Here are some of the fine stores and businesses in the Benton area. Please consider them when you make your next purchase..

Abby's Handmade Soaps, Abigail Ritchie, owner. 82 Distillery Hill Road, Benton, PA 17814, 570-925-2462, Fax - 570-925-1021. Abby’s Handmade Soaps of Benton, PA, have been making various handmade soaps since 1985. Pure Olive Oil Castile Soaps. Elegantly molded and handmade from scratch. Handmade soaps available in Honeysuckle, Lavender, Lemon, Magnolia, Rose, and Spicy Citrus. Be sure to visit Abby's website at www.abbysoap.com and check out the various items for sale.

Acorn Acres Campground,Anna Koch, 1334 State Route 118, Benton, PA 17814, 570-925-2656 Campground with full hook-ups, trailer or tent sights. Campers and trailers for rent. Camp store , snack bar, arcade, basketball and volleyball courts, stocked fishing pond.Located on Rt. 118 Between Rts. 487 and 239

Affordable Self Storage Co., Rick Iddings, Corner of Old Tioga Turnpike and Rt. 239, Benton, PA 17814, 570-925-2077 Indoor and outdoor storage, residential and commercial. Easy 24 hr. access, security lighting. 4 different sizes to choose from. Located at the intersection of Rt. 239 and Old Tioga Turnpike, 5th Street, Benton and Rt. 118, Grassmere.

American Solar & Environmental Technologies, LLC (ASET Solar) is a woman-owned business founded in 2007 by Judith Karr and Kelly O’Brien Gavin. ASET Solar is the first women-owned renewable-energy company in the Commonwealth. ASET specializes in the design and installation of solar thermal and photovoltaic (solar electric) systems for residential, commercial and agricultural markets. The company is located in the Bloomsburg Regional Technology Center, 240 Market Street, Bloomsburg. ASET Solar has presented a proposal to the Town of Bloomsburg that will provide 100% of the electricity needs for their recycling center. To contact ASET Solar, call 244-2951.

Bakery Antiques Company, 230 Main Street, Benton, PA 17814, 570 925-5186. Open Thursday through Monday 10 AM to 5 PM. Over 40 exhibitors with thousands of antiques for sale. Visit their sister store, Benton Antiques, Etc. just across the street.

Barchick’s Carwash, Carl S. Barchick, St. Rt. 487, 570-925-5276 Self-service car wash featuring hi-tech detergent, foam brush and wax for the car care perfectionist. Vacuum island and product vendors also available. Located: next to the Benton Riverside

Bed & Breakfast. Cottage at Skymeadow Farm, The Cottage is fully equipped with a full kitchen, bath, living/dining area and games table. The sleeping loft includes a queen-size and double bed. It is close to Ricketts Glen and Eagles Mere. Located at 205 Shultz Hollow Road, Benton, PA 17814. 570 925-5700.

Benton Antiques, Etc. 2325 Main Street, Benton. 570- 925-2364. The premier antique mart in the Upper Fishingcreek Valley and one of the finest example of restored Benton Borough property. Open Thursday through Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM and on holiday Mondays. Visit their sister store, The Bakery Antiques Company, 230 Main Street, just across the street.

Benton Area Rodeo Association, PO Box 288, Benton, PA 17814, 570-925-6536 www.bentonrodeo.com Benton Area Rodeo Association is a non-profit organization whose goal is to stimulate tourism to the Benton area and provide fundraising opportunities to local charities, service groups, fire companies and churches.

Benton Coins & Collectibles, 99 Main Street, Benton, PA 17814-0378. Bill Yanchick, Owner. 570 925-1055, store; 570 370-8413, pager. Winter hours are Noon to 6 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, closed on Wednesday and Sunday, except by appointment. Later hours are also available by appointment.

Benton Flower Station Rick & Anne M. Kingsbury 4378 Red Rock Rd., Benton, PA 17814 570-925-6826. Providing landscaping services, lawn service, snow plowing and a retail garden center. Located: on Rt. 487 just north of Benton. Full service florist serving the entire Benton area. Featuring fresh flowers, balloons, plants, gift baskets, candles, locally made crafts and many seasonal gift items.

Benton Foundry Fritz Hall, President, 5297 St. Rt. 487, Benton, PA 17814 570-925-6711, fax: 570 925-6929. Producer of quality gray and ductile iron castings in a family run atmosphere since 1958. Located on Rt. 487 north of Benton. R. R. 2, Box 110, Benton.

Benton Police, non-emergency number; 925-5432.

Benton Roller Mills. 15 Mill Street, 570 925-2543. We are open six days a week at the intersection of Route 239 and 487, Monday through Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM, Saturday 8 AM till 12 noon. We sell coal, fertlizer, muck boots, pet supplies, farm supplies, and we manufacture our own feeds. 570 925-2543

Benton Store Company Merchants Antiques Co-op 235 Main St. in Benton (Rt. 487) 570-925-5925 Hours: Thursday thru Sunday 10:00 ‘til 5:00 Antiques, Collectibles, Pottery, Coins Unique gift shop, all in an old store setting.

Benton Sewing Center, Tony Truskowski, PO Box 474, Benton, PA 17814, 570-925-2824

Benton Sport Center Andrew (Jay) Yorks, Market and Main , Benton, PA 17814 570-925-6001 Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 8am-9pm Wed., & Sat., 8am-6pm Sun., 8am-4pm Retail sporting goods, live bait, licenses, archery, guns and ammo, fishing tackle, boots, shoes and clothing. Located near intersection of Rt. 239 and Rt. 487, Benton.

