Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA back issues from November 2007:
Blazers sweep Central
Nov 01, 2007; ... Lancaster Mennonite advances to District 3 Double-A semifinals,where it will face Schuylkill Valley. VOLLEYBALL By PHILIP GLATFELTER Assistant Sports Editor Consistency. Something most every team strives for as a means toreaching their ...
Commissioner hopefuls focus on pay policies
Nov 01, 2007 ... Five candidates are seeking three county commissioner seats inTuesday's election. They are Republicans Scott Martin and DennisStuckey, Democrats Molly Henderson and Craig Lehman and IndependentJere Swarr. This is the fourth of a five-part series the New Era isrunning with the candidates' ...
Gray art exhibit to open at HACC
Nov 01, 2007 ... The exhibit of non-representational mixed media works, titled"Ambiguous Space," will continue through Dec. 7. An artist's reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday ...
RUSHING G ATT YDS AVG TD PASSING G COMP ATT YDS TD INT PTS RECEIVING G REC YDS AVG TD TOTAL OFFENSE G RUSH PASS AVG TOTAL DEFENSE G RUSH PASS AVG
Nov 01, 2007 ... Ben Guiles, Columbia 9 169 1,354 8.0 17 Blaine Miller, Donegal 9 156 1,156 7.4 13 Travis Dresch, N. Lebanon 9 160 1,098 6.9 12 Kyle Keller, Cocalico 9 213 1,087 5.1 5 Blake Crowther, Ephrata 9 197 1,058 5.4 16 ...
Ex-countian murdered in Maine
Nov 01, 2007; ... A former Lancaster woman was found floating in a Maine river lastweekend and her boyfriend has been charged with her death, accordingto newspaper accounts. Jennifer Soto, 21, was living in Portland, Maine, with JoelOlavarria, the father of her two young children, according ...
E-town College teams notch postseason wins
Nov 01, 2007 ... Elizabethtown College's men's soccer and women's volleyball teamseach advanced in Commonwealth Conference postseason action afterposting victories Wednesday. The soccer team coasted by Lycoming 3-0 to move into Saturday'schampionship game, where the Blue Jays will defend ...
Vandals on damaging rampage in county
Nov 01, 2007; ... Drive-by rock throwers damaged a rural parochial school nearBowmansville in one of numerous vandalism incidents reported topolice in Lancaster County in recent days. Four double-paned windows were shattered at The Chestnut HillMennonite School, 747 Chestnut Hill Road, ...
Man, 18, charged in carjacking
Nov 01, 2007 ... A Columbia man has been charged with robbery after police said hetook a woman's car by force Wednesday night and drove it intoLancaster City. Jakeem Towels, 18, of 160 Locust St., Apt. 4, was arrestedshortly before 11 p.m. in Lancaster after city police spotted a ...
DEATHS REPORTED 11/1/2007
Nov 01, 2007; ... Blake, Rosalee * 67, of Elverson. October 31, 2007. The LabsFuneral Home, Inc. 610-273-3914 Brobst, Ernest F. * 78, husband of Barbara R. (Wilkes) Brobst, ofEphrata. October 30, 2007. Andrew T. Scheid Funeral Home, 872-2266Buohl, Robert B. 54, of East Petersburg ....
You can count on Swarr Ken and Sandi Messner Rapho Township
Nov 01, 2007 ... Editor, New Era: Lancaster County needs Jere Swarr for county commissioner. Hisrecord in local government and farmland preservation need noexplanation! (See Jere's Web site for details:www.swarrtour2007.com.) His honesty and integrity are refreshing, as well ...
Loss to Hershey ends Central's title bid
Nov 01, 2007; ... Barons' hopes at defending District 3 Double-A championship endwith 2-1 loss to Trojans, but they are still in the state playoffs. HARRISBURG - When superior skill meets hesitant defense, theresult is never pretty. Hershey's high-scoring tandem of senior Kyle Patrick ...
Births
Nov 01, 2007 ... BEAMENDERFER, Megan, and Edward Rice, Marietta, a son, at PennState Hershey Medical Center, Oct. 17. BEILER, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac L. (Ruth K. Smucker), 181-A N.Weavertown Road, Ronks, a son, at home, Wednesday. BEILER, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Crist (Kristen ...
