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THURSDAY¡ MAY 10, 2001 L i t i t z R e c o r d E x p r e s s ^ /JÍic a ü ° 'A 125TH YEAR 28 Pages-No. 3 LITITZ, PENNSYLVANIA Two sections 30 Cents IN BRIEF Library hours The Lititz Public Library will begin to expand its Saturday hours, beginning on May 19 to 4 p.m. Old hours were 9 a.m.-1 p.m., and the new hours will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m. INSIDE □ Special Hours Memorial Day Due to the May 28 Memorial Day holiday, deadlines for editorial copy and advertising will change as follows: Retail and classified display ads and all editorial copy for the May 31 issue must be in the Record Express office by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 25. Classified reader ads will be accepted until Tuesday, May 29 at noon. The offices of the Lititz Record Express will be closed on Monday, May 28. □ School Choir Concert This Saturday and Sunday, the Warwick High School Show Choir and Concert Choir will present another eye-and-ear dazzling extravaganza for local audiences in the high school auditorium. Everything you need to know about the show is featured on Page 6. Japanese Students Two Lititz families recently hosted four Japanese students through a two-week exchange program designed to introduce foreign cultures to typical life in America. Page 6 Business A Sassy Shop The Sassy Tassel, a truly unique business, has opened on East Main Street. More information on the new owner, Vicki Gassman, and her collection can be found on Page 16. □ Entertainment ‘The Same Mistake’ Warwick Spanish teacher Mark Hess has written and published his first novel, and will be appearing at the Lititz Public Library on Monday, May 16. Page 14. Police News Cop’s Comer In his debut column, “Cop’s Corner,” Lititz Police Officer Ken Wolfe challenges the community to get involved with crime prevention. Page 2. □ Sports Playoff Bound The Warwick baseball and softball teams clinched berths in the Lancaster-Lebanon League playoffs. The softball team beat Conestoga Valley on Friday to lock up the second berth in the section, while the baseball team won its final three games to advance to the playoffs. Page 8. □ Index Arts/Entertainment................ 14 Births........................................20 Business.............................16-17 Classified.......................... 24-27 Commentary/Letters..... .......... 4 Obituaries...........................12-13 Out of the Past..................19, 28 Police/Fire Log.......................2-3 Religion............................... 22-23 School News...........................6-7 Social...................................20-21 Sports.............. .....................8-11 6 5 F i n a l c o u n t d o w n Lititz’ mayoral race will be decided next Tuesday, May 15 STEPHEN SEEBER_______________________ _ Record Express Staff LITITZ — The Republican primary is a mere five days away, and with it comes the hottest mayoral race in recent memory. 1 Will it be incumbent Russell Pettyjohn who returns for his third term? Or will borough council member Greg Nies find enough support to overcome his GOP-endorsed opponent? On May 15 the campaign rhetoric takes a back seat as the voters levy the final say. Regardless of the outcome, the unusual competition during a local Republican primary has stifled the usual apathy that dominates spring elections here. The last three months have been marked by patriotic campaign kick-off rallies, a revote for the GOP endorsement, more than a few letters to the editor, lots of discussions between neighbors, and a debate between the candidates at the Lititz Public Library. Lititz is awake for this election. With less than a week to go, here are some final thoughts from the candidates: “I just hope everyone comes out to vote,” Pettyjohn said. “We learned from the presidential election that voting cannot be taken for granted.” Nies looks back on the last few months as a great learning experience, adding that he is especially pleased that both candidates ran a friendly campaign. “I have learned a lot about local politics in the last month, some good and some bad,” he said, without going into detail. “It’s good to see the people of town supporting me, at least verbally. There was some apprehension going up against the (GOP) committee, but the support I’ve gotten makes me feel like I made the right decision. It has been a friendly race, and that More PRIMARY on A-15 S t a y i n g o u t o f ‘ t h e s y s t e m ’ Youth Aid Panel offers a third option for juvenile offenses RICHARD REITZ___________ Record Express Editor LITITZ — A teenager is caught throwing eggs at a house. It’s his first offense. Police are left with a decision... do they charge the youth with criminal mischief, or do they let him go with a warning? One option may seem too severe for a youthful indiscretion, while the other may fail to hold the teen appropriately accountable for such inappropriate behavior. But now police in Lititz and Warwick Township are hopeful that there will soon be a third option!, perfectly suited for such cases. An effort is underway to create a Youth Aid Panel for both municipalities as a way to hold youth accountable for their actions without “putting them into the system” and charging them with a crime. Mimi Girten, coordinator of the local Youth Aid Panel program, said guidelines for this program have been established by the Lancaster County Court system, and have been successful in other communities. She said when juvenile offenders are picked up, police have the option of referring them to the Youth Aid Panel, an eight-member board comprised of community volunteers, who