PALMA Handbook 2015

PA Lumber Museum 2015Page 1

T h e P e n n s y lva n i a l u m b e r m u s e u mU. S. Rt. 6 Between Galeton and Coudersport, Potter County, PA

Your FREE 2015 Annual Guide to

Honoring Pennsylvania’s Lumbering Heritage

41st Annual

Bark Peelers’ Festival

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over for the Woodsmen’s

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July 4 & 5, 2015


The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum Associates &The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

Tom Wolf, GovernorAndrew E. Masich, Chairman, PHMC

James M. Vaughan, Executive Director, PHMCwww.phmc.pa.gov

For additional information concerning Lumber Museum events, contact:PALMA, PO Box 239, Galeton, PA 16922

Phone: 814-435-2652 • www.lumbermuseum.org

For information on accommodations, attractions and area events, contact:PCVA, PO Box 245, Coudersport, PA 16915

Phone: 1-888-POTTER2 • www.visitpottercounty.comemail: [email protected]

For more information about The Lumber Heritage Region of Pennsylvania, contact:Mike Wennin, Executive Director, 20 East 5th Street, Emporium, PA 15834

814-486-0213 • Fax: [email protected]

US Route 6 between Galeton, PA and Coudersport, PA

Pennsylvania Lumber Museum AssociatesBoard of Directors:Robert Miller: PresidentPete Folk: Vice PresidentNancy Hetrick: SecretaryRobert Pickup, Sr.: TreasurerRoger HetrickSam CookeCurt WeinholdMike WenninKen WingoCliff WoodJean FolkVal ShelleyPaul LiljaChris NicholasEd SzymanikAssociate Staff: Lynn Thornley: BookkeeperPHMC Staff:Charles Fox, Division Chief and Acting Administrator Trisha Berberish: Records ManagerMike Berberish: MaintenanceShop Attendant: Alverna HillyardLumber Museum Visitor Center: 814-435-2652

Consent and AssignmentIn exchange for the opportunity to attend the

Bark Peelers’ Convention, you and your guest(s) agree that you may be filmed and/or photographed by the Lumber Museum Associates, Lumber Museum

and Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), that the Lumber Museum Associates, Lumber Museum and PHMC may use the film

or photographs in promotion or other materials related to its business, and that you and your guest(s) assign to the Lumber Museum Associates, Lumber

Museum and PHMC any copyright interest and right of publicity resulting from the film or photographs, all without any obligation by the Lumber

Museum Associates, Lumber Museum and PHMC to further compensate you or your guest(s).

Respectfully, Robert F. Miller

Please support the businesses who advertise in this publication. To advertise in next year’s book, or with any questions or suggestions, contact the museum at 814-435-2652.Book design by Deb Plummer, www.dpdesignstudio.net

Welcome to the 41th Annual Bark Peelers’ Convention After many years of anticipation, we have moved into the newly renovated

visitor center and during the winter months the new exhibits were installed. I want everyone to visit and enjoy the changes.

As new things come along, we are making changes to the new and improved website. You can now renew your membership or become a member online.

Give a donation, if you wish, and the Foreman’s Room sales shop is being put online so the items can be seen and purchased.

The Bark Peelers’ Festival is just one of the events the Associates hold to raise money to support the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum. We hold a Spring -

April 25 & 26, 2015, and Fall - October 10 & 11, 2015 Antique Show and Sale, along with a silent Auction from April to October and sales from the

Foreman’s Room.The Program Room with a commercial kitchen can be used for meetings,

weddings banquets and other group events. Please contact the museum for more information .

We hope that you visit us during the Bark Peelers’ Festival and have a great time enjoying the new visitor center, exhibits, demonstrations, competitions,

contests, displays, crafts and good food.We offer memberships to the Lumber Museum that provide benefits to our

members. Details can be found along with an application in this booklet.Respectfully,

Robert F. Miller, PALMA PresidentPennsylvania Lumber Museum Associates

Regular Museum Admission:Adults: $8.0065 & Over: $7.00Youth 3-11: $5.00

Barkpeeler’s Admission: Adult: $10.00, Youth (3-11): $3.00


Logging Camp Road

Saw Display

Craft Tent

Youth Locomotive

Food Concessions

Arena

YOuR GuiDe tO the PA LuMBeR MuseuM AnD the 41st AnnuAL BARk PeeLeR’s COnventiOn

ADveRtiseRsA&MP Electric .............................. 25Allegheny River Campground ........ 55Best Buy Discount Store ................. 22Black Forest Trading Post ................. 7Buchanan Brothers’ Pharmacy ........ 22Canyon Motor Sports ..................... 23Cimino Hardware .......................... 54Colton Point Motel ........................ 22Costa’s Food Center........................ 23Coudersport Animal Health Center 23Coudersport Chamber of Comm ... 29Coudersport Ice Mine .................... 21Curt Weinhold Photography .......... 19Earl F. Dean ................................... 22Foreman’s Room Company Store ... 56Frosty Hollow Bed and Breakfast .... 31Galeton Chamber of Commerce .... 33Galeton Drug ................................. 13Gary’s Putter Golf ......................... 33

GB Max Signs ................................ 54Good Food, Inc. .............................. 9Grover’s Portable Toilet Service ....... 12Heart’s Desire ................................. 17Hearthstone ................................... 52Herbert Cooper .............................. 17Heritage Village .............................. 24Jackson’s Gift Shop ........................... 8Kaytee’s .......................................... 23Kearse’s Kampsites ............................ 8Larry’s Sport Center ....................... 17Laurelwood Inn .............................. 41Lindy Motel and Cottages .............. 54Lumber Heritage Region ................ 47Martin Causer ................................ 48Mitchell’s Twin Valley Market ........ 54Moon’s Farm Yard Center .............. 33Mountain Mama Mercantile .......... 41Nob Hill Motel .............................. 19

Northern Appalachian .................... 55Northwest Savings Bank ................. 17Oak Hall Bed and Breakfast ........... 17Patterson Lumber ............................. 5Penn Oak Realty ............................ 54Penn Wells Hotel & Lodge ............. 41Pine Creek Inn ............................... 54Potter County Beverage .................. 41Potter County Commissioners ....... 21Potter County Visitors Assoc. ......... 58Rainbow Paradise ........................... 34Reed’s Market ................................... 8Senator Joe Scarnatti ...................... 44Shop’n’Save Galeton ....................... 13St Marys Insurance ......................... 45Susquehannock State Forest ........... 56Tioga County ................................. 35Trails End Realty ............................ 41Westgate Inn ................................. 34

Grand Champion Bark Peeler TrophyPoints will be tallied from events to name a 2015 Grand Champion Barkpeeler

Main Building:Museum StoreApple Pie ContestCommemorative Log CakeOutdoor Arena:Log Skidding, ContestGrounds: Tourist Information“History Alive!SM” by Rich PawlingContest RegistrationFirst AidLogging CampTannery ExhibitChain Saw CarverWoodmobile —Bureau of Forestry

Trail WalkBroom MakerInformationT-ShirtsConcessionsSawmill DemontrationKids KornerBlacksmith


Bark Peelers’ Convention saturday, July 4, 20159:00 am Grounds Open “Music by Nelson Waffle” all day (Main Building) Kids Korner all day10:00 am Log Cake on Display (Main Building)11:00 am-1:00 pm Music by Burnin’ TractorNoon History Alive!SM by Richard Pawling (CCC Building) www.HistoryAlive.hypermart.net Apple Pie Baking Entry Deadline (Main Building) (Entries must be here by noon for judging)12:30 pm Woodhick Skills by Bill Simcox and Family1:00 pm Apple Pie Winners Announced (Main Building) Guided Trail Walks (DCNR Bureau of Forestry Trailer)1:00 pm Log Skidding2:00 pm-4:00 pm Music by Burnin’ Tractor2:00 pm Greased Pole Competition3:30 pm Log Rolling Contest3:30 pm Door Prize awarded

Activity Area for Kids

at Pavilion!

Grand Champion Bark PeelerPoints will be awarded for the following events.

The scores will be tallied at the end of the competition.Greased Pole; Log Rolling;

Cross Cut Saw; Birling Everyone gets 1 point for entering.

1st Place – 5 points 2nd Place – 4 points 3rd Place – 3 points 4th Place – 2 pointsIn the event of a tie, it will be decided by registration information, who signed up the earliest for the events.

