TheBurgGreater Harrisburg’s Community Newspaper February 2012

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Contents

In the Burg 4 City Hall

Street Corners 7 Around Town 10 ShutterBurg Up in smoke, p. 5–6 11 Community Corner 12 Past Tense 13 City View

Burg Biz 14 From the Ground Up

Good Eats 16 Taste of the Town Job switch, p. 7 17 Wine Time 18 Home Cooking

Culture Club 19 Musical Notes 22 Happenings 24 Curtain Call

Home & Family Snowbound, p. 12 25 Young Burgers 26 Burg Bucks

Sports & Bodies 27 Great Outdoors 28 Your Health 29 Going Pro 30 One More Thing …

Horizon hoops, p. 29

This month’s cover: “"Harrisburg Sunrise N. 4th," by Paul Vasiliades. See p. 20 for more on the photo and artist.

TheBurg 3 In the Burg City Hall

Council Re-Opens Lawyer Fees Mount Animal Contract 2012 Budget Plan in Financial Crisis Renewal Expected TheBurg Greater Harrisburg’s Community Newspaper arrisburg's 2012 budget remained Harrisburg's financial crisis is enriching Harrisburg last month said it expected in flux last month, as City Council the usual people—the numerous to renew its contract with the Humane General & Letters H TheBurg re-opened the spending plan for lawyers hired by all sides. Society of Harrisburg Area Inc., so 1103 N. Front St. further consideration. City Council attorney Mark stray animals have a place to be Harrisburg, PA 17102 The council will re-examine Schwartz last month submitted a bill brought and cared for. www.theburgnews.com several parts of the $54.3 million for $90,000 for his services since he The Humane Society stopped Editorial: 717-602-4300 budget, possibly reinstating the was hired in October. accepting animals from Harrisburg Ad Sales: 717-350-0428 positions of city health officer and His fees were mostly related to after stating that the cash-strapped Publishers senior accountant. It left in place a the council's bankruptcy filing, which city was delinquent in paying its bill, Editor: Peter Durantine .8 mills property tax increase, which subsequently was rejected by the which averages about $85,000 per [email protected] some thought might be repealed. U.S. bankrupty court. Schwartz then year. The council and Mayor Linda appealed the ruling and, when the To make matters worse, a memo Advertising Executive: Thompson spent much of January appeal was rejected, appealed that surfaced that police, in the meantime, Angela Durantine [email protected] feuding over the budget. Thompson decision. had adoped a "kill, adopt or dump" rejected the first budget passed by the Schwartz is charging the city policy for stray dogs, causing a furor Co-Editor/Creative Director: council, which then overrode her veto. $300 per hour, a rate that could be among residents and animal-lovers. Lawrance Binda That budget cut 12 positions recalculated to $525 per hour if he is The administration quickly [email protected] wanted by Thompson, including successful in his efforts. distanced itself from that memo after Staff & Contributors the jobs of two of her key aides: The council has authorized a it came to light, insisting all month Advertising Sales: Spokesman Robert Philbin and $20,000 payment to Schwartz and that a new contract was about to be Andrea Black Ombudsman Bryan Wade. The other expects to make another $20,000 signed. [email protected] 10 positions had not yet been filled. payment by March. In the interim, the city began to Mark Shade The health officer, who inspects The council has budgeted house stray dogs in the police garage [email protected] restaurants and other facilities, and $83,000 for legal costs in 2012, before setting up a facility in a vehicle Joe Vandall the senior accountant, who would $50,000 more than in 2011. Members maintenance center. [email protected] work on the city's troubled books, have said they may try to negotiate Reporters: were two positions cut, but the council with Schwartz for a fee reduction. T.W. Burger now seems to deem them as essential. The city administration, Dauphin Audit Late Again [email protected] The council's revision, which must County and the state also have hired Harrisburg's 2009 financial audit has Sylvia Grove be passed by Feb. 14, still may not be outside counsel to represent their been delayed yet again, with the [email protected] the final word on 2012 spending. interests in the financial crisis. administration now estimating its Ruth Hoover-Seitz Harrisburg receiver David Unkovic As of early January, the completion by the end of February. [email protected] is due to release his financial recovery administration's counsel, Tucker Under law, the audit was Stephanie Kalina-Metzger plan for the city by Feb. 6. That plan Arensberg, had billed about $30,000 supposed to be done by mid-2010. [email protected] may alter the budget again. to fight the council's bankruptcy The administration, which has moved After Unkovic's plan is introduced, petition, said mayoral spokesman Carol Maravic the audit date up several times, has [email protected] the Commonwealth Court has 60 Robert Philbin. cited under-staffing for the delay. days to approve it before it can be Tucker Arensberg is charging M. Diane McCormick The 2010 audit also is late. [email protected] implemented. $200 per hour for its services. The late 2009 audit has prompted Lori Myers an inquiry by the federal Securities [email protected] and Exchange Commission. The Mike Walsh Harrisburg Authority also has tesitifed [email protected] that the city's unaudited books have Pamela Waters prevented it from being able to float SHELLY and renew certain utility bonds. Columnists: Cinema: Kevyn Knox C O M M U N I C A T I O N S [email protected] Cooking: Rosemary Ruggieri Baer City Nixes Benefits [email protected] Media Relations and Harrisburg's newly elected officials Cooking: Sara Goulet received a New Year's surprise last [email protected] Strategic Communications month, as Mayor Linda Thompson Local History: Jason Wilson issued an order denying them health [email protected] 717-724-1681 benefits. Outdoors: Kermit Henning Thompson said new officials, [email protected] 227 Pine Street, Suite 200 including city Treasurer John Pets: Kristen Zellner Campbell and Councilwoman Sandra [email protected] Harrisburg, PA 17101 Reid, would not receive benefits, which had been offered to part-time elected officials since 1990. Peter J. Shelly, President —Lawrance Binda

4 TheBurg City Hall

Bad Decisions, Worse Outcome Harrisburg Authority report details incinerator debacle.

Lawrance Binda he Harrisburg Authority last month Among the entities that After learning about Barlow In addition, the reports states, city Tissued a damning report on the benefited, says the report, were the from a trade magazine article, the and authority officials acted recklessly city's bungled incinerator, criticizing administration, City Council, Dauphin city and authority eventually hired as they tried desperately to save the the administration of former Mayor County and the many lawyers, advisers the company to get the incinerator project, accumulating more and more Stephen Reed for pushing through and financial companies involved. running smoothly and to expand debt, with fees from bond issuances a failing project at any cost, one that "The city, the county and FSA capacity, as the county also wanted a being diverted to other purposes. eventually would land the city in (insurer Financial Security Assurance) place to send its trash. "Those interviewed … confirmed bankruptcy court. provided guarantees or insurance Barlow promised that the that the city made it a practice of The report's charges are many, on some (as to the county and FSA) upgrade would cost about $45 million, collecting these fees for conduit issues including conflicts of interest, lack of or all (as to the city) of the facility’s an amount that officials, at first, for utilities to generate money for the due diligence, self-serving dealings debt," the report states. "They received hoped could be paid for by fees from city’s general fund," the report states. and recklessness. The report analyzes significant guarantee fees or insurance increased trash flows. The outcome "The city guarantee fees related to the the most recent incinerator upgrades, premiums for doing so, knowing the was far different, says the report: RRF historically appear to be related risks associated with default, both beginning more than a decade ago, • Barlow was hired on a sole-source to the amount needed to fill a city in 2003 and even more so in 2007, when the city and the authority basis, without competitive bidding or general fund or RRF budget gap." when all evidence pointed to the selected Barlow Projects, Inc., as the consideration of other technologies. Also, the Reed administration lead contractor to fix the broken RRF’s inability to service existing and attempted to get council support for a facility. contemplated debt upon completion." • Barlow's cost and revenue 2003 bond issue by council members "The outcome of the retrofit, Following the report's release, projections were never tested or a "special projects fund," also derived including the current debt crisis City Council introduced a resolution confirmed. from bond fees, says the report. The related to the city, reflects the asking the U.S. Department of Justice • Barlow proceeded without a report adds that it's unclear whether accumulated effects of bad decisions to conduct an investigation into how performance bond, which typically the fund was ever established. on critical project issues, ranging from the incinerator was financed. guarantees the quality of large-scale Today, the incinerator is some contractor selection at the outset “This entire process has been construction projects. $317 million in debt, and the authority to the $60 million in debt taken on about greed," charged Councilman and the city both have defaulted on • Barlow's incinerator technology, in 2007 when the facility was still Brad Koplinski. "No one got paid their incinerator bonds. The result has unproven for a facility the size of the incomplete and not fully operational," unless these deals went through. They been an unprecedented financial crisis RRF, never worked properly. the report states. "In some cases, the said and did whatever it took to close in Harrisburg, including insolvency, a authority, the city and the county the deal and get their paychecks. In Eventually, Barlow went bankrupt state takeover and a bankruptcy filing. took strained positions on state law the end, they left the people of the city and the project failed, requiring As a result, Harrisburg soon will have regarding municipal debt financing holding the bag." another contractor—and yet more to sell its most treasured assets to help and other issues to allow the retrofit The report takes a step-by- money—to finish it. pay off its creditors. and related financings to proceed." step approach to describe how the Perhaps most troubling, the incinerator disaster unfolded. report states that numerous parties The story starts in the late 1990s, had significant financial interest when the city and authority, frustrated in continuing to issue bonds for by repeated breakdowns and EPA the incinerator (also known as the violations, needed to fix the long- resource recovery facility or RRF), while troubled facility, which had never knowing its operations could never worked properly since its first firing in service those bonds. the early 1970s. Madam President Come to order: Councilwoman Wanda Williams (left) was mobbed by the press last month after her fellow City Council members unanimously elected her council president for the new term. Councilwoman Eugenia Smith was elected the body's vice president, also by a unanimous vote.

TheBurg 5 City Hall

Not Normal, by Any Means CIT trial offers glimpse into how business was done in Harrisburg.

Tara Leo Auchey he Harrisburg Authority (THA) Barlow was almost bankrupt (and Combustion System Technology. THA about the money owed and more Tversus CIT Capital USA, Inc. soon would be). The incinerator was would make quarterly licensing fee about the handling of the public's It was a case on trial last month incomplete, and there was no more payments of $750,000 to CIT for the business, behind the scenes, for the in federal court to determine whether money left. right to use the technology until the sake of getting the job done no matter THA is legally bound for a complex Barlow then proclaimed that, if amount was paid in five years at 7 the costs. financial transaction that was it had just $25 million more, it could percent interest. But that’s not what Judge John supposed to rescue the Harrisburg pay the contractors, stop the lawsuits, CIT had some other terms, as E. Jones III is being asked to decide. incinerator. stave off bankruptcy and finish the well. Quite aware of the fragile state He’s merely asked to either void CIT's The case is important in its own incinerator. The desperate entities— of the incinerator, CIT demanded that contract with THA or at least put CIT’s right since, if CIT wins, city taxpayers Barlow, THA, the administration— the licensing fee be defined as an $25 million in line with all the other may be on the hook for another $25 needed $25 million, fast. “operating expense.” In so doing, CIT debt the Harrisburg incinerator owes. million, atop the $317 million already However, one huge problem was assured of its money ahead of any The judge’s verdict will only reach sunk into a project that has pushed loomed: it had no way to get the debt service payments. so far, and the people of the city will Harrisburg into state receivership and money. In addition, it inserted a "hell or still be left to seek answers, justice and to the verge of bankruptcy. Financially troubled Barlow could high water" clause, which basically reparations for the deals done in their However, the trial is even not secure its own funding. Traditional stated that, no matter if the incinerator name. The solace right now is that the more significant than that, as it financing was also out of the question retrofit went smoothly, got completed truth behind how city business was has provided a first official glimpse for THA and for Harrisburg. Who or not, the money was still owed, with handled—long-rumored but never into how decisions were made would finance a non-working, broken, first payment due March 31, 2006. officially aired—finally is starting to behind the scenes during the Reed half-repaired public waste-to-energy Daniel Lispi, a former Reed come out. administration, in this case to save a facility? administration director of special Article adapted from "The Trial: THA vs CIT," doomed project at any cost. So, here's what the players came projects who then was hired as a as originally published on today's the day First, some background. up with. special consultant to THA on the Harrisburg and tweeted for Roxbury News. Almost a decade ago, the In December 2005, THA, retrofit project, said on the stand, “I Harrisburg incinerator was broken. It Barlow and CIT all met, contriving a don’t think the terms of the loan were was shut down and in mid-repair. In complicated deal that was not normal particularly attractive.” Parking Fees Return 2003, THA had gotten $125 million in by any means. In the courtroom, this Later he said, “Our position as city and county-guaranteed funds to complex financial agreement has been a team was we weren’t happy with to Council Agenda hire Barlow Projects, Inc., to retrofit the referred to as "abnormal," "unusual" everything with the transaction, but Harrisburg City Council last month toxic and inefficient trash plant. By the and "not typical." there was the overarching need to re-introduced ordinances that would fall of 2005, Barlow had encountered In sum, the parties did not agree finish the incinerator.” hike parking permit fees, raise parking a heap of problems and was months to a loan, but to a “technology sale “Did Mayor Reed direct you to meter rates and install new meters. behind. Contractors weren't being agreement.” For $25 million, CIT would close this transaction?” Lispi was Under the proposals, residential paid. Lawsuits were filed. buy Barlow Projects’ patented Aireal asked. permits would rocket from $15 to $50 “I believe the direction was to per year; parking meter rates would go proceed to go forward to close this from $1.50 to $2 per hour downtown transaction, yes.” and $1 to $1.50 per hour elsewhere; This deal also conveniently and 88 new meters would be installed sidestepped City Council, which in Midtown past Verbeke Street. already had drawn a line over The ordinances now will be taken guaranteeing any more loans for the up in committee before a final vote. long-foundering incinerator. Also, if The same ordinances were introduced council got involved, the public was last year, but never passed. certain to take notice that yet more cash was being tossed at the money- burning facility. Appraisal Finalists In an email dated December 28, 2005, Lispi wrote, “The advantage Harrisburg last month tapped three [to the CIT deal] is we get the money firms to appraise, market and auction quickly to complete the plant the city's historic artifact collection. without having to go through the The firms are Freeman's Auction governmental approvals which will House of Philadelphia, Guernsey's of take months of bloody war.” New York and The Potomack Company So, the people of Harrisburg were of Alexandria, Va. shut out from even knowing about the Former Mayor Stephen Reed CIT deal, which only surfaced publicly accumulated millions of dollars worth after THA approved it. of artifacts in an abandoned effort to To many people, this case is less turn Harrisburg into a museum center.

