September 16 1999 Press Releases

For Immediate Release
September 16, 1999 Press Releases

NAB Marconi Radio Award Presented to WNNK
Orlando, FL – Local radio station WNNK was named CHR Station of the Year at the 1999 National Association of Broadcasters’ Marconi Radio Awards. The awards, among the most prestigious honors in radio, were announced earlier this month at the annual NAB awards show and dinner.

The awards recognized outstanding personalities and stations in 21 categories. General managers and program directors from NAB member radio stations voted for the winners in a special ballot.

NAB serves and represents America’s radio and television stations and major broadcast networks.

Agriculture Department Announces Hardwoods Grants
Harrisburg, PA – The Hardwoods Development Council has awarded $257,374 in grants to nine organizations to support Pennsylvania’s hardwoods industry.

“Pennsylvania has one of the largest reserves of quality hardwoods in the world,” said Agriculture Secretary Samuel E. Hayes, Jr. “These grants support efforts to provide technical assistance for sawmills and value-added hardwood companies, and enhance public education and research for this vital segment of Pennsylvania agriculture.”

Pennsylvania leads the nation in hardwood timber volume, with more than 2,500 firms employing 90,000 individuals.

The Pennsylvania Hardwoods Developmental Council works in partnership with industry representatives, regional economic development groups, educational institutions, and other state agencies to promote public knowledge and understanding regarding the role of forest products in industry.

Girls Invited to Join the Girl Scouts
Harrisburg, PA – Girls throughout Central Pennsylvania can travel to new places and conquer challenges while making friends in the Girl Scouts. Hemlock Girl Scout Council invites all local girls ages 5 to 17 to register now for the new Girl Scout year.

The Girl Scout program offers activities in math, science, career exploration, computers, music, sports, community service, and more. Girl Scout programs encourage the development of self-esteem, leadership skills, and lifetime values in girls.

A $7 fee provides national membership for a year. Financial assistance is available to girls who need it. All girls must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when registering.

All girls are welcome in Girl Scouts, regardless of race, religion, national origin, or socio-economic status.

For more information, or to register, call Hemlock Girl Scout Council at 233-1656 or 1-800-692-7816.

Memorial Lights Fundraiser Announced
Steelton, PA – The Borough of Steelton is sponsoring a Memorial Lights fundraiser to benefit the Kelker Park Project. The Memorial Lights will be placed on this year’s official Borough Christmas Tree. The purpose of these lights is to honor a living or deceased relative or friend. Those purchasing a memorial light will receive a certificate with both the donor’s and honored person’s names. The names will also be placed in a Memorial Lights Book that will be on display in the Steelton Borough Office Building lobby.

Memorial Lights are available for purchase now through December 15 at the Borough Office or by mailing a check made payable to the Kelker Park fund along with the name of the person to be honored and the name and address of the person making the purchase. The cost of the lights is $10 for each light.

The Borough Tree Lighting will take place on November 30 at 7p. Lights will remain lit through January 18.

AIDS Benefit “Dine-Out” Scheduled
South Central, PA – The 8th Annual “Dine Out: Caring a la Carte” event to benefit AIDS Community Alliance will be held Wednesday, September 29.

Dine Out is an event where nearly 40 area restaurants in South Central Pennsylvania donate 25 percent of their evening’s food proceeds to AIDS Community Alliance, a program that provides service to nearly 600 men, women, and children who are infected with or affected by HIV disease. Last year, this event raised over $27,000.

Additional support can be given by purchasing ribbons and cookbooks that are available at each of the participating restaurants.

At press time, some of the participating restaurants included: Doc Holliday’s Steakhouse, Harrisburg and Lancaster; Empire Bar & Restaurant, Carlisle; Glass Lounge, Harrisburg; Harry’s Piano Lounge/Rachel’s Café, Harrisburg; North Street on Third, Harrisburg; North Street Café, Harrisburg; Alois at Bube’s Brewery, Mt. Joy; and area Isaac’s locations.

