Intelligencer Journal Lancaster, PA back issues from February 2007:
Storm downgraded; frigid temps coming
Feb 01, 2007; ... If you were worried about waking to a significant amount of snowand ice Friday morning, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Winter's first real bite won't come until Saturday when LancasterCounty will be socked with arctic temperatures. Eric Horst, Millersville ...
Waldo N. "Wally" Derr
Feb 01, 2007 ... Waldo N. "Wally" Derr, 70, of Manheim, died January 30, 2007. Bornin Lancaster, he was the son of the late Jacob and Elva Rettew Derrand the husband of Janet S. DeHart Derr whom he married July 1, 1962.A graduate of Manheim Central High School, Wally served in the U.S.Army with the 506th ...
The politics of misspeak?
Feb 01, 2007 ... TO THE EDITOR: I was watching Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Cal.) on C-Span. Severaltimes during the conversation, he referred to the "Democrat" party,apparently unable to pronounce the final syllable and say"democratic." Then, during the State of the Union, I heard ...
Kenneth W. Kauffman
Feb 01, 2007 ... Kenneth W. Kauffman, 69, of Ephrata, formerly of Goshen, Ind.,went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007 at United ZionHome in Lititz. He was born in Pigeon, Mich. to the late Orie andIrma (Keim) Kauffman. He was married to Betti J. (Schrock) Kauffmanfor 46 years. Kenneth was a ...
Monumental move confronts small town
Feb 01, 2007; ... War memorials must find a new home A Schoeneck landmark must move, and a citizens group is forming tomove it. Since its dedication on Sept. 21, 1947, the Schoeneck veterans'memorial has stood in the town square. The stone monument, with fiveheavy stone balls, one ...
E-town ends road woes at Susquehanna
Feb 01, 2007 ... Elizabethtown ended its seven-game losing streak Wednesday nightwith an 84-74 road win over Commonwealth Conference rivalSusquehanna. With the win, the Blue Jays (2-7 CC, 7-12) halted their longestslide since the 1972-73 season. Elizabethtown made 28 of 34 ...
Sister Mary Robert Craft, ASC
Feb 01, 2007 ... Sister Mary Robert Craft, ASC, died peacefully on January 31,2007. Sister was 83 years of age and a professed Adorer of the Bloodof Christ for 56 years. Born in Lenoir County, North Carolina on July22, 1923, she was one of four children born to the late Jesse R. andHannah Maria (Eubanks) ...
Democrats also bear responsibility on Iraq
Feb 01, 2007 ... TO THE EDITOR: Sherry Wolfe needs to learn how our government works. Saying that" ... a single man (Bush) can force a nation to fight a war it doesnot want to fight ..." and therefore, " ... the United States ofAmerica is no longer a democracy" is a ridiculous assertion ...
Dorothy T. Lynch
Feb 01, 2007 ... Dorothy Tragesser Lynch, 76, passed away peacefully at her home onJanuary 28th. She was born August 16, 1930, in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania, daughter of Florence and Leo Tragesser. In addition toher parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her brother, Leo; andsisters, Florence and ...
People Poll: Using live animals as targets
Feb 01, 2007 ... Investigators have charged Elstonville Sportsman's Associationwith animal cruelty for using live turkeys mounted on targets duringa September archery contest. The turkeys were killed, then processedand given to the successful archer as a prize. State law forbids theuse of live animals as ...
Florence M. Stelling
Feb 01, 2007 ... Florence M. Stelling, 97, passed away on January 31, 2007 atLuther Acres, Lititz. Born in Warwick Twp., she was the daughter ofthe late Allen B. and Maria Weidman Keller, and the wife of the lateHenry H. Stelling. A former resident of Brubaker Valley Rd., Lititz,and Philadelphia, ...
MU falls to Rams on road
Feb 01, 2007; ... Testa held scoreless in 72-64 defeat WEST CHESTER - Greg Testa held scoreless is something that hadhappened only twice before in his stellar career at MillersvilleUniversity. Those two times were the first and second games of his freshmanseason in November 2003. ...
Russell A. Goda
Feb 01, 2007 ... Russell A. Goda, 97, formerly of 461 Manor St., Columbia, diedTuesday evening at the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown where he hasresided since 2000. He was preceded in death by his wife, EstellaSchaeffer Goda. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Reubenand Mary Shuker Goda. He was ...
