By: JESSICA ROSE SPANGLER Record Express Staff, Staff Writer

Photo by Preston Whitcraft
On East Third Avenue, Lititz, a tree fell into the street, taking down utility wires with it. The fall also resulted in wires being pulled from a home. With the exception of this one home, power was restored to customers on Third Avenue by Tuesday morning.Photo by Preston Whitcraft
On East Third Avenue, Lititz, a tree fell into the street, taking down utility wires with it. The fall also resulted in wires being pulled from a home. With the exception of this one home, power was restored to customers on Third Avenue by Tuesday morning.

While Hurricane Irene left at least 33 dead, millions without electricity and billions of dollars in damage in its wake, the Lititz area managed to escape the brunt of its wrath.

Many area residents experienced power outages on Sunday, some stretching into Monday or later into the week. The Brickerville House Family Restaurant, at the intersection of Routes 322 and 501, suffered significant financial loss due to the blackouts.

The restaurant’s power went out Sunday morning around 8 a.m., according to Tony Agadis, co-owner.

By: ROCHELLE A. SHENK Record Express Correspondent, Staff Writer

John Hofmeister
former Shell Oil presidentJohn Hofmeister
former Shell Oil president

Energy is a topic that’s in the news and on our minds a lot these days. Moravian Manor is hosting a thought-provoking evening with energy insider and former Shell Oil president John Hofmeister on Monday, Oct. 24.

"Energy Solutions that Make Sense: Taking Politics Out of Energy" will be held in the Heritage Ballroom at the Lancaster Marriott Penn Square. A VIP reception and book signing will be held at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7.

Nicole Michael, Moravian Manor director of marketing, said the event, called Engaging Community, is annual.

"We want to do something a little different, something to create an awareness of Moravian Manor as well as engage the community. Energy is a hot topic and something everyone can relate to. Nearly everyone buys gas for their vehicle and pays to heat their home," she explained.

Hofmeister, a Lancaster native, retired from Shell Oil Company in 2008. He founded and now heads up the non-profit nationwide membership association, Citizens for Affordable Energy. This public policy education firm promotes sound U.S. energy security solutions for the nation. Last year, he published his book, "Why We Hate Oil Companies: Straight Talk from an Energy Insider."

By: GARY P. KLINGER Record Express Correspondent, Staff Writer

Just days after Hurricane Irene caused a stir all around town, Lititz Borough Council voted to advertise a proposed new ordinance that would deal with snow removal within borough limits.

Tuesday’s vote does not enact the ordinance, but does take it to the next step of advertising it for public review prior to council voting on whether or not to adopt it. Council plans to take action on it at the end of this month.

If passed, property owners or occupants would have 24 hours following the end of a snowfall to clear a pathway five feet wide or face being cited by Lititz police. It would also be their responsibility to assure that snow and ice is prevented from falling from all buildings to adjacent public sidewalks. And in cases where the snow on the sidewalk has become so hard that it cannot be removed without the likelihood of damage to the sidewalk, proper abrasive material must be spread in order to make travel safe.

By: STEPHEN SEEBER Record Express Staff, Staff Writer

As their Sept. 6 deadline approaches, Newport Commons residents do have choices:

1. Make the switch from Blue Ridge to Windstream in order to continue receiving cable and Internet service (and as a result lose Phillies coverage and local programming, for now).

2. Prepare for life without television and websites.

"It didn’t go well," said Jim Pack, a resident of the apartment complex, referring to a private meeting management held for residents Aug. 25. "The Windstream thing is a done deal. As of the 6th, it’s them or nothing. It lasted around 1 1/2 hours. Most of the time it was Glass facing an angry mob. He started with a script that got interrupted immediately with shouts of ‘Why? Why? Why?’"

Glass is Michael Glass, owner of Newport Commons, who contests that residents will have a choice if Blue Ridge goes through the proper channels of setting up an engineer-approved wiring system.

"Blue Ridge has the capability to do this, but they have chosen to take a legal route as opposed to a more practical route," he said, "and they’re wasting time. Clearly there are people at Newport Commons who would prefer to have Blue Ridge service, but they (Blue Ridge) aren’t doing what they need to do to provide service."

The 2011 Fall Sports Tab, on newsstands now, covers all fall teams at Warwick and Manheim Central.

Everything you need to know about this year’s fall sports teams at Warwick and Manheim Central is in this week’s Record Express. And don’t forget, this Friday, Sept. 2, marks the first home games for Warrior and Barons football.

Read all the in-depth coverage from the Sept. 2 games in the next issue of the Lititz Record Express, your best source for local news and sports!

William Scatchard III

William Scatchard III, son of William and Elizabeth Scatchard, died Tuesday, Aug. 23 after a yearlong battle with lymphoma.

Mr. Scatchard’s father, William, was a partner in McCloud and Scatchard, an architectural/engineering firm in Lititz which now goes by the name Derck & Edson Associates. His mother, Elizabeth, was born in Lititz.

He was a guy loved by all who met him — outgoing, optimistic and happy.