All Contestents must be registered and sign a release

form

Doug Firestone making Fire Ring behind CCC Cabin


schedule of eventssunday, July 5, 20159:00 am Grounds Open Music by Nelson Waffle all day Kids Korner all day (Tannery building)10:00 am Horseshoe Pitching Competition (Horseshoe Pits)10:00 am Frog Jumping Contest (Kids Korner Pavilion)11:00 am Music by Burning Tractor Band History Alive!SM Rich PawlingNoon Log Cake Cutting and Serving (Main Building)12:30 pm Log Skidding1:00 pm Cross Cut Saw Competition (Outdoor Arena)1:00 pm Door Prize awarded2:30 pm Birling Contest (Sawmill Log Holding Pond) Awarding of Grand Champion Barkpeeler for 2014

Sno Cones, Lemonade, Maple Products, Kettle Corn, Sandwiches, Soft Drinks

Both Days:Activity area for children.Operational demonstrations of the museum’s steam-powered circular sawmill, representative of the hundreds of mills which existed in 1900 throughout Pennsylvania. The mill is capable of producing up to 5,000 board feet per 10-hour shift, with a seven-man crew, including a pondman, decker, sawyer, edgerman, tail edgerman/cut-off sawyer and enginemen and boiler operator.Tractor/Hayrides from Denton Hill to Museum, Master Chainsaw carver, commemorative T-shirts for sale.

Patterson LumberPurchasing Logs, Standing Timber & Land

Since 1921Free Professional Consultation

Our logging crews are certified & insuredManufacturing Kiln Dried Hardwood Lumber

Blocking, Sawdust & Unground Bark

Sawmill & Dry KilnsGaleton, PA814-435-2210

Corporate OfficeWellsboro, PA570-724-3210

Patterson Lumber Co. Inc.

HUNTING & RECREATIONAL LAND LEASES AVAILABLE

McKean, Potter And Tioga Counties

See “Bessie” the Cow


Over a century ago, logging was essentially a sea-sonal operation that took place during the winter

months. Trees had value only if logs could be transport-ed by water or hauled short distances to a local sawmill.

By 1880, in Pennsylvania, most of the readily acces-sible stands of white pine and hemlock timber near mills or along streams had been cut, and timber owners began to look for a means to transport logs out of the deep woods.

Some lumber-men experiment-ed with horse-drawn trams. Tram roads were little more than planks, laid end-to-end on the ground.

The railroads of the mid- 1880’s had only conven-tional rod-driv-en locomotives available for use on logging lines. The weight of these locomotives and the rigidity of their drive wheels contributed to instability on slippery, uneven track. Steep grades and sharp curves led to frequent accidents. As a result the first logging railroads were costly, inef-ficient, and developed slowly.

It was clearly evident that a special locomotive would be needed for logging operations. Ephraim Shay, a Michigan sawmill operator, is generally credited with the invention of the first geared locomotive in America. Shay’s invention uses a flexible drive shaft and bevel gears to connect power directly to the drive wheels. For the first time, it was possible to operate a locomotive that was geared for power and not for speed. Shay’s lo-comotive enabled year-round logging in the remote,

mountainous regions of the state.The Shay locomotive, as it became known, was im-

mediately successful. Lima Machine Works in Lima, Ohio produced 2,500 geared locomotives between 1878 and 1945, of which 300 are known to have been operated by Pennsylvania companies. Engines ranging in weight from 8 to 130 tons were shipped all over the world to operate wherever a heavy load had to be moved

in less than ideal conditions. The Shay locomo-tive became the woods locomo-tive predomi-nantly used in Pe n n s y l v a n i a logging.

The Museum’s Shay locomo-tive, construc-tion #2598, is a standard gauge, three- cylinder, three-truck lo-comotive weigh-ing 70- tons with tender. This locomotive, built in 1908,

hauled logs and lumber throughout the mountains of West Virginia for four different companies over a peri-od of 52 years, after which the locomotive was acquired by the Penn- York Lumbermen’s Club as a gift to the museum.

While the museum’s Shay did not see active service in Pennsylvania, it is representative of the hundreds of Shay locomotives that operated throughout Pennsylva-nia during the years 1882- 1922.

For more information: The Logging Railroad Era of Lumbering in Pennsylvania. Thomas T. Taber III, Benja-min F. G. Kline, Walter Casler.

The shay Locomotive:Built for Power, Not for Speed!


Woodsworkers or woodhicks were housed in camps located near the cutting operation. Camps were temporary, rough wooden buildings that could be quickly dismantled and relocated as the center of logging operations changed. With the location of each large sawmill, towns sprang up almost overnight. Pigs ears (cheap saloons), stores, churches, schools, and houses all followed the shifting lumber operations.

Black Forest Trading Post

An extraordinary and fun shop for all occasions!We carry a nice selection of Irish Made Gifts, Celtic Jewelry, Soaps, Lotions, Scarves, Hats, Trays, Music and Much More!

Minnetonka Moccasins • Fashion Jewelry • Bearingon Bears • BasketsKnives • Figurines • Candy • Toys • All Occasion Cards

• • • • • FREE DEER PARK • • • • •Try Our 70 Feet of Gem Stone Mining Fun For People Of All Ages!We also offer the Best and Largest selection of beautifully designed

POTTER COUNTY T-SHIRTS and SWEATSHIRTS in the area.While visiting our beautiful area, be sure to stop in at the Black Forest Trading Post

for a vast array of unique and exciting gifts.Phone: (814) 435-6754

Located midway between Galeton and Coudersport, Junction of U.S. Rt. 6 and Rt. 449, Ulysses, PA 16948, 4 miles East of Lumber Museum

OPEN: 9 am to 5:30 pm Seven Days A Week SUMMER HOURS: 9 am to 9 pm • WINTER: Open Weekends


Apple Pie Baking ContestLooking for the Best Apple Pie in Potter County! July 4, 9:00 a.m. ’til noon, in the Main Building.All pies must arrive at the Main Building by Noon.Prizes awarded at the conclusion of the judging.Rules and Regulations:• This is an amateur competition.• All pies are baked at home.• All pies must be predominantly apple pies• Pies must be delivered to the museum before 12:00 noon.• Pies will be judged for flavor, texture, visual appeal.• Each category will be judged as follows: Excellent, 3 points; Good, 2 points; Fair, 1 pointThe pie receiving the highest total score becomes the Best Pie.The baker of the Best Pie receives $50.00 and a blue ribbon.2nd place pie baker receives $25.00 and a red ribbon.3rd place pie baker receives $15.00 and a white ribbon.Following the conclusion of the contest, all pie entries and pie dishes become the property of PALMA and are sold. Proceeds from the pie sale support the volunteer organization. Any competitor winning 1st place three consecutive times may not compete in this contest for 1 year.Contact the Lumber Museum at 814~435-2652 if you have any questions or would like to receive an entry form.

One-of-a-Kind Gifts & CraftsSpecialty Jams, Jellies, Mustards

and Relishes Including Potter County Leek Relish

Homemade Soups, Candles, Paintings & More!

Jackson’s Gift Shop296 Ayers Hill Rd., Coudersport PA

Open Thurs & Fri.: 9-5; Sat.: 9-3Phone 814-274-0219

Kearse’s CampsiteOvernight • Yearly CampingRentals • Open Year ’Round

John & Debbie KearsePO Box 74, Rt. 6, Gaines, PA 16921

Phone: 814-435-2550Full Value Shopping With Friendly Hometown Service!

Reed’s MarketGenesee, PA • 814-228-3318

Open Monday - Saturday 6:45 am - 8:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Come in and play Pennsylvania Lottery!

Now Serving Perry’s Soft Serve Ice Cream

Fresh Hot Pizza Eat In or Take Out

Delicious Made-To-Order Sub Sandwiches

Complete Line of Groceries and Self Serve Sunoco Gasoline


In Lancaster County, as the tranquil dawn breaks on a new morning, the Amish homemakers skillfully prepare nourishing time honored meals with the sweet taste of tradition. Golden Barrel syrups and molasses. Taste the tradition.

Good Food, Inc.

