Print Edition Highlights - May 4th, 2017
Shirley A. Knight
Staff Reporter/Dillsburg Banner
The fate of a pedestrian foot bridge took center stage at the recent supervisors’ meeting when a resident questioned its safety.
Berkshire Hills resident Vicky Church raised the question during public comments, asserting that the bridge had not been inspected in more than 25 years. Originally the railroad built the bridge then turned it over to the township in 1995 along with $10,000 to help maintain the structure. Church said it is used daily by bicyclists and by walkers going down to the Yellow Breeches.
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Six people were taken to area hospitals, one by Life Lion after a two-vehicle accident on Route 15 at the Glenwood Road intersection, Franklin Township, on Saturday night April 29 at 8:40 p.m. Dillsburg, Franklintown, Wellsville, York Springs, Upper Allen fire companies responded along with multiple fire police; Dillsburg EMS, York Springs ambulance, Holy Spirit EMS, Cumberland EMS units and Northern Regional Police. Photo by Curt Werner / Dillsburg Banner.
If you visited the Dillsburg McDonald’s in the last four years, you have probably met Rhoda Miller. She keeps the tables clean in the dining room and keeps the customers happy with her helpful, sunny nature.
On March 24, she celebrated her 90th birthday at work with a party given to her by her fellow employees. It included a visit with a reporter from a local TV station, which still puts a big smile on Miller’s face when she recalls the day she became a celebrity.
On left, Rhoda Miller, 90, is keeping the tables clean at McDonald’s in Dillsburg.
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Shirley Knight
Dillsburg Banner
On a bright sunny day last week, more than 1,000 young athletes met for the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania. Area M Games track and field event held at Messiah College’s Shoemaker Field.
Parents and friends numbered in the thousands and a cadre of volunteers added to the spirit of camaraderie and just plain fun. The center field was filled with a feeling of anticipation as the participants planned their day. The event opened with the ceremonial carrying of the torch by Derek Eshenour. During the games, the athletes marched on the field behind colorful flags from event to event.
Derek Eshenour carries the torch in a lap around the track in opening ceremonies of Special Olympics.
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Curt Werner
Dillsburg Banner
Eleven hundred athletes showed up to do their best in running, jumping and throwing at the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania Area M last month at Messiah College.
It didn’t matter that some needed help to walk or run, that some were in wheelchairs and some used crutches. And it really didn’t matter if the athlete came in first or last. They were all winners. They all had joy in their faces crossing the finish line.
One race stood out among the rest. Bryon Rubenbal, of Carlisle, started his race back in the pack against seven runners. His running ability was not quite the same as the others. Thirty meters in, he stumbled and fell. He tried to get up several times without success. Brian Wilson, a spectator, whose daughter was participating, stepped over the taped line and helped Rubenbal to his feet, making sure he was OK.
Wilson put his arm under Rubenbal's arm and walked him toward the finish line. Step for step they were both all smiles. As the crowd applauded, Wilson gave the thumbs up as the pair crossed the finish line. Rubenbal finished the race as a winner.
Spectator Brian Wilson helps Bryon Rubenbal regain his footing during the Special Olympics held at Messiah College. Photo by Curt Werner / Dillsburg Banner.
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