The Armstrong County Tourist Bureau is celebrating 50 years, 1963-2013! We
will ... Discover the hidden Armstrong County with Dragon Run Forge & Livery.
Armstrong County Volume 7 | Issue 1 | Page 1
Newsletter of the Armstrong County Tourist Bureau
Volume 7
Tourist Bureau Winter 2013 Newsletter
Issue 1
Attention!!!
Celebrating 50 Years!
HomExpo
50th Anniversary The Armstrong County Tourist Bureau is celebrating 50 years, 1963-2013! We will be doing some special things this year, refreshing our website, our open house this spring, and other events throughout the year. So check out what we are doing on Facebook and on our website, www.armstrongcounty.com. We would like to thank all the members that have supported the Armstrong County Tourist Bureau over the last 50 years.
We will be attending the Strongland HomExpo on Febrary 8, 9, and 10th. Please make sure that you give us updated materials (brochures, pamphlets, business cards) so that we can represent you to the best of our ability. We hope to see you there.
Apparel
2013 Calendars are Here The Armstrong County Tourist Bureau is excited to announce the arrival of our official 2013 Armstrong County calendar. The calendars, which include county events going on throughout the year, are available for free at the Tourist Bureau. The theme for this year’s calendar is “Bridging the Past with the Present”. Each month includes two picturesque images from different locations in Armstrong County. These images were submitted by members of the local communities. The images featured in this year’s calendar include the 2012 Dayton Fair Queen, Indiana University of Pennsylvania at Northpointe, and many other images of our beautiful county.
We have polo shirts, hoodies, hats, long sleeve shirts, and t-shirts for men, women and children. The prices range from $10-$28. Pick yours up at the Armstrong County Tourist Bureau today! Submit your photos for Project 365! See if your photo is chosen as photo of the day! •
Come get your copy at the Tourist Bureau today!
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Fall Foliage Tours
Armcotourism GoMobile!
Oct. 10th: Mahoning Dam Tour
Oct. 11th: East Brady/Parker Tour
Oct. 12th Renshaw Farms Pumpkin Tour
On October 10th, 11th, and 12th of 2012, the Armstrong County Tourist Bureau held their annual Fall Foliage Tours. We would like to thank all of the participants of the tours! We would like to thank the following: Byer’s Taxi Service, Mahoning Creek Dam, Old Tyme Diner in Dayton, the Allegheny Grille in Foxburg, Mel Check’s Radio Museum in East Brady, and Renshaw Family Farms in Freeport. We would also like to thank our sponsors: Downtown Kittanning Inc., Elderton State Bank, Marion Center Bank, and Farmers and Merchants Bank of Western PA.
www.ArmstrongCounty.com
In this issue: - Celebrating 50 Years! - 2013 Calendars are Here -Fall Foliage Tours -Welcome New Members - Website Stats
Feature Members -Dragon Run Forge and Livery - Ciera Lounge
Dragon Run Forge & Livery 323 Porterfield Hill Rd Cowansville, Pennsylvania 16218 724 - 543 - 3367 Discover the hidden Armstrong County with Dragon Run Forge & Livery. Dragon Run Forge & Livery was officially started in the late 90's under the name of Wood N Horses. With the idea of "we'll start with doing a few weddings and see where it goes from here. If all goes well maybe we can make it full time someday." Well someday has come and gone! We made the decision to phase out public events and focus on small groups and private outings. We believe that is where we really shine. This gives our customers time, time to slow down and enjoy the ride. If a child wants to pet and ask questions all the better. A retired farmer that doesn't have a farm anymore wants to reminisce and talk, all the better. This is built in to our scheduling. This is why Dragon Run Forge & Livery is a private for hire livery service. What this means is that all our livery (horse drawn) services are exactly that, private. Dragon Run can be hired for weddings , anniversaries, and other private occasions including funerals. With many different vehicles to choose from we are sure to have something that will fit your needs. Dashing through the snow, In a two horse open sleigh.
Year round opportunities include sleigh rides, day and after dark Lantern Rides in the winter, spring & summer bloom drives, and fall foliage tours. All outings are private by reservation for our customers’ enjoyment. You really can leave the driving to us and take in the gorgeous views and outstanding scenery. Experience a stress free rejuvenating afternoon in secluded & remote Armstrong County.
