Intelligencer Journal Lancaster, PA back issues from August 2007:
Millersville refinances debt
Aug 01, 2007; ... Correspondent Millersville Borough Council voted July 24 to refinance debtassociated with borough building and sewer projects. The move will make debt payments more "stable and consistent,"business manager Ed Arnold said. Also, it may have an unexpectedbonus ...
Vendors sought for 19th Bridge Bust
Aug 01, 2007 ... More vendors are needed for the 19th annual Bridge Bust, whichwill be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 on Veteran's MemorialBridge, which carries Route 462 over the Susquehanna River. More than 200 vendors have registered for the event, which drew22,000 visitors last ...
Roberta "Bobbee" Grace Eshelman
Aug 01, 2007 ... Roberta "Bobbee" Grace Eshelman (Ulrich) passed away on Monday,July 30 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown after a lengthy illness. She was retired from the Public School Employee ...
Lydia Mae Watson
Aug 01, 2007 ... Lydia Mae Watson, age 93, of Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, PA,formerly of Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA, died on Monday at theMasonic Village. ...
Bowlers honored at annual banquet
Aug 01, 2007; ... BARRY DECKER Correspondent Rick Graham and Sue Schickel led a host of local bowlers to theaward's table at the annual Lancaster United States Bowling CongressAssociation's banquet on Saturday at the Paradise Fire Company Hall. Lancaster USBC ...
Hiring a tax preparer
Aug 01, 2007 ... Q I prepare my own income-tax return. I'm on an extension untilOctober and am wondering if I should hire a professional to preparemy returns. I'm concerned that I might be missing out on ways to cutmy taxes. A Hiring a competent tax adviser makes sense if you'redealing with a one-time ...
Hempfield taps new administrator
Aug 01, 2007; ... Donna Voigt, former executive director for the LancasterEmployment & Training Agency, has taken on a new position atHempfield School District as assistant to the superintendent foradministrative services. As part of her new role, Voigt will revampthe district's emergency management plan, ...
Eagles' Smith approaching crossroads
Aug 01, 2007 ... NFL TRAINING CAMPS The future will have to wait for recoveringtight end BETHLEHEM - If this is L.J. Smith's last training camp as anEagle, then let the record show he does not plan to spend it on thesidelines. Even if that means taking a calculated risk or two. Because ...
Arrest shows quick response to safety concern in E-town schools
Aug 01, 2007; ... Correspondent Elizabethtown Area School District superintendent Allan Thrush wasquick to praise the response of teachers and administrators to arecent incident at the district high and middle school complex inwhich a student was arrested for making violent threats. ...
Plain' man on zoning board
Aug 01, 2007; ... Correspondent Paradise Township appointed a Plain sect member July 17 to fill avacancy on the zoning hearing board. Sam Bieler, a resident of Kinzers, replaces Ruth Doutrich, who ismoving out of the township. Bieler will serve out the remainder ofDoutrich's ...
Doris R. Wallace
Aug 01, 2007 ... Doris R. Wallace, age 75, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Tuesday,July 31, 2007 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center of Lancaster. She wasthe wife of the late C. Ray Wallace who passed away on March 18,1992. Doris was born on August 25, 1931 in White Horse, PA. She was ...
Phillips inducted into Mansfield Hall of Fame
Aug 01, 2007 ... Charlie Phillips got his start at Hancock Central High School inHancock, NY where he excelled in football, basketball, and baseball.In 1972 and 1973 the Wildcats baseball team won section and statetitles. His senior year he was chosen to play on an All Star teamthat played at Double Day ...
Hofmann, Smith tied for Pa. Amateur lead
Aug 01, 2007 ... With a round to play in the Pennsylvania Golf Association AmateurChampionship, Fox Chapel's Adam Hofmann and Pinecrest's Nathan Smithare knotted atop the scoreboard at 4-under par. Hofmann shot an even-par 70 on Tuesday at Longue Vue Club inVerona, and Smith carded a ...
