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The Lititz Record - Express Serving The Warwick Area For Nearly A Century 94lh Ypar S t t a b l l s h e â A p r il, 1877, a s T h e S u n b e am (C o n s o lid a te d w ith T h e I iit it z R e co rd , 1937) Lititz, Lancaster County, Penna., Thursday, August 20, 1970 10 c e n ts a Copy; $4*00 p e r y e a r b y m a il w ith in L a n c a s t e r Cou n ty 14 Pages — No. 20 Borough Council Asked to Create New Committee on Environment L i t i t z O f f i c i a l s B e g i n D i s c u s s i n g N e w B o r o - P o l i c e - F i r e B u i l d i n g A group o£ men will attend borough council Tuesday evening' to urge the creation of ad advisory committee on environmental quality. A letter on. the proposal was previously sent to couneilmen. The text of the letter is as follows: Over the past few years there has been a growing concern over the quality of our environment, not only on the national level, but also on the state and local level. When an ever increasing number of Americans begin to view the state of the environment as a crises, it is time to act. We feel considerable progress can be made by incorporating Coffee House Plans Opening Selects Name The "Bridge" For many months the youth of Lititz have been working to establish a coffee house. Finally, the “Bridge” is in the stage of completion. Many decorations have covered the walls of the Recreation Center’s art room. The Wednesday evening preparation meetings have proven most successful, but there is still more work to be completed. The “Bridge” which is the name of the group wishing to bridge gaps between people, hopefully will' open early in September. The group will be selling ice cream, popsicles, etc. along the streets of Lititz sometime during •the first week of September to raise funds for the opening. Support from the townspeople will be greatly appreciated. The youth extend their gratitude to the Wilbur Chocolate Company for the donation of burlap bags being used for decorations. Quite a few new items have been presented to the Johannes Mueller House and Museum recently, according to a report from the Lititz Historical Foundation. Two ebony drumsticks were presented by Maui'ice Kreider, These belonged to a drum presented earlier to the museum, which was played at the inauguration of President .James A. Garfield by a member of a Lititz band. Boro Issues $59,522 In Bldg. Permits The borough has issued building permits in the amount of $59,522 during the month of July. New construction amounted to $44,500 and remodeling permits totaled $15,022. Permits for new construction was issued to: Darrell E. Anderson, 210 Oxford Drive, new bi-level house, $29,000; Durex Coverings, Inc., 16 W. Lemon St., cement block furnace building, $500; Lester Shreiner, 109 S. Cedar St., garage, $1,800; Eli and Dorothy Garber, 337 N. Broad St., new single family home, $12,000 and Douglas Min-nich, 115 W. Third Ave., new garage, $1,200. Remodeling permits were issued to: Samuel Ziegler, 328 S. Broad St., vinyl siding, $3,- 000; Lester Bingeman, 35-37 N. Broad St., new roof and reconstruction of building front, $250; Robert S. Sturgis, 318 Front St., new roof, $250; R. G, Redman, 62 E. Main St., remodel into four apartments, $3,- 600; Gordon Burkey, 304 South Spruce St., aluminum siding, $1,672. R. D. Ownes, 220 Kleine Lane, replace warehouse roof, $2,000; A. Lloyd Leeking, 337 Front St-new roof, $350; Mrs. Herman Stark, 110 E. Second Ave., new roof, $750; Wilbur Miller, 18 W. Orange St., aluminum siding, $1,500; Elmer Miller, 136 S. Broad St., new roof, $150; Claude Brossman, 110 E. Main St,, new roof, $500; John L. Hershey, 315 Laurel St,, new roof, $500; Ember Witmer, 116- 118 E. Main St., replace three roofs, $500. environmental quality into planning on the local level of government. The purpose of this leti’er is to urge Lititz Borough Council to take the appropriate action to effective deal with this problem in the Borough. We propose that Council establish an Advisory Committee on environmental quality. This committee would act as a steering committee to guide Council, the Planning Commission and Zoning Board and its purpose would be to help make this community a more desirable place in which to live. The committee would seek no police power. We feel it need only the power to question and the power -to suggest. Since Lititz is a community that has excellent planning and zoning, we feel that these commissions can only benefit from the information provided by this Advisory Committee. A spokesman for this proposal will attend the Council Meeting on 25 August 1970, and answer any questions Council may have on this matter. Recommending and endorsing the proposal were: Philip McCloud, president of the Sportsmen’s Association, Robert Buch, member of the borough Health and Sanitation advisory committee, John R. Helter, conservationist and outdoor writer, John P. Lange, vice-president of Sportsmen’s Association, W illiam Light, Borough Shade Tree Commission, Paul McCloud, landscape architect, Douglas Min-nich, educator, Donald Rannels, businessman and conservationist, and John R. White, educator. In other business, Borough Manager George Steedle will give reports on the boro garage extension, curb and sidewalk installation and the laying of water and sewer laterals. : Construction on the water main project