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Newville
A Beautiful Community Today News
W
WEEL
LCCO
OMME
E
to The Neighborhood: Whisker's Brewing
My passion for opening a brewery started a few years ago when I began
experimenting with brewing in my own home. I enjoyed it so much that in early
2020, about the same time the pandemic hit, I started exploring the possibility
of opening a brewery. My wife, daughter and I visited many breweries in the
area, not only to get ideas on how to start a brewery, but also to support the
breweries who were trying to stay open during the pandemic. I can’t tell you
how many breweries where we sat outside in the cold just to taste their
brews, because we were not allowed to be served inside. But it was the
perfect research and helped us formulate a good business plan.
My family and I are originally
from Waynesboro, but we
came to the area in the mid-
80s, and have lived in the Big
Spring School District since;
all of my children graduated
from Big Spring. Two of my
children now attend Penn
State and the oldest is in
medical school getting ready
to start her residency at
Penn State Milton Hershey
Medical Center. We feel at
home in Newville.
D e a n Y a u k e y
W h i s k e r s ' O w n e r & B r e w e r
Newville News Spring 2022
W
WEEL
LCCO
OMME
E
to The Neighborhood: Whisker's Brewing
I would love to hold Whisker’s grand opening this
coming summer. We are having outside events in good
weather soon, probably just on Saturdays or Sundays.
Although I am the owner and brewer, I have many
people wanting to work with me including a general
manager, chef, bartender, and servers. I am hopeful
that eventually I’ll either hire or train another brewer.
Whisker’s will be serving only beer, and eventually we
will have 11 different beers on tap, one hard seltzer
and one cask ale. We will serve soda, wine, and mixed
drinks, as well.
When the fire hit our building, it was absolutely
amazing and heart-warming to feel the outreach from
the community. I just cannot wait to open because I
believe we will become a gathering place and develop
regular customers that will make us feel like we are all
old friends.
Story by: Dean Yaukey, Whisker's Brewing
In May 2021, the
community members of
Newville voted to
approve the sale of beer
& liquor within the STAY TUNED FOR
Borough limits. MORE DETAILS ON
WHISKER'S BREWING
GRAND OPENING!
4 West Street, Newville, PA Phone: 717.776.7633 www.newvilleborough.com
Newville News Spring 2022
2022
BOROUGH COUNCIL
MEMBERS PUBLIC MEETINGS
Scott L. Penner Newville Borough Council
President of Borough Council Public Works Session, Last Tuesday of the month at 6 PM
SOUTH WARD, Term Expires: 12.31.25
Regular Council Meeting, Last Tuesday of the month at 7 PM
Edward M. Sinkovitz
Vice President of Borough Council Meetings are held at the Borough Office.
NORTH WARD, Term Expires: 12.31.23
Newville Water & Sewer Authority
Robert Darius
Liaison Third Monday of the month at 10 AM
NORTH WARD, Term Expires: 12.31.25 Except every Third month at 7PM
Joe Kindon Meetings are held at the Newville Wastewater Treatment Plant
Liaison, Newville Borough Council Administrative Committee
Operations Office at 99 Cove Avenue, Newville
NORTH WARD, Term Expires: 12.31.23
Jack Ericksen Newville Planning Commission
Liaison, Newville Borough Economic Development
Second Wednesday of the month at 7 PM
SOUTH WARD, Term Expires: 12.31.23
Olive "Joey" Diehl Meetings are held at the Borough Office.