Advance America loses court battle
Aug 01, 2007; ... A local lending company that offered loans that charged a monthlyparticipation fee of nearly $150 violated state consumer laws.Advance America, which has 100 branches in Pennsylvania, includingtwo in Lancaster County, must refrain from collecting on lines ofcredit or loans currently ...
Home rule for county
Aug 01, 2007; ... Study group votes 8-3 to draft entirely new government plan, putit to referendum P.J. REILLY Lancaster County Government Study Commission members voted Tuesdayto change the structure of the county's government. In a pair of 8-3 votes, the members ...
'Stormers outlast Newark
Aug 01, 2007; ... Crozier's late hit leads to 12-10 win JOEL SCHREINER A week ago, the Barnstormers offense was stuck in neutral, scoringjust one run in 33 innings during one stretch. Now, suddenly, the Barnstormer bats have shifted into high gearand have taken to the ...
Ultimatum in West Earl
Aug 01, 2007; ... Supervisors set conditions on their OK of Cloverbrook expansionplan Correspondent The West Earl Township Board of Supervisors flexed its regulatorymuscle last month regarding Cloverbrook Developers' commercial sitenear Shaum's Corner. At a meeting ...
New Holland Rec Center names first executive director
Aug 01, 2007; ... Correspondent Alan Houck was hired last month as the first executive director ofthe soon-to-be-built New Holland Recreation Center. "I am excited and humbled to be given this responsibility," Houcksaid. According to Lowell Parkes, chair of the ...
Mabel S. Zimmerman
Aug 01, 2007 ... Mabel S. Zimmerman, 92, of Ephrata, entered into rest at FairmountHomes, Ephrata on Tuesday, July 31, 2007. Born in Ephrata Township on June 14, ...
You're looking at an e-mail millionaire
Aug 01, 2007; ... Life happens in cycles. First we're born. We have few motor skills, and we stay prettymuch where someone puts us, sort of like a human speed bump. As we get older, we become able to move about freely, at leastuntil we hit 17 and Dad won't give us the car keys ....
No commitment to preserving old forests
Aug 01, 2007 ... TO THE EDITOR: Imagine a forest preserved: tall trees growing old and rarespecies thriving. This was the promise of Governor Dick. Then camethe building and that controversial forestry plan. In the 1970s, businesses and politicians opposed to progressivelaws ...
Jacqueline F. McBride
Aug 01, 2007 ... Jacqueline F. McBride, 77 of 503 Union St., Columbia, PA died onTuesday at the Susquehanna Valley Rehabilitation & Nursing Centerfollowing an illness of 2 months. She was the wife of the late JohnW. 'Jack' McBride, Sr. who preceded her in death in 1978. Born in Lancaster, ...
Hearing reveals details of slaying
Aug 01, 2007; ... Botched burglary led to death in W. Donegal BRETT LOVELACE One of the four people accused in the slaying of a West DonegalTownship business owner testified Tuesday against the others,revealing details about the botched burglary and struggle that led tothe shooting. ...
Hammerin' Frank
Aug 01, 2007 ... The Ephrata 9-10 Tournament team turned in a solid third-placefinish at the District 23 Tourney held this past week in Lititz. Ephrata finished the tournament with a 5-2 record, before bowingout in the semifinals, losing to eventual champion Cocalico by a 13-9 score. ...
East Cocalico Township East Lampeter Township
Aug 01, 2007 ... Derek Ecenrode of Manheim reported July 10 someone broke into hisvehicle parked at the intersection of Third Street and Walnut Streetand stole about $300 in stereo equipment. Joan M. Crawford, 33, of Honeybrook was charged with identitytheft July 10. Police said she used ...
Gordon T. Waldron
Aug 01, 2007 ... Gordon T. Waldron, 89, formerly of Claymont, DE, and MorrisPlains, NJ, died Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Lancaster GeneralHospital, Lancaster PA. He was married to Catherine Anderson Waldronfor 66 years. Mr. Waldron retired from Reagent Chemical Co. of Middlesex, NJ, ...