will be discussed. Progress is being made on North Cedar Street. In new business, council will act on the Shade Tree ordinance. Dr. Elizabeth Bricker donated several items, including a shuckle board, two beaded hand bags thought to have been made at the Sister’s house, Nankeen gloves, a pair of antique goggles, a sun glass, a doctor’s first aid kit dating from the early 1900’s and a silk scarf. Deeds to various old Warwick area properties, books used in thé John Beck School by a member of Dr. Bricker’s family, programs and odes of services and public meetings held in Lititz late in the 19th century, old mechanical pens and pencils and class pins which belonged to a member of the Bricker family who was in the first class graduated from the Lititz High School are among other items donated by Dr. Bricker. In other news, Mrs. Earhart reported 33 paid admissions to the Mueller House on July 3 and 35 on July 4 during the antiques show held at Bobst Community Center. Membership in the Historical Foundation has reached 317, according to R. M. Shank, membership chairman. The committee hopes to hold a reception for new members in the near future. The Klein Barn committee. Rev. John F. Morman, chairman, has been working with Edwin Brumbaugh, architect for the barn’s restoration. Preliminary plans were presented July 14 and returned to the achiteet for changes in keeping' with suggestions made by the directors. Meanwhile, the planning and development committee with Wilbur Miller, chairman, is considering ways and means of financing the first phase of the restoration program. The Klein Barn is located at Front and Water Streets and dates from approximately 1739. The original portions remaining are believed to be the oldest construction in Lititz. Two structural features to be restored are the fore-bay and Germanic “kick” in the roof. A section of the basement is to be restored as it would have originally been built to house livestock. Upper floors are planned to provide a display of typical farm equipment of the time. There will also be lecture and meeting rooms. Community uses might include craft shows and demonstrations and exhibits of local collections. Thom a,i I furl ranft, Drum Major, models thu new Warwick Dana umtorm. The uniforms are red, white and black and are worn with white gloves, shoes and headdress. Marching Band Will Present Concert Aug. 29 The Warwick High School Marching' Band will present “Band Spectacular 1970” on Saturday, August 29 at 7 p.m. at the Warwick High School Football Field. The W.H.S. Band will be attending a Band Camp August 23 thru 29 where they will learn the show to be presented. In case of rain, the show will be postponed until Friday, September 11. The band this year includes 64 playing musicians, a new flag squad of 10, a color guard of 10 and 10 majorettes. The band features many new additions and looks forward to a challenging year, Finnish by Margaret Herzer News Editor An attractive and pert 19 year old University student from Finland has been touring our locale and other areas of interest during the past eight weeks. Tiina Liisa Vuori, from Jout-seno in the eastern province of Karelia, is in the States as an ambassador in the Experiment in International Living (EIL) program. She is being sponsored by the Lititz Rotary Club. Traveling away from home is not a new experience for her. At the age of 16, she studied in England during the summer at Tunbridge Wells, in Kent province. Prior to coming to Lititz, Tiina, along with the other EIL students, went on a sight seeing tour of New York City and Washington, D. C. She stated that she found New York to be very busy, interesting, noisy and expensive. As for Washington, that was quite different. There were parks, trees and space. “You could really breathe there as compared to New York,” she remarked. Tiina lives in a farming and industrial area near the Russian border. The town of .Joutseno has a population of 13,000 people. Climate Summers there are hot and dry, not humid though, she said. At mid-summer, they experience 19 hour days. The dark, long, cold winters, consisting of short days, last for a period of five months. Autumn, as described by Tiina, is beautiful and colorful. “Everything is ripe,” she commented. “I haven’t found any great difference in the foods we eat,” except with bread,” she observed. “White bread has no real taste to it, but brown bread has more flavor.” “My mother would enjoy buy- Lititz Borough officials are in the preliminary discussion stage on plans to modernize governmental service facilities. Involved in the discussions with the borough are the police and fire departments. Curtis Amidon, borough council president, said Wednesday that the most popular concept ;u present is a new municipal building to house the borough, police and fire. This would mean the borough would vacate the present borough-police-fire buiTling at 7 S. Broad St. An alternative proposal being discussed, he said, is a new Hie station with the borough and police expanding into space now occupied by the fire company. Either one cr the other oi these proposals — a joint new building or a new fire station with the borough and police remaining at 7 S. Broad—has “a good chance of happening” wth-in the next four years, Amidon said. Other possibilities are also under discussion, however, he noted. He said the matter