September 2000
Information provided by Pennsylvania Fish & Game Finder Magazine
(814) 374-4888

BEAVER, BUTLER & WASHINGTON COUNTIES

At GEHM’S VITTLE VILLAGE in Penelton, PA they’ve got it all to get you on your way to your favorite fishing location. Fill up your gas tank, purchase your bait and get a made to order hoagie for when the fish take a break you can too. Be sure to visit the craft area, you always need a treat for yourself or just to have a gift on hand. You’ll enjoy chatting with the “local guys” and getting the news about their favorite fishing areas. (724) 445-3976.

If you’re interested in custom engraving you must stop at O’DONNELL’S and speak to Glenda or Jerry. Glenda’s work is beautiful as she has earned herself blue and red ribbons when she entered her work in competition. Think about the birthday gifts ahead and surprise someone with a carving done on their own gun stock. O’Donnell’s is located on Route 19, in Portersville, PA. They carry a complete selection of fishing, hunting and archery supplies and are open 7 days a week. Call for the latest fishing conditions on Lake Arthur & McConnells Mill and local streams. (724) 368-3418.

Fishing, tackle, bait, guns, ammo, clothing, camping and archery supplies is what you’ll find at APPALACHIAN TRAILS LTD.. This store full of goodies is located at 1116 New Castle Road (Route 422) in Prospect. Be prepared for the days of hunting and stock up. Ron Anderson is the owner of this well stocked store. Do your shopping with Ron. (724) 865-2178.

For great fishing come to Butler County! The place to stay, THE BUTLER SUPER 8 MOTEL known for making anglers comfortable while enjoying the great outdoors in the local streams and Lake Arthur. If you’re planning to hunt Butler County for one of its monster bucks call (724) 287-8888 for reservations. See Super 8 ad on page  16  .

If you’re in the market for a delicious hoagie visit KIBLER’S KORNER MARKET at 803 Virginia Avenue in Rochester, PA. Maybe you’re looking for a way to make a buck or two for an organization you participate in, just ask Glen Kibler and his staff for all the information about their hoagies for fund raisers. While you’re there to purchase milk, bread, lunch meats don’t forget Bummer’s Old Fashioned Barbecue Sauce along with a variety of spices. You’ll surely want to play that lucky Pennsylvania lottery number before you leave. (724) 847-1979.

To add a unique piece to your home or office be sure to contact George Sullivan at SULLIVAN TAXIDERMY the next time your hunting trip is successful. Yes, you will have a one of a kind piece done by a professional with many years experience. To see first hand, visit the showroom with a display of birds, bear, deer, etc. at 520 Helen Street in Rochester, PA. (724) 775-3563.

If you are looking for a family oriented way to share good times together, go to C & M ARCHERY, INC. at 1823 Freedom Lovi Road in Freedom, PA. You can all try the I.T.S. Target system indoor range and get familiarized with the sport of archery. Larry and John are an authorized Bear Service Center and have all the bows, arrows and archery equipment you’ll need. Those of you who already have taken an interest in the sport replenish your stock and share your experiences with other archers, you’ll meet some real nice people at C & M. (724) 775-6622.

SHOOTERS PLACE on Route 51 in Fallston, PA is by far the best little shop to do a lot of great shopping. Bob and Marita have personalities you’ll enjoy getting to know, they are fair with good prices and very knowledgeable about the products they sell. They have Rugers and Taurus guns along with ammo and other accessories, and for the fishermen they are the #1 Terminator dealer with the lures that forever changed fishing with its patent pending titanium framed spinnerbiats. Check out the in-line trout spinner or the new titanium leader for muskie and pike. You gotta love Shooters Place.  (724) 847-2097.

FIRST SHOT SPORTING GOODS, INC. has been in Burgettstown since September, 1996. They carry a full line of firearms, reloading equipment, full supply of ammunition, archery and fishing equipment. First Shot also inventories shotguns and handguns. Stop in to see Terry for your sporting needs. (724) 947-3813.

COOPER’S SERVICE CENTER complete with a deli that features delicious homemade foods, great lunch meats and cheese. We also have farm fresh eggs (jumbo size).

In the service area Joe (a great guy) has some very good specials for our customers, such as both inspections for the price of $36.95. Retired persons get a discount on both inspections for $29.95. He also features Firestone tires at very low prices and installed and balanced “free”. Front end alignments are a specialty here and done right!  Give us a try! You won’t be sorry. (724) 926-2424.