6 TheBurg Street Corners Around Town

The Great Divide Forster Street: a road that splits Harrisburg.

Lawrance Binda and Peter Durantine n 1891, Harrisburg’s Mulberry Street Before the Forster Street whizzing by at high IBridge opened, linking Allison Hill expansion, downtown and Midtown speed that make the with downtown and the rest of the flowed together as an integrated street difficult to cross city. The bridge was hailed as a unifier, urban community. Afterwards, the or the abandoned, pulling people closer to each other. residential portion of downtown, industrial feel that When another bridge, the M. accessible to the Capitol and the permeates the entire Harvey Taylor Memorial Bridge business district, remained vibrant, stretch of road. opened in 1952, requiring tree-lined while Midtown began to fall apart. Today, there is no Forster Street to be widened into a “I think that was one of the most plan for Forster Street highway, there was no such accolade. divisive things that ever happened to other than to maintain Even today, there is dismay with what this city," said Frew. its surface and HYP’s happened to Forster Street, which now In the early ‘90s, there were landscaping. The has four through lanes and multiple various city improvement groups that roadway continues to turning lanes. looked at ways to re-connect Midtown interrupt the flow of “It cut the heart out of the city,” to downtown, with such ideas as the city. said Ken Frew, city historian and building pedestrian walkways under At the time of librarian for the Dauphin County and over Forster Street. the Harvey Taylor/ Historical Society. “How do we bridge the divide?” Forster Street project, The decline of Forster Street said David Morrison, president of local and state began in the 1940s, when state and Historic Harrisburg Association, officials praised it for local governments began pushing for who has long been involved in city connecting downtown another span across the Susquehanna. improvement efforts. with the West Shore, Originally, the bridge was to be No idea, though, seemed allowing commuter built farther uptown, but Harrisburg satisfactory. Meanwhile, a renaissance traffic fast, easy access political boss Harvey Taylor wanted his of sorts brought a flourish of new to and from the Capitol namesake bridge in a more prominent restaurants downtown, particularly complex. location, closer to the Capitol and along N. 2nd Street, further deepening However, it downtown, according to Jackson the divide between Midtown and had the unintended Taylor, author of the historical novel downtown, Morrison said. consequence of From eye-pleasing to eyesore: Before the Harvey Taylor Bridge, set in Harrisburg, "The Blue Orchard." Morrison and Frew are not alone dividing the city itself, Forster Street was quaint and residential, making a stroll from Midtown to downtown pleasant and seamless (above, circa So, in the early 1950s, a long line in their assessment. Many, if not most, a division that many 1950). Today, Forster Street (below) is a harsh, forbidding of houses, shops and other buildings of the city’s residents and visitors believe Harrisburg has highway that divides Harrisburg and has slowed its re- was leveled, from Riverfront Park to N. share a critical opinion of Forster never recovered from. development. 7th Street. Street. While benefiting suburban In 1998, Harrisburg Young developers and commuters, the Professionals, working with PennDOT, widening did damage to the city took the first steps to try to improve itself. It made once-quaint, residential the road. It adopted Forster, planting Forster Street into an asphalt trees and landscaping the median wasteland—a congested, noisy street strip, an effort that continues today. that no one wanted to live on any Bradley Jones, an HYP member longer. Soon, the street took on the at the time who helped initiate the look of desolation and even danger. tree-planting, said the sense among To save as many buildings as the membership was that something possible on the south side of the needed to be done to make the street street, sidewalks were narrowed, less “a harsh sort of roadway barrier making walking in some areas nearly between Midtown and downtown.” impossible. And then entire swaths The HYP efforts have helped, as of houses were razed for parking lots, Forster, softened up by plantings and while billboards sprung up. regular maintenance, is more pleasant The ugly, harsh state buildings today. that rose near the Capitol, several built “Now when you come into the in the stark concrete "brutalist" style city, it’s an attractive boulevard,” said common in the 1950s through the Jones, vice president of community '70s, furthered Forster's transformation development for Harristown from quaint to forbidding. Enterprises. Then there was the effect on Landscaping, though, can only Midtown. do so much. It can't eliminate the cars

TheBurg 7 Around Town

Poles, Pick-up & Problems Director Hoch sheds light on challenges at DPW.

Lawrance Binda ill Fritz can count at least four light exactly how many there are (39 city- contract that, with escalation clauses, Chris Dietz Declares Bpoles that are down near his home wide) and where they are. was costing the city $400,000 a year in Midtown Harrisburg. Does he know the locations of for bulb replacement and pole repair, for State House It's not that the light bulbs scores of lights that are out? Yes again. he said. are out—the poles themselves are Does he know that many streets need Hoch said he's now taken Millersburg Council President Chris actually missing, the victim of car to be striped, where illegal dumping those functions in-house, which has Dietz has announced his candidacy for crashes or storms or whatever caused is occurring and where sinkholes are signifiicantly cut the cost. the 104th legislative district. them to tumble over. about to pop up? "Every deal I look at and unravel, Dietz, a Democrat, has served on "One of the poles just rusted Yes, yes and yes. it's like an onion, with so many layers," the Millersburg council since 2006. off at 3rd and Cumberland streets," Hoch said that his employees he said. "It makes no sense." He's an engineer by profession. he said. "Nothing is being done, and and residents keep him well-informed In addition, the department's The new 104th House district, it's a breeding ground for people of the many critical infrastructure, utility funds were constantly raided effective Jan. 1 of next year, spans committing crime." maintenance and sanitation issues to make up for shortfalls in the city's much of Dauphin County north Ernie Hoch, the city's director that need to be addressed in general fund. of Harrisburg and a small part of of the Department of Public Works, Harrisburg. He's just asking for a bit "It was a shell game, moving Lebanon County. The seat is currently listened with concern as Fritz and more time, patience and, fingers things from here to here to here." held by Republican Sue Helm, who last more than a dozen other Midtown crossed, resources. To make matters worse, a series month announced her intention to residents gathered recently to ask Hoch's been in his position more of severe storms have knocked down run for re-election. questions and get some answers. than a year and has spent much of many old trees, destroyed light Does Hoch know about the that time trying to undo the damage fixtures and diverted resources. Then More Contenders downed poles? Yes. In fact, he knows of the previous administration, which there's the city's financial crisis, which delayed critical projects, such as street has taken a toll on his budget. for 103rd District striping and repair, again and again, The residents, assembled by Roy Christ and Karl Singleton last he said. Friends of Midtown, were generally month declared for Pennsylvania's "When I see what was going on sympathic. They know that Hoch is 103rd House district, which includes around here for the past 30 years, I under severe constraints, but they still Harrisburg, Steelton, Highspire and a almost can't believe it," he said. want their lights fixed. part of Swatara Township. Moreover, he's had to deal with "There are four lights out just on Christ and Singleton both have what he calls "crazy contracts." my block," said Don Barnett, Friends of served on the Harrisburg school The Reed administration, for Midtown president. board. They will compete in the instance, bought the city's lighting Hoch said that his department April 24 Democratic primary against system from PPL Electric around "has been catching up quite a bit" Harrisburg Councilwoman Patty Kim 2000, then turned around and gave with light outages, which have been One of many: the stump of a downed light and former Council President Gloria the company a 10-year maintenance unusually severe because, a few years pole on N. 3rd near Sayford Street. Martin-Roberts. back, the bulbs were all replaced and The seat is open due to the are now blinking out simultaneously. retirement of Rep. Ron Buxton. As for pole replacement—the 2012 city budget should be sufficient, he said. His department is ordering new fixtures, which will be installed Rep. Platts Retires over the next few months. from Congress Otherwise, Hoch hopes that the city receiver's financial plan, due for The person who will represent release this month, will provide more Harrisburg and points south in the resources for his department. U.S. Congress was thrown into the air Manpower is desperately needed, again last month, as U.S. Rep. Todd as Hoch constantly has to divert Platts announced his retirement. employees just to pick up the trash. He The York County Republican said estimates that, due to vacation, sick he would retire because 12 years in and personal time, only 70 percent of Congress was enough. his sanitation staff shows up for work Under redistricting, Harrisburg on any particular day. was recently put into the new 4th Asked how residents could help, congressional district, which would Hoch said that people can ensure their have been Platts' seat to defend. blocks are kept tidy and community The district also includes large groups could "adopt an area." swaths of York and Adams counties, "It does help a lot if we are crossing the Susquehanna River to working together," he said. include Harrisburg.

8 TheBurg Around Town

Tiny Building, Big Iron Harris Tower: a glimpse into once-mighty railroad center.

Peter Durantine or the first half of the 20th century, FHarrisburg’s railroad station looked as busy as Interstate 83 at rush hour— trains arriving and departing around the clock, their screaming whistles echoing across the yards. By 1930, 100 passenger and 25 freight trains passed daily through the station along 15 tracks. Guiding them were the men of the Harris Switch Tower, working a switch-and- signal system from inside a Colonial and Tudor revival structure that was erected north of the station, just off Walnut Street, in 1929. On the second floor of the two- Make the switch: Tiny Harris Switch Tower, foreground, is almost lost beside a modern parking garage and building off of Walnut Street (left); Ralph Watts, Harris Tower operator, leans against the enormous interlocking machine that dominates the tower's main room in 1938 (right). story brick tower, two operators Photos courtesy of the Harrisburg Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. worked a massive machine—with its elaborate knobs and levers and light a supervisor; and a “maintainer,” who Saving it was relatively easy. The Inside, the Harris Switch Tower board—that showed where trains kept it functioning. chapter inquired about the tower in looks much as it did in the 1930s. were on the maze of city tracks. They “It was a busy place 24 hours a a letter to Amtrak’s president, who So, it's easy to imagine men working would pull a series of levers to move day,” Wertz said. responded with a reasonable offer— the levers to direct trains in a room a train through the rail yards north of Those days are gone. Now, one $1,000 and the tower was theirs. The with banks of windows, a Grif Teller the station. man at a laptop computer handles chapter installed a new rubber roof, calendar on the wall, a clattering “In order to get a train across communications, switching and upgraded its utilities and reconnected teletype machine and the odors of there, you may need to throw 10 signaling from a tower inside the all of its 115 levers, for roughly brewing coffee and cigarette smoke in levers,” said Fred Wertz, a rail historian station. $75,000, Wertz said. the air. and board member of the Harrisburg But in the days of interlocking Today, the tower is a museum, Chapter of the National Railway machines, the PRR, which stretched listed on the National Register of Harris Switch Tower Museum, 637 Walnut St., Historical Society. Harrisburg, is normally open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from New York City to St. Louis, north Historic Places. It’s dwarfed by a To handle the increasing traffic on Saturdays, May to October, but train buffs into Michigan and south into North neighboring office building and along its lines, the Pennsylvania can visit during the weekends of February 11–12 Carolina on 10,000 miles of track— parking garage. And the yards are and 18–19 for daylong train-watching sessions. Railroad (PRR) in the late 1920s needed thousands of towers like Harris relatively quiet, only two passenger Reservations required. Call 717-232-6221 or visit introduced a new Union Switch & to direct traffic. and 50 freight trains pass it a day. www.harristower.org. Signal electro-pneumatic interlocking Harris is one of the few towers machine to replace three mechanical left along the mainline between interlocking machines. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. In 1992, The machine is still in the tower, NOW LEASING when PRR’s descendant, Amtrak, last used in 1991, and occupies nearly no longer needed it and put it on two-thirds of the second floor. Its Various Apartments and Houses throughout Greater Harrisburg Area the market, Wertz said the chapter Ready for Immediate Occupancy operation involved a total of five men decided it was part of their mission to on rotating shifts—two to operate it; save it. one to communicate, via radio and “We thought this was a kind of teletype, with other towers on the unique situation,” he said. location of trains coming into the city; Expansion Ahead The Alex Grass Medical Sciences Building expansion project at PinnacleHealth’s downtown Harrisburg campus, at the corner of 2nd and Chestnut streets, started in 717-652-4434 early January. The two-floor development Tenant Screening and Placement includes the addition of a 38-bed Select Lease Execution and Enforcement Medical specialty hospital and new private, Maintenance and Construction Oversight orthopedic rooms. Select Medical’s hospital is currently located at 2501 N. 3rd Street. The Rent Today in Central PA project will take up parking spaces along 2nd and Chestnut streets. Professional Management Services

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Jan. 6: Mayor Linda Thompson, with the help of students, Fire Chief Robert Talloni and Freddy, the friendly fire dog, launched the city’s new fire safety van and fire public education program outside Downey Elementary School. Jan. 7: Unusually calm January weather brought record crowds to the 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show, which marked its 96th year.

