Thanksgiving At The Austin Area School District

The Austin Area School District is the smallest public school in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  We have just welcomed a foreign exchange student from Ecuador which raises our student population to around 208.

Austin is located in southern Potter County and known for having the second worst flood disaster in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  Austin is also known as the hunting and fishing capitol of Pennsylvania.

Here are some pictures of our school celebrating Thanksgiving Day.

Superintendent Jerry Sasala at the podium

Supt. and Mrs.Jerry Sasala

Angel Tree For Needy Students

A caring person in our community has set up an Angel Tree in the Post Office so that we who have can purchase a Christmas gift for those who haven't.

There are forty (40) Angels hanging on the Christmas Tree.  Each has a number which identifies a student in need attending the Austin Area School District.  The Angel also lists an item or two suggesting a gift to buy.  However, it is not necessary to buy what is listed. Any new item will do.  Monetary gifts are also welcome as it will be used to purchase gifts for those Angels remaining on the tree.

To participate, Pick an Angel off the tree. Purchase a new gift and wrap it.  Attach the Angel from the tree to the gift and place the gift under the tree.  All gifts must be returned to the post office by December 17th.

Holiday Open House at Sinnemahoning State Park

Located only 13 miles south of Austin, Pennsylvania on Route 872.

News for Immediate Release

November 25, 2014

Sinnemahoning State Park kicks off the month of December with a “Holiday Open House” event.

On Saturday, December 6th, 2014, Sinnemahoning State Park will host a “Holiday Open House” from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. in the Park Office and Wildlife Center.

The Holiday Open House presents an opportunity for the community to view the Park Office and Wildlife Center all decked out in its winter splendor.  Visitors can enjoy the eye-catching holiday displays created by volunteer, Pat Martin of Emporium, Grandpa Hank’s winter village donated by Debbie Calkins of Mansfield, and of course, the state-of-the art wildlife exhibits.

Enjoy a hot cup of coffee or mulled cider while chatting with friends by the cozy fire.  Light refreshments will be offered throughout the afternoon.   The gift shop will be open for your holiday gift buying needs.

All ages are welcome to attend this free event. Please join us for the festivities!

For more information about programs at Sinnemahoning State Park, contact the park office at 814-647-8401814-647-8401 or by email at SinnemahoningSP@pa.gov.  An online calendar of events with information on upcoming programs can also be found at www.visitPAparks.com.

If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.


Photo 1: Park volunteer, Pat Martin of Emporium, adds a finishing touch to the 9 foot holiday tree in the Sinnemahoning State Park Office and Wildlife Center.  (Photo by Sinnemahoning State Park staff)

Photo 2:  The Wildlife Center holiday décor features a nature theme with just a touch glitter and shine, a perfect complement to the state-of-the-art wildlife exhibits.  (Photo by Sinnemahoning State Park staff)

Kim

Kimberly Lott l Environmental Education Specialist

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Bureau of State Parks l Sinnemahoning State Park

4843 Park Road l Austin PA 16720

Phone: 814.647.8401 l Email: KLott@pa.gov

www.dcnr.state.pa.us l www.visitPAparks.com

The UMC of Austin Annual Thanksgiving Meal

Another reason why Austin, Pennsylvania is a great place to live is the Annual United Methodist Church of Austin Community Thanksgiving meal.  There is no cost for the meal and one does not have to be a Methodist to attend.  As the sign says, it is a Community Thanksgiving Meal.

Pastor Steven and some members of his congregation went all out this year as you can see by the photos below.  The food was great and there was a lot of it.

Serving were Pastor Steven, Tootie Stuckey, Nicole Ford and Sheree Lamer

Working the kitchen on the left Nancy Glover.  On the right, front to back Diane Munsell, Peggy Dow and Shay Small

Shirley Garzel at the deserts' table

There was a very large crowd in attendance:

Ready to serve the meal

This article will also be posted on the Austin Boro News blog.

AASD Grad Warden at Lewisburg Federal Prison

David Ebbert

David Ebbert, son of Ronnie and Priscilla Ebbert, Austin, Pennsylvania has been promoted to the position of Warden at the Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary.  David is a 1982 graduate of the Austin Area School District.  After graduating from the Austin Area School District, David attended Mansfield University.

You can read more about David's promotion to Warden at The Daily Item.

The post appearing in the Austin Boro News blog has some pictures of David as a junior at AASD.

Veteran's Day Flag Presentation At AASD

At 0900 hours, on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, local veterans Jim Hough, Kerry Ehrensberger, and Bernard "Mike" Fowler of VFW Post 7810 performed a Flag Presentation Ceremony with the Austin Area School District, Austin, Pennsylvania.  AASD student's and Boy Scouts Julian Watson, Hunter Freer, Nick Leightley and Tim Purdy participated in the ceremony with the students, faculty, and staff observing.

A roll call of veterans who passed away during the past year included:

• George Sterner
• Tom Glover
• Norm Martin
• Bruce Bresslin
• Max Gaberseck
• William Mooney

Here are some pictures of the ceremony: