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THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2000 L i t i t z R e c o r d E x p r e s s ^ » r d -W i n o ^ S * & P u b lic a tio n 124TH YEAR 28 Pages- No. 15 LITITZ, PENNSYLVANIA 30 Cents INSIDE □ Church The Widow’s Mite The Lititz Moravian Church $2 million building campaign received a boost recently when a member of the congregation put $30,000 of her money up for a challenge grant for other members of the church to match. Her unusual grant, which is inspired by scripture, can be found on Page 16. □ Business Maps on CD The Heritage Map Museum in Lititz has released its first informational CD-ROM, featuring a wealth of historic maps from Jim Hess’ collection. Page 18. □Out of the Past Out of the Past Twenty years ago this week, the Lititz community was shocked to learn that District Magistrate Sharron Simpkins had been killed in an apparent murder-suicide. This is just one of numerous news stories from the past 12 decades that appeared in the Lititz Record and Express, highlights of which can be found on Pages 20-21. □ School Senior Awards The complete list of Warwick High School Senior Award winners is in this 'week’s Lititz Record Express on Pages 6-7. □ Sports FreshBurst winners Geoffrey Kanuthu (above) of Kenya was the winner of the Pfizer FreshBurst Five-Mile Run on Saturday, breaking the 24- minute barrier when he crossed the finish line. Alice Muriithi, also of Kenya, was the women’s winner. For more on the race, see Page 8. □ Editorial For the Record R e a lity -b a se d te le v is io n shows have become quite popular this summer, with people willing to sacrifice their privacy for a chance at some big bucks. One of our local residents knows what its like to be followed around by cameras for an extended period of time, and shares his feelings in “ For the Record” with editor Richard Reitz. Page 4. □ Entertainment The winning ways of the New Line Revue continue this year, and a look at some more of their recent triumphs can be found on Page 22. □ index Births...................... Business............. Church................... Classified............... Editorial / Letters. Entertainment....... Obituaries.............. Out of the P a st.... Police/Fire Log..... School News........ Social..................... Sports.............. ...... Request granted! Kissel Hill, John Beck will each get one more third grade teacher in fall RICHARD REITZ R e c o rd Express E d ito r LITITZ — Parents of Kissel Hill third graders, who last month expressed their desire for one more teacher to keep class sizes down, had their wish fulfilled on Tuesday night. And although they did not petition the Warwick School Board, parents of John Beck Elementary third graders also had the same wish granted. Warwick School District will hire two more teachers before the school year begins to handle enrollment numbers that were approaching 30 in each third grade class at those two schools. Wallace Hofferth, Warwick School Board president, said that as the Personnel Committee reviewed updated enrollment projections, it became clear that the numbers were becoming too high for comfort. “Those numbers are scary,” Hofferth said. So, with the recommendation from Superintendent Dr. Stephen Iovino, the committee endorsed a plan that would “provide four third grade teachers at Kissel Hill, where they do have a room available, and provide four third grade teachers at John Beck, where they don’t have a room. But we will find one. “This decision made it a little more comfortable from everyone’s Youth visits for a breath of Fresh Air KARIRADVANSKY _______ R eco rdE xp re ss S ta ff LITITZ — A local family welcomed a New York City child into their Lititz home through the Fresh Air Fund. This is the fourth year that Doug and Kelly Bomberger and their sons, Drew, 9, and Dam, 7, opened their home to 9-year-old Shawn. The Bomberger children speak with enthusiasm about their house guest. “It is fun because we are best pals,” said Dain. The Bombergers first decided to host a child after seeing information about the Fresh Air Fund in their church directory. The program places over 10,000 New York City children annually with families in small communities and the suburbs. Children visit their host families from two weeks to six weeks. The family planned numerous activities to enjoy during Shawn’s two week visit including a trip to Hersheypark and a day spent deep sea fishing. Next year they plan to keep him for three weeks, then take him home, since the Fresh Air bus only comes every two weeks. They think visiting for an extra week before jumping to a four-week stay will be easier on Shawn. Shawn said he loves visiting Lititz and says that he wants to move here when he grows up. See FRESH AIR, page 23 standpoint.” At the June 20 school board meeting, Kissel Hill parents packed the board room to explain their concerns, in the hope that the board and the administration would reconsider the decision to cut from four to three teachers. They felt that at such a pivotal time in a child’s life, it was not beneficial to have them lost in a class that would have had at least 27 students. With this decision, Dr. Daniel Doremus, assistant superintendent, said that they will be able to keep those per-class enrollments in the low 20’s. He said that the new positions have just been advertised, and expects to hire teachers for the positions by the August board meeting. Because of this decision, Kissel Hill third grade teacher Beth Wade, who was going to be transferred to a second grade classroom, will now remain at third grade. Kissel Hill will likely hire a second grade teacher, while John Beck looks for a third grade instructor. Rev. Steve Rodgers, one of the parents who attended last months meeting, praise the board for their decision. “I appreciate that the board responded to the concerns of the parents, and to the needs of the kids,” Rodgers said. He also said that this decision was important for the image that the Warwick School District is projecting to the community. Hofferth agreed. “We call ourselves a first class school district, and we should act like one,” he said. “I think this is a great decision that has been made.” The two new positions were not included in the 2000-01 school year budget, so Business Manager David Zerbe said that they will use money from the $150,000 budgetary reserve to cover the additional costs. Photo by Stephen Seeber The cast of Godspell, which included two actors from Lititz, in the middle of Act I at the park band shell. An estimated 2,200 people sawthefree production during its four-day run, July 13-16. Godspell captivates Lititz audience STEPHENSEEBER________ R e c o rdE xp re ss S ta f f LITITZ — In a mere four days, “Godspell” in the park evolved from a small church-sponsored production to a 1,100-seat attraction complete with groupies. “It was awesome,” director Ed Weber said, just two days removed from all of the excitement. “There were 450 people on the first night and 1,100 on Sunday. People were watching from the pavilions and Sitting across thè creek on lawn chairs. It was just nuts.” The popular parable-based musical packed Lititz Springs Park from July 13 through July 16, and the final tally estimates that 2,200 people came out to witness this classic in improvisational theater. The turnout certainly exceeded expectations, Weber said, pointing out that only 1,500 programs had been printed. “We had several people who would show up every night, kind of like groupies,” headded. “I think it was successful because people connected with the characters. The cast did a great job of pulling everyone into the stories.” The cast was led by the captivating performance of Keith Richards, who played Jesus Christ. “I have to take my hat off to Keith,” Weber said. “Ithinkhewas able to breathe new life into these stories for people who may not have been too familiar with the Bible. ” Richards is originally from Wisconsin and is currently working as an actor at Sight and Sound Theatres in Lancaster. He earned a drama degree from Oral Roberts University and has graced the stage in past performances of “Romeo and Juliet,” “The Importance of Being Earnest” and “Smoke on the Mountain.” The 10-member cast also featured two Lititz residents, Matt Chubb and Carey Walton. Chubb provided a brilliant hip-hop rap during the first act which provoked a roar of laughter from the audience. In contrast, Walton's beautiful rendition of “By My Side” in Act II spread a tearful hush over the crowd. The powerful mix of humor and suffering seemed to be right on target with what John-Michael Tebelak originally conceived when “Godspell” premiered almost 30 years ago. Chubb, a home-schooled sophomore, has a theater background that includes “Lost in Yonkers,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” Walton, who has been in “God-spell” before, is a freelance interior designer. Her past performances include “Lost in Yonkers,” “Raggedy Ann & Andy” and “Little Women.” The rest of the cast included Larry Cox Jr. as John the Baptist and Judas, Jennifer Foster, Dwayne Lapp, Jessica Mejia, Andrew Ortiz, Tara Raczenski and LeahRhinier. The live musicians were just as See GODSPELL, page 23 Thrift shop discussion to continue at next council meeting STEPHEN SEEBER________ R e c o rd Express S ta f f LITITZ — Volunteers at the Matthew 25 Thrift Shop began accepting donations on Monday, and it appears that downtown’s most talked-about new business will open on time, Aug. 1. According to Nancy Reece, organizer of the thrift mission at 48 E. Main St., three area churches recently held clothing drives and the shop already has a sizable inventory of high-end used items. The addition of the thrift shop to the borough’s historical district created a mild controversy earlier this summer when several downtown retailers expressed fear that a thrift operation would have a negative impact on tourism, which is especially problematic this year since many retailers are reporting a decline in sales. “Things are not as prosperous as they were only one and a half