W. Earl fire forces family to flee
Feb 01, 2007; ... A two-alarm fire forced a West Earl Township family to flee theirhome Wednesday morning, officials said. The family of four, whose names weren't released Wednesday,escaped 66 Hawk Lane before the blaze caused more than $100,000 indamage, West Earl fire Chief Nate Stoltzfus ...
Lines, and helplines
Feb 01, 2007 ... A Florida organization that aids addicted gamblers recently sentthe following memo to media outlets that publish betting odds on theSuper Bowl: "If you print the line, print the helpline.'' You see, as the players gear up for this year's big game, so, ...
Mary D. Matz
Feb 01, 2007 ... Mary D. Matz, 91, formerly of Annville, died unexpectedlyWednesday, January 31, 2007 in Ephrata Manor Nursing Home where sheresided for the past four years. She was a member of Christ UnitedChurch of Christ, Annville. Surviving is a daughter, Patricia MetzSteckel of Ephrata; and a son, ...
Crash kills SUV driver in Columbia
Feb 01, 2007; ... Jeep hits pole in early morning wreck A motorist died early Wednesday morning in Columbia Borough whenhis sport utility vehicle slammed into a telephone pole,investigators said. The man, who was in his 40s, was driving a Jeep Cherokee east inthe 300 block of Chestnut ...
Amos L. Beiler
Feb 01, 2007 ... Amos L. Beiler, 71, of 135-A Monterey Rd., Bird-in-Hand, diedTuesday, January 30, 2007 at home after a brief illness. He was theson of the late Amos N. and Rebecca Lapp Beiler. He was married toSarah King Beiler for 49 years in November. A retired farmer, he wasthe member of the Old ...
Robert G. "Snooks" Crist, Sr.
Feb 01, 2007 ... Robert G. "Snooks" Crist, Sr., 89, of Lititz, and formerly ofWrightsville, died at 4:25 p.m. January 30, 2007 at Luther Acres ofLititz He was the husband of the late Myrtle I. (Bayman) Crist. Hewas born July 22, 1917 in Wrightsville, Pa., the son of the late JohnRobert and Lillian W ....
This & that
Feb 01, 2007; ... Contest Free health tips Health event ARE YOU GAME?: Wizards of the Coast Inc., the Seattle-basedcompany behind Dungeons & Dragons, is granting dungeon masters,rogues, clerics, and halflings an exciting opportunity to enhancetheir roleplaying experience: The Expand Your Role Grants ...
Donald W. Reidenbaugh
Feb 01, 2007 ... Donald W. Reidenbaugh passed away at home in Albuquerque, January21, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Donald was bornOctober l, 1933 in Lititz to Roy and Helen Reidenbaugh. He graduatedfrom Lititz High School in 1951. He acquired a Bachelor of Science inArchitectural ...
Here's hoping rank and file file for reform
Feb 01, 2007; ... Little guy laments Fighting for democracy HARRISBURG - They've been talking about legislative reform herethe past two days. A reform commission of 24 state House members has been conveningaround a massive table in an ornate room in the Capitol, listening toother ...
For(e)shadowing
Feb 01, 2007; ... Punxsutawney Phil and Octorara Orphie aren't the only ones who canhave fun with shadows tomorrow. Have your own fun with a nostalgicattempt at hand-shadow puppets and/or get your children involved.Find a blank wall in your home and a shade-less lamp. Free guidanceis available online such ...
Meriel Van Buren Manix
Feb 01, 2007 ... Meriel Van Buren Manix, 86, of Lancaster, died of natural causeson Monday, January 29, 2007 at the Lancaster General Hospital. Shewas born in Pittsfield, Mass., a daughter of the late Earl andGertrude Leighfield Van Buren. She was a graduate of Pittsfield HighSchool Class of 1937 and she ...
Elizabeth M. Brady
Feb 01, 2007 ... Elizabeth M. Brady, 80, of ManorCare died Tuesday at herresidence. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Churchwhere she was in the Choir. She was also a member of the Auxillary atthe Knights of Columbus Lodge #867. Born in Lancaster she was thedaughter of the late Eugene and ...
A different kind of urban flight
Feb 01, 2007; ... Some people are wondering if the crows that left Lancaster cityhave taken up residency in Manheim Township. Chief among them are shoppers who frequent Hawthorne Center onFruitville Pike. "I've seen a lot of crows around here lately, but my car's beenmostly ...
