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It’s all we ask. Every time we cast a bal-lot. Lead. Lead us to a better time. To pros-perity. Make our town, our township, our ward, our neighborhood a good place to live.

Lead us.Do it wisely. Fairly. Without bias

or grudge. With no selfish motive, no personal gain. With your community’s good at heart. For you and I. For our children. For the present and the future.

Lead.Every election, we ask this. Hope for

this. Think it as we stand in the voting booth, making our choices, choosing our leaders.

Hope is a very American trait that comes, in good measure, from our right to vote, our right to choose those who run our government. Our forefathers fought for it against tremendous odds. Our grandparents and parents de-fended it. Some of us still defend it, and many more of us indulge in it at polling places – the right to vote. The right to express our hope.

With another spring comes another election, the May 21 primary. In the Middletown area, there are contested races for Middletown Borough Council, where 16 candidates seek their party’s nomination for five seats; for MIddle-town mayor, where four candidates want to be the face and the conscience of the borough; for Londonderry Twp. supervisor, where three candidates seek the Republican nomination for two seats in a rural township expected to boom with development in the next

several years; and for Royalton Borough Council, where three people are com-peting for the Republican nomination

for two seats representing the First Ward.

They all have felt com-pelled to run. To lead. To earn the power, the chance, to

make a difference.We decided to publish this

Voters’ Guide to help you make up your mind. To see what the candidates stand for. To understand their goals, their dreams, their hopes for a better community – in their own words, unfil-tered. Edited for spelling, punctuation and grammar, but otherwise offered to you – speaking to you, for you to decide who is best to lead us.

The rest is up to you – but you’ve always had the power to decide. To choose your leaders. Don’t let the op-portunity pass. Vote. Don’t grow com-placent. Don’t grow too cynical. Nothing can be gained by surrendering your right to vote, or by skipping the op-portunity. It does count. It does mean something.

As long as there are elections, there will always be hope.

Casting a ballot: An expression of hope

Why do people pass up their right to vote on Election Day?They blame their work schedule.They feel ill.They hate the candidates, and are unwilling to choose the lesser of two evils.It rained.Some insist they forgot it was Election Day.There are many excuses, according to www.statisticbrain.com, a website that loves statistics. Here are the Top 10 Excuses for Not Voting, the website found, based on information collected by the U.S. Census Bureau:

TOP 10 EXCUSES FOR NOT VOTING1. Too busy – 17.5%2. Too sick – 14.9% 3. Not interested – 13.4%4. Dislike the candidates – 12.9%5. Out of town – 8.8%6. Uhhh . . . don’t know why I didn’t – 7%7. Voter registration problems – 6%8. Can’t get to poll (transportation problems) – 5.3%9. I forgot! – 2.6%10. Bad weather – 0.2%

(About 11 percent of registered voters polled gave an answer that did not fit any of the Top 10 excuses.) Source: www.statisticbrain.com

www.pressandjournal.com Press And JournAl PRIMARY ELECTION VOTER’S GUIDE 3

MIDDLETOWNBOROUGH

OPEN SEATS: • Mayor • 1st ward council (2) • 2nd ward council (2) • 3rd ward council (1)

ABOUT THIS VOTERS’ GUIDEThis Voters’ Guide lists candidates in the six contested races who are on the May 21, 2013 primary election ballot and

provides their answers to questions posed by the Press And Journal. This Guide is published by the Press And Journal to help voters cast an informed vote when they go to the polls.

GROUND RULES• Questionnaires were sent to all candidates in contested races. Candidates appearing with no photo failed to submit one.• If a candidate did not respond by the deadline, “Did not respond” is printed.• This Voters’ Guide is organized by municipality and office with candidates alphabetically listed by name. The names of unopposed candidates are not listed.• All candidates were invited to provide biographical information and responses to 3 specific questions.

✔1st WARD COUNCIL

Mike BowManRepublicanDid not respond.

ThoMas handleyRepublicanOccupation: Retired – working part-time as a marketing consultant for American Municipal PowerEducation: High school graduate What is the most important issue in Middletown today?The restoration of rational financial man-agement of the borough.Open and honest dialogue with the citi-zens must also be restored to regain some semblance of trust of Borough Council. Once we unite behind common goals this town can accomplish anything we put our minds to. Unity, not divisiveness, is the key.

