Set to open in mid-December, 5:01 Club will be owned by KENBAR Associates, whose principals include hotel and nightclub entrepreneur Ken Kochenour, former Philadelphia Eagles’ and NFL All-Pro football stars Ronald Jaworski and William Bergey, and midstate nightclub operator Ronald Kamionka.

The prospect of a new establishment in the city is one greatly welcomed by Harrisburg Mayor Stephen R. Reed. "We are pleased to welcome the 5:01 Club to downtown," said Reed. "The principals of this dynamic new facility have a well-earned reputation for running quality hospitality and entertainment attractions, ranging from lodging facilities around the Mid-Atlantic U.S. to the popular Wanda’s and Odyssey Nightclubs here in the midstate. Their decision to locate here further enhances Center City Harrisburg’s growing status as the region’s focal point for arts, culture, and entertainment, and we look forward to their great success."

The two-level club, the newest addition to the city’s expanding ‘restaurant row district’ along Second Street, will serve unique American cuisine in its elegant lounge and 70-seat restaurant. A dance club will operate downstairs each weekend, Thursday through Saturday. 5:01 Club will be open 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. daily with luncheon and dinner specials available.

Once fully operational, 5:01 Club will provide 10 new full-time and 10 part-time jobs.

Considered the international special events industry’s highest recognitions, the awards were given for various promotional and marketing pieces produced by the city’s special events office. Some of the recognitions include a Gold Medal Pinnacle Award for Best Cover Design and a Silver Pinnacle Award for Best Event Program, both for the Countdown 2000 New Year’s Eve Celebration booklet; and Silver and Bronze Pinnacle Awards for Best Local Full Length Television Programs, for the 1999 Holiday Parade and the July 4th American Musicfest Celebration programs, both of which were produced by Clear Channel Communications, WHP Television, TV-21 and UPN-15.

In addition to the City’s honors, other major winners included Disney World, the Singapore Tourism Board, and the Alamo Bowl, among others.

"All of Harrisburg should be proud of these awards," said Reed, "as they clearly and independently establish the quality of our special events programming as judged against some of the highest-profile events in the world. These honors bring international distinction and exposure for Harrisburg that hopefully will result in even greater visitation and attention."

The Special Events Office, created by Reed in 1984, is staffed by two full-time employees and produces more than 200 events each year. Over two million visitors attend Harrisburg’s special events each year. The Special Events Office is part of the City’s Department of Parks and Recreation.

"Kids and Seizures: Know the Hidden Signs" is supported in part through an educational grant from Abbott Laboratories.

The Epilepsy Foundation is a non-profit volunteer organization devoted to research for the cure, education, advocacy, and the provision of services in the community for people with seizure disorders and their families.

For more information on epilepsy or the program, call the Epilepsy Foundation at 1-800-336-0301 or go to the webite: epilepsyfoundation.org.

For local event information, check MODE’s Agenda calendar section for listings.

After the 11th PVI’s first day of battle yielded massive casualties, Sallie guarded the bodies of the fallen soldiers for several days until the Union forces retook the field from the Confederates. Her loyalty was legendary.

She was later killed in 1865 at the Battle of Hatcher’s Run in Virginia and buried with military honors while the unit remained under fire. But, even in death, her service is invaluable.

The sales from replicas of Sallie raised enough money in 1998 to restore the regiment’s monument. The sales still generate funds to benefit other regiments’ legacies.

In a 10am ceremony on November 18 at Sallie’s monument, a check for $3000 will be given by the PVI Preservation Foundation to state Rep. Harry Readshaw, D-Allegheny. Readshaw is spearheading the PA Gettysburg Monuments project, which has raised sufficient funds for monument restoration.

Sallie continues to give undying devotion to the memory of her boys in blue. Good Dog.

For more info, go to fourscore.org, email Readshaw at Gettysburg@pahouse.net, or call him at 783-0411.

A region, by the way, which has given $1,058,697 this year in support of its artistic community. This marks the third year in a row that the AAF campaign has raised over $1 million. This year’s earnings bring the AAF’s 15-year grand total to $9.2 million. All contributions are tax-deductible and 100% of this money stays in Central Pa.

The Fund benefits nearly 30 different local arts venues including Theatre Harrisburg, Concertante, Gretna Theatre, Central PA Youth Ballet, the Perry County Council of the Arts, Opera Outreach, and Ngozi.