Remembering JoePa
Story and Photo by Curt Werner
____The statue of Joe Paterno at Beaver Stadium remains the center of attention in State College as students, alumni and fans continue to visit the memorial by the hundreds, leaving flowers, photos and notes to commemorate a Penn State legend. Some light candles, others yell, "Go Penn State," all in memory of the man affectionately known as JoePa, whose career at Penn State spanned more than half a century.
____On Sunday, Jan. 29, a steady flow of visitors paid their respects at the statue, which now has an American flag draped over Paterno's shoulders, but the offerings were beginning to weather. With so many fans leaving their remembrances, the wall above the statue is now lined with burnt-out candles and wilted flowers, while deflated balloons and footballs lay on the ground at the statue's feet.
____Even still, Paterno's statue stands tall, with one hand raised to greet the throngs of Penn State football fans as they enter Beaver Stadium. It serves as a memory of a man who gave his life not only to promote the sport, but also to make Penn State proud. The flowers will wilt, the candles will go out and the writing on the notes will fade. But the memory of JoePa will live forever.
Print Edition Highlights - January 26, 2012
Neighbor rushes to rescue man
in early morning blaze
Photo by Curt Werner
Franklintown firefighter Capt. Ted Baker sprays water on a hot spot from a window on the second floor of a townhouse in the 100 block of Twin Hills Road, Franklin Township, around 7:59 a.m. on Monday. A neighbor in the Twin Hills development saw the fire in the upstairs window and called 911, according to Franklintown Deputy Chief Wilbur Stough. The neighbor then knocked on the door, woke the resident and got him out. First on the scene was Baker. Stough said the fire was contained to the second floor around the window and no one was injured. Fire companies from Franklintown, Dillsburg, Monroe, York Springs and Upper Allen responded.
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Perry to run for Platts’ seat
By Peggie Williams
____On Jan. 19, State Rep. Scott Perry (R-Dillsburg) announced his intention to seek the 4th U.S. Congressional District seat that will be available given Rep. Todd Platts' announcement he would not seek re-election. Platts, who has been a strong proponent of 12-year term limits for members of Congress, plans to spend more time with his family.
____During his announcement, Perry said he would make a struggling economy and job creation, fiscal discipline and a strong national defense his top priorities.
____Perry is currently serving on his second term in the State House of Representatives. He is a member of the Appropriations, Consumer Affairs, Labor Relations, Veterans Affairs, Emergency Preparedness and Rules Committees.
State Rep. Scott Perry
See the January 26, 2012 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.
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Pinewood Derby
Photos by Curt Werner
Sitting on the left in their chairs, Webelos 1 Scouts Michael Kurten, Wesley Gessaman, Aidan Conklin and Joshua Reynolds cheer as their pinewood cars cross the finish line.
____Cub Scout Pack 203 held their annual Pinewood Derby at the Calvary United Methodist Church on Mumper Lane On Sunday, Jan. 22.
Cub Scout Gabriel Carrozza hands his pinewood racecar to Asst. Cub Scout Master John Silfee to place on the downhill track.
See the January 26, 2012 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.
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Also in the January 26, 2012 edition
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____ -Community events
____--Obituaries
____ -Births
____ -20 years ago
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Superintendent to resign
By Mary Lou Bytof
Photo by Marie Chomicki
Superintendent Dr. Linda Lemmon, Northern York County School District, will be retiring at the end of the school year on
June 30 after serving the district for almost 19 years, three years as superintendent.
____ Although she has been at the helm of the Northern York County School District for only three years, Superintendent Linda Lemmon has been a very active and visible part of the school district for almost 19 years. On Thursday, Jan. 19, the school board accepted her resignation on June 30 for the purpose of retirement.
____ Lemmon began her career with the district in July 1993, when she was hired as principal of Dillsburg Elementary upon the retirement of Larry Rhone. In addition to completing her administrative duties, Lemmon always made sure to spend as much time with the students as possible. In addition to visiting classrooms, the gym and the playground, she directed a number of musicals in her building.
____ “The job as elementary principal was my favorite position with the district,” she said. “At that time, there were 685 kids in that building (Dillsburg Elementary). I got to direct the elementary musical, dance and play with the kids,” she added.
____ In addition to her job at the elementary school, Lemmon helped to boost the number and use of computers throughout the district’s schools.
____ Later, she served seven years as the assistant superintendent for the district. In June 2009, she became the acting superintendent upon the retirement of Dr. Brian Small.
____ Within the year, the board appointed her superintendent.
____ Prior to coming to Northern, Lemmon worked for the Lincoln Intermediate Unit.
____ Lemmon and her husband will retire to North Carolina where she plans to sit on the beach and read. She said they are looking forward to spending time together.
See the January 26, 2012 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.
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South Mountain Elementary gets new sign
Photo by Curt Werner
Chris Folk with his wife, Becky, daughters Taylor, 2, Megan, 10, Ashley, 8, Rachel, 5, Principal Jeff Clifton, PTO co-presidents Amanda Bradley and Jill Sprigg and class representatives hold thank-you cards at the new sign at South Mountain Elementary School.
____ The student body of South Mountain Elementary School met in the gymnasium to dedicate a new building sign provided by the PTO on Wednesday, Dec. 21.
____ Materials and labor were donated by Chris Folk, of Epic Construction. Folk's three daughters attend South Mountain Elementary School. Students in each class made large cards to thank Folk, which were presented to him by class representatives at the sign with Principal Jeff Clifton and PTO co-presidents Amanda Bradley and Jill Sprigg, along with Folk's wife, Becky and daughters Taylor, Megan, Ashley and Rachel.
See the January 26, 2012 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.
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Northern Polar Bears turn it around
By Joe Guty
Photo by Curt Werner
Travis Saylor jumps between two Waynesboro players for a rebound last Friday, Jan. 20.
____And just like that, the Polar Bears quickly erased the memory of a six-game losing streak and have now won three consecutive games.
____The Northern varsity improved to 9-8 overall (5-4 in the Mid-Penn Colonial Division) with a 51-39 road win against James Buchanan on Tuesday night, Jan. 24. A 33-17 halftime lead helped the Bears' cause as Jeff Berwager (13 points) and Travis Saylor (11 points) led the way. Other scorers for Northern included Tanner Dixon (8), Zach Fish (8), Zac Ilgenfritz (6) and Evan Werner (5). Buchanan fell to 4-13 overall and 0-9 in the league.
____The Polar Bears defeated Waynesboro 57-50 on Friday night, Jan. 20, and last Wednesday the Bears cruised past Halifax 76-42 for a non-league win. That came on the heels of a tough loss to league leader Greencastle the night before.
____"It all started out with a tremendous effort against the undefeated Blue Devils where our effort was outstanding," said head coach Ron McDonald earlier this week.
____At Waynesboro, the Northern defense was solid as the Bears bolted to a 17-2 first quarter lead. By halftime it was 33-17 Northern. The Bears kept pace in the third quarter before the Indians hit some three-pointers in the fourth. Northern's defense would not be denied and they held on to the victory.
See the January 26, 2012 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.
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Photo by Curt Werner
____A James Buchanan wrestler in the 152-pound weight class was injured during a match at Northern High School on Thursday, Jan. 19
____The turning point in this competition was at the 152-pound weight class, where Northern's Zach Ross was disqualified when his James Buchanan opponent was injured.
____In photo, Athletic Director Gerald Schwille and head athletic trainer Nate Moore stabilize the wrestler on the mat until the ambulance arrived. Bears lost 38-34.
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