Print Edition Highlights - January 24, 2013

Congressman Scott Perry settles in his new role
By Jeffrey B. Roth

Cee Coble, her son, Congressman Scott Perry, his wife Christy and two children, Rep. John Boehner and his in-laws, Tom and Rosemary Ickes. (Photo submitted by Rep. Perry).

____ Scott Perry, first-term Republican Congressman for the Pennsylvania 4th District, said taking the oath of office was humbling and a bit overwhelming.
____ A former Pennsylvania House Representative from Dillsburg, the 50-year-old Perry (R-Pa.) is a businessman and a colonel in command of the 166th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard at Fort Indiantown Gap. While commander of the 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion, he served in Iraq from January 2009 to January 2010.
____ Perry said that since assuming his new role in Congress, he has been appointed to serve on the Transportation and Infrastructure, Homeland Security and Foreign Affairs Committees. All three committees provide vital services to the country, he said.
____ “It's really overwhelming from the standpoint of knowing that you are walking in the same steps in the Capitol Building that many of the forefathers, who fashioned the nation, literally walked before you,” said Perry. “It is profound and it's exceptionally humbling.”

See the January 24, 2013 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.

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Obama sworn in for second term
Perry attends inauguration
By Jeffrey B. Roth

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administers the oath of office to President Barack Obama during the official swearing-in ceremony in the Blue Room of the White House on Inauguration Day, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. First Lady Michelle Obama, holding the Robinson family Bible, along with daughters Malia and Sasha, stand with the President. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

____ First-term Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) attended the second-term inauguration of President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., on Monday.
____ This is the second presidential inauguration Perry attended. The first time, he witnessed President George W. Bush being sworn in for a second term.
____ Perry was one of about 1 million people who braved the arctic temperatures that descended upon the northeast at the beginning of the week.
____ “I congratulate President Barack Obama as he is sworn in to begin his second term as president of the United States,” said Perry. “If there were a mandate in last November’s election, it was for elected officials to work together in the best interest of our country.”

See the January 24, 2013 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.

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Regan talks about first-term priorities in state House
By Jeffrey B. Roth

The Regan Family. Seated from left are Ty and Chase, standing are Brook, Shea, his wife Fran and Rep. Mike Regan. (Photo submitted by Rep. Regan).

____ A former U.S. Marshal with the Department of Justice, Mike Regan, who was sworn in as Representative of the 92nd House District on Jan. 1, said his first priority is school safety.
____ Regan (R-Dillsburg) replaces Scott Perry, who was elected as a congressman from Pennsylvania's 4th District.
____ “It's an awesome responsibility,” Regan said. “They are big shoes to fill. I'm honored that the people of the 92nd District picked me to represent them. I need to be up on my game … to provide the same level of service that Scott Perry provided.”

See the January 24, 2013 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.

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Arctic temperatures spur increase in chimney fires
By Jeffrey B. Roth

Photos by Curt Werner
Dillsburg Citizens' Hose Company No. 1, Franklintown, Monaghan, Upper Allen fire companies; Dillsburg and Franklintown fire police and Carroll Township Police arrived to Jennifer Lane on Thursday, Jan. 17, to investigate a chimney fire.

____ When temperatures fall below freezing, more homeowners try to save money on their heating bills, often resorting to burning wood or coal in normally dormant fireplaces and wood stoves.
____ The result: an increase in chimney fires. The Chimney Safety Institute of America, CSIA, reports that, on average, there are about 27,000 chimney fires reported each year in the U.S. Between 10 and 20 people die in chimney-related fires annually.
____ The Franklintown Community Fire Company Chief Michael Whitzel said the freezing temperatures, combined with the economy, cause people to use cheaper, alternative fuel sources such as wood and coal to get through the cold snap. Often, these materials are burned in seldom-used fireplaces or wood-burning stoves.

A wood shed caught fire near a house in Washington Township on Franklin Church Road at about 1:17 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22. Franklintown Fire Company, Dillsburg Citizens' Hose Company No. 1 and York Springs Fire Company responded, along with Dillsburg Ambulance and Dillsburg and Franklintown Fire Police.

See the January 24, 2013 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.

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Victory for Lady Polar Bears!
By Joe Guty

Photos by Curt Werner
The Northern varsity girls' basketball team defeated Waynesboro, 46-17, on Saturday, Jan. 19. Hope Jacobs just gets her shot off with pressure from two Waynesboro players in the second quarter of play.

____Crushing Waynesboro 46-17 last Saturday, the Northern H.S. girls' varsity basketball team finally got into the win column after a 0-15 run this season. The Lady Polar Bears showed grit and perseverance in what was shaping up to be another Bleak Midwinter. After last season's 0-22 mark, a non-varsity season (except for four tourney games , 0-4) in 2010-11 and a 0-22 run in the 2009-10 season, the victory was sweet to say the least. And collectively, all Northern fans can now say that the host Lady Bears have improved to 1-15.
____“We played very well for four quarters and everyone contributed to our win,” said head coach Mandy Hollman. “Sara Yunez had a stand out game with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Steph Clark had a strong game with five points, 10 rebounds and three steals. As a team we did great things.”

Northern's starters Stephanie Clark and Darby Anderson, sitting on the bench with a nice lead and seconds to go in the game, can finally relax with a long awaited win.

See the January 24, 2013 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.

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Susquenita up next for Polar Bears
By Joe Guty

Photo by Curt Werner
The boys' varsity basketball team defeated Middletown, 51-39, on Friday, Jan. 18. Northern's Tanner Dixon drives to the basket and scores two points.

____The regular season is winding down and Northern hosts Susquenita this Thursday January 24. At press time, Northern was 8-9 on the year after a 3-1 run. The Polar Bears travel to Milton Hershey on Tuesday, January 29 and then will host Camp Hill on Senior Night, Friday , February 1. At Waynesboro last Saturday, the Indians nipped the Polar Bears 54-50. After a 26-19 halftime lead by Northern , the hosts fought back with a 35-24 second half margin. David Cuckovic paced Northern with 17 points and Travis Saylor added 16. Other scorers for the Polar Bears included: Tanner Dixon (8), Zac Ilgenfritz (5), Zack Martick (2) and Kevin Reeder (2). Cole Warrenfeltz paced the Indians with 17 points.
____At home on Friday, January 18, Northern defeated Middletown 51 to 39. It was Pack the House Night attended by students from the four area elementary schools. Wellsville Elementary won a trophy for the best attendance at the game.

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See the January 24, 2013 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.

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Northern Students become true polar bears for foundation’s plunge
By Erica Smithson

More than a dozen students from Northern High School took a dip in the pond at Messiah Village in Mechanicsburg on Saturday, Jan. 19. The temperature was 29 degrees and there was ice around the pond. Many residents at Messiah Village came out and stood on the dock to watch.

____More than a dozen people braved the January weather to swim in the Messiah Village pond during Saturday’s second annual Polar Bear Plunge to benefit the Northern York County School District’s Polar Bear Foundation.
____Participants included students and one foundation board member. There were also about 40-50 spectators consisting of parents, families and citizens of Messiah Village.
____“We were very happy with the enthusiasm demonstrated by all,” said Northern High School social studies teacher Marc Anderson, who is also a member of the foundation’s board and served as the faculty supervisor for the event.

See the January 24, 2013 edition of the Dillsburg Banner for details.

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