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A4 The Sentinel, Carlisle, Wednesday, May 8, 2002 3 Cat 3 Hershey "7 1 1 Ji A 1 I i 4 1 tacted me and said they wanted that population of feral cats eliminated because of the likelihood it could spread and cause an epidemic; All the cats we had were to be tested and they were." Goodhart, also a deputy wildlife conservation officer with the Game Commission, notes the complaint against him wasn't filed until after his appointment to police chief two months ago. The rabies incidents occurred last June. "I do think it is a little ridiculous the amount of time and money this has cost taxpayers of Mt. Holly, the county and maybe even the state," Goodhart says. "The person (who filed the complaint) should have came to me and inquired and maybe all this could have been avoided." Ebert says carbon monoxide poisoning is "recognized as an acceptable method" of destroying such animals.

In all, 10 cats were killed, one raccoon was shot and another cat was found dead of natural causes. "Rabies in any community is a danger and these police officers put their human constituents first," Ebert nvm shiver in a cool breeze that flowed across the park as I waited to disembark. Swimming down the exit ramp, I found Kent Bachmann, Hersheypark's director of planning and engineering, who was just as wet. The Roller Soaker went through eight redesigns, he said, as engineers had to work around underground utilities and other obstacles. It's the biggest He said the most challenging aspect of this project was timing the water cannons just right to soak the riders as they passed by.

This is only one of two water coaster in existence, the other being in North Carolina. Mechanical technician Warren Westphal of Setpoint, the firm that designed the attraction, says the Hersheypark version is bigger, has more cars, a longer track and uses more water. About 800 riders will experience the ride per hour, Bachmann said. Before leaving the park, I tried to peer into the future and asked Bachmann what new attraction Hersheypark might have in store for next year. "You're not going to get me in trouble," he replied.

Continued from A1 Holly Springs boy was bitten by a rabid cat in the Holly Gap area and three others were treated as a precaution. A complaint last month prompted Ebert to launch an inquiry to determine the appropriateness of police actions. Animals dumped in gap Goodhart says he did not do anything wrong in handling a situation that could have posed a threat to residents and visitors. The Holly Gap area is popular with fishermen and hikers and home to a restaurant. The area near Route 34 at Mountain Creek also seems to hold its share of stray animals dumped there by people who no longer want them.

Good-hart believes the cat that bit the boy became infected with rabies in a fight with a raccoon. "I had exhausted all other means of taking care of the situation," he says, adding he contacted the state Department of Health, the state Game Commission and veterinarians. "Department of Health con- Continued from A1 to face what the Roller Soaker would throw my way. Turns out the ride was going "to throw what seemed to be about a million gallons of water my way. It started out in a familiar -'fashion.

The car climbed the first hill, revealing a great view of Canyon River Rapids and the rest of the park. After it turned the first corner, "'though, the barrage of water began. -r SPLOOSH! One of the ride's "two automated geysers blinded for a minute. OK, I thought, this isn't so SQUISH! Hmmm, I thought, I wasn't expecting another blast water so soon after GUSH! That warning sign at entrance gate didn't lie: "You will get soaked." SPLASH! Whoa, I thought as grabbed my eyes. Almost lost a contact lens on that one.

The car twisted and turned through about 1,300 feet of 'track for about a minute and a half at a maximum speed of about 20 mph, offering a good of water every few sec-y onds. With the last turn in sight, the 1, iJv a Jeff CroninThe Sentinel Riders experience one last dose of water Tuesday. their timing on those who went before me. The ride came to an end and I sat there dripping from every part of my body and started to car traveled over the main battery of water guns. It seems I waited a bit too long to take my ride, as some of those kids below had perfected Mailbox Arrest us to back off," Bradley said.

"Then he slowed down." FBI agent Terry Hulse said Helder telephoned his parents during the chase and was patched through to an FBI negotiator. He said Helder stayed on the phone with the FBI after pulling over and volunteered to surrender if he was not harmed. "He requested not to be tackled," Trooper Alan Davidson said. "He surrendered the gun and was taken into custody." FBI agent Jim Bogner in Omaha, where the investigation is centered, refused to say how Helder had become part of the case. But a college newspaper in Wisconsin said it gave the FBI a seven-page letter Tuesday that it received over the weekend and was signed with Helder's name.

The letter was postmarked in Omaha on Friday the day the first bombs were found in Iowa and Illinois, and a day before bombs turned up in Nebraska and its first page is identical to the anti-govemment notes found with the bombs. The letter also said, in part: "I will diechange in the end for this, but that's OK, hahaha paradise awaits!" r-. ifi wn i in mi OntheNet: Postal Service: http:www.usps.com FBI: http:www.fbi.gov held for a few days before being transported to face charges. Father: He's not dangerous As the search for Helder intensified, his father at the family's home in Minnesota read a statement urging his son to call. "I really want you to know that Luke is not a dangerous person," Cameron Helder said.

"I think he's just trying to make a statement about the way our government is run. I think Luke wants people to listen to his ideas, and not enough people are hearing him, and he thinks this may help." Helder was enrolled as a junior majoring in art and industrial design at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, located in Menomonie, Wis. Former classmates said Helder loved the grunge band Nirvana and was preoccupied with Cobain, its lead singer, who committed suicide. Helder apparently not attended classes since at least April 24, a school official said. After Helder's license plate and car description were broadcast nationwide Tuesday, a motorist on Interstate 80 spotted his vehicle and tipped off authorities.

-He was pulled over aftei a that reached 100 mph. Xfi "The FBI contacted him on his cell phone and started negotiations with him, and asked Continued from A1 The capture came just eight hours after the FBI issued an all-points bulletin for Helder and said it wanted to question him about the 18 pipe bombs found since Friday. Six people four letter carriers and two residents were wounded by bombs left in mailboxes in Illinois and Iowa. Twelve other bombs found in Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado and Texas did not explode. Most of the bombs were accompanied by anti-government propaganda warning that more "attention getters" were on the way.

Federal prosecutors in Iowa charged Helder with using an explosive to maliciously destroy property affecting interstate commerce and with using a destructive device to commit a crime of violence. The charges carry penalties of up to life in prison and fines of $250,000. In addition, he was booked on a federal firearms charge. U.S. Attorney Charles W.

Larson said Helder was responsible for wounds suffered Friday by Delores Werling, 70, of Tipton, Iowa. Federal charges also were expected to be filed in Illinois, Larson said. Washoe County Sheriff Dennis Ballam said Helder would go before a federal magistrate today in Reno, where he is likely to be Continued from A1 parent and student met at 6:30 that evening. Underkoffler says the little girl is "doing quite well" and is still in school. Cowden says no other allegations ever were made against Hamer.

He had volunteered at the school since 1998 with the Reading Support Volunteer Program and had worked with 12 to 16 students over the, past three years. Underkoffler has compiled a list of all students with whom Hamer has worked. School officials are contacting their parents. In addition, Underkoffler is sending out a letter to all parents The Sentinel Published daily by Cumberland Publishers a subsidiary of Lee Enterprises, Inc. 457.E.

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Box 130, Carlisle, 17013. about the incident. "Because we have no suggestion that there has ever been a problem with the accused or anyone else, there is a thin line between frightening parents unduly and making them aware," Cowden says. About 35 volunteers helped with the RSVP program, with 12 of them working at Newville Elementary School. The program targets second-graders.

Volunteers typically spend two hours a week at the elementary school and work with one student at a time. Nearly half of the volunteers, including Hamer, live at Green Ridge Village retirement community just outside Newville. The alleged abuse occurred on the final day of the reading program for this school year. "I expect that program will be continued," Cowden says. "It has benefited students over the years." Criminal checks not required While school employees hired since 1989 have had to provide Act 34 criminal check clearance and employees hired since 1996 have had to provide Act 151 child abuse registry check clearance, the district does not require such checks of school volunteers, including field trip chaperones, room parents and others.

Cowden says that having a clean clearance does not mean an incident will not occur. A preliminary hearing for Hamer has been scheduled for 1 1 a.m. May 30 before District Justice Helen Shulenberger. Officials say Hammer was released after posting $5,000 bail Monday afternoon. 1 tx-tim The Mother's Day gift the whole family can share.

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