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IT'S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR!

This is the time of year when families are spending time outdoors and helping to  "make memories" for their kids; the warm and tender and exciting times that will serve as a pattern when they, grown into adults, are bringing their own kids into their heritage and family customs.Help them to learn about this beautiful world; take them to the top of a mountain where they can see for "miles and miles".  Tell them about the times when the first settlers arrived here.

       Enjoy your time as "teachers" for your young children.

Welcome to the Q4U Page, with a Question 4 U to answer about Potter County's History -  all the way from the stone age to yesterday! Be the first to email us and win $5! The prize is small, but the sense of accomplishment is great!

See if you can answer this one.  You'll be up against the most brilliant brains in the county, plus natives who live away from here, so use your reasoning power and memory.  One winner per family per month. Please give other families the opportunity to win.  Thanks

CURRENT QUESTION

This is complicated, so follow us:  A young girl with the same first name as AM&T will be traveling "downstate" next month for a very nice reason.  Please tell us who, what, where, when and why.Nancy Gular of Roulette knew the answer is Morgan Causer, a state finalist in the National American Miss Pennsylvania Pageant, July 6th, 7th, and 8th at the Hilton in Harrisburg.  She wins the final Q4U in this current series.  We will be taking a short vacation now.  Back later!

That's the last question. Don't Click on the blue letters to send us your answer to the new one, thar hain't a new one.  Q4U  The first correct answer by email time stamp wins $5 from WFRM.  Try it!  It's fun! Please include your mailing address when answering the Q4U so we can send you your prize.

PAST QUESTIONS:  See how many you would have known

No. we're not mixed up.  When we ran this photo as part of the Q4U below, we got a response from Chris Dover, telling us that there is something very significant flying below the American Flag.  Tell us what it is and what is the connection with Chris.  Well, Tim Schaub was the first with the right answer. He says "the flag below the American Flag is the Potter County Flag, which was designed by her sister."  We were mixed up at first in saying that Tim was wrong. Now, it's all straightened up.  Thanks for an interesting question!  If you have a good question, send it in and we'd love to use it.  Thanks.  6/3

What is distinctive about a certain ridge south of Gold and near Brookland? Michael Goodenough, from Gold, but now living in Winthrop, Maine, was first with the answer, "Water from that ridge will run in three directions, north to Lake Ontario, west to the Mississippi and south to the Chesapeake Bay."  It's been called the "Continental Northeastern Divide".   Congratulations.  5/24

Where's the Flag?

And this is the question about this photograph from the Maple Festival Parade:  What is the location of the flag that is flying at the upper left of the photo?

We got a lot of correct answers, from all over Potter County, and also all over the world.  The first one was from Donna Collins of North Chili, NY.  Congratulations, Donna!.  The answer, of course, is that it's the flag at the Potter County Courthouse. 5/15

We'll try to get this one right, and no typographical error:      Fill in the blanks:  W __N D    C _ _ T _ _  of   C_M_.J. Buck was first of numerous correct entries; we left it up to see how many people were good cryptographers.  The answer, "WOUND CENTER OF CCMH (Charles Cole Memorial Hospital)  4/26

Fill in the blanks:  P _ T _  _R   PO_ T #92 of the   _M _  _ I __ AN  L _  _ I _ N.   Aw, gee, we had an error, but lots of people knew it anyhow.  The answer is Potter Post #192 of the American Legion.  Sorry we goofed.  George Burt was first at 8:49 a. m. on the 24th, so he wins.  Next day, Bob Deitrick was the 6th or 7th to guess, but he mentioned that he's been a member of the post for over 50 years!  No prize for Bob, but we wanted to salute him!4/25

If any members of the Reverend Mr. Gantry's flock were to come to Potter County, in what town  would they feel most at home?  You could ask Sinclair Lewis, or Burt Lancaster or Dean Jagger.  What was the first name of Rev. Mr. Gantry?  Then, look at a map!   C'mon! Amy Furman of Woodlawn Avenue, Coudy, was first with the answer:  Elmer Gantry, of the movie, and his flock would feel most comfortable in Elmer, PA.  4/20

What sport?   Sean Mickle, Scott Wilkinson, Mark Goga, David Babcock, Caleb Morris, and Scott Adams.  High School baseball.  Winner was Cindy Woodard.  2/3

What do these people have in common:  Tom Cruise, Merryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Dustin Hoffman, Anita Moore and Meg Ryan?  Jim Beckman, from West Valley City, Utah, was first with the answer, they're actors and actresses, including Anita Moore, who is from Coudy. He wins! 1/2/06

What do Alyssa Wolf and Ugur Kaynar have in common? And, Chris Dover was first with the answer.  Both are Rotary Exchange Students this year, Alyssa is in Costa Rica, and Ugur is here from Turkey.  12/27

Who played the part of Professor Henry Higgins in the 1993 Potter Players' performance of "My Fair Lady"?  Hint: It wasn't Mud Moore, who portrayed Alfred P. Doolittle, Eliza's father.  Wow!  Within less than an hour! Quick and complete answer.  "Professor Henry Higgins was played by Dr. Charles Blewitt.  My siste-in-law, Carolyn Castano, played the part of Professor Higgins' mother; my noece,Suzanne Castano Foy, played Eliza, and my brother, Dr. Francis Castano, played Colonel Pickering."  And the answer was from Teresia C. Kisiel, of Coudy.  12/25  

Who was the very first Falcon Mascot and what year was this great symbol introduced? We may have to give a hint.  The last winner provided us with the question.  How could she be so positive that she's right?  And, she was verrry positive! vkarhan was the first to decode our very obvious hint:  Yes, the first Falcon Mascot was Cindy Woodard, and the year was 1982.  12/22

If we talk about a "Boomer-ang" it's not an Australian Outback creation, but something that people around here appreciate, because it doesn't turn around and go back.  It keeps going to where it was aimed.   Confused?  What are we talking about? Of course, the answer is Coudy Quarterback Boomer Wetzel, and his passes don't turn around and go back!  Cindy Woodard of Coudy was first of many to give us the right answer.    11/15

What is the significance of the headgear and leggings worn by the young man at the right? Lots of right answers.  The first correct answer came from 2/3rds of the way across the nation, in West Valley, Utah, Jim Beckman said it's a Coudy Falcon!   11/7

In 1806, a French settler named Generet built a home, and over a thousand people now see it described  whenever they get a letter. Do we have you confused?  Hah!   We received several answers with the right ID.  First was Nan Pepper, who wrote that the house was made of shingles, and thus, the town of Shinglehouse got its name. And, when the citizens of the town get their mail, they see the word that describes this place M. Generet had built  10/20 

