Family Business by Indiana Gazette INC

FAMILY BUSINESS Special Supplement to

October 30, 2016

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INSIDE

Affordable Interiors, page 3

Barker’s Appliances Inc., page 7

Culligan Water, page 9

Debnar’s Pools & Spas, Debnar’s Lawn & Garden, page 8 H2O Restoration, Inc., page 6 Henry Hall Office Products, Henry Hall Technical Services, page 5 Indiana Floral & Flower Boutique, page 6 Indiana Vac, page 4 John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home, page 6

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Mohawk Lanes, page 8 Mumau Diesel Inc. MDS Welding, page 11 Nick’s Bullseye Firearms, page 8

Pete Velardo Agency, page 9 R.D. Brown Memorials, page 5 Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home, page 11 Smith’s Furniture of New Germany, Inc., page 9 Stello Foods, Inc., page 7 Thomas M. Frick Insurance Agency, page 5

William G. Mechling Insurance Agency, Inc., page 7

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Affordable Interiors 1515 Philadelphia Street | 724.349.8821 | affordable-interiors.com Affordable Interiors Inc. owned and operated by William J. Greene of Indiana Pa., formally announces the partnership of CCA Global partners, a parent company of Carpet One Floor & Home. CCA Global, Carpet One Floor & Home is one of the worlds’ most successful buying co-ops with the buying power group having over 1000 highly respected flooring and Home remodeling/new construction stores nationwide in the co-op. Being part of CCA Global, Carpet One Floor & Home buying group, brings the most innovated products and services to Affordable Interiors that we can offer to our customers. Not only is the innovation and service a plus, but we also receive the lowest negotiated pricing through the co-op buying power allowing us to pass that savings onto our customers. The latest innovated product and service we offer our customers is “The Healthy Living Installation System”. The healthy living flooring installation system is an advanced installation method that promotes better indoor quality and minimizes dust, mold, mildew, bacteria, allergens and pollens, dust, and mites. The system is used for all surfaces, including carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl and tile. Features include an antimicrobial pre-treatment spray and the use of HEPA filtration before and after installation, filtering 99% of dust and particles. HealthinEx Antibacterial Treatment meets industry Indoor Air Quality Standards and is used before installation to inhibit development of odor-causing bacteria, mold and mildew. All Healthier Living Carpet installations include a double warranty.

Another great benefit of partnering with CCA Global, Carpet One Floor & Home is “The Beautiful™ Guarantee”. “Affordable Interiors Carpet One Floor & Home® promises you’ll love the way your new floor looks or we’ll replace it – FREE”. This powerful promise is an extension of our core brand position - we know floors. It’s our unparalleled expertise – built on our brand values of inspiration, ease, flawless execution and legacy – that allows us to make and deliver such a bold promise to our customers. The Beautiful™ Guarantee is an elevation of the Carpet One “No Questions Asked” replacement warranty offering replacement, including labor, on SelectAFloor Gold, Platinum, and Titanium products. Our customers are covered for materials and labor. The only exclusion is labor associated with moving furniture. The Beautiful™ Guarantee applies to all Carpet One styles with a SelectAFloor Gold, Platinum, or Titanium warranty, requiring that the replacement style also carry a Carpet One metal warranty. Power is in the numbers. Having over 1000 highly respected flooring and Home remodeling/new construction stores nationwide in the co-op, gives us leverage in innovation and service, but it still allows us the opportunity to offer the personalized service of a locally owned and operated store that has been known for for over 30 years. “Our people make the difference”

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Indiana Vac, LLC

1875 Philadelphia St. Indiana | 724.349.8565 indianavacuum.com | pacentralvac.com “We specialize in quality vacuums that will last years, not months, and if a customer has questions they call us, not an 800 number” was Evan Strittmatter’s reply when asked what sets his store apart. On July 3rd, 2012, Indiana Vac, was founded by Evan Strittmatter and his mother Cindy Konkol Strittmatter – nearly a year later, Evan graduated from Homer Center High School. Since opening, they’ve expanded their product lines to include over 40 different available models and strive to match customers with a vacuum that matches their budget, lifestyle, and needs. “We also encourage our customers to come in and test drive our vacs before buying… you wouldn’t buy a car without test driving it would you?” stated Evan. The buying experience is different also – instead of carrying a box of vacuum pieces and an unintelligible instruction manual, Indiana Vac will assemble your new vacuum, show you how to operate and maintain it, then offer to carry it to your vehicle. Evan and Cindy expanded their business, as of August 2015, to include “Pittsburgh Central Vacuum” – a completely separate undertaking that services and installs central vacuum units in the Greater-Pittsburgh Region. With this expansion, they’ve acheived “Bronze Dealer” status with MD Central Vacuum Systems. Specializing in vacuums, central vacuums systems, carpet cleaners, dry carpet cleaner, air revitalizers, odor neutralizers (that go in your vacuum), belts, bags, filters, and service for nearly all brands - it’s truly a one-stop shop for all floor cleaning needs. “We try to carry most belts, bags, and filters for all types of vacuums, and if it’s not in stock, we can usually have it in a day.” Indiana Vac carries vacuums by, Arreus (the original Electrolux), Riccar, Miele, Sanitaire and Royal – central vacuum systems by VacuFlo, MD Central Vacuum Systems and Hide-a-Hose Central Vacuum. “We now carry over 40 different models – when we started, there were only 7.” stated Evan as he walked through the newly remodeled showroom. They are a certified warranty station for Hoover, Bissell, DirtDevil, as well as all of the products they sell. They service most all brands - offering loaner vacuums to customers bringing their old unit in for repairs – the opposite of what box stores can offer.

