Print Edition Highlights - September 14, 2023
New sidewalks
Curt Werner/Dillsburg Banner
Crews trowel concrete to form new sidewalks on S. Baltimore Street in the borough as part of routine maintenance. Dillsburg Borough Council meetings are the second Tuesday on the month at 7 p.m. at the borough office, 233 South Chestnut Street. Committee meetings are the first Tuesday of the month.
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Quilted artwork of the historic restaurant to be revealed
Staff Report/Dillsburg Banner
The Dobbin House Tavern has announced the long-awaited reveal of a new quilted artwork of the historic building created by local artist Deb Altemose. The unveiling is set to occur on Friday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. When an original piece was stolen from the restaurant several years ago, a search began for a gifted quilter to replace the treasured artwork. Now, after nearly a year of work, the quilt is ready to be presented to the public, who have been eagerly following the progress of the quilt on Dobbin House social media.
“We are happy to present this quilt to commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the 1776 Dobbin House and the 250th anniversary of the United States of America,” said Dobbin House owner Jacqueline White. “It is fitting that this artwork showcases the beautiful craftsmanship of a historic building and that of a talented local artist.”
In an artistic feat that matches the building of the house in 1776 by Reverend Alexander Dobbin, Deb Altemose has spent the last year painstakingly sewing the quilt one tiny piece at a time. Using a photo of the original structure as a reference, Altemose handpicked, cut, and placed the hundreds of fabric pieces that depict the field stone walls, wood shake roof, brick chimneys, and the surrounding scenery to create the final 20 by 23-inch quilt.
“Being invited to use my skill and passion for textiles to create a likeness of this magnificent structure is humbling. It is a reminder of how local artists can positively contribute to historic preservation and create art that serves as a reminder of Gettysburg’s rich and beautiful history,” said Altemose, who went to Gettysburg High School with Jackie.
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Warehouses: One new plan, one resubmitted
Kristen Stagg/Dillsburg Banner
The Carroll Township supervisors' public meeting on Sept. 11 was preceded by a brief public hearing to update the township's zoning ordinance. The updates relate to definitions of warehouse and distribution or fulfillment centers, and amends the code regarding them.
Township solicitor Michael Pykosh led the brief hearing. Township engineer Phil Brath was sworn in to provide a summary of the changes advertised in the Dillsburg Banner and posted on the township's website.
Brath explained the township's existing ordinance was modified to differentiate between the two types of business previously lumped under the generic “warehouse” label. Building size and number of loading docks have additional requirements tied to them, including truck routing plan from state highways; number of parking paces; and after-hours amenities provided to truck drivers including restrooms, lounge, and other comfort facilities.
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New building options explored
Carolyn Hoffman/Dillsburg Banner
Monaghan's supervisors are exploring a lot of options, both financial and logistical, about building a new township building. One option in the early stages of exploration is a new idea of buying a “flat” piece of land, about four acres, for the building instead of trying to “shoe-horn” a new building onto the existing property.
So far, the engineer has had to reconfigure the site plan on the existing property several times to potentially accommodate the construction of a new facility while also trying to continue to use the existing building. Another option might be to proceed with the demolition of the existing building and then rent a trailer during the construction.
Financing a new building must also factor in upcoming road equipment needs and their costs.
Supervisors set a public meeting for September 25 at 6 p.m. in the township building to continue those discussions and how everything will impact the 2024 budget. They did indicate the 2024 budget is in “good shape” but will have more to report at the regular October meeting.
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Polar Bears seek to rebound; will travel to face Greyhounds
Curt Werner/Dillsburg Banner
The football team enters Bostic Field, ready to play against Dover.
Joe Guty/Dillsburg Banner
In the 2023 varsity football home opener at Bostic Field last Friday night, Northern faced a hungry, senior-laden Dover H.S. team as the Eagles (2-1) prevailed, 39-14. The Polar Bears dropped to 1-2 on the year and will start their Mid Penn Colonial Division schedule on the road at Shippensburg H.S. this Friday night, Sept. 15. Last week, the Greyhounds improved to 1-2 when they defeated Spring Grove, 14- 6.
For Northern, Cole Bartram carried the ball 25 times for 144 yards and a touchdown against the Eagles. First year quarterback Grady Bonin (8 of 20) threw for 133 yards and a touchdown and had two interceptions. After the first half, and Dover up 28-0, rain arrived early in the third quarter and the game, for safety measures for everyone, was eventually called due to lightning and thunder.
On Saturday morning, the contest then resumed and was completed. A “second half” highlight also included the play of Magarrin Macke who had three receptions for 34 yards and a TD. He also had four carries for 35 yards. Also on the offense, Jake Kazakavich had one tote for 32 yards and Trajan Tyree added one reception for 57 yards. Jake Bechtel had a reception for 22 yards and Owin Gilbert added two for 16 yards.
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Golfers take over first place
Joe Guty/Dillsburg Banner
Boys Golf:
Northern H.S. golfers resumed first place in the Mid Penn Colonial Division after capturing the league event at Eagles Crossing last Wednesday. Under hot, high 90’s, mid-summer like conditions for early September, Logan White posted a 5-over-par round of 77 and Garrett White shot an 81 to pace the Polar Bears to a 334-343 victory over Waynesboro. Josh Hoover had a solid round of 84 and was third man for Northern. Kooper Cunningham (92), Josh Danz (93) and Jonah Prawdzik (114) completed the Northern contingent under tough conditions for all the golfers.
Girls Golf:
On Sept. 6, under oppressive heat at the Carlisle Barracks Golf Course in Carlisle, Hayden Garverick posted a 103 to place 19th in a field of 40 golfers. With her round there, Garverick has qualified for the Mid Penn Championships. Maura Pandya and Lily Klawitter also competed for the Polar Bears. Mechanicsburg H.S. won the team title (272) over the runner up Central Dauphin H.S. Rams (279). Bailey Toporcer of Mechanicsburg was the medalist with an 8-over-par 80. Northern was slated to host the next Mid-Penn match on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at Range End Golf Club. The remaining schedule includes: Sportsman’s on Wednesday, Sept. 13; Mayapple on Tuesday, Sept. 19; Rich Valley on Wednesday, Sept. 20 and Manada Golf Club on Thursday, Sept 21.
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Polar Bears defeat CD East
Joe Guty/Dillsburg Banner
Last Wednesday, Sept. 6, the Northern Freshman / Jr. High Football team traveled to Landis Field to take on the Central Dauphin East Panthers for a 7 p.m. contest. After having 31- yard touchdown pass from Mason Barnett to Cash Keck nullified on a questionable illegal man down field call, the two squads battled to a 0-0 score in the first half.
The third quarter was all Polar Bears (now 1-1) that started by the opening kickoff being returned 71 yards by Gavin Bucek who got a key block from Preston Brightbill. Keck was good on the extra point making it 7-0.
On the next Panther possession, Polar Bear linebacker, Jacob Wasbers, forced a fumble which was recovered by Bucek and four plays later Barnett connected with Keck again, this time for 71 yards and this one counted. The PAT was blocked, making the score 13-0.
CD East didn't have much luck on the next possession either after Braxton Gingerich forced a turnover that was recovered by Carter Wright. Six plays later, Gavin Macke went off the left side for 19 yards to make it 19-0 and the Polar Bears first victory of the young season. The offense was led by Keck with 22 yards rushing and 92 yards receiving, followed by Macke with 19, Bucek with 16 and Brody Leathery with 13 on the ground. Barnett added 92 yards through the air.
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