Harley-Davidson – Same “Stuff” Different State

Harley-Davidson is at it again, only this time the focus is on Wisconsin not York!  Harley has decided their operation in WI is costing too much money so they are going to make the same contact offer they did in York.

You can read my post about the York contract here for details.  Sources are saying Harley intends to persuade their WI workers to accept this contract or they will close WI and move the work to York.

 https://roysrants.wordpress.com/2010/06/22/harley-davidson-whittles-away-at-its-workforce/

Here is as link to a Milwaukee newspaper with more information on the contact specifics there:

http://www.jsonline.com/business/102351189.html

Pottstown To Showcase Itself In Community Open House September 11th

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This Saturday Pottstown will be the place to be!  From 11 am until 3 pm activities galore will be taking place in Smith Plaza and throughout Pottstown.  The party moves to Pottstown Senior High School from 3 pm until 6 pm with even more activities.    

This idea has been a long time coming!  Let’s muster all our civic pride and be proud of Pottstown, put our best foot forward and say positive things this Saturday.    

Click on the link below to read Evan Brandt’s article about what exactly is going on, where and when!    

http://www.pottstownmercury.com/articles/2010/09/07/news/srv0000009304288.txt    

Pennsylvania’s Smoking Ban Turns Two Saturday

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It has been two years since Pennsylvania banned smoking in public places.  The Clean Indoor Air Act is enforced by the Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Department of Health.  The number of citations and warning letters has dropped statewide at eating and drinking establishments, during the first six months of 2010, per PA State Police Captain Thomas Butler.

Based on a survey in the Harrisburg area, it appears this ban has had little impact on the restaurant and bar business nor has the ban caused many people to quit smoking.  Some business owners were initially worried that the ban might negatively impact sales.  However, this has not appeared to be the case according the business owners surveyed.

Western Montgomery County Career & Technolgoy Center Gets State-Of-The Art Upgrades

Click on the link below to read a great article about the Western Montgomery County Career & Technology Center in Limerick.  They just did a big upgrade!

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20100907_Western_Montgomery_County_career__tech_center_goes_state_of_the_art.html