounds
GOLF MID-PENN CONFERENCE Capital Division This week’s matches Thursday, Aug. 22 Lower Dauphin at State College, 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26 Middletown vs. Capital Division at Colonial Country Club, 2 p.m. (with Bishop McDevitt, Big Spring, Boiling Springs, East Pennsboro and Trinity) Tuesday, Aug. 27 Lower Dauphin at Palmyra, 3:30 p.m.
GIRLS’ TENNIS MID-PENN CONFERENCE Colonial Division W L Middletown 0 0 Camp Hill 0 0 Trinity 0 0 Bishop McDevitt 0 0 Susquenita 0 0 James Buchanan 0 0 East Pennsboro 0 0 This week’s matches
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Keystone Division W L Lower Dauphin 0 0 Mechanicsburg 0 0 Hershey 0 0 Susquehanna Twp. 0 0 Northern York 0 0 Gettysburg 0 0 Palmyra 0 0 This week’s matches Wednesday, Aug. 21 Lower Dauphin at Susquehanna Twp., 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 Northern York at Lower Dauphin, 3:30 p.m. CROSS COUNTRY MID-PENN CONFERENCE Keystone Division This week’s meets Lower Dauphin at Run for the Chocolate, Hershey, 3 p.m.
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One day in 2011, Vikki and Carlos Rivera’s daughter, Jasmine, came home with an unusual suggestion: She had heard about NFL Flag Football, a league-sponsored nationwide program to provide flag football opportunities to children – and she thought her parents could start a team in Middletown. “I liked the idea,” Jasmine said. “It was different from other sports.” Vicki and Carlos agreed to do it, and the Middletown flag football program was born. It started in 2011-12 with just one team, the Giants, made up of local girls. In 2012-13, they added the Jets as a second team, while the Giants went 8-2 and placed second in a spring 2013 regional competition in Bethlehem, Pa. This year, Middletown’s program is expanding again to include six teams, for players age 7 to 17, and boys’ teams as well as girls’ teams. “Our goal with the program is to keep growing it every year,” Vicki Rivera said. Jasmine Rivera, now the Giants quarterback, said people occasionally tell her that football isn’t for girls, but she dismisses the criticism. “I don’t think it’s true,” she said. “I don’t care.” Heaven Rivera, Jasmine’s sister, uses the stereotype of football as a boys’ sport as motivation. “I like to show the boys that I can do it better than them,” she said. Giants center Destiny Gonzalez agreed. “I like to play it because it proves a point to the guys that girls can play football, too,” Gonzalez said. “And then I just like football.” The flag football program is organized at a local level by coaches that pick an NFL team and receive jerseys of that franchise for their flag football team. Teams exist in other towns as close as Steelton and Harrisburg,
Press And Journal Photos by Daniel Walmer
Practicing a play during a registration held in Hoffer Park are Giants players, from left to right, Jovianna Gonzalez, Skylar Jiminez, Jasmine Rivera and Destiny Gonzalez. while Middletown has played teams from as far away as Philadelphia and Allentown. Not only is the Middletown program developing, but the players themselves also improve each year, Vikki Rivera said. “It’s really great seeing these girls develop,” she said, as they learn how to execute football plays as well as and more general life skills like leadership, teamwork and conflict resolution. “They learn about a lot more than football,” Carlos Rivera said. “Football is the last thing they learn.” Skylar Jimenez participated for the first time in 2012-13, and she liked it enough to come back this year. “It’s a great way for me to stay ac-
tive,” Jimenez said, and there are other benefits as well. “When I’m actually watching football, I know what’s going on now,” she said. Each team consists of seven players, Carlos Rivera said, with five players on the field at a time for 5-on-5 competition. The Giants will remain Middletown’s traveling team, which will compete in tournaments with the goal of making it all the way to the league’s national championship tournament, held at the site of each year’s Super Bowl (for 2013-14, that’s New York City). The National Football League, which Rivera said is very supportive of the flag football leagues, pays the way for qualifying teams to participate in the
championship tournament. While the initial sign-up day took place on Saturday, Aug. 17 at Hoffer Park, interested participants can still register by contacting Vikki Rivera at girlsflag@comcast.net, or they can simply attend the first practice at 5 p.m. on Sept. 4 at the field by the Middletown Boat Dock and sign up at that time. There are no tryouts – any player who wants to sign up can be a part of a Middletown team, said Vikki Rivera. Daniel Walmer: 717-944-4628, or danielwalmer@pressandjournal. com
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GENEALOGY
Pennsylvania Family Roots
Presbyterian Congregation of Middletown Middletown
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Column No. 706/August 21, 2013
The Dillman Family - Part II
Daniel Krause Dillman, the oldest son of Peter Dillman Sr. was born at Fountain Springs in Schuylkill County in 1809. He received his education in the district schools. Inheriting the self-reliance and fortitude of his mother, Susanna Krause Dillman, he learned early to work and toil, finally attaining success in the battle of life. He taught school at Fountain, Wadesville and Port Carbon in their early days. When he was not employed at teaching, he followed the occupations of farming and lumbering in the wooded sections of Schuylkill and Northumberland counties. In 1833 he became captain of the canal boat, which plied its way between Mount Carbon and Philadelphia. It was at this time that he met Katherine Dunkelberger, as his boat passed her home on the canal. They were married in 1835 living for a while in Maiden Creek, Berks County at the Dunkelberger homestead. They took up their residence in Schuylkill County residing in Wadesville and Port Carbon. In 1848 Daniel K. Dillman became outside foreman at the Phoenix Park Colliery and was employed there until 1859. At this time he purchased a farm in Llwellyn, Branch Twp., Schuylkill County where he continued to live until 1890. The last two years of his life were spent with his daughter Catherine Dillman Starr. He was a tall man, strong both mentally and physically stern. His motto seemed to be, “But to him who bareth his arm to the strife firm at his post in the battle of life. The victory faith never.” He died on September 1, 1892 and was buried at Clouser’s Church by his wife, Mrs. Katherine Dunkelberger Dillman (1814-1898). She was endowed with superior mental abilities. In her day the advantages for education and social culture were limited, but she was fond of reading on all subjects. She was adept with needle and embroidery - accomplishments of high order in her time. Her tenderness and instincts of a noble woman were developed in her character. She was a member of the Reformed Church. She had 10 children: Amelia. J. Dillman (1833-1914), married John Hubler of Barry Twp., Schuylkill Co.; Daniel Dunkelberger Dillman (1836-1872), a lawyer, of Pottsville, married Isabel Catherine Bowman; Susanna Dillman (1840-1908), married David Jonathan Evans of Gilberton, formally of Minersville and Ithaca, N.Y.; William Dillman (1842-1912) of New Brunwick, N.J., married Mariette Purnell; Henry Clay Dillman (1844-?) of Parkersburg, W. Va, married Mary O’Donnell; Catherine Magdalena Dillman (1846-?) of Llwellyn, married Jacob Starr (my connection); Emma Mary Dillman (1848-1849), died of croup.; Elizabeth Anna Dillman (1851-died?), married Henry Christ of Pine Grove Twp.; John Dillman (1855-1856), died of croup at Phoenix Park area; Mary Ann Dillman (1857), married Joseph Boden, a mine superintendent at Donaldson, later moved to Shamokin, Northumberland, Co., Pa. Daniel D. Dillman, the eldest son of Daniel K. Dillman and Katherine Dunkelberger Dillman, was born in Maiden Creek Twp., Berks Co. on December 26, 1836. When he was 6 years old he attended his father’s school at Fountain Spring and was taught by his father. In 1859 he entered Poughkeepsie Law School and graduated with merits. After leaving college he taught school and was admitted to practice law at the Schuylkill County Bar in 1860. At the outbreak of the Civil War he responded to the call of Abraham Lincoln for the first 75,000 troops to serve for three months. He enlisted April 22, 1861, private in Co. H. under Capt. Charlemagne Tower, of the 6th Reg’t Pa. Volunteers, Col. James Nagle commanding. Some of the companies of this Reg’t were the first troops at the Capital, immediately entering into active and strenuous service. At the expiration of the term of service the Reg’t mustered out, on July 22, 1861. The Reg’t was complimented by the Brigadier General for their excellent and gallant service. He also served in the 2nd Reg’t Pa. militia in 1862 the 27th Reg’t Pa. Volunteers Militia in 1863, during the Emergency. In 1864 he sailed around Cape Horn, South American and located in San Francisco, practicing law there in the vicinity for several years. Returning to Schuylkill County, he relocated in Mahanoy City in 1867 and in 1868 he went to Pottsville and formed the Dillman & Seltzer Law firm. He also was engaged in the coal business near Llwellyn in 1871. Daniel D. Dillman was a Charter of Camp #72, P.O.S. of America of Mahanoy City and also a charter member of Camp #36. P.O.S. A. of Pottsville. He also a charter member of the Humane Fire Co. and Severn Post G.A.R., of Mahanoy City a member of Pulaski Lodge F&A.M. Pottsville and General Grant Lodge I.O.O.F, Mahanoy City. He was an attendant of the Episcopal Church although leaning toward Universalism. In politics he was a Republican, and County committee. On March 4, 1869, Daniel D. Dillman was united in marriage to Isabel C. Bowman, daughter of Peter Bowman, coal operator of Mahanoy City. They had three children: Daniel Water Dillman, civil engineer of Altoona, Pa.; Robert John Dillman, died 1876; and Anna Augusta Dillman (Mrs. T.L. Thomas of Mahanoy City). Daniel D. Dillman died September 7, 1872 of smallpox, contracted during the epidemic and is buried in the Charles Baber Cemetery in Pottsville. D. Walter Dillman, eldest son of Daniel Dillman is a civil and mining engineer, located at Altoona, Pa. He was born in Pottsville on December 9, 1869. After his father’s death he came with his mother to Mahanoy City, where he received his education in the public schools, graduating in the class of 1887. He entered the Lehigh Valley Engineer Corps at Lost Creek, and afterwards was located to Mauch Chunk, Sayre, Pa., Buffalo and Rochester, N.Y. He then went with the Harrison-Walker Co., of Lock Haven, afterwards locating to Altoona. He was borough engineer for Lilly, Cresson, Mt. Union and Gallitzin, Pa. He also was the surveyor that constructed the sanatorium for tubercular patients at Cresson, Pa. Amelia J. Dillman, eldest daughter of Daniel K. Dillman, was born October 30, 1835, in Maiden-Creek, Berks County. She married John Hubler on May 29, 1852. They were among the first settlers at Barry Twp. near Gordon, Schuylkill Co., Pa., owned 132 acres of farming land there, and built a fine homestead on it. She was a charter member of the Barry Evangelical Church. Their children: Howard H. Hubler, of Gordon; Esther A. Hubler (1854-1880), married John Weiss; Daniel O. Hubler (1856-1882); Emma M. Hubler, married Oliver I. Frey; Sylvester I. Hubler (1861-1909); William Ellsworth Hubler (1863-1863); Edgar D. Hubler (1867-1871); Uphama A. Hubler, married William P. Eifert; Charles W. Hubler of Barry; Laura A. Hubler, married William Hunter and Allen F. Hubler, of Barry. Part III continued in next week’s column.