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All Contestants must be Registered1. Contestant must be 16 years of age and up.2. Two contestants will sit facing each other astride an 8-foot pole suspended horizontally 60” above a sawdust mound.3. Contestants must advance beyond white line on log and must remain behind line during contest.4. The horizontal pole will be greased with lard or shortening.5. The contestants will try to knock one another off the pole with a pillow.6. A contestant making contact with an opponent with anything other than the pillow will be disqualified.7. Any contact with the ground will mean a defeat.8. Pillows will be furnished by PALMA.9. Old clothing is suggested. Protective helmets are available10. At the time of the contest, participants will be required to sign a waiver.11. Elimination contest.13. Judges decisions are official and final.14. Prizes will be awarded: $25, 1st prize; $20, 2nd prize; $15, 3rd prize; $10, 4th prize.Points toward Grand Champion BarkpeelerAny competitor winning 1st place three consecutive times may not compete in this contest for 1 year.Contest Chairman: Bill Simcox

Greased Pole ContestSaturday, July 4, 2015 • 2:00 pm


Burning Tractor BandLeft to right are Anita Norton, fiddle/vocals, Steve Quelet, guitar/vocals, Don Reitz, dobro/guitar/vocals, Anne Acker, bass/guitar/vocals.

A couple of years ago, a few friends started playing music at a local open mic venue. That turned into weekly jam ses-sions, and eventually Burning Tractor Band was formed. The group’s sound is difficult to categorize, as it ranges from blues to bluegrass and George Jones to the Rolling Stones. Close harmonies and traditional instrumentation are the foundation of this band, and they sing whatever they love!

Burning Tractor is very fortunate to have a talented songwriter as a member. Steve Quelet’s songs are favorites of the group. Steve has released several successful CDs and has performed with many bands in New Jersey, Philadelphia, Balti-more and dear old Potter County. He is a member of the Philadelphia Folk Society and most recently was a member of the local group Jakob’s Hollow.

Don Reitz moved to Potter County 39 years ago and quickly became an important part of the musical scene. His love for old time country music and bluegrass really shine through, in both his voice and his expressive dobro sound. He was a long time member of the very popular group, Enchanted Mountain Green.

Anne Acker has been a resident of Potter County her entire life, and traces her roots back several generations in this beautiful part of the world. Her musical background includes performing in local stage productions, churches and com-munity events. She was also a member of the short lived, but well loved local group, Quackgrass.

Anita Matthews Norton is the newest member of the group. She is also a Potter County native. She discovered her love for jamming with other musicians while living in Florida, and Burning Tractor is excited to have her as a member! She participates regularly in making music with family and friends at church and in the community.

Burning Tractor Band is really looking forward to playing for the Bark Peeler’s Festival!To contact Burning Tractor, please e-mail [email protected] with Burning Tractor in the subject line.

Saturday: 11 am - 1 pmand 2 pm - 4 pm

Sunday: 11 am - 1 pm


Grovers Portable Toilet Rental Service1025 Genesee Mills Rd, Genesee, PA 16923

(814) 228-3645

Celebrating 35 Years In Business

• No Extra Charge for Weekends and Holidays• Wash Stations and Handicap Units Available• All Units Include Hand Sanitizers

(814) 228-3645

(814) 228-3645

2-Man horseshoe Pitching

tournamentsunday, July 5, 2015, 10:00 a.m.

All Contestants Must Be RegisteredThis is a double elimination competition. Players may use their own horseshoes or may use the shoes provided by the Museum.

Contest Rules: Standard Horseshoe Pitching

The Judge’s decision is official and final.Team Prizes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd TrophiesAny competitor winning 1st place three consecutive times may not compete in this contest for 1 year.In the event of a tie: A two-inning tie breaker shall be played, using the same method of play that was used in the game. In the event of another tie, the same process shall be repeated, and this procedure shall continue until the tie is broken.

Tournament Chairman Roger HetrickNo Alcoholic Beverages on State Property!


Stock Up For Camp Here!In Store Bakery

DelicatessenBagged Ice

Cold Soda

Picnic SuppliesBreadFresh ProduceUSDA Choice Beef

Subs & SandwichesFresh Custom Made While You Wait!Deli Number: 814-435-8554

Galeton, PA

Galeton DruGPharmacy

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Galeton Shopping Center20 West Street

Galeton, PA 16922

Phone: 814-435-6588Fax: 814-435-1073Email: [email protected]

Ryan & Stephanie Schott, Owners


Area —1. Held on plywood raceway.2. Marked into lanes - 2’ wide.3. Before the start of the race, the frogs are kept in stalls at the starting line.Contestants —1. No older than 12 years of age.2. Must stay in their own lane.3. Cannot touch frogs or move them (except to return them to their own lane) after contest begins.4. Cannot interfere with other contestants frogs.Frogs or toads —1. Contestants may enter frogs or toads. No size limit.2. Contestants can return a stray to its own lane at the spot where it left the lane.3. Frogs and toads are to be handled carefully!4. First entry crossing the finish line wins.Judges decisions are official and final. Prizes will be awarded.

Frog Jumping ContestSunday, July 5, 2015 • 10:00 am

This is a Children’s Contestheld at kids’ korner Pavilion


A lumberjack is a worker in the logging industry who performs the initial harvesting and transport of trees for ultimate processing into forest

products. The term usually refers to a bygone era (before 1945) when hand tools were used in harvesting trees principally from virgin forest. Because of its historical ties, the term lumberjack has become ingrained in popular culture through folklore, media, and spectator sports. The work was difficult, dangerous, intermittent, low-paying, and primitive in living conditions, but the men built a traditional culture that celebrated strength, masculinity, confrontation with danger, and resistance to modernization.

The term lumberjack is somewhat archaic, having been mostly replaced by logger. When lumberjack is used, it usually refers to a logger from an earlier time before the advent of chainsaws, feller-bunchers and other modern logging equipment. Other terms for the occupation include woodcutter, and the colloquial term woodhick (Pennsylvania, US). A logger employed in driving logs down a river was known locally in northern North America as a river pig, catty-man, river hog, or river rat. The term “lumberjill” has been known for a woman who does this work, for example in Britain during World War II. In Australia the occupation is referred to as timber cutter or timber getter.

from Wikipedi.com

Woodhick Skills by Bill Simcox & Family


All Contestants must be Registered1. This is an amateur competition. Contestants must be 16 years of age or older.2. Event will be chaired and supervised by the President of thePennsylvania Professional Lumberjack Organization.3. Museum will provide: two (2) modified Simonds lance tooth saws, 5-1/2’ long; chaps optional, metal stands. Each competition team must use the museum’s saws, logs, and metal stands to make the “playing field” as equal as possible.4. Competition logs will be marked at 2” intervals. Anyone cutting over or into the line will be disqualified.5. This is an elimination event. Starting cadence will be 3-2-1-Go. Starting before “Go” will result in disqualifications. The fastest time wins the heat.6. Only the complete cut counts. Heat will end when the disc is completely cut through.7. If a team cuts over the line into the next area, the team is dis-qualified.8. In the event of a tie, a “Cut-off” will be scheduled. Competitors involved in a “cut-off’ must compete with original partners.9. Judges decisions are official and final.PRIZES: 1st place team, $50.00; 2nd place team. $30.00; 3rd place team, $10.00, 4th place team: $10.00. Points toward Grand Champion BarkpeelerAny competitor winning 1st place 3 consecutive times, may notcompete in this contest for 1 year.Event Chairmen: Bill Simcox, with Pauline, Elizabeth

Cross Cut saw ChallengeSunday, July 5, 2015 • 1:00 pm


Heart’s DesireNew, Vintage And Locally Made Country Gifts & Collectibles

Hours:

Tues. - Sat. 10-5,

Sun. Noon - 3

www.visitheartsdesire.com

~ MANY VENDORS

~ GREAT VARIETY!

Home Of Primitives Candles

www.primitivescandles.com

27 W. Main St. • Galeton, PA • 814-435-2280

RubbeR PRoductsPO Box 40

Genesee, Pennsylvania 16923814-228-3417 and 3571

Fax: 814-228-3500

Herbert cooper co., Inc.

Oak HallBed & Breakfast

“An elegant retreat in the country...”

26 s. Brookland roadrt. 449Ulysses, Pa 16948ken & Marcia Wingo

814-435-1184 • Fax 814-435-6664

“An elegant retreat in the country...”

Oak Hall is a spacious bed and breakfast with six rooms in the main house and a guest house, each with a private bath. The grounds consist of approximately 250 acres with many hiking trails, and ponds to watch birds, wildlife and fish. Oak Hall offers great accomodations at affordable rates — so come enjoy this unique lodging experience. 7 Miles from PA Lumber Museum & Ski Denton. All are welcome!

Children Welcome • No Smoking • No Credit Cards

“The Fun Dealership”1913 US Rt. 6 West, Galeton, PA

814-435-6548Hours: M-T-TH-F 9-7; saT.: 9-5; Closed Wed. & sun.

www.larryssportcenter.com

Big Boy Toys!

