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PA Lottery surprises Big 4 players with January 30 evening Double Draw

January 31, 2013, 3:36 pm
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A surprise Double Draw was held for the Pennsylvania Lottery’s evening Big 4 game on Wednesday, Jan. 30. A total of 917 winners received $266,900 for the two draws.

The evening Big 4 winning numbers were: 0-9-2-4. The evening Big 4 Double Draw winning numbers were: 5-6-0-9.

Double Draw is a surprise second drawing for The Daily Number, BIG 4 or Quinto mid-day or evening drawings. Double Draws are not publicized in advance, but are announced when the regular drawing is conducted – meaning it could be any day.

The Pennsylvania Lottery automatically pays winners on a double drawing, just like a regular winning ticket. Prizes may be claimed by presenting a winning ticket at any licensed Pennsylvania Lottery retail location or at any of the Lottery’s seven regional offices.

The Daily Number, BIG 4 and Quinto games are drawn twice daily, and players can play up to one week in advance. Winning numbers for all games are posted at www.palottery.com.



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Crews investigating car fire involving stolen car

January 31, 2013, 3:52 pm
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Lower Allen Police are investigating a car fire involving a stolen car.

Around 1:30 Wednesday morning, crews were called to a vehicle fire at the McDonalds at 1014 Wesley Drive.

Officers found a car that was fully involved in a fire and there was no one around the vehicle.

Officers ran the registration of the vehicle and found it was reported stolen on January 30 by PA State Police in Milton.

On Wednesday afternoon, Lower Allen Police were called to Clear Choice Auto Sales at 5200 Simpson Ferry Road for a burglary. 

Officers were told a 2005  dark blue Chevrolet Blazer LS was stolen from the lot.  The vehicle did not have a registration plate on at the time of

the theft. A

Anyone with information is asked to call Lower Allen Police.

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Governor Corbett's son-in-law under investigation

January 31, 2013, 4:06 pm
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Information from CBS 3.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (CBS) – Sources tell CBS 3 that the son-in-law of Governor Corbett, Philadelphia police officer Gerald Gibson, has been relieved of street duty pending an investigation.

Gibson is a member of the Philadelphia Police Narcotics Unit, and the investigation is being conducted by a joint task force of Philadelphia police officers and FBI agents.

Sources tell CBS 3 that the son-in-law of Governor Corbett, Philadelphia police officer Gerald Gibson, has been relieved of street duty pending an investigation.

Gibson is a member of the Philadelphia Police Narcotics Unit, and the investigation is being conducted by a joint task force of Philadelphia police officers and FBI agents.

On Thursday evening, the Philadelphia Police Department released a statement that reads:

“Today, January 31, 2013, an investigation of a Philadelphia Police Officer was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation along with Philadelphia Police Department’s Internal Affairs Unit. As a result of this investigation the officer was removed from his duties and was placed on administrative duty pending the finalization of this investigation. The officer’s name is not being released because the officer hasn’t been arrested or formally charged at this time.”



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Swatara Township Police Department starts 'Operation School Guardian' in schools

January 31, 2013, 4:34 pm
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In light of increased acts of violence in school around the country, the Swatara Township Police Department has started the "Operation School Guardian" initiative.

The initiative requires patrol officers to make regular and unannounced visits to each of the township schools. The patrols will be both inside and outside. The initiative also requires officers to regularly appear during school lunches to interact with students and staff.

Operation School Guardian also involves the implementation of the "TEAM" program in each school.  "TEAM" stands for Teaching, Educating and Mentoring" and is replacing the DARE program. The program assigns a patrol officer to each school to educate students and staff about various topics. The officer also acts as a liason for the school for special concerns, including safety questions and presentations. 


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Lancaster Police arrest second person in connection with burglary

January 31, 2013, 5:27 pm
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Lancaster City Police have arrested a second person in connection with a burglary that happened January 22.

Police were called to the 300 block of Mill Street for a report of a burglary.

Gamalier Perez-Delgado was arrested after police showed his picture to multiple witnesses, who positively identified him.

Perez-Delgado was charged with burglary, criminal conspiracy and theft. He was arrested on Wednesday at a home in Lebanon.

He was arraigned and taken to Lancaster County Prison with $25,000 bail.

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Police investigating reports of stolen airbags

January 31, 2013, 5:35 pm
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The Southern Regional Police Department is investigating the theft of an airbag from a vehicle on Courtyards Dr. in Shrewsbury Borough that happened overnight on Wednesday.

The victim found a window broken out of the car, and the airbag missing. The airbag was taken out of a 2009 Nissan Versa.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Southern Regional Police Department at 717-235-3944.