Man charged in Millersville knife attack
Nov 01, 2007; ... Police investigating 2 shooting incidents, purse snatching incity. Violent crimes, including two shootings and a knife attack, havekept Lancaster and nearby police departments busy the past two days. The latest crimes were the knife incident that happened outside ...
Four league teams are on the playoff bubble
Nov 01, 2007; ... New Era Sports Editor As we head into the final game of the regular season, ManheimCentral's football team finds itself in an unfamiliar position. Normally, the Barons have a District 3 Triple-A playoff berthsewn up by now. The only thing the regular-season finale ...
Katie Baldonieri
Nov 01, 2007; ... Face in the crowd Age - 17 School - Manheim Central High School, senior Favorite classes - American government and psychology Favorite school activities - softball and student council Favorite food - spaghetti ...
Stuckey, Martin are ready to lead
Nov 01, 2007 ... On Tuesday, voters have the opportunity, at long last, to restorecivility, good will and fiscal common sense to Lancaster Countygovernment. For the past four years, the county commissioners' office hasbeen shaken by bickering, secrecy and serious financial ...
Hospital tech charged
Nov 01, 2007; ... Employee stole and injected drugs, then hid narcotics vials inceilings, prosecutors say. A York man was arrested today and charged with illegallyobtaining used narcotic drug vials from two local hospitals andinjecting leftover drugs found in them. Lee M. Gilbert, 25, ...
Brubaker's the one Richard Hibshman East Hempfield Township
Nov 01, 2007 ... Editor, New Era: I have been a registered Republican for my entire voting life,but I have always voted for the candidate based on qualificationsand not party label. The voters of East Hempfield Township should be very upset aboutthe way that their Republican ...
Waste Authority cited for greenhouse gas initiatives
Nov 01, 2007 ... One of Pennsylvania's largest environmental groups has given a"Green Power Award" to the Lancaster County Solid Waste ManagementAuthority. The authority received a 2007 Green Power: Turn It On! Awardrecently at PennFuture's Annual Green Power Awards Ceremony ...
Captain of Compliments finding success their own way
Nov 01, 2007; ... CD review By DIANA LE, Special to the New Era In today's music world, unknown - and sometimes literally unheardof - bands instantly experience the fame, fortune and success ofmuch older and more experienced musicians by simply signing with amajor record ...
Datebook Talks/lectures Classes Clubs Support groups Special events
Nov 01, 2007 ... ARTIST: Artist Calixto Robles will give a public lecture at 6p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, in the Ganser Art Gallery of MillersvilleUniversity, Millersville. A gallery opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Roblesis a painter, printmaker and sculptor. The ...
Halloween hangover
Nov 01, 2007; ... Snickers. Peppermint Patties. Tootsie Rolls. All that candy canmake for a rough next day for kids - and grown-ups. After 21 years of teaching, Barbara Freile no longer schedulestests the day after Halloween. That's because many of her third-graders may have stayed up ...
Cody has right stuff Jane Myers Pequea Township
Nov 01, 2007 ... Editor, New Era: I write in support of Steve Cody, candidate for judge of theCourt of Common Pleas. I have known Steve for eight years and have the greatest respectfor him. He possesses all of the qualities needed to be a greatjudge. Steve ...
Police - Fire Digest DRUNKEN DRIVING DRUG CHARGES
Nov 01, 2007 ... EAST LAMPETER TWP: Township police arrested Adam C. Hall, 19, ofthe 100 block of Cinder Road, New Providence, for suspected drunkendriving and for underage drinking following a vehicle stop at 2:35a.m. Tuesday in the 1700 block of Lincoln Highway East, nearBridgeport. ...
Township, E-town and Catholic look to wrap up section titles
Nov 01, 2007; ... The finish line is upon us. And with one week to go, all three Lancaster-Lebanon Leaguesection races feature a 6-0 leader that is on the verge of clinchingthe championship outright. Manheim Township can claim the Section 1 title outright with awin over Penn ...
Either get the job done or rewrite Constitution David E. Wood Manheim Township
Nov 01, 2007 ... Editor, New Era: I can't imagine a better time for Pennsylvania to have aConstitutional Convention. Our state lawmakers have been able to support one minorlegislative reform, that of stopping work by 11 p.m. They can'tbring themselves to vote on term limits ...
