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By KALEN CHURCHER kchurcher@leader.net
 Thursday, January 25, 2001 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Page: 4A 





WILKES-BARRE TWP. - Gov. Tom Ridge on Wednesday named Michael Dotzel as the
temporary replacement of retiring District Justice Bernard Hendrzak. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The appointment must be confirmed by the Senate, said Tom Charles, a
spokesman for Ridge. That decision will occur within the next 25 legislative
days. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ``I'm truly honored to have been chosen by Governor Ridge for the
appointment of district justice,'' Dotzel said. ``I am hopeful that the
Pennsylvania Senate will confirm the nomination. It is a tremendous
opportunity to be given the honor to serve the people of this district.'' &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Dotzel said that if confirmed, he promises to serve with the same integrity
and justice held by Hendrzak. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Dotzel was nominated by Ridge because of his extensive community
involvement, public service and outstanding recommendations, Charles said. He
completed the Minor Judiciary Educational Board district justice qualifying
exam in 2000. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Dotzel is a member of the Knights of Columbus and National Rifle
Association. He also serves as a volunteer for community hayrides, children's
Christmas parties and Easter egg hunts. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 He began working for Wilkes-Barre Township in 1990 as a police dispatcher,
where he maintained computer records and reports. When 911 was brought into
the area in 1998, he began to work for the Department of Public Works and
handles road maintenance, snow plowing, constructing recreational equipment
and recycling. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
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W-b Twp. Man Named To District Justice Post 
Gov. Tom Ridge Selects Michael Dotzel To Fill Position Of Retiring Bernard
Hendrzak. The Senate Must Confirm The Appointment.

W-b Twp. Man Named To District Justice Post Gov. Tom Ridge Selects Michael Dotzel To Fill Position Of Retiring Bernard Hendrzak. The Senate Must Confirm The Appointment.