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Littlestown woman appointed as special state drug prosecutor By JEFFREY B. ROTH iVmw Writer A Littlestown native, Letty A. Kress, has been appointed as a special drug prosecutor assigned to the Attorney General's office. Ms. Kress, 28, a former Adams County assistant district attorney, said that it was her "career goal to be a state prosecutor and a personal preference of what I wanted to do." She began her new duties on June 30.

A 1978 graduate of the Littlestown High School, Ms. Kress received a B.S. degree in criminal justice from West Cheater University in 1982. She received her law degree in 1985 from the Ohio N6rthern Law School, Ada, Ohio. After graduating she worked as a law clerk for York County Judges, James Buckingham and Richard Horn.

Prom 1985 until November 1987, she worked as assitant district attorney in Adams County under former DA Gary E. Hartman. The special drug prosecution section of the Attorney General's office was made possible by a $437,500 federal grant. It is the only grant of its kind awarded in the northeastern United States. Robert Gentzel, press officer for the said that the special prosecutors will work closely with the Nart- cotic Strike Force and the state police Bureau of Narcotics Investigation.

"The purpose of the special prosecutors is to develop investigations that take down drug trafficking organizations. In the case of smaller counties we recognize that very often local district attorneys do not have the time to devote to significant cases," Gentzel said. He added, "nor do they have the manpower needed for large-scale investigations involving multiple defendants with multiple charges." Ms. Kress said that she had applied for a job with the Attorney General about one year ago. Following her stint with Adams she joined the York law firm of Dell'alba Eckard.

In that capaci- ty she handled criminal defense work. But, she said that this position allows her to pursue the prosecution end of the criminal justice system. The drug prosecution lection of criminal law division of the Attorney General can go anywhere we are needed. We are inveitigating groups of drug she said. "We want to create our own types of cases which local Cs could not handle because the organization crosses multiple jurisdictions." Gentzel said that leads in large drug investigations which could break-up multiple county networks are often left undeveloped because the local district attorney cannot pursue the cases beyond their jurisdictions.

The special prosecutors will be able to provide assistant to local district attorneys in major cases or could take over an investigation at their request, especially if the investigation requires a grand jury. "We want to begin working at the onset of an investigation paying particular attention to thepossibil- ity of developing a corrupt organizations charge," Gentzel said. The prosecutors will also focus an developing cases that will caphalize on drug asset forfeitures and on developing conspiracy cases The prosecutors will enhance the ability of the Attorney General's office to develop solid cases against complex drug trafficking networks. Solid cases insure convictions which can stand the test of appeals and "put drug dealers behind bars where they belong," Gentzel said. Gentzel pointed out thatincreas- ingly, large scale drug trafficking networks are headquartered in small rural counties.

Those areas are attractive to criminals, he said, because of the relative lack, of an intense police presence. Ms. Kress, whose parents still reside in Littlestown, said that a major portion of her duties will focus on developing cases which involve large organizations. Her office will work closely with police to develop those cases, she said. 5 STAYING HEALTHY Mr.

and Mrs. Maurice Lonce Recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. Today, Lonce is celebrating her 93rd birthday. celebrates wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs.

Maurice Lonce celebrated their 75th wedding anruver- tsary last Saturday at the Brethren Home in Cross Keys, where they have "been residents since January 29,1987. They were married in Trinity Church in Hanover on July 9, 1913. Maurice Lonce is the son of the late George and Mary Rice Lonce of Jlast Berlin, and his wife, Came, is the daughter of the late levi and Sell Rudisill of Hanover. Mr. Lonce worked for the Western Maryland Railroad and when he 'was promoted to locomotive engineer in 1914 the young couple moved their Chestnut Street home in Hanover to Hagerstown, Md.

Inl930Mr.Loncebecameinyolvedinthedairybusinessasamilkdis- tributor and, in 1936, he bought Geiman's Dairy in Hanover. A year later pie built a new dairy and renamed it Lonce's Dairy. After his retirement in 1946 the Lonces traveled extensively throughput the United States and Canada and Mr. Lonce had more timeto enjoy hobbies of hunting and fishing. Mrs.

Lonce's hobby was needlework. Mr. Lonce is 97 years old and Mrs. Lonce is observing her 93rd birth- tday today. Both are in excellent health.

