And In Coudersport and Gold--It Was "Hooty Hoo"

By Lou Karija

A small crowd gathered at the Coudersport Depot to celebrate Hooty Hoo Day and try to chase old man winter away.

At exactly 12:00 noon on Feb 20 th the group stepped outside and yelled "hooty hoo" while wearing festive hats. The practice was started in Gold, and Coudersport has participated for several years .

A picnic lunch was enjoyed afterward. It was reported that the temperature began to rise shortly after the ceremony, it was also reported that the hooty hoo chant could be heard in Roulette and Sweden Valley just as the temperature began to rise.