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Summer is fading and fall is creeping in. There’s the inside)<EEJPCM8E@8seasonal ebb and flow of other things, too — flip flops,shorts and beach umbrellas are replaced with socks, Fall 2014sweaters and ice scrapers. But swimsuits don’t need to goanywhere, if your homestead includes a hot tub. Volume 8, Issue 2 Gary Grossman, publisher Strong Pools & Hot Tubs, located in Northumberland, Joanne Arbogast, editor John Zaktansky, assitant editorJOTJEFhas grown and improved with each passing season since its Bryce Kile, design editor Patricia A. Bennett, director of advertisinginception. It’s not afraid of change. Elizabeth Knauer, advertising sales manager Armed with many patents throughout various industries, sta writers/contributors:0VUthe company is willing to reinvent products in its mission to Cindy O. Herman, John L. Moore, Susan Field, Jerri Brouse, Tricia Kline, Karen Lynn Zeedick,meet customer demands. Damian Gessel, Michael Todaro, Rick Dandes For instance, Strong has created a virtually indestructible sta photographers:hot tub/spa cabinet system designed to last a lifetime while Robert Inglis, Justin Engle, Amanda Augustconserving energy. Larry Schae er, information technology “One of the biggest issues with owning a hot tub has Fred Scheller, circulation directoralways been the inability of a soft spa cover to hold up to Leonard Machesic, controllerthe harsh conditions of the hot tub and its surroundingenvironment,” says Wade Spicer, company president. “Using INSIDE PENNSYLVANIA:our plastics technology, we have created a spa cover that is O ce (570) 988-5364, FAX (570) 988-5348so durable it should last the life of the hot tub.” (Advertising), (570) 286-7695 (Editorial) Strong makes a cover that will not erode away with each ADVERTISING SALES: (800) 792-2303 Ext. 208crushing snowstorm — that’s great news for anyone wholikes to keep a bathing suit in use long after the pool has SUBSCRIPTIONS: (800) 792-2303 Ext. 483closed. E-MAIL: [email protected] or write to Find out more about how this company has changed to Inside Pennsylvania magazine, 200 Market St., Sunbury.not just survive, but thrive. ON THE COVER: ••••• Wade Spicer founded Strong Pools & Spas in 1992 during Once again, we would like to introduce to you some of his last semester in University. Today, the company isthe Most Beautiful People inside Pennsylvania. a thriving international business maintains a network of more than 600 service technicians throughout the Each year since 2009, we have asked readers to submit world to care for its customers and products. Based innominations and each year, we have been overwhelmed Northumberland, Strong Pools & Spas recently openedwith the response. a store along Route 15 in Lewisburg. We think this issue is the best yet. Photographers Robert INSIDE PENNSYLVANIA (ISSN 1935-4738) is publishedInglis and Amanda August spent many hours painstakingly quarterly at 200 Market St., Sunbury, PA 17801.setting up photo shoots to reflect each person’s interests. Inside Pennsylvania magazine is not responsible for unsolicited submissions.We think you’ll agree — their photos capture the spirit of Reproduction or use of editorial or graphic content in any manner, withouteach finalist. permission, is prohibited. Copyright 2013 by Community News Group LLC. All rights reserved. Single issue: $3.95. Subscription: $10 annually (U.S. only). To date, we have profiled almost 100 people. It’s been POSTMASTER: Send address change to Inside Pennsylvania magazine, 200a pleasure meeting each and every one and we have Market St., Sunbury, PA 17801. Advertising rates and specifications availableenjoyed sharing their stories and photos. We thank you, our online at InsidePaMagazine.com. Inside Pennsylvania was founded March 2007. Areaders, for your participation. We consider you the most publication of The Daily Item, a member of Community News Group LLC.beautiful people of all. 3Inside Pennsylvania | August 2014 ••••• While moving forward through changes — of seasonsand otherwise — we also celebrate the glory of the true andsteadfast path. Around here, that path is called the Bu aloValley Rail Trail, a 9-mile stretch of paved and gravel railwaybed stretching between Lewisburg and Mi inburg. We are highlighting it in this issue that celebrates “change”because while every season is a good time to hit the trail,we think the best time of all is when the leaves ... change. EDITORwww.insidepamagazine.com
Dear Inside Pennsylvania,INBOX A load of pumpkins in front of a small grocery store along Route 35 awaits buyers.SHARE WITH US! VIKKI PETERSONLetters to Inside Pennsylvania are always welcome. We alsolike photos from around the Valley, like the one shown above.Photos must be submitted via email untouched (right from thecamera) at 300 dpi minimum and 7 megabytes or less in size.Send them to us at 200 Market St., Sunbury, PA 17801 oremail to [email protected] Inside Pennsylvania, To the editor,What a pleasant surprise to open the summer edition of Inside I had never heard of Mount Pisgah before reading about it inPennsylvania and find the great article on the Public Library for your magazine (“One man’s very special legacy” by Tricia Kline,Union County’s annual book sale (“Quality, quantity are real Fall 2013). Then I was invited to a wedding there and I must say,draws for annual book sale,” Summer 2014). it’s pretty magnificent. To think one man, Robert Cryan, did allThe article was both interesting and factual and I am sure will this work not for himself but for all of us.result in new visitors to the sale this year (July). The book sale is I plan to make many hikes up there this year. It has becomeone of the library’s most profitable endeavors due to the year- one of my most favorite places in Pennsylvania. Thank you forround commitment of the committee. We do appreciate the introducing me to it.coverage given to us.Thank you again, — Beth Martin Millheim, Pa. — Sally B. Kobus, book sale chairperson Lewisburg, Pa. Dear IPA,Inside Pennsylvania, I grew up in Dalmatia (Northumberland County) and left home at 19 years of age. I was drafted and then remained in theI love love love Brussels sprouts and was so happy to see the service until I retired. I now live in Globe, Ariz., and miss thearticle on them (“Get past the ‘ick!’ factor and try them,” Spring Pennsylvania Dutch way of life.2014). I don’t know why more people don’t give them a chance. I visit home every couple of years. My sister sends me Cindy O.They are truly easy to cook and absolutely delicious. Herman’s writing from Inside Pennsylvania magazine, and I justThey are also fun to grow, and will grow just about anywhere. If wanted to let you know that it, makes me feel good every time Iyou haven’t tried Brussels sprouts before — in your garden or in read her work.your kitchen — I highly recommend giving them a try. By the way, Lebanon bologna is available here but I have to go to a specialty store to find it so I guess that makes the bologna — L. Eva Baker special. They used to have a butcher shop in town that would Allentown, Pa. make me ring bologna, but that is long gone now and I miss it greatly. Keep up the good work! — Fred Klinger, Globe, Ariz.4 Inside Pennsylvania | August 2014
