DIGEST PUBLIC Pennsylvania OPINION News of record Chambersburg, the Cumberland Valley EDITOR KATHY LEEDYI 262-4761, Tuesday, February 10, 2004 POLICE LOG The following information was provided by area police. State police, Chambersburg Charged: Jeffrey Stevens, 30, of Fayetteville, was charged with hit and run and driving under the influence of alcohol following a car accident at about 8:45 p.m. Friday on Pa. 997 in. Greene Township.
He is accused of fleeing the scene after colliding with a truck driven by William Bibbs, 21, of Chambersburg, police said. Charged: Pasquale R. Lupino, 27, of Hagerstown, was charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants at 11 p.m. Saturday on Guilford Springs Road in Guilford Township. Charged: David S.
McCoy, 20, of Fayetteville, was charged with harassment at about 1 a.m. Saturday after an argument with Tonya Spoonhour, 19, of Fayetteville, at McCoy's residence. Police said he allegedly pushed Spoonhour and punched her vehicle's windshield, causing damage. State police, Carlisle Charged: Stephen M. Weltmer, 21, of Harrisburg, was charged with open lewdness, public drunkenness and disorderly conduct at 2:30 a.m.
Sunday after he was found standing naked on the front porch of a residence at 11 Britton Road, Shippensburg Township, Cumberland County. He was intoxicated at the time of his arrest, police said. State police, McConnellsburg Charged: Walter A. Rasp, 27, of McConnellsburg, was charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants at about 6:40 p.m. Thursday after driving to the state police barracks in Todd Township, Fulton County.
He drove to the barracks on an unrelated matter and was arrested after he was found to be intoxicated, police said. Charged: Joseph Garlock, 40, of Hustontown, was charged with aggravated assault after allegedly hitting a woman at about 11:15 p.m. Saturday during a domestic dispute at his home. He allegedly punched and kicked the unidentified woman during the fight, police said. Garlock was later committed to Bedford County Prison in lieu of $50,000 bail.
LOTTERIES Monday Pennsylvania Evening Daily Number: 7-0-8 Big 4: 8-7-7-4 Cash 5: 03-10-19-26-33 Two players matched all five winning numbers drawn in Monday's Cash 5 game and will each receive $51,497.50. Lottery officials said 168 players matched four numbers and won $256.50 each; 5,291 players matched three numbers and won $9 each; and 54,884 players matched two numbers and won $1 each. Midday Daily Number: 7-5-5 Big 4: 8-8-5-8 Maryland Evening Pick 3: 3-6-1 Pick 4: 4-4-9-8 Bonus Match 5: 01-03-05-12-25 Bonus Ball: 13 Afternoon Pick 3: 4-8-5 Pick 4: 2-8-8-7 Couple split lottery prize of $50,000 PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) -It was a double dose of luck for one couple. Unbeknownst to each other, Richard and Lois Thomas each bought winning tickets from Kompak King, a convenience store in Parkersburg, for Thursday's West Virginia Lottery Cash 25 drawing.
Richard Thomas, 66, and Lois Thomas, 65, played the same set of numbers, based on family birthdays, on separate tickets purchased at different times. They discovered they were both winners of $25,000. "It was kind of a shock because we didn't realize we both played the same ones," Lois Thomas said. The retired couple, who have three children and four grandchildren, started calling family members to share the good news. Board Continued from Page 3A income or force a tax increase to offset the losses," he said.
"Why, if you have built up infrastructure, where the community has made an investment in roads, schools, people's homes, fire houses, libraries, would you position a quarry adjacent to that infrastructure, and put it at risk?" questioned Stearn. Calverase is also worried about sink holes. "We are going to have big time sink holes. I can guarantee it. I probably won't live to see it, because it will probably take 20 years for them to dig down to the water table, but eventually it's going to cave in Route (U.S.) 30," he said.
According to Stearn and Calverase, Forbes Road, which runs through the quarry property, could have historical significance. Interesting points include a 300-foot section is paved with cobble stones, caves that contain Native American drawings and a tunnel that may have been part of the Underground Sewer Continued from Page 3A the poles meant tearing up the center of the state road and installing manholes. "We were aware that was a tight fit," Sioberg said. "It was getting difficult and expensive to get past the utility poles. PennDOT resists digging up any of their pavement." "We were between a rock and a hard place," "Tiedemann said.
"We had anticipated we could do more things than we finally could do." Ronca suggested the change order for the St. Thomas system, according to Tiedemann and Sioberg. The smaller pressurized pipe can make sharper curves and needs to be buried only 4 feet deep, according Railroad. "We haven't been able to verify that yet. We are looking at it and trying to get documentary evidence to back us up on that," Calverase said.