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Welcome to our summertime Sunday Worship service on August 25 starting at 10:30 a.m. in our air-conditioned sanctuary where we will be studying John 15. All are welcome within our doors, so please feel free to join us. Listening bags are available for children to use during the service, and hearing devices are available for those who wish to use them. The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated on Sun., Sept. 1 by intinction. Sun., Sept. 8 marks the start of the fall program when Church school resumes
at 9:15 a.m. for all ages. Copies of the July-September 2013 “These Days” devotional booklets are in the literature rack. Pick up a copy today. The Parish Nurse is available by calling the church office. You can leave a message and she will return your call and help you in person or via phone. For further information, see our website www.pcmdt.org, visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ Presbyterian Congregation, or call the church office at 717-944-4322.
Wesley United Methodist Church
Middletown We worship on Sunday morning at also have a good supply of children’s 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. This Sunday our clothing suitable for back-to-school Praise Band leads music at both ser- use. Wesley hosts will be present to vices. We encourage people to “come help persons find what they need. as you are” and join us in the Praise of We received a note of appreciation God from whom all blessings flow. from The American Red Cross for the “Back to School Supplies Sunday” recent blood drive held at Wesley. The is being observed this week. We will Red Cross collected 13 units, saving be collecting an assortment of items the lives of up to 39 people. We are such as pencils, erasers, crayons, glad to offer our support to this lifenotebooks, 3 ring binders, highlighters saving venture. and markers to fill student backpacks. Chancel Choir rehearsals will resume Our worship service will include a on Wed., Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Contact blessing of the backpacks and sup- Walt Stiller for more information conplies. The school supplies will then be cerning this vital music ministry. given to neighborhood kids as well to Pastor Dawes’ sermon this Sunday the MASD “Fill the Bus” campaign is “Meeting God” based on 1 Kings for children in need of these items to 19:4-13. complete their assignments. Visit our website at middletownOur Threads of Hope Clothing Bank wesleyumc.org, find us on Facebook will be open on Fri., Aug. 23 from 4 at New Life at Wesley, contact us by to 6 p.m. Folks can enter from the e-mail at wesleyumc@comcast.net, parking lot located behind the church or call us at 944-6242. building. Free clothing in all sizes from “Follow Jesus, Change the World. infant to by adult are available. We Seek. Serve. Send.”
First Church of God
New Beginnings Church
Middletown New Beginnings Church invites newbeginningschurchmiddletown. you to worship with us each Sunday weebly.com. at 10:30 a.m. Nursery and children’s The “school bus” has arrived in the church provided. Our congregation hallway. Help “stuff the bus” with meets at Riverside Chapel, 630 S. school supplies to be distributed to Union St., Middletown, next to the children when school starts. Rescue Hose Company. Sunday school Anyone wishing to receive the for all ages is at 9 a.m. We are handicap weekly news e-mail from Dave Judy accessible via ramp at the back door. please contact Dave at djudy54836@ For additional church information call aol.com. 944-9595. The main bulletin board highlights Nonperishable food items are collect- summer vacations. Share a photo of ed every Sunday for the Middletown your travels this summer, near or far, Food Bank. If you have extra fresh to be included on the picture board. vegetables, etc. from your gardens the Plans continue for creating a prayer Food Bank will accept them. garden on the back lawn near the Followers of Faith Bible Study reSwatara Creek. sumes in the fall; Intercessory Prayer Anyone interested in Scrapbooking? Group is held every Thursday at 7 p.m.; The Craft Group meets every If interested in being part of a group at Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.; Youth Fel- New Beginnings call Barb Bogardus lowship will have special events over at 350-2746. Acolytes for August: Faith and Larae the summer and resumes every week Rhine. Children’s church leader is in Sept. Our Sunday worship service is broad- Michelle Strohecker. Pastor Britt’s parting words each cast on the MAHS radio station WMSS 91.1 FM at 3 p.m. every Sunday after- Sunday: “Nothing in this world is noon. Listen on the radio or the Internet more important than the love of Jesus at www.pennlive.com/wmss/audio. Christ.” We invite you to come and Check us out on our website at www. experience this love.
Evangelical United Methodist Church
Middletown Welcome all. May God’s light shine Anonymous Book Study Group. upon us as we gather to worship. May Fri., Aug. 23: 7 p.m., Young Adult Ice the brilliance of his light and his wis- Cream Social in the Youth Room. dom fill us. May it be a lamp to our Sun., Aug. 25: 9 a.m., Sunday feet and a light to our path. Church school, with classes for all Evangelical Church meets on the ages. Adult Sunday school devotional corner of Spruce and Water streets at leader for August: June Martin. Our 157 E. Water St., Middletown, south guest speaker for Sunday school will of Main St. behind the Turkey Hill be “Chalk Talk” with James and Tracy convenience store. Snyder; 10:15 a.m., worship service. The ministries scheduled at Evan- The worship center is handicap and gelical United Methodist Church wheelchair accessible. Nursery Helpfrom August 21-25 are always open ers: Deb Lidle, Sarah Moyer. The altar to everyone. flowers are given in memory of Louise Wed., Aug. 21: 6 p.m., Alcoholics Eshleman presented by her family.
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. From 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. in the pavilion (weather permitting) for students finishing kindergarten through grade 5. Adult Sunday school: The combined adult Sunday school class runs through Sept. 1 at 9:15 a.m. in the Triple Room for those who wish to participate. The topics and teachers change each week. Please support them with your attendance. We look forward to seeing you in class. 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. No Open Garage Night on August 21.
Open Door Bible Church
Middletown “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23 Open Door Bible Church, located at 200 Nissley Drive, Middletown, invites you to worship Jesus Christ with us this week. Our August 25 Sunday worship service commences at 10:40 a.m. with a 9:30 a.m. Sunday school hour with classes for all ages. Children from ages 4 to second grade are welcome to participate in Junior Church during the morning worship service. We also welcome you to join us at our 6:30 p.m. service. Childcare is provided for children under age 4 during all services and classes. Wed., Aug. 21: 7 p.m., Patch the Pirate Clubs for ages 4 through grade 6; Prayer meeting. For more information call the church office at 939-5180 or visit us online at www.odbcpa.org. Better yet, come worship with us in person.
Wednesday Night Live begins August 28 with supper at 5:30 p.m. and classes at 6:30 p.m. Adult classes are: Adult Bible Study, Continuation of the Gospel of John; Bible Study, Book of Romans; Contemporary Culture Class; Craft Class, “The Inklings” Book Club and “Mini Courses” (5 or 6 weeks each) “Changing Church” beginning August 28, “Faith & Science” beginning October 2, “Relationships” beginning November 6 or 13, TBD. There are classes for Youth, 4th and 5th Grade, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade, Kindergarten, (4- and 5-year-olds) Babysitting for infants through 3 year olds. Come join us. Thursdays: 8 a.m., Breakfast Club Bible Study; 6 p.m., Pasta and Prayer Young Adult Bible Study. 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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It's the public's business
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n Carlisle, they’re debating whether to keep or close the borough’s emergency dispatch center, and the debate should seem familiar to Middletown residents. Middletown closed its own emergency communications center last year to save money, a move by Borough Council that was heralded by some, abhorred by others. Supporters point out the tremendous savings to the borough – about $350,000 a year, the borough said – and the fact that telephone customers already are paying for Dauphin County’s 9-1-1 emergency dispatch center through taxes on cellphones and land lines. Borough police rallied to keep the communications center, saying local dispatchers knew the borough best and were helpful in cutting down response times. Dispatchers also answered a bevy of questions and concerns from residents, ranging from the day trash would be picked up in their neighborhood to power outages to pothole complaints. The arguments are the same in Carlisle. Closing the center, a move supported by the borough manager, would save about $224,000 a year. Cumberland County’s 9-1-1 system could handle all police calls. The borough’s police chief opposes the move, Why cut the public out of the saying a borough-owned dispatch center cut down on response time. The debate over borough could center’s dispatchers field a variety of services? We don't think questions from callers – and it also issues that's good governance. open burning permits and summons the dog control officer when needed. But there is a difference in the debate in Carlisle and the debate in Middletown: In Carlisle, the debate is public. Public meetings have been held to gauge public response – the public, after all, owns the dispatch center, and who knows when someone might offer an idea that a council member or administrator hasn’t considered? “We also need the public to weigh in, too,’’ Don Grell, a member of a split Carlisle Borough Council, told Pennlive.com. In Middletown, the fate of the borough communications center was determined without public meetings. A previous majority held a public hearing on the subject in 2011, with a blue-ribbon commission of councilors recommending keeping the center – with changes in its operation that would save money. Two members who voted to close the center in November sat on that commission – and said absolutely nothing during that hearing. We wonder: Why? Like other important issues, such as the de-funding of the Middletown Public Library, the closing of the center was moved from the floor at a council meeting last fall and brought to a vote. Seems a majority of determined councilors felt they didn’t need to hear suggestions from the public, or concerns – and they didn’t seem compelled to even give residents a chance to voice their opinion. They didn’t seem compelled to tell the public how they felt on the issue, either. Public office is not a place where you can hide – you’re going to have to reveal your opinion on issues that are important to the public. It’s not that closing the communications center was a bad idea – whether you like it or not, the decision to go with the county’s dispatch center has merit, a way to save taxpayer money without significantly cutting services. So why cut the public out of the debate? It seems to be the way this council has chosen to operate. We don’t think that’s good governance. Government in our democracy is supposed to be by the people and for the people. We doubt council – any council – will make a decision that is universally loved by the public. Still, we believe the public should not be shut out – it should be involved, particularly in the debate over the closing of such an asset as an emergency dispatch center. Middletown residents deserve the same chance on weighty borough matters that Carlisle’s council is giving its residents.
