Main Street Austin, Pennsylvania Today

Today is Sunday, February 1, 2015.

These pictures were taken around noon today.

The pictures were taken and posted for all the Facebook Friends who have friended me in the last three (3) months who are either former Austin Area School District Students, friends of former Austin Area School District Students, or, individuals who have an interest in Austin, Pennsylvania, The Town Too Tough To Die.

The pictures will be posted proceeding west on Route 607 from the T-intersection of  Roue 607/Route 872, right-hand side of Main Street

Big Mike's. Formerly the Dairy Dine.

Walt Goodwin Jr's Garage.  Formerly Ritsicks Garage

The Masonic Building. Right side is Another Time Around Resale Store.  On  left is the post office.

View of Turner Street from Main Street

The Gazebo and E.O. Austin Home/Historical Society Museum

The Fire Hall housing the Austin Fire Department and the Austin Ambulance Association

The old Bank Building which survived both the 1911 and 1942 floods.


I am back at the T-intersection of Route 607/872 and will post pictures on the left side of Main Street.

Paul Perry Enterprises. Formerly Gaelotti's Fine Italian Restaurant

Building owned by Bub Crosby.  Formerly owned by Danny Gaelotti.  Mr. Crosby bought the building this past summer.  He and his daughter, Rhonda, have spent many hours fixing up the inside and making it a very attractive addition to Main Street.  They currently are storing vehicles during the winter months in the back of the building. Unfortunately, the windows are coated with a thin layer of ice and we can't see inside.

Harry Long's Cafe

Harry Long's Laundromat

NOTE:  Both of these businesses are for sale as Mr. Long has health issues.

Cooney's Hardware

Famous restaurant and tavern: The Cock-eyed Cricket

Historically Significant Borough Council Meeting Tuesday Night

The Austin Borough Council will meet Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire Hall on Main Street.

Most certainly, the Agreement presented to the Borough containing a clause restricting the use of the former Northwest Saving Bank building at 21 Turner Street will be discussed.

The Agreement contains the following restriction:

FURTHER,  however, it is agreed that neither the said party of the second part nor the heirs, successors or assigns of the party of the second part shall or will erect, or cause or suffer to be erected, or use or cause or suffer to be used on any portion of said premises for any bank, savings and loan, credit union, or any consumer discount company purposes.

Accepting the terms of the Agreement presented to the Borough of Austin will obviously slow our Community's recovery from a disastrous 2014.

I encourage everyone, young and old, to attend this meeting.  Costello and Wharton, if you had banked with the Northwest Savings Bank Branch on Turner Street in Austin, you are welcome also.

Borough Council Meets Tuesday, February 3, 2015

The Austin Borough Council will hold it's February meeting this Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fire Hall on Main Street.

One of the matters that will be discussed is the acceptance or rejection of a proposed Agreement transferring the former Northwest Savings Bank Property to the Austin Borough containing the following statement:

It is stipulated and agreed by the Borough of Austin, for itself, its successors and assigns that, said premises above described being Parcel #030-002-048, will not be used for any bank, savings and loan or any consumer discount company purposes

Accepting the Agreement including this statement will obviously hinder the Community of Austin in obtaining another financial institution to locate here.

Dear Northwest Savings Bank

Former location of Northwest Savings Bank at 21 Turner Street, Austin, Pennsylvania

AASD Grad now Physician's Assistant

Crystal Walden Fowler graduated from the Austin Area School District, Austin, Pennsylvania in 1996.

While attending the Austin Area School District, Crystal was not only a scholar, but  participated in sports and extra-curricular activities.  She was also chosen to represent AASD in a number of beauty pageants.

Listed below are some of her accomplishments:

• Student Council
• National Honor Society
• H.O.B.Y. Representative
• Math Club
• Knowledge Master Open
• Math League
• Summer Academy
• Senior I.U.9 Band
• PA Aware
• Class Secretary
• Yearbook Staff
• Varsity Basketball
• Varsity Volleyball
• Senior Class Flower Girl
• Prom Queen
• Maple Festival Candidate
• Flaming Foliage Candidate

She attended Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania and is now a Physician's Assistant at the Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport, PA.
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Austin Area School District is with Crystal Walden-Fowler.

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🐾 🔴PAST PANTHER’S PATHWAY 🔴 🐾

Crystal (Walden) Fowler graduated from Austin in 1996. Her career pathway was as follows:
2000 Gannon University BA Psychology
2002 Gannon University BS Health Science
2003 Master of Physician Assistant Sciences
After finishing her degree as a P.A., her employment history is:
2003-2005 Charles Cole Hospital at Bowman Health Center in Family Practice
2005-2010 Keystone Rural Health Consortia
2010 - present
UPMC Cole Internal Medicine

Crystal lives in Austin and is married to Jeff Fowler (Class of ‘95). Her children are in 7th and 3rd grade. Crystal is currently the Jr. High Volleyball Coach at AHS.