What do you like/dislike about the way Middletown is currently run?The constant reversal of council concern-ing the finances is more than disturbing. First we are told we have deficits, then we are spending money on projects that were never budgeted.Secondly, the town is being run behind a wall of secrecy and misinformation. There is no open communications between council and the people. This must stop. What can you do to make Middletown better?I would work to bring rational and profes-sional financial stability to the borough.I would also restore access to council and the administration staff.I believe we need more public involve-ment in the running of our town. This will allow for greater interaction of ideas and provide innovative solutions.

RoBeRT loueRRepublican (Incumbent)Did not respond.

Rachelle ReidRepublicanOccupation: Retired heavy equipment operator for the state Department of Transportation

What is the most important issue in Middletown today?The state Department of Community and Economic Development’s Act 47 Early Intervention Program – to this date there is no supportung documentation to substantiate financial consultant Mark Morgan’s claims about borough finances. The documentation needed to make this investigation possible are the 2011 and 2012 audits. This is valuable information that is necessary for grant money from federal, state and county governments – a complete accounting of all monies in all borough accounts. The first thing I would do if elected is to investigate the claims that Mr. Morgan made about the bor-ough’s financial status.Several members of Borough Council promised to bring more and new business into the borough. This has not happened as of this day. If elected, I would form a council of business owners and residents to develop ideas on what they believe the business needs are within the borough.There are too many blighted and aban-doned properties within the borough. Council has not seen fit to seek out fund-ing from federal, state and county govern-ments to renovate or build new homes. If elected, I would seek out all funding that our borough would be qualified for to bring in tax revenues from these proper-ties.Finally, too many absentee property own-ers and/or property owners who are not interested in maintaining their properties. I would institute a rental inspection where the fire marshal would inspect the proper-ties for code and safety violations. These

inspections would require the property owners to make all necessary improve-ments or they could not lease their apart-ments.

What do you like/dislike about the way Middletown is currently run?I dislike the lack of simplicity, precision and clarity when requests for all informa-tion are made. Several residents – myself included – have requested such informa-tion in several Right to Know requests. The responses that have been received from the borough secretary are as follows: No such information exists; the request is not specific enough; or the borough needs 30 days to answer the request. There is no reason that any request for documenta-tion cannot be made available to all resi-dents. I will demand that all information including council and committee meeting minutes be given when requested, as well as post the correct minutes of all meet-ings on the borough’s website.I find it objectionable that when coun-cil is asked a question during or after a council meeting, you receive no response from the majority of council, nor is there any follow-up to questions put forth. If elected, I can promise that I will answer all questions posed to me and if I do not have the answer, we will find the answer together. The majority of council has forgotten they are here to serve all the residents.

What can you do to make Middletown better?I would investigate all of Mr. Morgan’s claims about our financial status.I would seek out funding for blighted and abandoned properties and get develop-ers to build on these properties, thereby increasing the borough’s tax revenue.I would bring back rental inspections so that tenants can live in a safe and habit-able space.I would find ways to work with businesses and bring new business into the borough.I would bring back integrity to our borough. There are too many things that need to be done, and every one of us has

to work together if we are to succeed at making Middletown great.I will finish with this: I have the drive, desire and tenacity to do what needs to be done.

david RhenRepublican (Incumbent)Did not respond.

ToM sTRohMRepublicanOccupation: Case Man-ager, Office of Student Conduct, Penn State HarrisburgEducation: Bachelors degree from Penn State

What is the most important issue in Middletown today? • the funding issues of the Middletown Public Library: The library provides for life-long education, shared enrichment and cultural experiences and information that is often necessary to people’s lives.• sense of community that has been lost with the current Borough Council: Constant turmoil of the borough by council has fragmented our community – and problems can’t be solved when the community feels that when questions are asked of council that they fall on deaf ears. Worthwhile discussion cannot be had. • transparency on what council is do-ing: Secrecy and the look of secrecy by officials elected by the people cannot be permitted.

What do you like/dislike about the way Middletown is currently run?The lack of communication on what coun-cil is thinking and the thought process behind decisions, and the behind-closed-doors policy-making must end. Council must seek greater citizen input and be more open on discussion of arising issues.

