Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA back issues from January 2007:
Marriage Licenses
Jan 01, 2007 ... The following have applied for marriage licenses in the LancasterCounty Courthouse: Donald C. Groom, 49, of 1034 Walnut St., Columbia, son of the lateGerald C. Groom Sr. and the late Mary Jane Groom, and Joni L.Albright, 52, of 1280 Hereford Drive, Columbia, daughter of the ...
Births
Jan 01, 2007 ... ARNOLD, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. (Jody Thomas), Quarryville, adaughter, at Women & Babies Hospital, Saturday. BROWN, Sharon M., Lancaster, a son, at Women & Babies Hospital,Saturday. BUCKWALTER, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Adam (Jessica B. Adam), Ephrata, ason, at Heart of Lancaster ...
Dropping/rising around county
Jan 01, 2007; ... JANE HOLAHAN Rain may have put a damper on New Year's Eve revelers, but itdidn't stop the shoe, the orb, the giant M&M or the Moravian starfrom dropping or rising in community celebrations throughout thecounty. In addition to the Countdown festivities in the ...
Federal retirees install officers
Jan 01, 2007 ... The Lancaster Chapter of the National Association of RetiredFederal Employees recently installed officers and committee personsfor 2007. They are: Hazel Hoak, president; J. Andrew Heidig, first vicepresident; Clayton R. Martin, recording secretary; Edith M ....
Garden Spot is healthy, but will it be too late? L-L LEAGUE BOYS BASKETBALL TUESDAY
Jan 01, 2007 ... BOYS BASKETBALL Everything looked so promising for Garden Spot back in November.The Spartans had eight seniors, three three-year starters and 6-11 center Todd O'Brien standing in the middle. After five seasons of being a non-factor in the ...
Wet welcome for '07
Jan 01, 2007; ... Rain thins crowd of thousands at Countdown Lancaster 2007 beforemidnight. CHAD UMBLE Big crowds came to Lancaster on Sunday evening to welcome in 2007. But many of the estimated 8,000 who bought buttons for CountdownLancaster 2007 were driven away by rain ...
After nearly losing her life, L-S guard gains perspective L-L LEAGUE GIRLS BASKETBALL TUESDAY
Jan 01, 2007 ... GIRLS BASKETBALL Lisa Boyer should have been awake. She should have been downstairs eating breakfast or playing withher cousin or getting ready to start her day. But for whatever reason, on Saturday, Sept. 2 at around 7 a.m.,she, her parents, ...
2 fixes' for new year Thomas R. Hassler Lancaster
Jan 01, 2007 ... Editor, New Era: Excluding the obvious war-and-peace issues, there are many thingsI would like to see government "fix" in 2007. In the interest ofspace, I will list just two. First, the alternative minimum tax or AMT as it is commonlyreferred to. This tax ...
Residents flee fire on Fifth Street
Jan 01, 2007; ... JOHN M. HOOBER III A 13-year-old girl discovered a fire in her grandmother's FifthStreet home early today, and all the occupants safely got out of theresidence, city fire officials said. An unattended candle started the 12:34 a.m. blaze in a bedroom atPaige ...
Alleged drunks run amok, and flee homeward
Jan 01, 2007; ... JANET KELLEY An East Earl Township man was arrested for suspected drunkendriving after he crashed his vehicle early this morning, thenabandoned it, leaving it blocking the roadway, state police said. Jeffery Allen Page, 31, was not injured in the crash, ...
History behind Islam Anna Mae Ressler Ephrata
Jan 01, 2007 ... Editor, New Era: While I enjoy reading syndicated columnist Betsy Hart, I mustdisagree with her column of Nov. 20, 2006. When she said Christianityis the only religion that rests on a historical event, that being thedeath and resurrection of Jesus Christ, she erred. There ...
1st of 2007, last of 2006
Jan 01, 2007; ... One new baby squeaks in under the wire of the old year, whileanother is first baby of new year born at a local hospital. DAVID O'CONNOR Wrapped in light-green linen, little Jonathan Montes Lopez wastaking it easy this morning, looking like he could wait until the ...
Support groups Meetings Special events
Jan 01, 2007 ... Datebook SPECIAL NEEDS: Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center, 625 CommunityWay, will host a support group for those who care for a child withspecial needs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, in the center'sWallin room. Child care is provided free of charge, ...
