LIBERTY AVE FROM LIBERTY THEATER C.1946
FAITH: If I begin by stating something like "To be honest" it would imply that I'm not honest most other times. But that would not be the case. What it actually is intended to mean is that what I am about to reveal is not something I generally talk about publically. But, "to be honest" I woke up early this Christmas morning very aware of my mortality.
Last night was the candlelight service at the Congregational Church. I've been going to those services since I was a youngster. When I was "a youngster" they seemed magical. Now - sixty some years later - the magic isn't totally gone, but like a stone in a stream I have begun to see how time wears things away.
I would not call the revelation depressing. It's just something to which I've become more sensitive. And I wonder what lies ahead.
I once described faith to be like riding a bicycle. It's really easy once you get the hang of it. But before that happens one is apt to fall a few times.
Well, I've, of course, fallen "a few times". However; my faith - my belief in God - is solid. It's not a matter of theology - it's not academic. It just is. And I don't mind. I won't fret over human frailties. Mine nor others. Although they be often hard to ignore.
To quote the cartoon character Charlie Brown, "Sometimes I lie awake at night and I ask, "Why me?", then a voice answers "Nothing personal, your name just happened to come up."
Historically,
MARJORIE LOOMIS CHERRY: A bit strapped for time this week I'm still hunting down information on the author of this book (pictured) - Margaret Loomis Cherry. (I like that name.)
I know when she was born and when she died. I know that she was extremely active in the DAR in Erie County, Ohio - and that she wrote at least one other book. Neither are still in print. I also know that her spouse was Ross Cherry, and that he was a few years younger that she.
She did a great deal of public speaking during her life - so she was rather well known. But I've yet to find an obituary on her - which is a fact that puzzles me. But I will continue to look into her life. And sooner (or later) I'll find what I seek.
So stay tuned...
MEMORABLE FACES
THE LUMLEYS: My good friend Bill Ream sent me this wonderful snap of Maud and Lofty Lumley this week. I do remember them quite well. When this pic was taken they lived just south of the Howard "Doc" Ream Family on Perry Street. The Reams lived on the west side of Perry just three houses south of the tracks. At one time Charlie Trinter - and later the Farrell family - lived in Ream's house.The Lumley household was once the home of Hazen and Vera Thompson.
Lofty drove truck for Hull. And as Bill wrote in his letter to me; "he [Lofty] was one of the many people that helped build our home town." Bill also reminded me that Mr. Lumley walked to work on the gravel road (Tilden street) that ran along the railroad tracks. But when he came home he came by way of the Liberty Tavern (i.e. "Maggie's and later Stan's).
Bill says that in this pic it looks like Loftly had already stopped by "Stan's" coming home from work and "caught his wife painting the house."
Gee, what a great snap it is. It's the kind of thing hometowns are made of...
PAINTING THE TOWN: Sometimes things are painted in pictures. And sometimes in stories. But however painted they are nonetheless as powerful...
