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Communique

President’s Message Page 2

Music Festival Page 3

I & B Award Page 4

Awards Gala Page 5

Entrance Signs Page 6

Motorcycle Show Page 7

Car Show Pages 8 - 9

New Members Pages 10 - 11

News Brewing Pages 11 - 12

August/September 2014Issue 102

Future Events:Awards GalaSeptember 17

Fall Craft ShowMusic Festival

September 27

Support The TroopsLuncheon

November 5

Sidewalk Chalk ArtFestivalCancelled

Holiday Tree LightingNovember 21

Holiday ParadeNovember 22

Inside This Issue:

A Message From Our Communityof Lebanon Association President

The CLA Communique is a newsletter published quarterly by the Community of Lebanon Association for thepurpose of informing members and others about the events, projects and areas of concern in the LebanonCommunity. The Community of Lebanon Association is a volunteer organization whose mission is to make ourcommunity a more enjoyable place to live, work, shop, learn, and do business.

Cheryl Batdorf

Editorial staff: Diana Hartman, COMP Assist; Jean Mason andphotography, Jerry Kalinoski, Kalinoski Photography and Melissa Kulbitsky.

If you have any information to include in this publication or any comments, contact the CLA office at 273-7215.

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OFFICERS

President Cheryl BatdorfVice-President Greg BracaleSecretary Kim Kreider UmbleTreasurer Vincent Garcia

Josie AmesCheryl BatdorfGreg BracaleJack CantwellWayne CareyDarryl Cox

Jack DerflerVincent GarciaCraig GatesKaren GrohEmily GuilliamsDiana Hartman

Robert HoffmanGordon KirkessnerMelissa KulbitskyNorma O’TooleBrenda PhillipsJudy Plummer

Pat Dixon RobertsValerie StokesLaura SutherlyCheryl UmbergerKim Kreider UmbleChristian ZellersJonathan Zinn

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Dear CLA Members,In planning my thoughts forthis newsletter, I wanted tofocus on celebrating the CLAand its members as we havemuch to celebrate. Merriam-Webster defines celebrate as“to praise, to perform, to honoror to observe” somethingspecial or enjoyable. Thisdefinition perfectly captureswhat the CLA accomplisheswith and for the Lebanoncommunity.

On June 14, we observed theFlag Day holiday in conjunctionwith the Elks, with a ceremonyat Fisher Park. A history of theflag was presented involvingour servicemen and also adiscussion on the meaning offreedom and liberty.

The unveiling of the EasternGateway sign, welcomingvisitors and residents toLebanon occurred on July 7where we recognized andpraised those people involvedwith the project. Our thanksgoes out to Kathy Bishop andthe Bishop Foundation for theirgenerous contribution, buildingon the initial gift years agofrom the Foundation thatsupported the Western gatewaysigns. In addition, the CountyCommissioners supported the

project through a grant fromthe hotel tax fund. The otherpartners assisting with thisproject were Boyer Signs,Stony Bridge Landscaping,and Hockley and Associates.Without a place to display thesign, this project would nothave come to fruition, so wethank the Ray Herb, Jr. familyfor allowing the CLA to placethe sign on their property.(See article on page 6)

The Motorcycle Show washeld in downtown Lebanon onSaturday, July 12, with adunking booth, Hog (hot dog)eating contest and music.Despite the light rain for ashort period of time, attendeeswere able to ooh and ahh overthe motorcycles and vote fortheir favorite bike.

On Sunday, August 17 the CarShow was held downtown.Once again, rain till mid-morning kept some carowners away. Despite theweather, over 150 cars wereon display.

We round out the summer/early fall events with the FallCraft Show and the MusicFestival, (September 27)which promises to once againbe a wonderful day.

It is impossible to celebrateand recognize every singleperson who contributes insome way to the CLA’sprogram of work to makeLebanon the place to live,work, shop, learn, and dobusiness. So, for everymember or person who hasattended or supported CLAevents, the board thanks andcelebrates you. Together wepositively impact the businessclimate and the quality of lifefor the Lebanon Community,which is our very mission.