Benton Volunteer Fire Company, informational calls only: 570 925-2290. Emergency calls only: 9-1-1

Berwick Historical Society, 102 E. Second Street, Berwick. Hours: Tuesdays, 1-4:30 PM; Wednesdays, 1-4:30 PM; Saturdays, 1-4 PM.

Black Bear Pottery and Fine Art. 255 Main Street, Benton, PA 17814. Sandra Tranor, 925-1000. Quality pottery. Fine arts and gifts and studio instruction.

Bloomsburg Public Library, 225 Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, 570 784-0883. Hours: Monday through Thursday: 9 AM-8 PM. Friday: 9 AM-5 PM. Saturday: 9 AM-4 PM.

Blue Heron Bed & Breakfast Peggy Turner, 1270 Bethel Hill Rd., Shickshinny, PA 18655 570-864-3740 Offering six bedrooms in a comfortable country setting. Location: 2 miles off Rt. 239 Between Harveyville and Patterson Grove.

Bob Antanitis Custom Golf, shop and display area, 4365 Red Rock Road (1 mile south of Mill Race Golf Course), Benton. 570 925-2690. Bob has been a United States Golf Teachers Federation (USGTF) Certified Instructor since 1998 and can provide individual lessons ($30/hour) and group lessons ($20/hour). He strives for improvement in his client's ability from juniors to seniors. Bob's business started with custom-club building in 1993 for friends and family. He can repair or customize a set of clubs or just one. Shop is open daily. Call 925-2690 or stop in when the light is on.

Brace's Stables, Inc., Katie Brace and family, 570 925-5253. Country horse-back riding, riding instruction, boarding, pony rides in the beautiful mountains of Jamison City.

Brass Pelican Family Restaurant 1119 Elk Grove Rd., Benton, Pa 17814 570-925-5425 Open daily at 7:00 AM Banquet room seating 30 for Class reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Daily Breakfast, lunch & dinner specials. Old fashioned sour-dough buckwheat cakes served all year long. Under same ownership for over 15 years. Located: 2.5 miles north of PA Rt. 118

Brian Kocher, Wood Inlay Pictures (Intarsia), Benton, PA. 570 925-2061.

Bulls Self Storage 617 Green Acres Road Benton, PA 17814 570-925-2977 Self storage units. Low rates, your lock, easy access. Various sizes available. Deliveries accepted. Located at the intersection of Rts. 239 & 487 at the bridge in Benton.

Bunk Beds Plus Bob & Holly Gray 63 Whispering Pines Rd. Stillwater, PA 17878 570-925-2201 Business hours: , Fri. 12-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 12-5 Or by appointment Handmade beds, drawers, bookcases, furniture and crafts. “Bunk bed Bob” builds better beds! Directions: From Benton; Rt.239 North, right on Bendertown Rd. (approx. 4 miles), right on Hollow Rd., bear left at the "Y", we are the third place on the right.

Calvin's Computer Repair and Service, Calvin Peterman, 14367 St. Hwy. 118, Benton, PA 17814. 570-925-6216 Computer work done on site or at our residence.

Clark, Schaeffer, Jones & Eichner, L. L. P. Certified Public Accountants 219 Main St. PO Box 257 Benton, PA 17814 570-925-2018 Business Hours: Jan. 1 - April 30: 8:00 - 4:30 Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. May 1 - Dec. 31: Friday only 8:00 – 4:30 Individual, business & fiduciary income tax returns. Accounting and audit services, payroll. Nonprofit organization returns and reports.

Cleveland Brothers, Sales: Frank Edson is a Product Support Sales Representative for Cleveland Brothers Power Systems Division. Frank is responsible for covering Bradford, Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, northern Schuylkill, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties. Frank can be reached at: (800) 922-8630, or via cell phone at (570) 407-9572. For more, go to http://www.clevelandbrothers.com/sales/frank_edson/ .

ClotheslineDesign, Pamela McHenry Thomas, P.O. Box 14, Cambra, PA 18611. Custom calligraphy from quotes to wedding announcements to family trees. Pastel paintings on commission, prints of some local scenes available.

Clock Repair. Kenneth A. Druckenmiller Phone: 570 925-6733 Fax: 570 925-6082 Repairs on all types of mechanical clocks. All work is guaranteed. Free estimates. Specializing in antique clock movements and case repair.

Colonial Pharmacy Gary Skalla, PharmD, 283 – 285 Main St., Benton, PA 17814, 570-925-5403. Business hours are Monday-Friday 9 AM – 6 PM, Saturday, 9 AM – 1 PM. Prescriptions, health/ beauty aids, photo finishing, film. Across from the corner of Church and Main.

Columbia County Farmers National Bank Dean R. Kelchner, manager; PO Box 503 Benton, PA 17814 570-925-6181 Full service banking. Located: on Rt. 487 in Benton

Columbia County Historical Society. 225 Market Street, P.O. Box 360, Bloomsburg, PA 17815-0360. (570)784-1600 Hours: Tuesday and Friday, 9:00-3:00; Thursday 9:00-7:30; Saturday, 9:00 to 12:30. http://www.colcohist-gensoc.org/CCHGShome.html

Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau, 121 Papermill Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, 570 784-8279, 1 800-847-4810, www.iTourColumbiaMontour.com. David “Otto” Kurecian, Executive Director

Country Fresh Market, formerly Benton Riverside Market. 4435 Red Rock Road, Benton, PA 17814. 570 925-6291. Store hours are Monday through Thursday and Saturday 8:30 AM to 7 PM. Friday, 8:30 Am to 8:30 PM. Sunday, 8:30 Am to 2 PM.

