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BY DICK WATSON Times Staff Writer The Clean Air Act may have been passed 38 years ago, but our air quality is still far from healthy. In its of the Air report, the American Lung Association says 10 percent of Americans breathe unhealthy air daily. In Pennsylvania, the air quality of only nine of its 67 counties received a grade of A or when tested for short-term particle pollution, year-round particle pollution and ozone pollution. Only two of the nine counties, Franklin and Tioga scored a perfect A. Adams, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Lawrence, Luzerne and Perry were graded B.

Pennsylvania counties graded as having the worst air quality included Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Lancaster, (See AIR, Page A3) Julian L. Cross Julian Llewellyn Cross, age 72, of Williamsport, died Thursday, May 8, 2008 at his home from metastatic melanoma. He was under Hospice Care. He was born June 17, 1935. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Susan Wieder Cross; daughter Julee S.

Cross of Hagerstown, sisters-in- law, Sylvia Wieder of Fredericksburg, Va. and Cyndy Dermer of Honey Brook; brothers-in-law, Michael Wieder of Gettysburg, Tony Wieder of Dale City, and John Barrow of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; and nieces and nephews. He also leaves family friends, Tom and Darlene Lynch of Florida, Harry and Hazel Brandenburg of Virginia and Jill Carroll of Hagerstown, Md. The family will receive friends Sunday, May 11, 2008 from 6-8 p.m at Osborne Funeral Home, 425 S. Conococheague Williamsport, Md.

The funeral home will be open after 1 p.m. on Sunday for the convenience of family and friends.The family will also receive friends on Monday, from noon-1 p.m. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made in memory to: Cumberland Valley Veterinary Clinic, Memo: Emergency Fund, 17747 Virginia Hagerstown, MD 21740. Margaret Bream Margaret E.

(Wolf) Bream, 79, of New Oxford, died Thursday, May 8, 2008 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Guy L. Bream who died Sept. 16, 1996. She was born Jan.

29, 1929 in Straban Township, Adams County, the daughter of the late William O. and Blanche B. (Jeffcoat) Wolf. She was a member of St. United Church of Christ, New Chester.

She was an avid square dancer and round dancer, belonging to the Cannonaders Square Dance Club of Gettysburg and the Dance Arounds in Dillsburg. She is survived by four daughters, Joan E. Wolf and Joyce M. Bream, both of New Oxford, Betty A. Myers of Abbottstown and Nancy J.

Senter and her husband Harold of New Oxford; a son, Guy L. Bream and his wife Wanda of New Oxford; six grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers, Arthur and Maurice Wolf and a sister, Pauline Richardson. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 12 at 10 a.m. from the Feiser Funeral Home Inc, 302 Lincolnway West, New Oxford, with her pastor, the Rev.

Douglas C. Hahn, officiating. Burial will be in New Oxford Cemetery. A viewing will be held Sunday, May 11 at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Serving as pallbearers will be Harold Senter, Brian Senter, Andrew Hockensmith, Tim James, Nicklas James and Roy A.

Bream Jr. Memorial contributions may be made to St. United Church of 2243 Hunterstown- Hampton Road, New Oxford, PA 17350. Memories may be shared at www.feiserfuneral- home.com Theresa Christiansen Theresa E. (Zett) Christiansen, 55, of East Berlin died Thursday (May 8, 2008) at York Hospital following a lengthy illness.

She was born June 2, 1952 in York the daughter of John A. and Beatrice E. (Delp) Zett, of York. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2008, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 6084 W.

Canal Rd, Abbottstown, with Father Michael Messner as Celebrant. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover. A viewing will be held Sunday, May 11, 2008, at the Feiser Funeral Home, Inc, 306 Harrisburg St, East Berlin, from 6-8 p.m. with prayers at 8 p.m.. Robert Ewald Robert E.

Ewald, 77, of Aspers, died Wednesday morning, May 7, 2008 at the Gettysburg Hospital. Born Jan. 27, 1931 in Yonkers, N.Y., he was the son of the late William and Florence (McKeever) Ewald. He was the wife of Lillian M. (Matthews) Ewald of Aspers.

Mr. Ewald worked as a draftsman for Eastman Kodak for many years. He was a member of the Adams County Fish and Game and the Gettysburg Civil War Roundtable. He loved art and classical music and played flute in the Rochester, N.Y. Philharmonic.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Lenore Martin of Annapolis, Md. and Karen Parker of Vienna, two step-children, Randall Oleski of Fresno, Calif. and Cynthia Oleski of Rochester, N.Y.; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, William Ewald Jr. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

The Monahan Funeral Home, Gettysburg is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Adams County SPCA, 11 Goldenville Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Josephine Golden Josephine C. Golden, 79, of New Oxford, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at the York Memorial Hospital. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

There will be no viewing. The Feiser Funeral Home 306 Harrisburg East Berlin is handling the arrangements. Mark Horick Mark E. Horick, 80, of Hanover, died Thursday, May 8, 2008, at the Golden Living Nursing Center, Gettysburg. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 12 at 11 a.m.

at the Kenworthy Funeral Home 269 Frederick Hanover, with his pastor, Rev. Scott A. Sager, officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday, May 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. Charles Hostetter Charles A.

