Print Edition Highlights - September 4, 2014

Golden Rentals celebrates 10 years of serving Dillsburg and surrounding area
By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger

Photo by Curt Werner
Meet the Golden Rentals Team. Pictured from left are Quin Taylor, Marc Palovitz, Jake O'Brien, David Kelley, Holly Kelley, Donna Brandt and Logan. Not pictured is Jim Leese and Mike Hnatuck.

____ For a decade now, the name “Golden Rentals” has been synonymous with area do-it-yourselfers and others seeking just-the-right tool, or piece of equipment, to meet their short-term needs. That name’s origin has also been the source of some speculation, according to owner Dave Kelley.
____ “There is a family named ‘Golden’ in the area, but that’s not us,” said Kelley. The name pays tribute to his beloved Steelers, the Golden Retrievers that he and his wife both adore and an epiphany he had after almost losing something very special. Kelley tells the story of his wedding ring flying off while he chopped wood with his father-in-law. The event occurred a mere three-months after he married his wife Holly Robson, a Northern grad.
____ The men, initially unsuccessful in locating the missing treasure, considered renting a metal detector, but came up short. The ring was eventually found without the use of the device, but that situation prompted Kelley to consider how others might benefit from a business that offered supplies on a rental basis. Soon the wheels began turning in his mind as to how he might be able to fill that niche. After all, the Herndon, Va. native was no stranger to the business, having once worked for a rental equipment company in that area.
____ When he and his wife decided to settle in Dillsburg in 2002, Kelley began to put his business plan in motion, first researching the area and the viability of running a rental business. His investigation convinced him that such a business would be successful in the area and soon the couple was running “Golden Rentals” in a 500-square foot building, which later expanded to a space more than three times that size.
____ Among the items they offer for do-it-yourself projects are tillers, aerators, floor sanders and power washers. Contract items like backhoes, demolition hammers and concrete saws are also available, as are supplies for emergencies, like water pumps and generators. Throwing a party for that special someone and concerned about the price of tables, tents and chairs? Consider renting them. Bounce houses, carnival games and inflatables add to the fun and are growing in popularity, according to Kelley.

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Wellsville Frontier Days Labor Day Rodeo

Photo by Curt Werner

____ Gates opened at 11 a.m. for this year’s Labor Day Rodeo on Monday sponsored by Wellsville Frontier Days. Over 100 contestants competed throughout the day in bull riding, pole bending, barrel racing, tie down roping, breakaway roping and steer wrestling.

Photo by Curt Werner
Before the Barrel Racing Event at the Wellsville Frontier Days, Reuben Schildtknecht from Delta, Pa. asked Adrienne Monninger to marry him in the middle of the arena. She said yes.

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Troop 38 on the road again

Troop 38 Scouts climb over boulders on the Whirlpool Rapids Trail.

____ Dillsburg Troop 38 recently completed its “Hike Till Niagara Falls” road trip where the Scouts experienced five days of non-stop adventure.  They began their journey by exploring the Kinzua Bridge, a railroad trestle that was one of the tallest in the U.S. before it partially collapsed in a tornado in 2003.  After hiking and camping in the nearby Allegheny National Forest, the Scouts headed north to hike the scenic Devil’s Hole Trail and the rugged Whirlpool Rapids Trail along the powerful Niagara River.  The Scouts also visited a western New York county fair that included a demolition derby, and took a break from the August heat by getting soaked at Niagara Falls on the Maid of the Mist.

See the September 4, 2014 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.

Print Edition Highlights - September 4, 2014

Northern Polar Bears earn first win
By Joe Guty

Photo by Mark Ryder
Northern kicks off the 2014 football season opener against Susquehannock High School last Friday night

____Northern capitalized on two defensive turnovers and a new found running game to post a 48-28 victory over Susquehannock last Friday. The non-league win puts the Northern gridders at 1-0 as they host Middletown this Friday night at Bostic Field.
____Quarterback Curtis Robison looked like a veteran in his first varsity start.
____"First game as a 10th grader, I thought he did a great job handling the whole situation and made some big plays with his legs which is what we were hoping for coming into the game," said head coach Garrett Mowery.
____Bobby Shelly (153 yards) and Sam Geiser (121) also delivered with some outstanding running and yardage.
____"They just ran so tough ...I am so proud of those two guys," said Mowery. "They had a miserable week listening to me because we talked about having to ground it and pound it and they did."
____In a preview of the evening, two healthy gains of 18 yards (Shelly) and 11 yards (Geiser) set up the home team early and Robison punched in for the touchdown at 9:24. On the place hold by Justin Markle, kicker Aiden Alves smoothed the extra point through the uprights. Yet Susquehannock displayed their big play capability when quarterback Josh Stoneberg threw a 67-yard touchdown pass to Nick Tannura to even things up at 8:38.

Photo by Mark Ryder
The Northern High School Color Guard and Marching Band performs before Friday night’s football game.

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Lady Bears place second
By Joe Guty

Photo by Curt Werner
The Northern Varsity Volleyball Team celebrates after winning the third and final game against James Buchanan.

____ It was a very good start to the 2014 season as the Northern girls volleyball team placed second in the Big Spring Harvest tournament last Saturday, August 30. In the Quarterfinals, the Lady Polar Bears defeated York Tech. In the Semis, Northern was victorious over Boiling Springs. In the Finals, the Lady Bears faced Bermudian Springs but fell 1-2. Juniors Ally Bittinger and Taylor Brown were named to the Tournament All-Star team. 
____ The following team stats are from the entire tournament: Taylor Brown - 21 kills, 3 solo blocks, 3 aces; Ally Bittinger  - 9 kills, 18 assists, 30 digs, 10 aces; Megan Hamm  - 5 kills, 7 aces; Katie Smith - 43 digs; Mariah Albert - 9 kills,7 assists, 3 aces; and Lindsey Dunkle - 6 aces, 4 kills, 10 digs.
____ With a strong team effort, the Northern H.S. varsity girls' volleyball team blanked James Buchanan 3-0 on Tuesday, September 2. Scores were: 25-8, 25-22 and 29-27.
____ Varsity stat leaders included: Ally Bittinger - 4 aces, 4 kills, 13 digs, 4 assists; Taylor Brown - 2 aces, 4 kills, 3 digs; Megan Hamm - 5 aces, 3 kills, 3 digs; Katie Smith - 7 digs; Lindsey Dunkle - 8 digs, 2 kills, 2 aces; Mariah Albert - 2 aces, 2 digs, 2 assists; and Maranda Gibb - 5 kills, 3 digs.

Submitted photo
At the Big Spring Harvest Volleyball tournament held in Newville on Saturday, Aug. 30, Northern placed second.

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