Making the right calls
Feb 01, 2007; ... Even seasoned waterfowlers keep looking for ways to improve There's nothing like being served a big, fat piece of humble pieevery now and then to keep you on the path to improvement. On the last two days of the Canada goose season here in theAtlantic Population Zone in ...
Evidence ruling delayed
Feb 01, 2007; ... Attorneys in Wise murder case have clashed over confession A judge Wednesday scheduled the trial for a 22-year-old manaccused of killing six relatives in their Leola home for June, butdelayed ruling on whether key evidence may be presented to jurors. Judge David L. Ashworth ...
Vera R. Shonk
Feb 01, 2007 ... Vera R. Shonk, 97, formerly of RD 4, Manheim, died on Wednesday,January 31, 2007 at The Willow Valley Lakes Manor Willow Street. Bornin Colerain Township, she was the daughter of the late Joseph andCora Wilson Roop. She was the wife of the late Harry G. Shonk whodied in 1996 and to whom ...
Put prayer back in school
Feb 01, 2007 ... TO THE EDITOR: Allow me to begin by stating that I am not a religionist. In the early 1960s it became against the law to pray in schools.There is a provision in our Constitution that separates church andstate and I'm 100 percent for that, but not separating ...
On the move
Feb 01, 2007 ... Crows migrate across a setting sun near Granite Run Road andFruitville Pike Wednesday afternoon. Manheim Township ...
Lloyd G. Rhinier, Jr.
Feb 01, 2007 ... Lloyd G. Rhinier, Jr., 79, of Lancaster, passed away January 30,2007 at LGH after a brief illness. Born September 21, 1927, inLancaster, he was the son of the late Lloyd G. and Edna P. (Mylin)Rhinier, Sr. He was married to Rose M. (Miller) Rhinier for over 50years. Mr. Rhinier was a ...
Rams slip past MU women
Feb 01, 2007 ... Senior forward Dominique Lewis' three-point play with 22 secondsleft gave West Chester a 62-61 win over PSAC East rival MillersvilleWednesday night at Hollinger Field House. Junior forward Ashley Romanoski led the Maurauders with 15 pointson 5-of-13 shooting from the ...
Harry C. "Bud" Gutacker Jr.
Feb 01, 2007 ... Harry C. "Bud" Gutacker Jr. passed away January 30, 2007 inLancaster. Harry was born April 28, 1928 in Lancaster, He was the sonof the late Harry C. Gutacker Sr. and Gertrude E. (Singer) Gutackerand the husband of Shirley Ann (Hess) Gutacker. Harry graduated fromMcCaskey High School in ...
Police: Girl lied about Garden Spot threat
Feb 01, 2007; ... New Holland police say a 14-year-old girl gave them falseinformation about a shooting threat written on a school's bathroomwall. The girl, an eighth-grader at Garden Spot Middle School, admittedto New Holland Detective Jonathan Heisse Wednesday night she providedlaw ...
It was a horse, not a human
Feb 01, 2007 ... TO THE EDITOR: After months of top medical treatment and the spending thousandsand thousands of dollars, vets were unable to save the life of thisKentucky Derby winner. Barbaro's owner said it was the rightdecision. Maybe the right decision should have been ...
Stephen Robert Mason
Feb 01, 2007 ... Stephen Robert Mason, 50, of Nottingham died Tuesday, January 30,2007 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia. He wasthe husband of Nancy H. Mason with whom he shared 21 years ofmarriage. Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Robert Scottand Mary Louise Morrison ...
PM prepares to juggle lineup again
Feb 01, 2007; ... Widener unlikely to face Blue Streaks Penn Manor's boys' basketball team has endured just three defeatsthus far this season, but the Comets are becoming well acquaintedwith loss of another kind. After losing sophomore point guard Mike Treier to an ankle injuryDec ....
Mario Alveno
Feb 01, 2007 ... Mario Alveno, 42, a laborer for Quality Stone and Veneer Co., diedunexpectedly Friday, January 26, 2007 at Lancaster General Hospital.He was born in Jutiapa, Guatemala and was the son of Porfidio Diazand Gregoria Alveno. His wife, Maria Ofelia Mendez Hernandez residesin Guatemala, and a ...