Molly, Dick, Pete - you know better!' Elinore Wackernagel Lancaster
Jan 01, 2007 ... Editor, New Era Secrecy, underhandedness, bad faith with those in trust, downrightincompetence - are these the real requirements of public office andprivate leadership? Yes - and stupidity. You must realize that you'll be caught and exposed, sooner orlater ....
2 more robberies at Turkey Hill stores
Jan 01, 2007; ... Sunday morning incidents similar to two others on Saturdaymorning. Columbia Avenue store is robbed twice. JOHN M. HOOBER III Two Turkey Hill convenience stores in the Lancaster area were heldup early Sunday morning, and one of the targets was the 936 ColumbiaAve ....
Eras past
Jan 01, 2007 ... 25 years ago 50 years ago 75 years ago 100 years ago This week in Lancaster County history Summaries of local news stories from the pages of the LancasterNew Era appear in this space each Monday. They are researched andcompiled by New Era staffer Tim Buckwalter. Full ...
Vigil for fallen soldiers
Jan 01, 2007 ... A coalition of peace organizations, churches and supporters willgather on the Lancaster County Courthouse steps at 7 p.m. tonight fora candlelight vigil in memory of the 3,000 U.S. military men andwomen killed since the beginning of the Iraq war. At the same time, mourners ...
High-scoring Lincoln to play in Sponaugle
Jan 01, 2007; ... Staff report One of the most intriguing teams in all of college basketball willbe in Lancaster Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Lincoln University, which scored an NCAA record 201 points in agame on Dec. 2, will be at F&M to participate in the ...
Schools and Colleges
Jan 02, 2007 ... GRADUATES University of London (England) Georgia SouthernUniversity University of Washington (Seattle) DEAN'S LIST WestChester University STUDYING ABROAD U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Jennifer E. Jascoll, daughter of Dorothy and John Jascoll of Lancaster, graduated withhonors ...
Pack notes
Jan 02, 2007 ... Huge carp but not Pennsylvania record Golden eagle record at HawkMt. Is it a record or is it not? The dispute over whether Westmoreland County bow fisherman DennisRussian's grass carp is a new state record or not may have finallycome to an amicable end. According to a ...
Pack notes
Jan 02, 2007 ... Court: OK to kill Chesapeake mute swans Court rules states canregulate dams Waterfowl and wetland conservation groups are celebrating afederal court's ruling that the state of Maryland can kill non-native mute swans in the Chesapeake Bay. Mute swans are beautiful but ...
Calendar
Jan 02, 2007 ... TODAY Indoor handgun practice range, 7-9 p.m. every Tuesday at ManheimSportsmen's Assoc. Lead-only bullets and no magnums. Range officer onduty. Cost: $5 for nonmembers. Call 665-7093 or 569-1153 for moreinformation. WEDNESDAY Let's Go Tracking program, 10-11 a.m ....
Cut out butts Movers and shakers
Jan 02, 2007 ... A seven-session Freedom From Smoking clinic, sponsored by theAmerican Lung Association and Ephrata Community Hospital, begins at9:30 a.m. Saturday and continues through Feb. 17. All classes will be held at the Cocalico Center for Health, 63 W.Church St., Stevens. Cost is $20, ...
NEW ERA HEALTHY HABITS CLUB
Jan 02, 2007; ... EAT'N PARK'S HEALTHY RESOLUTION To help support resolutions to get healthier in 2007, Eat'n ParkRestaurants will give away nearly $5,000 worth of fitness equipmentand 100 subscriptions to health and fitness magazines - and put itssalad bar on sale for $5.99. The program kicks ...
Births
Jan 02, 2007 ... BASS, Leanna, Lancaster, a son, at Women & Babies Hospital,Saturday. BYLER, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey D. (Wendy J. Martin), Denver, adaughter, at home, Saturday. GRUBBS, Mr. and Mrs. Tom (Bonnie Benedict), Elizabethtown, a son,at Women & Babies Hospital, Saturday ....
An honor and a privilege'
Jan 01, 2007; ... Garden Spot grad prepares music, CV grad playing violin forTuesday's funeral for former President Ford. ROBYN MEADOWS D. Michael Ressler helped prepare the music played at the WhiteHouse on the day Gerald Ford was sworn in as president of the UnitedStates. ...