Evan is currently a full-time student at IUP, does all the major service/warranty work, central vacuum installations in new and preexisting structures, and assists customers with sales. Cindy is also a Homer-Center graduate. She helps with sales and manages all accounting aspects of the business. His father, Mark, and brother, Hunter, both help as needed and Grandpa “Fritz” assists with central vacuum installations. Additional thanks goes to Justin Smyers, Store Manager, whose customercentric attitude and product knowledge has given Evan an opportunity to focus on the expansion of Pittsburgh Central Vacuum, knowing his store and customers are in good hands. Evan says, “Everyone has played a huge part in helping make sure our customers receive the best service in the industry – I’m proud of that.” Evan is currently on the Board of Directors for the Alice Paul House, the Chamber of Commerce YPO and he is the Associate Vice President of Indiana-Armstrong Homebuilders Association. He is a member of VDTA (Vaccuum Dealers Trade Association), NAHB (National Association of Home Builders), WPBA (Westmoreland Professional Builders Association) and the BAMP (Builders Association of Metro Pittsburgh). Indiana Vac offers lifetime free labor on vacuums they sell to non-profit organizations like churches and charities and donates to various other charities and organizations.

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Henry Hall Office Products Henry Hall Technical Services 708 Philadelphia Street, Indiana 724.463.9111 www.henryhall.com Henry Hall Technical Services was established in 1993 by Laura Tobin, as a division of Henry Hall Office Products. In 1997 they expanded by acquiring Dermitt’s Business Machines, and in a few years Laura incorporated Schall’s Business Machines. Henry Hall Technical Services is the only locally owned and operated business machine sales and full service company in Indiana County. Henry Hall Technical Services sells Konica Minolta copiers and printers, Brother multi-function machines, Sam4S/NCC POS systems, Fellowes Shredders, and many other great products to keep your company running smoothly. They also offer full maintenance contracts on the machines they sell, covering everything except the paper you use, for high quality printing results. When your machine is down, Henry Hall Technical Services is proud to offer a 90-minute guaranteed response time for local contracted customers. If they are not there in 90 minutes or less they will pay you $50.00! “We carry only the highest quality business machines, but what makes us different is our incomparable combination of both top-notch training and lightning-fast service response time, and we are friendly and reliable. We take your machine needs personally.” – Laura Tobin, Owner Not only is Henry Hall Technical Services fast, reliable, friendly, and affordable, but they also like to donate the use of business machines to non-profit events and various youth organizations throughout the year. Stop in or call today and take your business to the next level of satisfaction.

R.D. Brown Memorials 314 N. Findley Street, Punxsy 814-938-2100 | rdbrownmemorials.com R.D. Brown Memorials was established in 1988 by Richard and Beverly Brown and offers a full line of monuments (both traditional and original/unique designs), decorative yard stones, vases, Peace Lights, Eternal Lights, and enameled steel portraits. R.D. Brown Memorials originated as a part-time side business for retired PA State Police Officer Richard Brown. Joined by his wife managing the office and his oldest son, Rich, doing all the sandblasting, the Pictured, left to right: Dick Brown, his son company has grown into a full time family operated Rich and his grandson Richie. monument and decorative stone business. Richard and Beverly’s younger son, Randy, became a funeral director operating Liebegott-Brown Funeral Home in Hollidaysburg, PA. Their oldest grandson, Richie, recently graduated high school and has also joined the business full time making the business span over three generations. The business has grown to include multiple operations including cemetery mowing, grave opening and closing services, and crematory services. They will be opening a new pet crematory in the very near future. At R.D. Brown Memorials only the highest quality granite and supplies are used to create monuments. With a total of twelve full and part-time employees, they also offer monument design, impact etching, final date engraving, foundation repairs, and monument restoration services. Richard states, “Our family is here to help your family choose the perfect memorial for your loved one. We offer top quality products at reasonable prices in a professional yet family oriented and friendly environment.” Richard and Beverly believe that it is important to give back to the community as well. They often donate decorative yard stones and gift certificates for local community raffles and fundraisers. They also get involved in Eagle Scout projects such as adding a sign to an unmarked cemetery, and adding a bench to a local park’s Vietnam Memorial.

