Print Edition Highlights - February 8, 2024
Tavern holds Colonial demonstrations
Photos by Curt Werner/Dillsburg Banner
Tim Learman of Ellicott City, Md., member of the Coltz’ Battalion of the Flying Camp, fires his rifle on Saturday morning at Dill's Tavern.
Several Colonial events were held at Dill’s Tavern over the weekend.
First Friday featured music by Forbes Road Frolic. Snacks, tastings and Colonial demonstrations and games by the Coltz’ Battalion of the Flying Camp, Brigade of the American Revolution rounded out the evening.
The brigade also shared their expertise at the tavern Saturday morning.
Forbes Road Frolic performs at the tavern Friday night.
For the rest of the story see the February 8, 2024 edition.
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Eighth annual Carlisle Art Fest
Two Dillsburg girls crowned queen
Submitted photo
Grace Seltzer, left, was crowned Little Miss Carlisle Ice Queen and Penelope Brosius, right, was crowned alternate Miss Carlisle Ice Queen on Jan. 27 at the Art Ice Fest held in Carlisle.
Two girls from Dillsburg placed at the Miss Carlisle Ice Queen contest held at Carlisle High School Swartz auditorium on January 27.
Grace Seltzer won first place out of 12 girls in the 5 to 8-year-old category and was crowned Little Miss Carlisle Ice Queen.
Penelope Brosius was a runner-up out of 10 girls and crowned the alternate Miss Carlisle Ice Queen. She will get a scholarship after her “reign” is over.
The 2024 Miss Carlisle Ice Queen Court are Miss Carlisle Ice Queen: Lauren Blanton; Miss Alternate: Penelope Brosius; Teen Miss: Elisabeth Forrester; Teen Miss Alternate: Cierra Clendening; Junior Miss: Symora Bunce; Junior Miss Alternate: Jessy Sanchez; Little Miss: Grace Seltzer and Little Miss Alternate: Sophia Herman.
The contest was one of the many activities that took place during this year’s Ice Art Fest held in downtown Carlisle where over 100 ice sculptures were on display from Friday, Feb. 2 until Sunday, Feb. 5.
For the rest of the story see the February 8, 2024 edition.
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School Board Recognition Month
Kristen Stagg/Staff Reporter
At the board's work session on Feb. 5, Carroll Twp. supervisors were told seven individuals responded to their request for proposal for a planner for the Comprehensive Plan revision. According to township manager Brandon Slatt, the zoning board and planning commission recommended appointing Simone Collins. Slatt says Collins will be voted on by Dillsburg Borough at their Feb. 14 meeting, and recommended supervisors vote on her appointment at their Feb. 12 regular board meeting.
In other business to be considered at next week's meeting, the lowest bid for April 2024-March 2027 mowing seasons was submitted by Zed Property Services, LLC. According to Slatt, they quoted $168 per mowing of the township building and $320 per mowing of Chestnut Park.
The township will continue to accept responses to their RFP for township engineer through Feb. 16 as advertised.
Township engineer Phil Brath recommends releasing some surety funds for Phases I-III of Fieldstone Crest. Although the developer requested 100% surety reduction, Brath recommended retaining approximately double the maintenance bond amount in case of future need.
For the rest of the story see the February 8, 2024 edition.
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NYCAPS seeks funds to restore historic needlework
Submitted by NYCHAPS
Pictured is the embroidered mourning needlework sampler made sometime after the deaths of Leonard Eichelberger and his wife Catherine Elizabeth Smyser Eichelberger.
Many drive past Dill's Tavern on the main street of Dillsburg or pass it with a glance on Rt. 15. Passerbys can easily see and recognize the efforts the Northern York County Historical Preservation Society is making to preserve and share local history with the community, as they are easily visible. Fewer have seen the tangible legacies that are stored within the walls of the Maple Shade barn, which is also part of NYCHÅPs.
One item is an embroidered mourning needlework sampler made sometime after the deaths of Leonard Eichelberger and his wife Catherine Elizabeth Smyser Eichelberger. The memorial picture reads: “In memory of Leonard Eichelberger who died 16 of February 1811 aged 61 years and Elizabeth Eichelberger who died 26 January 1817 aged 65 years”.
For the rest of the story see the February 8, 2024 edition.
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Hoops season finale this week
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Northern Girls Basketball seniors Cassidy Sadler, Addi Place, Siena Ondecko and Hannah Freese with their parents before the game against Gettysburg.
After a 49-37 road loss to Gettysburg Area H.S. last Friday, the Northern H.S. varsity boys basketball team was seeking to close the 2023-24 season with a win. Against the Warriors, Gavin Moyer paced the Polar Bears with 10 points and Matt Kendall scored nine. Also contributing for Northern: Ryland Yinger (4), Andrew Bream (3), Luke Lehman (3), Zech Signor (3), Ryan Wagner (3) and Kyle Hull (2). Josh Herr and Brody Wagner led the hosts with 13 points apiece. Kayson Johnson added nine points followed by Charlie Shull (6), Gavin Cole (5), Jonathan Darnell (2) and John Burton (1).
On the road this past Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Red Land Patriots (15-6) outlasted Northern, 65-54. The Polar Bears fell to 8-13 overall with their final game slated for Wednesday, Feb. 7 at home against Mechanicsburg H.S. (16-5). Andrew Bream scored 16 points to lead Northern in the Red Land game. Other contributors included: Matt Kendall (10), Josh Danz (8), Ryan Wagner (8), Gavin Moyer (5), Ryland Yinger (4), Kyle Hull (2) and Zech Signor (1). Northern had led 27-23 at halftime before the hosts’ second half surge proved to be the difference. Anderson French and Elijah Espinosa paced the Patriots with 13 and 12 points, respectively.
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The senior Northern Varsity Boys Basketball team and cheerleaders.
For the rest of the story, see the February 8, 2024 edition.
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Senior recognition night and a Polar Bear victory
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The Northern swimming and diving seniors with their parents.
Northern’s final dual meet of the season on Tuesday, Jan. 30 proved to be a special night as the seniors were recognized for their high school careers and contributions to the program. The seven graduating seniors and their families included: Daniel Abreu-Flores, Persia Bishop, Jake Kazakavich, Zach Lloyd, Hannah Lusk, Sophiya Reznikov and Cole Ryan.
The Polar Bears posted 35 more Career Best times as they hosted Colonial Division rival Susquehanna Twp. H.S. The girls team earned a 107-60 victory to finish at 6-7 overall and 4-3 in the Colonial. While the boys team posted many career or season best times, Susquehanna Twp. edged the Polar Bears, 90-83. The boys team finished the season at 4-9 overall and 3-4 in the league. In diving, Zach Lloyd's Season Best six-dive score of 282.50 points was also a highlight of the meet.
For the rest of the story, see the February 8, 2024 edition.
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Postseason around the corner as 20-0 Polar Bears blank Warriors
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After taking a commanding 27-6 halftime lead, the Northern H.S. varsity girls basketball team recorded an easy 55- 10 win over Gettysburg Area H.S. last Friday night. The Lady Polar Bears moved to 20-0 on the season with their last regular season games slated for this Tuesday, Feb. 6 (hosting James Buchanan) and Wednesday, Feb. 7 (at Mechanicsburg).
Against Gettysburg on Senior Recognition Night, Northern opened up with a full court press that converted steals and turnovers to points.
“We don’t usually press and then go back to play man-to-man so that was our goal there to work on something different,” said head coach Lucas Zampelli. “It worked out that their four guards are similar to us, so it was something we wanted to try and don’t usually do.”
For the rest of the story, see the February 8, 2024 edition.
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