Print Edition Highlights - September 21, 2023
Putting down roots
Whipwood Gardens owner plants business and home on a centuries-old farm in Dillsburg
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Jillian Podolsky, owner of Whipwood Gardens, holds a container of cut flowers from her farm on Old York Road, Dillsburg.
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Jillian Podolsky owner of Whipwood Gardens located at 45 Old York Rd. in Dillsburg explains the name of her business by sharing, “A whip in landscaping and planting is a woody plant that has been propagated that has roots but maybe very few branches or leaves. We planted a bunch of our plants using whips. The wood part...one of the families that owned this property way, way, way back when, their name was Underwood.” Podolsky shared that the wife of the couple was part of the Mumper family.
“We're primarily a cut flower farm meaning that we grow flowers to be used in the floral industry. So the primary customers are floral designers.”
Podolsky moved to the site of her home and new business a year ago with her husband and three boys. Since that time, she's been gaining traction with local designers. She first generated business by reaching out to designers with sample buckets of free product and just about all of those she reached out to have placed an order or multiple orders through Whipwood. “This past week I got my first designer who heard through the grapevine about me and reached out to me, so that was kind of a big deal,” she said.
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Roundabout: OK given to undergo conceptual design work for Orebank and Siddonsburg roads
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At the Carroll Township board of supervisors' public meeting on Sept. 11, in addition to set- ting public hearing dates for two proposed ware- houses, the board unanimously approved authorizing Gibson-Thomas Engineering to provide conceptual design for a roundabout at Ore Bank and Siddonsburg roads. The cost is not to exceed $31,228.20, the amount of their proposal. In discussion on the motion, township engineer Phil Brath said this would provide base-mapping and conceptual design that the township could then price out for construction.
Developers on both sides of Ore Bank are required to provide a percentage of construction costs, which would be determined once the actual cost is determined. The design cost is coming from the traffic improvement fund that stands at over $250,000 according to township manager Brandon Slatt. He also said the township would be “set up to get grants” as well.
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Preliminary plans for 291-unit townhouses advance
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At the end of a marathon six and a half hour meeting, Franklin Township supervisors narrowly and unhappily gave preliminary approval to a 291-unit townhouse development that will eventually cover 66 acres between Route 194 and Glenwood Road.
Supervisor Kevin Cummings, who made the motion to approve development, said “the only reason I'm voting for it is I can't think of any legal reason to deny it.” He also told the developer, Bennington Investment Group, “I'm trying to show you respect, but in all honesty, I think this thing stinks.”
The vote was 3-2, with Supervisors Naomi Decker and Dave Buckwash the opposing votes. The vote came after an executive session of one hour and 20 minutes for supervisors to discuss the plan, as well as zoning amendments and Water Street.
Supervisor Dave Buckwash worried that “traffic will be mess,” when you combine this development with trucks from various proposed warehouses and the school buses. A left turn on Stony Run Road “will be impossible,” he feared. “You won't have to live with this, but we will,” he said.
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Several items address
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Washington Township received one bid for its 1996 F350 dump truck and will sell it for $13,256 to Waggoner Construction.
At the September 18 meeting, supervisors decided not to renew their membership in the Hanover Chamber of Commerce. In past years, the township got a rebate that covered the cost of the $350 membership, but that is no longer the case, so they are dropping the membership.
Supervisors did approve the 2024 SPCA agreement, which is now $1,832. The amount had been $1,300 for about ten years, but the township was notified last year that the cost would be increasing. The agreement allows residents to take stray animals to the SPCA.
Fall clean-up will be Thursday, September 21, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 and Saturday, September 23, from 8 a.m. to noon.
The 2024 budget work meeting was set for October 10 at 9 a.m. Andy Baumgardner was appointed as an alternate to the zoning hearing board.
For the rest of the story see the September 21, 2023 edition.
Polar Bears to host Waynesboro
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The student section rallies the crowd at last Friday's game after Splatterfest.
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Already midway through the 2023 season this week, the Northern H.S. Varsity Football team hosts Waynesboro H.S. on Thursday night (Sept. 21) in a Mid Penn Colonial Division clash. The Polar Bears fell to 1-3 on the year (0-1 in the Colonial) when Shippensburg (2-2, 1-0) staged a fourth quarter comeback last Friday to slide past Northern, 12-6.
Kicker Nolan Wimbrough was solid as he booted two field goals: a 35-yarder in the first quarter and one from 30 yards out in the third quarter. While Northern could not find the endzone, they still held a 6-0 lead going into the fourth quarter. With just over three minutes left in the game, the host Greyhounds scored from two yards out. The extra point, however, sailed wide right and kept the Polar Bears in the hunt for a potential score and victory. Yet the offense could not make much forward progress, and was forced to punt. Wimbrough could not fully secure the ball as his knee hit the ground. Shippensburg took over at the Polar Bears’ 20-yard line and scored on an improbable pass in the right corner at :33.2. The two- point conversion failed and gave Northern a glimmer of hope on the final series. The Greyhounds had other ideas as they thwarted Northern’s attempts to get into the end zone in the waning seconds.