Critter Sitters, Dave and Ann DePoe, 222A Dotyville Road, Benton, PA 17814-7701, 570 925-2284.

Cross Family Dentistry Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth D. Cross 510 Main St., Benton, PA 17814 570-925-5011 Fax: 570-925-2943 Business hours: M – T – F 8 am – 5 pm W– 8-4 Second Sat. of the month 8 am – 12 noon. Providing treatment for all aspects of dentistry. We use “family” in our name not only because we treat all members of your family, but because we have our own family members as an integral part of our practice. Directions: Rt. 487 North into Benton.

Custom Woodworking Robert A. Margerum, 127 Jamison City Rd., Benton, PA 17814 570-925-5486 Custom built furniture: tables, armoires, chests, quilt racks, foot stools, etc. Repairs to all types of wood furniture, veneers, raised panel work, antique restorations, refinishing. Directions:Jamison City Rd., 7/10 mile from village of Central.

Donald L. Spaid, Contractor. Specializing in siding and windows, also exterior and interior remodeling including decks, garages and small additions. Orangeville, PA. 570 683-6726.

Dollar General, Sunny Hillside Road at Mill Street, Route 487, Benton, PA. Open 8 AM to 9 PM daily. 570-925-0140

Doris Clean Air. Doris Creger, 50 Dotyville Road, Stillwater, PA 17878 570-925-2152; call for free sample. “ Spring Fresh Air In Your Home Year Round.” Purify your home of dust, pollen, bacteria, mold, mildew, pet odors & allergens. Just plug it in and, for pennies a day, enjoy fresh air. We also have water purifiers and purifiers for horse, cattle, pig and chicken farms. Please call for an appointment.

Double “J” Chuckwagon Jerry & Joanne Laubach, RR #2 Box 94C, Benton, PA 17814 570-925-6743 Portable food concessions, auctions, summer parties, pig roasts, turkey roasts, monte cristo sandwiches. 100% self contained and fully insured. Call for information.

D.R.'s QuickMart, Dean and Beverly Ribble, Owners. Main Street, 570 925-2193. Deli, hot foods for lunch, variety of sandwiches, gasoline, diesel, friendly service, full-serve Fridays with no extra cost. The number for the deli department is 925-2193.

Dr. Dale Neiderhiser, Chiropractor 224 Main St., Benton, PA 17814 570-925-6606 Hours: Mon. & Wed. 9:30 - Noon and 1:00 – 6:00 pm Fri. - 9:30 - Noon Helping patients find relief from headaches, neck and low back pain since 1976. Chiropractic treatment has been proven to give safe and effective pain relief. Located: On Main St. in the center of Benton across from Benton Store Company Merchants.

Dynamic Printing Ed Klinger P O Box 21, Benton, PA 17814 570 925-5655 Complete screen printing, Embroidery, business forms, signs, magnetic signs, small or large decals, advertising speciality items. All types of printing needs. Call for information.

E. Lee Remley, General Contractor. Custom builder • Remodeling • Log Homes • Commerecial • Residential. 570 925-2432. Fax: 570 925-2055.

Ed Cole's Barber Shop Ed Cole 4354 Red Rock Road, Benton, PA 570 925-6113 Open Monday & Tuesdays 8-5; Wednesday closed; Thursday & Fridays 8-8; Saturday 8-3 .

EverView Farm , Jackie Stash, 925-2611. A small family farm at 410 Klinger Hill Road selling a variety of handmade goat-milk soaps. Their market garden carries a variety of peppers and tomatoes and will offer strawberries and asparagus in the future. Their herd is of Scotch Highlander beef cattle and boer goats for breeding and meat. Goat kids and yearlings are available for purchase. All are hand raised, social, and trained to electric fence.

Feola’s Shed at Ivy Farm Lorraine Feola, 27 Clyde Rd., Benton, PA 17814 570-925-5201 Closed Sundays A unique country store located on a working farm in Columbia County. Features antiques, crafts by local artists, produce in season, cards, candles and much more. Directions: From Benton take Rt. 239S at intersection. At first crossroad make a left onto Upper Raven Creek Rd. and follow signs to Ivy Farm.

First Columbia Bank & Trust Co. 570-925-5611, Judith Scavone, Asst. Treas./Branch Mgr., PO Box 480 Benton, PA 17814 Hours: Mon. 9-4, Tues. 9-4, Wed. 9-1, Thurs. 9-5, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-1 Complete banking and financial services. Located: Just north of Benton on Rt. 487

First Impressions Printing. Annie Lukashewski, 570 441-8200 or 570 925-5990. Local printing on almost anything. The email address is Annlukas (at) epix.net. First Impressions Printing does screen printing and pad printing. "You never get a second chance to make a good first impression."

Fishing Creek Angler & Bed & Breakfast Lee & Mary Anne Gaul 314 St. Gabriel’s Road Benton, PA 17814 570-925-2709 A full service shop featuring fly fishing equipment, clothing, fly tying materials. Fine bed & breakfast facilities. Directions: From Rt. 487 turn right onto St. Gabriel’s Rd., go 1 1/2 miles to our store on the right.