The Thomas M. Frick Insurance Agency, LLC 56 S 6th St, Ste 100 Indiana, PA 15701 724-349-9270 | www.FrickIns.com “The Frick family serving your family for 50 years” The Thomas M. Frick Insurance Agency, LLC was established in 1966. Now owned by Thomas M. Frick Jr., he graduated from Penn State with a diploma in Insurance and a minor in Real Estate. He received a scholarship in Insurance. Earned a CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor) Designation in 2001 and received a CPIA (Certified Professional Insurance Agent) designation in 2014. The business was founded by Thomas M. Frick, Sr. in 1966. He was a scratch agent that started out by selling one policy at a time at first. They are an independent insurance agency with two locations in Indiana & Homer City. They sell property, casualty, life & fixed annuities (home, auto, business, and life insurance) and offer several brands of insurance such as Erie, Progressive, AIC, Brokerage Capabilities, American Collectors Insurance and more, they offer several products like homeowners, auto, umbrella, farm owners, business, bonds and life. The Thomas M. Frick Insurance Agency has 6 employees and is a very family oriented business and deep rooted in this community and are very dedicated to the community & customers of the insurance industry and are constantly having online fundraisers for various organizations.

12 N Main St, Ste 4 Homer City, PA 15748 724-479-2005 | www.FrickIns.com

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Indiana Floral & Flower Boutique 1680 Warren Road, Indiana | 724-465-2608 | 724-465-4440 A lot of things can happen over 100 years. On September 1, 2016 Indiana Floral moved from 721 Philadelphia street and Flower Boutique moved from 1690 Warren Road to our newly built state of the art facility at 1680 Warren Road. Our phone numbers remain the same and the new hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Saturday 9-4, closed Sunday.

The John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home 898 Old Rt. 119 N Indiana 724.463.4499 lefdahlfuneralhome.com The John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home provides traditional as well as non-traditional funeral service, cremation, funeral pre-planning, monument sales, and pet cremation. The funeral home was established by John A. Lefdahl in 1999 with a goal of providing professional funeral services at a reasonable cost. Prior to becoming a funeral director, John had been employed as a paramedic for Citizen’s Ambulance Service and the City of Pittsburgh; Pictured, right to left: John A. Lefdahl, Director; J. Travis as well as acting as an Indiana County Deputy Lefdahl, current intern and Carrie Hart, mortuary student. Coroner for many years. In 1989, John graduated with honors from IUP where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in nursing with a minor in Psychology. In his senior year John received the United States Air Force Leadership award. In 1992, John attended Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science where he was class president and graduated magna cum laude. Since the opening of Lefdahl Funeral Home, the business has grown very rapidly. In 2004 the Lefdahl Funeral Home doubled in size by adding Indiana’s only funeral chapel constructed with eight foot stained glass windows and pew seating. In 2014 an onsite pet crematory was added with the availability of a variety of pet urns, paw prints, and fur clippings.

We offer more than just fresh flowers and plants. We have silk and dried floral arrangements, wreaths, swags, chimes, stepping stones, throws, angels, etc. Some items have religious verses and some have inspirational sayings. We offer other items like goats milk soap, small animal shaped leather purses, cards and many other unique items. Also with Christmas around the corner, we make our own fresh cut pine and boxwood wreaths. Indiana Floral has served the area for over 100 years. We may not all be family but it feels like it with over 100 years combined design experience. We invite you to come see our new facility. Our new location will continue the same great service in the future that you have grown to expect through the years. Let our family help your family with all your floral needs! See you soon!

John offers a wide line of caskets, urns, outer burial containers, cremation jewelry, custom monuments, personalized remembrance items, personalized funeral service for all religions and cultures, as well as cremation. John also provides families with a yearly memorial service to assist them through the holiday season with their grief. Both granite and bronze monuments are offered with a complimentary drawing prior to ordering. When asked what John would like people to know about Lefdahl Funeral Home he responded with “Upon opening the doors in 1999, the Lefdahl Funeral Home has grown to become Indiana’s most frequently visited funeral home in Indiana. The reason behind our success has been our professional and courtesy service, our fair and reasonable pricing, and our lovely funeral chapel that will seat approximately 200 guests. The funeral home’s success also evolves around the staff of the Lefdahl Funeral Home, J. Travis Lefdahl, intern, Carrie Hart, Office Manager and mortuary student, and visitation coordinators, Don, Bill, Stan, Kris, and Jamie.” In your time of loss, the John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home will be there to assist you.

