Washington Presbyterian Church

November 2000

Washington Presbyterian Church

P.O. Box 201

Allenwood, PA 17810

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Worship: 10:30 a.m.

While Allenwood is 80 miles north of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s capital, it is also within 300 miles of 70 million residents and 34% of all major corporate headquarters in the United States. Cities within this radius include Philadelphia, New York, Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, Erie, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. Allenwood also lies along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River.

Allenwood’s climate changes seasonally. Summer temperatures average from the mid-70’s to the low to mid-80’s. Average temperatures in the winter are in the low to mid-30’s. The village receives 40 inches of precipitation annually, on average, and annual snowfall averages 51 inches. Seasonal changes are beautiful and provide many opportunities for enjoyment.

Great Stream Commons marks an important place in the economic development of Union County. Serving the county and the larger north central region of Pennsylvania, Great Stream Commons will establish a new community of businesses, residential, and recreational areas. Great Stream Commons is a 670-acre park that includes a 187-unit planned residential development and 170 acres of recreational and open space areas.

The first phase of construction includes 100 acres of usable land. 50 acres of this parcel enjoy the tax-free KOZ status. Great Stream Commons provides space for light industrial, manufacturing, warehouse distribution, office space and support services. Presently under construction, Phase One roads and utilities were completed in Spring 2000.

Ideally located along US Route 15 and just 4.5 miles north of Interstate 80 in Allenwood, Great Stream Commons is easily accessible to a workforce of nearly 600,000 individuals who reside within a 45-minute commute. Although Great Stream Commons is not presently rail-served, an existing rail right-of-way has been made accessible for use by the SEDA-COG Rail Authority and will be developed if and when required by a Great Stream Commons tenant. Proximity to the Harrisburg International, State College and Williamsport Regional airports contributes to the easy accessibility of the business park.

The Great Stream Commons business park consists of 444 acres of prime commercial and industrially zoned property.

The housing component of Great Stream Commons is integral to the aims of the park. Combining affordable housing and aesthetic design, Great Stream Commons promises to be a pleasant community for work and play. Utilizing the open space contiguous to the housing units, Great Stream Commons will contain ball fields, boat launches, a fishing pier, trails, open space, bike paths and an environmental education center focusing on the river ecology of the bordering Susquehanna River.

The Central Pennsylvania region offers year-round activities for the outdoor enthusiast.

Thousands of acres of state parks and gamelands are available for your enjoyment.

The Raymond B. Winter State Park is located on Rt. 192, 18 miles west of Lewisburg. The park was originally known as Halfway Dam State Park and many locals still refer to it as "Halfway Dam." The park offers hunting, camping, fishing, swimming, picnic facilities, cross country skiing trails, snowmobiling and one modern rental cabin. The Halfway Dam Environmental Learning Center provides a wildlife viewing area, "hands-on" activities, and guided hikes to organized groups and visitors of all ages.

The Shikellamy State Park Marina is located in an island between Sunbury and Northumberland, 15 miles south of Lewisburg. The park has slips for watercraft and enthusiasts can partake in speed boating, water skiing, and other activities on Lake Augusta. Lake Augusta is the confluence of the North and West branches of the Susquehanna River, which has been dammed by an inflatable fabridam below the bridge between Sunbury and Shamokin Dam.

Bald Eagle State Park, located outside of Lock Haven, is home to a unique butterfly trail that attracts over 34 species of butterflies.

Other regional State Parks include Rickett's Glen in lower Luzerne County, and World's End in Sullivan County.

PP&L's Montour Preserve is located between Turbotville and Washingtonville and offers numerous ourdoor opportunities in or around the Preserve's centerpiece, Lake Chillisquaque. One can dig for fossils, hike, bike, walk numerous trails, fish or canoe.

Ski one of the many challenging ski slopes in the area. Ski Sawmill Mountain Resort and Montage Mountain offer winter enjoyment for the beginner and the advanced skier alike. Big Boulder and Camelback are nestled in the heart of the Pocono Mountains.

Central Pennsylvania is home to many species of big and small game, including deer, bear, turkey, woodcock, and grouse. Nearly 200,000 acres of land are available for hunting and trapping in the Bald Eagle State Forest. Large populations of ducks and Canada geese on the Susquehanna River offer excellent waterfowl hunting. Opportunities for fishing, boating and swimming are plentiful on the waterways of Central Pennsylvania. The 444-mile Susquehanna River and its far-reaching tributaries are home to trout, bass, walleye, muskellunge and other game fish.

This region is home to several golf courses. In Milton, there's the Turbot Hills Golf Club. In Lewisburg, try Bucknell's challenging par-71. Near Montgomery, the White Deer Golf Club offers two 18-hole courses, both par-72.

The annual Little League World Series takes place in Williamsport each August and showcases the talent of the best amateur ballplayers from around the globe. For a break in the action, stop by the Little League Museum and see for yourself why baseball has captured the hearts of young and old.

The Williamsport Crosscutters, Williamsport's own professional baseball team, delights its crowds during the season. You can catch their home games at historic Bowman Field in the west end of Williamsport.

If football or basketball is more your style, then the Central Pennsylvania region has plenty of what you're looking for. Catch a collegiate football game at any of the universities located in the area. Bucknell University and Penn State University compete in Division I. Susquehanna, Lycoming and Bloomsburg compete in Division III.

Knoebels Grove is located in Elysburg. One of the top amusements in the United States, Knoebels still has free parking, admission, entertainment and picnic facilities.