Tree collection scheduled in Lancaster
Jan 01, 2007 ... Lancaster City will provide free collection of holiday trees theweek of Jan. 8-12 to customers of the city-contracted trash programwho pre-register. Customers of the city trash program - those who pay the city tohave their residential trash collected by York Waste Disposal ...
Payback for Shaub? Victor Capecce Lancaster
Jan 01, 2007 ... Editor, New Era: Commissioner Shaub has announced he is accepting a position in theconstruction industry, and will formalize the announcement the firstweek in January. The list of invited audience to attend his announcement reads likea "Who's Who" of ...
Vandal breaks Quality Inn window
Jan 01, 2007 ... A guest at the Quality Inn, 2363 Oregon Pike, got an unexpectedwake-up call from a vandal on Friday morning. At about 4 a.m. someone smashed out a window in one of the ...
ACCIDENTS DRUG CHARGES DRINKING CHARGES
Jan 01, 2007 ... Police - Fire PENN TWP.: Jay Harold Geib, 70, of 1014 Lebanon Road, Manheim, andCharles J. Martin, 67, of 5910 Main St., East Petersburg, wereinjured in a Tuesday afternoon head-on crash on Fruitville Pike,south of Sun Hill Road, township police said. Geib was listed ...
Foundation for a better 2007
Jan 01, 2007; ... The good The bad In hopes of delivering an entertaining read and a review thatmight help guide Lancaster County to a better 2007, here's our takeon county leaders' good and bad decisions and actions of 2006. The good news is that the good outnumbered the bad, 7-3, a ...
At new year, thoughts turn to the sweet and sour
Jan 01, 2007; ... My little girl, 2 months old, has a pink-striped outfit withblocklike letters stitched across the chest. "Tyrant," they spell. Excuse me - "baby," they say. At nearly 24 inches long, she is our 2-foot tyrant. My wife and Iare slaves to her every whim. ...
Volunteer of the year in Mt. Joy
Jan 01, 2007 ... She's an "example of someone who gives of self to make ourcommunity a better place to live," says an official at Mount Joy'sMilanof-Schock Library. And for all of her efforts, library volunteer coordinator DonnaLittle has been named "Volunteer of the Year" by the Mount Joy ...
Media coverage of war Bruce Edwards West Hempfield
Jan 01, 2007 ... Editor, New Era: Regarding Mike Izinski's letter (12/26 New Era) and his attack ofKathy Layman's letter, too bad he didn't wait until the day hisletter was printed. On the back page of that day's New Era, he could have read of JanJohnson's trip to Iraq to ...
Still no snow in sight
Jan 01, 2007; ... The first week of the new year will be marked by March-likeweather, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s. CINDY STAUFFER Winter? Snow? Cold? Ice? Farm Show weather? That would be no, no, no and no. And definitely not. Unseasonably warm ...
Teenager and her horse are a team Taylor Made to compete
Jan 01, 2007; ... Heather Yarnell, 17, was Pa.'s top rider in the Pre-ChildrenHunter Horse category. REBECCA C. CARROLL Heather Yarnell - a 17-year-old girl - and Taylor Made - a 12-year-old thoroughbred horse - are a team. The Central Pennsylvania Junior Horse Show ...
Hoping to get things right Marlena Wert New Providence
Jan 01, 2007 ... Editor, New Era With 2007 here, I have the difficult job of making my resolutionsand hoping that, this year, I get a few things right. I'll remember to say something kind to a salesperson who isoverworked, hurried and tired. I'll stop a moment ...
Engagement may be off, assault charges are on
Jan 02, 2007; ... State police said everything went well at the northern York CountyNew Year's Eve party where a Maryland man proposed to a woman and sheaccepted. But the engagement might be short- lived. On the way back home to Maryland early Monday morning, the bride-to-be ...
DEATHS REPORTED
Jan 02, 2007; ... Aument, James M. 69, husband of Nancy L. Gantz Aument, 2239 WoodSt., Rohrerstown. Dec. 31, 2006. Richard A. Sheetz Funeral Home, 397-6329. Birinyi, Laszlo 91, 1380 Elm Ave., Lancaster. Dec. 31, 2006.Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 393-9661. Chapman, Aurelius ...
