Print Edition Highlights - July 5, 2012

Photo by Marie Chomicki
Traffic along North Baltimore Street in Dillsburg Borough will experience delays for the next several days as construction crews from Rogele Inc. work to update sections of the sewer system. Pictured in the trench is Jason Nesbit shoveling dirt from around a water line so the bucket, operated by Mark Neidig, can dig beneath it, about 8 feet deep, to remove the existing clay sewer pipes. Rich Ireland, on left, said the original pipes had settled over the years and were deteriorating. The line was built over 60 years ago, in 1949.

See the July 5, 2012 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.

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Wellsville Dollar General plans take on water
By Carolyn Hoffman

____A major stumbling block to Dollar General’s quest to place a store in Wellsville turned up during a review by Wellsville’s engineer. KPI Technology found that Wellsville’s flood plain management ordinance forbids new construction or development within 50 feet of the top of a bank of any watercourse. Dollar General’s current plan shows construction of a stormwater basin and an access crossing within about 20-25 feet of Doe Run.
____The flood plain management ordinance specifying the 50-foot setback was passed in 2009, as required by state and county regulations. The ordinance Wellsville approved was created at the state level and then circulated to all municipalities for their approval. Local governments have the option to write their own version of these state-mandated ordinances, though hardly any ever do that, partly because of the cost involved but also because the standard version they are given already contains all the state rules and regulations needed by the law that requires municipalities to pass such an ordinance in the first place.
____For Wellsville, which has had virtually no new building since the ordinance was approved, the flood plain management ordinance has never been needed and was largely forgotten. Until now.

See the July 5, 2012 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.

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Anonymous businessman looks to greenlight stalled intersection in Carroll Township
By Peggie Williams

Photo by Marie Chomicki
The intersection of Route 74 at Spring Lane and Campground roads. A businessman who wishes to remain anonymous is trying to raise money for Carroll Township to help defray the cost of installing a traffic light, a project in the works since 2008.

____A local businessman, who wished to remain anonymous at this time, is spearheading an effort to help Carroll Township supervisors through their dilemma over the installation of a traffic signal on Route 74 at the intersection of Spring Lane and Campground roads.
____Under the guidance of a former board of supervisors, the township has already spent $400,000 on the project and the present board, none of whom was on the prior board, must find $105,000 to complete the township’s commitment to the project. However, they are hesitant to take out a loan for a project they feel may no longer be necessary.
____But one local businessman feels the project is worthwhile, not just for the safety issue, but because the signal would help to encourage commercial growth in that area of the township.

See the July 5, 2012 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.

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Monaghan Township Fire Company honors 50 years of
volunteerism at banquet
By Erica Smithson

Photos by Mark Ryder
Monaghan Twp. Volunteer Fire Co. Officers. Pictured in front from left are Sue Gibb (Recording Secretary), Joyce Zell (Asst. Recording Secretary, Les Darr (1st Assistant Chief), Robert Hammond (President and Director), Richard Donson (Director); middle row, Bruce Stahl (Captain and Asst. Financial Secretary), Dale Spahr (Former President), Frank Wirth Jr. (3rd Assistant Chief), Herb Hartman (Director), Andy Gibb (Chief and Director); back row, Steve Cosey (Treasurer and 2nd Asst. Chief), Tim Trump (Director and Fire Police Captain) and Mark Demey (Vice President and Lieutenant).

___The Monaghan Township Volunteer Fire Company celebrated its 50th anniversary on May 19 with a banquet to honor its past and current members. Awards were presented to those who have served on the fire company’s organizational committee or as president or fire chief. Certificates of appreciation were given to the five presidents of the Ladies’ Auxiliary. Special recognition was given to the company by local politicians and governing bodies. Overall, it was a time to honor 50 years of those who volunteered their time, dedication and bravery to serve the communities of Monaghan Township and Carroll Township.
___In 1962, several residents of Monaghan Township recognized the need for a fire company in their community. In earlier years, citizens of the township were able to put out small fires in farm buildings and brush simply with a bucket of water. However, in 1959, a particularly devastating fire to the Cocklin farmhouse on Mt. Airy Road changed the township’s emergency response needs. That fire was so intense that it could not be put out by the time the nearest fire company, which was in Lisburn, arrived. The Cocklin loss convinced residents that fire protection was needed closer to home.
___After teaming with the Lisburn Fire Company for initial assistance, Monaghan Township volunteer firemen soon got enough funds to build their own company. The Monaghan Township Volunteer Fire Company was incorporated on April 25, 1962. Eugene Donson served as the first fire chief and J. Richard Myers was the first president. In the same year, a group of women formed the Ladies’ Auxiliary to assist the fire company in answering emergency calls and holding fundraising events. Its first president was Katheryn Donson.
___Within the company’s first four years, they built a multipurpose pavilion and a single bay engine house. This was on 11 acres of land on West Siddonsburg Road and purchased from M.W. Sowers. The company held numerous fundraising events there, such as festivals, dinners and block shoots.

The Monaghan Township Volunteer Fire Company celebrates its 50th anniversary on May 19 with a banquet to honor past and current members.

See the July 5, 2012 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.

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West Shore Twilight Baseball League

Photos by Curt Werner
Dillsburg's third baseman, Kevin Gorman, fields a ground ball and throws to first for an out in the bottom of the fourth inning.

____In the WSTBL, Dillsburg lost to Mechanicsburg on Monday, June 25, at home 7 to 3. Catcher Jon Mayer had a solo home run in the bottom of the second inning.

Dillsburg's Greg Wasikowski gets a face full of dirt as he dives under the tag stealing second base safely in the bottom of the third inning against Mechanicsburg.

See the June 28, 2012 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.

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