TGIF Linglestown

Amelia’s gets some ink … According to an AP story, sales at so-called salvage grocery stores, like Amelia’s Grocery Outlet, have climbed as the economic climate in the U.S. has worsened. Sales at Amelia’s grew by 12 percent in 2007, and the New Holland, Pa.-based chain of 11 stores is on pace to increase sales by 23 percent this year, said owner Mike Mitchell. Amelia’s was also featured in an abcNEWS story that was published in March. By the way, Mike assisted me with setting up the Linglestown Gazette Food Drive that was held last month.

See you tonight ... Please consider joining me at St. Thomas Roasters tonight 8-10 pm for music, yuks and storytelling by former Hollywood insider Frank Cotolo and his two sons, Jack and Ray. There's no cover charge, and I'll even buy you a cup of java if you're bold enough to tap me on the shoulder and ask me for one.

Village briefs … Paxton Creek cleanup could cost Lower Paxton Township and other nearby municipalities millions. … Resident of CD School District claims that poverty still divides the district’s two high schools. … Linglestown tanning salon is featured in a TV news story.

Correction … The post that described my visit to Linglestown’s newest retail establishment, St. Thomas Village Oriental Market and General Store, had an error and an omission. I misidentified one of the owners’ sons as Owen – the correct name is Oliver. And, I failed to identify the husband/father associated with the family business, Jon Siennick. Jon is a member of Pennsylvania National Guard's 56 Stryker Brigade Combat Team that will be deployed to Iraq in early 2009. The mission will be Jon's second tour of duty in Iraq.

(Note to self: Remember not to use scribbled notes on the back of a sales receipt as source material for blog posts.)

High school sports … Jessica Shirk and Rebeccah Smith each bagged three goals as Harrisburg Christian roasted York Christian 9-1 in a Commonwealth Christian Athletic Conference tournament semi. … CD boys volleyballers beat rival CD East 3-1. Bryan Keister led the Rams with 19 digs and two aces. The Rams (6-3 division, 11-4 overall) have qualified for the Mid-Penn Tournament. … In diamond play, Northern scored nine unearned runs in the fourth and stopped CD 9-8.

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