Frame and Art Shop Opens in New Cumberland
New Cumberland, PA – A new shop dedicated to fine custom framing, prints, and posters opened early this month in downtown New Cumberland. The shop, Picture This…, is located on the corner of Third and Bridge streets in the former Dingledein’s Bakery location.

“We’re excited about opening in New Cumberland,” said Robert Zeigler, owner and master framer. “Consumers are becoming more sophisticated in their artistic tastes and have increasingly high expectations for quality framing to protect that artwork. We’re here to do that for them.”

With over 12 years experience in custom picture framing, Zeigler emphasizes conservation framing techniques. Picture This… follows conservation framing guidelines established by the Library of Congress and top art museums.

“This shop is a real plus for downtown New Cumberland,” said Jerry Waln, President of New Cumberland’s Olde Towne Association. “We have such an artistic and unusual array of shopping in New Cumberland and Picture This… adds to our unique mixture.”

City Grind Goes Nightly!
Harrisburg, PA – Downtown coffeehouse/eatery City Grind has opened its doors to the nightlife. Formerly open only during the business day, 6:30a-3p, the establishment has expanded to include the after-hours crowd — those in the city for business functions, social engagements, or Whitaker Center attractions.

In addition to some samplings of the lunch menu, City Grind’s evening offerings will feature an extensive desert selection with items ranging from frozen delicacies — Italian Gelatos, Tartufos, and Spumoni — to fresh cheesecakes, home-made fruit pies, and decadent cakes. The menu will also feature City Grind’s staple fares, the coffees, espressos, cappuccinos, and iced lattes that the city has grown to love.

City Grind’s expanded evening hours are Monday – Thursday, 6:30a-9p; Friday, 6:30a-11p, and Saturday, 6p-11p. City Grind is located at 210 North Third Street, downtown Harrisburg.

Open Stage to hold Auditions for “Anne Frank”
Harrisburg, PA – Open Stage of Harrisburg has announced a schedule of auditions to be held September 27 and 28 at 7p for the upcoming production of “The Diary of Anne Frank.” The play, the third production of the 1999-2000 season, is based on “Diary of a Young Girl,” the famous account of the Frank family’s life in hiding from the Nazis in WWII Holland.

“The Diary of Anne Frank,” by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, adapted by Wendy Kesselman, consists of the roles of Anne (ages 13-16); her father, Otto (ages 45-60); her mother Edith (40-55); her sister Margot (16-19); and a variety of other parts.

The production will run from February 4 through March 5. Auditioning actors must be available to give numerous matinee performances during the run of the play.

Candidates should prepare two-minute monologue from a modern or contemporary play. They should also be prepared to read from the script.

Auditions will be held at Open Stage of Harrisburg, 223 Walnut Street. For more information, call the theatre at 232-6736.

Gingerbread Man Downtown Opening at Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA – Patrons of the Whitaker Center now have a new, yet familiar, bar to frequent during their visits downtown. It has been announced that Dick Phelan, owner of City Bar & Grill, is converting his bar into the Gingerbread Man Downtown. The conversion will take place over the next couple of weeks.

“Whitaker Center was the defining development that made this happen,” Phelan said. “When people visit downtown Harrisburg from all over the region, what restaurant are name are they going to know better than the Gingerbread Man?”

Russell Ford, president and chief executive officer of Harristown Development Corp., which owns Strawberry Square and the nearby Hilton Harrisburg & Towers, welcomes his newest tenant.

“The Gingerbread Man is one of the best-known and most successful restaurant operations in central Pennsylvania, and we’re delighted to announced it’s opening in Strawberry Square.”

Phelan started the Gingerbread Man in Mechanicsburg in 1973. He and his family own and operate six of the restaurants in the local area and franchise eight other locations, including the Gingerbread Riverside in Wormleysburg.

In addition to the name change, the façade of City Bar & Grill, 312 Market Street, will be adopting the Gingerbread Man’s green, gold, and red colors and yellow lightbulbs. Phelan is also adding a stage and sound system in the restaurant side.

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