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Classic Drycleaners and Laundromats is the official water sponsor of the Business Women's Forum, providing bottled water for all those in attendance.

 

In addtion to our water sponsorship, we also host a booth in the exhibition area, complete with freshly brewed coffee compliments of Jeff Roberts with Canteen Vending Services.

 

Pictured above (from Left to Right):

Jaime Zurat, Marketing Manager

Aimée Swank, Operations Manager

Paula Kostick, General Manager

The Boobies Bus

Jaime Zurat and Aimée Swank proudly support their friends at Feel Your Boobies.  "Feel Your Boobies - Are You Doing It?"

Paula Kostick stands with our mannequin, proudly supporting our Community Partnership with Dress for Success South Central PA.

Paula Kostick takes a moment to pose with our friends from Orrstown Bank.

Team Classic

Jaime Zurat, Marketing Manager

Aimée Swank, Operations Manager

Paula Kostick, General Manager

Girl Power

Jaime Zurat, Classic Drycleaners

Jeff Roberts, Canteen Vending Co.

Paula Kostick, Classic Drycleaners

Dubble Bubble madness!

More madness!

Check out the shirt!

And the socks!

Do you think Jaime has a sweet tooth?  Maybe just a little...

Paula Kostick, Classic Drycleaners

Pete, Space Mart

Emilee Smith, Manager of Classic's Simpson Ferry Road location in Mechanicsburg, proudly displays our Simply the Best award.

The Classic gals...

 

Emilee Smith, Manager @ Simpson Ferry Road location

Paula Kostick, General Manager

Aimée Swank, Operations Manager

Jaime Zurat, Marketing Manager

Jaime Zurat, Marketing Manager (doing something wacky, as usual)

Jeff Roberts, Canteen Vending Company

Paula Kostick, General Manager of Classic Drycleaners

Craziness at the end of the night...

 

Paula Kostick, General Manager of Classic Drycleaners

Jaime Zurat, Marketing Manager of Classic Drycleaners

Jeff Roberts, Canteen Vending Co.

Jaime Zurat, Classic Drycleaners

Aimée Swank, Classic Drycleaners

Emilee Smith, Classic Drycleaners

Jaime gets ready to be dunked


Ken Toner, CRDN of South Central PA -first to dunk Jaime...


Jaime wants to know who's idea was it to get the dunk tank? Oh yeah, it was hers...


Climbing out of the tank...again.  Are we still having fun?  Not so much...


Ivan winds up...

Ruth Koup of Dress for Success South Central PA was such a good sport.  Ruth came out for the event & volunteered to get dunked - she's great!

Ruth gets dunked and gets back at the crowd with her squirt gun.

Humane Society of Harrisburg - Walk for the Animals
May 9, 2009

In addition to being the water sponsor of the Harrisburg Humane Society's Walk for the Animals, several of us at Classic Drycleaners chose to form Team Classic & walk.  Our team raised $270!

Back row - friends of Classic, Erica & Justin Wallace

Front Row - Jaime Zurat, Marketing Manager for Classic
   Matthew Zurat, Jaime's husband
   Lorie Kitzmiller, Controller for Classic

 

(not pictured here - Lori Wells, Commercial Account Manager for Classic & her friend, Traci Eason)

 

 

Humane Society of Harrisburg - Walk for the Animals
May 9, 2009

Members of Team Classic
Traci Eason, friend of Classic, and Shyla
Lori Wells, Commerical Account Manager for Classic, & Murphy

Humane Society of Harrisburg - Walk for the Animals
May 9, 2009

Erica & Justin Wallace, friends of Classic Drycleaners and proud supports of the Harrisburg Humane Society.

Humane Society of Harrisburg - Walk for the Animals
May 9, 2009

Murphy Lee - proudly representing Team Classic

Humane Society of Harrisburg - Walk for the Animals
May 9, 2009

Best friends, Justin Wallace & Matthew Zurat - proudly supporting the Humane Society of Harrisburg as members of Team Classic.