Not all Amish support Goslin
Feb 01, 2007 ... TO THE EDITOR: Recently, you printed an article about Diane Goslin, a midwife whois practicing without proper credentials ("Get your doctors off mybirthing,'' Intell, Jan. 27). The implication was that her illegalactivities are supported by the Amish and Mennonite people ....
Darcus gets nod to lead center board
Feb 01, 2007; ... Lancaster County Convention Center Authority reappointed TedDarcus as chairman over the objections of one board member Wednesdaynight. Darcus, who has headed the board since 2004, was reappointed 3-1,with board members Willie Borden, Dave Schwanger and Joe ...
Ralph H. Seiders
Feb 01, 2007 ... Ralph H. Seiders, 69, of Elizabethtown, died Tuesday, January 30,2007 at home. Born in Londonderry Twp., he was the son of the lateJohn H. and Sadie Mae King Seiders. He was the husband of the lateDoris J. Kuhn Seiders who died July 18, 2004. He was a member ofElizabethtown Mennonite ...
NHL won't pass on Murray this time
Feb 01, 2007; ... County native has pro scouts' attention John Murray is sitting in the locker room peeling off his leg padswhen he is approached by a scout from the Carolina Hurricanes. "We made a mistake,'' the scout tells Murray, "when we didn'tdraft you.'' Murray, a ...
Mollie Dellefemine McGrath
Feb 01, 2007 ... Mollie Dellefemine McGrath, 85, of 201 Pyrus Place, Lancaster,formerly of Cedar Lane, Lancaster, died on Wednesday at herresidence. Born in New York, N.Y., she was the daughter of the lateAlessandro and Margaret Masstrachio Dellefemine. She and her husband,Francis "Frank" J. McGrath, ...
Armstrong should not get state position
Feb 01, 2007 ... TO THE EDITOR: We were very disappointed to read that Gov. Ed Rendell isconsidering giving former state Rep. Gibson C. Armstrong a place instate government. This man was thrown out of office by voters inLancaster County. Giving him a job that, in effect, is a ...
Republicans in state Senate to end staff bonuses
Feb 01, 2007 ... STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS Republican leaders in the state Senate Wednesday vowed to abolishthe practice of giving monetary bonuses to legislative staffers, apractice used by the four chamber caucuses that added up to $1.2million during 2005-06. One Republican ...
Mollie Dellefemine McGrath
Feb 02, 2007 ... Mollie Dellefemine McGrath, 85, of 201 Pyrus Place, Lancaster,formerly of Cedar Lane, Lancaster, died on Wednesday at herresidence. Born in New York, N.Y., she was the daughter of the lateAlessandro and Margaret Masstrachio Dellefemine. She and her husband,Francis "Frank" J. McGrath, ...
Only Democrats can stop Iran war
Feb 02, 2007 ... TO THE EDITOR: The time to stop a preemptive military strike against Iran is now.The ones to do it are the Democrats in Congress. Currently, President Bush believes he has the authority to launcha military attack against Iran without congressional ...
Y's Bamford Fund will aid at-risk youth
Feb 02, 2007 ... Lancaster YMCA has established the Thomas H. Bamford CampershipFund to recognize the namesake's contributions to the Lancaster YMCAand to perpetuate his commitment to enhancing the opportunitiesavailable for Lancaster City's youth. The YMCA Foundation plans to raise ...
Forbidden Firsts:' a night out on the town with Demuth
Feb 01, 2007; ... Charles Demuth lived in two worlds. Often in frail health, he was the pampered son of a prominentLancaster family who lived at home and found artistic inspirationfrom his mother's East King Street garden and city church steeples.But he also traveled to Paris and New ...
Out of the Blue'
Feb 01, 2007; ... What's new THIS WEEKEND Three local choreographers looked at the same theme in threedifferent ways and expressed them visually in "Out of the Blue,'' thefirst dance performance by COBALT, Lancaster's new contemporaryballet company. Shown here are Aislyn ...
Points of view from MU
Feb 01, 2007; ... Photo exhibit opens at Candy Factory Gallery Chris Bavaria suffers from insomnia. Lucky for him. He took along his camera during his late night walks and ended upwith some surreal city images. Ashley Okum likes carnivals. And people intrigue her. ...
