Print Edition Highlights - July 18, 2013
Photos by Curt Werner
Emergency equipment stage near the scene of a brush fire on Route 15 North, Tuesday afternoon across from Baker’s Restaurant.
____A tossed cigarette from a passing motorist is believed to be the cause of a brush fire along Route 15 North across from Baker’s Restaurant on Tuesday, July 16 at 4:12 p.m.. Due to extremely hot and dry conditions, the brush quickly caught on fire and spread around 100 feet until volunteers put it out. First responders threw gravel on the flames until Dillsburg Citizens Hose No. 1 and Franklintown Fire Company arrived with water trucks.
Bill Stahl of Franklintown Fire Company throws gravel on the brush fire until water trucks arrive.
Carroll Township building designated as comfort station
Photos by Curt Werner
Emergency equipment stage near the scene of a brush fire on Route 15 North, Tuesday afternoon across from Baker’s Restaurant.
____Area families can seek relief from the heat at a comfort station located at the Carroll Township Municipal building, 555 Chestnut Grove Road, Dillsburg, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., now through Friday, July 19.
____Emergency officials said the station is open to residents of the Northern York County School District who are able to travel to the facility which has air conditioning and restrooms. Free water will be offered while supplies last. No childcare or medical treatment of any type will be available. Tables and chairs will be set up and electric power for personal electronic devices will be offered but limited. Visitors should provide their own food and entertainment. The capacity of this facility is 35 people, therefore space will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
____Health officials recommend limiting strenuous activity during the day, wearing light colored clothing and drinking plenty of water during this extreme heat forecast to last at least until Saturday.
____For more information, contact the township office at 717-432-4951.
Cooling down in the Yellow Breeches. If relaxing in the creek to cool off isn’t your style, residents of the Northern York County School District are invited to seek relief from the heat at the Carroll Township building from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. now through Friday, July 19.
____ Dillsburg American Legion Riders donated $5,330 on July 11 to representatives of the Honor Bus organization. The Honor Bus takes veterans to Washington D.C. twice a year, followed by a free meal at the Dillsburg Legion. The next bus trip is Sept. 29.
Pictured in front from left are Pat Hockley, Jim Duck, Cindy Yeager, Lance McCoy, Doug Wonders, Evelyn Rixey, Charlie Rixey, Dee Renard, Jim Arbuthnot; in back are Jr. Lucas, Rick Bentz, Joe Renard and Kim Bentz.
Also in the July 18, 2013 edition
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___ -Community events
___ -Obituaries
___ -Births
___ -20 years ago
By Peggie Williams
Photo by Curt Werner
Tony and Kelly Vasco, owners of the Pickle Nickel which recently celebrated its first year in business on South Baltimore Street just off the Dillsburg square.
____ “I can’t believe it’s been a year,” said Kelly Vasco, owner of the Pickle Nickel in downtown Dillsburg. But it was over a year ago that the unique restaurant, geared to kids and families, opened its doors. The smell of fresh, hand-cut-on-the-premises French fried potatoes and the whir, whistle and clank of vintage arcade games in the next room have become as much a part of town as the clock on the square.
____ The idea for the Pickle Nickel came from a Vasco family trip to the west coast where nickel arcades are very popular. It wasn’t long before there was one in Dillsburg.
____ “They’re a great way to spend the evening as a family without breaking the bank,” said Kelly’s husband and business co-owner Tony during an interview last year.
____ Kelly said their first year has exceeded expectations. Their goal was to establish a place where families could have family time, interact with table games and each other.
See the July 18, 2013 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.
By Andy Sandrik
Photos by Curt Werner
Dillsburg's CBT Major's 11-12 year olds defeated Hanover at South Middleton on Tuesday, July 16. In photo, Tyler Yohn gets the win over Hanover.
____From the beginning of the Little League postseason until the end, Rob Holford said that his 9-10 state tournament team did things the Dillsburg way.
____Playing with an attack-the-baseball mentality and a never-say-die attitude, Holford's Dillsburg squad left everything on the field. Even in defeat, Dillsburg proved it could hang even with the toughest of opponents.____
____Holford's team, the District 14 champions, saw its season come to an end with two losses in the Section 7 Tournament. Dillsburg lost 7-6 to Solanco on Monday before suffering an 11-10 extra-inning loss to Liberty on Tuesday.
____Holford's group finishes the season with a 6-2 record. All 11 players on Dillsburg -- Bryce Andrews, Connor Hennessey, Jaiten Holford, Tanner Merovich, Aiden Sherman, Jordan Heisey, Reid Weber, Gavin Murphy, Matthew Crager, Sam Wareman and Tommy Molsky -- all move on to play in a different age group next year, whether it's the 10-11 team or Majors (11-12) squad.
Dillsburg's Cameron Kearns gets a hit against Hanover bringing in a run.
See the July 18, 2013 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.
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