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THURSDAY, December 2, 1993 L i t i t z R e c o r d E x p r e s s 117TH YEAR Two sections LITITZ, PENNSYLVANIA 30 Pages- No. 33 30 cents Boro holds line on spending increases P r o p o s e d t a x e s r e m a i n a t 1 9 9 3 l e v e l s mm p WmmAAm H % ■ ** i-"i ''■ ". ■ * l i l i l i • ■ DIANE NIXDORF Record Express Staff After much deliberation and discussion, Lititz Borough Council devised a proposed budget for the 1994 fiscal year. Drawn up at a special workshop meeting in mid November, the budget draft was accepted and released for public review at Tuesday night’s borough council meeting. Overall expenses, projected at $4.68 million, are expected to exceed revenues in 1994 by approximately $200,000. The largest portion of the budget, the general fund, soars near $2.20 million, which is right in line with last year’s budget figures. General fund revenues are up slightly, jumping from $1.79 million in 1993 to $1.85 million in 1994. If the current budget proposal is accepted, there will be no increase in borough taxes or trash collection fees. The real estate millage will hold at seven, with per capita and occupation taxes holding the line as well. And there will be no change in water or sewer rates. As in previous years, the borough will donate funds to the County Emergency Training Center ($6,600) and the County Drug Task Force ($8,280-based on $1 per capita). An avid supporter of local services, the borough will also contribute $18,000 to the Lititz Community Center, $700 to the ambulance and S700 to the fire police. In an effort to develop additional park land, council plans to allocate funds to design a Comprehensive Park Plan. A municipal document displaying the current status of local parks, the plan is necessary to acquire county grants. In the General Capital Improvement Fund, the borough expects to receive a county grant for the North Lane and Lincoln Avenue project as well as a commitment from PennDOT to the Lincoln Avenue Project. A sum of $25,000 was added to the expense ledger with hopes of completing the Oak Street bridge sidewalk. Thus far, various problems have interfered with the progress of the project including conflicts with the water line and structural support. Approximately $10,000 will also be set aside to fund the Oak Street storm sewer project. In addition to several minor office equipment expenses, the borough plans to purchase a tar buggy, wheel puller and front end loader tractor with mower and snow blower for the works crew; snack bar equipment for the swimming pool; a pump station generator and alarm phone dialer for the water plant; and a speed timer device for the police department. The borough also proposes to reimburse the sewer authority for two-thirds of the cost of a sewer plant truck and a second installment of money will be set aside to fund the future purchase of police radios and a street sweeper. (Turn to Page 12) ¡ I I I ! Photo by Diane Nlxdorf SANTA COMES TO TOWN—Despite the cold, breezy weather last Saturday, a large crowd of anxious children and parents gathered at Santa’s castle to greet the jolly old man in his bright red suit. Although he arrived by fire engine, rather than sleigh, nobody seemed to mind. In fact, Santa had his hands full — with more than just the typical visitors. Luther, a one-year-old Labrador Retriever, waves to the eager children, while Ryan Keller (I), 7, and Jason Keller, 5, share their Christmas wishes with Santa. The Keller brothers, who spent the day visiting their grandparents, Ruth and Charles Keller, and aunt and uncle, Karen and Dave Hoffer, of Lititz, requested that Santa transport their gifts to Guatemala. Jason and Ryan, sons of Colonel Dennis E. Keller, formerly of Lititz, and Maria Eugenia Keller, will leave for Guatemala this Saturday. The family will spend three years overseas. H o u s e settles in to n ew home DIANE NIXDORF Record Express Staff When most people move, they pack their bags, load the furniture and head for the road. But, Gerard and Tilly Schouten handled things a bit differently. They took their three story, 12 room home with them — and only moved a short distance of 50 feet. The 86-year-old home, which stood in the way of the borough’s plans to widen the intersection at Lincoln Avenue and North Broad Street, is finally settled in its new location. And the whole project is nearing completion after four years of discussion and seven months of physical labor. Originally designed for small town traffic, the intersection now serves as a major access for heavy tractor trailers enroute to the Lincoln Avenue business park. Before the improvements, trucks eastbound on Lincoln Avenue were forced to swing across the entire intersection to successfully make the right turn onto Broad Street. Due to the difficulty of such turns, wheels often jumped the curb and trailers left permanent scars on the reinforcement collar around the traffic signal mast on the sidewalk. More alarming than the sidewalk battering, however, was the massive bottleneck caused when cars were forced to back up to allow trucks to make the wide turn. Because the Schouten house was literally arm’s length from the intersection, the Lancaster County Planning Commission expressed initial concern approximately