WELCOME MOSHANNON VALLEY. to the. Prepared by the Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership, Inc.

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1 WELCOME to the MOSHANNON VALLEY Prepared by the Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership, Inc. 1

2 200 Shady Lane, Phone: Fax: Web: Table of Contents Nearest Cities Motels/Bed & Breakfast... 5 Utilities... 6 Transportation... 7 Real Estate/Apartments... 8 Restaurants... 9 Local Businesses Schools/Education Employment Services Civic Clubs and Organizations Outdoor Recreation

3 Attractions Miles From Moshannon Valley to: Pittsburgh Erie Buffalo Cleveland Baltimore Washington D.C. Philadelphia Syracuse New York Richmond Albany Cincinnati 120 Miles 145 Miles 170 Miles 200 Miles 200 Miles 210 Miles 220 Miles 280 Miles 300 Miles 315 Miles 360 Miles 410 Miles 3

4 Boston Chicago 510 Miles 550 Miles 400 Mile Radius of the Moshannon Valley 4

5 Places to Stay The Harbor Inn Kwik-Fill Plaza Motel PO Box 145 Off Rt. 53 East Routes 322 & 53 Rollingstone Road Kylertown, PA (814) (814) Best Sleep Inn 1896 Philipsburg-Bigler Hwy. Route 322 West (814)

6 Phone Cable Verizon Comcast Residential 1155 Benner Pike Business State College, PA Electricity Penelec A First Energy Co. United Electric Cooperative, Inc. 820 South Fourth Street PO Box 688 Clearfield, PA DuBois, PA (814) (888) Sanitation Long Disposal Advanced Disposal 1203 Presqueisle Street 6330 Route 219 (814) or Brockway, Pa (800) Barrett Sanitation, Inc. PO Box 525 D&G Sanitation Madera, PA Woodland, PA (814) (814) Bailor Disposal Moshannon Valley Disposal 119 N. 11 th Street Port Matilda Highway 6

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8 Transportation Bus Companies Fullington Auto Bus Co PO Box 211 Clearfield, PA (814) Long Motor Buses, Inc. PO Box 290 (814) Airlines/Airport University Park Airport 2535 Fox Hill Road State College, PA (814) Mid-State Regional Airport Authority 451 Airport Road (814) DuBois Regional Airport 377 Aviation Way Reynoldsville, PA (814)

9 Real Estate/Apartments McAteer Village Alicia Welmiller McAteer St. Potter House Houtzdale, PA W. Presqueisle Street (814) (814) Sunny Slope Apts. Windy Hill Village Chester Hill Westminster Place 100 Dogwood Drive (814) (814) Timothy A. Foreman Apts. 19 S. Front Street Paul Mostyn (814) (814) Realty World Reiter Agency William Jones 500 S. Centre St. (814) (814) Shelby Luse (814) New Horizons Real Estate Co. 116 Presqueisle Street Walker Swoope (814) (814) Decatur Village (Elderly Housing) 45 Irwin Drive (814) Philips Place Associates (Elderly Housing) 216 N. 2 nd Street (814)

10 Restaurants Brothers Pizza, 221 N Front St, Philipsburg- Open Daily 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, Phone: Main Won, 224 N Front St, Philipsburg- Open Daily 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, Phone: China Buffet, Peebles Plaza, SR 322 West of Philipsburg, Open Daily 10:00 am to 10;00 pm, Phone: RJ s Pub, 615 N Ninth St, Philipsburg- Open Daily 11:00 am 1:00 am, Phone: Subway, 503 N Front St, Philipsburg, Open Daily 11:00 am- 11:00 pm, Phone: McDonald s, Peebles Plaza, SR 322 West of Philipsburg, Open Daily- 5:00 am- 2:00 am, Phone: Sarina s, Peebles Plaza, SR 322 West of Philipsburg, Open Daily- 11:00 am- 10:00 pm, Phone: Hi-Way Pizza Shoppe, Walton Street (SR 53) South of Philipsburg, Open Wednesday-Sunday 5:00 pm- 10:00 pm, Phone: Goody s Pike Inn, Route 350 South of Philipsburg, Open Daily 11:00 am 8:00 pm, Phone: The American Diner, Route 322 West of Philipsburg, Open Tuesday-Saturday 7:00 am- 8:00 pm, Phone: Hogs Galore, 330 Enterprise Dr, Philipsburg, Open Monday-Thursday 11:00 am-7:00 pm, Friday-Saturday 11:00 am-8:00 pm, Sundays 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm, Phone: Pokey s, 3547 Philipsburg Bigler Hwy, Philipsburg, Open Daily 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, Phone: Fox s Pizza, 1374 Troy-Hawk Run Highway, Philipsburg, Open Monday-Thursday 11:00 am-9:oo pm, Friday-Saturday 11:00 am-10:00 pm, Sunday 4:00 pm-9:00 pm. Delivery Available, Phone: Salsa s Mexican Grill, 1129 Philipsburg Bigler Highway, Philipsburg, Phone: Jose s Brothers Pizza, 419 N. Centre Street, Philipsburg, Phone:

11 Exercise Classes/Gyms Moshannon Valley YMCA, 15 th and Pine Streets, Philipsburg- Open Monday-Friday 6:00 am- 10:00 pm, Weekends 6 am-3 pm Grocery Stores Weis Markets, 501 N Centre St, Philipsburg, Open Daily 7:00 am 10:00 pm Hometown Markets, Open Daily 7:00 am 10:00 pm Variety/Discount Stores Dollar General, 18 N Front St, Philipsburg, Open Daily 8:30 am- 8:00 pm Family Dollar, Peebles Plaza, SR 322 West of Philipsburg, Open Daily 9:00 am 8:00 pm Pharmacies Grattan s Pharmacy and Gifts, 230 N Front St, Philipsburg- Open Monday- Friday 8:30 am-7:00 pm, Saturdays 8:30 am -3:00 pm CVS, 815 N Front St, Philipsburg- Open Monday- Saturday 8:00 am-10:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am -9:00 pm Moshannon Valley Pharmacy, 208 Medical Center Drive, Philipsburg- Open Monday-Friday 9:00 am-7:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am-3:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm-3:00 pm Department/Hardware Stores True Value Hardware, Route 322 West of Philipsburg- Open Monday-Saturday 8:30 am- 9:00 pm, Sundays 11:00 am- 5:00 pm, Phone: Peebles, Peebles Plaza, Route 322 West of Philipsburg- Open Monday-Saturday 11:00 am- 7:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm, Phone: Kephart s Hardware, 422 N Centre St, Philipsburg- Open Monday-Saturday 9:00 am- 6:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm, Phone Rothrock s Department Store, 126 N. Front Street, Philipsburg- Open Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am- 3:00 pm, Phone:

12 Auto Parts Napa Auto Parts, 903 N Front St, Philipsburg- Open Monday-Friday 7:00 am- 8:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am- 6:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am- 4:00 pm, Phone: Advance Auto Parts,, Peebles Plaza, Route 322 West of Philipsburg- Open Monday- Saturday 7:30 am- 9:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am- 8:00 pm, Phone: Autozone, 814 N Front Street, Monday-Saturday 8 am- 9 pm, Sunday 9am-6pm Fisher s Auto Parts, 104 W. Presqueisle, Street, Philipsburg- Open Monday-Friday 7:00 am-6:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am-12:00 pm Other Things to do in Philipsburg, PA! The Historic Rowland Theatre, Downtown Philipsburg, Showing current movies nightly at 7:00 pm The Wagon Wheel Amphitheater, Sleepy Hollow Rd, Philipsburg- home to various musical acts throughout the year that people of all ages can enjoy visit for more information Wildride Motocross and Quad Track, 955 Baughman Cemetery Rd, Osceola Mills, PA Heritage Days - 2 nd week in July, Wednesday - Sunday. Parade held on Saturday that ends with a fireworks display at Cold Stream Dam. Osceola Mills Fireman s Fair & Parade. Held annually the week of Fourth of July. Philipsburg Harvest Fest Parade. Held the last Saturday in October. Parade starts at noon. Contact the PRC at for more details. Philipsburg s Annual Wine Walk. Held during the summer months. Contact the PRC at for more details. Philipsburg Kiwanis Chicken BBQ. Held annually in September. Call for more information and ticket sales. A Wing Thing. Held in September. Contact the PRC at for more details. Philipsburg Christmas Parade. This is a parade that welcomes Santa to town. Pictures with Santa held immediately after the parade. The parade is held the first Saturday in December. Contact the PRC at for more details. 12

13 Schools/Education Philipsburg-Osceola School District Serves students K through 12. The school district encompasses the Philipsburg-Osceola area, including Rush Township, Decatur Township, Boggs Township, Wallaceton Borough, West Decatur, Chester Hill, North Philipsburg, and South Philipsburg. This district is rated AAA for athletic purposes. Registration information can be obtained by calling the central office at (814) West Branch Area School District Serves students K through 12. The school district encompasses Morris Township, Cooper Township, Karthaus Township, and West Keating Township. West Branch has an AA rating for athletic purposes. Registration information can be obtained by calling the high school at (814) or the elementary school at (814) Moshannon Valley School District Serves students grades K through 12. The school district encompasses Houtzdale, Madera, Brisbin, Morann, and Woodward Township. This district is rated Class A. For registration information call (814) (elementary), (814) (grades 7-12). Clearfield County Career & Technology Center Located in Clearfield, this Vo-Tech school serves the needs of students and residents from five school districts: Clearfield, Curwensville, Philipsburg-Osceola, West Branch, and Moshannon Valley. Classes are available for secondary and adult students. Special classes can be arranged also. For further information call (814) Penn State University Please call for information. (814) Offers classes at Philipsburg-Osceola High School. Lock Haven University Clearfield Campus Please call for information. (814)

14 Employment Services PA Career Link Office (814) phone PA Career Link Centre County (814) fax 1300 Benner Pike, Suite 2 (814) tty State College, PA Assistance Office (800) (Centre) (Clearfield) Development Center for Adults (814) Private Industry Council (814) of Centre County, Inc. Youth Employment Services (814) Manpower of Altoona (814)

15 Civic Clubs and Organizations The Moshannon Valley hosts several civic and social organizations. For further information on any of those listed below, please call the Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership office at (814) American Legion Post # E. Presqueisle Street (814) American Legion Post # Good Street Houtzdale, PA (814) American Red Cross City Hall (814) Centre Co. Community Action 14 S. Front St. (814) Central Penn Community Action Community Service Center Houtzdale, PA (814) Centre Community Youth Service 200 Shady Lane (814) Chester Hill Hose Company (814) Sandy Ridge Sportsmen s Club Contact John Peck (814) Central PA Convention and Visitors Bureau (814) AMVETS Presqueisle Street (814) Kylertown Senior Center 70 Senior Drive Kylertown, PA (814) Gearhartville Sportsman Club RD1 (814) Elk s BPOE # N. 2 nd Street (814) Girls Scouts of Western PA Boy Scouts of America Bucktail Council, BSA (814) Kiwanis Club Catherine J. Parko Hayes (814) State College Area School District Adult Education/Continuing Ed. (814) Moshannon Valley YMCA 15 th & Pine Streets (814)

16 Loyal Order of Moose # Brisbin St. Houtzdale, PA (814) Loyal Order of Moose 500 Lingle Street Osceola Mills, PA (814) Loyal Order of Moose #1172 Madera, PA (814) Loyal Order of Moose #941 Grassflat, PA (814) Veterans of Foreign Wars 613 Lingle St. Osceola Mills, PA (814) Veterans of Foreign Wars 1 Spruce St (814) Philipsburg Elks Country Club (814) Slovak Club Coal & Second Ave. Osceola Mills, PA (814) St. Agnes Parish Center (814) Shaver s Creek Environmental Center (814) Veterans of Foreign Wars Madera, PA (814) Holt Memorial Library (814)

