Print Edition Highlights - February 2, 2012
Welcome Home
Photo by Curt Werner
Kim Bartol gets a big hug from her brother, Michael, just before the varsity wrestling meet on Saturday, Jan. 28 at Northern High School. Michael, a 1st Lt in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, recently returned from serving one year in Afghanistan. Kim had just finished singing the National Anthem when Michael started his walk across the gym floor for an embrace, taking his sister by surprise.
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Joe Paterno 1926 - 2012
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 the 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. An American flag was draped over Paterno's shoulders and some offerings were beginning to weather. With so many fans leaving their remembrances, the wall above the statue is lined with burnt-out candles and wilted flowers, while deflated balloons and footballs lay on the ground at the statue's feet.
Paterno's statue stands tall, with one hand raised to greet Penn State football fans as they enter Beaver Stadium. It serves as a memorial to a man who dedicated his life not only to promote the sport, but also to make Penn State proud. The flowers will wilt, the candles will burn out and the notes will fade. But the memory of JoePa will live on forever.
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NYCHAPS welcomes new board member, new year of projects
By Peggie Williams
 NYCHAPS Board of Directors. Pictured from left, front row are Melba Bomberger, Cathy Cavanaugh, Myra Reichart, Peggie Williams; back row, Bill Schrack, Mervin Ice, Marc Anderson, Mark Hagenbuch, Bob Eichelberger and Larry Klase.
____The Northern York County Historical and Preservation Society (NYCHAPS) board of directors held its first meeting of the year on Jan. 17, welcoming their newest member, Cathy Cavanaugh. Her election at the general membership meeting earlier in the month coincided with changes to the by-laws that expanded the board from nine members to eleven.
____Mark Hagenbuch, who is beginning his second year as NYCHAPS president, said he hopes this expansion will encourage more people to step forward and play a role in leading NYCHAPS into the future.
____NYCHAPS began its 28th year with a “State of the Society” meeting on Jan. 5. The members heard from committee chairmen on the accomplishments of the past year, as well as plans for the upcoming year.
____Some of the highlights included archivist Greg Wonders, who reported that there are now 6,225 objects and 1,107 photos in the collection. Herb Bomberger reported that several new agricultural events held at Dill's Tavern were successful and the number of events will be increased. Sam McKinney reported that the Wheelwrights Shop at Dill's Tavern is nearly complete and progress on the Log Barn is picking up speed. ____Myra Reichart reported that 12 docents generously gave their time in 2011 in an attempt to keep both NYCHAPS buildings open for tours on Sundays throughout a seven-month season. Three members of the Northern High School history club gave a brief report on their activities to support NYCHAPS and other community organizations. Also, Bryan Tate, from the York County Community Foundation, was present to answer questions about the new NYCHAPS endowment fund established at the end of 2011.
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Dollar General subdivision delayed, study requested
By Carolyn Hoffman
____Wellsville’s planning commission didn’t get to decide on the Dollar General store subdivision at its Jan. 24 meeting, as was planned.
____Approvals from several state agencies were not yet in hand, so the developer emailed an extension request shortly before the meeting began. When the meeting convened, the planning commission granted an extension until April, later designating Wednesday, April 11, at 7 p.m. for its next meeting.
____One of the outstanding approvals still needed is from the York County Conservation District, which reportedly decided a wetland study from the Army Corps of Engineers was needed. According to reports from residents at the meeting, that group was seen at the site last week, though Wellsville has not yet received any written information about the results of the study.
____Other permits or approvals needed and not yet received are those for PennDOT’s highway occupancy permit and sewage permit.
See the February 2, 2012 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.
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Also in the February 2, 2012 edition
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____ -Community events
____--Obituaries
____ -Births
____ -20 years ago
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Lady Bears face Big Spring
By Joe Guty
____ Two more road games await the Northern High School varsity girls' basketball team, as they face Big Spring this Friday night, Feb. 3, and Gettysburg next Tuesday, Feb. 7. The Lady Polar Bears wrap up the season by hosting East Pennsboro on Senior Night, Wednesday, 2/8.
____ At Shippensburg on Friday, Jan. 27, the Lady Greyhounds powered to a 68-19 win. Haley Thomas led Northern with seven points and Sara Yunez had three. Other scorers included Steph Clark (2), Jen Halterman (2), Alexis Horn (2), Hope Jacobs (1) and Kasey Stahl (1).
____ On Thursday, Jan. 26, Northern hosted Waynesboro in a game with high emotions. The “United for a Cause” game saw Northern build a five-point lead by halftime. Overall, it was the most complete game for Northern this year, as they fought hard for all four quarters. However, the visitors' 20-12 fourth-quarter run helped the Maidens escape with a 49-46 win.
____ "Our kids played their hearts out," said head coach Mandy Hollman.
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Photo by Curt Werner
Up, up and away! Cheerleader Brianna Adams, a sophomore at Northern High School, gets thrown into the air during a cheer at the basketball game against Harrisburg Christian on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Northern High School.
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Colonial Division Champions
By Joe Guty
Photo by Curt Werner
Travis Saylor jumps between two Waynesboro players for a rebound last Friday, Jan. 20.
____In a fitting way to end the dual-meet season, at home, the Northern H.S. boys' swimming and diving team defeated James Buchanan 105-65 last Thursday, Jan. 26, and won the Mid-Penn Colonial Division championship. The Polar Bears made program history by capturing their first outright Mid-Penn title and finished the season undefeated at 6-0 in the Colonial and 10-0 overall.
____The Northern girls' team closed out the dual-meet season with a 120-50 victory and 3-3 record in the Colonial. The Lady Polar Bears posted a 6-4 overall record. The combined teams captured 19 of 22 events while setting eight season-best times and 34 career-best times.
____Five graduating seniors and their families were also recognized for their contributions and achievements: Levi Hynson, Alayna Kalinay, Shelby Nease, Kate Richwine and Sam Linder.
____Northern captured the girls' 200 medley relay in 2:07.36 with the team of Sydney Archuleta, Sami Poe, Madi Bleiler and Sam Harlacker. The quartet of Alayna Kalinay, Caitlin Helsel, Lily Ritter and Liz Vinette placed second in 2:13.18. In the boys' 200 medley relay, Northern was second in 1:50.34 with Liam Handley, Bryce Carroll, Nate Stewart and Ben Haley. Madi Osterhoudt led a 1-2-3 sweep in the girls' 200 freestyle in 2:11.32. She was followed by Alexis Munshower (2:16.99) and Meghan Gallagher (2:18.23). Sam Linder did the same in the boys' event as he clocked 1:47.52 for first place. Josh Clarke (1:50.60) and Ben Blemler (2:05.84) followed.
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