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For independents, proposed election reforms not enough Editor, President Obama’s newly appointed Commission on Election Administration has begun holding public hearings around the country. The 10-member body is tasked with presenting recommendations to the president about how to “improve the voting experience.” Independent voters have a lot to say on this topic. Representatives of independent voter groups in Virginia, New York and Florida attended hearings in Washington, DC and Miami, FL and submitted testimony. Other local independent voter groups – including mine, Independent Pennsylvanians, who are under the umbrella of IndependentVoting.org (a national association for independent voters) – will be attending the hearings scheduled for Philadelphia (Sept. 4) and Ohio (Sept. 20). Independents are deeply concerned that America’s political process is in a crisis and agree this deserves serious attention. But the Commission has already carved out a narrow mandate that falls short of the public debate we need to have. For example, there are specific defects that affect independent voters that the Commission doesn’t seem prepared to address. In Pennsylvania, there are more than 1.1 million independents who are not allowed to vote in the primaries. And with 40 percent of Americans now identifying as independent, this should be a Commission priority. Independents have been saying for years that reform won’t come from the political parties themselves (they have too much to lose) but from the outside and from the bottom up. Exposing the barriers independents face to fully participating in the elections process is our focus for the next few months. We invite independents – and independent-minded Pennsylvanians – throughout the state to join us. Jenn Bullock Philadelphia (The writer is the founder of Independent Pennsylvanians)
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Minimum wage hike won't help fast-food employees
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oubling the The point is that wages aren’t set by minimum picking numbers out of the air. Set them wage may too high relative to value created, and the seem like a good business disappears. Set them too low, way to help fastand workers will look for alternatives. food workers, but So the spotlight should be on alternait would hurt them tives. On first glance, someone working instead. So what should we do? at a fast-food restaurant seems to have We must sweep away the governmentalternatives. created barriers to income earning, McDonald’s faces competition from barriers that protect established busiBurger King, Wendy’s and more. Lownesses from competition and rob the most skilled jobs can also be found in other vulnerable people of options. kinds of businesses, such as Walmart. Fast-food workers recently have enThe problem is that the demand for such gaged in 24-hour strikes throughout labor is more than matched by the supAmerica to bring attention to their strugply. That’s the thing about low-skilled gle to make ends meet. They have been work: lots of people can do it, espedemanding an increase in the minimum cially when an economy has not fully wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour and the recovered from a (government-induced) right to organize unions. recession. That’s why it pays to acquire The low minimum wage, however, is not marketable skills. (Rotten government the cause of their problems; it’s a sign of schools handicap the most vulnerable deeper factors holding them back. Americans.) In fact, the minimum wage distracts us Government aggravates an already bad from the radical changes we must make situation anytime it erects artificial barriif low-income workers are to advance. ers to employment alternatives, including Those who fixate on the minimum wage self-employment. But governments at all unwittingly do struggling workers a dislevels do this routinely, usually by proservice. tecting the well-connected from market What workers need is greater bargaincompetition. ing power, and that comes primarily from How so? I couldn’t possibly count the having options. Unfortunately, the corways here. But we can mention the most porate state, which common: people mistake for • Occupational the free market, licensing restricts The lower minimum wage entry into many closes off options. Anything less than is not the cause of workers' kinds of work by removal of these the cost of problems; it's a sign of raising obstacles is a cruel going into busideeper facors holding them ness. hoax on those seeking better lives. back. • Zoning restricWhat’s wrong with tions prevent simply doubling people from using the minimum wage? The answer is that their homes for commercial purposes wages are not arbitrarily set. • Restrictions on street vendors and cabEven in a corporatist economy, they rebies quash small-scale entrepreneurship. sult from supply and demand. This can be • Intellectual-property law inhibits or seen in an extreme hypothetical example, harasses those whose products might be in which the minimum wage in the fastconstrued as violating patents or copyfood industry is raised to $100 an hour. rights. What would happen to employment? It’s • Government land holdings make land easy to see that it would plummet as the artificially more costly. industry itself faded away. Why? Be• Taxes and regulations impose greater cause, given the price of fast food, workburdens on would-be entrepreneurs than ers can’t possibly produce $100 worth of on large, established businesses. value for their employers in an hour. All this and more shrink the options Employers don’t hire people as a favor. of those with limited skills and meager Businesses exist to make money for their resources, forcing them to vie with one owners. If hiring someone is to be worthanother for the remaining, perhaps lesswhile, that person will have to produce desirable jobs with reduced bargaining more than she is paid. If she can’t, she power. won’t have a job. A higher minimum wage granted by Couldn’t a restaurant raise prices to a condescending ruling elite can’t help cover the higher wages? It could try, but people trapped in this situation. Only a this would drive away customers, who radically freed market can. would seek out cheaper meals at other restaurants. (Franchisee profit margins Sheldon Richman is vice president and are already thin.) If they all raised prices, editor at The Future of Freedom Foundapeople would eat at home instead. What tion, a think tank in Fairfax, Va. happens to the jobs then?
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leehamilton
Talk about a do-nothing Congress ...
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eeply unpopular and flagrantly unproductive, Congress is on its August recess right now. It won’t return until Sept. 9, after a fiveweek recess, leaving itself just a few days to settle issues like raising the debt ceiling and passing a federal budget. Here are some things you should know about where it stands at this stage of the game: • Few, if any, Congresses can match this one for futility. It managed to help out some communities in the wake of Hurricane Sandy and to reach a deal on presidential nominations, but mostly it can’t get things done – whatever your politics. The repeal of Obamacare, action on climate change, a “grand bargain” on our fiscal problems, education and tax reform, creating jobs, strengthening gun laws ... the list of dropped balls is long, although there is still hope for immigration reform, if just barely. A few weeks ago Speaker John Boehner told Americans not to judge Congress by how many laws it passes, but by how many it repeals. It hasn’t succeeded on either count. • The budget process is a mess. It’s been years since Congress put together a budget according to its regular order, but even by its recent low standards this year has been chaotic. None of the appropriations bills needed for the government to continue running after Sept. 30 has been enacted. “It is common for Congress to leave big budget fights until the last minute,” the Wall Street Journal’s Janet Hook wrote as Congress left town, “but the budgeting process now seems so adrift that even congressional veterans find it hard to see a resolution.” Passing a budget is the most basic function of Lobbyists rain government, and cash, twist Congress can’t arms and even manage it. • Members of draft bills – Congress do not all the things like to comprothat powerful mise. The parties are more divided congressional ideologically leaders used to than they’ve do. been for many decades, with one side fiercely hostile to government and the other convinced that government can accomplish good things. Neither side can get things done on its own. That’s pretty much the definition of when responsible lawmakers step forward to build a consensus. Yet in this Congress, either they don’t know how or they’re not interested. • It’s worth noticing that one of the congressional parties is extraordinarily difficult to lead at the moment. The Republicans are fractured and squabbling over their future direction. This makes me sympathize with the formidable task the Republican leadership confronts. • Hardly anyone out there thinks Congress is doing a good job – it’s consistently below 20 percent approval ratings – and most people think it’s too partisan. Yet members aren’t very concerned. They’ve become quite skilled at running against Washington, even though they are Washington. • As lobbyists descend in swarms on Capitol Hill, they hold more power than ever. They rain cash, twist arms and even draft bills – all the things that powerful congressional leaders used to do. The National Rifle Association’s defeat of legislation strengthening background checks for gun purchases, in the face of overwhelming public sentiment after Newtown, was nothing less than an impressive display of political clout and an example of how influential lobbyists and special interests have become Perhaps this is why a good number of my former colleagues have made a tidy living for themselves by becoming lobbyists. • Finally, all of this contributes to the emerging themes for the 2014 congressional campaign. Candidates will clearly run against the mess in Washington, and a good number of them, though not all, will talk regularly about the need to be bipartisan. The big question for 2015 will be whether the successful ones can translate their talk into legislation to help move the country forward. Lee Hamilton is director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.
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State funds for schools have increased
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n June 30, the General Assembly approved a budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year. One of the largest portions of the budget each year is spent on education. This year’s budget includes a $122 million increase in basic education funding over the previous year, making the state’s investment in K-12 education the highest it has ever been. Properly funded basic education helps to keep class sizes small and allows teachers the time to focus on individual students when needed. With this year’s funding increase, school districts in the 106th District will see an increase in each of their allocations, which are based on population and other factors. Derry Twp. School District will see a 5.1 percent increase, Lower Dauphin School District will see a 2.9 percent increase and Middletown Area School District’s allocation will be increased by 2.4 percent. Included in the basic education increase was an additional $6.4 million for Head Start and Pre-K Counts early childhood programs. Community colleges received a $1 million boost and Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education universities received the same amount of funding as last year. With regard to the education portion of the state budget, one of the most common concerns I hear from citizens is that basic education in Pennsylvania has been “cut” by $1 billion over the past several years. This is simply untrue. Even though the state Constitution requires lawmakers and the governor to fund basic education, the state’s basic education funding under former Gov. Ed Rendell in the 2009-10 and 2010-11 budgets fell below $4.8 billion and $4.7 billion, respectively – and were supplemented with one-time funds from the federal government, known as “federal stimulus dollars.” Under the new administration, the stimulus dollars from the federal government came to an end, and lawmakers were forced to fill the gap. For the past two budget cycles we have restored the cuts made to basic education funding by Rendell without raising taxes. Basic education funding was
boosted to more than $5.3 billion in 2011 and to $5.4 billion in 2012. So there was a $1 billion funding cut, but it was not a state funding cut. The extra $1 billion a year disappeared when the federal government stopped providing stimulus dollars to our schools. This year, the $122 million increase in the state budget for K-12 education established another record high of $10 billion in total state dollars invested in our future generations.
Cheaper vehicle fee for retirees
I would like to remind retired residents residing in the 106th District that you may qualify for a reduced annual vehicle registration fee. To qualify for the reduced fee, an individual must be retired and receiving Social Security or a pension, and total annual income from all sources must be less than $19,200 a year. Qualifying individuals can register a passenger vehicle or light truck (9,000 pounds or less) for a $10 processing fee per year instead of the annual registration fee. Under this plan, only one passenger vehicle or truck per person may be registered for the $10 processing fee, and the person applying must be the principal driver of the vehicle – unless a physical or mental disability exists that makes the individual incapable of driving. To apply for retired status through the state Department of Transportation, qualifying retirees must obtain an MV-371 form from any authorized agent, tag service or the Bureau of Motor Vehicles – or they can obtain a form online at www.dmv.state.pa.us or by contacting my Hershey office at 717-534-1323. The completed MV-371 form must be included with a regular registration renewal, along with a check or money order for $10 made payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. John D. Payne is a Republican member of the state House of Representatives. He represents the 106th District.
