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Welcome to 2018 and “your Harborcreek’s” Harborcreek Township 3rd year of circulation. In what has become 5601 Buffalo Road a great way to get “all things Harborcreek” Harborcreek, PA 16421 CONTENT out to the community, the folks at your 814-899-3171 Harborcreek” would like to thank all those www.harborcreektownship.org In The Community ...... 2-8 local residents who have contributed to our Park It Schedule...... 10 magazine. From the Harborcreek Historical Historical Society...... 11-12 Society to all our dedicated and fantastic Normal Business Hours: advertisers, we are glad you joined us and Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Fire Departments...... 14-17 are proud to offer a first class publication. Closed Weekends and Holidays Husky Happenings...... 18-21 Are you new to Harborcreek? Please stop Healthy Around Harborcreek...... 24 Supervisors: into the Harborcreek Township Municipal Development Update...... 24 Building at 5601 Buffalo Road to pick up Tim May, Joe Peck, Dean Pepicello your New Resident packet that includes township information about our Roads, Connie Cruz - Zoning Administrator Parks, Township Development, and Shelley Hull - Board Secretary Local Government Offices: Recycling Programs. Welcome – we are Steve Seidler - Comptroller District Justice Lisa R. Ferrick glad you chose Harborcreek as your home. Dave Eades - IT 3921 Buffalo Road Brian Benovic - EMA Erie, PA 16510 Harborcreek Township... Krista Arnold - Code Enforcement and 814-451-6516 Something for Everyone Parks Coordinator Tim, Joe, and Dean Michelle Hannold - Receptionist/Roads State Representative Secretary Curt Sonney - 4th District Wayne Boyd - Operations Manager District Office K-Mart Plaza Interested in advertising in “your 4457 Buffalo Road Harborcreek” magazine and reaching The Road & Parks Crew: Erie, PA 16510 over 17,000 residents of Harborcreek Mike Bean Mike Harrington 814-897-2080 Township? Kurt Heidecker Dave Zellefrow Please contact Stacey Stranko at Bob Hoover Steve Brainard State Senator Dan Laughlin [email protected] John Pearson Ray Beer 1314 Griswold Plaza or call: 814-636-4419 Wayne Peterson Tom Berlin Erie, PA 16501 Greg Rzodkiewicz Don Erbin 814-453-2515 Would you like to contribute content to Steve Salow Ted Harmle “yourHarborcreek” magazine? Please Nick Taccone George Erbin forward information and pictures (if Bryer Sonney applicable) to YourHarborcreek@ harborcreektownship.org or call 814-899-3171. Harborcreek Township Harborcreeek Township Sewer maintains full editorial rights and will Authority include content when content room is 814-899-9191 available. Brian McNamara, HTSA Manager

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1 In The Community A Winter for the Ages…..

Beginning in Mid-December 2017 – Harborcreek Township has weathered quite the relentless snow season that as of February 20th, 2018 has totaled over 150” of snow. Hats off to our fantastic Road Crew / Plow Drivers / Mechanics who helped keep over 86 miles of township roads open during what is going on record as the snowiest winter EVER in Harborcreek. In a normal snowplowing season that lasts approximately 4 months and uses around 1200 tons of Anti Skid and Salt Road Material – but due to the incredible amounts of snow, ice, and cold temperatures, that amount has been used in only HALF the season. The 9 snowplows, 2 spreader trucks, and 1 road grader have managed to keep the snow pushed back for safe travels for all.

Harborcreek Resident’s Daughter Saluted at State of the Union Harborcreek resident and HCSD graduate (1971) Lana Caylor Leppert is one proud Mom. Her 32 year old daughter Ashlee Nicole Leppert was recently recognized at the Presidential State of the Union. President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted USCG Petty Officer 2nd Class Ashlee Leppert as one of their special guests at the president’s first State of the Union address on Tuesday, January 30th. Leppert, an avionics electrical technician stationed at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans in the U.S. Coast Guard Heartland 8th District, was seated with the first lady during the address. Leppert was chosen for her dedication to duty during the 2017 Hurricane Harvey response in Houston. As her aircrew battled intense rain, gusting winds, and extremely low visibility, Leppert demonstrated exceptional focus, repeatedly performing rescue hoists of people in distress in severely damaged and flooded buildings amid live power lines, towers, and trees. Her actions were instrumental in saving 49 lives.

Victoria Stefano, a current senior, was selected as a finalist in the 38th Annual College and High School Photography Contest sponsored by Serbin Communication (publishers of Photographer’s Forum Magazine, among others). Over 12,000 photographer from the U.S. and Canada, and around the world were submitted. Her submission will be published in a hard-bound book, “Best of College and High School Photography 2018.” We are very proud to have Victoria represent Harbor Creek High School.

2 3 Do your part to prevent Storm Water Pollution in HC

• Catch basins • Man-made channels • Curbs • Pipes • Gutters • Tunnels • Ditches • Storm drains

Ways to prevent storm water pollution: • Never pour any hazardous substance such as used oil, cleaning supplies and paint down any part of the storm sewer system. • Use pesticides and fertilizers sparingly to prevent excess runoff. • Never dump automotive fluids into storm drains. • Correct motor vehicle leaks (vehicles drip fluids such Clean water is important to us because it provides us with drinking water, a place as oil, grease, gasoline, antifreeze, and brake fluid). for recreation, and supports habitat for wildlife. According to the United States • When walking your pet, pick up the waste and Environmental Protection Agency, polluted storm water runoff is a leading cause of dispose of it properly. Leaving pet waste on the ground impairment to the nearly 40% of U.S water bodies which do not meet water quality increases public health risks by allowing harmful bac- standards. teria to wash into the storm drain and eventually into Storm water is water from precipitation that flows across the ground and pavement local water bodies. when it rains or when snow and ice melt. Storm water travels over land. Sometimes • Sweep up litter and debris from sidewalks, drive- the ground absorbs storm water, and it never reaches streams, rivers, and lakes. ways, and parking lots, especially around storm drains Other times storm water traveling over land eventually drains into a system of to avoid having it wash into the storm sewer system. conveyances. This system is referred to as a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4). By definition an MS4 is a system of conveyances that discharge into waters of the United States that include:

