Treasure Hunters Canceled - Free Access
The "Treasure Hunters Roadshow" advertised in this week's issue has been canceled. For more info, visit treasurehuntersroadshow.com. Full Story
Kiessling on Lycoming DL
Greta Kiessling of Hummelstown was named to Lycoming College’s Dean’s List for the fall 2011 semester. Full Story
Allen, Croxall On Delaware DL
Elizabeth Allen and Alexandra Croxall, both of Hummelstown, have been named to the University of Delaware’s Dean’s List for the fall 2011 semester. Full Story
LD to ‘Red Out’ Susquehanna Feb. 8
Lower Dauphin High School’s Sports Marketing Class will hold a “Red Out” in support of the American Heart Association on Wednesday, Feb. 8.
The event will take place for the basketball double header against Susquehanna Township. The girls’ game will start at 6:30 p.m., followed by the boys’ game at 8 p.m. Full Story
Yoder Graduates From Wilkes U.
Scott Yoder of Hummelstown graduated from Wilkes University, Wilkes- Barre, in December 2011 with a Master of Science degree in Education. Full Story
Basket Bingo Slated Feb. 3
Basket Bingo will be held Friday, Feb. 3, in Hummelstown Fire Hall on Main Street beginning at 7 p.m.. Proceeds benefit Jen Warren, a Derry Township resident battling ALS, and her family.
Doors and kitchen open at 5 p.m. Cost is $25 for 28 games and 18 door prizes. Tickets available at the door. For more info, call Dana at 566-2398. Full Story
Dzuranin on President’s List
Cassandra Dzuranin of Hummelstown has been named to the 2011 fall semester’s President’s List at Mansfield University with a perfect 4.0 GPA. Full Story
Sun Students on Mansfield DL
The following Sun Country students have been named to the fall 2011 Dean’s List at Mansfield University.
HERSHEY: James Gallagher;
HUMMELSTOWN: Samantha Dzuranin, Joshua Wagner, and Laura Weidner. Full Story
Betley, Fuller On Vermont DL
Stacia Betley and Jessica Fuller, both of Hummelstown, have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2011 semester at the University of Vermont, Burlington, Vt. Full Story
Hummelstown Rotary Report
Jared Seth Umberger was honored as the Rotary Student of the Month at the Jan. 25 meeting of the Hummelstown Rotary Club. Full Story
Salt & Light To Johnson
The Hershey Christian School has announced that the 2012 Salt and Light Recipient is Lucille M. Johnson, who will be honored posthumously for her continuous faithful service in the school, in her church, and throughout the Hershey community. Full Story
Horticulture Soc. Meets Feb. 6
The Hershey Horticulture Society will meet at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at the Brownstone Lodge, Hockersville, Road, Hershey. Bert Meyers, Environmental Specialist for the PA Game Commission’s Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, will present a photographic tour of the region as the birds begin their spring migration.
For more info, call 534- 2159. Full Story
Sassani, Weida On State Board
Two Med Center physicians have been named to the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s Board of Trustees.
Dr. Joseph Sassani, professor of ophthalmology and pathology, will serve a four-year term as the Surgical Specialties Trustee.
Dr. Thomas Weida, professor of family and community medicine, will serve a four-year term as the society’s Full Story
Dillon Earns Nightingale Award
Judy Dillon, R.N., community outreach coordinator for the Department of Nursing at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, was recently awarded the 2011 Nightingale Award of Pennsylvania for Clinical Practice.
Dillon has been a nurse for more than 30 years and with the Medical Center for 15 years. Full Story
Zumba/Fundraiser Feb. 11 at New Hope
A Zumba Fitness Party and Raffle Fundraiser for families devastated by the September 2011 flood will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, 2-4 p.m., at New Hope Church, 584 Colonial Club Drive, Harrisburg.
The event is sponsored by MOMS Club of Derry Township serving Middletown, Hummelstown, Hershey, Palmyra, and the surrounding areas. Full Story
Hershey FWC Meets Feb. 9
The Federated Women’s Club of Hershey will meet Feb. 9 at noon in the Country Meadows’ Collonades building.
For reservations, contact D. Everest. Full Story
HOT Meal At Spring Creek
Laid off? Company out of business? Illness squeezing your food budget? Whatever the problem. tough times are not fun so Spring Creek Church of the Brethren is hosting a hot, free meal Feb. 14 & 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the Social Hall.
To confirm a reservation, call 533-7192. Full Story
Meet the Author Saturday, Feb. 11
Hershey’s Jennifer Monahan, author of “My First Three Husbands,” will have a meet the author and book- signing event Saturday, Feb. 11, noon-3 p.m., at AU Jewelers, Inc., 261 W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey.
