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THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2001 L i t i t z R e c o r d E x p r e s s ^ a r d - W i u ^ f*ubli c a tio n 124TH YEAR 28 Pages- No. 50 LITITZ, PENNSYLVANIA 30 Cents Hidden police camera could provoke officer’s legal action Lititz Borough officials are now evaluating letter from investigated officer’s attorney STEPHEN SEEBER Record Express Staff LITITZ — The “Lititz Police Spy Camera” issue has redeveloped after borough officials received a letter of demands from a police officer who alleges he was the target of the surveillance last summer. Few details of the hidden camera, which was discovered in the police department’s squad room last August, have been released, mainly because it was used for what the borough has called a non-criminal investigation. That investigation, which centered on a borough officer, was deemed inconclusive by the borough and the details are not open to the public because it is a personnel issue. To date, the officer’s name has not been made public. Borough Council President Dennis Stuckey confirmed this week that the borough has received a letter from the questioned officer’s attorney. The letter is now being reviewed by the borough’s legal counsel — Barley, Snyder, Senft and Cohen of Lancaster. The letter is reportedly a list of demands from the officer, who is asking for a public apology, full disclosure of all the facts behind his investigation, and compensation from the borough. This letter, which has not been made public at this time, was addressed to Lititz Mayor Russell Pettyjohn, Lititz Police Chief Douglas Sher-tzer and Council President Stuckey. Members of the Borough Council also received copies. Other than confirming that a letter was received, Stuckey said that he could not make any comment on the matter. Chief Shertzer declined to comment, and Mayor Pettyjohn was unavailable for comment. According to Pat Mastromatteo, an investigator working for the officer’s attorney, legal action against the borough is pending the local government’s reaction to the demands. “If they do not meet specifications, then legal action wfil be filed in the federal courts,” Mastromatteo said. “Everyone on Council has received the letter and 12 conditions have to be met.” Among those conditions, according to Mastromatteo, are a public apology from the borough to the residents of the community, a public apology from the borough to the officer who More S P Y C AM E R A on A -2 3 INSIDE D School Kenya Journey Warwick ninth grader Shane Ulrich is hoping to spend a few weeks this summer in Kenya, Africa, as part of a youth cultural exchange. Find out more about his plans on Page 6 School Board The Warwick School District recently received notification that it received more money from the ongoing fraudulent investment settlement. This story, plus more news , from Tuesday’s School Board meeting — including the likely date for graduation — can be found on Page 21. □ Religion Easter Services Lititz area churches are preparing for their Easter services. Details about what some of our local congregations have scheduled can be found on Pages 16-17, 19. mEntertainment ‘Alice’ Ballet Three local dancers will perform in a ballet production of “Alice in Wonderland,” to be presented at the Fulton Opera House in Lancaster. Page 22. □ Commentary A Proud Papa Our editor is now the proud father of a beautiful baby girl, and he is about to find out what a challenge parenthood can be. But just getting to this point provided another set of challenges they had to overcome. His For the Record column appears on Page 4. □ Also Inside Soup Success The Circle of Life Soup for the Soul campaign was a big success raising about $3,700 to help two teens battling cancer. The results of the even can be found on Page 21. □ Sports EIndex Arts/Entertainmerit................ 22 Births........................... ............14 Business..................... .......18-19 Classified.................... .......24-27 Commentary/Letters............... 4 Obituaries................... .......12-13 Out of the Past........... ..... 20, 24 Police/Fire Log.......... ...........2-3 Religion....................... .16 1 7 ,19 School News.............. ........... 6-7 Social.......................... Sports.......................... ......... 8-11 7 7 4 9 0 5 3 0 On Track The Warwick Track season is underway, and the boys and girls are hoping to contend for a Section title this year. A preview of the teams, plus results, can be found on Page 8. Photo by Kathy Blankenbiller Anna Mae Dupler was almost beaten by blindness and diabetes, but a inspirational Christmas card has rejuvenated this talented Audubon Villa resident. Code officers inspecting Lititz homes Sewer system inspections for 1,650 borough homes began this week, and letters have been mailed to residents who will soon be receiving a visit from a borough code officer. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has directed Lititz to eliminate “inflow and infiltration” of the sanitary sewer system. The borough’s system has been experiencing fluctuations in its flow throughout the past several years. During periods of rainfall and melting snow, the sewer experiences large increases in the flow to the treatment plant. The increased flow has attributed to groundwater infiltration and inflow of rainwater into the sewer from outside sources. A study to determine the source of this I&I has been started by the borough, which means borough officials have already begun going from door to door for inspections. Sources of the inflow include connections to the sanitary sewer from downspouts, sump pumps, foundation drains, floor drains and outside area drains. Ordinance number 127 of 2/8/65, which complies with Federal regulations, states that it shall be unlawful to allow roof drainage, surface water, or ground water into the sanitary sewer system. In the coming weeks, properties in the borough are being scheduled for an inspection by Code Admin- More IN S P E C T IO N S on A -2 3 Christmas card pulls elderly woman from spiraling depression KATHY BLANKENBILLER Record Express Staff LITITZ — Charge nurse Lois Bennett, by one simple act of kindness, reached out with her heart and gave Audubon Villa resident Anna Mae Dupler a reason to live. This is a story of victory. Anna Mae, a small, fragile woman, patiently attempted to hold the small Indian doll firmly in her hands as her delicate fingers began to tremble. She stroked the doll’s dress, fluffing it, straightening it, then fluffing it again as a lovely smile crossed her lips. The doll’s intricate dress had taken endless loving hours to create, “crocheted stitch by stitch,” resulting in a perfect miniature costume, she explained. Although diabetes has left Anna Mae’s eyes in almost complete darkness, her mind’s eye retains its crystal clear memories. Her thoughts carry her back to the day 57 years ago when she gave the doll to her little niece, Louise. “I was very proud of that dress,” she recalled. “My mother didn’t More A N N A M A E on A -2 1 Photo by Stephen Seeber The Turners of Ephrata are the proud new owners of the former Lutheran Church at Broad and Orange streets. They are (from left to right) Harvey IV, Harvey V, Hayley, Holly and Diane. ‘Eyesore’ on the mend E p h ra ta couple ready to convert former church building into th e ir new home STEPHEN SEEBER_________ Record Express Staff % LITITZ — Pigeon feces and missing windows aside, Harvey and Diane Turner have found their dream home. The borough sold the “eyesore” property to the Ephrata couple last week for $60,000. Settlement will take place within the next 30 days and property improvements, starting with the windows, will begin almost immediately. Because of Harvey’s professional involvement in real estate and home improvement, the Turners are certainly capable to turning trash into treasure. Renovations are expected to exceed $400,000 and the Turners, with the help of some friends, plan to do most of the work themselves. Photo by Stephen Seeber Anna Clarke, kindergarten student in Mrs: Kuehner’s class, made this model solar system for the Second Annual Lititz Elementary School Science Fair. She was one of 77 excellent entries in the PTO-sponsored event. 77 exhibit in Lititz El science fair Solar hot dogs, electric tomatoes top menu in school cafeteria STEPHEN SEEBER Record Express Staff LITITZ — Earlier in the day it was an elementary school cafeteria, lined with tray-toting tots moving to the aromatic pace of ham and cheese sandwiches and “spudsters.” But as the sun set on Lititz El that windy spring evening of March 22, the young scientists assumed control. Seventy-seven entries from pupils in K through grade 6 flooded the floor for an educational showcase of local talent and prospective Nobel prize winners. It was the Second Annual Lititz Elementary School Science Fair. Over in the grade 5 area, there was Madison Van- Hyll and Becca Keener, who illustrated the practical power of solar energy by constructing a Solar Weenie Roaster, the hot dog cooker of the future. “We learned that solar power is good, but we think people shouldn’t use it all the time,” the conclusion of their experiment read. “It took a sunny day to cook a More S C IE N C E on A -2 1 The Record Express chatted with Diane