Larry’s Sport Center, Inc.

Girls, too!


All Contestants must be Registered by 2:00 pm1. This is an amateur competition. Contestants must be 16 years of age or older. 2. Elimination contest.3. Birling will be done with sneakers or bare feet only. No spikes.4. Practice session supervised by a water safety person will take place during the morning hours on July 6th.5. Contestants will be required to sign a waiver.6. Contestant must be present 1/2 hour before contest time.7. Winning contestant becomes the Pennsylvania State Champion.8. Prizes to be awarded: $40, 1st prize; $30, 2nd prize; $20, 3rd prize; $10, 4th prize. Points toward Grand Champion Barkpeeler.

- Log -I . Contestant must remain on his/her side of the log.2. Contest log is 16’ in length; white pine.3. Last person on log determines winner. Judges’ decisions are official and final.Any competitor winning 1st place three consecutive times may not compete in the contest for 1 year.Contest Chairpersons: Cora & Ed Thompson; Ed Darrin

Birling ContestSunday, July 5, 2015 • 2:30 pm


The Legend of north PA LumberWritten by Dan McDermott

(Can be sung to the tune of “The Tale of the Edmund Fitzgerald” by Gordon Lightfoot)

There’s a legend I’m told from years long ago in the deep woods of North Pennsylvania,Of the men strong and lean that seldom were clean and the trees they cut, I’d like to tell ya.They worked hard all day and each earned his pay with the tools of the trade in the forest. The axes would swing and the crosscut saws sing ’til they echoed together in chorus.

Men cut down trees to the height of their knees and slid them in flumes down the mountain.They’d roll and careen then fly into a stream where water shot up like a fountain.When water was low then the oxen would tow the logs to therail they had laid ’tilThe steam engines strained up the rugged terrain to haul the big logs to the sawmills.

Tall cherry were felled and the furniture filled the houses of fine New York Manors;And the hemlock were peeled and the barn would then yield the acid that’s used by the tanners.The oak and the pine would be stacked in a line, and the board feet would measure in millions;And many got rich from the sweat of the hicks who would work to support sives and children.

And many a town would spring up and shut down at the whim of the big lumber giants.They’d come and they’d take, and some would say rape, with an attitude mostly defiant.And the men that they hired would go home broke and tired except for some laid to their rest nearNow ghosts roam the woods in a close brotherhood of the men who had worked and had died here.

C u r t W e i n h o l d PhotograPhy

Framed Prints for home and office

[email protected] Lake, Potter County, PA

Lydia’s14 East Main Street Galeton, PA [email protected]

“We make your house a home.”

Lydia PiferOwner

Shop Hours:Wed.-Fri. 11-5; Sat. 11-4Open other days by chance

Annual Porch Sale 4th of July WeekendHoliday Open House 1st Wknd. Nov.Ask about our “After Hours Parties”

Motel Cabins

Modern Kitchens • Family & Weekly Rates289 Rt. 6 E. • Galeton, PA 16922

814-435-6738 • email [email protected] & Sarah Piaquadio • www.nobhillmotel.com


Log Rolling ContestSaturday, July 4, 2015 • 3:30 pm

Two-man, Timed competitionAll contestents must be registered

This is an amateur competition. Contestants must be16 years of age or older. Two competitors, each using a peavey, will roll a 12’L, 12” diameter log a distance of 60’ total. This is a timed competition. Contestants roll the log a distance of 30 feet and strike two separated stakes with the log. The contestants then roll the log back to its original spot, again striking two separated stakes with the log. The course is laid out so that the stakes at each end are set apart from each other by one foot less than the length of the log.

Contest Rules:1. Amateur competition for individuals 16 years of age or older.2. Event will be chaired and supervised by the President of the Pennsylvania Professional Lumberjack Organization.3. Museum will provide two (2) peaveys w/ 51” long handles including socket and pike.4. Competition log will be 12’L, 12” in diameter.5. This is a timed event. Starting cadence will be 3-2-1-Go. starting before “Go” will result in disqualification. The fast-est time wins the competition.6. In the event of a tie, a “Roll-Off” will be scheduled.Competitors involved in a roll-off must compete with original partners.7. Judges decisions are official and final.PRIZES: 1st Place Team, $50.00; 2nd Place Team, $30.00; 3rd Place Team, $10.00; 4th Place Team, $10.00. Points toward Grand Champion BarkpeelerAny competitor winning 1st place 3 consecutive times, may not compete in this contest for 1 year.


Welcome to Potter County!Located in the heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds, Potter

County is known far and wide for its diverse and abundant natural resources. Our broad expanses of forest land and clean, pure headwater streams form the foundation of our way of life.Potter County is proud to be the home of Pennsylvania

Lumber Museum and Cherry Springs State Park. Congratulations to the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum for the expansion and renovations; also, to Cherry Springs State Park for its growing reputation as a world-famous dark sky preserve/attraction. Welcome to God’s Country! We’re sure you’ll enjoy

your stay.

Potter County Board of CommissionersDouglas C. Morley

Paul W. HeimelSusan S. Kefover

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176 Ice Mine Road, Coudersport, PA 16915(Just off Route 6 in Sweden Valley)

Open Memorial Day through Labor Day

Coudersport Ice Mine“One Cool Place”

Nature’s Wonder — Always 32°

And Gift Shop

Sunday, Wednesday, & Thursday: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m - 9 p.m.Closed Monday and Tuesday


Conservation means development as much as it does protection. I recognize the right and duty of this generation to develop and use the natural resources of our land; but I do not recognize the right to waste them, or to rob, by wasteful use, the generations that come after us.

~Theodore Roosevelt

The Birch Still exhibit, constructed by volunteer foresters from Tioga County will run during the Bark Peelers’ Festival.

:) Best BuyRt. 6 East, Coudersport, PA

The little store across from the hospitalMon.-Fri.: 8-7; Sat.: 8-5; closed Sun.

814-274-8342

Specializing in Wheel Cheese

Discountstore

Cheese • Seafood • Ring BolognaJohn F. Martin Meats

Buchanan Brothers Pharmacy, Inc.Your Full Service Pharmacy5 Convenient Locations

Coudersport • 274-8660Elkland • 258-7332Smethport • 887-5375Westfield • 367-2327Eldred • 225-4723

In The Heart of Pine Creek ValleyOne Mile from the PA Grand Canyon!

Colton Point Motel4643 Rt. 6 • Wellsboro, PA 16901

13 Miles West of Wellsboro

Country Breakfast Served

570-724-2155Reservations: 1-800-829-4122

Your Hosts: Ron & Nancy Tyson

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Bulldozing • Grading • TruckingCrushed Materials • Sand & Gravel

766 Route 6 W.Galeton, PA 16922

Phone: 814-435-6581If no answer call

Ron Dean, Jr.: 435-2273 or Ron Dean III: 435-2343

Earl F. Dean Inc.


About Potter CountyPopulation 18,080

Total Acreage 698,880

Square Miles 1,092

State Forest Lands 170 miles

State Forest Trails 650 miles

State Game Lands 18,696 Acres

Trout Stream 800 miles

Fish Commission Land 1239 Acres

State & Private Campgrounds 15

Potter County was created in 1804, carved out from a northwest section of Lycoming County. It is located midway between the eastern and western boundaries of Pennsylvania along the New York border.

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Costa’s Food Center, Inc.

Open 8:30 am - 9:00 pm;Sundays 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Port Allegany RoadCoudersport, PAPhone: 274-9190

COUDERPSORT

ANIMAL HEALTH CENTERRonnie Schenkein, D.V.M.

814-274-085724 Kio Rd.

Coudersport, PA [email protected]

Office Hours by Appointment

Fax: 814-274-0721Visit our Website: www.CoudersportAnimal.com

Produce • Plants • Trees • Feed

251 Route 6 West, Coudersport, PA 16915814-274-8862

Family Restaurant

Daily Specials • Take-Out AvailableReserve our Banquet Room for your Special Event!!

Saturday & Sunday Breakfast BuffetSat.: 7 am - Noon; Sun.: 7 am - 1 pm

Restaurant Hours:Tues.-Sat.: 7 am - 8 pm;

Sun.: 7 am - 7 pm


19th Annual Pennsylvania Heritage Festival 2015 Theme TIMBER!!

