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Article RatingCumberland Valley’s auxiliary turf stadium project is moving forward.
District officials said last week they expect construction of the nearly $2.9 million field at Eagle View Middle School, which is underway, to be completed by the end of January.
School activities could begin using the field by early February.
Back in June, the school board narrowly approved moving the project forward. The 500-seat stadium will be used for a multitude of events, including soccer, football, lacrosse and field hockey.
Cumberland Valley has contracted with FieldTurf Tarkett for the playing surface.
Last week, the board also approved the administration’s request to hire an additional assistant swim coach for the 2008-09 swim season.
Under the current system, there are three female coaches — a head coach, assistant coach and a diving coach. Athletic Director Michael Craig has recommended that the district restructure the positions to include an assistant girls varsity coach and assistant boys varsity coach.
The new coach would help alleviate the safety issue of having more than 40 swimmers and only one assistant coach, officials said. A boys coach could also provide locker room supervision.
The district estimates the cost for someone with five years experience at $2,500.
The board spent an additional 30 minutes recognizing Cumberland Valley students and faculty for their achievements.
The district applauded the academic efforts of 11 current students as AP Scholars, seven National Merit Scholarship commended students and six National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists.
Under athletics, the administration recognized senior Jordan Shuey for winning the District III golf championship; the girls cross country team for winning the District III team championship and placing sixth at states, a team which included sophomore and District III champion Leigha Anderson; the boys cross country team for winning the Mid-Penn Conference team championship and placing ninth at states; and girls soccer coaches Ed Batista and Leslie Burns, who resigned as coaches after 20 years together.
Batista was the first and only head girls soccer coach at Cumberland Valley. His teams won nine district titles, reached the PIAA playoffs 11 times and landed in the PIAA finals three times.
Five teachers were also recognized for being National Writing Project Fellows.
Notes:
• Cumberland County Commissioners last Monday approved the purchase of a forensic digital x-ray system for Coroner Mike Norris’ office.
The handheld device, which is being covered by a grant from the state Department of Community and Economic Development and costs about $24,000, will be used to assist the coroner’s office in dental identification of a decedent — one of the most accurate methods of identification.
• The county courthouse will be closed Tuesday in recognition of Veterans Day.
Jason Scott covers county government, Cumberland Valley School District and wildlife issues for The Sentinel. You can read his Reporter’s Notebook covering news and events on his beats every Monday. You can contact him at jscott@cumberlink.com.
