Road issues dominate meeting

By Carolyn Hoffman

As is typical during the summer road construction season, road issues and plans were the bulk of the July 18 Warrington Township supervisors' meeting.

Bids for work on the E. Camping Area Road were opened July 31, the dawn before the next meeting on August 1. The estimated cost for the shoulder work and creating a crown in one area is about $70,000. The Spangler Road bids were previously awarded to Shiloh Paving, but as of this season, the engineer was waiting on the bid documents to finalize the project. As Shiloh was also expected to bid on the E. Camping Area Road project, engineer Terry Myers thought they were awaiting the outcome of that bidding process before finalizing their bonds.

No new action was reported on plans for the Thundergust Mill Road, though it was noted that two utility poles on the western end of that road.

Photo by Curt Werner

Upper Allen firefighters Joey Heffelfinger, Darren Feaser and Kyle Shireman hose down hot spots when a car that caught on fire after crashing near the on-ramp of Rt. 15 South Mechanicsburg at mile marker 36.4 Saturday, July 28. Also responding were fire police Upper Allen police.

Volunteers of all ages help local residents

Mt. Pleasant Church of God in Monaghan Township serviced 17 local families last week during its third annual Mission on the Mountain.

Projects ranged from installing handicap ramps and a handicap shower to making door replacements, roofing, painting, plumbing, electrical work, fence mending, toilet replacement, porch replacement and gutter work.

Mission on the Mountain first took place in the summer of 2016 after Mt. Pleasant church members took a mission trip to Kentucky. The 40 volunteers came home wanting to do something locally.

Submitted Photo

Youth work alongside an adult to fix a mailbox.

Area children get back-to-school help

By Shirely Knight

Many area children prepared for the upcoming school year, choosing new colorful backpacks and trendy sneakers at the annual Youth Impact Project in Dillsburg last weekend.

More than 1,000 families registered in advance for the annual giveaway, designed to aid families that need a helping hand in outfitting their children for school.

Volunteers from around the area including the Citizen Hose Company, the Carrol Township Police Dept., the York County Sheriff's Office and 11 members of the girls basketball team helped leaders keep the two-day event fun and interesting. Leer photography took photographs of registered children and provided on free portrait. Many organizations such as New Hope Ministries, York/Adams Drug and Alcohol Commission, United Cerebral Palsy of Central Pa. and Ready Pa. manned tables to answer questions and provide information.

By Curt Werner

Pollianna Haserickm 5, of Dillsburg, tires on a pair of shoes.

Polar Elite end season with tourney title

By Andy Sandrik

 Summer softball season is officially over for the Northern York Fastpitch Association 12U Polar Elite squad.

Jason Randalls' girls ended their season on a winning note, with the team going 5-0 to claim the championship at last weekend's Summer Spectacular in Greencastle. NYFA posted victories over the Maryland Revels (5-4 and 5-2), Xplosion (10-1) and Del Val Lightning (14-2 and 10-0).

The Polar Elite, ranked No. 4 in the Pa. state ranking, conclude their season with a 38-12-1 record in tournament play.

The Northern York Fastpitch Association 12U Polar Elite softball team won last weekend's Summer Spectacular in Greencastle to cap off a 38-21-1 season. Pictured from left, front row are: Emmalee Mowery, Sararh Turner, Emily Randalls, Karla Elicker, Talyer Yoder, Jessica Li and Ashley Miller. Back row: Keira Devor, Hannah Galbraith, Allison Aschenbrenner, Eliza Lane and Natalie Hunt.

Banners within grasp for DYB

By Joe Guty

 When the Banner reached its press deadline, there were two undefeated Dillsburg Youth Baseball teams knocking on the door District 14 championship banners.

The DYB's 7-8 and 9-10 Clarence Boyd Tournament squads each put themselves within striking distance of glory.

Mike Strayer's 7-8 outfit blasted through the opening rounds of the double-elimination tournament with wins over Dallastown (9-3) and Carlisle (4-1). Dillsburg (5-0), which has outscored the competition 41-9, earned two cracks at a tournament title. Strayer's boys played Carlisle on Wednesday and, if necessary, they'll play again today.

Dog Days 5K Race

 The second annual Dog Days 5K Race was held at the Rossmoyne Business Center on Saturday, July 28. Approximately 300 runners and walkers competed. Money collected will go to the Unleashed Foundation, a nonprofit organization that gives assistance to pets who owners who cannot afford their veterinary bills. The foundation also provides education for pet ownership.

Photo by Curt Werner

Jessica Mladenoff and her daughter Anika, of Dillsburg, hold hands crossing the finish line.