Press Release For 09/97

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Music for Jake
Harrisburg, PA – "Music for Jake," a benefit concert sponsored by Harris Savings Bank, will be held at 7:30p on Saturday, September 27, 1997 at the Market Square Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg. All proceeds will be donated to the Jake Gittlen Cancer Research Institute at the Penn State University Hershey Medical Center. "Music for Jake," now in its second year, is one of the many fundraising events associated with the Jake Gittlen Memorial Golf Tournament, which since 1970 has raised over $3.8 million for cancer research. This year’s concert will be recorded by WITF, 89.5 FM.

Tickets are available at Harris Savings Bank Branch Offices — 236-4041.

Powerful Collection of Holocaust Survivor’s
Paintings Makes East Coast Premiere at Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA – Nazi holocaust survivor Fritz Hirschberger will exhibit a collection of 20 holocaust paintings entitled "Indifference: The Real Enemy" at Elizabethtown College from Wednesday, September 3rd to Wednesday, October 1st, in the Lyet Gallery of the Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. The exhibit not only marks the first showing of Hirschberger’s collection in Pennsylvania but also the first showing anywhere in the Eastern, United States.

Hirschberger is also scheduled to speak at the College on Wednesday, September 24 at 10a.m. during a College assembly in the Leffler Chapel and Performance Center that is free and open to the public.

Hirschberger’s paintings deal with themes of persecution by the Nazis and indifference, particularly of world leaders, who turned a blind eye to the Nazi atrocities. The exhibit reflects Hirschberger’s own experience as a Jew in Nazi Germany. For more information contact: Gale Martin at 361-1410.

Free Day at York Fair for Everyone
York, Pa – One full day at the York fair free – no strings attached – is being provided to community residents in an unprecedented cooperative gesture from Dauphin Deposit Bank and Trust Company, York Bank and Trust Company, Farmers Bank, and Valleybank. From 10a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 14, everyone will be admitted to the fairgrounds as guests of the sponsoring banks. The day full of fun is being called "Thanks to the Community Day."

Historic Harrisburg to Host Second Annual Banquet at Farmers’ Market
Harrisburg, PA – The Historic Harrisburg Association is inviting its members and friends to "party till the cows come home!" at its second annual formal banquet at the Broad Street Farmers’ Market on Saturday, September 27, at 6 p.m.

Initiated in 1996 to celebrate the $2.5 million restoration of the Market Complex by the City of Harrisburg, the Gala Gourmet Dinner dance proved highly successful and has been made an annual event.

Harrisburg Mayor Stephen R. Reed, who initiated the Broad Street Market revitalization and its management arrangement with HHA, is serving again as honorary chairman of the party. Co-chairs are Elli Colon, Barbara Ail Apollo and Kenneth J. Suter, Esq. the cost of the entire evening is all-inclusive at $80 per person. The black tie-optional party is open to anyone, and it includes a special "after-dinner rate" for which tickets may be purchased at the door. For persons attending after dinner beginning at 8:30p, the cost is $30 per person in advance of $35 at the door.

For more information about the dinner and dance, to request and invitation, or to order tickets by credit card, call the Historic Harrisburg office at 233-4646.

Dale Carnegie and Associates, Inc. Signs Agreement to Become an Authorized Training Company in CMSI Program
Harrisburg, PA – Buddy Bresnick, President of B.E. Bresnick & Associates, Inc., the license holder for all Dale Carnegie Training in Central PA, has just successfully passed the testing of Certified Marketing Services, Inc. to become a Certified Marketing Specialist. Only four people in Pennsylvania now hold this designation. Mr. Bresnick and the Dale Carnegie Sales Advantage can now be a significant benefit to those companies in search of their ISO certifications and re-certifications.

Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Accepting Nominations for ATHENA Award
Harrisburg, PA—The Capital Region Chamber of Commerce, a division of the Susquehanna Alliance and Brenner Cadillac-Oldsmobile, Inc. are pleased to announce their joint sponsorship of the ATHENA Award. Nominations are now being accepted for the ATHENA Award which will be presented at the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce 84th Annual Meeting on Friday, September 12, 1997 at the Sheraton Inn, Harrisburg. The Award will be presented to an exceptional individual who has achieved excellence in their business of profession, has served the community in a meaningful way, and has assisted women in reaching their full leadership potential.

1997 South Central
Pennsylvania Dine-Out:
"Caring a la carte"
Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA – Thirty-three Lancaster and Harrisburg area restaurants will participate in this year’s sixth annual South Central Pennsylvania Dine-Out: "Caring a la carte" on Wednesday evening, September 24, 1997 to benefit AIDS Community Alliance.

Nineteen Lancaster and thirteen Harrisburg area restaurants have pledged to donate 25 percent of the food portion of their guest checks that evening to this fund raising event. The goal for 1997 is to raise in excess of $20,000.

For information and a list of participating restaurants contact David Leas at 394-0623.

