brush valley, pa 2013 community profile and resource guide

Table of ConTenTsThe brush Valley regional Chamber of CommerCeIn the Business of Serving Business ....................................................................................... 1

business briefsDemographics & Data ......................................................................................................... 2

reporT CardKindergarten to College & Beyond .................................................................................... 3

CommuniTy WellnessGeisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital ................................................................ 5

CulTure & reCreaTionExplore Brush Valley .............................................................................................................. 7

around The neighborhoodCharm & Choices ................................................................................................................. 9

membership direCToryPlease Support Our Valued Chamber Members ............................................................ 10

Ace Hardware ..................................................2

Aqua ................................................................1

Assist Home Care ............................................5

Bader’s Fine Furniture ......................................4

C. J. Lucas Funeral Home, Inc. ........................8

Family Medical Home Health Agency ................5

Farrow Funeral Directors ..................................9

First Columbia Bank & Trust Co. ................ Inside Front Cover

First National Bank ...........................................2

FNB Bank ........................................................4

Francis Latovich Machine Shop .................... Inside Front Cover

Geisinger Medical Center .................................6

GiGi’s, LLC Gift and Home Decor .....................9

Harry’s Fine Food .............................................8

Housing Authority of Northumberland County ...... Inside Front Cover

Lower Anthracite Transportation System ...........9

Matucci’s Willow Cafe ......................................8

The Medicine Shoppe ......................................5

Mountain View / Overlook Ridge ................... Inside Back Cover

The News-Item....................... Inside Front Cover

The Original italian Pizza & Restaurant ..............4

Pennsylvania Chamber Insurance ............. Inside Front Cover

Penelope Murphy’s Bed & Breakfast ............... Outside Back Cover

The Plumbing Outlet .........................................2

Star Physical Therapy & Fitness ........................5

Union National Bank .........................................5

Vandine’s Insurance Shoppe, Inc. .....................4

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information technologypublishing systems specialistChristopher Miller

executive leadershipchairman and founderCraig Williams

chief financial officerRhonda Harsy

ABOUT This book is published by CommunityLink and distributed through the Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce. For advertising information or questions or comments about this book, contact CommunityLink at 800-455-5600 or by e-mail at info@CommunityLink.com.

FOR INFORMATION Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2 East Arch Street, Ste. 313-A, Shamokin, PA 17872, Telephone 570-648-4675, Fax 570-648-0679, ww w.brushvalleychamber.com

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director of publication design Kelly Friederich

lead designJosh Mueller

web site creation & support Josh Chandler

director of media purchasing Diana Vaughn

director of business development George Prudhomme

director of outside salesDebbie Moss

regional director of publicationsHeidi Robson

business development managerBonnie Ebers

customer service directorKathy Risley

administrative supportKathy HageneCarol Smith

account supportTerri Ahner

human resources assistantTeresa Craig

mailroom technicianMelinda Bowlin

ad researchMary KopsheverMildred Walker

ad trafficCarol Smith

ad designMindy Brock

Francis LatovichOwner

Tel: (570) 339-1059Fax: (570) 339-3849

650 E. Third St.Mt. Carmel, PA 17851

www.latovichmachine.comflms@latovichmachine.com

Francis Latovich machine shop

cnc & generaL industriaL machining

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The brush Valley regional Chamber of CommerCeIn the Business of Serving Business

C hambers of Commerce are vital, dynamic links for any business looking to succeed and grow in today’s competitive environment. From acting as an advocate for business in-terests, to providing opportunities to network within our community, the Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is uniquely positioned to provide every business owner

with resources to help them to both survive and thrive.Simply put, the Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is in the business of serving busi-

nesses, as it has for more than 80 years.To do this effectively, the Chamber has successfully partnered with area municipalities, local legisla-

tors, area school districts, Luzerne County Community College and a number of community and busi-ness leaders to promote and sustain a healthy and vibrant business environment and community.

Each year the Chamber coordinates several community activities, including a Plant Exchange, Duck Drop, School Counts and 5K Run/Walk. On the business side, the Chamber organizes local ribbon cuttings, Chamber Salutes, the Annual Dinner, Annual Awards Dinner, Job Fair and golf tournament.

As a Chamber of Commerce in the 21st century, the Chamber is a marketplace for business net-working. The members of the Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce understand the impor-tance of staying connected to their peers and colleagues, each contributing in their own way to the success of the area. Representatives of corporations, large and small businesses, our local government, Small Business Development Center, and educational institutions are united through the Chamber to protect the economic viability of our communities.

The Brush Valley Chamber has a mission to be a catalyst and advocate for economic and social growth and development while providing positive leadership throughout the region.

From establishing an energy pool with other chambers to enable businesses to purchase energy at reduced costs, to taking the forefront in trying to keep workforce develop-ment training within the region, the Chamber is always looking for ways to better serve our members.

According to Pamela Burns, chamber president and manager at First National Bank, various action committees explore every avenue and pos-sibility to enhance the quality of life for the entire region.

“From Economic Development, Business & Education, Membership, Events, and Wellness, these committees give direct benefits to each indi-vidual and business throughout the Brush Valley. As we move ahead into the new year, we have pledged to continue to effectively communicate the views of the business community and to support constructive initiatives on major issues affecting our area,” said Burns.

The Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce serves the commu-nities of Shamokin, Coal Township, Kulpmont, Mount Carmel, Paxinos, Elysburg and their surrounding areas.

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At the Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce we hope to build on the proud heritage and great work ethic within our Coal Region communities.

With our various committees for membership, wellness and governmental affairs, we proactively provide leadership that has helped to spearhead civil, economic, educational and social development within the Brush Valley.

For example, our Chamber, in cooperation with other area chambers, has helped to create an energy pool to enable businesses to purchase electricity at a reduced cost.

Chamber leadership has openly voiced and advocated for retaining workforce development within the region and have been actively involved in new recreation initiatives and development.

We have taken a leading role in educating the electorate about important issues throughout Brush Valley and surrounding communities.

Our mission at the Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce is to preserve, showcase and strengthen our area business and aggressively promote the area as a good place to live, work and play.

The members of the brush Valley regional Chamber of Commerce understand the importance of staying

connected to their peers and colleagues, each contributing in their own way to the success of the area.

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business briefsDemographics & Data

DISTANCE TO mAjOR CITIESHighway MilesHarrisburg, Pa. .................................. 72 milesPhiladelphia, Pa. ............................. 129 milesBaltimore, Md. ................................ 155 milesNewark, N.J. ................................... 162 milesNew York, N.Y. ................................ 171 milesWashington, D.C. ............................ 197 milesPittsburgh, Pa. ................................ 232 milesCleveland, Ohio ............................... 324 milesProvidence, R.I. ............................... 351 milesBoston, Mass. ................................. 378 milesToronto, Canada ............................. 386 milesNorfolk, Va. ..................................... 394 milesColumbus, Ohio .............................. 423 milesSource: Rand McNally

TRANSPORTATION NETwORkAirportsNorthumberland County Airport (N79)(3 miles from Shamokin) 570-672-2299 After Hours: 570-898-8588 www.northumberlandcountyairport.com

Williamsport Regional Airport (KIPT)(56 miles from Shamokin) 570-368-2444 • www.flyipt.com

Harrisburg International Airport (KMDT)(75 miles from Shamokin) 888-2-FLYHIA • www.flyhia.com

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (KAVP)(96 miles from Shamokin) 877-2-FLYAVP • www.flyavp.com

Taxi ServiceShamokin Yellow Cab212 W. Independence St., Shamokin 570-648-5756

Mount Carmel Taxi206 S. Oak St., Mt. Carmel 570-339-4070

Public TransportLower Anthracite Transportation System (LATS)137 W. 4th St., Mt. Carmel 570-339-3956LATS offers bus transportation throughout the Brush Valley area.

Bus LinesCatawese Coach862 Trevorton Road, P.O. Box 546, Shamokin 570-797-4037 www.catawese.com

King Coal Tours10788 State Route 61, Kulpmont 800-332-8556 • 570-373-1525 www.kingcoaltours.com

TOP 10 EmPlOyERS(First Quarter of 2012)Northumberland County 1. Weis Markets, Inc. 2. State Government 3. Conagra Foods Packaged Foods Co. Inc. 4. Northumberland County 5. Shikellamy School District 6. Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. 7. Earthgrains Baking Companies Inc. 8. Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit 9. Shamokin Area Community Hospital10. Shamokin Area School DistrictSource: Center for Workforce Information & Analysis

COST OF lIVINgComposite Index ..................................... 99.7Grocery Items ......................................... 99.2Housing ................................................ 101.3Utilities .................................................. 121.4Transportation ......................................... 93.9Health Care ............................................. 98.5Misc. Goods and Services ....................... 93.6U.S. average for all indices is 100.

*Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index, Williamsport PA Metro, 3Q2012

PENNSylVANIA’S TARgETED INDuSTRy CluSTERSPennsylvania’s Workforce Development Task Force has defined a group of Targeted Industry Clusters for the Commonwealth. Each of these clusters consists of a group of industries that are closely linked by common product markets, labor pools, similar technol-ogies, supply chains and/or other economic ties. The clusters were chosen based on the potential for growth or their overall importance to the stability of Pennsylvania’s economy. The 11 clusters include:

• Advanced Materials and Diversified Manufacturing • Chemicals, Rubber and Plastics • Electronics • Metals and Metal Fabrication • Printing • Vehicle and Vehicle Equipment

• Agriculture and Food Production• Bio-Medical• Building and Construction• Business and Financial Services

• Busines Services • Finance and Insurance

• Education• Energy• Health Care• Information and Communication Services• Logistics and Transportation• Lumber, Wood, and Paper

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, July 2012

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reporT CardKindergarten to College & Beyond

PuBlIC k–12Shamokin Area School District570-648-5752 • www.indians.k12.pa.us

The Shamokin Area School District (SASD) consists of the city of Shamokin and the town-ships of Coal, East Cameron and Shamokin. Of the students who graduate each year, 4.3 percent enter the military, and 72 percent go on to higher educational institutions.

The district maintains active sports programs, excellent music programs and an extensive out-door athletic complex. On state assessment tests, the district is consistently at or near the upper end in relation to other schools of the same size. SASD was ranked in the top 3 percent of school districts statewide in 2010, and U.S. News and World Report awarded Shamokin Area High School a Bronze Medal in its 2012 “Best High Schools” report. Mount Carmel Area School District570-339-1500 • www.mca.k12.pa.us

The Mount Carmel Area School District serves 1,650 students from Mount Carmel Borough, Mount Carmel Township, Kulpmont Borough, Marion Heights, Atlas and Centralia. The vision of the school district is to “create a safe learning environment that nurtures the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical well-being of each child.”

Highlights of the district include state-of-the-art facilities at the centrally located Mount Carmel campus, advanced technology resources and the most up-to-date science labs. Advanced Placement and college courses are offered to all students through a comprehensive career planning compo-nent. MCA is a school district designed to foster academics, the arts and athletics — a place where students can be successful in all! Line Mountain School District570-758-2640 • www.linemountain.com

The 154-square-mile Line Mountain School District provides students with the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential. The rural school district serves over 1,200 students from nine town-ships and one borough, including Jackson, Jordan, Little Mahanoy, Lower Augusta, Lower Mahanoy, Upper Mahanoy, Washington, West Cameron,

Zerbe and Herndon. Trevorton Elementary School serves kindergarten through fourth grade. Grades five through 12 attend Line Mountain Junior Senior High School.*

All students have access to computer labs at both the elementary and junior/senior high level. The district participates in 13 PIAA sports. Extracurricular activities include instrumental and choral music as well as several service clubs and organizations.

*Beginning Fall 2013

Southern Columbia Area School District570-356-2331 • www.scasd.us

The Southern Columbia Area School District is comprised of Catawissa Borough and the town-ships of Catawissa, Cleveland, Franklin, Roaring Creek and Locust in Columbia County, and Ralpho Township in Northumberland County. Schools include an elementary center for grades kindergarten through four, a middle school for grades five through eight, and a high school for grades nine through 12.

Serving an area population of 10,000, the district strives to provide a quality learning envi-ronment and offers students opportunities for academic and athletic achievement. Students also have a chance to contribute to their community through service activities throughout the year.

PRIVATE k–12Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School570-644-0375 • www.lourdes.k12.pa.us

Our Lady of Lourdes serves over 400 students from seven supporting parishes in eight sur-rounding school districts. The private parochial school offers an average class size of 15 to 20 in

grades Pre-K through 12 and a comprehensive curriculum of academic and nonacademic pro-grams to meet the needs of students at all levels. Our Lady of Lourdes offers academic and honors courses in English, foreign languages, math, sci-ence and advanced computer applications as well as fine arts, music, vocational training and athletic opportunities.

Students receive a values-based education focused on spiritual and moral growth along with academic development. Lourdes graduates have gone on to attend Harvard, MIT, Notre Dame, the University of Pennsylvania and other notable colleges and universities, as well as mili-tary academies.

SPECIAlTy 9–12 Northumberland County Career and Technology Center570-644-0304 • www.ncavts.org

Northumberland County Career and Technology Center celebrated 40 years of ser-vice to the community in 2012. The specialty school for grades nine through 12 serves over 400 students each year with programs designed to prepare them for jobs in technical, skilled and semi-skilled positions.

Students from the Line Mountain, Mt. Carmel and Shamokin area districts may enroll in train-ing programs including automotive technology and collision repair, cosmetology, culinary arts, health occupations, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, occupational childcare, protective services, and welding. Many school graduates continue their education in college, trade schools and military programs. Evening courses offered throughout the year include a variety of com-puter programs, photography, sign language, floral design, carpentry and fitness classes.

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HIgHER EDuCATIONLuzerne County Community College800-377-LCCC (5222) • Northumberland Center: 570-648-2544 • www.luzerne.edu

Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) serves the Northumberland County region with credit and non-credit classes at the Northumberland Regional Higher Education Center in downtown Shamokin. The college offers a variety of programs that are accessible, affordable and flexible in delivery. LCCC credits are transferable to other accredited colleges and universities nationwide.

In addition to the many academic and workforce training classes available, students have many opportunities to participate in student organizations at the Northumberland Center, including the Student Government Association and History Club as well as many community service programs. Day and evening classes are available to help students meet their educational and employment goals.

Founded in 1967, LCCC is the largest college in northeastern Pennsylvania. In addition to the Shamokin location, Luzerne has a 167-acre main campus in Nanticoke and 10 additional off-campus sites, including dedicated centers in Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Kulpmont and Berwick. Bucknell University570-577-2000 • www.bucknell.edu

Founded in 1846, Bucknell University is ranked No. 32 among national liberal arts colleges in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges 2013.” The university has grown to include 3,500 undergraduate and over 100 graduate students and 350 full-time faculty. Featuring more than 50 majors and 65 minors, Bucknell boasts a 10-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 90 percent of students graduate within four years — a rate among the highest in the United States.

Among the 100 buildings situated on the 450-acre Lewisburg campus are a performing arts center, art gallery and state-of-the-art fitness center. Bucknell has one of the largest varsity programs in the country, with 27 teams competing in the Division I Patriot League, and has won the Patriot League’s Presidents Cup, the league’s all-sports trophy, 17 of the 22 years the cup has been awarded. Bloomsburg University570-389-4000 • www.bloomu.edu

Founded in 1839 and known for its rich history of academic excellence, Bloomsburg University is one of 14 public institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Set on 282 acres in Columbia County, a mile south of I-80, Bloomsburg University is the largest comprehensive university in northeastern and north central Pennsylvania. Through four colleges — Education, Business, Liberal Arts, and Science and Technology — BU offers 54 undergraduate majors, 44 undergraduate minors and 20 graduate programs. The university enrolls approximately 10,000 students and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22-to-1.

Students enjoy a wide choice of activities and extracurricular programs, including 20 intercollegiate athletic programs and more than 200 clubs and organizations. Students also are actively involved in the local community, volunteering more than 62,000 hours each year.

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CommuniTy WellnessGeisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital

a s part of its commitment to promote quality, cost-effective care and enhance access to services through an expanded health care network, Shamokin Area Community Hospital merged with Geisinger Medical Center in January 2012. Now known as

Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital (G-SACH), the medical facility has over 360 employees providing local residents and the sur-rounding communities with superior health care.

Founded in 1912 by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to offer health care to coal miners and their families, the hospital divested from the state in 1992 and has re-invested over $18 million over the last decade to expand its facilities and bring state-of-the-art equipment and enhanced services to the region.

