Page 16- SUSQUEHANNA TIME:S Interview with Charles Ricedorf Charles W. Charles W. Ricedorf, Mount Joy’s Borough Coun- cil President, is optimistic about the borough’s future. The town is in a prime location for residential de- velopment, because it is located midway between Lancaster and Harrisburg. Charles Ricedorf’s main concern is to insure that growth can be controlled without placing a financial burden on the borough’ and the citizens. He thinks the new zoning ordinance is a big step toward that goal. Mr. Ricedorf feels that the southwest section of the Mount Joy between Wood Street and Donegal Springs Road lends itself best to residential development. However, he emphasizes that development of any area in Mount Joy should be done cautiously. He would like to see a mixed variety of residential housing types in Mount Joy. Mount Joy’s most pres- sing problem is the improve- ment of the seven railroad bridges. The bridge in the Florin Ward is the only acceptable one. Over the years, thousands of dollars have been spent trying to get Penn Central and PennDOT to cooperate on improving the bridges. The dilapidated condition of these bridges hampers fire protection and deliveries to areas across the tracks. The boro is finally making strides toward upgrading the bridges, and Mr. Ricedorf hopes reconstruc- tion will be completed within several years. Another problem facing the boro council is the inadequate storm sewers. Poor drainage has been a problem for years, particu- larly in the Florin Ward. There is a $100,000 storm Ricedorf sewer project underway in the Florin Ward. The boro has applied for federal funds for this project and the prospects of receiving them look good. Ricedorf points out that Mount Joy has a fair amount of industry for a town its size.He stated that the boro council tries to work with local industry to protect the needs of everyone con- cerned. As with residential development, Ricedorf feels that industrial development in Mount Joy should be done slowly and carefully. Mount Joy is blessed with an abundance of parks. As a result of a survey which indicated that people appreciate Mount Joy’s parks, the boro council is currently involved with a state funded program called Project S00. The program promises matching state funds to develop and im- prove community parks. Phase 1 of the project has been completed on the park on North Market Street. Phase II has been held up because the state has not released all of its Phase I funds to other parks. How- ever, Ricedorf believes Phase II will be completed within two years. Plans are underway to macadam the parking lot in the North Market Street park. Due to inflation, Mr. Ricedorf has been concern- ed with tax costs to citizens. He is personally opposed to a real estate millage in- crease because it will present a burden to taxpay- ers. He feels the current 13 mill tax must be held. He feels that the boro offers more services to citizens than most towns in the county. Mount Joy is one of two towns in the county that handles garbage collection with its own manpower and equipment at a low cost. In the next 3 to S years, Mount Joy's street lights will be upgraded. Mr. Ricedorf noted that present- ly Main Street is well luminated, but that lighting on side streets is insuffic- ient. He feels that, although the crime rate is very low in Mount Joy, adequate light- ing of streets is still a concern of the residents and should be remedied. Mr. Ricedorf is pleased with the pride residents have taken in upgrading and maintaining their proper- ties. The council has tried to encourage and help citizens in improving their homes by not penalizing them finan- cially for home improve- ments. Charles Ricedorf thinks Mount Joy is a community of which its residents can be proud and he hopes this spirit continues in the future. activities The Mount Joy Bicenten- nial Commission invites everyone to attend the Bicentennial festivities be- ginning Saturday, May 22 with the Miss Mount Joy contest and the B.P.W. Craft and Hobby Show. Many interesting activi- ties are being planned by local organizations including music in the park, baseball game, rifle shoot, window displays, softball marathon, prayer breakfast, parade and carnival. The Jaycee carnival will feature stands sponsored by local clubs including games, live entertainment, rides, food, and fireworks. A complete schedule will be published next week in the Susquehanna Times. Plan to join in the festivities and to celebrate our country’s birthday. DID YOU HEAR... J. Edw. Charles has planted 200 red rose bushes around the perimeter of the Donegal Mutual Insurance Company grounds on Route 441 in Marietta as a birthday gift to our nation for its bicentennial celebration. May 19, 1976 Mrs. David Portner (left) and Mrs. Paul Portner (right) will host a colonial tea next week. Senior League to hold colonial tea Members of the Marietta Senior League will sponsor a ‘““Colonial Tea’’ on Sunday, May 23, from 2 to S o’clock at the home of its president, Mrs. Paul Portner, Fairview Avenue, Marietta. The committee arranging the event includes; Miss Mrs. Glen Leib works on Elsie McCloskey, Mrs. George Houseal, Mrs. Will- iam Heisey, Mrs. Milton Mowrer, Mary Hartman, Esther Weaver, Mrs. Ruth Fahringer, Mrs. Robert Vanderslice, Mrs. Charles Margraff, Mrs. Frank Houseal, Mrs. Carl Houseal Alice Troutman, Mrs. Har- se Be” David Marlin old Drager, Mrs. Portner and Mrs. McMillen. The Reverend and Mrs. Arthur Schirmer and daugh- ters will present a musical program. The public is invited to attend. stained glass craft items. Leibs to show leaded stained glass at B.P.W. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Leib, R.D. #1, Bainbridge, will demonstrate their craft of leaded stained glass objects at the Hobby and Craft show, sponsored by the Mount Joy Business and Professional Women’s Club. The event, the kick-off for Mount Joy’s Bicentennial week, will be held May 22, and 23, at the Donegal High School Gym. Saturday hours are from 1 to 9; Sunday the show is open from 1 to 6. Tickets are available from any member or at the door at 7Sc each. The Leibs have been con- structing leaded glass items in a price range of $2 to $25 for three years. Basically self taught, the Leibs have created 90 different designs. Designs include flowers, birds, ships, figures of people, and Christmas ornaments. hobby and Each item is produced individually. The glass is usually imported, then cut to the pattern desired. Lead channeling is worked around the grooves of the pattern after which flux is installed prior to the solder- ing of joints. Solid wire is used to solder the outer edge. Finally, each piece must be cleaned with a tooth brush and detergent. Each decoration is signed at its completion. Outlets for the products are gift shops, mostly out of craft show state, flea markets, and of course individuals. Misses Anna Mae and Ruth Eby registered the participants, which number 76 for this show. Additional hobbies to be demonstrated will be chair caning, painting, quilling, fly tying, needlework, can- dle making, terrariums, weaving, woodwork, and dried apple dolls. Refreshments will be on sale. The public is invited to attend. Correction The name of Kathy Ann Coller was not printed among the graduates in last week’s paper.
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