Russia must not prosecute LGBT athletes at Olympics
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have sent a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin calling on him to protect LGBT athletes and guests at the upcoming Sochi Olympic games in 2014. Russia recently passed legislation that criminalizes mere discussion of LGBT rights and punishes anyone who openly acknowledges their orientation or gender identity. Russian Sports Minister, Vitaly Mutko, has also said that the law would be enforced at the game. With the Russian government sending mixed signals on the law’s impact on the Olympic games, I have called on President Putin to make clear that LGBT Olympians and guests will not be prosecuted at the Olympic games for who they are. The full text of my letter: “Dear President Putin, “I am writing to respectfully express my concern regarding the safety of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) athletes and others attending the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia, as well as to encourage you to take all necessary precautions to ensure their security. “I am troubled by Government of Russia’s recent passage of legislation criminalizing public discussion of LGBT rights, including displays of support and open acknowledgment of one’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Reports suggest that this legislation was enacted amidst widespread harassment and physical violence against LGBT individuals in Russia. I share the concern of many of my colleagues and others in the international community about the effect of this legislation, and the anti-LGBT sentiment it stems from on those individuals traveling to Sochi for the 2014 Olympics. “I am encouraged by the Aug. 2 announcement by Igor Ananskikh, deputy chairman of the State Duma’s Physical Culture, Sport
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and Youth Policy Committee that the legislation would not be enforced against athletes and guests attending the Olympics. However, given previous reported statements by Russian Federation Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko that athletes and guests would be subject to prosecution under the legislation, I respectfully ask you to make a commitment that the legislation will not be enforced during the Olympics. In addition, I urge you to use all tools at your disposal to ensure the safety of those traveling to the Sochi Olympics from other forms of discrimination or persecution. “The Olympics provide a rare opportunity for citizens of many nations to come together in a tradition of peaceful competition and celebration of athletic achievement. This spirit is undermined by the possibility that Olympic athletes or spectators who have traveled to take part in the Olympics and display pride in their nations would be subject to persecution for no reason other than their sexual orientation or gender identity. “All governments should work to protect their citizens’ fundamental freedoms. This legislation not only threatens athletes and guests attending the Olympics, but is a constant threat to the safety and liberty of LGBT individuals living in Russia. I strongly urge you to prioritize values central to the Constitution of the Russian Federation and shared by the United States, including freedom from harassment and promotion of individual liberties. To that end, I urge you to support efforts to overturn the recently enacted legislation and work to ensure safety and equality for LGBT citizens as well as international guests.’’ Robert Casey is a Democratic senator representing Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate.
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to get rid of positions. Oh, did it ‘save’ money? Well, you decide. Money spent on renovating buildings that are in no need of renovation (the finance office and the electric department/police station), money spent on fireworks, money spent on everything EXCEPT personnel. Oh, yes, and lawyer and consultant fees. So before you HERE complain about the loss of services, why not pay a visit to Mac on Pine Street, because he too fails to answer his phone!”
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miss the old football coach already. We hardly had to the town? And I’m not just do anything “I’m reading the and still got to saying the dollars – Press And Journal play. I could and I see where what about the town’s not believe the council …” reputation? You’re like how many (Listen online at a bunch of junkyard dogs. boys were out www.pressandYou all need there this week journal.com” actually doing to be kenneled.” something and “This is an open working hard letter to the Emaus at it. What a new coaching concept Street … ” (Listen online at www. by somebody that cares about the pressandjournal.com) team.” :( “The ObamaCare is already affecting things. I just had blood work :| “What happened to the ordinance that read that the police chief had to and they now only check half the live in the school district?” things that they used to check for. Plus, now my doctor is leaving the :( “And once again we see that practice. So, people, you’re gonna the borough has made no effort to get what you voted for. Obama and Congress are at an all-time low. You help the Elks Theatre – a non-profit people deserve it – you keep putting business that benefits the town. What is it with the egos of you the same people back in office for people?” political gain.”
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don’t want a feel-good fireworks display when my library’s hours are reduced, my police officers are gone, my streets are unsafe because there are no workers. Come on. Can you guys and girls on council be so one dimensional?”
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because of talent or team status doesn’t mean they are allowed. If they are belittling and not supporting or encouraging their teammates, kick them off.”
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restaurants are starting to ban kids under a certain age. That’s been long overdue. I LOVE IT. I don’t like noisy kids and, especially, parents who don’t correct them. When I go out to eat I should not have to listen to kids pounding and yelling while their parents are on the cell phone looking pathetic. The restaurants don’t make much money on kids anyway to put up with all the bull. The parents are the reason the kids are the way they are today. A lot of parents have no values themselves today so you can’t expect their kids to have them.”
:( “No answer to my suggestion
that Middletown council people donate their pay to help the structural deficit. Wonder why?”
:( “And just how much will the
suit against the former Middletown solicitors cost the town? And I’m not just saying the dollars – what about the town’s reputation? You’re like a bunch of junkyard dogs. You all need to be kenneled.”
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DUI charge Mandi R. Hodge, 30, of the 20 block of Valley Rd., Hummelstown, was charged with DUI, DUI – highest rate of alcohol, disregarding traffic lanes, careless driving and speeding following an incident at 5 a.m. July 15 in the 1000 block of N. Union St., police said. Hodge was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado truck in erratic manner and was clocked traveling 39 mph in 25 mph zone, police said. Hodge failed sobriety tests and alcohol was found in a breath sample analyzed with a portable breathalyzer, police said. Hodge was taken by police to Harrisburg Hospital for blood tests to determine her blood/alcohol level. Results of the tests were not reported. Kyler J. Northrup, 18, of the 1000 block of Pennsylvania Ave., Middletown, was charged with DUI, DUI– controlled substance, DUI – high rate of alcohol, DUI – minor, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, underage drinking and disregarding traffic lanes following a traffic stop at 2:15 a.m. on July 15 on Fulling Mill Road at Airport Industrial Drive, police said. Police stopped Northrup’s 2009 Ford Escape on Fulling Mill Rd at the Airport Industrial Drive after an officer observed the vehicle weaving, police said. Police said they found a substance in Northrup’s car that was tested and shown to be marijuana, as well as drug paraphernalia. The accused failed sobriety tests and was taken to the Harrisburg Hospital for blood tests. Results of the tests were not reported. Nicholas J. Campbell, 26, of the first block of Falcon Ct., Mechanicsburg, was charged with DUI, DUI - high
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rate of alcohol, failure to report an accident to police and careless driving, police report. The charges were filed after Campbell was arrested following a crash at 12:09 a.m. on July 14 in the area of Interstate 283 East and North Union Street. Police said Campbell’s 2008 Buick sedan had driven off the road and down an embankment. Police said the car sustained damage to its front end and had to be towed. Campbell refused emergency medical services. Police said the accused failed coordination tests. He was taken to Harrisburg Hospital for blood tests. Results of the tests were not reported. Kyle L. Jules, 54, of the 1000 block of Pennsylvania Ave., Harrisburg, was charged with DUI, DUI – high rate of alcohol and no rear lights, police report. The charges stemmed from an incident at 1:53 a.m. on July 20 in the 1000 block of Eisenhower Blvd. Police said Jules was stopped after they noticed an inoperative light above the license plate of Jules’ 1996 Chevrolet SUV. Jules had an odor of an intoxicating beverage on his breath and was subsequently taken to Harrisburg Hospital for blood tests, police said. Results of the tests were not reported. Theft from vehicles A pack of cigarettes, a slip of paper and approximately $1 in change were taken from three unlocked vehicles that were ransacked between 10 p.m. on Aug. 10 and 3:23 p.m. on Aug. 11 in the 2000 block of Spring Garden Dr. and the 400 block of Brunswick Rd., police said. Targeted were a 2011 KIA, a 2008 Ford truck and a 1997 Jeep Cherokee.
Police noted the thieves either missed or ignored a GPS system and an array of fishing equipment in the vehicles. Theft of services citation Diane M. Wright, 38, of the 1000 block of Park St., Harrisburg, was cited for theft of services following an incident at 2 a.m. on Aug. 10, police said. Wright failed to pay a taxi fare of $30.90 after the cab took her from the Hollywood Motel 100 in the 100 block of Richardson Rd. to Harrisburg and back to the motel, police said. Disorderly conduct citation John D. Mummert Jr.,45, of the 1000 block of Longview Dr., Middletown, was cited for disorderly conduct stemming from an incident at 7:20 p.m. on Aug. 5, police said. According to police, Mummert exposed himself and used vulgar language during an argument with a friend. Garden trailer cart stolen A garden trailer cart was stolen from a house in the 1000 block of Old Reliance Road between 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. on July 26. The owner, David Bahajak, told police he had recently purchased the cart from Lowe’s. The cart is painted black and is valued at $150. Signs vandalized, stolen Representatives of the MIddletown/ Hummelstown Railroad told police that several “no trespassing” signs along their rail lines were vandalized and stolen. Police report two signs and posts were stolen while another was twisted and damaged. Loss was estimated at $200. It is believed the incident took place some time on July 24 or 25.
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From The Wednesday, August 22, 1990 Edition Of The Press And Journal Talk Of Police Dept. Merger Between Highspire, Steelton A proverb notes, “A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step.” And while it’s true one only has to travel a short distance to go from Steelton to Highspire, a journey of some significance may have just begun in those neighboring communities. On July 2, Michel J. Schaffner, Borough Secretary of Steelton, wrote a letter to Robert J. Sabatini, borough manager of Highspire, raising possibility “of merging the police forces of both boroughs.” The request was made, according to the letter “in order to provide better service to both communities.” “It’s a step by step process,” said Sabatini. Following the July meeting of the Highspire Borough Council during which the letter was discussed, Sabatini replied to Schaffner noting Highspire Borough Council has “an interest in reviewing a merger (of police departments) between Highspire and Steelton.” However, Sabatini added Highspire would delay any such review until after a decision concerning Highspire and Lower Swatara Township has been made. Last year the Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs conducted a study looking at a proposed merger of the police departments of Highspire and Lower Swatara. The completed study is now being reviewed by the respective municipalities. In his written response to Schaffner, Sabatini noted both Highspire and Lower Swatara Township expect a decision on merging the two police departments to be made during the fall. Steelton’s police force consists of Police Chief Kenneth Tindal, six full-time officers and four part-time officers. It’s currently in the process of hiring an additional officer. Highspire’s police department, under Chief Tim Roth, includes five full-time police officers and seven part-time officers who work on an “as-needed basis” according to Sabatini.
May Cost $300,000 To $400,000 West Donegal Board Considers New Township Office Building Anticipated growth and a continuing increase in population may soon force West Donegal Township to move its municipal offices out of the old schoolhouse that has served as the Township building for more than a decade. In an evening workshop session last Monday, township supervisors took tentative steps in that direction as they began consideration of several options for the construction of a new Township office building that could cost as much as $400,000. Although there was no attempt to estimate the cost of constructing a new building, board members seemed to agree that a municipal building that would be adequate to the township’s needs would probably be larger than East Donegal Township’s building but not quite as large as West Hempfield’s. Both of those township buildings have recently undergone renovations. A portion of the East Donegal Township Building, which was extensively damaged when a foof collapsed, has been totally rebuilt, but Township Board Chairman John Henry Brubaker said last week the new construction only restored the building to its former size. He also explained that the cost of that work was completely covered by insurance. West Hempfield has just completed a $480,000 addition to its municipal building, but Township Manager Charles Douts explained on Tuesday that sum includes the cost of refurbishing offices in the old portion of the building. West Hempfield, with an estimated population of slightly more than 12,000, has a 13-man police force. By comparison, West Donegal, with a current population of about 6,000, has a five-man police department. The proposed new West Donegal building should include space for the Township Police Department, it was suggested. “There’s no question that we need additional office space,” Board Chairman Barry Garman asserted. “We’re already operating in cramped quarters and the situation is bound to grow worse as our population increases.”
