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BLOG: Quotes of the Week in Adams County

http://www.gettysburgtimes.com/articles/2010/01/25/blogs/doc4b5a2793626a8232502681.txt

Published: Friday, January 22, 2010 5:38 PM EST

“They have the right to look at candidates. They have no obligation to appoint the current staff.” — Mount Joy Twp. Solicitor Susan Smith, regarding the board’s decision to dismiss two veteran staffers without warning, in favor of a cheaper, outside employee.

“Not once did the borough ask, ‘Could we put it on school property?” — Gettysburg School Board member Dale Biesecker, after they voted to reject a donated Lincoln statue at Alumni Park.

“I’m looking for a professional manager. Gettysburg is a special town that needs a special manger.” — Gettysburg Borough Interim Manager Peter Marshall, regarding the search to replace the retired John Lawver.

“He doesn’t have the technical experience that (John) Lawver has, but he has the people skills.” — Gettysburg Borough Council President John Butterfield, regarding Interim Manager Peter Marshall.

“We never said that.” — Mount Joy Township Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman John Gormont, responding to a citizen who asked the board to clarify printed comments about “fiscal mismanagement.”

“I don’t like it, but it seems that’s the way you’ve got to do it.” — Huntington Township Supervisor Roger Sowers, who voted against giving developer Robert Mumma and Caco Three Inc. an extension for the controversial “Peakview Trailer Park.”

“It’s something that we are looking into.” — Larry Smar, a spokesman for U.S. Senator Bob Casey, on legislation proposed by U.S. Rep. Todd Platts, that would expand the boundaries of Gettysburg National Military Park to include the Gettysburg Railroad Depot.

“For the safety of the residents, they had to be removed.” — Cumberland Township Manager Florence Ford, regarding the closure of the Gettysburg Inn, along the Biglerville Road, because of unsanitary conditions.

“Hope and luck are not options to zoning in the future.” — Arendtsville Mayor Bill Hanne, regarding a proposed Northwest Comprehensive Plan.

“It’s sort of in limbo right now.” — Gettysburg Mayor Wiliam E. Troxell, after the Gettysburg School Board rejected a donated Lincoln statue.

“I think we had an ideal site for it.” — Gettysburg Councilman Michael J. Birkner, regarding Alumni Park along Baltimore Street, the preferred site for a donated Lincoln statue.

“We’re concerned about how they’ve been conducting some of their activities. It seems to be in disarray.” — Lake Heritage resident Fred Krause, regarding the Mount Joy Township Board of Supervisors.

“I thought we had the potential to put 50 on them. The kids did pretty much what I thought they were capable of.” — Bermudian Springs Wrestling Coach Dave McCollum, after the Eagles defeated the Northeastern Bobcats, 50-12.

“There is no leak in the roof of the Cyclorama painting gallery. It’s an isolated problem.” — Gettysburg National Military Park spokeswoman Katie Lawhon, on water damage to the Cyclorama painting.

“There is a leak problem with the Cyclorama roof.” — National Park Service internal report, dated Dec. 22.

“There was no transition. We’d pass each other in the hallway, and they wouldn’t even say hi.” — Mount Joy Township Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman John Gormont, regarding the old five-person board, and the newly elected supervisors.

“It would be a real shame to lose the (Lincoln) statue, so if we’re going to lose it, they can put it in my garden.” — Farnsworth House owner Loring Shultz.

“Let’s give these guys a chance to do their job.” — Mount Joy Township resident Art Honeycutt, regarding the new board of supervisors, which now has four first-year officials.

“It’s a bogus agreement.” — Gettysburg Borough Interim Manager Peter Marshall, regarding the borough’s operational pact with the Gettysburg Municipal Authority.

“We are confident we can resolve it without any major impacts to the painting or the visiting public.” — GNMP Interim Supt. Mel Poole, regarding condensation problems in the Cyclorama gallery. The park is closing the gallery Jan. 25-29 to address the “short term” issue.~

Submitted by: Scot A. Pitzer, Times Staff Reporter
Reader comments are encouraged. Contact Scot Pitzer directly at 334-1131, ext. 247 or spitzer@gburgtimes.com.

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