WalkWorks Project Going Strong Despite End of Funding
January 25, 2012
Smethport Web
State grant funding for the WalkWork projects ends on February 3, 2012. WalkWorks was funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health as a collaborative project between the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s Center for Rural Health Practice (UPB-CRHP). UPB-CRHP coordinated the program’s activities in McKean County, with Claudia Caminite as the coordinator.
The objective of the program was to ease the burden of chronic diseases like diabetes, obesity and cardiac related illnesses through increasing physical activity in participating counties in the state.
Though funding for the program is nearing an end, McKean County involvement has been incredible in the participating communities of Bradford, Smethport, Port Allegany and Kane. Some walking participants described the program as “life changing”. In addition to improving their overall health and losing weight they reported having more energy and feeling more content and connected. Read more
Saturday night was “Fight Night” in Smethport
January 24, 2012
From news sources in Olean, NY; Smethport, PA; Richmond, VA
Friends gathered at the home of Linda and Nathan Muller to watch daughter Robin Reese battle for the World Kickboxing Association’s championship title of Virginia.
The Mullers had known Robin would be participating in the Richmond event for some time and had tried to talk her out of it. They were somewhat relieved by the assurances of their son-in-law Aaron that Robin was well conditioned and coached and that padding would be worn during the fight. Read more
Ben Hahn forms Elite Running Team in Colorado
January 11, 2012
Smethport Web – by Nathan Muller
Former Smethport High School athlete Ben Hahn, Class of 2007, has started a non-profit organization and professional running team in Mancos, Colorado.
Hahn serves as the president of The Mancos Project, which is unique in the world of sports for its practice and promotion of eco-friendly, sustainable living.
With three slots left, Hahn is aiming for a team of 10 accomplished runners in their mid 20s to early 30s. Selection is based on a variety of factors, including running experience, injury history, valuable skills that can be an asset for the project, and personality. Read more
Smethport’s Liz Reap Carlson to Compete in China
January 7, 2012
Smethport Web – by Nathan Muller
Liz Reap Carlson, formerly of Smethport, now living in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, is among 12 Americans who will compete in round three of the UCI Track World Cup to be held in Beijing on the Laoshan Velodrome from January 13 to 15.
Representing the women’s side of the cycling competition, Liz Carlson (Jim Thorpe, PA/Black Dog Pro Cycling Team) and Tela Crane (Sammamish, WA/Lake Washington Velo/Broadmark Capital) will race in the team sprint.
Carlson will also ride the 500-meter time trial, while Crane will compete in the keirin, a variant of the sprint which has different rules. The third member of the women’s team, Jennifer Valente (San Diego, CA/Exergy TWENTY 12) will compete in the sprint and the keirin. Read more
HAMLIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Fly-Tying Class
Mondays: Jan. 23 to Feb 27 at 7 pm - 9:00 pm
Place: Library Meeting Room
Fee: $25 covers instruction and materials
The sessions are funded in part by a PPA grant from the PA Council on the Arts. Call the Hamlin Library 887-5326 or stop in to register.
Join the fun! Bring your friends!
SMETHPORT SENIOR CENTER
Amish Tour - Lancaster, PA - May 8th & 9th
Package: 2 Days - 1 Night, May 8 - May 9
Transportation: RT Motor Coach
Accommodations: Deluxe - Lancaster, PA area
Breakfast: Fantastic Full Amish style
Dinner: Family Style - Amish Restaurant
Theater: All new "JONAH" Show
Guided Tour: 3-Hour Amishland tour
Visit: Wilbur Chocolate Company & Museum
Shopping: Kitchen Kettle Village (optional)
Cost: $209.00 per person/double occupancy
For more information and reservations, contact Barbara Ness at 814-887-5630.
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Timeless Home - Buy it Online!
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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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ALLEGHENY EYE CARE
- Thorough tests for Eye diseases and disorders - glaucoma/cataracts
- Lasik pre and post correction care
- Designer frame gallery including Calvin Klein and Nike
- Guaranteed contact lens success program
- Medicare and Insurances welcome
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Smethport, PA 16749
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FREE FITNESS EQUIPMENT
Costa's Ace Hardware Store
Two grants - Get Active and WalkWorks – support Smethport residents in their efforts to stay or get fit.
In this spirit, 2 bikes with helmets and 2 pairs of snow shoes with poles are available to be checked out FREE of CHARGE from Costa’s Ace Hardware Store on 323 East Water Street in Smethport (887-5542).
Some restrictions apply. For more information contact Claudia Caminite at 362-5066 or clc209@pitt.edu.