Humane Society of Harrisburg - Walk for the Animals
May 9, 2009

 

Lori Wells & Murphy patiently waiting for the walk to begin.

Humane Society of Harrisburg - Walk for the Animals
May 9, 2009

 

Team Classic's Traci Eason giving the thumbs up half way through the 3-mile long walk.

Humane Society of Harrisburg - Walk for the Animals
May 9, 2009

 

Some 4-legged walkers at the end of the race...

Humane Society of Harrisburg - Walk for the Animals
May 9, 2009

 

Traci Eason & Lori Wells proudly approaching the finish line...

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Rosemary Pall - Director, Development

Widener University School of Law

Alumni & Friends Golf Outing, June 2008

Girl Scout Troop 661 - Bronze Award event

Seibert "Bark" Dog Walk and Meet & Greet, April 2008

benefiting the Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance (CPAA)

 

Every dog loves a cool dip at the Hydration Station.

Becky Marcum, Manager of Uptown Harrisburg location

Aimée Swank, Operations Manager

Just a quick dip

Making friends at the pool


Perfect for a hot July day

Can you tell who is not an official member of the marching band?

Ravin Brown, Manager of our Linglestown store, is all smiles as usual.

Michael Parks of WHP 580AM presents our first winner, Ken Gibson, with two tickets to see Glenn Beck.

another lucky winner

A very excited winner

She was so excited!

Don Shuman with Servicemaster by PRS came out to support the Special Olympics York County.

Cindy Gardner & Scott Zellers take a moment to pose with Mrs. Pennsylvania Wendy Sledd.

Fran from State Farm was such a good sport, manning one of the contest holes for the tournament.

Carl's father and Carl's wife, Cindy.

Dwight and Marilyn of Nationwide Payment Solutions were long-time friends of Carl Gardner.  For the past two years, Dwight & Marilyn have been outstanding volunteers for the golf tournament.

Trevor and Todd McKenna of Fergusson McKenna give Paula Kostick of Classic Drycleaners a hand.

Simon Tirpoc, son of Mike Tirpoc of Adco, poses with Mrs. Pennsylvania Wendy Sledd.

Jeff Kile

Our friends at Keystone Smokehouse & BBQ Co. pose with Mrs. Pennsylvania Wendy Sledd.

Paula Kostick, General Manager of Classic Drycleaners, gives Special Olympian Jon Martin the best high-five of the day.

Jack Smith, Fergusson McKenna

Paula Kostick, Classic Drycleaners

Jon Martin's club says it all - he is #1 in our book.

Mike Mauer

Paula Kostick, General Manager of Classic Drycleaners, poses with Mrs. Pennsylvania Wendy Sledd.

Team Special Olympics - the star team of the day.

Two of our star volunteers, Dwight Honecker & Marilyn Powell, at the Special Olympics Check Presentation.

Paula Kostick, General Manager of Classic Drycleaners

Cindy Gardner, wife of Carl Gardner

Marilyn Powell, Nationwide Payment Solutions

Proudly presenting the Special Olympics York County with a check for $8,000

Michael Plappert proudly accepted the check on behalf of the Special Olympics York County.

Ruth Koup, CEO of Dress for Success South Central PA, proudly accepted the nomination of Program Finalist at the Central Penn Business Journal's 2009 Nonprofit Innovation Awards on April 2, 2009..

Everyone was so excited when Dress for Success South Central PA won the Nonprofit Innovation Award for their program, "Working Wardrobe Initiative".

Jaime Zurat, Classic Drycleaners

Paula Kostick, Classic Drycleaners

Ruth Koup, Dress for Success South Central PA

Catherine Baker Knoll, Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania

 

Catherine Baker Knoll passed away on November 12, 2008.  She was a staunch supporter of Dress for Success and is deeply missed by all those who had the wonderful opportunity to meet her.

