Print Edition Highlights - August 17, 2023
Curt Werner/Dillsburg Banner
Two accidents within hours on the 1100-block of Gettysburg Pike
Emergency crews work to free a driver who was entrapped after losing control of his truck on the 1100-block of Gettysburg Pike, Carroll Township late Tuesday afternoon, August 15. Northern York County Fire Rescue, Upper Allen Fire Company, Monroe Township Fire Company, fire police, EMS and Carroll Township police were on the scene.
One person was taken to the hospital after the driver lost control of his vehicle, shearing off a utility pole on the 1100-block of Gettysburg Pike, Carroll Township Monday night. Northern York County Fire Rescue, fire police, EMS and Carroll Township police were on the scene.
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Township to hold Community Day
By Carolyn Hoffman
Staff Reporter/Dillsburg Banner
Monaghan Township's first “community day” is in the final stages of planning. The free activity will be August 26 from 11-4 at Monaghan Fire Hall. Proceeds will benefit the fire company.
Planned so far are “dollar dogs,” sausages from Weaver's of Wellsville, live music, a book swap, search and rescue bloodhounds, a name-the-snowplow contest, touch-a-truck, corn hole, as well as displays from the township and other groups. Among the items for the touch-a-truck will be the new dump truck, mini-excavator, boom mower, trash truck, fire truck, and police cruiser. The event could still use some people to help, and those interested are asked to contact township secretary Chelssee Smith at the township office.
Sergeant David Smith of the Carroll Township Police reported that the recent national night out was a big success. The department trained with school security in July. A total of 71 incidents were reported in the township during the month, of which most were assists with the ambulance. Only two were noise complaints for fireworks. By law fireworks must be no closer than 150 feet from any structure or vehicle, and those using them must be over 18.
Supervisors will meet again on August 28 at 6 p.m. to discuss financing options for a new building and the 2024 budget.
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Public hearing precedes supervisor meeting
By Kristen Stagg
Staff Reporter/Dillsburg Banner
Carroll Township Supervisors' Aug. 14 meeting was preceded by a brief public hearing to update the township ordinance regarding stop signs and speed limits to reflect roads dedicated to the township since last enacted. Solicitor Michael Pykosh led the brief hearing. Regular business followed immediately after unanimous passing of Ordinance 2023-253.
Warehouse ordinance
Pykosh requested the board advertise a public hearing on the proposed ordinance amendments for warehousing and distribution centers to be held Monday, Sept. 11, at 6:30 p.m. The full language of Ordinance 2023-354 will be advertised in the Dillsburg Banner and posted on the township's website so residents can read the details.
During public comment, Chelsie Markel and David Hazen congratulated the board on drafting an ordinance to differentiate between warehouses and distributors. Markel said she was “thankful” the board ended up drafting an ordinance and noted they added areas of concern she and Hazen hadn't raised.
Land development ordinance
Supervisor David Bush repeated a recommendation he raised at the workshop for the township to send certified letters to residents when development is proposed that could affect their property values.
Brath said a neighboring municipality has a requirement in their subdivision ordinance for a developer to notify residents within 100 feet of the proposed development in writing. The developer bears both the cost and the responsibility, and provides certificates of mailings to the municipality as proof of compliance.
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Supervisors butt heads over grant firm
By Kristen Stagg
Staff Reporter/Dillsburg Banner
At the Aug. 14 public meeting of Carroll Township supervisors, the board was strongly divided over the firm hired to locate grants for the township.
Supervisor Dave Bush said that he wanted to “revisit” the board's decision at next month's work session.
Supervisor Brent Sailhamer asked, “Do you want to change your vote?”
Bush said, “I got the paperwork from [Community Networking Resources, LLC] and it's different from what they said. What I heard and what I thought was going on is not what's in the paperwork.”
Chairman Tim Kelly said that he's not in favor of putting the topic on the agenda again. “The vote was a vote. We have a 60-day out on either side.”
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Straws Auto Center updates shop
By Chanty Webb
Dillsburg Banner
Straws Auto Center at 635 Range End Road in Dillsburg just got some new digs! Co-owners Glenn and Junko Richards began planning in 2022 for the center's renovation. Working with a local contractor, the project kicked off in January 2023 and finished in May 2023. When asked about the decision to renovate Glenn said, “It was older. It was really small in here...and crowded. So we just kind of opened it up.”
The couple shared that the garage was built in the 1960's and was originally a gas station. For the past 28 years Straws has been providing automotive service to the area. Glenn and Junko purchased the business in 2017.
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The Polar Elite 13 (Open) Softball team capped a successful summer with a recent second place finish out of 32 teams in the USSSA Eastern Nationals.
