Memorial Tree Planted in Gerry Coleman’s Memory
April 27, 2008
Friends of John “Gerry” Coleman gathered on April 27, 2008 to plant a swamp white oak in his memory on Arbor Day. Gerry passed away on March 21, 2005.
The Smethport Shade Tree Committee assisted in the selection of the tree species and the planting site on Hamlin Lake Island.
Contact the Smethport Borough for more information about participating in the memorial tree program: shadetree@smethportpa.com
Welcome to Our New Smethport Web!
April 27, 2008
Over the next few weeks we will be adding content and many new features to our website. Please check back often for the latest updates and information on Smethport.
If you have news to share with the rest of the Borough, let us know about it. Through this website we’ll help you spread the word.
Send news items, including digital images, to: news@smethportpa.org. Don’t forget to include your name and phone number so we can follow up to get the details.
Hancock Forest Management Celebrates Arbor Day with Borough’s Jump Start Program
April 24, 2008
Hancock Forest Management’s donation of a sugar maple tree initiated Smethport Borough’s Shade Tree Jump Start program Tuesday, April 22nd. The tree was planted at the company office located on East Main Street, Smethport in honor of Arbor Day. Read more
PCTA Holds First Public Meeting
April 24, 2008
The first public meeting of the Potato Creek Trail Association drew 40 attendees to the Court of Angels restaurant Wednesday evening. The meeting, hosted by Ross Porter, featured several speakers who provided an update on trail projects in the area and their potential impact on Smethport. Read more
New Artist Guild Formed
April 20, 2008
The Smethport Artists’ & Artisans’ Guild was formed on April 8 to cultivate and promote the creative arts and encourage community participation in visual and performing arts. Hosted at the Keppel Stone Works Studio, the new Guild drafted bylaws governing its activities, which are expected to include exhibitions, performances, shows, workshops and demonstrations. Membership is open to Smethport region residents at $5 for students of at least 16 years of age, $10 for individuals, and $25 for families. The Guild intends to file for 501(c) (3) tax exempt status.
Smethport Arbor Days Workshop Kicks-Off Community Development Block Grant Reforestation Project
April 12, 2008
Penn State Cooperative Extension and the Smethport Borough Shade Tree Commission will be hosting a three hour Arbor Day workshop. The Planting and Maintaining Street Trees Workshop will be held on Sunday, April 27 at the Smethport Area High School library, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. The workshop will cover all aspects of planting and after care of shade trees and shrubs. The workshop will include a hands-on tree planting experience with trees scheduled to be planted in the Borough. Read more
Regional Computer Fair Finalists Selected
April 10, 2008
The 7th annual Seneca Highlands IU-9 Regional Computer Fair Competition was held April 8 in Smethport. Over 20 students submitted projects in various computer-related categories. There was also competition for the 2009 Computer Fair logo, which will appear on materials, caps and T-shirts publicizing next year’s event.
This year’s regional competition was administered by Instructional Technology Specialist Karl Roeper. The projects were reviewed and scored by 7 judges according to how well students met various development criteria.
The top winners… Read more
Historical Society & Old Jail Museum Reopens
April 1, 2008
The McKean County Historical Society and Old Jail Museum on 502 W. King Street has reopened after its winter hiatus. The county’s oldest building, constructed in 1875 and used as a jail until 1990, houses an impressive collection of historical artifacts and genealogical records. Read more
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