2008 GHBA SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS GRANTED
Each year the Greater Hughesville Business Association awards scholarships to one boy and one girl graduating from East Lycoming High School who plan to pursue a business major in college.  This year the scholarship amount was increased to $750.  Congratulations to Hughesville seniors Clarissa Brown and Derrick Sheatler, the 2008 recipients of the GHBA scholarships.  Clarissa Brown is the daughter of William and Marilyn Brown.  After graduation she plans to attend Lafayette College to major in Business and Economics.  Derrick Sheatler is the son of Tammy Sheatler.  Following graduation Derrick will be attending Drexel University to major in Business Economics.  Good luck to both Clarissa and Derrick on their future endeavors!

SUMMER PLANTING OF MAIN STREET FLOWER POTS
"We will plant come rain AND sunshine," seemed to be the motto for members of GHBA as they completed summer planting of the Main Street flower pots on May 23, 2008, as the weather alternated between rain bursts and bright sunshine.  The planting was scheduled and completed in anticipation of the Memorial Day holiday.  Special thanks to GHBA members Becky Fought and Deb Sullivan for completing this project, as well as helpers Tracy Rishel, Kaitlin Lunger, and Jeannie Willis Dykstra.  Becky and Jeanne are also members of the Regional Main Street Program.

2008 GOLF TOURNAMENT
"Perfect golf weather" was the consensus among the players at this year’s 10th Annual GHBA golf tournament held on May 14, 2008, at the Mill Race Golf Course in Benton. Following the golf tournament, a dinner was then served at the Muncy Valley Moose where names were drawn for the 50/50 and raffle contests, as well as announcing the winners of the day’s golfing contests (see winners lists below).

The annual golf tournament is GHBA's only major fundraiser, and we want to thank everyone who donated time and money to make this event possible. Those individuals and businesses that sponsored T-shirts, golf holes and/or provided donations for this year's raffle and door prizes are listed below. Without their support, not to mention the golfers themselves, our success would not be possible.

Thanks go out to the members of the GHBA golf committee for their time in organizing and planning the tournament: Pauline Freezer Barber, Linda Gordner and Mike Sullivan. Kudos also to the additional volunteers who worked the day of the tournament: Paul Falk, Amy Gardner, Chris Lechien, Tracy Rishel, and Deb Sullivan. Special thanks to Martin Payne of the Veterans of the Vietnam War, Inc., PA Post-51, for organizing and manning the putting contest.

The proceeds from this year's tournament will be used to support the H.H.S. Scholarship Fund, as well as upcoming projects benefiting the greater Hughesville community.

We're always looking for ways to improve the annual tournament and would appreciate your feedback. Should you have any recommendations for changes or improvements in next year's tournament, send us an e-mail at info@hughesvillebusiness.org!  Click Here to visit the online Photo Gallery

First Place Trophy: Dan Gardner, Josh Gardner, Frank Sheets and Jackie Sheets
Second Place Trophy: Dan Berninger, Kate Bower, Bob Helmrich, Dave Mayer
Third Place Trophy: Lance Jensen, Donna Neitz, Ned Neitz, Brian Sheets

Closest to Pin (Hole #2): Don Waltz
Closest to Pin (Hole #9): Dan Gardner
Closest to Pin (Hole #14): Jeff Rishel
Closest to Pin (Hole #15): Ronnie Long
Closest to Pin (Hole #18): Jeff Waltman
Men’s Longest Drive in Fairway (Hole #7): Dave Mayer
Women’s Longest Drive in Fairway (Hole #7): Chris Lechien

Winner of the 50/50 Drawing: Don Edwards

Winner of the Putting Contest: Paul Falk

RAFFLE PRIZE WINNERS:
Necklace (Donated by Sheila Barto Jewelry): Wayne Hyde
Gift Certificate for PA State Inspection (Donated by Barto’s Tire and Auto Center): Jim Reed
Hand-Crafted Glass Earrings and Necklace Set (Donated by Cheryl Bower): Dan Gardner
Bird Feeder and 10 lb. Bag of Bird Seed (Donated by Fought’s Mill): Chris Lechien
$20 Gift Certificate (Donated by Freezer’s Auto Parts): Rob Labatch
$20 Gift Certificate (Donated by Freezer’s Auto Parts): Kyle Daugherty
$100 Gift Certificate (Donated by Gary’s Furniture): Ronnie Long
Gift Certificate by Free Oil Change and Filter: Bog Hager
Gift Certificate for 10 Tanning Sessions (Donated by J&L Hair Studio): Becky Fought
$100 Savings Bond (Donated by Muncy Bank & Trust): Diane Clayton
Bike Computer (Donated by Pearson’s Bike Shop): Tom Hess
Hummingbird Feeder (Donated by Picture Rocks Hardware): Matt Edwards
Golf Umbrella (Donated by Susquehanna Bank): Becky Fought
$20 Gift Certificate (Donated by Weis Markets of Muncy): Jeanne Crawford
Cooler Bag Gift Set (Variety of Items Donated by GHBA, Sullivan’s Service Station, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Muncy Bank & Trust, Tracy Rishel, and HHS Golf Team): Jackie Sheets

• Legion Post 35 - Thanks to all members who organized the Christmas Party, helped with the preparations, and attended the day of the event.
• Hughesville McDonald's - Thanks for the cookie donations and for allowing Grimace, Birdy, and Hamburglar to participate.
• TJ’s Market – Thanks for donation of juice boxes.
• GHBA Members - Thanks to those members who donated juice boxes and homemade cookies, helped with coordination of the parade, and showed up in spite of the frosty weather! Special kudos to Deb Sullivan and Tracy Rishel for carrying the GHBA banner in the parade and for Denise Spotts for coordinating parade formation. 
• Also thanks to our ad sponsors: Doug Spotts Appliance, Hughesville Laundry Basket, Dan Gardner Construction, Inc., Dave Thomas Signs, CK Business Consultants, Inc., Muncy Bank & Trust, Sullivan’s Service Station, East Lycoming Shopper & News, Citizens & Northern Bank, and Robin Real Estate.
• Citizens & Northern Bank - Thanks for printing the flyers that were distributed throughout the community.
• And most of all ... thanks to SANTA CLAUS for coming to Hughesville!