Fishing Creek Lodge & Bake Shop Dolly Hollinger, 889 Central Rd. Benton, PA 17814 570-925-5991 Open 7 days a week, hours vary by season. Bed & Breakfast & bake shop with homemade baked goods and convenience groceries. Ice cream and take-out from May to Sept. with items varying by season. Located: In Central on State Rt. 4049, 1 mile north of Rt. 118 on the left.

Fishing Creek Veterinary Clinic. Dr. John A. Shonis, 4793 Red Rock Road, Benton, PA 17814. 570 925-6670. Office hours by appointment.

Florence E. Brady Massage Therapy, Benton, PA 17814 570 925-2158 Relaxation, deep tissue, sports, hand & foot massage, aromatherapy, Hydrotherapy, headache, sinus & arthritis relief. Please call for an appointment.

Fritz's TasteeCreme. Sandy Fritz Hile, Proprietor, 570 925-2404. "At the bridge," at the intersection of Routes 239 and 487. Selling food bakets, hoagies, steak sandwiches, pizza, hot wings, both soft and dipped ice cream, yogurt and home-made salads. Dine on the deck overlook Fishingcreek..

Good’s Campground 288 SR 118 Benton, PA 17814 570 477-536. Our campground, which is adjacent to Ricketts Glen State Park at the bottom of the “falls trail”, has sixty large wooded sites and modern facilities.

Grassmere Park Campground Fred & Jane Hess, 67 Grassmere Park Rd., Benton, PA 17814 570-925-6655 Recreational campground, tents, campers, cottages, fishing & reunions. A family run business for 79 years. Directions: Rt. 487 N from Benton 4 miles. Left at sign, 3 miles to Rt. 118. Turn right 1/4 mile at sign, turn right 100 yards then turn right.

Henny Penny's Country Store, at the rear of the Benton Bakery Antiques, Etc. 570 925-5204. Thursday through Monday 10-5. Other times by chance or appoitment. Items handmade, heart-felt and homespun.

H & P Embroidery, Cindy Hittle and Tina Posey, 235 Shultz Hollow Road (near Divide), Benton, 570 925-6586 and 925-2124. Specializing in machine embroidery of shirts and jackets for personal and business use. The sisters will custom design what you want in the way of a custom business logo, a name on a shirt, sweatshirt or jacket. They also do groups, blankets, towels, etc. They have hundreds of patterns and are getting more all the time.

Harold Iddings Construction Company. Harold Iddings, 354 Shickshinny Road, Benton, PA. 570 925-6018

Hart's Content B & B, Gerry and Ken Hart, 12 Daro Road, P. O. Box 97, Huntington Mills, PA, 570 864-2499. Try Grandma's Room, the Amish Room or the English Room. Enjoy the leiurely, full country breakfast around an old oak table and antique coal stove.

Harvey Insurance Agency James E. Harvey 4384 Red Rock Rd., Benton, PA 17814 570-925-5081 Full line insurance agency. Auto, Home, Business, Life. Located: On Rt. 487 approx. 0.3 miles north of Benton.

Health Is Wealth Marilyn S. Fritz 251 Dotyville Rd. Benton, PA 17814 570-925-6758 Experience spring fresh air year round in your home, office or car with an air purifier from Living Air. Pennies a day to run. Call for your free trial. Also, easy to install Living Water for high quality drinking water. Please call for more information.

Hideout Graphics, Barry Whitenight, graphic art for internet web page design, 570 925-2268. www.hideoutgraphics.com.

Hillside Farm Nursery Shay & John Butasek 162 Lower Raven Creek Rd., Stillwater, PA 17878-9745, 570-925-2283; fax, 570 925-5615. Business hours...Summers 10-7 Wed. thru Sun., rest of year by appointment. Terrific variety of usual and unusual perennials, shrubs and trees. Specializing in Bonsai, the art of miniature trees. Location: From Benton 487 South, 1st left before green metal bridge at Stillwater.

Hoboken Sub Shop Becky L. Green Mill St. Benton, PA 17814 570-925-2100 Hours:Mon. thru Sat. 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Subs, pizza ice cream, frozen yogurt, homemade desserts. Breakfast, daily specials.Located: at the intersection of Rts. 239 & 487, Benton.

Innovative Building Designs, Rick Iddings, 406 Shickshinny Rd, Benton, PA 17814, 570-925-2077. Log and timber homes, custom homes, renovations & additions. We dedicate ourselves to creating the perfect living space for our customers by combining state-of-the-art products, quality workmanship and strict attention to detail.Call for an appointment.

J. F. Newhart Services Joe Newhart 3968 Grove Rd., Stillwater, PA 17878 570-925-5317 Plumbing, Heating and electric. We sell new or repair your existing system.

Jamison City Furniture by Robert A. Margerum, Custom Woodworking. 127 Jamison City Road, Benton, PA 17814, 570-925-5486. Maker of Custom Furniture in the Country Style and Fine Woodworking. Repairs to wood furniture and antique restoration.

Jerry Laubach Construction RR #2 Box 94-C, Benton, PA 17814 570-925-6743 General contracting work including pole buildings,barns & additions.Please call for an appointment.

Joe Flite 14 Kt. Gold Jewelry and Repairs. Chains, charms, earings, rings, braclets, diamonds. 963 Green Creek Road, Benton, 570 925-6928.
www.flitejewelry.com

Jim’s Homemade Scented Candles Jim Gaito 617 Old Tioga Tpk., Benton, PA 17814 Phone & fax – 570-864-3408. Wide selection of scented candles for all occasions. Will do mail orders. Great item for fund raisers. Call or fax for more information.Located on Old Tioga Tpk. In the village of Fairmont Springs. 3 miles north of Cambra, 3 miles south of Red Rock. Three houses from intersection. Look for the sign!