Hostetter, 51, of Gettysburg, died Wednesday afternoon, May 7, 2008 at his home. Born Aug. 25, 1956 in Gettysburg, he was the son of Earl F. and Charlotte F. (McBee) Hostetter of York Springs.

He was the husband of Kathryn M. (Denisar) Hostetter, to whom he was married for two years. Chuck worked as a maintenance mechanic for the Social Security Administration and recently also worked in real estate. He greatly loved hunting, fishing, and his family. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by four children, Charles Hostetter Jr.

of Fairfield, and Eric Hostetter, Christal Hostetter, and Katie Hostetter, all of Gettysburg; two step-children, Jaime Garland-Zinn of York and Toby Garland of York; nine grandchildren; one brother, Earl Hostetter of Biglerville; and one sister, Tammy Strickhouser of York Springs. Funeral services will be held at noon, Monday, May 12 at the Monahan Funeral Home, 125 Carlisle Gettysburg, with Chaplain Karen Minnich- Sadler, Hospice of the Good Shepherd officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Gettysburg. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the services Monday morning at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 424 E. Middle P.O. Box 3535, Gettysburg, PA 17325 or the Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 1075 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Adams County Survivors Inc. offers a support group for women on Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

who are or have been in a relationship. If you are interested, call 3349777 or 1-800-787-8106. Child care is provided. The Adams County Newcomers Club membership luncheon will be held today at noon at The Lodge at Blue Ridge Summit. To car pool, meet behind the Country Inn on Route 97.

Biglerville The Biglerville High School Class of 1950 will meet for lunch Monday at 1 p.m. at Steak and Sea House. Buchanan Valley Bingo will be held Saturday at the Buchanan Valley Fire Department. Doors open at 4 p.m., with bingo at 6 p.m. For call 677-9234 or 6778084.

Fairfield A country dance will be held Friday at 7 p.m. at the Village Hall on Main Street. Gettysburg The Gettysburg group of Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at noon and 8 p.m. today at St. James Lutheran Church, located at the corner of Stratton and York Streets.

The Gettysburg American Legion will hold a Day breakfast buffet. The buffet will include scrambled eggs, bacon, chip beef and sausage gravy, biscuits, fresh fruit and pastries. All mothers will receive a gift. Buddhist Insight Meditation will be held Sunday, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalists of Gettysburg, 136 S.

Stratton St. Mitzi Trostle of the Blue Mountain Lotus Society in Harrisburg, will speak on Your Mind: The Four Directions of an Awakened based on the book by Anthony Stultz. From the Ground Up volunteers gather Monday, from 8 to 10 a.m. on Lincoln Square to pick up litter on the main streets of Historic Gettysburg. Volunteers are welcomed and encouraged.

For contact George Bender at 334-2933. The Diabetes Self Management Class will be held Monday, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Gettysburg Hospital community room. The Gettysburg High School Class of 1957 will meet for lunch Monday at noon at Steak and Sea House. All class members and friends are invited to attend.

The Gettysburg Walking Club will meet Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the parking area at the East Cavalry Field. After walking in the area, we will meet at Steak and Sea House for lunch at 11:30 a.m. New members are always welcome. Parenting Plus, a parenting group, will meet Tuesday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

at PEACE, 353 Buford Ave. Call 337-0044, ext. 115 for info. or to arrange for transportation and child care. The Teen Boys Club will meet Monday, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

at PEACE, 353 Buford Ave. This group gives boys, 13 to 17, a chance to do activities, converse and have snacks with other teens. Transportation is available. Call 337-0044, ext. 115 for info.

or to register. The Senior Citizens Club of Gettysburg will meet for lunch May 15 at 11:30 a.m. at Perkins Family Restaurant. Any questions, call Janet at 334-4476. The sixth annual Franz Martin reunion will be held May 18, from noon until at the CWV, Bonneauville.

For contact Jake at 334-9215 or Teresa at 337-1045 after 7 p.m. Hanover Support and Deliverance Group meets every Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Praise and Worship Center, 17 Wayne for people who wish to overcome addictive habits over-eating, alcoholism or drug addiction through Jesus Christ. For call Larry at 632-2773. Prenatal Exercise Classes, designed for the expectant or new mother, will be held Monday, from 6 to 7 p.m.

at the Hanover Community Health and Education Center. For call 637-8827. Preparing for Childbirth Course will be held Monday at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Hospital third floor conference room. Pre-registration is necessary.

For cost and call 6332198. Diabetes Table Talk will be held Monday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for meter check day. For call 633-2118. The Hanover Connection will meet Wednesday, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

at the Cross Keys Motor Inn Banquet Room, 6110 York Road, New Oxford. Rosa Maria Faulkner, certified personality trainer, will present the program, Trophies and For reservations, call Sharon at 259-9710 or Joanne at 624-2839. Elsewhere The Franklin County American Diabetes Association Support Group will meet Monday at 7 p.m. at the Chambersburg Hospital Lecture Center Room B. For call Bev Horn at 2673000.

The Linganore High School of Frederick, Class of 1998 10 year reunion will be held Sept. 13. Classmates are asked to send contact info. to as soon as possible. A2 GETTYSBURG TIMES FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2008 Digest Gettysburg Times (USPS 218140) 717-339-2062 Is published daily except Sundays and Christmas and New Day by Times and News Publishing Co.

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Births Hanover Hospital Mr. and Mrs. Matt (Emily Black) Mentzer, Gardners, a son, Thursday, May 1. Crystal Misner and Kirk Rider, Hanover, a daughter, Thursday, May 1. Mr and Mrs.

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Hostetter Cross BY JOHN GEROME AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Eddy Arnold, whose mellow baritone on songs like the World Go made him one of the most successful country singers in history, died Thursday morning, days short of his 90th birthday. Arnold died at a care facility near Nashville, said Don Cusic, a professor at Belmont University and author of the biography Arnold: Hold You in My His wife of 66 years, Sally, had died in March, and in the same month, Arnold fell outside his home, injuring his hip. vocals on songs like the 1965 the World Go a top 10 pop hit as well as a No. 1 country hit, made him one of the most successful country singers in history.

Folksy yet sophisticated, he became a pioneer of Nashville also called a mixture of country and pop styles. His crossover success paved the way for later singers such as Kenny Rogers. sing a little country, I sing a little pop and I sing a little folk, and it all goes he said in 1970. He was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1966. The following year he was the first person to receive the entertainer of the year award from the Country Music Association.

The reference book Country Singles by Joel Whitburn, ranked Arnold the No. 1 country singer in terms of overall success on the Billboard country charts. Nicknamed Tennessee Arnold first gained notice with appearances on the Grand Ole Opry in the early 1940s. He debuted on the charts in 1945 with Minute Seems a Million and began his string of 28 No. 1 country hits with Is Life Without in early 1947.

His success helped make Nashville an important recording industry hub, according to Sony BMG Nashville, parent of his longtime label, RCA. Other hits included Last Word in Lonesome Is of He Doing in My Want to Go With Like and the World I was about 15 years old, all I ever sang was Eddy stuff Full of Throwing I remember all of his said country legend George Jones. would be just about my whole show until I heard Hank Most of hits were done in association with famed guitarist Chet Atkins, the producer on most of the recording sessions. The late Dinah Shore once described his voice as like butter and syrup being poured over wonderful buttermilk Reflecting on his career, he said he never copied anyone. really had an idea about how I wanted to sing from the very he said.

He revitalized his career in the 1960s by adding strings, a controversial move for a country artist back then. got to thinking, if I just took the same kind of songs been singing and added violins to them, have a new he told The Associated Press in 2002. cussed me, but the disc jockeys grabbed it. The artists began to say, left Then within a year, they were doing Among his recent albums were 2002, and All These 2005. Joe Galante, chairman of Sony BMG Nashville, said he was talking about making another just a few weeks ago.

was a special kind of happiness about him whenever he talked about music, and that is how I will remember Galante said. Over the years, he invested wisely, especially in real estate in the Nashville area, and was regarded as one of the wealthiest men in country music. He once had this advice for young singers: a good lawyer, a good accountant and be on Friends said his wife helped handle his business dealings and was the inspiration for many of his love songs. hurts me more than anything else is that he died of a broken said Grand Ole Opry star Jim Ed Brown, a friend. think he ever recovered from Arnold was born May 15, 1918, on a farm near Henderson, the son of a sharecropper.

He sang on radio stations in Jackson, Memphis, and St. Louis before becoming nationally known. Early in his career, his manager was Col. Tom Parker, who later became Elvis manager. His image was always that of a modest, clean-cut country boy.

cannot satisfy all the he once said. have an image of me. Some people think Billy half brother, but not. I want people to get this hero thing off their mind and just let me be Country music superstar Eddy Arnold dies at 89 OHN ENT ILE SSOCIATED RESS In this June 8, 1959 file photo, Eddy Arnold performs at the Rotary International Convention in Madison Square Garden in New York. Arnold, whose mellow baritone on songs like "Make the World Go Away" made him one of the most successful country singers in history, died at a care facility near Nashville Thursday morning.

He was 89. Adams graded on air quality.