Cole Bartram earned 130 yards on 29 carries while QB Grady Bonin was 6 of 14 for 70 yards in the air. Magarrin Macke had four catches for 46 yards and Jake Bechtel added two catches for 24 yards. Wimbrough had two punts for a 31.0-yard average. He also had three kickoffs for a 58.3-yard average. Magarrin Macke had three kickoff returns for a 16- yard average. Defensively, Bartram had 19 total tackles (eight solo and 11 assists) while Brandon Wiley had 11 total (six solo and five assists). Other highlights in total tackles: Marrin Macke (8), Austin Miller (6), Jake Bechtel (5), Owin Gilbert (5) and Trajan Tyree (5). Sack leaders included: Jake Bechtel (1), Cole Bartram (1), Brandon Wiley (1.5) and Michael Lavar Hill (1).
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Northern to face Eagles
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Northern Girls Tennis team seniors were recognized before the match against Gettysburg on Friday, Sept.15. In photo, with their parents, are Karla Elicker, Anna Marie Hondorf, Maggie Yost, Hannah Lusk, Laia Socias Costa and Amelia Allen.
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After a home match against Harrisburg H.S. on Wednesday, Sept. 20, the Northern H.S. Girls’ Varsity Tennis team was slated to travel to meet Cumberland Valley H.S. on Friday, Sept. 22. At Lower Dauphin H.S. on Monday, Sept. 18, the Lady Falcons edged Northern, 3-2. Aubrey Stuckey won her match at No. 2 singles, 6-1, 6-2, over Addie Misiolek. The No.2 doubles team of Rebecca Purnell and Karly Anderson claimed a long match over Brenna Tressler and Juliet Youngbluth, 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 10-6 ST.
On Friday, Sept. 15, host Northern blanked Gettysburg, 5-0. Amelia Allen, Aubrey Stuckey and Abby Boes won their respective singles matches. Maggie Yost and Karla Elicker claimed a victory at No.1 doubles while Rebecca Purnell and Karly Anderson won their No.2 doubles match. Against Mifflin County H.S. at home on Wednesday, Sept. 13, Northern earned a 5-0 win. At No.1 singles, Amelia Allen earned a 6-3, 6-2 win while at No.2 singles, Aubrey Stuckey earned a 6-1, 6-0 victory. Abby Boes won her No.3 singles match with a 6-0, 6- 0 effort. At No.1 doubles, Maggie Yost and Karla Elicker cruised to a 6-0, 6- 0 win. At No.2 doubles, Karly Anderson and Sarah Hermany claimed a 6-1, 6- 1 victory.
For the rest of the story, see the September 21, 2023 edition.
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Golfers win Colonial title
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Boys Golf:
Hosting the Mid-Penn Colonial Division’s final tournament of 2023, the Northern H.S. Boys’ Golf team saved the best for last. Posting a team score of 318, the Polar Bears edged Waynesboro for the overall Colonial title with a season record of 38-4. In the tourney at Range End Golf Club, Northern posted a team score of 318 while Greencastle-Antrim H.S. shocked the field with a runner-up score of 332. That opened the door for Northern’s outright championship as Waynesboro, at 336, finished in second place in the Colonial.
Girls Golf:
Northern hosted the Mid-Penn match on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at Range End Golf Club. Hayden Garverick led Northern with a 105. Muara Pandya, Lily Klawitter and Cassidy Sadler also competed for the lady Polar Bears. On Sept. 13 at Sportsman’s Golf Course, Garverick paced Northern with a 102. Pandya also competed for Northern.
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Northern posts more victories
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The victories continue for the Northern H.S. Varsity Field Hockey team as shutouts have become habit forming. Against CD East H.S. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, Northern crushed the Lady Panthers, 11-0. Stats included: Maura “MJ” Simpson-3 goals; Keairah Dykes-1 goal and 1 assist; Sophia Bushey- 1 goal and 1 assist; Savannah Boyer-1 goal; Ava Barrick- 1 goal; Sarah Gunning-1 goal; Hanna Thomas-1 goal; Addison Fringer-1 goal; Courtney Heltzel-1 goal; and Gianna Caperelli-2 assists.
At Waynesboro on Tuesday, Sept. 12, the Lady Polar Bears posted another 11-0 win. Stat leaders included: Maura “MJ” Simpson- 3 goals and 1 assist; Gianna Caperelli-2 goals; Sophia Bushey-2 goals; Keairah Dykes-1 goal and 2 assists; Addison Fringer-1 goal and 1 assist; Ava Barrick-1 goal and 1 assist; and Hanna Thomas- 1 goal. The JV also won as they recorded a 10-0 shutout. Stat leaders included: Maria Pucino-3 goals; Presley Loomis-3 goals; Sarah Gunning-2 goals; Savannah Boyer-1 goal; and Lauryn Hose-1 goal.
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