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T H U R S D A Y , A P R I L 2 , 1 9 9 8 L i t i t z R e c o r d E x p r e s s 121ST YEAR 26 Pages - No. 51 LITITZ, PENNSYLVANIA 30 Cents New laws on horizon for borough STEPHEN SEEBER___________ Record Express Staff LITITZ — Douglas Shertzer, the borough’s police chief, wants to change some local laws in an attempt to shore up enforcement and save Lititz some money. Mayor Russell Pettyjohn presented tire three most urgent proposals drafted by Shertzer — an open container law for alcoholic beverages, a fining system for repeat offenders of false fire/burglar alarms, and public parking revisions that deal with recreational vehicles and trailers — during Tuesday night’s borough council meeting. Currently, the borough has no open container law, but that does not mean that drinking a beer while walking down Main Street is legal. y INSIDE F a ta l f ir e ’s c au s e □ Daylight Savings rem a in s u n k n o w n Turn clocks ahead Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour when you go to bed on Saturday night! □ Entertainment Local girls in ballet Two Lititz youngsters will be dancing in the Ukranian ballet “Chippolino” when it is performed by the Ballet Theater of Lancaster this weekend. Pages 12. □ Church LAMS growth begins l Lititz Area Mennonite School broke ground on its $500,000 expansion project on Monday. For more on the ceremony and plans for the new facility, see Page 16. □Social 100th birthday ■.Helen Breneman of Moravian Manor, who celebrated her 100th birthday last week, once volunteered lor American soldiers prepar-g to fight in World War I. For her story, see Page 14. □ Business Luther Acres project A $2 million expansion project is underway at Luther Acres retirement community, and a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the site on March 26. Page 18. □ Coloring Contest J The winners from the second week of the Lititz Record Express Easter Coloring Contest appear on Page 26. □School Science Fair winners Warwick High School had 24 students receive awards at the recent Lancaster Science and Engineering Fair, including two second place division winners, Nichelle Ginder and Mike Morris (pictured above). For all of the winners, see Page 6. □ Sports Warrior baseball starts strong . The Warwick baseball team won three of its first four games in the new season. For details on the games, see Page 8. □ Index Births..................................... 14 Business..........................18-19 Church............................. 16-17 Classified.........................27-31 Editorial / Letters................... 4 Entertainment...................... 26 Manheim News.................... 12 Obituaries.....................2-3, 17 Out of the Past............... 19-20 Police Log............... ......21,32 School News.......................6-7 Social.............................. 14-15 Sports.......................... 8-11 WHS students plan fund-raising rock concert for victim's families STEPHEN SEEBER Record Express Staff LITITZ — Chemists at the state police crime lab in Harrisburg continue to search for a cause to the Centre County cabin fire that killed 11 people, including three Warwick High School graduates, on March 22. Trooper Terry Miller, of the Rock-view state police barracks, said that he hopes to have lab results by the end of this week. “We are still interviewing people,” he said. “There have been a lot of rumors floating through the media.” One of the first of those rumors regarding a possible cause, which for the most part has been ruled out, was Children’s mystery writer Ken Munro. Writer to visit LWC book sale RICHARD REITZ _______ Record Express Editor LITITZ — It’s no mystery where the best deals for books will be this Saturday. On April 4, the Lititz Women’s Club will hold its annual Book Sale at the Lititz Community Center from 9 a.m.-l p.m. Admission is free, but early birds will be admitted from 8-9 a.m. for a $10 donation. Proceeds from this year’s sale will benefit the Lititz Public Library. Ken Munro, author of the popular “Sammy and Brian” detective stories, will be at the sale from 9-11 a.m. to sign his books and talk to readers about his mysteries. (See Book Sale, Page 26) Munro’s first mystery story was inspired by a stolen quilt. Persons who would engage in such consumption-while-walking activities can face other criminal charges such as public drunkenness and disorderly conduct. In 1997, borough police reported 31 cases of drunkenness and 87 cases of disorderly conduct None of these incidents involved open beer cans on public streets. Even though it is not a big problem for the borough, Shertzer wants to make sure the crime is covered more thoroughly when it does occur. His proposal will make it “unlawful for any person(s), while on any public or semi-public street, sidewalk, alley or similar area, while in any recreation area, or other property owned or supervised by the Borough of Lititz