One South _____ Street (or Avenue) is a place where bright lights flash in your eyes.  Whutzit? Chris Dover of Coudy guessed the  answer we were seeking- it's the Drivers License Center, the bright lights flashing in your eyes would be the picture when getting your license.  We loved another answer, though, "It's Christmas House, they're been putting their Christmas Lights up."    10/13

If you take a Potter County Township and add 2,000 pounds, you get a city in New York State.  OK?  Tell us that city. Hints:  Think of Hickox Road, and Collins Hill Road. Think of McHale's nemesis.  Dottie Quimby was first with the right answer, Binghamton, N. Y.  We got some really nice answers, including one from Dr. Tom Mitchell, who now lives in East Norriton, PA.  He said his grandparents used to live in Binghamton, and his father (Bill Mitchell) was born there. Thanks to everyone who used the clues and came up with the answer.  We have to be sneakier or somehow make the Q4Us  harder!   9/28

An area sports team has the same nickname as a popular soft drink.  Who and What? Jordan Caldwell, Niles Hill Road, was first to tell us it's the Port Allegany Gators and Gatorade.  9/17

Everyone is familiar with the outstanding and astounding record of the late Ferdie Gunzberger who held the position of Chief Clerk for Potter County's Commissioners for 65 years.  But, someone held the position of Potter County Director of Public Assistance for 51 years. Who? We had a couple of guesses that it was Jake Caulkins, but it was a trick question, since Ferdie also held that position, in addition to being Chief Clerk.   Louise Schaub was first to detect our sneakiness.  9/16  

Lots of response on the Q4U about which side Ole Bull parted his hair.  So, let's ask another question about someone who was as well known in Potter County as the famed musician.  On which side of his head did Milt Braun part his hair? We didn't fool Teresa Kisiel, who knew Milt and the fact that he was bald, so he parted his hair in the middle, with part on both sides.  He loved to kid about his lack of hair on top.     9/15

Why do people around here know the name, MARK COREY? Wow!  Quick response on this one.  Chris Dover says, "Mark is the son of Ed Corey who works a Citizen Trust Company. He's an Austin native who played an excellent game of golf on the Coudersport High School Team.  Last year, he was a pitcher on the Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Team.  9/14

On which side did Ole Bull part his hair? 

And, here's the answer:

Within a couple of hours, Bob  Deitrick, of Belleview, Florida, gave us this answer:  "Ole Bornemann Bull parted his hair on the left side, at least by the pics I looked at.  So, he's the winnah!   9/13, 2:28 a. m.  While you're thinking of Ole Bull, see article in column to the left.  And, if you can, read Paul's book on the initial joys and the later frustration and sadness of Ole Bull's colony here.

Beneath this steeple, one will find a person with the same title as the first Commissioner of Baseball.  What is it? (His name was Kennesaw  Mountain Landis, in case you've forgotten) Wow, this question was up for only a few minutes when Danielle Furman of Coudy got the answer.  Of course, it's "Judge".     9/11

If you take one of the "t"s out of a word that means "begin" and ad a thing you dig to get water, you have a body of water.  Confused?  We hope so! The answer, of course, is Sartwell Creek.  First correct answer came from George Burt, of Ocala, Florida!    8/26

If you take an "r" off the end of the opposite of "Effect", you will have someone who represents others. Dan Dow figured it out.   The word with the "r" on it is Causer, and Marty Causer is State Senator from the area.  Congrats, Dan.  8/8 

These sports teams were in a recent competition:  Chickens of the Sea, Law & Disorder, Soles for Souls, The Purple Grubb, and Firecrackers, among others.  What competition?  Jan Pohopin was first to identify these "teams" as Relay for Life groups that participated in the wonderful weekend for Cancer.  7/20

What teacher in Coudersport read Bunny & Sue to her class every morning before starting class?  (4th Grade) Hint:  The last part of her last name is like a "Highland ______".She was very actiive in the Historical Society.  Finally, we got a correct answer, from Teresa Kisiel, who received help from Sandy Karhan, retired Coudy 4th Grade Teacher.  Mary/Sue Welfling was the wonderful teacher who did this.  7/12

What was the name of the "tannery" that was located in Coudy for many years?  Once again, Jim Clark in the European military area, was first with the correct answer, primarily because he saw the question while others here slept.  He said the Hammond Tannery was built in 1880 and in 1851, it became the property of the Damascus Tanning Company, which operated it until 1978.  Congratulations, Jim!   6/1

For years to come, people will recognize the name Sage Shope.  Why is she famous?  Teresa Kisiel knew that Sage was Galeton High School's 2005 Prom Queen.  Congratulations to both Sage and to Teresa.  5/24

What was the name of the other movie theatre in Coudy; the one located across North Main Street from the Coudersport Theatre? Louise Schaub was first with the answer.  The Sylvan Theatre was changed to the Center Theatre, and then to the Center Dairy Bar, and then to Frederick Appliance.  5/15

OK.  Guess what it is. Cindy Woodard was first to identify it as one of the legs on a bench in the Park downtown.   5/10   

CORRECTION!

OOPS, we were wrong, and so was Bob Deitrick.  Teresa Kisiel says, "I've driven past the Coudersport Consistory on numerous occasions over the past couple of weeks, and have yet to notice the symbol as depicted.  I did, however, notice the symbol, date and a definite likeness of the picture depicted on the peak of Alan Acker's building on North Main Street that houses his second floor offices and City News/Daily Grind and Northern Tier Abstract on the first floor."  Yes, we were wrong.  Sorry.  

Kevin Gledhill is in the news these days.  Why? Jan at Foxtrace Farm said it's for his performance on the Clarion University baseball team, most triples, most home runs, most RBI's in the PA State Athletic Conference.   5/3

The opposite of where the Irish fight others is a place 34 miles from Coudy.  We apologize. We made it too hard.  We'll put up another question.  The answer is kinda silly, and we hope you don't groan.  The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame hold forth at South Bend, Indiana.  And, North Bend, PA, is 34 miles from Coudersport.  The opposite of South is North..and so..... 

OK, here's the question:  How far?  And here's the answer:  Ole Okses forlik på Oleana er ti engelske mil fra korsGaffel og Carter Ligger i telt, og ligger nær til kjeleElv.    OK, maybe it's a little bit too obscure, unless you can read Norweigan.  So, we'll give you the answer, and you tell us what we were asking.   The answer is ten miles from two places, and near to a creek you boil water in.  What is the place?  Hint:  go to the left.  And, the closest answer yet is from Greg Doane:  Ole Bull settlement at Oleana is ten miles from Carter Camp and Cross Fork, and is near Kettle Creek.   Our thanks to a native Norweigan who helped us with making this question very tricky!        4/12

Someday, all road signs probably will be in two languages, English and Spanish.  Looking forward to that time,   if someone stopped you and asked for directions to "del Valle de Suecia", where would you send them? Cindy Woodard knew right away that they would want to get to Sweden Valley.  3/27

While serving as sheriff of Potter County, this person could have jailed a fellow, sharing the same last name, whose antics on the big river caused quite a stir with the fish part.  Who was this prominent person in Potter County's history? No answer in this one.  Sorry. 