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The York County Regional Police Department is also investigating a report of an airbag stolen.

Sometime between January 29 and January 30, the airbags from the steering wheels of four vehicles were stolen .

The airbags were taken from a 2005 Honda Accord, a 2007 Nissan Versa, a 2009 Nissan Altima and a 2011 Nissan Altima.

The cars were parked in the parking lot of an apartment complex, which is located less than one mile from Interstate 83.

The suspect(s) broke through the car windows to steal the airbags.

Anyone with information is asked to call the York Area Regional Police.
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Burger King to start testing their beef patties for horse meat

January 31, 2013, 5:42 pm
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Horse meat is not your typical hamburger.

But fast food chain Burger King says it will start testing its beef patties for it.

The company told Bloomberg Businessweek they don't use horse meat at all.

Burger King says the decision comes after one of its food processors sold beef products containing horse meat to other retailers.

The fast food chain has since dropped Silvercrest Foods.

Details on the new testing procedures have not been set.

To see the article, click here: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-01-31/burger-king-will-start-dna-testing-for-horse-meat

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Betting pools illegal in PA but one Senator is trying to change that

January 31, 2013, 6:02 pm
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Many people don't realize it, but it is illegal to bet in a sporting pool in the State of PA. But one State Senator is trying to change that. 

"The time has come to legitimize an activity that so many people already rightly assume is legitimate." Said Senator Lisa Boscola, who is spearheading the new law.  She says its common for people to participate in the pools. "The crime I'm talking about is wagering a few dollars on a small harmless super bowl sports pool. I don't know a single person who doesn't engage in one."

Vito Ciaglia says he's still going to participate.  "Yeah, it's illegal, but it doesn't stop me!"

"I think it's a little ridiculous but when it comes down to it, the laws the law, and if you don't follow it, you're subject to whatever happens to you." John Matthews told us.

Boscola has proposed a new bill, after she learned that State Liquor Enforcement officers recently raided a Pennsylvania club, seizing the funds that the members wagered on their annual Super Bowl pool. The total amount in the pool? Just 120 dollars.

The proposed law would make betting pools legal if:

  • The entry amount is 20-dollars or less.
  • There are no more than 100 participants.
  •  There is an established social, professional, or familial relationship between contestants.
  •  And all pool proceeds must be awarded to the contestants or donated to a charity.

But some, like John, question how that would be tracked. "How are they going to regulate that?"

That question has yet to be answered, but the majority of people who bet in sports pools would fall under those restrictions.

Boscola says her proposal is recognizing something most people already think is legal.  "Merely recognizes a harmless commonplace social activity that people enjoy taking part in once or twice a year."

Chris Ott agrees. "I think it's a benefit all the way around, I think it's fun."

Senator Boscola says she hopes to have the legislation passed by the time March Madness comes around.

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Five easy ways to save $1,000 during difficult economic times

January 31, 2013, 6:57 pm
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You’re feeling the pinch. Despite avoiding the so-called “fiscal cliff,” you’re socked with another two percent in taxes because the social security tax reduction was phased out this year.

The average family earning about $50,000 a year is now paying $1,000 a year more in taxes, nearly a hundred dollars a month.

CBS 21 is watching out for your dollars, showing you five easy ways to get even with the new taxes of 2013.

Number five: Cut the morning coffee! Your morning coffee house ritual is costing you big time.

Just by cutting your five dollar a day cup of coffee, you can save $100 per month or $1,200 a year.

Bring your coffee from home and you’ve just paid for your tax increase.

Number four is to brown bag it. Your colleagues might tempt you to go out for lunch every day, but it adds up.

Plan ahead because you can save $10 a day carrying your lunch, based on a $15 dollar lunch out and a $5 dollar brown bag.

Do it three times a week and you save $120 per month, or $1,440 a year.

You’ve made your tax increase and may even eat healthier. Financial expert Rick Rodgers says every little bit counts.

“If we think of a little here and a little there, it can make a difference,” Rodgers explained.

Number three: Evaluate your cell phone bill.

Most people are on a plan and Rodgers says almost no one meets the plan exactly, either going over in expensive minutes and data or not using what they’re paying for.

Rodgers says put away your ego and give up the trendy expensive phone. Consider a pre-paid phone plan, especially for teen-agers because they have unlimited data and messaging. Rodgers has one for his son.

“His phone is like my phone, except it is pre-paid, it’s like an iPhone,” Rodgers commented.

Going from a $200 a month plan to a $40 per month pre-paid plan can save you as much as $160 per month or $1,920 a year.