will be discussed at council’s regular meeting Tuesday night. Although the course of action is highly uncertain, according to Amidon, “I’m sure (here will be something. There’s going to be some action.” Behind the discussions is the reported need by all three governmental bodies for additional* space. Amidon estimated the police department needs at least twice as much space as it now has, possibly three times as much. He projected that the borough probably needs at least a 50 per cent increase in space. The fire department also needs additional space, although an important need of the fire department jls for a structure with modern design, he indicated. The present facilty allows for only one vehicle to leave at a time; the company probably needs a three-bay station, he explained. Paul Diehm, chairman of the fire department committee which has been studying expansion for the past year, also pointed out that with continued expansion in Warwick Township, which the company also serves, the department will soon be requi 'ed to have a second pumper. He estimated the company needs a j 00 per cent increase in equipment storage space. ing frozen food items.” “Yes,” she continued, “we have such products, but they are so expensive,” Her parents have a garden which keeps them busy during the summer. Both her parents are elementary school teachers. Tiina did mention one item of food that appealed to her and Amidon also noted that poor design and layout is an important factor in consideration of new facilities for the borough and police. For instance, the cells are now in the basement, while the police department is on the second floor, an unsatisfactory arrangement; the borough council meeting room is much too small, requiring people to stand if more than 30 persons attend a meeting, Amidon said. Borough space in general is re ported cramped. Basically the same facility has been used for more than 50 years, while government services and personnel have expanded. The borough didn’t hire a manager until the early 1950’s; the planning commission was started in 1956; now there’s discussion of an environmental control committee. Meanwhile, population has climbed. How will the issue proceed? Amidon said the first step will be to get committed to doing something. A study of the alternative proposals would have to be made at some point to determine which way to go, particularly whether there would be a joint facility or some modification of this concept. If nesv construction is involved, a site would have to be selected. This would have to be one of the early considerations, Amidon said. An appraisal on the present borough building should be made, Amidon said. If sold, the present structure would probably be used as a store on the first floor and offices or apartments on the second, he said. The present municipal building was deeded to the borough in 1917 with the provision it couldn’t be sold for 50 years. The 50 years expired in 1967. If a joint structure is accepted, the new site should include adequate space for future expansion, he said. • ' ■ - 1 - At the same time, the general feeling is that the new structure would have to be close to the downtown, he said. Officials indicated that much of the push for the discussions on new facilities has stemmed from the fire department. The fire department formed its committee to look into new facilities a year ago and fire officials met with some borough officials early this ■week for preliminary discussions. that was corn on the cob. “We do not grow this vegetable at home and only get it already mixed with other vegetables which are used in soups,” she commented. Tiina has a 17 year old brother, Jussi, who is interested in “pop” music. He keeps her informed as to who the most Amidon indicated the need of the fire department is an important consideration w ith borough officials. “We have a real strong feeling about the fire company,” he said, pointing out that it has an excellent reputation for being a top-notch volunteer company. Diehm said one need of the fire company is for an intersection location or one that will provide access from two directions. He also said responsibility for any new construction should rest with the borough and likely will have to be financed by a bond issue. Diehm indicated he favors a joint structure for the borough, police and fire. The Warwick School Board Tuesday night employed five additional teachers for the new school year. They are: Sharon L. Ziegler, 538 North 6th Street, Allentown, high school Spanish at a salary of $6300.; Ronald J. Wanner, 236 Prospect Street, Lancaster, eighth grade general science, $6300; Mrs. Margaret S. Rosenberger, Beck er Drive, Lititz RD3, music one day a week at Rothsviile Elementary, $40 per day; Clifford N. Grube, Jr., Doylestown RD1, vocational agriculture, $8900; Mrs. Frances R. Lyon, 643 E. Orange Street, Lancaster, high school English, $6300. Their employment completed the teaching staff with only the position of Junior High School Guidance counselor unfilled. Farmer Request The board heard a request from four area farmers to release their children .from school at age 15. The present district policy is age 16, although state law allows students to be released from school on a farm work permit only at age 14. The board decided to allow a student to be released if he or she is fifteen at the time of the request and will be 16 during the school year. A letter was read from the state stating their sudsidy payment would be three to four popular singing groups are by reading American magazines. Folk Music Tiina, who enjoys folk music, named Simon and Garfunkle as her favorite performers. She also likes “mood” and classical music. Wearing apparel is comparatively the same, she noted. The Midi and Maxi styles are quite popular in the winter, since they are so warm. Tiina, wearing her national costume, spoke to the local Rotary Club, at a recent meeting. Her commentary included: facts about modern Finland, foreign policy, the constitution, cultural life, climate, sports, people, history and background. She also sang' some folk songs. Native Costume Her costume consists of handmade white linen blouse and apron embroidered in red, white and blue stitching and a navy blue sleeveless jacket and ankle length skirt. The jacket features brass buttons, yellow braid and red felt appliques. A large silver pin with an intricate design compliments the attire. With the costume she wears brown leather pointed-toe shoes featuring a tooled design. She wears a red and black ribbon on her head which is, according to their custom, for self defense. Fastened on the ribbon are small sharp silver points used to scare away the ghosts. R,ed and black are the colors of her province. Host Families The EIL student, who has been staying with four host families, lor a two week period, has really been “around” so to speak. Her first two weeks were spent with the Robert Hershey family, 14 E. Third Ave., Lititz (Continued on Page 5) Noting “the way the town is growing,” Diehm said “we must face” the need for additional space. While officials have been doing a lot of thinking about what can and should be done, Amidon emphasized that no decisions have been made and its all talk at pi esent. One possibility that has been talked about i n v o l v e s the borough leasing the PP&L building at the rear of the Record- Express for use by the police department; under this plan, the borough would expand into the space the police now occupy. One hitch with this plan is that it doesn’t do anything for the fire department. weeks late because of a shortage of funds. Two requested change orders for the middle school were not granted on the recommendation of Dr. Dale Winger, Warwick superintendent. Dr. Winger illustrated to the board how the necessary changes could be made at substantial savings after school construction was completed. Fuel Oil Way Oil Company, Lancaster, was the apparent low bidder to supply No. 5 fuel oil for the district. Way’s bid was .0956. Carlos Leffler was the only other bidder. Contracts Awarded The following contracts were awarded: stage curtains, to Cam’s Decoration and Service, $4,985: classroom furniture to Roberts and Meek Inc., $1,750; medical supplies, to School Health Supply Co., $593; Lancaster Surgical Supply Co,, $761, and Climax Dental Supply Co. $654; audio visual equipment, to DeLuca’s Camera Center, $1,168, G. E. Richards, $289, Hollywood Photo Co., $164, and J. P. Lilley and Sons, $1,181; a gym machine, to Universal Re silite Products, $2,665; and acoustical ceiling installation, to Standard Acoustical Products, $1,416. Three Resign Resignations were accepted from Robin C. Kegerise, high school Spanish, effective immediately; Priscilla A. Loomis, high school English, effective immediately; and Thomas T. Williams Jr., high school guidance, effective Aug. 31. Teacher Aides The board also approved the hiring of extra clerical help under an agreement made with district teachers (Warwick Education Assn.) New clerical employes will receive $1.80 per hour the first year, with a 10 cent raise the next two years if the same position is retained. Hired under the agreement were: Barbara Bauer, half-time at Kissel Hill School; Ellin M, McCarthy, full-time at Warwick High School; Janice Weidman, half-time at Rothsviile School; Donna Ross, half-time at John Beck School; and Ellen R. Chandler, full-time at Lititz Elemen tary School. An additional fulltime clerical position is open at Warwick High School. Other non-instructional personnel hired were Mrs. Karen Perc, 118 Owl Hill Rd„ Lititz, payroll and insurance clerk in the business office, and Mrs. Doris J. Sauder, Woodcrest Ave., Lititz, clerk-secretary at Kissel Hill School. Four substitute teachers were appointed. They arc: Miss Mari- (Continued on Page 8) Voter Registration Schedule Announced The Registrars for Permanent Registration of Electors in the City, Boroughs and Townships, will sit at the following places to receive new registrations for the November 3 election: Lititz Borough Fire Hall, August 21, 12 noon to 9 p.m.; August 28, 12 noon to 9 p.m.; September 11, 12 noon to 9 p.m. Warwick Township — Warwick, East Dist., September 4, 12 noon to 9 p.m. Warwick Township — Warwick Dist., September 14, 12 noon to 9 p.m. Finnish visitor. Tiina Liisa Vuori, explains some of her country’s customs to Melanie, 8 and her sister Carol, 5 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller, 503 W. Marion St., Lititz where she was a guest for two weeks. New Items Given To Boro Museum Student Ambassador Visiting Lititz Five New Teachers Employed; All Postions But One Filled
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Title | Lititz Record Express |
