Cataldo’s Collision is celebrating their 38th year in business! Although it may look a littledifferent than previous years, while we have all taken a slowdown due to Covid-19,

whether it be in our personal lives or work lives, it has brought some other aspects to light.We’ve spent more time with our closest family, social distanced with others, and our

backyards are being upgraded to our favorite hangout spots. As a smaller community, thisarea may not have been hit like some, but we have all felt the changes and continue to rallytogether to make it stronger. Cataldo’s Collision has realized now more than ever that it isimportant to keep our employees working and customers serviced. We also understand theeffort and commitment to have compassion for our fellow humans while implementing new

safety precautions. With many vacations becoming "staycations" and traveling beinglimited, it is the perfect time to stop in and have us take care of all those basic automotive

mechanical needs. Not only do we take care of collision repairs, we have top notchMechanics and Technicians ready to get that oil changed, your vehicle aligned, brakes

checked, a/c charged up, or your yearly inspection done; just to name a few.

Give us a call at 814-372-8600! We here at Cataldo’s Collision continue to hopeyou and your family stay healthy and happy. We thank you for your patronage

to our locally owned small business …... And remember, WE DO MAGIC!

CHAMBER COMMUNICATORSEPTEMBER 2020

F E A T U R E D M E M B E R O F T H E M O N T H

Welcome Our 

New Member

135 Midway Drive, Suite ADuBois, PA 15801

TruChoice Diagnostics, LLC.

Phone: 814-200-9791www.truchoice.org

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Lance Buser has been hired as an Employee BenefitsConsultant. Buser’s previous experience includes being a SalesRepresentative for State Farm Insurance, Asset Protection Ltd, CountryFinancial, and Monico Insurance.  In addition, he worked as a MasterCasualty Claims Representative for Nationwide Insurance Company,where he was recognized for outstanding customer service and production.   

Buser earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania StateUniversity and a Certificate in Risk Management/Insurance fromGannon University. He also holds a Pennsylvania state license for life,accident, and health insurance, as well as a property and casualtyinsurance license.

Buser’s charitable activities have included participating in St. Jude’sWalk/Run, the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, and the AutismSociety’s Autism Awareness Walk.  In addition, he has done volunteerwork for St Marys’ Food Bank, the Habitat for Humanity, and thenonprofit Wesbury Retirement Community. 

Jason Aston has been promoted to the position of Vice President,Agent Services and Human Resources.  Before joining Swift Kennedy in 2015, Aston was a sales representative for both AFLAC andInsphere Insurance Solutions.  Prior to that, he worked for 6 years as a secondary school mathematics teacher for the Curwensville area school district.  

Aston, a resident of DuBois who has lived in the Clearfield County area since 1999, holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education and mathematics from Pennsylvania State University.

Aston’s volunteer work has included serving as an assistant gymteacher for Camp Confidence, which helps children with disabilities,and volunteering at local events through the DuBois Chamber ofCommerce.

Swift Kennedy & Associates specializes in group employee benefits,senior insurance plans, and individual policies. This full-service agencyoffers all health insurance carriers in Pennsylvania and has offices inDuBois, State College, Williamsport, Scranton, and Virginia Beach.

Changes at Swift Kennedy & Associates

Jason Aston

Lance Buser

Swift Kennedy & Associates, an insurance brokerage firm that helps businesses find affordable employee benefit plans, has made the following personnel changes at itsDuBois office.

 Dear Human Resources Professional: 

We are reaching out to local employers who may have uninsured employees, such aspart-time employees or those who are still in their probationary period.  The FreeMedical Clinic is for those who do not qualify for government programs, but do not havethe insurance or finances to afford healthcare services.  Supported by grants and thecommunity, the clinic was founded to help those who may not seek medical attention orpreventative care because of out-of-pocket costs.   

Individuals who live in Clearfield, Jefferson and Elk counties, have no health insurance orare underinsured, and meet household income levels may make an appointment at ourdowntown DuBois office to complete an eligibility application.  We will review the financial guidelines with them, then ask them to bring their lastfederal tax return, proof of income (last pay stub or benefit letters), Medicaid denialletter if available, and state ID to their appointment. 