H2O Restoration, Inc. 8470 Route 422W, Indiana 724.354.3222 or 866.304.3222

Fast, friendly and reliable service is a personal thing at H2O Restoration, where owner Joe Cook is joined by his wife, Cindy, his daughter, Kathy Jo Scrips, who serves as office manager, and her husband, Cory Scrips is sales manager, along with service manager Kris Barron, from Blairsville. Since 1999, H2O Restoration has been providing an important service to residential and commercial property owners in Indiana, Westmoreland, Armstrong and Jefferson Counties. Water testing and treatment is on the minds of many today and H2O Restoration brings the best thinking about water treatment while you can count on their friendly professionals to treat your water and your family right! H2O Restoration owner and president, Joe Cook, has specialized in water technology for the past 35 years. Born in Rural Valley Joe started his career as a manager at Agway, a farm and home store, where he was introduced to water treatment programs serviced by US Filter. US Filter had their own testing lab to accurately determine what treatment was necessary for the customer. In 1988 Joe was hired by US Filter where Joe’s responsibility was to support Agway stores with their water treatment business as well as serve as an instructor at US Filter’s Training Center in Syracuse, NY. In 1999 Joe left U.S. Filter to open H2O Restoration, the sole dealership for Kinetico water systems in the area. “Kinetico continually develops and offers products to meet the diverse water treatment needs in over 100 countries worldwide.” stated Joe. H2O Restoration also offers additional lines of water treatment to best fit your needs. Free in-home water analysis and plumbing audits (testing the quality as well as quantity

of water) are always offered as well as a quote with good, better, best options. H2O Restoration installs and services what they sell. Mechanical parts are guaranteed as well as the performance of the unit. “We realize the future of our business depends on the quality of our product we provide and how well we take care of our customers. We are in residential as well as commercial restaurants, farms, hotels, etc. No business is too small or too large. We install within 1 week of receiving an order.” Joe proudly added. Office hours are Mon-Fri, 8am to 5pm; Sat, 9am to Noon. Emergency hours are 7 days a week; 24/7. Please visit and LIKE them on Facebook.com/H2Orestoration. H2O Restoration is a member of the Indiana Armstrong Builders Assn. and the Better Business Bureau; PA 053918.

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Barker’s Appliances Inc. 105 Wray Plan Road, Kittanning 724.543.1753 Barkersappliance.com For over 45 years Barker’s Appliances has been selling major appliances throughout the Kittanning and Indiana County areas. Barker’s Appliances was purchased by Leah and James Mathis in September 2014, when its former owner decided to retire. Barker’s Appliances carries a wide range of national brands, such as Samsung, Amana, Broan, Frigidaire, Kitchen Aid, Maytag, Speed Queen and Whirlpool. Barker’s Appliances carries parts in their store for all appliance brands. Their repairmen offer 47 years of combined experience as factory certified repairmen and complete service calls within 2 business days. They offer delivery on major appliances throughout Kittanning and Indiana County areas and will be happy to remove your old appliance. Leah and James give special thanks to Leah’s parents, Scott and Denise Walter, because this wouldn’t be possible without them. James had been employed as a factory certified service appliance repairman for the past 6 years so was experienced in what brands would be best in serving his customers’ needs. James, Leah and the staff at Barker’s Appliances will expertly advise you on all your appliance needs. “Our service is second to none.” promises James. 6 month/ 0% interest and for new kitchens 12month/0% financing is available to qualified buyers. Come in and see us or visit barkersappliance.com — we will help you pick out an appliance that fits your needs and lifestyle.