17 Outdoor Recreation State Forests and Parks Black Moshannon State Park (814) Location: Route 504 between Philipsburg and Unionville 3,518 acres; 1,500 open to hunting Recreation: 250 acre lake, boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking, nature center, hiking, cabins, nature museum, cross-country skiing, snowmobile trails, sledding, and ice skating. Moshannon Valley State Park-Division of Black Moshannon Location: 504 East of Philipsburg 159,092 acres; 34,900 open to hunting Recreation: hiking trails, snowmobile trails, fishing, canoeing, picnicking, and hunting Prince Gallitzen State Park Located at the intersection of PA Route 563 and 253, 14 miles south of Houtzdale. Recreation: swimming, picnicking, boating, and fishing Cold Stream Recreational Area (not in State Forest) Location: Intersection of Route 322 and 504, Philipsburg Recreation: fishing, picnicking 17

18 Hunting Areas State Game Lands, No. 33 Moshannon State Forest (South of Philipsburg) Location: East of Philipsburg Acreage: 16,585 Acreage: 34,900 Game: deer, turkey, bear Black Moshannon State Park Bald Eagle State Forest Location: East of Philipsburg Location: East of Potters Mills Acreage: 1,500 Acreage: 38,919 Canoeing Bald Eagle Creek Parts of this stream run through wilderness settings; other parts are along fields and cottages. Good fishing. Location: Parallel to Route 220 Moshannon Creek The Red Moshannon, as it is often called, is a wilderness stream Location: Western part of the county, runs through Philipsburg and Winburne Black Moshannon Creek A very clean wilderness stream. Small and run able for only brief periods of time each year. Location: In the Black Moshannon State Forest West Branch of the Susquehanna River 18

19 Good trip for overnight stays. Lots of history follows this river. It is a good beginning trip. Location: Northwest border of the county. Fishing and Boating Bald Eagle Creek Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Small mouth Bass Location: Milesburg to Port Matilda Lures: Minnows, night crawlers, excellent early season fly-fishing Black Bear Run Brook Trout Lures: minnows, some fly Location: Reached from dirt road off Rt. 504 from Philipsburg Black Moshannon Creek Brown Trout Lures: minnows, some fly Location: From Black Moshannon State Park Rt. 53, west of Snow Shoe Black Moshannon Lake Pickerel, Perch, Pan fish Lures: live bait, twister jigs Location: Black Moshannon State Park Cold Stream Run Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout Lures: salmon eggs, worms Location: Access from Rt. 350, outside of Philipsburg 19

20 Swimming Clear/Centre Swimming Pool Lighted ball fields, tennis, basketball Located in Osceola Mills Borough Curwensville State Park Located along PA Rt. 453, 16 miles north of Madera Black Moshannon State Park Location: 504 East of Philipsbirg Other Points of Interest Mountain Community Park Baseball field, basketball, tennis, picnicking Location: Adjacent to Sportsman s Club in Sandy Ridge Old Union Church On the National Register of Historic Places Location: Presqueisle Street in Philipsburg Philipsburg Elks Country Club Beautiful, 9-hole golf course Location: Two miles south of Philipsburg on U.S. Route 322 Philipsburg Historical Foundation Museum Location: Front and Pine Streets in Philipsburg. For information call Margy (814) or call the museum (814)

21 Attractions Due to our close proximity to State College and the Penn State University, Moshannon Valley residents are able to enjoy the many cultural, social, athletic, and educational activities available at Penn State. Listed below are just a few. Ag Progress Days Penn State University Three-day agricultural educational event. Sponsored by the College of Agriculture of Penn State. Call (814) for information. Anthropology Museum Located in the basement of Sparks Building on campus, this museum contains relics from other cultures including ancient cultures from Northern America and Mexico, as well as this area. It also includes modern items from cultures in Afghanistan. Contact museum for Bellefonte Historical Railroad A non-profit, all volunteer organization; operates a Rail Diesel Car in excursion service over some 40 miles of track in the heart of Centre County. Trains depart each weekend afternoon from Memorial Day through the end of September from Bellefonte s handsomely restored Pennsylvania Railroad station. Special runs, such as fall foliage cruises, Christmas outings, and rail fan trips are made year-round. Charters are also available. For specific information, phone (814) Boalsburg Located 4 miles Southeast of State College, just off Route 322 this typical American village was settled by the Scotch-Irish in Boalsburg is the birthplace of Memorial Day, having been celebrated continually since The Boalsburg Village Conservancy has published a booklet, which deals with Boalsburg s claim to the birthplace of Memorial Day and contains a self-guided walking tour of the village. Phone (814) Kolln Vineyards Wine sales, wine tasting, winery tours, and picnicking facilities. Located on Route 550, 5 miles from State College off Route 322. For information call