Rucci's assistance pays off for Warwick
Nov 01, 2007; ... Former New England Patriot Todd Rucci and line coach JerryMcKonly have combined to turn Warriors' offensive line into one ofthe league's best. There was a lull in practice, instructions were barked, a whistlewas blown, and off tore a pack of linemen, chasing a coach up a ...
For 2 delicious days, all things Greek
Nov 01, 2007; ... This weekend's 49th Greek Food Bazaar celebrates not only theculture but the distinctive generational bonds that flavor thecommunity. Helen Hazatones has worked at the big weekend-long food festivalsince she was a waitress as a little girl - and the whole eventitself was still ...
PIAA Cross Country Championship
Nov 01, 2007 ... WHEN: Saturday. WHERE: Old Hershey Parkview Golf Course. SCHEDULE: 9 a.m. - Class Double-A girls; 10 a.m. - Class Triple-A girls; 11 a.m. - Class Double-A boys; Noon - Class Triple-A boys. WHO'S RUNNING FROM THE L-L LEAGUE: CLASS TRIPLE-A BOYS - ...
A new generation of fans
Nov 01, 2007; ... Teen girls going crazy for "Across the Universe," a Vietnam War-era love story set to Beatles music. BEATLEMANIA LIVES on. And we're talkin' bout this generation. Many of today's teenage girls have fallen in love with theBeatles music their parents grew up with, thanks in ...
Branner praised Luther L. Henry Rapho Township
Nov 01, 2007 ... Editor, New Era: I would like to respond to a recent letter from Alan Silverman,who supports Janice Jiminez for district magistrate in the City ofLancaster. Some may say that it is none of my business as I am not a cityresident. But I would like to add my ...
2 men with local ties plead in $4.5M tobacco scam
Nov 01, 2007; ... A Strasburg man, a former Farmersville man and seven others havebeen convicted for their involvement in a multi-million-dollartobacco scam. The case involved the buying of cheap tobacco here and theillegal resale of it in Tennessee and possibly other southern statesfor ...
Chasing history
Nov 01, 2007; ... Manheim Township will try to become the first team to win fourstraight District 3 soccer titles after holding off Central Dauphinin semifinals. BOYS SOCCER By HAROLD ZEIGLER HERSHEY - Although the true factual recording might lie anywherebetween some ...
PIAA Girls Tennis Tournament
Nov 01, 2007 ... WHEN: Friday, Saturday. WHERE: Hershey Racquet Club. SCHEDULE: FRIDAY: 9 a.m. - Class Double-A singles first round;10:30 a.m. - Class Double-A doubles first round; Noon - Class Triple-A singles first round; 1:30 p.m. - Class Triple-A doubles firstround; 3 ...
3 events to learn about careers
Nov 01, 2007; ... If you're in middle school, you're probably starting to thinkabout careers. To help you plan, a "Pathways to Gold Collar Careers" event formiddle school students is being held at three schools this month. The free events are being held: Thursday, Nov. 8, from 5-8 ...
Dumeyer's GOP Deb Hayes East Hempfield Township
Nov 01, 2007 ... Editor, New Era: I read the article in the Friday, Oct 26, Lancaster New Era,regarding the GOP committeewoman suing the county GOP. Apparentlyshe was asked to resign her post by GOP Chairman Dave Dumeyerbecause she wouldn't support two judicial candidates endorsed by ...
Rittenhouse, yes! John C. Kaufmann Manheim Township
Nov 01, 2007 ... Editor, New Era: The county coroner is a highly responsible person who deals withthe public in a time of concern and sorrow. He must be a dedicated,knowledgeable person who fulfills all the requirements, not onlymedical, but procedural. Also the coroner must ...
Coller, Morales, Polite Jessie Drey Lancaster
Nov 01, 2007 ... Editor, New Era: By far, the greatest thing about Lancaster is the people who livehere. We have an active community with hundreds of volunteers strivingto keep our city special. Three community volunteers near the top of the list include ...