IN VERMILION THE GIFT IS CARING: Prologue: I have forever been a fan of American writer O. Henry. His real name was, of course, William Sidney Porter (1862 - 1910). Of the many tales he spun during his career “The Ransom of Red Chief” and “The Gift of the Magi” are among my favorites. He was quite an interesting fellow. A few folks may know that Porter spent a little time as a guest in our state. From 1895 to 1901 he was known as “Federal Prisoner #30664” at the Ohio State Penitentiary in Columbus. He was accused and convicted of embezzling funds from a bank in Austin, Texas where he had worked as a teller and bookkeeper. However; his guilt - given the casual banking practices of his employers - has always remained suspect. Those familiar with his stories might be inclined to conclude that he was more than likely a victim of pure happenstance. Bad things do sometimes happen to good people. While that may be an unpleasant observation regarding the human experience Porter also realised (to wax poetic) that from the ashes of despair and hardship sprigs of hope and faith ofttimes grow and prosper. And it is upon this sentiment that many of his narratives turn as do those which follow. Payback: One Saturday morning near Christmas a decade or so ago while I was mopping the floor in the basement of our church a young man in his mid twenties stuck his head in the door to tell me that he had some food to give to the community food pantry which is also located in the basement of the church. This not being an uncommon occurrence (i.e. people were always dropping off a bag containing a few cans of green beans, corn, or boxes of cereal) I told him that he could just leave what he had by the backdoor and I’d get it later. He told me, however, that he thought I’d need some assistance bringing the food downstairs, and that he was willing to help. Following him upstairs and outside he led me to what appeared to be a late model pickup truck. In the passenger seat was a pretty young women who he introduced as his wife. In the bed of the truck were cases of canned vegetables, soups, and various cereals. When we were about finished stacking the cases of food in the pantry the young man went back to his truck one more time and returned to hand me a large package. In it were dozens of new coloring books and boxes of crayons for children. As I shook his hand expressing no small expression of appreciation for the wonderful contributions I asked him from whom I should say these gifts were from. The young man looked me in the eye and told me that “It doesn’t matter. Once upon a time I needed help and you gave it to me. This is just payback.” The Blessing: She probably wasn’t yet 30 years old. I was preparing meals for the local meals-on-wheels program when she politely, and timidly approached me in the basement of our church asking if we could help her out with some food. From my point-of-view it’s hard enough for folks to ask for help so explanations for having to ask are neither required nor requested. Some people, nonetheless, seem compelled to offer an explanation for their circumstance. And this lady was among them. As she walked with me to fetch her supplies she began to tell me in a soft voice that trembled with each word, “I never worked during my marriage. My husband worked and paid the bills. I never handled the money. He took care of everything. Our daughter just started school this year. And then one day he came home from work, packed his bags, and left. He left us with nothing. This morning I rolled the last bit of change left in the house, and it’s not enough...” her voice trailed off into a momentary silence. “Today,” she began again, “I’ve got a job interview up the road from here. I really hope I get the job.” So did I. And while that was a sincere thought I didn’t verbally share it with her. When the groceries were packed I asked her if she saw anything else she might need. Nodding her head she reached for a small packet of tissues and immediately opened them to dry the tears that were falling from her eyes. “God bless you.” she whispered, “God bless you.” Take from it what you will - I never saw her again. Epilogue - And so it is that from the ashes of despair and hardship sprigs of hope and faith ofttimes grow and prosper. As one can see the most precious gift in the world - whether tis today, the year to come, or in a yesteryear - abides not in the gift itself but in the care of those who give as well as those who receive.
Ref: Santa photo: Jack Johnson (2008) with Barb Akers (c.1960); Published 12/24/08; Written 12/21/08 @ 11:18 AM.
AGAIN - ANOTHER NEW THING: This will not take the place of the "Macabre" stuff all the time - but will supplement whilst I search for more macabre stories to tell.
December 25, 1902. Volume 6 - Number 30
The Pottery
For some time past a number of our wide-a-wake citizens have been using their utmost endeavors to secure some enterprise through which the people of Vermilion might be benefitted.
NOW IS OUR CHANCE.
We have a proposition confronting us. A tract has been obtained and divided into 140 lots; ten acres being reserved for the pottery plant. If these lots can be sold within a reasonable time, the pottery is a sure thing.
THE PLAN
is something like this. You sign an agreement to buy oe of more lots at your option paying for the same, $200 each in installments specified, the first sum being $20. The pottery concern has agreed to make a contract with the Chamber of Commerce to erect and equip buildings to cost not less than $85,000 and be a permanent thing. You agree to take the lots on condition that no pottery no sale. EVERY ONE HAS AN EQUAL CHANCE. The lots will be drawn Friday morning at 10 o’clock. The number of each lot is place upon a card and the cards drawn from a box; the number on the card you draw is your lot.
DESIRABLE LOCATION.
There is very little choice in the lots, as the property is all desirable. The tract of land lays between the L.C. & M. S. and the Nickel plate railroads, at a point where the electric crosses the wagon road. If you are interested and wish to get the value of your money in return for securing a valuable enterprise for your home town INVEST. For information address, as soon as you read this article, A.D. Baumhart, Sec’y Chamber of Commerce, Vermilion, Ohio.
