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Sentinel Morning Update: Silver Spring approves liquor license transfer for Wegmans
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Wegmans Food Store has cleared one hurdle in its proposal to have a liquor license on tap for a sit-down restaurant at its Silver Spring Township store.
Township supervisors voted 4-1 in favor of a resolution approving the transfer a license from 720 Cafe Inc. in North Middleton Township to a restaurant attached to the store by an interior connection.
The decision clears the way for Wegmans to file an application before the state Liquor Control Board for a license to sell customers beer with their meal or six-packs to go.
Supervisor Vince DiFilippo cast the only no vote, citing safety concerns over allowing the sale of beer at a location to the rear of the Silver Spring Square site.
Customers purchasing beer at Wegmans would have to travel through the large parking lot serving the shopping center to access the Carlisle Pike, DiFilippo said.
Approval came over the objections of beer distributor Russ Denison, owner of Silver Spring Beverage, who submitted a petition with 100 signatures of his customers opposed to expanding beer sales to supermarkets and convenience stores.
Along with this story from Sentinel Reporter Joseph Cress, here's what else to look for in today's print and on-line editions:
Knitting to aid wounded soldiers -- Knitting and crocheting have been a part of Ann Marie Brown's life since she was 7, but it wasn't until a month ago that her hobby would begin to directly affect others.
In June, Brown started a project that would allow those in the community to help wounded soldiers in local hospitals by knitting afghans, or lap robes.
"I got the idea after I saw a news report on Walter Reed (Army Medical Center)," Brown said. "And then I saw an article on the Lebanon vets in the paper. I thought that we should do something. There wasn't a homefront like there was during World War II."
Brown, of Camp Hill, started with a few conversations with her friends, including Kathy Nies, owner of the Colonial Yarn Shop in Shiremanstown. The conversation had followed every other "Knit & Chat" session at the store, when Nies offered her shop as a drop point for the donations.
"I wanted to help a friend, and it's a good opportunity for people who patronize my store to give back to the area," Nies said.
"I asked a couple of my friends if they could make at least one," Brown said. "Then there was an article about us, and everything snowballed, in a good way."
Those interested in helping Brown had flooded her with phone calls and e-mails.
First part of Young Hall transformation complete -- If walls could talk, imagine the stories Young Hall could share from the over 70 years of soldiers and scholars living in its cramped quarters.
The daily struggles of military life would blend with months of study -- whether it was to train medics heading off to World War II or the strategic minds of the post-war generations.
"It's not just about bricks, glass and shiny new kitchen counter tops," said Major Gen. David Huntoon Jr., commandant of the U.S. Army War College.
"Buildings like Young Hall are almost living, breathing membranes that define a unique place in time and the wonderful people they shelter."
Carlisle Barracks opened a new chapter for Young Hall Wednesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of the first 12 modern apartment units.
GMH Military Housing is transforming the building into 26 apartments -- each with three to four bedrooms, two bathrooms and an average of 2,000 square feet of living space.
Huntoon explained how Young Hall was originally built in 1935 to serve as barracks for about 520 men enrolled in the Army Medical Field Service School.
Man charged with kidnapping at Carlisle campground -- A California man is in Cumberland County Prison on kidnapping charges following an incident in the 200 block of Greenview Drive in Carlisle Tuesday.
Prison officials confirmed that Ted Bird, 45, was arrested by Pennsylvania state police at Carlisle and is being held on $100,000 bail on charges of kidnapping, false imprisonment, unlawful restraint and intimidating a witness or victim.
The office of District Justice Susan Day, which will be handling the charges, said the incident apparently happened at Western Village Campground after someone called police and mentioned seeing a woman who was shackled and chained to a couch in Western Village Campground.
Comcast inks deal with Penn State -- While Penn State football fans without DirecTV wait and see if they will be able to watch a handful of games on television this upcoming season, Comcast Cable has inked a deal with the University to provide Penn State content via their On Demand service.
But before the blue and white football faithful get excited, the content will not include football or any other athletic contests.
The deal is still a one of its kind.
"We know of no other partnership on par with this between a cable company and a large public institution that delivers this breath of content," said Comcast Vice President of Public Relations, Jeff Alexander. "We see a lot of value for our customers.
The deal with Penn State will provide viewers with unprecedented video covering everything from Penn State's Arts department, to profiles of the universities' public broadcasting facility, the popular Grange Fair and features on children's books. Content chronicling 'Penn State Life,' containing programs about former basketball player John Amaechi and President Graham Spanier's "State of the University" addresses will also be available.
What we are working on
Super Saturday returns to South Middleton Township this weekend, and Sentinel Reporter Joe Cress will offer a preview to the one-day festival's events in Friday's Sentinel as well as coverage from Saturday's activities in Sunday's Sentinel.
Yesterday's most-viewed stories on www.cumberlink.com
1. California man charged with kidnapping in Carlisle (breaking news)
2. Lane closure tonight on northbound I-81 (breaking news)
3. Crash of garbage truck knocks out power locally
4. Sentinel Lunchtime Blog: Killing dogs worse than humans?
5. Carlisle Regional Medical Center seeks tax cut
Yesterday's most-emailed stories on www.cumberlink.com
1. Bridal 2007 - 10 Gifts to register for
2. Legion playoffs: Hampden ousts Silver Spring
3. Vintage seaplane "Dirty Girl" is back in the U.S.
