Linglestown Monday mashup

An oversight … A Gazette reader pointed out that I forgot to invite Ralph Nader in my open invitation to presidential candidates to visit Linglestown. No problem – Ralph, stop by anytime. And while I’m at it, the low-budget presidential candidate also is welcome.

Political watchdog … Lower Paxton Twp. supervisors will conduct a business meeting tomorrow night, April 1 at 7:30 pm, Township Municipal Center, 425 Prince Street. Comcast cable subscribers can view a live broadcast of the meeting on channel 20.

Prior to the public meeting, the supervisors will discuss the acquisition of easements and right-of-ways for the Linglestown Improvement Project.

And, the meeting agenda includes a zoning-change request related to tentative plans to convert Sportsman’s Golf Course into some type of housing community.

Gone fishin' … Denny Rhine and Pat Shupp of Linglestown braved cold temps Saturday to take part in opening day of trout season, so says The Sports Blog with The Patriot-News. I bet ice formed on the eyelets of their rods.

Highway report … A state contractor is gearing up to do bridge repairs on the four-lane N. Mountain Road span over I-81. The bridge will remain open during the project with lane restrictions, according to a PennDOT spokesman. I have a call into PennDOT to get more details.

Family fun to benefit a good cause … Caitlin’s Smiles, a local organization that provides craft goodie bags for children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses in Pennsylvania, is hosting a Pizza and a Movie Fundraiser at New Hope Church in Linglestown, Saturday, April 5 at 5 pm. Admission is by donation (suggested at $6 per person, less for small children).

Cool tunes on tap … The world-renowned Dallas Brass will conduct a public concert as part of its Music in the Schools Project at Central Dauphin High School on Monday, April 7 at 7:30 pm. The concert will feature nearly 200 students from Central Dauphin Middle School, Linglestown Middle School, and Central Dauphin High School playing onstage with the Dallas Brass. Admission is $24 for adults and $18 for students and seniors. CLICK HERE for additional details.
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Be sure to participate in the Linglestown Gazette Food Drive at Amelia’s that runs through Saturday, April 5. CLICK HERE for more info.