to consume any alcohol, liquor or malt-brewed beverages.” If the law is enacted, a violator would pay fines of up to $300 and prosecution costs. Failure to pay the fines would justify imprisonment in the county jai l for as long as 30 days. Shertzer added that police would use discretion when enforcing such a law. In regard to false alarms, in the cover letter to his proposals, Shertzer (See Open Container, Page 11) that a gas furnace exploded. Propane heaters that were at the cabin, in addition to the fuse boxes, will be sent to an independent lab, chosen by insurance companies, later this week for investigation. Still, Miller said that they will not know what happened for sure until he gets a complete report from Harrisburg. The early morning blaze swept through the two-story wooden structure, overcoming its victims as they slept during the final hours of a spring break vacation. Investigators used dental records to identify the bodies, and last week, the official cause of death was ruled asphyxiation due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Toxicology tests, which are standard in autopsies for all accidental deaths, have not been completed. Miller said that, assuming the victims were asleep when the fire began, toxic fumes can make a person unconscious in a short amount of time. Funerals for the three classmates from Warwick’s Class of 1995 — Erik Gray, Jimmy Ghiberti, and Nicholas Berkey — were held last week. Steve Montpetit, funeral director for Spacht Funeral Home, estimated that 700 to 800 people attended a memorial visitation at Lititz United Methodist Church on March 26. And students at Warwick will be remembering their fallen classmates at a special concert, scheduled for Saturday, April 18. The concert, sponsored by the Warwick chapter of the National Art (See Cabin Fire, Page 26) Ark. shootings prompt local prayer session Parents of students in the Warwick School District plan to gather for a prayer session April 7 at 7 p.m. The calling is in response to last week’s shooting in Jonesboro, Ark., where two juveniles set off a .fire alarm at an elementary school and open fired on their fellow students and teachers while the building was being evacuated. Four students and one teacher was killed. Locally, parents have decided to respond with prayer, feeling that no community is exempt from the potential of such a tragedy. People will meet in front of Kissel Hill Elementary, Lititz Elementary, John Beck Elementary, John R. Bon-field Elementary, the middle school and high school to pray for students, teachers, coaches, and the staffs of each facility. N o y o k e ! Easter egg hunts are coming soon With Easter just around the comer several area groups are planning their annual Easter Egg Hunts. The Lititz Lions Club will hold its annual hunt on Saturday, April 11 at 10:30 a.m. Hard boiled eggs, Easter candy, and special prize eggs will be provided by club members. The rain-date is Monday, April 13 at 10:30 a.m. There will be five age groups: Ages 1 & 2 will be located in the circle at the flag pole; Ages 3 & 4 will be located on the outfield of the base- (See Egg Hunts, Page 26) Dedication scheduled Sat. RICHARD REITZ Photo by Ricnard Reitz SATURDAY IN THE PARK — The beautiful weather last weekend provided a perfect opportunity for youngsters to have some fun at the playground at Warwick Township Linear Park, north of Market Street. On Saturday took advantage of the sunny day, including 6-year-old Bruce Baxter (back), son of Brian Baxter of Lititz; and siblings (front, left to right) Rebecca and Eric Swisher, ages 5 and 4, the children of Mark and Terri Swisher of Lititz. On April 4, the park will be officially dedicated at a special ceremony. From a dream to a dream park by the usage of tie park,” he said. The park has become a popular site for ball players, kite-flyers, hike riders, joggers, casual walkers and bird watchers. Its growing wildlife habitat also attracts visitors. Zimmerman said creation of the park would not have been possible were it not for the contributions of over a dozen community organizations. “This was a big partnership,” he said. “No one entity could have made this happen alone.” Those groups, which are thanked on the sign at the Market Street entrance, will be recognized again at this Saturday’s ceremony. The park’s unique blend of passive and active recreation, together with its environmental innovations, will also be highlighted. “Linear parks are a relatively new concept,” Zimmerman said. The Warwick park “is physically tied in with four d iffe re n t d ev e lo pm en ts th ro u g h two municipalities.” The park also plays a pivotal role in the goals of the Lititz Run Watershed Alliance. In fact, one of the improvements scheduled for phase three of the project later this year is the creation of a special wetlands area in the northern area of the park. Following the ceremony, Zimmerman said the guests will be invited to explore the park’s