Harrisburg, PA – Mayor Stephen R. Reed has announced that the City’s Pothole Hotline will became operational on Monday, March 16th. The number for the hotline is 255-3050. This is the thirteenth year in a row that a pothole hotline in the city has been established. Reed said locations reported through the hotline will be recorded by the hotline operator, who will provide the information to public work crews. Records will be kept as to the date the complaint was received, personnel dispatched to perform the repairs and the date the work was actually completed.

Callers are asked to keep in mind that some streets or sections of streets in the City are actually the responsibility of the state Dept. of Transportation for repair. Potholes in these areas should be reported to PennDOT at 787-5391.

Harrisburg, PA – Dauphin County stepped forward today to pledge support to the development of the region’s newest attraction, the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts. The Dauphin County Board of Commissioners have announced the county’s commitment of $25,000 a year for the next four years for a total of $100,000 to the new cultural facility under construction in downtown Harrisburg.

The Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is a not-for-profit corporation formed to develop and operate a Center-city facility which includes the flexible 660-seat Sunoco Performance Theater, an intimate 3-tiered theater which can accommodate various regional performing groups. The Harrisburg Community Theatre will be the only named resident theater company to perform in the Whitaker Center’s performing arts theater. The Wednesday Club will become the resident music society. Other cultural organizations have also expressed interest in establishing residency status. Additionally, assets of the Museum of Scientific Discovery will relocate to the Center’s dynamic interactive science center thereby continuing the scientific and educational offerings to the community enjoyed by the Museum of Scientific Discovery. The Center also includes a 200-seat IMAX theater (IMAX is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation); a smaller black box theater with flexible seating for up to 150 people, related educational space; and elegant patron and civic reception space. The development budget of the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is projected at $51 million, including a $4 million endowment. The Whitaker Center is scheduled to open in the Fall of 1999.

Harrisburg, PA - A conversation about golf while eating hot-wings was all it took for a 32-year old Mechanicsburg man to enter the highly competitive golf apparel industry. “I was at KoKomo's with some friends when a Nike commercial came on the big screen”, commented Ziemba. I turned to my wingmen and said, “wouldn’t it be great to compete against that monopoly?” The guys laughed, but a month later Rob Ziemba had a unique logo, a catchy phrase and was ready to enter the marketplace as “Z-WEAR GOLF”. A very small player in a very big game dominated by huge names, heavy cash and hard-core advertising.

After placing ads around the country in golf tabloids, Ziemba got a break locally when Golf Augusta Pro Shop in Hershey accepted the new line. According to owners Jeff and Mary DeCoen, “Z-WEAR could be a good seller once the name gets out there. So much sportswear looks alike, Z-WEAR offers something different.” Ziemba is helping with the promotion and is very excited about placing his spring line of hats and shirts on store shelves by April. Additional information can be gained by calling Rob Ziemba directly at Z-WEAR GOLF 838-8402.

Camp Hill, PA – SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, has made a number of significant improvements at their 4211 Trindle Road, Camp Hill lcoation. The office opened in 1996 with 21 counselors. Today, the SCORE office boasts 28 counselors and a “Management Information Center”, complete with a business and management data base available to all clients. This one-stop research facility houses a “Small Business” technical library and two PC workstations with information on over 200 small businesses. The second library offers texts on all the sciences. A large variety of videos, brochures and guides are also available.

SCORE volunteers not only provide counseling to small business entrepreneurs but will also serve as mentors for existing businesses as well. Any one interested in starting a business or who is having problems with their existing business should call the SCORE office at 717-761-4304 for a no-fee, confidential counseling session.

Harrisburg, PA – The United Way of the Capital Region presented three awards at the organization’s annual meeting on Tuesday, March 24th at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center. All three recipients were unaware of the honor to be bestowed upon them at the event.

Amy K. Dugan, media relations director at the Pennsylvania Medical Society, received the Milton Appleyard Award of Excellence for exemplifying the qualities of creativity, strength, and vision for the United Way and the community. The Frank Grady Award for the recipient’s commitment, leadership, creativity, accomplishments and inspiration was presented to Barbara Edmiston, Executive Director of the Association for Retarded Citizens of Dauphin County (ARC). The last award, the United Way Labor Award, was presented to William Sprandel, Financial Secretary/Treasurer of the Bakery, Confectionary, and Tobacco Workers Local 464 at Hershey Foods. Sprandel received the award for being the primary labor support person for the flood clean-up efforts in 1996.

Camp Hill, PA – Central Penn Computers, Camp Hill, announces the creation of its computer training division, Quick Train, located at 2155 Market Street.

To receive the company’s upcoming training schedule, contact them at 717-761-0111.

Harrisburg, PA – The American Diabetes Association will hold the 1998 Pennsylvanians of Vision Dinner Dance on Saturday, April 18 at the Harrisburg Hilton. Three outstanding individuals will be honored for the vision they have demonstrated in their chosen field of endeavor as well as their exceptional records of public service. Through their service, these three recipients have been supportive of the goals of the American Diabetes Association and have helped create an environment that enhances the ability of the ADA to meet its goals.

The dinner dance program, honoring 1998 recipients LeGree S. Daniels, Warren Gittlen and David Joyner, will begin with cocktails and a silent auction from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. with dinner and a live auction at 7:30 and dancing to follow. Tickets for the 1998 Pennsylvanians of Vision Dinner Dance can be obtained by contacting Myra Conway at 657-4310 or Camille Kostelac-Cherry at 234-5941.

Harrisburg, PA – Planning to take Monday off? Beginning March 23rd the State Museum will be open on Mondays from 9 am to 5 pm. Due to popular demand, the museum will open on Monday through June 1, 1998. “Many of the schools across the commonwealth prefer to take field trips on Mondays,” said Anita Blackaby, director of The State Museum. “We are cooperating with the Capitol Tour Program. Our expanded hours will allow schools to schedule visits to the capitol and the museum on the same day.” Group tours may be scheduled by calling (717) 772-6997.

Harrisburg, PA - The Appalachian Brewing Company will be the site of the second production by Thelonious Theater. This month's offering is entitled “Blonde, Brunette & Other Shades of Grey” and is a one-woman show by Karen Gray. Thelonious Theater's founders, Bob Crawford and Todd Drazien, are hoping to bring their art to the people in a different forum than the formal setting of a theater. Their last production, Murder They Wrote, which included two separate shows, “Sebastian Fellsmere Gets Whacked” and the “Agenda”, was a big hit. Shows are scheduled for April 17-18 & 24-25. Tickets are $11 and can be obtained by calling
232-4036.

York, PA – After 4 hours of sampling beers from approximately 40 Mid-Atlantice Craft-Breweries, participants at the York Micro-Brewfest awarded the “People’s Choice Award” to Troegs Brewery in Harrisburg, PA. The 3rd Annual York County Micro-Brewfest, sponsored by the White Rose Brewers, Inc. held on Saturday March 14 at the York Fairgrounds, Memorial Hall, attracted approximately 3,000 beer enthusiasts from as far as New Jersey to Baltimore. As particpants entered the festival they were given a ticket that was to be deposited into their Brewery of “Choice” box that was displayed at the exit of the festival. At the end of each session the votes were counted and the brewery with the most tickets was the winner. The afternoon beer drinkers voted Troegs Brewery the “Peoples Choice Award”.

Camp Hill, PA – Holy Spirit Hospital is offering ergonomic evaluations, specifically for cumulative trauma disorders, through its Physical Therapy Center, Gateway Square Shopping Center, Mechanicsburg. Holy Spirit’s ergonomic specialist, John Rinehart, is trained to identify risks associated with cumulative trauma disorders and to propose solutions for these risk factors. By fitting the job to the worker, John can help reduce medical expenses, improve productivity and boost employee morale.

Camp Hill, PA – On Sunday, April 19, 1998, United Cerebral Palsy of the Capital Area (UCP) will hold its First Annual Family Fashion Show at the Radisson Penn Harris Ballroom, Camp Hill. The afternoon will commence at 11:30 a.m. with a light lunch served by the Radisson. At noon, UCP’s families will begin modeling clothes from The Hershey Outlet Stores and Painting Red Rhinos. The Family Fashion Show will be inclusive, for children with or without disabilities. The cost for this fun afternoon of fashion is $15 per person. Please RSVP to Marie Ledger by April 10, 1998.

All proceeds will benefit UCP’s programs for children with disabilities and their families in Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry and Northern York Counties. The programs of UCP are aimed at advancing the independence of people with disabilities.

Harrisburg, PA – The American Diabetes Association announced that the number of people undiagnosed with diabetes has dropped by two million. Although the decrease in undiagnosed is significant, there are still millions of people unaware of the presence of this silent killer. The goal of the American Diabetes Alert is to inform people of the deadly link that exists between diabetes, age, inactivity, being overweight and having a family history of the disease. The centerpiece of the Alert is a simple paper and pencil test people can take to assess their individual risk for the disease. The risk test is free and available by calling the Association at 1-800-DIABETES.

Harrisburg, PA – Mayor Stephen Reed has announced that the Harrisburg Parks and Recreation Department is currently looking for college interns interested in gaining valuable hands-on experience in recreation, special events and parks maintenance; the department is looking for full-time and part-time gardeners. Interested persons should call the Department at 255-3020.

The Recreation Department is also currently looking for playground leaders, transportation persons, basketball and tennis coordinators and especially lifeguards and pool managers to work in the Department’s 1998 Summer Recreation Program. Deadline for application is May 1st. For further info call 233-7403.

Harrisburg, PA – Mayor Stephen Reed has announced that the Harrisburg Recreation Bureau is currently on the lookout for used tennis rackets, table tennis tables in good condition and golf clubs, balls and bags for use in its recreation programs. Equipment may be donated at Recreation Department Offices in the Government Center or Recreation Bureau offices at the Reservoir Park Mansion.

Harrisburg, PA – The City of Harrisburg has been named by the National Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City, USA for the eleventh consecutive year, making the city one of only two municipalities in the midstate to receive the highest national honor for forestry and conservation for as many times. To become a Tree City, USA, a community must meet multiple national standards. The city’s parks improvement program, which has seen to the upgrading and beautification of more than 20 parks and recreational sites, coupled with multiple neighborhood and business development projects, has resulted in the planting of many additional trees.

The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the US Dept. of Agriculture’s Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters.

Harrisburg, PA – Tens of thousands of well-wishers lined Harrisburg’s streets to salute the Harrisburg High School Boy’s Basketball Team in celebration of their historic state basketball championship. New Castle Mayor Timothy Fulkerson also paid a visit to the city to pay off the bet he made with Mayor Stephen R. Reed over the outcome of the championship game. Harrisburg played New Castle for the state crown Mayor Fulkerson presented the city with a box of New Castle-produced candy and chili sauce. Harrisburg had bet a box of Matango’s candy and a case of beverages from one of Harrisburg’s microbreweries.

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