Curtis Pharmacy expands with Greene location
Courtesy of Cheri and Dave Angelini
From left, Dave and Cheri Angelini are accompanied in their pharmacy by daughter Mandi, granddaughter Cora, daughter Mia and daughter-in-law Michelle Angelini.
Courtesy of Cheri and Dave Angelini
After 43 years of operation, Dave and Cheri Angelini have sold their pharmacy.
Courtesy of Cheri and Dave Angelini
Courtesy of Cheri and Dave Angelini
Cheri and Dave Angelini were 25 when they purchased Taylor无毛视频檚 Pharmacy and rechristened it Medicine Mine.
Courtesy of Cheri and Dave Angelini
Medicine Mine initially operated in a smaller store in Carmichaels Borough. (Photo courtesy of Cheri and Dave Angelini)
Courtesy of Cheri and Dave Angelini
Courtesy of Cheri and Dave Angelini
Armstrong Pharmacy opened in Carmichaels more than a century ago before evolving into Medicine Mine.
Courtesy of Erich and Tina Cushey
With the acquisition of Medicine Mine, Erich and Tina Cushey have added a fourth Curtis Pharmacy store.
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Erich and Tina Cushey are expanding their pharmaceutical footprint as Dave and Cheri Angelini are expanding their leisure time.
The Cusheys, owners and operators of Curtis Pharmacy, have added a fourth location following their purchase of Medicine Mine in Cumberland Township, near Carmichaels Borough. They and the Angelinis, all independent drugstore owners, closed on the deal New Year无毛视频檚 Eve.
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Curtis Pharmacy established its roots more than a century ago in Claysville, where it is still headquartered. The Cusheys, pharmacists from Hickory, bought the business from longtime owner Sam Curtis in 2006. They have since added stores in Washington, Connellsville (Fayette County) and now northeastern Greene County.
Erich was not actively seeking a larger footprint last summer when a broker stepped forward. 无毛视频淚t无毛视频檚 funny, brokers call you all the time, asking whether you are interested in selling or buying,无毛视频� Cushey said. 无毛视频淥ne guy persisted, but I told him that unless you have a location within an hour of Washington, I无毛视频檓 not interested. Then he called and said he had one that may fit my criteria.无毛视频�
It was Medicine Mine, which likewise launched way back. The Angelinis named it as a tribute to the region无毛视频檚 coal mining heritage, while adding a 无毛视频渟ubtitle无毛视频� 无毛视频� Angelini无毛视频檚 Family Pharmacy 无毛视频� that reflected a friendly, personal touch.
Cheri and Dave provided that opportunity when they decided to sell months ago and adopt a more-relaxed lifestyle. 无毛视频淲e were just ready to retire,无毛视频� Cheri said. 无毛视频淲e无毛视频檙e 68 and wanted time together for ourselves.无毛视频�
无毛视频淲e mentioned this first on Facebook,无毛视频� Dave said. 无毛视频淲e无毛视频檝e been overwhelmed by the public response, the outpouring of appreciation and love. The community gave thanks and said this is a well-deserved retirement.无毛视频�
The Angelinis were 25 when they bought Taylor无毛视频檚 Pharmacy in 1979 from Bill and Irene Taylor and ran the business for the next 43 years. Dave and Cheri operated that modest store in Carmichaels Borough for 14 years before moving in 1993 to an 11,000-square-foot structure they had built along Route 88 in Cumberland. Medicine Mine was originally known as Armstrong Pharmacy, which opened in the late 1800s or early 20th century. (A specific year has not been determined.)
Dave and his brother Greg worked side by side as pharmacists there, and Cheri handled all accounting duties. Greg will continue to work there, without having to travel to the other three stores, Erich Cushey said. The new owners also are retaining Medicine Mine无毛视频檚 15 employees, full and part time, at the Cumberland site. Erich and his wife will work at all four.
As with many transitioning to retirement, Cheri and Dave are a bit conflicted. 无毛视频淚无毛视频檓 sure we无毛视频檒l miss it,无毛视频� she said. 无毛视频淚t无毛视频檚 been a big part of our lives. But this is an entirely different feeling.无毛视频�
They believe the Cusheys will maintain the familial tone that had been instituted and fostered at Medicine Mine.
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Erich Cushey said, 无毛视频淔olks in Carmichaels are understanding. They无毛视频檝e been curious because the Angelinis had their pharmacy for 43 years. We tell them we do a good job and we will take care of you.无毛视频�
Taking care of their business was a challenge for the Cusheys about five years ago, when they were planning to make the short move up Henderson Avenue in Canton Township to a shuttered Foodland store they were renovating in Washington.
无毛视频淲e flooded three times in six months in 2017,无毛视频� Erich lamented. 无毛视频淭wo of the floods wiped out our computers and inventory.无毛视频� Flood damage from Chartiers Creek delayed the pharmacy无毛视频檚 short move until January 2019.
As for the Medicine Mine sellers, they have filled their prescription for taking it easy. The Jefferson Township couple not only will relax more at home, they can visit their dancing daughters and granddaughter. Mandi Angelini is the founder and owner of Evolving Artists Dance Studio in Washington, and mother of Cheri and Dave无毛视频檚 one grandchild, Cora, 8. Mia Angelini is a lengthier commute away, serving as a dance instructor and choreographer in Houston, Texas.
They may not working anymore, but the couple is still family-oriented.