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

Thank you to everyone for your kind words concerning last week's column and photos.  It's good to hear!

My husband and I had a great time at the annual Rotary holiday dinner.  We sat with Dave and Anna Fair and John and Debbie Mallery.  The food was excellent.  Great food, great company - what else could you ask for on a cold wintry Saturday evening?

Friday was pretty busy for me.  Granddaughters Makayla and Lilly and I went to Shop & Save to collect cash, soup and crackers for the Souper Bowl of Caring.  What a good experience it is for them. We were relieved by the Wilfongs - Levi, Nicholas and Tracy, and Patty Fabish.  The UMC Sunday school appreciates that Shop & Save allowed us to use their store for our collection and would like to thank everyone who contributed at the store and at the church.  The food went to PACS and will be shared locally.  

After our event for the Souper Bowl of Caring, the girls and I went to the Family Fun Night.  This event was sponsored by the Elementary Boosters.  You can count on anything the Boosters do to be done well.  The Family Fun Night was just that - a lot of fun!  We couldn't stay till the end...but we had a lot of fun nonetheless.  

After Fun Night, the girls and I parted.  I went to watch the boys play basketball with the Coudersport Falcons.  The final score was a little lopsided, but the game was a good one.  As has happened the last few games, members of the Youth Basketball program showed off their talents a little during half-time of the varsity games....the girls play at the Lady Gator games and the boys play at the Gator Guys games.  The kids are fun to watch!  

We've been meeting once a month, sometimes twice a month, to do scrapbooking.  I love this activity but have not done it in years.  I always wanted to, but never could find the time.  I can't find the time now either, but I'm making time.  Anyone who wants to join us is welcome.  I think we're going to start a scrapbooking club.  Anyone who is interested can contact me and I will fill you in on the details. 

The Pinewood Derby was held at the Moose Family Center Saturday morning.  The kids always have fun and it is nice to see them in friendly competition.  

Elementary Boosters...Youth Basketball coaches, Boy Scout Leaders...Sunday school teachers...there sure are a lot of volunteers spending their time working with our kids and grandkids. A lot of the volunteers wear many hats!  It's not always easy and people don't always agree with the way volunteers go about their jobs, but we owe them our thanks for all that they do.  I know as a grandparent, I am even more grateful than I was as a parent.  

Coming up - February 6 and 7 is Centerstage.  Centerstage is always a wonderful evening filled with music.  The program features the Chamber Singers fresh off their trip to Carnegie Hall; the Senior High Jazz Band as well as soloists and small ensembles.  The ticket price is cheap - the entertainment is not!  The program is very enjoyable and I am looking forward to it!