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Raising Hose Company Cash with ‘Sunbury-opoly’

SUNBURY — A volunteer fire company in Sunbury is taking a unique approach to fundraising. It is taking a Monopoly board and turning it into “Sunbury...
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SUNBURY -- A volunteer fire company in Sunbury is taking a unique approach to fundraising. It is taking a Monopoly board and turning it into "Sunbury-opoly."

The Good Will Hose Company is one of five volunteer fire companies in Sunbury. It hosts fundraisers year round but never one like this.

"So far, it's been a big hit with our club and the local businesses," said hose company member Gary Pfleggor.

The fire company is looking for local businesses to get involved by purchasing a spot on the board. Each spot costs $225 and for that price, you get a free board and free advertising for life.

Pfleggor calls it a win-win for the fire company and the businesses.

"It's actually giving the small businesses a place to show theirs and then it's helping the fire company at the same time," Pfleggor said. "We have a $350,000 fire truck that we bought a few years ago and we're actually trying to pay it off."

Karen Teichman of Central Penn Women's Health Care in Sunbury says it was a no-brainer to get involved.

"All the businesses in the community need to support our fire department," Teichman said. "I think it's wonderful.  I think it's a lot of fun.  My staff and I chose this location that we'd be featured on the board.  It's just nice to be involved with the community."

The Sunbury-opoly games will be sold for $25 each.

The Good Will Hose Company hopes to have them ready by October.

To get involved, contact the hose company at 570-286-2831.

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