four years ago. Unfortunately, the issue died and the problem continued to elevate. “The big problem occurred when Warner Lambert expanded its warehouse to serve the Mid-Atlantic States,” said Gerard, noting that tractor trailer traffic increased substantially. With the realization that something had to be done, the borough evaluated the situation but was unable to determine a plausible solution. Gerard, however, had a plan of his own. Meeting with borough council members, he explained his proposal to move the house, widen the curb and add a third lane to the intersection. The idea was logical, but the expense was outrageous. In order to keep costs down, Gerard agreed to serve as general contractor and work with local subcontractors. And borough council president Russell Pettyjohn contacted local businesses in search of monetary contributions. Through the joint efforts of local industry (Warner Lambert, Wilbur Chocolate and Federal Mogul), the Schoutens, the borough and the county, the $ 170,000 project became a reality—a process which took two years of planning. And the Schoutens donated a piece of their three-quarter-acre property to allow for the widening of Lincoln Avenue. The project officially began on April 26 with the expertise of Flory & Associates, who have moved an average of one house per week for the past 30 years. “We tried to give as much work to local people as possible,” said Gerard. “I did six months of research to find a good house mover. Eldon Flory is not the cheapest, but he is by far the best — very careful.” The initial steps of the process included removing trees, demolishing the garage and digging up both the front and back porch foundations. Upon drilling holes in the basement wall, Flory’s men inserted large beams. “Then they put cribbing in until they got the right height,” recalls Gerard. Despite the digging, drilling and intense labor, the Schoutens continued Women of Today develop potential for tomorrow Photo by Diane Nixdorf After several months of digging, drilling and intense labor, the Schouten house is finally settled in its new location. CONNIE BUCKWALTER Record Express Staff Through serving and assisting others, the Lititz Women of Today find that they can also help themselves. Several members of the 15-year-old non-profit service club say that their involvement in the organization helped to fill voids in their lives and further develop their potential as individuals. Donna Zug, a past president of the group who now serves as state director of the Lititz Women of Today, said the group helped her to develop her public speaking skills to such a level that she now feels confident and capable when asked to deliver prepared or impromptu speeches. Listening to the ease and composure with which Zug speaks about herself and the Women of Today, it’s difficult to believe this vivacious, outgoing woman once considered herself shy. “The night that I came to the first meeting, they had had a shower for one of the members,” Zug recalls. “The talk that was going on ... they seemed like a really close-knit, fun group and that’s what I was looking for. “I decided to jump in with both feet and I’ve been running ever since,” she said with a laugh. Current President, Paula Lin-derman, said that she grew up as an only child and the women in her club feel like the sisters she never had. Linderman joined the group during the summer of 1987. She said a friend had told her about the organization the summer before, but she was too busy at the time. But, when she finally took the time to see what the group was all about, she knew she had found a new niche. “I’ve been president of everything I’ve ever been in and I can honestly say I’ve never had to (Turn to Page 14) n i r t ' m m We Photo by Gerard Schouten Before the house moving and road improvements, the Schouten house was literally arm's length from the intersection. to occupy the home throughout the project. A rather unusual experience, Gerard and Tilly had to enter the home from the dug up basement and climb a ladder to the ground floor. “I stayed in the house every day,” recalls Tilly. (Turn to Page 14) Ammt W m Ml M " ' W J| Photo by Connie Buckwaiter Lititz Women of Today members Arlene Bartle, Paula Linderman and Donna Zug hold up the club banner that symbolizes some of the goals the club strive to meet. T H IS W E E K IN T H E R E C O R D E X P R E S S T H E IN D E X Gwinn coordinating toy drive for homeless kids Wrestlers, sw im m e rs p r e p a r e fo r n e w se a so n s a toy drive for the homeless backtntMheswing ?Ahings! jj& w V children of New York City, hop- as pre-season practices •£* ing to spread some Christmas began last Monday, Nov. 22. ^ spirit. A senior patrol leader of ............. Warwick’s wrestling team and V: ‘ V Boy Scout Troop #44, the toy swimming teams are prepar- ¡L^| " drive is a sincere effort on his ing to follow up on strong sea- w? part to earn his Eagle award. sons they had last year. Read y mT"* Read more on page 20. _ ^ more on pages 8 and 9. * ^ \ j t j j Business 18 Church 24 Classified 26-29 Editorial 4 Manheim . 19 Obituaries 2 Out of the Past 4 School Menu 6 School News 6-7 Social 16-17 Sports 8-11 WEATHER: Thursday, partly sunny, high In the upper 40’s. Friday, fair. I
