Print Edition Highlights - February 7, 2013

Two injured in fire at excavating company
Cement block structure destroyed
By Jeffrey B. Roth

____An unidentified Franklintown Community Fire Company firefighter and an unidentified employee of R.L. Livingston Excavating & Paving, were injured Thursday, Jan. 31 in a fire at the company, located off of the Old York Road in Carroll Township.
____Fire Chief Michael Whitzel said firefighters arrived at the scene about 3:40 p.m. and encountered smoke and flames issuing from the single-story cement block structure. Smoke could be seen from about one mile away, he added. The driveway leading to the company was located in the 100 block of Blair Mountain Road.
____“We heard some explosions,” said Whitzel. “There was a lot of smoke and fire coming up through the roof and blowing toward a barn.”
____The barn was located about 16 feet from the block building. A house was also located on the property. About 50-75 firefighters from York, Cumberland and Adams counties managed to contain the fire to the block building, he said.

Firefighters first on the scene, Wilbur Stough and Tom Lucas (black helmet), Franklintown Fire Company, roll out the 5” hose to get closer to the flames during last Thursday’s two-alarm fire in Carroll Township.

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Carroll Twp. bridge repair cost could jump to almost $1 million
By Peggie Williams

Spring Lane Road bridge was closed last spring because officials deemed it unsafe. Estimates for the replacement today could reach close to a million dollars.

____ Estimates for the replacement of the Spring Lane Road bridge have doubled or more since the last estimate was given almost one year ago, according to a report from engineer Ryan Rhoades at a Carroll Township supervisors workshop meeting Feb. 4. Although former engineer Steve Barber had always said his estimates were very rough and did not include any permitting, supervisors were still surprised.
____ The last estimate for the bridge replacement was around $400,000. The new estimate was $700,000 if only one abutment is replaced and up to $960,000 if both are replaced. Rhoades stressed that replacing both abutments would be the better repair and allow more flexibility if further problems were encountered as the plan moved along. He also assured supervisors that at this early stage of estimating, the estimates are always high to cover contingencies. He also said this estimate was based on standard bridge construction methods, but he was still looking into alternatives.
____ There are several options available to cover the cost of the repairs, which include a loan from the Public Infrastructure Bank or simply continuing to save up tax dollars over the course of years. The matter was tabled until another meeting.

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Dollar General is on track
By Carolyn Hoffman

____ Wellsville’s new Dollar General store appears to be on track and moving ahead, according to Council President Darryl Boyd at the Feb. 4 borough council session.
____ Final settlement on the property is set for next week. Required state permits to remove the gas tanks are underway and appear to be proceeding normally. Miller Brothers Construction Development, a Schuylkill Haven firm, will retain ownership of the former Lynn’s Market and Sunrise Discount store. They are expected to start work on the exterior of the building in mid-February.
____ Dollar General will handle renovations to the interior. Boyd said he did not know the precise length of the lease with Dollar General but thought it was in the range of 10 years. He also said the Methodist Mission Central, a faith-based group based in Mechanicsburg, will be getting at least some of the shelving and similar materials that are currently inside the building.
____ In other action at the session, council got a first look at a new site plan for Weaver’s of Wellsville, the smoked meat production facility located on Chestnut Street. Weaver’s plans to expand its coolers and construct a mechanical building.

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Strong finish for Polar Bears
By Joe Guty

Photo by Curt Werner
Jason Johnson on his way to score for the Bears on Friday, Feb. 1 during a home game against Camp Hill. The Northern boys' basketball team lost 53-48.

____On Tuesday, February 4, the Northern H.S. boys' varsity basketball team wrapped up the 2012-13 season as they played the Consolation contest of the Big Spring Holiday Tournament. The rescheduled game against the host Bulldogs saw the Polar Bears finish on a strong note as they won 61-55 -- and finished 11-11 on the year.
____On Senior Night last Friday, February 1, Northern hosted Camp Hill in a Mid-Penn Capital Division clash. Evenly matched throughout four quarters, the visiting Lions, paced by Deshawn Williams' 31 points, held on to edge the Bears, 53-48.
____Playing without starting senior point guard Tanner Dixon due to injury, the Polar Bears still fought gamely as they have all season and demonstrated a positive attitude and enthusiasm. All the players contributed and provided Northern fans with an exciting brand of basketball.

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Ski Roundtop event looking to raise $100K for cancer research
By Jeffrey B. Roth

____Officials with the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society hope that the 2013 Ski4Life at Ski Roundtop Mountain Resort, in Lewisberry, this Saturday, will bring in close to $100,000 in donations.
____Katie Gentile, campaign coordinator for the ninth annual Ski4Life, said that at last year's event, 85 skiers raised about $88,000. In eight years, the event has brought in $390,000, and if all goes as expected with this year's event, they hope to break the half-million dollar mark.
____The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest health agency dedicated to finding a cure for blood cancers – leukemia, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. The agency works to improve the quality of life for patients and families.

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Miranda’s Smiles
Photos by Curt Werner

The fourth annual "Shooting for Smiles" was held Saturday, Feb. 2, at Northern High School to benefit the Miranda K. Zeigler Foundation where high school and middle teachers challenged each other in a basketball game. Over $5,000 was raised for the cause.

Northern high school and middle school teachers attempt to gain control of the ball during the fourth annual Shooting for Smiles held last Saturday.

Superintendent Eric Eshbach officiates while wearing a wig and riding on a scooter.

Scott Heatwole is blindfolded along with other parents to see who can make the most foul shots in two minutes.

Tammi and Jeff Zeigler (far right) are presented with a check for $5,600 by David Cuckovic, Zac Ilgenfritz, Tanner Dixon and Jeff Reed as Bryce Carter looks on.

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