York Springs to adopt joint police force with Latimore Twp
York Springs Borough Council plans an ordinance creating a joint police department with Latimore Township. The pact would give Latimore Twp 24 hour protection and a formal agreement set to take effect Jan. 1. The program began as a trial with York Springs’ patrols in Latimore Twp for two hours weekly.
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Parker B. Lerew
Gettysburg
Larry LaRue
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Adams County Aging Office halts 24 mill tax hike plan
Representatives from Adams County Office For Aging told County Commissioners at a pub hearing that reallocating 336,000 in 1979 revenue sharing funds for the courthouse would have required a 2.12 mill tax increase. Aaron Kessel and Paul Ditzler spoke for aging services seeking 335,000 for programs at an Oct. 27 hearing, about 30 attendees.
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Green Acres
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Rotary Elects Directors For Coming Year
The Gettysburg Rotary Club elected Attorney John Beach and six others as directors for the coming year at a YWCA meeting. New members Frank Hillsman and Dr. James Sheen received Four-Way Test plaques. The board will meet to appoint officers for the year starting June.
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Gettysburg
George Hikes
Jeff Sheen
James Sheen
Arendtsville Man Injured In Crash
Victor Editell, 28, of Arendtsville, was treated at Warner Hospital after a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Old Route 30 and the Cashtown Orramna Road in Cashtown. State police investigated the incident with Cashtown firefighters assisting on scene.
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Bids Set for Fairfield High Gym in Spring
Fairfield Area School District aims to set bids for the new Fairfield High School gymnasium in March or April pending each construction phase approval. Superintendent Samuel R. McHenry says state approval of Phase I is secured and Phase II planning focuses on pupil enrollment. Board discusses financing, expense reimbursement rules, and plan for Phase IV while delaying some staff time.
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McSherrystown Gambling Raid
State Police Troop H Tass Force confiscated 3000 football tickets and $30 in cash at an address in McSherrystown during a raid at 8:20. William Francis, 38, of 350 Main St McSherrystown, was taken into custody on gambling charges and released on recognizance bail. Police allege Troop H members bought tickets from Krepps over time. a raid on Krepps home yielded football tickets.
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Wiliam Francis
Main St
McSherrys
Donald G. Weaver
Troop H
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Krepps
More Donors And Walker For Trek Benefit
About 73 people have signed up to sponsor or walk in the Exec Trek to benefit the Adams County United Way Campaign. Registrants include Starner Insurance, View Farms, Gettysburg Construction Co., Rennie's Market, Bigherville and Gettysburg, and Nancy Richardson. Walkers will depart from the Mamie Eisenhower Quadrant in Lincoln Square at 11 30 a m for the Dutch Pantry Restaurant where lunch is on the house.
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Retired Littlestown Banker Arthur Bair Dies at 89
Arthur E. Bair, 89, a retired Littlestown banker and longtime president and director of Littlestown National Bank now Community National Bank, died at Golden Age Nursing Home in Hanover. Survived by wife Viola and children Frank Basehear, Bernice Devany, Henry King, Albert Bair, brother John A. Bair, sister Ruth Widasin, and 11 grandchildren. Continued on Page 31.
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Hanover
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Bernice B Devany
Gaithersburg
Henry A. King
Atlanta
Albert J. Bair
John A. Bair
Ruth Widasin
Gettysburg Recreation Board Adopts Reduced Budget For Year
The Gettysburg Area Recreation Board approved a 1979 budget of 352,972.45, down 9,737.30 from the original proposal due to a 315,000 revenue loss from the Gettysburg Area School District. Funding will come from Gettysburg Borough 47,68 329,600 Cumberland Township 15,000 and Straban Township 3,600, with cuts to summer programs, maintenance, and wage scales.
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Littlestown Board Objects to DPI Action on EMR Plan
Littlestown Area School Board unanimously passes a resolution objecting to the Department of Public Instruction approval of Lincoln Intermediate Unit amendments. The board argues the EMR program take-over and plan enforcement exceed local district authority and harm taxpayers. Officer comments note the dispute centers on authority, not responsibility for educating EMR students. The decision follows a Dec 5 1973 letter from Dr Irvin A Karam confirming LIU EMR classes were approved and would affect the 1979 80 plan.
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Weather brief for Morday with sparse readings
A local weather note reports Morday's high and morning low with times listed as today’s readings. An early morning observation at 3 am and a late morning reading at 11:30 am are mentioned without further specifics.
Sheriff Back On Air After Radio Board Meeting
Adams County commissioners moved to restore the sheriff department to county owned law enforcement frequencies. The Radio Board of Governors recommended allowing the sheriff to receive and transmit on police frequencies. Civil Defense Director James Fox will price the required gear as Sheriff Berard Miller expects approval.
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Board of Governors
Civil Defense
James Fox
Sherif Berard V. Miller
Melvin
Worler
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Adams Coauty
Conservation District
J. Wayne Kump
Oak Lane
Gettysburg
David R. Keller
Aspers R- 1
Harry F. Biesecker
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Keller
G. Henry Roth
Donald C. Tyson
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Kiddies Yule Party At York Springs Fire Hall
York Springs Fire Co will host a Kiddies Christmas Party at Harrisburg Street from 7 to 8 30 PM. Fire Chief Kenneth Miller invites all area youngsters to attend and enjoy oranges and Hershey treats provided by Santa Claus.
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Squabble Over Lights Dims N. C. Square
In New Oxford the Christmas lights may be dimmer as Lions and Jaycees argue who funds and installs the display. The Jaycees took over the project from Lions, decorated last week, but stopped lighting due to lack of budget and ownership disputes. An unsigned letter to editors questions aesthetics and credit.
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Adams Jaycees Plan Christmas Party in Upper Adams
Santa will visit the Upper Adams Jaycees Christmas Party on December 2 from 2 to 4 pm at the Ben-Gersville fire hall. About 100 local children aged 3 to 12 from low income families will attend, receiving gifts, games, entertainment, and refreshments. Jaycee president Mike Gotshall notes the group has funded this event since 1973, aiding about 160 children annually.
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