-------------------- OBITUARY.
Myrtie E. Frisbey ws born Feb 10, 1889, and was married to Comrad [sic] Hoffman Dec. 13, 1899 and died at her home in Elyria, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1902, age 22 years. Funeral service were held Saturday morning, at Axtel, M.E. Church, Rev. A.G. Rupert officiating. A large gathering of friends and neighbors attended. The floral offerings were very beautiful.
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Presdee Morgan was an Oberlin visitor Sunday. C. F. Lawrence and family moved into their new home on the Geo. Baumhart farm last week. Mrs. A. Edson entertained a number of friends at dinner Tuesday. John Delker has returned from Erie. Bessie Goodell was the guest of her Aunt Sunday. MissScoville is spending her vacation at her ome in Ashtabula. Dr. Boss of Cleveland spent Sunday at home. Don’t forget the Christmas tree at the M.E. Church this (Wednesday) evening. Mrs. A. Fraley attended a wedding at Henrietta Wednesday. By your sewing machins, oils needeles, and repairs at G.P. Wahl. Mrs. Sarah Ernst and daughter will spend Christmas at Sandusky. Mrs. and Mrs. Mr. Lane and daughter, Edna and Mrs. and Mrs. E. Chandler of Clevelad nare guests at the home of Chas. Lumley. Miss Hattie Abell spent the first of the week in Cleveland. The licence [sic] issued to G. Osborne of Cleveland, and Miss Alice Whitmore of this place is the first in the new Marrage [sic] licence [sic] book in the office of the probate judge.
-------------------- NOTICE!
We hope our subscribers will overlook our not issuing the News as an eight page paper this week and also for omissions as our ready print did not arrive in time being carried elsewhere by the express. We wish you a Merry Christmas.
-------------------- Card of Thanks.
I wish hereby to express my sincerest thanks to the firends and neighbors for their sympathy and kindness during the sickness and death of my beloved wife, also for the many beautiful flowers, a fitting tribute for the departed. Cornelius Young.
If you want to make a good investment buy a pottery lot.
The Village Council held a meeting Monday night and passed ordinances as required by the new Code. They also granted a franchise to the L.S. Electtric Ry. for stringing high tension wires through town to their substation here.
-------------------- Greeting.
Many of our Sailors will spend Christmas at home. And to all we extend our hearty greetintg of A Merry Christmas. We can all be thankful that the “Angry Deep” has not called any from their randks this season and although in many homes there is mourning, at the fireside of the Vermilion Sailors there’s joy.
Miss Nellie Hill was a Lorain visitor Friday. Miss Maud Fischer is spending the holiday vacation with her parents. Roy and Claud Hasbrook are the guests of their mother Mrs. Geo. Harris during the Holiday season. Mrs. Miles Harris and daughter Jennie expect to spend Christmas with friends and relative in Cleveland.
-------------------- New Houses
Vermilion will need at least 75 new houses in the next year. Buy a pottery lot and build at once.
The plans for the new L.S.E. Ry. bridge at Huron show that it will be a substantial structure. it will be a 90-ft. span and double tracked. The cost of the bridge and approaces is estimated at $60,000.
Mrs. Frederika Shultz of North Amherst, whlle shopping in the 5 and 10 cent store of the Titus Supply Company at Lorain, Friday, stepped backward into an open stairway and fell to the bottom. She received injuries from which she died almost instantly. She leaves four sons and a daughter. The daughter was with her when the accident occured [sic].
-------------------- Death of Mrs. Young.
Mrs. Ellen Young, wife of Capt. C. Young died at the family home Friday morning, of Pneumonia. Funeral services were held at St. Mary’s Catholic church. Monday morning the remains were taken to Elyria on a funeral car and were accompanied by a large numbr of relatives and friends. Mrs. Young was born in Essemmore Canada, and was 62 years old. She had lived in Vermilion 50 years. A husband, two daughters and fours sons survive her. Mrs. Young’s life was a worthy example and she passed away sincerely mourned by all who knew her.
Capt. Hill returned to his home after placing his boat in winter quarters at Houghton. The following Captains returned home the last of the week Blattner, Moody, Bailey, Hill, Walper, Full, Fisher and Gegenhimer [sic]. Albert Hahn returned home frm the Lakes Thursday. The News will be issued on Wednesday next week. Please send in your items early. Mrs. Geo. Krapp and daugher Eva were guests of N. Amherst relatives Sunday. Miss Ollie Lawless of the Oberlin Conservatory, is spending her vacation at home.
-------------------- Fire Near Axtel.
The homeof Lamen Washburn was destroyed by fire Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Washburn were both away from home. The fire was discovered by one of Mr. Washburn’s sons. An alarm was given but before help could arrive the house and nearly all the contents were destroyed. This is a severe blow for Mr. Washburn as he had only $800. insurance on the the house and none on its contents, his loss will probably reach $2,000. It is also reported that he had 500 bushels of potatoes in the cellar.
If you have any books or magazines you wish bound, don’t fail to call at the Printintg Office.
-------------------- To Be Double Tracked.
It is currently reported that the Lake Shore Eletric will be double tracked from Cleveland to Vermilion next summer. This is to enable the road to care for the heavy passenger traffice to the summer resorts.
-------------------- OSBORNE - WHITMORE.
At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Whitmore, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1902, at 11:30 o’clock occurred the marriage of the their daughter Alice to Lyle Osborne, of Cleveland. The beautiful ring ceremony was used, Rev. A.G. Rupert officiating. The bride was attired in a very pretty blue and white dress, and the groom in the conventional black. After congratulations the guest repaired to the dining room where an elegant repast was served. Mrs. W. Irving Jackson, of Sandusky, played the wedding march and Miss Harriet Jackson played during the congratulations. The presents were numerous and beautiful. Those present from out of town were Mr. and Mrs Jackson and daughter Harriet, of Sandusky, Mrs. and Mrs. Dellafield, Mrs. and Mrs. Ries, of Lorain, Marie Dellfield, of Elyria, Mrs. and Mrs. Sharp and son of Cleveland, Ella Netcher of Greenspring, Walter Zimmerman of Fremont, Mrs. and Mrs. Marsh and son, and Mrs. Osborne of Waterford, Pa.
For Sale - Two cows, one full blooded Jersey the other part Jersey, both new-milch next spring. E. Clausins.
Hmmmmmm....
XMAS REFLECTION(S):This photograph reminds me of of a poem ("Christmas Fancies" -1918) by American poet, Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850-1919) when she reflects that: “When Christmas bells are swinging above the fields of snow,/We hear sweet voices ringing from lands of long ago,/And etched on vacant places/Are half-forgotten faces/Of friends we used to cherish, and loves we used to know...” There are 71 friendly faces in this photograph (although 2 or 3 are hidden). There are 63 young ladies and 8 older (I would not be so bold - nor so stupid - as to refer to them as “old”) ladies. These shadows were froze on a very frosty December afternoon just over fifty years ago in front of the Veteran’s Memorial clock in Vermilion’s Exchange / Rubberneck Park. Neither the precise entity of the group pictured, nor any of the names of the individuals in the photo, were recorded on the copy of the picture provided. However; those who recall a few of the faces in the group are likely to conclude that this was a collective photo of Vermilion’s Girl / Brownie Scout troops c. 1954-55. While the identity of the photographer is also unknown it may be quite safe to assume that it was Paul Ludlow. Ludlow kept a studio at the back of the upper floor of the Fischer Building. The photo was taken from the second story of that building where the (Ken) Clark Guitar business is currently located. Mr. Ludlow’s daughter, Nancy, was doubtlessly one of the girls pictured. Among the 71 faces some persons may recognize veteran school teacher Bess Widdowson and long-time Edson (formerly Thompson) Street resident Mrs. Malone at the back of the group. Others may spy Jacques Jeffery (now a Texas physician), Rebecca Bard, Susie Hodgson, and one of the Nedro girls among the crowd. But the years have flown; and in flying have clouded remembrances of many of the faces and nearly all the names of those who so brightly posed for Paul Ludlow’s camera on that December afternoon so long ago. While the park itself has undergone some rather significant changes during the passage of the years it is recognizable. The memorial clock, of course, remains a familiar part of the site. The old cannons, while not visible in this photo, still kept watch over the harbor. But the wonderful refrigerated drinking fountain, and Bob Furgason’s marvellous popcorn stand (just behind and to the left of the girls) are long gone. And the view from the park - of the river and the old Kishman Fish houses, that for years and years were synonymous with the name Vermilion - has vanished. Yet the spirit of those in this photograph certainly remains. It is evident in the faces of these 63 young ladies who stood in eager anticipation of the hours and days yet to come; brightly wrapped Christmas presents in hand; cheerfully smiling for Paul Ludlow’s camera as he closed the shutter and sent this picture to us 50 some years hence. And as Ms. Wilcox wrote near the close of the aforementioned poem: “...For life was made for loving, and love alone repays,/As passing years are proving, for all of Time’s sad ways./There lies a sting in pleasure,/And fame gives shallow measure,/And wealth is but a phantom that mocks the restless days,/For life was made for loving, and only loving pays...” Have a happy and safe Christmas.