Radio Pennsylvania Partners with United Press International on Newswire Service
Harrisburg, PA – The Radio Pennsylvania Network has announced a pioneering partnership with United Press International to become the Pennsylvania news bureau for UPI Broadcast Services.

Under the terms of the agreement, Radio Pennsylvania will generate five news summaries and two sports updates to UPI customers. The reports will provide details of the top news and sports stories from across Pennsylvania. Radio and television stations that become affiliated with UPI will also received national and international news, sports, weather and financial reports, and features, in addition to the state news summaries.

Kicking off this relationship, longtime UPI White House correspondent Helen Thomas will appear as a guest on Radio Pennsylvania Roundtable, the network’s weekly public affairs program, to discuss her career and the presidents she has covered in the last half of this century.

East and West Unite in a Celebration of the Arts
Harrisburg, PA – The Art Center School & Galleries and MetroArts of the Capital Region have combined forces to participate in the 9th Annual Gallery Walk. This year Gallery Walk will be held Sunday, September 7, 1997 from noon until 5 p.m.

The Arts Development Center is located at 123 Forster Street in a beautifully restored Georgian home. It has been transformed into a gallery exhibiting extraordinary artwork from the Art Center School & Galleries in Mechanicsburg. This is the first time the Art Center School and Galleries in Mechanicsburg has exhibited their work at MetroArts. Most of the artwork will be available for purchase. If you have any questions please contact Stephanie Arnold at 238-1887.

HMC to Host Teleconference Featuring Dr. C. Everett Koop
Hershey, PA "Stop Smoking: Get Ready for Success," a live teleconference will be hosted at Penn State Geisinger Health System’s Milton S. Hershey Medical Center on September 9, in the hospital auditorium, from 7-8:30pm. This 90-minute program will be moderated by Dr. C. Everett Koop, former Surgeon General of the United States.

The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will be able to call in question from the Hershey teleconference site. Refreshments will be served, and parking tickets will be validated. Registration is encouraged. For more information or to register to attend, please call 800-745-1740.

WQXA 105.7 FM Presents The Fest
Hershey, PA – 105.7 FM recently announced the line-up for their concert at the York Fairgrounds on Wednesday, September 10. Warner Brothers recording artists Goo Goo Dolls and Atlantic recording artists Seven Mary Three will headline the show titled "The Fest". Tickets are now on sale and the show kicks off at 7 p.m. at the York Fairgrounds. Call 105.7 FM for more details at 367-7700.

Event Kicks-off One of the Largest Promotions in the History of the PA Lottery
Harrisburg, PA —Chubby Checker, Lieutenant Governor Mark Schweiker, and Secretary of Revenue Robert Judge will help unlock the door to the Keystone Kafe, one of the largest promotions in the history of the Pennsylvania Lottery. 1960s-style dancers, including a greaser and a girl in a poodle skirt, will be twisting away in front of the Keystone Kafe diner backdrop. WWKL-FM Disc Jockey R.J. Harris will serve as host for the event. The event will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 1997 at 12:00 Noon, Strawberry Square Mall, 11 North 3rd Street, Harrisburg.

During the Keystone Kafe promotion, which runs from September 1 trough October 31, players will receive discounts on special menu items and a chance to win extra prizes.

For more information, call Corey Schmidt or Nicole Falese at (215) 732-4100.

Capitol Region Chamber of Commerce to Hold 84th Annual Meeting
Harrisburg, PA — The Capital Region Chamber of Commerce, a division of the Susquehanna Alliance will hold its 84th Annual Meeting on Friday, September 12, 1997 at the Sheraton Inn – Harrisburg, 800 East Park Drive beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Mr. Richard F. Teerlink, chairman of Harley-Davidson, Inc., will be the guest speaker. Mr. Teerlink joined Harley-Davidson, Inc. in August 1981 as chief financial officer and was appointed to the Board of Directors in 1982. In 1986, Teerlink played a major role in guiding the firm back to public ownership. He was appointed president and chief operating officer of Harley-Davidson in August 1988 and in August 1997 was named Chairman of the Board. "The Journey" will be the topic of Mr. Teerlink’s presentation.

For more information, or to register for the 84th Annual Meeting contact the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce at (717) 232-4121, Monday - Friday, 8:00a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

City Coffee Shop Announces Expansion
Harrisburg, PA — Sweet Passions of Harrisburg, located at 1006 North Third Street, Harrisburg, will host the grand opening of its coffee house expansion of Sunday, September 21, from 2-6p. This celebration marks the beginning of a full slate of events designed to expose the talents of local artists.

The grand opening will feature musical entertainment in the Waterfall Courtyard by Natalie Darkes. Additionally, there will be a visual art exhibit in the newly added Social Parlor, featuring local artist Christine Johnson.

With the coffee house expansion, Sweet Passions will also expand its a la carte menu to include hot entrees, and has already added gourmet ice cream and sorbet to its assortment of sweet treats. In addition to expanded menu items Sweet Passions has the capacity to accommodate 66 guests.