Print Edition Highlights - November 9, 2023
Dog rescue groups receive donation
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Pictured from left, front row are Heather Smith (Dexter), Amber Wade (Mac); back row, Karen Eisenbeis, Brett Axelberg, Zella Smith Anderson (CPAA), Collin Short (WSYP Vice-President), Adam Etzel (WSYP President), Bab Varilla (CRCPA) and Jim Barcheski (WSYP Member).
The West Shore Young Professionals Group donated two fundraising checks to Canine Rescue of Central Pennsylvania and Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Proceeds from two recent events totaled $3,800, with the amount split between the two rescues.
“One of our core values as an organization is to raise money for local charities,” said Adam Etzel, president of WSYP. “Since many of our organization's members love dogs, we decided that this year, we would raise money for these two local dog rescues.”
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Proposed warehouses raise residents’ concerns
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Two conditional use hearings in Carroll Township within the space of a week to address proposals for separate warehouse/distribution centers have residents concerned.
South Mountain Commons is the property being discussed on Thursday, Nov. 9. The 252,000 square-foot building proposed for 941 York Rd. is comprised of 33 loading docks, 41 tractor-trailer spaces, and 87 employee spaces sitting on just over 30 acres.
Sherry Sirianni is co-owner of the adjacent property at 935 York Road. She said she's long opposed warehouses being located in the residential area, and questions why the zoning was ever changed to permit industrial usage. Her opposition to warehouse/distribution centers ranges from tractor-trailer traffic and light or sound pollution, to impact on local roadways and neighborhoods.
“Warehouses don't belong in a township,” Sherry states. She suggests that warehouses be established further south on Rt. 15 “where there's no impact on neighborhoods.”
Frank Sirianni, co- owner of 935 York Road, asserts that the developer “shouldn't receive a variance to start building before they have all the necessary permits from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and PennDOT.”
According to Frank, there's “no way” construction of a warehouse would not affect the bog turtles and a trout stream naturally existing in the wetlands would not be affected. “I called DEP and Governor Shapiro's office to ask why they would even consider such a development,” he adds.
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Board seeks almost $2M for roundabout
Kristen Stagg/Reporter
Just prior to the Carroll Township board of super- visors work session on Nov. 6, a special meeting was held to grant permission for the township to seek a multimodal grant from PennDOT for design and construction of a roundabout at Siddonsburg and Ore Bank roads. The grant, totaling $1,953,628 is a 70/30 split,
Resolution 2023-11 passed unanimously among all supervisors present, authorizing township manager Brandon Slatt and supervisor chairman Tim Kelly to provide all necessary documentation for a grant to be requested on the township's behalf. Although supervisor Kelly Wall participated by Zoom, there was no audible vote from her.
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Northern wins District III title and PIAA State opener
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Olivia Goretski leaps over the Cocalico goalie, after he shot is block.
Facing Cocalico H.S. for the District III, Class 3A title last Thursday, the Northern H.S. Girls’ Soccer team simply did what they have done all year. Win. The top seeded Lady Polar Bears captured the Championship with a 3-1 victory. That also boosted their record to 21-0-1 and a trip to the PIAA State Championships. Cocalico (18-3 and #3 seed) advanced to states as well.
Northern accomplished all their scoring in the first half. Liv Goretski posted Northern’s first two goals and Sydney Waits added the third goal at 26 minutes into the contest. Waits also had one assist as did Anna Lehman and Taelyn Townsend.
Head coach Seth Lehman was understandably proud of his team’s effort and play as the Lady Polar Bears won their second-ever district title and first since 2013.
“The amount of pressure and expectations that were placed on them from the beginning of the season was huge,” said Lehman early this week. “The fact that they dealt with it all and consistently performed at a very high level is nothing short of amazing.”
Lehman added that the team chemistry is the reason why they have reached this phase of the season.
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Harriers end season at PIAA state cross country meet
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Northern H.S. runners - - freshman Lily Hayes and junior Burke Heltzel -- represented the Polar Bears at the PIAA State Cross Country Championships held last weekend (Saturday, Nov. 4) in Hershey. The first trip to states for both runners was a great experience as they competed over the 5k Hershey Parkview course amid the hills and large number of competitors from across the Commonwealth.
In the Girls Class AAA race, Hayes clocked 20:59 for 122nd place. A total of 237 runners competed in her race with senior Logan St. John-Kletter from Mt. Lebanon H.S. winning the race in 18:13.00. Senior Eva Kynaston from North Allegheny H.S. was second (18:19) followed by Greencastle-Antrim H.S. senior Claire Paci (18:27). North Allegheny won the team title with 80 points followed by Abington Heights H.S. (127) and Manheim Twp. H.S. (153).
In the Boys’ Class AAA race among 239 runners, Heltzel clocked 17:32.00 in 116th place. Senior Drew Griffith from Butler H.S. won the race in 15:23.00. Sophomore Nicholas Mazzeo from Lower Merion H.S. was second in 15:44.00 and junior Jack Bertram from North Allegheny was third in 15:50.00. Council Rock North H.S. (134) edged out LaSalle College H.S. (136) for the team title. State College Area H.S. (142) placed third.
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Polar Bear student-athletes recognized at annual banquet
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At Yohn’s Barn this past Monday, Nov. 6, the Northern H.S. Boys’ Soccer team celebrated the 2023 season with their annual awards banquet. Connor Engle won the Varsity Sportsmanship
Award and Garrett White won the Varsity MVP Award. Tyler French was the Unsung Hero Award recipient and Wyatt Brown won the JV Sportsmanship Award. Third year letter winners included: Andrew Bream, Bennet Calaman, Ryan Musso and Garrett White. Second year letter winners included: Tyler French, Dylan Grace, Noah Hayes, Sam Kessinger, Austin Horn, Owen Shoemaker and Logan White. First year letter winners included: Connor Engle, Colton Swope, Tanner Wells, Ryan Yanez, Landon Bronson, Mike Gante and Finnley McCarty.
JV Certificate winners included: Graham Peperak, Wyatt Brown, Ewan Clark, Sean D'Alessio, Josh Hable, Matthew Imes, Easton Barlup, Lucas Hennessey, Judah Lutz, Evan Musso, Luke Ressler, Owen Romano, Jacob Spahr, Caleb Waybright and Elliott Wimbrough.
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