THURSDAY\ DECEMBER 7, 2000 ^ a r d - W i n ^ L ititz ^dblicaticrtv 124TH YEAR 28 Pages- No. 35 LITITZ, PENNSYLVANIA 30 Cents I IN BRIEF Postal Hours Hammond leaving a library legacy The Lititz Post Office an­ nounced that it will offer ex­ Longtime librarian ades, leaving behind a legacy of time together, whether it be at their community, with more books, tech­ tended holiday hours on Sun­ growth and unparalleled improve­ cabin in the Nantahala Mountains nology and programs for everyone. day, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. will retire in Jan. ment that will long be remembered of North Carolina, or their quest to That is what I really wanted.” 17. by the Lititz community. hike the entire length of the Appa­ When she told the Library RICHARD REITZ The Post Office will be open “This is my dream job,” Ham­ lachian Trail, piece by piece. Board of Directors she planned to on those days from 11 a.m.-3 Record Express Editor Her decision comes less than two p.m. mond said. “But there are more leave at the end of January, they LITITZ — Beloved Lititz Public adventures out there for me.” years after her ultimate dream was reluctantly accepted her retire­ Holiday Deadlines Library Director Donna Hammond Hammond, a 1967 Warwick realized — the construction of a ment. Please take notice of deadli­ is ready to start a new chapter in High School graduate with degrees modern library to serve the Lititz “She has been the heart of the li­ ne changes for the Lititz Re­ her life. from Millersville and Clarion, said community. brary,” said Maryanne Richmond, cord Express issues of Dec. 28 Hammond announced that she that her husband Mike retired last “I feel comfortable leaving the board president. “We would not be and Jan. 4. will retire from the position that year, and they decided that they library now. I’ve reached my goal, For the Dec. 28 issue, all she has held for nearly two dec­ wanted to be able to spend more which was to build a library for the More HAMMOND on A-21 news and display ads .must be Donna Hammond received by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22. Classified reader ads will be accepted until noon on Tuesday, Dec. 26. Enjoying a Hometown Christmas The Jan. 4 issue will require receipt of all news and display ads no later than 5 p.m. on Fri­ Warwick field hockey team joins mayor to light community tree day, Dec. 29. Classified reader ads will be accepted until noon STEPHEN SEEBER and local Boy Scouts were collect­ on Jan. 2. ing food for the needy. The candles Record Express Staff that lined Lititz Run seemed to LITITZ — It was a bone chilling downplay the frigid temperatures, □ INSIDE evening of heart warming mo­ and before long a sizable crowd ments. was in place for the festivities. D School On the first day of December, As the Warwick High School English award with just 24 more days until Concert Choir nestled into stage Christmas, the Lititz commimil\ positions, master of ceremonies Dr. Warwick senior Nichole huddled together at the train sta­ John R. Bonfield, retired school Schwartz recently received the tion for the illumination of the district superintendent, made his National Council of Teachers of town Christmas tree. opening remarks. English Achievement Award in Christmas in the Park, spon­ Bill Dussinger Sr., who had been Writing. The story is on Page 6. sored by the Lititz Retailers Associ­ the emcee for this event for the ation and the Lititz Springs Pat k past five years, was inside the train □ Business Board, began at 6:30 p.m. By then station selling souvenir Christmas the sun had been; down for well ornaments as a fundraiser for the Happy ticket over an hour, but the entrance to park. He seemed to be happy in the park was bright with holiday the; heated station, and Dr. Bon­ Lon Heibeck, president of lights and the excitement of the field did an admirable job filling in the Lititz Retailers Association, for the “voice of the Warriors.” recently got a ticket from a Li­ coming season. Mark Freeman was in a con­ Dr. Bonfield told the Record Ex­ titz police officer. So why is he press prior to the event that he was so happy about it? Find out on stant hustle mode, carrying Luge just there to welcome everyone and Page 18. containers of fresh brewed hot Warwick field hockey co­ chocolate from his office at Wilbur captain Kristin Harris and Lititz wish the community a Merry □ Religion Chocolate to the Kiwanis Club’s Mayor Russell Pettyjohn throw Christmas, then hand the reigns refreshment stand. Fryeman and the switch to light the commu­ over to Mayor Pettyjohn. Martyrs remembered his fellow club members certainly nity Christmas tree. Following the mayor’s patented did their part to keep carolers Christmas Message, this year’s Columnist Marian