Voice of the Valley Winter 2024

VOICE of theVALLEY WINTER

AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE DAILY ITEM AND THE DANVILLE NEWS

2024

2024...Let’s Do This, Susquehanna River Valley By: Andrew Miller Executive Director – S usquehanna River Valley Visitor’ s Bureau

There’ s a collective sigh either of regret or relief once the calendar turns over to the New Y ear. Some of us yearn to return to the events, shopping sprees, and parties that go handin-hand with the holiday season. Others are ready to put the hustle and bustle behind them and settle down for a long winter’ s … well, maybe not nap, but a bit of relaxation.

Whichever group ou relate to, ou ma find that our co home begins to feel a bit claustrophobic sooner or later.

Luckily the Susquehanna River Valley is a four-season destination with a variety of events, sho s, and experiences to fill our do ntime to just the right level. ven in the winter, families like to go outdoors in the River Valley. F rom ice skating and hiking to c cling and sno mobiling, the season a ords man opportunities to enjo crisp air and lovely scenery. A great way to learn about everything there is to love about winter in central PA is by attending R. B. Winter State Park’ s Snowfest coming up on Saturday, F ebruary 2 5th. The day includes a trail race, silent auction, nature displays, outdoor winter games, and children’ s activities.

Another way to celebrate everything frosty is to attend the Heart of Lewisburg Ice F estival in ebruar . With ama ing ice sculptures decorating the to n and lots of fun activities including a Polar Plunge, F rosty 5K , and Sip and Stroll, the event is sure to appeal to every member of the family. F or additional information about winter recreation in central PA, trails and status reports on seasonal amenities including skating rink hours, contact the team at the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau (570.524.7234) or visit us online at VisitCentralPA.org.

The Visitors Bureau is also a great source to connect you with the region’ s indoor attractions; because, let’ s face it, the cold is not for everyone. Watch the calendar at VisitCentralPA.org for information about all the wonderful events at our area libraries, children’ s museums, and Y MCAs. A few of our favorites include ex-STREAM Saturdays at the Lewisburg Children’ s Museum and F riday F un Nights hosted by the Lewisburg Y MCA at the Miller Center.

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The beauty of winter in the Susquehanna River Valley. Photo by Timothy Dowhower.

“I CHOOSE UPMC.” Emergency Care

Beth J., Williamsport, Pa. To learn more, visit UPMC.com/ChooseNCPA.

President’s Message | Welcome to the Chamber

Just A Word...

By: Bob Garrett President & CEO, The Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce

2859 N. Susquehanna Trail Shamokin Dam, PA 17876 570-743-4100 / 800-410-2880 Hours: M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm gsvcc.org

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. – Oprah Winfrey

As e turn that final calendar page for this ear, a moment of reflection seems all together appropriate. f ou’re li e 1 of the people ho ma e e ears resolutions ( guess could simpl sa ‘just about all of us’), our upcoming resolution ill have something to do ith our personal health. a be ou’ll decide to get more exercise next ear reat idea.

With this in mind, propose that ou consider these three ‘health holida s’ tips to serve as our ‘ e onth’ esolutions. n other ords, let’s be realistic, let’s just go month-b -month and ease into it. Well here goes repeat after me n anuar of , ill E at l oc al t’s no secret that holida dining doesn’t al a s mesh ith health living. he indulgent, decadent recipes that adorn our han sgiving, anu ah, Christmas, and Peach o l ( et’s go State ) easts ma not be the diets e need to adopt for the rest of the ear. A sure-fire solution is to eat hat gro s locall . With all its other challenges, this past ear turned out to be a nearl perfect gro ing season. oot vegetables that are still fresh from the ground or ere recentl harvested are the products of this goodl eather. he ’re pac ed ith life-sustaining nutrients, and this ear’s crop is particularl tast . Ti p go heav on local vegetables and produce. et our full portion of the ver best of the reater Sus uehanna alle .

Ge t ou t hose big holida meals are rapped up, the dishes are cleared, and ashed no it’s time for a nap. ight Wrong. o is a great time to move around a bit. othing strenuous. t’s a fact, al ing after a meal can give ou several distinct benefits. irst, our internals ill operate much better in their natural alignment. Second, a short al is good medicine, both ph sical and mental. t’s ver li el that ou be contemplating something that as said around the table during our meal.

Ti p ather our thoughts, evaluate our options, consider our alternatives, and return from our stroll refreshed and rene ed. hen, go ahead, ta e that nap ou’ve earned it.

President/CEO Bob Garrett rgarrett@gsvcc.org

Executive Director of Operations & Workforce Jenny Wentz jwentz@gsvcc.org

Director of Communications & Events Kendy Alvarez

e t i m e f or you olida s and ear-end celebrations al a s seem to be about ho much ou can get done, hat e can pac in, ho man friends and famil members can ou visit. ime spent full of famil and friends is to be cherished, but face it, it is a bit draining and stressful. his time of ear, possibl more so than an other, it’s critical to spend time ith ourself. or me, enjo pondering the notion of esus’ nativit , or the -lamped lantern that burned for a ee and a da hich centers e ish celebrations. ec , even the bare estivus pole, of Seinfeld fame, rises to the status of onderment hen ’m alone ith m thoughts. Ti p his holida season give ourself the gift of some peace and uiet.

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Director of Membership & Workforce Zach Stotter zstotter@gsvcc.org

CHAIR Aimee Buehner, Bowen Agency Realtors

VICE CHAIRMAN Jeff Reber, Union County Commissioner

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Art Thomas, Meck-Tech Inc

TREASURER/DIRECTOR Greg Zeh, Weis Markets

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REGION VICE PRESIDENTS Malcolm Derk, Susquehanna University Phil DeRose, UPMC

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Chamber Members enjoyed networking and learning about Chamber Committees as well as how to take advantage of member benefits at the Fourth Quarter Member Success Breakfast on December 12th.

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Meet Meck-Tech and Diversified Construction Two companies, with common, deep local roots, are breaking new ground while building success from their long-term relationships. These companies are M e c k -Te c h , In c . your neighborhood engineer and Diversified Construction, Inc. whose knowledge and experience have earned them the coveted designation and distinction of Certified Aging In-place Specialist.

Meck-Tech, Inc. is a Professional Engineering and Land Surveying company located along US Routes 11 & 15 near Selinsgrove, PA. With an office in Monroe Township, Snyder County, they are conveniently located to quickly serve the entire Greater Susquehanna River Valley.

Nestled across the street from the Brookside Model Home, across the highway from Dairy Queen and Dunkin Donuts, Meck-Tech has been in business at this location, at the southern corner of Old School Road and Routes 11 & 15, for over 45 years.

By Bob Garrett

Originally known as Survey Services, Inc. (founded in 1971), the company made some adjustments in 1997 and has been known as Meck-Tech, Inc. since 1998. Third generation Project Manager and Professional Engineer, Mike Thomas recently stated that the success of the family business has been built upon, “listening to our customers and learning their individual project goals. That allows us to develop a clear plan of action to achieve those goals.”

Meck-Tech specializes in assisting clients as they navigate ordinances, laws and regulations governing their Projects and provides engineering, drainage, land development, and subdivision design for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal clients. Meck-Tech is also a consultant engineer for multiple municipal governments and county entities in the valley.

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COV E R STORY 2024, from Page 1

ing with the Lake Tobias Wildlife Park in Halifax on the second Saturda of the month to o er Creature eature Lemurs, Sloths and K angaroos. Lake Tobias will bring one of the featured creatures to Reptiland for special programming and vie ing on each of these fun-filled days. After visiting with modern day reptiles, take a trip back in time to discover prehistoric life on our planet ith the Communit Art’s Center presentation of rth’s inosaur oo ive on ebruar 15th in Williamsport.

If a night out away from the kiddos is in order, the restaurants, wineries, and breweries of the region might be just the ticket. With a wide variety of live music, quizzo nights, and crafting classes accompanied by the mouthwatering tastes of the SRV, our area food and drink venues are the places to be. A great way to tour our regional ineries is ith the S Cabin ever Wine rail hich runs from earl anuar through arch 15. he trail includes 15 stops at area ineries and distilleries.

At each stop you will earn points for a chance to win a

5 or 1 gift card to one of the ama ing ine trail participants. o to isitCentralPA.org to learn more.

always know what is happening in the region stretching along the river between Harrisburg and Williamsport.

ou ill find orld-class entertainment at the region’s performance venues including Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University and Susquehanna niversit ’s egenstein Center. he calendar of events at isitCentralPA.org is our passport to these incredible sho s, including those presented b the iver alle ’s man performing arts groups. or example, t o ou ill currentl find on the S calendar are ’s mprov in anuar and arch and iverStage Communit heatre’s performance of Lend Me a Tenor in ebruar .

To enjoy the visual arts, Samek Art Gallery at Bucknell niversit and he aller at Penn College are superb choices. Step into a world of art, music, and food with coming Arts’ irst rida s in Williamsport. isit the online calendar at isitCentralPA.org often as events are added regularly and sign up to receive our e-newsletter, This Week in the Susquehanna River Valley, so that you

Of course, the SRV is also brimming with shopping opportunities for the arts lover. These include Saint J oseph’s ine Art Studio in ount Carmel, he xchange in Bloomsburg, Arts and Artisans in Lewisburg, Penns Cree Potter , and the Artisan Corner Co-op in i inburg … j ust to name a few.

Next year brings some truly special events at the J oseph Priestley House Museum in Northumberland. They ill be celebrating the 5 th anniversar of Priestle ’s Discovery of Oxygen throughout the year with special programming, events, and merchandise. xplore so much more about all the wonderful museums, shops, experiences, and amenities in the region by visiting the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau online at VisitCentralPA.org or phone 5 .5 . and let us help you plan your perfect winter adventure.

UPMC Helped Beth in the Most Critical Times

he responded in ama ing a s. felt li e had the whole hospital ready for me.”

Beth is an experienced trail runner and hiker. She leads backpacking trips and day hikes to help people connect to nature. But while on a solo hike in the inter of , eth su ered life-threatening injuries in a perilous situation.

Coming do n the mountain behind her home, Beth slipped on a patch of snow and fell. She estimates she slid about 5 to feet before stri ing a tree at high speed. don’t remember impacting it, she sa s of the tree. remember it coming at me, and then remember lying next to it on the ground in this kind of divot in the mountain. It was kind of like the mountain as holding me. And thought, ’d better get home. stood up, and as soon as stood up, reali ed that I was in trouble, that there was a lot more rong ith me. couldn’t al or go an here. eth called 11, and a rescue team as able to locate her and lift her do n o the mountain. An ambulance rushed her to P C Williamsport’s Level II trauma unit. er injuries included 1 bro en vertebrae, six broken ribs, a broken bone in her shoulder, a broken orbital bone near her e e, and a bro en finger. She also had a concussion, lacerations to her head that needed stitches, and was hypothermic from lying in the snow.

Although Beth remembers only bits and pieces of the care she received, the professionalism of the trauma team impressed her.

he responded in ama ing a s, she sa s. felt like I had the entire hospital ready for me. I know they probably had many other patients to attend to, but I felt like I was the only one.”

Ronald Disimone, MD, orthopaedic spine surgeon, performed fusion surgery on Beth to treat her spinal injuries. He installed two titanium rods and scre s to fuse together her thoracic spine.

After the surgery, she spent several days in intensive care and a couple more in the step-down unit before transferring to inpatient rehabilitation and ph sical therap at P C Williamsport. eth remembers the ph sical therap team’s encouragement as the helped her ta e her first steps after her accident. She remembers walking down the hallway with her care team, looking out the window, and seeing the mountains. thin that as the turning point for me, she sa s. i e, if can do this, can build on this.

Beth is back to doing what she loves, leading hikes and backpacking trips. ust being able to get out again and just being able to walk in the woods and be still in nature has been one of the biggest parts of my healing,” she says.

She’s than ful to ever one ho helped her after her accident from the 11 operator ho too her call, to the firefighters and paramedics ho responded, to her entire care team at P C Williamsport. She’s gotten a chance to go bac and thank all of them for helping her in her time of need. eth didn’t choose to need emergenc care, but she did choose P C.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS & START-UPS

Welcome Weikel

By Bob Garrett

Weikel Busing hosted an open house at their new location along Route 522, at 204 Universal Road in Penn Township to be exact, on September 13t h. The afternoon festivities included a ‘ red carpet’ ribbon cutting ceremony coordinated by the members of the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Leading up to the ribbon snip, Chamber Board Chair Aimee Buehner commented, “Today’ s ceremony with Lisa Weikel and her family, friends, and co-workers is another example of how the Greater Susquehanna Valley comes together. Not only has she made a fantastic investment in a building that became vacant, but she also purchased a nearby lot. This parcel had been on the market for an astounding 51 years. Where others gave up hope, Lisa saw opportunity. This is truly a day worthy of celebration.”

During tours of Weikel’ s new facilities, attendees got to experience a classic and very wise example of the adaptive reuse of an existing structure. Weikel Busing’ s contractors, engineers, and sta have converted the former State Police ‘ Troop F -Snyder County’ Barracks into their spar ling and ne office and training facilit located within the Peachey Business Park.

The facility includes a new 5-bay garage, enabling

Weikel Busing to centralize their operations while giving their employees the opportunity to work at one location. Weikel is the contracted transportation company for school buses and school vans for the Selinsgrove and Midd-West School Districts.

15 drivers, mechanics, and office personnel, Wei el has grown into a ‘ go-to’ transportation provider for our valley and beyond.