Former Supervisor Tapped As Consultant For Mt. Joy Twp. Reports that a former Mt. Joy Township supervisor, Dean Steinhart, will soon become involved in Township affairs was confirmed last week when Board Chairman Rodney Fink disclosed that Township supervisors will probably take official action at their meeting this Thursday night to appoint Steinhart as a management consultant. The township board had voted unanimously in May to create a township manager’s position and it was widely rumored then that the board’s action was intended as a necessary preliminary step toward hiring a permanent Township manager. It was subsequently reported that the position had been offered to Steinhart and that he had tentatively indicated his willingness to accept the post, at least on a part-time basis. But prior to Fink’s statements last week, Steinhart’s appointment had failed to materialize. There were claims that he had totally rejected the job, but there were subsequent reports that he had declined the job for health reasons. Fink did not address any of those rumors or reports during a telephone conversation last Thursday afternoon. “We (Township supervisors) hadn’t really discussed any candidates yet,” Fink explained. “Dean Steinhart offered to help us get our municipal operations better coordinated and we were pleased to accept his offer. So far, he’s just an unofficial consultant, but we plan to make it official at our next meeting. He is doing this on a volunteer basis. He’s tentatively agreed to come in once a week to discuss some of our organizational problems with members of the Township staff. Prices From 23 Years Ago Purina Mainstay Dog Food 20 lb....................$5.45 Instant Lite Charcoal 4 lb..........99¢ County Line String Cheese 8 oz...............$1.79 Pre-sliced Mushrooms...... 69¢/pkg. Raisin Oatmeal Cookies 12 pk......................$1.89 Reddi-Wip Whipped Topping 7 oz........$1.45 Newman’s Old Fashioned Lemonade 64 oz..................$1.36 Peanuts Beer Nuts 12 oz.........$2.05
Following is a compilation of action in cases filed before District Magistrate Michael J. Smith. Please be aware all those charged/cited are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise in a court of law. Dismissed A citation for retail theft against Brandon L. Thomas, 18, of the 100 block of W. Main St., Middletown, was dismissed. The charge stemmed from an incident on May 22. Guilty pleas Cornell R. Corley, 49, of the 1000 block of N. 14th St., Harrisburg, pleaded guilty to a citation for harassment. A charge of simple assault was withdrawn. A criminal charge of harassment was lowered to the nontraffic citation. The charges stemmed from an incident on July 28. Brian A. Smith, 26, of Schuylkill Haven, pleaded guilty to a harassment citation. The charge stemmed from an incident on July 17. Kyle L. Thomas, 25, of 1000 block of Farmhouse Lane, Middletown, pleaded guilty to a citation for failure to confine a dog on July 7. Christina M. Breslin, 18, of the 900 block of Sycamore Lane, Lebanon, pleaded guilty to a citation for underage drinking. The charge stemmed from an incident on May 19. Erik I. Palmer, 26, of the 4000 block of Ridge Rd., Elizabethtown, pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a controlled substance and single counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. Charges of resisting arrest and tampering with evidence were withdrawn. The charges stemmed from an incident on April 3.
town, were held for action in Dauphin County Court. The charges stemmed from an incident on July 6.
Waived Anvis Lockett, 53, of the 1000 block of Rolleston St., Harrisburg, waived charges of DUI and careless driving to Dauphin County Court. Charges of failure to have insurance and failure to use turn signals were withdrawn. The charges stemmed from an incident on July 11.
Erica Caraballo, 27, of the 300 block of 8th Ave., New York, NY, waived charges of DUI, careless driving and failure to keep right to Dauphin County Court. A charge of disregard of traffic was withdrawn. Carabello was arrested on May 26. Found guilty Lisa M. Rumcik, 19, of the 900 block of Sycamore Lane, Lebanon, was found guilty of underage drinking stemming from an incident on May 19.
Nikki D. Obrock, 20, 100 block of Eby Lane, Middletown, waived a charge of hindering apprehension to Dauphin County Court. The charge stemmed from an incident on June 29.
ARD completed Maurice V. Lewis, 18, of the 900 block of High St., Steelton, completed an advanced rehabilitative disposition program in relation to a citation for underage drinking filed following an incident on May 19.
Robert P. Ball, 70, of the first block of Mic-Nan Dr., Middletown, waived charges of DUI, DUI–highest level of alcohol and failure to keep right
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James F. Newman, 59, of the 2000 block of S. Third St., Steelton, waived charges of DUI and DUI– highest rate of alcohol to Dauphin County Court. Charges of accidents involving damage to unattended vehicle and careless driving were withdrawn. Newman was arrested on May 13.
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World’s longest zip line, king of Sweden greet Londonderry Boy Scouts at national campout
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t isn’t often that you get to go camping with 50,000 friends. But that is what Boy Scouts from Troop 97 in Londonderry Twp. did when they attended the National Boy Scout Jamboree at Mount Hope, W.Va. from Monday, July 15 to Wednesday, July 24. The Londonderry Scouts joined boys from more than 20 countries at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, making the campground the third most populous place in West Virginia – only the capital, Charleston, and the city of Huntingdon held more people. The first few days were sunny and extremely hot and humid. Then came the rain – a lot of it. Scouts dug trenches to draw water away from their tents. Braving the rain had its benefits: The rock band Three Doors Down performed a concert, and an impressive fireworks show was staged. The Jamboree was a high adventure summer camp that put the Scouts’ endurance to the test. Scouts chose from curriculums that included water obstacle courses, scuba diving, mountain biking, white water rafting, zip lining, high ropes challenges, BMX racing, skate boarding, rock climbing, paddle boarding and more. Professional BMX racers taught the Scouts how to safely navigate the courses. One of the professionals got the shock of his life when Londonderry Star Scout Ian Hess shot right by him and won a race. Hess won more than 25 races during his stay at the Summit. Everything at the Jamboree was extreme. The zip lining course is the longest in the world with a line that is more than one mile long, while the skate boarding park is longer than two football fields. Even the bathrooms were extreme: Inside were posted signs that warned, “Beware of spiders, snakes and rodents!’’ Londonderry Scout Master Kevin Little and committee chair Ted
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Holding a mock check for $50,000, the money raised for local emergency services in the Three Mile Island Generation Station’s annual golf tournament on Friday, Aug. 9 at Sunset Golf Course are, front, left to right, Bart Shellenhamer, Londonderry Twp. fire chief and township supervisor; Andy Doherty, township supervisor; Ron Kopp, township supervisor; Anna Dale, township supervisor; and Rick Libra, TMI site vice president. Submitted photos
Boy Scouts from Troop 97, Londonderry Twp., pose for a photo at the National Boy Scout Jamboree at Mount Hope, W.Va., They are, from left to right, Jake O’Donnell, Richie Varner, Ian Hess, Colby Stiffler, Matt Pauley and Garrett Little.
The King of Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf, speaks to a crowd of Boy Scouts at the Jamboree.
Londonderry Twp. Scout Richie Varner stands before a sea of tents that housed over 50,000 Scouts from around the world.
Pauley served as staff at the skate park. They worked with professional skaters from Californiabased Spohn Ranch who helped the Scouts expand their skating skills. Scouts were given the opportunity to learn everything from welding skills, to dutch oven skills and pioneering skills. AT&T conducted a driving simulator that required Scouts to drive a car while texting. Needless to say, everyone crashed their car, proving to the boys that texting and
driving don’t mix. Patch trading was a favorite evening pasttime, with Orange County patches and Transformer patches being in high demand – in exchange for Troop 97’s Gettysburg 150th Anniversary patches. Londonderry Scouts even had an unexpected encounter with royalty: They literally crossed a path in front of the King of Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf, who is a fan of Scouting. Troop 97 is sponsored by the Londonderry Volunteer Fire Company.
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Middletown said goodbye to a special friend last month. Many of you probably have never heard of her. Some of you may have met her and didn’t even realize it. A special few of you knew her and came to trust her and love her. Sue Nissley, of Harrisburg, was the site coordinator at Morning Star Pregnancy Services on South Union Street. She worked there tirelessly for 3 years, and was taken from us after a very short illness. Sue loved people. She was a wonderful listener. She didn’t just offer help, she offered hope. She didn’t just give out diapers and clothing, she gave encouragement and dignity. She laughed with you and cried with you. She was the real deal. Middletown is surely missing this angel! A special memorial service will be held for Sue in the near future. If you would like to be notified about it, please call Morningstar at 717-9443888 and ask to have your name and number put on the list. Thank you for sharing your information. Do not hesitate to share a new birth, wedding or anniversary. If you want to answer a Question of the Week, don’t forget to call me. Have a wonderful week, and keep looking up! Birthdays Happy birthday to Courtney Thomas of Lower Swatara Twp., who celebrates number 22 on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Emily Isett of Lower Swatara will celebrate her landmark cake day on Thursday, Aug. 22. Enjoy and be happy, Emily! Happy cake day to Craig Breon, who will hear the birthday song on Thurs-
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times on Friday, Aug. 23. Hope your weekend is full of fun. Best wishes to Keith and Cheryl Daily of Lower Swatara as they observe their 34th wedded bliss holiday on Saturday, Aug. 24. Enjoy! Bob and Marie Triplett of Lower Swatara mark their 28th holy matrimony day on Saturday, Aug. 24. Best wishes to you. Happy anniversary greetings are sent to Jarrett and Deborah Roan of Lower Swatara as they observe their first hearts and flowers day on Sunday, Aug. 25. Congrats! Glenn and Sue Cameron of Lower Swatara hit number 30 on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Congrats, and best wishes for a truly romantic week. Happy 30th anniversary to Bob and Gloria Clouser Jr. of Middletown. They celebrate their special occasion on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Volunteer opportunity The Lower Swatara Volunteer Fire Department has been involved in the Hershey Entertainment Complex Volunteer Program for years. You work at Hersheypark and earn park vouchers for you and money for the fire department. Many food and beverage shifts are available as park workers return to school. If you are interested in availability dates and details, please call Glenn Evans at 717-370-2051. The fire department appreciates your interest and cooperation. Motorcycle breakfast series Come out Sunday, Aug. 25 to the Lower Swatara Volunteer Fire Department on Fulling Mill Road for a delicious buffet of scrambled eggs, hash browns, pancakes, ham, oatmeal, bacon, sausage patties, cereal, fruit cocktail, pastries, coffee and juice. Serving food from 7 to 11 a.m. rain or shine. Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank will be taking blood donations and giving participants 50 percent discounts for the breakfast. For more information, readers may visit www.lowerswatarafire.com. Township meetings The following Lower Swatara Twp. meetings will be held an the municipal building on Spring Garden Drive: • Board of Commissioners, 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 21. • Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22. • Municipal Authority, 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 26. Quote of the Week “I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself.” – Mikhail Baryshnikov, Russian dancer, choreographer and actor. Question of the Week Salty or sweet? What is your favorite snack? “I like sweet ... cereal bars!” – Alex Kelly, 3, Chambers Hill. “Goldfish.” – Alex Martinez, 15, Lower Swatara. “Sunflower seeds.” – Aaron Gray, 16, Middletown. “Crackers – Ritz.” – Jarrod Rife, 15, Lower Swatara. “Apples and peanut butter.” – Kristie Darrah, 21, Lower Swatara. Proverb for the Week The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit (18:21).