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ToM sTRohM (continued)What can you do to make Middletown better?Use common sense in decision-making, listen to what the community has to say, and be honest about why, how and the outcome on the issues/concerns that are being addressed. I will always remem-ber that I represent the community that elected me, and will be open to different thoughts and ideas and different ways of thinking.

donald swegeRRepublicanDid not respond.

✔2nd WARD COUNCIL

BaRBaRa aRnoldRepublican (Incumbent)Did not respond.

donald BRooksRepublican (Incumbent)Occupation: Telephone Company TechnicianEducation: 1965 graduate of Middletown Area High School

What is the most important issue in Middletown today?The most important issue facing Middletown to date is the severe mis-management of funds affecting every aspect of daily operations and the lack of concern for the borough’s infrastructure over the past four decades. What do you like/dislike about the way Middletown is currently run?As a current council member, I feel the borough is moving in the right direction with the assistance of the professionals from the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s Act 47 Early Intervention Program. What can you do to make Middletown better?I have been a resident of Middletown for more than 39 years and I have seen this town slowly deteriorate. I feel I can make fair, informed and unbiased decisions for the benefit of the town as a whole and not for any one person or group of people.

anne einhoRnDemocratOccupation: Community mobilizer, educator and facilitator for Communi-ties That Care.Education: Bachelor’s degree from Sarah Law-rence College in New York; Masters of Social Work from the University of Southern California.

What is the most important issue in Middletown today?The most important issue facing Middletown today is that of communi-cation. Currently, there appears to be a marked lack of communication between bourough officials and the general public. This is not a declaration on my part but rather a reflection of what I have heard and been told by many people with whom I have spoken.Along with a lack of communication comes a failure of transparency. Without these two essential components, it is virtually impossible for Borough Council and the people to work together on town matters.

What do you like/dislike about the way Middletown is currently run?I do not believe that the people of the town have been given the opportunity to ask questions and/or discuss deci-sions that are being made by our officials. Ultimately, officials – elected by us – will make the final determination on issues of importance to the borough; however, I think we would all like to believe that we have a voice in determining not only the importance of the issues but also their outcomes as well.

What can you do to make Middletown better?I can make myself available and open to discuss the concerns of the public.I can promise that I will be accessible and willing to discuss and consider a variety of ideas and options with regard to the benefit of the town.Lastly, I plan to learn every side of an issue and the ways in which it will effect the people of Middletown and the success of our town.

BenjaMin kapensTein DemocratOccupation: Investment Accountant for PFM Asset Management Education: Middletown Area High School (2002-2006), Penn State Harrisburg (2006-2010, bachelors degree in accounting)

What is the most important issue in Middletown today?The most important issue in my mind today is the need to get everyone in our community on the same track – working toward the common goal of revitalizing Middletown. There is a lot of back-and-forth bickering between different groups and individuals about what direction we should take moving forward and how we are going to get this town thriving once again.While some disagreement amongst members of the community and Borough Council is inevitable, the excessive argu-ing is only taking away time and energy that could be spent on working toward us getting back on track. I really believe this has to be fixed before any real improve-ment can be accomplished.

What do you like/dislike about the way Middletown is currently run?My biggest issue with the way Middletown is currently being run is that there is no transparency by council. It seems this issue is not just between the council and the public, but also amongst the council members themselves.Voting on issues where potentially hun-dreds of thousands of dollars will be spent should require a thorough review of the plan by each member of council before they are able to make an informed deci-sion. Each situation should be looked at differently and put through a cost-benefit analysis to determine whether it should be done or we should research a different option.To me, the non-transparency is the core problem and where we must begin to mend in order to begin the road back to a healthier, happier home for all of us.

What can you do to make Middletown better?If elected, I would first like to tackle the problems I have previously discussed and then begin coming up with a long-term stability plan to carry Middletown through the next decade and beyond.I think one of the significant things that must be done is to initiate communica-tion with Penn State Harrisburg. Whether you are happy about it or not, the college is growing at a rapid rate and the smart thing to do is capitalize on it by having a good relationship with the university and its students.I also hope to be in constant discussion with the residents in the borough about what issues are affecting them and what can be done by council to help solve them. After all, we are supposed to be the voice for the citizens we represent. I appreciate the Press And Journal giving the candidates the opportunity to be heard.

