Pam's Corner... comments, questions and other stuff by Port's Famous Photographer

It's been quite some time since the last Pam's Corner, but I will attempt to do a better job of have a column done regularly.  

I never got around to posting "Holiday Happening" photos.  I will be doing that right after this column is finished.  There were so many wonderful events ...some that have become tradition and some new!  The "Christmas on the Square" was wonderful!  It promises to be bigger and better next year and I'm not sure how that could happen, but I guess there is always room for improvement.  

Santa's Shop at PAES, Breakfast with Santa at the Veteran's Memorial, Advent Services/Luncheons, Wintersongs, Holiday Band Concert and so much more filled the Christmas season with festive fun and much joy.  

Personally, we had family in from Florida.  We so appreciate the fact that Kacie and her family are willing to spend the money and take the time to visit with us at Christmas when I am sure it would be so much easier for them to just stay home.  It was a hard trip here and another hard trip home...the kids were not feeling well - before coming, while here, and after returning home...but I think all are well now and enjoying the new year.  

Winter sports are well underway.  The Gator Wrestlers will celebrate their Senior Night on January 23, Lady Gator Basketball will celebrate on February 4 and the Gator Guys on February 11.  Come out and support the kids as they finish their high school winter sports careers.

Our District Band kids are back from their festival - congrats go to Drew Rosenswie, Jefferson Stehle, Hannah Ernst and Daniel Bishel.  District Chorus is next week - we have  six representatives - Charlie Kysor, Drew Rosenswie, Daniel Bishel, Sydney Fitzsimmons, Anna Undercofler and Ashley Ahern.  Congrats to them and good luck in their upcoming festival. 

As I type this, the Port Allegany High School Chamber Singers are on their way to New York City!  How exciting is that?  I, who have not traveled very much, have been to New York City twice....both trips were made with the PASD Music Department.  I will be forever grateful for the places I visited and the experiences I had thanks to the school's music department.  I'm sure the students feel the same way. 

The Chamber Singers work very hard and must love what they do as they get up very early Thursday mornings and practice before the school day starts.  They are dedicated.  Most are involved in many other activities as well - sports, Student Council, Peer Helpers, etc. and those activities along with their studies take a lot of time.  I admire these students...and the adults who work with them.  I am sure they will have a wonderful performance and a memorable trip!

The Super Bowl is coming up and the students at the Port Allegany United Methodist Church are getting ready for their annual Souper Bowl of Caring.  Details will follow as they become available.  

That's it for this time...I hope everyone has a good week!  

Be kind to one another!