"I appreciate you coming, because we are very concerned, and we're not really certain how we as a board will respond, but this gives us a place to letter together," said Jeffrey Spidel, board president. According to Tuscarora Superintendent Thomas Stapleford, the major concerns for the school district are safety, noise, pollution, proximity of truck traffic to the school and disruptions in the educational program. Stapleford will draft a letter outlining those concerns, have it reviewed by the district's solicitor and forward it to DEP. "I think our concerns will carry some weight as a school district, but will carry whatever weight DEP ascribes to those concerns," he said. "FROST is not against quarries we need them.
But this quarry in this place has the earmarks of disaster in the making," Calverase said. to Tiedemann. Some cuts on the original plans would have been 20 feet deep. Once an innovative technology, the grinder pump system has become an accepted alternative to traditional gravity sewer systems, according to a spokeswoman with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Two sewer systems in neighboring Peters Township use individual grinder pumps.
The original Edenville system had called for 35 homes to use grinder pumps. Jim Hook can be reached at 262-4759, or hook York County officials consider prison expansion YORK (AP) County commissioners are reviving the idea of building a new multimillion-dollar workrelease facility at the York County Prison. The project, under discussion several years ago, was placed on hold after the county ran into problems over its contract with the federal government to house immigration detainees. Since Warden Tom Hogan now believes the contract is secure, he has asked the county to decide on the work-release center, President Commissioner Lori Mitrick said. County engineer John Klinedinst said the project probably would cost about $7.9 million, more than the $7.4 million estimated a few years ago.
"My thought is if we're going to do it, maximize the dollars now," Mitrick said. Insurance switch to save county money BEDFORD (AP) Bedford County commissioners were expected to approve a plan today to switch health care insurance providers, saving the county $55,000 in premiums and employees a combined total of $35,000 each year. New commissioner er Glendora Faupel suggested switching from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield to UPMC Health when she took office last month. County employees said they're cautious about the switch, but believe they'll receive comparable benefits for less money. Various clerks and courthouse employees said they expected to save between $48 and $76 a month.
The county has 185 employees, and those with family coverage will see most of the savings. UPMC's plan, however, does not cover all area hospitals, including Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, Windber Medical Center and Bon Secours Holy Family Hospital in Altoona. HOSPITAL Fulton County Medical Center VISITING HOURS -2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. daily.
Children under 12 not permitted. Intensive Care Unit Immediate family only, one visitor per patient for 15 minutes every hour. Admissions Chamberlain, James, McConnellsburg Rhodes, Beulah, McConnellsburg Willis, Susan, Shade Gap Discharges Shaffer, Dennis, Crystal Spring Shives, Alma, Harrisonville BIRTHS Aden Lee Mellott NEWVILLE Billy Joe Mellott and Kari Sue Dallos, Newville, had a son, Aden Lee Mellott, the morning of Feb. 2, 2004, in Chambersburg Hospital. He weighed 7.
pounds, 5.2 ounces and was 19 inches in length. His brother is Darien. Brianna Lynn Giles CHAMBERSBRG Charles David and Amy Lynn (Brindle) Giles, Chambersburg, had a daughter, Brianna Lynn, at 6:53 p.m. Feb. 2, 2004, in Chambersburg Hospital.
She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and she was inches long. Keith is her brother. Shahmeer Sohail Riarh CHAMBERSBURG Sohail Akram Riarh and Rizwana Tufail (Ru) Jatt, Chambersburg, had a son, Shahmeer Sohail Riarh, at 7:24 p.m. Feb. 3, 2004, in Chambersburg Hospital.
He weighed 6 pounds, 2.2 ounces and was 10 inches long. Fatima is his sister. Renae Paige McKee SHIPPENSBURG Eric and Hope (Myers) McKee, Shippensburg, had a daughter, Renae Paige, at 9:59 a.m. Feb. 3, 2004, in Chambersburg Hospital.
She weighed 5 pounds, 7 ounces and was inches long. Her sisters are Ashley and Brooke. Donavin Michael Lyncha GREENCASTLE Benjamin Warren Lyncha and Lori Marie Young, Greencastle, had a son, Donavin Michael Lyncha, at 4:01 p.m. Feb. 4, 2004, in Chambersburg Hospital.
He weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and he was inches in length. Jayla Amnesty Green WAYNESBORO Wesley Todd Green and Sarah Elizabeth Mason, Waynesboro, had a daughter, Jayla Amnesty, at 8:02 p.m. Feb. 4, 2004, in Waynesboro Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 inches long.