will seek a way to resolve such problems for first time misdemeanor offenders who admit they are guilty, without getting the district justice’s office involved. “The volunteers on the panel will listen to offender and the parents,” she said. “The resolution could be community service, letters of apology, financial restitution,” Girten said. “And there are guidelines, so we don’t have to reinvent the wheel.” Another benefit, she said, is that youth are given a chance to see that there are people in the community concerned about them, and willing to give them an opportunity to make amends and prove that they have learned their lesson. Volunteers will have to complete 21-24 hours of training. “It will help them become aware of the psychological principals of the juvenile system, and about what normally happens; what might be the underlying reason for misconduct in kids.” She hopes that the first training sessions will begin in June. More YOUTH AID on A-3 Photo by Richard Reitz The Weaver family of Lititz is ready to enjoy riding on an American LaFrance fire engine this Sunday as part of the Mother’s Day Convoy to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Pictured are (from left to right) April Weaver, Kendrick Weaver, Brianna Weaver and Ken Weaver. A m o t h e r ’ s w i s h The Weaver family knows how valuable Make-A-Wish can be Photo by Kathy Blankenbiller Jeanme Kauffman, secretary of the organization, holds two cats she has adopted — Foxy Lickity Split (left) and Jazzy (right), also known as Jazzman. Finding friends New group finds homes for pets at Humane League KATHY BLANKENBILLER Record Express Staff LITITZ — “Agreeable friends... they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.” George Eliot explained it simply — animals provide unconditional love. Studies show that owning a pet can actually improve your physical health and mental well being by relieving stress and alleviating depression. Yet, to some people, pets easily become dispensable. Some people tire of the responsibility, some move, or for whatever reason, decide to end the relationship by taking the pet to the Humane League. Unfortunately, the older the animal, the less likely that it will be adopted out. These points did not go unnoticed by a group of caring people who combined their efforts to form a new organization, Special Pets for Special People. “It started out with four of us,” said Jeannie Kauffman, secretary of the organization since its incep- More SPECIAL PETS on A-4 Borough will seek $121,605 grant LITITZ — The borough has been applying for a Spruce Street improvement grant for three years, to no avail. Following a public hearing on Monday, Borough Council is prepared to apply once again. Lititz will be looking for funds available through the county’s Community Development Block Grant. After replacing a water line along South Spruce Street, between West Lemon and West Orange streets, which the borough will fluid, the block grant proposal is to mill and overlay the roadway, including storm sewer installation, curb work and tree removal. The total estimated piojcd tost is 1*262.595. and the amount of funding lequested (hiough the giant is M21.605 I he pio|eU will benefit 125 iévidents RICHARD REITZ _______ Record Express Editor LITITZ — Brianna Weaver was one week old when she endured the first of a series of heart surgeries. Five surgeries and several heart catheterizations later, the six-year old Lititz girl seems as healthy and happy as any other first grader; and in many ways, she is. Brianna was diagnosed as an infant with tetraology of fallot with pulmonary atresia. It was devastating news for her parents, Ken and April Weaver of Lititz, to learn that their newborn daughter had a serious heart defect. She was born with a hole in the bottom two chambers of her heart, arid without a pulmonary valve. Her aortic arch was located on the opposite side ol the hcdil. «Mid (he aoitci was liansposed between the light and left ventílele Not to mention, hei heait was enlaiged. and even todav she is "glowing into it,” her father said. Her most recent surgery, and the first since she was a year old, was last August; and being more aware of her situation, it was Brianna’s most difficult experience. Today she is doing well, and her parents credit some of that recovery to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Susquehanna Valley, which granted Brianna’s wish five days before her surgery. “It was tremendous news, and really helped with the surgery,” Mrs. Weaver said. “I think it definitely helped with her recovery, too, when she knew that she would be going to Disney- World/’ Mr. Weaver added. “I think she was ready to go before the doctors said it was OK.” In fact, they said that only three weeks after the procedure, Brianna wax back m class at Bonlicld Elemental \ School Hiianna was nominated for More BRIANNA on A-15 Clowning around Photo by Kathy Blankenbiller ST. PAUL HOSTS NURSERY SCHOOL CARNIVAL - St. Paul Community Nursery School held its annual carnival last Friday, a free event that has been held for 10 years. Banjo the Clown entertained the youngsters, creating balloon animals and tickling some funny bones. Banjo, known by some as Dwayne Arehart of Aspen Photography, donates his time each year to the carnival. McDonald’s donated the juice for the event, while an anonymous benefactor provided the participants with ice cream. 677490530005
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Title | Lititz Record Express |
Masthead | Lititz Record Express 2001-05-10 |
Subject | Lititz (Pa.) -- Newspapers;Lancaster County (Pa.)—Newspapers |
Description | Lititz newspapers 1877-2001 |
