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LANCASTER, NEW ERA Local B4 SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2006 Raid Police explosives detection dog dies Liana Jones Lori Jones Jordan Rutledge Lancaster County belongs to the county sheriffs department. Before Bush arrived, Racker was used to search the building, the golf course and surrounding grounds for explosives. The dog lived with his handler, officer Richard Mendez, who found him dead Thursday afternoon. A veterinarian at Willow Run Veterinary Clinic identified bloat, the second-leading cause of death for dogs, as the cause of death during an autopsy. To make a donation to the city police department K-9 unit, call 735-3300.

Just a day after working security during President Bushs visit to the Inncaster Host Resort on Wednesday, police explosives detection dog Racker died. The 6-year-old German shepherd died Thursday of a digestive disorder known as bloat, police said. There are now just two dogs left in the K-9 unit, and police say it will be a challenge to find money to purchase and train more. The average cost is $10,000. The K-9 unit is largely funded through donations.

Racker was the only ex-plosives-detection dog in the police bureau. The only other explosives-detection dog in IS Eckert Lewis Zabower Burkhart Continued from B1 nal attempt to possess marijuana, and he also had an outstanding Lancaster County Bench Warrant, police said. Charged with prostitution were: Laurie Burkhart, 47, of the first block of South Royal Street, York, and Heather Elizabeth Zabower, 32, of the 200 block of North Mulberry Street. Zabower also was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia, police said. Lori Jo Jones, 45 of the 900 block of Shreiner Avenue, and her daughter, Liana Christine Jones, 26, of the 3600 block of River Road, Conestoga, were charged with delivery of crack cocaine and conspiracy to deliver crack cocaine from the undercover operation, police said.

Others charged with drug-related offenses were: David Vasquez Jordan, 24, of the 100 block of Welsh Drive, delivery of marijuana conspiracy to deliver marijuana; Braxton Rutledge, 27, no known address, delivery' of marijuana and conspiracy to deliver marijuana; Crissy Dorsey-Reyes, 38, of the first block of South Marshall Street, delivery of crack cocaine; Mariano Perez, 50, of the 500 block of Rockland Street, pos- Bomb Continued from B1 The weapons that police found in the rented storage units were three handguns and eight rifles, state police said. Jones is not allowed to possess any firearms because he is a convicted felon, police sad. The 30 marijuana plants that police found in the storage units were about a foot high. Jones also had a small amount of packaged marijuana, a pipe used to smoke marijuana, and four packs of rolling papers in the units, police said. Jones, who reportedly is a self-employed contractor, was committed to Lancaster County Prison in lieu of $1 million cash bail set by Magisterial District Judge Rodney Hartman of New Holland.

Charges against Jones are possessing weapons of mass destruction, causing or risking a catastrophe, possessing prohibited offensive weapons, manufacturing a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver cocaine, possession of a small amount of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Hartman set bail for Ramos-Vera, who is unemployed, at $500,000. Ephrata police have charged Ramos-Vera with possession with intent to deliver cocaine and possession of a small amount of marijuana. Both men have preliminary hearings set for 9 a.m. Monday, Aug.

28, before Magisterial District Judge Jene Willwerth of Ephrata. Bermudez-Modesto Zamatayeva Countys ChildYouth chief decides to retire session of a small amount of marijuana; and a 17-year-old who lives in the first block of Sawmill Road, Leola, delivery of marijuana, police said. Fritsch Piersol Perez earned a masters degree in social work from Temple University. She also holds a bachelors degree from Millersville University. McVeys work with Children and Youth, which manages cases for about 8,000 children in Lancaster County, was praised by County Commissioner Pete Shaub as compassionate and in tune with her clients needs.

After 35 years of service, Lancaster Countys Child and Youth Agency Administrator, Jill S. McVey, announced her retirement Thursday. McVey, who started her work with the agency as a caseworker in 1971, became its director eight years ago. Amy Campbell will serve as interim administrator until the position is filled. A Strasburg native, McVey Train tale to end kids story time Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania educator Patrick Morrison will share a childrens story about the Little Engine That Could at 7 p.m.

Sept. 7 in the Red Rose Commons Barnes Noble bookstore. The reading of I Knew You Could! a newer version of the familiar tale is the final event in the Barnes Noble summer 2006 story time series. It is open to the public free of charge. Morrison will also demonstrate a LEGO portable train layout and items from the Railroad Museum, including lanterns, coal, a conductors punch, a railroad spike and railroad time pieces.

The museum is also planning a Railroad Kids Day on Sept. 9 and a Polar Express Party for children on Dec. 9 and 16. Registration is required. For more information, call 687-8628 or visit www.rrmuseumpa.org.

Reptile show to slither into Lititz Street trees need water The Shade Thee Commission wants Lancaster residents to w'ater their street trees, especially those planted in the past few years. Hot weather has dried the upper layers of the soil. Trees that havent been watered are show'ing signs of stress, the commission reports. So the commission suggests watering trees once a week with a slow flow from the hose, A small tree needs five gallons of water. And, keep watering periodically until the county gets a good soaking rain for a few days, the commission says.

erly contained, and venomous animals will be allowed. No endangered, protected or native Pennsylvania species are permitted. New vendors are welcome. For more information, contact Joseph Miller at 610-927-0968 or visit www.pythons.com lanshow. Amphibians, rodents, insects and other critters will soon invade the Lititz Community Center.

The Lancaster County Reptile Show is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at the center at 301 W. Maple Lititz.

One hundred tables will be set up for buying, selling and trading, plus there will be educational seminars and classes for children. Parking is free. Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary of Manheim will hold an equipment sale fundraiser during the show. Visitors can also have their picture taken with a friendly reptile for a $5 donation. All animals must be prop- Have you Sudoku-ed today? Play America newest puzzle game every day in the New Era's Puzzle Comer.

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