Andon Stiehl Martin CHAMBERSBURG Shannon Dionne (Pletcher) Martin, Chambersburg, had a son, Andon Stiehl, at 3:09 a.m. Feb. 5, 2004, in Chambersburg Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was inches in length. Sadie is her sister.
Karyn Rae Horst SHIPPENSBURG Wilmer Ray and Charlene Dorcas (Clapper) Horst, Shippensburg, had a daughter, Karyn Rae, at 7:44 a.m. Feb. 5, 2004, in Chambersburg Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 7.5 ounces, and she was 22 inches in length. Isaac is her brother, and Karla and Kaelyn are her sisters.
Sheetz wants to sell beer at new store ALTOONA (AP) Sheetz Inc. hopes an outlet it's building will be the first convenience store in the state to sell beer. If the Liquor Control Board approves the license, Sheetz said the new store, which is under construction in Altoona, would sell beer, but not serve it on the premises. To sell beer in Pennsylvania, the liquor board requires a licensee to have at least 30 seats and sell food. Altoona-based Sheetz operates 297 stores in six states, including four where it's legal to sell beer in convenience stores: Maryland, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia.
The Rev. Gary G. Dull, a Baptist church pastor in Altoona, is circulating petition asking Sheetz to reverse its decision "to sell any form of alcoholic beverages at any of their locations in the Commonwealth." The store being built in Altoona would be a combination delirestaurant, convenience store and gas station, company officials said. Sheetz officials released a statement saying the plan "does not represent a move for Sheetz to put beer in all our Pennsylvania convenience stores." The 30-day comment period on the license application ends Friday. A report detailing any comments received will be forwarded to the board before a decision is made.
Obituary policy Most of the obituaries in Public Opinion are paid notices, phrased in accordance with the wishes of families and funeral directors. Death notices and basic obituaries are edited and published without charge. Extra copies of this issue may be purchased by contacting our circulation department at 264-6164. County. She was a daughter of the late Clarence R.
and Emma Catherine Sollenberger Sprecher. She was a member of the Orrstown United Brethren Church, a member of Jean E. Downing Jean E. Downing, 76, of 1071 Willowbrook Drive, Chambersburg, died Sunday, February 8, 2004, in her home. She was born June 8, 1927, in Southampton Township, Franklin Downing Downing many organizations within the church and an organist for over 40 years.
After 35 years she retired from being a Franklin County tax collector. Before being a tax collector she worked for the Beistle Company in Shippensburg for 10 years. She was a past president of the Franklin County Tax Collectors Association from 1978 until 1981 and a member of AARP 2525, Shippensburg. She was a 1945 graduate of the Shippensburg High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E.
Downing, who died April 23, 1990; one sister, Viola Cressler; and two brothers, Merle L. and Robert W. Sprecher. Surviving are one daughter, Kathryn J. (Mrs.
Freddie) Horn, Chambersburg, and her twin sister, A. June Gamble, Chambersburg; one brother, Richard R. Sprecher, Chambersburg; three a grandchilMelissa (Mrs. Bobby) Shannon, Shippensburg; Chelsea and Cody Horn, Chambersburg; and two Bryson and Cordell Shannon, Shippensburg. A Celebration of Mrs.
Downing's Life will be held Thursday, February 12, 2004, in the Orrstown United Brethren Church at 2 p.m. Officiating will be the Rev. Robert P. Con- way. Burial will be in the Spring Hill Cemetery, Shippensburg.
The viewing will be Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home Shippensburg and one hour prior to the services in the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Orrstown United Brethren Church, P.O. Box 180, Orrstown, Pa.
17244 or Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2700 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, Pa. 17201. Susan E. Diller Susan E. Diller, 57, Palmyra, died Thursday, Feb.
5, 2004, in Charlottesville, Va. at the University of Virginia Hospital Emergency Room. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Richard Diller, Palmyra, Va. Services will be at Lochstampfor Funeral Home, Waynesboro, Pa. at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004. Viewing will be one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Robert Robinson will officiate.
Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro, Pa. The family requests the omission of flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the Fluvanna Rescue Squad, Slice Gate Road, Palmyra, Va. 22963. IN MEMORIAM IN LOVING MEMORY OF RICHARD B.
OVERCASH JR. "SHORTY" NOV. 27, 1957. FEB. 10, 2003 If tears could build a stairway And memories were a lane We would walk right up to Heaven And bring you back again.