President Pro-Tempore, Newville Borough Council Quality of Life ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Committee
SOUTH WARD, Term Expires: 12.31.25
BOROUGH OFFICIALS & STAFF
Michael Croutch, Mayor Timothy Zeigler, NWSA Chief Plants Operator
Fred A. Potzer, Borough Manager, NWSA Manager Lisa Berrell, NWSA Assistant Plant Operator
Jody Hoffman, Borough Secretary/Treasurer Edmund Strohm, NWAS Plant Operator 3
Deborah Piper, Administrative Assistant/Assistant Treasurer Kenneth Mansfield, NWSA Plant Operator 3
Brooke Mansfield, Administrative Assistant/NWSA Billing Clerk Robert L. Barrick, Local Emergency Mgt. Coordinator
Heather Shenk, Accounting Bookkeeper William Foley. Deputy Local Emergency Mgt. Coordinator
Todd Koser, Chief of Police David Handshew, Street Supt./Trash & Recycle Coordinator
Marcia Sinkovitz, Rental Inspector Rob Mellinger, Assistant Street Superintendent
Jerry Ann Spangler, Tax Collector
Bradley Stouffer, Friendship Hose Co. No 1- Fire Chief
Kerwood Weaver, Public Works Laborer
Brian Bailey, Public Works Laborer
4 West Street, Newville, PA Phone: 717.776.7633 www.newvilleborough.com
Newville News Spring 2022
Newville Police Department
The Newville Police Department has
temporarily relocated to Green Ridge
Village.The department is currently not
set-up for lobby access. Community
members are requested to call the
police department if help is needed-
717.776.5513.
A committee was formed to investigate
a suitable location to return the police
department to Newville Borough. The
committee shall consist of Councilman
Robert Darius, Chairman of Public
Safety, Chief Koser, Officer Keller,
Officer Gutshall and Officer Brady.
4 West Street, Newville, PA Phone: 717.776.7633 www.newvilleborough.com
Newville News Spring 2022
FROM THE DESK OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL PRESIDENT
As we are navigating out of the COVID pandemic, we are all looking forward to
seeing life in Newville return to normal. The Newville Borough Council is excited
about a number of projects that are in the works.
Later this year we hope to begin construction on a new splash pad at our
Community Park. The splash pad will be handicap accessible and will replace the
current sprinkler in the park. This will be a nice addition for our children playing in
the park. The splash pad will be paid with grant money. A new scoreboard will
also be erected in the outfield of the ball-field. Our park is a gem and continues
to be a great resource for our citizens, thanks to Mr. Kevin Yost & his team of
volunteers who handle the maintenance.
We are also seeking grant money to replace the traffic light in town and to make that intersection more attractive and
functional. To go along with this, we will need to research and implement ways to make the intersection safer, especially
developing a way to eliminate turns from tractor-trailers.
We also hope to soon break ground on the new municipal building at the entrance of town. Along with the building, we are looking
at ways to make this space more accessible to the community for recreational activities such as fishing and the development of a
walking trail along the Big Spring, connecting the new municipal building to Laughlin Mill. These projects have been provided to the
community through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Gobin and we are especially grateful for their support.
A committee has been formed to bring the Newville Police Department Office back into the Borough. The temporary move to
Green Ridge Village was a tough decision to make, but there just wasn't an immediate feasible option that didn't require
significant construction and or provide the needed space. We hope to have a plan wrapped up sometime in the summer.
The Council has also been working with the Economic Development Authority to make Newville more business-friendly in order to
attract new businesses into town.
A sidewalk rehabilitation program will soon be rolled out and communicated to regions in town. We all love that Newville is a
walkable community and in order to maintain the character of the town, we need to assure that the sidewalks are safe to walk.
We are also excited for our summer recreational program to return in a few months. This is a great opportunity for our children.
We will also kick off our Last Friday concerts at the fountain. The concerts will run all summer long and have been "a hit" in our
borough.
We always appreciate feedback and concerns from the citizens of Newville. Please don't hesitate to reach out to the Council
members or come to a Council meeting to share your thoughts. We all want Newville to be a great community to live and do
business in.
Written By: Scott Penner, Borough Council President
Trailhead Improvements Coming This year
Painting of the restrooms interior
Exterior painting
Paved and EXPANDED parking area thanks to a
$77,655 CDBG grant awarded to the Newville EDA
Water bottle fill station to replace the out-side
drinking fountain.
the trailhead can be accessed at:
23 McFarland Stree
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Newville News Spring 2022
Last Friday Concerts
May 27: Big Spring High School Band and Choir (6-8 PM)
June 24: PM Jack's Back (6-8 PM)
July 29: Harrisburg Concert Band (7-8 PM)
August 26: Vintage Crew (6-8 PM)
All concerts will be held by the Newville Fountain.