Ref: Vermilion Area Archival Society photo archive; Special Thanks to Jill Young and Marcia Martin: Published12/20/07; Written 12/16/07 @ 12:07 PM
SOMETHING OLD - SOMETHING NEW: As you may have gathered from the intro piece to "VV" I'm on the verge of publishing now. I'll be beginning to work with the publisher on Monday. So stay with me and I'll have more information very soon..
This is not exactly a "Now & Then" thing because Fulper's Auto Parts and Service Station is no gone completely. All that's left is - nothing. However; as these pix graphically show things certainly changed over the years.
Starting out as a very tiny service garage the business flourished through the 1950's into the '80's. And then America - it's manner of business began to change.
Once the mega corporations took over the family-owned dealers began to suffer and - disappear. Fulper's "gas-station" was one of the last old family-owned businesses in the downtown section of Vermilion to disappear. And it did - completely.<
December 25, 2010 4:36 AM.
THE FIRE-LANDS: I found the following information re: the early inhabitants of our area to be extremely informative. Methinks you will also.
I am getting better at transcribing these passages so there are fewer mistakes. But I like to read as I go - and sometimes I fill in the blanks. So tread carefully this trail through yesteryear.
The following series will take thee to the south of Vermilion in the Clarksfield area. Methinks you'll find this history quite fascinating.
SHERMAN
[VV Ed. Note: The following except is a continuation of the text that appeared in this space two week ago. It’s just the way it appeared in the original publication. It was not something I planned nor my mistake.]....is given of it. March 6, 1827, Norwich was detached, and Sherman has since remained a distinct township. The first general election, while united with Norwich, was held October 10, 1820. Asa Gilson, Russell Woodruff, and Abraham Blodget were judges, and Naum Gilson and George Woodruff, clerks. Eight votes were cast—all for Ethan Allen Brown for Governor, Lyman Farwell for representative, and Asa Sanford for coroner. Printed tickets at this time were unknown. Those used at this election were written evidently by one hand, and are still on file in the office of the clerk of Huron county. At the State election in 1822 fifteen votes were cast for W. W. Irwin, governor. During the time that Norwich and Sherman were together there was a lack of harmony in local matters, Sherman complaining that Norwich had all the offices. The first and second election for a justice of the peace was declared illegal. At the third, Russell Woodruff was elected. The first election on record after the separation from Norwich was held April 6, 1829, at which time fifteen votes were cast, and the following persons elected: Reuben Bloomer, Andrew Hanford, and Joseph La Barre, trustees, and Jonathan Fitch, clerk and treasurer. George Hanford was without doubt the first justice of the peace. The officers for 1878 were: John Garharstein, Jocob Haas, and Jacob Hitz, trustees; Milo McCrillis, clerk; Charles Westrick, treasurer; John Ernst, assessor; Lewis Miller and Coonrod Metz, constables, Milo McCrillis and William A. Heyman, justices of the peace, and eighteen supervisors. SCHOOLS. The first school was taught by George Hanford in about 1824 or '25 in a building standing on lot number eighteen in the third section. There were some eight or ten scholars in attendance. In 1827 or '28 the township was divided into two school districts, termed the east and west district. The first school house was built on lot number nineteen in the first section, and the first public school was taught by Sarah Mason, one of the early settlers of Norwalk. She received the first public money that ever came into the township for school purposes, and was paid off in silver half dollars. She had fourteen or fifteen scholars, among whom were the daughters of Buruell Fitch, who lived two and one-half miles away through an unbroken wilderness. CHURCHES. The first sermon preached in Sherman township was, without doubt, by Rev. Alva Coe, at the house