Through our licensed healthcare professionals – doctors, nurse practitioners, physicianassistants, nurses, and other paid and volunteer staff – the clinic can offer your eligibleemployees: • Free health assessments, physicals, screenings, and diagnostic testing• Free management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, etc.• Free medications and medical supplies• Free vision testing and limited dental care • Free referrals to specialists within the Penn Highlands Healthcare system• Free help navigating the healthcare system and patient education 

We are open Monday through Wednesday 9 AM to 5 PM and Thursday by appointment,and telemedicine visits are available for established patients.  Please share thisinformation with your employees; brochures are available upon request.  For anyquestions, feel free to call 814-372-2200.  We are looking forward to serving yourhealthcare needs! 

Thank you, The Staff of The Free Medical Clinic of DuBois

The Free Medical Clinic of DuBois47 W. Long AvenueDuBois, PA 15801

PENN HIGHLANDS HEALTHCARE ANNOUNCES VIRTUALWALK/FUN RUN EVENT IN

MEMORY OF DR. GARY DUGANDuBOIS (August 13, 2020) – Penn Highlands Healthcare has opened registration for its annual walk and “fun run” inmemory of Dr. Gary DuGan, the late chief medical officer of the regional health system.  

This year’s race will be held virtually, with participants able to complete their race anytime between Saturday,September 12 at 12:00 AM and Sunday, September 20 at 11:59 PM. (Participants may also register throughSeptember 20.) “While it’s always been exciting to participate in the live race in memory of Dr. DuGan, we hopethis year’s virtual race offers added flexibility that will inspire even more of the community to participate,” saysDanyell Bundy, Penn Highlands Healthcare Fund Development Manager of Major Gifts. “Dr. DuGan was a respecteddoctor, as well as a family man,” Bundy adds. “As our health system continues to grow, we’re grateful for the waythe community celebrates his legacy and all he contributed at Penn Highlands.

”To welcome families and participants of all ages, Penn Highlands offers three registration categories: a kids’ one-mile “fun run,” free or donor’s choice amount, as well as a 5K for $10 and a 10K for $15. Please note registrationwill require payment processing fees.

 An added feature of this year’s virtual race is the basket raffle, for which the public may purchase tickets for $5per six chances. Please contact PHH Fund Development at 814-375-6146 or 814-375-3902 for a listing of the baskets,to purchase chances, and to select which baskets to enter chances for. Basket winners will be contacted onMonday, September 21. 

Dr. DuGan is remembered for his many contributions at Penn Highlands Healthcare, in particular as an integralfigure in developing the health system’s Graduate Medication Education (GME) program, to which all proceedsfrom the race will go. The Penn Highlands GME program offers medical students and recent medical schoolgraduates opportunities for rotations and one-on-one time with attending physicians, helping to equip familymedicine residents with the inpatient and outpatient training they need to prepare to meet the demands of ruralhealth care.                                                                                                                 

Registration for the Dr. Gary DuGan Virtual Walk & Fun Run is openat www.phhealthcare.org/dugan.

FULLINGTON TO RESUME DAILY DEPARTUREINTERLINE SERVICES

510 (8:05 AM from Dubois to Buffalo)530 (2:00 PM from Buffalo to Dubois) 600 (6:15 AM from State College to Pittsburgh only.  No service to Airport) 605 (3:30 PM from Pittsburgh to Dubois)805 (9:45 AM from State College to Wilkes-Barre)815 (1:46 PM from Wilkes-Barre to State College)705 (6:15 PM from State College to Harrisburg)740 (8:15 PM from Harrisburg to State College) 772 (11:30 AM from Harrisburg to Scranton)773 (3:55 PM from Scranton to Harrisburg)26 (7:30 AM from Williamsport to Harrisburg)27 (11:15 AM from Harrisburg to Williamsport to Elmira)30 (3:25 PM from Elmira to Williamsport) 

730 (1:40 PM from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh)12 (3:00 PM from Williamsport to New York City)22 (2:15 PM from Williamsport to Philadelphia)

710 (4:55 AM from Pittsburgh to Harrisburg)13 (7:15 AM from New York City to Williamsport)23 (7:15 AM from Philadelphia to Williamsport) 

710 (beginning in Dubois 7:55 AM to Harrisburg)

730 (ending in Dubois, will not go to Pittsburgh)  

State College, PA:  Following a temporary suspension of the Daily Departure/interline bus service due to the COVID-19 shut-downs and restrictions, The Fullington Auto Bus Company is pleased to announce that we will resume partial service onFriday, August 28. 