Jan. 16: The Harrisburg High Players performed "Oh Freedom! Excerpts from Black Souls" at the MLK Day of Service opening ceremonies at Camp Curtin School. Jan. 16: Volunteers bundled up against the cold as they scraped windows outside of the Broad Street Market for the MLK Day of Service, which attracted hundreds of volunteers for projects throughout Harrisburg. TheBurgGreater Harrisburg’s Community Newspaper

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Jan. 18: Dana Shoaf, editor of Civil War Times, lectured at Harrisburg's National Civil War Museum on 1862 as a critical year in war. His talk was part of the opening Jan. 20: David Detweiler of Cornerstone Coffeehouse reception of the musuem's latest exhibit, "1862," which holds his winning latte during Harrisburg's first "barista will be on display through the end of the year. throwdown," at Midtown Scholar. Hannah Mattingly, right, of Little Amps placed second in the contest, which rewarded the finest in latte decoration.

10 TheBurg Community Corner

Events in Our Area

Nature used book sale at Wildwood Park Holy Spirit Hospital Auxiliary hosts musical Lock and Key at Champions Future of Pennsylvania forests lecture Feb. 1: The Friends of Wildwood will hold Feb. 5: The Holy Spirit Hospital Auxiliary will Feb. 11: Champions Sports Bar in Highspire is Feb. 21: Debra Bowman, director of The their annual Nature Used Book Sale through host a presentation of Theatre Harrisburg’s the location for the next Harrisburg Singles Central PA Conservancy, will discuss the South Feb. 26 at Wildwood Park in the Olewine “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Lock and Key Event, an interactive and fun Mountain Conservation Landscape Initiative Nature Center’s lower level during business Dreamcoat” at 2 p.m. at Whitaker Center way to socialize. Check-in begins at 7:15 p.m. in this free lecture at 7 p.m. at Olewine Nature hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday. for Science and the Arts, 222 Market St., For more information, call 717-645-9898 or Center, Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way Featured items include: field guides, birds, Harrisburg. Tickets are $25 and available by visit www.lockandkeyevents.com. in Harrisburg. Bowman will highlight a local trees, plants, animals, insects, wildflowers, calling the Auxiliary’s office at 717-763-2796. partnership that promotes land conservation rivers, mountains, hunting, fishing, hiking, Tickets for this performance are not available Free HSYO concert while enhancing the quality of life in the canoeing, national parks, astronomy, geology, through Whitaker Center’s box office. All Feb. 14: The Harrisburg Symphony Youth region. For more information, call 717-221- gardening, children’s books and more. Book proceeds benefit Holy Spirit’s Spirit of Women Orchestra will present its free annual 0292 or visit www.wildwoodlake.org. prices range from 50 cents to $5. Proceeds program. Guests are encouraged to bring “Education Week” concert at 7 p.m. in The support the educational programs at Dauphin donations of canned goods to benefit the St. Forum, 5th and Walnut streets, Harrisburg. Lecture on Global Peace at HU County’s Wildwood Park, off Industrial Road Francis Soup Kitchen. Tara Simoncic will conduct the high school- Feb. 23: The World Affairs Council of north of the HACC campus at 100 Wildwood age orchestra and Krista Kriel will lead the Harrisburg’s lecture, "Armed Aggression and Way. All sales are cash or check. To join or Free tobacco cessation class middle school-age Junior Youth String Global Peace," is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at renew membership, visit www.wildwoodlake. Feb. 6: Penn State Hershey Respiratory Care Orchestra. Both ensembles are comprised Harrisburg University, 326 Market St. Free to org/support. is offering free tobacco cessation classes at of students from the central Pennsylvania high school and college students, the lecture 6:30 p.m. every Monday. Participants may join region. The orchestras will join together to will examine the pursuit of military power Lecture on ancient Indian philosophy the class at any time. Classes are held in the perform two pieces conducted by Harrisburg among nations around the globe, as well as Feb. 1: A free lecture by Jim McConkey, West Campus Health and Wellness Center on Symphony Music Director Stuart Malina. approaches to conflict resolution to prevent photographer and author of “To the Far Side the campus of Penn State Hershey Medical Seating is first come, first served. For more wars and promote international stability. of Planet Earth,” on the origins of ancient Center. For more information or to register, information, visit www.HSYO.org or call 717- For more, visit the World Affairs Council of Indian philosophy, is scheduled for 7 p.m. in call CareLine at 1-800-243-1455. 545-5527. Harrisburg at www.wacharrisburg.org. Lecture Room C at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Dr., Vanishing species lecture at Wildwood Park Millennium Music Conference HMAC's community clothes swap Hershey. It is sponsored by the World Culture Feb. 7: "Coal, Coffee and Cooperation: Saving Feb. 16-19: The Millennium Conference Feb. 26: Join the Community Clothes Swap Club of Central Pennsylvania, the Office of a Vanishing Songbird" is the topic of this returns for its 16th year, with 300 acts and and help give back. Bring any gently used Diversity and the Kienle Center for Humanistic free lecture at 7 p.m. at Olewine Nature artists playing at more than 30 venues clothing, jewelry, handbags, hats, gloves, Medicine. McConkey will explore how India’s Center, Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way throughout the greater Harrisburg area. scarves, shoes, etc. to Harrisburg Midtown remarkable worldview came into being. For in Harrisburg. Lecturer Katie Fallon, author Please see our live music listings on p. Arts Center, 268 Herr St., Harrisburg, 1-4 p.m. more information, call 717-566-3553 or visit of “Cerulean Blues: A Personal Search for a 23 for some of the participating venues. for an afternoon of free shopping and fun. All www.worldcultureclub.org. Vanishing Songbird,” will examine how the For a full schedule of events, visit www. unswapped cothing will be donated to YWCA fate of the tiny Cerulean warbler is vitally musicconference.net. of Greater Harrisburg. Free homebuyers workshop linked to our own. Call 717-221-0292 or visit Feb. 2 & 9: The Cumberland County www.wildwoodlake.org. Redevelopment Authority and the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency are Ceramic art lecture sponsoring a free Homebuyers Workshop Feb. 9: Philadelphia ceramic artist Robert 3rd in The Burg: February 17 at One West Penn St., Carlisle. The two-part Winokur will give a free lecture, 5:30 to program will be offered from 6 p.m. to 9 6:30 p.m., in HACC’s Whitaker Hall, room A textile art exhibit by Elizabeth Germann p.m. on both Thursdays. Persons attending 214. A reception will follow. Winokur's (example, left), as well as mixed media must be present at both sessions to receive exhibit, “Asparagus, Houses and Floating paintings by Rachel Campbell, debut at a certificate of completion. Enrollment is Constructions,” will be shown at HACC's Rose Midtown Scholar Bookstore during this limited and reservations are required. To Lehrman Art Gallery, Feb. 6 to March 2. For month’s 3rd in The Burg, Feb. 17. You can register, call 866-683-5907, ext. 300. more information, call 717-780-2435. visit many galleries, restaurants and other venues at the monthly celebration of the Hands-only CPR training Understanding world politics arts and culture throughout Harrisburg. For Feb. 4: A free, hands-only CPR training event Feb. 9: "Understanding World Politics," an more information, see our back cover or visit will be held 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Giant overview of the issues, philosophies and www.3rdinTheBurg.com. Center in Hershey. It offers basic lessons of debates shaping international political a skill that could help save the life of a loved thought, is a free lecture for high one. Sponsored by Penn State Hershey school and college students, Medical Center and affiliates, this family event at 6:30 p.m. at Cumberland includes tours of a Life Lion helicopter, blood Valley High School, 6746 Carlisle pressure screenings, information on infant Pike, Mechanicsburg. For more and child CPR, AED demonstrations and a visit information, visit the World from the Nittany Lion. For more information, Affairs Council of Harrisburg at visit PennStateHershey.org/cpr. www.wacharrisburg.org.

TheBurg 11 Past Tense

Snow City Harrisburg: No stranger to major winter storms.

Jason Wilson s many Harrisburg residents are Many residents no doubt The “President’s Aaware, given last year’s record remember the blizzard of 1996, which Day” storm of 2003 winds, rains and floods, the city and its ran the January total for snowfall in added to Harrisburg’s surrounds has seen its share of severe Harrisburg to a whopping 38.9 inches. 2002–2003 winter weather. Snowfalls, as last October’s The resulting thaw led to a record season, which early precipitation showed, are no ice flood on the Susquehanna that eventually amounted exception. washed away the western span of the to 57.7 inches of With good reason—December Walnut Street Bridge. February 2010 snow. Many people through March are the snowiest wins the award for next snowiest with remember the “Storm months. December averages 6.8 a total of 34.5 inches. But the single of the Century” of inches, January 9.7, February 10.8, and greatest storm was Feb. 11, 1983, March 1993, when March 6.1 inches. when 2 feet of snow fell in a 24-hour near hurricane-force Though these numbers may period. winds spread 18 inches seem fairly modest, there are some January 1994 saw 14.3 inches of snow. significant storms that have helped to of snow fall from one storm, which Although there add to the historic total for snowfall. was also part of a very snowy month. are numerous other Interestingly enough, most of the The heavy snow pack on the ground, snows of record such largest storms over the course of coupled with an entrenched arctic air as 1958 and 1978, the Harrisburg’s record-keeping, which mass, allowed Harrisburg to record its record snowiest season began in 1888, have occurred in more lowest temperature of all time—22 for Harrisburg is still recent memory. degrees below zero. the winter of 1960–61 when 81.3 inches of snow fell in the city. So, regardless of assertions that bygone winters “used to be worse,” there is always the chance for a snowy Dumped on: The blizzard of 1996 left cars winter. And according to the weather buried along N. 2nd Street (top); and last year's freak Oct. 29 storm left a record 5.5 data, snowy winters may be getting inches for the month (bottom). more, not less, frequent. Then & Now

The Capitol complex has undergone major changes since January 1914, when the photo of N. 4th and Walnut streets (left) was taken. On the positive side, utilities have been moved underground, freeing sight lines to the state house. On the negative side, streetcars no longer ply Harrisburg's streets. The historic photo also shows a glimpse of the old 8th Ward, a large, crowded neighborhood that was destroyed to make room for more state government.

12 TheBurg City View

Going Big in Harrisburg Ambition and over-reach in the capital city.

Lawrance Binda ow did a city of this size, not a In the post-war period, it You stuff the government with curbs and incipient sinkholes. And, "Hlarge city, end up with so much endorsed a Paris-like scheme to patronage jobs and dole out gold- oh, the deplorable state of the once- debt?" level an old, dense neighborhood plated benefits packages, good for a stately river walk. Harrisburg receiver David Unkovic near the Capitol and build marble lifetime, to ensure loyalty. Ambition and over-reach, fueled asked that question at a recent edifices, wide boulevards, a manicured You take over the school system, by greed and borrowed money and community forum, perfectly capturing park and a new bridge as tribute burying it in debt. enabled by yes men, exact a crippling the nugget of the city's dilemma. to political boss Harvey Taylor. That Wherever was tiny, poor cost. That's the answer of how a city of Population: 49,500. was actually the second time the city Harrisburg supposed to get the this size ended up with so much debt. Debt: about $1 billion*. had enthusiastically razed an entire money to fulfill these grand ambitions, Unkovic didn't want to know neighborhood and evicted its own this reckless over-reach? *Incinerator debt: $317 million; general residents en masse to accommodate And, as officials dreamed of obligation debt: $30 million; guaranteed how it literally happened. He has stadium debt: $8 million; guaranteed Parking the numbers in front of him and, no the voracious land appetite of the going into the garbage business or Authority debt: $112 million; guaranteed doubt, a good understanding of the state government. the electricity business or the baseball Redevelopment Authority debt: $83 million; deals that went down, who got paid Downtown suffered a similar fate, business or the museum business or water and sewer upgrades: $72.3 million. and how each layer of new debt was as swaths of gorgeous 19th century the parking business, the basic, boring Source: Act 47 Plan. piled on. buildings were destroyed in support of duties of local government often fell Other Post-Employment Benefits: $184 The question seemed more sprawling, suburban-style structures, away. million. Source: City Controller Dan Miller. rhetorical, in the incredulous sense soulless malls and ugly high-rise Today, a walk through Harrisburg School system debt: More than $500 million of—how in the world could this ever apartments. In so doing, Harrisburg is an exercise in navigating an obstacle by 2020. Source: Rep. Ron Buxton. have happened? destroyed its historic patronage, which course of broken sidewalks, crumbling Here's how: ambition, hubris, can never be replaced, as well as the over-reach—and it's been a part of urban charm that now attracts people Harrisburg since its beginning. to cities. The city's founder, John Harris And, when Harrisburg needed a Jr., himself practiced the art, brazenly new way to get rid of its trash, what suggesting, in the late 1700s, that his did it do? It went big. speck of a settlement should become Foregoing a simple, inexpensive capital of the second most populous facility, the city built what then-Mayor state in the new nation. 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TheBurg 13 Burg Biz From the Ground Up

Council OKs Art Museum SAM should break ground in months.