G-SACH offers a cardiac rehabilitation center, a same-day surgery center, a women’s health center, a center for joint replacement, an occupational medicine and wellness center, and a rehabilitation services center for physi-cal and occupational therapy. Specialty clinics include cardiology, dermatol-ogy, general and vascular surgery, gynecology, gastroenterology, oncology/hematology, neurology, nephrology, and orthopedics.

FOR mORE INFORmATIONGeisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital4200 Hospital RoadCoal Township, PA 17866 570-644-4200www.geisinger.org

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CulTure & reCreaTionExplore Brush Valley

NORTHumBERlAND COuNTy COuNCIl FOR THE ARTS & HumANITIES570-850-9121 • www.nccarts.com

The Northumberland County Council for the Arts and Humanities was established to enhance the quality of life and encourage economic development and tourism in the region, as well as to promote the arts for all age groups through cultural and educational programs and exhibits in Northumberland County.

Featuring a diverse array of community events, art shows, museum exhibits and after-school arts programs, the Council also hosts the Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts, Downtown Christmas, the Fall Fun Festival and children’s summer theater and arts programs. The Fine Arts Gallery is open year-round, with new exhibits featured every five weeks.

ATTRACTIONSAnthracite Outdoor Adventure Area4100 State Route 125 • Coal Township 570-988-4220 • www.anthraciteadventure.com

Featuring 6,500 acres of trails for motorized recreation, the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area also offers extensive non-motorized trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Campus Theatre 413 Market St. • Lewisburg 570-577-7900 • www.campustheatre.org

Built in 1941, this historic movie theater is one of the few remaining single-screen Art Deco movie houses in the country. Moviegoers enjoy current, classic and independent films at the landmark venue. Covered Bridges Tour

The Susquehanna River Valley is famous for its many covered bridges. A downloadable tour guide to 17 of the historic structures is available from www.visitcentralpa.org. Fort Augusta and Hunter House Museum1150 N. Front St. • Sunbury 570-286-4083 www.northumberlandcountyhistoricalsociety.org

Now housing the Northumberland County Historical Society, Fort Augusta was the mili-tary headquarters of American forces in the upper Susquehanna Valley during the French and Indian and Revolutionary wars. Hunter House, built in 1852 by Captain Samuel Hunter, is a museum featuring exhibits of archaeological materials, Native American artifacts and historic items from Fort Augusta.

Fort Hunter Mansion and Park 5300 N. Front St. • Harrisburg 717-599-5751 • forthunter.org

Situated on a bluff overlooking the Susquehanna River, this 40-acre park features guided tours of the beautifully restored mansion and self-guided walking tours of other structures, including the Centennial Barn, Tavern House, Stone Stable and Covered Bridge. Joseph Priestly House472 Priestley Ave. • Northumberland 570-473-9474 • www.josephpriestlyhouse.org

Joseph Priestley, pioneering chemist, educa-tor, theologian, philosopher and political theo-rist, lived in this landmark manor home. Regular tours are Saturday and Sunday afternoons from March through November. Knoebels Amusement Resort391 Knoebels Blvd • Elysburg 800-487-4386 • www.knoebels.com

The largest free-admission amusement park in the nation offers more than 50 rides, including thrill rides, two roller coasters, a grand carousel and kid-die rides, plus fun entertainment and dining options for the whole family. Other attractions include campground and picnic facilities, a golf course, and the popular Crystal Pool and Waterslides.

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Lower Anthracite Model Railroad Club210 E. Independence St. • Shamokin 570-644-2248 • www.trainweb.org

This incredibly detailed model railroad diorama features past and present landmarks of Mt. Carmel, Shamokin, Sunbury and Northumberland. Visitors are welcome at Thursday night work nights and at the annual Christmas Open House, held on weekends in December. The Moose Exchange 203 W. Main St. • Bloomsburg 570-317-2596 • mooseexchange.org

Built in 1949 in downtown Bloomsburg, this Art Deco landmark is a developing historical museum and features artists studios, a bowling alley, community kitchen, shops, classes, a farm-ers market and more. Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine570-875-3850 • www.pioneertunnel.com

Visited by over 40,000 people each year, Pioneer Tunnel is a horizontal drift mine in the anthracite coal region of eastern Pennsylvania. Experienced guides take visitors on a 35-minute tour in mine cars rebuilt to carry passengers. Also offered are rides on a narrow gauge steam train that travels 3,000 feet along the side of Mahanoy Mountain. PPL Montour Preserve700 Preserve Road • Danville 570-437-3131 www.pplweb.com/citizenship/environment/preserves/

Visitors enjoy a variety of educational and rec-reational opportunities, including bird watching, hiking, nature trails, boating, fishing, picnicking and cross country skiing.

PSSA Home Shooting Grounds 570-672 -9747 • www.pssatrap.org

The Pennsylvania State Sportsmen’s Association (PSSA) in Elysburg hosts the largest state shoot in the United States. The annual June event attracts shooters and spectators from all over the nation as well as several foreign countries. Roaring Creek Tract of Weiser State Forest570-385-7800 www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/stateforests/ weiser/index.htm

Located off Route 54 near Elysburg and Bear Gap, this popular forest area features 9,000 acres of woodlands and reservoirs. Outdoor enthu-siasts enjoy camping, picnicking, hiking and bike trails, wildlife observation, hunting, non-motorized boating, cross-country skiing, and catch-and-release fishing. Shikellamy State Park570-988-5557 • www.dcnr.state.pa.us

Located in Northumberland and Union coun-ties, this state park features two scenic overlooks, hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and boat-ing, fishing and water-skiing at Lake Augusta. The Shikellamy Marina has a boat launch, with bicycle, boat and jet ski rentals available in the summer. The Sodom Schoolhouse

Located a mile east of Montandon on PA Route 45, this historic octagonal schoolhouse was built in 1836 and used until 1915. Constructed of limestone from a nearby quarry, it is a one-story

structure with a single chimney, seven windows and one door. Spyglass Ridge Winery570-286-9911 • www.spyglassridgewinery.com

Located just outside Sunbury, this family-owned winery features a tasting room on the sec-ond floor of a renovated early 19th-century barn. In addition to daily wine tastings, the winery hosts a variety of events throughout the year. The Stanley Coveleskie Monument

Located in Shamokin, this monument pays tribute to Hall of Famer Stanley Coveleski, the first pitcher in modern baseball to win three games in one World Series. Warrior Run Church570-538-1308 • www.freedlandfarm.org/warrior_run

This landmark church was named for the Indian occupation of the region. Founded by Presbyterians in 1769, the present brick church was built in 1835 after two prior structures burned. Warrior Run Fort Freeland Heritage Society hosts Annual Heritage Days, a huge his-torical event in early October featuring colonial foods, crafts and lectures. WhalebackShamokin

Discovered during strip-mining operations in 1948, this unusual rock formation resembles a whale. Weighing 300 tons, the anticline is believed to be more than 200 million years old. It is located southwest of Shamokin in an area man-aged by the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area.

451 W. Fourth StreetMount Carmel, PA 17851

Kitchen: 570-339-2310Cafe: 570-339-9941

Website: www.mattuccis.com

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b rush Valley is distinguished by the diversity of its charming small communities. Located in the rolling foothills of the Ap-palachians, Brush Valley boasts abundant natural beauty and recreation, making it a desirable place to live, raise a family

or retire. The region enjoys the best of both worlds by being in a scenic natural environment close to many major cities, but just far enough away to keep a “home town” feeling.

Brush Valley offers a varied housing market, from charming older homes to modern subdivisions with incentives and amenities. Low property taxes and access to quality schools add to the many reasons to make the area your home.

Municipality avg. price price range

Shamokin ..................... $41,566 ............ $7,000-$129,900

Coal Twp ...................... $40,982 ........... $2,350- $205,000

Kulpmont ..................... $55,864 .......... $25,000-$150,000

Mt. Carmel ................... $29,770 ............ $6,500-$178,000

Ralpho Twp.................. $162,926 ......... $46,808-$314,000

Mt. Carmel Twp. ........... $55,713 ............ $8,000-$175,000

E. Cameron Twp. ........... $66,500 .......... $15,000-$118,000

Marion Heights ............. $20,371 ............ $11,900-$45,000

Shamokin Twp. ............ $117,891 ......... $21,315-$342,500

W. Cameron Twp.. ........ $117,000 ....... $101,000-$139,000

Zerbe Twp. ................... $52,279 ............ $16,000-$93,500

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membership direCToryPlease Support Our Valued Chamber Members

aaaron's Sales & leaseMike JonesRoute 901 Plaza Center RoadCoal Township PA 17866570-648-9700mike.jones@aarons.comww w.aarons.comAppliance Sales & Service

academy Sports center, inc.Cathy Welker18 S Oak StMount Carmel PA 17851570-339-3399 ...... Fax: 570-339-5574academy@minesurfer.comSporting GoodsTrophies/Awards

american cancer SocietyDawn Spuesens1420 N Susquehanna TrailSelinsgrove PA 17870570-326-4149 ...... Fax: 570-326-7767dawn.spuesens@cancer.orgww w.cancer.orgNon-Profit Organization

american red cross- Sun area chapterThomas Szulanczy249 Farley CircleLewisburg PA 17837866-311-3832 x 1615 ..Fax: 570-524-0462Thomas.Szulanczyk@redcross.orgww w.redcross.org/Central PANon-Profit Organization

anthracite provision co.Patti Sheriff510 S Pearl StShamokin PA 17872570-644-0405 ...... Fax: 570-644-0516Pattiapc@yahoo.comFood Products/Service

aqua pa WaterTate Hunsinger204 E Sunbury StShamokin PA 17872570-648-5783 ...... Fax: 570-648-0354tehunsinger@aquaamerica.comww w.aquapennsylvania.comWater Companies

archie's Shoe StoreRon Lentini828 Chestnut StKulpmont PA 17834570-373-3360 ...... Fax: 570-373-3360archies_shoes@hotmail.comRetail

area agency On agingPatricia Rumberger322 N 2nd StSunbury PA 17801570-495-2395pat.rumberger@ncaging.orgww w.ncaging.orgGovernment

area Services, inc.Bernard Rumberge300 West Water StreetShamokin PA 17872570-648-1000 ...... Fax: 570-648-6228brumberger@areaambulance.comww w.areaambulance.netAmbulance Service

assist Home care, inc.Charles Prentiss27 W Independence StShamokin PA 17872570-644-9840 ...... Fax: 570-644-9841info@assisthomecare.comww w.assisthomecare.comHome Health Care

automotive toy StoreAlbert Raybuck16 E. State Rt 61Mount Carmel PA 17851570-339-2504 ...... Fax: 570-339-2505autotoy@ptd.netww w.automotivetoystores.comAutomobile/Dealers/Rental

BBader's Furniture companySherri Shebelsky704 N. Liberty St.Shamokin PA 17872570-648-4802 ...... Fax: 570-648-2080badersfurniture@verizon.netww w.badersfurniture.comFurniture/Interior Design

Beverlys Flower ShopBeverly Katalenas9 E Independence StShamokin PA 17872570-644-1747 ...... Fax: 570-644-2407flowers@evenlink.comww w.beverlysflowershop.netFlorist

BMe Storage, Satellites & SolarBill Moore113 Miles Road, Rt 487 & 61Paxinos PA 17860570-644-2090 ...... Fax: 570-644-2410bmasate@yahoo.comww w.bmesatelliteandsolar.comStorage/Satellite/Solar

Brady Fire company700 Maple StreetRanshaw PA 17866570-648-8288Banquet Hall

Bressi & Martin real estate, inc.Joseph Bressi2 E Independence StShamokin PA 17872570-644-0821 ...... Fax: 570-644-2146joebressi@bressiandmartin.combressiandmartin.comReal estate/Appraisers

Brewser's SportsgrilleGene Welsh III839 W. Water StreetCoal Township PA 17866570-648-7122 SportsGrill Fax: 570-648-3132gwelsh@evenlink.comww w.brewsers.comRestaurants

cc. J. lucas Funeral Home, inc.Charles Lucas, IV1053 Chestnut StreetKulpmont PA 17834570-373-3202 ...... Fax: 570-339-1890lucasiv@ptd.netww w.cjlucasfuneralhome.comFuneral Home

c. J. lucas Funeral Home, inc. Charles Lucas, IV27 N Vine StreetMount Carmel PA 17851570-339-4110 ...... Fax: 570-339-1890lucasiv@ptd.netww w.cjlucasfuneralhome.comFuneral Home

capital Blue crossTom DunawayP.O. Box 774611Harrisburg PA 17177717-541-6683 ...... Fax: 717-651-8419Thomas.Dunaway2@ CapBlueCross.COMww w.capbluecross.comInsurance

the center for Movement arts (tcMa)Jack Richford3 W. Independence StreetShamokin PA 17872570-495-1465tcma@juno.comsites.google.com/site/ thecenterformovementartsGym/fitness

central Builders Supply co.Tony MarkunasP O Box 152Sunbury PA 17801570-286-6461 ...... Fax: 570-286-5108cbsc@ptd.netww w.centralbuilderssupply.comBuilding Materials/Concrete

central pa accounting Services, inc.Robert Druckenmill196 Holly RoadPaxinos PA 17860570-975-1549rdruckaccounting@ptd.netcentralpaaccounting.netTax Preparation

central pa prosthetics/Orthotics, incHoward Stout173 S. Market StreetElysburg PA 17824570-672-4580 ...... Fax: 570-672-4581patsy1@ptd.netOrthotic/Prosthetic Devices

central penn physical therapy, inc.Dr. Mary Stout PT,4 N. Sixth StShamokin PA 17872570-644-2353 ...... Fax: 570-644-2392centpenn@gmail.comPhysical Therapy

central Susquehanna Opportunities incSteve Cook2 E Arch Street Rm 313Shamokin PA 17872570-644-6575 ...... Fax: 570-644-6580scook@censop.comww w.censop.comNon-Profit Organization

christian & Missionary alliance churchSam Bellavia114 N 2nd StreetShamokin PA 17872570-644-1718sambjc@juno.comww w.shamokincma.orgChurches/Religion

city of ShamokinSteve Bartos47 East Lincoln Street, PO Box QShamokin PA 17872570-644-0876 ...... Fax: 570-648-0948cityclerk@shamokincity.orgww w.shamokincity.orgGovernment

clear channel communicationsJoseph Daniels/D'A1559 W Fourth StWilliamsport PA 17701570-327-1400 ...... Fax: 570-327-1887jdaniels@clearchannel.comww w.variety977.comRadio Communications

the coal Bowl- Bowling alley & arcadeLaurel Scicchitano1380 Tioga StreetCoal Township PA 17866570-648-6192 ...... Fax: 570-648-6193armcdruggist@msn.comww w.thecoalbowl.comBowling Alley/Arcade

coal township Board of commissionersRobert Slaby805 W Lynn StCoal Township PA 17866570-644-0395 ...... Fax: 570-644-1224robertslaby@ptd.netcoaltownship.orgGovernment

coal township elderly HousingAllison Wetzel101 N Ash StCoal Township PA 17866570-648-9094 ...... Fax: 570-648-7482coalte@ptd.netApartments/Retirement Community

coldwell BankerFreda Williams102 E Independence StShamokin PA 17872570-644-9095 ...... Fax: 570-644-9091fredawms@verizon.netww w.coldwellbanker.comReal estate/Appraisers

community Services group (cSg)Lon Deitrick330B N 2nd StSunbury PA 17801570-286-0111 ...... Fax: 570-286-5142deitrickl@csgonline.orgww w.csgonline.orgEmployment/Training

coney island lunch-Bill BacasHelen GorantPO Box 308Shamokin PA 17872570-648-4827Restaurants

coney island lunch- Helen gorantPO Box 308Shamokin PA 17872570-648-4827Restaurants

cSp Office equipmentAmber EinsigP.O.Box 165Shamokin PA 17872570-648-4121 ...... Fax: 570-648-3658cspoeco@verizon.netcpoeco.comOffice/Supplies/Equipment

DDaniel Shingara enterprise incTehani Shingara5965 State Route 61Paxinos PA 17860570-648-3691 ...... Fax: 570-648-1729shingaraent@yahoo.comww w.shingaraenterprises.comExcavating

David DonmoyerDavid Donmoyer909 E Sunbury StShamokin PA 17872570-648-3104dwd562@ptd.netCommunity Member

Disposal Management Services incKenneth Deitrick154 Quarry Road, Rt 901Coal Township PA 17866570-644-1374 ...... Fax: 570-648-0893dangrowdms@earthlink.netww w.dmstrach.comGarbage Removal/Disposal

Dobsons carpet ServiceAlbert Dobson, Jr545 W Walnut StShamokin PA 17872570-648-0731 ...... Fax: 570-648-0321dobsoncs@ptd.netww w.dobsonscarpet.comCarpet/Flooring

Dog Heaven incPaula Pugliese1034 St. Route 487Elysburg PA 17824570-672-0300pugsly@ptd.netPet Shop/Services

Dr. James r. Bull, DMDJames Bull518 N Shamokin StShamokin PA 17872570-644-1234Dentists/Dental

Durdach Bros. incRick DurdachP O Box 117Paxinos PA 17860570-648-5706 ...... Fax: 570-648-3537ricceo@ptd.netBeverage/Distributors

eedward v. twiggar ii M.D.Edward Twigger II M2223 Park RdCoal Township PA 17866570-648-3987 ...... Fax: 570-644-1633Community Member

elysburg lutheran parish225 N. Market StreetElysburg PA 17872570-672-2875Churches/Religion

experience Works, inc.Louise Wyble56 Plaza LaneWellsboro PA 16901570-758-2437 ...... Fax: 570-724-6620louise_wyble@experienceworks.orgEmployment/Training

FFamily Home Medical, inc.Warren altomare121 e Fifth StMount carmel pa 17851570-339-4049 .... Fax: 570-339-1643waltomare@ familyhomemedical.netHome Health care

Farrow Funeral DirectorsMalcolm Farrow IV6th & Chestnut StsShamokin PA 17872570-648-8141Funeral Home

First columbia Bank & trust co.William Richie119 Northumberland DrElysburg PA 17824570-672-1500 ...... Fax: 570-672-1503wrichie@firstcolumbiabank.comww w.firstcolumbiabank.comBanks/Financial Services

First national Bank of paDebbie Kashner10 S Market StShamokin PA 17872570-648-9500 ...... Fax: 570-644-0897BurnsP@fnb-corp.comww w.fnb-online.comBanks/Financial Services

First national insurance agencyMarty Brown2 S. Market Street, Suite #100Selinsgrove PA 17870570-286-8566 xX143mbrown@fn-ins.comInsurance

FnB BankMike Schwartz100 W Independence StShamokin PA 17872570-644-0861 ...... Fax: 570-644-4652hunderkoffler@fnbbank.comww w.fnbbank.comBanks/Financial Services

Francis latovich Machine ShopFrancis Latovich650 E. 3rd StreetMount Carmel PA 17851570-339-1059 ...... Fax: 570-339-3849flms@latovichmachine.comww w.latovichmachine.comManufacturing

Frank J. SawickiFrank Sawicki236 Columbia AvenueAtlas PA 17851570-339-4170Sawicki@ptd.netCommunity Member

Fun ShopChris Matus1-3 W. Independence StreetShamokin PA 17872570-648-4821 ...... Fax: 570-644-3935matusinc@epix.netww w.theheritageshop.comGifts/Collectibles

ggarrigan & targonski- Frank W. garrigan, esquireFrank Garrigan Jr.112 E. Independence St.Shamokin PA 17872570-648-6868 ...... Fax: 570-648-6798fwgarrigan@gmail.comAttorneys

garth HallW. Garth Hall1113 N Franklin StShamokin PA 17872570-648-3181wghall@ptdprolog.netCommunity Member

garvey's Floor galleryThomas Garvey1021 Point Township DriveNorthumberland PA 17857570-473-3699 ...... Fax: 570-473-7882zbrosious@garveyscarpet.comww w.garveyscarpet.comRetail

geisinger-Shamokin area community HospitalThomas Harlow4200 Hospital RoadCoal Township PA 17866570-644-4200 Fax: 570-644-4351 or 644-6156trharlow@geisinger.eduww w.shamokinhospital.orgHospitals/Health Care

gigi's, llcMarlena and Gino S9343 State Route 61Coal Township PA 17866570-648-3683gsinop@verizon.netGifts/Collectibles

gold-n-copy incJohn Gold618 Market StSunbury PA 17801570-286-4370 ...... Fax: 570-286-7080gnc1@ptd.netww w.goldncopy.comCopy Services/SalesPrinters/Publishers

HH & r BlockLamont Masser24 S. Market StreetShamokin PA 17872570-648-5283 ...... Fax: 570-648-8341lmasser@hrblock.comww w.hrblock.comFinancial Services/Tax Prep

Harry's Fine FoodBarb Kerns14-16 N Market StShamokin PA 17872570-648-9977 ...... Fax: 570-648-1966teekay@ptd.netRestaurants

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Helpmates, inc. Home care agencyAngela Rupp121 Line StreetSunbury PA 178011-855-286-9320 ... Fax: 570-286-9321adelorso@helpmatesinc.comww w.helpmatesinc.comHome Health Care

Hollywood pizza & BakeryEdward Stellar39 N. Oak StreetMount Carmel PA 17851570-339-9802 ...... Fax: 570-339-3984Restaurants

Housing authority of northumberland countyEdward Christiano420 W 7th StMount Carmel PA 17851570-339-5844 ...... Fax: 570-339-0435ed_christiano@hotmail.comnchahousing.orgHousing Authority

iiBeW international Brotherhood of electric Workers local union 607Scott Heitzman25 South 5th StreetShamokin PA 17872570-648-9831ibew607@hotmail.comElectrical Contractors

immix WirelessTarah Dove195 AJK BoulevardLewisburg PA 17837570-276-1429tdove@immix.comww w.immix.comCellular Telephone/Supplies

indian Hills golf & tennis clubDiane LubereckiP O Box 176Paxinos PA 17860570-648-2495 ...... Fax: 570-648-5122indianhillsgc@aol.comww w.ihgtc.comGolf Course/Caterers

international paperSandy Hause2164 Locust Gap HwyMount Carmel PA 17851570-339-1611 ...... Fax: 570-339-3395sandra.hause@ipaper.comww w.internationalpaper.comManufacturing

irish isle provisions company inc.Earl Sheriff911 W. Arch StreetCoal Township PA 17866570-648-6893irishisleprovisions.comFood Products/Service

JJ c ehrlich co incHenry Linton6308 State Route 61Shamokin PA 17872570-648-4622 ...... Fax: 570-648-4678henry.linton@jcehrlich.comjcehrlich.comPest Control Services

Jack richfordJack Richford1538 W. Pine StreetCoal Township PA 17866570-497-1474jrchfrd@ptd.netsites.google.com/site/shamokinaikidokaiCommunity Member

Jack Williams tire & autoJohn Ash902-16 N 6th StreetShamokin PA 17872570-648-0211 ...... Fax: 570-648-3405jash@jwtire.comww w.jackwilliams.comAutomobile/Parts/Service

James Kelley Funeral HomeJames Kelley1001 W Arch StCoal Township PA 17866570-648-3241 ...... Fax: 570-648-3523jfkelley01@verizon.netFuneral Home

Jeff's auto Body and recycling centerJeffrey KurtzRR 1 Box 318Paxinos PA 17860570-672-9690 ...... Fax: 570-672-9716jeffsrecycling@aol.comjeffsrecycling.comAutomobile Parts/Recycling

John J KealyJohn Kealy27 S Hickory StMount Carmel PA 17851570-672-9999 ...... Fax: 570-672-3154Community Member

Johnny Saxx party rentals llcStan Piaskowski512 E. Sunbury StreetShamokin PA 17872570-648-8324sales@johnnysaxx.comww w.johnnysaxx.comParty Rentals

Joseph J. Stutz, inc. Funeral HomeJoseph J. Stutz, iii40 S Market StMount carmel pa 17851570-339-4300 .... Fax: 570-339-0044jstut@verizon.netww w.stutzfuneralhome.comFuneral Home

KKlacik & associates, pcGregory Wisloski101 W. Independence St.Shamokin PA 17872570 648-6386 ...... Fax: 570-648-8326klacik1@verizon.netklacikpc.comFinancial Services/Tax Prep

Knights of columbus-Shamokin/casey clubJames "Doc" ZabloP.O. Box 267 / 400-414 E. Indepen. St.Shamokin PA 17872570-648-8942kofc458@yahoo.comKofC458.orgBanquet Hall

Knoebels amusement resortDick KnoebelPO Box 317Elysburg PA 17824570-672-2572 ...... Fax: 570-672-3293hr@knoebels.comww w.knoebels.comAmusement Park

Kpi technologyMichael Begis310 South Market StreetElysburg PA 17824570-672-2505 ...... Fax: 717-339-0717mikeb@kpitech.netww w.kpitechnology.netEngineers/Surveyors/Planners

Kulpmont BoroughBruno Varano860 Spruce StreetKulpmont PA 17834570-373-1521 ...... Fax: 570-373-1538borough@ptd.netww w.boroughofkulpmont.orgGovernment

Kulpmont Marion Heights Joint Municipal authorityJoseph Miriello9590 State Route 61Coal Township PA 17866570-644-0461 ...... Fax: 570-644-9077kmhjma@ptd.netSewer Authority

llamar advertisingBrian DigginsP O Box 1775Williamsport PA 17701570-326-2665 ...... Fax: 570-323-3220bdiggins@lamar.comww w.lamar.comAdvertising

law Offices Of Makowski, Marateck, Konopka & MarateckDavid Marateck1750 clinton avecoal township pa 17866570-644-0481 .... Fax: 570-648-4647dbmmkm@verizon.netshamokinlaw.comattorneys

leavens & roberts attorneys at lawRichard Roberts JrPO Box 518Shamokin PA 17872570-648-5727 ...... Fax: 570-648-2971lrlaw@ptd.netAttorneys

life geisingerMarc Varano1100 Spruce StreetKulpmont PA 17834570-373-2100 ...... Fax: 570-373-2101mavarano@geisinger.eduww w.lifegeisinger.orgNursing/Assisted Living

lightning rent-to-OwnMichael Lerch425 E. Sunbury StreetShamokin PA 17872570-648-6008 Fax: 570-274-6398 Cell No.mlerch@lightningrto.comww w.lightningrto.comAppliance Sales & Service

line Mountain School DistrictDavid Campbell185 Line Mountain RoadHerndon PA 17830570-758-2640 Super Fax: 570-758-2842dcampbell@linemountain.comww w.linemountain.comSchools/Colleges/Training

liquid technologiesStan Piaskowski512 E. Sunbury StreetShamokin PA 17872648-TECH (8324)lqdtech@ptd.netww w.lqdtech.comComputer Dealers/Services

lower anthracite region united WayWhitney Fetterman2 E. Arch StreetShamokin PA 17872570-644-1894 ...... Fax: 570-644-1894laruw@verizon.netNon-Profit Organization

luzerne county community college2 E Arch St, Level 4Shamokin PA 17872570-648-2544 ...... Fax: 570-648-3010msowers@luzerne.eduww w.luzerne.eduSchools/Colleges/Training

MM & t Bank-elysburgSuzanne Kobbe41 S Market StElysburg PA 17824570-672-2401 ...... Fax: 570-672-2459skobbe@mtb.comBanks/Financial Services

M & t Bank-ShamokinJodi Berry117 W. Independence StreetShamokin PA 17872570-648-4648jberry@mtb.comBanks/Financial Services

Manufacturers association of Mid-easternGina WhalenPO Box 541Pottsville PA 17901570-648-6893 ...... Fax: 570-648-5367crobbins@maea.bizEmployment/Training

Marvin e. Klinger, inc.Marvin Klinger3531 State Route 225Dornsife PA 17823570-758-9165 ...... Fax: 570-758-2259Bus Companies

Massers, inc.Brian MasserP O Box 88Paxinos PA 17860570-648-9695 ...... Fax: 570-648-5372Massersinc@yahoo.commassersinc.comRestaurants

Matlows, inc.Paul Kaminski141 South Oak StMount Carmel PA 17851570-339-1420 ...... Fax: 570-339-1420matlows2@verizon.netMens Clothing

Mattis & Mattis, attorneys at lawH Robert Mattis Jr12 W Lincoln StShamokin PA 17872570-648-5724 ...... Fax: 570-648-4626info@mattisandmattis.commattisandmattis.comAttorneys

Mattucci's Willow cafe & restaurantNick Mattucci451 W. Fourth StreetMount Carmel PA 17851570-339-2310 Fax: 672-2637 (home)mattuccis.comRestaurants

Mccann School of Business & technologySusan Lynch1147 N Fourth StSunbury PA 17801570 286-3058 ...... Fax: 570 286-4723susan.lynch@mccann.eduww w.mccann.eduSchools/Colleges/Training

Med express urgent careJereme Ayers1597 North Susquehanna TrailSelinsgrove PA 17870570-743-7821 ...... Fax: 570-743-7427jereme.ayers@medexpress.comww w.Medexpress.comHospitals/Health Care

Medicine ShoppeTom Bradley605 N Shamokin StShamokin PA 17872570-648-5242 ...... Fax: 570-648-36061131@medicineshoppe.comPharmacies/Medical Equipment

Metro pest control ServicesPaul MetrocavagePO Box 447Shamokin PA 17872570-648-9091Pest Control Services

Michael Foods egg products companyFrank Anonia, Jr.68 Spain RdKlingerstown PA 17941570-425-2910 ...... Fax: 570-425-2188frank.anonia@michaelfoods.comww w.michaelfoods.comManufacturing

Mid-penn engineering corp.Lake Randall2049 W Market StLewisburg PA 17837570-524-2214 ...... Fax: 570-524-0109lsr@mid-pennengineering.comww w.mid-pennengineering.comEngineers/Surveyors/Planners

Mid-State Occupational Health Services, inc.Janis Thomas4200 Hospital RoadCoal Township PA 17866570-648-1800 ...... Fax: 570-648-1804jam@midstateohs.commidstateohs.comOccupational Medicine

Miller Donmoyer Family Health center, llcWayne Miller255 W. Spruce StreetShamokin PA 17872570-644-5050 ...... Fax: 570-644-2798Doctors

Millers gas & Oil Service inc.Bill Miller JrPO Box 603Shamokin PA 17872570-644-0318 ...... Fax: 570-644-1407bmiller@millergasandoil.commillergasandoil.comFuel/Oil

Mount carmel area High SchoolBernie Stellar600 W 5th StMount Carmel PA 17851570-339-3473stellarb@mca.k12.pa.usww w.mca.k12.pa.usSchools/Colleges/Training

Mount carmel area public libraryVivian McCracken30 S. Oak StreetMount Carmel PA 17851570-339-0703mountcarmelpubliclibrary@verizon.netmountcarmelareapubliclibrary.comLibrary

Mount carmel BoroughTony Matulewicz137 W 4th St Suite 1Mount Carmel PA 17851570-339-4486 ...... Fax: 570-339-6022tonymatulewicz@gmail.comGovernment

Mount carmel Downtown inc.18 S Oak StMount Carmel PA 17851570-339-3399Non-Profit Organization

Mount carmel Outpatient rehab and Fitness clinicFrank Oswald2616 Locust Gap HighwayMount Carmel PA 17851570-339-3909mcncopb@ptd.netww w.mtcarmelopt.comOccupational Medicine

Mount carmel township SupervisorsLisa Fiamoncini300 Laurel StreetAtlas PA 17851570-339-1287 ...... Fax: 570-339-6095lfiamoncini@mountcarmeltownship.orgww w.mountcarmeltownship.orgGovernment

Mountain view, a nursing and rehab centeramy Zalar2050 trevorton rd.coal township pa 17866570-644-4400Fax: 570-644-4403Mountainview.admin@ ltcmail.comwww.mountainviewnrc.comrehabilitation Servicesnursing Home/assisted living/ retirement communitiesMountain view, a nursing andrehabilitation offers Short-termrehabilitation, long-termnursing care, respite care andpalliative care. Our communityoffers may life enriching programs tailored to meet theindividual needs of each resident.

nnational ticket companyEarl FouraPO Box 547Shamokin PA 17872570-672-2900 ...... Fax: 570-672-3379efoura@nationalticket.comww w.nationalticket.comManufacturing

nationwide insuranceCraig Love28 N Oak StMount Carmel PA 17851570-339-3900 ...... Fax: 570-339-4011ww w.nationwide.comInsurance

news itemHenry Nyce707 N Rock StShamokin PA 17872570-644-6397 ...... Fax: 570-648-7581hnyce@newsitem.comww w.newsitem.comNewspapers

nolan's lumber co inc.Jim Nolan1001 Scott StreetKulpmont PA 17834570-373-1505jim-bob@nolanslumbercoinc.comww w.NolansLumberCoInc.comLumber Company

northumberland county airport authorityRon SmithP.O. Box 94Paxinos PA 17860570-672-1321Transportation

northumberland county career & technology centerJames Monaghan1700-2000 W Montgomery StCoal Township PA 17866570-644-0304 ...... Fax: 570-648-1931jmonaghan@ncavts.orgww w.ncavts.orgSchools/Colleges/Training

northumberland county commissionersRick Shoch, Chairm399 S 5th StreetSunbury PA 17801570-988-4100 ...... Fax: 570-988-4551vclausi@norrycopa.netww w.northumberlandco.orgGovernment

northumberland county council for the artsJeanne ShafferPO Box 472Shamokin PA 17872570-850-9121 ............. Fax: 648-5969jeannes@ptd.netww w.nccarts.comNon-Profit Organization

northumberland county industrial Development authorityPat Mack399 S 5th StreetSunbury PA 17801570-988-4343 ...... Fax: 570-988-4436pat.mack@norrycopa.netEconomic Development

northwestern Human Services (academy)James Sharp2000 Northwestern DrCoal Township PA 17866570-644-5336 ...... Fax: 570-644-5395JSharp@nhsonline.orgww w.nhsonline.orgCorrections

OOlvany insurance agencyRobert Olvany3 South Market StreetShamokin PA 17872570 648-6145bob@olvanyinsurance.comww w.olvanyinsurance.comInsurance

One Smart cookieSuzanne Kiersnow1646 West Water StreetCoal Township PA 17866570-648-9101 ............. Fax: 570-9101onesmartcookiecatering@hotmail.comRestaurants

Original italian pizza-Mt. carmelGiovanna & Antoni2 South Oak StreetMount Carmel PA 17851570-339-1730rosolino600@verizon.netRestaurants

Original italian pizza-ShamokinJoe Gallina150 E Independence StShamokin PA 17872570-644-7621Restaurants

Our lady of lourdes regional SchoolJacqueline Kerris2001 Clinton AveCoal Township PA 17866570-644-0375 ...... Fax: 570-644-7655srmargaret@lourdes.k12.pa.usww w.lourdes.k12.pa.usSchools/Colleges/Training

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ppa careerlink northumberland/Snyder/ union countiesHarry Morgan225 Market StreetSunbury PA 17801570-988-7300 ...... Fax: 570-286-8292hmorgan@censop.comww w.cwds.state.pa.usEmployment/Training

palmers DinerLisa & Brett FiringRt. 61Coal Township PA 17866570-644-0605lisp299@gmail.comRestaurants

pappy Baluta plumbing & HeatingJohn Paul Baluta940 Chestnut StreetKulpmont PA 17834570-373-3818Plumbing/Heating Services

paxinos Beer ShoppeSteve TehanskyPO Box 127Paxinos PA 17860570 648-8080 ...... Fax: 570 648-4848paxinosbeershoppe@msn.compaxinosbeershoppe.comBeverage/Distributors

pci insurance, inc.Lori Renne417 Walnut StreetHarrisburg PA 17101800-755-3021 ...... Fax: 717-260-1020lrenne@pciinsurance.comww w.pachamberinsurance.comInsurance

penelope Murphy's Bed & BreakfastPenelope Murphy205 John's Estate RoadCoal Township PA 17866570-648-4262ww w.penelopesbnb.comBed & Breakfast

pennsylvania Business centralCeleste Martin1001 University DriveState College PA 16801814-867-2222 ...... Fax: 814-234-4487davidwells620@gmail.comww w.pabusinesscentral.comEmployment/Training

pete's restaurant & pizzeriaFrank Purpura100 Chestnut StreetKulpmont PA 17834570-373-1600purpura207@verizon.netRestaurants

pHeaaMarla Kane855 Juniper StreetCoal Township PA 17766570-323-7001mkane@pheaa.orgww w.pheaa.orgSchools/Colleges/Training

the plumbing OutletMike McLaughlin9070 State Route 61 Coal Township PA 17866570-648-0711plumbout@ptd.netplumbingoutlet.comPlumbing/Heating Services

pool World, inc.Gino YablonskiRt. 61Shamokin PA 17872570-644-1314 ...... Fax: 570-644-1076gino23@ptd.netpoolworldinc.comSwimming Pools/Spas

ppl corporationTeri MacBride4001 Sawmill RdBloomsburg PA 17815800-342-5775 ...... Fax: 570-416-5175tjmacbride@pplweb.comww w.pplweb.comUtilities

precision Wireless inc./ verizon Wireless agentJohn DiBlasi III8658 State Route 61Coal Township PA 17866570-486-4011 ...... Fax: 610-717-0236john.diblasi@wedowirelessbetter.comwedowirelessbetter.comCellular Telephone/Supplies

primerica Financial ServicesDave Fidler417 E Sunbury StreetShamokin PA 17872570-644-5640 ...... Fax: 570-644-5641dwfidler@verizon.netww w.primerica.comFinancial Services

prism constultants, inc.Margaret YeagerPO Box 198Elysburg PA 17824570-672-0226 ...... Fax: 570-672-0226Physical Therapy

rralpho township SupervisorsDebra Olson206 S Market St, Suite 1Elysburg PA 17824570-672-9236 ...... Fax: 570-672-1963jspringer@ralphotownship.orgww w.ralphotownship.orgGovernment

ray W. rothermel Funeral HomeRay Rothermel120 S Market StreetMount Carmel PA 17851570-339-4960rayrothermel@gmail.comFuneral Home

reinhart Food ServicePatty Hackman100 Industrial Park RdCoal Township PA 17866570-644-1111 ...... Fax: 570-644-3190dalentini@rfsdelivers.comww w.reinhartfoodservice.comFood Products/Service

roadarmel Springer llcJoseph Springer4A East Mill StreetElysburg PA 17824570-672-9000 ...... Fax: 570-672-9200joe@jjscpa.netww w.roadspring.netFincial Services/Tax Preparation

rob's good time grillPamela Pesarchick100 S. Market StreetShamokin PA 17872570-648-1191ppesarchick@gmail.comRestaurants

rock-n-Block Materials inc.Linda Morgante500 State Route 901Coal Township PA 17866570-644-1548 ...... Fax: 570-644-1645rocknblock@verizon.netww w.rocknblock.comBuilding Materials/Concrete

ruback & associates, llcJohn Ruback1-3 West Independence Street, Suite 3Shamokin PA 17872570-644-2727 ...... Fax: 570-644-1929John@RubackLLC.comww w.rubackllc.comInsurance

SScicchitano ace HardwareTony Scicchitano27 N. Oak StreetMount Carmel PA 17851570-339-1453sciccace@verivon.netww w.scicchitanoace.comHardware/Appliance Sales

Scicchitano's Buono pizzaPhillip Scicchitano962 Chestnut StreetKulpmont PA 17834570-373-3050millshick@hotmail.comRestaurants

Sealed air corporationSkip DresslerpO Drawer #4paxinos pa 17860570-644-0314 .... Fax: 570-648-8413skip.dressler@sealedair.comww w.sealedair.comManufacturing

SeDa-cOg Joint rail authorityJeff Stover201 Furnace RoadLewisburg PA 17837570-524-4491 ...... Fax: 570-524-9190jstover@seda-cog.orgww w.sedacograil.orgRailroad

Senator John gordner, 27th DistrictPam Earley10934 State Route 61Mount Carmel PA 17851570-339-5937 ...... Fax: 570-339-5938pearley@pasen.govww w.senatorgordner.comGovernment

Serenity gardensTracey Shingara135 Vermont DrKulpmont PA 17834570-373-3000 ...... Fax: 570-373-3696tshingara@serenitygardensal.comserenitygardensal.comNursing/Assisted Living

Service electric cablevision incDwight Walter500 Grant StSunbury PA 17801570-286-5951 ...... Fax: 570-286-9710secsun@ptd.netww w.secv.comTelevision/Cable Services

Shamokin area School DistrictChris Venna2000 W State StreetCoal Township PA 17866570-648-5731 ...... Fax: 570-648-2592cvenna@indians.k12.pa.usww w.indians.k12.pa.usSchools/Colleges/Training

Shamokin creek restoration alliance (Scra)Jim KoharskiP.O. Box 263Mount Carmel PA 17851jkoharski@verizon.netww w.shamokincreek.orgNon-Profit Organization

Shamokin FillerDon RosiniPO Box 568Shamokin PA 17872570-644-0437drosini@ptd.netManufacturing

Shamokin-coal twp public libraryThais Gardy210 E. Independence StreetShamokin PA 17872570-648-3202 ...... Fax: 570-648-4255shamlib@ptd.netww w.sctpubliclibrary.lib.pa.usLibrary

Shimock's FurnitureJohn Shimock900 Chestnut StKulpmont PA 17834570-373-1531 ...... Fax: 570-373-1532shimocksmail@verizon.netww w.shimocks.comFurniture/Interior Design

Small Business Development center-Bucknell univ.Maureen Hauck112 Dana Engineering BldgLewisburg PA 17837570-577-1249 ...... Fax: 570-577-1768mhauck@bucknell.eduww w.bucknell.edu/sbdcSchools/Colleges/Training

Smoker gard associates llpNicholas Gard105 S Oak StMount Carmel PA 17851570-339-2558 ...... Fax: 570-339-2666nickg@smokergard.comAttorneys

Spectrum technologies, incDenise Slaby140 S Market StElysburg PA 17824570-672-9109 ...... Fax: 570-672-2230denise@gosti.ccww w.gosti.ccCalibration Services

St. John's united church of christRobert Peiffer, Ph.D117 N. 8th StreetShamokin PA 17872570-648-6101rpeiffer55@gmail.com ww w.sjuccshamokin.comChurches/Religion

St. John's united Methodist churchRev. Karyn Fisher1218 West Arch StreetCoal Township PA 17866570-648-2842 ...... Fax: 570-648-2842stjohnsumc7@verizon.netww w.gbgm-umc.org/stjohnspa/Churches/Religion

St. Mother pauline visintainer religious centerHenry SgroPO Box 115Kulpmont PA 17834570-373-3350ww w.saintpaulinecenter.orgNon-Profit Organization

Star physical therapy & Fitness, inc.Tom Swaldi600 Park AvenueMarion Heights Pa 17832570-373-3300 ...... Fax: 570-373-3363starptft1@verizon.netww w.starptft.comPhysical Therapy

State representative Kurt MasserKurt Masser467 Industrial Park RoadElysburg PA 17824570-648-8017 ...... Fax: 570-644-7845hhurst@pahousegop.comww w.RepMasser.comGovernment

Stephen H. MinkerStephen Minker1630 W Lynn StCoal Township PA 17866570-648-6239 ............. Fax: 648-6239shm1953@aol.comCommunity Member

Steven c resuta cpaSteven Resuta369 N Market StElysburg PA 17824570-672-1040 ...... Fax: 570-672-1247sresuta@aol.comww w.resuta.comFincial Services/Tax Preparation

Store n go StorageAl Raybuck15th & Chestnut StreetKulpmont PA 17834570-274-0056 ...... Fax: 570-339-2505store-n-go.comStorage

Sunbury Motor co.Tom Mertz943 North 4th StreetSunbury PA 17801570-286-7746 ...... Fax: 570-286-9389tommertz@sunburymotors.comww w.sunburymotors.comAutomobile Parts/Recycling

Superior plus energyDavid Pennypacke5917 State Route 61Paxinos PA 17860570-644-0854 ...... Fax: 570-644-0858david_pennypacker@ superiorplusenergy.comww w.superiorplusenergy.comFuel/Oil

Susquehanna Bank paDeborah Yeager300 Independence StreetShamokin PA 17872570-648-4696 ...... Fax: 570-648-3550Deborah.Yeager@susquehanna.netww w.susquehanna.netBanks/Financial Services

Susquehanna river valley visitors BureauAndrew Miller81 Hafer RdLewisburg PA 17837570-524-7234 ...... Fax: 570-524-7282info@visitcentralpa.orgww w.VisitCentralPa.orgTourist Attractions

ttaddeo Body WorksStephen Taddeo60 East State Rt 61Atlas PA 17851570-339-2910 ...... Fax: 570-339-4197helix2@verizontaddeobodyworks.comAutomobile Parts/Recycling

tara venna316 Virginia LaneKulpmont PA 17834570-373-1046tlvenna@yahoo.comCommunity Member

timberwood associates/ Sheridan assoc.301 N 6th StKulpmont PA 17834570-373-1656 ...... Fax: 570-648-0555Nursing/Assisted Living

tom OlceseThomas Olcese1863 W Pine StShamokin PA 17872570-648-5824olcese2@verizon.netPharmacies/Medical Equipment

transtar Brokerage, inc.Jeffrey Sock388 State Route 61Kulpmont PA 17834570-373-1181 ...... Fax: 570-373-3538transtar@ptd.netTransportation

triangle techNicole Nolfi19 Performance RoadSunbury PA 17801570-988-0700 ...... Fax: 570-988-4641nnolfi@triangle-tech.edutriangle-tech.eduSchools/Colleges/Training

uugi central penn gas, incGeorge Stephenso285 Morea RoadFrackville PA 17931800-350-9939 x15 Fax: 570-874-5501gstephenson@ugi.comww w.ugi.comUtilities

unB Bank of Mount carmelRita Rovito1 North Oak Street, PO Box 367Mount Carmel PA 17851570-339-1040 ...... Fax: 570-339-3165rrovito@unbmountcarmel.comww w.unbmountcarmel.comBanks/Financial Services

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vandine's insuranceShoppe, inc.tim gingrich107 W independence StShamokin pa 17872570-644-2256Fax: 570-644-2333tgingrich@ vandinesinsurance.comvandinesinsurance.cominsuranceSpecializing in auto, Home,commercial accounts, life,annuities, and Medical. We haveinsurance for all your needs.

vista Motors/ Kulpmont auto centerJoseph Mirarchi3501 State Route 61Coal Township PA 17866570-648-6653 ...... Fax: 570-648-1637vistavic1@netscape.comAutomobile Parts/Recycling

vna Health SystemJoe Scopoletti21 W. Independence StShamokin PA 17872570-648-8989 ...... Fax: 570-648-9590crodarmel@vnahs.comww w.vnahs.comNursing/Assisted Living

vought's rentalBill Griffiths439 S Market StElysburg PA 17824570-672-2506 ...... Fax: 570-672-3307Rental Services

WWal Mart #2481nellie Ball9300 State route 61Scoal township pa 17866570-648-6700 .... Fax: 570-648-7773ww w.walmart.com

Waste Management of central paDennis PetersonRR 3 Box 4, Route 901Coal Township PA 17866570-648-4278 ...... Fax: 570-648-5209dpeterso@wm.comww w.wm.comGarbage Removal/Disposal

Wayside innKurt Masser6638 State Route 61Shamokin PA 17872570-644-2012 ...... Fax: 570-644-2429kurtmasser@hotmail.comRestaurants

Wealth professionals inc, Michael WoytowichMichael Woytowich100 W Independence St 3rd FLShamokin PA 17872570-648-6061 ...... Fax: 570-648-6163mwoytowich@sterneagee.comwealthprofessionalsinc.comFincial Services/Tax Preparation

Weis MarketsDennis CurtinPO Box 471Sunbury PA 17801570-286-4571dcurtin@weismarkets.comww w.weismarkets.comSupermarkets

Wendy'sChris Evangelou33 E. Independence StreetShamokin PA 17872570-644-2078 ...... Fax: 570-523-9279ww w.wendys.comRestaurants

Win Signs & graphicsJoe Winhofer1025 Spruce StreetKulpmont PA 17834570-373-1351jawin@ptd.netww w.winsignsandgraphics.comSigns/Graphic Designs

Winnie the pooh Day care & pre-schoolCheryl Latorre233 E. 4th StreetMount Carmel PA 17851570-339-5750winniethepoohdaycare.comChild Development/Day Care

Workplace HealthRussell Leshinski521 North Franklin StreetShamokin PA 17872570-506-2642 ...... Fax: 570-509-2644rleshinski@wphealth.orgww w.wphealth.orgOccupational Medicine

yye Olde coin ShoppeRichard Wright137 East Independence StreetShamokin PA 17872570-556-1023thegoldbuyerct@gmail.comCoins/Jewelers