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Full Text | The Lititz Record - Express Serving The Warwick Area For Nearly A Century 94lh Ypar S t t a b l l s h e â A p r il, 1877, a s T h e S u n b e am (C o n s o lid a te d w ith T h e I iit it z R e co rd , 1937) Lititz, Lancaster County, Penna., Thursday, August 20, 1970 10 c e n ts a Copy; $4*00 p e r y e a r b y m a il w ith in L a n c a s t e r Cou n ty 14 Pages — No. 20 Borough Council Asked to Create New Committee on Environment L i t i t z O f f i c i a l s B e g i n D i s c u s s i n g N e w B o r o - P o l i c e - F i r e B u i l d i n g A group o£ men will attend borough council Tuesday evening' to urge the creation of ad advisory committee on environmental quality. A letter on. the proposal was previously sent to couneilmen. The text of the letter is as follows: Over the past few years there has been a growing concern over the quality of our environment, not only on the national level, but also on the state and local level. When an ever increasing number of Americans begin to view the state of the environment as a crises, it is time to act. We feel considerable progress can be made by incorporating Coffee House Plans Opening Selects Name The "Bridge" For many months the youth of Lititz have been working to establish a coffee house. Finally, the “Bridge” is in the stage of completion. Many decorations have covered the walls of the Recreation Center’s art room. The Wednesday evening preparation meetings have proven most successful, but there is still more work to be completed. The “Bridge” which is the name of the group wishing to bridge gaps between people, hopefully will' open early in September. The group will be selling ice cream, popsicles, etc. along the streets of Lititz sometime during •the first week of September to raise funds for the opening. Support from the townspeople will be greatly appreciated. The youth extend their gratitude to the Wilbur Chocolate Company for the donation of burlap bags being used for decorations. Quite a few new items have been presented to the Johannes Mueller House and Museum recently, according to a report from the Lititz Historical Foundation. Two ebony drumsticks were presented by Maui'ice Kreider, These belonged to a drum presented earlier to the museum, which was played at the inauguration of President .James A. Garfield by a member of a Lititz band. Boro Issues $59,522 In Bldg. Permits The borough has issued building permits in the amount of $59,522 during the month of July. New construction amounted to $44,500 and remodeling permits totaled $15,022. Permits for new construction was issued to: Darrell E. Anderson, 210 Oxford Drive, new bi-level house, $29,000; Durex Coverings, Inc., 16 W. Lemon St., cement block furnace building, $500; Lester Shreiner, 109 S. Cedar St., garage, $1,800; Eli and Dorothy Garber, 337 N. Broad St., new single family home, $12,000 and Douglas Min-nich, 115 W. Third Ave., new garage, $1,200. Remodeling permits were issued to: Samuel Ziegler, 328 S. Broad St., vinyl siding, $3,- 000; Lester Bingeman, 35-37 N. Broad St., new roof and reconstruction of building front, $250; Robert S. Sturgis, 318 Front St., new roof, $250; R. G, Redman, 62 E. Main St., remodel into four apartments, $3,- 600; Gordon Burkey, 304 South Spruce St., aluminum siding, $1,672. R. D. Ownes, 220 Kleine Lane, replace warehouse roof, $2,000; A. Lloyd Leeking, 337 Front St-new roof, $350; Mrs. Herman Stark, 110 E. Second Ave., new roof, $750; Wilbur Miller, 18 W. Orange St., aluminum siding, $1,500; Elmer Miller, 136 S. Broad St., new roof, $150; Claude Brossman, 110 E. Main St,, new roof, $500; John L. Hershey, 315 Laurel St,, new roof, $500; Ember Witmer, 116- 118 E. Main St., replace three roofs, $500. environmental quality into planning on the local level of government. The purpose of this leti’er is to urge Lititz Borough Council to take the appropriate action to effective deal with this problem in the Borough. We propose that Council establish an Advisory Committee on environmental quality. This committee would act as a steering committee to guide Council, the Planning Commission and Zoning Board and its purpose would be to help make this community a more desirable place in which to live. The committee would seek no police power. We feel it need only the power to question and the power -to suggest. Since Lititz is a community that has excellent planning and zoning, we feel that these commissions can only benefit from the information provided by this Advisory Committee. A spokesman for this proposal will attend the Council Meeting on 25 August 1970, and answer any questions Council may have on this matter. Recommending and endorsing the proposal were: Philip McCloud, president of the Sportsmen’s Association, Robert Buch, member of the borough Health and Sanitation advisory committee, John R. Helter, conservationist and outdoor writer, John P. Lange, vice-president of Sportsmen’s Association, W illiam Light, Borough Shade Tree Commission, Paul McCloud, landscape architect, Douglas Min-nich, educator, Donald Rannels, businessman and conservationist, and John R. White, educator. In other business, Borough Manager George Steedle will give reports on the boro garage extension, curb and sidewalk installation and the laying of water and sewer laterals. : Construction on