When you’re washing your car in the driveway, remember you’re not just washing your Scott C. States, a Harborcreek native, recently earned top distinction for his 1969 car in the driveway. Z/28 Camaro. After working 4 years at restoring his Camaro to Concour conditions by using all genuine factory numbered matching parts, his car earned top honors. Truly, All the soap, scum and oily grit runs along the curb. a Labor of Love. Then into the storm drain and directly into our lakes, streams and coastal waters including Lake Erie. And In Frederick Maryland, at Camaro Nationals, in the top division, “Legends”...Scott’s that causes pollution which is unhealthy for fish. So first year out, after a 4 hour inspection, by several professional judges, he earned over how do you avoid this whole mess. Easy. Was your 93% on his car. At the NEOCC Show (Northeast Ohio Camaro Club), Scott took both car on grass or gravel instead of the street. Or better Best in Class and Best in Show. yet, take it to a car wash where the water gets treated Scott’s 1969 Z/28 is rated in the top 50 restored 1st generation Camaros in the world. and recycled. Save the Date! Senior Picnic News Harborcreek AARP Senior Picnic to be held Tuesday, July 10th at Shades Beach. Please bring table service and a dish to share. Lunch will be served at noon – and the Lake Erie Banjo Jammers will provide musical entertainment before and after lunch. 3 In The Community Harborcreek Township Sewer Waste Management Leaf Recycling Authority Update Week of April 17-20 and May 15-18 Over the last 7 years, the Harborcreek Township Sewer Authority (HTSA) has taken an aggressive approach to eliminating the inflow and infiltration of unwanted and unnecessary water into the sewer system. I\ZpZc`e^n`ccY\Zfcc\Zk\[ every n\\b% Gc\Xj\]fccfnk_\ Once the extra water enters the system through leaky pipes, joints, ^l`[\Y\cfnkfdXb\jli\pflXi\I\ZpZc`e^I`^_k% and improper residential connections, the water still needs pumped =fidfi\`e]fidXk`fem`j`k1nnn%I\ZpZc\F]k\eI\ZpZc\I`^_k%Zfd through the Authority’s pump stations. This pumping of unwanted ;FEFK98>I<:P:C89C

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5 In The Community Harborcreek Moose Club – A Community Club Supporting the Community

Once again, the East Erie Moose Lodge 593, in Harborcreek Pa., a children’s room that allows the kids to play, chalk up the walls and “Hit a Home Run” for our local communities. In 2017 – the East Erie watch their own TV, with children-friendly shows. Older kids can use Moose met all our fraternal obligations and have given back to our the hand-held wireless challenge games; and all within sight of social community. quarters seating. Our two outside all-weather shelters offer golf course So, for the past 3 years, the lodge has donated more than $440,000 and sunset views where smoking is permitted. dollars to our Fraternity and our community. On 1/24/18 we handed The banquet facilities can accommodate up to 250 people and have out checks for the 2nd time, to our community, totaling more than been used for weddings, Christmas parties, wakes and many community/ $68,000 from area Food Banks to area schools and sports programs. organizational fundraising efforts. Catering is provided in-house. Our pride comes directly from our membership, they continue to Downing Golf Course is steps out the rear door of the lodge and support the Lodge and work toward the best interest of the MOOSE many members meet after a round of golf to “replay” the day. It’s also and our community. And the story about our moose goes like this: a great place to stop after a long day fishing Lake Erie from one of Harborcreek’s lake access areas or streams. The East Erie Moose Lodge #593 and Family Center is nestled in the middle of thousands of acres of grapes in Moose members are proud of the Moose heritage and the communities Harborcreek Township in semi-rural Erie County. A farming in which we live. Therefore, we keep current with our Mooseheart community for over 200 years that produces grapes ‘by (children’s home and school in Illinois) and Moose Haven (a senior the ton’ along with produce of every type throughout the living facility in Florida) assessments. Also, responding to state Moose growing season from strawberries to pumpkins. programs when needed and over the last two years we have contributed over $500,000 to community charities such as the Harborcreek Food Among the benefits of our location; are spacious grounds, a large Bank, Brevillier Village, local Scout troops, area first responders, parking lot with close parking spots for those of us who need it, a law enforcement and to college scholarships for members’ children great social quarters and banquet hall, and Downing Golf Course and to name a few. We have also been known to build a ramp or two for Driving Range. The large lot has accommodated many car and motor- those in our communities with mobility challenges. cycle shows and has played host to marathons and other festivities. We are a lodge of the doers, workers, residents of eastern Erie We have been at our current location (6060 Iroquois Avenue) for County who care about our communities and the people. So, if you 20 years and have become a haven for our members. We offer large want to feel a part of something special, stop in for a visit and meet social quarters for daily lunches, dinners, and Sunday family break- the lodge officers or manager and we’ll show you around and you’ll fasts - at reasonable prices. Our social quarters have a bar with great find out what we’re all about. cold beer, fine drinks and pop (we still tend to call it that here). We always offer free popcorn and coffee. The social quarters has multiple From the Board of Officers TVs for sporting events and other popular entertainment. There is also

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On March 24th, 2018 at 2:00 pm, the Kiwanis Club of East Erie County, is sponsoring a no-tap bowling tournament at Eastway Lanes in Harbor Creek located 4110 Buffalo Road. Participants can enjoy three games of bowling, a Chinese auction, basket raffles, and enjoy door prizes. The cost for early bird registration is $25.00. If you want to register the day of the tournament is $30.00. The price for students is $15.00. The monies fund scholarships for graduating seniors at Harbor Creek High School. We can help support local high school students The bowling tournament is one of our primary fundraisers for in their future endeavors. High school seniors at Harbor Creek submit the Kiwanis Club of East Erie County. Monies raised through this their application to the club, and the scholarship committee reviews fundraiser will support the TOPS (The Outreach Program for Soccer) the submissions. The recipient of the scholarship joins the club for a program at Penn State Behrend. This program pairs special needs scholarship night to present the students with their award. It is always children with college mentors. The program works with 70 local a delightful way to begin summer, by providing support to future children each year. It allows children with special needs with student- leaders. athletes for an eight-week period in the spring. The children and athletes forge a strong bond over the course of the program. Many The money raised from this fundraiser is reinvested into our local PSU Behrend student-athletes begin the program as a freshman and community. We want to help change the world, one child and one can mentor the same child for their entire PSU career, giving them a community at a time. We do this by supporting valuable programs chance to teach and learn from each other. The program provides the such as The Outreach Program For Soccer and supporting local high caregivers of the special needs children an opportunity for a small school scholarships. It is our way of having a positive impact in the break every week and allows them to recharge. community. If you would like to register a team (up to 5 people per lane) you can call Eastway Lanes at 814-899-9855 to reserve your spot. Early PA Contractor #026040 registration is $25.00 per bowler and the day of the event is $30.0 per bowler. Student prices are $15.00 per bowler. Payment by credit card will only be available at Eastway Lanes. If you would like to pay with cash or check to reserve your spot, please send it to the East Erie Kiwanis c/o Randy Geering at 4657 Meadowbrook Drive Erie, Pa 16510 and cell phone 814-397-9752.

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9 “Park It” 2018 Schedule HC Parks in Action this Summer!