Man on scooter killed in crash
Aug 01, 2007; ... A 66-year-old Gordonville man was killed in a vehicle crashTuesday while riding a motor scooter in Upper Leacock Township,police said. Emanuel Beiler was riding the scooter east on Route 772 (NewportRoad), just south of Leola, when an oncoming car collided with ...
Small fire in West Lampeter
Aug 01, 2007 ... Firefighters investigate a two-alarm fire Tuesday that damaged aWest Lampeter Township home. The fire started about 10:30 a.m. in a storage room in thebasement of 1524 Eshelman Mill Road, investigators ...
Mayor's final town meeting rescheduled
Aug 01, 2007 ... The last of Lancaster Mayor Rick Gray's community meetings, setfor Aug. 7, has been rescheduled to Aug. 8. The meeting will still beheld at 7:30 p.m. at Reynolds Middle School, 605 W. Walnut St. The ...
Papers did not defame, jury says
Aug 01, 2007; ... Verdict resolves dispute with attorney BRETT LOVELACE A jury Tuesday decided articles published by Lancaster Newspapers,Inc. and the Solanco Sun Ledger about a 1997 domestic dispute betweentwo women did not defame a Quarryville attorney involved in the ...
Vets to host dog wash to aid service dog program
Aug 01, 2007 ... The staff of the Manheim Pike Veterinary Hospital, 1669 ManheimPike, will sponsor their annual charity dog wash to benefit UnitedDisabilities Services' New Life Assistance Dog program from 1 to 4p.m. Saturday. The suggested donation is $10, all of which will benefit the ...
Generic drugs needed to help fight pandemic
Aug 01, 2007 ... TO THE EDITOR: Having just returned from three weeks in Kenya, I read with dismayof the huge recall of AIDS drugs from developing countries by RochePharmaceuticals of Switzerland ("AIDS drug recalled," Intell, July23). As a member of the U.S. delegation to the YWCA World ...
Tigers win 10 & Under crown
Aug 01, 2007 ... The Elizabethtown Tigers won the Donegal/Rheems 10 and Underchampionship by defeating Hempfield Red 8-3. The Tigers finished theregular season 11-1 and went 3-0 in the playoffs. Pictured are (frontrow, l-r) Erin Marshall, Autumn Young, McKenzie ...
'Chairs mobilize needy in China
Aug 01, 2007; ... Two Lancaster men help hundreds of people in five-city tour Intelligencer Journal Correspondent When Michael P. Powell packed to go to China, the most importantpart of his luggage was a 40-pound set of tools to modifywheelchairs. The West Lampeter ...
Hempfield taps new administrator
Aug 01, 2007; ... Donna Voigt, former executive director for the LancasterEmployment & Training Agency, has taken on a new position atHempfield School District as assistant to the superintendent foradministrative services. As part of her new role, Voigt will revamp the district'semergency ...
Weaver places 2nd in Lanco Ladies Championship
Aug 01, 2007; ... Wins Lanco Junior crown BRUCE MORGAN Lancaster County Weeklies For Lititz's Allison Weaver, going into the second day of theLanco Ladies City-County Individual Championship on Thursday, July 12was "kinda nerve-wracking." It's not hard ...
Seniors ride free
Aug 01, 2007; ... Elder riders express gratitude for RRTA rate cut that starts today MICHAEL YODER Starting today, senior citizens in Lancaster County will have oneless bill to worry about. Red Rose Transit Authority announced Tuesday that people age 65and older can now ...
Look it up
Aug 01, 2007 ... TO THE EDITOR: I read about the peril of bikers on Hahnstown Road/East ChurchStreet. In addition to the option of putting in a sidewalk, EastCocalico Township has a provision for a bike path under existingordinances. If this is not possible, the township can change ...
New Holland Rec Center names first executive director
Aug 01, 2007; ... Correspondent Alan Houck was hired last month as the first executive director ofthe soon-to-be-built New Holland Recreation Center. "I am excited and humbled to be given this responsibility," Houcksaid. According to Lowell Parkes, chair of the ...