Jr. They had no children but their nieces and nephews were on hand to Chelp celebrate the Lonces 75th anniversary at a party at the Brethren Horne were the Home Program Department presented them with a cake honor of the occasion. Wire, police beat THE GETTYSBURG TIMES, THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1988 3A ACT documents 125th celebration By TRACI A. LOWER Times Staff Writer Keeping September 1 as their tentative, first day on-the-air, Adams Community Television continues to plug away at the preliminary problems and paperwork that needs to be completed before the station can begin broadcasting. "Keeping the September deadline keeps us busy getting things done, and gives us something to shoot for," Robert Kenworthy, vice president of ACT, said Wednesday.

The organization has already begun documenting local events, with three crews having shot footage of the 125th anniversary ceremonies on July 1,2, and 3, as well as interviews with members of the Peace Commission and Peace Child. The program that will result from this footage will not only preserve history for future generations, but can be used to share Gettysburg's celebration with other stations around the country Once broadcasting begins, a tentative schedule of 7 p.m. to 9 Monday through Friday, has been set by the programing committee. Some programs being considered in addition to the 125th anniversary ceremonies are: solid waste management; local sports; literacy reading; Red Cross specials; school openings; and a community calender. One of the biggest problems presently facing the organization is lack of a facility.

President Raymond J. Gouker has looked at some sites east of town along Route 30, but nothing definite has yet been found. Mandatory recycling proposal approved HARRISBURG (AP) The House on Wednesday unanimously approved a compromise proposal that would require the majority of the state's residents to separate their garbage for recycling within three years. Despite some concerns that the mandatory recycling plan would financially burden municipalities, the House passed a conference committee report outlining the proposal, 192-0. The report came out of a six- member committee that met last week to hammer out differences between the House and the Senate on the trash bill.

The legislation now goes to Gov. Robert P. Casey, who is expected to sign the measure. Casey, in a statement released by his office, called passage of the bill "a watershed in Pennsylvania's environmental program." He Mad the legislation is an economically responsible solution to the state's solid waste disposal crisis. "Recycling will not only redu'ce the volume of garbage we generate by up to 25 percent, but reduce the costs of disposing of it as Well," he said.

"We have learned in recent years that we can no longer continue the practices of a society. And we have learned that we borrow the earth from our children as much as we inherit it from our parents," Casey added. Under provisions of the conference report, municipalities of more than 10,000 residents would have two years to implement a recycling program and those with more than 5,000 face a three-year deadline. The proposal would ultimately affect 400 municipalities statewide, or about 75 percent of the state's population. As crafted in the conference committee, the recycling bill would provide more money for municipalities to start curbside recycling programs.

The state would pay 90 percent of the startup costs incurred by municipalities with populations greater than 5,000. A total of $3.25 would be collected on each ton of garbage dumped in the state to fund the recycling programs, to provide incentives to municipalities and to ensure that disposal facilities are monitored after they close. Municipalities would choose at least three of eight materials to recycle, including glass, aluminum, steel and bimetal cans, high-grade office paper, newsprint, corrugated paper and plastics. The legislation also would shift responsibility for solid waste disposal planning from municipalities to the counties. Another problem facing the board is cable access.

After adding up the cost of the equipment and the added expense of a consulting firm, the board decided Wednesday night that using microwave would be too expensive. As many as four microwave dishes could be needed at a cost of $60,000 each Hooking into a local cable company was decided to be a more feasible alternative, considering the amount of money the organization is working with at this time. Sammons Communications of PA located in Gettysburg, has offered their support and some of their equipment to hook ACT into their line They have been extremely cooperative, and are working with us all the way," Kathy Nelson, who is in charge of cable access said Wednesday night However, a solid contract with them can not be made until ACT has found a facility. PA Classic Cable TV, another local cable company was also approached by ACT, but would only arrange access at a cost to ACT even though it is a non-profit organization. The board decided that in order to be hooked up and ready to go by the September deadline, ACT should consider hooking into Sammorfe, but continue negotiations with PA Classic.

The board of directors of the Gettysburg-Adams County Area Chamber of Commerce is expected to publicly sign a statement endorsing the aims and endeavors of Adams Community Television within the next few weeks Elected to the board by unanimous vote Wednesday night was Bob Ainge, who will be replacing the resigning Harry Matthews'. ON TOUR Catherine W. Cowan is shown during the tour of the downtown business district of Chambersburg Wednesday. Mrs. Cowan offi- Times photo by Erie Borst cially opened her Franklin-Cumberland campaign headquarters at 8 N.

Second St. Cowan- From page 1A believes that Mrs. Cowan, the first woman to serve as president of the State Association of County Commissioners has a chance to become the first person elected to the State Senate from Adams County. The seat is now held by William Moore, who is retiring from office. Cowan said during her speech to the about 40 supporters present at the opening, that the issue of who should go to Harrisburg to represent the district is not a matter of personalities, but who can get the job done for Franklin, Cumberland, Perry, Juniata, and Adams counties.

