B² feeling 'good' pain

B² ... no pain, no gain

I've been banging around the idea for quite some time to get my 50-something body into better physical condition. In short, I’m a 160-pound dude with the strength of a 99-pound weakling, and that's on my good days.

I know ... pretty pathetic! But, this is the kind of to-do item that is really easy to put off.

The stumbling block isn't that I lack athletic abilities. I played high school basketball and golf, competed as an amateur bicycle racer and ran in a few running races. Also, hiking the Appalachian Trail from start to finish could be in my future.

So, I have no problem sweating, huffing and puffing. What I've lacked for a few decades is a training partner.

My wife is a physical-fitness machine and she loves to call me "old man" due to my not-so-great fitness level. Pairing with her to get into shape would be a disaster – she'd leave me in the dust in nothing flat and love doing it. (For the record, I could outpace her running from time to time back in the mid-1980s.)

I've recently been experiencing a growing number of aches and pains – mainly a stiff right hip and shoulder – and knew it was time to take action to slow down the aging process.

Personal trainer Rene Seigrist

On a whim, I made a split-second decision to visit Core Results Personal Training on N. Mountain Road in the Linglestown Plaza. In no time flat co-owners Rene and Steve agreed to put me through the paces for a discounted price in exchange for me documenting my progress on Linglestown Gazette.

My first three weeks of training with Renee are nearly under my belt and predictably I'm a bit tired, stiff and sore.

But this is what I call "good" pain! I can already tell teaming up with Core Results is best decision I've made in decades.

Look out ... six-pack abs here I come!
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Look for my first fitness update in a couple of months. In the meantime, I’m going to ask Rene for some fitness tips to encourage Gazette readers to get up and get active.

Seen in Linglestown ...

It may look like someone hung their wash out to dry, but it's not. Emma's Center for Body & Soul on N. Mountain Rd. was peddling clothing from India and Thailand over the weekend.

I'll have to check out Emma's to find out what that's all about.

Chocolate Walk starts today in Linglestown

Linglestown merchants are offering a drawing for a $375 gift basket and free chocolate treats as incentives to check out their offerings today and Saturday. Look for store fronts with red & pink balloons to identify participating stores and eateries.

Saturday kicks off with a free pancake breakfast 9–11 am at Linglestown Church of God located straight across from the Linglestown firehall, and the event wraps up with live music at St. Thomas Roasters featuring Frank and Jack Cotolo of Grantville, 8–10 pm, no cover.

For more info, CLICK HERE for a preview of Chocolate Walk published by The Patriot-News.

New eatery quietly opens in Linglestown

The Mountain Road Diner located in the space formerly occupied by Geo's Country Oven is now open, according to a recent Q-Tip.

Also, per signage, Linglestown Family Restaurant will open soon in the old Krusty's space at the Sports City on Linglestown Road.

New business opens in Linglestown area

The area has a new business opening today – Linglestown Village Market, located east of the Linglestown square.

CLICK HERE for feature story on the market by The Patriot News. Also, the market has been approved as PA Preferred program.

There are several stages of growth planned for the market over the next five years. The startup phase has a small indoor area and a large outdoor area. The first season's hours of operation will be 10am-8pm, Wednesday-Sunday. The community's response to the market will determine whether the market should be open year round.

A grand opening with special events and guests is slated for Saturday, July 2.
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Photo by Danielle Bostic. Check out her work at her website and Facebook page.

New eatery opens in Linglestown

La Piazza of Linglestown opened its doors today for business at the former location of Chocolate Cafe. Please post a comment if you give it a try.
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Linglestown's newest merchant

CBC Cabinetry & Flooring has relocated their showroom from the Derry Street area to the shopping plaza on N. Mountain Road located across from Linglestown Elementary School.

Linglestown eatery getting sporty

Sasha's Hideaway, located on Rt. 39 east of the village, is being transformed into a sports bar and grill. After the renovation project, it will be renamed Blue Moose Bar and Grille. (I wonder how they came up with that name?)

CLICK HERE for the story from The Patriot-News.

Reader likes massage therapy

Below is a testimonial about Asian Massage on N. Mountain Road in Linglestown:

There is a business called Asian Massage located in the strip mall across from Linglestown Middle School. It is exactly like the one in the Colonial Park Mall that stays very busy, but I think people in this area don't realize it's there.

You can go for a free 10-minute massage and after, you can go in to get 10 minutes, an hour or in between. They charge by the minute or $50 for an hour.

It really is a treasure to have a place so close that can help with stress and pain. A downfall is that the people don't speak good English so I took my computer in to "talk" to them, using Google translator. They are very clean and professional and it would be a shame to lose a business like that in our community.

-Deb Y.

Linglestown merchants’ Fall Festival this weekend

Visit the merchants for special promotions and enter a drawing to win gift certificates Friday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 25.