What town in Potter County is named for a part of the building being done?Teresa Kisiel correctly answered this question with Shinglehouse.  3/4/05

Who was the first girls basketball coach and when was this?  There are two answers to this question - both must be correct.                          Since there was a good deal of confusion, this question has been disregarded.  The intent of the question was to name the first coach of the girls basketball team (the one that played interscholastical games).

Many towns in Pennsylvania was known for the "smell" as one entered the town.  Of course, residents did not notice this smell.....Johnsonburg and Tyrone had their papermills..... What smell was Coudersport known for and when did it end?  The answer to this question came very quickly from Florida.  Winning $5.00 is George Burt.  Congrats!  Bet you are warm there - we're trying!  His answer was as follows: That smell would probably be the Damascus Tannery. It closed in 1980.  Damascus Tannery occupied part of the 267-acre property from 1883 to 1980, when the plant closed. The property then was purchased by the Potter County Redevelopment Authority in 1986 and developed into the Coudersport Industrial Park.

When the "new" Jr. Sr. High School was built in Coudersport, grades 7-12 were schooled there.  There was another class schooling in the building for a short period.  What class was this?  Tim Schaub was the first to correctly answer "4th grade".  This was definitely a strange situation.

Let's make this more appropriate - What connection does the school presently have with some classes in the sixties and seventies? OK - time's up - this involves sports - basketball to be specific.  Boys Basketball - pl;ayers now are children of the famous players of the 60's and 70's.

WHO and WHERE:  A town with the same name, yet not the same location as a settler's daughter - they are both in Potter County, though at different ends.  2nd hint: 4 letters - just after hmdy - daughter of bull.  If you need another hint, one will come in 3 days.  12/17/04 - Dottie Quimby of Gaines finally came through on this one.  She correctly answered Inez (Bull).

This father could be seen playing backyard baseball with the area children near Chestnut & Main Streets.   Who was this father?  Hint: This father's mother would send fresh baked cookies out to the kids.  Congrats to Teresa Kisiel who on 12/1 correctly identified Fr. Arthur Leon.

A stranger was asking for directions and got thoroughly confused when told "you have to go West on East."  Can you translate this for the stranger?  What was he being told? Pat Doud of Emporium correctly answered "Go west on east street."  Congratulations, Pat

This man's name and his accomplishments in building sports is legendary.  Unscramble: OEKDAS.  "The only one who meets the clues is Ed Kosa."  Bob Deitrick, Belleview, Florida!  Congratulations, Bob.  11/23 

With all eyes on the Presidential Election, let's ask about the Uncle of a President who came to Potter County quite often. Can you name him and his nephew? First was Marty Weiss, who knew that it was Dr. (Doc) Ernest Nixon, the uncle, who developed Camp Potato, and led to Potato City.  And, of course Richard Nixon was the President who was his nephew.   11/4  

"A Tale of Two Teachers"- Miss Grabe and Miss Ross.  Which one would have had a pitch pipe for her music classses, and which one would have had a whistle for Phys Ed classes? "Better" was first with the right answer.  Miss Mary Ellen Ross was Pys Ed teacher at Coudy High, so she'd have the whistle.  Mrs. Florence Grabe was the musician.  Betty Nelson wins the prize.       Meanwhile, this great addition from another entrant, Teresa C. Kisiel:  "Mrs. Florence Grabe was my piano teacher for several years and came to our home every Saturday to give lessons to myself and my two siblings...thus a pitch pipe!  Miss Mary Ellen Ross was my physical education teacher during my senior high school years in the 1960's...she was a hoot!  I remember that as seniors, on our last day of physical education class, our senior class girls (Class of '65) tied Miss Ross up with first aid bandages and left her hollering at us as she laid bandage-bound on the gym floor mats and we left to go to our next class. It was all done in fun and she thought it was as funny as we did.  Doubt that we could get away with that nowadays.  Thanks for the memories.   10/24  

What did Roy Thompson, Mary Jones and Charles Bach, Jr. have in common?  James Mitchell of Coudy figured it out - they were all Potter County Commissioners at the same time.  He wins!10/6

A common expression when trying to get rid of someone is to say, "Go take a hike!".  Recently, some people did just that, taking a hike to a high place called "Castle Vista".  Tell us Who, What, Where, When, and Why. No answer on this one.  Castle Vista was the place where Ole Bull's "Castle" was located.  Sorry.

This was the question put on the website September first shortly before midnight:  "150 years ago, it was almost all over.  It began only 2 years before.  What are we talking about?"  At 2:43 a. m. Jim Clark responded with the right answer, plus some trivia.  His answer:  "Ole Bull's efforts to establish, in 1852, a colony in Potter County for his Norwegian countrymen.  By 1854, only 50 colonists remained, and "New Norway" was called a failure."  Jim also said 1853-1854 was the time of the Crimean War, and also the Gold Rush.  And, he also mentioned that the Q4U was posted on September 1st, which was his mom's 85th birthday.   How did he answer so quickly in the middle of the night?  The answer is that it was not in the middle of the night where Jim is located with the United States Army, Europe!   We apologize for being unable to access the website for almost a week, because of problems with the server provider.  But Jim was first!   9/2

Keep the answer to the last question in mind.  Turn the two words into reverse order, and they become (well, almost) the first two words of a patriotic song.  Whassit?  The first answer came from Belleview, Florida and Bob Deitrick - who said it is The Battle Hymn of the Republic, and a pun worthy of Potter County's Grand Master Punster of All Time, Marie Green.  Get it?  "Mine Ice have seen the glory..."  Congratulations, Bob!  8/28 

 What you get not at  212 (F), but 32 (F), or 0 (C). Then, add:  Not yours, not theirs, but ____.  What are we talking about?  People come to see it. Think of a current movie drawing big crowds and controversy. But that relates only to the "F". Dottie Quimby, of Gaines,  was the first of many correct guesses, from places as far removed as Utah, Florida, and Sweden Valley. And the answer, of course, is ICE MINE, the famous tourist attraction.  8/26

PAST QUESTIONS

"Nine years ago this month, a new organization was being formed.  It was the Seven Bridges ___________ Club.   Fill in the blank."      OK, we need to give you a few hints.  It had something to do with the C & PA railroad grade.  And also something to do with one that goes first and the other that goes behind that goes where the first one takes it.  It's not a flower but it has petals, if you change the spelling slightly.  There is an old saying we just made up that says "it's difficult to learn how to do this by reading a book.  Ya just gotta do it."  Little kids often give it a "tri".  Part is a little bit like the past tense of another word for "uttering words" OK.  We give up. It Was The Seven Bridges Bicycling Club.  And the hints: Bike pedals.   You have to ride a bike to learn, you can't just read a book and do it.   Kids have a tricycle.  And the last one was "spoke"  like a bike's wheels, or the past tense of speak.  No winnah!

