Print Edition Highlights - August 17, 2017

   It’s hard to know what’s growing faster on North Second Street in Dillsburg – New Hope Ministries’ new building or Executive Director Eric Saunders’ excitement.

   “Last time I was here, the windows weren’t cut out yet. This is my office window. Let’s see, what’s my view?” said Saunders with a smile as he leaned out the shell of the building. “I can see the mountains!”

   The building project, which began in earnest two years ago, but has been an organizational dream for more like 20 years, is now halfway through construction, with the roof and masonry work finished last week, he said.

Eric Saunders looks out his future office window from inside the shell of New Hope Ministries’ new building on Second Street. From there he can view South Mountain. When done, the facility will be three times bigger than the current space. Photo by Marie Chomicki /Dillsburg Banner.

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A full day of living WWII history at Dill’s Tavern

Shirley A. Knight
Staff Reporter/Dillsburg Banner

   World War II history came alive at Dill’s Tavern in Dillsburg with the re-enactment of the daily life both for the soldier and for those waiting at home. Uniforms of the period worn by volunteers and stories told by several generations set the atmosphere for the day.

   Major May E. LeValley spoke to a crowd about the WWII battles and the experiences of her grandfather, Charles Nell, a longtime resident of Dillsburg. She graduated from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md. and is currently an Aide de Camp to a three star general. LeValley is serving in the Marine Corps and stationed in Quantico, Va. with an office at the Pentagon.

Reenactors John Pulizzi and Jacob Sileski, both 16, in a foxhole during the WWII tribute held Saturday at Dill’s Tavern. Photo by Curt Werner/Dillsburg Banner.

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Free Spirit Watercolor Class continues to grow

Shirley A. Knight
Dillsburg Banner

    The Free Spirit Watercolor Class, a group of 14 local artists, gather each Monday morning in the Historic Monaghan Church, 15 E. Church St. in downtown Dillsburg to create artwork.

   Jeannie Hartman, who has taught Northern High School’s adult education classes, in her own home and at the Mechanicsburg Art Center for nearly 40 years, is one of the artists in the group. Known for her award-winning watercolors, she is now in her 90s and enjoys working near her residence in Dillsburg.

   The group usually focuses on still life paintings and portraits in the church basement, but occasionally works en plein air around town. Pam Wenger, council board member and longtime artist, is the teacher for the portrait section of the class that meets on Monday afternoons. It is a mixed age group for adults and is on a walk-in basis that allows students to pay per day. The group is growing in size but is also in danger of running out of classroom space, organizers said. The building, which is owned by the Dillsburg Arts Council, also hosts NewCreation a Brethren in Christ Church that holds its worship services in the sanctuary.

The Free Spirit Watercolor Class gathered in Monaghan Church, honing in on their skills. Photo by Curt Werner/Dillsburg Banner.

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NORTHERN FOOTBALL

The Northern High School varsity and junior varsity football team.. Photo by Curt Werner/Dillsburg Banner.

Head Coach Bill Miller directs an offensive receiver during practice

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