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A Winter Storm Watch is in Effect for McSherrystown for Saturday Evening through Sunday Afternoon. PERHAPS SEVERAL INCH ACCUMULATION OF SNOW AND SLEET SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING...FOLLOWED BY A PERIOD OF POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT ICING DUE TO FREEZING RAIN SUNDAY MORNING INTO SUNDAY AFTERNOON DynaWeather - Your Local Weather Forecast For Mc Sherrystown, PA... WINTER STORM WATCH Warning Issue Date: 610 AM EST FRI NOV 30 2007 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON. A STORM SYSTEM DEVELOPING OVER THE SOUTHERN ROCKIES TODAY WILL MOVE NORTHEASTWARD ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES THIS WEEKEND AND REDEVELOP ALONG THE NEW JERSEY COAST ON SUNDAY. CURRENT INDICATIONS ARE THAT PRECIPITATION IN THE FORM OF SNOW WILL REACH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA SATURDAY NIGHT... ACCUMULATING A FEW INCHES IN MO...

Happy Turkey Day! May your Thanksgiving Holiday be joyous and full of friends, family and cheer.

Also, addressing the Valarie Plame CIA leak case, a new book by the former White House spokesperson appears to point some very dangerous fingers at some very powerful people. PublicAffairs Books: WHAT HAPPENED : "The most powerful leader in the world had called upon me to speak on his behalf and help restore credibility he lost amid the failure to find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. So I stood at the White house briefing room podium in front of the glare of the klieg lights for the better part of two weeks and publicly exonerated two of the senior-most aides in the White House: Karl Rove and Scooter Libby. There was one problem. It was not true. I had unknowingly passed along false information. And five of the highest ranking officials in the administration were involved in my doing so: Rove, Libby, the vice President, the President's chief of staff, and the President himself."

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program opens for 2007-08 With winter fast approaching, I wanted to let you know that assistance with winter heating bills is available for those who qualify through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP is a federally funded program administered by the Department of Public Welfare that helps low-income households pay for home heating fuel through cash grants and emergency furnace repairs through crisis grants. For the 2007-08 season, a family of four with an annual income of up to $30,975 can qualify for LIHEAP. Applications are available at County Assistance Offices, local utility companies and community service agencies, such as Area Agencies on Aging or Community Action Agencies. Families can also apply here for LIHEAP cash grants online. The LIHEAP program is also part of the governor's Stay Warm PA initiative. Visit www.staywarmpa.com to find out more about available assistance programs, energy conser...

While I did not agree with the necessity and tone of the MoveOn ad, the reaction to it by the President and Congress is nothing short of idiotic. Olbermann's points are much more suited to the issue than MoveOn's. Sen's Spector and especially Casey should be ashamed for voting on a bill singling out a civil action group for speaking their mind. The Senate should be above this type of petty behavior, and keep the "Sense of the Senate" to themselves. It's another "Freedom Fries" moment.

Evening Sun - Former McSherrystown mayor remembered : Former McSherrystown mayor remembered By ASHLEY ADAMS Evening Sun Reporter Article Launched: 08/29/2007 10:17:36 AM EDT Most people knew him as the mayor of McSherrystown. To some, he was just plain "Moe." To his family, he was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. But for everyone who came into contact with Cyril T. Noel, he was a trustworthy, generous and dependable man who gave to his family and community without expecting anything in return. Noel died Saturday at York Hospital at the age of 82. "We really are going to miss him because he was our rock," said his wife, Frances Noel. Cyril lived in McSherrystown his whole life and, as a young boy, acquired the "Moe" moniker. "Everyone has a nickname in McSherrystown," said his son, David Noel. "That's just how they did it." Frances said Cyril never liked his given name. He even had an uncle who would call him ...

Evening Sun - Moul, Nickol: State should pay for bypass : Moul, Nickol: State should pay for bypass By ASHLEY ADAMS Evening Sun Reporter Article Launched: 08/30/2007 10:36:43 AM EDT Two state representatives feel it should be up to the state to come up with the money to make the proposed McSherrystown bypass a reality. "This project needs to be funded by state and federal dollars," said state Rep. Dan Moul, R-Conewago Township. "The residents of Conewago Township shouldn't have to bear the costs. I live in Conewago Township. We have enough taxes to worry about." The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation stopped work on the proposed bypass, also known as the Eisenhower Drive extension west, during the preliminary design phase after receiving a letter from Conewago Township in June announcing the township was pulling its support for the project. The township supervisors said other roads need improvements before a new one should be built. But last week, the s...

Enjoy the extended weekend. Please stay safe on the roads this weekend. Remember that school is back in session! Time to register your grocery store cards with your schools and buy from the fundraisers!