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Date | 2001-05-10 |
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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 |
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Full Text | THURSDAY¡ MAY 10, 2001 L i t i t z R e c o r d E x p r e s s ^ /JÍic a ü ° 'A 125TH YEAR 28 Pages-No. 3 LITITZ, PENNSYLVANIA Two sections 30 Cents IN BRIEF Library hours The Lititz Public Library will begin to expand its Saturday hours, beginning on May 19 to 4 p.m. Old hours were 9 a.m.-1 p.m., and the new hours will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m. INSIDE □ Special Hours Memorial Day Due to the May 28 Memorial Day holiday, deadlines for editorial copy and advertising will change as follows: Retail and classified display ads and all editorial copy for the May 31 issue must be in the Record Express office by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 25. Classified reader ads will be accepted until Tuesday, May 29 at noon. The offices of the Lititz Record Express will be closed on Monday, May 28. □ School Choir Concert This Saturday and Sunday, the Warwick High School Show Choir and Concert Choir will present another eye-and-ear dazzling extravaganza for local audiences in the high school auditorium. Everything you need to know about the show is featured on Page 6. Japanese Students Two Lititz families recently hosted four Japanese students through a two-week exchange program designed to introduce foreign cultures to typical life in America. Page 6 Business A Sassy Shop The Sassy Tassel, a truly unique business, has opened on East Main Street. More information on the new owner, Vicki Gassman, and her collection can be found on Page 16. □ Entertainment ‘The Same Mistake’ Warwick Spanish teacher Mark Hess has written and published his first novel, and will be appearing at the Lititz Public Library on Monday, May 16. Page 14. Police News Cop’s Comer In his debut column, “Cop’s Corner,” Lititz Police Officer Ken Wolfe challenges the community to get involved with crime prevention. Page 2. □ Sports Playoff Bound The Warwick baseball and softball teams clinched berths in the Lancaster-Lebanon League playoffs. The softball team beat Conestoga Valley on Friday to lock up the second berth in the section, while the baseball team won its final three games to advance to the playoffs. Page 8. □ Index Arts/Entertainment................ 14 Births........................................20 Business.............................16-17 Classified.......................... 24-27 Commentary/Letters..... .......... 4 Obituaries...........................12-13 Out of the Past..................19, 28 Police/Fire Log.......................2-3 Religion............................... 22-23 School News...........................6-7 Social...................................20-21 Sports.............. .....................8-11 6 5 F i n a l c o u n t d o w n Lititz’ mayoral race will be decided next Tuesday, May 15 STEPHEN SEEBER_______________________ _ Record Express Staff LITITZ — The Republican primary is a mere five days away, and with it comes the hottest mayoral race in recent memory. 1 Will it be incumbent Russell Pettyjohn who returns for his third term? Or will borough council member Greg Nies find enough support to overcome his GOP-endorsed opponent? On May 15 the campaign rhetoric takes a back seat as the voters levy the final say. Regardless of the outcome, the unusual competition during a local Republican primary has stifled the usual apathy that dominates spring elections here. The last three months have been marked by patriotic campaign kick-off rallies, a revote for the GOP endorsement, more than a few letters to the editor, lots of discussions between neighbors, and a debate between the candidates at the Lititz Public Library. Lititz is awake for this election. With less than a week to go, here are some final thoughts from the candidates: “I just hope everyone comes out to vote,” Pettyjohn said. “We learned from the presidential election that voting cannot be taken for granted.” Nies looks back on the last few months as a great learning experience, adding that he is especially pleased that both candidates ran a friendly campaign. “I have learned a lot about local politics in the last month, some good and some bad,” he said, without going into detail. “It’s good to see the people of town supporting me, at least verbally. There was some apprehension going up against the (GOP) committee, but the support I’ve gotten makes me feel like I made the right decision. It has been a friendly race, and that More PRIMARY on A-15 S t a y i n g o u t o f ‘ t h e s y s t e m ’ Youth Aid Panel offers a third option for juvenile offenses RICHARD REITZ___________ Record Express Editor LITITZ — A teenager is caught throwing eggs at a house. It’s his first offense. Police are left with a decision... do they charge the youth with criminal mischief, or do they let him go with a warning? One option may seem too severe for a youthful indiscretion, while the other may fail to hold the teen appropriately accountable for such inappropriate behavior. But now police in Lititz and Warwick Township are hopeful that there will soon be a third option!, perfectly suited for such cases. An effort is underway to create a Youth Aid Panel for both municipalities as a way to hold youth accountable for their actions without “putting them into the system” and charging them with a crime. Mimi Girten, coordinator of the local Youth Aid Panel program, said guidelines for this program have been established by the Lancaster County Court system, and have been successful in