Print Edition Highlights - March 28, 2013

Another snowfall may hit area next Thursday and Friday
By Jeffrey B. Roth

Photo by Curt Werner
Reports of 5 to 6 inches of snow blankets the Dillsburg area Monday.

____ Monday's snowfall had many local residents wondering when winter was going to step off the stage and allow spring to warm the area.
____ “In March, the average snowfall for the month is 3.5 inches,” said Barry Lambert, senior meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Pennsylvania. “The average snowfall in April is one-half inch.”
____ Lambert said “we're not done yet.” There may be some snow on its way for the next Thursday or Friday. On Easter Sunday, a cold front is due to move into the area, along with showers – probably rain, but a mixed bag cannot be ruled out at this time.
____ While long-range forecasting is more of an art than a science, Lambert said a storm brewing along the gulf coast could travel north and meet a cold front on Friday, April 5, bringing snow. If, indeed, it does snow, it is likely that any accumulation will be limited to north of I-83, and in the higher elevations.

See the March 28, 2013 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.

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Showing Appreciation
Citizens Hose holds annual banquet
By Curt Werner

Photos by Curt Werner
Deputy Fire Chief Ed McCoy presents a Fireman of the Year Award to Fire Second Lieutenant Leonard Wiederhoeft Jr.

____ The Citizens' Hose Company #1 (Station 64) held its 31st Annual Appreciation Banquet on Saturday, March 23. In attendance was US Congressman Scott Perry, Pa. State Senator Pat Vance, Rep. Mike Regan, Mayor Hank Snyder, Borough Council Members John Richardson, Hal Anderson, and Carroll Township Supervisor Ed Coble. Mayor Hank Snyder swore in the following: Board of Directors Donnie Hefflefinger (Chief Director), Bob Kauffman, Mark Ryder, Deam Trump and Leonard Wiederhoeft. Administrative: Butch Starner, President, Cindy McCoy, VP, Shirley Myers, Recording Secretary and Betty Wiederhoeft, Financial Secretary. Operational Officers: Scott McClintock, Fire Chief, Ed McCoy, Deputy Chief, Seth Freeburn, Fire Captain, Hector Morales, First Lieutenant, Leonard Wiederhoeft, Second Lieutenant, Dean Trump, Fire Police Captain, Richard Wirt, Fire Police Lieutenant and Traci Cook, EMS Chief.
____ Mark Ryder was the master of ceremonies and Krysten Myers did a slide presentation showing the firemen, fire police and EMS in action responding to fires, car wrecks and training. Traci Cook, EMS Chief, gave special tribute to Pat Gallo, Cale Latchaw, Randy Nisley, Brad Glenn and Keith Heckert.

Fire Chief Scott McClintock (right) presents Junior Fireman of the Year Award to his son, Aaron McClintock.

See the March 28, 2013 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.

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Tractor Supply anticipates June opening

____Construction is underway on a new Tractor Supply Company store in Dillsburg, the company’s 67th Pennsylvania location.
____Tractor Supply Company is the largest retail farm and ranch supply store chain in the United States and has been operating in Pennsylvania since 1965. 
____The Dillsburg Tractor Supply store will be located in the former Giant space at 880 North U.S. Route 15, and will employ 12 to 17 full- and part-time team members. The store will include sales floor and support service space. A fenced exterior space will be used for storage and displaying items such as fencing, sprayers and livestock equipment.

See the March 28, 2013 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.

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Mauck resigns as football coach
By Joe Guty

Rick Mauck resigns as Northerns’ football coach.

____On Tuesday, March 26, Rick Mauck announced his resignation as Northern’s Head Football Coach. An Assistant Principal at Northern High School, Mauck arrived at Northern in 1999 and won seven division titles and 110 games on up through the 2012 campaign. The Polar Bears also made it to Districts for eight of those 14 years. The 56 year-old Mauck will continue to keep busy with family, school responsibilities and as the boys’ JV tennis coach. With over 30 years of football coaching experience, Mauck’s best legacy will be the positive impact he has had on Northern's student-athletes.
____“It is with a very heavy heart that we accept the resignation of Rick Mauck as our Head Football Coach,” said Gerry Schwille. Northern's Athletic Director. “Coach Mauck has worked tirelessly for the past 14 years to produce an outstanding high school football program. Coach Mauck and his assistants have always done what is best for the student-athletes, teaching them many invaluable life lessons along the way. He enjoyed tremendous support from the players, faculty, staff, boosters, parents, administration and the Dillsburg community. It was a great fit for all of us and we will truly miss his guidance and leadership.”

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Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

___The Dillsburg American Legion had a special guest on Saturday morning, March 23.  Fifty children had breakfast with the Easter Bunny and an egg hunt with prizes.  The children also enjoyed races with an egg on a spoon, drawings, pin the tail on the donkey and Easter bingo.

Photos by Curt Werner
Mazzie Eyler, 6 months, enjoys her first time with the Easter Bunny.

Rainie Reever shows the eggs she collected during the Easter egg hunt.

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New era for Polar Bear lacrosse
By Joe Guty

Photo by Curt Werner
Mariah Shope, sophomore, works on catching and passing during an inside practice of girls’ lacrosse.

____No longer a club sport, the Northern H.S. girls' lacrosse team is now a varsity squad and begins play in the Mid Penn Commonwealth Division this season.
____Head coach Jeff Mauck's team features senior Hayly Hoch and the following juniors: Sharon Kauffman, Shannon Stutenroth, Alicia David, Brianna Adam, Katerina Alexopoulos, Alexa Appleby, Olivia Foster, Erin Martz and Alana Yanez. The sophomore class includes: Liana Basehore, Rita Becerra, Alycia Bishop, Emma Coble, Shannon Ford, Marcela Fotopoulos, Meghan Gallagher, Devon Hake, Kourtney Kellison, Morgan McKendrick, Sierra Patterson, Arlana Racer, Brittany Reale, Mariah Shope, Bryanna Stauffer and Stephanie Strock.
____The freshman class is represented by Annalise Armstrong, Sarah Berry, Carly Burns, Morgan Gash, Libby Gingrich, Jessica Hatch, Kendra Hebenstreit, Katherine Hixenbaugh, Gabriella Lodovici, RaeAnne Mummert, Alyssa Swartz and Stephanie Trgovic.

See the March 28, 2013 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.

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