Memorial Day weekend, the somewhat
unofficial beginning of summer , is finally here. Enjoy and be safe
Memorial Day is more than just summer
fun, horseshoes, grilling and beer drinking. Itis a day to remember
and honor those who have sacrificed their lives in the US military.
Once called Decoration Day, it's actual beginnings are rather murky
in regards to where the holiday had it's very beginnings.
One thing is certain, it began shortly
after the horrific American Civil War when citizens began to
“decorate” the graves of the war dead, a tradition that still
lives.
Memorial Day is a solemn day for
reflection, prayer, and remembrance.
Discover more about this holiday and it's origins at:
One Theory at
History .
Drale's Mill
Early 20th century photograph of
Drake's Mill and the commercial and social
activity that went on there. Two
wagons with teams of horses wait in line to load ground grain
while a few of the "local boys"
proudly display their bamboo fishing poles. For many years, the
pond or small lake behind the dam
provided countless hours of fishing and boating recreation for
the community's residents.Photo
Caption.... Early 20th century photograph of Drake's Mill and the
commercial and social
activity that went on there. Two
wagons with teams of horses wait in line to load ground grain
while a few of the "local boys"
proudly display their bamboo fishing poles. For many years, the
pond or small lake behind the dam
provided countless hours of fishing and boating recreation for
the community's residents.
Photo Thanks to Allan Montgomery of the Edinboro Area Historical Society
Representatives from Drakes Mills and
members of the Drake family prepared an historical
presentation about Drakes Mills and the
old mill building that stood by Conneauttee Creek. Pete
Mathews, a former resident of Drakes
Mills and now living in Venango Township, will talk
about the history and development of
Drake's Mill and the community surrounding it, an area
located 4.5 miles south of Edinboro and
"over the line" in Crawford County.
This will be the second presentation of
this program. It will be held on Wedesday, May 27th in
the basement social room of St. Paul's
Evangelical Lutheran Church. The church is located at
25812 Mt. Pleasant Road in Drakes
Mills. The program will start at 7:00 PM. Refreshments
will be available.
The group encourages people to bring
any Drakes Mills memorabilia to the meeting on the 27th
so those attending can have the
opportunity to see the material first-hand..
Fish for Free and Fishing Report
Sunday May 24
Fish For-Free Days allow anyone (resident or non-resident) to
legally fish on Pennsylvania waterways on the designated days with NO
FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED (Trout/Salmon and Lake Erie permits are also
NOT required). All other fishing regulations still apply .
Get the latest fishing news from all
around northwestern PA with
Darl Black
Read about family fish day at the Woodcock Creek Nature Center below.
Canadohta News
Donations Needed to Get Canadohta Radio on the Air. Read and get more information at
WUUK or visit their Facebook page..
Canadohta Lake Area Business Association - CLABA - It will be a busy summer ahead opening with yard sales the lake. But there are many, many events planned for the rest of the summer. Discover more at
CLABA
Crawford County Conservation District Educational Events
Visit the Woodcock Creek Nature Center to enjoy our family centered, year round menu of Environmental Education experiences!
Be sure to register for all education programs…call 814-763-5269.
Coming up Next…
“Building a Composter”
Tuesday, May 26, Shelter #1, Stainbrook Park, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
If you are interested in composting but don’t have a composter, then
this is the program for you. Join Scott Sjolander, Penn State
Cooperative Extension, and the Penn State Master Gardeners to find out
how to construct your own composter.
“Painting Rock Houses”
Wednesday, June 3, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Limited to first 16 registrants, Ages 8 and up. $2.00 materials fee.
Kathy Uglow, Crawford Conservation District, will show you how to
paint rocks to look like little houses or cottages. you can use them
for whatever you imagine: doorstops, bookends, paperweights, in the
garden or by your porch or walkway…you decide! Materials provided to
create a rock house to take home.
“Family Fishing” — NOTE: SPECIAL REGISTRATION
Tuesday, June 9, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Stainbrook Park, Shelter #2
Please register with Chad Foster, PA Fish & Boat Commission: 814-683-5126 OR online: http://www.fish.state/pa.us .
Join the Crawford Conservation District and the PA Fish & Boat
Commission for a late afternoon of instruction, casting and fishing! All
supplies will be provided. You do not need a fishing license for this
PA Fish and Boat Commion sponsored educational event. Open to all ages
and will be held rain or shine.
And Just for the Heck of It
May 25 Ford ceases production of the Model "T". (1927)
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