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Full Text | THURSDAY, December 2, 1993 L i t i t z R e c o r d E x p r e s s 117TH YEAR Two sections LITITZ, PENNSYLVANIA 30 Pages- No. 33 30 cents Boro holds line on spending increases P r o p o s e d t a x e s r e m a i n a t 1 9 9 3 l e v e l s mm p WmmAAm H % ■ ** i-"i ''■ ". ■ * l i l i l i • ■ DIANE NIXDORF Record Express Staff After much deliberation and discussion, Lititz Borough Council devised a proposed budget for the 1994 fiscal year. Drawn up at a special workshop meeting in mid November, the budget draft was accepted and released for public review at Tuesday night’s borough council meeting. Overall expenses, projected at $4.68 million, are expected to exceed revenues in 1994 by approximately $200,000. The largest portion of the budget, the general fund, soars near $2.20 million, which is right in line with last year’s budget figures. General fund revenues are up slightly, jumping from $1.79 million in 1993 to $1.85 million in 1994. If the current budget proposal is accepted, there will be no increase in borough taxes or trash collection fees. The real estate millage will hold at seven, with per capita and occupation taxes holding the line as well. And there will be no change in water or sewer rates. As in previous years, the borough will donate funds to the County Emergency Training Center ($6,600) and the County Drug Task Force ($8,280-based on $1 per capita). An avid supporter of local services, the borough will also contribute $18,000 to the Lititz Community Center, $700 to the ambulance and S700 to the fire police. In an effort to develop additional park land, council plans to allocate funds to design a Comprehensive Park Plan. A municipal document displaying the current status of local parks, the plan is necessary to acquire county grants. In the General Capital Improvement Fund, the borough expects to receive a county grant for the North Lane and Lincoln Avenue project as well as a commitment from PennDOT to the Lincoln Avenue Project. A sum of $25,000 was added to the expense ledger with hopes of completing the Oak Street bridge sidewalk. Thus far, various problems have interfered with the progress of the project including conflicts with the water line and structural support. Approximately $10,000 will also be set aside to fund the Oak Street storm sewer project. In addition to several minor office equipment expenses, the borough plans to purchase a tar buggy, wheel puller and front end loader tractor with mower and snow blower for the works crew; snack bar equipment for the swimming pool; a pump station generator and alarm phone dialer for the water plant; and a speed timer device for the police department. The borough also proposes to reimburse the sewer authority for two-thirds of the cost of a sewer plant truck and a second installment of money will be set aside to fund the future purchase of police radios and a street sweeper. (Turn to Page 12) ¡ I I I ! Photo by Diane Nlxdorf SANTA COMES TO TOWN—Despite the cold, breezy weather last Saturday, a large crowd of anxious children and parents gathered at Santa’s castle to greet the jolly old man in his bright red suit. Although he arrived by fire engine, rather than sleigh, nobody seemed to mind. In fact, Santa had his hands full — with more than just the typical visitors. Luther, a one-year-old Labrador Retriever, waves to the eager children, while Ryan Keller (I), 7, and Jason Keller, 5, share their Christmas wishes with Santa. The Keller brothers, who spent the day visiting their grandparents, Ruth and Charles Keller, and aunt and uncle, Karen and Dave Hoffer, of Lititz, requested that Santa transport their gifts to Guatemala. Jason and Ryan, sons of Colonel Dennis E. Keller, formerly of Lititz, and Maria Eugenia Keller, will leave for Guatemala this Saturday. The family will spend three years overseas. H o u s e settles in to n ew home DIANE NIXDORF Record Express Staff When most people move, they pack their bags, load the furniture and head for the road. But, Gerard and Tilly Schouten handled things a bit differently. They took their three story, 12 room home with them — and only moved a short distance of 50 feet. The 86-year-old home, which stood in the way of the borough’s plans to widen the intersection at Lincoln Avenue and North Broad Street, is finally settled in its new location. And the whole project is nearing completion after four years of discussion and seven months of physical labor. Originally designed for small town traffic, the intersection now serves as a major access for heavy tractor trailers enroute to the Lincoln Avenue business park. Before the improvements, trucks eastbound on Lincoln Avenue were forced to swing across the entire intersection to successfully make the right turn onto Broad Street. Due to the difficulty of such turns, wheels often jumped the curb and trailers left permanent scars on the reinforcement collar around the traffic signal mast on the sidewalk. More alarming than the sidewalk battering, however, was the massive bottleneck caused when cars were forced to back up to allow trucks to make the wide turn. Because the Schouten house was literally arm’s length from the intersection, the Lancaster County Planning Commission expressed initial concern approximately four years