Polar Elite 13U team places second at Eastern Nationals
By Joe Guty
Dillsburg Banner
The Polar Elite 13U capped a successful summer last month with a second place finish out of 32 teams in the USSSA Eastern Nationals (13 Open) in Salisbury, Maryland.
Led by coaches Chad Smith and Greg Rhinehart, the squad began the tournament is strong fashion on July 19 by blanking the Express Elite 14U Orange, 9-0. Bree Cline, Makenzie Smith and Lily Hann had two hits apiece. Makenzie Smith also stole two bases in the shutout. Pitcher Shilah Laudig allowed zero hits and zero runs as she struck out 10 batters.
On July 20, two big wins followed with a 13-3 victory over Firecrackers Maryland 13U and then an 11-0 shutout over Voodoo Preston 13U. Against Firecrackers Maryland, the Polar Elite posted eight, first inning runs to set the tone. Karmell Wilson went 2-for- 2 while Kara Rhinehart, Emma Somers and Makenzie Smith drove in two runs apiece. Makayla Reese was the starting pitcher and allowed two runs on one hit. Shilah Laudig and Lily Raudabaugh pitched in relief. Against Voodoo Preston, starting pitcher Shilah Laudig allowed two hits but no runs over four innings. Bree Cline and Shilah Laudig had two hists apiece for the Polar Elite. Laudig also had three RBIs.
On July 21, the Polar Elite defeated Turnin2Mortinsen 09 (13U), 11-1. Kara Rhinehart, Makenzie Smith, Lily Hann, Shilah Laudig, Emma Somers, Bree Cline, Lily Raudabaugh and Karmell Wilson all had one hit apiece. Kara Rhinehart paced the team with three RBIs. Shilah Laudig was the starting pitcher and allowed one run on six hits. She struck out one batter and walked none.
On July 22, the Polar Elite defeated Inter-Lakes Pride Frellick, 7-4, and NJ Heat Ruiz, 4-2. Against Inter-Lakes, Bree Cline paced the Polar Elite with a 3-for-3 effort. Makayla Smith and Jocelyn Miller collected multiple hits while Makaya Reese and Lily Raudabaugh drove in two runs apiece. Starting pitcher Shilah Laudig have up four runs on eight hits, striking out one and walking four. Facing the NJ Heat Ruiz, Lily Hann pitched for the Polar Elite and allowed two runs on five hits in three innings. She struck out one batter and walked two. Shilah Laudig pitched three innings in relief, allowing one hit, striking out one and walking three. Makayla Reese went 3-for-3 while Kara Rhinehart, Makenzie Smith, Makayla Smith and Reese each drove in one run. Bree Cline went 2-for-3 for the winning Polar Elite.
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Zinn and Crain capture McCurdy Tournament
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Zach Zinn and Steve Crain scored 29-33-33-74 - 169 to win last weekend’s Bill McCurdy Two-Man Mixed Format Tournament hosted by the Range End Men’s Golf Association. The two-day event featured a scramble format followed by back nine modified alternate shot on Saturday. Sunday’s round began with nine holes of better ball followed by individual stroke play team score. Zinn and Crain finished eight shots ahead of runner-up Todd Smeltz and Jeff Clements (34-37-36- 70 – 177). Joe Hutnick and Tom Salomon finished in third place (29-39-36-75 – 179). In the B Flight, Joe Myers and Pat Sedler finished in first place (31-35- 37-75 – 178), five strokes better than the runner-up team of Chan Wells and Josh Smith (32-38-34-79 – 183). Mark Heisey and Jesse Heisey placed third (34-40-36-77 – 187). Posting rounds of 32-37- 40-82 – 191, Dennis Stufft and Joe Wertz won the C Flight title. Joe Guty and Shayne McIntosh placed second at 36-38-39-83 – 196. Ralph DeSantis and Terry Leer placed third (34-43-40-88 – 205). In the D Flight, Matt Boyer and Chris Shaffer posted 36- 43-38-97 – 214 to finish in first place. Ryan Heisey and Gordon Heisey finished second at 34-41-40- 100 – 215). Denny Burch and Jim Grant finished in third place at 37-43-35-101 – 216.
Shane Hejmanowski’s 3-under-par round of 33 was good for a victory in last week’s Thursday Individual Golf League at Range End. Zach Zinn posted a 33 followed by Jay Depner (34), Dan Ebner (34), Brad Miles (35), Rex Feldmiller (36) and Matt Lehman (36). Tony Fisher won the net division at 31 followed by Tyler Betz (31), Matt Davis (32), Chris Yost (32), Steve Borowitz (33), Dennis Stufft (33) and Ryan Heisey (33).
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