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Finding your way around APARTMENTS Aldwyn Court Apartments ................................................................. 717-944-4183 Nittany Village..........................................................................................717-238-2646 Oak Grove Apartments SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 10...................... 717-731-0700 The Village of Pineford SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 10 ...................... 717-944-4033 BANKS First National Bank ................................................................................ 800-494-1810 M&T Bank...................................................................................................717-944-1301 Members 1st Fed Credit Union SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7.......... 717-944-6157 Mid Penn Bank ....................................................................................... 717-985-0100 Wells Fargo ............................................................................................... 717-944-7418 BEAUTY/FITNESS Hairacy SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 5....................................................... 717-948-0984 Hair Junction SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 5.............................................717-564-7804 Hairport/Touch of Class Tanning.......................................................717-944-7980 Nail Center Salon ................................................................................... 717-930-0486 Shake’s Oldetowne Barber Shop........................................................717-939-3106 Sharp Cuts SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 5................................................. 717-944-1000 That Hair Place ........................................................................................ 717-948-0135 Timeless Barber........................................................................................717-920-9595 BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS Corby’s Beverage Center ..................................................................... 717-944-5861 J Breski Beverage Distribution .......................................................... 717-939-4831 Tony’s Beverage ..................................................................................... 717-944-7102 Wine & Spirits, Midtown Plaza .......................................................... 717-948-3533 CHURCHES B’nai Jacob Synagogue ....................................................................... 717-944-7507 Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 8......... 717-944-5835 City of Refuge Church........................................................................... 717-388-1053 Ebenezer UM Church............................................................................ 717-939-0766 Evangelical UM Church........................................................................ 717-944-6181 First Church of God ............................................................................... 717-944-9608 Geyers UM Church ................................................................................ 717-944-6426 Glad Tidings Assembly of God .......................................................... 717-944-1042 Grace & Mercy Church & Ministries...................................................717-944-1133 New Beginnings Church.......................................................................717-944-9595 Open Door Bible Church ..................................................................... 717-939-5180 Presbyterian Congregation of Middletown.................................. 717-944-4322 Rosedale Church of the Nazarene ................................................... 717-939-3740 Seven Sorrows of the BVM Church.................................................. 717-944-3133 St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church ........................................ 717-944-4651 Swatara Church of God ....................................................................... 717-564-6673 Swatara Hill Church of the Brethren ............................................... 717-944-3331 Wesley UM Church ............................................................................... 717-944-6242 CONVENIENCE STORES 7 Eleven ..................................................................................................... 717-944-5639 Turkey Hill ................................................................................................ 717-944-4145 DINING/ENTERTAINMENT 230 Café .................................................................................................... 717-939-9223 ABC Lanes ................................................................................................ 717-939-9536 Adventure Sports SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7....................................717-533-7479 Alfred’s Victorian .................................................................................... 717-944-5373 Angie’s Family Restaurant & Lounge .............................................. 717-939-0417 Arts on Union SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 8 .......................................... 570-205-0736 Blue Room Restaurant and Tavern .................................................. 717-944-6208 Brothers Pizza ......................................................................................... 717-564-5699 Brownstone Café ................................................................................... 717-944-3301 Champions Sports Bar & Grill............................................................. 717-939-0488 Cone A Cafe...............................................................................................717-930-0330 Dafno’s Italian Grille SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13............................ 717-533-8999 Elks Theatre SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 7.............................................. 717-944-1002 Gas Station Restaurant..........................................................................717-566-5086 Gilligan’s Bar & Grill ............................................................................... 717-939-9575 Guido McNeal’s ...................................................................................... 717-930-0466 Hardee’s SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15................................................... 717-944-7717 Highspire Diner SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15..................................... 717-939-5366 J&J Pizza & Family Restaurant ........................................................... 717-944-1313 JoJo’s Pizza and Restaurant ................................................................ 717-566-9521 Kuppy’s Diner .......................................................................................... 717-944-5122 Lamp Post Inn ......................................................................................... 717-944-0450 M&H Railroad .......................................................................................... 717-944-4435 McDonald’s .............................................................................................. 717-944-9535 Middletown Area Arts Collective.........................................middletownarts.com Middletown Library .............................................................................. 717-944-6412 Midtown Pizza ........................................................................................ 717-944-2195 Moe’s Southwest Grille..........................................................................717-901-8226 Mr. R’s Sub & Deli SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13.................................. 717-986-0556 New China................................................................................................. 717-948-5000 New China Buffet & Sushi Bar ........................................................... 717-939-8080 Pizza Hut ................................................................................................... 717-948-0808 River House............................................................................................... 717-930-8700 Roberto’s Pizza SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13...................................... 717-944-1298 Strites Orchard ........................................................................................ 717-564-3130 Sunset Golf Course ............................................................................... 717-944-5415 Taco Bell .................................................................................................... 717-985-1257 Tony's Pizzeria & Restaurant SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 13..............717-982-6133
Twin Kiss.................................................................................................... 717-939-4822 Wendy’s ..................................................................................................... 717-939-5566 DOLLAR STORES Dollar General ......................................................................................... 717-944-3697 Dollar Tree ................................................................................................ 717-948-5019 Family Dollar Store ................................................................................ 717-930-3590 DRYCLEANING/LAUNDRY Boardwalk Laundromat SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 5....................... 717-576-8581 Laundry Express ..................................................................................... 717-948-5011 My Tailor SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 5..................................................... 717-944-2108 EMERGENCY SERVICES Highspire Police Dept. ......................................................................... 717-939-9866 Lower Swatara Twp. Police Dept. ...................................................... 717-939-9377 Middletown Police Dept...................................................................... 717-948-3000 Royalton Police Dept. ........................................................................... 717-944-4831 South Central EMS ................................................................................ 717-671-4020 FLORISTS Alma’s House of Flowers ..................................................................... 717-944-3526 Flower Pot Boutique ............................................................................. 717-939-1524 Michele Hughes Lutz Creations ....................................................... 717-944-5425 GROCERIES Chubb’s Market ...................................................................................... 717-939-3064 Giant ........................................................................................................... 717-948-1607 Giant ........................................................................................................... 717-944-0882 Karns .......................................................................................................... 717-944-7486 Sharp Shopper..........................................................................................717-944-6606 INSURANCE Jim Ferster SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 6................................................. 717-944-4634 Lee Freeman ............................................................................................ 717-902-0700 Steve Lane ................................................................................................ 717-944-1308 PHARMACIES Middletown Pharmacy SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 2......................... 717-944-1640 CVS .............................................................................................................. 717-944-9681 Giant ........................................................................................................... 717-944-0882 Rite Aid ...................................................................................................... 717-944-0262 MEDICAL Gregory Anoia, OD ................................................................................ 717-944-3201 Benko & Benko Associates LTD ......................................................... 717-944-7874 Dinello & Dinello, DDS ......................................................................... 717-944-6210 Eye Care Eye Wear Center SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 8.................... 717-944-4031 Dr. Thomas Grosh, DDS ........................................................................ 717-944-3054 Hershey Med Center SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 16........................1-800-243-1455 Hetrick Center, PC .................................................................................. 717-944-2225 PinnacleHealth FamilyCare ................................................................ 717-944-0491 Dr. John Roemig, DMD ......................................................................... 717-948-4469 Dr. Samuel E. Selcher, DMD ................................................................. 717-944-0426 Dr. Andrew Welkie DDS ....................................................................... 717-944-3311 Woodward & Associates OB/GYN .................................................... 717-948-4150 MAIL/SHIPPING Craters & Freighters .............................................................................. 717-944-4780 DHL ............................................................................................................. 717-944-7466 FedEx .......................................................................................................... 800-463-3339 Highspire Post Office ........................................................................... 717-939-4902 Middletown Post Office ...................................................................... 717-944-3911 SERVICE/GAS STATIONS Bam’s Auto Center ................................................................................. 717-944-9450 Dailey’s Gulf ............................................................................................. 717-944-4407 Dan’s Auto Body.......................................................................................717-533-6050 East End Garage ..................................................................................... 717-944-3161 Elwood’s Service Station SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 6...................... 717-944-9255 Grove Motors Carquest........................................................................ 717-944-4659 Jack’s Auto Sales .................................................................................... 717-944-7363 Middletown Tire & Alignment .......................................................... 717-944-1925 STORAGE FACILITIES Capital Self Storage SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 10............................. 717-944-5000 Londonderry Self Storage .................................................................. 717-944-8182 Uncle Bob’s .............................................................................................. 717-232-2722 TATTOO PARLORS 717 Tattoo Studio .................................................................................. 717-939-7717 End of The Trail Tattoos ........................................................................ 717-948-4499 THRIFT/CONSIGNMENT SHOPS Middletown Interfaith Thrift Shop SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 6 .. 717-944-4788 Salvation Army SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 9 ................................................................... Wears Like New SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 8 ......... 717-533-5555, 717-761-6767 TRANSPORTATION Amtrak SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15........................................................ amtrak.com CAT (Capital Area Transit) SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 15.................. 717-238-8304 HIA .............................................................................................................. 717-948-3900 MISCELLANEOUS Aaron's Inc................................................................................................ 717-902-1500 Bear's Emporium.....................................................................................717-902-1240 Dunn's Collectibles & Antiques SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 6..........717-944-6131 Middletown Borough........................................................................... 717-948-3000 Penn State Harrisburg SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 2........................... 717-948-6250 Power Tools & Hardware SEE OUR AD ON PAGE10..................... 717-944-1750 HERSHEY
A Greeting from the Chancellor Welcome to Penn State Harrisburg. Whether you are enrolling for the first time with us or returning to campus for another year of study, I hope that you will find the 2013-14 academic year filled with opportunities for learning and personal growth. Penn State Harrisburg is a dynamic and inviting learning community with excellent faculty, dedicated staff, and highquality academic programs that span from undergraduate degrees to doctoral studies. We believe that our students are the greatest measures of our success as a college and that the strength of the college community depends on the involvement and contributions of each of its members. I encourage you to make a personal commitment to learning and to use the resources available to assist and support you. Avail yourself of the many options that expand learning beyond the classroom, whether it is a study tour abroad, an internship in a regional industry, participation in student government, or involvement in community activities. There are several opportunities to participate in sports through our membership in NCAA Division III and intramural activities. We are busy in continuously improving our campus facilities, having most recently added a new fitness center. Surrounding areas are responding to the needs of our students and the campus community, as well. By seizing such opportunities, you will surely experience all that Penn State Harrisburg, Middletown, and the region have to offer. I wish you an enjoyable and fulfilling year.