various offerings and stroll along its nearly one-mile-long path. He added that this week, the trails are being marked for walkers and joggers interested in keeping track of then-distances. He said the markings will include a longer “Red” trail, and the “Blue” trail, which will extend around the lower loop. Other improvements scheduled for this year include the connection of the path to the Brookfield Run development, and the construction of a footbridge over the Santo Domingo Creek, which flows through the park. A path from the creek to the nearby New Street development is also planned. In the event of rain on Saturday, the dedication ceremony will be held on Sunday, April 5 at 1 p.m. Record Express Editor WARWICK TWP. — Five years ago, its goal was to combine environmental improvements with community recreation. Today it appears that the Warwick Township Linear Park has accomplished that feat. The hard work and community effort that went into making the popular recreation site a reality will be recognized this Saturday at a special public dedication ceremony near the Market Street entrance and parking lot. Scheduled to begin on April 4 at 9 a.m., Township Manager Dan Zimmerman said that several special guests will assist in the dedication of the 48-acre park, which begins at Market Street in the south, stretching above Newport Road with a connecting pedestrian tunnel under the busy roadway. Township Supervisor Vice Chairman Bruce Bucher will open the ceremony, with special guest speakers including State Sen. Noah Wenger, State Rep. Jere Strit-tmatter, County Commissioner Paul Thibault, and Lititz Borough Council President Dennis Stuckey. A representative from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is also scheduled to participate. Brian Uhlin, chairman of the township Recreation Advisor Committee, will discuss future plans for a network of community trails and parks throughout the township. Cub Scout Pack 142 will also participate, leading the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Zimmerman said the project, which was conceptualized in 1993, cost between $300,00(1MQ0,000 to complete. Those costs included land acqusitions, tunnel construction, and the construction of the various facilities. But the end result has made the investment worthwhile. “We are extremely pleased, and pleasantly surprised Illustrator draws from imagination RICHARD REITZ Record Express Editor KISSEL HILL — Dominic Catalano has helped a rhinocerous dress for a night out at a fancy restaurant. And the Syracuse, N.Y. artist is an expert on why you can’t take a rhinocerous to a fancy restaurant. Catalano is a children’s book illustrator whose books have been enjoyed by thousands of youngsters around the country. He came to Kissel Hill Elementary School on March 30, and visited each elementary school in the Warwick School District between March 23-30 to talk to students about how he got his start, and where he gets his inspiration. His final presentation for students and their families was on March 30 at 7 p.m. in the Bonfield Elementary gym. His first successful venture was as an illustrator for Cricket magazine, where his first published work was an amusing cartoon entitled “Why You Can’t Take A Rhinocerous to a Fancy Restaurant” While he eventually admitted to not actually helping a real live rhinocerous into a suit and bow-tie, he said that in one respect he did, by imagining the scenario, then illustrating it. “You must draw from your imagination,” Catilano told the youngsters. His first illustrated book was “The Elephant,” and during his presentation he used the book as an opportunity to introduce a group of students — and the teachers — to “The Elephant Dance.” That book led to some of his more popular works, including “Bernard’s Bath” by Joan Elizabeth Goodman, “Merry Christmas, Old Armadillo” by Lany Dane Brunner, “Sleeping Beauty” by Christine San Jose, and the 35th anniversary edition of John Ciardi’s poetry classic “The Reason for the Pelican.” During a slide presentation he told the story Of “Bernard’s Bath” and “Merry Christmas, Old Armadillo,” and described how he created his illustrations without actually meeting the writers. He admitted it can be difficult, especially with works like “Merry Christmas, Old Armadillo,” where he was not familiar with some of Brimner’s southern terminology. “I found him through e-mail, and he was able to help me with some of the references I didn’t understand,” Catalano said. While the writer establishes the story for the artist, he admitted that the illustrator does have the opportunity to enhance the stoiy. For example, Catalano said he gave the charater in “Old Armadillo” a star that he carries throughout the book, and becomes important at the (See Illustrator, Page 26)
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Contact | For information on source and images, contact LancasterHistory, Attn: Library Services, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster, PA, 17603. Phone: 717-392-4633, ext. 126. Email: research@lancasterhistory.org |
