Print Edition Highlights - December 21, 2017
By Peggie Williams
___ With a split vote, Franklin Township supervisors opted out of allowing mini casinos in their jurisdiction.
___ Mike Ryan and Eric Stonesifer cast dissenting votes. Ryan contended that a casino would bring jobs, infrastructure, and growth to the township. Stonesifer pointed out that casinos were already specifically allowed under the township zoning, and he saw no reason to ban a business that was already allowed.
___ Naomi Decker stated that her first duty as supervisor was to provide for the health and safety of the residents and she could not in good conscious allow a gambling institution with its inherent crime and addiction issues. Kevin Cummings agreed.
___ David Sprigg was the swing vote, voting against the casinos.
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Jack Baker checks his mail at 147 South Chestnut Street. Baker greets the public with much joy as his Christmas display raises funds for ex-POWs in 2017.
___ Twelve years ago Jack Baker retired from the railroad after working 38 years. He was ready for the next phase of his life.
___ While visiting a friend over the holidays in Camp Hill he noticed a light show across the street. He walked across the street to get a closer look and met the homeowner, who was dressed as Santa. He also noticed a container for donations. The homeowner was collecting money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. After seeing the joy Santa brought and the donations collected to help other people, Baker smiled because he knew what he wanted to do. He made an offer to buy the light show and so his journey began portraying Santa Claus to benefit others.
Carolyn Hoffman
___ After 12 years of service as Washington Township supervisor, Jeff Propps filled that role one last time at the December 18 meeting. In noting his years of service and work on the board, supervisors Harlen Anderson Jr. and Dan McGregor thanked Propps and credited him with saving the township at least $40,000 by forming a citizens’ group to rewrite the township’s comprehensive plan and other ordinances, rather than hiring consultants to do the work.
Washington Township Supervisor Jeff Propps was honored at the Dec. 18 meeting with a cake for 12 years of service.
For more information see the December 21, 2017 edition of the Dillsburg Banner.
Photo courtesy of Foot Locker
Marlee Starliper running at the Foot Locker National XC Championships.
By Joe Guty
___ After many miles, we recently caught up with distance runner Marlee Starliper. The 2017 PIAA Class AA Girls State Cross Country Champion concluded her fall season with a 13th place finish at the Foot Locker National XC Championships. The Northern H.S. sophomore had an exceptional campaign while winning Districts, States and the Northeast Regional Foot Locker Championships. Her high place at Nationals only solidified her standing among elite high school runners in the U.S. Starliper took time out of her busy academic and training schedule to answer a few questions. The indoor track and field season has already arrived and, after some rest, Starliper is back training for the indoor campaign and has her sights set on the outdoor season and new year.
___ How did the Foot Locker race feel compared to the Regional meet (and States)?
___ The atmosphere there was totally different from that of states and regionals. With all the media coverage and the excitement of just being in San Diego, I had to pay extra attention to staying focused on the race. Knowing that I am running with the best high school runners in the nation made it easy to get extra nervous, but the day of the race I feel like I was able to keep in mind that this is just another race and I shouldn't treat it any differently.
For more information see the December 21, 2017 edition of the Dillsburg Banner.
Ayden Stonesifer, 7, of Dillsburg shot this 11-point buck on Dec. 8, in Cumberland County.
For more information see the December 21, 2017 edition of the Dillsburg Banner.
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