Troy, PA September 19 & 20, 2015 Saturday 10-5 Sunday 10-4

100 Living History Demonstrations—Artisan Market Place—Live Music Food—Civil War Encampment —Historic Buildings

Lumber History & Displays www.paheritagefestival.org

Held on the Grounds of

Heritage Village and Farm Museum

Troy, PA Located at Gate 2, Alparon Park, Troy, PA

on Route 6take Route 14 North 1/2 Mile, Open Thurs., Fri., Sat., & Sun.

www.theheritagevillage.org

The PA heritage Festival is the largest living history festival in the Twin Tiers. Located at The Heritage Village and Museum grounds in Troy Pennsylania, the festival features hundreds of demonstartors and aritisans on the grounds of the fully restored Heritage Village.Shown in the photo is “Bessie” the Heritage Village and Farm Museum’s life-size fiberglass milking cow. Popular with the kids, “Bessie” was named as a result of a student contest at the 2013 Farm Days program. She is part of the museum’s Educational Outreach Program, traveling to community events.


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By Terry Krautwurst October/November 2003 Mother Earth NewsLike other nuts, an acorn is a seed, an embryonic tree-to-be wrapped in a hard shell. But only the lower end of an acorn’s innards is occupied by a rudimentary root and stem; the rest is nutritive tissue loaded with protein, carbohydrates and fat. Its purpose is to sustain a sprouting seedling until the infant grows green leaves and can stock its own larder via photosynthesis. But far more often than not, a forest creature gobbles the nut and its stored nutrients first.Upwards of 100 species of birds and animals in-clude acorns in their diets. For many — including gray squirrels, blue jays, black bears, chipmunks, ruffed grouse and deer mice — nuts are the main food source, a critical element of day-to-day survival. For many more, acorns are a lifeline to spring and beyond. Without the benefit of the nuts’ energy, those birds and animals will starve or fail to reproduce successfully.Fortunately, the United States is blessed with roughly 58 species of native oaks. I say roughly because many oaks readily hybridize, producing pesky crosses that feed the fires of the ongoing de-bate among biologists over what, precisely, makes a species a species. Scientists will likely never agree on the exact number of different oaks. Regardless, they all produce acorns. The nuts range from pea-size (willow and pin oaks) to whopping jawbreak-er-size (bur and white oak). In a good year, one tree can produce thousands of acorns, and an acre of oak woodland can yield a quarter-ton or more of nuts. And there, in a nutshell, is an important environmental catch: not all years are good years.The roles oaks and their acorns play in nature are numerous and, to a large extent, not yet fully understood. Certainly, the dynamics of wild-life populations are impacted in countless ways.

The oak tree family is made up of hundreds of species. As a landscap-ing tree they make great shade trees and many have great fall color. This hardwood species has been a staple tree in our society for centuries and was named America’s National Tree in 2004. Oak trees can live well over 200 years and provide hundreds of benefits including lumber and food for wildlife.—Arbor Day Assoc.

In a Nutshell: Oak tree and Acorn Facts

There’s no question the annual acorn harvest is critical to countless creatures. So it makes sense to carefully manage oaks on your property.If you’re blessed with forested land or a woodlot, you can help maximize acorn yields. Thinning the forest every few years, creating openings in the canopy, is essential. Crowded stands of tall trees block the sun and squelch mast production. Nut trees with crowns fully exposed to light are healthier and produce better than those with shaded foliage. Thin medium-height trees, too, so light can strike the ground and encourage growth of lower foliage important to ground-dwelling creatures for cover and nesting.When thinning, remember that large-diameter specimens produce more nuts than those of small diameter. Leave the big ones, in other words, and those that promise to be. Also, retain a combination of both white-oak and red-oak species — the two groups into which all oaks are divided. They’re easy to tell apart: Most white oaks have leaves with rounded lobes,


or “fingers.” Red-oak leaves have pointed lobes.More importantly, red-oak acorns — which take two years to mature and are exceptionally high in fat — don’t sprout until the following spring, even when buried. As a result, they’re storable. Birds and animals rely primarily on red-oak acorns for their winter stash. White-oak acorns, on the other hand, mature in a single year, are sweeter than the reds, and sprout soon after falling, thus losing their nutty nature — and their nutrients. Wildlife generally eat them as soon as they find them in the fall. The white-oak acorns are critical for building energy reserves before cold weather strikes.Remember to keep a mix of other types of hard-mast-pro-ducing trees — beech, walnut, hickory — if you have them. Likewise, maintain lower-growing vegetation that produces soft mast — dogwood, cherry, wild grape or berries.Of course, the same principles apply, though on a smaller scale, to back yards and suburban lots. Keep any oaks and other nut trees thinned and healthy, and use a range of shrub species and other landscape plants that bear food. Think mixed nuts; think mixed everything, and wildlife will be the better for it. In nature, after all, variety is not only the spice of life, but also the force that drives it.Caption: Magnificent oak trees and their acorns sustain countless wild creatures.

10 Interesting Oak Tree FactsOak Tree Facts 1: Dimension Of Oak TreeOak tree is considered as one of the biggest trees in the world. The weight of the tree can reach more than 9 feet, while the height can go up to 7 feet. The tree branches can go as wide as 135 feet.Oak Tree Facts 2: SymbolsOak leaves are used by the United Stated Army Forces for the rank symbol. A gold leaf is used to signify the Lt. Commander or Major. Lt Colonel or Commander is identified by using a silver leaf.Oak Tree Facts 3: Oak WoodOak wood has many benefits for the life of the people. It can be used to adorn the floor, furniture and also wall paneling. This type of wood is totally hard and durable. It can resist to fungal and insect attack.Oak Tree Facts 4: AcomsOak will start to create acom when it reaches 20 years. The production of acom for each tree spe-cies is not similar. There are some trees that need to wait for 50 years to generate acom.Oak Tree Facts 5: Oak BarrelBarrels used for distilling liquors and wines are made from oak. The wooden type of barrels used for the distillation affect the flavor of the wine and liquor products.Oak Tree Facts 6: National TreeOak tree is used as the symbol of a national tree in US. It represents the national strength for oak is considered as hard and strong tree. In Britain, an oak tree image is engraved in a six pence coin.Oak Tree Facts 7: DrumOne of the best drums is made by using Japa-nese oak. This material is mostly used by Yamaha drums. Compared to the regular drum, oak drum can produce pure and loud sound. Oak offers you with hard and strong surface.Oak Tree Facts 8: National SymbolOak tree is also used as a symbol for Biscay prov-ince. In a Country Londonderry, It is used as an emblem. You can also find this symbol on the Uni-versity of Connecticut fitted with two white oak acorns.Oak Tree Facts 9: Deciduous TreeOak trees always drop their leaves in a certain sea-son. That’s why they are considered as a decidu-ous tree.Oak Tree Facts 10: Varieties of Oak TreesOak trees are available in more than 100 species. Some of them include chestnut oak, northern oak, white oak, and black oak.


Make new memories the old fashioned way with classic

rollercoasters, kid-friendly rides, swimming, camping, golf and attractions for the whole family!

America’s Largest Free-Admission Amusement Park

John Eastlake, a retired forester with a passion for CCC history, asked and received a 14’ rail from Knoebles to make a Fire Ring, which was used to call the CCC enrollees’ together to fight forest fires or any emergency. Doug Firestone, a renowned blacksmith from Germania, PA, will demonstrate how to make the Fire Ring which will hang in front of the Civilian Conservation Corps cabin at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum.


Coudersport Area Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 261 • 227 N. Main Street • Coudersport, PA 16915Telephone / Fax (814) 274-8165 • e-mail - [email protected] • www.coudersport.org

The Coudersport Area Chamber of Commerce is a group of over 100 businesses, organizations, and individuals, that strives to make Coudersport an even better place to live, work, play, and visit.

Throughout the year, the Chamber sponsors events that attract visitors and enhance the quality of life in Coudersport. Popular Chamber events include:

Potter-Tioga Maple Festival, Cash Mobs Town-Wide Yard Sales and the Festival of Lights.

2015

The Coudersport Arboretum is also a project of the Coudersport Area Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, the Chamber Gift Certificates Program redemption

totals are more than $21,000 annually– that’s money that stays in the local economy! And, partnering with the Potter County Visitors Association,

the Chamber now hosts an Artisans Center at our shared location!