Ephrata places third at Divisionals
Aug 01, 2007 ... The Ephrata Recreation Center's Tidal Waves swim team earnedseveral gold medals this past week to place third at the DivisionThree Swim Championships held in Landisville. Ephrata finished with 632 points to fall just shy of second-placeMillersville (638). Host Landisville ...
Harrison M. Fischer
Aug 01, 2007 ... Harrison Michael Fischer was born Wednesday, July 25, 2007 atWomen and Babies Hospital. He passed away three days later peacefullyin the loving arms of his parents, Dennis and Andrea Brown FischerII. Harrison will also be lovingly missed by his two brothers:Gabriel Fischer, Zachary ...
Wheelchairs: Mobilize needy in China 'Chairs mobilize needy in China
Aug 01, 2007; ... The most challenging modifications were those for children,because the wheelchairs had to be ...
Woodridge takes 3rd at Divisionals
Aug 01, 2007 ... The Woodridge swimmers earned a solid 3rd-place finish at theDivision I Championships at Overlook on Saturday, July 21. HostOverlook took the championship with 890 points, followed by runner-up Eden Manor (648.5) and Woodridge (600.5). Christopher Cicala claimed gold in ...
Questioning congestion
Aug 01, 2007 ... TO THE EDITOR: Does anyone find it interesting that Carol Simpson, chair of theManheim Township commissioners, objects to the Lancaster citydeveloping the stockyards because of traffic congestion but is gung-ho to give High Real Estate Group the OK to log-jam the ...
Chocolate Bundt for less ba-dunka-dunk CHOCOLATE FUDGE BUNDT CAKE REDUCED-FAT CHOCOLATE FUDGE BUNDT CAKE
Aug 01, 2007; ... Dear Jeanne, There must be a million calories in this recipe - it's so rich andchocolatey. Can you reduce the fat and calories? -Lorna, Fremont,Calif. 1 package chocolate cake mix 4 eggs 1 cup sour cream 3/4 ...
Hans Herr House celebrates heritage
Aug 01, 2007; ... Correspondent Visitors to the Hans Herr House & Museum on Heritage Day thisSaturday will have a chance to experience what life was like in the18th century. Master craftsmen will explain the work ethic, faith andagricultural methods of the early Mennonite ...
Organizers gear up for Bowmansville Days Aug. 10-11
Aug 01, 2007; ... Correspondent Get ready for the Bowmansville Days, coming up Aug. 10-11. The two-day event will feature a car show, live music and numerousfood and game stands. Bowmansville Days committee vice president Naomi Martin isoptimistic about turnout ...
CAMPUS NEWS
Aug 01, 2007 ... GRADUATIONS DEAN'S LIST HONORS Erin E. Shultz graduated magna cum laude from the University ofPittsburgh with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. A 2003 graduate of Hempfield High School, she is the daughter ofGrant and Lynn Shultz. Diana Smoker ...
Zella G. Snider
Aug 01, 2007 ... Zella G. Snider, 85, of New Providence, died at Lancaster GeneralHospital on Monday, July 30, 2007. She was born in Virginia, thedaughter of the late J. Willie and Lillie Roten Roland. Her husband,Leroy G. Snider, passed away in 2001. Zella was a homemaker. She wasa very active member of ...
Need for speed beckoned Gottier
Aug 01, 2007; ... Lone Wolf' to highlight Old-Timers Day at Williams Grove GREG CALDWELL Intelligencer Journal Correspondent John "Art" Gottier raced cars at Williams Grove Speedway in a timeperiod before the advent of television and the big money purses oftoday....
Acid vandal hunt: Lancaster Twp. supervisor antes up
Aug 01, 2007; ... Lancaster Township Supervisor Kathy Wasong has had enough - andshe's got 100 bucks to prove it. Wasong has contributed money out of her own pocket to start areward fund for information leading to the arrest and conviction ofthe vandal or vandals who have doused hundreds of ...