She has spent the last seven months traveling the district meeting with local organizations "We are here because of the way of life this area offers. We are a collection of boroughs, local villages, developments, and family farms," she said. "We want the independence and freedom that come with a way of Life that only rural Pennsylvania can offer." The downtown business districts are vital to the continuation of our rural life here. Without them we are bedroom communities dependent on outside larger cities for our own goods and services and our jobs," Mrs. Cowan said.

Citing her eight years as a county commissioner, she noted that she daily faces issues which affect residents throughout the district. Those issues are jobs, services to the elderly, environmental concerns, and economic issues. The land that brought us here and the water that we use in our homes are in jeopardy if we do not work hard to protect what we If we are to be able to stand here ten years from now and still be able to see this Cumberland Valley healthy for those of us who want to live here, then we need more that a representative in Harrisburg. We need a leader in Hamsburg," she said. Rowe Byers, chairman of the Democratic party in Franklin County said that Mrs.

Cowan is a relatively well-known personality in the area because of her work with the Franklin-Adams County Employment and Training prog ram. Senator Lincoln agreed that voters throughout the district have heard of her accomplishments "I don't think that we have ever seen a candidate with the caliber of Cathy Cowan She has a good strong home base in Adams County and she has a record as a county commissioner which distinguishes her as a leader," Lincoln said. Mrs. Cowan's office, 17 Queen St, Arendtsville will be officially opened at 10 a m. today She plans to tour an apple orchard as part of her campaign in the area Lottery WEDNESDAY Pa.

Daily Number 6-2-3 Pa. Big Four 0-6-8-8 Pa. Super 7 4-7-10-11-32-44-46-54-55-56-74 Md. Daily Number 0-6-3 Md. Pick Four 4-7-3-4 State police investigating burglary of $1,820 in property State police at Gettysburg are investigating a burglary that resulted in ,820 worth of property being stolen between July 10 and July 13 from the athew McLaughlin residence at 495 Weikert Road, Gettysburg, if According to police, the following items were stolen: 2kA snow blower, valued at $900; a motorcycle trailer, valued at $400; com- piaercial floor heater, valued at $500 and a garden hose, valued at $20.

Police said the items were stolen from Mr. McLaughhn's garage. Shenk's vehicle. Police said both drivers were wearing their seat belts at the time of the accident. Ms.

Koehler, police said, sustained cuts on her forehead as a result ol the accident, but refused medical attention. Both vehicles sustained severe damage in the accident, according to police. iglerville woman injured Overheated brakes cause fire A two-vehicle accident occurred on Old Harrisburg Road Wednesday at 5:34 p.m., which resulted in minor injuries to a Biglerville roman. According to Cumberland Township Police Officer Roger Melson, semary E. Shenk, 49, of Biglerville, was stopped on Old HarrisburgRoad her 1975 Datsun B-210.

She was about to make a right turn onto Howard poUce said Gale C. Koehler, 24, of Biglerville, was driving heTl987 Mercury south on Old HarrisburR Road when she collided into the tack of MB. The Biglerville Fire Co. and state police at Gettysburg responded Wednesday at 9:44 a.m. to the scene of a trash truck fire on Table Road Road and Old Carlisle Road, Biglerville, in Butler Township.

Biglerville Fire Capt. Tom Leedy said the Keystone Sanitation truck was traveling on Old Carlisle Road when its brakes overheated, causing a minor fire in ihe right rear of the vehicle. Capt. Leedy said firefighters were on the scene for about 30 minutes. The brakes of the vehicle, Capt.

Leedy said, were repaired at the scene. correction A beat entry regarding a Monday barn fire incorrectly identified the property owner. Greenmount Fire Company Chief David Noel said that the fire occurred at the 3361 Emmitsburg Road property of Mr. and Mrs Robert Gilbert, not the Samuel Eiker property as reported. During the barn fire, which brought about 60 firefighters and 13 pieces of equipment to the scene to battle the blaze which had spread to a nearby shed, the volunteers from Greenmount, Barlow, Emmitsburg, Harney, and Gettysburg, spent three hours putting down the fire dunng a heavy rain Greenmount, when dispatched to the fully involved barn fire, had just responded to a tree fire at 2260 Pumping Station Road Chief Noel said that he made the decision to leave that fire continue to burn because there was little danger of it spreading during the deluge.

After the barn fire was under control, a brush unit from Emmitsburg responded to the tree fire, which was also caused by a lightning strike, and put out the small blaze. The shed was also saved. A nearby house was untouched by the fire. IV EWSPAPER.