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Capitol Diner 800 eisenhower Blvd. Harrisburg, PA (717) 939-2279
Camp Hill Shopping Mall 3307 east Trindle rd. Camp Hill, PA (717) 737-6527
Harrisburg Mall 3601 Paxton st. Harrisburg, PA 17111 shopharrisburgmall.com
Tanger Outlets 46 outlet square Hershey, PA tangeroutlets.com/hershey
Capital City Mall 3506 Capital City mall Dr. Camp Hill, PA www.shopcapitalcitymall.com
High Pointe Commons Harrisburg, PA (717) 561-1907
Shoppes Of Susquehanna Marketplace 2547 Brindle Dr. Harrisburg, PA theshoppesatsusquehannamarketplace.com
Colonial Commons Jonestown rd., Colonial Park Harrisburg, PA Colonial Park Mall 23 Colonial Park mall Harrisburg, PA colonialparkmall.com
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Linden Centre 1565 West Harrisburg Pike middletown, PA (717) 944-9681
Starbucks Highspire Travel Plaza milepost 247 e. PA Turnpike Highspire, PA (717) 944-1371
Cocoa Diner 590 east main st. Hummelstown, PA cocoadiner.com Colonial Park Diner 4301 Jonestown rd. Harrisburg, PA (717) 541-9794
Strawberry Square 11 North 3rd st. Harrisburg, PA strawberrysquare.com
Front Street Diner 4003 North Front st. Harrisburg, PA frontstreetdiner.com
Middletown Plaza 310 West main st. middletown, PA
(20 miles or less)
McDonald’s (drive-thru only) 2270 West Harrisburg Pike middletown, PA (717) 944-9535
East Park Center 750 east Park Dr. Harrisburg, PA
Cinema Center of Camp Hill 3431 simpson Ferry rd. Camp Hill, PA 909-1188 Cocoaplex Cinema 1150 Cocoa Ave. Hershey, PA cocoaplex.com Elks Theatre 4 West emaus st. middletown, PA elksmovies.com
(20 miles or less)
(10 miles or less)
(15 miles or less)
Art Association of Harrisburg 21 North Front st. Harrisburg, PA artassocofhbg.com
Gallery At Walnut Place 413 Walnut st. Harrisburg, PA (717) 233-0487 Gallery at Second 608 North 2nd st. Harrisburg, PA galleryatsecond.com Gallery House 5900 Jonestown rd., # 1 Harrisburg, PA (717) 657-5298
Midtown Scholar Bookstore 1302 North Third st. Harrisburg, PA midtownscholar.com Olde Factory Antiques & Crafts 139 south Hanover st. Hummelstown, PA oldefactory.com Paper Lion Gallery 1217 Hummel Ave. lemoyne, PA harrisburgframers.com
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center 1110 North 3rd st. Harrisburg, PA harrisburgarts.com
Fulton Theatre 12 North Price st. lancaster, PA fultontheatre.org
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(50 miles or less) Dutch Wonderland 2249 lincoln Highway east lancaster, PA dutchwonderland.com
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts 222 market st. Harrisburg, PA whitakercenter.org
Hersheypark 100 Hersheypark Dr. Hershey, PA hersheypark.com
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MovieTown Cinemas 700 North Hanover st. elizabethtown, PA movie-town.com Regal Cinemas Harrisburg 1500 Caughey Dr. Harrisburg, PA (717) 526-4980 West Shore Theatre 317 Bridge st. New Cumberland, PA 774-7160 Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts 222 market st. Harrisburg, PA whitakercenter.org
Little Buffalo State Park 1579 state Park rd. Newport, PA 567-9255 Memorial Lake State Park Grantville, PA (717) 865-8000
dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks Boyd Big Tree Conservation Area at Little Buffalo Newport, PA (717) 567-9255
minature golf
Codorus State Park 2600 smith station rd. Hanover, PA (717) 637-2816
(10 miles or less)
Challenge Family Fun Center 366 middletown rd. Hummelstown, PA challengefamilyfun.com
(15 miles or less)
Hershey Theatre 15 east Caracas Ave. Hershey, PA hersheytheatre.com
amusement parks
Bumble Bee Hollow Golf Center 4201 linglestown rd. Harrisburg, PA bumblebeehollow.com
Midtown Cinema 250 reily st. Harrisburg, PA midtowncinema.com
(50 miles or less)
Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center 50 North George st. York, PA mystrandcapitol.org
Adventure Sports In Hershey rt. 743 Hershey, PA adventurehershey.com
Lancaster Brewing Company 469 eisenhower Blvd. Harrisburg, PA lbcharrisburg.com
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J Arthur Davis -The Visual Artist 8960 Bridge rd. Hummelstown, PA jarthurdavis.com Lynden Gallery 117 south market st. elizabethtown, PA lyndengallery.com
Great Escape Theatre 14 3501 Paxton st. Harrisburg, PA greatescapetheatres.com
Tröegs 200 east Hershey Park Dr. Hershey, PA troegs.com
Art House Lounge 217 North 2nd st. Harrisburg, PA arthouselounge.com Arts on Union 203 North Union st. middletown, PA artsonunion.com
Appalachian Brewing Company 50 North Cameron st. Harrisburg, PA abcbrew.com/harrisburg
coffeehouses
Gifford Pinchot State Park 2200 rosstown rd. lewisberry, PA 292-6016
Pine Grove Furnace State Park 1100 Pine Grove rd. Gardners, PA 486-7174 Samuel S. Lewis State Park 6000 mount Pisgah rd. York, PA 252-1134 Swatara State Park 3340 state route 72 Jonestown, PA
(20 miles or less) Agia Sophia Coffee & Books 225 market st. Harrisburg, PA agiasophiaharrisburg.com
Café Di Luna 1004 North 3rd st. Harrisburg, PA cafediluna.com
Bridge Street Coffee 1903 Bridge st. New Cumberland, PA bridgestreetcoffee.com
Caffeine Connection 512 North 3rd st. Harrisburg, PA (717) 234-4101
Cornerstone Coffeehouse at Tecport 2133 market st. Camp Hill, PA (717) 737-5026 thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com Little Amps Coffee Roasters 1836 Green st. Harrisburg, PA littleampscoffee.com
Saint Thomas Roasters 5951 linglestown rd. Harrisburg, PA saintthomasroasters.keshikusa.com Starbucks starbucks.com/store-locator
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College isn’t easy, and sometimes commuting makes it harder. With just 10 percent of Penn State Harrisburg students living in on- campus housing, you’re definitely not alone. Whether you live with your parents, a spouse, or in an apartment or other off-campus housing, it’s still a new and challenging experience. But have no fear – there are plenty of ways to survive commuting, and have fun doing it. As former college commuters ourselves, we’ve compiled a list of tips that are sure to make your college experience is a great one:
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Get involved.
Join a club, or two or three. Penn State Harrisburg has dozens of organizations from sororities and fraternities to academic and service clubs.You’ll be sure to find something that sparks your interest, whether it’s photography, student radio, anime, or student government.
Try something new.
Always wanted to dance? Water fitness? Write for a student newspaper? Go for it. This is your chance to be you and get out of your comfort zone, and the university offers classes, clubs and facilities that offer a variety of new activities.
Stay physically active.
It’s easy to go home and catch some Z’s between classes – but there are a lot of things on campus to do to keep active without the constraints and strict schedules of college sports. Why not hit the fitness center (free for students), which is filled with weights and equipment, as well as courts for basketball, racquetball, volleyball, tennis, and more. There are several sports clubs including a boxing club, cheerleading, dance team, hockey club, men’s volleyball and outing club, along with various intramurals scheduled each semester.
Schedule smart.
Penn State Harrisburg offers morning, afternoon and evening classes, as well as activities and programs at various times. Try not to schedule classes too far apart with large breaks in between unless you have something to fill some of that time. Check www.hbg.psu.edu for different events, presentations and seminars you can attend. You can also take advantage of the college’s hybrid course offering, which splits a course between online learning and time on campus in a classroom, which can really benefit a commuter.
Don’t spread yourself too thin.
Many commuters have jobs, families, or other situations that consume a lot of time. Balancing your life and time management can be difficult. Seek counseling or speak to an advisor if you’re feeling overwhelmed. While it’s important to be involved, don’t let the main reason why you’re in college get away from you.
Be outgoing.
You might feel uncomfortable, but the college experience is new to everyone. With everyone looking for new friends, now is not the time to clam up. Stay positive and open up to the people around you. Chances are good that you’ll make some friends for life. Some people even find love. Try meeting up with your fellow commuters – Penn State Harrisburg has a Commuter Reception on Aug. 23 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Student Center at the Capital Union Building. Find someone with shared interests.
Utilize campus resources.
There are plenty of campus resources that will help navigate your college career. You’re paying for these great resources just as much as on-campus students are, so why not use them? Tutoring: Online interactive tutoring for math, science and writing allows all students to receive help whether they are on campus or at home. Commuters can also find tutors for most classes by emailing tutorrequest@psu.edu. Counseling services: Having trouble in classes or feeling overwhelmed? Counseling is available for any of the problems and worries you’re facing in college. Call 717-948-6025 or drop by the office at 109 Swatara to make an appointment. Wanted board: Located in the Olmsted Building (hallway near the gallery lounge W107), students can post an assortment of things. Need to carpool? Selling old textbooks? Looking for a job? You can post and find what you need at the Wanted Board. Advising center: Get help with your class schedule, majors, study abroad information and more (Room W131 in Olmsted Building). Library: You don’t have to be a bookworm to enjoy the three-story library. The building has tons of books, multimedia, journals and other sources. Amenities include a Cyber Café (open 24/7) with computers, a printer and vending machine; the Schwab Family Holocaust Reading Room, and Heindel Honors Lounge (located on Olmsted Drive).
Choose to make your college experience a good one.
Sure, commuting to college is different from living on campus, but you will get out of it what you put into it. If you decide to make the most of your college experience, there’s no doubt you’ll have the time of your life.
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To avoid any awkward encounters, simply make a pit stop to the Self-Care Center in the Wellness Center. Among the baskets of Band-Aids and analgesics is a basket with condoms. Students can help themself. Physicians in the wellness center can also prescribe birth control medication to students. And the Middletown Pharmacy, CVS, Rite Aid and Giant pharmacies are all located within a couple miles of campus. If you weren’t as prepared as you should have been, and you engaged in sexual intercourse, Plan B, also known as the “morning after pill” can help prevent unwanted pregnancies. You do not need a prescription to purchase the pill, but it’s important to note the pill cannot prevent STDs.
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Sexual health education is key. Penn State Harrisburg has professionals available, including a registered nurse, nurse-educator and physician to help. Students can request a one-on-one session with any of the professionals to discuss their sexual health. Student clubs and Greek life organizations can also request a group presentation for various topics, including sexual health. “College life is challenging and rewarding, and we in the health center encourage students to partake in our wellness programs, and when needed, our clinical services,” said Marylou Martz, assistant director of student health services.
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Get yourself tested/checked If anything seems abnormal or strange “down there,” and you’re sexually active, make sure you see a sexual health professional. There are plenty of local resources that provide STD testing, pregnancy tests and education and counseling services. Women should also have gynecological exams regularly.