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COV E R S TORY | by Rick DandesGoingStrongStrong Pools & Spas’ Williamsport. Coupled with its move to ROB INGLIS president Wade Spicer Williamsport, Strong purchased large- has demonstrated a scale plastics manufacturing equipment Many OEMs that Strong manufacturedremarkable gift for creating and branched out from making its products for scaled back or went outa thriving international proprietary pet products to become of business entirely. During that time,business at a time when a contract manufacturer to OEMs in Strong saw its sales fall and its ability tothe world’s economy is various industries. Strong built bumpers, collect its outstanding debt diminish.still recovering from a wheel wells and water tanks for therecession. motor-home industry, displays for the It was then that Spicer decided he shower, bath and golf industries, plastic needed to create more proprietary From its start in a dorm room in college parts for the automotive industry, and products to better control the company’s— with Spicer as the only employee — to high-pressure hydraulic tanks for the future. is lead to the creation of thea large, multinational sales, distribution national defense industry, to name just Colosseum Pool, one of the world’sand consumer goods manufacturing a few. best above-ground swimming pools.company, that, through its operations,partnerships and dealer base — could be In the late ’90s, with a growing e downside to this product was itscredited with creating and maintaining company and a need for additional space, seasonality, which led to the developmentmany thousands of jobs. Spicer purchased the current company of the less-seasonal hot tub product line headquarters, a 140,000-plus square- in 2004. Spicer started Strong in 1992 in his last foot facility they presently occupy insemester at Alfred University. Spicer had Northumberland. In 2006, just as Strong was ramping upread an article in the school newspaper pool and spa production, the recessionabout an incubator program to help As the company evolved, it faced many began. When the housing bubble burst,launch businesses in the glass industry. challenges, including the terrorist attacks the hot tub industry, along with manyHe had already been accepted to law of 9/11 and skyrocketing energy costs, other industries in North America,school, but decided to start a business which changed things for everyone. su ered a serious blow. Over the nextinstead, and enrolled in a few courses on four years sales of hot tubs went from We’ve survived a peak of 580,000 units sold per year to berglass. e name Strong was inspired through all this, 180,000 units sold per year by the endby the strength of berglass. we’ve grown, of 2012. e swimming pool industry and we continue followed the same dismal path. For the rst couple of years, he had the to develop newhelp of some high school friends when products and new During this time period, many hotneeded. e business’s original products product lines. It tub/swimming-pool manufacturerswere pet-related and were produced hasn’t been easy. drastically scaled back their operationsusing a berglass manufacturing process. or went out of business entirely. Strong“Even though that was a long time ago, Pools & Spas, a division of Strongwe still manufacture some of those Industries, managed to go from underoriginal products,” Spicer said. 1,000 hot tubs in 2004 to nearly 10,000 hot tubs over the same time period the e company, which o cially industry was cut by two-thirds. “It wasincorporated in 1995, has gone through pretty remarkable,” Spicer said.many changes. A few years a er hestarted the company, Spicer moved In 2008, just as the company wasStrong’s operations from Sayre to8 Inside Pennsylvania | August 2014
strengthening its position within the However they choose to purchase apool and spa industry, the unthinkable Strong-manufactured item, they canhappened … a major plant re. Spicer rest assured knowing that Strong takessaid, “It was a Monday morning” and servicing its customers and warrantyinghe can recall the phone call he receivedlike it was yesterday. During rst-shi its products very seriously.operations, an employee smoking in anondesignated smoking area accidentally 9Inside Pennsylvania | August 2014lit a cardboard recycling dumpster on re. As luck would have it, the wind thatday was blowing east to west, instead ofits usual west to east direction. e winddeposited burning cardboard onto therubber roof, which resulted in a nearcatastrophic re. “We’ve survived through all this, we’vegrown, and we continue to develop newproducts and new product lines. It hasn’tbeen easy,” Spicer said. Strong employs a lot of people whodepend on the success of the company.Spicer does not think the country hascome out of the recession yet. “We’re holding our own, but that ispartly due to our global footprint andour ability to sell our product throughoutmuch of the world.” e companyboasts sales in Sweden, Norway, U.K.,Netherlands and France, to name several.Strong has also developed long-termpartnerships with many well-knownretailers, such as Costco, Home Depot,Sam’s Club, Amazon, BJ’s Wholesale,Sears, Leslies Swimming Pool Suppliesand others. Strong has become verywell known for its ability to ship largeproducts from its manufacturing facilitiesand/or warehouses directly to the endconsumer. “We can ship an 8-by-8foot, 1,000-pound hot tub and have itdelivered and installed most anywhere inNorth America within one to two weeks,”said Spicer. Strong is in the process of developinga unique partnership with its NorthAmerican dealers that will allowconsumers more choices in how theypurchase a Strong product. NorthAmerican consumers will have theoption of purchasing Strong’s productsthrough their favorite “big-box” store,Strong’s direct-to-consumer websites(strongspas.com and buyhottubsdirect.com) or through time-tested, StrongAuthorized Dealers (“brick-and-mortar”stores). www.insidepamagazine.com
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I N T H E K I TCH E N: CH E F PAU L | Story/Photos by Cindy O. Herman ORIGIN OF THE NAME HUSHPUPPIES From left: bacon, tomato, parmesan, scallion fritters; Where did the name Hushpuppies come from? It seems to be one of apple walnut, craisin whole those terms that has been around for so long, no one really knows how wheat fritters dusted with it started. But Internet sites list three possibilities: powdered sugar (and 1. Hunters and fishermen would fry a little cornmeal paired with a tiny bottle of Pennsylvania Honey Bear mixture and feed it to their dogs to keep them quiet. honey for drizzling); and 2. Civil War soldiers tossed fried cornmeal to BBQ shrimp hushpuppies. silence the barking of local dogs. 3. Runaway slaves also silenced dogs with pieces of fried cornmeal. We might never know the real origin of the term … but that doesn’t stop us from enjoying the food!Fry up someFrittersIf there’s one food we don’t make often to do is chop it up and put it in a little batter and fry it, and the enough, it’s fritters. Mmm. Such lip- American dinner bell is going o .” smacking, flavor-packing fun! In no time Chef Paul whipped up BBQ shrimp hushpuppies; And so easy to make, says Chef Paul Mach, de ning fritters as bacon, tomato, parmesan and scallion fritters; and apple,“little bits of something fried,” a food that’s found in cultures all walnut, craisin, whole-wheat fritters. Small amounts of a varietyover the world. Add just about any ingredients to a basic dough of ingredients resulted in hearty, texture-rich fritters, light andbatter, and you’ve got fritters. crispy on the outside, doughy and crunchy inside. “Fritters make a perfect presentation for le overs,” Chef Paul “ ere’s no rule for fritters” Chef Paul said while he choppedsaid as he prepared three varieties for a tailgating party. “If you onions, shrimp, apples, peppers, and walnuts. “ ere arehave a small amount of le overs, oh, my goodness, all you have a gazillion shapes and ingredients for fritters, but all are something fried with dough.”18 Inside Pennsylvania | August 2014
Clockwise from top left: Having ingredients chopped and There are a gazillion shapes andready for action makes for speedy fritter prep; Chef Paul adds ingredients for fritters, but all arethe wet ingredients to the flour mixture to make the apple,walnut, craisin, whole-wheat fritters; “Fry till the fritters stop something fried with dough.sizzling,” Chef Paul says. “Listen for fewer spatters;” Fritterplatter from left: bacon, tomato, parmesan, scallion fritters;apple walnut, craisin whole wheat fritters dusted with powderedsugar (and paired with a tiny bottle of Pennsylvania HoneyBear honey for drizzling); and BBQ shrimp hushpuppies. Chef Paul opted for round, golf-ball sized fritters, perfect for fewer spatters. at means all the moisture from the inside isnibbling or popping in your mouth while standing around an disappearing.”outdoor barbecue or tailgating get-together. e batter can beprepared indoors, then taken out to fry on the grill. Fritters are done in a matter of minutes, which means a backyard chef can cook and serve the fresh, hot treats while Just be sensible when cooking with hot oil. Fill the pot only socializing with guests. And only your creativity limits theabout one-third full and fry on medium — not high — heat. variety of fritters you can make.High heat will brown the outside of the fritter before the insideis done. Flip the fritters so they cook all the way through. “In terms of fun, you could take any ingredients and put themAnd make sure your utensils are dry — water in hot oil is a in there,” Chef Paul said. “So whatever your family’s favoritedangerous combination. foods are, if there are any le overs, put them into a fritter!” “Fry till the fritters stop sizzling,” Chef Paul said. “Listen for RECIPES AND TIPS ON PAGE 20www.insidepamagazine.com 19Inside Pennsylvania | August 2014
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I NS I D E O U T S I D E | Story/Photos by Cindy O. HermanSome of the sights along the Buffalo Valley Rail Trailcan transport people to a different time and place.Riding the rail Rail Trail Tips:trail more funthan you think Riding from Mifflinburg to Lewisburg tends to be easier.Susan Dinsmore hadn’t site, away from engine noise, exhaust The prevailing winds are at your ridden a bike in 35 fumes and distracted motorists. back, and it’s slightly downhill. years. Paralleling Route 45 between Lewisburg » Watch for new improvements, and Mi inburg, it borders working especially more benches “I didn’t expect to like it,” Dinsmore, of farms and camera-worthy elds, owers, along the trail, bike racksLewisburg, said. “I never dreamed that I and trees. at the existing trail heads,would like it as much as I do.” and parking, portable “I like seeing the seasons and the subtle restrooms and a garden at Part of the allure has been riding Union changes in the landscape over time,” said the Vicksburg trail head.County’s Bu alo Valley Rail Trail, a Sam Pearson, chairman of the BVRT » Do take a moment to readnine-mile stretch of paved and gravel committee. “You get these incremental the agricultural cautionrailway bed that has become a portal to glimpses of what the landscape looks like signs, which warn aboutthe healthier lifestyle many of us in the over time.” farm machinery.area crave. » History buffs, check out the “Townies” enjoy a chance to watch local information signs. “It’s just an interesting place,” Dinsmore eld corn grow from a hint of green, » Nothing beats a good-fittingsaid. “It’s beautiful. We’re just very lucky to towering plants with silken tassels, bike. New seat technologyto have this in our area.” to crisp, yellowed stalks perfect for improves the comfort level. » Before you buy, try renting e BVRT, completed in 2011, o ers CONTINUED ON PAGE 24 a bike to see what modelbikers, walkers, and others a protected works for you. Try Buffalo Valley Outfitters or Big Earl’s, It’s just an interesting place. It’s beautiful. in Lewisburg or BrooksideWe’re just very lucky to have this in our area. Bikes, in Mifflinburg. » Hungry for ice cream? Start with frozen yogurt at Buffalo Valley Outfitters, Lewisburg. Stop at either the Purple Cow or Ard’s, both on Route 45, about halfway through the trail, and end up at Amy’s Frosty Freeze, in Mifflinburg. And if you still need to cool off, both Mifflinburg and Lewisburg have some nice places with delicious, frosty ice cream. » For more information, call Katie Davis at (570) 524- 4774, or visit www.bvrt.org.www.insidepamagazine.com 23Inside Pennsylvania | August 2014
A bridge along a scenic creek CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 A bike is a reallymakes a good stopping place unusual piece ofto look for birds and turtles. Halloween decorations. For two-years, technology where Dinsmore enjoyed seeing a cheery eld using it almost of sun owers just outside of Mi inburg. invariably makes When they were replaced the third year you feel good. with a swaying rows of grain, she recalled learning that farmers must rotate crops. near Brookpark Farm in Lewisburg and a pheasant (we’re just going with the F “You realize, they really do that,” she sound for that one.) said. “I had not seen a pheasant for years,” Beyond the agricultural lessons, she said. Dinsmore appreciates the unexpected delights she encounters on the trail and “ ere are de nitely stretches where, roads leading to it. if you stop, you can just sit there and listen to the birds,” Pearson said. “When “I had to stop once because cows were you see something, there’s time to hit the crossing the road, being led by a little brakes and take a picture.” Amish boy in his bare feet,” she said. “Oh, he must have been about 5 to 7 years old, “I took a picture of a rainbow,” with a big smile on his face. And I had to Dinsmore said. sit there and wait.” And while being able to stop and smell Another time, she ran for cover at Rei ’s Nursery and Greenhouse in Vicksburg to avoid getting soaked. “You can really watch storms coming in,” she said. She made it to Rei ’s just as the skies opened up. “I took videos because no one would believe me.” In what she calls the summer of the Fs, she saw a re in Vicksburg, a fawnFrom Our House to Your House... SELINSGROVE The Plaza Shopping Center Routes 11 & 15 • 374-2865 Open Mon.-Sat. 9-8; Sun. 12-5 BLOOMSBURG The Bloomsburg/Berwick Hwy. 784-2234 Open Mon.-Thur. 10-7; Fri. & Sat. 10-8; Sun. 12-524 Inside Pennsylvania | August 2014
the owers, so to speak, is part of the Wayne Miller and Molly Hegenstaller-Miller live near the trail. While Wayne originallyBVRT experience, make no mistake feared trail users would litter or vandalize his property, he’s found no trouble and nowabout it, the trail can provide a challenge. enjoys biking there with Molly almost every day. They carry bring groceries homeDinsmore once took a picture of the in saddle bags on their bikes, and Molly sometimes bikes to work in Lewisburg. ag at the Mi inburg Community Park “Exercise is good for your body. It’s good Trail. ying straight in the wind — the wind for your mind. It’s good for your spirit. “A bike is a really unusual piece ofshe’d just battled for nine miles to get It’s just good for you.”there. technology where using it almost “I wanted to show people what I’d Even if you haven’t been on a bike in invariably makes you feel good,” Pearsondone,” she said. 35 years, you might be surprised at how said. “It’s an agent of good cheer.” “You nish, and you’ve got endorphins much you enjoy rolling through thegoing through your body, and you feel countryside on the Bu alo Valley Rail MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 26good,” Pearson said. “You’ve got thatfeeling of satis ed tiredness.” And don’t forget to reward yourself! “ ere are lots of ice creamopportunities (along the trail),” Pearsonsaid. “Oh, I’ve hit them all,” Dinsmorelaughed. e trail is open to people of all agesand abilities, whether to walk, jog, bikeor skateboard. e women have evenseen tandem bikes and cross-country skison wheels. “We just encourage people to get out onthe trail,” Pearson said. “Oh, absolutely,” Dinsmore agreed. For Fun. For Work. For Fall. For Everything. New Fall Colors & Styles Available Now! tackroominc.com Located 5 miles West of Lewisburg, just off the Rail Trail, on Route 45 in Vicksburg, PA Ŕ www.insidepamagazine.com 25Inside Pennsylvania | August 2014
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Rebecca Dressler 39, Danville Ask Dressler what her biggest accomplishment is, and she won’t hesitate to give you an answer. “My children,” she said. Dressler and her husband, Bob, have three children: Jagger, Dylan and Lennon. She looks to her family for inspiration and beauty. “True beauty is kindness, compassion and confidence. It’s how you are as a person and how you make others feel about themselves,” she said. Dressler, who works in a tax and accounting office, said some of the best advice she ever received involved family. “When hugging a child, always be the last one to let go – you never know how long they need it,” she said. Dressler enjoys photography, working in her flower gardens and reading. Above all else, she strives to be the best person she can – not just for herself, but also for her family and those she comes in contact with. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROB INGLIS & AMANDA AUGUST28 Inside Pennsylvania | August 2014
Matthew Pierce 29Inside Pennsylvania | August 201431, Watsontown The quickest route to true beauty may simply be to unplug,according to Pierce. “It’s difficult in our culture for people to take the time to put downtheir devices or pause in the middle of the day and experiencean actual conversation. Call me old-fashioned, but with textmessages, emails and all the other instant communications outthere, it’s nice to talk to someone face to face and acknowledgetheir personality and emotion,” he said. “Being able to interactwith someone who’s right in front of you and fulfill their needs orrequests and have them walk away happy is true beauty.” Pierce strives to provide that daily at Blue Heron Sports in Milton,which offers bait and tackle, sports equipment, paintball suppliesand silk screening. It was a labor of love, inspiring others’ hobbieswhile pursuing his own. “Fishing requires me to do ‘field research,’ so I’m then able torecommend what works best in which waters and different times ofthe year,” Pierce said. “My wife hasn’t caught on yet, I think.” Pierce and his wife, Amber, have three children: Roman (age 7),Annabelle (4) and Isaiah (2). “I’m thrilled to be able to teach my children things I’ve learnedover the years. I pray that we can continue to grow and share in allthe great experiences that life has in store,” he said. “It’s importantfor my kids to know their family history and educate them to bebetter people. We value traditions, chivalry and family. If that’s allthey take from me, I’ve succeeded.” Lisa Dooley 23, Sunbury Life has been busy for Dooley — formerly Laboskie— who walked down the aisle on June 21. The director of finance for the town of Bloomsburg,Dooley says her biggest accomplishment to date wasearning her MBA degree. “While doing this, our leadership class went ona Quest trip to Mt. Katahdin, which is a part of theAppalachian Trail in Maine,” she said. “The 20-hourhike, getting through Knife’s Edge and managing myfear of heights while reaching the summit was prettybig.” Dooley’s no stranger to the outdoors — suggestingthat many threads of true beauty can be found there. “Being outside and seeing lightning bugs in themonth of July or in winter when the white snowcovers the ground and tree limbs or seeing a beautifulrainbow,” she said. “Individually, true beauty is beingyour unique self and allowing others into your life tolaugh and love together. Life is too short not to live it toits fullest.” It’s a quality she has learned from her family. “The best piece of advice I ever received is from myfamily history of being hard workers and dedicated,”she said. “Ever since I was young, they told me youhave to work for what you want in life. Working hardpays off.” www.insidepamagazine.com
Elise Robbins19, Danville Six years ago, at the age of 13, Robbins moved away from Shannon D,Agostinohome to a boarding school. It was an experience that she still 33, Millersburgconsiders her biggest accomplishment. “Away from home at such a young age allowed me to grow asa person and take care of myself at a young age,” she said. Being independent is a lesson she can take from hergrandmother, Carolyn Robbins. “I look toward my grandmother for inspiration. Her husbandand she started a boat business in Milton almost 60 yearsago,” Robbins said. “Despite the passing of my grandfatheryears ago, she has continued to run the business, to this day,with grace.” A rising sophomore at Fairfield University in Connecticut,Robbins loves to keep active. “One of my biggest passions in life is personal fitness,” shesaid. “I go to the gym daily and focus on reaching my fitnessgoals and relieving stress. I started playing sports when I was 5years old and have continued ever since.” According to Robbins, striving for personal happiness is a keyto being beautiful. “My personal definition of ‘true beauty’ is loving yourself andfeeling beautiful for the reasons that, personally, make youhappy,” she said. “I think that people who accept themselvesfor who they are is truly beautiful. Also, true beauty, to me,can be found in nature in things that truly are natural anduntainted.” Someone once told D’Agostino she did not have any leadership abilities. If only that person could see her now. D’Agostino is the lead pastor of Calvary Wesleyan Church in Millersburg. “Serving as the lead pastor in my home church (where my dad has served for almost 40 years), working through the unique transition and being a wife and mommy — that all feels like my biggest accomplishment to this point.” Her inspiration through it all? “The quick answer from any pastor should be Jesus Christ. However, beyond my close relationship with Christ, I find that people (of all ages) in our church inspire me,” she said. “Other moms. Christian leaders. Women in ministry. Friends.” And when things get especially overwhelming, she turns to the Bible. “Philippians 4:13: ‘For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength,’” she quoted. “There are a whole lot of days when I feel very overwhelmed by everything — trying to be a good wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, pastor, substitute, friend, etc. There are days I am sure God could have called someone else to do this job and do it better than me. But in those moments, I am reminded of a sweet friend of ours telling me to claim her life verse of Philippians 4:13. I hold on to those words tightly.” D’Agostino lives with her husband, Mark, and 3-year-old daughter, Mia.30 Inside Pennsylvania | August 2014
Barbara Hudock65, Williamsport Experiencing “true beauty” can be an experience in itself,according to Hudock, the CEO and founding partner ofHudock Moyer Wealth Resources, LLC. “When we see something truly beautiful, we feel ‘full,’ wefeel complete. True beauty is something that commandsour awe, our attention, our presence and expands ourawareness or our consciousness,” she said. “True beautyinspires us to be better, be ‘bigger,’ inspires us to reach outand connect with nature and help other human beings. Truebeauty can be art, music, religion, spirituality, a sunrise ora rainbow — anything that encourages us to connect inan open and loving way with nature and with other humanbeings.” Hudock has helped her firm become a leader in theinvestment industry, recognized by magazines such asBarron’s and Forbes. “My biggest accomplishment is the firm we have created— our fabulous ‘dream team’ that focuses on adding valueand making a profound and positive difference in the livesof our clients, our team members and our communities,”Hudock said. “Our clients are unique and incredible peoplewith whom we thoroughly enjoy working and developingrelationships. Over the years, our clients have becomelike family to us. They trust us and we consider that trustsacred.”www.insidepamagazine.com Carl Dixson 50, Coal Township Never heard of a gaming manager of technical field representatives? Neither did Dixson when he was hired for the position seven years ago. At that point, no one had heard of the position – Dixson was the state’s first. “I oversee live casino floors across the state for technical compliance,” he said. “I had done different things in the area where I sold and managed and held my own business, but they were asking me to take over and run a team for something that didn’t exist. I never took a position where I had to learn, develop and install a business model where I didn’t know the industry. It was challenging but also very rewarding.” The experience suits Dixson, someone who takes pride in challenging himself to push limits (like bungee jumping and skydiving) and staying on the cutting edge of technology. But he also has learned to appreciate his roots. “My medicine is blue water and a beer. I love beaches. I’m a huge fan of the Caribbean and Mexico. However,” Dixson said, “gtoing away to see other areas gives you a better appreciation for where you’re from. The mountains around here are gorgeous. People get so busy in their lives, jobs, family – which is all important – but we don’t always take time to appreciate what we have here.” It can be similar in people – and he says is at the core of true beauty. “Someone can be drop-dead gorgeous on the outside but a horrible person inside,” he said. “True beauty is a package. It comes from the inside out. You see it in people who care as much or more about others than they do themselves.” 31Inside Pennsylvania | August 2014
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Benita Kolman-Solomon 53, Lewisburg Looking for some quality advice on how to live life? Look no further than a stick-shift vehicle, said Kolman- Solomon, who wears numerous hats — from being a stay- at-home mom who doesn’t stay home much to Sunday School organizer at Congregation Beth El to mediator for the Susquehanna Valley Mediation center and volunteer for the Susquehanna Valley Reading Partners, Inc. “My father always said to learn to drive stick shift and never buy a car without air conditioning. It took a great deal of perseverance, patience, loud discussion and a willingness to set out on my own — and it all turned out well in the end,” she said. “If one can keep cool, work through those sticky and sometimes bumpy situations life throws our way, than usually we get to the other side — or at least out of the driveway.” Those learning moments can create a life of beauty, according to Kolman-Solomon. “The joy and laughter and even the sadness that my family and my friends share with me throughout my journey makes my life beautiful. I would hope this joy reflects my beauty,” she said. “I believe true beauty is the reflection of the inner person seen in the people around him/her and in the actions of that person.” Kolman-Solomon lives with her husband, Tom Solomon, and two children, Polly and Avigal Solomon. Phoebe Faden 33, Lewisburg People may look at Faden in her professional capacity first and foremost – she is a property-management Realtor with Coldwell Banker PennOne. But she’s also a wife, mother, cook … and knitter. “Aside from spending time with my friends and family, I love to knit and cook. I have been doing both since I was a child,” she said. “I would love to say I knit every day, but there are not enough hours in the day to do that. I do, however, cook every day.” Faden was a stay-at-home mother to son, Otto, and daughter, Mette, for the past seven years, but went back to working this past year. “I enjoy working with people and I love houses, so real estate seemed like a logical career path for me,” said Faden. “I strive to be a kind and helpful person to those around me and to make my little bubble in the world a happier place to be.” And what are her biggest goals moving forward? “To raise our children to be courteous, kind and confident people,” Faden said. “To travel more … and finish more knitting projects!” “I enjoy working with people and I love houses ...”34 Inside Pennsylvania | August 2014
Wes Wagner 46, Middleburg Some may think an artist would consider beauty as something to be seen on the outside, but not so with Wagner, who teaches art and graphic design at Line Mountain High School. “True beauty is not superficial,” he said. “It comes from the heart and makes you appreciate the person for their essence and how they treat others. “I think many beautiful things go overlooked. A kind gesture, a selfless act, a willingness to listen — all are marks of true beauty.” Wagner attributes his views on life to his parents, who inspired his love of art, music and the outdoors. “My family has always been strongly involved in music, and of course I thank my mom now in hindsight for those piano lessons as a young boy,” Wagner said. “While I was growing up, my parents instilled a deep appreciation for nature and wildlife as we spent a lot of time outdoors.” Wagner, and his wife, Starla, have three daughters: Brooke, Beverly and Beth. “I would say that being a great husband and dad ranks at the top of my priorities. Even though we often can point to our own career or professional accomplishments in life, nothing can surpass leaving a legacy of love and time spent caring for our family.”Kathryn Landis 35Inside Pennsylvania | August 201431, Mi inburg Three-of-a-kind merged with a pair makes a full house —something the former “Katie” Campbell-Reynolds knows alltoo well. Her three children — Nolan (age 11), Kilee (8) and Mason(6) — gained a new dad, Andy, and two new siblings, his twosons — Brysen (9) and Kaden (7). “We also have two dogs and two cats,” Landis said. “It’s abusy, crazy household filled with noise and lots of love andwe wouldn’t have it any other way!” Above and beyond the busyness of handling such a fullhouse, Landis finds time for a host of hobbies, includingwriting, cooking, baking and singing. “I started singing when I was young with my family inchurches around the area,” she said. “I always enjoyed beingin the choir and musicals in school.” All of her experiences — and especially her family — havehelped her navigate through a variety of health issues andshaped her definition of “true beauty.” “I was raised to look for the beauty in all. Everyoneand everything is a creation of God and therefore is trulybeautiful,” Landis said. “However, I have always had a difficulttime seeing myself as ‘beautiful.’ Four years ago, I was 70pounds heavier, depressed, and not very happy with who Isaw in the mirror. One of the hardest lessons for me to learnand remember is that beauty is what you feel about yourself,not what you see in the mirror.” www.insidepamagazine.com
Alec Sheaffer20, Port Trevorton Overcoming adversity is just par for the course forSheaffer, who made it through three ACL injuries andpersevered as a walk-on redshirt freshman diver at theUniversity of Pittsburgh. “I was a gymnast my entire life. The first time I ever divedwas when I was a freshman at college,” Sheaffer said.She went on to place in all three of her events at the BigEast conference championships that year.” Where did she get her inspiration? “My brothers (Branden and Nick). They have taughtme the true meaning of perseverance and determinationwhen the odds are against you,” she said. “My currentdiving coach once told me, ‘Replace fear of the unknownwith curiosity.’ My old gymnastics coach has been aninspiration, too, once saying, ‘Do not pray for an easy life.Pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.’” Even at age 20, Sheaffer has seen those qualities playout in real life. “I have spent the past two summers at an orphanagein Cap-Haitien, Haiti. I also spent a month in ruralVietnam teaching and coaching underprivileged seventhand eighth graders. These children are truly beautiful,”Sheaffer said. “They are filled with compassion andunconditional love despite the unfortunate circumstancesthey live with.” Yaacov Yisrael 33, Shamokin Diehard football fans may recognize Yisrael from his days at Penn State or with the Pittsburgh Steelers. More recently, he spent a season coaching the Shamokin Indians. “Football has been the navigator of my life, I came to Pennsylvania because of a scholarship to play football for Joe Paterno,” he said. Yisrael lists football among his major accomplishments, including graduation from Penn State and “making it to the NFL to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers.” But football is only a small part of what Yisrael considers important in his life right now. “My biggest accomplishment is knowing the Creator of Heaven and Earth. Also meeting my wife Jill Yisrael, my son Jahzeel Yisrael and learning my heritage,” he said. Yisrael has changed careers to medical sales and insurance for more security for his family and retirement purposes. Boosting that business is one of Yisrael’s goals moving forward. “I’m looking forward to loving my wife and family, Taking a trip to West Africa with my family, raising my son to know the Creator of the Heaven and Earth, growing my business and helping others,” said Yisrael. The best piece of advice he’s received? “Work hard and good things will happen,” Yisrael said. “I received that from my high school basketball coach Ed Molitor.”36 Inside Pennsylvania | August 2014
Amy Spencer33, Watsontown Want to see something beautiful? Saddle up and take atrail ride with Spencer, a horseback-riding instructor andhorse trainer at her family’s Spencer’s Farm and Feed. “I find a lot of beauty in nature. God has made sometruly amazing things for us,” she said. “True beauty to meis much more than looking good. Although the looks areour first impression and help create that spark, the truecharacter of the person takes over and becomes what’struly real.” Spencer’s life revolves around the horses she soemphatically loves. “I do a variety of horse-related tasks daily as we offerboarding, lessons, training and sell Tribute feeds,” Spencersaid. “My mom has always had a love for horses and sheand dad supported me and my sister’s love for them froma very young age. We kind of took our love of horses andran with it. We both have our own horse-related businessesnow.” All the work that goes with horse raising has been wellworth it, according to Spencer. “My biggest accomplishment to date I suppose is havingmy own business that I truly enjoy and love – and it paysthe bills,” she said. “Although someday, I hope a wonderfulhusband and a couple of great kids will top my list. Myparents have truly set a great example for all us kids!” Cheryl Clayberger 60, Selinsgrove Sources of inspiration are never a problem for Clayberger, who loves to find encouragement from music, poetry and other, more inward, reflections. But a piece of advice she found on a tea tag provided her greatest revelation. “It said, ‘the human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it,’” she recalled. The phrase has become a theme for Clayberger, who prides herself in being independent – both personally and via her business ventures. She owns Personal Preference salon behind Ritas in Hummels Wharf and works in the jewelry department of Kohl’s. “I enjoy helping people, making them look better, making them feel better,” she said. “It makes me feel good to help others.” Clayberger has been doing it on her own for quite a while. She was divorced when her now-28-year-old daughter was 4. “I was raised where my father was the caretaker – the provider. It was hard for me to realize I could do it on my own,” she said. “But I found a way to raise my daughter and keep up with other things that needed done. I learned it is important to always be able to depend on yourself, because if you depend on others they very well could let you down.”www.insidepamagazine.com 37Inside Pennsylvania | August 2014
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 39 arrived. AMANDA AUGUST Debbie Swartz portrays Turtle, a Senecaup the Susquehanna River and invade Al Reeves, of Watsontown, stirs a copper potthe homeland of the Iroquois Indians. By Indian woman from New York’s Genesee full of apple cider and apple slices to makeattacking Fort Freeland and other places Valley who accompanied Cornplanter, apple butter at Warrior Run-Fort Freelandalong the West Branch, the British were the Seneca chief who led the attack Heritage Days in Turbotville in 2012. Reeves,“attempting to divert Sullivan from going on the fort. Armed with her intlock, who has been making apple butter for morenorth,” Swartz says. But Sullivan ignored Debbie once took part in the ghting, than 31 years, uses five varieties of apples inthem, “and the attack on Fort Freeland but in recent years, she has joined other the butter. The pot holds 25 gallons of appletook place while Sullivan was still in the native women who go through the cider, which is brought to a boil, and fiveWyoming Valley.” crowd and relieve (prearranged) women bushels of sliced apples are slowly added; it spectators of valuables. will make about 18 gallons of apple butter. Swartz and his wife, Debbie, arere-enactors who regularly make the “And then we take a couple of captives,”300-mile round trip from their home in she says.Keedysville, Md., to take part in HeritageDays, which attracts as many as 2,000 Re-enacting the battle is a perennialpeople. attraction of Heritage Days, a two-day festival that emphasizes a wide variety Swartz narrates the battle, much of of activities and all-but-lost arts andwhich takes place in a eld along the skills that once were essential parts ofWarrior Run, east of the Warrior Run frontier life. Well-trained participantsHigh School. Scores of spectators line the demonstrate the making of many itemshillside to watch re-enactors portraying including bricks, buckets, ropes, fencesPennsylvania militia soldiers led by Capt. and pottery. ey also display their skillsHawkins Boone attack a larger force of at cider pressing, butter churning, candleAmerican Indians and Tory rangers. e dipping, tatting and cooking over openmilitiamen are unsuccessfully attempting hearths.to rescue the defenders of Fort Freeland,who had surrendered before Boone’s men “ e whole purpose … is to teach CONTINUED ON PAGE 42 imagineareftfiroemrednwtalobivrilnerg,y-free“Living at RiverWoods provides a safety net forpeople to live a full life and forget one’s age!” Dr. Marion Brown and Rhyl RiverWoods residents since 2013For a personal tour, contact Dawn Orzehowski,Sales and Marketing Director at 570-522-6230. Independent Living Apartments and Cottages 3201 River Road | Lewisburg, PA 17837 Personal Care | Rehabilitation and Nursing Care (570) 522-6234 | RiverWoods.org A non-pro t faith-based community40 Inside Pennsylvania | August 2014 EOQPUPAOLRHTOUUNSIINTYG
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 40our heritage,” explains Betsy Watts. JOHN L. MOORE“Everything we do here has to do with theheritage of this area right here.” Randy Watts reads the historical memorial on the site of the 1779 Battle of Fort Freeland. He is a direct descendant of James Watts, who was killed by a Seneca She and husband Randy are co- Indian during the battle’s opening minutes. The annual Warrior Run-Fort Freelandchairmen of Heritage Days this year. Heritage Days takes place on the site on the first weekend in October. “As you sense that connection with Susquehanna River Valley. mentions were Boone’s militia soldiers.heritage, it grows within you,” Randy “It’s local history,” says Alan “ ey end up getting shot,” HackenbergWatts says. “It’s the foundation of whatyou’re about, and you want that to carry Hackenberg, a re-enactor who is the eld says.on to future generations.” commander of the Augusta Regiment. O en, Hackenberg portrays a Tory As interesting as the cra On which side do the Augusta re- belonging to Butler’s Rangers. “We almostdemonstrations may be, the re-enactment enactors ght? “Sometimes we’re the good have to wait to see who shows up for theof the battle remains a top attraction. guys and sometimes we’re the bad guys,” weekend” before roles are assigned for the Hackenberg quips. re-enactment. A British force of perhaps 200 Indiansand 100 Tories attacked the well-forti ed e “good guys” that HackenbergFreeland farm that settlers from NewJersey had established in the early 1770s.Members of some 13 families had cometo the fort for safety. On the morningof July 28, there were 51 women andchildren and perhaps as many as 35 men,many of whom were militia troops sent toFort Freeland by Col. Samuel Hunter, thecommandant at Fort Augusta in Sunbury. Hunter was responsible for defendinga large section of the north-central * secv.com U 800.522.2389 U Free DOCSIS 3.0 Modem Rental U Ultra-Fast Downloads to Power All42 Inside Pennsylvania | August 2014 Your Devices U Everyone in Your Home can Download and Stream Content Simultaneously U Up to 5 FREE Email Accounts U Free Online Account Management U Unlimited Technical and Customer Support * Not all High-Speed Internet (HSI) speeds are available in every system. For available Internet speeds in your area, please refer to your system’s HSI product page.