That’s twice your tax increase.

Number two: Avoid impulse buying. Just because it’s on sale, or you’re conveniently at the store and see something you want, don’t buy it now. Rodgers says wait one day.

“And if you still want it tomorrow consider buying it, but chances are you’ll forget it and you’re not going to get it,” Rodgers told us.

Savings here will vary, but if you passed on impulse purchases of 21 dollars a week, that’s $84 a month or $1,008 a year, covering your tax increase.

And number one: Don’t use credit cards.

Rodgers recommends we buy everything with cash. Leave the plastic at home, even your debit card.

“The simplest way to explain it is it removes the pain of spending.”

A Dunn and Bradstreet study says we spend about 18 percent more with plastic. That nearly 20 percent of increased spending is why credit card companies offer deals such as points, discounts and cash back.

Leaving your credit cards at home is key because it eliminates temptation.

if I make a list and have cash in my pocket to pay for it, I can’t overspend.

It all adds up to huge savings. Leave the credit card at home and you could spend up to 20 percent less every time you check out.
If you normally spend $1,000 per month on your debit and credit cards, the study shows you’d actually only spend about $800, saving $200 a month or a whopping $2,400 a year.

That’s more than twice the average family’s 2013 tax increase.

Now if that is not enough tips for you, we have a few more too.

One is what to set your home thermostat at. To save money it is recommended you set your home at 68 degrees in the winter and 78 degrees in the summer. You can save $4 to $5 for each degree a month.

Another is to buy paper goods in bulk. Buying items like toilet paper, paper towels and printer paper in bulk makes sense because they are easy to store and never go bad.

One more way is to ride a bike or carpool and to combine errands. Taking these steps will help you save money, as the average family spends $40 per week in gas.

And if you have even more tips, we want to hear them! Let us know on our Facebook page!


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It's maple syrup season!

February 1, 2013, 8:41 am
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Agriculture Secretary George Greig today joined maple producers in Meadville, Crawford County, to kick off 2013 maple syrup production by tapping a sugar maple tree.

“Maple syrup is a delicious homegrown sweetener that can be used in sweet and savory dishes,” said Greig. “More Pennsylvanians are looking for foods grown and made in Pennsylvania. Our maple syrup comes from trees grown right in our backyards, and it provides antioxidants and minerals that make it a great alternative to sugar.”

Greig presented Northwest Pennsylvania Maple Association President Bill Phillips with a proclamation from Governor Tom Corbett declaring February Maple Month in Pennsylvania. Greig tapped a sugar maple and collected sap to be taken to a nearby sugar house for conversion to syrup.

Maple producers usually tap trees in late winter and early spring, when warmer daytime temperatures and cold nights stimulate the flow of sap in sugar, black and red maple trees. The sap is then boiled and reduced into maple syrup. Production typically requires 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of syrup.

While most production is concentrated in Pennsylvania’s Northern Tier and Somerset County, producers tap trees statewide.

Pennsylvania ranks fifth in the nation in maple syrup production, making an estimated 96,000 gallons from 501,000 taps to trees in 2012. The maple industry received $5.1 million in cash receipts and generated an estimated $51 million in economic impact.



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Thousands expected for Groundhog Day festivities

February 1, 2013, 8:53 am
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PORT MATILDA, Pa. (AP) — It's just about time for Punxsutawney Phil to emerge from Gobbler's Knob.

Groundhog Day is Saturday, and the west-central Pennsylvania community of Punxsutawney holds the biggest winter-weather prognostication celebration.

Legend has it that if the groundhog sees his shadow, winter will last for six more weeks. No shadow means an early spring.

Phil's got company. Groundhogs in New York, Atlanta and Ontario also make predictions.

But Punxsutawney partisans say Phil is the original and the best. Molly Neal, a Punxsutawney native and teacher in State College, baked groundhog-shaped cookies and showered students with stories in Groundhog Day class presentations that have turned into an annual tradition.

Organizers say about 20,000 people are expected this weekend, a larger-than-normal crowd because Groundhog Day falls on a weekend this year.

 

©2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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Spring Grove teacher surrenders to police

February 1, 2013, 9:11 am
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34-year-old Matthew Meckley turned himself in to York Area Regional police on a charge of corruption of minors.

The charges stem from a relationship between Meckley, who was a Spring Grove health and gym teacher, and a 17-year-old female student at Spring Grove High School.  The relationship reportedly occurred in the early months of 2011, with the inappropriate contact taking place at Meckley's home in York Township.
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Lebanon County man charged for abusing two four-year-old children

February 1, 2013, 10:42 am
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David Houser of Lebanon is accused of sexually abusing two four-year-old girls.

