Friday, July 3, 2009

Crews called out to early morning blaze in Atlas

ATLAS – Fire destroyed a vacant three-story building in Atlas early Friday morning.  The blaze broke out around 4:30a.m. in the 100 block of West Saylor Street.  The building has been unoccupied for years, and no injuries were reported.  Crews from Mount Carmel, Mount Carmel Township and Shamokin all responded to the incident.  No word on what started the fire and the investigation will continue. (Sara Bartlett)

Firework sales steady in our area

LEWISBURG – John Mumper has been selling fireworks at a tent along Route 15 in Lewisburg for seven years, and says sales this year are generally as good as in years past.  Mumper says single fireworks sell between $2.00 and $70.00, and they have repeat customers.  He says because many people are saving money and not going on vacation this holiday, they are setting off their own fireworks. 

Mumper, of Lewisburg, runs TNT Fireworks, which has other locations in the area as well.  He says it has become a family business.  His son runs another tent, and uses the money to help pay for college.  Mumper says they say all legal loose powder fireworks, ground displays and novelties for kids.  He says the busiest days are today and the 4th, but they will also be open on Sunday. (Sara Bartlett)

Helping lower income families get household items

LEWISBURG –  The Union-Snyder Habitat for Humanity is in the beginning stages of something they are calling a “ReStore” where they plan to sell donated gently used household items like paint, sinks or faucets at discounted prices to families in need.  Sandra Hopkins, Development Officer of Habitat for Humanity, says they three main goals are to recycle goods, help families in need and help fund habitat programs. 

Hopkins says they would like to get to the point where the ReStore profits will completely fund the Habitat and every dollar would go to building homes for needy families.  Hopkins says they are currently looking for a committee that will help look for a store location, draft a business plan and reach out to the community.  For more information you can call Sandra at 490-9158. (Sara Bartlett)

Leaders & Lawmakers
This past Thursday's Program was:
11AM Jill Fecker, staffer A. Community Clinic
Don Bowman, Preview of Mifflinburg's Five K Race

The previous Thursday's Program was:
Deb Berry, CCIS of Northumberland County
Graham Showalter of the Union County Veterans 4th of July Celebration

The previous Thursday's Program was:
Maria Culp, Central PA Chamber of Commerce on ECE
Nelson Lauver, The American Storyteller

The previous Thursday's Program was:
Paul Spiegel, Selinsgrove leader on ECE
Mark Walberg, Sunbury City Councilman

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