To me, YOU will always be "Mayor". Evening Sun - Obituaries

The storm that came through on August 3rd downed power lines and trees throughout McSherrystown, and was pretty localized to our area, even following a path of destruction. However, it was not a tornado. I am no expert, just a spotter (the experts ruled it not a tornado), but I think it was a downburst, as opposed to a wall cloud. Everything fell to the West from a East-moving storm. Fast Response I'd also like to note the quick response of S.A.V.E.S., the Borough, McSherrystown P.D. and MetEd. Numerous downed wires were secure within minutes, roads were cordoned off within an hour, long before it started getting dark. All told, much of the problems were solved within six hours.

Have a safe and Happy Fourth of July!

I have been under the weather for the past two weeks, and looking at my email, have a backlog of unread messages dating back to at least the 5th. The last public event I attended before being floored with my current breathing problems was the YMCA Leadership Breakfast on Thursday the 7th. After work on the 7th, I have been off work and all activities. I have a bacterial lung infection complicated by asthma. I had a fever for over a week. With a second round of medications starting up, (after the first round did little), I worked myself well enough Saturday night to take our daughters to the Delone Carnival, which was fun. I am still coughing and my voice is far from normal (and I feel weak), but I "feel better " and I'm back at work and trying to get back into the thick of things. If you are waiting on me for a response, I am trying to catch up. I may still forgo some upcoming events, especially those with travel.

I have worked long and hard on a project for my "day job" (I work as web developer at The Boyds Collection, Ltd.) and the end result of the Web Team, which I am a part of, is the new homepage! You can now buy Boyds products online (and they'll be shipped to you from your local dealer!) http://www.boydsstuff.com/

Today is Election Day in McSherrystown and all of Pennsylvania. Don't forget to vote! Adams County Website for Polling Places and Election Results: http://www.adamscounty.us/adams/site/default.asp MCSHERRYSTOWN #1 SAVES STATION #1 238 MAIN ST MCSHERRYSTOWN 637-9171 MCSHERRYSTOWN #2 DELONE CATHOLIC HS GYM LOBBY 148 S OXFORD AVE 637-5969 Don't know where to vote? The best indicator is to look at your voter identification card, as it lists which district you are in. Call the districts above if you are not sure if you are on their lists, as the descriptions below are my own and are subject to change. If you live north of Ridge Ave/Oak Lane ("Sherry Village") and have a McSherrystown ZIP Code, you may have a Conewago Township Polling Place, as you do not live in McSherrystown Borough. McSherrystown 1 is generally from plum creek east to Fourth Street, from Oak Lane and Fairview Ave. to St. Joseph's Lane and South Street. "West of Fourth Street" McSherry...

Evening Sun - Registration starts for Summer Fun : "Registration has begun for the annual McSherrystown Summer Fun program for boys and girls ages 6 through 14" Activities offered include supervised basketball, softball, board games and arts and crafts. The program is held at the South Street Recreation Park. The Summer Fun program begins Monday, June 18, and concludes Friday, Aug. 10. The program runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be no program offered during the week of the July 4 holiday. The registration fee for McSherrystown and Conewago Township residents is $10 for the entire summer program. The fee for children from other areas is $20. Registration is at the borough office on Main Street in McSherrystown during regular business hours.

If you are reading this blog, thank you. I intend to get back to posting shortly. I will be at the Borough Council meeting tonight! I would also thank the Sisters of Saint Joseph for inviting me to their dedication of Cecilian Village. http://www.ssjphila.org/

abc27 - How to Run for Public Office I recently sat on a Penn State Cooperative Extension panel comprised of Monica Dutko, Adams County's director of elections, myself, an elected Township Supervisor and a School Board member to give over 40 people in the local area tips on how to run for local office. The link above includes ABC's story and a link to the video news story.

Effective 2/13/2007 at 11:00AM, a Snow Emergency will be in effect in McSherrystown Borough. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our area until 4:00PM Wednesday. 3"-7" of snow with up to 1/4" of ice is expected through tomorrow afternoon. DURING A SNOW EMERGENCY, PARKING IS PROHIBITED ON SOME STREETS WHERE POSTED (i.e. NORTH & SOUTH STREET). Local schools have announced early dismissal. Annunciation BVM has set early dismissal to 11:45AM Delone Catholic has early dismissal at 11:30AM Conewago Valley School District: Seventh - Twelfth Grade will be dismissed at 11:00AM Kindergarten - Sixth Grade will be dismissed at 11:45AM Herb Riede Mayor of McSherrystown Borough (717) 524-1882 [ NEW HOME PHONE NUMBER ]