*** Saturday’s lineup of special events ***

* Fall Hair and Make-up Trends seminar by Shag, A Hair Salon and First Impressions Boutique & Day Spa. 9:30-11 am – SOLD OUT

* Apple dumplings & pumpkin pies for sale by Linglestown Church of God. They will be on sale on the front porch at Olivia’s Tea Room, 10 am until sold out

* Also on Olivia's front porch... Sylvan Learning Center's prize wheel, 12:30–2 pm

* Family fun at Olivia's Tea Room – face painting, crafts, cookies and gourmet teas – no pre-registration required, 11 am–2 pm

* Capitol Opera Harrisburg’s youth chorus will perform excerpts from Hansel & Gretel in the sanctuary at Linglestown Life Church, 1 pm

* St. Thomas Roasters will be featuring pumpkin spice coffee by Java Geof

* The Humane Society Of Harrisburg will have man’s best friends on the front porch at First Impressions, 11:30 am–2:30 pm

* Metro Bank … It's a bird, it's a plane. No, it's METRO MAN! Meet him 11 am–3 pm

* Please donate blood! Central PA Blood Mobile Unit will be accepting blood donations, noon–4 pm
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Festival organized by Linglestown Merchants Association

Business corridor improvements discussed

Lower Paxton Twp. officials are kicking around ideas to spruce up the Route 22 business corridor from Colonial Road to Mountain Road. The township planning commission recently met with several merchants to get their take on the proposed project, which is known in governmental circles as a Business Improvement District.

CLICK HERE to review meeting notes provided by community watchdog group SWAN.

New business coming to Linglestown

The white house along Linglestown Road at Blue Mountain Parkway that for years had a display of blow-up decorations out front every Christmas is being converted into a health-care office. (Click the photo to view a larger version.)

Kolback Chiropractic is renovating the property with a goal of opening in late August or early September, said a construction worker at the site today. The practice currently operates out of an office located near Dunkin' Donuts on Linglestown Road.
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Hat tip to Pastor George Reynolds of Linglestown Life for the news tip.

Local developer buys Colonial Country Club

The Patriot-News reported early this afternoon that Lower Paxton Twp.-based housing and commercial developer Triple Crown Corporation purchased Colonial Country Club today at a sheriff's auction.
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CLICK HERE for background information.

Colonial Country Club headed for tax sale?

Central Penn Business Journal reported today that Colonial Country Club located west of the village of Linglestown along Route 39 will go up for sheriff's sale July 9.

However, if you're looking to buy the club on the cheap, odds are you won't get a chance to bid on it. Lower Paxton Twp.-based Triple Crown Corporation officials announced in May that they plan to buy and manage the country club.

The club borrowed millions of dollars in recent years to renovate the clubhouse and golf course. Like many golf facilities throughout the U.S., Colonial's membership count dropped when the economy tanked. Eventually the club defaulted on a mortgage.

UPDATES: Linglestown merchants

* Jim and Lisa Clancy are inching closer to opening their custom frame shop – appropriately called Framed! – that is located a couple doors west of St. Thomas Restaurant in the village square. Odds are it will be open prior to the Firemen’s Convention in Linglestown on June 12–13.

* Linglestown Flowers & Gifts is moving to the stone house located at the intersection of Linglestown Road and Blue Mountain Parkway. The house is next to Kepler Masonry's office building.

* Another business moving in the not too distant future is Schenk’s Cakes. The shop, currently located in the plaza on N. Mountain Road, will move this summer a few doors closer to the village square into the commercial property that formerly housed an auto supply store.

* The Linglestown Merchants Association is seeking new members. The group’s mission is to promote the "Village of Linglestown" for the benefit of local businesses, residents, and visitors.

The merchants will hold their next meeting this Monday, June 8,
6:30 pm at Olivia’s Tea Room (rear entrance). If you are interested in more information or attending, e-mail Tina Robenolt.

New sports bar opens

Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar opened their new location today at the intersection of Linglestown and Colonial Roads in the same building that previously was a Kokomo's sports bar.
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Source: Q-Tip

Yet another amazing Linglestown makeover

Gazette sponsors spotlighted …

The fashion divas in Linglestown are well on their way to replacing the flagpole as the primary talking point about the village. First they pulled off the B² Makeover, and recently they outdid themselves with the amazing transformation of April. (Click on photo to view a larger version.)

Below are the makeover pros of Linglestown …
– Hair styling by Shag
– Make-up, eyebrow shape & accessories by First Impressions
– Before-and-after shot by Kelli Wyland Photography

Gazette sponsor specializes in wellness

I recently toured Homza Chiropractic with Dr. John Homza, who helped me overcome severe neck pain earlier this year. The video includes a special offer for first-time patients. Call (717) 541-9311 to schedule an appointment. (map)

Birthday bash at Linglestown tea room

Olivia's Tea Room in historic Linglestown is celebrating its first anniversary, and LTV host B² checked out the cozy gathering spot. Watch the brief video below for information on special in-store happenings this Saturday, May 2.

Get fit at Lower Paxton self-serve gym

M. Diane McCormick of The Patriot-News spotlights Snap Fitness at Patton Place Plaza , the shopping center located behind Dunkin' Donuts on Linglestown Road. (gym's website)