Bring chairs for personal seating.
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Hometown History
Newville News Spring 2022
NEWVILLE DAYS GONE BY
By 1728, the first pioneer, Andrew Ralston, settled on what is now Green Ridge Village. It is easy to see the many things that
attracted him to this small nook in the Cumberland Valley: a variety of trees, the fertile land, a multi-trade of native fruits
and berries, ample game, and our own Big Spring, the second largest fresh water spring stream in the country.
In addition, close by, the Big Spring ran into the Conodoguinet Creek , which eventually dumped into the Susquehanna River.
The Scots and Scots-Irish that followed him found an area comfortably similar to their native lands, and not a German name
makes its appearance until 1790, the official founding of the town.
In the years following Andrew Ralston’s arrival, the Newville area was already developing rapidly.
The first mill along the Big Spring was built by William Laughlin in 1762. The first settlers on the
tract of land that would become Newville, the Laughlin brothers, laid their claim in 1732 or 1733.
William Laughlin presented 89 acres to the Presbyterian Church, who constructed a log church in
1737. By the time the town was established, there were already two churches in place.
On February 26, 1817, the borough of Newville was incorporated.
From the beginning, Newville was a well-established commercial and residential center. There
were physicians in the town since 1792, and even a pharmacist. Pack trains and mule trains
traveled up the Mt. Rock Road into town when they forded the Big Spring and traveled on to
Springfield, stopping at the many taverns along the way. The Scots and Scot-Irish built mills
along the Big Spring. When the railroad arrived in 1857, Newville grew to meet the station in
New Town, and factories were built along the line.
Businesses began to grow in the town. By the mid 20th Century, Main Street, High Street,
and the present day Big Spring Avenue were home to many businesses. Tin shops, clothing
stores, hardware stores, a jeweler, liquor store, several drug stores, a bevy of Mom and Pop
grocery stores, as well as others serving other neighborhoods, banks, a five and dime store,
Leon Wagner’s Chevrolet dealership, a handful of barbers, successful restaurants, and even
a gas station.
The small town never lacked in entertainment in its early days. Vaudeville and minstrel shows
were extremely popular. Parades celebrated major holidays, and a popular cornet band was
organized by Paris Chambers who was acclaimed as the most important cornet player of his
time. In later years there was a movie theatre. Of course, baseball games were a draw during
summer months.
The town never wanted for schools or churches. Both institutions served many functions for WRITTEN BY THE
the citizens in the early years, as they do today. The fire company, Lion’s Club and Kiwanis LATE JOAN BREHM,
club also enrich our lives with their community minded service and entertainment. FORMER NEWVILLE
BOROUGH
For all of its assets, the best and most valuable is still Newville’s citizens. It’s a fine community HISTORIAN
where the citizens greet each other with a wave, smile, and a warm and gracious “hello”.
That’s our community, proud, strong, with 270 years of quality life behind her, a place to call
home.
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Newville News Spring 2022
SUMMER N' SUN 14: Mr Mike’s Dinosaurs
15: Rock Climb Slide
June
16: To be Announced
21: Flipper Dipper XL
22: Crickett the Entertainer
23: Kids Bingo & Kona Ice
28: 30’ Obstacle Course
29: Cadenza the Fire Girl
ALL EVENTS BEGIN AT 1PM AT THE
30: The Big Kahuna Water Slide
NEWVILLE COMMUNITY PARK
A c t i v i t i e s s p o n s o r e d b y
N e w v i l l e P a r k s & R e c
5, 6 & 7: To be Announced
12: Dustin's Exotic Animals
13: Nuclear Obstacle Course TUESDAY
14: Dragon Wings Falconry & Twisted Emma’s
Pretzels
FRIDAY
20: Critter Connection
21: Illusions by Vic
26: The Big Kahuna
July
19: Balloon Art & Spray Glitter Tattoos
27: To be Announced
28: Kids Bingo & Kona Ice
August
2: National Night Out
3: Flipper Dipper XL
4: Kids Bingo & Kona Ice
9: Nuclear Obstacle Course
10: To be Announced
11: The Big Kahuna Water Slide
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Newville News Spring 2022
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
The Memorial Day parade will form on
Broad Street at 12 PM. Memorial Day
service will follow at the fountain at
1:30 PM.
