Rotarian Micki Brown introduced her guests Cori Wagner and Abby Rossman at our October 13th, 2025, meeting at A&W West End Grill.

Cori Wagner, a Coudersport native, opened the Mamma Made store in the former JC Penney building which she purchased in 2013, she and her husband also own rental properties in Coudersport.

Mamma Made, on Main Street Coudersport, bursts with color and creativity, filled with handmade treasures, whimsical gifts, and one-of-a-kind crafts. Every shelf holds something fun and unexpected, giving the store a warm, inviting charm that makes visitors want to linger and explore.

Abby Rossman moved to Coudersport in 1996. She worked as a dental receptionist in Victor Brown’s office for 20 years. In 2019, she purchased Cream and Sugar from its former owners, Patti

Giannotti and Mary Jo Stuckey. Abby is on the Borough Council and an active member of the Gold Church and the Chamber of Commerce.

Cream and Sugar is a cozy, inviting spot where the smell of fresh coffee mingles with the charm of unique gifts. Guests can enjoy Penn State ice cream, homemade pastries, hearty soups, and light lunches while the “ice cream shop of the past” decor gives the space a welcoming, community-centered feel—part café, part gift shop. Abby calls it the “tourist trap” for Cherry Springs. Originally there was a map of the US in which customers could place a pin showing where they came from. Now there is a map of the world, with a few pins in Africa, and some even in Antarctica and Greenland. At a recent meeting for Revitalize Potter County, Abby was pleased to hear that Cream and Sugar was very important to the 6-12 grade age group. Students like to hang out on the couch after school, and little kids go to the bench to eat their ice cream.

Cori and Abby discussed doing something to build the community. They started the summer Fun Fest, which was all about things for kids: fire trucks, lemonade, and planting flowers. Another project was the Wine Walk which introduced people to local shops. Cori said she grew up with the Galeton Craft Show and wanted that here. So, Christmas in a Small Town began, on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, with First Street shut down, and vendors on the sidewalk. The money they made at these events went back into the community in the form of replacing worn veterans’ flags, flower planters, winter stars, benches, tables and chairs on the streets, and donations to the Secret Santa gifts for school children.

When Abby became aware of a school child whose family was hungry and did not know how to access things like eyeglasses, the food pantry, and insurance, she started the Community Kitchen, serving soup and sandwiches they began initially at

the Consistory and then moved to the Catholic Church in coordination with the church’s Maternity Closet. On the first Saturday of the month from September through April, the Community Kitchen serves hot meals to 130-150 people. The meals are prepared Friday nights at Cream and Sugar. People can dine in or take out. Attendees will find informational resources about insurance and health. Leftover food goes to the Freeman

House, and they have a list of people who are in need.

Thank you Cori and Abby for your commitment to our community and for speaking before Coudersport Rotary Club!

(Pictured: Cori Wagner and Abby Rossman)