HPV is becoming far too common in both men and women, as it is often undetected and there are more than 40 different types. The STD can cause some serious health problems, including genital warts and certain cancers. Planned Parenthood, Pinnacle Family Care, and the PA Department of Health’s Dauphin County Health Center in Harrisburg’ s Kline Plaza offer HPV vaccines.
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Utilize campus support services. The university provides a variety of offices to support students – the Residence Life staff, Director of Student Affairs Office, Health Services, Counseling and Disability Services, and many others. They are there to help, so tap their wisdom and experience.
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Weekend. You can gain a great deal from casual time with students who are in the same boat as you are.
Going off to college for the first time is an exciting opportunity. But it can be scary, too, as students wrestle with the stress of academic, mental, physical and spiritual challenges away from home and their old friends for the first time.
Here are some tips from Dr. Steve Backels, Penn State Harrisburg’s director of counseling and student support: Study for two hours out of class for every hour in class. This is a guideline many students don’t follow. These students are often sorry and surprised when grades are announced.
Get involved. Research shows that students who are involved in a campus club, activity, or team are more likely to graduate than students who are not connected through extracurricular activities. Play an intramural sport. Join student government. There are over 50 clubs on campus – something for everyone based on your career interests, academic choice or hobbies.
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Living within your means can be a tough task for a broke college student, but Mint will help. Sync bank account and credit card information and the app does the rest. Mint shows how much you spent on textbooks, cheeseburgers and more. Set a spending limit for different categories, so you know when you’re one burger over budget.
Quizlet
Website: http://www.mint.com; App:
Website: http://www.Quizlet.com; App:
Evernote
DealOz
This app will save your life. Rated by the New York Times as one of the “Top 10 Must-Have Apps,’’ Evernote is easy and a must-have organization tool. Write notes, capture photos, create to-do lists, record voice reminders and so much more. The notes are completely searchable and accessible at home or on the go on all of your devices.
Save the trees, and save your grade. Get rid of paper flashcards and opt for Quizlet. The site has tons of topics and courses already full of flashcards to study. You can also create your own study guides and flashcards to help yourself, as well as others. only
Textbooks don’t have to cost as much as your tuition. This website generates the best prices for books from a slew of websites like Ebay, Amazon, TextbooksRUs and more. Find the best price on new and used books, or even save with an older edition. It’s not just limited to textbooks: This site offers results for books, movies, music, video games and much more. Website: http://www.DealOz.com
Website: http://www.evernote.com; App:
Groupon
Google Translate
Trying to pass a test, or just want to impress your date ordering Chinese takeout? Either way, this app is for you. It gives you the ability to input using your voice, handwriting, or camera. Listen to translations spoken aloud, and save your favorites to sync with other devices. With over 70 languages, you can order your shrimp fried rice (pronounced Xia¯ chaˇ ofàn) with ease or, at least, understand your professor telling you the exam is tomorrow. Website: http://translate.google.com; App:
OK, we know this one isn’t free, but it will save you money. Whether you need a spa day, or a spontaneous skydiving excursion, this site sells vouchers for fun activities and even necessities (oil changes, dentists, eyeglasses) at discounted prices. From salons and sporting events to concerts and cuisine, Groupon offers deals that are local to your area. Website: http://groupon.com; App:
HF Scientific Calculator
Voxer
This app will leave you feeling nostalgic, taking you back to the days of walkietalkies at summer camp. Developed by a Special Forces communications sergeant, who needed better technology to talk to soldiers on the battlefield, the “push-to-talk” system is a quick alternative to calling or texting. The app allows you to talk to one friend or a group all across campus. Website: http://voxer.com; App:
Bump
Grab a friend and let your phones high-five. The result: easy document sharing. Just download the Bump app and you can share documents and phones by bumping phones. You can also use the app to “bump” photos from your phone to your computer or vice-versa. Very cool. Website: http://bu.mp; App:
CamScanner
Leave behind the clunky graphing calculator and switch to an app for all of your mathematical needs. Make graphs, solve equations – do all that math-y stuff. App:
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MeetUp
Are you the only one in your circle of friends that likes sushi? No club on campus that peaks your interest? Join MeetUp and find groups in the community that cater to the things you love and enjoy. From beer runners to artists, the possibilities are endless. Website: http://www.meetup.com; App:
Wunderlist
After you start using it, you’ll say, “No wunder it made the list!” This app allows you to make lists, check off tasks, set up reminders and organize your schedule on a calendar. You can also share lists, tasks, etc. with groups of people. I wunder why I didn’t think of that.
With the click of a button, photograph documents and notes that can be turned into a PDF using this app.
Website: http://www.6wunderkinder.com/wunderlist; App:
Website: http://www.CamScanner.net; App:
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InNote
This app is a virtual bookshelf of your notes, literally. Pick a cover, paper and ink, and take notes by writing or typing into this app. You can also add voice recordings, photos and more. The books are organized on a shelf with the date and title. Use this app with CamScanner to make notes and annotations, and even write and highlight PDFs on your device. A lot of options for sharing purposes (or keep stuff to yourself). App:
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Wi-Fi Finder
The name says it all. Find places nearby that have public Wi-Fi. Need a spot with Wi-Fi far away? Plug in the address and it will show you free Wi-Fi in the area. App:
Hungry and not sure what you’re craving? All it takes is a shake, and you’ll be on your way. Choose the shake option, and a slot machine pops up and selects a restaurant nearby. Not satisfied? Keep shaking, select nearby, or click “friends” to see what your pals are eating. Restaurants are categorized by type of food and price for convenience. Website: http://www.urbanspoon.com; App:
RetailMeNot
Groceries or shoes? With this app, get both! Coupons, discount codes and deals sent directly to your phone allow you to save, save, save. If you’re out and about, the app will alert you of the deals near your location. You can also save coupons you want to use later. Website: http://www.retailmenot.com; App:
Upromise
Bibme
Earn money for college when you shop for things you already need! With the app, find participating grocery outlets and stores. Each time you make a purchase online or in a store, you get cash back on your account. Link reward and bonus cards from stores to your account to rack up the bucks! Money can be saved and invested, or you can just request a check. It’s pretty much free money, and who doesn’t love that?
Website: http://www.bibme.org
Website: http://www.upromise.com; App:
As if writing that 10-page paper wasn’t enough, citing references and writing the bibliography is more than painful. Not anymore! The website has auto-fill and manual entry mode, as well as a citation guide. Whether it’s APA, MLA, Chicago or Turabian, the site will compile the references onto a bibliography you can save, send, or download.
Rate My Professors
If people seek ratings for the little things in life – restaurants, movies, hair products – why leave your college semester up to chance? Students use Rate My Professors to rate their profs in categories of easiness, helpfulness, clarity and quality. More detailed comments can also be posted, as well as a “hotness” rating – just for fun! Website: http://www.RateMyProfessors.com; App:
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Penn State Harrisburg has a lot to offer, but at some point, you may start to wonder: Is there anything outside of campus for me to do? Sure, you’ve been to Hershey, and you know that the state capital city of Harrisburg isn’t too far to the north. But is there anywhere else worth visiting? Anywhere within, say, a short drive, or walking distance? The answer is: Absolutely! Regardless of you’re tastes, the neighboring towns of Middletown and Highspire have something to offer you.
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SPIRITUALITY Whatever religious tradition you come from, you can find a gathering of fellow believers nearby. If you come from a Christian background, there are several churches built by different denominations within walking distance. If you’re Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, or follow any other major religion, you can find a congregation at least as close as nearby Harrisburg.
ENTERTAINMENT Middletown’s historic Elks Theatre offers free popcorn and a special discount for PSU students. First-run and classic movies shown within walking and biking distance of campus.
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KEEP IT CLEAN Your parents aren't here to do it for you. If you can’t (or don’t want to) do your laundry on campus, try Laundry Express on East Main Street in Middletown, or Boardwalk Laundromat on Route 230 in Highspire, across from McDonald’s. There also are coin-operated laundries on South Union Street and across from the Mansberger School student housing complex. Your folks will thank you for it!
No matter what you’re into, you can probably find something to peak your interest in the Middletown area. Like entertaining, historic trains? Try the Middletown and Hummelstown Railroad on Brown Street. Like antiques? Try Dunn’s Collectibles and Antiques and J & W Keepsakes in downtown Middletown. Like caverns? Try Indian Echo Caverns in Hummelstown. Just ask around – there’s sure to be something to satisfy you.
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Get outta here Train Amtrak – Trains are plentiful to Philadelphia, even on weekends. A one-way ticket to Philly from Middletown can cost you as little as $25. Some Keystone trains take you from Philly to New York City in about three hours, and are affordable – especially if you buy them in advance.To check schedules and buy tickets, go to www.amtrak.com.
There are plenty of ways to get out of and back to Middletown
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Capital Area Transit – Just want to see the local sights? Take in the Capitol in Harrisburg, or catch a performance at the Whitaker Center? CAT buses stop at several campus locations. The base fare is $1.25 for students with a college ID, and monthly passes within CAT’s regular zones is $35 with a student ID. You can buy a monthly pass at CAT’s headquarters, 901 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the Transit News Stand in Harrisburg’s Transportation Center (the Amtrak station) on Monday through Friday between 4:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. and weekends between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.; CAT ticket kiosks at Harrisburg’s Market Square, Strawberry Square mall and CAT’s website at www.cattransit.com. You can only use a credit card to purchase passes on the website and at the kiosks.
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So, you’re heading home for the weekend, or planning a short getaway from books and lectures. Or maybe you’re arranging a terrific semester-break trip – or just taking in the region’s sights. Whether it’s by train, plane or bus, you can find deals that will make it affordable on a college student’s budget. And the best thing about getting away from Penn State Harrisburg is that it’s easy to get away. The Amtrak station in Middletown, on Mill Street, is a short walk from campus. Harrisburg International Airport is a short drive or a long walk. The Greyhound station is a short bus trip to Harrisburg, and the Megabus stop at the Harrisburg Mall is a quick drive away. Public transportation is the easiest to catch of all – Capital Area Transit buses stop on campus and on Union Street and Main Street in Middletown.
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Plane Harrisburg International Airport – You can find a cheap flight to as far west as Denver (Frontier Airlines offers a one-way ticket for $89) or a package deal to Florida. Thinking of a weekend jaunt to Disney World? Allegiant offers a package – round-trip flight and hotel – for as low as $300 in September. Visit www.flyhia.com for flight schedules and airlines.
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Greyhound – You can leave the driving to them for a relatively cheap fare. Buses go to all the major cities – Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. Check Greyhound’s website for discounts – the bus line sometimes offers cut-rate fares online for tickets purchased in advance. And if you only deal in cash, you can order a ticket online and pay for it in green at the 7-Eleven on Middletown’s square – a handy way to make your getaway. Check out the bus line’s website at www.greyhound.com.
Megabus – Its fares are sometimes astonishingly low. You can grab a latenight bus to Philadelphia and back for $1 each way. Who can’t afford that? The bus line’s stop is located in the parking lot at Harrisburg Mall, near the entrance to Macy’s. Check out Megabus’ website at www.megabus.com.
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