the water main project will be discussed. Progress is being made on North Cedar Street. In new business, council will act on the Shade Tree ordinance. Dr. Elizabeth Bricker donated several items, including a shuckle board, two beaded hand bags thought to have been made at the Sister’s house, Nankeen gloves, a pair of antique goggles, a sun glass, a doctor’s first aid kit dating from the early 1900’s and a silk scarf. Deeds to various old Warwick area properties, books used in thé John Beck School by a member of Dr. Bricker’s family, programs and odes of services and public meetings held in Lititz late in the 19th century, old mechanical pens and pencils and class pins which belonged to a member of the Bricker family who was in the first class graduated from the Lititz High School are among other items donated by Dr. Bricker. In other news, Mrs. Earhart reported 33 paid admissions to the Mueller House on July 3 and 35 on July 4 during the antiques show held at Bobst Community Center. Membership in the Historical Foundation has reached 317, according to R. M. Shank, membership chairman. The committee hopes to hold a reception for new members in the near future. The Klein Barn committee. Rev. John F. Morman, chairman, has been working with Edwin Brumbaugh, architect for the barn’s restoration. Preliminary plans were presented July 14 and returned to the achiteet for changes in keeping' with suggestions made by the directors. Meanwhile, the planning and development committee with Wilbur Miller, chairman, is considering ways and means of financing the first phase of the restoration program. The Klein Barn is located at Front and Water Streets and dates from approximately 1739. The original portions remaining are believed to be the oldest construction in Lititz. Two structural features to be restored are the fore-bay and Germanic “kick” in the roof. A section of the basement is to be restored as it would have originally been built to house livestock. Upper floors are planned to provide a display of typical farm equipment of the time. There will also be lecture and meeting rooms. Community uses might include craft shows and demonstrations and exhibits of local collections. Thom a,i I furl ranft, Drum Major, models thu new Warwick Dana umtorm. The uniforms are red, white and black and are worn with white gloves, shoes and headdress. Marching Band Will Present Concert Aug. 29 The Warwick High School Marching' Band will present “Band Spectacular 1970” on Saturday, August 29 at 7 p.m. at the Warwick High School Football Field. The W.H.S. Band will be attending a Band Camp August 23 thru 29 where they will learn the show to be presented. In case of rain, the show will be postponed until Friday, September 11. The band this year includes 64 playing musicians, a new flag squad of 10, a color guard of 10 and 10 majorettes. The band features many new additions and looks forward to a challenging year, Finnish by Margaret Herzer News Editor An attractive and pert 19 year old University student from Finland has been touring our locale and other areas of interest during the past eight weeks. Tiina Liisa Vuori, from Jout-seno in the eastern province of Karelia, is in the States as an ambassador in the Experiment in International Living (EIL) program. She is being sponsored by the Lititz Rotary Club. Traveling away from home is not a new experience for her. At the age of 16, she studied in England during the summer at Tunbridge Wells, in Kent province. Prior to coming to Lititz, Tiina, along with the other EIL students, went on a sight seeing tour of New York City and Washington, D. C. She stated that she found New York to be very busy, interesting, noisy and expensive. As for Washington, that was quite different. There were parks, trees and space. “You could really breathe there as compared to New York,” she remarked. Tiina lives in a farming and industrial area near the Russian border. The town of .Joutseno has a population of 13,000 people. Climate Summers there are hot and dry, not humid though, she said. At mid-summer, they experience 19 hour days. The dark, long, cold winters, consisting of short days, last for a period of five months. Autumn, as described by Tiina, is beautiful and colorful. “Everything is ripe,” she commented. “I haven’t found any great difference in the foods we eat,” except with bread,” she observed. “White bread has no real taste to it, but brown bread has more flavor.” “My mother would enjoy buy- Lititz Borough officials are in the preliminary discussion stage on plans to modernize governmental service facilities. Involved in the discussions with the borough are the police and fire departments. Curtis Amidon, borough council president, said Wednesday that the most popular concept ;u present is a new municipal building to house the borough, police and fire. This would mean the borough would vacate the present borough-police-fire buiTling at 7 S. Broad St. An alternative proposal being discussed, he said, is a new Hie station with the borough and police expanding into space now occupied by the fire company. Either one cr the other oi these proposals — a joint new building or a new fire station with the borough and police remaining at 7 S. Broad—has “a good chance of happening” wth-in the next four years, Amidon said. Other possibilities are also under discussion, however, he noted. He