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10 Harborcreek Historical Society Harborcreek’s Own Ice Walker Well past daybreak on Sunday morning, Gene reached the lighthouse Written by Harold Kirk and edited by Cam Stadtmueller where he saw some shacks belonging to a team of Canadian scientists Let’s be clear. Walking across Lake Erie when it’s frozen is a bad idea. making a lake study. They didn’t believe that he had just strolled over But the below freezing temperatures, high winds, and unknown surface from the nation to the south until he showed them his identification. obstacles haven’t stopped a handful of would-be adventurers from Canadian police escorted him to the mainland at Port Rowan, Ontario. making the 25-mile trek from the Pennsylvania shoreline to Canada. Gene quickly revised his original plan of walking back to Harborcreek and instead called his brother in Buffalo to pick him up. (With experience During the winter of 1977, two 2-man teams from Erie County made comes wisdom.) plans to walk across the ice covered lake the weekend of February 19- 20. Craig Latimer and John Ziesenheim set out from near Godfrey Run While in Canada, Gene learned that a North East man, Walter Lick in Lake City. After 20 hours, they reached Canada and were exhausted had walked across frozen Lake Erie in 1912. Walter was the subject and exhilarated from having survived the treacherous ice walk. of the previous Tales & Treasures. “I’m going to look him up if I can,” Gene said. (I wonder if he ever did! Does anyone know?) Ron Perillo and Bill Greulich also made the trek. They left from Presque Isle Beach 7 (Waterworks) the morning of Sunday, February Gene graduated from Harbor Creek High School in 1949 and was a 20th, and, during their 40-hour adventure, they faced exposure to member of the Presque Isle Yacht Club. He also served on the Great high, frigid winds, thin ice, darkness, and high, unstable ridges of ice. Lakes Commission for nine years. Gene died in May of 1998. Walter When Perillo and Greulich reached Long Point early Monday morning, Lick died in 1981. they spent the next day and a half searching for an inhabitant. Finding (Continued on page 12) no one, they continued 10 miles inland to Normandale where they secured a ride back to Erie. All four men were unaware that the U.S. Coast Guard was searching for them. Has anyone from Harborcreek made this dangerous trek? Yes, of course. One of Harborcreek’s own completed an ice walk in March 1963. In his Tales and Treasures*, Harold Kirk wrote about the feat achieved by Gene Heuser. The following article was originally written by Kirk and published in the March/April 2007 issue of the Harborcreek Historical Society Newsletter.** At 8 a.m. on a cold Saturday morning in March of 1963, Gene Gene Heuser, Harbor Creek High Heuser left his warm home on East Lake Road and headed due north. School Yearbook, 1949 When he reached the shore of Lake Erie, the only thing ahead of him was an icy barren wasteland as far as the eye could see. His plan was to hike over the ice, about 32 miles, to the Canadian lighthouse at Long Point, stay the night and then hike back to Harborcreek. Little Electrical Problems? did he envision the many obstacles that lay ahead. Using only a small compass to guide him, he soon found that heading due north was seldom possible as he encountered pillars of ice five feet high and Specializing in Power Window, Power Lock, ABS snow drifts of over 10 feet. He told a reporter later, “I never expected and Airbag issues. One Day Instrument to see what I saw. It was not just a smooth surface.” Cluster Repair, Diagnose and Programming of Computer Modules and More! As evening approached and he was still miles from land, he knew he would be spending a long cold night on the ice! The moon shone www.enormis.net 814.899.8885 brightly for about an hour but later, clouds covered the sky leaving him 5250 Buffalo Road / Route 20 in near total darkness. Using a small flashlight allowed him to Located 4 mins. North of I-90 in Harborcreek, PA continue his northward trek. He said, “The flashlight lit up these huge ice chunks with a fluorescent glow into eerie forms and shapes like those of a barren planet. Sometimes I fell on the jagged surface and just lay there on the ice. I knew I could not lie down long or I would freeze.” He also said that one of the most vivid recollections of that long night was of the small pinholes in the ice through which the water below was periodically forced under pressure to spout up into the air and freeze. The frozen spurts looked to him like telephone poles stand- ing straight up all over the lake. He told the Erie Morning News later, “I knew my planned route from Shade’s Beach to Long Point was about 32 miles but I figured I must have walked over 50 miles because www.abcglassoferie.net of the drifts and ice chunks I had to walk around.”

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(Continued from page 11) What’s next? Authors *All 50 Tales and Treasures are available in the Reading Room at the from Harborcreek Gifford-Blanchfield House. The one to two-page articles were written by the late Harold Kirk between 2000 and 2009 when he served as the Harborcreek The Harborcreek Historical newsletter editor. Authors Society is writing an article for your Harborcreek that highlights ** All information for Tales & Treasures came from source material Harborcreek Township natives who have become authors and we need found in the archives of the Harborcreek Historical Society. Anyone your help. If you know of an author that should be included in the having substantiated, conflicting information are encouraged to article, please contact the Harborcreek Historical Society at contact the Society. harborcreekhistory.org.

SOURCES “Coast Guard Searches for Lake Walkers,” Erie Times News, Morning Edition, February 22, 1977, Section B, Page 1. “Lake Hikers Reach Safety,” Erie Times News, Morning Edition, February 24, 1977, Section B, Page 1. Kirk, Harold L., “Walking on Water,” Tales and Treasures, Harborcreek Historical Society Newsletter, January/February 2007, Page 6. Kirk, Harold L., “Due North,” Tales and Treasures, Harborcreek Historical Society Newsletter, March/April 2007, Page 6. “Spring Program: Pirello and Greulich,” Harborcreek Historical Society Newsletter, May/June 2008, Page 1 and 4. Share relaxation & beauty with the ones you love! Spa Parties | Facials | Pedicures | Manicures “Lake walkers traversed frozen Lake Erie,” Lake Erie Lifestyle Magazine, January 2018, Pages 60-61. Gift Certificates Available 4760 East Lake Road | Harborcreek 814.898.3363