years ago,” said Caryn Griffiths, owner of Gypsy Hill Gallery at 47 E. Main St. “This is the wrong location for the kind of people Matthew 25 wants to help... and it’s not fair to the other retailers who are labored with overhead.” The thrift shop, sponsored by St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Manheim Township, will operate with volunteer labor. The profits, according to Reece, will go toward Catholic charities that help to meet the emergency needs of people in Lancaster County. Griffiths, joined by several members of the Lititz Retailers Association, made an appearance at the June 27 borough council meeting, where some established store owners expressed concerns about traffic, parking, and the general upkeep of the exterior of the thrift shop. Reece, who was not at the meeting and does not intend to be at the July 25 council meeting when the topic most likely will be discussed again, told the Record Express that thrift shop organizers have addressed the concerns raised by the retailers. She expects Matthew 25 to be a valuable part of the downtown business district. Lon Heibeck, president of the Retailers Association, told council that they have not gotten answers to his group’s questions and concerns, answers he feels are vital to the livelihood of many of the Association’s members. “Business is a very touchy thing,” he said before the council members. “You never know what’s going to disrupt the climate. The last 18 months has not been Christmas for a lot of folks.” Heibeck went on to question why the empty CVS or McDonald’s buildings on South Broad Street weren’t considered for a thrift shop location. Council president Dennis Stuckey informed the retailers that while the council appreciates their concerns, it is not the government’s role to exclude thrift shops from operating in the borough. “They do have a right to have this business here,” he said. “The borough’s hands are tied.” Stuckey went on to say that he had some personal concerns that an artificial market, based on volunteer work and donations, was being created, making it difficult for traditional retailers to compete for business. He also said that the issue of the drop-off point for donations is a legitimate one. Some retailers suspect that donated clothing and household items will be left in front of the thrift building during off-hours, giving historical East Main Street an untidy appearance. Reece told the Record this week that the rear drop-off point has not been a problem so far, and if it becomes one she is prepared to address it without incident. Discussions on retailer concerns are expected to continue on July 25, when council is scheduled to meet next. One of the aspects of the thrift business that will be clarified is whether or not its storage of m a te ria ls qualifies as “warehousing,” which may not be permitted at the East Main Street location. Regardless of the outcome of next week’s discussion in council chambers, Heibeck said that the LRA has resigned itself to let the matter rest with council’s decision. “What ever happens happens, and we’ll just go from there,” he said. E d ’ s u l t i m a t e j o u r n e y Ed Schoenberger of Rothsville recently completed a crosscountry cycling trek. STEPHENSEEBER________ R e c o rdE xp re ss S ta f f ROTHSVILLE — Three days into a 13-state bike tour, a 60-year-old retired Brownstown Elementary School teacher was smack-dab in the middle of the Death Valley desert in California. It was arid, it was desolate... and, according to him, it was fantastic. Ed Schoenberger wasn’t seeing mirages along this barren stretch of road; he was on the first leg of completing an eight-year dream, his fantastic voyage. “The whole experience exceeded any expectations I had,” Schoenberger said from the comfort of his Rothsville home, just two weeks removed from his 3,421-mile trek that started in California and ended in Massachusetts. “I never questioned my decision, and that surprised me.” Schoenberger, who lives at 5 Arlin Circle with his wife Kathy, developed his interest in cycling in 1992. He considers himself an average rider, logging a mere 500 miles per year, but an excursion from Los Angeles to Boston is hardly mundane. “I turned 60 in April, so it was kind of nice to take the trip this year,” he said. “I’m not a young kid anymore and this is an arduous tour.” Knowing that he would be joining 60 experienced riders on the excursion, which was sponsored by Crossroads Cycling Adventures of Connecticut, Schoenberger began training in March, riding 30-40 miles each day. The entire, package — lood, boarding, mechanical support — adds up to $5,000, which, according to Schoenberger, was a bargain. See CYCLING, page 23 T r -4 ? Los Anades '^ Ähsy!var% ì TMtfçach íI JIM i. “““ I..l.l..i.n...o.. is,-***. !■ > / Pacific Ocean ii \ li Atlantic Ocean ./■•N i r Ed Schoenberger peddled his way across 13 states, leaving the Pacific Ocean on May 14 and reaching the Atlantic on June 30. The graphic above maps out his 3,421 mile journey.
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Full Text | THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2000 L i t i t z R e c o r d E x p r e s s ^ » r d -W i n o ^ S * & P u b lic a tio n 124TH YEAR 28 Pages- No. 15 LITITZ, PENNSYLVANIA 30 Cents INSIDE □ Church The Widow’s Mite The Lititz Moravian Church $2 million building campaign received a boost recently when a member of the congregation put $30,000 of her money up for a challenge grant for other members of the church to match. Her unusual grant, which is inspired by scripture, can be found on Page 16. □ Business Maps on CD The Heritage Map Museum in Lititz has released its first informational CD-ROM, featuring a wealth of historic maps from Jim Hess’ collection. Page 18. □Out of the Past Out of the Past Twenty years ago this week, the Lititz community was shocked to learn that District Magistrate Sharron Simpkins had been killed in an apparent murder-suicide. This is just one of numerous news stories from the past 12 decades that appeared in the Lititz Record and Express, highlights of which can be found on Pages 20-21. □ School Senior Awards The complete list of Warwick High School Senior Award winners is in this 'week’s Lititz Record Express on Pages 6-7. □ Sports FreshBurst winners Geoffrey Kanuthu (above) of Kenya was the winner of the Pfizer FreshBurst Five-Mile Run on Saturday, breaking the 24- minute barrier when he crossed the finish line. Alice Muriithi, also of Kenya, was the women’s winner. For more on the race, see Page 8. □ Editorial For the Record R e a lity -b a se d te le v is io n shows have become quite popular this summer, with people willing to sacrifice their privacy for a chance at some big bucks. One of our local residents knows what its like to be followed around by cameras for an extended period of time, and shares his feelings in “ For the Record” with editor Richard Reitz. Page 4. □ Entertainment The winning ways of the New Line Revue continue this year, and a look at some more of their recent triumphs can be found on Page 22. □ index Births...................... Business............. Church................... Classified............... Editorial / Letters. Entertainment....... Obituaries.............. Out of the P a st.... Police/Fire Log..... School News........ Social..................... Sports.............. ...... Request granted! Kissel Hill, John Beck will each get one more third grade teacher in fall RICHARD REITZ R e c o rd Express E d ito r LITITZ — Parents of Kissel Hill third graders, who last month expressed their desire for one more teacher to keep class sizes down, had their wish fulfilled on Tuesday night. And although they did not petition the Warwick School Board, parents of John Beck Elementary third graders also had the same wish granted. Warwick School District will hire two more teachers before the school year begins to handle enrollment numbers that were approaching 30 in each third grade class at those two schools. Wallace Hofferth, Warwick School Board president, said that as the Personnel Committee reviewed updated enrollment projections, it became clear that the numbers were becoming too high for comfort. “Those numbers are scary,” Hofferth said. So, with the recommendation from Superintendent Dr. Stephen Iovino, the committee endorsed a plan that would “provide four third grade teachers at Kissel Hill, where they do have a room available, and provide four third grade teachers at John Beck, where they don’t have a room. But we will find one. “This decision made it a little more comfortable from everyone’s Youth visits for a breath of Fresh Air KARIRADVANSKY _______ R eco rdE xp re ss S ta ff LITITZ — A local family welcomed a New York City child into their Lititz home through the Fresh Air Fund. This is the fourth year that Doug and Kelly Bomberger and their sons, Drew, 9, and Dam, 7, opened their home to 9-year-old Shawn. The Bomberger children speak with enthusiasm about their house guest. “It is fun because we are best pals,” said Dain. The Bombergers first decided to host a child after seeing information about the Fresh Air Fund in their church directory. The program places over 10,000 New York City children annually with families in small communities and the suburbs. Children visit their host families from two weeks to six weeks. The family planned numerous activities to enjoy during Shawn’s two week visit including a trip to Hersheypark and a day spent deep sea fishing. Next year they plan to keep him for three weeks, then take him home, since the Fresh Air bus only comes every two weeks. They think visiting for an extra week before jumping to a four-week stay will be easier on Shawn. Shawn said he loves visiting Lititz and says that he wants to move here when he grows up. See FRESH AIR, page 23 standpoint.” At the June 20 school board meeting, Kissel Hill parents packed the board room to explain their concerns, in the hope that the board and the administration would reconsider the decision to cut from four to three teachers. They felt that at such a pivotal time in a child’s life, it was not beneficial to have them lost in a class that would have had at least 27 students. With this decision, Dr. Daniel Doremus, assistant superintendent, said that they will be able to keep those per-class enrollments in the low 20’s. He said that the new positions have just been advertised, and expects to hire teachers for the positions by the August board meeting. Because of this decision, Kissel Hill third grade teacher Beth Wade, who was going to be transferred to a second grade classroom, will now remain at third grade. Kissel Hill will likely hire a second grade teacher, while John Beck looks for a third grade instructor. Rev. Steve Rodgers, one of the parents who attended last months meeting, praise the board for their decision. “I appreciate that the board responded to the concerns of the parents, and to the needs of the kids,” Rodgers said. He also said that this decision was important for the image that the Warwick School District is projecting to the community. Hofferth agreed. “We call ourselves a first class school district, and we should act like one,” he said. “I think this is a great decision that has been made.” The two new positions were not included in the 2000-01 school year budget, so Business Manager David Zerbe said that they will use money from the $150,000 budgetary reserve to cover the additional costs. Photo by Stephen Seeber The cast of Godspell, which included two actors from Lititz, in the middle of Act I at the park band shell. An estimated 2,200 people sawthefree production during its four-day run, July 13-16. Godspell captivates Lititz audience STEPHENSEEBER________ R e c o rdE xp re ss S ta f f LITITZ — In a mere four days, “Godspell” in the park evolved from a small church-sponsored production to a 1,100-seat attraction complete with groupies. “It was awesome,” director Ed Weber said, just two days removed from all of the excitement. “There were 450 people on the first night and 1,100 on Sunday. People were watching from the pavilions and Sitting across thè creek on lawn chairs. It was just nuts.” The popular parable-based musical packed Lititz Springs Park from July 13 through July 16, and the final tally estimates that 2,200 people came out to witness this classic in improvisational theater. The turnout certainly exceeded expectations, Weber said, pointing out that only 1,500 programs had been printed. “We had several people who would show up every night, kind of like groupies,” headded. “I think it was successful because people connected with the characters. The cast did a great job of pulling everyone into the stories.” The cast was led by the captivating performance of Keith Richards, who played Jesus Christ. “I have to take my hat off to Keith,” Weber said. “Ithinkhewas able to breathe new life into these stories for people who may not have been too familiar with the Bible. ” Richards is originally from Wisconsin and is currently working as an actor at Sight and Sound Theatres in Lancaster. He earned a drama degree from Oral Roberts University and has graced the stage in past performances of “Romeo and Juliet,” “The Importance of Being Earnest” and “Smoke on the Mountain.” The 10-member cast also featured two Lititz residents, Matt Chubb and Carey Walton. Chubb provided a brilliant hip-hop rap during the first act which provoked a roar of laughter from the audience. In contrast, Walton's beautiful rendition of “By My Side” in Act II spread a tearful hush over the crowd. The powerful mix of humor and suffering seemed to be right on target with what John-Michael Tebelak originally conceived when “Godspell” premiered almost 30 years ago. Chubb, a home-schooled sophomore, has a theater background that includes “Lost in Yonkers,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” Walton, who has been in “God-spell” before, is a freelance interior designer. Her past performances include “Lost in Yonkers,” “Raggedy Ann & Andy” and “Little Women.” The rest of the cast included Larry Cox Jr. as John the Baptist and Judas, Jennifer Foster, Dwayne Lapp, Jessica Mejia, Andrew Ortiz, Tara Raczenski and LeahRhinier. The live musicians were just as See GODSPELL, page 23 Thrift shop discussion to continue at next council meeting STEPHEN SEEBER________ R e c o rd Express S ta f f LITITZ — Volunteers at the Matthew 25 Thrift Shop began accepting donations on Monday, and it appears that downtown’s most talked-about new business will open on time, Aug. 1. According to Nancy Reece, organizer of the thrift mission at 48 E. Main St., three area churches recently held clothing drives and the shop already has a sizable inventory of high-end used items. The addition of the thrift shop to the borough’s historical district created a mild controversy earlier this summer when several downtown retailers expressed fear that a thrift operation would have a negative impact on tourism, which is especially problematic this year since many retailers are reporting a decline in sales. “Things are not as prosperous as they were only one and a half years ago,” said Caryn