Discover Smethport Quiz… Get Started Now!
May 31, 2009
The Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a “Discover Smerthport” quiz to coincide with the upcoming Wooly Willy Wonderdaze festival that runs from Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21.
The quiz is available at Costa’s Supermarket, The Country Porch, and the Senior Center. You can also download a copy right here.
The Country Porch is offering the prize, worth $125. The quiz is open to anyone – one entry per person. One winner will be drawn from all winning entries on June 21st at 3:00 pm. The winner need not be present to win. Good luck!
Sixth Grader Poetry Slam Rocks Smethport Public Library
May 31, 2009
Smethport Web – by Matt Muller
Candles flickered as poets singly or in pairs seized the day to celebrate the power of the spoken word. The budding wordsmiths, sixth graders of the Smethport Area School District, raised the roof of the Hamlin Memorial Library in Smethport, PA with their creativity, passion and zest for life. They slung their verse at an admiring crowd who applauded in the only hip way imaginable: feet stomping, finger snapping, and hand clapping once in unison. It was as if by the magic of poetry that a room in the wilderness of Pennsylvania had metamorphosed into an open microphone night in a Greenwich Village cafe.
Ten minutes prior to show time, poets and their parents congregated on the library steps. Somebody yelled, “I’m psyched!” This elicited a chorus of cheers and laughter. The poets clumped together in groups rehearsing their poems, making last minute revisions on the fly, and otherwise warming up their vocal cords for the poetry slam. Read more
Annual Ride of Pride has successful outing on Saturday
May 31, 2009
The Bradford Era – by Fran De Lancey
Saturday’s weather was perfect for the annual Ride of Pride, the Vietnam Veterans Honor Ride.
Shortly before 11:30 a.m., 107 riders on 74 motorcycles left Smethport on a trip of about 120 miles through McKean and Warren counties, which marked the third year since the Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall came to Hamlin Lake Park in Smethport. Scheduled stops were made at the Warren Eagles Club, Marienville Veterans Club and Mount Jewett Veterans Club before returning to Hamlin Lake Park in Smethport. Read more »
New Planter Dedicated at Hamlin Lake Park
May 31, 2009
The Garden Club dedicated a new planter at the Water Street entrance to Hamlin Lake Park on Saturday. The planter consists of several courses of stone holding a variety of blooming flowers. Under the welcome sign to the park, a new plaque on eye hooks now replaces the one that had been lost.
Mayor Ross Porter congratulated the Garden Club for all of its accomplishments over the years to beautify the community with flowers, not just in the park but along Main Street. Read more
Bass-o-matic, Kinzua Style
May 28, 2009
Exhausted Frederick Robson (center) of Smethport took his brother Frank Robson (right) and nephew Frank Jr. both of Danville, New York on a wild Kinzua Reservoir fishing expedition last Saturday.
Fred, an experienced Kinzua angler, guided the group to incredible pockets of white bass, walleye, and pike. Although they were quite selective, the trio kept 64 of the white bass with Fred catching a remarkable stringer of 30.
Veteran gives emotional speech on courthouse steps
May 27, 2009
The Bradford Era – by Fran De Lancey
Hometown U.S. Army veteran Brandy Colley became the youngest guest speaker ever to deliver the annual Memorial Day exercises in Smethport when she addressed a large crowd Monday from the McKean County Courthouse steps.
At age 30, Colley, a former military policeman who served in Hawaii, Colorado and Afghanistan, noted that U.S. military monuments are solid symbols of Americans’ desire to commemorate their fallen heroes.
“At these hallowed places, we can see and even trace with our fingertips the names of those in uniform who have given their lives in defense of our country,” she said. Read more »
Non-Profit Organizations Contribute to Community Earth Day in Smethport
May 25, 2009
Smethport Web – by Lorraine Jacobs
Shavers Creek Raptor Show, Wild Woods Animal Park and Hemlocks Springs Center are among the non-profit organizations that will contribute to Community Earth Day in Smethport on May 30.
In addition to a special line-up of environmental professionals and outdoor enthusiasts, these and other non-profit organizations will contribute their expertise and special interests to the festival, which is open to the public. Read more
Cub Scouts assist Veterans at Rose Hill
May 23, 2009
Smethport Cub Scouts assist veterans placing flags on graves at Rose Hill Cemetery in preparation for Memorial Day.
American Profile Magazine to Publish Article on Smethport Inventor
May 20, 2009
Smethport Web – by Les Jordan Jr.
When Smethport resident, Jim Herzog, invented the magnetic toy, Wooly Willy®, in 1955, he never dreamed it would one day become the subject of an article by a nationally circulated magazine.
But, that is exactly what happened on Monday, May 18 at the Patch Products’ Smethport facility (formerly Smethport Specialty Company) where Wooly Willy has been made since the popular toy company relocated its manufacturing facility there in 1965 from its original location on Fulton Street in downtown Smethport, PA. Read more
Armed Forces Day & Peace Officers Memorial Day Service observed in Smethport
May 18, 2009
Smethport Web – Les Jordan, Jr.
The Smethport American Legion conducted a brief ceremony Friday afternoon on May 15th in honor of Armed Forces Day and Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Post Commander Jack Rosenswie led the ceremony in front of a small group of citizens who gathered together in front of the Legion building on Main Street. Past Commander, Seth Digel, and Sons of the American Legion Chaplin, Troy Herzog, aided Mr. Rosenswie in the ceremony.
The ceremony was held at the request of the Pennsylvania State American Legion Commander.
DON'T MISS SMETHPORT'S PREMIER EVENT!
The 23rd Annual Hamlin Library Dinner/Auction will be held on March 20th at the Smethport Fire Hall.
The Social Hour and Silent Auction will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner. The cost is $45 per couple. You can pay at the door or buy your ticket online:
The event helps to pay for library operating expenses, ensuring continued services that are vital to our community.
A variety of noteworthy items will be put up for auction, including a large antique mirror, an antique clock, two handmade quilts and, as always, something fabulous from the woodshop of Karl Fitzsimmons.You'll Like Our Back Yard ...
Smethport is adjacent to 2 million acres of public land that is home to the largest elk herd in the eastern U.S., pockets of white-tailed deer, 15,000 black bear, as well as an abundance of turkeys, pheasants, grouse, waterfowl and other small game. Come and enjoy hiking, biking, canoeing and kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ATVing, horseback riding, hunting, fishing and more.
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This book is an historical record of Smethport’s growth from its birth as a tiny hamlet to a modern borough.
Containing a wealth of historical photos, this is the most comprehensive record of Smethport ever published. It was funded by the Smethport Sesquicentennial Committee through the Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Beginner Fly Tying Class
February 22 through March 29 - 7 to 9 p.m.
The cost of the class is $25 and includes materials and use of tools.
Hamlin Memorial Library, S. Mechanic Street, Smethport
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