Police say Houser is accused of sexually abusing the girls in 2001 and 2012. One of the cases happened in Houser's home, the other at a victim's home.

Houser has been charged with three counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault and two counts of corruption of minors.

Houser was unable to post $300,00 bail and was taken to the Lebanon County Prison.
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Hanger says he's raised $200,000 for gov campaign

February 1, 2013, 11:09 am
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — John Hanger, the only declared candidate for governor in 2014, says his campaign has taken in $200,000.

Hanger, a Democrat, said he personally invested $25,000 of the nearly $54,000 in contributions that he listed on his first campaign finance report filed Thursday.

The former state environmental protection secretary and former state utility regulator says he raised the rest of the $200,000 since the end-of-year cutoff for that report.

At least a half-dozen other Democrats are considering challenges to Republican Gov. Tom Corbett when he runs for a second term next year.

Corbett's year-end report was not available Thursday, but he spent $24 million on his 2010 campaign and remains a potent fundraiser. Last year, he gave more than $200,000 to the state Republican Party and the GOP's legislative campaign committees.

 

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No cuts in funding for state, state related universities

February 1, 2013, 11:25 am
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Governor Tom Corbett, joined by a dozen leaders of state universities, announced today that the proposed 2013-14 budget will maintain funding levels for state and state-related universities.

In return for $1.58 billion in funding to higher education, university leaders in turn promised to work to keep tuition increases as low as possible for their students.

“Our message to college students today is that both my administration and the leaders of your state and state-related schools are committed to making the dream of higher education attainable,’’ Corbett said.

“We are working together to make a higher education in Pennsylvania both excellent and affordable,’’ Corbett said.

“For the second consecutive year, we propose level funding as part of our commitment to higher education. In return, the leaders of these universities have promised to work to keep tuition increases as low as possible for students.’’

“Our commitment allows schools to plan their budgets for the coming year and make the best use of their resources. Their commitment should allow students and their families to plan their own budgets,’’ Corbett said.

Higher education leaders joining Corbett today included presidents and chancellors of Temple University, Penn State University, Lincoln University and the University of Pittsburgh, as well as Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Also attending the press conference today was Secretary of Education Ron Tomalis, Sen. Jake Corman (R-Centre County) and Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre County).

This is the second consecutive year Corbett has proposed funding higher education, maintaining funding at its full 2011-12 levels.

“The largest portion of our state budget is devoted to education. This is a core function of government and one that we take very seriously,’’ Corbett said.

Both proposals were among the recommendations made by the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Postsecondary Education. Led by Rob Wonderling, the commission conducted a nine-month study, gathering information from educators, business people and citizens around the state.

In November, the commission submitted more than a dozen key recommendations for improving educational and training choices for the future. Among those recommendations was establish a long-term financial and accountability model, linking any future funding increases to performance and outcome-based measures and contain tuition costs.

“Today’s announcement of an affordability partnership between the commonwealth and its universities is welcome news for Temple’s students and their families who are struggling to balance the burden of excessive student-loan debt with the need to earn the college degrees that are so essential to better career opportunities in the 21st century,’’ said Temple University President Neil Theobald.

Tuition increases were at historic lows during the 2012-13 school year for Pennsylvania’s state and state-related universities. Temple froze tuition with no increase, while Penn State’s overall tuition was increased 2.4 percent for its main campus, while Pitt, Lincoln and the PASSHE universities raised tuition 3 percent.

For students at Penn State, Temple and Pitt, these were the lowest increases in more than 10 years. For PASSHE students, it was the smallest tuition increase in five years.

“As chairman of the PASSHE Board of Governors,” Guido M. Pichini said, “I am aware of how difficult it is for many of our students to pay their college bills. Many of the students who attend our universities are the first members of their families to attend college. They come from working families where the parents often work multiple jobs so their sons and daughters have this opportunity. They also are Pennsylvania’s future leaders; we owe them our best effort.

“I am very cognizant of the enormous pressure on the Governor and the Legislature to meet the many needs of Pennsylvania’s citizenry, especially in this challenging fiscal climate. Over the last several years PASSHE universities have taken significant actions to reduce their costs.’’

“The continued investment in higher education by the commonwealth is essential, not only to our students’ futures, but also to Pennsylvania’s future. We welcome the opportunity to work with the Governor and the Legislature to help our students succeed, for the benefit of us all.”



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Program rewards active seniors by helping charity

February 1, 2013, 12:39 pm
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Keeping active after retirement has its benefits.

