Smethport’s Wooly Willy Makes an Appearance on NBC’s ‘The Office’
May 17, 2013
The NBC workplace comedy, The Office, set at the fictional company’s Scranton, Pa., branch, aired its final show Thursday to end an eight-year run.
One of the characters in the series is office manager Dwight, who is seen behind his desk playing with a toy, which turns out to be the Wooly Willy magnetic toy invented in Smethport by Jim Herzog decades ago and still produced here by Patch Products of Beloit, Wisconsin.
Lisa Wuennemann, Director of Marketing at Patch Products, arranged the product placement. “The writers from The Office came up with the idea and asked us for permission to use it and, of course, we said yes.”
The show finale can be viewed on the NBC website. You can fast forward to about the 17:35 mark to view the scene with Wooly Willy!
Focus on Kaitlyn Hallock
June 18, 2012
Smethport Web — by Les Jordan, Jr.
As I walked across the Hamlin Lake Island Bridge to experience the Wooy Willy Wonderdaze activities there, I was struck by the beautiful voice of a female vocalist emanating across the lake.
After a short walk, I approached a small flat-bed trailer where a pretty 15 year old was singing with the recording voice of a Nashville pro. Read more
Sights and Sounds of Wonderdaze
June 17, 2012
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller
The 4th annual National Wooly Willy Wonderdaze was held in Smethport, Pennsylvania on Saturday, June 16. Shown here are excepts of the parade down Main Street, a cute Street Dance performer, and the fireworks finale over Hamlin Lake Park.
Check out the Wooly Willy Wonderdaze 2012 slideshow put together by Les Jordan, Jr. See it best in full screen mode.
A Great Day for Wooly Willy
June 17, 2012
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller
The 4th annual National Wooly Willy Wonderdaze concluded last night in Smethport with a grand fireworks display and a street dance on Main Street that went on until midnight.
For the first time in the event’s short history, the weather cooperated with uninterrupted sun and very comfortable temperatures in the mid-70s. This brought out more vendors to Hamlin Lake Park and more vehicles to the car show, which this year included trucks and motorcycles.
Among the sights at Hamlin Lake Park was a vintage 1943 Boeing Stearman biplane that circled Smethport during the festivities. Pilot Bruce Klein restored the biplane and now gives open cockpit rides that take off from Bradford Regional Airport. Smethport resident Kristin Andrulonis was treated to a flight by her parents Christy and Jeff, who organize the annual Wonderdaze event.
Others who worked tirelessly to make this year’s Wooly Willy Wonderdaze a success included Smethport Chamber president Wayne Foltz, Jovanna Porter, Francie Ambuske, and Brooke Wolosewicz, plus many of the staff at Colonial Radio Group. Special thanks to the Smethport Police and Fire Departments for their assistance with traffic control and safety.
Wooly Willy Wonderdaze Officially Opens
June 16, 2012
Smethport Web
The 4th annual National Wooly Willy Wonderdaze officially opened in Smethport, Pennsylvania today with a ceremony in front of the McKean County Courthouse. On behalf of the Borough, Mayor Ross Porter issued the following proclamation:
It is with great honor and pleasure to officially declare “National Wooly Willy Wonderdaze” in Smethport, Pennsylvania this day June 16, 2012 and urge all citizens and Wooly Willy friends to celebrate the event throughout Smethport, McKean County and around the globe.
Mader Painting to be Raffled During Wooly Willy Wonderdaze
June 11, 2012
Smethport Web — by Wayne Foltz
An oil painting by Smethport’s juried artist Julie Mader will be raffled off during the National Wooly Willy Wonderdaze on Saturday, June 16. The classic styled painting depicts part of Hamlin Lake and Pavilion number 3.
Only 150 raffle tickets are available Tuesday the 12th through to the 16th of June. Tickets will be sold at the following Chamber businesses:
Mansion District Inn - Contact Jovanna Porter
Lightwaves Laser Engraving
Linda’s Mane Attraction
Buchanan Brothers’ Pharmacy - Smethport
Tickets will also be sold at Hamlin Lake Park during the Wooly Willy event. If you love art and would like the chance to acquire this exquisite piece by Julie, this is a great opportunity.
Time to Celebrate the Wonder of Wooly Willy!
June 6, 2012
Smethport Web — by Patch Products
The man with the zany hair is being celebrated once again. The annual Wooly Willy Wonderdaze festival will be June 16 in Wooly Willy’s hometown of Smethport, PA.
The Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce organizes the National Wooly Willy Wonderdaze event each year. Each year’s festival draws crowds excited to pay homage to one of America’s favorite classic toys. This year’s event includes a car show, a Trout Fishing Derby, a parade, street dance and fireworks.
Wooly Willy has been a mainstay on store shelves and children’s toy chests for nearly 60 years, and his popularity continues to grow. With new designs available – including seasonal ones for Halloween, Easter and Christmas – Patch Products is now selling more and more copies of this fun novelty item. Wooly Willy has become a recognizable brand and toy icon, and he makes a great travel toy and inexpensive gift!
As an added bonus for this year’s celebration of Wooly Willy, Patch is welcoming fans of the furry, red-nosed man to join the fun. To participate in the “They Say I Look Like Wooly Willy” contest, visit Patch Products. Here you will find contest details and printouts of Wooly Willy. One grand prize winner will receive a custom-made Wooly Willy featuring his or her very own photo!
Patch Products is a family-owned company, leading the toy industry in design, manufacturing and marketing of games, children’s puzzles, preschool toys, creative activities and teaching tools. Since 1985, Patch has developed high-quality, award-winning products that enrich lives by providing fun and interaction. Wooly Willy® is one of the company’s top-selling brands.
Wooly Willy Wonderdaze to Host Fishing Derby
June 5, 2012
Smethport Web — by Wayne Foltz
The 2012 National Wooly Willy Wonderdaze festival in Smethport, Pennsylvania will include a Fishing Derby at Hamlin Lake Park on June 16th.
The First Place winner will receive a $25 cash prize, plus fishing supplies. Those finishing in 2nd and 3rd place will receive fishing supplies.
Registration will be from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at the Washington St. entrance by the foot bridge going over the lake. Fishing hours for the event will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Here are all the rules for the Fishing Derby…
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Behind the Scenes Look at Wooly Willy Wonderdaze
June 29, 2011
Smethport Web – by Nathan Muller
The 3rd Annual National Wooly Willy Wonderdaze concluded Saturday night with an impressive fireworks display by PYROTECHNIC out of New Castle, Pennsylvania.
“The light crowd on Friday turned into big crowds on Saturday, until the late afternoon rainstorm, and another big crowd for the fireworks display on Saturday night,” said Jeff Andrulonis, chairman of the Wooly Willy Wonderdaze planning committee.
Andrulonis noted two key indicators of the event’s success: more raffle tickets were sold for the McKean County Fair than ever before and the Smethport Fire Department sold out of chicken barbeque on Saturday.
The fireworks capped a full day of activities on Hamlin Lake, which included a combined bike-car show, an array of “bouncy” rides for the kids, happy vendors, and an exciting karaoke contest that went into extra rounds to determine the first place winner.
A full rainbow over Hamlin Lake following the late afternoon rain was a fitting capstone for the three-day event.
Putting on the annual Wonderdaze festival would not have been possible without the generous support of the following organizations: Read more
Bike - Car Show Ekes Out Success Under Threat of Rain
June 28, 2011
Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller
Saturday’s combined bike-car show on the island of Hamlin Lake drew about 60 entrants as part of the Wooly Willy Wonderdaze festivities.
Bikers and car enthusiasts showed up to display their vehicles despite overcast skies and the constant threat of rain.
Among the 23 car trophies distributed at the event, Beth Cooper won the “Best of Show” for her 283-hp 1960 Chevy Corvette. The trophy was sponsored by Smethport Web Services.
The “People’s Award” plaque went to Norm Smith for his 1933 Plymouth CP with a 350 Chevy engine. The plaque was sponsored by C. L. McKeirnan, Inc.
The bike-car show ended with a parade down Main Street, led by the Smethport High School marching band under the guidance of music director Matt Bailey.
Special thanks go to this year’s trophy sponsors for making the event a success:
Big Bob Radio
Bill Lake Real Estate
C L McKeirnan, Inc. (2 trophies and People’s Award)
Chef Specialties
Edward Jones Financial Advisors
H&S Pet Animal Hospital
Hamlin Bank & Trust Company
Kwik Fill
Lakeview Living and Rehabilitation
Mansion District Inn Suites
Northwest Savings Bank
Olson & Tenglund - NAPA Auto Parts (2 trophies)
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church
Smethport Auto Wash
Smethport Country Club
Smethport Gulf & Tire
Smethport Web Services (Best of Show trophy)
The Mountain Radio
V.F.W. Post 2497
Diana Covert of Lightwaves Laser Engraving did another great job in building and engraving the trophies and plaque.
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