| Print Edition Highlights - May 7, 2015
Photo by Curt Werner.
The driver of a red Volvo lost control on Stoney Run Road, hit a telephone pole, snapping it in half, and veered off the roadway before slamming into a tree on Tuesday, May 5 at 7:45 a.m.
One person was taken to the hospital. Dillsburg Citizens Hose, Franklintown Fire Company, fire police, Dillsburg ambulance and Carroll Township police were on the scene. Power in the area was lost for a short time.
Photo by Curt Werner.
Workers secure the scene after the driver of an SUV lost control and flipped onto its roof in the 1300 block of County Line Road, Latimore Township Tuesday afternoon, April 28. Heidlersburg and York Springs Fire companies, Dillsburg ambulance and Latimore Police assisted.
On May Day, the faeries come out to play
By Jeffrey B. Roth
Motorcycle fairy - Robert F. Leonard of Baltimore, who makes fairy wings for Barbie Dolls, said it was the third year he has attended the festival at Spoutwood Farm. (Banner photo by Jeffrey B. Roth)
____ For the past 24 years, on the first weekend of May, the faeries come out to play, sing and dance and frolic in the woods and fields of southern York County.
____ Tens of thousands of faeries, gnomes, elves, the Green Man, and other fantastical creatures dressed in their best finery descend on Spoutwood Farm, near Glen Rock. Celtic music, belly dancers, bubble-blowing faeries, wizards, pirates and steampunk characters of all descriptions enjoyed the warm, dry weather, last weekend. Owners Rob and Lucy Wood, began the festival when they hosted a fairy-themed party for about 100 friends, in 1991.
____ Spoutwood Farm hosts a community-supported agriculture, CSA program, sponsors various agricultural and arts and crafts educational programs, and is home to an astronomical observatory. The annual Fairie Festival, which is one of the largest of its kind in the mid-Atlantic-area, draws more than 15,000 visitors from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, New York and other states in the region to the three-day event.
____ The Woods, originally from the Baltimore area, purchased the farm about 30 years ago. It was not long after the couple moved to the farm that they began teaching classes on wreath-making, flower arrangements, growing flowers to dry and also growing and using various herbs for culinary, medicinal and other purposes. Together, the couple wrote and published a book: “The
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Alpaca farm invites public to some “shear” fun
By Peggie Williams
Thunder River Alpaca Farm owners Rose and Dennis Watts are inviting the public to a shearing festival on May 16.
____ Right now the alpacas at Thunder River Alpaca Farm might look like a bunch of walking shag rugs desperately in need of shampooing, but in just a few weeks that mess will be sheared off their bodies and turned into some of the world’s most sought-after yarn. Farm owners Rose and Dennis Watts are inviting the public to a shearing festival to see how the first step in that process is done. When done right, shearing is precision process that Dennis learned in order to assure the quality of what was taken off their animals. He and friend will demonstrate this on May 16. “The blanket area across the back is the top quality hair,” explained Dennis. “The areas down the sides and legs have shorter fibers and get more wear and tear while on the animal.” Rose explains that the shearing process is done with all possible consideration given to the animals well being. “They are really very gentle, sweet animals. We have to hold them down so they don’t get hurt during the process, but they’re like our children so it’s done with their comfort in mind,” said Rose The Watts have 35 “children” on their 15-acre farm in Warrington Township, all relocated from the farm they left in Georgia last July when they moved back into the area. Dennis is originally from the Camp Hill and Rose is from Lewisberry, but Dennis’s job took them to Georgia for several decades. It was there they discovered alpacas and started a business eight years ago. They moved home to reconnect with their human families and brought their four-legged family with them.
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___ -Community Calendar
___ -Obituaries
___ -Letters to the Editor
___ -Editorials
___ -Births
___ -20 years ago
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Print Edition Highlights - May 7, 2015
Mid Penn next up for Bears
By Joe Guty
Photo by Curt Werner.
Emily Weaver sprints into a triple jump.
____Top flight high school track and field begins this Saturday, May 9, as Northern competes in the 2015 Mid Penn Conference Championships in Chambersburg. The Polar Bears made a statement of their fitness and big meet readiness at their own Twilight Meet held on Monday. Senior Keith Steele broke his own stadium and school pole vault record with an outstanding 14-9 effort. Kierra Zack, also a senior, set a new personal record in winning the 1600 meter run (5:12.27) and captured the 3200 meter run (12:03.73). Fast improving sophomore Emma Fisler posted her best 800 meter time (2:24.48) as she won the gold ahead of Camp Hill senior Ali Herr (2:26.38).
