Susquehanna times & the Mount Joy bulletin. (Marietta, Pa.) 1975-1975, October 22, 1975, Image 11
October 22, 1975 DAVID L. WHITE Biographical Information David L. White, 28, 241 W. Market St., was bom and raised in Marietta, and graduated from Donegal High School in 1965. He furthered his education at Hiram Scott College, Scotts- bluff, Nebraska, and was awarded the Hiram Scott College President’s Award, for outstanding leadership and service to the college David L. White White has a B.A. degree in education. His work experi- ence has included positions with the YMCA, the Girl Scouts of America, and Com- munity Services, Inc.,of Lan- caster. White's Statement: Marietta can no longer afford to continue to elect its public officials solely on the basis of voting for neighbors or friends, the election a forgone formal- ity. I hope that next year’s council reflects an educated selection of Republicans and Democrats whose concern is not party politics, but meets head on with pro- blems as: The enforcement of boro ordinances on a fair and equal basis; Fighting for the thou- sands of State dollars that we have available for numer- ous recreational projects, such as parks, playgrounds, and bike routes; Planning and zoning, to insure the saving of our historical heritage, and pre- venting the multiple pro- blems of commercialization. In short, as the world be- comes more complex, so do the problems of a small town. I believe that there my experience inad ministra- tion, planning, and financ- ing, that I can help to find solutions to our mutual concerns. E. DONEGAL TOWNSHIP Supervisor [1] Republican LLOYD H. FUHRMAN Mr. Fuhrman did not wish to make a statement to the Bulletin. MT. JOY TOWNSHIP Supervisor [1] Republican CHARLES E. CROWE Mr. Crow, owner.of a milk transport business, unseat- ed incumbent supervisor Richard D. Cooper, last May in the Republican primary. The vote was 203 to 201 and was challenged for a re-count. Crowe won on a platform on which he still stands: that the township government should be friendly to farm- ers, have an open ear to all citizens, be honest, con- scientious, dependable, and oppose mass tourism. MOUNT JOY Boro Council East Ward [2 seats] Democrat pe RNY £ TR Sa g 8 ou i. H. B. GUTSHALL Biographical Information Gutshall is the only Demo- crat running for Borough Council in Mount Joy. He and his wife, Anna Jeannette live at 134 East Main Street, Mount Joy. They have three daughters: Betty (Mrs. Rov Bixler) of Florin, Fay (Mrs. Robert Kettering) of Eliza- bethtown, and Shirley (Mrs. Weiland). Gutshall has lived most of his life in Mount Joy and attended Mount Joy High School. He values most, however, the disciplined study of mental arithmetic and geography that he received mm a local country school to which his father sent him. He has been in the construction business ‘all my life.’ Gutshall’s Statement I think I can help the borough out with their con- struction problems. Republicans ‘Omar G, Groff OMAR G. GROFF Biographical Information Mr. Groff, 58, was born and raised in the vicinity of Mount Joy and has resided in the borough for the past 40 years. His wife, Caroline, and he have one son, Charles, a CPA associated with the firm of Pollock, Groff, and White. Mr. Groff attended Mount Joy public school and was graduated from the high shool in 1935. He has been associated with the poultry business for the past forty years, first as a foreman and now as a manager. Presently vice-president of Borough Council, Groff is completing a four-year term, plus a two-year prior term to which he was appointed. Groff is a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. Groff’s Statement (Interpreted by the Bulletin) During most of the forty years Mr. Groff has lived within the borough he has seen it maintain its> small town characteristics. Only in the past two years in an expanding economy has he seen a natural local develop- ment take place within and on the outskirts of the town. He sees this recent change as having a great impact on the town, requiring some control of the new development. The zoning ordinance of the borough was rewritten and recently adopted to regulate the use of undeve- loped land. Groff feels that the new ordinance will ‘insure that future develop- ment will come in an orderly fashion and will not be a burden to the people who have lived here all their lives.’ Groff thinks that Mount Joy is perhaps maintaining fire and police organizations which are overly large. Certainly, he feels that the fire companies should be compensated for their ser- vice to areas outside the borough. As an alternative to maintaining a large police force the borough should consider participating in forming - a regional police force. Mr. Groff is a supporter of the Council of Government (COG), which is a getting-to- gether of the officials of Marietta, Mount Joy, East Donegal, and Mount. Joy townships. He says, ‘They all have their impact on us, and we have our impact on them.’ CHARLES W. RICEDORF Biographical Information Mr. Ricedorf, 34, resides at 242 Park Avenue, Mount Joy with his wife, Joyce E. and two daughters: Stacey, 9, and Stephanie, 5S. He has been a resident of the borough for the past twelve years and is employed by The Sico Company as office manager. A past president of the Mount Joy Lions Club, he is presently serving as a member of the board of directors of Norlanco Family Health Center. Ricedorf is Chairman of the Administra- tion and Finance Committee of the Mount Joy Borough Council. Charles W, Ricedorf Ricedorf’s Statement Icame on the Borough Council four years ago with the thought of upgrading our present services and stream- lining the Administration affairs of our local govern- ment. We have made great strides in the past, but there is still much to be done. For the last couple of years it has become very difficult to balance our budgets. This task will become more and more difficult in the future. SUSQUEHANNA BULLETIN—PAGE 11 All departments within our borough government must continue to be made aware of these expenditures and must begin to justify this to the people of Mount Joy. I have always been opposed to placing additional mills on real estate as a means for additional income. This is unfair taxation, because it places the burden on the property owners only and discourages home improve- ments. Why should the property owner be penalized for fixing up his property? Taxation should be fair and equal to all citizens. The job of serving on the Borough Council would be so much easier if only the people in our community would indicate to their councilmen how they feel about different issues. After all, we are your representa- tives. I as a representative of the citizens will take all your thoughts and answers into consideration when voting on all issues. If re-elected, I will continue to look out for the good of all citizens and make all departments within go- vernment account for their time and expenses time and expenses. West Ward [1 seat] Republican Harold K. Keller ET HAROLD K. KELLER Biographical Information Mr. Keller resides at 268 Marietta Avenue, Mount Joy with his wife Helen and eight children. The Kellers have three sons: Timothy, Benji, and Matthew; and five daughters: Peggy (Mrs. Sa- muel Crowl), Patsy, Judy, Joette, and Amy. Mr. Keller moved to Lancaster County in 1953. Before entering the profes- sion of real estate he was employed by Eberly’s Furni- ture Store and owned and promoted the Elizabethtown Antiues Show. Antiues con- tinue to be: a hobby of Keller's. He attended auctioneering school in Iowa and conducts Realty and estate auctions in Lancaster County. Members of Keller's family assist him at the auction sales. Mr. Keller’s primary busi- ness, however, is real estate. He is President of Triangle Realty, Inc., 1576 Lititz Pike, Lancaster. A licensed broker, he is chairman of the Multi-List Committee for the Greater Lancaster Board of Realtors. Keller has earned eight Real Estate Certificates from Pennsylvania Universi- ty along with the GRI designation. Recently, Keller was ap- pointed by Judge Johnstone to the Board of View. Keller is a member of Mount Joy Rotary. He and his family attend St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Moynt Joy. Keller’ Statement (Interpreted by the Bulletin) Mr. Keller stated thai Mount Joy has been a safe and comfortable place in which to raise a family, but emphasized that the leaders of the Borough will have to work to keep the crime rate low, prserve trafffice safety, and see that the railroad bridges are reconstructed. Keller would like to see pride in home ownership maintained at a high level in Mount Joy and belives- this can best be accomplished by not overtaxing the owners of property. He see the police depart- ment playing an important role in public relations for the borough. He is for a continuation of a policy of kindness and helpfulness on the part of the police, rather than an emphasis on appre- hending citizens in minor violations. The police can perform a useful service by their courtesy and kindnes to travellers passing through Mount Joy. To travellers they are representatives of the borough. The police can help in preserving the image of Mount Joy as a friendly town. Mr. Keller favors a prgram of beautification of the town, including planting of trees and shrubs. He believes that in go- verning, personalities should be lost sight of in a common pursuit of the good of the town. By concentrating on that common goal ‘we can assure that Mount Joy will be a better place in which future ~ generations can live.’ CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE