9.21.2009
8.10.2009
For Sale by Owner in Montoursville, PA
The Good Old Days
Tree lined streets and picket fences. Friendly neighbors, and a sidewalk jaunt to school. This immaculately groomed and lovingly upgraded 3 bedroom expandable ranch offers old-fashioned goodness suitable for any life stage.
See more pictures of this house on the owners FaceBook page or contact Ron & Judy Phelps for more details or a showing.
Ron Phelps: 570.419.4996
Judy Phelps: 570.419.2755
email: topohill2@yahoo.com
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7.27.2009
What's In The Beef?
"Imagine what it would be, if as a national policy, the idea would be to have such nutritionally dense food that people actually felt better, had more energy and weren't sick as much. You know ... see, that's a noble goal." quote from FOOD, Inc. trailer
In reality the issues addressed by FOOD, Inc. are of vital interest to anyone concerned about the health of their children or themselves, to anyone combatting illness or disease, to anyone suffering from overweight, lethargy or malaise, to anyone interested in "anti-aging" and the list goes on ... Perhaps, better put, it is for those who eat.
For less than the cost of a super-sized McHeart-Attack, you can see this important film on August 9th at 2 pm, or from the 10th thru the 13th at 7:30 pm.
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7.08.2009
Fabulous 2 Bedroom Home for Rent
A Pristine & Modern Woodland Beauty Minutes from Town
Beautifully remodeled 1930’s cottage. Efficient layout, two nice bedrooms, working fireplace, new appliances and cabinets in kitchen, all new bathroom. New trim and flooring throughout – new carpet in bedrooms, refinished hardwood in living room. New, energy efficient windows, added insulation. Rewired for plenty of outlets. Phone and cable hookups throughout. Large, newly paved driveway and newly seeded lawn. NEW EVERYTHING! Oil heat, well water.
Minutes from downtown Williamsport; direct access to beautiful Lycoming Creek and fishing!
Call: Steve @ 570.916.7466 or 570.478.2805.
E-mail: steve@bastianmetal.com
See more and larger pictures here:
Creekside Cottage on Facebook
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Labels: 17701, apartment, corporate housing, fireplace, hardwood, house, rent, scenic view, Williamsport, wooded
6.18.2009
Juneteenth Books and Bandshells
Betty DeRamus traveled to many areas of the United States to do research for her new book, "Freedom by Any Means," including Williamsport, PA. The fact is cited in an article detailing Ms. Ramus' new book as well as her Juneteenth plans in Detroit.
To celebrate Juneteenth in Williamsport, attend the 10th Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Brandon Park on Saturday, June 20, from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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6.16.2009
Best Banks
Here is an excerpt from a press release issued yesterday:
Pennsylvania Banks Dominate Ranks of U.S. Banker Top 200 List
"A leading banking industry trade publication has ranked 24 Pennsylvania banking companies -- more than any other state -- among the top 200 community banks in the United States, the state Department of Banking said today. " read more
Two of those 24 banks were in Lycoming County ~
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6.15.2009
Step Receives Grant from US Department of Labor
Announced today by Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis, Step. Inc. of Lycoming and Clinton Counties, is one of 183 recipients to be granted part of a $114 million award from the Deptartment of Labor. The grant money was distributed among community groups which provide education and training to young people across the United States.
The award amount of $678,562 is intended to be used over a two-year period after which a remaining increment may be awarded pending the availability of additional funding.
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6.12.2009
Neely and Andrews Wins Awards in Wellsboro
The winners of the Annual Regional Juried Art Show, held at the Gmeiner Art Center included two artisits from the Greater Williamsport Area:
Patricia Neely of Williamsport received the Gamblin Art Award for her watercolor painting "Leaves and Lichens."
A ribbon for one of four Honorable Mention Awards was presented to Chad Andrews of Montoursville for his gouache and graphite, "If You Think You See."
Both entries can be seen at the show which runs through June 28 from 2-5 pm daily, and features the art of both amateur and professional artists who live within a 150-mile radius of Wellsboro.
You can also see "Leaves and Lichens" which I think is absolutely gorgeous, in the Gallery section of Patricia's website.
The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is located at 134 Main Street in Wellsboro, between the First Presbyterian Church and The Green Free Library.
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6.05.2009
Menus & Merchants has Jobs
If you're looking for a job in the Williamsport area, try Menus & Merchants! They have this note in the issue I glanced through today:
RAPID EXPANSION!
Now hiring Graphic Designers & Sales Repesentatives.
Call 321.1111
They do have a website, but it's "in process" for the time being.
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6.04.2009
Williamsport Area School District signs contract with Student Transportation of America
"We are very pleased the district chose us to provide their transportation services. This is another excellent customer we are partnering with and a positive step in our efforts to increase our organic growth through conversions," said STA Regional Chief Operating Officer Pete Pearson. "School districts throughout the U.S. are realizing that education is their core business. We are providing cost effective solutions to their transportation needs in budget friendly operations while providing the necessary capital investments for vehicles. We are pleased to welcome these great drivers and staff members to our company in connection with this conversion. Our core mission of commitment to the local community and safety in our operations will remain our focus."
WASD encompasses 98 square miles with a student population of 5,600 students and Williamsport is home of the Little League World Series.
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5.31.2009
Williamsport Periodontist Now Offers Laser Gum Treatment
For those considering treatment for gum disease, this announcement from Dr. Digiallorenzo with offices on 121 E. Fourth St., comes as good news.
Here are some particularly potent quotes from Digiallorenzo's recent press release that caused me to find this news "post-worthy":
"This technique offers a simple, nonsurgical, minimally invasive, painless method to treat gum disease in one visit under sedation," Digiallorenzo said. "Traditional treatment also can be done in one visit, but its invasive techniques require peeling back the gums and accessing the bone and tooth roots and then suturing the gums back into place. That isn't the case with the PerioLase technique."
"Because it offers a painless treatment option, the laser makes it more attractive for patients to say yes to treatment, rather than allow infection to continue leading to tooth loss and providing a cardiovascular risk factor, which is so prevalent in today's population," Digiallorenzo said. "There is no cutting, bleeding or sutures involved in this procedure. Patients like to hear that."
According to Colgate, an estimated 80 percent of American adults currently have some form of periodontal disease. For many, the description of periodontal surgery ("scaling, root planing, gum cutting and suturing ...") was enough to warrant procrastination. If you live in Williamsport and belong to that catagory, consider phoning Dr. D at 322-4741.
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5.30.2009
CRS Incorporated Rebrands Company As CRS Advanced Technology
MONTOURSVILLE,PA — CRS Incorporated, parent company of well-known automated absence management software product, SubFinder®, has announced today it has rebranded the company as CRS Advanced Technology. The new name, logo, and company website were unveiled today.
“The new brand more accurately represents the company’s industry and dedication to the pursuit of the most up-to-date, cutting edge technological advancements. The new company name and subsequent rebranding efforts will greatly enhance the company’s position, enabling CRS Advanced Technology to move forward, increasing growth of our position in our chosen markets,” said Peter Lupacchino, General Manager of CRS Advanced Technology. “This change presents an opportunity for greater visibility and the ability of potential customers to affiliate our company name to our suite of products, further establishing CRS as the leader in human resource management tools.”
Originally formed in 1985 as Canopy Road Software, CRS began its 24-year journey that enabled its flagship absence management and substitute placement software product, SubFinder, with a loyal following among its users. CRS has continued development and improvements in design of SubFinder and additional software products that have evolved to meet changes in technology and the demands customers and potential consumers face daily.
CRS Advanced Technology, formerly CRS Incorporated, serves over 1.5 million users throughout the United States and Canada, and is best known in the education and library markets. For more information on CRS Advanced Technology, please visit crsadvancedtechnology.com or call 800-782-3463.
*note: Peter Lupacchino was featured in the Sun Gazette's People in Business Spotlight, "CRS Incorporated announces promotion" on May 25th
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5.29.2009
Economic Stimulus Funding Will Help Increase Energy Efficiency of Williamsport Hospital
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., May 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
In a demonstration of federal recovery funds already at work conserving energy and creating jobs in Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger today helped celebrate the completion of the new energy service center at Susquehanna Health's Williamsport Hospital and Medical Center.
The event marked a milestone in Susquehanna Health's Project 2012, a multi-year, multi-million dollar expansion and modernization project.
"As facilities expand, they require more energy to meet operational needs. The new energy service center ensures the hospital has enough energy resources to meet those needs," said Hanger. " Improvements in energy efficiency must also keep pace with the increase in demand. We now look forward to the next step, the installation of a cogeneration system that will make this new facility even more energy efficient."
In March, Governor Rendell awarded Susquehanna Health a $1 million Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority grant to install a new, two-megawatt cogeneration system that will generate electricity and also capture and reuse waste heat to provide heat and hot water for the hospital. This project is one of the first in the state to receive funding through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
The system will generate more than 15 million kilowatt hours of electricity per year, equivalent to the energy used by more than 1,500 average homes. The project also created 35 jobs.
"This is an example of how we are putting the stimulus funds to work by implementing advanced energy measures and creating green collar jobs," said Hanger. "The federal funding presents us with opportunities to move forward shovel-ready projects that otherwise might have been left on the drawing board. This allows more projects to become a reality and produce multiple benefits for all Pennsylvanians.
"By utilizing stimulus funding, the region's major health care provider and a major employer is continuing its efforts to provide its patients with the best medical care possible, and its employees with the best working environment possible."
Project 2012 is an ambitious $250 million undertaking that will expand the hospital's physical footprint from 500,000 to 800,000 square feet. By replacing the hospital's two boilers that were installed in 1947, carbon emissions will be reduced by 50 percent. When the cogeneration system is fully operational, the hospital will realize a total energy savings of more than $1 million annually.
To learn more about how the federal economic stimulus will benefit communities across Pennsylvania, visit http://www.recovery.pa.gov/.
CONTACT:
John Repetz
(717) 787-1323
SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
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5.28.2009
Vera Bradley Bingo this Sunday
Vera Bradley Bingo
When:
Sunday May 31st
1 – 4pm (doors open at 12)
Where:
St. Boniface Gymnasium (corner of Washington Blvd and Franklin St)
How Much:
Tickets $20.00
Why:
Event benefits American Cancer Society Relay for Life
What Else:
- Fun!
- Celebrity Waiters
- Chinese Auction
- 50/50
Don’t miss this great event & bring a friend (or two or three)
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5/28/2009 04:38:00 PM
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1.30.2009
Clothing Exchange at Messiah Lutheran
Maurice Frontz, associate pastor of Messiah Lutheran in South Williamsport, asked me to announce their Clothing Exchange which takes place tomorrow. The exhange is this Saturday, January 31st at the church (at Southern Avenue and Howard Streets) from 8:00a to 12:00p.
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