Austin High School's First Girls' Basketball Team

 

Austin High School 2001 Boy's Varsity Basketball Team

 

Austin High School 2002 Boy's Varsity Basketball Team

 

Austin High School 1973 Boy's Varsity Basketball Team

 

Austin High School Class C Basketball Champions, 1965-1966

 

Front, Left to Right: Gary Bresslin and Terry Bresslin. Back, Left to Right: John Garzel, Frank Dynda, Don Plant, John Fowler, Cliff Stuckey, Dan Dow, Mike Fowler, Clem Crosby

Austin High School Flaming Foliage Candidates 2000-2009

 

                                                                    Crystal Glover, 2000

                                                                               2001

2002

2003

Sunni Edinger, 2004

Chelsey Walden, 2005

Erika Wambaugh, 2006

Rayna Valenti, 2007

Hiliary Gordnier, 2008

Austin High School Flaming Foliage Candidates 1990-1999

 

Becky Rees, 1992

Rhonda Pesock, 1993

Denise Valenti, 1994

Crystal Walden, 1995

Amber Pesock, 1999

Austin High School Flaming Foliage Candidates 1980-1989

 

1983

1984

1985

1986

1987

Joy Oliver, 1988

Carrie Reynolds, 1989

Austin High School Flaming Foliage Candidates 1970 - 1979

Terri Garzel

Deb Roseman

Deb Huston

Sheree Breck

Sue Hooftallen

Levia Marsh

Carol Gledhill

Michelle Jeffers

Anne Cooney

Cindy Crosy

 

VFW Post 7810 /Vet's Club and Auxiliary Building On A Long And Proud Tradition Of Civic Service

 Angie and I traveled to Austin, Pennsylvania, this past Friday to verify the rave reviews we have heard about  Mike Majot's fish fries. The VFW Post 7810 has recently directed that the kitchen located inside the Vet's Club be opened daily and a menu be established. Mike has assumed the duty of Chief Cook and The Friday Night Fish Fry has become his specialty.

Mike Majot

Vet's Club Daily Menu

Since March 2020, when COVID-19 reared it's ugly head, I've only popped in and our of the Vet's Club a couple of times.

On Friday, I was amazed at the additions and renovations that have taken place. A deck has been added to the outside of the building and a women's bathroom on the inside. A new bar has been added, made possible by the generous donation of Robert Hunsinger Jr. and a POW-MIA Ceremonial Table has been created. A new flag pole has also been erected.

Picture of VFW Post 7810 Vet's Club With New Deck

Picture of Women's Bathroom During Construction. Bathroom Construction Is Now Complete.

POW-MIA Ceremonial Table

VFW Post 7810 was chartered on May 28, 1947 and will celebrate 75 years of service in May 2022.

A Picture Of Some Of The Original Members Framed And Proudly Displayed On The Wall To The Right Just As You Enter The Front Door.

A review of The VFW Post 7810/Vets Club Facebook account reveals they have given generously to local organizations, held benefit raffles and dinners, celebrated holidays, engaged with the citizens of the community, and, conducted many ceremonial activities honoring our country and its veterans.

Below, are some pictures that I've borrowed from their Facebook account:

Lyle Dynda, Post Commander

Lyle served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee which helps explain the quality and workmanship of the many additions and renovations to the club in such a short period of time.  Also, a number of skilled craftsmen have volunteered their services to accomplish this feat.

Here are some pictures of the work in progress:

Construction of the deck begins

Frame of deck nearly complete

On the left is Mike Majot. Man on right is unknown

                                                           Construction of deck completed

                                                                    Passageway on deck

                                              View of deck and club from Costello Avenue

 Chad Barr Jr. working on the women's bathroom addition

Fred "Joe" Fowler assisting with the women's bathroom addition

Mark VanWhy working on the women's bathroom addition

Women's bathroom addition in final faze of construction

Renovation to inside of the VFW Post 7810 Austin Vet's Club:

Recently, a new flag pole was erected:

                                        Flag pole in front of the VFW Post 7810 Vet's Club.

Pictured above are Kim and Lee Vasko who have volunteered many hours in support of the Vet's Club and its endeavors. Kim provides administrative and advertising support while her husband Lee is a master of many trades including, but not limited to electrical, mechanical and carpentry skills. His talents have been invaluable. 

Some of the donations to local organization The Post 7810 VFW/Vets Club have made:

  Post Member Chris Ehrensberger pictured with a member of the Teacher's Pet Rescue organization.

                                  Donation to the Austin Area School District Teachers

Donation to The Austin Pride Committee. The Austin Pride Committee sponsors the July 4th Fireworks and performs  many other community activities.

Post Commander Dynda presents a donation to The Sweden Valley Manor Nursing Home.

Commander Dynda presents check to the UPMC Cole Foundation.

VFW Post 7810 member Fran Burgett donates trailer to the Austin Scouting Association. Pictured is Comrade Burgett making presentation to Scoutmaster Jennifer Ludwig.

Recognizing Volunteer Community Service of the Community of Austin, Pennsylvania

Commander Dynda presents Emergency Medical Technician Award to Cheryl Orlowski. Cheryl is a member of the Austin Emergency Service Organization in Austin.

Commander Dynda presents Firefighter of the Year Award to Nathan Burgett of the Austin Fire Department.

Conducting and participating in activities promoting Goodwill within the Community of Austin.

Placing flags on the graves of veterans in the Austin Area for Memorial Day:

VFW Post 7810 Vet's Club and Auxiliary have improved the quality of life in Austin and continues to be one of the town's major assets. As 2022 approaches, we congratulate them on their 75th Anniversary and wish them many more.

Oh, by the way, the fish fry was excellent.