Winter Arrives in Austin, Pennsylvania

After a handful of futile attempts the past two weeks, winter has finally arrived in Austin, Pennsylvania.

The pictures below were taken from the front and back porch of my residence at 167 Rugaber Street/Route 872:

1971: The Yearbook Makes a Comeback at Austin High

Community Service Recognition: Nancy Glover

Nancy Glover

                                                           

 Nancy Glover is THE classic example of the old adage "If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it".

Nancy is an ACTIVE MEMBER of the following organizations:

• VFW Post 7810 Auxiliary Austin
• VFW District 15
• Allegwei (DAR) Coudersport 
• United Methodist Church Austin
• E.O. Austin Home/Historical Society 

Nancy serves as the VFW Post 7810 Auxiliary Treasurer, District 15 Trustee and on their Community Service Committee and as the Secretary of the Allegwei Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

Nancy marching down Main Street, Austin, Pennsylvania

She is a member of the United Methodist Church of Austin and a member of it's choir and Women's Bible Study Group.

                                               

                                     Nancy participating in the Annual Memorial Day Ceremonies.

VFW Fundraiser

Working at the Annual UMC Thanksgiving Day Dinner

Since this article was originally posted, Nancy has become a Board of Director of the Austin Area School District.

2015 Austin Review

Austin began the year without a financial institution for the first time since 1969 as Northwest Savings Bank closed their Austin Branch on Turner Street, at the end of 2014.

• Refer to article titled: Dateline: May 21, 1969, Austin Sells Lot on Turner Street to FNB Coudersport for $1.00 by clicking HERE.

FEBRUARY:  Austin Borough Council Accepts NWSB Agreement.

• See: Borough Council Accepts Northwest Savings Bank Agreement by clicking HERE.
• See: Donation check Returned to Northwest Savings Bank by clicking HERE.
• See: Gift Horse or Trojan Horse by clicking HERE.
• See: Potter Leader-Enterprise article on NWSB "Gift" to Austin by clicking HERE.

MARCH: Perry Enterprises moves to Main Street.

• Read article by clicking HERE. 

MAY: The Austin Area School District Project Based Learning projects are unveiled:

• See: Interpretive Trails Project by clicking HERE.
• See: Austin Dam Mural by clicking HERE.
• See: Picnic Tabletop Display by clicking HERE.

Three (3) Austin Servicemen who were Killed-in-Action honored with Bridge Dedications. Read the article by clicking HERE.

AUGUST:  Perry Enterprises puts a fresh coat of paint on the former Gaelotti's Restaurant Building. See before and after pictures by clicking HERE. 

SEPTEMBER: The 6th Annual Duffee 5K Memorial Run was held during the Austin History and Pride Weekend to fund the Gerald F. Duffee Sr. Scholarship Fund. The run raised over $3000. See the Endeavor newspaper article titled: The Duffee 5K: running for a cause by clicking HERE.

OCTOBER:  AASD student creates a logo for the Community of Austin.

• See: AASD Student Creates Community Logo by clicking HERE. 
• See: Austin has  Logo by clicking HERE. 

Major road improvement to Austin Dam Ruins.  See article by clicking HERE. 

DECEMBER:  Gloria "Tootsie" Stuckey Wins Potter County Volunteer of the Year Award. See article by clicking HERE.  

Unseasonably Warm Temperatures December 2015

Past Observations Summary Report -  °F | °C 

Based on raw METAR data from (KBFD)

Date/Time	High Temperature	Low Temperature	Precipitation*
Wednesday 16 December 2015	40°	36°	No
Tuesday 15 December 2015	49°	38°	No
Monday 14 December 2015	64°	49°	Yes
Sunday 13 December 2015	61°	54°	Yes
Saturday 12 December 2015	59°	38°	No
Friday 11 December 2015	53°	45°	No
Thursday 10 December 2015	49°	37°	No
Wednesday 9 December 2015	49°	28°	No
Tuesday 8 December 2015	39°	25°	No
Monday 7 December 2015	44°	22°	No
Sunday 6 December 2015	48°	20°	No
Saturday 5 December 2015	44°	25°	No
Friday 4 December 2015	37°	30°	No
Thursday 3 December 2015	36°	30°	Yes

* Precipitation will be "Yes", if at any point during the day there was rain, snow, or a mix.

A few years ago I read an article which stated by the end of the century Pennsylvania's weather would be the same as Alabama's is today.

The forecast for Christmas Day is in the 50's.

How can anyone deny climate warming?

Below is a picture of the lot next to my home at 165 Rugaber Street.

And in direct sun light the temperature read:

Gloria "Tootsie" Stuckey Nominated for Potter County Volunteer of the Year and Wins

The Potter Leader-Enterprise is seeking votes for The Potter County Volunteer of the Year.

Austin's Gloria "Tootsie" Stuckey has been nominated for her long-time service to our community in various capacities, including the Austin Pride Committee which raises money to fund the Annual Fourth of July Fireworks.

"Toots" is also an active member of the VFW Post 7810 Auxiliary and the United Methodist Church.

The Austin Boro News Blog has previously recognized "Toots" for her Community Service.  Click HERE to read of some of her other acts of Goodwill.

The winner is expected to be announced in the December 2nd issue of The Potter Leader-Enterprise.

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In a special section to the Wednesday, December 2, 2015 edition of the Potter Leader-Enterprise, Tioga Publishing announced that Gloria won the 2015 Potter County Volunteer of the Year Award.

Angel Tree Goes Up Friday

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Saturday, December 5th, 2015

True to the Awesome Austin Spirit, in one week's time,  all the Angels have been removed  from the Angel Tree.

Remember to tape the angel to the front of your packaged gift and place it under the tree at the Post Office when the Window is open.

No gifts should be left between 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. or after 3:00 P.M. when the Window is closed.

Gifts will be picked up from the Post Office daily.

Cutoff date for all gifts is Friday, December 18th.

A list of instructions are also posted at the Post Office.

For more information on the Angel Tree Program, please contact Jackie Dynda at 814-647-8784