Jubilee Valley Retreat Center. Jesse & Sandra Fritz, 365 SR 239, Benton, PA 17814, 570-925-6839. Hosts church, scouting, and family groups. Large two-story lodge with kitchen and bathroom facilities. Thirteen tent camping sites, large pond, large fields for games, volley ball court, wooded hiking trails, located on the banks of West Creek two miles north of Benton on route 239.

Jungle Paradise Richard and Jan Jost, 68 Kings Road, Benton, PA 17814, 570-925-6680. Orchids, rare and unusual houseplants. Directions: From Rt. 487, turn onto Rt. 254. First right onto Cully Run Rd., right onto O’Roy Rd., then an immediate left onto King’s Rd.. First driveway on the left. http://www.orchidsplus.com

Kapp’s Auction Service George S. Kapp, Jr. RD #1 Box 156, Millville, PA 17846 570-458-4384 Auction services including selling of real estate, antiques, firearms, business liquidations, estate appraisals and tent rentals.Please call for further information.

Kathy's Kakes, (PA Dept. of Ag. Licensed Home Baker), beautifully decorated cakes for all occasions; cookie trays; special desserts and fudges. 925-2178, Kathy Leamont.

Kay Stanton, Wallpapering, painting. 570 925-5790

Kenneth A. Druckenmiller Phone: 570 925-6733 Fax: 570 925-6082 Business hours: 9-5 Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Sat., 9-6 Fri. Repairs on all types of mechanical clocks. All work is guaranteed. Free estimates. Specializing in antique clock movements and case repair.

K J Kitchen Income Tax/Accounting 4101 Maple Grove Road, Benton, PA 17814 570-925-6884 Income tax preparation. Quarterly reports and payroll for small businesses.Please call for information.

Kocher’s Lawn Mowing & Landscaping Eric Kocher 312 Main St., Benton, PA 17814 570-925-2228 or 925-5166 Commercial and residential mowing and trimming, shrub trimming and planting, liming and fertilizing, mulching. Fully insured, free estimates.Please call for appointment.

Kozy Korner Starla Grassley Main St., Benton, PA 17814 570-925-9978 M-F 6 AM to 2 PM Sat. 6 AM to 12:30 PM Closed SundaysGood food at reasonable prices. Located on Main St. across from the intersection of Main & Market St. next to the Benton Sport Center.

Kristie's Kafe, Espresso Bar Catering, 570 925-2222. Kristie's Kafe. Weddings, conferences, special events.

Krygier’s Catering Mary Ruth Krygier 479 State Route 239, Benton, PA 17814 570-925-2827 Good home cooking for auctions, weddings, parties, reunions.Located: Off Rt. 487 at the Riverside Market on Rt. 239N 2.3 miles. Big white house on left.

L & K Mills, Inc. Larry Litwhiler 4064 Maple Grove Rd., Benton, PA 17814 570-925-6200 Feed & grain. Farm store. Hardware.Located: On Rt. 487 just south of Benton.

Laboratory Service, part of Bloomsburg Hospital Outpatient laboratory services, is now open five days a week, Monday through Friday from 9 in the morning until noon. Call 925-2579 for more information. The laboratory is located behind Ed Cole's Barber Shop on the continuation of Main Street at 4354 Red Rock Road.

Letteer Brothers Auction Co. Steve Letteer, Meadowbrook Farm, 266 Dirr’s Rd., Benton, PA 17814 570-925-6564 or 1-800-936-6564 Full service auction company, auctioning real estate, estates, collections, firearms. Tent rentals.Call for further information.

Lincoln Logs Ltd. Kay Taylor Rakich Rd., Benton, PA 17814 570-925-6165 Business hours: 10-6 daily, but by appointment only. Celebrating more than 20 years providing top quality log homes to Benton and surrounding areas. Visit our web site! Directions: North of Benton on Rt. 487 approx. 3.2 miles to right turn at small white Church (St. Gabriel’s Hill). (LLL sign there). Continue to first dirt rd. on left (another LLL sign). Take that left & continue 1 mile down Rakich Rd.. You’ll see another LLL sign, 3 buildings & Lincoln statue on the right.

Little Tiger Teachery, Joanna Anderson Group Daycare, 310 Main Street, P. O. Box 694, Benton, PA 17814, 570 925-5499, 570 394-3279. The goal of the school is to offer a safe, comfortable, and educational "home away from home" for her students which is far more than just a babysitting service. The curriculum focuses on building emotional, physical, and social skills while also encouraging curiosity and personal discovery. Children participate in hands-on arts and crafts, interactive games, language skills, song and dance, preschool instruction, classroom activities, and supervised play and exploration. They eat nutritious meals and develop good habits and manners. Each child builds a portfolio of their work, play, and accomplishments to help parents evaluate their child's developmental progress. Interested parents are encouraged to schedule an appointment by calling 925-5499 to visit the facility and discuss their child's needs. Please also inquire about possible government aid.  For additional information, contact Joanna Anderson, Owner and Director Little Tiger Teachery.

M & M Repair Center David McDermott Rt. 239, RR 1 Box 100, Stillwater, PA 17878 570-864-2491 Auto repairs and parts, state inspections, specializing in exhaust systems.