With Flavius' extensive background in farrier science and blacksmithing, studying both in the States and in Europe, it was only natural to again offer another service, this is where the forge comes in . With over fifty years of blacksmithing under his belt, Flavius is available for public demonstration and interactive children's demonstrations. He Flavius & his apprentice drawing a crowd also accepts custom black smith orders. The interactive at the 2012 Fort Armstrong Folk Festival. blacksmithing demos have been a hit with children's groups. Children always love what they don't know. Volume 7 | Issue 1 | Page 2
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Welcome New Members!!! A Little Bit of This and That Armstrong County Electric Ciera Lounge
12416 US Route 422 ♠ Kittanning, PA 16201 ♠ 724-545-7600 The Ciera Lounge is located off Route 422 just 9 miles from Kittanning. It is owned by working man Jim Andrews, a former coal miner and current welder. He bought the bar in 2006 and has been striving for excellence ever since by offering great food, ice cold beverages, and hospitality that's guaranteed to bring you back for more.
Garda’s Restaurant Graff Gourmet Foods Le-Ara Farms Stephen Haasch Simply Simon Undergrounds: Christian Book Store
Website Stats www.ArmstrongCounty.com
Known as a hometown favorite, you are sure to be greeted by a familiar face when you walk through the door. Consisting of a bar area, tables for dining, pool tables, and an outdoor patio for warmer weather, it is a great place to relax after a hard day’s work. The Ciera Lounge also has DJs on the weekends, making it a great place to go for a fun night out! They serve the following daily food specials: Monday- $1 Burgers Tuesday -Taco Special Wednesday -50¢ wings Thursday -Hoagie specials Friday- Fish Specials Saturday- Wing Specials Sunday- Pizza Specials Stop in today for a good time and a friendly atmosphere.
“Come as you are!”
September 2012 Unique Visitors: 3,997 No. of Visits: 5,984 Hits: 304,696 October 2012 Unique Visitors: 5463 No. of Visits: 8057 Hits: 453,331 November 2012 Unique Visitors: 3758 No. of Visits: 5278 Hits: 266,792 December 2012 Unique Visitors: 2423 No. of Visits: 3809 Hits: 168,845 Avg. Duration 2 min 23 sec
Armstrong County Tourist Bureau
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125 Market Street Kittanning, PA 16201 724-543-4003 www.ArmstrongCounty.com
US Postage PAID Kittanning, PA Permit No. 197
Address service requested
Board of Directors Jack Bennett, Chairman Melvin Check, Vice Chairman Pam Meade, Treasurer Neill Andritz, Secretary Travis Lindsay Chuck Rupp Jason Renshaw Connie Jerich Commissioner Rich Fink
Staff Allison Ball, Director Linda Pennington, Assistant Kevin Andrews, Assistant Carly Ochs, Intern
Attention Members •
Newsletter Inserts—$50 and 500 copies gets your message out to all the bureau members, all municipalities in Armstrong County, federal, state and local elected officials, and many more businesses and organizations.
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Display Window— The Tourist Bureau display windows located on 125 Market Street in downtown Kittanning are available for your business or organization to advertise, free for non-profits and $25 per month for businesses . These windows are LARGE, carpeted, and lighted.
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Feature Member for Newsletter—FREE, just send us the information and a photo and we will get you in. There are 2 tourist bureau members highlighted per issue.
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Project 365—Submit photos of Armstrong County to our website in Project 365, maybe your photo will be selected as photo of the day, photo of the month and our grand prize winner of “photo of the year”.
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Calendar of Events—Easy online submission, and it’s FREE.
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Homepage News Items—Send us the information and a photo if possible. These will run typically for 1-2 weeks, and it’s FREE.
Come. Play! Discover… The heart of Western Pennsylvania!
Mission Statement of the Tourist Bureau:
125 Market Street Kittanning, PA 16201 724-543-4003 ArmstrongCounty.com
Established in 1963, the Armstrong County Tourist Bureau is the official tourism promotion agency for Armstrong County. Our mission is to promote tourism, tourism development, and the interests of the travel and hospitality industries of our region, thereby contributing to the economic growth and wellbeing of the area. The Armstrong County Tourist Bureau is a non-profit, membership organization.