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F ROM H E RE TO T H E RE | by Susan FieldWhat goes aroundcomes aroundState College native living in Irelandpromotes coming PSU-UCF gameMatthew Craig’s Emerald Isle. Stadium, to now be promoting Penn State life has come full His latest mission is to help the Gaelic in Ireland is pretty neat.” circle. The StateCollege native, who grew Athletic Association promote the Croke Craig’s promotional e orts haveup immersed in the Penn Park Classic, where the University of included trips to State College andState football culture, has Central Florida Knights will host the Orlando, Fla., promoting the game withlived in Ireland for the last 11 Penn State Nittany Lions on Aug. 30 in both sets of fans. He’s also promoted theyears. Dublin. game in Ireland. “I’ve gone around the city in Penn State gear. It’s pretty cool He is a board member of the Irish “When I heard about Penn State and being a 36-year-old guy going around theAmerican Football Association, UCF coming over, I jumped on board,” city in a No. 14 jersey trying to look 20,”promoting American football on the said Craig, who lives in Ballymena, two Craig said with a laugh. hours north of Dublin, with his wife, Jill, and his 5-year-old son, Zachary. “As a kid e inaugural Croke Park Classic is the who grew up in the shadows of Beaver rst time that either UCF or PSU haveIntroducing Berkshire CommonsBrand New Luxury Townhomes Choose Your Now Available! Design Today!• Brand New Home Designs • Hardwood at Entry & Kitchen• No Mowing or Snow Shoveling • Ceramic at Baths & Laundry• 9’ Ceilings • Much More! 570-523-3203 PAOAGHIC:001601• Solid Surface Kitchen Countertops www.BerkshireCommons.Info48 Inside Pennsylvania | August 2014
played outside the United States. “ is It’s a wonderful Matthew Craig at a promotionalgame will be a fantastic opportunity for experience for appearance for the Croke Parkboth teams to raise their pro le and boost the players, and Classic at Beaver Stadium.their global brands,” Craig says. “It’s awonderful experience for the players, and fun for fans.fun for fans.” Craig went to Ireland in 2003, the Approximately twenty-thousand same day he graduated with a degree inAmericans are expected to attend the elementary education from West Chestergame in a stadium that holds 69,000. University. While attending West Chester, he met his future wife, and the two ere will be a pep rally in Dublin Castle decided to settle in Ireland a er college.the night before the game, but not thekind of traditional tailgating that Penn In his late 20s, when Craig began to missState fans are used to. Croke Park is home and the Penn State football culture,located in center city with no parking. he joined an American football league as a receiver. “I started playing for fun, then Craig says it’s a challenge to explain got far more involved in it. I realized myPenn State tailgating to people in Ireland.He asks, “How do you explain to someone CONTINUED ON PAGE 50that a small town with agricultural roots(State College) turns into the third-largestcity in Pennsylvania on game days?” For someone who graduated from StateCollege Area High School and attendedPenn State before transferring to WestChester University, Craig is the perfectambassador for Penn State football in hisadopted homeland.See our new line of INSULATED STEEL Create A Dazzling New YouCARRIAGE HOUSE Skin Care at Family5O4PDTEIOSNIGSN! STYLE DOORS Practice Centerfrom Wayne Dalton will help turn back theat Glick today hands of time to reclaim your healthy skin. Obagi • Spray Tanning • Latisse • Botox • Juvederm • Laser Hair Removal • Vein Treatment • Acne • Body Contouring • Scar Treatment • Clarisonic • Diowave Pain Laser • Colorescience Makeup • Medical Botox for Migraines and HyperhidrosisWayne-Dalton Door Systems - The World’s SAFEST Garage Doors. The Area’s Largest Distributor/Installer of Quality Garage Doors Dr. James Chlebowski Sandra Cook, CRNP VISIT OUR LARGE SHOWROOM ! 570-847-5586GLICKRESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL GARAGE DOOR SALES & SERVICE The beauty of wood... 21 Susquehanna Valley Mall Drive the durability & insulation value of steel.THE GARAGE DOOR STORE2T
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 49 The Six Degrees of Matt Craig I miss the Read on to see how Craig’s connections to the Croke Park Classic come full circle. summers. I miss • Penn State connections: Craig is a State College native, a graduate of State the Pennsylvania winters. I miss College High and he attended Penn State early in his college career. Being homesick for the Penn State football culture inspired Craig to join a football the snow. league in Ireland, which led to his involvement in IAFA, the GAA and the Croke Park Classic. Penn State football games were a big part of Craig’s youth. Thelove for the sport and realized I could Croke Park Classic will be his son’s first Penn State game.help develop it,” he said. He was asked to • University of Central Florida connections: Craig’s mother, a former criminaljoin the national governing body (IAFA) justice instructor at Penn State, now teaches criminal justice at UCF. She will beand to help develop a youth system. Now attending the Croke Park Classic. The American football team Craig manages inCraig is the chairman of a team called the Ireland also is called the Knights and has the colors black and gold.Knights with the colors black and gold, • Pittsburgh Steelers connections: The black-and-gold jerseys Craig’s team wearsthe same as UCF. were donated by Dan Rooney, chairman of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the early ’90s. At the Croke Park Classic, UCF and PSU will be playing for the Dan Rooney Craig is pleasantly surprised at how big Trophy, named for the former U.S. ambassador to Ireland and supporter of theAmerican football has become in Ireland. GAA.“American football here is one of thethings that crosses the divides; religions, he said.social classes — it’s something di erent,” ough he enjoys living in Ireland and the work he does there, Craig still misses Pennsylvania. “I could use more sunshine. A lot of people love Ireland’s green-grass concept, but it requires a lot of rain,” Craig says. “I miss the summers. I miss the Pennsylvania winters. I miss the snow.” Right: Matthew Craig in his No. 14 jersey promoting Penn State’s appearance in the Croke Park Classic. MYER STOWN, PA • 717.866.3553 w w w.StoneR idgeR etir ement.com50 Inside Pennsylvania | August 2014
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