Gettysburg Area School District unveiled a sketch plan for its new Warrior Stadium, submitting drawings to the Straban Township Planning Commission.

The sketch plan, displayed Wednesday, is a typical first step for a large project such as a new stadium, which entered its planning stage last April. Architects from Derck and Edson Associates will present preliminary and final plans to the planning commission as the project continues.

The sketch plan's purpose is to give the planning commission and community members a feel for the design of the project, and the opportunity to ask questions or address any initial concerns they might have.

"In reality, it's a courtesy, but the function is to inform everybody of what's to come," said Alan Zepp, chairman of the planning commission.

Baranco ends career as officer, counselor

Cpl. Dick Baranco is retiring after 29 years with the Boise Police department. He spent nearly two decades as a school resource officer, including 13 years at Capital High School, where he enjoyed working with high school kids. "Very challenging. Very rewarding," he says. "It was a great opportunity to help them re-think the position of a police officer —and their role in assisting him keeping their community safe." .

Duplex offers location, views

Above the 12 floors of apartments, a large roof-top sun deck presents a dramatic view of the downtown skyline and Lincoln Park to the south, plus Lake Michigan to the east. Outdoor seating in summer allows for socializing and sunbathing.

Shopping and restaurants abound one block south along Diversey Parkway, and three blocks west along Clark Street. CTA Sheridan Road No.151 buses stop outside the front door; No. 76 buses run west to the CTA Diversey Brown line elevated station.

For information, call 773-248-3800.

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Vital stats

Address: 2850 N. Sheridan Rd.

Size: Three bedrooms, two baths

Rent: $2,275

Security deposit: $515 move-in fee.

Utilities: Tenant pays electric and heat.

Community Calendar (Now With Fish Fry Listings!)

Local dress and tuxedo shops will combine with beauty salons, florists, and accessory retailers to provide the latest in prom fashion style. In addition, there will be refreshments, both a Chinese and a Silent Auction, and door prizes. At a cost of only $5/person you won’t want to miss out on all the fun! So come in out of the cold and check out the “hot couture” and tropical tuxedos modeled by our very own Hampton High Juniors and Seniors. For more information, please call 412-486-6000 x1700. The Hampton Alliance for Educational Excellence is a nonprofit organization that funds educational enrichment programs for students within the Hampton Township School District. Thank you for your support!WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY March 8 Researching Your War of 1812 Ancestor Craig R.

Frontline: Iraq

I spend the precious moments I have to myself looking at your picture and trying to think of a day when we could be together. How have you been? Are the dodgers winning?

We got mail six days ago but I didn't get a letter from you. My mother sent some stale cookies, which we ate, and I got an Archie comic from Smiley. He doesn't read too good.

They say we might head back to France soon. The shelling here has slowed and the winter takes the fight out of everyone, Yanks and Krauts alike. I wouldn't mind going back to France; warm beds, wine, and cheese, and friendly people. Do you have enough money? I won some shooting dice. I know you told me not to gamble, but I see every day here as the luck of the draw, so why not?

A young guy, maybe 17, came to join us today. He looks so fresh, and scared.

County, city discuss limits on development

Mount Airy and Surry County officials have differing opinions on how much control should be placed on growth between the city and Interstate 77.A discussion on that issue surfaced Thursday during a joint meeting of city and county officials at the Mount Airy Municipal Building, as the group outlined utility expansions to areas outside the city limits. .