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13 Volunteer Fire Departments had the pleasure of having hundreds of dedicated men and women, your Brookside Fire Department 2018 Annual neighbors, serve in our Fire Police Division. Currently, our Fire Police Fund Drive in Progress Division has four members. We would like to take this opportunity to introduce them to you and recognized their dedication to our Brookside Fire Department’s annual fund drive is underway. The department and our community. residences and businesses in the “Brookside” area of Harborcreek Township should have received their fund drive letters already, if you Fire Police Captain (2401) Dan Williams has been a member at have not, please contact the fire station at 814-899-3820 to provide us Brookside for over 10 years. In addition to his fire police duties, Dan is a with your address and updated information. PA State Certified Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), which allows him to drive the ambulance when needed. He also has been trained to We ask that you consider donating to our annual fund drive. Your operate all of our fire equipment, ensuring that the firefighters are able to donation allows the Brookside Fire Department to continue to provide get the equipment to the scene of an incident and have an adequate water the people of Harborcreek Township TAX FREE, high quality Emergency supply during fire scenes. He is no stranger to the paperwork side the fire Medical and fire protection. Our members, your neighbors, donate their service, having served as our Company President, Vice President, and on time, energy, and talents to save Harborcreek Township millions of Board of Trustees in the past. Dan has strong roots in Harborcreek as the dollars in taxes that would be necessary to staff a paid fire service in longtime owner of Williams Brookside Automotive. When not repairing our community. your vehicle or serving our community, Dan and his wife Amy enjoy Next to our income received from ambulance billing (yes, we bill your camping and are co-owners of a camping resort. In addition to the many insurance for your medical emergencies), our annual fund drive is our hats wears around Harborcreek, he is most proud of his “Papa” hat to largest source of income. Your donation allows us to provide protective his 9 grandchildren and “GPA” hat to his 2 great grandchildren. You may equipment and training to our members, improve, maintain, and upkeep also see Dan and his favorite furry, Annie, taking in the parks and outdoor our firefighting and ambulance apparatus, and stay current with the recreational areas Harborcreek has to offer. laws and trends that govern our industry. Dan does ask that when the community comes upon the fire police Please remember, your donation to our nonprofit organization is tax performing their duties at the scene of an emergency, that you follow the deductible. Pennsylvania “Steer Clear” law, slow down, and obey the directions of those trying to get you safely around the emergency scene. He promises that We thank you for your past, current and future support. the fire police are not trying to make it more difficult for you to get to your destination, they are just trying to get you there safely. Brookside Fire Police Serve Our Ralph Brown is currently serving as Brookside’s Fire Police Lieutenant (2402). Ralph has a vast firefighting and fire police experience including Community Proudly time served in the Edinboro, Franklin Township, and Wesleyville Fire In past issues, we have introduced the Harborcreek Community to the Departments. In addition to his Fire Police training, Ralph also has basic different classifications of membership that the Brookside Fire Company firefighting training, which allows him to support the interior firefighters has to offer. Not all members of our fire department enter burning on the fire grounds. Ralph’s involvement at Brookside includes not only buildings or care for victims of car accidents. In this issue, we would his fire police responsibilities, but he serves in many administrative roles like to introduce you to a vital, but often under-appreciated group of as well, including current Vice President of both the Fire Company and the members, our Fire Police Members. Fire Department Relief Association as well as serving on our current Board Fire Police in Pennsylvania are members of a volunteer fire of Trustees. company who are sworn in by a municipality’s Mayor or Borough Firefighting is a tradition in the Brown Family as Ralph’s son, Hunter, Council President or Township Supervisor. They may also be sworn in recently joined our Junior Firefighter Program and his son-in-law is a by a local District Justice in the place of a municipal official. Once sworn member at the Wattsburg Hose Company. We hope that with 8 children in, the fire police officers are under direct control of the local municipal and 4 grandchildren, that we will have many more Brown Family members police force, or the Pennsylvania State Police if the municipality does joining our ranks. not have a police force (as is the case in Harborcreek Township). The Ralph and his wife Jennifer are involved in community youth sports as mission of the Fire Police Officer on the scene of an emergency is to well. Both serve on the Harborcreek Little League Board of Directors and support firefighting efforts. This may be done by providing traffic and Ralph has been coaching youth baseball and football for many years. His crowd control, securing fire equipment or the emergency scene itself dedication to our community is strong and we are grateful for all that he by limiting access to the active incident, or by performing “exterior” does to make our community a better place. firefighting tasks. Our third Fire Police member, Marilyn Rinke (2406) also serves our In the United States, only 14 states have “fire police” divisions of community in many roles outside of the fire service. This retired Regis- the fire service, including Pennsylvania. Our surrounding states, tered Nurse is a Lecturer and Eucharistic Minister at Our Lady of Mercy including New York, Ohio, New Jersey, and West Virginia, also have Catholic Church and has worked as a Notary Public in the past. Her inter- recognized fire police. The first fire police in Pennsylvania were activated est in serving as a fire police began when her son, David, was a member in Meadville, PA in 1896. Since that time, legislation has been created of the Belle Valley Fire Department. “I would listen to the scanner and it and passed to allow Pennsylvania Fire Police to evolve into the skilled seemed as though they were always begging for help, it seemed like a job group they are today. I could do”. Marilyn’s fire police experience includes 11 years at both the Brookside Fire Company has proudly served the residents of Belle Valley and Brookside Fire Departments. Currently, Marilyn serves Harborcreek Township for over 70 years. During that time, we have as our department Secretary in addition to her fire police duties and has 14 15 served on our Board of Trustees in the past. When not protecting our firefighters at an emergency scene, Marilyn can be found on one of our local golf courses as she enjoys a great round of golf. Marilyn echoes the thoughts of many when it comes to joining the fire service “after receiving my training, I realized almost anyone can do this job (Fire Police). It only requires the ability to pay attention and control a situation…”. She is appreciative of the respect the community and public give to the Fire Police, as their duties are difficult. “Most people are cooperative when I stand in the middle of the road. I think they realize that it could be them in need of help”. 46 year old Darin Smith (2405) has been a Fire Police officer for six years. In addition to his experience at Brookside, he served the North East Community for 2 years as a member of the Crescent Hose Company. Darin is a 1991 graduate of Harbor Creek High School and Erie County Vo- Tech where he was involved in the ROTC and Masonry programs. Darin comes from a family rich tradition of serving. His mom, Bonnie, retired after working 30 years at General Electric and his brother, David, served 22 years in the United States Navy, Darin enjoys interacting with the community and our residents through his job at our local Perkins Restaurant. When not protecting his fellow firefighters on the scene of fires and motor vehicle accidents, Darin is focused on fitness and body building, Brookside Fire Police (from top left / clockwise) Dan Williams, Ralph Brown, a passion he frequently discusses with our members. We enjoy the Darin Smith and Marilyn Rinke. conversations and applaud his commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Brookside is appreciative for Darin’s dedication and service. His focus to keep our members safe and his willingness to serve our community allows the other members of the fire department to be able to focus on our respective tasks during a fire or motor vehicle accident emergency. As you read about our fire police officers, their commitment to serving others and our community is very apparent. Not only do our fire police serve the firefighters of Brookside Fire Company, but their involvement in 4454 buffalo road | erie, pa 16510 | (814) 616.8106 other service organizations in our community attest to their deep desire to make our community one of the best in Erie County. The volunteer fire begins march 4th service is rich with diversity. As Marilyn so eloquently states “this job of Fire Police can be done by young and old. It isn’t terribly physical and training is provided”. The training required to become a Fire Police Officer is approximately 40 hours and includes Hazardous Materials Awareness and classes referred to as NIMS (National Incident Management System), which is a group of courses that allows a “consistent comprehensive every sunday | 10am to 1pm approach” to how an emergency, such as a house fire, is managed by those in charge. Additional training, including a Basic Fire Police course, teaches members how to direct traffic and crowds around an emergency scene, the laws regarding the Fire Police Officers, and fire police duties. Equipment and training for fire police and all volunteer firefighters in Harborcreek Township are provided free of charge by the fire departments. If you believe that becoming a fire police member of the Brookside Fire Company is a good fit for you, please stop by our station, located on the corner of Station Road and Athens Street, any Tuesday evening to obtain an application and meet our members. every wednesday at 8pm As Marilyn Rinke has so perfectly stated: “there truly is a place in the volunteer fire department for anyone who wants to contribute to their community and help their neighbor”. We look forward to meeting you and thank our fire police for all that they do to keep us and our community safe. 15 Volunteer Fire Departments A Special Trip by Members of Fairfield Hose Company

In early January of this year, 5 members of FAIRFIELD Hose Company had the absolute honor / privilege of attending the annual Bryan R. Bell memorial 5K race in Shreveport, Louisiana at Bryan’s former base. Members made the 18 plus hour trip to Barksdale Air Force Base. Firefighter Steve Vollmer ran the 5K in his full firefighting turnout gear wearing Bryan’s old fire helmet. Steve had the honor of running with Bryan’s former EOD teammates while they wore their bomb suits. The emotional connection that was shared from all the EOD team was second to none. We were able to tour the amazing base and see stuff that Bryan had always told us about. Bryan was a member of Fairfield Hose Company for many years as a firefighter before his untimely death while serving for our country in Afghanistan as an EOD tech. This trip formed a lifelong connection between the two groups. We all look forward to returning in the future. Members that attended — Fire Chief Jim Hawryliw, Safety Officer (Bryans father) Rick Bell, Lieutenant Michelle Storicks, firefighters Steve Vollmer and Al Paulhamus.

