Pinnacle Health Heart Institute Ranks in Top 100
Harrisburg, PA – A Baltimore-based healthcare information and analysis company has ranked PinnacleHealth’ Heart Institute within the top 100 out of the 700 hospitals evaluated.

The study also concluded that top hospitals like PinnacleHealth have a lower mortality rate, fewer complications, and faster recovery for patients.

Television Broadcaster of the Year
Harrisburg, PA – WITF, Inc. President and General Manager, Jane D. Coleman, was named Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters “Broadcaster of the Year.” Coleman has held this position at WITF since 1994. She was responsible for the company changing to digital broadcasting last fall, the first station in Pennsylvania to do so, and one of only seven PBS member stations to do so in the country.

Thrift Store Grand Opening
Camp Hill, PA – The Salvation Army opened a new store Wednesday, March 31 at 10am. The store is located at 3901 Trindle Road, Camp Hill.

Hershey Promotions
Hershey, PA – Todd K. Pagliarulo and Jeffrey W. Budgeon have both been promoted within the Hershey Company. Pagliarulo has been promoted to Managing Director, Sports and Entertainment group, and Budgeon to Assistant General Manager, Hersheypark.

Budgeon will assume the responsibilities of Assistant General Manager, Hersheypark and will be responsible for overseeing Hersheypark Operations, Special Events, Planning, Engineering & Maintenance, and Safety and Security. He will also oversee ZooAmerica. Budgeon has been with the company over 15 years.

New Director of Communications at WITF
Harrisburg, PA – WITF, Inc has named Sue Baldwin-Way Director of New Communications. Baldwin-Way’s responsibities include coordination of communications plans, oversight of media and public relations, and development of promotional materials. Baldwin-Way is a graduate of Rutgers University who has spent several years serving on public relations commissions of both state and national advocacy associations for higher education, including the Associations for Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania, based in Harrisburg.

New Volunteer Manager
Harrisburg, PA – WITF, Inc. has named Michelle Hendricks the Manager of Volunteer Services. Her responsibilities will include recruitment, training, and recognition of volunteers. WITF relies heavily on volunteers for events such as television and radio pledges.

Pothole Hotline “open”
Harrisburg, PA – Mayor Stephen Reed has announced that the Pothole Hotline has opened for another season. The number for the hotline is 255-3050. This is the hotlines’ 14th year running. The mayor warns that, because the threat of snow is not totally over, weather will be a factor in response time. Callers should be aware that in the event of snow, crews first priority would be snow pickup and removal, leaving the potholes to wait. Callers are also asked to keep in mind that certain areas are not under the jurisdiction of the city and, in that case, pothole reports should be called into the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). PennDOT can be reached at 787-5391.

New Cumberland Business Fair Features 35 Entrants
New Cumberland, PA – Wednesday April 28, The Olde Towne New Cumberland Association will hold its 3rd annual Business and Industry Fair. The event will feature 35 New Cumberland area businesses and organizations. It is open for participation to any business that is located in New Cumberland or offers products or services to the New Cumberland Area. The Business Fair is open to businesses and the general public. The Fire Department will be selling food and beverages. For more information call 249-0392 or 774-8789.

Local Chorus’ First Album
New Cumberland, PA – The Keystone Capital Chorus, South central Pennsylvania’s premiere men’s barbershop chorus, is proud to announce the release of their first album, “Fifty Years of Harmony.” The album features 45 minutes of singing recorded at the Hershey Theatre. This is the first album ever recorded by the group in its 50-plus years of existence. You can buy the album at Encore Books and Music in Mechanicsburg or at MediaPlay on Jonestown Road. You can also receive the album by writing to 80 High Ridge Trail, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. It is $12 for a cassette and $17.50 for a compact disc. The chorus will present its 51st annual Night of Harmony, Friday and Saturday, April 30 and May 1, at the Hershey theatre. Tickets are available by calling 774-6539. The Keystone Capital Chorus is an affiliate of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America, Inc.(SPEBSQSA) and has over 100 members. If you are interested in joining the chorus you can attend rehearsal on Tuesdays at 7:30pm at the Christ Presbyterian Church, 421 Deerfield Rd. in Allendale.

Mayor Announces Changes in Water Systems
Harrisburg, PA – Mayor Stephen Reed announced March 15 that city water rates are going to drop in price by 20% effective October 1, 1999. This will be effecting the city of Harrisburg as well as its four adjoining municipalities that the water company serves. Reed also announced that the water meters used by customers will be replaced, free of charge, over the next two and a half years. This means, for the first time, property owners will not be responsible for the maintenance, repair, or replacement of the meter. The new meters and their installation are expected to cost $6 million. Instillation will begin this January.

Business Owner Receives Focus Group Certification
Palmyra, PA – Mauree A. Gingrich, founder of Mature Market Concepts, recently completed the Certified Focus Group Director Program through The Greely Institute located in Greely, CO. Mature Market Concepts provides focus group research, training seminars, and workshops designed to help business understand senior consumer behavior and shares techniques that will strengthen sales skill while promoting senior-friendly customer sensitivity for both management and frontline personnel.

“Black Bear Encounter” at ZooAmerica
Hershey, PA – Hershey’s North American Wildlife Park, ZooAmerica, will be opening the park’s largest exhibit in the history of the zoo this May. It is called “Black Bear Encounter” and will be home to four black bears, including the park’s two current residents — Richard and Spooky.

Outpatient Physical Therapy Center Relocation
Harrisburg, PA – As of March 29, PinnacleHealth at Harrisburg Hospital Outpatient Physical Therapy will be relocated to the Southgate Office Center, 409 South Second St. (off Paxton St.) in Harrisburg. Outpatient therapy patients will have dedicated parking spaces in the parking lot adjacent to the building. Patients will enter the building on Second Street and turn up left to the ramp to the new site. Patients with questions regarding the move should call 782-2344.

All-Star Basketball Camp
Harrisburg, PA – Final Registration is now open for the Ten Star All-Star Basketball Camp. Boys and girls ages 10 – 18 are eligible. Players are selected by invitation only. Camp locations are Center Valley, Pa, Raleigh, NC, Atlanta, GA, Bristol, VA, Delaware, OH, Marion, NC, and Mobile, AL. College Basketball Scholarships are possible for the most advanced players. For an evaluation, call 704-372-8610 anytime.

New Bus Service
Harrisburg, PA – Capital Area Transit will implemented a new night-time bus service to accommodate some area industries which employ second and third shifts. This demonstration service will include, but not limited to, Book of the Month Club, EDS, Arnold Logistics, and Chesapeake, all in the Mechanicsburg area. Inbound service from these areas will be expanded to include drop off points at the Transfer Center; along Market, Berryhill, 19th, and Sycamore Streets; as well as on Third and Sixth streets. New service times will run until 12:30am.

For schedules and information, call CAT’s Information Specialists at 238-8304.

Crime and Fire Rates Down in Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA – Mayor Stephen R. Reed announced that the crime rate in the City of Harrisburg dropped 17.8% in 1998 over the previous year, while the fire rate dropped by 10.2%.

The crime rate is now the lowest in over a quarter of a century, while the fire rate is the lowest since at least the early 1960s, when citywide fire records began being kept.

Tours of Holy Spirit’s New Emergency Care Center and Outpatient Surgery Center
Harrisburg, PA – Holy Spirit Hospital will opens its door to the community on Sunday, April 25, from 2pm until 4pm, for a special preview of its new John R. Dietz Emergency Care Center and Outpatient Surgery Center.

The community event will begin at 2pm with brief opening remarks and a dedication ceremony of the Emergency Care Center. The blessing of the new facilities will be offered by The Most Reverend Nicholas C. Dattilo, D.D., Bishop of Harrisburg. Tours, refreshments, and free parking will be provided. For more information please call, 763-2780.

Editor joins JPL Productions
Harrisburg, PA – JPL Productions of Harrisburg recently welcomed Joseph M. Gusherowski to their post-product staff.

JPL Productions is the largest producer of non-broadcast video programs in multimedia applications in central Pennsylvania.

York Barbell Celebrates Opening of New Store in Mechanicsburg
Harrisburg, PA – The local icon and grand daddy of weight lifting recently opened its second York Barbell Total Fitness Store in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The addition of the second full-service super store expands Yorks outreach to further increase the company’s presence in the Central Pennsylvania area. Tbetter serve it’s customers.

The full-service store features a large showroom showcasing York Barbell’s trademark line of precision weights and equipment. Completing the line of equipment on display are Schwinn bikes, and the most popular brand name treadmills, stairsteppers, elliptical cross trainers, home gyms, supplements, and accessories. All equipment is available in both home and commercial quality versions.

Residential Developer Named to Build Former Vartan Village Area
Harrisburg, PA – Mayor Stephen R. Reed has announced the selection of Struever Bros., Eccles & Rouse, Inc. as the developer for planned townhomes in the former Vartan Vilalge area, the area that is known as Lottsville.

Reed said the preliminary land development plan will be submitted to the city’s Planning Commission this month. In May, the infrastructure bid specifications will be issued fpr contractor response. The project’s home sales center should be open in June and groundbreaking on the first homes will take place in July. The first new homeowners should be moving into their properties by next January. The second phase of the project is expected to be submitted for approvals before the end of this year.

Area Girls Invited to Register for Summer Girl Scout Camp
Harrisburg, PA – All girls ages 6 to 17 are invited to attend the many exciting Girl Scout day and resident camps this summer.

Camp brochures are available at local Girl Scout Offices. Call the Girl Scout Office in Harrisburg at 233-1656 or 1-800-692-7816 for more information.

Kutztown University to Open Small Business Center in Carlisle
Kutztown, PA – The Kutztown University Small Business Development Center opened a new outreach office in Carlisle on March 17. The office is located in the Carlisle Chamber of Commerce building and will offer free, confidential, one-on-one consulting services to small business owners. The new office is open through a special agreement with the Carlisle Chamber of Commerce.

The new office will be staffed by consulting professionals approximately 30 hours a week. For a free one-on-one consultation, please call the Carlisle Chamber of Commerce at 243-4515.

Harrisburg Bike Club
Harrisburg, PA – The Harrisburg Bicycle Club offers group rides for all levels of riders, both on and off the road. Rides are generally held in the Harrisburg/ Hershey/ Carlisle Area, but some multi-day tours are available. Call Tom and Mary Helm at 975-9879 for more information.

There will be a bus trip to New York City for the Great 5 Boro Bike Tour on Sunday, May 2. This 42-mile tour is the largest cycling tour in the U.S. and draws 29,000 riders. The cost is a maximum of $65 per person, which includes transportation for bikes and passengers. Call Mike McMullen by April 6 to register.

The Sweetest Job on Earth
Hershey, PA – Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Co. is looking for highly motivated individuals to work full and part time positions. They are seeking people who will enjoy a position where they can help host millions of travelers from all over the world. For up to the minute employment news call the “jobline” at 717-520-JOBS. Callers will receive info on new openings and other news. Jobs available range from Hersheypark to Hershey Nursery, Zoo America, and the Bears and Wildcats sports clubs.

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