Peter Durantine ork on the Susquehanna approval before work could begin The museum will include four Biz Notes WArt Museum’s new home in on the estimated $6.7 million project galleries, classroom/conference Midtown Harrisburg may begin in the centered around the historic Keystone/ space and offices. The bank building, The HodgePodgery re-opened last month at next few months after City Council Fulton bank building at N. 3rd and which will be restored to its historical its new location at 1320 N. 3rd St. in Midtown unanimously approved the museum's Calder streets. appearance, will serve as a reception Harrisburg. The new shop differs considerably from the old, with a more focused selection of land use plan. The council added just one area and gift shop. hand-crafted items. In addition, artists' studio “This art museum is going to condition: that a certified contract The museum will use a parking and co-op work spaces are available on the be a great addition to the city of compliance officer be hired to ensure area off James Street for 12 spaces and upper floors. The shop's official grand re- Harrisburg," said Councilwoman Susan that the project follows city hiring provide two spaces along N. 3rd Street opening will take place during this month's Brown-Wilson, one of several council 3rd in The Burg, Feb. 17, 6–9 p.m. Owner and contracting rules. In so doing, for handicapped parking. Dawn Rettinger also runs her travel business members who praised the project council hoped to guarantee that local The museum’s mission includes from the location. before voting for it last month. and minority-owned businesses, exhibiting art from other museums Absolute Wellness is offering a one-month The council needed to grant its employing city residents, shared in the around Pennsylvania, including those free group fitness pass for businesses in construction work. in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The Midtown Harrisburg. The pass allows a The new museum includes addition will include climate controls, business to select an employee to attend The former complete renovation of the 95- storage areas and a loading dock, all group fitness classes for free for one month. bank and In addition, Absolute Wellness, 1519 N. 3rd St., future year-old bank building, as well as required to meet the requirements of is offering special group membership fitness home of construction of a two-story, modern- the American Association of Museum rates. Contact the studio at 717-525-7037. Susque- looking, 25,820-square-foot addition, accreditation. Shady McGrady's opened its doors last hanna Art which will be built in the adjacent SAM board member Andrew Museum. month after a complete renovation. In parking lot. Giorgione said the project’s finish time October, an arson fire gutted the interior, may extend into the first half of 2013. requiring months of restoration. The Midtown bar is located at 204 Verbeke St., Harrisburg.

MEN Changing Hands: December Property Sales

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14 TheBurg From the Ground Up

Buns, Books to Share Roof Bookstore & bakery coming to storefront. Lawrance Binda Baked Goods & Desserts, plans to Historic Buildings Put on Endangered List relocate from the The deteriorating 1000-block of N. Broad Street Market to a developer must be found to 6th Street has been identified as the back of the same rehabilitate these historic buildings among the most endangered historic building, said bakery before there is pressure to remove buildings in the state. co-owner Nora Proctor. them to clean up the block, or In its annual “Pennsylvania At Proctor said the property values increase and make Risk” list, Preservation Pennsylvania larger space will their rehabilitation prohibitive.” lists the row of buildings, which allow her to expand More than a decade ago, the includes the 1896 Queen Anne her hours and offer buildings were identified as the future mansion known as Swallow Mansion sandwiches and other home of a proposed African-American and the 1884 Jackson Rooming prepared foods, in museum and cultural center, a plan House. addition to her popular later dropped. This former corner store at Verbeke and N. 3rd streets soon The boarded-up Swallow will be home to P&R Baked Goods, as well as an expansion of cookies, cakes and For more information, visit www. Mansion, the prominent corner Midtown Scholar Bookstore, located next door. other baked items. She preservationpa.org. building that later housed expects to make the the Curtis Funeral Home, he heart of Midtown Harrisburg move around April 1. has been empty for soon will see some significant Proctor and her husband, Ed, T about 30 years. changes as Midtown Scholar have operated out of the Broad Street “The buildings Bookstore and a popular bakery both Market for about five years and have are underutilized and expect to expand. been supplying baked goods to deteriorating,” according Midtown Scholar plans to take Midtown Scholar for re-sale. to the group’s report. space in the front portion of the Papenfuse said he expects to “The brick buildings have building next door at 1300 N. 3rd St. build another entry to the building off tremendous potential Bookstore co-owner Eric Papenfuse of Verbeke Street, which will allow P&R for re-use. However, with said he wants to link the buildings customers to enter the shop directly large-scale development through an internal doorway and use without needing to go through the taking place in the the space to increase his selection of bookstore. new releases and popular titles. neighborhood, "We want to be able to offer everything in the book world— Mangia More soup to nuts—so you never have to go to Barnes & Noble," The owners of Mangia said Papenfuse, who owns Qui/Suba have bought both buildings along with his the two buildings next door, 268–270 North wife, Catherine Lawrence. St., long-time home of The new space also will the Neptune Lounge feature an area for events and (pictured). Co-owner meetings. Rosemarie "Qui Qui" Increasingly, Midtown Musarra said the three partners have plans for Scholar has become a center the buildings, but are for community gatherings, "sitting tight " for the lectures and concerts, requiring time being. another area to hold events, said Papenfuse. In addition, many events are simply too Our philosophy about small for the bookstore's large food is simple: main stage, but would be Nature Knows Best. perfect for a more intimate space in a separate room, he We only use the freshest, local produce available and said. quality ingredients to create The storefront last innovative vegetarian was occupied by Garden “Whole Foods For entrees, salads and Fresh Market & Deli, which a Healthy Lifestyle” sandwiches. consolidated into the Broad Street Market in November. Jayyid Harvest Artisan Vegetarian A popular bakery, P&R 1530 N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg

TheBurg 15 Good Eats Taste of the Town

South of the (Harrisburg) Border Authentic Mexican cuisine is a short trip away at Herby's.

Lawrance Binda destinations for an old bar and grill in Bressler, a authentic Mexican crossroads village now part of Swatara cuisine. Township. "People ask After a total renovation, Herby's El me, 'Why are you Mexicano was born. called Herby's?'" said At first, leafy, residential Bressler Marroquin. "I chose may seem an unusual spot for a Herby's because that Mexican restaurant, and, approaching was my husband's the location, one is struck by the sign name." and the exterior, both boldly, colorfully A lot has changed designed in Mexican style. since she first stocked The interior decor continues the the shelves with bags theme, transporting diners to another with savory vegetable and meat of tortillas and cans land—and then there's the food. toppings), carnitas (a heavily At Herby's, you'll find tasty Mexican dishes, a festive dining room of black beans in her Herby's is authentically Mexican, seasoned, slow-roasted, succulent (above) and gracious owner Maria Marroquin (right). small store on Front which sets it apart from the many Tex- pork dish), posole (an ages-old Street. Mex franchises that have spread like Mexican corn and meat soup) or even n occasion, good things can arise In fact, Marroquin locusts into suburban strip malls. tacos made in true Mexican style (soft Ofrom terrible tragedy. never intended to serve prepared food Marroquin is there every day, all tortilla, meat, onions, cilantro and Even great things. at all, but her customers, reveling in day, supervising each operation and salsa). A quarter-century ago, Maria the odor of dishes she was preparing dish. It's where the area's large Latino If you're skittish, or just Marroquin lost her husband, who died for her family, asked for a taste. Then community dines—and the place, adventurous, perhaps it's best to start suddenly. they wanted to take some home. Then increasingly, sought out by people at Herby's inexpensive ($6.99) lunch Out of sheer necessity, she started they wanted to sit there and eat it. demanding more sophisticated, buffet, served each Thursday and a small grocery in Steelton specializing "I was cooking for the kids, and authentic flavors. Friday. There, you can sample a variety in the food of her native Mexico. This people came in and said, 'Hey, what Yes, Herby's has what you might of dishes—so you'll know what to way, she reasoned, she could support are you making?'" she said. "That's expect from a Mexican restaurant: order when you return for a full dinner, her three young children, while also how I got the idea." burritos, enchiladas and fajitas—all perhaps over a top-shelf margarita or caring for them when they were out of Almost by accident, a restaurant made from scratch every day and glass of sangria. school. was born. superior to what you might find "I have many customers who say So, she left her job as a cook for Soon, Herby's had outgrown elsewhere. to me, 'Why did it take me so long Marriott Corp. and opened Herby's, its cramped space with a few tables But Marroquin urges her patrons to try something different?'" said which has grown to become one in the back of a store. So, in 1995, to try what her Mexican customers Marroquin. "And then they want that of the Harrisburg area's favorite Marroquin moved up the hill, buying like, dishes like sope (a thick tortilla same dish, over and over again."

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16 TheBurg Wine Time

Wine Is for Lovers Find the perfect bubbly for Valentine's Day.

Steve Juliana t this time of year, we have much black grapes. In California, this usually Restaurant Notes AirTran Ends Service Ato celebrate. means that the grape is pinot noir, Not necessarily the weather technically not champagne, although Morgan's Place, 4425 N. Front St., is changing Southwest Airlines is ending AirTran Airways predictions of an over-fed ground the black grape is used in the French its name and look. The large bar area will service at Harrisburg International Airport, squirrel, but the holiday for lovers, region. It is delicious nonetheless. feature a California surfer theme and will effective Aug. 12. become Big Woody's Beach Bar & Grill. The HIA is among airports at six cities across Valentine's Day. One of the best ways One of the latest examples of dining room has been remodeled to be more the country losing AirTran. Since the carrier to enjoy this time with our loved one sparklers is rosé. This is a blend of upscale and re-branded the Rockville Room. began service in November 2008, more is with a sparkling wine. These are grapes that produces wine that can A non-smoking bar also is being added. than 250,000 people have flown between Harrisburg and Orlando, said HIA. made all over the world and are the be from light pink to cherry in color. Breads 'n spreads has limited its hours to “This region has demonstrated that lunchtime/brunch for the forseeable future. perfect way to convey the message of Don’t overlook these as they are a very low-fare service from Harrisburg will be The new hours for the gourmet luncheonette, cherishing that special person. pleasant quaff. supported,” according to an HIA release. “We located in Midtown at 1419 N. 3rd St., are This month, we will focus on On this day of celebrating love, have some time before the service ends to Tuesday to Friday, 11a.m. to 2 p.m., and reach out to other airlines who might have an champagne, prosecco and cava, it is important to match the wine Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the great bubbling wines of France, with the food. At dinner, choose a interest in serving this route.” Downtown neighbors Italy and Spain. Fizz gets in the wine sparkler on the dry side so that it will Palumbo's and 2nd through a secondary fermentation match the food. These will be labeled Street Wok shut down process where yeast and sugar are “naturale,” extra brut or brut and are last month due to a B LUE HORSE added to each bottle of still wine. the perfect match for a special meal. collapsed city-owned drain pipe. 2nd Street S OVI NG Tradition holds that it was in the If, however, you just want "sweets for Wok re-opened I M ! 17th century that the monk, Dom the sweet," then your choice should at the end of the Perignon, discovered the way to add run to extra-dry or semi-secco. These month. Palumbo's We’re thrilled to carbonation to regular wine and wines are actually sweeter with more remained shut, using announce our move to Old created the great wine quote: “Come residual sugar and match up well with the opportunity to remodel parts of the Uptown. Stop by quickly—I am tasting stars.” desserts or just on their own. restaurant, known for our new boutique Needless to say, when we are The glass of choice for serving its generous slices of or visit our website F ASHIONAB LE shopping for such a special bottle, we sparklers is the flute. Because it is pizza. for great members- & need some hard and fast information. narrow, there's less surface area to Cribari's Ristorante, only discounts. Always buy wine that has the words allow bubbles to dissipate. This lets 263 Reily St., has A FFORDAB LE “methode naturale” or “methode the color of the wine show through; decided to restrict its champenoise” on the bottle. This with the bubbles giving a show that at hours during winter, Same great fashions, opening only for ensures the highest quality and means times can look like seltzer and at other dinner, starting at new location. that the wine was fermented in the times imitate a small brook. 4 p.m., Monday to bottle and racked so the secondary Whatever you and your significant Saturday. Reservations 1725 Susquehanna St. Harrisburg, Pa. fermentation could take place. other decide to do for the Feast of are strongly recommended as the A bottle that says "blanc du blanc" Eros, a little bubbly will make it all the dining room of the 717-614-7985 is white wine from white grapes. more special. Keep sipping! intimate restaurant "Blanc du noir"is white wine from Steve Juliana of Hummelstown is a wine adviser can fill quickly. 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TheBurg 17 Home Cooking

Romancing Steak Diane A hearty dish for winter and for lovers.