Hometown Hero Banner ProjeCT
The Borough of Newville is currently accepting
photographs of Newville area service members for
the Hometown Hero Banner Project.
Please submit a good quality photograph along with
the service member's name, rank, branch of service
and years of enlistment to the Newville Borough
Office. The deadline for submission is June 1.
The Hometown Hero Banner program is a
community service project which has been
supported by the Newville Joint Veterans Council
and the Borough of Newville for many years. The
Hometown Hero banners are proudly displayed along
Big Spring Avenue to honor the men and women of
the Newville Area who have served in the armed
forced. Each year on Veterans Day, the banners are
presented to the family members of each Veteran.
Questions concerning the Hometown Hero Banner
Program may be reerred to the Borough Office at
717.776.7633 or by email to
newvilleboroughmanager@comcast.net.
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Newville News Spring 2022
Big Spring Senior Center
91 Doubling Gap Road, Suite 1
Community Meals
Farmers Market Nutrition Program: Cumberland County Aging & Community Services will be distributing
vouchers for the Farmers Market Nutrition Voucher Program to eligible households. To qualify, you must be 60 or
older (or turn 60 by 12/31/2022) and meet household income guidelines
Lunch Program: Currently offering Sit Down and Grab & Go Lunches
Monday through Friday at 11:30 AM to those 50 and older. Menus can be found on our website.
Educational Classes
Chronic Disease Self-Management 6 Week Course
Purpose: Learning new skills on how to better manage your chronic health condition. Learning new
ways to better deal with frustration, depression, fatigue, pain and insolation that comes with living
with a chronic condition.
Day & Time: Weekly beginning Wednesday, June 15 through July 20 from 9 AM - 11:30 AM.
Location: Big Spring Senior Center
Creative Aging Art Class
Day & Time: Beginning weekly in August for 20 weeks from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM.
Purpose: Cheryl Kugler, intuitive artist, will be conducting a creative aging art class. Participants (50
& older) will explore various aspects of curiosity to spark imaging that leads to creative outcomes. No
art experience necessary.
Cost: FREE
Location: Big Spring Senior Center
Yoga
Exercise & Well-Being Contact the
Day & Time: Wednesdays at 8:30 AM
Location: First United Presbyterian Walk With Ease Group Walking senior center
Church (Newville). Program for more
Cost: The cost for a 10-week program Day & Time: Tuesday & Fridays at
is $55 for members of Big Spring 9:30 AM
information
Senior Center, and $65 for non- Location: Meet at the Newville 717.776.4478
members. Trailhead
Registration and payment are due
before you start a class.
T’ai Chi for Arthritis Zumba Gold
Day & Time: Tuesdays at 10 AM Day & Time: Mondays at 9 AM
Senior Wellness Exercise Program
Location: First United Presbyterian Location: First United
Day & Time: Thursdays at 9 AM
Church (Newville) Presbyterian Church (Newville)
Location: First United Presbyterian
Cost is free. Donations welcome! Cost is $3-$5 per class for
Church (Newville)
If you would like to participate in the those 60-plus.
Cost: $3-5 per class (age pending)
T’ai Chi class but cannot attend in Walk-ins welcome!
Per class charge is $3 for seniors and
person, consider Zooming in.
$5 for those 50-59.
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Community Activities
Newville Kiwanis 62nd Annual Community
$33 for a 10-pound box of fresh blueberries.
Fair
Place orders from now through June 30. Call the
Blueberry hotline: 717.776.4300. Order by July 1 July 6-9
for early July pickup. Pickup will be held as drive- FOOD VENDORS-PAGEANTS
by at the Newville Maintenance Building. Freshly GAMES-FIREWORKS-EXHIBITS
picked the day before. Please support our TRACTOR PULL- LIVE MUSIC
largest fundraiser which helps support our
community children and events: i.e. Christmas
parade, National Night Out, scholarships, Fishing
Fun Day, etc.
National Night Out: August 2 by the Newville Bulldog Prep Academy
Fountain. We give out over 300 bags of Open enrollment: Summer 2022 and Fall 2022-2023
free school supplies for the children to start the Now offering: One year-old program
Job Openings available!
school year. Stop by and see us to say hello and
get your free supplies. More information can be found at:
www.bulldogprepacademy.com
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE BIG SPRING
KIWANIS CLUB. CONTACT OUR MEMBERS TO
JOIN OUR TEAM!
FAMILY FUN NITE WITH DJ WHEELZ
JULY 15: 6 TO 8 PM
GAMES, FOOD, DANCING, FOOD!!
CORN HOLE & GAGA BALL CONTEST
CALL THE BOROUGH OFFICE TO SIGN UP FOR THE
CONTESTS!
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Community Activities
Summer Faith & Fun Days Big Spring Area Food Bank
All kids! Join us again this summer at the Newville
Park as we investigate important things found in the Thank you to everyone for your continued support of the
bible with other G.F.A. while having lots of fun. Big Spring Area Food Bank!
Games, songs, crafts, guests, lessons and friends
In July of 2021, we returned to our regular in person
are what you'll discover every Friday from 10am- distribution model. Both clients and volunteers responded
Noon. At the end of our day together, we will enjoy to the change with overwhelming approval!
lunch provided by a local area church. Please follow
us on Facebook @summerfaithandfun for updates. Our distribution schedule for the rest of 2022 is:
You can also email cfaylor@bigspringheights.org with May 23 - June 28 - July 25 - August 22 -
any questions. We focus on preschool and September 26 - October 24 (early) - November 21 (early)
elementary aged kids. Parents, we love when you December 19 (early)
stay and participate!
We are located at 101 Crossroad School Rd., Newville. Our
mailing address is P.O. Box 82, Newville, PA 17241.
If you have any questions about the food bank, do not
hesitate to contact Shani by phone (717-422-4603) or
email (bsafoodbank@gmail.com). Please like us on
Facebook so you can keep up to date on our information!
Back to School Bash
#ForNewville area churches will host an annual
Back to School Bash at Newville Community Park
on August 7 beginning at 3pm. There will fun and
games for the kids, free haircuts, food, and
backpack and jacket giveaways for those that
need a little help for school. Find the event on Big
Spring Heights Church of God's Facebook page so
you can see all that will be happening.
Following the event, stay and join us for a powerful
worship service called Awaken Us. During the
service we will also pray for students, teachers John Graham Library
and administrators returning to school. The Friends of the John
Graham Library are planning
to hold the Fountain Festival
Book Sale on Friday, June 17
and Saturday, June 18.
Contact the library for
summer activities for all
ages- 717.776.5900.
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Farmers Market on the Lawn
May - October
Saturdays from 9 AM to 12 PM
Location: John Graham Library
Contact the library to arrange your FREE space for
produce, plants, or handcrafted items.
WITHOUT OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS' CONTRIBUTION, WE
WOULDN'T HAVE A NEWSLETTER! THANK YOU FOR ALL OF
THOSE THAT HELPED! IF YOU HAVE COMMUNITY UPDATES YOU
WOULD LIKE TO SHARE IN OUR NEXT NEWSLETTER (FALL 2022)
PLEASE EMAIL THEM TO TBLOSSER@NEWVILLEBOROUGH.US.
PUBLISHING EDITOR: TESSA SINKOVITZ-BLOSSER
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Fountain Festival Fun
June 17, 2 PM to June 18, 3PM
Food Court - Porch Decoration - Trivia
Shippensburg Swing Band - Parade
Tractor Twang Line Dancing - 5K Run
Baking Contest - Walking Tours
Duck Derby - Pony Rides
Live Music - Civil War Re-Enactor
Tours of the Green Ridge Train Museum
celebrating 25 years of
the Fountain Festival
This year's Grand Marshall will be Carolyn Kough.
Invited judges: W. Irvin Nelson, Joey Diehl and Bob
Kanc.
see the Newville Borough website for a detailed schedule
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4 WEST STREET
NEWVILLE, PA 17241-1032
Photography by: Carol Graham
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