Weikel is always looking to recruit new drivers and mechanics. They provide the required Commercial Driver’ s icense training for ualified ne emplo ees.

Weikel busing has been in operation since 2017. In addition to the school districts, they also serve SUMMIT Early Learning, the CSIU, and provide charter bus work throughout the area.

Currently operating ith a fleet of more than 150 vehicles, employing Owner, Lisa Weikel cuts the Ribbon on the Weikel Busing facility while friends, family, and staff look on.

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In fact, we’re their official healthcare provider.

If we help keep these athletes strong, imagine what we can do for you.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS & START-UPS

Thursday, January 11th 1 PM - 3 PM 48 Orchard Drive, Suite 1 Shamokin Dam, PA 17876 570-743-1918 Come meet your state senator and enjoy light refreshments!

No RSVP Needed.

Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver 27th Senatorial District

Live or Stream One Screen

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Y OUNG AM E RICANS - SE PTE M BE R

Mac k enzie V asb inder

Mifflinburg Area High School

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Lev i Ferster

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S ydney B olinsk y

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Luc as Dunk elb erger Shi ella

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Q ueenlyn Zartman

ine Moun ain High School

T roy Dressler

Mifflinburg Area High School

Kareem T aher

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Mic hael Casale

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Y OUNG AM E RICANS - NOV E M BE R

Magarity Johnson

SUN Area Technical Institute

Elliott Muller

Selinsgrove Area High School

Chloe Masser

Line Mountain High School

Mason Cianflone

Shikellamy High School

Diana Zheng

Lewisburg Area High School

Jared Frantz

Midd-West High School

Lilee Dorman

Mifflinburg Area High School

Kara Wilhelm

Northumberland Christian School

Congratulations to our area Outstanding Young Americans!

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L E AD E RSH IP SUSQ UE H ANNA V AL L E Y

n hursda e tember th and Fr da e tember th the lass of embarked on the r leadersh ourne through an overn ght retreat at am tor n M llv lle he had lent of t me to bond and learn more about one another through teambu ld ng a t v t es leadersh tra n ng and ommun t serv e ro e ts hank ou to erv e st Federal red t n on for s onsor ng th s nvaluable e er en e for the lass of

n hursda tober th held the lass of s first rogram da of the ear wh h fo used on ducation in our Valley. Hosted by the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) in the AM and SUN Area Technical Institute in the PM, the class members had a full day learning how they each serve our local commun t hank ou to and rea e hn al nst tute for s onsor ng s du at on rogram a

On Thursday, November 16th, LSV was hosted by Susquehanna University for their Communications Program Day. From effective communication to crisis communications to digital marketing communications, the Class of was ooded w th useful nformat on that the ould a l to the r ersonal and rofess onal l ves hank ou to he a l tem us uehanna n vers t and ontrast for s onsor ng s ommun at ons Program Day.

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GRE ATE R SUSQ UE H ANNA V AL L E Y Y OUNG PROF E SSIONAL S

Nearly a hundred individuals packed the house at Union Cellars near Lewisburg for the Young Professionals Annual Jingle Mingle on December 5th. The event featured food & drinks, holiday themed trivia, door prizes and more. The event was sponsored by the Community Giving Foundation, Whispering Mountains Vacation Rentals and Sara’s Sweeties. In addition to having a great time, the group also raised $360 for the Community Giving Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy program.

eau offman of unkle left and rt homas of Me k e h and vers fied Construction (right) enjoy “Family Night” on October 25th at Ard’s Farm with their children and grandchildren. The October event was hosted by Chamber’s Young Professionals committee and included a hayride, pumpkin picking, food, and social time.

The Young Professional’s Annual Paddle Party continues to be a great success! On August 26th, approximately forty took to the water to paddle from Bic’s Watersports in Montandon south to the Riverview Campground. The paddlers were then shuttled back to Bic’s for a barbeque with games, socializing, and a beer tasting compliments of W&S Distributors.

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I DIDN’T CHOOSE to need

EMERGENCY CARE, but I’m glad I went to UPMC. - Beth J. Williamsport, Pa.

Beth, an experienced trail runner and hiker, suffered life-threatening injuries in 2022 after losing her balance and falling down a hill. She was rushed to UPMC Williamsport’s Level II Trauma Center and treated for multiple broken vertebrae, ribs, and bones, as well as a concussion, lacerations, and hypothermia. “The UPMC team responded in amazing ways,” Beth said. “I felt like I had the entire hospital ready for me.” To learn more, visit UPMC.com/ChooseNCPA.

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