I hope you had theopportunity to attend (or willattend) one of these events toreconnect with CLAmembers, renew your senseof pride of our LebanonCommunity, and rediscoverour local businesses whofocus on serving localneeds. !

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8th Street Music Festival 2014More Than JazzThe 5th Annual 8th Street Music Festival istaking on some new sounds for 2014. TheCommittee, chaired by Greg Bracale, decidedto include more than Jazz sounds this year.The music lineup is outstanding!

September 27, 2014 is the date for the annualDowntown event from 2:00 pm to 7:30 pm witha huge stage set up in front of the LebanonFarmers Market with musical presentationsfeaturing Chaz DePaolo, Rock/Blues Band;followed by The Reese Project jazz band; thenthe Rose Hudson Blues Band; and closing theshow, Octagon, Little Big Brass Band.

Edward and Jeanne Arnold are the PremierSponsors of the 2014 Music Fest. Thecommittee has also expanded the Beer Festarea with food offerings and 30 differentbrews and flavorful ciders and malt beveragesfor tasting.

Music Week will be held across LebanonCounty leading up to the September 27 MusicFest.

Monday, September 22, the Steve RudolphTrio will perform at the Downtown Lounge

Tuesday, September 23, Jim Wood and RonWaters will be featured at Trattoria Fratelli

Wednesday, September 24, you will findAndy Roberts Trio at the Blue Bird

Thursday, September 25, the Jay UmbleTrio will perform at Tony’s Mining Co.

Friday, September 26, the Katie RudolphDuet will entertain folks at the Timeless Café

Saturday, September 27 after the MusicFest, Chip Stanilla Trio will be featured atSnitz Creek Brewery

Saturday, September 27 after the MusicFest, John Christopher will be featured atQuentin Tavern

All Music Week shows are free. Mondaythru Friday performances begin at 6 pm.Spend the week dining out and enjoyingmusic entertainment all week.

The CLA Music Festival Committee hasworked hard all year to expand and grow thispremier event. A change in music; morebeers in the Beer Garden; more foodchoices; and surely, more fun awaitsDowntown Lebanon on September 27.

The Annual CLA Fall Craft Festival willcontinue to be held on September 27 alongCumberland Street from 9 am to 4 pm. Stopat the vendors for some shopping beforehanging out at the Music Festival. Itpromises to be a fun day in DowntownLebanon. !

Our Vision StatementTo make our community of Lebanona better place to live, work, shop,

learn and do business.

Our Mission StatementTo bring together the collective strengths ofour members to create and implement aprogram of work that positively impacts thebusiness climate and improves the quality oflife for the Community of Lebanon.

We Are TheCommunity of

LebanonAssociation

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Flowers Beautify Downtown

The Community of Lebanon AssociationImage & Beautification Committee recentlypresented their Image and BeautificationAward to Snitz Creek Brewery. This awardis presented twice a year to a business thatmade significant changes to their façade.

Snitz Creek Brewery is Lebanon County’sfirst craft brewery since the 1960’s. It

We hope you noticed the outstanding flowers thatbrightened Cumberland Street this past summer.Stony Bridge Landscaping once again did a fantasticjob. If you would like to help defray some of the costof maintenance, a flyer is enclosed where you can bean Orchid, Rose or Petunia level sponsor of theflowers. !

Image & Beautification Award

Presenting the award is Mayor Capello, Judy Plummer and Craig Gates, CLA I & B Committee Members toAdam Szajda and Patrick Freer, Jr., partners of the Snitz Creek Brewery.

Photo courtesy of Jerry Kalinoski

features 12 hand-crafted beers on draft, aselection of wines, and a kitchen with a uniquepub menu utilizing many of the beers in thefood. They are open for lunch and dinnerTuesday through Saturday, Brunch on Sundayfrom 11 to 3 and Monday at 4 pm. TheBrewery is also available for private andcorporate parties and events. !


Wednesday, September 17 isthe date of the 2014 CLAAnnual Dinner. But don’texpect the CLA Annual eventto resemble past years. TheAnnual Gala is taking on anew style.

The CLA celebration willfeature an evening of fun andexcitement, awardspresentations and a chance tohonor us: CLA members andall the volunteers who provideour community withoutstanding events andprograms to enhance theDowntown Business District.And that is worth celebrating!