Rosemary Ruggieri Baer love February. is just right for the day. If a dish can Steak Diane (for 2) I I love it for its stark beauty; for the be romantic, this is certainly one. It is fact it almost always brings a snowfall, called Steak Diane. • Season 2 filet mignon even in mild-winter years such as this The first time I ever had Steak (tenderloin) steaks with salt and one; and for its contrasts. It can bring Diane was at Alfred’s Victorian pepper. us harsh winds on one day and a Restaurant in Middletown. As a young promise of spring on another. married couple in the early 1970s, my • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in Then there’s my birthday, another husband and I discovered Alfred’s not a skillet (not non-stick) over reason I love February. And, because long after it opened. In addition to its medium heat. Make sure the I was born close to Valentine’s Day, I unique décor, Alfred’s was known for skillet is good and hot. consider that holiday very special. table-side preparations rarely seen in • Cook steaks for 3 minutes As a child, I loved it all, from restaurants today. on each side for medium rare. making homemade heart cards and Caesar salads were tossed in a Transfer to a plate and keep cutting up doilies, to putting shiny big wooden bowl with garlic, raw warm. The object of Rosemary's affection: Steak Diane red heart stickers everywhere. Well egg, lemon, anchovies and Parmesan • Add 2 tablespoons butter to into my adult years, my mother made cheese. Crepes Suzette with orange Some recipes for Steak Diane call the same skillet with 2 tablespoons a wonderful treat for my birthday: a and Grand Manier and Cherries for sautéed mushrooms to be served chopped shallots or sweet onion. golden yellow cake baked into the Jubilee with Kirsch were flambéed for with the steak but the steaks are very Sauté for a minute or two. shape of a heart with shiny white icing wonderful desserts. But Steak Diane good without them. I like to serve and drifts of freshly grated coconut was always my favorite offering at • Add 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard to twice-baked potatoes (stuffed with that looked like snow. Alfred’s. the mixture in the skillet and stir to cheese and more chives) and a green In our family, birthdays and even A little research tells me that incorporate. vegetable alongside. Now, set a little table with your “little holidays” such as Valentine’s Day the dish was named after the • Add 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, best dishes, light some candles, open were celebrated. And I try to carry on Roman Goddess, Diana, Queen of 1 tablespoon chopped chives and a a bottle of pinot noir and enjoy this that tradition today with my husband the Hunt. And apparently many teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce and dinner with your Valentine. and grown sons who sometimes chefs, particularly New York City stir again. describe this particular holiday (much ones, claim to have invented it. The Even if you don’t like February or to my chagrin) as a money-making flavor is unique, the presentation is • Add 1 teaspoon of brandy and pour winter, I’m pretty sure that you’ll like scheme perpetrated by the greeting spectacular, and it is fairly easy to over the steaks. If you are brave, light this. card industry. make despite a little prep work. the brandy with a long match before pouring, but do be careful. Rosemary Ruggieri Baer, Nevertheless, Valentine’s Day calls The version included here a first generation Italian- for a special dinner, whether prepared is adapted from "Steak Diane for • Garnish the dish with chopped fresh American, grew up in for just two or for more. I thought I Dummies," one of many variations that parsley. Harrisburg and has spent her would share with you a recipe that can be found. life perfecting her mother’s country cooking.

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18 TheBurg Culture Club Musical Notes

A Jazz Age Come Again Friends of Jazz names new leadership for a new era.

Peter Durantine a Midwest musician, The Rudolphs bring talent and 5 at the Allen Theatre near Lebanon new to town. It was expertise to an organization that is Valley College in Annville (they want 1978 and he had just one of the longest-running producers to locate sessions near colleges), spent a year touring of jazz in the country. Steve is resident provide an intimate experience for with Buddy Morrow jazz pianist at the Hilton Harrisburg jazz enthusiasts as well as newcomers. and the Tommy Dorsey and Towers; Andrea is a dancer, “That intimacy is where jazz has its Orchestra—Steve choreographer and an administrator. strengths,” Steve said. Rudolph. “We are combining our strengths,” They also want CPFJ to partner Within two years, said Andrea, a Camp Hill native who with other groups for mutual Rudolph, along with was an original member of Luigi’s Jazz promotions and collaborations. “It’s Jack Snavely, Lee Dance Company in New York City. not a competitive thing,” Andrea said. Swartz and Russ Neff, Specifically, the Rudolphs see “It’s a cooperative effort.” would found the their mission as re-establishing CPFJ The Rudolphs expect CPFJ to Central Pennsylvania by building up its membership, having continue for another 30 years and The beat goes on: New CPFJ co-directors Andrea and Steve Friends of Jazz, not to concerts and daytime jam sessions beyond. Jazz, said Steve, needs such Rudolph sit ready to bring their music to new ears. recapture that long in other nearby communities and a local organization to keep it alive. era of jazz, but to educating the uninitiated. “Without a central focus in the area, it arrisburg embraced jazz when it institutionalize the form for Harrisburg “I think the education part of it is will just wither away.” came of age in the 1920s, and, by H and the region’s music culture. where we need to press harder than the early ‘30s, the city’s bars and clubs CPFJ’s first concert is March 18 at Millersville CPFJ’s success has been measured we have in 30 years,” Steve said. University. For more information on the concert, were the last stop on the New York- in the popularity of its monthly Jam sessions, such as the one Feb. the organization and jazz, visit www.cpfj.org. Washington D.C-Baltimore circuit for concerts and annual jazz festivals, the bop and swing bands. unknown talent it attracted (some of Through the ‘50s, people packed whom would become famous) and places such as Be Bop, Snake Pitt, The its nurturing of local young musicians New Yorker, Hi-Hat Club and Madrid, such as saxophonist Tim Warfield of to hear musicians such as Duke York, now a CPFJ board member. Ellington, Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughan, But like any organization of such Cab Calloway and Dizzy Gillespie. accomplishment and verve, CPFJ has “For a few years, Harrisburg was reached a plateau in its growth. As it like New York City; weekend jazz on marks its 32nd anniversary this year, every corner, people up all night and the group seeks to re-energize and eating early breakfast at Davenport’s, expand its audience by reaching out The New Yorker Restaurant or The more, particularly to younger people. Spot,” recalled local writer Calobe In so doing, the board has named, Jackson Jr., in a 2005 history. for the first time since its founding, By the ‘70s, that scene faded to a co-executive directors to lead the single performer in a single venue, a organization—Steve Rudolph and his jazz pianist in the Dauphin Lounge at wife Andrea Minick Rudolph, who see the Holiday InnTowne on 2nd Street, opportunities for growth. which today is the Crowne Plaza Hotel. “We just want to keep jazz alive Tickling the ivories six nights a and well,” Steve said. week in that lounge back then was Ready for Visitors

Harrisburg Area Community College professors Rob Shoaff and Nicole Ernst stand in the enclosed courtyard at Midtown 2, a historic building that once housed a printing plant at N. 3rd and Reily streets. This month, for 3rd in The Burg, Feb. 17, the space will host"Nerds in The Burg," exploring the intersection of science and art, with exhibits, lectures and a reception. It also will be the site of new Fenetre Gallery, which debuts in March. HACC, says Ernst, is showing a new commitment to the community by opening up its lovely building in the heart of Midtown Harrisburg to the public.

TheBurg 19 Musical Notes

Heads in the Trees A music co-op sounds right for Tree Cover lads.

Peter Durantine this year in digital a mathematical interpretation of format, as well as something that is real.” Barbershop Quartets on CD and vinyl. Don’t get these guys wrong. to Deliver Valentines “The music They appreciate the Internet and cooperative is accompanying technology as great Barbershop quartets from the something we tools for accessing, communicating, Keystone Capital Chorus will deliver made up,” Caleb disseminating and distributing "Singing Valentines" to loved ones in said, noting the information, as well as for creating. the greater Harrisburg area on Feb. 14. Internet has Indeed, Jake is the “electronic Along with singing a beautiful created perhaps musician,” Caleb said. “He tinkers on love song, a tuxedo-clad quartet will too much of a keyboards and synthesizers, but his present a long-stemmed red rose, global community. real thing is arranging music on a Hershey’s Kisses and two tickets to the “With everything computer.” chorus’ spring show, May 5, at Scottish so dispersed, But they are high-concept Rite Auditorium in Harrisburg. there’s something thinkers. They want to use the tools This year, eight quartets are From the tree top: Tree Cover bandmates rehearse in their basement beautiful about of technology to build under the prepared to deliver what in recent studio. From left, Matthew Cossick on drums, Stephen Haas on bass, things local.” Tree Cover label a local community years has been as many as 100 Jake Kauffman on computer and Caleb Cossick on keyboard. While pursing of musicians and artists, intent on “Singing Valentines.” organic creativity creating new forms of music by using The cost is $40. Arrangements through a cooperative approach. can be made by calling 717-730-0289 heir generation was raised on collaboration—the Stephen described it as “an or through the chorus' website www. Tsharing music from Internet music and accompanying visuals organism that is living and breathing kccsing.com. downloads, but these twenty- develop from a collaborative effort— and always changing.” somethings are trying to take the idea Tree Cover’s trio also want to produce The young men of Tree Cover are Community Day a bit further with cooperative record- works more tangible than sharing still working out their concept, though producing and performing. music downloads. they have been busy creating their at Civil War Museum To hone their idea, Caleb Cossick, Hence, their desire to produce own music. They plan to produce a 23, Jake Kauffman, 23, and Stephen music on what now seems ancient manifesto describing the mission of The National Civil War Museum will Haas, 20, are launching a label, Tree technology—vinyl records. the record label. hold a day of free admission on Feb. Cover Records. They are friends as well “The Internet is sort of a cloud,” Meanwhile, they have a band, 18, sponsored by The Hershey Co. as roommates in the Camp Hill house said Stephen, an artist as well as a Uwue (pronounced you-woo), that At no cost, enjoy the museum's where they also have their studio, musician who attends the Maryland performs regularly around the permanent collection in addition relocated from a temporary station at Institute College of Art in Baltimore. He region, and they help organize the to special events, including local Second City Church on Harrisburg’s noted that vinyl is becoming popular performances of other bands. So, historian Lynn Blackston's one-woman Verbeke Street. “because you can hold it.” watch for them both in front of—and show, Civil War era songs and actors The Harrisburg-area natives “That’s one of our strong tenets, behind—the scenes. portraying presidents Lincoln and established Tree Cover in the summer having value for the physical,” said Grant. Hershey’s chocolate also will be of 2011 and now are working toward Caleb, a musician who studied For more about Tree Cover, visit www. available. treecoverrecords.com or look for them on a goal (while also making a living at computer science in college. For a listing of activities, visit their day jobs) of releasing material Facebook. Find the band, Uwue at www. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org or “Something digital isn’t real; it’s hearuwue.com. call 717-260-1861.

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Vocal Experience For Three Twelve, the sound is in their voices.

Peter Durantine or Deb McClain, David Glasgow Fand Jason Whetstone, their journey from church singers to recording artists has as much to do with their personal spirituality as it does with their personal harmony. After leaving the Harrisburg church they were attending, the three friends found that they missed singing together. They met one afternoon at a recital hall at Dickinson College in Play a number: Three Twelve is, from left, Carlisle, where Glasgow, a pianist and David Glasgow, Deb McClain and Jason music teacher, worked. Whetstone. They started to meet there once a week to escape their busy lives and emotions and spiritual aspects as in get lost in their singing, for sheer the song, "Make It": leisure. But the more they worked on "Found myself on a street in a tones and harmonies, the more they city/Didn’t know where I was, where began to believe the possibility of to go/Wanting grace, needing hope, making it as a musical group. craving pity/as the wind began to “We figured out we can do blow … We don’t have to make it on this,” said Whetstone. “We’re good our own/We who once were strangers, performers.” now companions …" That was autumn 2005. Soon, “The best songs, on the surface, Three Twelve, as they came to call are talking about really simple, their group, began performing at everyday, almost elemental stuff: a churches, festivals and coffeehouses. river, a tree, a storm—even a dinner The response was electric. They cut party or a bus ride,” Glasgow said. “But a Christmas record and, a year later, when you sit down and really listen another with two songs. through the metaphors, you hear Demand for their singing yourself, somehow. It’s a very intimate increased, and three years ago they feeling.” began work on a complete album, Whetstone, a Lewisberry native “Something Begun,” with all original who attended the Cleveland Institute music. They raised $1,800 on pre-CD of Music and worked as a freelance sales to cover the recording costs. The studio engineer in Nashville for a CD has the sound and rhythm and period, recorded the group’s album lyrics of popular contemporary music, and then had it mastered to ensure yet the words, while catchy, offer quality sound for radio play. deeper meaning. Although their music features “We really hope our music Glasgow on piano and Whetstone on reaches a multi-dimensional age the penny whistle, their sound is not group,” McClain said. “Our big hope is instrumental. Whetstone said. “Our that you’ll be hearing us on the radio sound is the vocals.” some day.” And what about the group’s They pitch their art as pop music name: Three Twelve? for the family, but, intentionally or not, McClain, a Mechanicsburg Garden Fresh Market the lyrics are infused with spiritual— resident and vice president of the not religious—meaning. Glasgow, Central Pennsylvania Gay and Lesbian Now Located who teaches piano technique and Chamber of Commerce, said they music theory, writes the group’s music. use up to 12 additional musicians for in the Broad Street Market “When I’m writing the lyrics, I try instrumentation. But in reality, the to be abstract about personal things,” three said in unison, “It’s just the only sOrganic Goods & Produce he said. “We all feel anger, sadness, thing we could agree on.” s3PECIALTYItems happiness—the experience around Hear Three Twelve perform 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Feb. s.ATURALFoods these emotions is less important than 18, at Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg. 1233 N. 3rd St. s6EGANProducts Harrisburg, Pa. those emotions.” For more about the group or to purchase a CD, s3PECIAL$IETARY Needs He connects the listener to visit threetwelve.net. 717-421-7097