OUT -standing!
Jan 02, 2007; ... While Joe Paterno watching from the pressbox, Penn State earns itsbiggest win of the season and sets the tone for next year with aconvincing victory over Tennessee. Special to the New Era TAMPA, Fla. - Penn State still needs Joe Paterno the recruiter,the symbol, the ...
These are not your father's LEGOs
Jan 02, 2007; ... Team that includes two local boys uses motors and a microcomputerto build LEGO robot worthy of international competition. This robot is made of LEGOs and can deliver an imaginary ball ofmedicine to a black spot of cancer in a plastic bone. It resembles a little truck ...
Clubs
Jan 02, 2007 ... Datebook WOMEN: The Elizabethtown/Mount Joy Christian Women's Club willhost its monthly brunch at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at theGathering Place, 6 Pine St., Mount Joy. The theme is "It's In The Bag." Celebrate the new year with anopportunity to win ...
Getting to heart of Pa. mischief'
Jan 02, 2007 ... The state Legislature gets back to work this week amid high hopesfor reform. While it is encouraging to hear newly elected senators andrepresentatives call for smaller state government and transparency inthe way lawmakers conduct business, actions speak louder than words ....
Race Avenue plan hit Don Miller Lancaster
Jan 02, 2007 ... Editor, New Era: A "traffic calming" project being promoted by the city's PublicWorks director, Charlotte Katzenmoyer, will result in major changesin the four blocks of Race Avenue, across from Franklin & MarshallCollege. The city plan calls for raised ...
Mercurial Pete Shaub Peggie Lauber Miller Lancaster
Jan 02, 2007; ... Editor, New Era: I would describe Commissioner Shaub as a Dr. Jeckyl/Mr. Hydepersonality. One never knew when he would change from beingattentive, courteous and cooperative to vindictive, feisty and rude. That has hurt his reputation with the Lancaster County ...
Petty action causes one family great deal of pain Kimberly Cox Quarryville
Jan 02, 2007 ... Editor, New Era: This letter is intended for the person or persons who felt itnecessary to destroy and/or steal the Christmas wreaths from theMillwood Cemetery in Gap. One of the wreaths stolen was from my grandparents' grave. Eachyear, my parents pick the ...
Delay reported in flu-shot deliveries
Jan 02, 2007 ... Local doctors report no major problems. Elsewhere, needy childrenmay not be getting vaccine. Staff and wire reports In a year with record amounts of influenza vaccine available, somechildren most in need of the inoculation may not be getting it,doctors said. ...
DeMolay chapter installs 3 officers
Jan 02, 2007 ... The Freedom Chapter of the Order of DeMolay recently installedofficers. Robert Walkling, 16, of Kirkwood, was installed as mastercouncilor; Omar Raffeh, 16, of Philadelphia, was installed as seniorcouncilor; and Tyler Berwanger, 17, of Parkesburg, was installed asjunior ...
Manheim Twp. man hit, killed by car
Jan 02, 2007; ... Lancaster County recorded its first traffic fatality of 2007 onMonday evening when a car struck and killed a 78-year-old man who wastaking a walk on Landis Valley Road, Manheim Township police said. Sivaramaiah Venkatasubbiah Ramachandra, of 1054 Whitemarsh Drive,was struck by a ...
Of crayfish and queen snakes
Jan 02, 2007; ... This is a story about a local snake you probably never heard of, ajumbo-size crayfish that may wreak havoc in area streams and a localcollege student who finagled scientific grants to study therelationship between the two. Let's start with Orconectes rusticus, the rusty ...
Mines at Nickel Mines and Dutch in Pennsylvania Deutsch' Don Ober Manheim Dick Schutter Ephrata
Jan 02, 2007; ... Dear Dr. Scribblermines: After reading the New Era's excellent 3-part series on theinfamous Amish schoolhouse shootings at Nickel Mines, I have aquestion for you. For years I have wondered about the name "Nickel Mines.'' When wasNickel Mines there? When did ...
City man sentenced for raping young girl
Jan 02, 2007; ... Defendant gets 15-40 years in jail, maintains innocence. A city man was sentenced to 15 to 40 years in prison today forraping a young girl - a charge he still denies. Alexander Morales-Rivera was convicted by a Lancaster County juryin October of rape, indecent assault ...
