Records storage debate highlights budget forum
Delaware County council debated building its own records storage center at 600000 dollars during a 1986 budget hearing. Thomas Lilliendahl of Folcroft urged cost justification and potential savings by subcontracting to Pierce Co, citing a study and a plan to computerize and store records offsite for under 60000 yearly, excluding computerization and special document care.
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Delaware County
Thomas Lilliendahl
Folcroft Records
Council
County Erickson
Lilliendahl
Pierce Co
Pierce
Heroic mall bystander lauded in Harrisburg tribute
Jack Laufer, 24, of Media, shot in a Springfield mall spree that killed three, received a standing ovation from the state House and Senate. Laufer told lawmakers it was an honor to appear and recalled the day as unforgettable, with praise from officials noting his bravery and refusal to stand by.
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Hal Ellis
Harrisburg
Springfield
Jack Laufer
Seegrist
State House
Senate
Laufer
House
Mall
Clarence D. Bell
R-9
Upland
Bell
Jack Stauffer
Chester
Stauffer
Brookhaven Bowling Lanes May Close After Lease Contingent
Brookhaven Bowling Lanes owners say a new lease is not guaranteed by the landlord. The 26,375 square foot alley sits in Brookhaven Shopping Center owned by the Sporkin family. Attorney Fine says the site will be converted to retail outlets and no lease offer is expected. Local council plans a meeting with Merril Sporkin to discuss the situation.
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Ly Rob Parent Daily Times
Brookhaven Bowling Lanes
Gil Hettel
Barbara
Brookhaven
Edgmont Avenue
Trimble Boulevard
Nate Sporkin
Bala
Louis Fine
Sporkin
Hettels
Fine
Armando DiCarlo
Merril Sporkin
Sapaiay Ele Cite
Escapee from Haverford State Hospital Described as Dangerous
Delaware County police report John Lewes a 40 year old black man 5 foot 1 inch 300 pounds brown hair brown eyes escaped from Haverford State Hospital Monday night He had a grounds pass and did not return to his room by 9 p m Lewes is described as homicidal and was committed to Haverford for 180 days on a civil court commitment His last known Chester address is the 3000 block of W 9th St Hospital officials would not release information.
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Haverford State Hospital
John Lewes
Lewes
Haverford
W. 9Th St
Chester
County Wins $70,000 State Grant for Disability Programs
Delaware County lawmakers in Harrisburg secured a $70,000 state grant to fund handicapped day services and therapy programs. Council Vice Chairman Edwin Erickson credited the effort to local legislators as county residents urged support after earlier cuts.
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Tide
Asd
Secendar
Council
Edwin Erickson
Delaware County
Harrisburg
Aeee Deene
Fires in basement storage at Parkview Court apartments suspected
Police and fire officials are probing two suspicious fires in basement storage areas at Parkview Court apartments over the weekend. The incidents occurred about 11 p.m. at 1603 Patricia Drive and 1208 Alfred Avenue and were confined to basement storage spaces.
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Yeadon
Parkview Court
Patricia Drive
Alfred Avenue
Polischuk Elected New Springfield School Board Leader
Springfield voters hear Polischuk chosen as new board president at the reorganization meeting. He succeeds Stanley Johnson who did not seek reelection for personal reasons. George McKenna will serve as vice president and Robert Blair as assistant secretary, with all motions carried unanimously.
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Springfield
Gregory Polischuk
Polischuk
Stanley Johnson
George McKenna
Robert Blair
Woman injured in Middletown Road crash report
Media resident Carla Diggins sustained neck injuries when her northbound vehicle on Middletown Road was struck by Bruce Robinson on Latches Lane who allegedly failed to yield the right of way. The collision occurred around 7 p.m. Monday, state police reported.
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Middletown
Carla Diggins
Abe] Place
Middletown Road
Bruce Robinson
Latches Lane
Car spins into tree injuring local driver on Knowlton Road
Middletown A Media resident Joseph Palma of Abel Place was injured Monday night when his car failed to negotiate a turn on Knowlton Road and struck a tree. The vehicle spun in a complete circle and the driver suffered minor injuries before being treated and released from the hospital.
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Middletown
Knowlton Road
Joseph Palma
Abel Place
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Clarence Bell
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