TheBurg 21 Happenings

Museums & Art Spaces

3rd Street Studio Mangia Qui Rose Lehrman Arts Center 1725 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg 272 North St., Harrisburg One HACC Drive, Harrisburg 717-385-3315; www.3rdstreetstudio.org 717-233-7358; www.mangiaqui.com www.hacc.edu/RoseLehrmanArtsCenter Please contact the gallery. Art of Elide Hower and Shawn Theron, "Asparagus, Houses and Floating through February. Constructions," ceramics by Antique Auto Museum at Hershey Robert Winokur, Feb. 6–March 2; 161 Museum Dr., Hershey The Mantis Collective reception, Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m. 717-566-7100; www.aacamuseum.org 1306 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg [email protected] The Soup Spot "Alternative Energy Vehicles," a history 1014 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg of automobile propulsion beyond the The art of Michael Budai, Daniel Kent, Liz 717-232-7867 internal combustion engine, Mar. 2–June 3. Laribee and Michael Robinson, through Feb. 12. Photography and paintings by Art Association of Harrisburg Harrisburg-area artists. 21 N. Front St., Harrisburg Midtown Scholar/Yellow Wall Gallery 717-236-1432; www.artassocofhbg.com 1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg The State Museum of Pennsylvania 717-236-1680; www.midtownscholar.com 300 North St., Harrisburg "Figuratively Speaking," winter 717-787-4980; www.statemuseumpa.org membership exhibition, through Feb. 16. "Masked Intentions," mixed media and portraits by Nathan Van Patter, through "Making it Better: Folk Arts in Pennsylvania The Cornerstone Coffeehouse Feb. 12. Today," through April 29. 2133 Market St., Camp Hill "Two-Point Perspective," textiles and mixed "The Fine Art of Giving: Gifts of Art to the www.thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com media paintings by Rachel Campbell and State Museum of Pennsylvania, 1998-2008". Digital art by Lawrence Knorr, Elizabeth Germann, Feb. 14–March 11; National Geographic Giant Traveling Map through February. reception, Feb. 17, 6–10 p.m. of North America, Feb. 18–March 15. Gallery@Second National Civil War Museum The Susquehanna Art Museum 608 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg One Lincoln Circle at Reservoir, Harrisburg 717-233-8668; www.sqart.org galleryatsecond.com 717-260-1861; nationalcivilwarmuseum.org “Latent Images,” an exhibit held Works by Thom Kulp and John “To Further Their Cause: Inventions and at The State Museum of Pa. Whitney, through Mar. 3. Innovations of the Civil War,” through March 4. “Art Is an Entrée, Not a Dessert,” a juried Gallery at Walnut Place group exhibit of Dōshi Gallery, Feb. 15–July “1862,” an exhibit highlighting the second 413 Walnut St., Harrisburg; 717-233-0487 15, held at The State Museum of Pa. year of the Civil War, through Dec. 31. Gallery open, but no featured artist. Whitaker Center/The Curved Wall Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art 222 Market St., Harrisburg HMAC/Stage on Herr 176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg 717-214-ARTS; www.whitakercenter.org 1110 N. 3rd St./268 Herr St., Harrisburg 717-692-3699; www.nedsmithcenter.org 717-441-7506; www.harrisburgarts.com "2012 Instructor Exhibit" features the work “Jerome P. Connolly: Master Muralist,” of instructors of Mechanicsburg Art Center Works by various local and regional artists. through March 17. School and Galleries, through March 22.

The Stage Door

Broadway Classics Productions Hershey Theatre Oyster Mill Playhouse Harrisburg Mall, 3501 Paxton St., Harrisburg 15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey 1001 Oyster Mill Road, Camp Hill 877-717-7969; broadwayclassicspa.com 717-534-3405; www.hersheytheatre.com 717-737-6768; www.oystermill.com No shows scheduled for February. "Come Fly Away," Feb. 16–19 “Angel Street,” through Feb. 12

Harrisburg Comedy Zone HMAC/Stage on Herr Popcorn Hat Players at the Gamut 110 Limekiln Rd., New Cumberland 1110 N. 3rd St./268 Herr St., Harrisburg 3rd Floor, Strawberry Square, Harrisburg 717-920-3627; harrisburgcomedyzone.com 717-441-7506; www.harrisburgarts.com 717-238-4111; www.gamutplays.org Kurt Green, Feb. 3–4; Jim Holder, Feb. Soul Comedy Café, Feb. 12 “Rumpelstiltskin," through Feb. 4 10–11; Jay Black, Feb. 17–18; Adam Dodd, "Hansel and Gretel," Feb. 8–March 3 Feb. 24–25 Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Café 1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg Rose Lehrman Arts Center Harrisburg Shakespeare Company 717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com One HACC Drive, Harrisburg 3rd Floor, Strawberry Square, Harrisburg www.hacc.edu/RoseLehrmanArtsCenter 717-238-4111; www.gamutplays.org T.M.I. improv group, Feb. 17 "Sacred Earth" by Ragamala Dance, Feb. 15 "Bunny Bunny: Gilda Radner: A Sort of Love Open Stage of Harrisburg Story," through Feb. 5 223 Walnut St., Harrisburg Theatre Harrisburg "First in Our Hearts," Feb. 18–19 717-232-OPEN; www.openstagehbg.com 513 Hurlock St., Harrisburg 717-232-5501; www.theatreharrisburg.com "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Feb. 24–26 “Ma Rainey's Blackbottom," Feb. 3–25 "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor "The Diary of Anne Frank," Feb. 25 (at Hershey Area Playhouse Dreamcoat," Feb. 3–16 (at Whitaker Center) Whitaker Center) Sand Hill Road at Cherry Drive, Hershey 717-838-8164; hersheyareaplayhouse.com "Romeo and Juliet," Feb. 16–26.

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Live Music around Harrisburg

Appalachian Brewing Co./Abbey Bar Cornerstone Coffeehouse Mangia Qui/Suba (continued) 50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg 2133 Market Street, Camp Hill Feb. 24: Creekside Soul Duo Read, Make, Learn 717-221-1083; www.abcbrew.com www.thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com Feb. 25: The Humblers The HodgePodgery Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22: The Great White Caps Feb. 4: Joe Cooney Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Café 1320 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg Feb. 3: Jim Weider's PRoJECT PERCoLAToR Feb. 10: Kevin Kline 1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg 717-236-4676; www.thehodgepodgery.com Feb. 17–18: Millennium Music Conference Feb. 11: Sweet Life 717-236-1680; www.midtownscholar.com Feb. 24: The Pietasters Feb. 12: Rich and Joe Feb. 4 &11: Valentine's Make & Take, 1–4 p.m. Feb. 26: Marco Benevento Feb. 17–18: Millennium Music Conference Feb. 3: Scott Fagan Feb. 17: Grand Re-Opening, 6–9 p.m. Every Wednesday, Open Mic Feb. 19: Ann Kerstetter Feb. 4: Good News Café Feb. 24: Maiden Ground Feb. 10: Betsy Barnicle (early show); Cheryl Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Café Broad Street Market/Stone Building Feb. 25: Seasons Wheeler (late show) 1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg N. 3rd and Verbeke streets, Harrisburg Feb. 11: You You Dark Forest & L'Astronaut 717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com www.broadstreetmarket.org Giant Center Feb. 17–18: Millennium Music Conference 550 W. Hersheypark Dr., Hershey Feb. 18: Three Twelve Feb. 7: Charles Dickens birthday party (free Feb. 4: Hemlock Hollow 717-534-3911; www.giantcenter.com Feb. 24: John Terlazzo & Buc Hill Aces literary event), 7 p.m. Feb. 11: Jonathan Frazier Feb. 18: Chris Gassaway Feb. 17: Miranda Lambert Feb. 9, 23: Gas Truth Education Series, 6:30 MoMo’s BBQ & Grille Feb. 25: Voxology p.m. 307 Market St., Harrisburg Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra 717-230-1030; www.momosbbqandgrill.com Feb. 11: Book-signing for Tremendous Life The Campus Theatre The Forum (5th and Walnut Sts.), Harrisburg Books' "True Blue Leadership," 2 p.m. 419 Market St., Lewisburg 717-545-5527; harrisburgsymphony.org Feb. 3: Fatback www.campustheatre.org Feb. 10: Black Cat Feb. 12: "Women in Poetry," a literary event Feb. 11–12: "Fateful Fifth" Feb. 17: Millennium Music Conference with Harrisburg poet laureate, Iya Isoke, 8 Feb. 15: Vance Gilbert Feb. 14: Harrisburg Symphony Youth Feb. 24: Skyla Burrell Band p.m. Orchestra Concert Carley’s Ristorante and Piano Bar Feb. 14: "Talk to an Anarchist" panel Morgan’s Place (Big Woody's) 204 Locust St., Harrisburg HMAC/Stage on Herr discussion and community forum, 7 p.m. 4425 N. Front St., Harrisburg 717-909-9191; www.carleysristorante.com 1110 N. 3rd St./268 Herr St., Harrisburg 717-234-8103; www.morgans-place.com Feb. 18: Book-signing for Edna Davis, 2 p.m. 717-441-7506; www.harrisburgarts.com Feb. 1: Chelsea Caroline Feb. 3: Kings & Queens Feb. 20: Occupy Harrisburg teach-in, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 2: Wade Preston Feb. 2: The Belly Dance Lounge Feb. 4: White Bread Feb. 3, 25: Noel Gevers Feb. 3: Aortic Valve Feb. 21: Midtown Poets reading and Feb. 10: Ginger Child Feb. 4, 10, 24: Ted Ansel Feb. 4: Les Racquet & The Click Clack Boom workshop, 7 p.m. Feb. 11: Strange Eden Feb. 8, 29: Jett Prescott Feb. 10: The Dirty Sweet Feb. 17: Shea Quinn & Swish Dog Feb. 25: "The History of Book Publishing in Feb. 9, 23: Giovanni Traino Feb. 11: Suzi Brown & Dana Alexandra’s Feb. 18: US2 Duo Central PA," a lecture by Catherine Lawrence, Feb. 11, 16, 22: Anthony Haubert Birthday Show w/Christie Lenée Feb. 24: Honey Pump 1:30 p.m. Feb. 15: Roy Lefever Feb. 17–18: Millennium Music Conference Feb. 25: Don Johnson Project Feb. 17–18: Millennium Music Conference Feb. 24: Ducky & The Vintage, The Line & Feb. 25: Book-signing for Joe Farrel's "Pa. MANIAN Books: Keystone Tombstones," 2 p.m. Moviate Film Co-Op Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz Every Wednesday, Open Mic 1106 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg; moviate.org Feb. 25: Redactive Poetry Workshop hosted 717-540-1010; www.cpfj.org by Liz Laribee Hershey Theatre Feb. 7: Teenage Mysticism w/Selah.Selah and Feb. 5: CPFJ Jam Session w/Steve Rudolph, 15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey Drew Dyrli Hermeling Feb. 28: Art Kaleidoscope meeting, 6 p.m. Tim Wolfe and Dave Lazorcik 717-534-3405; www.hersheytheatre.com Feb. 11: Victor Villarreal w/Merryl Feb. 18: Yellowbirds w/The Plat Maps The Susquehanna Folk Music Society Clover Lane Coffeehouse Feb. 10: Hershey Symphony Orchestra: "Love Feb. 25: Ivory Weeds w/Dean Circone & Chris www.sfmsfolk.org (see website for location) 1280 Clover Lane, Harrisburg Is in the Air" Callan Pearson 717-564-4761; www.harrisburguu.org Feb. 12–14: Turkish dance workshops Mangia Qui/Suba Feb. 27: Danny Schmidt & Carrie Elkin Stock’s on 2nd 272 North St., Harrisburg 211 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg 717-233-7358; www.mangiaqui.com Coffeehouse on Market Street 717-233-6699; www.stocksonsecond.com 1508 Market St., Harrisburg Feb. 3: Rhyne McCormick Feb. 4: Don Johnson Project Band 717-564-4761; www.harrisburguu.org Feb. 4: Shine & Friends Feb. 11: Shea Quinn and Steve Swisher Feb. 10: Suzi Brown Feb. 12: Hasan Isakkut Ensemble Feb. 18 Soul Solution Feb. 11: Havana Blue Feb. 25: Music Thru Science Feb. 17–18: Millennium Music Conference The Susquehanna Folk Music Society www.sfmsfolk.org (check website for location) Major Map Feb. 12: Turkish music & dance Feb. 19: Väson Linda Ries, archivist and Feb. 25: Neidig, Koretzky, Gehret & Campbell historian with the Pa. State Archives, works with SciTech High students and teacher Michelle Felton (center) to At the Cinema explore original centuries-old maps of Pennsylvania as part Moviate Film Co-Op of their training to become 1106 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg; moviate.org museum docents for The Feb. 2: "Ashes & Diamonds," 8 p.m. State Museum’s upcoming exhibit of a giant map of Feb. 9: "Underground Short Docs," 8 p.m. North America from the Feb. 16: Open screening, 8 p.m. National Geographic Society. The program is sponsored Feb. 25: "The General," w/live original score by Penn National Insurance. by The Reese Project (at Ned Smith Center, Photo: Don Giles, PHMC MIllersburg), 7 p.m.