Crystal is also a member of the Education Foundation. The Alumni Event sponsored by the Foundation is scheduled for Saturday, September 29th. If you would like to get involved with the Education Foundation, please call the school for more information.

AASD 1993 Welcomes Fifth Foreign Exchange Student

PA Route 6 Heritage Corridor January 2015 Newsletter

January 2015 Newsletter 10 YEARS OF SUCCESS ON ROUTE 6 Ten years ago, Governor Edward Rendell formally recognized the section of US Route 6 in Pennsylvania for its transportation heritage and history of moving resources and people across the Commonwealth. On January 15, 2005, the PA Route 6 Heritage Corridor became the 12th Pennsylvania Heritage Area. Long considered a popular driving destination and favorite American road-trip, approximately 3.5 million people travel the 427 miles of US Route 6 and 6N each year to visit the historic sites, national and state parks, artist studios, and quaint towns that resonate that authentic American feel. Those travelers spend over $91 million as they enjoy the scenic overlooks and breathtaking views. "Much has been accomplished in the last ten years," PA Route 6 Alliance Executive Director Terri Dennison said. "Being a scenic driving destination requires efforts to ensure that the roadway, the communities and the landscape all live up to the promise of an enjoyable road-trip while celebrating the local heritage and culture that make this a special highway." The PA Route 6 Heritage Corridor is managed by the PA Route 6 Alliance, a 501(c3) organization representing private and public organizations, county and local officials, and interested stakeholders throughout the eleven counties link by the scenic highway: Crawford, Erie, Warren, McKean, Potter, Tioga, Bradford, Wyoming, Lackawanna,Wayne and Pike. The Alliance's mission is  focused on efforts to preserve, enhance and promote the transportation heritage of one of the nation's first transcontinental highways; to sustain and enhance the small rural communities linked by the highway; and to preserve and enhance the natural, scenic beauty of one of America's favorite "road trips".  Read more...   DO 6: THE ROAD AHEAD Work continues on the revision of the PA Route 6 Management Action Plan and Corridor Management Plan after very insightful regional meetings held in December and early January. The next step is to interview targeted focus groups and key individuals. The PA Route 6 office will assist the consulting team, led by the EADS Group, to schedule these interviews.      Focus groups will be formed around the following categories with calls held as noted:     -  Heritage Communities    Wednesday, January 28th, 10 a.m.  -  Accommodations (hotel/ motel/ B&B/campgrounds)      Date to be determined  -  Heritage Sites/ Museums       Thursday, January 29th, 10 a.m.    If you would like to participate in one of these focus groups, please contact the Alliance office. All information presented and compiled at the regional meeting is available on the project work site: www.do6theroadahead.com. Throw Back Thursdays #TBT (Grey Towers, Home of Gifford Pinchot, Milford, PA) In celebration of our 10th Anniversary of being a PA Heritage Area, all throughout 2015, our Facebook Page (US Route 6 in Pennsylvania) will feature news articles, stories and even postcards from the past.  Joyce Tice from the History Center on Main Street  in Mansfield has lent us a few of her favorite images of Route 6 in the golden days. Make sure you like the page and check out what's on our trip down memory lane every Thursday. HOMETOWN HEROES PROGRAM - UPDATE Back in November, we introduced the Hometown Heroes Program, a program that helps communities recognize their veterans by installing pole banners with the veteran's name and service.   Several communities said that they would like to participate. We will be holding a conference call with all interested parties to outline how to implemented this program on Wednesday, January 28th at 9 a.m.  Call or email the office if you would like to participate in this conference call. 814-435-7706814-435-7706 or paroute6@verizon.net ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY:   AMERICAN ROAD - SPRING ISSUE For many years, PA Route 6 has been advertising with American Road magazine with great success. Thousands of readers have requested brochures and information through the magazine's request program and hundreds have downloaded Route 6 itineraries from the American Road website. American Road caters to the car enthusiasts. Its readers are devoted road trippers with 100% taking at least 2 journeys a year. Everyone who advertises becomes part of a downloadable itinerary on the American Road website.  Why not consider being part of our advertisement in the Spring Issue of this popular magazine? Download the Ad Placement Form and return the form and your ad by January 31st.   Call for DO 6 Award Nominations     Every year at our Annual Meeting in May, we recognize individuals, organizations, businesses and corporations exemplify the mission of the PA Route 6 Alliance to protect and preserve the scenic, cultural, historical and recreational resources in the northern tier. Please help us identify those movers and shakers and their outstanding efforts by nominating them for a "Do 6" Award. (2014 "DO 6" Heritage Partnership Award Winner-Joyce Tice, History Center on Main Street, Mansfield, PA) Nominations are due Friday, March 5, 2015. Download a Nomination Form.   IN THIS ISSUE 10 Years of Success DO 6: The Road Ahead Throw Back Thursdays Hometown Heros Banner Program American Road Ad Opportunity 2015 Do 6 Award Nominations About Us  Contact Us  LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

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