 

 

Ruth Koup, Dress for Success South Central

Jaime Zurat, Classic Drycleaners

Paula Kostick, Classic Drycleaners

Ruth Koup, Dress for Success South Central PA

So many boxes, so little time...

Dress for Success Boutique
29 S. 10th Street
Harrisburg, PA  17101
Phone:  717-232-1333

 

 

The front lobby area of Dress for Success

There's so much room at the Dress for Success boutique.  It creates such a welcoming environment for its clients.

Faith Gilbert - Shirt Department

Paula Kostick - General Manager

Edwina Rodriguez - Shirt Department

Aimée Swank, Operations Manager
Jaime Zurat, Marketing Manager
Nolo Fernandez, Chef at Nolo's Bar & Grille at Rich Valley Golf Course
Paula Kostick, General Manager

Wendy Leib - Retail Manager of our Carlisle location

Krystal Wartluft - Customer Service Representative for CRDN of South Central PA

Abe Alhaj - Professional Tailor at our Carlisle Location

Becky Marcum - Manager of our Uptown Harrisburg location

Aimée Swank - Operations Manager

Dwight Leib - Maintenance Supervisor

Becky Marcum - Manager of our Uptown Harrisburg location

Aimée Swank - Operations Manager

Majorie Cook - Customer Service Representative at our Uptown Harrisburg location

Caite Dynarski - Shirt Department

Abe Alhaj - Professional Tailor at our Carlisle location

Nadia Shershun - Professional Tailor at our Enola location

Chaunte' Beaver - Shift Supervisor at our Uptown Harrisburg location

Dang - Professional Tailor at our Uptown Harrisburg location

Ravin Brown - Manager of our Linglestown Road location

Denise Bowers - Shirt Department Team Leader

Perry Forney - Shirt Department

Martha Bates - Manager of our 655 N. 12th Street location in Lemoyne
Shirley Urich - Manager of our West Shore Plaza location in Lemoyne.

Shirley and Martha are sisters!

Michelle Dively - Wedding Gown Specialist and Manager of our Etters location

Josh Hasancevic - Maintenance

Paula Kostick, General Manager and her father, Paul Kostick

 

Classic Drycleaners was founded nearly 40 years ago by Paul Kostick and his wife, Joanne Kostick.

Abe Alhaj - Professional Tailor at our Carlisle location

Aimée Swank - Operations Manager

Bernie and Ivan Schucker

 

Ivan received special ackowledgement this year, in recognition of 20 years of service with Classic Drycleaners and Laundromats.

Shirley Urich, Manager of our West Shore Plaza, Lemoyne location gets excited about the dessert she's about to share with her table.

Chaunte' Beaver - Shift Supervisor of our Uptown Harrisburg location
Ravin Brown - Manager of our Linglestown Road location

Lorie Kitzmiller - Controller
Paula Kostick - General Manager

Emilee Smith - Manager of our Simpson Ferry Road, Mechanicsburg location

Julie Gwinn, Customer Service Representative at our Linglestown Road location, takes a moment to pose with her Manager, Ravin Brown.

Karen Miller - Production Manager for CRDN of South Central PA
Caite Dynarski -Shirt Department

Ken Toner - Sales Manager for CRDN of South Central PA
Clayton Rhinehart - Maintenance

Krystal Wartloft - Customer Service Representative with CRDN of South Central PA
Ashley Coleman - Drycleaner

Lorie Kitzmiller - Controller

Ken Toner - Sales Manager for CRDN of South Central PA

Michelle Dively - Wedding Gown Specialist and Manager our Etters location
Aimée Swank - Operations Manager
Reina Rivera - Professional Tailor at our Lemoyne/West Shore Plaza location

Christal Krause (right) poses with her mother and Chuck Carothers, Customer Service Coordinator for CRDN of South Central PA.

Christal was recognized for 15 years of oustanding service with Classic Drycleaners and Laundromats.

Reina Rivera, Professional Tailor at the West Shore Plaza/Lemoyne location, poses with her Manager, Shirley Urich.

