Page 10—SUSQUEHANNA BULLETIN ; ; > Facts about, positions of candidates for offices in borough councils, supervisors in Marietta, Mount Joy Borough, East Donegal Township, and Mount Joy Township: Dems., Republicans MARIETTA Boro Council [4 seats] Democrats OLIVER C. COHEN Mr. Cohen has been a practicing attorney for over 40 years, doing considerable governmental work. He says that in his work, he has seen many areas in which government could be improved. He believes that with his experience he can help improve the government of Marietta. Maybe a new viewpoint will help.”’ In the few years that he has lived in Marietta, Mr. Cohen has been impressed by the pride that citizens take in their community. The people of Marietta were ‘‘fantastic,”’ he says, in the courage and cooperation they served in the floods of 1972 and, again, this year.”’ ‘““Very unusual people.” Such people, he thinks, deserve the very best possible government. Mr. Cohen believes gov- ernment should aid people. JOHN HINKLE Biographical Information John Hinkle, age 36, and his wife Rose Hinkle have five children: Rickie, Ron- ald, and Robert Bishop and Melissa and John Hinkle, Jr. He resides at 580 E. Market St., Marietta, and has been a resider t of Marietta all his life. 1: is employed at Harrisbu.g International Air- port as Maintenance Super- intendant and has worked there for the past eight years. Hinkle's Statement: For the past few years | have been approached by several people of both par- ties asking me to run for councilman. [I have asked myself just - i.av cz . . tribute to the pepe or Marietta. Over. the past several years I’ve felt that the people of the Borough of Marietta have not been properly represented. Mem- bers of Council have been elected to represent all the people, not just some. I cannot understand why people from outside of the borough and a few people within the borough sway some of the councilmen to vote their way, just to bene- fit a few people, and not the people of Marietta. An- other thing I can’t .under- stand is why the property owner, the residents, and the young people of the borough should be harrassed when all it would take is a little understanding and co- operation from the people and the borough represen- tatives to sit down and sen- sibly discuss their problems together. If elected to council I will do all I can for the people and for the borough. I will make no promises to to anyone as to just what I will do if elected, because it still takes seven council- men and a Mayor to make the borough function. WAYNE H. MADSEN Wayne H, Madsen Biographical Information Mr. Madsen resides at 1 South Pine Street, Marietta, with his wife, Jackie. Madsen’s Statement My main future of Marietta, to keep the borough basically as it is, historic. 1 feel that I am qualified to accept this responsibility because of the existing and previous posi- tions I have held, including borough housing officer. Recreation facilities are important not only for the youth but also adults. Parks, swimming pool, new tennis courts are things that every town should have. There is no reason why Marietta can not have a public park with the facilities we can all enjoy. Because of my athletic interest and ability 1 would be able to organize such recreational activities. interest in § running for Council is the Building developments should be discouraged. There enough ultra suburbs. Marietta’s location is excel- lent in a way-that all comforts of modern living are close enough without it being in the boro itself. We should continue working with the axisting = structures rather than developing new ones which take away the unique quality of the borough. Council isn’t based on one’s individual ideas, but every person involved on council and in the town itself. The people in the town and members of Council should work together. If a person feels something should be changed or has a new idea that could help the borough, it is his or her responsibility to bring it to Council's attention, instead of con- stantly complaining about it. It is most important that everyone involved in Mariet- ta should work together. JAMES C. SMITH JR. Mr. Smith did not choose to make a statement to the Bulletin. He said he thought the people of Marietta knew him and what he stood for. Republicans ames Howell JAMES HOWELL Biographical Information Three years ago James Howell, and family, came to Marietta after a 30 year career. in the U. S. Air Force. During that .career he served in a variety of responsible positions, from B-17 Squadron leader dur- ing WWII to Command and Senior Staff Colonel in Per- sonnel, Administration and Manpower fields through- out the world. He also at- tended the Air University in Montgomery, Ala. Howell (better known as Jay) was the last Director of Personnel and Base Com- mander at Olmsted A.F.B. Middletown, and it was there that the Howells, mid- westerners by birth, decided to retire in this area. Their decision had the unanimous approval of their children, too. Upon their arrival in Mari- etta, the Howells opened the White Swan Tavern An- tique Shop and entered into community affairs. Jay serv- ed briefly as Borough Hous- ing officer before being ap- pointed to a vacant position on the Borough Council in November, 1974. Howell's Statement - Of the many problems facing our borough during the next few years, the pri- mary one is financial. In this period of increasing costs and shrinking reven- ues, many hard, and often unpopular decisions must be made if we are to survive as a Borough. These de- cisions will require Coun- cilmen who can see tomor- row’s problems as well as today’s, and can differenti- ate between critical needs and those which might be deserving, but ones the Bor- ough simply cannot afford. I believe that the Restor- ation and reservation acti- vities that began in the mid- 60’s in Marietta are positive assets for the Borough. Re- storation has brought many fine, new citizens to Mari- etta as well as much needed “new money,’ but most importantly, it has changed slum and potential slum dwellings into nice homes. This, in turn, has increased the Borough tax base, with- out raising taxes, and has made Marietta a finer place in which to work and live. The preservation of our fine old buildings which are a tangible reminder of our proud heritage, should be continued. Lastly, Borough your Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. It needs your participation, both as an observer and active contributor. Robert E. Long ROBERT E. LONG Biographical Information Robert E. Long, 56, was born in Shamokin, Pa., and has resided in Marietta for the past 29 vears. He and his wife, Dorothy, have two sons: Thomas, a profession- al engineer and R. Michael, an employee of the Arm- strong Ceiling Plant. Mr. Long served six years in the U. S. Air Force. He is a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College, 1951, with a B.S. degree in Economics. He is employed by United Telephone Company at the company’s Eastern Group Headquarters, Carlisle, Pa., as Cost Study & Toll Settle- ments Manager. A former member of Donegal Sewer Authority and Marietta-Donegal Sewer Authoirty, Long is also a member of the Marietta Lions Club and the Nation- al Association of Account- ants. Long is a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church and serves as Vestryman and Treasurer. Long's Statement - In my previous statement to this newspaper and to the people who read it, I tried to make the point that parochi- alism in Marietta should be a thing of the past— a part of the history of Marietta— but not something that we would want to continue. I would like to stand behind this point 100%, and in addition, I would like to state that the residents of our community, all of them, should be more community oriented, have a deeper sense of pride in their community, and become more involved in the life of the community in anyway possible. And our commu- nity is not just Marietta, but the entire Donegal Valley! A Borough Council work- ing with a Mayor cannot by itself keep our community functioning as it should. There are many specific examples of how an entire community can assist its Council and Mayor in making their community one in which they can take pride, and in so doing, reflect an image to the entire world that their community is traveling in the right direc- tion. We have a deep and prideful heritage—let us all work together to improve that heritage and image of Marietta and all of the Donegal area. Perhaps I am an idealist—is so,—help me prove myself right. OLIVER C. OVERLANDER, Ii Biographical Information Mr. Overlander, 27, was born in York, Pa. He grad- uated from York Suburban Senior High School in 1965. He became interested in architecture, restoration and antiques, and is currently self-employed as a cabinet- maker in the antique field. Mr. Overlander and his late wife moved to Marietta from York to their restored residence at 450 East Front Street. Mr. Overlander has October 22, 1975 a 3 year old son, Oliver C. Overlander, III. He is a member of St. Luke’s Epis- copal Church in Mount Joy. Presently vice-president of Borough Council, Over- lander is serving the last year of a three year appoint- ment to Borough Council after being active as Hous- ing Officer for the Borough. He was also very active in the Borough’s behalf during the Agnes Flood in 1972. His hobbies include fishing, camping, gardening, and var- ious outdoor sports. Oliver C. Overlander Overlander’s Statement I have learned a great deal about local government since my appointment to Borough Council. I believe many of Marietta’s problems are a result of poor plann- ing in past years. Marietta has improved a great deal since the sewage system was installed and the collection of trash was es- tablished, thus eliminating burning within the Borough limits. Our present zoning ordinance was a big move in the right direction as far as planning ahead. But Marietta can only improve if its leaders are capable of dealing with each problem with an open mind. People have moved into town and preserved many of Marietta’s old homes dat- ing back to the eighteen hundreds, and others have constructed new homes within the Borough. Both these movements are good because the old homes are being well preserved and our limited building lots are being utilized with new construction. I feel tax payers deserve more than they are getting at the present time from their elected qQfficials. We have a good police force, but there is still room for improvement. Ordinances that we now have should be enforced more often to help clean up the town. Many of our streets leave something to be desired. If re-elected I can only promise that I would con- tinue to work for a better community for each and every citizen within the various other locations throughout the community. by AN OS FT ed bey bed 0 DY of a _-= 0 IN << OO 0 bd ZN Wo) beeed
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