Stello Foods, Inc. 385 Stello Way, Punxsutawney (800) 849-4599 Stellofoods.com We all have a childhood memory of a special recipe that only Mom could make. For Nickki Stello, his family and friends, “Rosie’s Sweet Pepper Spread” was everyone’s favorite. Our grandparents’ (Nick and Lucy Villella) recipe for ground peppers with oil in a special tomato sauce was passed on to the next generation. No one ever imagined this special spread (so often shared with family and friends) would soon be sold in grocery stores all over the country. In 1990, what began as Sunday meals with family and friends, evolved into Nickki Stello’s college project built around his grandmother’s pepper spread recipe. After many hours of discussion, the project led to a partnership between family and friends, David Daughenbaugh, James Stello, Jamie Stello, Nickki Stello and Richard Weaver. The business quickly outgrew our grandparents’ patio operation, so a food processing kitchen was constructed from the beauty shop in the basement of Rosie and Jim Stello’s Punxsutawney home in 1991. Sales increased from thousands of jars to thousands of cases. In 1993, the partnership became the corporation, Stello Foods, Inc., making a major commitment to our customers and products. The old Punxsutawney Hardware building on Pine Street was purchased & converted into a new processing plant. The larger production facility allowed Stello Foods to purchase larger manufacturing equipment and increase production. Soon other companies heard about our success and began to approach us to manufacture their family recipes. This new market of manufacturing services quickly took off. What began as a manufacturing facility for our own family recipes, soon became a business where other companies could have their recipes produced (our growing contract packaging and private label business). Now after 19 years in business we have a fully automated production facility in which a wide range of products for hundreds of companies is produced. The experiences from our humble beginnings make the company what we are today and define the path for our future. Stello Foods, Inc. now looks forward to the future as we strive for higher goals. We hope you have enjoyed our story as much as you have enjoyed our products. We would love to hear your thoughts. Please contact us about what you enjoy most about our products and how we can improve.

William G. Mechling Insurance Agency, Inc. 1359 Philadelphia Street, Indiana 724.465.4261 | Mechlinginsurance.com William G. Mechling Insurance Agency has been serving the area for over the past 50 years by offering life, property and casualty insurance; annuities; IRAs, surety bonds and Roth IRAs as well as commercial insurance covering contractors and professionals. After working as an insurance adjuster, special agent and commercial sales manager for Erie Insurance, William G. Mechling bought the William J. Allison Agency in 1966. “We have been a family operation since our inception. Every member of our agency is either family or treated as such,” Mechling said, “This instills loyalty and integrity in both our employees and clientele. These are rare attributes when you consider the atmosphere of today’s business world.” “From the beginning, we pledged to provide the best coverage available through companies that share our philosophy and that are financially stable and enduring. We pride ourselves on giving our clients quality customer service to ensure we meet their needs. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5pm; Tuesday and Thursday from 7 to 9 pm or by appointment,” added Mechling. “We give the public access to superior A-rated companies coupled with an educated and dedicated staff, which is ready, willing and able to provide the recommendation and service necessary for our client’s protection in today’s complicated market. We are extremely proud that we are beginning our 50th year representing the Erie Insurance Group. In addition to Erie, we offer Progressive Insurance Agency Insurance Company (AIC), Foremost Insurance, Briar Creek Mutual, American Collector’s insurance and Western Surety. We extend many thanks to our clientele, past, present and future.” Management includes: William G. Mechling, President and CEO, with 59 years of service; S Mark Phoebus, Vice President and General Manager, 28 years, and LeAnne M Phoebus, Office Manager and member for the Business and Professional Women Club, with 32 years. We take special pride in the capabilities of Debbi Russell, our personal lines agent, who brings 20 years of experience to your service and we welcome Kayla Shields as our most recent customer service representative. Mr. Mechling is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Lion’s Club, Zion Lutheran Church, and supports the United Way, ICCAP, Downtown Indiana, Salvation Army and the Red Cross as well as area school sports programs. Mark Phoebus is a 43 year member of Calvary Presbyterian Church and a former chairman, Human Resources Committee and the Mission and Outreach Committee dealing with local and international mission projects. He is also the Moderator of the KiskiminetasRwanda Partnership Committee, a partnership between 31 congregations in Pennsylvania and Rwanda. Mr. Mechling stated, “The public wants and deserves companies that are financially stable, coupled with the superior services of an agency that is both willing and capable of serving their insurance needs. We give superior services that do not end with normal business hours. Our affiliation with Erie Insurance, along with the propagation of our agency with family members, shows our dedication to fulfilling those needs. Our hope is for the continued growth of the agency and expansion in direct proportion to the demands and the needs of our present and growing clientele.”

