When your kudu dries out, who do you call?

Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller No, not the Bowman Health Clinic… This is a job for Timber Ghost Taxidermy, which makes house calls to restore trophy mounts. Some trophies are too heavy or mounted too high to be easily taken down and brought to the shop where they can be worked on by experts Sergio Herrera and Bryan Burdick. That was the case recently when Timber Ghost received…

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Haunted Carnival Hosted by Bucktail Post #138 Auxilliary

Smethport Web — by Les Jordan, Jr. Spooks, witches, goblins and games where all part of the fun on Halloween at the first Haunted Carnival hosted by the auxiliary of the Smethport Bucktail Post #138. Children in a variety of Halloween costumes were treated to spooky displays, games and prizes at the carnival. Much of the displays were created by Dennis and Honor Rounsville. The displays included scary creatures,…

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Professor addresses historical society meeting

The Bradford Era — by Fran De Lancey Dr. Richard Frederick presented a seldom-seen and often humorous look at our 16th president Thursday to the McKean County Historical Society. The annual fall dinner meeting was held at the United Christian Church in East Smethport. Frederick, professor of history and director of the history/political science program at University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, said that 75 years ago, noted historian James…

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Horses used in movie “Unstoppable” boarded at Smethport farm

The Bradford Era — by Joellen Chesnut The recent influx of stars and camera crews for the filming of the 20th Century Fox creation “Unstoppable” also brought in stars of the four-legged variety. “Houdini” and “Finder” may not be known by name, and “Houdini” may not even be known by sight, but the two horses are recognizable by film credits. Nancy Dart who, along with her husband Ray, owns…

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Charlie Company Honored in Smethport Ceremony

Smethport Web — by Les Jordan, Jr. The Smethport Fire Department and the Smethport Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #2497, combined forces on Sunday afternoon, Oct 4, to honor National Guard members of Charlie Company, who recently returned from service in Iraq. Members of the unit, the 1/112th Infantry, Stryker Brigade Combat Team were carried in a special “Welcome Home Charlie Company” parade down Smethport’s Main Street to a…

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Mobile Vet Center on Display in Smethport

Smethport Web — by Les Jordan, Jr. The Department of Veterans Affairs had their new Mobile Vet Center on display in Smethport in front of the American Legion Bucktail Post on Main Street, Thursday, Oct 1. The van is one of 50 new trucks purchased by the department for use throughout the United States. The satellite equipped van was in Smethport to offer services to veterans and their families….

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How the “Fabulous Shirtheads” Saved the Wheel Around the Hub on Race Day

Smethport Web On Friday, September 18th, the day prior to the 2009 Wheel Around the Hub Cycling Race in Smethport, Mayor Ross Porter, Co-Chair of the race, made a casual call to the tee-shirt supplier to confirm plans for the next day. This was a new company for the Lions race committee. The Smethport Lions Club, organizers of the big race, had always hired Studio 4 East in Allegany…

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Record Setting Performances Highlighted ‘Wheel Around the Hub’ Bicycle Race

Smethport Web — by Nathan Muller A sunny day with 70-degree temperatures provided ideal conditions for Saturday’s annual Wheel Around the Hub Bicycle Race in Smethport, Pennsylvania. For the second consecutive year, the 53-mile race ended with record-shattering performances in both the Men and Women divisions. The winners of the gleaming Gold Watches were Jay Joslyn and Janel Bedard. Both also received a 1st Place medallion and cash prize….

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“Wheel Around the Hub” bicycle race Saturday in Smethport

The Bradford Era — by Fran De Lancey Cyclists will “Go for the Gold” Saturday in Smethport in the historic “Wheel Around the Hub” bicycle race, which starts at noon on West Main Street in front of the McKean County Courthouse. The 53-mile, seven-lap race, which has attracted world-class cyclists since being revived in 2005, follows a scenic route past Victorian homes in Smethport, along green forests, past productive…

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“Ride the Color Wheel” & Children’s Clothesline Art Show

Smethport Web — by Jennifer Stambaugh What in the world do these things have in common? If you guessed art, you are right on the ball! The Smethport Creative Arts League will be hosting a member and guest art show at the Hamlin Memorial Library in Smethport, PA from September 17th – September 23rd, 2009. This year’s theme is the artists own take on the Color Wheel. There will…

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