A graduate of Penn State University in hotel administration, he was a true "Phillies Phanatic" — never in doubt his team was the "very best." In January 2010, his dream to be a Phillies player became a reality when he and his brother, Bob, spent a week at Phillies Fantasy Camp in Clearwater, Fla., training and playing with the pros.

Bill’s hotel career spanned a multitude of years, beginning with four years of service in the U.S. Navy. Following were several years opening and managing Playboy Clubs throughout the U.S. and Philippines. Later Bill joined prestigious Hyatt Hotels Corporation, opening and managed hotels in Chicago, New York, Phoenix and Sarasota, Fla. Bill has written 11 books on hotel management that are now available at the Rosen School of Hotel Management in Orlando, Fla., for course study.

Tillie A. Rozman

Tillie A. Smisl Rozman, 94, of United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz, and formerly of Steelton and Harrisburg, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011 in the retirement community.

Tillie was the daughter of the late John and Agnes Nemanic-Hintermyer Smisl and the widow of Frank A. Rozman.

Tillie worked in retail sales at numerous establishments including Kaplan’s, Worth’s, Bowman’s Department Store and David’s, all in Harrisburg, and the Sharosky Dress Shop in Steelton. She was a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church, Lititz. Tillie was very talented as an artist and produced numerous beautiful ceramic objects of art and also enjoyed oil painting. She traveled extensively around the world with her husband, as members of the former Pegasus Travel Club, Middletown.

She is survived by one son: Dr. Frank E., husband of Lugenia Rozman, of Lititz; a granddaughter: Beth, wife of Chris Cummings, of Elizabethtown; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Tillie was preceded in death by three brothers: Robert, Joseph and John Smisl, and is the last of her family.

Rufus G. Nauman Jr.

Rufus G. Nauman Jr., 55, of Manheim, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011 at the Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Rapho Township, he was the son of the late Rufus G. Sr. and Dorothy Heilinger Nauman. Rufus worked in the auto recon business.

Surviving is a daughter: Michelle, wife of Keith Weaver, of Denver; two grandchildren: Michael and Tayla; two sisters: Laura Shirer, of Myerstown; and Susan, wife of Kenneth Reading, of Manheim; five brothers: Marvin, husband of Ilda Nauman, of Lebanon; John, husband of Arlene Heisey, and James, husband of Ruth Ann Heisey, both of Lititz; Paul, husband of Deb Heisey, of Lancaster; and Alvin Heisey; and a brother-in-law: Clair Baker, of Manheim.

He was preceded in death by a sister: Dorcas Baker.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his viewing at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, on Aug. 31 from 6 to 7 p.m.

To send the family online condolences, visit buchfuneral.com.

Anna M. Metzger

Anna M. Metzger passed this life peacefully with family by her side Monday, Aug. 22, 2011. Mrs. Metzger was formerly of Frederica, Del., and Lititz, but for the past year and a half she was a resident of Emeritus at Dover (formerly Green Meadows).

Mrs. Metzger was born in Kempton on Nov. 25, 1921, daughter of Elmer E. Henry and Alma (Kunkel) Henry. She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband of 53 years, Harry F. Metzger, in 1997.

She retired from Armstrong Cork Company.

She is survived by her son: Brian A. Metzger, husband of Jane (Slade) Metzger, of Oxford, Miss.; her daughter: Judy M. Kaufman, wife of James E. Kaufman, of Smyrna, Del.; her beloved grandchildren: Wendy L. Kaufman, of Louisville, Ky.; and Kevin E. Kaufman, of Davidson, N.C.; a niece; three nephews; cousins; and their families.

A graveside service was held on Aug. 26 at Erb’s Mennonite Church Cemetery, Lititz.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Salvation Army, 611 Forest St., Dover, DE 19904.

Arrangements were made by Trader Funeral Home Inc., 12 Lotus St., Dover, DE 19901. Letters of condolence may be sent to traderfhaol.com.

William E. McDaniel

William E. "Mac" McDaniel, 85, of Ephrata, passed away Friday, Aug. 26, 2011 at his residence.

He was born in Wilmington, N.C., to the late Arthur and Mary (Harmon) McDaniel and was the husband of Verna (Alleman) McDaniel. The couple celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary this past Dec. 24.

He was a WW II veteran, serving from 1944 to 1946 in the U.S. Army. William was a member of Life Spring Fellowship Church, Lititz. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and was an avid Phillies fan. A former Bethlehem Steel employee, Mac worked there for 30 and a half years and continued working for another 13 and a half years at the Schoeneck Quarry until retirement.

In addition to his wife, Mac is survived by a son: Russell M., husband of Nadine (Armstrong) McDaniel, of Lancaster; a loving niece: Beverly Crawford, of Millersburg; two granddaughters: Seranda, wife of Mark Buckwalter; and Ashley, wife of Lloyd Herr; and a grandson: Travis McDaniel.

He was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services were held on Aug. 31 at the Life Spring Fellowship Church, Lititz, with Pastor Dennis Loose officiating. Interment took place in the Mellingers Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster. Military honors were accorded by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard.