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Business Briefs
Demographics & Data.......................................................................................................... 2
Report Card
Kindergarten to College & Beyond..................................................................................... 3
Community Wellness
Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital................................................................. 5
Culture & Recreation
Explore Brush Valley............................................................................................................... 7
Around the Neighborhood
Charm & Choices.................................................................................................................. 9
advertising ad research Mary Kopshever Mildred Walker
The Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce
In the Business of Serving Business........................................................................................ 1
ad traffic Carol Smith
Membership Directory
Please Support Our Valued Chamber Members............................................................. 10
ad design Mindy Brock
INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
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executive leadership chairman and founder Craig Williams
chief financial officer Rhonda Harsy
Ace Hardware...................................................2 Aqua.................................................................1
Housing Authority of Northumberland County....... Inside Front Cover
Assist Home Care.............................................5
Lower Anthracite Transportation System............9
Bader’s Fine Furniture.......................................4
Matucci’s Willow Cafe.......................................8
C. J. Lucas Funeral Home, Inc..........................8
The Medicine Shoppe.......................................5
Family Medical Home Health Agency.................5
Mountain View / Overlook Ridge.................... Inside Back Cover
Farrow Funeral Directors...................................9 ABOUT This book is published by CommunityLink and
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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
Francis Latovich Owner
650 E. Third St. Mt. Carmel, PA 17851
Francis Latovich machine shop cnc & generaL industriaL machining Tel: (570) 339-1059 Fax: (570) 339-3849
www.latovichmachine.com flms@latovichmachine.com
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
The Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce
From BVRCC President Pam Burns 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.
In the Business of Serving Business
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.
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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.
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 interests, 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 businesses, as it has for more than 80 years. To do this effectively, the Chamber has successfully partnered with area municipalities, local legislators, area school districts, Luzerne County Community College and a number of community and business 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 networking. 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. 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 development 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 possibility 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 individual 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 communities of Shamokin, Coal Township, Kulpmont, Mount Carmel, Paxinos, Elysburg and their surrounding areas.
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 Briefs Demographics & Data Distance to Major Cities Highway Miles
Harrisburg, Pa.................................... 72 Philadelphia, Pa............................... 129 Baltimore, Md.................................. 155 Newark, N.J..................................... 162 New York, N.Y.................................. 171 Washington, D.C.............................. 197 Pittsburgh, Pa.................................. 232 Cleveland, Ohio................................ 324 Providence, R.I................................. 351 Boston, Mass................................... 378 Toronto, Canada.............................. 386 Norfolk, Va....................................... 394 Columbus, Ohio............................... 423
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Source: Rand McNally
Transportation Network Airports
Northumberland 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 Service Shamokin Yellow Cab 212 W. Independence St., Shamokin 570-648-5756 Mount Carmel Taxi 206 S. Oak St., Mt. Carmel 570-339-4070
Public Transport Lower Anthracite Transportation System (LATS) 137 W. 4th St., Mt. Carmel 570-339-3956 LATS offers bus transportation throughout the Brush Valley area.
Bus Lines Catawese Coach 862 Trevorton Road, P.O. Box 546, Shamokin 570-797-4037 www.catawese.com King Coal Tours 10788 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 Hospital 10. Shamokin Area School District Source: Center for Workforce Information & Analysis
Cost of Living
Composite Index...................................... 99.7 Grocery Items.......................................... 99.2 Housing................................................. 101.3 Utilities................................................... 121.4 Transportation.......................................... 93.9 Health Care.............................................. 98.5 Misc. Goods and Services........................ 93.6 U.S. average for all indices is 100. *Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index, Williamsport PA Metro, 3Q2012
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Pennsylvania’s Targeted Industry Clusters
Pennsylvania’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 technologies, 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: •A dvanced 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
Report Card
Kindergarten to College & Beyond Public K–12
Shamokin Area School District 570-648-5752 • www.indians.k12.pa.us
The Shamokin Area School District (SASD) consists of the city of Shamokin and the townships 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 outdoor 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 District 570-339-1500 • 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-theart 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 component. 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 District 570-758-2640 • 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 townships 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 District 570-356-2331 • www.scasd.us
The Southern Columbia Area School District is comprised of Catawissa Borough and the townships 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 environment 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–12
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School 570-644-0375 • www.lourdes.k12.pa.us
Our Lady of Lourdes serves over 400 students from seven supporting parishes in eight surrounding 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 programs to meet the needs of students at all levels. Our Lady of Lourdes offers academic and honors courses in English, foreign languages, math, science 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 military academies.
Specialty 9–12
Northumberland County Career and Technology Center 570-644-0304 • www.ncavts.org
Northumberland County Career and Technology Center celebrated 40 years of service 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 training 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 computer programs, photography, sign language, floral design, carpentry and fitness classes.
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Higher Education
Luzerne County Community College 800-377-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 University 570-577-2000 • 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 University 570-389-4000 • 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 Wellness Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital
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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 surrounding 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 physical and occupational therapy. Specialty clinics include cardiology, dermatology, general and vascular surgery, gynecology, gastroenterology, oncology/ hematology, neurology, nephrology, and orthopedics.
For More Information
Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital 4200 Hospital Road Coal Township, PA 17866 570-644-4200 www.geisinger.org
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Culture & Recreation Explore Brush Valley
Northumberland County Council for the Arts & Humanities 570-850-9121 • 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 afterschool 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.
Attractions
Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area 4100 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
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
413 Market St. • Lewisburg 570-577-7900 • www.campustheatre.org
5300 N. Front St. • Harrisburg 717-599-5751 • forthunter.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.
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.
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 Museum 1150 N. Front St. • Sunbury 570-286-4083 www.northumberlandcountyhistoricalsociety.org
Joseph Priestly House 472 Priestley Ave. • Northumberland 570-473-9474 • www.josephpriestlyhouse.org
Joseph Priestley, pioneering chemist, educator, theologian, philosopher and political theorist, lived in this landmark manor home. Regular tours are Saturday and Sunday afternoons from March through November.
Knoebels Amusement Resort
Now housing the Northumberland County Historical Society, Fort Augusta was the military 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.
391 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 kiddie 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 Club 210 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 farmers market and more.
Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine
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 Forest 570-385-7800 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 enthusiasts enjoy camping, picnicking, hiking and bike trails, wildlife observation, hunting, nonmotorized boating, cross-country skiing, and catch-and-release fishing.
570-875-3850 • 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 Preserve 700 Preserve Road • Danville 570-437-3131 www.pplweb.com/citizenship/environment/preserves/
Visitors enjoy a variety of educational and recreational opportunities, including bird watching, hiking, nature trails, boating, fishing, picnicking and cross country skiing.
Shikellamy State Park 570-988-5557 • www.dcnr.state.pa.us
Located in Northumberland and Union counties, this state park features two scenic overlooks, hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and boating, 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 Winery 570-286-9911 • www.spyglassridgewinery.com
Located just outside Sunbury, this familyowned winery features a tasting room on the second 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 Church 570-538-1308 • 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 historical event in early October featuring colonial foods, crafts and lectures.
Whaleback Shamokin
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 managed by the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area.
451 W. Fourth Street Mount Carmel, PA 17851
Kitchen: 570-339-2310 Cafe: 570-339-9941 Website: www.mattuccis.com
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Around the Neighborhood Charm & Choices
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rush Valley is distinguished by the diversity of its charming small communities. Located in the rolling foothills of the Appalachians, 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
Borough of Mount Carmel Quad Panel (QUAD) 4.833" x 6.5"
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Membership Directory Please Support Our Valued Chamber Members A Aaron's Sales & Lease
B Bader's Furniture Company
Central Builders Supply Co.
Tony Markunas P O Box 152 Sunbury PA 17801 570-286-6461.......Fax: 570-286-5108 cbsc@ptd.net ww w.centralbuilderssupply.com Building Materials/Concrete
Mike Jones Route 901 Plaza Center Road Coal Township PA 17866 570-648-9700 mike.jones@aarons.com ww w.aarons.com Appliance Sales & Service
Sherri Shebelsky 704 N. Liberty St. Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-4802.......Fax: 570-648-2080 badersfurniture@verizon.net ww w.badersfurniture.com Furniture/Interior Design
Academy Sports Center, Inc.
Beverlys Flower Shop
Central PA Accounting Services, Inc.
Beverly Katalenas 9 E Independence St Shamokin PA 17872 570-644-1747.......Fax: 570-644-2407 flowers@evenlink.com ww w.beverlysflowershop.net Florist
Robert Druckenmill 196 Holly Road Paxinos PA 17860 570-975-1549 rdruckaccounting@ptd.net centralpaaccounting.net Tax Preparation
BME Storage, Satellites & Solar
Central PA Prosthetics/Orthotics, Inc
Cathy Welker 18 S Oak St Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-3399.......Fax: 570-339-5574 academy@minesurfer.com Sporting Goods Trophies/Awards
American Cancer Society
Dawn Spuesens 1420 N Susquehanna Trail Selinsgrove PA 17870 570-326-4149.......Fax: 570-326-7767 dawn.spuesens@cancer.org ww w.cancer.org Non-Profit Organization
American Red CrossSUN Area Chapter
Thomas Szulanczy 249 Farley Circle Lewisburg PA 17837 866-311-3832 x 1615...Fax: 570-5240462 Thomas.Szulanczyk@redcross.org ww w.redcross.org/Central PA Non-Profit Organization
Anthracite Provision Co.
Patti Sheriff 510 S Pearl St Shamokin PA 17872 570-644-0405.......Fax: 570-644-0516 Pattiapc@yahoo.com Food Products/Service
Aqua PA Water
Tate Hunsinger 204 E Sunbury St Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-5783.......Fax: 570-648-0354 tehunsinger@aquaamerica.com ww w.aquapennsylvania.com Water Companies
Archie's Shoe Store
Ron Lentini 828 Chestnut St Kulpmont PA 17834 570-373-3360.......Fax: 570-373-3360 archies_shoes@hotmail.com Retail
Area Agency On Aging Patricia Rumberger 322 N 2nd St Sunbury PA 17801 570-495-2395 pat.rumberger@ncaging.org ww w.ncaging.org Government
Area Services, Inc.
Bernard Rumberge 300 West Water Street Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-1000.......Fax: 570-648-6228 brumberger@areaambulance.com ww w.areaambulance.net Ambulance Service
Assist Home Care, Inc.
Charles Prentiss 27 W Independence St Shamokin PA 17872 570-644-9840.......Fax: 570-644-9841 info@assisthomecare.com ww w.assisthomecare.com Home Health Care
Automotive Toy Store
Albert Raybuck 16 E. State Rt 61 Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-2504.......Fax: 570-339-2505 autotoy@ptd.net ww w.automotivetoystores.com Automobile/Dealers/Rental
Bill Moore 113 Miles Road, Rt 487 & 61 Paxinos PA 17860 570-644-2090.......Fax: 570-644-2410 bmasate@yahoo.com ww w.bmesatelliteandsolar.com Storage/Satellite/Solar
Brady Fire Company 700 Maple Street Ranshaw PA 17866 570-648-8288 Banquet Hall
Bressi & Martin Real Estate, Inc.
Joseph Bressi 2 E Independence St Shamokin PA 17872 570-644-0821.......Fax: 570-644-2146 joebressi@bressiandmartin.com bressiandmartin.com Real estate/Appraisers
Brewser's SportsGrille Gene Welsh III 839 W. Water Street Coal Township PA 17866 570-648-7122 SportsGrill Fax: 570-648-3132 gwelsh@evenlink.com ww w.brewsers.com Restaurants
C C. J. Lucas Funeral Home, Inc.
Charles Lucas, IV 1053 Chestnut Street Kulpmont PA 17834 570-373-3202.......Fax: 570-339-1890 lucasiv@ptd.net ww w.cjlucasfuneralhome.com Funeral Home
C. J. Lucas Funeral Home, Inc.
Charles Lucas, IV 27 N Vine Street Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-4110.......Fax: 570-339-1890 lucasiv@ptd.net ww w.cjlucasfuneralhome.com Funeral Home
Capital Blue Cross
Tom Dunaway P.O. Box 774611 Harrisburg PA 17177 717-541-6683.......Fax: 717-651-8419 Thomas.Dunaway2@ CapBlueCross.COM ww w.capbluecross.com Insurance
The Center for Movement Arts (TCMA) Jack Richford 3 W. Independence Street Shamokin PA 17872 570-495-1465 tcma@juno.com sites.google.com/site/ thecenterformovementarts Gym/fitness
Howard Stout 173 S. Market Street Elysburg PA 17824 570-672-4580.......Fax: 570-672-4581 patsy1@ptd.net Orthotic/Prosthetic Devices
Central Penn Physical Therapy, Inc.
Dr. Mary Stout PT, 4 N. Sixth St Shamokin PA 17872 570-644-2353.......Fax: 570-644-2392 centpenn@gmail.com Physical Therapy
Central Susquehanna Opportunities Inc
Steve Cook 2 E Arch Street Rm 313 Shamokin PA 17872 570-644-6575.......Fax: 570-644-6580 scook@censop.com ww w.censop.com Non-Profit Organization
Christian & Missionary Alliance Church Sam Bellavia 114 N 2nd Street Shamokin PA 17872 570-644-1718 sambjc@juno.com ww w.shamokincma.org Churches/Religion
City of Shamokin
Steve Bartos 47 East Lincoln Street, PO Box Q Shamokin PA 17872 570-644-0876.......Fax: 570-648-0948 cityclerk@shamokincity.org ww w.shamokincity.org Government
Clear Channel Communications
Joseph Daniels/D'A 1559 W Fourth St Williamsport PA 17701 570-327-1400.......Fax: 570-327-1887 jdaniels@clearchannel.com ww w.variety977.com Radio Communications
The Coal BowlBowling Alley & Arcade
Laurel Scicchitano 1380 Tioga Street Coal Township PA 17866 570-648-6192.......Fax: 570-648-6193 armcdruggist@msn.com ww w.thecoalbowl.com Bowling Alley/Arcade
Coal Township Board of Commissioners
Robert Slaby 805 W Lynn St Coal Township PA 17866 570-644-0395.......Fax: 570-644-1224 robertslaby@ptd.net coaltownship.org Government
Coal Township Elderly Housing
Allison Wetzel 101 N Ash St Coal Township PA 17866 570-648-9094.......Fax: 570-648-7482 coalte@ptd.net Apartments/Retirement Community
Coldwell Banker
Freda Williams 102 E Independence St Shamokin PA 17872 570-644-9095.......Fax: 570-644-9091 fredawms@verizon.net ww w.coldwellbanker.com Real estate/Appraisers
Community Services Group (CSG)
Lon Deitrick 330B N 2nd St Sunbury PA 17801 570-286-0111.......Fax: 570-286-5142 deitrickl@csgonline.org ww w.csgonline.org Employment/Training
Coney Island Lunch-Bill Bacas Helen Gorant PO Box 308 Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-4827 Restaurants
Coney Island LunchHelen Gorant PO Box 308 Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-4827 Restaurants
CSP Office Equipment
Amber Einsig P.O.Box 165 Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-4121.......Fax: 570-648-3658 cspoeco@verizon.net cpoeco.com Office/Supplies/Equipment
D Daniel Shingara Enterprise Inc
Tehani Shingara 5965 State Route 61 Paxinos PA 17860 570-648-3691.......Fax: 570-648-1729 shingaraent@yahoo.com ww w.shingaraenterprises.com Excavating
David Donmoyer David Donmoyer 909 E Sunbury St Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-3104 dwd562@ptd.net Community Member
Disposal Management Services Inc
Kenneth Deitrick 154 Quarry Road, Rt 901 Coal Township PA 17866 570-644-1374.......Fax: 570-648-0893 dangrowdms@earthlink.net ww w.dmstrach.com Garbage Removal/Disposal
Dobsons Carpet Service
Albert Dobson, Jr 545 W Walnut St Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-0731.......Fax: 570-648-0321 dobsoncs@ptd.net ww w.dobsonscarpet.com Carpet/Flooring
Dog Heaven Inc Paula Pugliese 1034 St. Route 487 Elysburg PA 17824 570-672-0300 pugsly@ptd.net Pet Shop/Services
Durdach Bros. Inc
Rick Durdach P O Box 117 Paxinos PA 17860 570-648-5706.......Fax: 570-648-3537 ricceo@ptd.net Beverage/Distributors
E Edward V. Twiggar II M.D.
Edward Twigger II M 2223 Park Rd Coal Township PA 17866 570-648-3987.......Fax: 570-644-1633 Community Member
Elysburg Lutheran Parish 225 N. Market Street Elysburg PA 17872 570-672-2875 Churches/Religion
Experience Works, Inc.
Louise Wyble 56 Plaza Lane Wellsboro PA 16901 570-758-2437.......Fax: 570-724-6620 louise_wyble@experienceworks.org Employment/Training
F Family Home Medical, Inc.
Warren Altomare 121 E Fifth St Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-4049..... Fax: 570-339-1643 waltomare@ familyhomemedical.net Home Health Care
Farrow Funeral Directors Malcolm Farrow IV 6th & Chestnut Sts Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-8141 Funeral Home
First Columbia Bank & Trust Co.
William Richie 119 Northumberland Dr Elysburg PA 17824 570-672-1500.......Fax: 570-672-1503 wrichie@firstcolumbiabank.com ww w.firstcolumbiabank.com Banks/Financial Services
First National Bank of PA
Debbie Kashner 10 S Market St Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-9500.......Fax: 570-644-0897 BurnsP@fnb-corp.com ww w.fnb-online.com Banks/Financial Services
First National Insurance Agency
Marty Brown 2 S. Market Street, Suite #100 Selinsgrove PA 17870 570-286-8566 xX143 mbrown@fn-ins.com Insurance
FNB Bank
Mike Schwartz 100 W Independence St Shamokin PA 17872 570-644-0861.......Fax: 570-644-4652 hunderkoffler@fnbbank.com ww w.fnbbank.com Banks/Financial Services
Francis Latovich Machine Shop
Francis Latovich 650 E. 3rd Street Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-1059.......Fax: 570-339-3849 flms@latovichmachine.com ww w.latovichmachine.com Manufacturing
Frank J. Sawicki
Frank Sawicki 236 Columbia Avenue Atlas PA 17851 570-339-4170 Sawicki@ptd.net Community Member
Fun Shop
Chris Matus 1-3 W. Independence Street Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-4821.......Fax: 570-644-3935 matusinc@epix.net ww w.theheritageshop.com Gifts/Collectibles
G Garrigan & TargonskiFrank W. Garrigan, Esquire
Frank Garrigan Jr. 112 E. Independence St. Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-6868.......Fax: 570-648-6798 fwgarrigan@gmail.com Attorneys
Garth Hall
W. Garth Hall 1113 N Franklin St Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-3181 wghall@ptdprolog.net Community Member
Garvey's Floor Gallery
Thomas Garvey 1021 Point Township Drive Northumberland PA 17857 570-473-3699.......Fax: 570-473-7882 zbrosious@garveyscarpet.com ww w.garveyscarpet.com Retail
Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital
Thomas Harlow 4200 Hospital Road Coal Township PA 17866 570-644-4200 Fax: 570-644-4351 or 644-6156 trharlow@geisinger.edu ww w.shamokinhospital.org Hospitals/Health Care
GiGi's, LLC
Marlena and Gino S 9343 State Route 61 Coal Township PA 17866 570-648-3683 gsinop@verizon.net Gifts/Collectibles
Gold-N-Copy Inc
John Gold 618 Market St Sunbury PA 17801 570-286-4370.......Fax: 570-286-7080 gnc1@ptd.net ww w.goldncopy.com Copy Services/Sales Printers/Publishers
H H & R Block
Lamont Masser 24 S. Market Street Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-5283.......Fax: 570-648-8341 lmasser@hrblock.com ww w.hrblock.com Financial Services/Tax Prep
Harry's Fine Food
Barb Kerns 14-16 N Market St Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-9977.......Fax: 570-648-1966 teekay@ptd.net Restaurants
Dr. James R. Bull, DMD James Bull 518 N Shamokin St Shamokin PA 17872 570-644-1234 Dentists/Dental
The information in this membership directory has been provided and reviewed for accuracy by the Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce. CommunityLink and Craig Williams Creative Inc. assume no responsibility for omissions or errors of any kind.
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Helpmates, Inc. Home Care Agency
Jeff's Auto Body and Recycling Center
Hollywood Pizza & Bakery
John J Kealy
Angela Rupp 121 Line Street Sunbury PA 17801 1-855-286-9320....Fax: 570-286-9321 adelorso@helpmatesinc.com ww w.helpmatesinc.com Home Health Care Edward Stellar 39 N. Oak Street Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-9802.......Fax: 570-339-3984 Restaurants
Housing Authority of Northumberland County
Edward Christiano 420 W 7th St Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-5844.......Fax: 570-339-0435 ed_christiano@hotmail.com nchahousing.org Housing Authority
I IBEW International Brotherhood of Electric Workers Local Union 607
Scott Heitzman 25 South 5th Street Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-9831 ibew607@hotmail.com Electrical Contractors
Immix Wireless
Tarah Dove 195 AJK Boulevard Lewisburg PA 17837 570-276-1429 tdove@immix.com ww w.immix.com Cellular Telephone/Supplies
Indian Hills Golf & Tennis Club
Diane Luberecki P O Box 176 Paxinos PA 17860 570-648-2495.......Fax: 570-648-5122 indianhillsgc@aol.com ww w.ihgtc.com Golf Course/Caterers
International Paper
Sandy Hause 2164 Locust Gap Hwy Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-1611.......Fax: 570-339-3395 sandra.hause@ipaper.com ww w.internationalpaper.com Manufacturing
Irish Isle Provisions Company Inc. Earl Sheriff 911 W. Arch Street Coal Township PA 17866 570-648-6893 irishisleprovisions.com Food Products/Service
J J C Ehrlich Co Inc
Henry Linton 6308 State Route 61 Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-4622.......Fax: 570-648-4678 henry.linton@jcehrlich.com jcehrlich.com Pest Control Services
Jack Richford
Jack Richford 1538 W. Pine Street Coal Township PA 17866 570-497-1474 jrchfrd@ptd.net sites.google.com/site/shamokinaikidokai Community Member
Jack Williams Tire & Auto
John Ash 902-16 N 6th Street Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-0211.......Fax: 570-648-3405 jash@jwtire.com ww w.jackwilliams.com Automobile/Parts/Service
James Kelley Funeral Home
James Kelley 1001 W Arch St Coal Township PA 17866 570-648-3241.......Fax: 570-648-3523 jfkelley01@verizon.net Funeral Home
Jeffrey Kurtz RR 1 Box 318 Paxinos PA 17860 570-672-9690.......Fax: 570-672-9716 jeffsrecycling@aol.com jeffsrecycling.com Automobile Parts/Recycling John Kealy 27 S Hickory St Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-672-9999.......Fax: 570-672-3154 Community Member
Johnny Saxx Party Rentals LLC Stan Piaskowski 512 E. Sunbury Street Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-8324 sales@johnnysaxx.com ww w.johnnysaxx.com Party Rentals
Joseph J. Stutz, Inc. Funeral Home
Joseph J. Stutz, III 40 S Market St Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-4300..... Fax: 570-339-0044 jstut@verizon.net ww w.stutzfuneralhome.com Funeral Home
K Klacik & Associates, PC
Gregory Wisloski 101 W. Independence St. Shamokin PA 17872 570 648-6386.......Fax: 570-648-8326 klacik1@verizon.net klacikpc.com Financial Services/Tax Prep
Knights of ColumbusShamokin/Casey Club
James "Doc" Zablo P.O. Box 267 / 400-414 E. Indepen. St. Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-8942 kofc458@yahoo.com KofC458.org Banquet Hall
Knoebels Amusement Resort
Dick Knoebel PO Box 317 Elysburg PA 17824 570-672-2572.......Fax: 570-672-3293 hr@knoebels.com ww w.knoebels.com Amusement Park
KPI Technology
Leavens & Roberts Attorneys at Law
Richard Roberts Jr PO Box 518 Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-5727.......Fax: 570-648-2971 lrlaw@ptd.net Attorneys
Life Geisinger
Marc Varano 1100 Spruce Street Kulpmont PA 17834 570-373-2100.......Fax: 570-373-2101 mavarano@geisinger.edu ww w.lifegeisinger.org Nursing/Assisted Living
Lightning Rent-To-Own Michael Lerch 425 E. Sunbury Street Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-6008 Fax: 570-274-6398 Cell No. mlerch@lightningrto.com ww w.lightningrto.com Appliance Sales & Service
Line Mountain School District David Campbell 185 Line Mountain Road Herndon PA 17830 570-758-2640 Super Fax: 570-758-2842 dcampbell@linemountain.com ww w.linemountain.com Schools/Colleges/Training
Liquid Technologies
Luzerne County Community College
2 E Arch St, Level 4 Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-2544.......Fax: 570-648-3010 msowers@luzerne.edu ww w.luzerne.edu Schools/Colleges/Training
M M & T Bank-Elysburg
Brian Diggins P O Box 1775 Williamsport PA 17701 570-326-2665.......Fax: 570-323-3220 bdiggins@lamar.com ww w.lamar.com Advertising
Law Offices Of Makowski, Marateck, Konopka & Marateck
David Marateck 1750 Clinton Ave Coal Township PA 17866 570-644-0481..... Fax: 570-648-4647 dbmmkm@verizon.net shamokinlaw.com Attorneys
Mount Carmel Downtown Inc.
McCann School of Business & Technology
Susan Lynch 1147 N Fourth St Sunbury PA 17801 570 286-3058....... Fax: 570 286-4723 susan.lynch@mccann.edu ww w.mccann.edu Schools/Colleges/Training
Med Express Urgent Care
Jereme Ayers 1597 North Susquehanna Trail Selinsgrove PA 17870 570-743-7821.......Fax: 570-743-7427 jereme.ayers@medexpress.com ww w.Medexpress.com Hospitals/Health Care Tom Bradley 605 N Shamokin St Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-5242.......Fax: 570-648-3606 1131@medicineshoppe.com Pharmacies/Medical Equipment Paul Metrocavage PO Box 447 Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-9091 Pest Control Services
Michael Foods Egg Products Company
Frank Anonia, Jr. 68 Spain Rd Klingerstown PA 17941 570-425-2910.......Fax: 570-425-2188 frank.anonia@michaelfoods.com ww w.michaelfoods.com Manufacturing
Mid-Penn Engineering Corp.
Lake Randall 2049 W Market St Lewisburg PA 17837 570-524-2214.......Fax: 570-524-0109 lsr@mid-pennengineering.com ww w.mid-pennengineering.com Engineers/Surveyors/Planners
Mid-State Occupational Health Services, Inc.
Manufacturers Association of Mid-Eastern
Miller Donmoyer Family Health Center, LLC
Gina Whalen PO Box 541 Pottsville PA 17901 570-648-6893.......Fax: 570-648-5367 crobbins@maea.biz Employment/Training
Wayne Miller 255 W. Spruce Street Shamokin PA 17872 570-644-5050.......Fax: 570-644-2798 Doctors
Marvin E. Klinger, Inc.
Bill Miller Jr PO Box 603 Shamokin PA 17872 570-644-0318.......Fax: 570-644-1407 bmiller@millergasandoil.com millergasandoil.com Fuel/Oil
Brian Masser P O Box 88 Paxinos PA 17860 570-648-9695.......Fax: 570-648-5372 Massersinc@yahoo.com massersinc.com Restaurants
Matlows, Inc.
Paul Kaminski 141 South Oak St Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-1420.......Fax: 570-339-1420 matlows2@verizon.net Mens Clothing
Millers Gas & Oil Service Inc.
Mount Carmel Area High School
Bernie Stellar 600 W 5th St Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-3473 stellarb@mca.k12.pa.us ww w.mca.k12.pa.us Schools/Colleges/Training
Mount Carmel Outpatient Rehab and Fitness Clinic Frank Oswald 2616 Locust Gap Highway Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-3909 mcncopb@ptd.net ww w.mtcarmelopt.com Occupational Medicine
Mount Carmel Township Supervisors
Lisa Fiamoncini 300 Laurel Street Atlas PA 17851 570-339-1287.......Fax: 570-339-6095 lfiamoncini@mountcarmeltownship.org ww w.mountcarmeltownship.org Government
Mountain View, A Nursing and Rehab Center
Janis Thomas 4200 Hospital Road Coal Township PA 17866 570-648-1800.......Fax: 570-648-1804 jam@midstateohs.com midstateohs.com Occupational Medicine
Massers, Inc.
18 S Oak St Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-3399 Non-Profit Organization
Northumberland County Airport Authority Ron Smith P.O. Box 94 Paxinos PA 17860 570-672-1321 Transportation
Northumberland County Career & Technology Center
James Monaghan 1700-2000 W Montgomery St Coal Township PA 17866 570-644-0304.......Fax: 570-648-1931 jmonaghan@ncavts.org ww w.ncavts.org Schools/Colleges/Training
Northumberland County Commissioners
Rick Shoch, Chairm 399 S 5th Street Sunbury PA 17801 570-988-4100.......Fax: 570-988-4551 vclausi@norrycopa.net ww w.northumberlandco.org Government
Northumberland County Council for the Arts
Jeanne Shaffer PO Box 472 Shamokin PA 17872 570-850-9121.............. Fax: 648-5969 jeannes@ptd.net ww w.nccarts.com Non-Profit Organization
Northumberland County Industrial Development Authority
Pat Mack 399 S 5th Street Sunbury PA 17801 570-988-4343.......Fax: 570-988-4436 pat.mack@norrycopa.net Economic Development
Northwestern Human Services (Academy)
Jodi Berry 117 W. Independence Street Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-4648 jberry@mtb.com Banks/Financial Services
Marvin Klinger 3531 State Route 225 Dornsife PA 17823 570-758-9165.......Fax: 570-758-2259 Bus Companies
Vivian McCracken 30 S. Oak Street Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-0703 mountcarmelpubliclibrary@verizon.net mountcarmelareapubliclibrary.com Library Tony Matulewicz 137 W 4th St Suite 1 Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-4486.......Fax: 570-339-6022 tonymatulewicz@gmail.com Government
Nick Mattucci 451 W. Fourth Street Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-2310 Fax: 672-2637 (home) mattuccis.com Restaurants
Metro Pest Control Services
Whitney Fetterman 2 E. Arch Street Shamokin PA 17872 570-644-1894.......Fax: 570-644-1894 laruw@verizon.net Non-Profit Organization
M & T Bank-Shamokin
L Lamar Advertising
Mount Carmel Borough
Lower Anthracite Region United Way
Kulpmont Borough
Joseph Miriello 9590 State Route 61 Coal Township PA 17866 570-644-0461.......Fax: 570-644-9077 kmhjma@ptd.net Sewer Authority
Mattucci's Willow Cafe & Restaurant
H Robert Mattis Jr 12 W Lincoln St Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-5724.......Fax: 570-648-4626 info@mattisandmattis.com mattisandmattis.com Attorneys
Medicine Shoppe
Suzanne Kobbe 41 S Market St Elysburg PA 17824 570-672-2401.......Fax: 570-672-2459 skobbe@mtb.com Banks/Financial Services
Kulpmont Marion Heights Joint Municipal Authority
Mount Carmel Area Public Library
Stan Piaskowski 512 E. Sunbury Street Shamokin PA 17872 648-TECH (8324) lqdtech@ptd.net ww w.lqdtech.com Computer Dealers/Services
Michael Begis 310 South Market Street Elysburg PA 17824 570-672-2505.......Fax: 717-339-0717 mikeb@kpitech.net ww w.kpitechnology.net Engineers/Surveyors/Planners Bruno Varano 860 Spruce Street Kulpmont PA 17834 570-373-1521.......Fax: 570-373-1538 borough@ptd.net ww w.boroughofkulpmont.org Government
Mattis & Mattis, Attorneys at Law
Amy Zalar 2050 Trevorton Rd. Coal Township PA 17866 570-644-4400 Fax: 570-644-4403 MountainView.Admin@ ltcmail.com www.mountainviewNRC.com Rehabilitation Services Nursing Home/Assisted Living/ Retirement Communities Mountain View, a Nursing and Rehabilitation offers Short-Term Rehabilitation, Long-Term Nursing Care, Respite Care and Palliative Care. Our community offers may life enriching programs tailored to meet the individual needs of each resident.
N National Ticket Company
Earl Foura PO Box 547 Shamokin PA 17872 570-672-2900.......Fax: 570-672-3379 efoura@nationalticket.com ww w.nationalticket.com Manufacturing
Nationwide Insurance
Craig Love 28 N Oak St Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-3900.......Fax: 570-339-4011 ww w.nationwide.com Insurance
News Item
Henry Nyce 707 N Rock St Shamokin PA 17872 570-644-6397.......Fax: 570-648-7581 hnyce@newsitem.com ww w.newsitem.com Newspapers
Nolan's Lumber Co Inc.
Jim Nolan 1001 Scott Street Kulpmont PA 17834 570-373-1505 jim-bob@nolanslumbercoinc.com ww w.NolansLumberCoInc.com Lumber Company
James Sharp 2000 Northwestern Dr Coal Township PA 17866 570-644-5336.......Fax: 570-644-5395 JSharp@nhsonline.org ww w.nhsonline.org Corrections
O Olvany Insurance Agency
Robert Olvany 3 South Market Street Shamokin PA 17872 570 648-6145 bob@olvanyinsurance.com ww w.olvanyinsurance.com Insurance
One Smart Cookie
Suzanne Kiersnow 1646 West Water Street Coal Township PA 17866 570-648-9101.............. Fax: 570-9101 onesmartcookiecatering@hotmail.com Restaurants
Original Italian Pizza-Mt. Carmel
Giovanna & Antoni 2 South Oak Street Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-1730 rosolino600@verizon.net Restaurants
Original Italian Pizza-Shamokin
Joe Gallina 150 E Independence St Shamokin PA 17872 570-644-7621 Restaurants
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School
Jacqueline Kerris 2001 Clinton Ave Coal Township PA 17866 570-644-0375.......Fax: 570-644-7655 srmargaret@lourdes.k12.pa.us ww w.lourdes.k12.pa.us Schools/Colleges/Training
www.brushvalleychamber.com
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P PA CareerLink Northumberland/Snyder/ Union Counties
Harry Morgan 225 Market Street Sunbury PA 17801 570-988-7300.......Fax: 570-286-8292 hmorgan@censop.com ww w.cwds.state.pa.us Employment/Training
Palmers Diner
Lisa & Brett Firing Rt. 61 Coal Township PA 17866 570-644-0605 lisp299@gmail.com Restaurants
Pappy Baluta Plumbing & Heating
John Paul Baluta 940 Chestnut Street Kulpmont PA 17834 570-373-3818 Plumbing/Heating Services
Paxinos Beer Shoppe
Precision Wireless Inc./ Verizon Wireless Agent
John DiBlasi III 8658 State Route 61 Coal Township PA 17866 570-486-4011.......Fax: 610-717-0236 john.diblasi@wedowirelessbetter.com wedowirelessbetter.com Cellular Telephone/Supplies
Primerica Financial Services
Dave Fidler 417 E Sunbury Street Shamokin PA 17872 570-644-5640.......Fax: 570-644-5641 dwfidler@verizon.net ww w.primerica.com Financial Services
Prism Constultants, Inc.
Margaret Yeager PO Box 198 Elysburg PA 17824 570-672-0226.......Fax: 570-672-0226 Physical Therapy
R Ralpho Township Supervisors
Steve Tehansky PO Box 127 Paxinos PA 17860 570 648-8080....... Fax: 570 648-4848 paxinosbeershoppe@msn.com paxinosbeershoppe.com Beverage/Distributors
Debra Olson 206 S Market St, Suite 1 Elysburg PA 17824 570-672-9236.......Fax: 570-672-1963 jspringer@ralphotownship.org ww w.ralphotownship.org Government
PCI Insurance, Inc.
Ray W. Rothermel Funeral Home
Lori Renne 417 Walnut Street Harrisburg PA 17101 800-755-3021.......Fax: 717-260-1020 lrenne@pciinsurance.com ww w.pachamberinsurance.com Insurance
Penelope Murphy's Bed & Breakfast
Celeste Martin 1001 University Drive State College PA 16801 814-867-2222.......Fax: 814-234-4487 davidwells620@gmail.com ww w.pabusinesscentral.com Employment/Training
Joseph Springer 4A East Mill Street Elysburg PA 17824 570-672-9000.......Fax: 570-672-9200 joe@jjscpa.net ww w.roadspring.net Fincial Services/Tax Preparation
Pete's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Rob's Good Time Grill
Frank Purpura 100 Chestnut Street Kulpmont PA 17834 570-373-1600 purpura207@verizon.net Restaurants
Pamela Pesarchick 100 S. Market Street Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-1191 ppesarchick@gmail.com Restaurants
PHEAA
Rock-N-Block Materials Inc.
Marla Kane 855 Juniper Street Coal Township PA 17766 570-323-7001 mkane@pheaa.org ww w.pheaa.org Schools/Colleges/Training
Linda Morgante 500 State Route 901 Coal Township PA 17866 570-644-1548.......Fax: 570-644-1645 rocknblock@verizon.net ww w.rocknblock.com Building Materials/Concrete
The Plumbing Outlet
Ruback & Associates, LLC
Teri MacBride 4001 Sawmill Rd Bloomsburg PA 17815 800-342-5775.......Fax: 570-416-5175 tjmacbride@pplweb.com ww w.pplweb.com Utilities
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Pam Earley 10934 State Route 61 Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-5937.......Fax: 570-339-5938 pearley@pasen.gov ww w.senatorgordner.com Government
Serenity Gardens
Tracey Shingara 135 Vermont Dr Kulpmont PA 17834 570-373-3000.......Fax: 570-373-3696 tshingara@serenitygardensal.com serenitygardensal.com Nursing/Assisted Living
Service Electric Cablevision Inc
Shamokin Area School District
Pennsylvania Business Central
PPL Corporation
Jeff Stover 201 Furnace Road Lewisburg PA 17837 570-524-4491.......Fax: 570-524-9190 jstover@seda-cog.org ww w.sedacograil.org Railroad
Reinhart Food Service
Roadarmel Springer LLC
Gino Yablonski Rt. 61 Shamokin PA 17872 570-644-1314.......Fax: 570-644-1076 gino23@ptd.net poolworldinc.com Swimming Pools/Spas
SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority
Dwight Walter 500 Grant St Sunbury PA 17801 570-286-5951.......Fax: 570-286-9710 secsun@ptd.net ww w.secv.com Television/Cable Services
Penelope Murphy 205 John's Estate Road Coal Township PA 17866 570-648-4262 ww w.penelopesbnb.com Bed & Breakfast
Pool World, Inc.
Skip Dressler PO Drawer #4 Paxinos PA 17860 570-644-0314..... Fax: 570-648-8413 skip.dressler@sealedair.com ww w.sealedair.com Manufacturing
Ray Rothermel 120 S Market Street Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-4960 rayrothermel@gmail.com Funeral Home Patty Hackman 100 Industrial Park Rd Coal Township PA 17866 570-644-1111.......Fax: 570-644-3190 dalentini@rfsdelivers.com ww w.reinhartfoodservice.com Food Products/Service
Mike McLaughlin 9070 State Route 61 Coal Township PA 17866 570-648-0711 plumbout@ptd.net plumbingoutlet.com Plumbing/Heating Services
Sealed Air Corporation
John Ruback 1-3 West Independence Street, Suite 3 Shamokin PA 17872 570-644-2727.......Fax: 570-644-1929 John@RubackLLC.com ww w.rubackllc.com Insurance
S Scicchitano Ace Hardware Tony Scicchitano 27 N. Oak Street Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-1453 sciccace@verivon.net ww w.scicchitanoace.com Hardware/Appliance Sales
Scicchitano's Buono Pizza Phillip Scicchitano 962 Chestnut Street Kulpmont PA 17834 570-373-3050 millshick@hotmail.com Restaurants
Chris Venna 2000 W State Street Coal Township PA 17866 570-648-5731.......Fax: 570-648-2592 cvenna@indians.k12.pa.us ww w.indians.k12.pa.us Schools/Colleges/Training
Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance (SCRA) Jim Koharski P.O. Box 263 Mount Carmel PA 17851 jkoharski@verizon.net ww w.shamokincreek.org Non-Profit Organization
Shamokin Filler
Don Rosini PO Box 568 Shamokin PA 17872 570-644-0437 drosini@ptd.net Manufacturing
Shamokin-Coal Twp Public Library
Spectrum Technologies, Inc
Denise Slaby 140 S Market St Elysburg PA 17824 570-672-9109.......Fax: 570-672-2230 denise@gosti.cc ww w.gosti.cc Calibration Services
St. John's United Church of Christ
Robert Peiffer, Ph.D 117 N. 8th Street Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-6101 rpeiffer55@gmail.com ww w.sjuccshamokin.com Churches/Religion
St. John's United Methodist Church
Rev. Karyn Fisher 1218 West Arch Street Coal Township PA 17866 570-648-2842.......Fax: 570-648-2842 stjohnsumc7@verizon.net ww w.gbgm-umc.org/stjohnspa/ Churches/Religion
St. Mother Pauline Visintainer Religious Center Henry Sgro PO Box 115 Kulpmont PA 17834 570-373-3350 ww w.saintpaulinecenter.org Non-Profit Organization
Star Physical Therapy & Fitness, Inc.
Tom Swaldi 600 Park Avenue Marion Heights Pa 17832 570-373-3300.......Fax: 570-373-3363 starptft1@verizon.net ww w.starptft.com Physical Therapy
State Representative Kurt Masser
Kurt Masser 467 Industrial Park Road Elysburg PA 17824 570-648-8017.......Fax: 570-644-7845 hhurst@pahousegop.com ww w.RepMasser.com Government
Stephen H. Minker
Stephen Minker 1630 W Lynn St Coal Township PA 17866 570-648-6239.............. Fax: 648-6239 shm1953@aol.com Community Member
Steven C Resuta CPA
Steven Resuta 369 N Market St Elysburg PA 17824 570-672-1040.......Fax: 570-672-1247 sresuta@aol.com ww w.resuta.com Fincial Services/Tax Preparation
Thais Gardy 210 E. Independence Street Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-3202.......Fax: 570-648-4255 shamlib@ptd.net ww w.sctpubliclibrary.lib.pa.us Library
Store N Go Storage
Shimock's Furniture
Sunbury Motor Co.
John Shimock 900 Chestnut St Kulpmont PA 17834 570-373-1531.......Fax: 570-373-1532 shimocksmail@verizon.net ww w.shimocks.com Furniture/Interior Design
Small Business Development Center-Bucknell Univ.
Al Raybuck 15th & Chestnut Street Kulpmont PA 17834 570-274-0056.......Fax: 570-339-2505 store-n-go.com Storage Tom Mertz 943 North 4th Street Sunbury PA 17801 570-286-7746.......Fax: 570-286-9389 tommertz@sunburymotors.com ww w.sunburymotors.com Automobile Parts/Recycling
Superior Plus Energy
Maureen Hauck 112 Dana Engineering Bldg Lewisburg PA 17837 570-577-1249.......Fax: 570-577-1768 mhauck@bucknell.edu ww w.bucknell.edu/sbdc Schools/Colleges/Training
David Pennypacke 5917 State Route 61 Paxinos PA 17860 570-644-0854.......Fax: 570-644-0858 david_pennypacker@ superiorplusenergy.com ww w.superiorplusenergy.com Fuel/Oil
Smoker Gard Associates LLP
Susquehanna Bank PA
Nicholas Gard 105 S Oak St Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-2558.......Fax: 570-339-2666 nickg@smokergard.com Attorneys
Deborah Yeager 300 Independence Street Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-4696.......Fax: 570-648-3550 Deborah.Yeager@susquehanna.net ww w.susquehanna.net Banks/Financial Services
Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce
Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau
Andrew Miller 81 Hafer Rd Lewisburg PA 17837 570-524-7234.......Fax: 570-524-7282 info@visitcentralpa.org ww w.VisitCentralPa.org Tourist Attractions
VNA Health System
Joe Scopoletti 21 W. Independence St Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-8989.......Fax: 570-648-9590 crodarmel@vnahs.com ww w.vnahs.com Nursing/Assisted Living
Vought's Rental
T Taddeo Body Works
Bill Griffiths 439 S Market St Elysburg PA 17824 570-672-2506.......Fax: 570-672-3307 Rental Services
Tara Venna
Nellie Ball 9300 State Route 61S Coal Township PA 17866 570-648-6700..... Fax: 570-648-7773 ww w.walmart.com
Stephen Taddeo 60 East State Rt 61 Atlas PA 17851 570-339-2910.......Fax: 570-339-4197 helix2@verizon taddeobodyworks.com Automobile Parts/Recycling 316 Virginia Lane Kulpmont PA 17834 570-373-1046 tlvenna@yahoo.com Community Member
W Wal Mart #2481
Waste Management of Central PA
301 N 6th St Kulpmont PA 17834 570-373-1656.......Fax: 570-648-0555 Nursing/Assisted Living
Dennis Peterson RR 3 Box 4, Route 901 Coal Township PA 17866 570-648-4278.......Fax: 570-648-5209 dpeterso@wm.com ww w.wm.com Garbage Removal/Disposal
Tom Olcese
Wayside Inn
Transtar Brokerage, Inc.
Wealth Professionals Inc, Michael Woytowich
Timberwood Associates/ Sheridan Assoc.
Thomas Olcese 1863 W Pine St Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-5824 olcese2@verizon.net Pharmacies/Medical Equipment Jeffrey Sock 388 State Route 61 Kulpmont PA 17834 570-373-1181.......Fax: 570-373-3538 transtar@ptd.net Transportation
Triangle Tech
Nicole Nolfi 19 Performance Road Sunbury PA 17801 570-988-0700.......Fax: 570-988-4641 nnolfi@triangle-tech.edu triangle-tech.edu Schools/Colleges/Training
U UGI Central Penn Gas, Inc
George Stephenso 285 Morea Road Frackville PA 17931 800-350-9939 x15.Fax: 570-874-5501 gstephenson@ugi.com ww w.ugi.com Utilities
UNB Bank of Mount Carmel
Rita Rovito 1 North Oak Street, PO Box 367 Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-1040.......Fax: 570-339-3165 rrovito@unbmountcarmel.com ww w.unbmountcarmel.com Banks/Financial Services
V Vandine's Insurance Shoppe, Inc.
Tim Gingrich 107 W Independence St Shamokin PA 17872 570-644-2256 Fax: 570-644-2333 tgingrich@ vandinesinsurance.com vandinesinsurance.com Insurance Specializing in Auto, Home, Commercial Accounts, Life, Annuities, and Medical. We have Insurance for all your needs.
Vista Motors/ Kulpmont Auto Center
Joseph Mirarchi 3501 State Route 61 Coal Township PA 17866 570-648-6653.......Fax: 570-648-1637 vistavic1@netscape.com Automobile Parts/Recycling
Kurt Masser 6638 State Route 61 Shamokin PA 17872 570-644-2012.......Fax: 570-644-2429 kurtmasser@hotmail.com Restaurants
Michael Woytowich 100 W Independence St 3rd FL Shamokin PA 17872 570-648-6061.......Fax: 570-648-6163 mwoytowich@sterneagee.com wealthprofessionalsinc.com Fincial Services/Tax Preparation
Weis Markets
Dennis Curtin PO Box 471 Sunbury PA 17801 570-286-4571 dcurtin@weismarkets.com ww w.weismarkets.com Supermarkets
Wendy's
Chris Evangelou 33 E. Independence Street Shamokin PA 17872 570-644-2078.......Fax: 570-523-9279 ww w.wendys.com Restaurants
WIN Signs & Graphics
Joe Winhofer 1025 Spruce Street Kulpmont PA 17834 570-373-1351 jawin@ptd.net ww w.winsignsandgraphics.com Signs/Graphic Designs
Winnie The Pooh Day Care & Pre-school Cheryl Latorre 233 E. 4th Street Mount Carmel PA 17851 570-339-5750 winniethepoohdaycare.com Child Development/Day Care
WorkPlace Health
Russell Leshinski 521 North Franklin Street Shamokin PA 17872 570-506-2642.......Fax: 570-509-2644 rleshinski@wphealth.org ww w.wphealth.org Occupational Medicine
Y Ye Olde Coin Shoppe
Richard Wright 137 East Independence Street Shamokin PA 17872 570-556-1023 thegoldbuyerct@gmail.com Coins/Jewelers