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Here are free puzzles http://www.websudoku.com/ Partitioned Search Engine for users of the What's New Page Reindexed 28 APR 2008 at 16084 pages  02 May SRAC May Events Hello.  I have been browsing your tri-county site.  Fascinating.  I have always loved the area, and have frequently visited for many years (most recently in October 2007 for a weekend--I see the Luthers Mills covered bridge has been beautifully restored!).  I live in Ohio.  I was born in Towanda and was raised on a dairy farm three miles west of Ulster.  My earliest memory is of standing in my crib looking through the window, down through a gap in the folds of the mountain, at the Ulster-Sheshequin Bridge (which I see has been replaced) and at Gent Hill across the valley.  As we grew up, my brothers and I were the designated altar boys for Immaculate Conception Church, to which we also provided firewood and stoked the furnace each Saturday night in the Spring and Fall (it was always closed in Winter).  I attended St Agnes School in Towanda--nine miles up and down the mountain every day in a '49 Willys jeep.  In those days, Saco Road was gravel/mud and our road, now called Noble Road, was all mud.   My family moved to California when I was a teenager.  Just wanted to say how much I enjoy your site.  As soon as I have time, I will certainly study it some more.  I especially love the historical articles. Patrick O'Keeffe  03 May Saturday, May 3, 2008 @ 2:00 Dedication of Thomas One Room School, located at Bradford County Heritage Association and Historic Village. Rt 14 N at Alparoon Park.  Light refreshment at the Inn afterwards. Come and join us. 1868 Diary of Carrie Bowers of Horseheads 06 MAY National Teachers Day - See Schools Pages - MORE School Pages are on the Individual Township pages than are on this master list. Check the School ssection of the Township pages to see them.  08 MAY From Vermont to Canton in a Rocking Chair David Coryell - Jane Miller Family Bible   Joyce, I am sorry to say my brother Bob Lefler died [of cancer] on Wednesday May 7, 2008 in Knoxville, Tenn. I know both he and Tracie had a couple of nice visits with you on their trips through through the Tri-County area and of course lots of correspondence. . Bob had a special fondness for the area as you probably know and the family is planning to scatter his ashes in Jobs Corners during July on their trip north to his home in Saranac Lake, N.Y.  If you would pass this information on to anyone you think might want to know about his passing please do so. Thank You, Mark Lefler If any of you want to send Tracie a card, let me know and I'll give you her mailing address. Bob was a long time site guest and friend.  - JMT 10 May May 10, 2008 - Veteran Grange # 1108 will host an open house on Saturday May 10, 2008 from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Grange Hall, 777 Ridge Road, Horseheads, NY.  The Grange will be presenting six members with service awards for membership ranging from 55 to 70 years.  The Grange will also present an award to an oustanding citizen from the Town of Veteran.  Area Granges have been invited as well as the Chemung County Dairy Princessess.  The public is invited to attend.  11 May 1862 Diary of Judson Odell 12 May 1906 Spencertown School, Union Township 1931 Grover School Several Transportation Articles - Canton - Roger Keagle World War One - Red Cross Parade in Troy 13 MAY Rorick's Glen - 54 Postcards collected by JMT and a little bit of history 15 May Bradford County Historical Society to Host Civil War Program, May 15 17 May The Chemung County Historical Society (CCHS) will hold a dedication ceremony for a new historic marker on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 11:00 am at Knoll Cemetery in the town of Ashland. The public is invited to attend. Knoll Cemetery is the resting place of veterans and of General John Sullivan’s men who died on August 29, 1779 during the Battle of Newton. The historical marker is part of CCHS effort to place historic roadway markers at the location of major historic sites in Chemung County.  The Knoll Cemetery Marker is made possible through the CCHS’s LaBrecque Fund and Endowment Fund.   The LaBrecque Fund was created in memory of Alexander T. LaBrecque, a past president of the Society. Monies from the LaBrecque Fund are used strictly for the establishment of historic markers or monuments in Chemung County. For more information contact: 734-4167 or email cchs@chemungvalleymuseum.org or visit our website: www.chemungvalleymuseum.org. Kerry Lippincott Education Coordinator Chemung Valley History Museum 19 May I visited Potter County Historical Society in Coudersport. Their museum is worth a visit. Excellent collection and display. Monday and Friday 1 to 4. 21 May In a message dated 5/20/2008 9:48:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, HHOPPY37@FRONTIERNET.NET writes: Hello Joyce, Recently the Union Twp. Historical Society, Tioga Co., PA reprinted its "History of Union Township", originally published in 1986.  Anyone doing genealogy with roots in UnionTwp. will find a wealth of information in this book.  The township was organized in 1830 and the book traces its early settlers and descendants and later residents and families of the township up until 1986.  Copies can be ordered and sent by mail by contacting me at DotHoppy@Frontiernet.net  or copies are available for pick-up at the office of the Canton Independent Sentinel, 4 West Main Street, Canton, PA.  The price of the book is $15, plus $5 shipping, if sent by mail in the United States.  We would appreciate it if you could include this information on one of your pages.  Thank You,     Dot 23 May Orwell Valley Cemetery 2008 29 MAY 1803 Tax Assessment - Town of Newtown 31 MAY I'm in Florida but from Jones Co., Iowa which has a fantastic web site but I must commend you on your fantastic website. I've tried to get  info from a number of Penn. counties and most are ---. Yours is outstanding! I was working on I(E)vin Robinson whose father was Wesley and lo and behold you helped me so much. My classmate will love to learn about her ancestors exciting past and it wouldn't have been possible without all your wonderful organized info. Keep it up!! Jean W., Deltona, FL. Partitioned Search Engine for users of the What's New Page Reindexed 31 MAY  2008 at 16115 pages  Chemung County Historical Society needs volunteers to run a booth during the  Civil War Reenactment Weekend  at Newtown State Park on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4.  Volunteers will work two hour shifts passing out information about CCHS.  Time slots are listed below.                                  Saturday – 11-1; 1-3; 3-5                                 Sunday – 10-12;  12;-2; 2;-4 If you can volunteer some time on either day, please contact Kerry at 734-4167, ext. 205 or educator@chemungvalleymuseum.org.  Any time you can give will be greatly appreciated. Kerry Lippincott, Education Coordinator Chemung Valley History Museum, 415 E. 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May 2nd, 2008 - Dino Night!
Kids Night Out (First Friday of Every Month!) May 2, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Led by Inga Wells, this is a night dedicated to kids and will include games, educational events and workshops, and also allow parents 2 hours on a Friday night to unwind before the weekend! Kids under 13 only -$3. Refreshments will be available.

May 6th, 2008 - History's Mysteries! (held each first Tuesday of every month!)
"The Mysterious Stone Piles" - by SRAC chairman of the board, Ted Keir Since the first white settlers arrived in this region, mysterious stone piles have been reported that have been stacked in a strange fashion, seemingly marking a long lost ancient place or path. Come and see photos of these ancient monuments found locally and hear the latest suggested explanations concerning who formed them and why. Gift shop will be open from 1pm until 7:30pm. Doors open to the lecture area at 6pm, presentation runs 6:30 - 7:30pm. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for SRAC members and children. Refreshments will be available.

May 8th, 2008
The Frances Slocum Story - Frances Slocum, a white child of the American Revolution, was stolen from her Quaker family in 1778 by raiding Delaware Indians. Her family would not be reunited with her for nearly 60 years.  The film production of the story of her life includes her travels through our local area and is full of incredible imagery that documents history of Revolutionary War times in our region. Producer Bill Bachman and the actress who portrays Frances Slocum later in life, Florence Howanitz, will come to present the film and answer questions about this important piece of history from 6-8 pm! Admission is $10 for the public, $8 for SRAC members, and $6 for children. Refreshments will be available.

May 15th, 2008
Wildlife Rehab Series - Barb Cole and LIVE Animals! The SRAC Wildlife Rehab Series will be presented every third Thursday of the month starting in May and will include many topics throughout the year to include discussions on owls and other large birds,  porcupines, deer, reptiles, bats, water fowl, garden birds and more! Live animals will be present every night! Doors will open at 6pm, event runs from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Admission is $3 for children under 18, $5 for adults and $3 for SRAC members. Refreshments will be available.

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Deb Twigg
Executive Director
Susquehanna River Archaeological Center (SRAC)
P.O. Box 12
Sayre, PA 18840
www.SRACenter.org
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A program entitled "Reminiscing with a Pennsylvania Officer about the Civil
War" will be presented free to the public on May 15, 2008, 6 p.m., at the
Bradford County Historical Society, Pine Street, Towanda. The museum will
open at 5:30 p.m. for those who wish to browse through the various exhibits
before the program begins.

Dressed as a Civil War officer, Dr. David Valuska will discuss the life of
regional soldiers in the Union Army from 1861-1865. Using a variety of props
including uniforms, maps and weapons, Valuska will bring to life a Union
soldier and his times.

Dr. David L. Valuska taught History at Kutztown University for 35 years
before retiring in 2005.  He was awarded the outstanding teaching award in
1992. While at the University he founded the Pennsylvania German Heritage
Center and was appointed to the Freyberger Chair for Pennsylvania German
Studies. He has served on the Board of the Pennsylvania German Society for
12 years and is a contributing editor for the Steuben Society of America. He
founded the First Defenders Civil War Round Table at Kutztown University,
and has been active in Civil War living history. Dr. Valuska has also been
involved in research in the American War for Independence and helped
establish von Heer's Provost Corps a Revolutionary War living history
recreating a Pennsylvania German unit. He is currently working on a new book
on the Pennsylvania Germans in the American Revolutionary War.

"This program will be both interesting and educational for all ages," said
Matthew Carl, Bradford County Historical Society Curator. "We are pleased to
be hosting this event."

This presentation is a program of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council,
supported in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum
Commission. The Pennsylvania Humanities Council, a nonprofit organization,
inspires individuals to enjoy and share a life of learning. In addition to
the Commonwealth Speakers program, PHC offers grants which support
humanities programs centered in the arts, history, literature, and other
humanities fields. PHC's packaged book discussion program for public
libraries, Read About It! also serves as a resource for residents of
Pennsylvania. For more information visit www.pahumanities.org.

Although there is no charge for this program, participants are requested to
contact the historical society and register for the event by calling
570-265-2240 or by email at bchsociety@epix.net.

The Bradford County Historical Society is a recipient agency of the Bradford
County United Way. For more information about the society visit
www.bradfordhistory.com.

Published in the Knoxville News Sentinel on 5/9/2008.
Knoxville TN
Submitted anonymously