Foreign Exchange Students Welcome At AASD

In 1989, Sophia Acevedo from Guatemala became the first Foreign Exchange Student at the Austin Area School District, Austin, Pennsylvania.  Sophia was hosted by Jim and Jackie Dynda.

Front: Sophia and Dundee, Back: Jim and Jackie Dynda

Since 1989 the Community of Austin has hosted Foreign Exchange Students from many countries.

Austin Area Elementary School Honored

The article below appeared in the Saturday, December 6 - Friday, December 12, 2014 issue of the Endeavor News, 29 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA 15834, (814)486-1400.  The Endeavor News is owned and operated by Robert A. and Britta Bresslin Hooftallen, both graduates of the Austin Area School District, Austin, Pennsylvania.

AASD Grad Freelance Photographer

Kristin Hynds Jackson

Kristin Hynds Jackson graduated from the Austin Area School District, Austin, Pa,  in 1984.    Thereafter attending and graduating from the Rhode Island School of Photography.  Kristin currently lives outside Alfred, New York

She and a friend, Miro, have recently formed a partnership and opened up a shop on Etsy named DragonflyMiroart.  Their shop's online address is:

 https://www.etsy.com/shop/DragonflyMiroart

  Here is their Shop Announcement:

DragonflyMiroart's Shop Announcement

Dragonfly Images and Miroart is a cooperative photographic effort to offer you Fine Art Photography from two Continents. Kristin lives in Alfred, New York in the United States and Miro lives in Vienna, Austria.

Kristin graduated from the Rhode Island School of Photography in Providence, Rhode Island and Miro graduated from the Photography Department of the Film and TV Faculty of the Academy of Arts in Prague. (FAMU)

Both began capturing images as children and photography has always been large part of our lives. There is nothing that compares to seeing something and translating that through the camera to create beauty.

Kristin is a freelance photographer engaged in Portrait, Abstract and Landscape Photography.
Miro is also a freelance photographer engaged in Portrait, Abstract, Scenic and Commercial Photography and Graphic Business Design.

Thank you for visiting our Shop on Etsy.

Dedicated to the Promotion of World Friendship
Through The Universal Language of the Arts.............
Interlochen Center for The Arts Mission Statement

Below are three (3) photographs of her work.  Beautiful aren't they? Would make a great gift.

Taken in Galeton, PA

Taken in Almond, NY

Taken in Sweden Valley, PA

Etsy is a marketplace where people around the world connect to buy and sell unique goods.  Their mission is to re-imagine commerce in ways that build a more fulfilling and lasting world.

It is a Certified B Corporation which is a new kind of company that uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. This past Giving Tuesday Etsy donated $100,000 to non-profit organizations in the hope of inspiring others to get involved in their communities.

Kristin supported the Austin School Path Lighting Project.

PA Route 6 Regional Management Action Plan Public Meetings

JOIN US PA Route 6 Regional Management Action Plan Public Meetings

Do 6: The Road Ahead The PA Route 6 Alliance is sponsoring the first in a series of Regional Forums to kick-off the update of the Management Action Plan for the Route 6 State Heritage Area, an update that is required every ten (10) years. This update effort has been titled "Do 6: The Road Ahead". A part of this update is to explore the concept of PA Route 6 as a Scenic Byway and to place even greater emphasis on historic preservation as a part of the PA Route 6 experience. The Forums will be localized to the segment of the Corridor in which it is held but all will include the following:  Review and illustrate the six identified themes of the PA Route 6 Corridor, which include: A Warrior's Road Natural Opportunities The Engineers Challenge New Beginnings and Safe Havens Visionaries, Achievers and Social Entrepreneurs Outdoor Enthusiasts Paradise Review major recommendations of the original MAP and progress to date Review changes that have occurred along the Route 6 Corridor in past ten years Identify sites, attractions, experiences or other tourism resources that may still be "best kept secrets" and need more attention Introduce the concepts of Scenic Byways and Historic Preservation as a part of Route 6 heritage planning Reinforce and enlist new partnerships and stakeholders in Route 6 heritage tourism efforts Outline on-going participation efforts during the planning process Each Forum will consist of the following: An Informal Discussion Session with a representative of the planning team between 3:00 - 5:00 (Those interested should RSVP a preferred time to Jennifer Rossman in the PA Route 6 Alliance Office paroute6@verizon.net or at 814-435-7706814-435-7706 prior to December 5th. A Public Session, between 5:00 - 7:00 on each day (RSVP not required) The dates and locations for the Forums are as follows: Monday December 8th: Hawley, PA - Settlers Inn, Undercroft Room, 4 Main Avenue  Tuesday December 9th:                  Towanda, PA - Fairfield Inn & Suites, 1248 Golden Mile Road Wednesday December 10th: Coudersport, PA- Cole Memorial Wellness Center, 1001 East 2nd Street (West Entrance) Thursday December 11th: Corry, PA - Higher Education Building, 221 North Center Street The PA Route 6 Alliance is requesting stakeholders, businesses, organizations and interested citizens to help them get started on The Road Ahead by participating in this Forum and process. These forums are the best way to get useful and useable information on the Corridor, the regions within the Corridor and the diverse communities along what has been called "One of America's most scenic drives". Local involvement will help sustain and enhance heritage tourism efforts in the 11-County PA Route 6 Region and provide the input needed to make sure our tourism efforts are focused and reflect the unique experience offered along PA Route 6. Click here to download a flyer.  The PA Route 6 Heritage Corridor is managed by the PA Route 6 Alliance. The funding for this planning effort has been received by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

AASD Grad Operation's Foreman

Seth and Mary Walker

Seth Walker graduated from the Austin Area School District, Austin, Pennsylvania in 2005.  He is now the Operations Foreman for the Brookville Field National Fuel Supply Company, Brookville, Pennsylvania.

Pictured above is Seth and his wife, Mary Bradley Walker, who is from Bradford, Pennsylvania.

AASD Grad Retired Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts

Dean Dow

After graduating from the Austin Area School District, Austin, Pennsylvania, Dean attended Mansfield University of Pennsylvania.  He received a B.S. degree in Education - Political Science concentration.  Dean served as the Potter County Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts from January 1980 - January 2000 when he retired.

AASD Grad Executive Director of Potter County Visitors Association

David receiving Dam Park Planning Award

David Brooks is a graduate of the Austin Area School District, Austin, Pennsylvania.  After graduating from AASD, David attended Penn State University majoring in Recreation, Parks and Tourism.

He is currently the Executive Director of the Potter County Visitor's Association.