The first correct answer to this question came from thousands of miles away from Potter County:  "Many Pennsylvania Counties are named for Governors of the State.  But, what adjacent County to Potter County has the same last name as a President of the USA?"  Jim Clark, with the United States Army in Heidelberg, Germany, was first with the answer that it is Clinton County.  Congratulations, Jim.  We, too, are glad the website is up and running again.  7/28

Marty Weiss was first with the answer to this one: "What do Milton S. Braun, "Doc" Campbell from Emporium, and Dr. Ernie Church from Keyser, WV have in common? And there are nearly 100 others, too. Hint:  Think of the "Four Way Test".  Think of service above self.  No, it isn't Kiwanis or Lions, or Chamber of Commerce or American Legion, or........."  In case you didn't notice, the answer to this question is located in the column to the left, and down about one inch. The answer is they were District Governors of Rotary International.  Congratulations, Marty.  He mentioned that he knew the previous answer, too, but he and his wife were in Kyrgyzstan on another of their visits to help emerging nations to improve their skills in managing business enterprises.  He said he knew Bud Hamlin well, and remembers Bud's father, "a very stately man...always dressed in a suit and tie."   Thanks for that recollection, Marty.      7/26

 We apologize for our site being unavailable for almost four days.  Now, we are back, but we lost the questions and answers from the late part of April to now in June, but were able to restore them. Thanks for bearing with us!

No answer on this one:  What 5 & 10 in Coudy was owned by a man who also owned one in another town.  And where was the other one located?  The answer is "Hamlin's Variety Stores", in Coudy and Port Allegany, and owned by Leon "Bud" Hamlin, who passed away a few weeks ago.

If you take the left side of a ship and add the name of a climbing fumitory, what do you have?  The answer to this was Port (left side, versus Starboard) and a climbing vine is Allegheny, which is another spelling of Allegany.  Thus, the answer. Barbara Van Zile guessed this and collected the prize.  

Why would Earl Hamner feel perfectly at home at a certain place in Potter County?  We got two right answers th this one.  First, Bob Deitrick guessed "Falcon Crest", because Earl Hamner was the author and creator of this tv series, and the Falcons are the teams at Coudy High.  Then, Jim Mitchell guessed the village of "Walton" because Earl Hamner was the author and the voice on the TV series, "The Waltons".  

No Winner on this one.  Sorry.

This was not a committee meeting.  It was the observance of a regularly recurring event,  and the persons there were taking part. It was not Hoody Hoo Day.  It was not Moonliite Madness.  It was not George Birthington's Wash Day.    What was the event?    Hint:   The observance is related to one of the well-known natives of Roulette, Pennsylvania.   The answer was a surprise birthday party for Gerri Miller of WFRM, with the radio staff and visitors who stopped in.  No winner.

A town in a nearby county is named after this county and a body of water.  Confused?  We hope so! The Staigers were first with the answer, Potter Brook, in the Cowanesque Valley at the Tioga-Potter County line.  4/2

What is redundant about CARP Park?  Nancy Gular of Coudy was first of many who said that the word park is used twice. (Coudersport Area Recreation Park Park)  Jim Clark was close behind with the right answer, all the way from Germany.  He added, "We here in Germany refer to it as "Der Karpfen!"  3/25 

The name of this famous old business would be formed by combining two words, the first is defined as "the sport of pursuing game", and the second as "a unit in the U.S. Customary System". George Burt was first of many who said it was "Huntington's Intl".  Who can forget the distinguished gentleman who headed that concern, as he would walk proudly on the streets of Coudy.   3/22 

Many years ago, a relatively new business moved from 9 North to 9 South.  Whazzit? Dennis Deitrick knew it was WFRM, which moved in 1963.     3/18

What was about to happen to Roulsville when someone rushed to the rescue?  Roulsville is about 15 miles from Farringdon.  Dry Brook Hollow is halfway between. Ahah!  We have you! Come on!  Have you read any good books recently? Here's Darlene Peasley's answer:  "The dam was about to break.  Horace, brother of Judy  Bolton, was able to warn residents.  See the Vanishing Shadow by Margaret Sutton for further details."  And, Roulsville was Peggy's" name for Austin, Farringdon was the name of Coudersport and Dry Brook Hollow - was Odin.  Thanks to everyone for an enjoyable connection to the wonderful past with the Judy stories.3/8

What do these people have in common:   Edgar Allan Poe, Gen. H. Norman Schwartzkopf, Coach Mike Krzyzewski,  Jeremiah Sasala, Gen. George S. Patton, Abner Doubleday, plus Astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Frank Borman?  Greg Doane knew right away that these are all persons who attended (or will) attend West Point Military Academy.  Jeremiah will be attending this fall.  He's from Austin, and we congratulate him.  And also Greg.   2/21

 Alll of the excitement about the elections reminds many of us of an outstanding leader in the Pennsylvania State Senate who was from Coudy.  Tell us the name of this highly respected and revered man. Marty Weiss was first with the correct identification as Sen. James S. Berger. Congratulations, Marty!    2/15

OK, something happened four years ago right now that greatly pleased Doug McGraw.  What was it?  Clay Gooch was first with this:  "He was the District 9 Wrestling Champion in 2000, then went on to be the Northwest Region Champion, and the PIAA State Champion, and went to and won the National High School Championship in his weight class, and set a record for the most victories in District 9 of the PIAA. So, congratulations to Doug, and also to Clay.  2/13

Teresa Kisiel knew this one:  "Why do folks in neighboring Cameron County admire Doug McGraw?    Hint: Think of a cradle, scissors, Peterson and Granby. Don Horning did the same thing.  Teresa said he's the son of the  wrestling coach at CCHS.  She wins.  2/10

Who operated the Caz-Bar in Coudy in the 60s? First answer came from thousands of miles away in Utah; Jim Beckman said it was Pat Larosa!  2/4

George Dubots, Jr., knew the answer to this one: 
"The eyes of the entire nation will shortly be cast upon a community in Potter County for a celebration.  Whassit?"  And, of course, it is Hoody Hoo Day, in Gold, PA on February 20th.   Eat your heart out, Punxsy!  

What is the familiar drink from Halloween mentioned (well, more or less mentioned)  in the song, "God Bless America"?  It's also mentioned in the nursery rhyme about Miss Muffet. Pat Doud was first with the answer:  In God Bless America," Stand Be-cider, and guide her"  and in Miss Muffet:  "Along came a spider and sat down be"cider", and frightened Miss Muffet away."    Congratulations Pat.     1/26

Patty Dynda was the first of a slew of entries.  (If the entries were not fast, would they be a slow slew?) This was what she answered: "Among Potter County towns, There is a "North", and a "West", but no South or East.  Whazzit?"  And, her answer is that there are no South or East Binghams.  She wins!       1/24

Tim Schaub solved this one: "What Coudy teacher allowed the use of Playboy magazine for research, but would not allow Reader's Digest?   (The reason for this was that RD is condensed articles from other sources.) Hints:  She and her husband Ty ran a campground and for years were among the leaders of the Potter County Tourism efforts.  If you can't remember her first name, think of Tarzan's girlfriend. And the last name - take the "G" off a ruler and add the opposite of "buy"."   Tim said it was Jayne Kinsell, the teacher.  Thanks, Tim.       1/23

We had many responses - the quickest response was from Karen Green of Port.  Another responder was from Coudy and her father, Art Nelson, was the Fire Chief at the time.    This was the question: " What was the main pastime in Coudy during the cold weather season in the early 60s?   Hint:  The firemen had to help with this."  The answer of course is "ice skating, as many of us remember in the "good old days".  The date of the winning entry was 1/2/04.

Who is enjoying some of the refreshments at WFRM's 50th Anniversary Party last summer?  He is shown with WFRM's Station Manager, Gerri Miller. Dennis Deitrick knew it is Roy Heimel.  He wins the prize. 12/9   

Where in Potter County would Dan Aykroyd feel very much at home? Greg Doane was first with the answer that Dan, being a "Conehead" on Saturday Night Live, probably would like to be in Coneville, Potter County USA.  11/29 

For many years, there was a weekly newspaper published in Galeton. What was its name? "Apple Pan" knew it was the Leader Dispatch, and wins the prize.   11/26

In Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, there is a bronze statue of a person who came to Potter County and had a big impact on the area and then moved west.  Who is it? Teresa Kisiel was first with the answer that  it is Ole Bull.  Congratulations.  11/19

Shelley Butler finally solved the puzzle and identified Twin Pond Drive as the answer to this Q4U: "Two small Potter County bodies of water have a road named after them.  Can you identify? We worded this question poorly, and confused dozens of you.  There is one road named after two small bodies of water.  There are at least seven roads named after a body of water, Fishing Creek Road, Baker Creek Road, Dingman Run Road, etc.  But, this is about two somewhat round bodies of water that have practically no current within them, but coming in and going out, yes.  These are not rivers or streams, nor lakes.  Well, maybe small lakes, if you stretch it a bit.  Larger than puddles.   Come on, folks!   What do you call two identical babies?"   Congratulations, Shelley!    11/17   

They made $30 a month, of which $25 was sent home to their families.  Who were they and what did they do?  Jim Clark, United States Army, Europe, was first with the correct response.  "They were members of the Civilian Conservation Corps, (CCC), a program established by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1933 as a way of providing jobs for young men in an effort to save two wasted resources, the young men and the land from soil erosion.  They planted trees, built roads, cleared underbrush, constructed buildings and created campgrounds.  Cherry Springs was one of the local CCC Camps in Potter County.  Thanks, Jim!   11/4  

George Burt, of Ocala, Florida, was another with the right answer, but not the first.  However, he provided some more interesting information on the CCC: CCC enrollees throughout the country were credited with renewing the nation'sdecimated forests by planting an estimated three billion trees from 1933 to 1942.  Thanks, George. 

Who is Zack Williams with in this photo? Jim Mitchell was the first of dozens of correct answers.  It's EE, Ed Easton, the very popular retired District Justice, and, before that, WFRM's Morning Personality for many years.    Congratulations, Jim   10/29

Unscramble this Potter Place:   A D E E E E L M N N R S S T T T W. First correct answer came from a thousand miles away!  Duane VanZile of Waldo, Florida said it's "Andrews Settlement".  Congratulations!   10/23

If someone went "the York/Royal Arch route" they would probably not come to Coudersport.  Please explain. Those who choose the Scottish Rite would be the ones who attend Consistory in Coudersport.  We had no winner on this one.  So we move on.

If Margaret Truman had been a boy, what Valley in Potter County would have been named for him? Donna Grant of Coudy figured out it was "Harry's son" or Harrison Valley, and Harry was President Harry Truman.  Congratulations, Donna.  10/8

Take the name of a bank, change the first word to two words, beginning with "A" and "S" and change the last letter of the second word from "T" to "S".  What do you have?  An old-time business.  Whassit?  B.Robbins (papabear) was first to decode it:  Citizens Trust to  American Silver Truss.  Email us your name and address and we'll send your prize.  10/1

Name this well-known local business owner from the past:  Add these parts:  Something from ornithology, the first two syllables of a pachyderm, a color or shade, and a letter of the alphabet.   Hah!  We gotcha!  We guarantee nobody will get this one as quickly as the last few!  Gene Staiger figured it out, as Birdella Grabe, whose funeral home was located in Coudersport for many years.       9/30

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A place to eat in Coudy was run by a man whose  name needs unscrambled:  Hint: it's his nickname and his last name:   A B C E E H K M R Y.  Bob Deitrick, of Belleview, Florida, says: "The place to eat & pick up great baked goods was Herb Mackey's Restaurant."  Congratulations, Bob.  9/26

One of the #1 fans of this page gave us this one:  Where did Pure Carbon Company set up their first operations in Potter County and what business is in that building now? Barbara VanZile was first to tell us it was in Roulette and Elliott Lumber is there now.  9/23

This is a really hard one.  First, you have to find the French word for black, and then add the letters D and L and then unscramble them into a hardware store. Louise Schaub was first to tell us it was Ridlon's Hardware.  The word in French is "noir"    9/20

What Coudersport teacher always would send a Letter to the Editor each year  before the start of classes- It contained a special messsage to "Her 4th Grade Munchkins"? First response:  "I'm sure you mean my sister, Linda Costano, however, she teaches the 5th Grade at Coudersport Elementary, not 4th."     We apologize. 9/11

From Jim Clark, who is serving  overseas comes the answer to this tricky one: "What has these parts:  Thurl, withers, pinbone, hock, pastern, muzzle, dewlap, brisket and chine?  It's of the genus "bos", From Greek, it's bous.  Before the 12th Century, it was pronounced "go". When you have that figured out,  add the 4th letter of the alphabet to the end and you have a nickname."   The answer is "COW" "D", or "Coudy".  Congratulations to the first winner from an Army Post Office Address overseas.  We're honored to honor you, Jim!    9/6 

Its at.wt. is 197, its at.no. is 79. Its symbol is AU.  What town? All the way from Ocala, Florida, came the answer.  George Burt said it is Gold.   At.wt. is atomic weight, and at.no. is atomic number.     9/3 

What has to go up from Coudy before it can go down? Donna Grant knew it is the Allegheny River, which flows north into New York state and then southwest to Pittsburgh!     9/1

What beloved grade school teacher is known by everyone as "Miss C.?" Jim Mitchell knew it is Linda Castano.  "I remember her in the old days when we still had a rifle club, and she could out shoot almost anyone!  8/29

Kerby Confer suggested this one about his aunt:  "Why do we affectionately remember Edith Hancock?  And, the winner was Lynn Doane, who said, "she was a school teacher in Roulette School, in fact, she was one of my teachers."  She also was one of the most active persons in the Potter County Historical Society.  Congratulations, Lynn     8/26

From Belleview, Florida, comes the answer to this one: "If this store had been in existence during the Roman Empire, it would have been a "V & X".  It was next to the   J. C. Penney store in Coudy."  Bob Deitrick says it was Hamlin's 5 & 10.       8/20

No answer to this one: "Hikers may not know the very unusual name for one trail in Potter and counties to the south.  It is part of a 'cruller'." The answer is the "Donut Hole Trail, that meanders from Sinnemahoning in Cameron County east into Clinton County and skirts along the southern border of Potter County.

It took barely ten minutes for "estaiger" (Gene Staiger) to figure this one out: "What do these numbers have in common:  15130, 93041, 77640, 16743, 16870, 16915, 12771 and 04100?"  The answer, of course, is that these all are Zip Codes for places with "port" in their name:  McKeesport, Port Hueneme, CA, Port Arthur, TX, Port Allegany, Coudersport, Port Jervis, NY, and Portland, ME.  7/2 

Van Earnest was first with the right answer to this one: "This is a follow-up of the question about the Tidewater Pipeline, which was answered on June 17th (see below).  Marty Weiss tells us this pipeline is no longer pumping oil, but it has an important use.  What is this current use?  Hint:  It's something that is replacing copper."  Van's answer is that the pipeline is used to contain fiberoptic cables for transmission of telephone conversations, data, video, etc.  You're right, Van.    6/27 

Patty Dynda knew this one:  "Why have these names been in the news lately?  Dave Buckler, Terry Crosby, Dave Schumacher. And a new slab."  The Austin Baseball Association's Babe Ruth Coach is Dave, and the others are helpers in getting things in shape for this year. The new slab was poured for the storage shed. 6/20

Tim Schaub knew this one right away: "Marty Weiss suggests a great question:  For many years, there was am Oil Pump Station at Olmsted that was one of the many that pumped oil from Bradford to Bayonne, NJ.  Marshall Lignian was the foreman, and his workers were named Broslet, Troy and Heater.  Now, our question:  What was the name of the Oil Company that ran this pump station.  (It was not Kendall or Quaker State or Keystone!)"  The answer is Tidewater Flying A.  Congratulations, Tim     6/17 

An Alum of WFRM, who was heard during the WFRM 50th Anniversary was first to email the answer to this one: "Sadly missed at the WFRM Open House was a local man who had visited ten years ago, and at that time was one of the oldest guests.  He had been a "booster" of WFRM from its beginning, was one of the local folks who had purchased a share or two of stock in the station to encourage it, and had served the people of the Potter County area longer than anyone else.  Who are we talking about?"  And Jim Linn, who is now in national tv sports engineering, identified Ferdy Gunzberger.  We all missed Ferdy on the 50th. 6/12 

Teresa Kiesel quickly answered this one:"Who started the Giant Chemical Company?  It was behind the original WFRM Studios.  This person also owned a local pharmacy."  And Rodney Heyman was the correct answer. Interesting story of how much of a pioneer he was.  6/8

Karen Green figured this one out: "What one thing do all of these people have in common:  Mildred and Stanley Bashline, William H. Biesel, Mildred W. Easton, F. W. and Florence Gunzberger, Leon C. Hamlin, Herbert and Mildred Mackey, Albert and Margaret Reese, Walter E. Taylor, Walter and Anne Wells?"  She said they were some of the original stockholders of WFRM 40 years ago.  Right.  When WFRM was to be built, local people were offered the opportunity to buy small numbers of shares of stock as a community benefit.  The minimum was $100, and one family invested $700.  Over tghe years, all of these persons sold their shares back to the company.  The last was Ferdy Gunzberger a few years before his death.  Congratulations, Karen on figuring it out.  6/7  

George Judy was first to guess this one: "As we approach the 50th anniversary of WFRM Radio, we'll be asking some more questions about those early days.  Here's one.  What was just across the hall from the original WFRM Studios?"  And George said that it was Classrooms of Coudy High, which had overflowed the original building next door.  5/19

Nancy Gular was frst with the right answer to this one: "When this man was named Citizen of the year five yers ago. people recognized him as "Mr. History", because of his lifelong concern and worth to preserve the heritage of this area.  Who are we talking about?"  And the answer, of course, is Bob Currin, universally admired and respected and loved.  Congratulations, Nancy!     5/12

Bob Deitrick knew and was first of a whole lot of correct entries.  This was the question:  "Nearly a half century ago, WFRM began operations.  And one of the favorite programs on the station was music by "The Cady's", with Lee Cady and his daughters, Mary Lou, Nancy and Carole, from 4:30 to 4:45 each afternoon.  What business sponsored their program?   Obviously, we need to give you some hints.  This company did the same as what a dentist does, but not in your mouth.  Or, think what a group of recruits does to learn to march together.  Or what schools have when they ring the fire alarm.   And, the name of the town where this company was and still is located is where Milt Braun lived."  Bob said it was Germania Well Drilling Company, owned by Vern Cizak.  5/13

TJim Linn was first with the correct answer to this one:"There is a Potter County community with the name of a part of the current nation of Israel, and another town with the name of the Israeli Prime Minister.  Name these."  And Jim said Hebron and Sharon.  Congratulations, Jim.     5/8

Jim Mitchell knew the answer to this one: "What favorite "drinking place" in Coudy had the same first name as the first part of the name of a town 15 miles from Coudy?   If you don't know, ask any old-timer"  Jim says it was the Port-O-Call located on the corner of Rt 6 and 872.  Congratulations, Jim.  You beat out a whole slew of others, and were first.     4/15