on Monday, nearly a week after the property became theirs: Record Express: When did you first see this building, and what was your first impression? Diane Turner: We saw it when we drove by a few times, before it was in the news. And we thought it was a shame that it was boarded up. But I’d say we decided that we wanted to buy it in January, the same day that they (borough council) opened bids for demolition. We asked if it could still be purchased, and they said if your serious give us an offer in writing. Record Express: What made you decide that this controversial 90-year-old “eyesore” could feasibly be turned into a home for a family of five? Diane Turner: We’ve looked at many large properties like that (not many of the 12,000 square feet variety, but large nonetheless)... And we just knew that it would make a beautiful home when it’s finished. Record Express: Was it easy to negotiate with the borough? Diane Turner: We didn’t really do any negotiating. It was basically, “we’ll pay this much for it” and that was it. The borough was ac- More E Y ESOR E on A -2 3 Annual park cleanup is set for Saturday LITITZ — Park cleanup is a mere two days away and the call is out for able rakers and mulch spreaders. Every April the community converges upon the springs grounds to rake leaves, tidy up the playground areas, move picnic tables, gather sticks and dispense of litter. This year’s cleanup is Saturday, April 7, from 8 a.m. until the work is done. Everyone is encouraged to bring a garden or yard rake and join the fun. Last year’s cleanup was marked by record attendance, and park manager Jim Nuss expects a good turnout on Saturday. He will have a sign-up sheet at the park roundhouse for the distribution of chores. If a little more incentive to pitch in is needed, the Lititz Area Jay-cees will have the park refreshment stand open, where they will be providing free donuts, coffee and drinks to all the hard-working volunteers. This is a rain or shine event. 677490530005
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Title | Lititz Record Express |
Masthead | Lititz Record Express 2001-04-05 |
Subject | Lititz (Pa.) -- Newspapers;Lancaster County (Pa.)—Newspapers |
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Date | 2001-04-05 |
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Subject | Lititz (Pa.) -- Newspapers;Lancaster County (Pa.)—Newspapers |
Location Covered | United States;Pennsylvania;Lancaster County (Pa.);Lititz (Pa.);Warwick (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) |
Type | Text |
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Language | English |
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 | THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2001 L i t i t z R e c o r d E x p r e s s ^ a r d - W i u ^ f*ubli c a tio n 124TH YEAR 28 Pages- No. 50 LITITZ, PENNSYLVANIA 30 Cents Hidden police camera could provoke officer’s legal action Lititz Borough officials are now evaluating letter from investigated officer’s attorney STEPHEN SEEBER Record Express Staff LITITZ — The “Lititz Police Spy Camera” issue has redeveloped after borough officials received a letter of demands from a police officer who alleges he was the target of the surveillance last summer. Few details of the hidden camera, which was discovered in the police department’s squad room last August, have been released, mainly because it was used for what the borough has called a non-criminal investigation. That investigation, which centered on a borough officer, was deemed inconclusive by the borough and the details are not open to the public because it is a personnel issue. To date, the officer’s name has not been made public. Borough Council President Dennis Stuckey confirmed this week that the borough has received a letter from the questioned officer’s attorney. The letter is now being reviewed by the borough’s legal counsel — Barley, Snyder, Senft and Cohen of Lancaster. The letter is reportedly a list of demands from the officer, who is asking for a public apology, full disclosure of all the facts behind his investigation, and compensation from the borough. This letter, which has not been made public at this time, was addressed to Lititz Mayor Russell Pettyjohn, Lititz Police Chief Douglas Sher-tzer and Council President Stuckey. Members of the Borough Council also received copies. Other than confirming that a letter was received, Stuckey said that he could not make any comment on the matter. Chief Shertzer declined to comment, and Mayor Pettyjohn was unavailable for comment. According to Pat Mastromatteo, an investigator working for the officer’s attorney, legal action against the borough