MT's Simpson a real pro Chad Yaw Manheim Township
Nov 01, 2007 ... Editor, New Era: I think highly of Manheim Township Commissioner Carol Simpson andencourage my fellow citizens to support her in the upcoming GeneralElection. As president of the board of commissioners, Mrs. Simpson sets anopen and professional tone for ...
City Council: taxes, crime, convention center
Nov 01, 2007; ... Lancaster City voters on Tuesday will pick from among sixcandidates - three Democrats and three Republicans - to fill threeseats on City Council. Democrats Pat Coller, Joe Morales and Nelson Polite Sr. say thatthey want to build on the city's momentum. Republicans ...
5-commissioner board on horizon?
Nov 01, 2007; ... Study commission drafting new county government charter hasagreed that a five-member board would work. Next week county voters will elect three commissioners. In fouryears, they may be choosing five. If the straw vote taken by the Lancaster County Government ...
Harrison has heart Keith and Lauren Charles Lancaster Township
Nov 01, 2007 ... Editor, New Era: On Nov. 6, Lancaster City voters will vote for three members ofcity council. After two years of Democratic control in the cityadministration and city council, it's time to elect threeintelligent and hardworking Republicans to provide balance to ...
Marriage Licenses
Nov 01, 2007 ... The following have applied for marriage licenses in the LancasterCounty Courthouse: Mark W. Spang, 30, of 180 Heatherwood Drive, Ephrata, son ofLinda Spang and the late Lloyd Spang, and Brenna A. Woodcraft, 20,same address, daughter of Brian and Cindy Woodcraft. ...
Bergman a no-show Deb Graybeal Lancaster Township
Nov 02, 2007 ... Editor, New Era: Mr. D. Patrick Zimmerman, in response to your Oct. 25 letter tothe editor, regarding Sheriff Bergman, I'm sure that you, assolicitor to the sheriff's office, would not be involved in any typeof campaigning for a candidate within the county courthouse. ...
Whoops! Time change comes early in some places
Nov 02, 2007 ... As if clocks jerking back or forward an hour isn't confusingenough, this year they are doing it in staggered turns. Daylight-saving time now begins and ends a week later thanbefore, in accordance with the Energy Policy Act of 2005. But some Lancaster County ...
Vandals throw rocks, paint at autos, homes
Nov 02, 2007; ... Boy, 15, confesses to graffiti spree at new Manheim Township HighSchool wing. JANET KELLEY Several motorists traveling through Lancaster County's southernend reported rocks and other objects thrown at their cars this week. A large rock was thrown at a vehicle ...
Victim obeys robber's command, helps send him to Pa. prison
Nov 02, 2007; ... JANET KELLEY After robbing the man at gunpoint, James Whitley told the victimto remember him. He remembered him, all right. He remembered well enough to testify against Whitley in courtthis week, resulting in a conviction that could send the ...
United Way reps working miracle'
Nov 02, 2007; ... Agency praises volunteers for helping to raise millions towardannual campaign goal. BERNARD HARRIS What organization would take volunteers, and with a week'straining, send them out to raise most of it budget? Every year since the 1960s the United Way ...
Dutch Apple's White Christmas' a delightfully sweet musical gift
Nov 02, 2007; ... THEATER REVIEW JANE HOLAHAN Mix show biz hutzpa with a cozy Vermont Inn, terrific IrvingBerlin songs and plenty of nostalgia and you've got "WhiteChristmas," that old movie chestnut that has become a holidaystaple. Now take that story, shake ...
The Wright' choice G. Scott Riekers West Lampeter Township
Nov 02, 2007 ... Editor, New Era: I am proud to support the candidacy of Jeffery D. Wright,endorsed Republican nominee for judge of the Court of Common Pleas. Jeff has been a lawyer for over 20 years. His passion for justiceis evident in private conversations as well as the work he ...
Diamantoni right for job Dr. Barry D. Walp East Hempfield Township
Nov 02, 2007 ... Editor, New Era: I am writing this letter as a former Lancaster County coroner. Ihad the privilege of serving the citizens of Lancaster County forfive consecutive four-year terms. During those years I also maintained a private medical practice.As a matter of ...