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Mohawk Lanes

Nick’s Bullseye Firearms

1924 Oakland Ave, Indiana, PA 15701 724-463-7443 | www.mohawklanes.com

2356 Route 119 Hwy S, Homer City 724-479-3722

Mohawk Lanes has been a staple in Indiana County since 1973. I am sure there are many people with very fond memories of bowling with family and childhood friends. We grew up just knocking down some pins and having the time of our lives. It has been the goal of the Dalesandro family since purchasing Mohawk Lanes to provide people of all ages and abilities a fun place for recreation and socialization. Dave Irwin originally opened the doors at Mohawk employing Ron Dalesandro as the manager. In 1986 (along with Don and Judy Jeffries, and Ted and Joan Stancombe) Ron and wife Carole went into partnership purchasing Mohawk Lanes. In 2008 Ron and Carole took full ownership of Mohawk Lanes buying out the other four partners. Ron continued to manage Mohawk as an owner until he sadly passed away last July. Ron’s oldest daughter Michele Housholder is now managing the business. Through the years the Dalesandro family added eight lanes (24 total lanes) , automatic scoring, and a kitchen and lounge. They are the only bowling center in Indiana County that is completely opened to the public and offers automatic scoring. The most recent upgrade was a ramp to make it easy for seniors and people with disabilities to enjoy special moments at Mohawk as well. “Bowling is a lifelong sport for all, whether you are 2 or 92. You can participate and even enjoy a few strikes along the way.” They also host and participate in several fundraisers every year. The Dalesandro makes it a priority to give back to the communities that have given them so much over the years. Bowl-a-thons for Big Hearts & Little Hands, Multiple Sclerosis, Birdie’s Closet and the Veteran’s Association are just a few they are proud to be a part of. So stop in make some more memories today, the Dalesandro’s are excited to meet you and share a few of your special moments.

In May of 2016 long time business, Bullseye Firearms, became Nick’s Bullseye Firearms after being bought by Nick and Megan Ringler. Nick had worked fourteen years for previous owner Jaime Hewitt. Along with Nick’s extensive experience and love for the outdoors; he has a Small Business Degree and extensive training from Glock and Smith & Wesson. Since May, Nick has added additional inventory and have gained a larger customer base with his extensive use of social media. They offer a large variety new and used rifles, shotguns, and pistols. They also purchase guns and accept trade-in on new guns. If you are looking for scopes, holsters, reloading supplies, custom ad-ons, or carrying and storage cases Nick’s Bullseye Firearms have the best brands and a great selection. You will also find a full line of ammo. They carry top notch brands that include Remington, Winchester, Savage, Glock, Springfield, Smith & Weston, Mossberg, Kimber, and many others. Among the services offered at Nick’s are light gunsmithing, mounting & bore sighting scopes, and gun handling and safety. Nick’s is the only outlet in the area that sells official Boy Scout merchandise. Whatever your need may be… You will always be welcomed with a friendly and knowledgeable staff member.

Debnar’s Pools & Spas | Debnar’s Lawn & Garden 1429 Rte 22 Hwy W Blairsville | 724.459.7460 | www.debnars.com 2020 B Shelly Drive Indiana | 724.465.9965 | www.facebook.com/debnars7244659965 Lloyd and Linda Debnar started the company in 1983, based on the principle that pools and spas should be fun, not work. Along the way, they have been joined by their daughter and son-in-law and well as many “adopted” family members. Most, recently, they have expanded and opened a second location on Shelly Drive in Indiana to complement their Route 22 Blairsville Location. This location offers all of the same great services and specials the Blairsville location does. We are very pleased to offer three of the very best brands of spas, hot tubs and swim spas available today; Marquis, Strong and Nordic. All made in the USA. Ask us how to turn your tub into a mineral water tub with Spa Frog! “We have a variety of above ground and in ground swimming pools to give you a vacation in your own back yard, along with a complete pool and spa service department,” Lloyd said. These include Fox Pools, Radiant Pools and Sun Fiberglass Pools. “We also offer the best and most advanced water lab in the area, staffed with top professionals and backed with the most advanced training in the industry. We can solve your pool and spa water problems.” We have been honored to become a Bioguard Platinum Dealer. We invest a lot of time and resources to attain this level because we think you are worth it. Debnar’s lawn and garden department continues to grow, and currently offers Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Toro and Gravely, plus a full line of Stihl chain saws and trimmers. Our Technicians strive to attain the industry’s highest awards and annually continue their education. We are the area’s only Stihl Gold Certified Elite Dealer, along with Master Technician Certification from Briggs and Stratton and Gravely, and Factory Trained status from Cub Cadet.

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Smith’s Furniture of New Germany, Inc. 3955 W. Pike Road, Indiana 724.349.6941 Smithfurn.com

Pete Velardo Agency 410 Franklin Street, Clymer 724.254.3600 Farmersagent.com/pvelardo Pete and Kristi Velardo, local owners of the Pete Velardo Agency, are fully licensed insurance agents who give individualized attention to each client with a variety of insurance products. “We enjoy working with each of our clients to ensure their needs are met.” stated Pete.

Smith’s Furniture of New Germany has been known for their great customer service and name brand furniture and mattresses since 1973.

Established in October 2013, the Pete Velardo Agency has grown their customer base greatly by providing service to those individuals needing only one insurance policy to those having more complex situations.