Online Resources:Forest Stewardship Bulletin 12: Best Management Practices for Pennsylvania Forestshttp://pubs.cas.psu.edu/FreePubs/pdfs/uh102.pdf

Best Management Practices for Pennsylvania Forests: Promoting Forest Stewardship through Eduction, Cooperation, and Voluntary Actionhttp://pubs.cas.psu.edu/FreePubs/pdfs/uh090.pdf

Timber Harvest Operation Field Guide for Waterways, Wetlands, and erosion Controlhttp://www.elibrary.dep.state.pa.us/dsweb/Get/Documents-45119/3930-BK-DEP4016.pdf


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harvesting to sustain tomorrows Forestsby Jim Finley, Extension Forester, Penn State University, School of Forest Resources

Whether you are a woodlot landowner, a manufacturer working with wood, a recreationist who enjoys forests,

or someone who buys wood products (and that is almost everyone), your decisions affect the future of our forests. The production of wood products from lumber to tissues involves cutting trees. Everyone who cares about trees and forests can appreciate their link to many vital benefits: water, air, wildlife, aesthetics, income, stew-ardship— and should make personal choices that help to protect them.

It is possible to harvest trees and to protect and sustain diverse forest values. In doing so, it is important to understand that every tree harvest has the potential to either improve or damage the forest. Opportunities also exist to move the forest along in its natural succession toward a desired goal a healthier forest. Every timber harvest must involve careful planning, consideration of the landowner’s goals, attention to growth and regeneration, and protection of soil and water resources.

A healthy, productive forest is the result of planning. A

timber harvest is ideally part of a long-term plan to address the landowner’s objectives, improve the mix of tree species and create space for remaining trees to expand their crowns, grow faster and provide light for new tree growth. Develop-

ing a good forest management plan will help a land-owner to make informed decisions.

If you are going to harvest in your woodlot, put together a team. The team should in-clude you and a professional forester who demonstrates an understanding of your goals and a concern for the harvest’s long-term impact on forest health and sustain-ability.

To help navigate the complex process of harvesting trees, review the online resources

suggested here. If you have questions, contact your Bureau of Forestry Service Forester, join a

woodland owners association, attend education pro-grams, and talk with other forest owners. There are many professionals and resources here to help you.

Reprinted with permission from Shop Local Save Land.

www.shoplocalsaveland.com

Caring for your forest

involves looking into the future — it is not about what you take, but what you leave

for tomorrow!

Frosty Hollow Bed & Breakfast

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(814) 274-7419 • [email protected] our Country Mercantile!

It’s a cool, misty morning in Frosty Hollow. The coffee is brewing. The oven in Gail’s kitchen is emitting wonderful aromas. Outside, the sun streams over the top of the hill and touches “a little piece of heaven in God’s Country,” beautiful Potter County in north-central Pennsylvania. Renew your spirit, refresh your mind, return to a forgotten time...


The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is the number one producer of hardwoods products in the nation.The Hardwoods Development Council--a branch of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, promotes and develops this important Pennsylvania industry. The Council sponsors the Wood Mobile, a traveling exhibit, housed in a 34’ trailer with colorful displays, explaining the history and the importance of the Commonwealth’s forest products industry.

For more information contact D. Wayne Benderhardwood specialist, at 717-705-3930.

The Pennsylvania hardwoods Development Council

Timber is one of Pennsylvania’s greatest

natural resources. When William Penn arrived in 1682, it is estimated that

90% of the over 20 million acres now comprising

the Commonwealth, were covered with dense stands

of white pine, Eastern hemlock, and mixed

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GaletonVisit

pennsylvania“A small town with a big future!”

Townwide yard salesMay 23, 2015

Goodyear Hose Co. 28th AnnualRed suspender Weekend

July 3 & 4, 2015independence Day parade

Sponsored by the Chamber of CommerceSaturday, July 4 at 11 a.m.

Huge Fireworks Display!Saturday Night, July 4

The Galeton Area Chamber of CommercePO Box 154, Galeton, PA

Email: [email protected]

Fall Festival - sat., sept. 26, 2015G.l.O.W. - Galeton lights On the Water Festival

Fireworks show - sat., nov. 28, 2015Christmas in a small Town - nov. 1 — Dec. 25

For more info: www.VisitGaleton.com

Excelling in Sales & Service Since 1993

Moon’sFarm-Yard Center

Route 49, Ulysses, PA 16948814-848-9802

www.moonsfarmyard.com

Gary’s PutterGOLF& JIFFY PUP

Outdoor Recreation & Tasty Treats for

All Ages!

156 Cherry Springs RoadCoudersport, PA814-274-9401

• Largest miniature golf course in a 100-mile radius, covering 3/4 acre

• 19 hole with country- western theme

• Gem mininG

• One-acre pond with paddle boat rentals

• Feed the trout and ducks

• Old-fashioned covered bridge

• Gazebo • Picnic Pavilion — seats 75

• Lots of FREE parkingSummer Hours: Sun.-Thurs.: 11am-10pm; Fri.: 11am-6 pm; Sat.: Closed; Sat. Night:9 pm-11 pm

Jiffy Pup RestaurantHand-Dipped Ice Cream

Soft Serve Ice Cream • Italian Ices


AhuG - Allegheny hardwood utilization GroupThe highest quality hardwoods in the United States are found in the high country of north central Pennsylvania, where 80% of all the black cherry hardwood is produced. In contrast to the “cut and get out” philosophy of the industry in the late 1800s, today, Pennsylvania’s forest resource is managed for optimum production and to ensure sustain ability for future generations.The Allegheny Hardwood Utilization Group, AHUG, is based in the Pennsylvania community of Kane, known throughout the northern tier as the “Black Cherry Capital of the World.” AHUG, organized in 1984, represents loggers, foresters, sawmill managers, and industry representatives encouraging them to join together in order to have a voice in their future and the future of the state’sforest industry.

AhuG RegionFor membership information, contact AhuG

PO Box 133, kane, PA 16735susan swanson, executive Director

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Open Daily 8 am - 6 pm; Closed Wed.Recreational Fishing Plans• Special Fly Fishing Programs• Bait Fishing Catch & Release• Trophy Pond• No License Required

rainbow Paradisert. 6 East of Coudersport

814-274-8309www.rainbowParadiseTroutFarm.com

rainbow ParadisE

307 Rt. 6 W., Coudersport, [email protected]

814-274-0400 • Fax 814-274-8607www.westgateinn.net

Hauber’sJewelry Store

115 N. Main Street Coudersport, PA

814-274-9825Open Tues.-Fri: 9 am - 5 pm;

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“A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people. ”

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a public work relief program that oper-ated from 1933 to 1942 in the United States for unemployed, unmarried men from relief families as part of the New Deal. Originally for young men ages 18–23, it was even-tually expanded to young men ages 17–28. Robert Fechner was the head of the agency. It was a major part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal that provided unskilled manual labor jobs related to the conservation and develop-ment of natural resources in rural lands owned by federal, state and local governments. The CCC was designed to provide jobs for young men, to relieve families who had dif-ficulty finding jobs during the Great Depression in the Unit-ed States while at the same time implementing a general natural resource conservation program in every state and territory. Maximum enroll-ment at any one time was 300,000; in nine years 3 million young men participated in the CCC, which provided them with shelter, clothing,

and food, together with a small wage of $30 a month ($25 of which had to be sent home to their families).The American public

made the CCC the most popular of all the New Deal programs. Principal benefits of an individual’s enrollment in the CCC included

improved physical condi-tion, heightened morale, and increased employability. Implicitly, the CCC also led to a greater public aware-ness and appreciation of the outdoors and the nation’s natural resources; and the continued need for a care-fully planned, comprehen-sive national program for the protection and development of natural resources.During the time of the

CCC, enrollees planted nearly 3 billion trees to help reforest America, construct-ed more than 800 parks nationwide and upgraded most state parks, updated forest fire fighting meth-ods, and built a network of service buildings and public roadways in remote areas.Despite its popular sup-

port, the CCC was never a permanent agency. It depended on emergency and temporary Congressional legislation for its existence. By 1942, with World War

II and the draft in operation, need for work relief declined and Congress voted to close the program.

Civilian Conservation Corps

The CCC Worker statueThe concept of the CCC Worker Statue program was de-veloped by Chapter #129 of Grayling, Michigan in 1995. Program coordinator Rev. William Fraser had the dream to have a statue in every state. This dream comes closer to reality each year.To date, members and their supporters have purchased 62 life size statues across America. These statues stand as a testament to the pride, hard work, and desire to teach the meaning of the CCC in America.


The Pennsylvania WoodMobile is a traveling exhibit that provides information on the state’s forest resource and the state’s forest products industry. Patrons to the exhibit will see how the forests of Pennsylvania have shaped the history of the state and nation, learn how today’s forest differs from 100 years ago, touch the various hardwood species produced in Pennsylvania and see how deer impact today’s forest. They will also learn about Pennsylvania’s forest products industry, see how products are made, learn how the forest is managed in a sustainable fashion, and experience how common and unusual forest products touch our lives every day. The traveling exhibit is housed in a 34-foot trailer, pulled by a pick-up. It is available for public events, such as county fairs, fall foliage festivals and forestry related events. The WoodMobile is also available for elementary school programs September-November and March-June.Additional information on the Pennsylvania WoodMobile, including Guidelines and a Schedule Request Form are available

online. The PA Woodmobile schedule is online or if you have additional questions please contact the Hardwood Specialist listed.The Pennsylvania WoodMobile is a project of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Hardwoods Development Council and with the support of the state’s hardwoods industry. The trailer and truck are provided by Deer Park Lumber, Inc. of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Hardwoods...Lead the Nation#1 State in Volume of Hardwood Growing Stock#1 State in the Production of Hardwood Lumber#1 State in the Export of Hardwood Lumber and Wood Products

For more informaion about the Pennsylvania Woodmobile contactD. Wayne BenderHardwood Specialist(717) 705-3930

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WoodMobile

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P A L M A

Join today! We Welcome Your support!

Make checks payable to PALMA; Mail to PALMA, c/o Membership, Box 239, Galeton, PA 16922

Name ___________________________________ Phone __________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________ Is this a new address? q Yes q No Please specify number of people in your family ___________ q Single $15.00 (Individual member, admits one person) q Family $25 .00 (Immediate family, residing in same household) q Patron $35.00 (Family and 2 guests) q Supporting $50.00 (Family and 4 guests) q Corporate $75.00 (Corporate guests: 6) q Benefactor $100.00 (Family and 8 guests) q “PA Heritage Society” $21.00 (Included with Supporting, Corporate and Benefactor)

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The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum Associates (PALMA) was incorporated in the spring of 1973. Since then, this volunteer group with over 300 members has been promoting and supporting museum programs, projects, events and exhibits.In 1975 PALMA sponsored the original Bark Peelers’ festival, which has become a major two-day event – now in its 39th year. Other Associate projects have included:• Construction of two log cars• Restoration of a Barnhart log loader• Sawmill demonstrations• Educational workshops

• Relocation and preservation of a chestnut log cabin built by CCC in 1936 and placement of a CCC statue

• Acquisition and restoration projects including a 1945 Brookville tannery switch engine and 1917 Model T Ford Runabout

• Operation and management of the Foreman’s Room Store located in the Visitor’s Center

• Construction of a Birch StillThe Lumber Museum Associates have pledged $ 50,000 to the Visitors Center expansion.Membership in the Lumber Museum Associates is open to the public. A current membership card provides free admission to the museum and the events; 10% discount on purchases in the Foreman’s Room Store; receipt of the newsletter – Wood Chips; and invitation to the annual meeting.For additional payment of $ 21.00 – single, family and patron members may join the “Pennsylvania Heritage Foundation”. This membership includes, among its benefits, a subscription to Pennsylvania Heritage magazine. This opportunity is also included in the PALMA supporting, benefactor and corporate membership categories.


Potter County, PA

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In Memory ofRobert K. CurrinJuly 14, 1926 - June 29, 2014

Bob Currin was a long-time supporter of the PA Lumber Museum and an active member of the Board for 30 years. Bob was responsible for the accurate content in the Pennsulania Lumber Museum Guide Book. His knowledge of local history was un-matched. He taught Geography and Social Studies at Coudersport Area High School ffor 38 years, and also served as principal before retiring in 1982. He was curator at the Potter County Historical Society from several years and he en-joyed giving tours, sharing his vast knowledge of the area, and helping people with their research.Bob was active in the community, and involved in a number of organizations. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Maxine, on October 11, 2001, and by a grand-daughter, Becky, in February of 2006. He is survived by his son, Jim, three grandchil-dren, Susan, Joe and John, and two great-grandchildren, Katherine and Markus.



volunteer Of The Year, 2014Robert Pickup, Sr. - Volunteer of the Year Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, 2014

The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum Associates choose Robert Pickup, Sr. as out 2014 Volunteer of the year.After losing our treasurer, Robert Pickup, a retired truck driver, stepped up to

the plate and took on the task of treasurer for the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum Associates for the past two years.Robert is also one of the key people, working with the webmaster and Lumber

Museum Site Administrator, for the new PALMA web site. Robert helped create and launch the web site. It has been an asset to the Associates that Robert is very savvy with the computer. He set-up Pay Pal, on the website, for membership and donations and the very

daunting task of putting the gift shop items online- taking pictures, weighting each item and preparing a description, and setting up Pay Pal to take a credit card for purchases. This job has taken many hours to prefect. Robert is also working to connect the treasurer and sales shop so they can share the information and update the inventory when needed. Congratulations, Robert for your help and support! Robert Pickup, Sr.

A TribuTe To our rich hisTory The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum is an outstanding resource for our region and our state, educating people of all ages about the evolution of the timber industry. Just as it did even in the years before it was established as a commonwealth, lumber continues to play an important role in Pennsylvania’s economy today. According to the PA Forest Products Association, Pennsylvania is the largest producer of hardwoods in the country.The industry generates more than $5.5 billion in revenues annually, and roughly 90,000 of our citizens make a living in the industry. And thanks to careful forest management, our forests are increasing in size. The Federal Forest Inventory shows 20 percent growth in the last decade. The PA Lumber Museum is one of several museums supported by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission that highlights the state’s industrial history. If you haven’t already visited the museum, be sure to stop by soon and check it out!State Rep. MaRtin CauSeRBradford: 78 Main St., 1st floor, Bradford, Pa 16701 Phone 814-362-4400CouderSPort: 107 South Main Street, room 1, Coudersport, Pa 16915 | Phone: 814-274-9769email: [email protected] on the web: www.repCauser.comFind Me on FaCebook!

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The Outstanding Service Award is meant to recognize and honor exceptional, long-term contributions by an individual who has given unselfishly of his or her time and talents for the advancement of a PHMC site or museum. Emphasis is placed on providing special recognition to individuals who, over a number of years, exemplified best practices in the field of museums and public history, supported the mission and goals of a PHMC site or museum and/or provided a long-term benefit to the institution or organization.Robert F. Miller’s commitment to the Pennsylvania Lumber

Museum is nothing short of amazing. The Museum is currently in the midst of a long-anticipated and much needed renovation and expansion project to its visitor center. Bob has served as a champion of this project for over 10 years. As we approach the completion of this landmark work it is an ideal time to honor him as an Outstanding Volunteer of the Year – for both his efforts on this project and his long-term commitment to both the PA Lumber Museum and its Associates.Bob joined the PALMA board of directors in 1997 while still an

active officer with the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Upon retirement in 2002, he assumed the position of vice president, followed by the presidency in 2006. Bob is known and appreciated for conducting a very business-like board meeting; they rarely last more than an hour yet seem to accomplish a great deal. This is a testimony to the work he has put into developing PALMA as an effective support group for the Museum. All board members serve on a variety of committees that do the majority of their work outside of the meeting. Each has a chair with an appropriate job description.

Meetings flow smoothly and encourage productive discussions. For his part, Bob also chairs the committee for the annual Bark Peeler’s Convention. This is the Museum’s largest event, now in its 40th year. Through Bob’s efforts, this complex event has become a well-oiled machine that still continues to add new elements and attract new visitors.As an actual volunteer it is almost impossible to measure Robert’s contribution to the organization. He has logged over

2,000 volunteer hours for 2013 alone. Determining a total from 1997 to the present would be a daunting task and the result would be in the tens of thousands. Bob is present for almost every Associate’s Day during our open season. Sure, he will help with the ticket counter when needed, but he spends the majority of his time outside involved in whatever the site might need. That outdoor work includes everything from mowing the lawn (and recruiting others to help as well), trimming brush, cutting down dead trees, maintaining our walking trails, setting up for special events and doing general maintenance work. Bob steps up for any project. He has had a hand in just about every success we’ve had in the last 10 plus years. A complete list is impossible, but some of the most noteworthy include: scrap metal drive that resulted in $1,000 or more for the Museum per event; procurement and installation of our Civilian Conservation Corps memorial statue; complete construction of the tender car for our kids “Shay Locomotive;” design and planning for a new pond-based fire protection system; inventory development and maintenance for our sales shop.PALMA has made a major commitment to assist with funding to equip several new areas in the visitor center,

particularly the commercial grade kitchen. They also offered to help with the trim and counter materials for the building’s interior using wood cut at our annual Bark Peeler’s Conventions. The wood, cut for these purposes, was cured onsite. When it was initially reviewed by our general contractor for use, the majority of it was rejected due to its appearance. This meant the Associates were now responsible for a large, additional unexpected cost. Undeterred, Bob took a closer look at the wood and prepared a few samples for a closer review. After the wood was accepted, he spent several weeks and untold hours cutting, planning, routing and sanding it to the contractor’s specifications. When the new visitor center opens we will proudly point out that all the baseboard, door frames and wainscot were prepared here at the Museum from local wood.Robert is also looking toward PALMA’s future. He is a regular participant in PANO programs and encourages all board

members to attend relevant training whenever possible. In keeping with the Bureau Director’s request, he is planning to lead PALMA through a new long-range and strategic planning session in 2014.