LOCAL NOTES COLLEGES
Feb 01, 2007 ... Scholastic Wrestling The L-L Wrestlers of the Week are: from Section One, Solanco'sDoug Weaver, who was 5-0 at the Buckskin Duals and improved to 20-15on the year at 215 pounds; from Section Two, Conestoga Valley's MikeKappen, who was 7-0 last week (2-0 in section matches and 5-0 ...
DAY BY DAY This Weekend
Feb 01, 2007 ... THURSDAY Step right up folks, step right up. The circus is in town. "CircusChekhov,'' that is. No clowns here, but lots of humor in this seriesof one-act plays by Anton Chekhov being presented tonight throughSaturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at F&M's Roschel PerformingArts ...
A token of love that's easy to display
Feb 02, 2007; ... There are some crafts worth revisiting. I've previously written about creating holiday photo balls andneglected to branch out on the idea. Well, my son actually encouragedme to take his idea and run with it. In the attempts to make a Valentine gift for his ...
President can't do it alone
Feb 02, 2007 ... TO THE EDITOR: Every president as far back as I can remember promised to dosomething about our dependence on foreign oil, but none of them wasable to accomplish it. President Bush made the same promise in hisState of the Union address. The government does ...
Stanley W. Hetrick
Feb 02, 2007 ... Stanley Wayne Hetrick of Elizabethtown and Huntingdon, died at theLebanon Veterans' Medical Center Hospice Unit, Lebanon, on January31, 2007 after an 11 year battle with brain cancer. Stanley and hisloving bride, Cindy K., celebrated 21 years of marriage on August 10,2006. Born October ...
William L. "Billy" Klase, II
Feb 02, 2007 ... William L. "Billy, Klase, II, 41, of 374 Slackwater Road,Millersville, found peace Wednesday, January 31, 2007. Born inColumbia, he was the son of William L., husband of Carmen Klase,York, and Carole Hinkle Klase, wife of Gerald R. Schwebel, Lancaster.He was the husband of Helen Kuhn ...
powerful paperwhites
Feb 02, 2007; ... The smell is distinctive; the white froth of flowers atop tall,tall stems is a reminder that life goes on inside the bulbs of theplant kingdom even though winter is dead ahead, dark and cold. The paperwhite narcissus (Narcissus tazetta), unlike mostdaffodils, does not ...
Wayne A. Ruhl
Feb 02, 2007 ... Wayne A. Ruhl, 81, of S.R. 103 South, McVeytown, Mifflin County,and formerly of Penn Township, Lancaster County, died at 1:27 p.m.Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at Lewistown Hospital. Born Aug. 30, 1925in Penn Twp., he was a son of the late Henry S. and Katie B.(Galbraith) Ruhl. His wife, ...
Blue' moves
Feb 02, 2007; ... A new dance company stages its first performance DETAILS It's as if COBALT came from out of the blue. The newly formed Contemporary Ballet of Pennsylvania just heldauditions four months ago and the company is already mounting itsfirst full-scale dance concert. "Out of ...
Not on Ed's short list'
Feb 02, 2007; ... Governor isn't considering Armstrong for PUC post Gov. Ed Rendell said Thursday he is not considering former stateRep. Gibson C. Armstrong for a position on the state Public UtilityCommission. Republican sources in Harrisburg last week said Armstrong's namewas on the ...
Making his minutes count
Feb 02, 2007; ... Former Bear Perrin finds niche with Lightning PHILADELPHIA - Eric Perrin viewed it as his last chance. His last chance to earn a spot on a National Hockey League roster. He had been to the minors, he had played in Europe. He had seen 30come and go. If he was ever ...
Rendell pushes health plan
Feb 02, 2007; ... Wants to cut costs, offer coverage to all Energy plan Gov. Ed Rendell used the words "stunning," "unbelievable" and"nuts" to describe aspects of contemporary health care inPennsylvania, an industry whose costs shot up 75.6 percent from 2000to 2006. During the same ...
Theodore "Ted" M. Sheckart
Feb 02, 2007 ... Theodore "Ted" M. Sheckart of Columbia entered into rest onWednesday, Jan. 31st at 5:45 p.m. at Manor Care South at the age of89. He began his career in education teaching in a one-room schoolhouse. He later taught school in Bainbridge, Middletown and Columbia,Pa. before becoming a ...