Barb Minor and Bruce Smith, children of the original owners William & Beverly Smith, worked in the store as teenagers and today are joined by their spouses, Dan Minor and Chris Smith, in owning and operating the thriving business. Smith’s Furniture sells Ashley, Lancer, Catnapper, Best, Oak Heritage and Vaughan Bassett furniture lines. Many American made products are offered as well as custom pieces that are available at their New Germany site. Smith’s Furniture prides itself in showing their appreciation to each customer by providing them with a great degree of customer care. Free delivery and set up is offered within a 30 mile radius and there are “Cash & Carry” discounts available. Financing is also offered. Smith’s Furniture regularly sponsors YMCA soccer, softball and tee ball teams. They support the Sheriff‘s Office Deputy Phil Program as well. Smith’s Furniture of New Germany recently added their website, Smithfurn.com and hopes you’ll LIKE them at Facebook.com/Smiths-Furniture-of-New-Germany-Inc.

Culligan Water 1749 Wilson Ave, Indiana 724.465.5611 Culliganman.biz Culligan Water has been serving Indiana County for over 69 years since the original dealership opened on Locust Street in 1947. In 1975 the business relocated to 1749 Wilson Avenue where it is owned and operated by Brad Schry. Brad is a second generation “Culligan Man.” He purchased the business in 1984 and operates it with 14 employees including his son Cody, who is continuing the tradition of family operation of the business. Culligan Water services residential and commercial accounts, with sales and rentals of a complete line of water treatment equipment and reverse osmosis drinking systems. The company is also the only local bottled water delivery provider in Indiana County. “Nationwide (and here in Indiana), Culligan is the premier leader in the water treatment industry,” said Schry. “It is the dedication of our employees who provide that famous “Culligan Man” service that has kept our customer base growing every year over 6 decades. “ “Along with lifetime tank warranties, the amazing features on our current lineup of water treatment equipment have the highest efficiency ratings on salt and water usage of anything on the market right now,” continued Schry. “And the equipment is priced lower than most of the other competitors as well. Our customers also appreciate our new line of bottle free water coolers that eliminate the need for water deliveries and storage of 5 gallon bottles.”

The Pete Velardo Agency is a full service agency offering Farmers Insurance & Financial Services including home, life, auto, business, workers’ compensation and fixed annuities as well as Highmark Health Insurance and AFLAC Short Term Disability Insurance. Besides their 9am-5pm, Monday thru Friday hours, they are available for after hour appointments as well. The Pete Velardo Agency actively supports local schools and communities.

10 — Indiana Gazette Family Business, Sunday, October 30, 2016

David Gentile Owner

Where You Stop & Beauty Begins

Tracy

D.R. Gentile Computing “The Computer Doctor” Desktops • Laptops New & Used New & Used Systems • Virus Removal • Networking Repairs • Upgrades • House Calls

drgentile@windstream.net 724-354-2275

Tracy’s Beauty Stop

9160 Route 422 West Shelocta, PA 15774

Stylist/Owner 9162 RT 422 HWY West Shelocta, PA 15774

724-354-4247 Tues. 10-4 Wed. 10-7 Thurs. 10-7 Fri. 10-4

For sewers, by sewers.

350 N. Ben Franklin Road, Indiana, PA 15701 judysstudio350@gmail.com 724-465-6242

e The Log Cabin Family Restaurant

BUSINESS

Keeping Homes Safe Since 1978

nderson’s Chimney Service FIREPLACE SHOP

PA#022215

(724) 349-5768

Flowers forAll Occasions Birthdays, Anniversaries, Parties Weddings, Funerals Flowers, Plants, Diah Gardens Fruit & Goodie Baskets Balloons, Cards & Gift Shop Rt. 422 & 210, Elderton

724-354-3110

SHARP PAVING

7425 RT. 422 HWY, SHELOCTA PA006111

EXCAVATING &BLACKTOPPING • Asphalt Driveways • Parking Lots • COMMERCIAL

Eat In or Take Out Monday - Saturday • 5:30am - 9:00pm Sunday • 6:30am - 8:00pm

(exactly 2 miles from the YMCA)

Erie Insurance Group

724-354-3232

PAMELA SPANGLER Manager

953 N. Ben Franklin Rd, Indiana

Representing

SMALL

Rt. 422 & 210 Intersection Elderton, PA • 724.354.3003

• CLEANING • REPAIRS • RELINING • CHIMNEY CAPS • DUCT CLEANING

Saltsburg Office 724-639-9793 Blairsville Office 724-459-7159 markcableinsurance.com

A SALUTE TO

STUDIO

“For all your insurance needs.”

Darlene’sFlower&Gift Shop

JUDY’S

DARLENE RUPERT Owner

MARK CABLE INSURANCE AGENCY

FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED

Join The Indiana Gazette in a salute to our local small business owners - the backbone of our economic vitality.