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Full Text | T H U R S D A Y , A P R I L 2 , 1 9 9 8 L i t i t z R e c o r d E x p r e s s 121ST YEAR 26 Pages - No. 51 LITITZ, PENNSYLVANIA 30 Cents New laws on horizon for borough STEPHEN SEEBER___________ Record Express Staff LITITZ — Douglas Shertzer, the borough’s police chief, wants to change some local laws in an attempt to shore up enforcement and save Lititz some money. Mayor Russell Pettyjohn presented tire three most urgent proposals drafted by Shertzer — an open container law for alcoholic beverages, a fining system for repeat offenders of false fire/burglar alarms, and public parking revisions that deal with recreational vehicles and trailers — during Tuesday night’s borough council meeting. Currently, the borough has no open container law, but that does not mean that drinking a beer while walking down Main Street is legal. y INSIDE F a ta l f ir e ’s c au s e □ Daylight Savings rem a in s u n k n o w n Turn clocks ahead Remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour when you go to bed on Saturday night! □ Entertainment Local girls in ballet Two Lititz youngsters will be dancing in the Ukranian ballet “Chippolino” when it is performed by the Ballet Theater of Lancaster this weekend. Pages 12. □ Church LAMS growth begins l Lititz Area Mennonite School broke ground on its $500,000 expansion project on Monday. For more on the ceremony and plans for the new facility, see Page 16. □Social 100th birthday ■.Helen Breneman of Moravian Manor, who celebrated her 100th birthday last week, once volunteered lor American soldiers prepar-g to fight in World War I. For her story, see Page 14. □ Business Luther Acres project A $2 million expansion project is underway at Luther Acres retirement community, and a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the site on March 26. Page 18. □ Coloring Contest J The winners from the second week of the Lititz Record Express Easter Coloring Contest appear on Page 26. □School Science Fair winners Warwick High School had 24 students receive awards at the recent Lancaster Science and Engineering Fair, including two second place division winners, Nichelle Ginder and Mike Morris (pictured above). For all of the winners, see Page 6. □ Sports Warrior baseball starts strong . The Warwick baseball team won three of its first four games in the new season. For details on the games, see Page 8. □ Index Births..................................... 14 Business..........................18-19 Church............................. 16-17 Classified.........................27-31 Editorial / Letters................... 4 Entertainment...................... 26 Manheim News.................... 12 Obituaries.....................2-3, 17 Out of the Past............... 19-20 Police Log............... ......21,32 School News.......................6-7 Social.............................. 14-15 Sports.......................... 8-11 WHS students plan fund-raising rock concert for victim's families STEPHEN SEEBER Record Express Staff LITITZ — Chemists at the state police crime lab in Harrisburg continue to search for a cause to the Centre County cabin fire that killed 11 people, including three Warwick High School graduates, on March 22. Trooper Terry Miller, of the Rock-view state police barracks, said that he hopes to have lab results by the end of this week. “We are still interviewing people,” he said. “There have been a lot of rumors floating through the media.” One of the first of those rumors regarding a possible cause, which for the most part has been ruled out, was Children’s mystery writer Ken Munro. Writer to visit LWC book sale RICHARD REITZ _______ Record Express Editor LITITZ — It’s no mystery where the best deals for books will be this Saturday. On April 4, the Lititz Women’s Club will hold its annual Book Sale at the Lititz Community Center from 9 a.m.-l p.m. Admission is free, but early birds will be admitted from 8-9 a.m. for a $10 donation. Proceeds from this year’s sale will benefit the Lititz Public Library. Ken Munro, author of the popular “Sammy and Brian” detective stories, will be at the sale from 9-11 a.m. to sign his books and talk to readers about his mysteries. (See Book Sale, Page 26) Munro’s first mystery story was inspired by a stolen quilt. Persons who would engage in such consumption-while-walking activities can face other criminal charges such as public drunkenness and disorderly conduct. In 1997, borough police reported 31 cases of drunkenness and 87 cases of disorderly conduct None of these incidents involved open beer cans on public streets. Even though it is not a big problem for the borough, Shertzer wants to make sure the crime is covered more thoroughly when it does occur. His proposal will make it “unlawful for any person(s), while on any public or semi-public