Print Edition Highlights - December 4, 2014

This time of year, it’s all about the
Tree and Decorations

Photos by Mark Ryder
Holly Kelly, DABA member and vice-president of Dillsburg Borough Council, finds just the right spot to hook one of many colorful ornaments onto the tree.

____ Volunteers were busy over the weekend decorating the Christmas tree on the Dillsburg square, getting it ready for the Tree Lighting Ceremony this Friday at 7 p.m., sponsored by the Dillsburg Area Business Association.
____ A special arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus in the antique Dillsburg fire truck is expected to be the highlight of the evening.
____ As in years past, Dillsburg resident Jay Young will amuse youngsters with a Christmas story and Dillsburg Mayor Wendell Hollinger will light the tree.
____ Northern High School Bear Singers will perform at the square and Dillsburg Brass will entertain at the library. Snacks and refreshments will be served at the library following the lighting. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will also greet guests at the library.

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Photo courtesy of Lobar, Inc.
Lobar, Inc. of Dillsburg delivers a large Christmas tree for Continental Square in York on Wednesday, Nov. 19.   This is the second year Lobar was asked to volunteer their services in delivering, setting up and dismantling the tree. The 23-feet wide and 35-feet high tree was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Smith of Glen Rock. Jackson Crane also assisted in setting up the tree. York City Light Up Night is Friday, Dec. 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. York’s Light Up Night is a multicultural celebration that features live entertainment and activities in many locations (Capitol Theatre, Continental Square, Central Market, Christ Lutheran Church, and Martin Library), family-friendly activities, food, carol sing-a-longs, the lighting of the York City Christmas Tree. The tree lighting ceremony begins at 6:20 p.m. with the arrival of the most important guest, Santa.

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School board rejects new bus route, 5-4
By Mary Lou Bytof

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Photo by Curt Werner
School board members Mike Barndt and Ann Hoverter listen to public concerns about a bus stop.

____ After hearing comments by four Wellsville area residents, the Northern York County School Board Tuesday evening voted 5-4 to reject a route change for Bus 1.
____ The change would have included a stop at Red Rock Avenue via a loop through Pine Woods Road and Blue Hill School Road.
____ At its monthly meeting on November 20, the board voted to table its decision on the bus route to allow members more time to speak with residents and to familiarize themselves with the proposed route.
____ “Whatever homework you need to do, please do it before the December 2 meeting,” board chairman Greg Hlaky told the members.

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Print Edition Highlights - December 4, 2014

New coach Josh Murray set to lead wrestling squad
By Andy Sandrik

Photo by Curt Werner
Northern Wrestling Head Coach Josh Murray.

____Northern's new wrestling coach finds himself longing for the days of camaraderie and brotherhood amongst Polar Bear athletes.
____Ask Josh Murray, a 1997 Northern graduate, anything about the "good old days" and he'll talk for hours if you'll allow him. He fondly remembers his high school teammates and their dedication to one another and to the sports they played together.
____"My junior year, our wrestling team went 15-1 and we lost in the district team finals by three points," Murray said. "There were a lot of seniors in the class that year and they were graduating. That night in the locker room at Cumberland Valley, there were tears shed and a pact made that we'd be back next year and win it."
____Murray was so committed to wrestling that he was fully prepared to give up football. But even after Murray held out of training camp, his teammates showed up at his door and demanded his return to the football field.

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Dillsburg's college athletes wrapping up fall season
By Andy Sandrik


Lexi Mowery

____ Lexie Mowery, Senior, Gettysburg
____ Mowery and the Bullets finished the season with a 4-12 record, including a 2-8 mark in the Centennial Conference.
____ A four-year starter in the Gettysburg program, Mowery was one of five players to start in all 16 games for the Bullets. Mowery, a co-captain and midfielder/defender, rang up a career-high seven points this season on two goals and three assists.
____ Mowery scored her first collegiate goal on a penalty stroke in a 2-1 win over Arcadia on Sept. 13. She added her second goal in a 2-1 loss to McDaniel on Oct. 22.
____ Mowery was also a key player on the defensive side as well. Gettysburg's defense had its rough patches this year, but with Mowery leading the way, the Bullets got better down the stretch and allowed two goals or less in five of the last six games., with a 3-6 record in the MAC. Lebanon Valley started the season 0-5, but finished strong with a 3-2 record over its final five games.

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Student-athletes honored
By Joe Guty


Photo by Curt Werner
The muses, not in order are Olivia Albert, Ashley Dunkle, Kiley Heltzel, Emma Neidlinger, Brooke Silfee. Shay Lieb is the Lion and Sophia Goretski is the Hare.

____ On Tuesday, December 2, the Northern H.S. Girls' varsity and junior varsity soccer team were recognized for their 2014 season accomplishments at their annual banquet. The next day, the Northern Jr. High Football squad held their awards banquet.
____ For head coach Mindy Smith and volunteer assistant Kaitlin Bonner, the Lady Polar Bears' varsity soccer team finished the year at 11-8-1. Abby Monko was named MVP and Kennedy Barber won the Unsung Hero Award. The Sportsmanship Award went to the entire team. Stephanie Clark and McKenzie Shank earned their fourth year letters. Third year letter winners included Shannon Ford, Maggie Frey, Abby Pendergist, and Amber Vandevender. Second year letter winners were: Toni Feite, Adorae Monroy, Alexa Byers, Emily Munkittrick, Abigail Searfoss and Madison Waits. First year letter winners included: Kennedy Barber, Alisea Munshower, Maddie Wareham, Emma Fisler, Alana Hagerty, Madison McCarty, Abby Monko, Alyssa Sheaffer, Bianca Tern, Gabrielle Mowchan and Alyssa Swartz.
____ Five players were named as Mid Penn Capital Division All-Stars. Abby Searfoss was named to the First Team. Toni Feite, Maggie Frey, Emily Munkittrick and Abby Monko were named to the Second Team. The JV team, coached by Alicia Frey and volunteer assistant Keri Walton, finished the 2014 season with a 13-1-2 record. Emily Weaver won the Sportsmanship Award. Certificate winners included Madison Adams, Karley Berry, Catalina Gowdy, Kayla Grim, Brady Hentz, Hayley Keys, Olivia Keyser, Madison Lerew, Abigail Reeder, Brooke Regan, Morgan Shanahan, Caitlin Tern, Emily Weaver and managers Brooke Haines, Acacia Sachs and Rachel Ford.

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