L. Shatto Photos by Stephen Seeber warm and smiling. lice sergeant William Seace was being a story about the history and marks the 20th anniversary of The Lititz Moravian Trombone Cnoir played a big role n the Meanwhile, children were visit­ strolling through the crowd and heritage of Yuletide celebrations, the murder of four American success of Hometown Christmas last weekend. Here, from left to ing with Santa Claus, Lititz Mora­ sharing stories from his recent he fittingly welcomed back the Warwick Field Hockey team for a churchwomen in El Salvador by right, Carolyn Weidman, Jan Reidenbaugh and Brenda Garber vian Trombone Choir members hunting trip to Potter County, and challenging us all to “not mourn perform along East Main Street for the Saturday morning shop­ were tuning instruments, Lititz po- the martyrs: imitate them.” The members of the Community Chest More CHRISTMAS on A-21 message of her column, Mus- ping crowd. ings, is on Page 16. Carol Sing ‘Roadshow’ atlas up for bids ’Tis the season to be out car­ oling. Guest writer Lynn Rossi reports on the annual tradition of singing at Old Zion. And the A $50 auction buy could net $40,000 Saturday Lititz Community Carol Sing is returning to The Gardens be­ KATHY BLANKENBILLER purchased on a whim, turned out “This is a notable work in bolli to be a rare edition printed in Am­ hind the Lititz Historical Foun­ Record Express Staff rarity and its superb condition," dation. sterdam in 1688 by Frederick Hess said. “It will generate high LITITZ — It was every antique DeWitt. collector interest.” lover’s dream. On a beautiful day, The value of that atlas is esti­ There are 100 finely executed, □ Social mated between $30,000-$40,000. and with a little extra time on their brightly colored maps of all pai is hands, a couple decides to stop in Whether or not there is someone Tour of Homes of the world; each includes un­ at real “country” auction. Count­ willing to pay that much — or per­ imaginably exquisite details. The Lititz Woman’s Club less items are brought to bid, when haps even more, will be discovered Images from the atlas can be view­ Christmas Tour of Homes is finally a handsome white leather- on Saturday, Dec. 9, when this un­ ed at the Heritage Map Museum's this Saturday, featuring seven bound atlas is offered, inscribed believably beautiful book — and beautifully-decorated stops with a date from the late 1800s. many other map-related items — web site, www.carto.com. are auctioned at the Lititz Public along the way, plus an opportu­ It seemed different, they agreed. The atlas is part of a 280-lot col­ nity to win a quilt. Page 14. Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Li­ IP It’s something interesting to look lection of rare maps from around titz. The bidding begins promptly the world, including a nmeh through. They decided to bid, and at 1:30 p.m. □ Out of the Past sought-after Virginia map, dated bought it for $50. The auction is being coordinated 1626. Sutter opens For 20 years the old atlas sat for­ by James Hess, curator of the Heri­ Photo by Kathy Blankenbiller gotten. That is, until the popular For more information, contact tage Map Museum and renowned James Hess, curator of the Heritage Map Museum holds the Seventy years ago this week, PBS television show, “Antiques for holding some of the world’s Hess during business hours at 1688 atlas open to the map of Bohemia and the town of Lititz. the newly remodeled Gen. Sut­ Roadshow,” came to their Balti­ greatest map and atlas auctions, 626-5002 or on his cell phone at ter Inn was officially opened to more hometown. The old atlas, right here in Lititz. 615-7904. This rare atlas is valued at $30,000-340,000 and will be auctioned the public. Take a peek at sto­ in Lititz on Saturday. ries like this, and about the time Ulysses S. Grant visited town, on Pages 20-21. WHS to make this ‘A Holiday to Remember’ Reedy heads □ Sports Lititz’ 250th KATHY BLANKENBILLER Sunday, December 10 at 3 p.m. show is that of unity,” said senior narrated by Jason Vigunas. In this The holiday program will highlight and soloist, Chris Moyer. “Music is segment the African-American Seasons begin Record Express Staff the celebration of Christmas, universal; it transcends religion, holiday of Kwanzaa will be fea­ committee Warwick’s wrestling and ethnicity, gender or social status. tured with the songs, “The Princi­ LITITZ — The Warwick High Kwanzaa, Chanukah, and La Po­ STEPHEN SEEBER girls’ basketball teams have School Music Department will sada in a colorful fashion that is It’s a ‘language’ everyone can un­ ples of Kwanzaa,” “Happy Kwan­ opened their seasons with pos­ Récord Express Staff present “A Holiday to Remember” sure to create a joyful memory of derstand.” zaa,” and “Issay, Issay.” itive results.