ago. Unfortunately, the issue died and the problem continued to elevate. “The big problem occurred when Warner Lambert expanded its warehouse to serve the Mid-Atlantic States,” said Gerard, noting that tractor trailer traffic increased substantially. With the realization that something had to be done, the borough evaluated the situation but was unable to determine a plausible solution. Gerard, however, had a plan of his own. Meeting with borough council members, he explained his proposal to move the house, widen the curb and add a third lane to the intersection. The idea was logical, but the expense was outrageous. In order to keep costs down, Gerard agreed to serve as general contractor and work with local subcontractors. And borough council president Russell Pettyjohn contacted local businesses in search of monetary contributions. Through the joint efforts of local industry (Warner Lambert, Wilbur Chocolate and Federal Mogul), the Schoutens, the borough and the county, the $ 170,000 project became a reality—a process which took two years of planning. And the Schoutens donated a piece of their three-quarter-acre property to allow for the widening of Lincoln Avenue. The project officially began on April 26 with the expertise of Flory & Associates, who have moved an average of one house per week for the past 30 years. “We tried to give as much work to local people as possible,” said Gerard. “I did six months of research to find a good house mover. Eldon Flory is not the cheapest, but he is by far the best — very careful.” The initial steps of the process included removing trees, demolishing the garage and digging up both the front and back porch foundations. Upon drilling holes in the basement wall, Flory’s men inserted large beams. “Then they put cribbing in until they got the right height,” recalls Gerard. Despite the digging, drilling and intense labor, the Schoutens continued Women of Today develop potential for tomorrow Photo by Diane Nixdorf After several months of digging, drilling and intense labor, the Schouten house is finally settled in its new location. CONNIE BUCKWALTER Record Express Staff Through serving and assisting others, the Lititz Women of Today find that they can also help themselves. Several members of the 15-year-old non-profit service club say that their involvement in the organization helped to fill voids in their lives and further develop their potential as individuals. Donna Zug, a past president of the group who now serves as state director of the Lititz Women of Today, said the group helped her to develop her public speaking skills to such a level that she now feels confident and capable when asked to deliver prepared or impromptu speeches. Listening to the ease and composure with which Zug speaks about herself and the Women of Today, it’s difficult to believe this vivacious, outgoing woman once considered herself shy. “The night that I came to the first meeting, they had had a shower for one of the members,” Zug recalls. “The talk that was going on ... they seemed like a really close-knit, fun group and that’s what I was looking for. “I decided to jump in with both feet and I’ve been running ever since,” she said with a laugh. Current President, Paula Lin-derman, said that she grew up as an only child and the women in her club feel like the sisters she never had. Linderman joined the group during the summer of 1987. She said a friend had told her about the organization the summer before, but she was too busy at the time. But, when she finally took the time to see what the group was all about, she knew she had found a new niche. “I’ve been president of everything I’ve ever been in and I can honestly say I’ve never had to (Turn to Page 14) n i r t ' m m We Photo by Gerard Schouten Before the house moving and road improvements, the Schouten house was literally arm's length from the intersection. to occupy the home throughout the project. A rather unusual experience, Gerard and Tilly had to enter the home from the dug up basement and climb a ladder to the ground floor. “I stayed in the house every day,” recalls Tilly. (Turn to Page 14) Ammt W m Ml M " ' W J| Photo by Connie Buckwaiter Lititz Women of Today members Arlene Bartle, Paula Linderman and Donna Zug hold up the club banner that symbolizes some of the goals the club strive to meet. T H IS W E E K IN T H E R E C O R D E X P R E S S T H E IN D E X Gwinn coordinating toy drive for homeless kids Wrestlers, sw im m e rs p r e p a r e fo r n e w se a so n s a toy drive for the homeless backtntMheswing ?Ahings! jj& w V children of New York City, hop- as pre-season practices •£* ing to spread some Christmas began last Monday, Nov. 22. ^ spirit. A senior patrol leader of ............. Warwick’s wrestling team and V: ‘ V Boy Scout Troop #44, the toy swimming teams are prepar- ¡L^| " drive is a sincere effort on his ing to follow up on strong sea- w? part to earn his Eagle award. sons they had last year. Read y mT"* Read more on page 20. _ ^ more on pages 8 and 9. * ^ \ j t j j Business 18 Church 24 Classified 26-29 Editorial 4 Manheim . 19 Obituaries 2 Out of the Past 4 School Menu 6 School News 6-7 Social 16-17 Sports 8-11 WEATHER: Thursday, partly sunny, high In the upper 40’s. Friday, fair. I |
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