RALPII M SNYDER R.D. 2 nox 3040 MOUNT JOY, PA. 17552 ’ 4 t 1 ON SUSQUEHANN nn A 1VIES Vol. 79, No. 19, May 16, 1979 Susquehanna Times & The Mount Joy Bulletin MARIETTA & MOUNT JOY, PA. Saturdayis Historic Marietta Day! The TMI incident: Richard A. Snyder, State Senator from Lancaster, will dedicate a plaque citing Marietta’s Historic District at 2PM on Saturday, May 19, at the Marietta Com- munity House. To be unveiled by senior citizens, the plaque designating the Federally recognized His- toric District as the first in A message from the Mount Joy Interchurch Council The Three-Mile Island accident affected our com- munity in countless ways. During those eventful days for school children, so haphazard and confusing? The Donegal supervising principal, in reporting to the FIFTEEN CENTS dependence upon the crav- ing for the comforts and style of living which re- quires massive amounts of Lancaster County be in March and since then, School Board about the readily available energy? ity.” y written; some helpful and received, expressed the wholesome conservative Senator Snyder is a much which has only added confusion. We commend area, have not yielded to the to the confusion. It is easy to those who devoted them- subtle enjoyment of crea- practicing attorney in Lan- caster and has been a State Senator since 1962. He is a member of the Lancaster, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations and serves on various committees in his capacity as senator. He graduated from Lititz High School, attended Moravian College and earned his B.A. degree from Franklin and Marshall College. His LLB is from Temple University Law School. Snyder is the son of the late Paris F. Snyder, who was born in West Donegal Township and served as cashier of the Former First Richard A. Snyder event will begin at 10 AM when a five mile marathan “Run through History’’ will be held starting at River- may enjoy a self guided walking tour of the historic district. These brochures will be available at 30 West join the voices of others who are quick to condemn and even easier to say and do nothing. As representatives of the Christian Churches which make up the Mount Joy Interchurch Council and as persons under the constraint of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we wish to address this open letter to the members of our churches and the citizens of our community. We do so not for the purpose of condem- nation but because we care enough to raise a number of questions to which we believe we need to find selves to the speedy devel- opment of evacuation plans during the height of the crises. Hopefully, the safety of the people of the community during any dis- aster will be the first priority, but we shudder to think how ill-prepared we have been (and perhaps still 3. While not taking is- sue with those who left the area, why did so many leave without regard for other responsibilities and the safety and care of others? The level of care declined significantly in almost all institutions of the area. Persons who needed special help will not easily forget turely comforts and thus become more and more dependent upon high-ener- gy demand products and machines. Do we have a new urgency to listen to those who are calling us to simpler ways of living? 5. Why can’t we develop safer and replenishable alternate sources of energy now? Simpler life styles will help, but that is not the total answer. We know of the tremendous strides made in our quest to place a human on the moon. If we could do this, then why can’t there be an equally all-out effort to develop alternate sources of to nuclear fission National Bank, Marietta . answers for the safety and energy : 3 Market Street, where the . : so oF and Barbara Musser, born Blomentary school Ma ay he sanity of our community. this abandonment. ‘Does and oil (another problem where . participants @ may 1. Do we have the right to community responsibility area). No one has yet in East Donegal Township. Invited guests include Judge Wilson Bucher, a Marietta native, and Mrs. Elaine Holden, president of the Preservation Trust of Lancaster County. Music will be supplied by the Donegal band. The all day register from 8:30 AM. Attic and Seller Day with residents conducting porch, yard or garage sales with many civic organizations sponsoring stands. Along with the days event will be a brochure available free to those persons who ciates have established a headquarters for the day. Members of the Haldeman and the Elizabethtown His- torical Societies will distri- bute information here. The old Town Hall Museum will be open to tourists from noon to S PM. Marietta Day schedule of events Next Saturday is Historic Marietta Day. Here is a schedule of events for that day: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM— 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM— Registration for the Five- Mile Run. Registration will take place at Riverview School. 10:00 AM—Run begins. ity House (in the gym if it rains). Also on hand: Judge Wilson Bucher and Elaine Holden, president of the Preservation Trust. 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM— know the truth about a condition which potentially threatens our safety and welfare? So many false- hoods, half-truths, and mis- information were circulated by utility and government officials and the media that many people were confused extend only to our families? What do we have to say to those too helpless, too alone, too sick or too poor to leave? In various intangible ways life in our community is now different and less stable. answered this question to our satisfaction. 6. Has TMI taught us a lesson in values clarifica- tion? All of us were forced to ask of ourselves what is most important to us. Emergencies have a way of forcing us to do that. Are we and responded more from 4. Have our life-styles satisfied with our answers? the lack of trust in the made us vulnerable and We believe beneath our credibility of these officials slaves to our machines? answers is a faith issue than of the real danger. We There are potent reasons for which will give us an believe people fear the unknown more than ade- quate knowledge. 2. Why were initial evacuation plans, especially both supporting and reject- ing the use of nuclear power. Is the basic issue the viability of nuclear energy or is it the wisdom of our opportunity to determine the quality of our life together in the future. —Mount Joy Interchurch Council Evening of music at Riverview Walking Tours. Guide your- al at —— pes Attic and Seller Day. Citizens are encouraged to sell anything or everything, and to decorate their houses with festive ornaments, bunting, etc. Also, there will be antiques, crafts, and food at the Presbyterian Church during the same hours. 1:45 to 2:00 PM—Donegal High Band Parade. From the Union Meeting House on Waterford Avenue to the Community House on Mar- ket Street. 2:00 PM—Dedication of the Historic District. Sen- ator John J. Snyder will perform the dedication cere- mony outside the Commun- self through Marietta with the Restorationists’ new brochure/map (free to Mar- iettans). Tour headquarters are at 36 West Market. Also, Marietta Memora- bilia will be displayed at the headquarters. 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM— Old Town Hall Museum. It will be open to visitors. The all-elementary chorus and band of the Donegal School District will present an evening of music on May 22, at 7:30 PM at Riverview Elementary School, Mari- etta. Students in these musical groups have been selected from all four elementary schools in the district, the chorus being selected from only sixth grades and the band from fourth, fifth and sixth grades. The choral portion of the program will include a variety of selections, some of which are ‘‘Amazing Grace,” Hey Diddle Did- dle’ in the style of Mozart, and the recently popular hit, “You Light Up My Life.” Everyone is welcome to come and share in this free evening of musical enter- tainment. —Sharon Zimmerman
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