other communities. She said when juvenile offenders are picked up, police have the option of referring them to the Youth Aid Panel, an eight-member board comprised of community volunteers, who will seek a way to resolve such problems for first time misdemeanor offenders who admit they are guilty, without getting the district justice’s office involved. “The volunteers on the panel will listen to offender and the parents,” she said. “The resolution could be community service, letters of apology, financial restitution,” Girten said. “And there are guidelines, so we don’t have to reinvent the wheel.” Another benefit, she said, is that youth are given a chance to see that there are people in the community concerned about them, and willing to give them an opportunity to make amends and prove that they have learned their lesson. Volunteers will have to complete 21-24 hours of training. “It will help them become aware of the psychological principals of the juvenile system, and about what normally happens; what might be the underlying reason for misconduct in kids.” She hopes that the first training sessions will begin in June. More YOUTH AID on A-3 Photo by Richard Reitz The Weaver family of Lititz is ready to enjoy riding on an American LaFrance fire engine this Sunday as part of the Mother’s Day Convoy to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Pictured are (from left to right) April Weaver, Kendrick Weaver, Brianna Weaver and Ken Weaver. A m o t h e r ’ s w i s h The Weaver family knows how valuable Make-A-Wish can be Photo by Kathy Blankenbiller Jeanme Kauffman, secretary of the organization, holds two cats she has adopted — Foxy Lickity Split (left) and Jazzy (right), also known as Jazzman. Finding friends New group finds homes for pets at Humane League KATHY BLANKENBILLER Record Express Staff LITITZ — “Agreeable friends... they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.” George Eliot explained it simply — animals provide unconditional love. Studies show that owning a pet can actually improve your physical health and mental well being by relieving stress and alleviating depression. Yet, to some people, pets easily become dispensable. Some people tire of the responsibility, some move, or for whatever reason, decide to end the relationship by taking the pet to the Humane League. Unfortunately, the older the animal, the less likely that it will be adopted out. These points did not go unnoticed by a group of caring people who combined their efforts to form a new organization, Special Pets for Special People. “It started out with four of us,” said Jeannie Kauffman, secretary of the organization since its incep- More SPECIAL PETS on A-4 Borough will seek $121,605 grant LITITZ — The borough has been applying for a Spruce Street improvement grant for three years, to no avail. Following a public hearing on Monday, Borough Council is prepared to apply once again. Lititz will be looking for funds available through the county’s Community Development Block Grant. After replacing a water line along South Spruce Street, between West Lemon and West Orange streets, which the borough will fluid, the block grant proposal is to mill and overlay the roadway, including storm sewer installation, curb work and tree removal. The total estimated piojcd tost is 1*262.595. and the amount of funding lequested (hiough the giant is M21.605 I he pio|eU will benefit 125 iévidents RICHARD REITZ _______ Record Express Editor LITITZ — Brianna Weaver was one week old when she endured the first of a series of heart surgeries. Five surgeries and several heart catheterizations later, the six-year old Lititz girl seems as healthy and happy as any other first grader; and in many ways, she is. Brianna was diagnosed as an infant with tetraology of fallot with pulmonary atresia. It was devastating news for her parents, Ken and April Weaver of Lititz, to learn that their newborn daughter had a serious heart defect. She was born with a hole in the bottom two chambers of her heart, arid without a pulmonary valve. Her aortic arch was located on the opposite side ol the hcdil. «Mid (he aoitci was liansposed between the light and left ventílele Not to mention, hei heait was enlaiged. and even todav she is "glowing into it,” her father said. Her most recent surgery, and the first since she was a year old, was last August; and being more aware of her situation, it was Brianna’s most difficult experience. Today she is doing well, and her parents credit some of that recovery to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Susquehanna Valley, which granted Brianna’s wish five days before her surgery. “It was tremendous news, and really helped with the surgery,” Mrs. Weaver said. “I think it definitely helped with her recovery, too, when she knew that she would be going to Disney- World/’ Mr. Weaver added. “I think she was ready to go before the doctors said it was OK.” In fact, they said that only three weeks after the procedure, Brianna wax back m class at Bonlicld Elemental \ School Hiianna was nominated for More BRIANNA on A-15 Clowning around Photo by Kathy Blankenbiller ST. PAUL HOSTS NURSERY SCHOOL CARNIVAL - St. Paul Community Nursery School held its annual carnival last Friday, a free event that has been held for 10 years. Banjo the Clown entertained the youngsters, creating balloon animals and tickling some funny bones. Banjo, known by some as Dwayne Arehart of Aspen Photography, donates his time each year to the carnival. McDonald’s donated the juice for the event, while an anonymous benefactor provided the participants with ice cream. 677490530005 |
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