Backyard news, 01.28.09

Controversy rolls on ... Nick Cantone's restaurant is the subject of another letter-to-the-editor in today's Patriot-News. In this one, Timothy J. Marsico says Cantone seems to be the state's "whipping boy" for many issues.

Eddie, Eddie, Eddie ... State Sen. Jeff Piccola has accused Gov. Ed Rendell of "unnecessarily ratcheting up the fear" about looming job cuts for state workers. Piccola's comments are on page 2 of an article in today's Patriot-News.

Aiding crime fighters ... State Rep. Marsico announced Tuesday that a committee he chairs approved legislation that will help state authorities fight against drug trafficking.

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Proposed housing community ... The Lower Paxton Twp. Zoning Hearing Board is scheduled to hear a request from the Parmer Family Foundation on a proposed 150-unit housing community on a tract located near the vo-tech school on Locust Lane. The hearing will be held tomorrow night, Jan. 29, 7 pm at the Municipal Center, 425 Prince Street.

Gazette giveaway ... I injured my neck at a prayer breakfast back in early November. (This should attract some interesting comments!) Instead of turning my chair to face the featured speaker, I opted to turn my neck to look at him. Twenty-four hours later ... bingo, big-time neck pain and stiffness. The injury eventually developed into a chronic problem.

Last week I said enough is enough and called the folks at Homza Chiropractic Wellness & Rehab in search of some relief and healing. Long story short, I'm on the road to recovery thanks to Dr. Josee Homza and her staff that work out of a remodeled stone building located just west of the historic village of Linglestown on Linglestown Road.

If you have a nagging injury that needs attention, be the second person to e-mail me and I'll send you a certificate good for a FREE massage and discussion with a doctor at Homza Chiropractic, a $75 value. Be sure to include your name and mailing address in the e-mail.

Deadline to enter is Friday, January 30 at noon.