Lorie Kitzmiller - Controller

Ken Toner - Sales Manager, CRDN of South Central PA

Jaime Zurat, Marketing Manager

Abe Alhaj, Professonal Tailor at our Carlisle location, takes a moment to strike a pose with Ken Toner, Sales Manager for CRDN of South Central PA (our textile restoration division).

Having fun with our friends at Clear Channel Radio.

 

Jaime Zurat, Classic Drycleaners

Paula Kostick, Classic Drycleaners

Bob Hauer, News Anchor at Clear Channel Harrisburg

Paula Kostick, General Manager, having fun at Clear Channel Radio.

DJ Paula Kostick and DJ Jaime Zurat...
(at the Clear Channel Radio studios)

DJ Jaime, playing it up at Clear Channel Radio

(a big THANKS to Chris Andree, Production Director at Clear Channel Harrisburg for indulging me...)

DJ Paula, at Clear Channel Radio

Partners in crime...

Jaime Zurat, Marketing Manager
Lorie Kitzmiller, Controller

Clayton Rhinehart, Maintenance
"The" Maytag Man

"I think I have a Starbucks addiction..."
- Ken Toner, Sales for CRDN of South Central PA

In 2006, Classic Drycleaners was choosen to be the official drycleaner for the American Idol Tour here in the midstate.

As you can see, we were thrilled to be part of the excitement.

In 2006, Classic Drycleaners was choosen to be the official drycleaner for the American Idol Tour here in the midstate.

As you can see, we were thrilled to be part of the excitement.

Step 1

Step 1

The wedding gown is cleaned, removing all visible and latent stains from the fabric.  Michelle, our Wedding Gown Specialist, inspects the fabric with a blacklight to ensure all sugar stains, which may have dried clear, have been removed.

 

After inspecting the gown for stains and necessary repair work, Michelle removes all metal, foam and elastic from the gown.  These materials can cause future damage to the gown.  They are stored in the preservation chest with the gown, but not in direct contact with any fabric.

 

The gown is then pressed to remove hard wrinkles and creases.

Step 2

Step 2

After cleaning, Michelle wears gloves throughout the remainder of the cleaning and preservation process.  This extra step prevents the oils from her fingers from transferring onto the fabric of the gown.

 

Michelle inspects the beadwork on the gown to ensure no beads need tightened and/or replaced.

Step 3

Step 3

The gown is layed flat on a wide, clean surface.  This allows Michelle to arrange and smooth the various layers of fabric.  It also provides additional opportunities for inspection of the fabric and beadwork.

 

Step 4

Step 4

Michelle inserts a bust form to support the bodice and provide support during preservation.

 

As with all of our preservation materials, the bust form is acid-free to prevent yellowing and discoloration over time.

Step 5

Step 5

Michelle adds acid-free tissue between all layers of fabric.  The tissue acts as a buffer between the fabric, which ultimately decreases the amount of wrinkels that form in the fabric.

Step 6

Step 6

After placing tissue between the layers of fabric, Michelle begins to strategically fold the gown.  Specific folding techniques are used to further prevent hard creases and wrinkles from forming over time.

Step 7

Step 7

After the gown is stuffed with tissue and folded, it is placed into the preservation chest.  At this time, Michelle also places accessories into the chest with the gown such as a headpiece or veil.

 

She also places any removed items into the chestll.  Small items such as snaps or hook & eyes are wrapped in tissue and then placed in small muslin bags.   Additional tissue is then used to buffer contact with the fabric.

Step 8

Step 8

The preservation chest is then closed, although it is not sealed air tight.  All fabrics need to breathe, with wedding gowns being no exception to that rule.

 

Michelle places the Guarantee Label on the outside of the box.

Step 9

Step 9

Michelle stands the preservation chest up-right to ensure the gown is centered and secure inside the preservation chest.