said the matter will be discussed at council’s regular meeting Tuesday night. Although the course of action is highly uncertain, according to Amidon, “I’m sure (here will be something. There’s going to be some action.” Behind the discussions is the reported need by all three governmental bodies for additional* space. Amidon estimated the police department needs at least twice as much space as it now has, possibly three times as much. He projected that the borough probably needs at least a 50 per cent increase in space. The fire department also needs additional space, although an important need of the fire department jls for a structure with modern design, he indicated. The present facilty allows for only one vehicle to leave at a time; the company probably needs a three-bay station, he explained. Paul Diehm, chairman of the fire department committee which has been studying expansion for the past year, also pointed out that with continued expansion in Warwick Township, which the company also serves, the department will soon be requi 'ed to have a second pumper. He estimated the company needs a j 00 per cent increase in equipment storage space. ing frozen food items.” “Yes,” she continued, “we have such products, but they are so expensive,” Her parents have a garden which keeps them busy during the summer. Both her parents are elementary school teachers. Tiina did mention one item of food that appealed to her and Amidon also noted that poor design and layout is an important factor in consideration of new facilities for the borough and police. For instance, the cells are now in the basement, while the police department is on the second floor, an unsatisfactory arrangement; the borough council meeting room is much too small, requiring people to stand if more than 30 persons attend a meeting, Amidon said. Borough space in general is re ported cramped. Basically the same facility has been used for more than 50 years, while government services and personnel have expanded. The borough didn’t hire a manager until the early 1950’s; the planning commission was started in 1956; now there’s discussion of an environmental control committee. Meanwhile, population has climbed. How will the issue proceed? Amidon said the first step will be to get committed to doing something. A study of the alternative proposals would have to be made at some point to determine which way to go, particularly whether there would be a joint facility or some modification of this concept. If nesv construction is involved, a site would have to be selected. This would have to be one of the early considerations, Amidon said. An appraisal on the present borough building should be made, Amidon said. If sold, the present structure would probably be used as a store on the first floor and offices or apartments on the second, he said. The present municipal building was deeded to the borough in 1917 with the provision it couldn’t be sold for 50 years. The 50 years expired in 1967. If a joint structure is accepted, the new site should include adequate space for future expansion, he said. • ' ■ - 1 - At the same time, the general feeling is that the new structure would have to be close to the downtown, he said. Officials indicated that much of the push for the discussions on new facilities has stemmed from the fire department. The fire department formed its committee to look into new facilities a year ago and fire officials met with some borough officials early this ■week for preliminary discussions. that was corn on the cob. “We do not grow this vegetable at home and only get it already mixed with other vegetables which are used in soups,” she commented. Tiina has a 17 year old brother, Jussi, who is interested in “pop” music. He keeps her informed as to who the most Amidon indicated the need of the fire department is an important consideration w ith borough officials. “We have a real strong feeling about the fire company,” he said, pointing out that it has an excellent reputation for being a top-notch volunteer company. Diehm said one need of the fire company is for an intersection location or one that will provide access from two directions. He also said responsibility for any new construction should rest with the borough and likely will have to be financed by a bond issue. Diehm indicated he favors a joint structure for the borough, police and fire. The Warwick School Board Tuesday night employed five additional teachers for the new school year. They are: Sharon L. Ziegler, 538 North 6th Street, Allentown, high school Spanish at a salary of $6300.; Ronald J. Wanner, 236 Prospect Street, Lancaster, eighth grade general science, $6300; Mrs. Margaret S. Rosenberger, Beck er Drive, Lititz RD3, music one day a week at Rothsviile Elementary, $40 per day; Clifford N. Grube, Jr., Doylestown RD1, vocational agriculture, $8900; Mrs. Frances R. Lyon, 643 E. Orange Street, Lancaster, high school English, $6300. Their employment completed the teaching staff with only the position of Junior High School Guidance counselor unfilled. Farmer Request The board heard a request from four area farmers to release their children .from school at age 15. The present district policy is age 16, although state law allows students to be released from school on a farm work permit only at age 14. The board decided to allow a student to be released if he or