For more info, go to MyFirstThreeHusbands.com Full Story
‘Crazy for You’ Cast Spaghetti Fundraiser
The cast of Lower Dauphin High School’s spring musical “Crazy for You” will serve a spaghetti dinner in the high school cafeteria Saturday, Feb. 11, 4:30-7 p.m.
Diners will enjoy “all- you-can-eat” spaghetti with a choice of meatless or meat sauce, as well as bread, salad, an assortment of hot and cold beverages, and a variety of home-baked desserts. Full Story
Newcomers Club Meets Feb. 9
The Hershey Area Newcomers and Neighbors Club will meet in the Hershey Library on Cocoa Avenue on Thursday Feb. 9, 9:45 a.m. The program will feature Jessica Murray, accredited staging professional, who will discuss ‘staging,’ not just ‘selling’ a home.
For more info, call Fran at 540-4615 or email her at fran.1130hotmail.com Full Story
Valentine’s Banquet At Hershey SDA
A Valentine’s Day Banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Hershey Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 610 W. Chocolate Ave., for ages 16 and older.
For more info and to RSVP, call 319-4805. Full Story
Women’s Connection Brunch Buffet
The Hershey Area Women’s Connection will host a “Brunch Buffet” on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 9 a.m., at Spring Garden Conference Center, 901 Spring Garden Drive, Middletown.
For reservations, due by Feb. 10, call Edna at 652- 0997 or Jean at 657-0006. Full Story
Learn Hands- Only CPR
Free “Hands-Only CPR” training will be available Saturday, Feb. 4, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Giant Center.
The event will also feature blood pressure screenings, tours of a Life Lion helicopter and Critical Care Transport Unit, AED demonstrations, information on infant and child CPR, door prizes and children’s activities. Full Story
McGee, Errickson Win by Writing
Two Lower Dauphin High School students recently won a writing contest sponsored by the Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era newspaper. Full Story
Shaffner Is An Optimist
Optimist Stan Machmer (left) and Club President Tim Grierson (right) welcomed Charles Shaffner (center) as the newest member of the Optimist Club of Hummelstown at the club’s meeting on Jan. 26. Full Story
Derry Township Survey Results
The Derry Township Comprehensive Plan Working Group will present the results of the Derry Township Comprehensive Plan Survey to community groups at these upcoming events:
- Feb. 16, 1:30 p.m. at the AARP meeting to be held at the Spring Creek Church
- March 7, 7 p.m., at the Township Municipal Building
- March 31, 2 p.m., at the Hershey Public Library Full Story
Hershey Theatre Concert Feb. 8
A Hershey Theatre “Love is in the Air” concert, especially selected for the Valentine season, will be conducted by Dr. Sandra Dackow, music director for the Hershey Symphony Orchestra, at 8 p.m. Feb. 10. Full Story
Med Student Earns Community Honor
Penn State Hershey’s Community Service Team awarded third-year medical student Erica Bates a 2011 Community Service Award. Full Story
Historical Society Hosts Skate Party
The Hershey-Derry Township Historical Society will host its third annual skate party Feb. 3, from 7-9 p.m. in Hersheypark Arena.
Tickets are available in advance at the Hershey- Derry Township Historical Society for $5 ($6 at the door). For more information, please call 520-0748. Full Story
Round Table Meets Feb. 2
The Capital Area World War II Round Table will meet Thursday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m. in Grace United Methodist Church, 433 East Main Street, Hummelstown.
Featured speaker will be Walter E. Matson of Camp Hill.
For more info, call William S. Jackson at 566- 8958. Full Story
Graham Adds Staff
Susan Graham Consulting, which specializes in Information Technology staffing and is located in Hershey, has hired Ali Weiand as an Account Manager and Molly Graham as a Technical Recruiter. Full Story
Make a Wish, Make a Miracle
Hersheypark has donated $14,346 to the Children’s Miracle Network at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
The money was recovered from the fountains of Hersheypark, coins left by visitors making wishes at the fountains. It also includes a portion of the admission fees for Hershey Sweet Lights. Full Story
Eyster Honored By Duke
Dr. M. Elaine Eyster, distinguished professor of medicine and pathology at Penn State College of Medicine, received a distinguished alumnus award from the Duke Medical Alumni Association. Full Story
Want to Sell A Roller Coaster?
HE&R’s “Hersheypark Skyrush Contest” let’s you help promote the new Skyrush “mega-coaster” by submitting a video that could be used in the Park’s 2012 summer marketing campaign.
The winning video will be highlighted at the Park and on www.Hersheypark.com. The contest winner also will receive a Hersheypark Season Pass. Full Story
Girl Scout Cookie Kick Off Feb. 4
The 2012 Girl Scout Cookie Kick Off will be held Feb. 4, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Hershey Library Meeting Room. It is open to Girl Scouts of all ages and the public. No registration is needed.
Also, new and gently used books will be collected for the Lower Dauphin Communities that Care Bookmobile at this event. Full Story
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