is pending the local government’s reaction to the demands. “If they do not meet specifications, then legal action wfil be filed in the federal courts,” Mastromatteo said. “Everyone on Council has received the letter and 12 conditions have to be met.” Among those conditions, according to Mastromatteo, are a public apology from the borough to the residents of the community, a public apology from the borough to the officer who More S P Y C AM E R A on A -2 3 INSIDE D School Kenya Journey Warwick ninth grader Shane Ulrich is hoping to spend a few weeks this summer in Kenya, Africa, as part of a youth cultural exchange. Find out more about his plans on Page 6 School Board The Warwick School District recently received notification that it received more money from the ongoing fraudulent investment settlement. This story, plus more news , from Tuesday’s School Board meeting — including the likely date for graduation — can be found on Page 21. □ Religion Easter Services Lititz area churches are preparing for their Easter services. Details about what some of our local congregations have scheduled can be found on Pages 16-17, 19. mEntertainment ‘Alice’ Ballet Three local dancers will perform in a ballet production of “Alice in Wonderland,” to be presented at the Fulton Opera House in Lancaster. Page 22. □ Commentary A Proud Papa Our editor is now the proud father of a beautiful baby girl, and he is about to find out what a challenge parenthood can be. But just getting to this point provided another set of challenges they had to overcome. His For the Record column appears on Page 4. □ Also Inside Soup Success The Circle of Life Soup for the Soul campaign was a big success raising about $3,700 to help two teens battling cancer. The results of the even can be found on Page 21. □ Sports EIndex Arts/Entertainmerit................ 22 Births........................... ............14 Business..................... .......18-19 Classified.................... .......24-27 Commentary/Letters............... 4 Obituaries................... .......12-13 Out of the Past........... ..... 20, 24 Police/Fire Log.......... ...........2-3 Religion....................... .16 1 7 ,19 School News.............. ........... 6-7 Social.......................... Sports.......................... ......... 8-11 7 7 4 9 0 5 3 0 On Track The Warwick Track season is underway, and the boys and girls are hoping to contend for a Section title this year. A preview of the teams, plus results, can be found on Page 8. Photo by Kathy Blankenbiller Anna Mae Dupler was almost beaten by blindness and diabetes, but a inspirational Christmas card has rejuvenated this talented Audubon Villa resident. Code officers inspecting Lititz homes Sewer system inspections for 1,650 borough homes began this week, and letters have been mailed to residents who will soon be receiving a visit from a borough code officer. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has directed Lititz to eliminate “inflow and infiltration” of the sanitary sewer system. The borough’s system has been experiencing fluctuations in its flow throughout the past several years. During periods of rainfall and melting snow, the sewer experiences large increases in the flow to the treatment plant. The increased flow has attributed to groundwater infiltration and inflow of rainwater into the sewer from outside sources. A study to determine the source of this I&I has been started by the borough, which means borough officials have already begun going from door to door for inspections. Sources of the inflow include connections to the sanitary sewer from downspouts, sump pumps, foundation drains, floor drains and outside area drains. Ordinance number 127 of 2/8/65, which complies with Federal regulations, states that it shall be unlawful to allow roof drainage, surface water, or ground water into the sanitary sewer system. In the coming weeks, properties in the borough are being scheduled for an inspection by Code Admin- More IN S P E C T IO N S on A -2 3 Christmas card pulls elderly woman from spiraling depression KATHY BLANKENBILLER Record Express Staff LITITZ — Charge nurse Lois Bennett, by one simple act of kindness, reached out with her heart and gave Audubon Villa resident Anna Mae Dupler a reason to live. This is a story of victory. Anna Mae, a small, fragile woman, patiently attempted to hold the small Indian doll firmly in her hands as her delicate fingers began to tremble. She stroked the doll’s dress, fluffing it, straightening it, then fluffing it again as a lovely smile crossed her lips. The doll’s intricate dress had taken endless loving hours to create, “crocheted stitch by