22 Starr Hill Winery We are located just 1.2 mile from downtown Curwensville on Bailey Road. Come and have a tour of our Old World style Winery and enjoy tasting our Award Winning Wines! Museum of Art Museum of Art with collections in American and European paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture with some emphasis on Pennsylvania artists; Oriental ceramics, paintings, and prints; limited material in Ancient, African, and near Easter areas; ancient Peruvian ceramics; contemporary European and Japanese studio pottery; European posters from 1890 to The Permanent Collection is supplemented with six or eight contemporary and historical loan exhibitions each year. Call (814) Penns Cave Nestled on a beautiful Pennsylvania farm, Penn s Cave is American s only allwater cavern. The 50-minute guided motorboat tour includes unusual, highly colored limestone formations such as the Statue of Liberty and Niagara Falls and a ride on Lake Nitanee. Other attractions include airplane rides and picnic shelters. The new visitor center contains a restaurant and a unique gift shop featuring local gifts and antiques. Located on Route 192, 5 miles east of Centre Hall. Phone (814) Pennsylvania Centre Stage Pennsylvania Centre Stage presents a superlative blend of professional performance. For information call Pennsylvania Military Museum 28 th Division Shrine The Pennsylvania Military Museum, through its collections and exhibits, preserves the records of Pennsylvania s participation and involvement in the nation s wars. The museum has an extensive and varied group of weapons, uniforms, and other accouterments of soldiers of the last two centuries. The 28 th Division Shrine commemorates the achievements and sacrifices of the men of American s oldest army division of modern composition. Please call (814) for more information. 22

23 Central PA Festival of the Arts The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts is an annual celebration of the visual, performing, and with artists from across the country and five performing art stages with events for all ages to enjoy. Indoor exhibitions feature photography, crafts, and painting. All events are free and open to the public. For event dates call (814) Centre County Historical Museum The Centre county Historical Museum is composed of over 1,500 items of historical value owned or manufactured by people of the county. Many families and individuals have been involved in building this collection. The museum is located on the second floor of the Centre County Library Building on North Allegheny Street in Bellefonte. Please call (814) for further information. Center for the Performing Arts-Penn State University The Center for the Performing Arts brings to the Penn State Campus the finest in the performing arts, including famous orchestras, international artists, Broadway musicals, dance and much more. Phone (814) Eagle Iron Works The Eagle Iron Works was founded about 1810, and was in operation as late as The iron master s mansion, as well as the old iron furnace, has been restored. The associated village became known as Curtin Village and is being restored. The Penn State University Ice Pavilion The Penn State University Ice Pavilion is located in the Philip C. and Barbara M. Greenberg Indoor Sports Complex at the east end of the University Park Main Campus (corner of Pollock and McKean Roads). The Ice Pavilion, an auxiliary enterprise of the college of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, has two beautiful, year-round indoor ice skating surfaces, a lounge with a fireplace, excellent locker and shower facilities, a meeting and party room, a spectator seating area, and a mirrored studio rink. The Ice Pavilion is open to all. For information call (814)

24 Ridge Soaring Gliderport Ridge Soaring provides lessons, rentals, rides, and sales of gliders or motor less aircrafts. Ridge Soaring is located in the world famous Bald Eagle Ridge, Route 220, between Julian and Unionville. Many world and national records are held using the lift from this ridge. 24