Dairy farms, public schools Chip Burgess Manheim Township
Jan 02, 2007 ... Editor, New Era: I find the logic behind the actions outlined in a New Era story,about the State Department of Agriculture offering incentives andfinancial aid to encourage the entry into dairy farming of youngfarmers, flawed to say the least. The article ...
Suspected car thief caught within minutes
Jan 02, 2007; ... A Reading teen did not have much time to enjoy driving a car heallegedly stole from a Warwick Township driveway on Monday night. Peter Vang, 19, of Leola, had driven the light blue Honda Civic tohis parents' home in the 200 block of Landis Valley Road, policesaid. ...
Corrections & Clarifications
Jan 02, 2007 ... A Dec. 21 New Era article on the planned CorridorOne commuter railfrom Lancaster to Harrisburg incorrectly stated the amount of federalfunding that is being withheld. The correct amount is $2.5 million.Also, the project has completed all necessary studies. Projectplanners, the ...
Farm-ops transition topic of talk
Jan 02, 2007 ... Farmers can take part in a free roundtable discussion to learn thebest ways to transition their operations to a new owner. Sessions areset for Monday, Jan. 8, and Friday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m. to noon, in thePennsylvania Room at the Farm Show Complex & ...
THEFTS DISTURBANCES VANDALISM
Jan 02, 2007 ... Police - Fire Digest MARTIC TWP.: A black leather purse, belonging to Melissa Daley,30, of Lancaster, was reported stolen from her car Saturday eveningwhile she was parked outside a tavern on Marticville Road, statepolice said. PARADISE TWP.: A green 1999 ...
People in the Service
Jan 02, 2007 ... Clayton Weidman Justin Morinchin Nicholas Swinehart Pvt. Clayton M. Weidman, son of Phillip and Kimberly A. Weidman,147 Boulder Hill Road, Mohnton, has graduated from basic training atMarine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. He will receive threeweeks of training at Camp ...
Peace supporters hold silent, candlelit gathering
Jan 02, 2007 ... Silently, about 150 people held candles on the steps of theLancaster County Courthouse Monday evening to note the 3,000th U.S.military death in Iraq. The vigil was one of about 300 held around the world, according tovigil organizers, American Friends Service Committee. ...
Diet downfalls
Jan 02, 2007; ... Seven ways you can sabotage your weight-loss efforts Downfall No.1: Believe it or not, not eating enough Downfall No. 2: Weighingyourself daily, or more often Downfall No. 3: Drinking too manycalories, and not compensating by eating less Downfall No. 4: Eatingout often Downfall No 5: ...
Mt. Joy bridge inadequate Steven Miller Mount Joy
Jan 02, 2007 ... Editor, New Era: The residents of Mount Joy have had to endure the Route 230project east of town for over a year. Road widening, more trafficsignals, sewer lines, curbing and a new strip mall complete with morebanks. I have no problem with progress, but we are crossing ...
Smorgasbord fundraiser set for Heritage Center
Jan 02, 2007 ... If you're a supporter of the Heritage Center of Lancaster County'seducational programs and find yourself hungry for some heartyLancaster County food, head over to Miller's Smorgasbord, 2811Lincoln Highway, Ronks, on Sunday. The restaurant will be holding a fundraiser for ...
Pledges of reform in Harrisburg
Jan 02, 2007; ... Four new lawmakers from county as new session opens. For four people making the drive to Harrisburg today to representLancaster County, the new year begins with new titles. Sens.-elect Mike Brubaker and Mike Folmer and Reps.-elect JohnBear and Bryan Cutler today ...
Back on bike, Landis prepares for a career-defining year
Jan 02, 2007; ... Staff report It's a new year for Farmersville native Floyd Landis, but the 2006Tour de France winner still faces the prospect of being stripped ofhis title because of doping allegations. Landis was interviewed by Cindy Mehl of cycling Web site the ...
Diabetes program set in Ephrata
Jan 02, 2007 ... "Taking Charge of Your Diabetes" is being offered at EphrataCommunity Hospital on Thursdays, Jan. 4 through Feb. 8, from 6:30 to8:30 p.m. The program includes 10 hours of group instruction, initialassessment with a registered dietitian and registered nurse, andfollow-up ....