Print Edition Highlights - February 1, 2024
Northern Business Park
Compliance debated: Officials say developer show compliance now;
developer says later
Pictured is the Northern Business Park Lot 1 plan proposed between Golf Course and Glennwood roads, Carroll Township. Conditional use hearings for the warehouses are now underway. The next three scheduled meetings are Feb. 15, 21, and 29 at 6 p.m. at the Carroll Township municipal building, 555 Chestnut Grove Road. Northern Business Park Lot #1 was first proposed by William Aiello of Crossroads Commercial Development, LLC, but was withdrawn on March 2, 2023. Aiello remains a managing partner in the venture with Steven Duncan and Keith Matzke of SDKM Dillsburg Land, LLC, a subgroup of Clarius Partners, LLC, a commercial development firm in Chicago.
Kristen Stagg/Staff Reporter
Zoning ordinance requirements, wetlands impact, Franklin Township access to the development, Rt. 74 bypass/interchange, access roads, and truck traffic were among the topics discussed at the continued conditional use hearing for the Northern Business Park Lot #1 on Jan. 23 at the Carroll Township municipal building.
Nathan Wolf, one of two attorneys representing a large group of nearby residents objecting to the development, spent over an hour cross-examining Justin Kuhn, civil engineer for the 100-acre site proposed to house two large warehouses near the Northern elementary, middle and high schools.
Zoning ordinance requirements
Supervisor Kelly Wall who participated by Zoom addressed the emergency services notification required in township ordinance, telling Kuhn, “It's your responsibility to work with and notify them.” Wall scolded Kuhn for saying the township needed to provide proof that this was needed. According to Wall, “This was discussed early on; there's no way around it. I recommend you do what's been requested. Police and EMS/ambulance need to be contacted.”
Her comment came after Wolf had asked Kuhn if all emergency services had agreed to provide service to the proposed development. That was an item township engineer Phil Brath had raised in a letter to the developer back in October. Kuhn said he knew the fire chief had been contacted “because that was an issue”. Wolf responded that conditional use requirement places the burden on the applicant to ascertain capacity from fire, police, and EMS, but Kuhn disagreed. He said that was part of general use requirements that would come into play later, not conditional use that is the subject of the hearing.
Wolf asked if the fire chief assessed the impact of site access from Golf Course Road and was told No. He also determined that a letter from MetEd didn't specifically state ability to provide service to the development.
For the rest of the story see the February 1, 2024 edition.
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School Board Recognition Month
Pictured is Emerson Basinger, her parents Krystal and Jay, and her grandparents Randy and Rebekah Basinger with Superintendent Steven Kirkpatrick.
In honor of School Board Recognition Month, Northern Superintendent Steven Kirkpatrick presented the board with a painting by eighth-grade Northern Middle School student Emerson Basinger. Entitled Sunset on theWaters, the painting will be displayed in the board conference room in the administration building.
For the rest of the story see the February 1, 2024 edition.
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Cheerleading squad places 12th in PIAA State Championships
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Curt Werner/Dillsburg Banner
The Northern High School Varsity Cheerleading team.
At the Giant Center in Hershey last weekend (Jan. 26-27), the Northern H.S. Varsity Cheerleading team made program history by becoming PIAA State Finalists for the first time. The cheerleaders participated in the 2024 PIAA State Competitive Spirit Championships after qualifying at Districts in December. In the preliminary round of the 3A Small Varsity Division on Friday, there were 35 schools competing from across the state of Pennsylvania. The Polar Bears performed a perfect, "zero deduction" routine on Friday, placing them in the top 10 of those 35 teams. This placement qualified them directly for Finals on Saturday afternoon. On Saturday in the Final Round, they finished 12th overall in the State.
“This was a huge accomplishment, being it is only the cheer team's 4th year competing,” said coach Meredith Warner. “The Northern cheerleaders will finish their season in Orlando at the High School National Cheerleading Championship the weekend of February 9th.”
Coached by Meredith Warner, Christine Shirk, and Shannon Graybill, members of the team include: Seniors Amber Markle, Hanna Blaschak, Clare Blaschak, Halie James, Hope Thomas; Juniors Kendall Beck, Kira Bidelspacher, Mia Delafield, Emily Harper, Delaney McNair, Sophia Lobo, Addison Ritter; Sophomores Haylee Alleman, Avery Cooper, Dawsen Canterbury, Julia Kellison, Mikayla Kolva, Peyton Leathery; and Freshmen Corinne Chizmar, Brooklyn Rotolo, Jordyn Siler.
For the rest of the story, see the February 1, 2024 edition.
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Bear Cubs go 3-1 at Blizzard Brawl Duals, crown 7 champs
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Curt Werner/Dillsburg Banner
Northern’s youth wrestling team hosted the inaugural Blizzard Brawl Duals and finished in second place. The Bear Cubs earned wins over Donegal (58-22), Solanco (44-42), and Waynesboro (74-16), and took a loss against Mifflin County (50-36).
Northern's wrestling program is willing to grind to reach its goals. The Bear Cubs proved that once again last weekend with a busy Sunday on the mat.
Northern hosted the Blizzard Brawl Duals and went 3-1, defeating Donegal (58-22), Solanco (44-42), and Waynesboro (74-16), before falling 50- 36 to Mifflin County in the championship match. Another group of more than 50 Bear Cubs made the trip to Harrisburg for the CPWA East Novice Championships. Northern crowned seven champions, including Arthur Baker (6U, 50-53 pounds), Chase Mukusa (6U, 56-58), Judah Lininger (8U, 50-51), Haydon Houser (8U, 52- 53), Dylon Hess (8U, 60- 61B), Jace Sneeringer (8U, 69-71), and Wyatt Whitt (8U, 70-72).
For the rest of the story, see the February 1, 2024 edition.
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Northern moves to 18-0 overall
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Curt Werner/Dillsburg Banner
The Boys Varsity Basketball team, after their game against West Perry, give support to the Girls Varsity Basketball team.
At the Giant Center in Hershey last weekend (Jan. 26-27), the Northern H.S. Varsity Cheerleading team made program history by becoming PIAA State Finalists for the first time. The cheerleaders participated in the 2024 PIAA State Competitive Spirit Championships after qualifying at Districts in December. In the preliminary round of the 3A Small Varsity Division on Friday, there were 35 schools competing from across the state of Pennsylvania. The Polar Bears performed a perfect, "zero deduction" routine on Friday, placing them in the top 10 of those 35 teams. This placement qualified them directly for Finals on Saturday afternoon. On Saturday in the Final Round, they finished 12th overall in the State.
“This was a huge accomplishment, being it is only the cheer team's 4th year competing,” said coach Meredith Warner. “The Northern cheerleaders will finish their season in Orlando at the High School National Cheerleading Championship the weekend of February 9th.”
For the rest of the story, see the February 1, 2024 edition.
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Polar Bears split meet with Shippensburg Greyhounds
Joe Guty/Dillsburg Banner
Recording 39 Career Best Times/Scores -- the most of any dual meet this year-- and two impressive Career First Swims, including senior Zach Lloyd's swift lead-off leg in the 200 Freestyle Relay, the Northern H.S. Swimming and Diving teams gave Shippensburg a run for their money last Tuesday, Jan. 23. The home meet was another thriller between the two Colonial Division rivals. The Northern girls’ team competed well but the Lady Greyhounds captured a 96-84 victory. The Polar Bear boys’ team prevailed, 97-56.
For the rest of the story, see the February 1, 2024 edition.
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