The right sentence
Aug 01, 2007 ... Magisterial District Judge Maynard Hamilton now knows the penaltyfor punching a police officer: A nine-month suspension and roughly$55,000 of a $74,566 salary. Some consider the penalty steep. We think justice was served. Consider the facts: On ...
Quarryville plans policy on handicapped spaces
Aug 01, 2007; ... Correspondent Quarryville Borough Council is willing to allow handicappedresidents to have designated parking spaces in front of their homes,but want to take the time to set a uniform policy rather than proceedad hoc. Members said at council's July meeting ...
Paramedics focus on cutting-edge education
Aug 01, 2007; ... Correspondent Although Columbia and Marietta's soaring historical architectureand 19th-century mansions give western Lancaster County a distinctlyVictorian feel, those who call the area home don't have to worryabout receiving antiquated medical service. In ...
E-town College gets a lecture along with building approval
Aug 01, 2007; ... Borough wants master plan for thriving campus Elizabethtown College on July 19 received approval forconstruction of an addition to Thompson Gymnasium - but not beforebeing chastised by borough officials for not following through on apromise for more thorough planning. ...
Wendy's Baconator: Not for the faint of heart
Aug 01, 2007 ... This week I reached out for (run for your lives!) ... theBaconator, available for a limited time only at America's No. 3burger chain - Wendy's, with 6,300 restaurants coast to coast. The Baconator is all business. It's got meat and more meat, andthen meat on top of that ....
Marietta looks to Delaware County to help bring green outlook to riverfront
Aug 01, 2007; ... Correspondent From tankless water heaters to rooftop gardens, energy-smart lightbulbs, water-saving plumbing and solar panels on the roof, MariettaBorough is creating buzz for its plans to begin undertaking pro-environment efforts. Similar efforts in Media, ...
Martin B. Weaver
Aug 01, 2007 ... Martin B. Weaver, 87, of 448 Gristmill Rd., New Holland, diedTuesday, July 31, 2007 at his home. He was preceded in death by hiswife, ...
Stuck in traffic (concerns)
Aug 01, 2007; ... MT mall plan draws fire from E. Hempfield Traffic concerns again were the center of dispute as a hearingcontinued on a proposed shopping complex in Manheim Township. In yet another lengthy installment of what promises to be a verylong hearing - three more hearing dates ...
James Frank March
Aug 01, 2007 ... James Frank March, 98, of Millersville, died July 30, 2007 at OakLeaf Manor. Born in Lionville, he was the son of the late ...
Local students honored with national writing awards
Aug 01, 2007; ... While visiting France last summer, Hempfield High School 11th-grader Maya de Vitry felt like a stranger who had intruded on afamily's most grievous moments. The family Maya was staying with was struck by tragedy when theirniece was hit and killed by a car two days after ...
Riverside paramedics focus on cutting-edge education
Aug 01, 2007; ... Although Columbia and Marietta's soaring historical architectureand 19th-century mansions give western Lancaster County a distinctlyVictorian feel, those who call the area home don't have to worryabout receiving antiquated medical service. In fact, according toSusquehanna Valley EMS ...
Letter heats up state Senate bid
Aug 01, 2007; ... State Sen. Gibson E. Armstrong said Tuesday a letter releasedweeks ago by someone looking to unseat him next year has promptedthousands of dollars in donations to his campaign. "I hope he sends another letter out next week," Armstrong saidregarding a letter Republican ...
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Aug 01, 2007 ... The following have applied for marriage licenses in LancasterCounty Courthouse: David A. Barber, 22, of 1733 Willow St., Norristown, son ofWilliam and Patricia Barber, and April R. Pry, 24, of 302 N. BroadSt., Apt. 4, Lititz, daughter of Frederick and Dawn Pry. ...
Lauren A. Reed
Aug 01, 2007 ... Lauren A. Reed, age 31, of York, died on July 28, 2007 inLancaster, PA. Born, October 6, 1975 in Hartford, Conn., she was thebeloved daughter of Wayne R. and Karen A (Wuelfing) Umland of ...