street, sidewalk, alley or similar area, while in any recreation area, or other property owned or supervised by the Borough of Lititz to consume any alcohol, liquor or malt-brewed beverages.” If the law is enacted, a violator would pay fines of up to $300 and prosecution costs. Failure to pay the fines would justify imprisonment in the county jai l for as long as 30 days. Shertzer added that police would use discretion when enforcing such a law. In regard to false alarms, in the cover letter to his proposals, Shertzer (See Open Container, Page 11) that a gas furnace exploded. Propane heaters that were at the cabin, in addition to the fuse boxes, will be sent to an independent lab, chosen by insurance companies, later this week for investigation. Still, Miller said that they will not know what happened for sure until he gets a complete report from Harrisburg. The early morning blaze swept through the two-story wooden structure, overcoming its victims as they slept during the final hours of a spring break vacation. Investigators used dental records to identify the bodies, and last week, the official cause of death was ruled asphyxiation due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Toxicology tests, which are standard in autopsies for all accidental deaths, have not been completed. Miller said that, assuming the victims were asleep when the fire began, toxic fumes can make a person unconscious in a short amount of time. Funerals for the three classmates from Warwick’s Class of 1995 — Erik Gray, Jimmy Ghiberti, and Nicholas Berkey — were held last week. Steve Montpetit, funeral director for Spacht Funeral Home, estimated that 700 to 800 people attended a memorial visitation at Lititz United Methodist Church on March 26. And students at Warwick will be remembering their fallen classmates at a special concert, scheduled for Saturday, April 18. The concert, sponsored by the Warwick chapter of the National Art (See Cabin Fire, Page 26) Ark. shootings prompt local prayer session Parents of students in the Warwick School District plan to gather for a prayer session April 7 at 7 p.m. The calling is in response to last week’s shooting in Jonesboro, Ark., where two juveniles set off a .fire alarm at an elementary school and open fired on their fellow students and teachers while the building was being evacuated. Four students and one teacher was killed. Locally, parents have decided to respond with prayer, feeling that no community is exempt from the potential of such a tragedy. People will meet in front of Kissel Hill Elementary, Lititz Elementary, John Beck Elementary, John R. Bon-field Elementary, the middle school and high school to pray for students, teachers, coaches, and the staffs of each facility. N o y o k e ! Easter egg hunts are coming soon With Easter just around the comer several area groups are planning their annual Easter Egg Hunts. The Lititz Lions Club will hold its annual hunt on Saturday, April 11 at 10:30 a.m. Hard boiled eggs, Easter candy, and special prize eggs will be provided by club members. The rain-date is Monday, April 13 at 10:30 a.m. There will be five age groups: Ages 1 & 2 will be located in the circle at the flag pole; Ages 3 & 4 will be located on the outfield of the base- (See Egg Hunts, Page 26) Dedication scheduled Sat. RICHARD REITZ Photo by Ricnard Reitz SATURDAY IN THE PARK — The beautiful weather last weekend provided a perfect opportunity for youngsters to have some fun at the playground at Warwick Township Linear Park, north of Market Street. On Saturday took advantage of the sunny day, including 6-year-old Bruce Baxter (back), son of Brian Baxter of Lititz; and siblings (front, left to right) Rebecca and Eric Swisher, ages 5 and 4, the children of Mark and Terri Swisher of Lititz. On April 4, the park will be officially dedicated at a special ceremony. From a dream to a dream park by the usage of tie park,” he said. The park has become a popular site for ball players, kite-flyers, hike riders, joggers, casual walkers and bird watchers. Its growing wildlife habitat also attracts visitors. Zimmerman said creation of the park would not have been possible were it not for the contributions of over a dozen community organizations. “This was a big partnership,” he said. “No one entity could have made this happen alone.” Those groups, which are thanked on the sign at the Market Street entrance, will be recognized again at this Saturday’s ceremony. The park’s unique blend of passive and active recreation, together with its environmental innovations, will also be highlighted. “Linear parks are a relatively new concept,” Zimmerman said. The Warwick park “is physically tied in with four d iffe re n t d ev e lo pm en ts th ro u g h two municipalities.” The park also plays a pivotal role in the goals of the Lititz Run Watershed Alliance. In fact, one of the improvements scheduled for phase three of the project later this year is the creation of a special wetlands area in the northern area of the park. Following the ceremony, Zimmerman said the guests will be invited to explore the park’s various offerings and stroll along its nearly one-mile-long path. He added that this week, the trails are being marked for walkers and joggers interested in keeping track of then-distances. He said the markings will include a longer “Red” trail, and the “Blue” trail, which will extend around the lower loop. Other improvements scheduled for this year include the connection of the path to the Brookfield Run development, and the construction of a footbridge over the Santo Domingo Creek, which flows through the park. A path from the creek to the nearby New Street development is also planned. In the event of rain on Saturday, the dedication ceremony will be held on Sunday, April 5 at 1 p.m. Record Express Editor WARWICK TWP. — Five years ago, its goal was to combine environmental improvements with community recreation. Today it appears that the Warwick Township Linear Park has accomplished that feat. The hard work and community effort that went into making the popular recreation site a reality will be recognized this Saturday at a special public dedication ceremony near the Market Street entrance and parking lot. Scheduled to begin on April 4 at 9 a.m., Township Manager Dan Zimmerman said that several special guests will assist in the dedication of the 48-acre park, which begins at Market Street in the south, stretching above Newport Road with a connecting pedestrian tunnel under the busy roadway. Township Supervisor Vice Chairman Bruce Bucher will open the ceremony, with special guest speakers including State Sen. Noah Wenger, State Rep. Jere Strit-tmatter, County Commissioner Paul Thibault, and Lititz Borough Council President Dennis Stuckey. A representative from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is also scheduled to participate. Brian Uhlin, chairman of the township Recreation Advisor Committee, will discuss future plans for a network of community trails and parks throughout the township. Cub Scout Pack 142 will also participate, leading the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Zimmerman said the project, which was conceptualized in 1993, cost between $300,00(1MQ0,000 to complete. Those costs included land acqusitions, tunnel construction, and the construction of the various facilities. But the end result has made the investment worthwhile. “We are extremely pleased, and pleasantly surprised Illustrator draws from imagination RICHARD REITZ Record Express Editor KISSEL HILL — Dominic Catalano has helped a rhinocerous dress for a night out at a fancy restaurant. And the Syracuse, N.Y. artist is an expert on why you can’t take a rhinocerous to a fancy restaurant. Catalano is a children’s book illustrator whose books have been enjoyed by thousands of youngsters around the country. He came to Kissel Hill Elementary School on March 30, and visited each elementary school in the Warwick School District between March 23-30 to talk to students about how he got his start, and where he gets his inspiration. His final presentation for students and their families was on March 30 at 7 p.m. in the Bonfield Elementary gym. His first successful venture was as an illustrator for Cricket magazine, where his first published work was an amusing cartoon entitled “Why You Can’t Take A Rhinocerous to a Fancy Restaurant” While he eventually admitted to not actually helping a real live rhinocerous into a suit and bow-tie, he said that in one respect he did, by imagining the scenario, then illustrating it. “You must draw from your imagination,” Catilano told the youngsters. His first illustrated book was “The Elephant,” and during his presentation he used the book as an opportunity to introduce a group of students — and the teachers — to “The Elephant Dance.” That book led to some of his more popular works, including “Bernard’s Bath” by Joan Elizabeth Goodman, “Merry Christmas, Old Armadillo” by Lany Dane Brunner, “Sleeping Beauty” by Christine San Jose, and the 35th anniversary edition of John Ciardi’s poetry classic “The Reason for the Pelican.” During a slide presentation he told the story Of “Bernard’s Bath” and “Merry Christmas, Old Armadillo,” and described how he created his illustrations without actually meeting the writers. He admitted it can be difficult, especially with works like “Merry Christmas, Old Armadillo,” where he was not familiar with some of Brimner’s southern terminology. “I found him through e-mail, and he was able to help me with some of the references I didn’t understand,” Catalano said. While the writer establishes the story for the artist, he admitted that the illustrator does have the opportunity to enhance the stoiy. For example, Catalano said he gave the charater in “Old Armadillo” a star that he carries throughout the book, and becomes important at the (See Illustrator, Page 26) |
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