 

Please note - there is white tape on the chest, which "seals" the seams.  The only purpose of this tape is to prevent insect infestation.  It does not serve any other purpose.

Step 10

Step 10

The preservation process is complete and the outer lid is closed over the chest.

 

We have several different sizes of preservation chest and Michelle carefully selects a size that will best fit the gown.  She chooses a chest that will minimize the gown shifting due to extra space inside the chest.

 

Our most used chest is considered our Traditional Size chest and is approximately the size of suitcase.

Step 11

Step 11

The preservation chest is then slide into an unbleached muslin bag.  This bag serves as extra protection for the preservation chest (protection from scuffs and surface dirt) and make a nice presentation.

 

The bag can also be personalized with names, dates, etc.

Vintage Restoration

BEFORE RESTORATION

This wedding gown is approx. 50 years old.  The gown was extremely yellowed, with soiling varying in severity.

Vintage Restoration

AFTER RESTORATION

Michelle successfully restored this dress, removing all soiling and yellowing.

Vintage Restoration

AFTER RESTORATION

The gown was successful restored - all yellowing and staining was removed.

Vintage Restoration

BEFORE RESTORATION

The sleeves and cuffs on this gown were heavily soiled, with areas of dark brown stains and yellowing.

Vintage Restoration

AFTER RESTORATION

The yellowing and brown stains on both cuffs was completely removed.

Vintage Restoration

AFTER RESTORATION

The entire gown, including the ruffles and accompanying lace, were returned to the original shade of white.

Vintage Restoration

BEFORE RESTORATION

This wedding gown had yellowing to a dark candlelight shade.

Vintage Restoration

BEFORE RESTORATION

What an exciting restoration!  This gown was being restored for a wedding.  The granddaughter was wearing the grandmother's gown, unbeknownst to the grandmother.  Everyone waited until the wedding day to surprise the grandmother.

 

The gown was yellowed and heavily soiled, especially under the arms.  The fabric was also rough and extremely limp, with little to no body.

Vintage Restoration

AFTER RESTORATION

The gown was successfully restored to its original shade of while.  Michelle was able to restore not only the color, but the body, as well.

Vintage Restoration

BEFORE RESTORATION

The underarms was extremely soiled on this gown.

Vintage Restoration

AFTER RESTORATION

All staining was removed from the underarms of this dress.

Vintage Restoration

BEFORE RESTORATION

This headpiece was an extremely intricate restoration.  In order to avoid rust stains on the fabric, Michelle has to deconstruct the piece and restore the individual pieces of fabric.

Vintage Restoration

AFTER RESTORATION

Michelle successfully restored the fabric and accompanying flowers/buds.  She reconstructed the headpiece, using new wire to create the perfect shape.

Vintage Restoration

BEFORE RESTORATION

This gown had several age-related issues.  In addition to the yellowing of the fabric, foam padding had deteriorated into the fabric.  Not only did the paddinig stick to the fabric, but it caused orange staining to a majority of the bodice.

Vintage Restoration

BEFORE RESTORATION

The lace bodice of this gown was yellowed and damaged from deteriorated foam padding.

Vintage Restoration

AFTER RESTORATION

Michelle successfully removed the deteriorated foam padding and all evidence of its staining.  She also removed the yellowing from the remaining fabric and lace.

Vintage Restoration

BEFORE RESTORATION

This veil and headpiece was severly yellowing and mis-shapen.

Vintage Restoration

AFTER RESTORATION

Michelle removed all yellowing and shaped the flowers and lace.

Vintage Restoration

BEFORE RESTORATION

The hemline on this gown was extremely soiled, and yellowed.

Vintage Restoration

AFTER RESTORATION

Michelle removed all soiling and yellowing from this gown.

Vintage Restoration

BEFORE RESTORATION

The lace on this gown yellowed.

Vintage Restoration

AFTER RESTORATION

Michelle removed all yellowing from the lace on this gown.  Laces and veiling materials are extremely delicate and must be handled using only the utmost of care.