HTERT Team Update The Harborcreek Township Emergency Response Team would like to give the residents of Harborcreek Township an update on our program. The Harborcreek Township Emergency Response Team was formed in a collaborative effort by the Harborcreek Township Supervisors and the three volunteer fire departments in 2012. The team helps the volunteer fire departments during the day when they are short on manpower. The team consists of 8 township employees trained in ems and fire responses. Two members of the team are also active volunteers with Brookside Fire Company, one is a volunteer member of Harborcreek Fire Department, one is a volunteer with Kuhl Hose Fire Company, and one is a volunteer with Perry Highway Hose Company. Since its inception in 2012 the team has responded to over 1,987 Safety Reminder from Fairfield calls for assistance with the volunteer fire departments. By assisting these departments in answering ems and fire calls we can assure that Hose Company all ambulance revenue money stays within the township and goes to Please remember to label your house with the address so that support the volunteer fire companies that serve Harborcreek. during an emergency your local fire department will be able to find The team and volunteer fire departments will continue to work your house quickly. We recommend that your place your address on hand in hand to provide quality public safety for residents, visitors, the curb with reflective numbers plus large numbers on your house. and surrounding neighbors of Harborcreek Township and into the future. 3.5” x 2”

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16 Harborcreek Fire Department - Carbon Monoxide Precautions

Recently, the Harborcreek Fire Department has responded to several carbon monoxide alarms. Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas that is colorless, odorless, tasteless and otherwise undetectable by your senses. Exposure to carbon monoxide generally occurs due to faulty, improperly-used or improperly-vented fuel burning appliances such as furnaces, stoves, water heaters and fireplaces. Initial symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure include headache, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea and dizziness. Symptoms of severe carbon monoxide poisoning include mental confusion, vomiting, loss of muscular coordination, loss of consciousness and death. How do you know if you have a problem? There are two things you should do to protect yourself from carbon monoxide: Get a carbon monoxide alarm and have your appliances served on an annual basis by a qualified technician. Some carbon monoxide alarms commercially available today will also detect explosive gas (natural gas or propane) or may be combined with a smoke alarm. The problem with the multi gas alarms becomes where do you place them in your house. Carbon monoxide is slightly lighter than air where natural gas (methane) is about half the weight of air. What does this mean? Natural gas will rise quickly and could accumulate in your attic or upper floors of your house where carbon monoxide will not dissipate as fast. What I recommend is a combination smoke alarm / CO detector in the bedroom and in the hallway to the bedrooms. Additionally, I recommend obtaining a plug in CO detector in the bedroom as well. Make sure that you read the directions for both units as they will both begin to beep or chirp when the backup battery is getting low. The alarm may also have a different tone or chirp pattern depending on what is activating the alarm (carbon monoxide, natural gas or smoke). Typically, a low battery is indicated by a single chirp every few minutes, where an alarm is a steady tone or a repeated series of chirps. The fire department only needs to be notified in the event of an actual alarm. Additionally, change the batteries in all of these devices every time you change your clocks (every six months) and know the expiration date of your alarm (most alarms have a 10-year expiration date).

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17 Husky Happenings Winter Sports Schedules

Harbor Creek High School 6375 Buffalo Rd Harborcreek, PA 16421-1606 School Phone: 814-897-2100 x 1200 Home Phone: Fax: 814-897-2121 [email protected] Volleyball – Baseball – Softball – Track &Harbor Field Creek High– Tennis School 6375 Buffalo Rd Harborcreek, PA 16421-1606 Superintendent Principal, Sr. High Principal, Jr. High Athletic Director School Phone: 814-897-2100 x 1200 Home Phone: Fax: 814-897-2121 [email protected] Kelly Hess Pamela Chodubski Andrew Krahe Mary Yount 8th Grade Volleyball (Girls) Superintendent Principal, Sr. High Principal, Jr. High Athletic Director 2017-2018 Kelly Hess Pamela Chodubski Andrew Krahe Mary Yount Junior Varsity Baseball (Boys) Day Date Opponent Place Time 2017-2018 Tuesday Mar. 27 Corry Area High School Jr. High Gymnasium 4:00PM Wednesday Apr. 04 Erie School District Jr. High Gymnasium 4:00PM Day Date Opponent Place Time Thursday Apr. 05 @ Girard High School Girard Middle School 4:00PM Friday Mar. 23 Saegertown High School Baseball Field 6:00PM Tuesday Apr. 10 @ North East High School North East Middle School 4:00PM Tuesday Mar. 27 @ Slippery Rock High School Slippery Rock High School 6:00PM Thursday Apr. 12 Seneca High School Jr. High Gymnasium 4:00PM Wednesday Apr. 04 Northwestern High School Baseball Field 6:00PM Tuesday Apr. 17 @ Iroquois High School Iroquois Elementary School 4:00PM Friday Apr. 06 Erie McDowell HS Baseball Field 6:00PM Wednesday Apr. 18 Erie School District Jr. High Gymnasium 4:00PM Wednesday Apr. 11 General McLane H.S. Baseball Field 6:00PM Thursday Apr. 19 General McLane H.S. Jr. High Gymnasium 4:00PM Friday Apr. 13 Erie High School Baseball Field 6:00PM Saturday Apr. 21 @ 8th Grade Tournament Corry H.S. 8:00AM Monday Apr. 16 Cathedral Prep School Baseball Field 6:00PM Tuesday Apr. 24 @ Fairview High School Fairview Middle School 4:00PM Wednesday Apr. 18 @ Corry Area High School Corry Area High School 6:00PM Thursday Apr. 26 Northwestern High School Jr. High Gymnasium 4:00PM Saturday Apr. 21 @ Neshannock High School Neshannock High School 3:30PM Tuesday May. 01 @ Fort Le Boeuf High School Fort LeBoeuf H.S. 4:00PM Monday Apr. 23 Fort Le Boeuf High School Baseball Field 6:00PM Thursday May. 03 @ Corry Area High School Corry H.S. 4:00PM Wednesday Apr. 25 Warren Area High School Baseball Field 6:00PM Tuesday May. 08 Girard High School Jr. High Gymnasium 4:00PM Monday Apr. 30 @ General McLane H.S. General McLane H.S. 6:00PM Thursday May. 10 North East High School Jr. High Gymnasium 4:00PM Wednesday May. 02 @ Meadville High School Meadville High School 6:00PM Saturday May. 12 @ 8th Grade Tournament North East H.S. 8:00PM Harbor Creek High School Friday May. 04 @ Seneca High School Seneca H.S. 6:00PM 6375Tuesday Buffalo Rd Harborcreek,May. 15 PA@ 16421-1606 Seneca High School Seneca Middle School 4:00PM Monday May. 07 Corry Area High School Baseball Field 6:00PM SchoolThursday Phone: 814-897-2100May. 17 x 1200Iroquois Home High Phone: School Fax: 814-897-2121 [email protected]. High Gymnasium 4:00PM Wednesday May. 09 @ Fort Le Boeuf High School Fort Le Boeuf High School 6:00PM Harbor Creek High School Monday May. 14 @ Warren Area High School Warren Area High School 6:00PM 6375 Buffalo Rd Harborcreek, PA 16421-1606 Superintendent Principal, Sr. High Principal, Jr. High Athletic Director Kelly Hess Pamela Chodubski Andrew Krahe Mary Yount School Phone: 814-897-2100 x 1200 Home Phone: Fax: 814-897-2121 [email protected] 7th Grade Volleyball (Girls) 2017-2018 Superintendent Principal, Sr. High Principal, Jr. High Athletic Director Kelly Hess Pamela Chodubski Andrew Krahe Mary Yount