BaRBaRa l. seiBeRTRepublicanOccupation: Owner, Emer-ald Senior ServicesEducation: High school graduate, some college, life

What is the most important issue in Middletown today?Middletown, in its entirety, is aware of the financial instability we are faced with at this time. I interpret the unprofessional and un-businesslike decision-making of the present council as to adding to this problem.

What do you like/dislike about the way Middletown is currently run?At this time, I take great comfort in know-ing there are a number of residents in this borough who have taken notice to where we are headed and have decided to step out of their comfort zone in order to do something to stop this trend.The most heartbreaking burden I have at this time is witnessing the incompe-tence of a few people, thus causing the borough’s inability to compete with sur-rounding communities. As other commu-nities in our area are doing many things to entice growth and tourism, we seem to be doing the exact opposite.

What can you do to make Middletown better?I am a firm believer that one should never make a decision without having all the necessary facts and information.The concerns, confusion and frustrations voiced by this community are falling on deaf ears. I will listen and speak in a voice that will be heard.

✔3rd WARD COUNCIL

kaRen claRkRepublicanOccupation: Home health aide for the Dauphin County Department of Ag-ing and former guard at Dauphin County PrisonEducation: Graduate of John Harris High School, Harrisburg; certified foster parent after complet-ing courses in Maryland and Guam on dealing with handicapped and emotionally-challenged children

What is the most important issue in Middletown today?The most important issue is electricity and electric rates and taxes. Elderly people have worked all these hours and years to retire – now that they’re at retirement age, they’re really pinched because of how the


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taxes are. A lot of these people are on So-cial Security and they’re in a tough spot. They were working for their golden years and now they can’t enjoy their golden years.Also, we’ve talked about things in the borough for kids, like a skateboard park. If kids want something bad enough they’ll work for it. We can establish a fund and they can work for it. There are grants out there – you just have to know who to get in touch with.

What do you like/dislike about the way Middletown is currently run?I dislike what council does now. You’ll go to a council meeting, and they’ll talk for five minutes, then go behind closed doors. It leaves the people on the other side of the door wondering.People have told me it’s a waste of time to go to council meetings. They think council will just do what they want to do. I feel voters had no clue it would turn out that way.You have to have more people who want to lead instead of be followers.I just feel there are a lot of important things that should be heard. You don’t have to vote on things that night.

What can you do to make Middletown better?I think get with the right council people and do something for the kids, and reach out to the elderly because they’re very much a part of Middletown.I know from working at the prison that there would be kids who came there to do community service. I think any kids can do that – it could be any teenager. In the summertime, it would keep kids out of trouble.

MaRcia clelandRepublicanOccupation: Human Resource ManagerEducation: Certificate in Management and Human Resources

What is the most important issue in Middletown today?The lack of communication, honesty and transparency between council and the residents.

What do you like/dislike about the way Middletown is currently run?I dislike that it is so difficult to actu-ally speak to someone in the borough administration. You always have to leave a message, and then no one ever returns the call. If you go in person, no one is ever in the offices, whether it is a question regarding your utility bill, calling to rent

a pavilion at Hoffer Park or you just have general questions about services that are provided by the borough. What can you do to make Middletown better?I would like to develop a program to help make Middletown a better place to live. The program would encourage owners of blighted properties to clean up or correct issues.I would also like to encourage more busi-nesses to come to our town.

kenneTh clugsTonRepublicanDid not respond.

vicToRia MaloneDemocratDid not respond.

✔MAYOR

Mike BowManRepublicanDid not respond.

jaMes h. cuRRy iiiDemocratOccupation: AttorneyEducation: Northern Lehigh High School, Slatington (graduated in 2002); Lebanon Valley College, Annville (gradu-ated in 2006); Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg (graduated in 2009); passed the Pennsylvania Bar Exam in 2009

As mayor, what would you do to make yourself vital to Middletown?My biggest concern regarding the way Middletown is currently being run is the evident disconnect between the citizenry and elected officials. Elected officials have but one responsibility, which is to execute the will of the people. In order for that job to be accomplished, there must be ever-present communication between the two. Unfortunately, due to differing schedules, obligations and abilities, not all residents are able to attend Borough Council meet-ings. I will re-establish and strengthen the lines of communication. Only then will our citizens be heard. Only then can our elected officials truly meet their respon-sibility.I promise to make use of the veto power, where there is a clear difference between the will of the people and the decision at hand. For example, I would have vetoed the approval to spend a few thousand dollars on decals for borough vehicles. Certainly that money could have been

better spent elsewhere. Secondly, and more importantly, I would have vetoed the decision to spend nearly $300,000.00 to convert the current electric building into a new police station. Concerns were raised by two council members, yet the vote proceeded. The veto power in these situations would have allowed a month for further research, debate and discus-sion. In turn, this would have allowed for an informed and intelligent vote.