Many members of our communities rely on this public transportation service and some have been extremely challenged forquite some time in moving to necessary destinations.  Fullington will be taking a cautious approach at resuming service,including limited seating on all schedules, the requirement of masks by drivers and passengers, and enhanced cleaning anddisinfection procedures (please see our video posted on our website:  http://www.fullingtontours.com/pages/covid19). 

Schedules that will resume on August 28 are listed below.   Additional schedules will be added at a later date.   Tickets will beavailable at www.trailways.com beginning August 24 as our terminals will remain closed until further notice.  Tickets must bepurchased online at this time and a printed ticket will be required for all travel on Fullington schedules at this time.   Forticketing and customer service needs, our Customer Care Center is available at 1-800-858-8555. 

OPERATING ON FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY ONLY:

 

OPERATING ON FRIDAY AND SUNDAY ONLY:

OPERATING ON SATURDAY AND MONDAY ONLY:

OPERATING ON FRIDAY/SATURDAY, MODIFIED:

OPERATING ON SATURDAY/MONDAY, MODIFIED:

Since 1908, The Fullington Auto Bus Company has served Central Pennsylvania and beyond with safe, reliable andcomfortable transportation services.   Fullington Trailways is the leading and most recognized transportationprovider in our area, serving educational groups, sports teams, church groups, and corporate VIPs. The Companybegan operations in 1908 when Emerson M. Fullington and his three sons began a livery and surrey company inClearfield.  Michael and Lory Fullington are committed to continuing the legacy of service passed down throughfour generations of Fullington’s over the past 112 years.

Chamber Members List of Business Real Estate/Rentals & Commercial RealEstate.

402 Washington St. , St. Marys (Glass Unlimited building) 6453 Warehousespace, 642 Office space, 10 Ft overhead doors, front and back1/2 bath.Warehouse/garage space is divided by garage doors into three sections.Natural gas heat in office, middle section has a gas space heater and coal stove.Call Carol Foltz , Coldwell Banker Developac Realty 814-590-3398 or 814-375-1167 ext 124. 179,900.

801 1/2 E. DuBois Ave, DuBois, prime commercial property, .71 acre and 800 sqft building. Includes office space, 1/2 Bath, electric baseboard heat, city water& sewage. Paved Parking. Great exposure from Rt. 255. Call 375-1167.

Office space or lease. Prime location on Beaver Drive in DuBois. 1st floor spaceup to 1550 sq. ft. Easy access, and plenty of private parking. Call Rob at 814-375-6060.

DuBois—Professional office space available at Waterview Park office complex. Call Von at 590-4373. 1600 sq. ft. Available July 1st.

DUBOIS: Office Space Available: 400 sq. ft. Located at the corner ofWashington and Jared Streets. Heat, electric and water included. $550.00 Call814-765-1551 Ext. 1125.

Office space/suites on Jeffers St: 2387 SF, 2960 SF and 5878 SF. For furtherdetails please email Joe Varacallo at jvaracallo@developac.com or call 814-375-0200.

For sale or rent – High visibility with convenient downtown location-3000+ sq.ft For details call 371-2244 or 590-1833.

3.88 acres located on Shaffer Rd. Zoned Commercial. Prime frontage near DuBois Mall. $388,000. Contact Joe Varacallo, CCIM, SIOR by calling 375-0200,or jvaracallo@developac.com.

Shared Class A office space and facilities available at the Coldwell BankerDevelopac Realty office located in Treasure Lake. For details call Joe at 375-0200 or visit jvaracallo@developac.com.

Industrial Land For Sale @ $39,500 per acre in the Sandy Township/Developac Industrial Park north behind DuBois Walmart. Call Joe Varacallo, CCIM, SIOR @375-0200 or jvaracallo@developac.com.

Alliance Park Multi-tenant Building space available in Clearfield. We have newlyrenovated manufacturing space ranging from 13,950 sf to 21,395 sf available,full infrastructure, loading docks, HVAC, parking, sprinkler, securedenvironment, office and wet lab space available, KIZ. Rates starting at $3/sf.Contact Rob Swales, Clearly Ahead Development, 768-7838.

Unique Development Property Available at DuBois Regional Airport. Shovel-ready lots and office space available now at the DuBois Regional Airport;business-friendly site with Foreign Trade Zone and KOZ. Call Bob Shaffer at814-328-5311 for more information.

Office space available in Downtown DuBois, first & second floor, 375-5260.

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CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE CHAMBERBOARD

Manda Shaw, Chairperson,Paris Companies

Mike Federici, Vice Chair,AmServ DuSan Ambulance

Karin Pfingstler,Sec/Treasurer

Penn Highlands Healthcare

Joe Mitchell, Past Chair,DuBois Redevelopment

Authority

Kim McDonald,State Farm

John Brennan,Penn State DuBois

Scott Carlson,County Homemakers/Carlson

Technologies

Jim Sedgwick,Sedgwick Business Solutions

Alex Gasbarre,Gasbarre Products

Terry Khoury,Nelson's Golden Years

Jamie Williams,Winery At Wilcox

Becky Yasick,DuBois Continuum of Care

Community Inc.

Bob Javens,Reynolds Financial

Advisors

Josh Benton,Buck's Pizza

Paul McCloskey,Clearly Ahead Development

www.duboispachamber.com

Chamber Staff:  Jodi August, Executive Director

Susan Loskoski, Administrative Assistant,

Tracy Stewart, Member Services/Public Relations

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Are you struggling to fill your employment openings? Needhelp attracting local job seekers? 

Mega Rock Radio, FindAJobPa.com, Penn State DuBois, and The Greater DuBoisChamber of Commerce have teamed up to bring you Virtual Career Expo 2020,on September 22, 2020 11am to 4pm.  The Virtual Career Expo will be held on

the Brazen platform and will allow employers to present their businesses andjob openings, review resumes, chat with candidates, and even video interview

applicants. 

To sign up or learn more visit megarock.fm. or contact General Sales Manager,Amanda Gouldthread at amanda@megarock.fm Virtual Career Expo 2020

Connecting Employers and Job Seekers.

The Free Medical Clinic of DuBois is here to provide free medical careand medications to qualifying uninsured residents in Clearfield,

Jefferson and Elk counties.   

To receive services, a person needs to meet three criteria: 1.  Adult resident of Clearfield, Jefferson or Elk County. 2.  No health insurance (no Medicare, Medicaid or private health insurance). 3.  Household income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level:  $38,280 - 1person $51,720 - 2 people $65,160 - 3 people $78,600 - 4 people For eachadditional person, add $13,440  

What do I bring to my eligibility meeting? 1.  Proof of household income (tax return, pay stubs, earnings letter for socialsecurity or disability). 2.  Patient identification (picture ID and proof of residency). 3.  A letter of denial from Medical Assistance from current year. If this is notavailable, we will help you with your application. 

Services provided: 1.  Primary care.2.  Diagnostic testing.3.  Minor trauma care.4.  Management of mild to moderate chronic diseases including hypertension,diabetes, elevated cholesterol and obesity. 5.  Free medication (except controlled meds and birth control pills). 6.  Eye, dental, and specialist referrals.  

Services not provided: 1.  Emergency care.2.  Obstetrics, gynecology, pregnancy and STD testing.3.  Pediatric care and immunizations. 

Open since 1998, The Free Medical Clinic of DuBois is located at 47 West LongAvenue, just up the street from Joe’s Tux Shop. Our staff is looking forward to

helping you with all your healthcare needs.  To schedule an appointment or getmore information about eligibility and available services, call us Monday through

Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., at 814-372-2200. Visit our websiteat duboisfreeclinic.organd find us on Facebook atFree Medical Clinic of DuBois.

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