Day Date Opponent Place Time Varsity Softball (Girls) Tuesday Mar. 27 Corry Area High School Jr. High Gymnasium 5:15PM 2017-2018 Wednesday Apr. 04 Erie School District Jr. High Gymnasium 5:15PM Day Date Opponent Place Time Thursday Apr. 05 @ Girard High School Girard Middle School 5:15PM Tuesday Apr. 10 @ North East High School North East Middle School 5:15PM S Tuesday Mar. 20 @ Iroquois High School Iroquois H.S. 4:00PM Thursday Apr. 12 Seneca High School Jr. High Gymnasium 5:15PM S Thursday Mar. 22 Slippery Rock High School Softball Field 4:00PM Tuesday Apr. 17 @ Iroquois High School Iroquois Elementary School 5:15PM Friday Mar. 23 Fairview High School Softball Field 4:00PM Wednesday Apr. 18 Erie School District Jr. High Gymnasium 5:15PM Monday Apr. 02 * Warren Area High School Softball Field 4:00PM Thursday Apr. 19 General McLane H.S. Jr. High Gymnasium 5:15PM Wednesday Apr. 04 * Franklin High School Softball Field 4:00PM Friday Apr. 20 @ 7th Grade Tournament Corry H.S. TBA Saturday Apr. 07 * @ Corry Area High School Corry H.S. 10:00AM Tuesday Apr. 24 @ Fairview High School Fairview Middle School 5:15PM Monday Apr. 09 Girard High School Softball Field 4:00PM Thursday Apr. 26 Northwestern High School Jr. High Gymnasium 5:15PM Wednesday Apr. 11 @ General McLane H.S. General McLane H.S. 4:00PM Tuesday May. 01 @ Fort Le Boeuf High School Fort Le Boeuf High School 5:15PM Thursday Apr. 12 * @ Titusville High School Titusville H.S. 4:00PM 01/09/2018 * = League Event Report generated by Schedule Star 800-822-9433 Thursday May. 03 @ Corry Area High School Corry Area High School 5:15PM Tuesday Apr. 17 * @ Oil City High School Oil City H.S. 4:00PM Tuesday May. 08 Girard High School Jr. High Gymnasium 5:15PM Wednesday Apr. 18 @ Mercer Area High School Mercer High School 4:00PM Thursday May. 10 North East High School Jr. High Gymnasium 5:15PM Thursday Apr. 19 01/08/2018* Fort * =Le League Boeuf Event High School Report generated by ScheduleSoftball Star 800-822-9433 Field 4:00PM HarborFriday CreekMay. 11 High@ School7th Grade Tournament North East H.S. TBA Tuesday Apr. 24 * @ Franklin High School Franklin H.S. 4:00PM 6375 Buffalo Rd Harborcreek, PA 16421-1606 Thursday Apr. 26 * Corry Area High School Softball Field 4:00PM SchoolTuesday Phone: 814-897-2100May. 15 x 1200@ Seneca Home High Phone: School Fax: 814-897-2121 Seneca [email protected] Middle School 5:15PM Thursday May. 17 Iroquois High School Jr. High Gymnasium 5:15PM Saturday Apr. 28 Cambridge Springs High School Softball Field 12:00PM Monday Apr. 30 @ Seneca High School Seneca H.S. 4:00PM Superintendent Principal, Sr. High Principal, Jr. High Athletic Director Wednesday May. 02 @ Iroquois High School Iroquois H.S. 4:00PM Kelly Hess Pamela Chodubski Andrew Krahe Mary Yount Thursday May. 03 * Titusville High School Softball Field 4:00PM Varsity Baseball (Boys) Tuesday May. 08 * Oil City High School Softball Field 4:00PM 2017-2018 Thursday May. 10 * @ Fort Le Boeuf High School Fort LeBoeuf H.S. 4:00PM Friday May. 11 North East High School Softball Field 4:00PM Day Date Opponent Place Time Tuesday May. 15 * @ Warren Area High School Warren H.S. 4:00PM Friday Mar. 23 Saegertown High School Baseball Field 4:00PM Monday Mar. 26 Seneca High School Baseball Field 4:00PM Tuesday Mar. 27 @ Slippery Rock High School Slippery Rock High school 4:00PM Wednesday Apr. 04 Northwestern High School Baseball Field 4:00PM Friday Apr. 06 Erie McDowell HS Baseball Field 4:00PM Wednesday Apr. 11 General McLane H.S. Baseball Field 4:00PM Friday Apr. 13 Erie High School Baseball Field 4:00PM Saturday Apr. 14 @ Fredonia High School Fredonia High School 1:00PM Stay Connected with HCSD Monday Apr. 16 Cathedral Prep School Baseball Field 4:00PM Wednesday Apr. 18 @ Corry Area High School Corry H.S. 4:00PM Website: ...... HCSD.iu5.org Saturday Apr. 21 @ Neshannock High School Neshannock High School 1:00PM Monday Apr. 23 Fort Le Boeuf High School Baseball Field 4:00PM Newsletter & Alerts: ...... request to receive at: Wednesday Apr. 25 01/10/2018Warren * = LeagueArea Event High School Report generated by ScheduleBaseball Star 800-822-9433 Field 4:00PM Monday Apr. 30 @ General McLane H.S. General McLane H.S. 4:00PM “[email protected]” Wednesday May. 02 @ Meadville High School Meadville H.S. 4:30PM Friday May. 04 @ Seneca High School Seneca H.S. 4:00PM Twitter: ...... 02/01/2018 * = League Event Report generatedtwitter.com/HCSDHuskies by Schedule Star 800-822-9433 Monday May. 07 Corry Area High School Baseball Field 4:00PM Facebook: ...... facebook.com/HCSDHuskies Wednesday May. 09 @ Fort Le Boeuf High School Fort LeBoeuf H.S. 4:00PM Monday May. 14 @ Warren Area High School Warren H.S. 4:00PM Wednesday May. 16 North East High School Baseball Field 4:00PM

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01/17/2018 * = League Event Report generated by Schedule Star 800-822-9433 Harbor Creek High School 6375 Buffalo Rd Harborcreek, PA 16421-1606 School Phone: 814-897-2100 x 1200 Home Phone: Fax: 814-897-2121 [email protected]