TheBurg 23 Musical Notes Curtain Call

Folk, in All Its Forms Time to Laugh, to Weep Expect variety as musicians return to Ft. Hunter. Theater season: jazz, jealousy and joy. Jess Hayden Peter Durantine ack for a command performance ith Biblical big adventures told rousing rendition of “Court Street Bon the Susquehanna Folk Music Wthrough pop scores, dialing for Cabaret” —the best of Broadway and Society (SFMS) stage will be four of the murder, jazz and rag, and George beyond, March 16 to 17; for classic area’s most talented musicians—Kevin Washington as post-presidential host intrigue and mystery, go Uptown Neidig, Henry Koretzky, Ken Gehret, filling the stages this season at greater for “Dial M for Murder” at Theatre and Bruce Campbell. The group will Harrisburg’s theatres, this shouldn’t be Harrisburg, March 23 to April 1. Eric play on Feb. 25 at Fort Hunter Barn, the winter or spring of our discontent. Bogosian’s “Talk Radio,” plays April 13 an evening of bluegrass, Americana, Downtown at Whitaker Center, to May 5 at Open Stage. Celtic, jazz and original music for a Feb. 3 to19, there’s jealousy, attempted Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg third year in a row. fratricide and redemption in Andrew has “Shakespeare in Hollywood,” Feb. The group, which comes together Lloyd Webber’s and Tim Rice’s 10 to 26, York playwright Ken Ludwig’s just once a year for this special SFMS “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor comedy about the Bard's characters concert, is the brainchild of guitarist Dreamcoat,” a Theatre Harrisburg magically appearing on the 1934 set and mandolin player Henry Koretzky. production. At Open Stage, Feb. 25 of “A Mid-summer Night’s Dream.” For “I’ve always enjoyed putting marks the 13th annual production more laughs, LTM’s “A Funny Thing different people together and seeing Command performers: Clockwise from of “The Diary of Anne Frank,” which Happened on the Way to the Forum” how they interact,” he said.” It’s fun to upper left: Ken Gehret, Henry Koretzky, Bruce will play at Whitaker Center’s Sunoco plays May 11 to 27, while the family see great musicians bouncing ideas Campbell and Kevin Neideg. Stage for one public performance. can enjoy the fantasy “Faery Free for off of each other. This concert presents It’s Chicago 1927. The Jazz Age. All,” June 22 to 31. and every lyric and every note.” an opportunity to do this kind of And a moment full of possibility and From March 30 to April 15, LTM Neidig, who has been surprised collaboration in a great listening room risk for a band of less-than-merry presents “Extremities,” about a woman by the packed houses during the last atmosphere. The venue is so intimate musicians during an emotionally at home alone when a young man two concerts, said the group plans to that the audience can be part of the charged recording session in August enters, bent on rape. It’s a searing look deliver a particularly interesting show experience as well.” Wilson's "Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom," at a violent crime and its unexpected this time around. Campbell described how the at Open Stage, Feb. 3 to 25. This is the repercussions. “We’re going to really try to outdo ensemble gets ready for the concert. second play in Wilson’s Century Cycle, E.L. Doctrow’s “Ragtime” plays the ourselves and develop a whole new “The pattern starts with Henry directed by Open Stage’s Executive stage at Whitaker Center, June 1 to17. repertoire of some really cool songs,” being the driving force and the Artistic Director Don Alsedek and It tells a turn-of-the 20th century story he said. disciplinarian” he said. “Just last week, featuring Sharia Benn in the title role. of power and humanity through the Each musician is active locally in a he started cracking the whip, getting To celebrate President’s Day trials of a white middle class American variety of musical projects. us into shape, telling us we have to weekend, Gamut Classic Theatre in family in New Rochelle, N.Y., and Neidig, a songwriter who plays get our set list together.” Strawberry Square has “First in Our the struggles of black piano player guitar and banjo, is one half of the Since then, MP3s have been Hearts,” Feb. 18 to 19. Jeff Greenawalt Coalhouse Walker and his family. popular Americana folk duo Voxology. flying around, and the group has performs a one-man show about Koretzky plays in numerous ensembles begun to make decisions about George Washington entertaining Open Stage, www.openstagehbg.com; The including The Contra Rebels and Harrisburg Shakespeare Company, www. which instruments will be featured guests at Mount Vernon following his Unbowed. His newest passion gamutplays.org; Theatre Harrisburg, www. throughout the evening. time as the nation’s first president. is a group called the Harrisburg theatreharrisburg.com; The Whitaker Center, “It might surprise audiences Open Stage’s Stuart Landon www.whitakercenter.org; and Little Theatre of Mandolin Ensemble. Gehret, a multi- to know how fresh the material is is back with his friends for another Mechanicsburg, www.ltmonline.net. instrumentalist, plays a variety of because we might get together musical styles, including Parisian only once or twice before the show,” jazz with group Rue de la Pompe, Koretzky said. “But we know where Celtic music in Irish Mist, Latin jazz the edges of the tunes are and what in Brazilians and modern jazz in The work we have to do individually. When Violin Quartet. Bassist Campbell plays we get up on stage, everything is in Rue de la Pompe, The Contra Rebels, extremely fresh and exciting. That is Unbowed and Canal Street Jazz Band. part of the excitement of what we are Neidig, Koretzky and Gehret also teach able to deliver up there.” music privately. Despite rarely playing together, the group members complement The concert is 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Fort Hunter Barn, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg. each other well. “Playing with this Tickets and information are available at www. composition of musicians is really fun,” sfmsfolk.org. Gehret said. “It’s the right chemistry both musically and personally.” Jess Hayden is executive Audience members seem to director of the Susquehanna agree. ”It’s just a wonderful audience Folk Music Society. and a wonderful venue,” Campbell Take the stage: Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg takes a whimsical look on Shakespeare; while said. “Everyone hangs on every word veteran Open Stage actor Sharia Benn stars in the title role in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom."

24 TheBurg Home & Family Young Burgers

A PAL on the Force After 3 decades, Police Athletic League revived.

Peter Durantine arrisburg Police Officer Jennie support when needed. Thompson Keystone Band Students Needed HJenkins could not have been more sees this as reaching the youth pleased on Friday, Jan. 6, the first day before they make mistakes that could Recruiting Players for Scholarship of the newly formed Police Athletic damage or ruin their lives. League—45 kids showed up at the “We want to make sure we plant Join the Keystone Concert Band in Mid Penn Bank seeks two local high Downey School. the seeds now,” she said. 2012. school seniors for the Anna Woodside Earlier that day, Jenkins, the The league is sponsored by the The band is especially seeking scholarship, which awards $1,000 for league’s president, had stopped a Harrisburg Police, Capitol Police and musicians who play flute, clarinet, college tuition costs. group of those kids, teenagers, getting Susquehanna Township Police. It third trumpet, percussion, 2nd oboe, Students living in Cumberland, off the school bus in the nearby formed as a nonprofit last year with a bassoon, baritone, trombone and Dauphin, Northumberland and neighborhood to tell them about the board that put together some initial tuba. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 7:30 Schuylkill counties may submit an program. funding to start the program. p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the Church of the application, available at midpennbank. “They all walked in and said, “It’s a great opportunity for the Good Shepherd, 3700 Rutherford St., com and at Mid Penn Bank branches. ‘Where’s this cop thing at,’” she community, for local police and kids to Paxtang. The band plays a variety of "We have established this recalled, smiling. get to know each other,” said Marsico, music, from marches to show tunes to scholarship in Anna Woodside’s name For 30 years, Harrisburg’s crime who serves on the board. “Crime big band and swing. as a tribute to a truly great woman prevention efforts have lacked what prevention starts with activities like Call Donna Deaven at who has meant so much to Mid Penn most in law enforcement would agree these.” 717-329-7541 or visit www. Bank and the central Pennsylvania is an essential component—a Police Police Chief Pierre Ritter and keystoneconcertband.com for more community during the past 75 years,” Athletic League or PAL. Susquehanna Police Chief Robert information. said Mid Penn Bank President and CEO The league is about officers Martin echoed that sentiment and Rory G. Ritrievi. volunteering to coach boys and girls emphasized the importance of in sports, as well as help them with teaching kids to make good decisions. homework and other school activities. “That’s worth a lot more than “It’s a crime prevention program,” putting miles on a police cruiser,” said Mayor Linda Thompson, herself, Martin said. as well as Dauphin County District Officer Jenkins, a community Attorney Ed Marsico, a PAL beneficiary. outreach advocate, coordinates the Many urban police departments program, which, for now, meets the have had leagues since PAL was first Friday of the month at Downey, founded more than a century ago. 1313 Monroe St. She said about 30 In Harrisburg, it seems PAL was officers have so far volunteered. abandoned due to lack of funding and Thompson praised Jenkins for her commitment, Thompson said. Now efforts in PAL. re-established, she said it fits into her “She stays focused on the issues,” public safety initiatives that include the mayor said. police foot patrols. Marsico said the board is in the “It’s really about police officers process of determining fundraising giving back and being role models,” efforts to support the program she said. and, one day, provide a permanent PAL’s purpose is for the volunteer facility. The city’s last PAL was housed officers to teach kids to make better for many years in what’s now the decisions in life, and to offer moral Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center on N. 3rd Street. To help raise money, the Harrisburg Police Bureau is selling calendars for $10. Fundraising also is aimed at expanding the program. Thompson said she is hoping to include boxing among the sports in PAL. “The sky’s the limit as to how this program can take shape,” she said. For more information on the Harrisburg Officer Jennie Jenkins, PAL president, offers a thumbs Police Athletic League, call 717-315- up with fellow officers and city youth. 4016 or e-mail [email protected].

TheBurg 25 Burg Bucks

Got a Retirement Plan? Keep your savings resolutions past January.

Tony Conte he luster of my well-intentioned a little creative visualization: I imagine with managing their wealth for least earning a return on that money TNew Year’s resolutions has already exotic places, and the only sound I can the benefit of future generations. greater than the percentage at which worn off. hear above the lapping of the blue The latter understand the need for the dollar is losing its value. Are you like me? Do you make water is the rustle of palm fronds in planning, for wills and trusts; they Finally, you have to plan. We promises to yourself only to break the breeze. I remind myself that it’s not understand the risks in investing and encourage that our clients bring their them? Let’s make a pact, you and I. free to get to this tropical paradise, have done so anyway through the up accountants, attorneys and any other We will assure each other that we will and it’s certainly not free to stay there. and the down years. trusted and necessary advisors to the keep these little promises we have Do I want to be one of the few It may be a surprise to hear that table to implement a tax-efficient, made to ourselves. folks who retire and have access to folks with ample retirement funding beneficial savings strategy for each What is retirement savings if not discretionary funds to supplement any have, more often than not, adhered client’s unique needs. a promise to yourself that you will one Social Security income I may receive? to a simple savings strategy over Have you had these conversations day give up on your job and take the According to the Social Security many years. They are not always the with your advisors? Have you time to relax on a beach with azure Administration, 54 percent of married most highly compensated, and they spoken with your family about your waters and a warm, sea breeze? It is a couples and 73 percent of unmarried are often not recipients of incredible plans for the future? If not, make an practice in the art of perseverance that persons receive 50 percent or more of inherited fortunes. They saved for this, appointment now. can only be perfected with patience their income from Social Security. like you will. In my job, I speak to such a broad Anthony M. Conte MSFS, CFP, and the kind of reasonable austerity Second, you have to understand is a financial advisor with The that makes Europeans riot. spectrum of people who I personally that investing is key. With inflation Conte Browne Group, LLC in First, you must decide to save for know and offer services to the folks at about an annual average of 3 Camp Hill. To reach him: tony. a future you cannot yet enjoy. in the aforementioned group, as well percent, saving your money for future [email protected] or I find this a task made easier with as to clients who are more concerned use is a losing battle if you aren’t at 717-975-8800.

26 TheBurg Sports & Bodies Great Outdoors

Set Your Sights on Reload Before hitting the range, focus on bullet choice.