Banks donate for area education
Nov 02, 2007 ... Several Lancaster area organizations will receive donations fromSusquehanna Bank and CommunityBanks. The banks, which are merging, are donating more than $330,000 toorganizations that support education throughout centralPennsylvania. Of that total, $70,000 will benefit ...
Dutch treat IF YOU GO
Nov 02, 2007; ... Dutch Wonderland selling pieces of its history at auction thisweekend. LAURA KNOWLES DID YOU EVER visit the Amish house at Dutch Wonderland and spenda little time with the cheerful Amish couple who "tended" the chicksand bunnies? Do you remember ...
People, Places & Things
Nov 01, 2007; ... Best friends Shaneice Bowman, 18 (left) 2007 graduate, J.P. McCaskey High School Latice Miller, 19 2007 graduate, J.P. McCaskey High School Shaneice and Latice are big on staying in touch through MySpace,where they like to post photos. It helps them keep ...
Coroner, other row-office picks
Nov 02, 2007; ... On Tuesday, Lancastrians will have an opportunity to restoresound leadership to the office of county coroner, a post now headedby the likeable but temperamentally ill-suited incumbent, Dr. G.Gary Kirchner. Voters can do so by casting their ballots for Dr ....
Why be in a bad humor?' A good question at any age - even 100
Nov 02, 2007; ... ROXANNE TODD It takes a BIG cake to hold 100 candles, but Esther Baldwin Kassdidn't care that a few were missing for her 100th birthdaycelebration with some family members on Saturday. "I don't feel that old. I can't believe it myself," Kass said. ...
Poll: Farm preservation, growth top voter issues
Nov 02, 2007 ... A recent poll of likely voters in Lancaster County found thatgrowth-related issues are their greatest concern and farmlandpreservation remains a top priority. The telephone poll, sponsored by the Lancaster Farmland Trust,and conducted Oct. 21 and 22 by Public Opinion ...
Clubs Support groups Talks/lectures Meetings
Nov 02, 2007; ... Datebook WOMEN: Millersville Woman's Club will host a card party at 7:30p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Millersville Lions Club building, 190W. Charlotte St., Millersville. Tickets cost $5 per person. For reservations, call 872-8954. MENTAL ILLNESS: ...
Museum shows old tombstones, shot puts, voting booth
Nov 02, 2007; ... Evelyn Ay Sempier, the Ephrata native who became Miss America in1954, won her first beauty contest at home. She was crowned queen of the Ephrata Fair in 1950. Her crown was fashioned to look like tobacco leaves. That unusual crown soon will take ...
Hall-of-Fame credentials
Nov 02, 2007 ... Gary Carter, a star catcher for the Mets in the 1980s, is thelatest in a long line of impressive candidates to interview for thevacant job as Barnstormers manager. Fifteen years have passed since Gary Carter last played in thebig leagues. He's 53. Too old to squat behind the plate ....
City schools face leadership, fiscal issues
Nov 02, 2007; ... Candidates for five board seats champion partnership withtaxpayers, teamwork, strong academic standards. ROBYN MEADOWS and CINDY STAUFFER This is a critical time for the School District of Lancaster. The district needs to hire a superintendent, prepare for a ...
Henderson a leader Sam Wilsker Lancaster
Nov 02, 2007 ... Editor, New Era: I have concerns about what will happen if the county finds itselfwith three new and inexperienced county commissioners after theNovember election. From the other candidates, I have heard only rhetoric, platitudesand wishful thinking. From ...
Urban island
Nov 02, 2007; ... Suburban developments in recent years have the form of islands,with spaces for shops, restaurants and offices along with homes inthe middle of corn fields. Barry J. Baldwin's island is different.It's in the city, but no less an island, he said. Baldwin sees hisUrban Place as a ...
Smoke forces evacuation
Nov 02, 2007 ... About 50 residents of Ephrata Manor were awakened early Thursdaymorning when smoke filled the building on Bethany Road, fireofficials said. There were no injuries and no significant damage, Ephrata PioneerFire Company Chief Don Whitcraft said. Shortly after ...
Leisure suits
Nov 02, 2007; ... Lancaster County at play documented in photographic book SUSAN JURGELSKI With the click of a camera shutter, the young men are captured,midflight, as they dive into sun-speckled Mill Creek in thisstriking black-and-white photo. It is the quintessential ...