What contributions can you make to the borough and police force?What some see as my greatest weakness, I see as my greatest strength. I am a new face to Middletown. There is no doubt about that. That being said, however, I believe this allows me to view things from a fresh perspective. As a youthful candi-date, I have the energy to expend to help redirect Middletown toward a brighter future.Many people are concerned about the future of our local library. I was pleased to learn at the most recent Library Board meeting that the library has moved past the issue of its defunding by the borough. It is looking to the future. In order to sus-tain this vital local resource, we will need energy, volunteers and new ideas. I have offered to support the library in upcom-ing events and have proposed a possible annual fundraiser. I will do what it takes to help prevent the loss of something so important to our town and our children.A major responsibility of the mayor is to oversee the police department. The importance of a strong police force can-not be overstated. The individuals who dedicate themselves to such service are to be admired. Unfortunately, many have been critical of our police department. There needs to be greater trust between the citizenry and the department. This can be accomplished via greater interaction between the two. We, as residents, need to know our officers. Be it on foot or by car, patrolling officers will get to know our citizens while, at the same time, deterring crime. Having no prior ties to the force, I believe I offer the most objective over-sight to the department.

How can you make Middletown better?People are concerned about Middletown’s future. For many long-time residents, they feel the town “isn’t what it used to be.” I disagree, however, with the com-ments of my opponent, who stated, “The borough will never come back to where it was.” A defeatist attitude will not help Middletown move forward. Being the old-est town in Dauphin County, Middletown offers a lot to take pride in. Not only do I believe Middletown can be as great as it once was; I believe it can be better.To accomplish this goal, we will need to

think outside the box. We, as a commu-nity, will need to make use of untapped resources. Penn State is one such re-source. The college is here to stay. With an ever-growing populous of students, Middletown needs to consider how to attract them. They need a reason to want to frequent our restaurants, shops, stores, theater, etc.In addition to the college, we should take pride in our history and begin to revital-ize our dilapidated and blighted historic properties. Renovations of such buildings as the Band Hall and Ferry House would offer a venue for events, while taking pride in our great history.

RoBeRT w. givleRRepublicanOccupation: Retired police officerEducation: High school graduate and some college

As mayor, what would you do to make yourself vital to MIddletown?I plan to reestablish communication between the police and the citizens via the mayor’s office. I will be available to the citizens and respond to their complaints/concerns to the best of my ability. What contributions can you make to the borough and police force?I would like to reestablish a set place for police to work out of, where citizens can walk in off the streets and speak to a police officer or a representative of the police.

How can you make Middletown better?Restore Middletown to a community that listens to its citizens and work toward what the citizens want instead of having a secret agenda.

david RhenRepublicanDid not respond.

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OPEN SEATS: • townsHiP suPErVisor (2)LONDONDERRY

TOWNSHIP✔SUPERVISOR

anna j. daleRepublican (Incum-bent)Occupation: Small busi-ness owner Education: Bachelors de-gree from the University of Maryland

What is the most important issue in Lon-donderry Twp. today?The most important issue facing Lon-donderry Twp. is maintaining the delicate balance between preserving the quality of community already in existence within the township and the need for economic development.One fact is evident: Everyone is dealing with less income. The township is no dif-ferent. We must look for ways to create a commercial tax base to meet budgetary requirements and make infrastructure im-provements to roads and bridges without jeopardizing our community’s nature and character.

What do you like/dislike about the way Londonderry Twp. is currently run?What I like about the running of Lon-donderry is that it is a team effort – a team of supervisors, all different, who use their unique skills and talents to work

with a team of staff that manage the day-to-day operations of the township.I am a firm believer in local government, as it can be the most responsive to the people – because we live here, and local government lets people have a voice in what they believe in.What I dislike are unfunded mandates from the state placing an undue burden on our community.

