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Southside Deli, located at 2 York Road in Carlisle, PA, is a casual eatery offering a variety of sandwiches, burgers, salads, and breakfast items. The menu includes specialty sandwiches, cold cut hoagies, and deli dogs, catering to a range of tastes.

As a former employee of Southside Deli in Carlisle, PA, I experienced multiple labor law violations and discriminatory treatment related to my disability, Autism. During my time there, I was subjected to a workplace environment that failed to provide reasonable accommodations and often treated me unfairly because of my neurodivergence. In addition to being denied the support I needed to perform my job effectively, I witnessed and endured practices that violated basic labor protections, such as irregular scheduling, denied breaks, and being pressured to work off the clock. These experiences not only impacted my well-being but also highlighted a serious disregard for both employee rights and legal obligations.

Almost every day I worked at Southside Deli, I witnessed at least two employees openly mock and demean a coworker with Down syndrome. The behavior ranged from cruel jokes and exaggerated impressions to speaking about him as if he weren’t present—even when he was standing right there. Management was either aware and indifferent or chose to look the other way, allowing the harassment to continue unchecked. It created a toxic environment where ableism was normalized, and it was deeply disturbing to see someone so vulnerable treated with such consistent disrespect. It wasn’t just unprofessional—it was inhumane.

While working for Southside Deli during an event at Cumberland Golf Course in 2024, I checked the IDs of Jacob Mowery and his guests as part of routine procedure. During that interaction, Jacob casually bragged that his family “owned the whole place,” implying a sense of entitlement and untouchability. What made the moment especially unsettling was knowing—based on publicly available court records—that Jacob Mowery had previously been charged with killing someone while driving under the influence – in 2020. The combination of his attitude and his history raised serious concerns about accountability and the kind of behavior that was tolerated, if not quietly enabled, in that environment.

It’s heartbreaking to see that even five years after the crash, real justice still hasn’t been served—not because the facts are unclear, but because of the last name someone carries. The victim’s life was ended, their family left to grieve, while the person responsible continues on with an air of impunity, propped up by privilege and connections. It’s a brutal reminder that in some communities, justice isn’t about what you did—it’s about who you are, or more accurately, who your family is. And for the people left behind, that kind of injustice cuts deeper than any sentence ever could.

An Article about Mowery’s arrest can be found here: https://cumberlink.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/article_b177ee0a-ee4d-5fe4-8a15-e50913537d1e.html

If the Mowery family was able to shield Jacob from real accountability after a fatal DUI—a tragedy that should have led to lasting consequences—then it raises serious doubts about the ethical standards they hold and the power they wield. If someone can literally get away with taking a life, what boundaries, if any, are in place for their business partners? What corners are they cutting, what laws are they bending, and who else is being protected at the expense of others’ safety, dignity, or even lives? When power goes unchecked and accountability is selective, corruption isn’t a risk—it’s a guarantee.

The Mowery family has direct business ties with Southside Deli, a relationship that raises concerns given the broader context of their influence in the community. From working events at Cumberland Golf Course—where the Mowerys have deep roots—it is clear that Southside Deli and the Mowerys operate in close coordination. The ongoing partnership between Southside Deli and the Mowerys raises valid questions about the values and accountability of both parties involved.

**featured image is AI-generated and not a representation of Southside Deli.

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On 5/14/25 around 6 PM, I provided notice to Kate Hicks Anderson via text to not contact me (because she’s been harassing and slandering me on social media) and I blocked her on my iPhone. For some reason, she replied (VIOLATING STATE LAW) and it got sent to my Mac.

At approximately 9:30 PM, she was informed once again (third time total) to leave me alone.

On 5/15/25, she had to be told a FOURTH TIME to leave me alone.

Any further contact will be reported to PSP Carlisle. This is well documented harassment by egotistical local business owners.