Griffiths, owner of Gypsy Hill Gallery at 47 E. Main St. “This is the wrong location for the kind of people Matthew 25 wants to help... and it’s not fair to the other retailers who are labored with overhead.” The thrift shop, sponsored by St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Manheim Township, will operate with volunteer labor. The profits, according to Reece, will go toward Catholic charities that help to meet the emergency needs of people in Lancaster County. Griffiths, joined by several members of the Lititz Retailers Association, made an appearance at the June 27 borough council meeting, where some established store owners expressed concerns about traffic, parking, and the general upkeep of the exterior of the thrift shop. Reece, who was not at the meeting and does not intend to be at the July 25 council meeting when the topic most likely will be discussed again, told the Record Express that thrift shop organizers have addressed the concerns raised by the retailers. She expects Matthew 25 to be a valuable part of the downtown business district. Lon Heibeck, president of the Retailers Association, told council that they have not gotten answers to his group’s questions and concerns, answers he feels are vital to the livelihood of many of the Association’s members. “Business is a very touchy thing,” he said before the council members. “You never know what’s going to disrupt the climate. The last 18 months has not been Christmas for a lot of folks.” Heibeck went on to question why the empty CVS or McDonald’s buildings on South Broad Street weren’t considered for a thrift shop location. Council president Dennis Stuckey informed the retailers that while the council appreciates their concerns, it is not the government’s role to exclude thrift shops from operating in the borough. “They do have a right to have this business here,” he said. “The borough’s hands are tied.” Stuckey went on to say that he had some personal concerns that an artificial market, based on volunteer work and donations, was being created, making it difficult for traditional retailers to compete for business. He also said that the issue of the drop-off point for donations is a legitimate one. Some retailers suspect that donated clothing and household items will be left in front of the thrift building during off-hours, giving historical East Main Street an untidy appearance. Reece told the Record this week that the rear drop-off point has not been a problem so far, and if it becomes one she is prepared to address it without incident. Discussions on retailer concerns are expected to continue on July 25, when council is scheduled to meet next. One of the aspects of the thrift business that will be clarified is whether or not its storage of m a te ria ls qualifies as “warehousing,” which may not be permitted at the East Main Street location. Regardless of the outcome of next week’s discussion in council chambers, Heibeck said that the LRA has resigned itself to let the matter rest with council’s decision. “What ever happens happens, and we’ll just go from there,” he said. E d ’ s u l t i m a t e j o u r n e y Ed Schoenberger of Rothsville recently completed a crosscountry cycling trek. STEPHENSEEBER________ R e c o rdE xp re ss S ta f f ROTHSVILLE — Three days into a 13-state bike tour, a 60-year-old retired Brownstown Elementary School teacher was smack-dab in the middle of the Death Valley desert in California. It was arid, it was desolate... and, according to him, it was fantastic. Ed Schoenberger wasn’t seeing mirages along this barren stretch of road; he was on the first leg of completing an eight-year dream, his fantastic voyage. “The whole experience exceeded any expectations I had,” Schoenberger said from the comfort of his Rothsville home, just two weeks removed from his 3,421-mile trek that started in California and ended in Massachusetts. “I never questioned my decision, and that surprised me.” Schoenberger, who lives at 5 Arlin Circle with his wife Kathy, developed his interest in cycling in 1992. He considers himself an average rider, logging a mere 500 miles per year, but an excursion from Los Angeles to Boston is hardly mundane. “I turned 60 in April, so it was kind of nice to take the trip this year,” he said. “I’m not a young kid anymore and this is an arduous tour.” Knowing that he would be joining 60 experienced riders on the excursion, which was sponsored by Crossroads Cycling Adventures of Connecticut, Schoenberger began training in March, riding 30-40 miles each day. The entire, package — lood, boarding, mechanical support — adds up to $5,000, which, according to Schoenberger, was a bargain. See CYCLING, page 23 T r -4 ? Los Anades '^ Ähsy!var% ì TMtfçach íI JIM i. “““ I..l.l..i.n...o.. is,-***. !■ > / Pacific Ocean ii \ li Atlantic Ocean ./■•N i r Ed Schoenberger peddled his way across 13 states, leaving the Pacific Ocean on May 14 and reaching the Atlantic on June 30. The graphic above maps out his 3,421 mile journey. |
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