• RESIDENTIAL • INDUSTRIAL

All That Glitters Christmas Shop For all your decorating needs! 953 N. BEN FRANKLIN RD., INDIANA PA (exactly 2 miles from the YMCA)

724-349-5768

www.AllThatGlittersChristmasShop.com

Indiana Gazette Family Business, Sunday, October 30, 2016 — 11

Mumau Diesel Inc. MDS Welding 4115 Highway 422 West, Shelocta 724.354.3136 Lenny was an owner of his own trucking business for 10 years. In 1981 sold his truck and began as Diesel Injection with two partners. He bought them out after two more years. His wife Fran joined when their youngest child Ed started school. Fran retired in January 2016 for health reasons. We are a full line Cummins Dealer. We repair all types of diesel engines & truck parts. On line sales, welding & fabricating. We also carry Spicer, Fleetguard, Caterpillar, Diesel Performance parts and offer a full line of services: engine rebuild, clutch work, stainless steel, aluminum, all welding and general truck repair. Currently we have a total of 8 employees to support the business, Son Jeff, Brian, Ed, Brian Jr. and Samantha plus Ron Cymbor & Dewain Schink (who help keep the family in line). Family has been important in maintaining their business as well as having great employees, this has ensured continued customer satisfaction.

Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home Locations in Indiana and Clymer 724.349.2000 At the Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home’s, our goal is to help families say goodbye in a way that is comforting for the family and fitting for the person who has died. We welcome families of all faiths to talk with us about their customs and allow us to use our experiences with many different cultures and traditions. We encourage those with questions to call and allow us to put your mind at ease by fully discussing your options for funeral service. Of course we will always be mindful of your budget. We are excited to announce that by year’s end we will begin operating our own crematory at our Indiana location. That means we will be the first funeral home in the Indiana area to offer cremation service at our own crematory. We will no longer outsource cremations to an offsite location, permitting us to control the entire process from making the initial arrangements with the family to hand delivering the cremated remains following cremation. The crematory will be used for families at both the Indiana and Clymer funeral homes.

Welcomes the Delaney Family to the Distinguished Family Business Honorees 422 Home Sales Benzel Pretzel Bakery Colonial Motor Mart Diamond Drugs, Inc. Gorell Enterprises, Inc. Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Indiana Printing & Publishing Company James Industries, Slinky Toys Keystone Foam Corporation Wayne S. Lockard Family McLanahan Corporation Seven Springs Mountain Resort Sheetz Convenience Stores Snyder Assocated Companies The Reschini Group Delaney Automotive Group

Ellen Ruddock, Director center-familybusiness@iup.edu iup.edu/centerforfamilybusiness

CENTER FOR FAMILY BUSINESS

324 Eberly College of Business and Information Technology 664 Pratt Drive, Indiana 724.357.2323

12 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Indiana Gazette Family Business, Sunday, October 30, 2016

The Tate (originally Teti) family immigrated from Italy in the late 1890s, first seeking opportunity in the coal-rich regions of eastern Pennsylvania, then migrating to the boom town of Arcadia in Indiana County. Working as coal miners, the Tate family eventually bought a farm, and raised beef cattle to serve the needs of local miners and their families.

Supermarket 120 Fourth St., Clymer (724) 254-4420 tatesmarket.com

Success in the beef business led the Tates to expand into dry goods, and, finally, in 1906, our great-grandfather Anthony "Pete" Tate and his family founded The Original Tate Brothers grocery store on Franklin Street in Clymer.

The Tate family and the greater Clymer community have been intertwined ever since. Pete's sons, Anthony, William "Skip", and George continued the family's work. Anthony and George stayed with the store, shaping, improving, and expanding The Original Tate Brothers over the course of the 1950s and 1960s. They constructed a new building at our current location in the 1970s, creating Tate's Supermarket as you know it today.

As the children and grandchildren of Anthony and George, we have endeavored to continue and expand upon our fathers' and grandfathers' example. Throughout the years, we have taken pride in Tate's signature quality of product and customer service, and in our service to the community. Most of all, we value the lifelong friendships and community ties that have kept us going for over 110 years. We are the proud owners of Tate's: George Tate and Denise Packer, immediate family: Stacie Tate, Mark Tate, Aaron Packer, John Kerr, and Tom Thornton, and extended family with 10 or more years of service: Frank Petro, Bette Kelly, Dan Janosko, Bob Peace, Nancy Geary, Carry McAdoo, Dave Kramer, Lisa Nyland, Alice Greer, Wanda Myers, Kim Lowmaster, Rose Barnes, and many more friends and family besides. We look forward to many more years of being a part of your family, just as you have been a part of ours.

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