The event is planned for theColeman Chapel - in the newoutside/enclosed tent. Severalspecial hors d’ouvres stationswill be set up; beverages areincluded in the price and aspecial Bloody Mary Bar willbe provided for you to createyour own complimentaryBloody Mary.

The CLA Business Person ofthe Year Award will bepresented. CLA is honoringpast CLA President, MerrittMarks by re-naming theaward, The Merritt MarksBusiness Person of the YearAward. CLA President,

CLA Annual Dinner Takes On ANew, Fresh Look

Cheryl Batdorf will presentthe Lester Leffler VolunteerService Award and willhighlight the CLA activities of2014 and plans for 2015.

“It’s a new location, a newformat and a new, excitingcelebration for CLA,” saidCLA President, CherylBatdorf. “We promise ourmembers will long rememberthis Annual Gala and we lookforward to a sell-out crowd,”added Batdorf. !

CLA Welcomes United Way CEOThe Summer MemberLuncheon was a chance forCLA to officially welcomeKenny Montijo to theLeadership Team of LebanonCounty.

Sponsored by Garcia, Garmanand Shea, P.C., the luncheonfeatured Kenny as ourpresenter at an outdoor picnic-style luncheon in the pavilionat QUEST, Inc. on July 16.

Kenny spoke about his daysgrowing up in LebanonCounty and how grateful hewas for United Way serviceshe and his family received.After joining the United WayBoard of Directors, he led asuccessful fundraisingcampaign in 2013 and wasnamed CEO in January 2014.

His presentation was inspiringand his story is inspirational.

He thanked the LebanonCommunity for embracinghim and he looks forward tosome new and exciting plansfor the Lebanon CountyUnited Way.

Welcome, Kenny to CLA! !


Entrances To LebanonGet A New LookCLA recently unveiled a new“Welcome to Lebanon” sign atthe Eastern Gateway to theCity on the 700 block of EastCumberland Street. Withsupport from the BishopFoundation and the Hotel TaxFund, the project also includedan upgrade to signage enteringthe City from the West, Southand North.

All five signs feature a unique

aspect of Lebanon: home ofLebanon Bologna, the FarmersMarket, and other specialsites.

Special thanks to Val Stokes,Brenda Phillips and KarenGroh who spent more thantwo years planning the newsignage and working hard tosecure the funds for the brandnew Eastern Gatewayentrance sign.

“We are so very proud of ournew welcome signs,” saidCLA President, Cheryl Batdorfwho thanked Kathy Bishopand the Bishop Foundation atthe July 7 unveiling. “Iencourage folks to drive pasteach of the signs to see thewonderful talent of BrianBoyer of Boyer Signs in eachsign,” added Batdorf. !


Downtown Was Rockin’ WithBikesA few dark clouds and a littleshower certainly did not haltthe excitement and noise inDowntown Lebanon onJuly 12 at the 3rd AnnualLebanon Motorcycle Show,organized and presented byCLA.

More than 60 bikes were ondisplay for judging in a varietyof categories. Robert Pringlefrom Honeybrook, PA walkedaway - or drove away - withMayor Sherry Capello’sMayor’s Choice Award.

Highlight of the show was thefirst CLA Dunk Tank andcheers ran out when MayorCapello threw the first pitch atthe target and down wentLebanon Police Chief DanWright.

Deacon Richard Wentzelbrought the crowd to completesilence when he blessed thebikes and prayed for deceasedbikers from our community.

Bands performed on a stageset up at 8th and CumberlandStreets, donated by White’s

Harley-Davidson. This yearfeatured two live bandssponsored by JT’s Buy & Sell- Override and Frayed Nott.They were well-received andkept the crowd entertained allday.

Food and merchandise vendorswere set up along CumberlandStreet and a hog eating contest(hot dogs!) brought cheersfrom the crowd for thecontestants.

Broadcasting live on 92.7WKZF Radio was RandyRock Johnson and Holly Love.Sponsors for the event werehighlighted in a MotorcycleShow Program and throughoutthe Show Area.

