Fourth of July Firecracker

Attention Runners and Walkers!

Announcing the First Annual Whitehall Firecracker 5K

Who? Open to Whitehall Residents, Friends, and Family

What? A 5K Fun/Run to benefit the Erie Shriners Hospital

When? July 4th

Start Time: TBD

Where? About Three Laps of Whitehall, Beginning at the corner of Lord Road and Willow Way

How? Complete the form below and drop it off with $5 (Checks made out to Whitehall Civic Association or cash) at 7205 Willow Way

All participants are required to sign a waiver prior to start of race.

Volunteers are needed to help the day of the race.

Please email twachter@kmgslaw.com for a copy of the flier.

Need Tutoring?

Certified elementary teacher, and Whitehall Neighbor, willing to do private tutoring for grades K-8, any subject area. Call Lisa at 474-2155.

Whitehall News

1. The Whitehall Neighborhood Meeting is scheduled for May 29, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., in the meeting space at the New Life Community Church at the corner of Lord Road and Route 5.

2. Reminder - dues are due. We will be following up with you shortly, please remember to send your dues in soon!

3. The 2009-2010 Directory will be out in June - if you have updates or changes to your information in the Directory, please email them to me at twachter@kmgslaw.com ASAP. Also, if you would like to advertise in the Directory, please contact Pat Carey at 474-5289.

Happy Mothers Day!

After you take your Mom out for Brunch this Mothers day....go to a wonderful concert!!

Who: University of Notre Dame Concert Band
When: Sunday, May 10 3:00 PM
Where: Mercyhurst Prep Auditorium
538 East Grandview Blvd, Erie 15404

Tickets: $8 Adults $5 Students/Children

Proceeds benefit the MPS Performing Arts Department and the Notre Dame Club of ERie Winschel Scholarship Fund.

Questions? Call Joyce and Mark Kulyk 474-5207

Compost and Recycling Permit

Have you signed up for your Permit to use the Millfair Compost and Recycling Center? It's easy - and Free!

Stop in at the Fairview Township Building on McCray Road (south across from Fairview High School)...enter and turn left into the first office and request your permit. You will have to show your drivers license. You will be logged in, and will receive a sturdy hang tag for your rear view mirror. The tag, which is your permit, can be moved to which ever vehicle you are using for hauling.

Here's a handy tip - The hours of operation for the Center are printed on the back of the tag!

Stamp Out Hunger

As you may have already heard, this Saturday, May 9, 2009 is the day to leave food outside for your mail carrier to pick up to help Stamp Out Hunger.

There are volunteers who are going to be picking up food donations on Saturday from your mailbox area. Please be generous and help the less fortunate. All food donations stay in our area - so your donation truly makes a difference at home.

Please remember to put out a donation of nonperishable food on Saturday before your mail is delivered.

Easter Egg Hunt

Please join us for the Annual Whitehall Easter Egg Hunt!
Saturday March 28, 2009
1:00 PM - Holt Park

Children and grandchildren 10 years and younger are welcome to participate. Don't forget your basket!!

Snow/Rain Date - March 29, 2009 - 1:00 PM

Weather cancellation will be determined by 9 am on day of event - check the blog for updates.

Whitehall Decorating Contest - 2008

Congratulations to the winners of the 2008 Whitehall Decorating Contest, and a special thank you goes to Brian and Stephanie Chase who volunteered to lead the effort this year.

The 2008 winners are listed below, starting with

Most Creative: The Ferralli's.

We do not have a picture of this display because, well, how can you take a picture of such a beautiful and dynamic sight - especially when it keeps changing!

The Erie Times News paid tribute to the creativity of Ian Ferralli in a January 3, 2008 Editorial which stated: "Power surge. In a season of economic doom and gloom, we extend a big thank-you to holiday celebrants for illuminating our streets, lanes and avenues with bright, cheery bursts of lights. The unofficial prize goes to Ian Ferralli, the 16-year-old Fairview High School student who created "Deck the Whitehalls -- 2008," a musical light show at his family's home at 7275 Springside Drive. Visitors tuned into 106.5 FM on the car radio to enjoy the synchronized lights galloping along to the music of "Carol of the Bells." Many others braved the bitter cold and snow to string their houses with displays that made our Yuletide bright. We appreciate your efforts (and your willingness to foot the electric bill)." (We will try to get a video link up as soon as we get our IT Department up and running after the holiday)

Over All Winner: The Walter's

Single Door: The Lashingers

Porch: The Jacobs

Single Door Winner: The Goodwin's

Double Door Winner: The DeMarco's

Neighborhood News

It was recently reported that some vandals threw a wine bottle at a house in Whitehall the other night. Apparently, the vandal had taken the wine bottle out of the recycling bin and threw it at the house. The vandal then drove off, but we have no description of the vehicle. The state police have been called and the matter has been reported. No real damage was done and this was most likely a senseless and random act of violence. This event occurred around 4 a.m.

We ask that you keep an eye out for anything suspicious and to look out for your neighbors.

Along with keeping an eye on things it may be a good idea to leave your porch and garage lights on at night. The number for the State Police is 774-9611. If you have an emergency situation, and/or are aware of a crime in progress, please call 911.

As you know, Whitehall is a very safe neighborhood. We strive to keep it that way. If you see anything suspicious, please report it promptly.

Happy New Year!

The Whitehall Leadership Team would like to wish all residents and their families a Happy New Year!! We hope that 2009 is the best year yet!

A new leadership team was elected at the December 2008 meeting. The team is as follows:

Tim Wachter - President
Eric Sandberg - Vice President
Rita Brown - Secretary
Barb Nash - Treasurer

We look forward to serving you throughout the year. If you wish to become involved, please contact us. Our contact information is in the Directory. We would like to see some new people get involved this year - contact us for more information.

Comments Welcome

Your Whitehall Association Leadership Team is interested in determining what it is that the people of Whitehall want their Association to do. We are planning another great series of events - including all of our perennial favorites - but we would like to hear your ideas on how to make our events and our community better.

Please email us thoughts and comments regarding events, etc. Tim can be contacted at tswachter@gmail.com.

White Hall History

We are assembling a history of our Whitehall Village. If you are interested in helping us to assemble a history of Whitehall, please contact Tim Wachter at tswachter@gmail.com, or at 474-2628. We are seeking stories from Whitehall pioneers and newer residents.

Additionally, if anyone has pictures from Whitehall events, either old or new, we would be interested in including the pictures as well. If you do not have the picture electronically we can scan the picture and return the original.

White Hall Whispers

Whitehall Village is a dynamic community which is focused on fostering a family environment.

One important part of the Whitehall experience is the sharing of news and events with our neighbors. While the Whitehall Whispers as we know it is no longer going to be published, this blog will allow our residents to stay in touch, provide news updates, and to publicize events that are of interest.

Please email your comments and newsworthy events to tswachter@gmail.com, and all appropriate items will be published.