stitch,” resulting in a perfect miniature costume, she explained. Although diabetes has left Anna Mae’s eyes in almost complete darkness, her mind’s eye retains its crystal clear memories. Her thoughts carry her back to the day 57 years ago when she gave the doll to her little niece, Louise. “I was very proud of that dress,” she recalled. “My mother didn’t More A N N A M A E on A -2 1 Photo by Stephen Seeber The Turners of Ephrata are the proud new owners of the former Lutheran Church at Broad and Orange streets. They are (from left to right) Harvey IV, Harvey V, Hayley, Holly and Diane. ‘Eyesore’ on the mend E p h ra ta couple ready to convert former church building into th e ir new home STEPHEN SEEBER_________ Record Express Staff % LITITZ — Pigeon feces and missing windows aside, Harvey and Diane Turner have found their dream home. The borough sold the “eyesore” property to the Ephrata couple last week for $60,000. Settlement will take place within the next 30 days and property improvements, starting with the windows, will begin almost immediately. Because of Harvey’s professional involvement in real estate and home improvement, the Turners are certainly capable to turning trash into treasure. Renovations are expected to exceed $400,000 and the Turners, with the help of some friends, plan to do most of the work themselves. Photo by Stephen Seeber Anna Clarke, kindergarten student in Mrs: Kuehner’s class, made this model solar system for the Second Annual Lititz Elementary School Science Fair. She was one of 77 excellent entries in the PTO-sponsored event. 77 exhibit in Lititz El science fair Solar hot dogs, electric tomatoes top menu in school cafeteria STEPHEN SEEBER Record Express Staff LITITZ — Earlier in the day it was an elementary school cafeteria, lined with tray-toting tots moving to the aromatic pace of ham and cheese sandwiches and “spudsters.” But as the sun set on Lititz El that windy spring evening of March 22, the young scientists assumed control. Seventy-seven entries from pupils in K through grade 6 flooded the floor for an educational showcase of local talent and prospective Nobel prize winners. It was the Second Annual Lititz Elementary School Science Fair. Over in the grade 5 area, there was Madison Van- Hyll and Becca Keener, who illustrated the practical power of solar energy by constructing a Solar Weenie Roaster, the hot dog cooker of the future. “We learned that solar power is good, but we think people shouldn’t use it all the time,” the conclusion of their experiment read. “It took a sunny day to cook a More S C IE N C E on A -2 1 The Record Express chatted with Diane on Monday, nearly a week after the property became theirs: Record Express: When did you first see this building, and what was your first impression? Diane Turner: We saw it when we drove by a few times, before it was in the news. And we thought it was a shame that it was boarded up. But I’d say we decided that we wanted to buy it in January, the same day that they (borough council) opened bids for demolition. We asked if it could still be purchased, and they said if your serious give us an offer in writing. Record Express: What made you decide that this controversial 90-year-old “eyesore” could feasibly be turned into a home for a family of five? Diane Turner: We’ve looked at many large properties like that (not many of the 12,000 square feet variety, but large nonetheless)... And we just knew that it would make a beautiful home when it’s finished. Record Express: Was it easy to negotiate with the borough? Diane Turner: We didn’t really do any negotiating. It was basically, “we’ll pay this much for it” and that was it. The borough was ac- More E Y ESOR E on A -2 3 Annual park cleanup is set for Saturday LITITZ — Park cleanup is a mere two days away and the call is out for able rakers and mulch spreaders. Every April the community converges upon the springs grounds to rake leaves, tidy up the playground areas, move picnic tables, gather sticks and dispense of litter. This year’s cleanup is Saturday, April 7, from 8 a.m. until the work is done. Everyone is encouraged to bring a garden or yard rake and join the fun. Last year’s cleanup was marked by record attendance, and park manager Jim Nuss expects a good turnout on Saturday. He will have a sign-up sheet at the park roundhouse for the distribution of chores. If a little more incentive to pitch in is needed, the Lititz Area Jay-cees will have the park refreshment stand open, where they will be providing free donuts, coffee and drinks to all the hard-working volunteers. This is a rain or shine event. 677490530005 |
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