Superintendent Principal, Sr. High Principal, Jr. High Athletic Director Winter Sports Updates Kelly Hess Pamela Chodubski Andrew Krahe Mary Yount Junior Varsity Softball (Girls) 2017-2018 Many Husky Winter Sports teams have advanced to post season play

Day Date Opponent Place Time that are taking place after publication of yourHarborcreek. Here is the Tuesday Mar. 20 @ Iroquois High School Iroquois High School 5:30PM latest information from a very successful season by all Husky teams. Thursday Mar. 22 Slippery Rock High School Softball Field 5:30PM Friday Mar. 23 Fairview High School Softball Field 5:30PM Monday Apr. 02 Warren Area High School Softball Field 5:30PM Girls Basketball Wednesday Apr. 04 Franklin High School Softball Field 5:30PM Saturday Apr. 07 @ Corry Area High School Corry Area High School 11:30AM Varsity – led by a strong starting lineup that includes Ali Benim, Laurel Monday Apr. 09 Girard High School Softball Field 5:30PM Wednesday Apr. 11 @ General McLane H.S. General McLane H.S. 5:30PM Prokopchak and Jenna Babay – the Lady Huskies are posting a record Thursday Apr. 12 @ Titusville High School Titusville High School 5:30PM of 17-4 that includes a Region 6 Championship and are advancing to Tuesday Apr. 17 @ Oil City High School Oil City High School 5:30PM Wednesday Apr. 18 @ Mercer Area High School Mercer Area High School 5:30PM District 10 playoffs that include a first round bye. Thursday Apr. 19 Fort Le Boeuf High School Softball Field 5:30PM Tuesday Apr. 24 @ Franklin High School Franklin High School 5:30PM Junior Varsity – another successful season for the Junior Varsity Thursday Apr. 26 Corry Area High School Softball Field 5:30PM Huskies who finished with an 11-8 record. Saturday Apr. 28 Cambridge Springs High School Softball Field 1:30PM Monday Apr. 30 @ Seneca High School Seneca High School 5:30PM Wednesday May. 02 @ Iroquois High School Iroquois High School 5:30PM Thursday May. 03 Titusville High School Softball Field 5:30PM Boys Basketball Tuesday May. 08 Oil City High School Softball Field 5:30PM Thursday May. 10 @ Fort Le Boeuf High School Fort Le Boeuf High School 5:30PM Varsity – a Senior Stacked lineup of Kalan Lutz, Peyton Ennis, Nick Friday May. 11 North East High School Softball Field 5:30PM Uht, and BJ Johnson, the Huskies finished the regular season with a Tuesday May. 15 @ Warren Area High School Warren Area High School 5:30PM 10-12 record and are advancing into the District 10 Playoffs. Junior Varsity – JV posts a 15-7 record. Harbor Creek High School – the freshmen team recorded a very impressive 15-8 6375 Buffalo Rd Harborcreek, PA 16421-1606 Freshman School Phone: 814-897-2100 x 1200 Home Phone: Fax: 814-897-2121 [email protected] season. 8th Grade – 8th graders working hard on the court and finish with a Superintendent Principal, Sr. High Principal, Jr. High Athletic Director Kelly Hess Pamela Chodubski Andrew Krahe Mary Yount 1-22 record. Varsity Tennis (Boys) 2017-2018 7th Grade – the young Huskies starting their HC careers off with a strong 14-9 season. Day Date Opponent Place Time Monday Mar. 26 Hickory High School Pennbriar Athletic Club 3:00PM Tuesday Apr. 03 Grove City High School Tennis Courts 4:00PM Wrestling Wednesday Apr. 04 Erie High School Tennis Courts 4:00PM 02/01/2018 * = League Event Report generated by Schedule Star 800-822-9433 Friday Apr. 06 @ Girard High School Girard H.S. 4:00PM Starting with an impressive regular season record of 12-2, the Monday Apr. 09 @ Conneaut High School Conneaut H.S. 4:00PM Wednesday Apr. 11 Fairview High School Tennis Courts 4:00PM Huskies grapplers clinched a Region 3 title and advanced to the State Friday Apr. 13 @ General McLane H.S. General McLane H.S. 4:00PM Wrestling tournament in Hershey. It was there that the Husky matmen Monday Apr. 16 @ Mercyhurst Prep School Mercyhurst Prep 4:00PM Wednesday Apr. 18 Girard High School Tennis Courts 4:00PM made Harbor Creek History by placing 5th in the entire state of Friday Apr. 20 @ Sharon High School Buhl Park 3:30PM Pennsylvania. This was the highest finish ever by a Husky team in Monday Apr. 23 Conneaut High School Tennis Courts 4:00PM Wednesday Apr. 25 @ Fairview High School Fairview H.S. 4:00PM State Competition – and led by Seniors Mike Gabler, Lucas Folmar, Friday Apr. 27 General McLane H.S. Tennis Courts 4:00PM Nick Oosterkamp and Sam Sallot, the visit to Hershey was a sweet one. Monday Apr. 30 Mercyhurst Prep School Tennis Courts 4:00PM Wednesday May. 02 @ Tri County Tennis Buhl Park TBA

Harbor Creek High School 6375 Buffalo Rd Harborcreek, PA 16421-1606 School Phone: 814-897-2100 x 1200 Home Phone: Fax: 814-897-2121 [email protected]

Superintendent Principal, Sr. High Principal, Jr. High Athletic Director Kelly Hess Pamela Chodubski Andrew Krahe Mary Yount Varsity Track & Field (Boys/Girls) 2017-2018

Day Date Opponent Place Time Thursday Apr. 05 * Northwestern High School Harbor Creek High School 4:00PM Tuesday Apr. 10 * @ Tri Meet - NE & FV Fairview H.S. 4:00PM Thursday Apr. 12 * Fort Le Boeuf High School Harbor Creek High School 4:00PM Saturday Apr. 14 Harbor Creek Invite Harbor Creek High School 9:00AM Tuesday Apr. 17 * @ Girard High School Girard H.S. 4:00PM Swimming & Diving Friday Apr. 20 @ Greenville JV Invite Greenville H. S. 3:00PM Saturday Apr. 21 @ Fairview Track Invitational Fairview H.S. 9:00AM Both the Boys and Girls Swim Teams swam to an incredible 13-2 Tuesday Apr. 24 * Iroquois High School Harbor Creek High School 4:00PM Saturday Apr. 28 @ McDowell Invite McDowell H.S. 9:00AM record for the season. Many swimmers and divers are making a splash Tuesday May. 01 * Mercyhurst Prep School Harbor Creek High School 4:00PM in District completion to be held at Spire Institute. The list of Huskies Thursday May. 03 01/30/2018@ FLB * =JV League Meet Event Report generated by ScheduleFort S tarLeBoeuf 800-822-9433 H.S. 4:00PM Saturday May. 05 @ North East Invite North East H.S. 9:00AM proudly representing HC are Diving: Amelia Morton, Emily Pier and Thursday May. 10 County Classic Invite Harbor Creek High School 3:00PM Jacob Vaughn and Swimming: Kalie Forcht, Emily Reilly, Shannon Saturday May. 19 @ District 10 Meet Slippery Rock University 8:00AM Friday May. 25 @ PIAA State Championships Shippensburg University TBA Gotham, Emma Bean, Emily Kujan, Molly Nielsen, Erin Ingalls, Madeline Curtis, Emma Whiteman, Jared Boland, Mike Maring, Cameron Hitchcock, Bobby Shotts, Ryan Sweet, Alex Raymond, Alex Renshaw, and Daniel Dabrowski.