Mini Acre Farms Dog Grooming, 1473 Old Tioga Turnpike, Stillwater, PA 17878. Their motto is "Big and small we groom them all." Full grooming, medicated baths, nail clipping and grinding. Deshedding program. No tranquilizers are used--only TLC. Call Susan Learn at 236-9312 for an appointment. Morning, afternoon, and evening appointments available. Now carrying Blue Seal Dog food and feeds.

Mountain View Barn on Route 118. 570 477-2483. Our two-story barn (est. 1991) is filled with an eclectic mix of old, used and new--functional or just decorative, for home and garden. Weekdays open, call for hours. Year round open Saturdays and Sundays. Directions from Benton take Route 487 North to State Route 118 East. We are 3 miles east from Ricketts Glen Park Entrance on Route 118.

McCourt Painting. Professional Interior & Exterior painting by Ray & Robin McCourt, 1360 Old Tioga Turnpike, Stillwater, PA 17878. 570 864-8616. Decks - Window Glazing - Caulking - Power Washing - Residential & Commercial - Wood Staining - Wall & Ceiling Repair. No job too small!

Mill Race Golf & Camping Resort Robert C. Williams, President 4584 Red Rock Rd., Benton, PA 17814 570-925-2040 18 Hole championship golf course, driving range, putting green, 18 acres of fishing lakes, trout nursery, PA’s best trout stream, biking paths, hiking paths, boating available for your boat. Located: On Rt. 487, just north of Benton.

Natural Rustic Wood Crafts Barry & Denise Laubach 25 Kingsbury Drive Village of Central Benton, PA 17814 570-925-2560 Gift Shop open weekdays: 6-9 PM weekends: 9 AM to 9 PM Wide selection of hand crafted beech wood garden chairs, benches and accent pieces. Also different types of garden fences with birdhouses. Many types of gifts available including pole people, wall hangings, baskets, candles...a gift for every occasion. Special orders welcomed. CK / MO / VISA/ MC accepted. Located: on Kingsbury Drive just below the Central Park Hotel, in the village of Central, 1 mile north of Rt. 118.

Neighborhood Advisors Insurance and Financial Services - All forms of individual and business coverage. Craig Merluzzi, President www.neighborhoodadvisors.com Phone, 570.784.1673; Fax, 570 784.7580

Northern Columbia Community & Cultural Center Thrift Store, Mill Street, Benton. 570 925-5377. The Thrift Store hours are Thursday and Friday, 10-4. Saturday, 10-2. Donations may be dropped off during business hours.

Northern Columbia Community & Cultural Center, P. O. Box 305, 42 Community Drive, Benton. 570 925-0163. Hours are Mondays-Friday 6 AM to 9 PM, Saturdays 8AM to 8 PM and Sundays noon to 6 PM.

Ol’ Country Barn Nancy Fox 9 South Comstock Rd., Benton, PA 17814 570-925-6295 Business hours: 10 – 5, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A variety shop with something for everyone. We have crafts, antiques, gifts, baskets, tools, toys, assorted new and used merchandise and seasonal items. We also have a Pumpkin Festival in October. Located: 6 miles north of Benton off Rt. 487, first left after Red Rock Barns & Gazebos.

The Old Filling Station Restaurant Chris and Denny Dawson, 140 Main St., Benton, PA. 17814 570-925-6556 Hours 8 am to 9 pm Tuesday - Friday 7am to 9 pm Sat. 7 am to 7 PM Sunday; closed Monday. Come in and get filled up with great food like grandma used to make. Home made desserts. A non-smoking restaurant.

Orangeville Public Library, Post Office Box 268, 301 Mill Street, Orangeville, PA 17859. 570 683-5354. Hours: Monday and Wednesday: 2 PM-8 PM. Tuesday and Thursday, 5 PM-8 PM. Friday and Sunday, closed. Saturday, 9 AM - 1 PM.

Pine Creek Kennels Pet Resort. George & Karen Scarince, 37 Pine Creek Rd, Benton PA 17814. 570-864-3189. Located 2 mi. off 118, near Rickett's Glen. We offer year round deluxe pet boarding and complete grooming services. Our goal is to allow you to enjoy your vacation without worrying about your pets! Please stop in to visit and bring your dogs along. (Cats usually don't appreciate the ride!) Reserve early in summer and on holiday weeks. Open 7 days, hours, directions and complete information available on website.

Pine Run Plumbing Ron Hanna 45 Winkleman Rd., Benton, PA 17814 570-864-8540 A complete service company for plumbing and heating. We install water filter systems and do new construction. 25 years of experience. Fully insured and fully licensed.Directions: From 118 or 239 take Old Tioga Tpk. to Winkleman Rd. We are on the right at the bottom of the hill.

Powder Birns Ardin Birns 62 Railroad Rd., Benton, PA 17814 570-925-5032 Powder coating of metal parts for motorcycles, automobiles, appliances, fencing, etc. Competitively priced vs. paint and much more durable. Many colors available. Located: across from Jerry’s Auto Sales on Cemetery Road off Rt. 487

PPL Supplying your energy needs. Need to pay a bill? Go here.

Prim Crow Studio Candles N Such, Jodi English, owner. 1556 State Route 239, Stillwater, PA 17878, 570 864-0873! We offer Oodles & Oodles of Hand~Made PRIMITIVES, CANDLES, FOLK ART, ANTIQUES, DECOR & GIFT'S Galore! In a variety of natural waxes too~ SOY ~ Beeswax ~ Palm Wax! Grab up some Bakery Candles, Electric Grubby Candles, Tart Melts, Wax Embeds, Votives, Bowl Fillers, Gift Sets & Stitcheries for yourself! Be sure to visit our website at www.primcrowstudio.com where we have lots of sales and even charity items too!