Frances Leiter is an active senior.  She's enjoying her retirement.  She worked as a caregiver for many years, but even after her retirement, she's not slowing down.  "I

The staff at Home-Instead in Mechanicsubrg say staying active as a senior has both its mental and physical benefits.  Kurt Kay with Home-Instead says it helps keep them young.  "As we age, communication is so key.  I think when you're in the community doing things it helps you stay younger.

"I could not stay at home everyday you know. I worked since I was 16 and just couldn't be in a mundane routine everyday," said Kendra Koser with Home-Instead.

Staying active into the senior years is what the "Salute your seniors" program is all about.  It's a program where you can nominate an active senior in your community and if they win, they'll get a check to donate to their favorite charity. For more information, click on Find It.

go to Planet Fitness and work out and it's amazing to see the number of seniors there trying to keep phsyically fit."
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New program to put police in schools about exposing kids to police

February 1, 2013, 12:49 pm
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In an effort to keep our schools safer, a local police department has initiated an increased presence program called ‘Operation School Guardian.’

The goal is to increase police visibility of the schools in Swatara Township. The visits are unannounced and include foot patrols on the property inside and outside of the school.

“We've always been concerned but after Newtown we decided to ramp-up efforts are schools,” explained Swatara Township Police Lieutenant Thomas Stouffer.

Operation School Guardian is an awareness initiative that helps students and school staff get used to seeing police officers inside and around the school but it also helps the police department as well.

“It helps the officers learn the floor plans of the schools just a little bit better and expose the kids to police officer’s presence, which many of them are not used to,” Stouffer told us.

The visits are unannounced and are more involved than just patrolling school property.

Being both inside and outside the school requires officers to make regular lunch visits with students and staff and to speak with them about issues in the school

Operation School Guardian works hand-in-hand with another program, which is to develop programs specific for each schools needs, such as a bullying program or a drug abuse awareness program.

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Lebanon Police investigating robbery at Giant Foods

February 1, 2013, 12:53 pm
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The Lebanon City Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at the Giant Food Stores on Bowman Street.

Officers were called to the store around 2:30 a.m. Friday.  A clerk told police she was at her register when a man showed her a handgun and demanded money.

The suspect fled the scene with an undetermined amount of cash.  He is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5'2"-5'4" tall with a slim build.  He was wearing a dark coat, jeans and a mask over his face.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lebanon City Police Department.

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York City Police looking for information on burglary at Konvie Mart

February 1, 2013, 1:27 pm
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York City Police are looking for information on a burglary at the Konvie Mart in the 300 block of East Philadelphia Street.

The suspects took money, cell phones and various other things from the store.

Some of the suspects, caught on camera, fled the scene in a black 4-door car that was parked in the Delphia Plaza parking lot.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Baez at 845-9126.


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Budweiser looking to strike the sentimental cord with this year's Clydesdale commercial

February 1, 2013, 1:38 pm
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It's probably the only time during a football game people don't get up and get something to eat.

Super Bowl ads no doubt are a part of the big draw, and some advertisers are releasing some of there Super Bowl ads early.

CBS 21 has more on the Budweiser ad and why Budweiser is so successful with their ad campaigns.

Each 30 second Super Bowl spot costs more than three million dollars, so the ad has to be memorable.

Budweiser has a 60 second spot, costing more than 7 million for the spot.

“Their hope is they hit your sentimental spot and gain your brand loyalty,” commented David Shoffner with Pavone Advertising.

A heartfelt song grabs your attention and a baby Clydesdale growing up before your eyes, it grabs your heart. So how was it that you know this is a beer commercial without even seeing a beer?

“That's one of Budweiser's keys to success, they developed an iconic part of their brand,” Shoffner shared. “It's almost not a Super Bowl unless you see a Clydesdale tear jerker.”

David Shoffner, with Pavone Advertising in Harrisburg, says two key points must be hit when hitting a homerun with the Super Bowl. At first, the company must get the brand into the commercial

“These spots have to be miniature movies they have to entertain people, have a sense of humor, and a sentimental message,” Shoffner commented. “And you have to weave the product into the story, otherwise you’ve really wasted your money.”

Second he says the focus has to be a story built around the brand and he says Budweiser has mastered its brand marketing.

“They use Bud Light to get one message across and use the Clydesdale to strike a sentimental cord,” Shoffner concluded.  To see the commercial, click on the attached link.

Pavone Advertising is hosting the Spot Bowl on Sunday. The Spot Bowl is where you can vote on your favorite Super Bowl commercial.

To get to their site all you have to do is go to Find It, or you can just click on the attached link.

On Monday we will have the results at 5:30 as to which ads got the most votes.

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