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Meet the Board Members

Ken has been a board member for a number of years. He is active with the Bark Peelers’ Convention, Ulysses Ambulance Association and runs the Oak Hall Bed and Breakfast.

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Nancy and Roger are affectionally called the “basket folks”. They live in Troy, Pa and despite the 100 mile round trip, they always arrive with smiling faces helping with special events and donating Longaberger baskets to the silent auctions. Roger has taken the challenge of the finance committee and Nancy is the secretary for the Associates.

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Pete and Jean have been vendors at the collectible shows for over 20 years so when asked to be board members it was a stroke of luck for the Associates. they are chairmen of the spring and fall collectible shows.

Pete & Jean Folk

Robert Pickup sr.Mike Wennin

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Robert is the President of the Association for more years than I can remember. But one of the hardest volunteers putting in thousands of hours to make the new visitors Center and the grounds of the Lumber Museum enjoyable for our visitors. He makes the Bark Peelers’ Convention run like a well oiled machine.

Mike is the Executive Director of the Lumber heritage Region. We are happy to have him on the board. Through the LHR the Associates have received many grants such as restore the 1917 Model-T, Signage and a fire ring used in a CCC camp. Mike is also here with information about the LHR during the Bark Peelers’ Convention.

Robert is a retired truck driver. He is now the treasurer for PALMA. He is a wiz on the computer- setting up Pay-Pal for the Associates helping with the web site. His wife, Joann, also runs the “Kids Korner” during the Bark Peelers’ Convention.


Curt Weinhold

Curt is best known for his photography of the natural and man-made environment of the northern tier of Pennsylvania. He graciously donates thousands of photos of the museum to use for advertising and promotion.

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Cliff is a retired Guidance Counselor in Potter County. Works with the Red Cross, teaches first aid & CPR, Ulysses Ambulance, a safety Hunter instructor and celebrated 50 years as an officer with the Tri-Town Fire Company. He also works with a Boy Scout group and they sell snow cones as a fund raiser during the Bark Peelers’ Convention.

Sam is a retired forester in Tioga County. As a volunteer he is very helpful keeping the grounds in order and very instrumental in having the Birch Still here at the Museum. He also runs and maintains the Birch Still during the Bark Peelers’ Convention.

Val is a board member and executive secretary for Mike Wennin who quickly took on the large challenge of organizing the booklet we hand out during the Bark Peelers’ Convention.

Paul is a retired forester. He runs a landscaping business, is treasurer of the Black Forest Sportsmen Club, and is involved with the Conservation Camp in Potter County and the PA Trappers Association. He was also the chairman of the spitting Contest for 25 years but now helps selling T-Shirts during the Bark Peelers’ Convention.

Paul Lilja

Ed is a new board member that owns and operates the Susquehannock Lodge on Route 6. He is also a specialist with computers. Ed is very involved in his community so he is a natural to be on the board. He will be helpful during the Bark Peelers’ Convention.

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Chris nicholas

Chris, a new member, is the District Forester for the DCNR office-District 15. He has always been interested in a partnership with the Lumber Museum. He has helped with signage on the grounds and this year DCNR will donate logs for the sawmill demonstration to be used for a DCNR project during the Bark Peelers’ Convention.

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Ellie is our new shop attendant this year. So when you visit the sales shop please say “hello!”.

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Meet the HelpLynn Thornley

Trisha has worked at the Lumber Museum since 1995. In 2003 became full time records manager. She lives and breathes admission and helping visitors during the Bark Peelers’ Convention.

trisha Berberich Mike Berberich

Mike is the maintenance Forman at the Lumber Museum. The grounds look great since he has taken over the position and can solve or handle any problem that comes up during the Bark Peelers’ Convention.

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We are in the process of planning for the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum Associates Annual Meeting. It is held in the fall every year. The program will be the Lumber Museum expansion from the beginning to where we are now. If you have a current membership you will receive an invitation to this event. Membership benefits: • Free admission to the Lumber Museum and all special events. • 10% discount in the sales shop at the Museum. • Quarterly Newsletter. • Invitation to annual Meeting. Memberships fees are: Single $15.00; Family $25.00; Patron $35.00; Supporting $50.00; Corporate $75.00; Benefactor $100.00.

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In Memory ofTom W. Leete

May 27, 1922 — October 21, 2014Tom was one of the founders of the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum and served

for 15 years on the Board.He graduated from Coudersport High School in 1939, where he was on the

football team. He attended Penn State University until World War II, during which he served in Italy and North Africa. He returned to Penn State, majoring in forest management. He owned Leete

Lumber Co. for many years. He served on Coudersport Boro Council for 36 years and the Potter County Planning Commission for 42 years, as well as being Potter County tax mapper for 22 years and the Coudersport football statistician for 52 years. He served the Coudersport Ambulance Association for several years as a first responder, as well as the Coudersport Sports Boosters and others. He was a founder of the Potter County Maple Producers Association.A lifelong resident of Coudersport, he was married to the late Lois Rees and

has four children, June (Roy) Hill of Wellsboro, Thomas (Cindy) Leete-Sterling of Alaska, Martha (David) Pennell of Galeton and Robert Leete of Coudersport. On Dec. 30, 1983, he married the former Shirlee Smith, and they have one

daughter, Anne Davenport-Leete of Coudersport. He is also survived by three stepchildren, Nancy (Douglas) Pautz of Knoxville,

Tim Davenport of Mainsburg and Thomas Davenport of Stowe, as well as nu-merous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.


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The Lumber Museum’s Sawmill is typical of those used by owners of small tracts or men who did contract cutting. Circular saws such as the one in this mill were not widely accepted throughout Pennsylva-nia until about the time of the Civil War. They have been used since then in many of the smaller mills and some larger mills, although the largest mills most often used band and gang saws. Sawmills often had a pond such as this one, where the water washed the dirt and stones from the logs. Also, soaking logs in the water softened them and made sawing easier.

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No tour of the forested highlands of northcentral Pennsylvania is complete without a visit to the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum. The Museum will provide you with an unparalleled opportunity to understand and appreciate the rise of lumbering as a large-scale industry in 19th century Pennsylvania. As true today as it was more than a century ago, it was the treasure of the magnificently forested hills of white pine, hemlock and northern hardwoods that attracted the lumbermen to the region in the mid-19th century, and it is the same treasure that rewards and brings so much plea-sure to the present-day residents and visitors who vacation in the area each year.

Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Com-mission, the Lumber Museum, located on US Route 6, midway between Galeton and Coudersport, PA, was first opened in 1972. Visitors to the museum begin their tour in the Visitor Center, con-taining artifacts, tools, and photographs from the period. Also, in the Visitor Center, you will discover dioramas, models, displays, and a small theater, where the history of logging is presented on film. A short walk from the Visitor Center brings the visitor to a recreated, rustic logging camp, complete with all one might ex-pect: a mess hall and kitchen, a stable, a blacksmith’s shop, a saw-filer’s shack, and yes, even a Shay-geared logging locomotive with log cars. A 1910 Barnhart log loader, completes the forest railroad exhibit. And, there’s more. You will find a fully-operational steam-

powered sawmill with log holding pond nearby. You’ll also find a well-marked nature trail and picnic area on the Museum grounds, as well as a chestnut log cabin, constructed in 1936 by the enroll-ees of the Dyer Farm Civilian Conservation Corps Camp.

During the summer months, the museum becomes a major pro-gram and activities center, hosting workshops and classes, and the ever popular Bark Peelers’ Convention. In October, when the fall foilage is at the height of its beauty, several thousand patrons visit the museum during the annual Two-day Antiques and Collectoble Show and Sale.

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