What can you do to make Londonderry Twp. better?Work with talented people to seek cre-ative solutions to bring more economic development to our area where it makes sense without major impact on our infra-structure.

doug gellaTlyRepublicanOccupation: Owner and operator of three busi-nesses in Londonderry Twp.Education: College – bachelors degree in accounting

What is the most important issue in Lon-donderry Twp. today?Economic development and maintain-ing our fragile infrastructure (township bridges, roads and storm water).

What do you like/dislike about the way Londonderry Twp. is currently run?I like that my wife and I were able to build, from the ground up, three wonderful businesses right here in Londonderry Twp. I’ve experienced first-hand all the regula-tions – some good, some not so good. What can you do to make Londonderry Twp. better?Anyone who knows me knows I’m a great listener, and love to stay current on the local issues of the day. I’ll be accessible and visible.My wife and I raised our family right here in Londonderry. Maintaining that same quality of life that made raising our family here so wonderful needs to be preserved. We can do that by steering and managing our growth, while keeping a watchful eye on a sound financial plan.

lynn M. keRRRepublicanOccupation: Student/caregiver

What is the most important issue in Lon-donderry Twp. today?I would like to see some form of clean up within the township with regards to debris. Whether you are driving through the township or walking in different areas, all you see is debris, and I believe that this needs to be addressed.

I feel that we need to come together as a community and reach a solution in help-ing those who are physically unable to do for themselves or those that are simply overwhelmed and are embarrassed to ask for help.

What do you like/dislike about the way Londonderry Twp. is currently run?I, myself, personally love the event that the township holds with regards to The Stars & Stripes Salute on July 4. It truly is an event for the whole family to enjoy. Also, a portion of the proceeds go to the Lebanon Veterans Administration Hospital, which is a wonderful way that Londonderry Twp. helps those who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces. What can you do to make Londonderry Twp. better?In my opinion, it does not matter how much money you make or where you live – it comes down to how much are you willing to assist Londonderry Twp. in progressing in a positive manner. Granted, not everyone has the same opinion on certain topics, but if we try to work together and look at all viewpoints when dealing with certain topics then maybe moving ahead would be much easier.

✗ More people in their 50s, 60s, 70s and older cast ballots in the November 2010 election across the U.S. than people between the ages of 18 and 49.

✗ Only 23.9% of U.S. citizens age 18 to 29 voted in the election, the last non-presidential election before this year’s May primary.

✗ More 30-year-olds cast ballots – 37.8% – while 46.8% of 40-year-olds voted in the election.

✗ Voter turnout increased with age, with 54.9% of voters in their 50s casting ballots. Nearly 62% of 60-somethings voted, more than twice as many as their counterparts half their age.

✗ 60% of voters age 70 and older cast ballots.

Voter ID?When you vote on Election Day, you’ll be asked by poll workers to produce an ID. However, an ID will NOT BE REqUIRED for you to cast your ballot.

Your ID MusT:• ontain an expiration date that is current, unless

noted otherwise• contain your name, though it does not have to ex-

actly match your name on Dauphin County’s voter registration records. However, the names must “substantially conform.’’

AccepTAbLe IDs IncLuDe:• your Pennsylvania driver’s license or non-driver’s

photo ID• your U.S. passport• your U.S. military ID• an employee photo ID issued by federal, state,

county or municipal government• a college or university ID from an accredited Penn-

sylvania school• a photo ID from a nursing home, personal care

home or assisted living residence

For more information on Pennsylvania’s Vot-er ID Law, readers may call the Pennsylvania Department of State at 1-877-868-3772 or visit www.VotesPA.com.

The older we get, the more determined we are to exercise our right to vote.

Facts compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau.


ROYALTONBOROUGH

OPEN SEATS:• BorouGH council, FIRST WARD (2)

I feel that we need to come together as a community and reach a solution in help-ing those who are physically unable to do for themselves or those that are simply overwhelmed and are embarrassed to ask for help.

What do you like/dislike about the way Londonderry Twp. is currently run?I, myself, personally love the event that the township holds with regards to The Stars & Stripes Salute on July 4. It truly is an event for the whole family to enjoy. Also, a portion of the proceeds go to the Lebanon Veterans Administration Hospital, which is a wonderful way that Londonderry Twp. helps those who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces. What can you do to make Londonderry Twp. better?In my opinion, it does not matter how much money you make or where you live – it comes down to how much are you willing to assist Londonderry Twp. in progressing in a positive manner. Granted, not everyone has the same opinion on certain topics, but if we try to work together and look at all viewpoints when dealing with certain topics then maybe moving ahead would be much easier.