No farewell words were spoken No time to say good-bye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why. Our hearts still ache in sadness And secret tears still flow What it meant to lose you No one can ever know But now we know you want us To mourn for you no more To remember all the happy times Life still has much in store. Since you'll never be forgotten We pledge to you today A hallowed place Within our hearts Is where you'll always stay. We love you, Bess and Bonnie, your sisters and families Albert A. McVitty Albert Arthur McVitty, 76, of Vista, California, died Jan.
31, 2004, at his residence in California. He is survived by his wife, Sally A. McVitty, of Vista, Calif, and daughters Laurie Polcer of Allen, Texas, Sheri McVitty of Vista, and Sandi Snodgrass of Anza, Calif. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb.
13, 2004, in John L. Agett Funeral Home, 18875 Main Dry Run, Pa. Interment will be in Amberson Union Cemetery, Amberson, Pa. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Graveside military services will be by the members of the McCartney Post No. 232, American Legion, Dry Run. Daisy C. Pittman Daisy C. Pittman, 94, of 9889 Hunter Road, Mercersburg, died at 2:45 p.m.
Sunday, February 8, 2004, at The Shook Home, Chambersburg. Surviving are two daughters, Shirley E. Ankrom of Hagerstown, and Gloria R. Metcalfe of Mercersburg. In addition to her husband, George Washington Pittman, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sylvia Shives.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 12, at 11 a.m. in Mercersburg First Church of God, 107 S. Park with the Revs. Ernest E.
Pletcher, W. David Kent and Norris E. Sword Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Park Head Cemetery, Big Pool, Md.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Mercersburg First Church of God. For the convenience of the public, the doors of the church will be open from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Arrangements are by LiningerFries Funeral Home 47 N.
Park Mercersburg. Donald J. Koperski Under the work-release program, some prisoners are allowed to leave the building to work and return after their shift is done. Their paychecks help pay support or court costs and also provide medical benefits to their families. County chief Chuck Noll said there are now 125 prisoners on work release, and the warden believes that could go up to 200.
"We're using very high-cost space for individuals that should be out in the community working and reporting back in the evening hours," Noll said. Plans call for 288 beds and about 54,000 of square the feet on The the southeast corner prison. would free up more space for immigration detainees, Noll said. The county receives $49 a day for each detainee. Deer hunters provide meals for the poor HAGERSTOWN, Md.
(AP) A charity that turns donated venison into meals for the poor said Monday a record 2,400 deer were donated by Maryland hunters this past season, providing 60 tons of meat. Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry still needs financial donations to cover the butcher bills, said Josh Wilson, director of the Maryland program. The number of donated deer exceeded the previous year's total by more than 400 and provided enough meat for nearly 500,000 meals. Wilson attributed the gain to the addition of several meat processors and increased awareness due to a full-page advertisem*nt in the state hunting guide. Study examines growth in Hagerstown HAGERSTOWN, Md.
(AP) Reducing the number of homes allowed in agricultural areas tends to raise or maintain land values, a study has found. The finding runs contrary to the claims of those who oppose such a measure in Washington County, where residential growth is accelerating. The study was done by the Maryland Center for Agro-Ecology. It was coauthored by Sarah Taylor Rogers, who served as secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources under Gov. Parris Glendening.
Controlled-growth advocate Jim Laird, of Citizens for the Protection of Washington County, said the study affirms his group's position. "I really don't think there would be a big loss if there is devaluation," he said. County Commissioner William J. Wivell, who contends growth restrictions may hurt land values, called the report "nothing but propaganda." Donald J. Koperski, 67, of 1024 Warm Spring Road, Chambersburg, died Thursday, Feb.
5, 2004, at Chambersburg Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne of Ocala, daughter, Candace Schabowsky of Chambersburg; and son, David of Ocala, Fla. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. Death notices The following death notices were received after our deadline for obituaries.
Complete obituarles will appear in an upcoming edition. Jones, Charlotte 82, Chambersburg; Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home Inc. Obituaries are online, too Obituaries published in Public Opinion also appear on our Web site, www.publicopiniononline.com IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of Our Dad KENNETH J. CARBAUGH February 9, 2003 One year has passed since you were called home.
We miss you very much, but we know you are at peace and rest now No more pain and suffering and that's all we ever wanted. We all miss you very much Your Children Jean, Harvey, Betty, Dick, Martha, Debbie, Theresa and families IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of Robert L. Mitchell On Your Birthday 2.10.43 You are missed deeply You are spoken of often You are thought of every day We grieve deeply We cry often We heal every day. Happy Birthday Dad Your Children Grandchildren IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory Of Alfred L. (AL) Shoop Passed Away Feb.
10, 2002 Loved and Sadly missed by, Wife and Children.