Kermit Henning hether you do all your shooting loads they have found for a particular Finally, precision and record- accuracy—whether you shoot bulls Wfrom a bench or a blind, at load. keeping are essential in reloading. eyes or bull elk. targets or that trophy of a lifetime, In addition to the benefits Keeping your loads safely within the Kermit G. Henning, host reloading your own ammunition of accuracy, reloading your own limits will ensure safe and reliable of abc27 Outdoors TV, is a can give you the highest possible ammunition will save you considerable loads. Keeping a record of each load’s member of the Outdoor performance from your firearm. expense. By re-using the most performance will help in judging Writers Association of While factory ammunition has expensive component of ammunition, whether or not a change is needed. America. improved dramatically from what the brass cartridge case, the cost of Putting together the ultimate bullet was available only a few years ago, shooting will be reduced substantially. for your shooting bullet choices are limited and most Most first class cases can be reloaded needs will not often cannot match the reload for as many as 15 times or more. only improve maximizing performance for most Initial costs to get started performance, but firearms. reloading will be amortized by the also will give you By increasing or decreasing savings you realize. The reloading an overwhelming powder charges, type of powder, press is the most essential part of the feeling of success bullet type and weight, you can reloading equipment. The press can and confidence drastically increase your results. range from a simple, one-stage press when your firearm The bullet definitely makes up to advanced and complex multiple performs to the the cartridge. Bullet choices are stage presses. The press will re-size the max. Spending more unbelievable and cannot be matched cartridge case, remove the old primer, time at the range, by using factory ammo. You first need set and crimp the bullet, etc. experimenting with to decide the type of shooting you will A set of reloading dies is needed different loads, will be doing. The proper bullet depends for each particular caliber. Choose secondarily make on your desired performance. a high-quality die that screws in you a better shooter Benchrest shooters demand to the press for best performance. by getting you more the highest accuracy and precision The die does the work of re-sizing familiar and more possible from their guns, relying the cartridge. A powder scale or comfortable with exclusively on hand-loaded powder measure is used to accurately your gun. ammunition, which is user- measure the amount of powder in Spend the assembled, round by round, with each cartridge. Powder measures are off-season building painstaking precision. Benchrest generally simpler and quicker to use the ultimate bullet shooters’ primers, powders and than powder scales. Scales, though, for your rifle or bullets must be of the highest quality can also be used to measure bullet handgun, and you’ll available to achieve the shot-to-shot and case weight. Most common are greatly improve your consistency necessary for competitive weight-balanced or digital scales. performances. This calls for precision, target-grade bullets made by custom bullet-makers. Bullet weight, naturally, depends on caliber and range. For a hunting cartridge, the choices are even more complex. Will you be shooting long distance or short range, big game or varmint, open or in the brush? Are you looking for speed, knockdown power, penetration? There are separate bullet choices for each application. By experimenting with various loads, you can achieve the ultimate performance you need. Powder choice, too, is almost unlimited. Different propellants are used for different loads to achieve the very best accuracy and stability. Choosing the right powder for your application is made easier by referencing reloading manuals from the major powder manufacturers. These manuals will highlight the best

TheBurg 27 Your Health

Don't Fear the Infection Drug-resistant MRSA can still be treated easily.

Dr. John Goldman ethicillin resistant sports teams. More recently, MRSA recognizable. Like any infection, MRSA Outside the hospital, MRSA is treated MStaphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has spread rapidly into the general can be serious, but it’s only worse with old, standard oral antibiotics. has been around more than 40 years, population. when your doctor does not consider In the Harrisburg area, more than 90 but until recently was mostly limited In many urban hospitals, MRSA MRSA as a possibility and therefore percent of MRSA is susceptible to to hospitalized patients. accounts for the majority of S. does not use the appropriate bactrim and tetracycline which, again, It is a form of the common aureus infections. In Harrisburg, 50 antibiotics. are two old, cheap antibiotics (they bacteria Staphylococcus aureus (S. to 60 percent of the skin and soft Staphylococcus aureus circulates can be purchased for $4 at Wal-Mart). aureus) that has become resistant to tissue infections seen in the various naturally in the population through MRSA is transmitted directly, by many antibiotics used to treat this emergency rooms are due to MRSA. person-to-person transmission. At person-to-person contact, or indirectly organism. S. aureus often causes skin There have also been several recent any given time, about one-third of from a contaminated surface. This is or soft-tissue infections—cellulitis, outbreaks in local schools, which have the population is colonized with most common on exercise or sports boils and abscesses. It can get into caused widespread fear and anxiety. S. aureus. The bacterium typically equipment, such as a weight machine the bloodstream, causing sepsis, even Parents refused to let their children colonizes the skin and nose and and exercise mat. death. attend school and suggested the causes no symptoms. Colonization To avoid contact, follow common For the last several years, though, schools be shut down until cleaned with MRSA is less common (about one sense precautions, such as frequent MRSA has become progressively more and sterilized. This panic was clearly out of 10 people) but is increasing as hand-washing. Athletes should shower common in the community. Outbreaks unwarranted. MRSA becomes more common in the with an antibacterial soap, and people started in small, closed populations MRSA is easily treatable, and community. who use public gyms should wipe off such as prisons, isolated villages and the infections it causes are easily When it causes infection, MRSA the equipment before they use it, and typically infects the skin and soft shower with an antibacterial soap. tissues. The genes that give the Because of the direct-contact Staphylococcus antibiotic resistance transmission, patients with MRSA are often accompanied by genes should keep areas of infection covered HMAC that make the Staphylococcus more with a bandage (as they would with February Schedule aggressive. Consequently, infections any infections). There is no need for are often painful and frequently someone with a MRSA infection to mistaken for spider bites. stay home from work or school unless Feb. 2: The Belly Dance Lounge harrisburg midtown arts center Despite its fearsome reputation, they cannot easily cover the infected 268 Herr Street MRSA is treated in the hospital with area. Feb. 3: Aortic Valve www.harrisburgarts.com an intravenous antibiotic called MRSA does not deserve the Feb. 4: Les Racquet & The Click Clack Boom Vancomycin. Vancomycin has been fear it causes. It is only worse than Feb. 10: The Dirty Sweet used for more than 40 years, costs less other S. aureus infections when it’s Feb. 11: Suzi Brown & Dana Alexandra’s than $10 per day, and will cure the not recognized as possibly being vast majority of MRSA infections. antibiotic resistant. Birthday Show w/Christie Lenée In the Harrisburg Feb. 12: Soul Comedy Café area, any possible Staphylococcus Feb. 17–18: Millennium Music infections Conference (especially of skin Feb. 24: Ducky & The Vintage, The and soft tissue) should be assumed Line & MANIAN to be MRSA unless Feb. 26: HMAC’s Community Clothes proven otherwise Swap and the appropriate antibiotics used to treat the infection. Monday Nights: Broke Ass Monday Karaoke hosted by Giovanni Traino Tuesday Nights: Board Game Night!!! Wednesday Nights: Open Mic Night with Mike Banks – Sign up online. Dr. John Goldman is the Program Director of Internal Medicine at For full event information visit www.harrisburgarts.com or call 717-701-6199 PinnacleHealth.

28 TheBurg Going Pro Mention This Ad and Receive a 10% Discount Shining Light Thrift Shop Hoops, on the Horizon (a Clothing Ministry of St. Patrick Cathedral)

Wed. to Fri., 9:30 to 5 1310 N. 3rd St. Harrisburg team shoots for action, scores. Sat., 9:30 to 4 Harrisburg, Pa. 17102 717-234-2436 [email protected] Greg Jensen he city’s successful basketball seven consecutive titles from 2002 Tteam, Harrisburg Horizon, is back to 2008. Even in seasons without a in action for their 2012 campaign championship victory, the Horizon has as they look to capture their ninth been able to scrape out wins and find abrams & weakley Eastern Basketball Alliance (EBA) a way to finish with a winning record. championship title. Being a competitive basketball general store for animals The EBA was formed from the team is only part of the team’s success. now-defunct Atlantic Basketball All players are residents of the mid- Association. While it’s considered a state area. Perhaps the most notable Celebrating 25 Years! semi-professional basketball league, player from the area was Horizon the players all come from strong center Michah Davenport, a former basketball backgrounds. Harrisburg High School basketball star 3963 N. 6th Street 717-232-3963 The majority of the players who just re-located to Atlanta for a Harrisburg, Pa. abramsandweakley.com have come from Division I, II and III new job. colleges—with most players pursuing The team also makes it a point full-time careers in something other to stay involved in the community. than basketball. The EBA has also Players host free basketball clinics managed to send several of its and other outreach programs in players overseas to play for various the Harrisburg area. In addition, the international leagues in Asia, South Horizon maintains connection with America and Europe. local area organizations like the YMCA, Harrisburg Horizon was formed Sertoma Fantasy Camp and Special in 1998 under the EBA by owners Olympics. Cynthia and Richard Anzolut. It has In an age where huge contracts been the most successful team in the and large media deals dominate history of the EBA—winning more the sports world, the Horizon has championships than any other team managed to maintain a high-level of in the league. The Anzoluts, who basketball at an affordable cost for its have been involved in organizing fans while still finding a way to stay local tournament sports (they ran actively involved in the community. the Lady Keystone Open) since 1974, While the team continues to win on also operate the EBA as the general the court, the organization shows manager and president, respectively. no signs of slowing down in the They organized the Horizon community, providing a positive because basketball was missing message for the area. among the area’s minor league sports. The Harrisburg Horizon currently “We just felt Harrisburg was plays in the Manny Weaver Gym at a good site to bring in league Rowland Middle School, 1842 Derry basketball,” Cynthia said. St. Games are played on weekends The Horizon managed to win from January through March. The next home game is Feb. 12 against Hudson Valley Hype.

For more information about the Harrisburg The Keystone Horizon, please visit www.harrisburghori- Restaurant zon.com. Serving Harrisburg since 1957 Greg Jensen is a senior studying Breakfast•Lunch professional writing at York College of Homemade Soups Pennsylvania. He Sandwiches worked as a media Catering Available writer intern for Harrisburg Horizon 1000 N 3rd St. He shoots: A Harrisburg Horizon player takes a jump shot in a recent during the spring Harrisburg, Pa. Mon-Fri: 6 am-3 pm game. Home games are played at Rowland Middle School. 2011 semester. 717-236-3273 Sat-Sun: 7 am-1 pm

TheBurg 29 One More Thing …

Setting Our Moral Compass From a horrible scandal, good may still arise.

Corky Goldstein he moral obligations of individuals abusers can be anybody—trusted our kids to be aware of the sick people morally, ethically, and legally as we Twho knew, or should have known, family members, those that kids out there. And our children will not be move through this world, for that will about Jerry Sandusky’s evil have believe to be their friends or mentors, afraid to tell someone who will help truly be our legacy. clearly shown themselves to be almost anybody, and not just the odd- them. lacking by the almost unbelievable looking person down the street or one We should not scare our children, Corky Goldstein is an attorney and senior and sordid events that have come to “creepy looking guy” that lurks around but make them aware that there are partner at Abom & light from the ongoing Penn State playgrounds—the stereotype many bad people in the world, and to tell Kutulakis LLP. scandal. How and why did so many picture in their minds. mom, dad or someone about anything supposedly honorable people in Many victims will now have that makes them feel uncomfortable. authority lose their moral compass? the courage to come forward, and I certainly know, as an attorney I have always believed that our those who might have not reported for 45 years, that a person is innocent own moral judgments regarding how such horrific behavior before will until found (or pleads) guilty. But, in we live each day are even more telling gain the courage necessary to step this case with Sandusky, my mind Letters about our society than any existing forward without fearing reprisals or about this demented man is made I just love the Burg!! I anxiously search it out legal mandates. As a result of these intimidation, or that they might be up, and he is clearly a serial child at the first of the month. Your staff gives just horrific revelations, our institutions— somehow to blame. Frivolous charges sexual predator. We must separate enough information to be thorough and be them universities, corporations or made for other vindictive reasons will easily "digestible." I take the buses all over him and others like him from having the place and feel very much informed— individuals—will now be much more be carefully reviewed before arrests any unsupervised conduct with our continuously—because you let me know focused not only on possible sexual are made. children. what my favorite businesses are doing and child abuse, but any kind of abuse of I have heard from people all over Sandusky needs to go to prison the status of projects in the works. Thanks— our innocent children. They should the country who are giving more for a very long time, but, until he does, great job!! immediately report it to the proper in-depth thought to what is really he should have had placed on his Maxine Harmon authorities and also follow-up on the most important as we all make our ankle a tracking device, a condition Susquehanna Township status of the complaint and findings, own journey through life. I think much of no unsupervised contact with any after a careful review by authorities. good will come out of all this; and kids. And if he ever gets out, he must I also think victims will feel more our own moral compass will begin to be kept away from young children— secure and less fearful about coming come back to that place in our hearts even his own grandchildren, unless Burg Classifieds forward to testify to the violence done and minds, where it belongs. supervised. to them. It has been rubbed into our I am also now hopeful that All of us must strive to be men For Rent faces and brains more than ever that parents and guardians of our children, and women of good character, as well as their willing to stand up and be counted, Capital Area teachers and for that, in the end, will be all that is school nurses, remembered about us when we leave Great location. 2 Rm Efficiency. Private will instill this earth. All of us must also strive laundry, central air. $625 + dep. Available vigilance in everyday to keep refining ourselves early May. Call 233-2270 (if no answer, call 919-1540). Chills 'n Frills

Neil and Allyson Choquette pose in their costumed finery at last year's Bal Masque, the annual Mardis Gras ball and fundraiser for The Art Association of Harrisburg. This year, the theme is “Creatures of the Night,” inviting party-goers to dress in their ghoulish best. The frightening fun begins at 7 p.m., Feb. 18, at Appalachian Brewing Company on Cameron Street. “The Marquis de Schulz” (deejay Chuck Schulz) will keep the party hopping with a wide variety of music, as well as group dance versions of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s” “Time Warp” and Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” As always, the Bal features its costume competition—inviting wild flights of creative costume fancy—a psychic to predict your future and a silent auction, offering gift baskets with wine and cocktail fixings; certificates for restaurants, theatres and golf packages; varied artwork; and more. A raffle for a 10-carat gold ladies’ ring with aquamarines, an $800 value, will be conducted throughout the evening. Proceeds benefit the Art Association’s school and exhibition programs. Tickets are available at www. artassocofhbg.com, or by calling 717-236-1432.

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