____Senior Kennedy Shank won the Girls' Pole Vault with a 11-03 effort as the Northern contingent posted 206 points to lead the six team field. Delone Catholic was the runner up (122) followed by Camp Hill (106), Harrisburg Christian School (57), Fairfield (36) and Big Spring (8).
____On the boys' side, the Bears edged Camp Hill 202-200. Harrisburg Christian School placed third (49) followed by Delone Catholic (47), Fairfield (25) and Big Spring (12).
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Polar Bears defeat McDevitt
By Joe Guty
Photo by Curt Werner.
Northern midfielder Jake Goretski splits two Hershey players as he advances the ball.
____ A total team effort propelled the Northern H.S. Boys JV Lacrosse team to a 9-3 win over host Bishop McDevitt H.S. on April 27. Head Coach Luke Barricklow is pleased with the team's progress this season.
____ “While the team is young and needs to gain experience, the kids show an incredible amount of energy and hustle and continue to get better each game," said Barricklow as the team prepared for its road contest against Southwestern this week (May 6).
____ Against McDevitt, the attack was paced by captain Mitch Gross (three goals and one assist) and Dylan VanKirk with two goals and two assists. Jack Weaver also added a goal for the Polar Bears. Clay Fulfer contributed to the Bears' attack with maintaining ball possession several times. AJ Lodovici led the midfield crew with two goals and one assist while Andrew Beddia added a goal and kept pressure on the McDevitt goalie.
____ Captain Trevor Behney helped open the defense with great cuts that led to goals. Anthony Marconi's quickness and versatility helped set the tempo of the game by playing both midfield and attack while adding an assist. Jeremy Sampson contributed with clearing the ball on several occasions that kept the host team off guard. First year player Aiden Alves continues to improve with ground ball and several hustle plays that led to Northern goals. Josh Fekete displayed the team concept by switching to Long pole midfielder for the first time of his career and posted three take aways and three ground balls. His speed on the field also helped to clear the ball at key times.
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Northern focusing on playoffs
By Andy Sandrik
Photo by Mark Ryder.
The runner tags back safe as Northern’s pitcher attempts a pick-off at first base.
____ With just one game remaining in the regular season, Northern Baseball Coach Brian Robison said that his team still has yet to play its best ballgame of the year.
____ The Polar Bears have shown throughout the season that they can pitch, play defense and even hit the ball once in a while. Robison is still waiting for his group to put it all together.
____ The Polar Bears went 2-2 last week, coming from behind to defeat Trinity 5-3 on Wednesday, falling 2-1 to West Perry on Friday, rebounding with a 9-2 victory over York Suburban on Saturday and losing 7-5 to East Pennsboro on Tuesday.
____ For Northern, now 13-6 and 8-3 in the Capital Division, the goal for the season shifts from trying to win the division to simply playing good baseball come District 3-AAA playoff time.
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Father and Daughter Dance
By Curt Werner
Photo by Curt Werner.
The fifth graders pose for a photo with their fathers at the South Mountain Elementary Father/Daughter Dance.
____ On April 10th, there was something special in the air at South Mountain Elementary School. Upon arriving, the students had an extra bounce to their step and the sound of laughter echoed in the hallways. The boys and girls were dressed to look their very best. It was "Dress Up Day" for the students at South Mountain Elementary School, but that was only the beginning for the young ladies.
____ For the fourth year, the PTO hosted a Father and Daughter dance. Many of the young ladies changed into a different dress other than the one worn for Dress Up Day. The evening with their father was special and they wanted to look their very best. The many colorful dresses and hairstyles were that of a senior prom.
____ Arriving that evening, many of the fathers also wore their best. A proud marine wore his uniform and walked the red carpet with his daughter. Another, wore a smart looking suit and had a daughter on each arm. After entering the building, some took advantage of having a photo taken on their fathers’ cell phone while wearing a disguise. From there a trip to the cafeteria for cookies, cup cakes, chips and soft drinks.
____ It did not take long for the girls to remove their shoes. Some fathers got stuck holding shoes as their daughters danced with friends. The DJ kept things moving and it did not take long before the fathers were fast dancing, as well. The daughters knew the words to the songs and the dads did their best to keep up.
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