Puppetry Pastimes, Paul and Lori Olshefski, 570 925-2317, http://www.puppetrypastimes.com. 63 Dotyville Road, Benton Township. Hand puppets, plush puppets, marionettes for children and adults. Great gift ideas for collectors including cats, frogs, giraffes and more. All price ranges available. Custom made heirloom quality marionettes.

R. Robbins Excavating & Trucking. RR3, Box 169, Benton, PA 17814. 570 925-2168. Ron Robbins, owner.

Red Rock Barns & Gazebos 5116 State Rt. 487, Benton, PA 17814 570-925-2801 Specializing in custom built barns, garages, cabins, playhouses & gazebos. We deliver to your site. Located: 4 miles north of Benton on Rt. 487

Red Rock Corner Store Madelyn Bonham 121 State Rt. 118, Benton, PA 17814 570-925-5648 Business hours: M – F, 6 am to 9 pm; Sun. 7 am to 9 pm. General store; self-serve Gulf gas; camping & fishing supplies; lunch meat, hoagies. Located: at the intersection of Rt. 118 and 487

Rickett’s Glen Hotel Anthony Hoyson and Scott Crispell, Proprietors, 221 State Route 118 , Benton, PA 1781, "conveniently located in the middle of nowhere." 570-477-3656.

Rose Consulting Robert B. Rose III RR 1 Box 277 B, Stillwater, PA 17878 570-864-ROSE voice/fax 877-799-ROSE toll free. Rose Consulting provides comprehensive telecommunications solutions. Evaluation of expenses for local, long distance, cellular, paging and equipment maintenance and lease/rentals.Call for further information.

S.M.R.D. Theatricals 189 Swamp Rd., Benton, PA 17814 570-925-2080 Custom painted furniture. Please call for appointment.

Satin Stitches Custom Embroidery Jane Hess 67 Grassmere Park Rd., Benton, PA 17814 570-925-5446 or 925-6655 Custom embroidery on hats, shirts, jackets, blankets, gifts; for businesses, teams, groups or individuals. Industrial embroidery machine and the latest software. Call for further information.

Shady Hollow Angus Chuck & Kay Chapman 35 Sunny Hillside Rd., Benton, PA 17814 570-925-6972 Business hours vary, please call. High performance Angus breeding stock. Bulls out of the best genetics in the country. Performance data available.Directions: Rt. 487 South of Benton to Sunny Hillside Rd. (Corner with Steve Shannon Tire) Turn left (east) to first farm on the right, about 1/4 mi.

Sharon Remphrey's Beauty & Wig Salon, 475 Main St, Benton, PA 17814, 570 925-6445. Ladies have hair you always wanted, little girls sizes available, 33 yrs in the business, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fridays, some Saturdays.

Simply Success Sponsor of Designs by Judi PO Box 476, Benton, Pa 17814 570-925-5921 Simply Success is a service which connects crafters and vendors. Only quality craftsmanship is considered. Our goal is to connect both wholesale & retail customers with crafters that complement their existing business. We also have our own line of bath & body products which are hand made of only the finest ingredients.Please call for more information.

Springhouse Shop and Studio, Mossville, Custom Woodworking, Adam and Nicole Karr, 570 864-3956. Offering custom woodworking and design services. Let us create the perfect handcrafted furniture, kitchen, buit-in cabinets, bar, or wainscoting for you! Free estimates. Call with your ideas or questions. We do hand drawings or computer renderings with bids. Architects and designers: we would be happy to bid on your specs. or drawings. We look forward to hearing from you!

Stanley Home Products and Fuller Brush sales and employment. Devona Albertson has been selling these products for 42 years and will meet your requirements. You can now shop on line at http://www.shponline.com/english/shop.asp?repid=0054697 or call toll free at 1-888-590-7081 or locally at 570 864-2541. Constantly looking for people who need work and/or good quality products to supplement income.

Stephanie Brooker’s Hair Salon 127 School House Rd., Benton, PA 17814 570-925-2499 Hours: Wed. & Thurs. 9:30-7, Fri. 9:30-6, Sat. 9-2 Offering cuts and styles for men, women and children. Perms, Highlights and color. 14 years experience. Located: Near Grassmere Park, approx. 7 mi. north of Benton.

Steve Shannon Tire & Auto Center Mill St., Benton, PA 17814 570-925-2821 Full service tire & auto repair center offering State inspection in our new facility. Rt. 487, just south of Benton, and Rt. 42, Bloomsburg, Rt. 11, Danville, Rt. 11, West Nanticoke, Main St., Loch Haven, Rt. 11, Berwick

Stoney Acres Garden Center Rick & Anne M. Kingsbury 4378 Red Rock Rd., Benton, PA 17814 570-925-6826 Providing landscaping services, lawn service, snow plowing and a retail garden center. Located: on Rt. 487 just north of Benton.

The Sullivan Review, Main & Water Streets, P. O. Box 305, Dushore, PA 18614. 570 928-8403 or 1-800-582-1774.