No answer to this one.  So, we'll post a new one.  The answer to this one is shown at the bottom of this box. We really feel stupid. When we put the last winner in, we put up the next question, but obviously pushed the wrong button so it was not posted to the site.  Thanks to four of you who finally got impatient, and said -"Hey, how about the next Q4U!"  So, here it is:  In just two months, WFRM will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the start of broadcasting.  Within a few weeks of the June 4th, 1953 start, a very special celebration took place in a nearby town.  What was the celebration?  Hint:  Now, 50 years later, they're preparing a follow-up.   The answer is Smethport, which will celebrate the 150th anniversary with a gala week of activity.     4/14

"PAPABEAR" knew this one."This educator was highly respected throughout the state, , serving as an officer of  the Pennsylvania  Division of the American Cancer Society, and also as the District Governor of Rotary International.   He loved the small town (Germania) where he lived almost all of his life.  Who was he?"  The answer was Milt Braun.  An interesting fact was added by Marty Weiss about Milt.  It's in the left hand column.  As soon as PAPABEAR gives us the name and address, the prize will be on its way.  3/6

From Ocala, Florida, George Burt identifies Lee Cady, his wife Thelma, Mary Lou and above all, Nancy, who were well-known as a "singing family" appearing on WFRM .  This was the question:  Who were the Cadys?  Why do lots of people remember them?  Congratulations, George!   3/4

We had a winner on this one: Maybe we can redeem ourselves by putting down ALL of the letters this time.  We're going waaaay back: AACEEIILMNRRRSSSTUV.  The answer is "American Silver Truss" and the winner's mom worked there.  So congratulations!

This one was answered first by Connie Quigley of Zion, Illinois, but not before she figured out we made a mistake and left out one "R".  This was the name to  unscramble: AAAACDEEEGHNRRWW, and the answer is Wagner Ace Hardware. 2/10

Here's a sports question for the old-timers.  It's about a CHS  basketball player of the 50s.  His last name was the same as one of Santa's Reindeer, and his first name was the same as one of the Flintstones.  Name him. And Ross Simcoe was first with the name of Fred Rudolph.  Congrats!  We goofed in thinking that Greg Doane was first. Ross beat him out by a couple of hours.  He tells us he is in Mrs. Woodard's math class.    2/2 

The Math Analysis Class Wins!  Here was the Q4u: It's too cold to think of a fresh question, so let's stay chily.  UNSCRAMBLE THIS:  CEEIIMN."  And Teacher Cindy Woodard promised them donuts if they won! The answer, of course, is "ICEMINE", for which Coudy is world-famous.  Well...maybe not quite world famous.  But for miles around.  1/27

If you saw Danyelle, Kellie, Sara, and Taisha together, what would they probably be doing ? We thought at first that Cindy Woodard was first to say they would be playing basketball for Coudy.  But Jesse Whitman was two hours earlier.  He wins the prize, so Cindy's math class has to wait for treats. See earlier Q4U       1/27 

Unscramble this well-known  busines: DEGGHNOOOSU.  Greg Doane was fist of many to say it was Goodenough's.  Cindy Woodard asked her math class to unscramble, and they did, and she promised them all a treat if she won.  She didn't win, but we hope she'll still give the entire class their just desserts.        1/18

This beloved woman was known as "The Queen of Puns", and delighted everybody with her outrageous twisting of words into puns.  She was a teacher and was a friend of countless Potter Countians.  What was her hame? And Teresa Kisiel said, "This obviously has to be my 5th Grade Teacher, Marie Green.  What a wonderful, witty lady she was, and she could melt you in your seat with her stare when you were misbehaving in class."  1/8 

What retired Coudy Teacher and Administrator previously coached Basketball at Austin?  The first answer came lightning quick - "It was my dad, Lew Schaub", which came from Tim Schaub, and was obviously correct.   1/4 

Cindy Woodward got this one correct: "If Sarah, Kellie and Maria were talking to Matt, what would they probably be talking about?"`And the answer would be basketball.  They're players and he's coach.  12/17

Wow!  This one was answered almost  instantly.  Karen Green of Port Allegany knew the answer to this: "Thanks to a web-friend from Florida, this question:  In the 40s, there was an airport located about where the TeePee Campground is now located.  What was the name of it, and who owned it?"  Karen said it was Calousies Airport, owned by John Calousie and managed by Rosco Haskins.  Congratulatrons, Karen.     12/14

Bob Deitrick, of Belleview, Florida, unscrambled this Coudersport business: ADEEEEEILNPRRRST   and his answer is Leader Enterprise.  12/12

Teresa Kisiel was first with the correct answer to this one: "What business went from Clawson to Cane to Fickinger?"  She said the answer is "The Coudersport Theatre"  12/9

George Burt, of Ocala, Florida, identified the man who had a movie theatre in Potter County and also was an automobile dealer. He said it was Menzo Burt.  George should know!   Congrats!      12/1

We apologize.  We had a winner on this one, and misplaced his/her entry. While we were looking, we should have put up the new Q4U.  We didn't.  This was the question: "This native of Coudy  was a licensed funeral director moved to Ridgway and operated a funeral home there in connection with another native of   Coudy.  In other words, give us either name.".  The names were Walt Lehman and Roy Hammond, who operated the Lehman-Hammond Funeral Home in  Ridgway for many years. As soon as we find the entry, we'll post the winner here and send his/her prize.  Sorry. 

From Waldo, Florida comes the first correct answer to this one:  "?In the late 30's amd early 40's, before motels were in existence, there were Tourist Homes.  There was one in Roulette.  Can you tell us where it was located  and who owned it?"  Barbara VanZile said George and Nellie Burt were the owners, and it was on Main Street.  The question was given to WFRM by their grandson!  We got a couple of entries mentioning John Wiermuller, who, we presume, may have been later.         11/13   

We apologize for the long delay in posting the winner, who answered on October 25th.  This was the question: "What's the connection between an automobile dealership in Roulette and a state legislator?"  Marty Weiss answered Ray Goodrich was Ford Dealer and also represented the area until reapportionment.  We received an interesting entry from Dottie Quimby of Gaines, whose comments are in the left column.  And, congratulations to Marty for being first 10/25

Teresa Kisiel knew this one right away:"What Coudy couple travels the former Eastern Block nations doing volunteer projects for USAID funded programs? Over the last 3 1/2 years, they have made 9 trips to Russia, including the Far East (Siberia) in December.....(Brrrrr)...where the worst of the Gulags were located.  They also had one tip to Ramallah, West Bank, where they were evacuated due to the fighting outside their hotel between Palestinians and Israeli Defense Forces. And a trip to Jamaica to find out why resort hotels do not buy from local farmers, including a hike through the Blue Mountains interviewing the farmers. The last trip was to Belarus in September working with the Farmer-to-Farmer programs involving farming and beef production, helping the hosts write business plans, helping them to promote and find new markets.  Did you realize this local couple has been doing this wonderful work for undeveloped nations?  Who are they?"  Teresa said it is Marty and Jennifer Weiss.  Right!  10/23

Wow!  The correct answer came from Heidelberg, Germany!  Jim Clark, Coudy Grad 1963, now at HQ US Army Europe, answered this one: "What was the name of this theatre, and what was there after the theatre was closed? (Before Frederick's)"  The theatre across Main Street from the Coudersport Theatre was the Center Theatre.  After it closed, it became the Center Dairy Bar."  Jim says he visits the WFRM site almost daily.  Thanks, and congratulations.  10/10

Lynn Doane knew most of this one, so he wins: "The last question about theatres, reminds us of another movie house located very close to the Coudersport theatre.  What was its name, where was it located, and who was the owner?"  He knew it was located across the street where Frederick's is now, and Howard Schutt was the winner.  But, see the next question    10/8.

We got an amazing number of correct entries for this question, which was suggested by Marty Weiss:  Why do we remember the name Harry Cane?  First correct answer was from Bob Deitrick, followed exactly 32 minutes and 2 seconds later by Gloria Savoy of Ocala, Florida.  Bob wins by saying "Harry was one of the first managers of the Coudersport Theatre."  And, although he didn't win, Buzz Shirey adds, "We remember Harry as the owner of the Coudersport Theatre, and a father in later life who none the less lived to see his fine son reach manhood."          10/2

George Burt, of Ocala, Florida, was quick with this one: "Let's have an easy one.  Unscramble these two water creatures into one word, a town in Potter County:  TROUT EEL.  George knew it is ROULETTE.  Now, we need George's mailing address so we can send his prize.

We have a winner.  This was a terrific question that Gwen Hays (see letter at right) gave us:   "What still-used national slogan was created by a resident of Shinglehouse, and what did the creator of the slogan win for creating it?  She adds that it sat in his yard for years and years.  Can you guess the answer? We have a couple of hints.  First, the slogan has the word "Last" in it and also "to the".  And, his prize looked very strange in a front yard.  Come on, folks.  The name of the product is two words. Most people live in the second word. (Answer is "HOUSE") If you are Smart, you could guess the first word of the product.  If you aren't Smart, maybe you should get smart. (TV SHOW WITH MAXWELL SMART)  We have lots of correct guesses of the product.  But, what was the unlikely prize in his yard?  Hint: Although the things of the type he was awarded are seen most often by most people from underneath (and at a distance), they are seen from the side when they are entered. Only rarely does anyone look down on these things.  Some are small, others are very large.  His was small, or it wouldn't have fit in his yard.  Jim Mitchell put all of the pieces together and said, It was Maxwell House Coffee, "Good to the Last Drop!  And his prize was an AIRPLANE!  It was in his front yard for years!  Thanks, Gwen for that great question, and to Jim Mitchell for the right answer.          9/25       

Greg Doane of Roulette knew the answer:  If a visitor, who knew no English, stopped you on Main Street in Coudy, and said:"Was ist die Weghazi, zum von Coudersport zu Galeton zu gehen?"  What would be your response? Assume that you really wanted to help them, not to say you didn't understand. We've received lots of "catch-all guesses", including the one single fact they're asking for.  But, also including other information not asked for.  Please try again.  What one thing did they want?"  This is the translation:  "What is the correct route number to go from Coudersport to Galeton?"  So the answer would be "Route 6". Congratulations, Greg.       8/29

This answer came all the way across the nation from Ann Spring of San Diego.  She knew this Q4U: "What business did Dorothy and Bradley G Rimshaw operate?  Bradley played a "mean fiddle", but the business was not connected to music"  Her answer:  they operated The Lindy Cottages on East Second Street, Route 6.  Congratulations, Ann.  8/21.  

Buzz Shirey solved this one: "What do these two have in common?  A retired District Justice who broadcasts sports events and one of the owners of a Coudy Auto Dealership?"Ed Easton, sports announcer, and Easton-Fee Chevrolet Garage.  Congratulations, Buzz.    8/14  

Lots of replies but it took Dennis dbld (email name) to get the complete and exact list. Here's the question:  "Marty Weiss gave is a good one.  Name the three five and dime stores once located in Coudy, and their locations.  Yes, it is sad that there are no more 5 & 10s, but Coudy once boasted three of them."  DuBois 217 N.Main Street, Hamlin's , 117 N.`Main Street, and Toomb's, 12 E. 2nd Street. The answer came in several days ago, but we got lazy and didn't put up the winner and add a new question.  Sorry.    8/5 We just received Dennis dbld's full name and address on 10/1, so Dennis Deitrrick of Coudy will be receiving his prize.   10/2

We got lots of answers, but only one could be first, based on the times the email was sent.  And, it came over 2,500 miles, from Jim Beckman in Utah!   This was the question: "If Golly and Stub were talking to Whitey, what would be the last names of these folks whose nicknames we've given you?"  And the answers are  "Golly" Fish, the newspaperman, "Stub" Metzger, the banker, and "Whitey" Von Nieda, the PSU Football Star and merchant in Coudy. Lots of fun with this one.      8/2

Teresa Kisiel was able to translate it perfectly. "If a visitor from Germany, who spoke no English, was trying to get directions to "Der Karpfen", where would you send him/her?"  She said Carp Park.  Right.  The German word for Carp Fish is Der Karpfen!              8/1

Lots of responses to this one: "What store in Coudy was only a foot away from the names of hundreds of GIs?" The first was from Bob Deitrick of Green Hill Road.  (Don't you love some of the new 911 street and road names?)  The answer is The Rexall Drug Store, as documented in the column at the left of this page.  The names of GIs from the Coudy area were painted on the wall of the store on the Main Street side during and after World War II.   7/27

Cindy Woodard was first with the answer to this one:  "The Star of "Analyze That" would feel perfectly at home in one Potter County town.  Whassit? Hint: He has been an Emmy Award Winner ."  And, of course, it is "Billy Crystal" and the town in P.C. is "Crystal". 

Wow!  We thought this one would be hard.  We never had so many guesses before we could get it changed!  This was the Q4U: "In 1919, four men named Lynn, Harry, Otto, and Gale took over their father's business, which he had started in 1893. Tell us this business. It still thrives."  First was Dottie Quimby of Gaines.  "Buzz" Shirey kept trying to get his email through, and finally did, but too late.  Took three attempts.  No booby prize, though.  Dottie is the winner.  The answer, of course, is Lush Brothers, of Galeton, a very successful business over a century.    7/14

For years, there was only one stop light in Coudy.  Where was it located?  This Q4U went on the site at 5:00 a.  m.   At 7:14 a. m., Cindy Woodard had the first right answer.  We kept the question on the site because we got busy, and apologize to you folks who continued to answer.  And, of course, we forgot to put down the answer,, which was at the corner of Main and Second.  NO, we are not absent-minded.  7/11