“Our sponsors were amazingand very generous,” said showchairman, Melissa Kulbitsky.“We could not produce such afun and highly-recognizedshow without them. From thecomments of bike owners andattendees, we expect thisshow to grow dramatically in2015,” added Melissa. !

Most Original 2007 Honda Goldwing TrikeGerald Kerkeslager, Lebanon, PA

Best Chrome2005AmericanIronhorse/Texas ChopperRay FulkLebanon, PA

Best Paint2001Custom BuildAndrew FillerLebanon, PA

People’s Choice2005Harley V RodJason ShirkLebanon, PA

Best Lighting2011Street GlideLorah CantrellCleona, PA

Mayor’s Choice Award2006 ZX1400 Custom

Robert Pringle, Honeybrook, PA


Cars, Cars And More CarsOnce a year since 1998,Cumberland Street has beenparked with a variety of carsnever seen at any other time.

August 17, 2014 continued thetrend. Despite rain showersthat ended mid-morning, 160proud car owners, brought their“babies” to Downtown Lebanonfor the 17th Annual LebanonCar Show.

Ken Schauer received the prizefor travelling the farthest. Hebrought his 1963 ChevroletNova Wagon 103 Miles fromNew Windsor, MD. !

(Above) Mayor’s Choice Award1970 Chevrolet ChevelleMike & Karen Stubblebine, Lebanon

(Right) Ebersole Honda Buick GMC Best of Show1970 Plymouth Superbird Joe Medwick, Columbia

(Above) Sonrise TagsAndTax Best of Show1939 Ford F1 Hot Rod Glenn Snavely, Lebanon

(Below) Porterfield-Scheid Funeral Directors & Cremation Services Best of Show

1953 Customline 2-Dr. SedanLeRoy LeGay, Jr., Lebanon

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And More Cars

Park Downtown....Pay WithYour Cell PhoneIs it true? Will you be able topay to park at a Downtownmeter with your cell phone?

Some cities already have thisservice. Some have kiosks formeter parking with a Maccard. And, some cities still useparking meters which are

expensive to repair, easy tovandalize and soon, perhaps, athing of the past.

Several Lebanon Downtownbusiness owners areresearching the cost andavailability of paying yourparking meter with your cell

phone which will eliminatequarters, and your phone willalert you when your meter isrunning out of time. How coolis that!

CLA is working with the Cityas well as business owners tostep into the future with thehelp of cell phones! !

Photos courtesy of Melissa Kulbitsky


932 Cornwall RoadLebanon, PA 17042717-273-1950Fax 717-273-2184Anthony [email protected] employees35 years in business

Just Like Family is a home health care agency with aproven track record of providing quality services for aslittle as one hour a day up to 24 hours a day, on a short-term or long-term basis. Just Like Family can provideRNs, LPNs, CNAs and personal care aides to meetyour needs. An aide can assist with personal care, mealpreparation, medication reminders, light housekeepingand assist with transportation needs.

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1601 Cornwall RoadLebanon, PA 17042717-273-3733Fax 717-273-1535Paul [email protected] Partners3 Associates17 Staff74 years in business

The firm provides professional legal services in the general practice of law including most areasof the practice of law. The firm provides legal advice in most areas of the practice of lawincluding business, real estate, estate and trusts, personal injury, commercial litigation, generallitigations, domestic relations, bankruptcy, municipal law, banking and collections.

150 N. Ramona RoadMyerstown, PA 17067717-628-1369Fax 717-866-2782Suzanne [email protected] employees75 years in business

The Humane Society of Lebanon County is a nonprofit shelter dedicated to caring for thehomeless, neglected, abused, and abandoned animals in our community. The HSLC takes instray animals from Lebanon County, as well as owner surrenders. The shelter also providesvarious veterinary services such as euthanasia services, TNR clinics, vaccination clinics, etc.The shelter also has a Humane Officer who looks into cruelty/neglect cases.


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113 W. Main AvenueMyerstown, PA 17067717-866-2747Fax 877-225-6289Steven [email protected],000 employees93 years in business

Investment advisors to individuals and businesses.Edward Jones offers mutual funds, stocks, bonds, FDICinsured CDs, 401k, 403b, and 457 plan management,financial planning, life, hybrid, long term care anddisability insurance products and annuities, retirementplanning and investment banking.

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PO Box 592Lebanon, PA 17042717-273-5151Todd Snovel, TreasurerJack Cantwell, Board [email protected] years in businessThe Lebanon Community Theatre has been providingperformance opportunities since 1962. The facilities areclimate-controlled and accessible. LCT produces qualitytheatrical performances including musicals, dramas, plays, andspecial events. They have a history and a wonderful rapportwith the community.

EARS, Inc.Ephrata Area

Rehabilitation Services1301 Lehman StreetLebanon, PA 17046717-733-0710Fax 717-733-2966Kathi [email protected]

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Parts, Inc.521 N. 3rd AvenueLebanon, PA 17046717-273-3338Fax 717-273-2662Andrew [email protected]

Gage Personnel808 Quentin RoadLebanon, PA 17042717-272-4243Fax 717-272-4242Angela [email protected]

Lebanon Valley CouncilOn the Arts Irish musicsession has a new home....Snitz Creek Brew and Pub.Sessions are held the thirdSaturday of the month from 5to 8 pm. !

Lebanon Valley EconomicDevelopment Corp.(LVEDC) recently electedofficers for a two-year termending June 30, 2016. Theyare George Soukas, chairman;Paul Lundberg, vice chairman;and Jonathan Beers, secretary/treasurer. !

E&E Metal Fab presented$10,000, money raised throughits annual golf tournament, to‘First Responders’ of LebanonCounty. Receiving a portionof the funds are the LebanonEmergency Service Units,First Aid and Safety Patrol,City of Lebanon police andfire departments, SouthLebanon Police Department,Hebron Hose Co. No. 1,Friendship Fire Co., Mt. ZionCommunity Fire Co. andLebanon K-9 Unit. !

Lebanon Rescue Missionrecently moved into its newlocation at 1223 BittnerBoulevard, Lebanon. Themailing address, PO Box 5,Lebanon and phone number,273-2301 remain the same. !

HACC has named VictorRamos vice president of itsLebanon and Lancastercampuses. !

Vicki DeLoatch, LebanonFamily Health Services,received Central PennBusiness Journal’s CommunityService Financial Executive ofthe Year award. !


Choice Communications iscelebrating 30 years inbusiness. Owner andFounder, Max Bender, startedhis telecommunicationscompany in 1984 and currentlyserves more than 1,000customers in South CentralPA. The company is locatedin Myerstown. !

Lebanon Rescue Mission’sAnnual Banquet and SilentAuction is planned forOctober 24 at the MidwayChurch of the Brethren. CallGail at 273-2301 for ticketinformation. !

Daniel P. Morrissey, aPrivate Wealth Advisor withAmeriprise Financial, recentlyattended the 2014 NationalConference. He qualified toattend the conference byestablishing himself as one ofthe company’s top advisors

achieving high levels inproduction, client service andclient satisfaction. !

QUEST will host HarvestMoon Fest to benefit UnitedWay of Lebanon County. Itwill be held on October 11from 12 N to 7 PM. A FishingRodeo will be held from 8:30to 11:30 am. Other activitiesinclude wagon rides, MonsterDance, Bonfire and GhostStories and more. !

Bernerd A. Buzgon of BuzgonDavis Law Offices, has beennamed to PhiladelphiaMagazine’s Pennsylvania SuperLawyers 2014, The UltimateGuide to the Best Attorneys inPennsylvania. He wasselected in the category ofplaintiff’s personal injurywork. This is the tenth yearsince 2004 that he has beenchosen. !

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The Lebanon Country Clubhas retained its designation asa Certified AudubonCooperative Sanctuarythrough the AudubonCooperative SanctuaryProgram for Golf Courses, anAudubon Internationalprogram. The golf coursereceived the designation in2007 and is one of 898courses in the world tocurrently hold the designation.The program providesinformation and guidance tohelp golf courses preserve andenhance wildlife habitat andprotect natural resources. !

Jennifer Merx recently joinedBuzgon Davis Law Offices.She will concentrate herpractice in the areas of generallaw, including family law,estate planing and estateadministration. !

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