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02/01/2018 * = League Event Report generated by Schedule Star 800-822-9433 Husky Happenings HARBOR CREEK GIVES August 14, 2018 - 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Erie Community Foundation sets aside one day each year where it matches a percentage of all donations made to your favorite nonprofit organization. That day is called Erie Gives. It will take place on August 14, 2018.

Please participate in this one-day event by contributing to the Harbor Creek School District Foundation.

The Harbor Creek School District Foundation directly benefits the students of our district by offering:

l Annual student scholarships l Support for student-based special activities and projects l Assistance to students whose unique circumstances require financial aid l Faculty and staff mini-grants to promote educational innovation

How You Can Give (In 5 Simple Steps)

1. Mark your calendar on August 14, 2018 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) 2. Visit www.ErieGives.org to donate 3. Select the Harbor Creek School District Foundation as your nonprofit 4. Make a minimum $25 donation using any major credit card 5. Erie Community Foundation automatically matches a percentage of your donation

For more information on the HCSD Foundation, visit www.hcsd.iu5.org.

20 Free Delivery Events Calendar Licensed Bakery • Box Top Tuesday Place Your Order March 20 / Klein with Barb Today! • School Musical: The Pajama Game 814-490-0885 March 23, 24 / Senior High Auditorium • Spring Carnival www.TheBretzBakingCompany.com March 23 / Rolling Ridge • End Of Third Quarter March 26 / All Schools • Easter/Spring Break March 28 – April 3 / All Schools • Klein Fun Fair April 6 / Klein • ELA PSSA Exams April 9-12 / All Schools • Math PSSA Week April 16-19 / All Schools • Science PSSA Week April 23-26 / All Schools The Bretz Baking Company • No School sweetens any Huskie celebration! April 27 / All Schools • Teacher Appreciation Week Keep it local and homemade! April 30-May 3 Graduation Parties | Game Day | Sports Banquets • Elementary Band Concert May 9 • HC Prom May 12 • Chorus and Vocal Ensemble Concert May 15 / High School • STEAM Night Show your support for small, local business! May 15 / Klein • Evening of the Arts / Spring Chorus Concert May 16 / Rolling Ridge • High School Band and Jazz Ensemble Concert May 22 • Book Fair May 23 / Rolling Ridge • No School A CHANGE OF HANDS May 25 & May 28 / All Schools • 6th Grade Chorus Concert THRIFT STORE May 30 / Klein • Baccalaureate 5681 East Lake Road June 3 899-1330 • Commencement June 7 NEW & USED MERCHANDISE • Last Day of School for Students HOUSEHOLDS • ANTIQUES • COLLECTIBLES June 7 Open: Mon - Fri 10 - 6pm, Sat 10-4pm, Sun Closed

21 22 23 23 Healthy Around Harborcreek How to NOT Take Things Personally Debbie DeAngelo, RNC, BSN Holistic Health Coach [email protected]

“Are you stupid?” bellowed an acquaintance in Starbucks one Sunday after I asked a question about the story she was telling. Stunned, my two friends and I beat feet out of the coffee house and away from this unpleasant woman. Out on the sidewalk I laughed and said, “What kind of tapes are playing in her head?” “Wow,” one of my gal pals replied, “that’s a tough one not to take personally!” She was right. There was a time when I would have allowed a derogatory comment like that to bother me all day. However, I’d been working on not taking things personally since reading “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz and apparently had been making great strides. Most of us have a tendency to take things personally. If you frequently suffer hurt feelings at the hands of others, then you probably personalize things on a regular basis. Whether someone makes an insulting comment, cuts you off while driving or doesn’t attend your party, you’re left feeling angry or upset and ruminate over it for way too long. Learning how not to take things personally is very liberating because your mood isn’t at the mercy of others. It is possible, and worth it, to reach this state of self-awareness. It just takes some work. It’s Not About You Hard as it is to believe, when the woman in Starbucks called me stupid, it had nothing to do with me. People’s comments and actions are usually based on their own emotions, experiences and perceptions. Although I don’t consider myself to be the village idiot, something about the question or situation triggered her. Was she having a bad day? Did she have a sore spot about appearing stupid herself? Perhaps she was amped up on one-too- many espressos. I don’t know, and more importantly, it really doesn’t matter. What matters is whether or not I let her issues affect me. When we accept someone’s emotional garbage, it becomes our emotional garbage. Since we encounter many offensive comments and actions on a daily basis and don’t have time to psychoanalyze each and every one, we need to recognize that it’s originating with others and really doesn’t involve us. It could easily be anyone else in our shoes. This realization helps us to shrug it off and move on. Remember, we don’t need others to validate our self-worth. If we rely on others to make us feel good about ourselves, then the converse is true, too. When they reject us, we feel poorly about ourselves. In that instant we have just handed over our personal power to them, and we are no longer in control of our feelings; they are — and we are well on our way to becoming people-pleasers. You Have a Choice Every time we interact with people we have a choice. We can listen and let go of what they are saying, or we can believe them and take it personally. By understanding that we are living in a world of opinionated people, we are acknowledging that we don’t have to agree with what’s being said. Just because someone says something doesn’t make it so. For example, if your boss walked up to you at work and said you were a tree, would you believe him? Of course not. You know with absolute certainty that you aren’t a tree. Now what if your boss handed back a report you submitted with his suggestions outlined in red ink and asked you to rework it? Would you feel incompetent, or would you take it as constructive criticism to improve your performance? Reading too much into a situation is common when you take things personally. Your inner critic quickly takes over, and you end up feeling worse by the minute. Before becoming defensive, take some time to ponder whether you are overly sensitive to feedback and delve into the reason. Do their words strike a chord from childhood or tap into an insecurity? Could there be a shred of truth to what they said? If so, are you able to take it seriously but not personally? If important, it may help to discuss the situation with the other person so you have a clear understanding of their intent. Chances are high that there was a miscommunication or you read too much into a neutral comment. Worst-case scenario, the person is mean-spirited and has a total lack of regard for others. Guess what? It still has no reflection on you, so don’t take it personally.

Development Update Westminster Place Partnership received land development Harborcreek Residential Housing Update: approval in December 2017 for St. Vincent sponsored Health and In 2017, Harborcreek Township Zoning Office issued 29 zoning Wellness Pavilion located at 4950 Buffalo. The plan consists of a permits for new construction of single family homes. medical building addition on the western portion of the property, renovated exterior facade on the existing building, and upgrades to the parking area that include landscaping and realignment of Buffalo Road entrance. The new addition will host a medical clinic, imaging center, and physical therapy. Construction is anticipated this Spring.

Nostrovia Brewing Company located at 4415 East Lake Road (previously Matthew’s Carpet Express) has begun renovating with an anticipated opening for this summer.

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