she is fifteen at the time of the request and will be 16 during the school year. A letter was read from the state stating their sudsidy payment would be three to four popular singing groups are by reading American magazines. Folk Music Tiina, who enjoys folk music, named Simon and Garfunkle as her favorite performers. She also likes “mood” and classical music. Wearing apparel is comparatively the same, she noted. The Midi and Maxi styles are quite popular in the winter, since they are so warm. Tiina, wearing her national costume, spoke to the local Rotary Club, at a recent meeting. Her commentary included: facts about modern Finland, foreign policy, the constitution, cultural life, climate, sports, people, history and background. She also sang' some folk songs. Native Costume Her costume consists of handmade white linen blouse and apron embroidered in red, white and blue stitching and a navy blue sleeveless jacket and ankle length skirt. The jacket features brass buttons, yellow braid and red felt appliques. A large silver pin with an intricate design compliments the attire. With the costume she wears brown leather pointed-toe shoes featuring a tooled design. She wears a red and black ribbon on her head which is, according to their custom, for self defense. Fastened on the ribbon are small sharp silver points used to scare away the ghosts. R,ed and black are the colors of her province. Host Families The EIL student, who has been staying with four host families, lor a two week period, has really been “around” so to speak. Her first two weeks were spent with the Robert Hershey family, 14 E. Third Ave., Lititz (Continued on Page 5) Noting “the way the town is growing,” Diehm said “we must face” the need for additional space. While officials have been doing a lot of thinking about what can and should be done, Amidon emphasized that no decisions have been made and its all talk at pi esent. One possibility that has been talked about i n v o l v e s the borough leasing the PP&L building at the rear of the Record- Express for use by the police department; under this plan, the borough would expand into the space the police now occupy. One hitch with this plan is that it doesn’t do anything for the fire department. weeks late because of a shortage of funds. Two requested change orders for the middle school were not granted on the recommendation of Dr. Dale Winger, Warwick superintendent. Dr. Winger illustrated to the board how the necessary changes could be made at substantial savings after school construction was completed. Fuel Oil Way Oil Company, Lancaster, was the apparent low bidder to supply No. 5 fuel oil for the district. Way’s bid was .0956. Carlos Leffler was the only other bidder. Contracts Awarded The following contracts were awarded: stage curtains, to Cam’s Decoration and Service, $4,985: classroom furniture to Roberts and Meek Inc., $1,750; medical supplies, to School Health Supply Co., $593; Lancaster Surgical Supply Co,, $761, and Climax Dental Supply Co. $654; audio visual equipment, to DeLuca’s Camera Center, $1,168, G. E. Richards, $289, Hollywood Photo Co., $164, and J. P. Lilley and Sons, $1,181; a gym machine, to Universal Re silite Products, $2,665; and acoustical ceiling installation, to Standard Acoustical Products, $1,416. Three Resign Resignations were accepted from Robin C. Kegerise, high school Spanish, effective immediately; Priscilla A. Loomis, high school English, effective immediately; and Thomas T. Williams Jr., high school guidance, effective Aug. 31. Teacher Aides The board also approved the hiring of extra clerical help under an agreement made with district teachers (Warwick Education Assn.) New clerical employes will receive $1.80 per hour the first year, with a 10 cent raise the next two years if the same position is retained. Hired under the agreement were: Barbara Bauer, half-time at Kissel Hill School; Ellin M, McCarthy, full-time at Warwick High School; Janice Weidman, half-time at Rothsviile School; Donna Ross, half-time at John Beck School; and Ellen R. Chandler, full-time at Lititz Elemen tary School. An additional fulltime clerical position is open at Warwick High School. Other non-instructional personnel hired were Mrs. Karen Perc, 118 Owl Hill Rd„ Lititz, payroll and insurance clerk in the business office, and Mrs. Doris J. Sauder, Woodcrest Ave., Lititz, clerk-secretary at Kissel Hill School. Four substitute teachers were appointed. They arc: Miss Mari- (Continued on Page 8) Voter Registration Schedule Announced The Registrars for Permanent Registration of Electors in the City, Boroughs and Townships, will sit at the following places to receive new registrations for the November 3 election: Lititz Borough Fire Hall, August 21, 12 noon to 9 p.m.; August 28, 12 noon to 9 p.m.; September 11, 12 noon to 9 p.m. Warwick Township — Warwick, East Dist., September 4, 12 noon to 9 p.m. Warwick Township — Warwick Dist., September 14, 12 noon to 9 p.m. Finnish visitor. Tiina Liisa Vuori, explains some of her country’s customs to Melanie, 8 and her sister Carol, 5 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller, 503 W. Marion St., Lititz where she was a guest for two weeks. New Items Given To Boro Museum Student Ambassador Visiting Lititz Five New Teachers Employed; All Postions But One Filled |
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