✔1st WARD COUNCIL

gloRia BeeRsRepublicanDid not respond.

chRisTopheR a. Flynn jR.Republican (Incumbent)Occupation: Owner of Chris’ Towing

What is the most important issue in royalton today?The most important issues are:1. Improvements needed for storm water runoff conditions.2. Installation of a booster station to improve water pressure for the Cameron Woods Development.

What do you like/dislike about the way royalton is currently run?Royalton Borough staff and Royalton Borough Council are willing to work with their residents so we can continue to have a “small town” atmosphere.

What can you do to make royalton bet-ter?Work to improve the current infrastruc-ture in the borough so we don’t end up in a financial crisis like bigger cities/towns.

jody FlynnRepublican (Incum-bent)Occupation: Constituent Outreach Specialist for the Pennsylvania House of RepresentativesEducation: 1979 graduate of Middletown Area High School

What is the most important issue in roy-alton today? The most important issues are:1. Installation of a booster station to provide adequate water pressure for the Cameron Woods Development.2. Continuing efforts to have residents participate in Royalton’s Emergency Man-agement Agency.3. Improving upon current infrastructure conditions.

What do you like/dislike about the way royalton is currently run?Royalton works well to address any prob-lems or concerns that may arise and wel-comes input from residents so that this borough will continue to be the close-knit borough that anyone would be proud to call their home.We have an efficient staff and many com-mitted volunteers who don’t mind rolling up their sleeves and pitching in when necessary.

What can you do to make royalton bet-ter?I plan to continue to work with other council members to make the best pos-sible decisions with Royalton’s residents in mind.

MIDDLETOWNFIRST WaRD, 1ST PRECINCT: Rescue Fireman’s Home Association, 620 S. Union St.FIRST WaRD, 2ND PRECINCT: MCSO Building, Emaus and Catherine streetsSECOND WaRD, 1ST PRECINCT: Middletown Presbyterian Church, Water & Union streetsSECOND WaRD, 2ND PRECINCT: Fink Elementary School, 150 Race St.ThIRD WaRD, 1ST PRECINCT: Frey Village, 102 N. Union St.ThIRD WaRD, 2ND PRECINCT: Middletown Volunteer Fire Dept., Adelia & Emaus streets

LONDONDERRY TWP.1ST PRECINCT: Middletown Hunters and Anglers, 1350 Schoolhouse Rd.2ND PRECINCT: Londonderry Twp. Building, 783 S. Geyers Church Rd.3RD PRECINCT: Grace Chapel Church, 2535 Colebrook Rd.

ROYALTONFIRST WaRD: Royalton Park offices and district court, 50 Canal St.SECOND WaRD: Royalton Borough Building, 101 Northumberland St.

LOWER SWATARA TWP.1ST PRECINCT: Lower Swatara Twp. Fire House, 1350 Fulling Mill Rd.2ND PRECINCT: Lower Swatara Twp. Building, 1400 Spring Garden Dr.3RD PRECINCT: Church of the Nazarene, Nissley Drive and Rosedale Ave.4Th PRECINCT: Lower Swatara Twp. Fire House, 1350 Fulling Mill Rd.

HIGHSPIRE1ST PRECINCT: Citizens Fire House, 272 Second St.2ND PRECINCT: Highspire Borough Building, 640 Eshelman St.

HUMMELSTOWN1ST PRECINCT: Hummelstown Fire Company No. 1, 249-251 E. Main St.2ND PRECINCT: Hummelstown Fire Company No. 1, 249-251 E. Main St.

STEELTONFIRST WaRD: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, South Third and S streetsSECOND WaRD, 1ST PRECINCT: Prince of Peace Parish, 815 S. Second St.SECOND WaRD, 2ND PRECINCT: Trinity Lutheran Church, 221 S. Second St.ThIRD WaRD, 1ST PRECINCT: St. John’s Lutheran Church, Second and Pine streetsThIRD WaRD, 2ND PRECINCT: Steelton Volunteer Fire House 185 N. Front St.FOURTh WaRD: I.W. Abel Hall, 200 Gibson St.

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Press And Journal Voters Guide 2013

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