Sun-Dry Laundry, Inc., Market Street, Benton, PA. 570-925-2727. State-of-the-art, air-conditioned laundry facility features a computerized card system that eliminates the need of carrying bulky change as well as large-capacity washers & dryers. Drop-off services consist of dry cleaning, mending, shoe repair and fluff 'n fold (drop off dirty clothes and pick them up washed, dried, folded and ready to put away). Courteous attendants are there to assist you Monday-Saturday, 9 AM-5 PM for drop-off services. Laundry hours are 6 AM-10 PM. Last wash at 9 PM, 7 days a week. Other convenient services include full-service Nail and Tanning Salon, cable TV, laundry carts, folding tables and vending machines for all your laundry, tanning needs and favorite snacks & beverages. Tanning Salon hours are the same as the laundry hours. Nail Salon hours are Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM. WATCH FOR OUR DAILY SPECIALS!

Sutliff Motors Robert M. Brewington Jr. 4351 Red Rock Rd., Benton, PA 17814 570-925-6515 Full service garage, car sales and rentals. Doing business in Benton for over 20 years. Located: on Rt. 487 in Benton

Sutton Archery Inc. Dick & Tina Sutton 357 A Camp Lavigne Rd., Benton, PA 17814 570-925-2273 Hours: 1 – 9 Mon. – Thurs., 10 – 9 Fri., 10 – 5 Sat. Closed Sunday. “Experience the fun world of Archery” PSE, Mathews & High Country dealer. Indoor target lanes, Video bow hunting & laser gun range. Adult & youth archery lessons. Leagues. Located: Approximately 3 1/2 miles north of Benton. Turn off Rt. 487 at Camp Lavigne Rd. Go 1 1/2 miles.

Swisher's Country Store, Since 1879. North Mountain, PA, route 42, between 220 and 118. 570 482-2162. Hunting and fishing licenses, ammo. bait and tackle.

Thrift Store, Mill Street, Benton. 570 925-5377. The Thrift Store hours are Thursday and Friday, 10-4. Saturday, 10-2. Donations may be dropped off during business hours.

Total Look Landscaping John D. Watson, L. A. RR #4 Box 126, Benton, PA 17814 570-925-5141 A full service design / build landscape firm specializing in design consultation, installation, excavation, hydro seeding, snow removal, boulders, patios, decks, walls and more. Serving the area for 10 years. Free estimates. Fully insured. Call for further information.

Trail's End Restaurant The Stemrich Family, Route118, Sweet Valley, PA 570-477-2556, Located just 2 milles east of Ricketts Glen. Open daily, serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

USALANDLORDS.US, Ray McCourt, owner. 1360 Old Tioga Turnpike, Stillwater, PA 17878, 570 864-8616. USALANDLORDS.US is an Internet Rentals Referral Service and a Property For Sale Referral Service. Our goal is to dominate and revolutionize the Internet Rentals Market & Homes for Sale; by creating an innovated tooled web site (s) that is user friendly. By offering potential tenants and landlords a unique web site that reduces the hassles to its user's that are found on many other Internet sites. We feel our sites are completely user friendly in that, virtually anyone with even limited computer skills can access, search, and post Rentals & Property For Sale . We continually research for new ways to improve our web sites, so that landlords and potential tenants and for sale by owners have easy access for their needs. Be sure to visit and post your Property for rent or sale for FREE!

USPS, 250 Third Street, Benton. 570 925-2021.

Valley Pizza Rt. 487, Benton, PA 17814 570-925-5544 Mon.—Thurs. 11 am to 10 pm Fri. & Sat. 11 am-11 pm Sun. 12 noon-9 pm 2 air conditioned locations to serve you better. Fresh dough made daily. Homemade sauce. Great Italian foods. Now serving beer.

Village Ceramics & gifts. Linda Cragle 120 Main St., Benton, PA 17814 570 925-2448 Hours: Monday through Friday 9 to 7; Saturday, 9:30 to 5 PM. Classes: anytime and by appointment. Painted & unpainted ceramics for gifts, etc.Located on Main St., Route 487, just north of Market St.

Whispering Pines Camping Estates, David & Teresa Wojton, 1557 N. Bendertown Road, Stillwater, PA 17878. Phone 877 925-6810 (toll free) or local 570 925-6810. A unique site for your wedding. Seasonal sites available. Reservations requested. Open all year for hunters or people needing a place to stay. Clean, peaceful, family campground with full hook-ups, trailer or tent sights. Farmhouse, Cabins and trailers for rent. Camp store, arcade, and volleyball, horse-shoe pits, crafts, games and planned activities, 2½ acre fishing pond and two hiking trails. Phone hook-ups, Hot showers and laundry facilities available. Located four miles east of Benton on Rt. 239 south toward Shickshinny. Right on North Bendertown Rd. campground two miles on right.

Woodcrafters of Shady Hollow, Chuck & Kay Chapman, 35 Sunny Hillside Road, Benton, PA, 17814 570-925-6972. Business hours vary; please call. Bowls, lamps and other decorative accessories. Custom made of the finest native and exotic woods to match your imagination.Location: Rt. 487 south of Benton to Sunny Hillside Rd. (corner with Steve Shannon Tire) Turn left (east) to first farm on the right, about 1/4 mile.

The Benton Women's Club, meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month, from August through May in members' homes. If you are looking for a place to share your talents and meet some new friends, please call Kathy Leamont, 925-2178.

Wreath's by Susan Cole, Susan Cole, Ed Cole Farm, 2.5 miles from Riverside Market, north on route 239. 570 925-6907. All Christmas trees are $10. Fresh greens of Doublas Fur, Fraser Fur, Blue Spruce and White Pine.

Young's Automotive, Lisa and Jesse Young, Stillwater. 570 925-6940.