of Daniel Sherman. We cannot give the date, but are assured it was early in the settlement. The Methodist ministers were early upon the scene, and organized a church. Meetings were held at private houses, usually at Joseph La Barre's and William Williams', the latter being an active member, as was also the wife of the former. The organization was kept up for a number of years. After them came the Free Will Baptists, who became quite numerous. The Catholic church, which is now the only organization, having religious tendencies, in the township, was formed in 1836. and comprised some fourteen families. Ten years later a meeting house was built. This was of logs, and was occupied until the completion of the present brick meeting house, in 1857. The society have also a school house and parsonage, of brick, and are in a condition satisfactory, no doubt, to themselves. This church was first attended by Bruner, then pastor of the church in Thompson township. John Tomar was the first settled priest. He assumed charge in 1868, and remained some eighteen months. Peter Pitts succeeded him. He was removed in September. 1872. The present priest. Victor Hausner, assumed charge of the church January 10, 1873. The church directors are : Peter Bishop, Michael Phillips and John Swartz. PHYSICIANS. There was no doctor in the township previous to 1824, and since then, those who have located here have not remained long. Possibly, the township is too healthy, for certain it is that these medical gentlemen were thoroughly educated, and fully competent to combat disease successfully. Their names are Jackson, West, Hathaway, and M. R. Nichols, who at present comprises the entire medical staff in the township. SOCIETIES. There was at one time a large and flourishing lodge of Good Templars in the township. This has gone out of existence. Possibly, the need of temperance societies does not exist in Sherman. INDUSTRIAL PURSUITS. Under this head the historian finds little to mention. Without doubt the first was a steam saw mill, built by David Weaver, on lot number thirteen, in the third section. A small tanning establishment is in operation near Weaver's corners. The township did not reach the proud distinction of having a "whisky mill" within its boundaries, until the summer of 1856. David Weaver was the projector of this "institution" which was located near the corners. It was in operation, under different owners, until the spring of 1874, when it was closed. We learn it was never a success, financially. It is not in ruins. PRIVATIONS. Few of the present inhabitants can appreciate the privations endured by the pioneer settlers of Sherman township. Their milling was done at Eldridge. Cold Creek, and sometimes Greenfield. Wheat and corn were the principal productions, but there was no...
Excerpts from: The Fire Lands, Comprising Huron and Erie Counties, Ohio; W.W. Williams - 1879 - Press of Leader Printing Company, Cleveland, Ohio
THE KIDS FROM 1938: In last week's "VV" I mentioned that I didn't have a copy of the VHS Log book from 1938. In response Wade Rodgers (who currently lives in Michigan) sent me a copy that once belonged to his father, Harvey "Buck" Rodgers.
Looking through it I found a number of wonderful pix - and among them was the one above. I'm guessing (of course) but it was probably taken when the kids were in first or second grade at State Street School. None of the names are with the pictures. But if you know (or knew) any of the members of the class you may recognize a few.
If you've not noticed my weekly podcasts for the last two weeks have been of members of this class. It's from a video that was made in 1988 at their 50th class reunion.
This is really "cool" stuff. And I'm happy that Wade was willing to share it with us.
Realistic Assesements of Christmas Rhymes
Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh O'er the fields we go Laughing all the way ASSESEMENT:
A risk assessment must be submitted before the open sleigh is deemed safe for members of the public. It must also be considered whether it is appropriate to employ only one horse for this activity, depending on size of sleigh and the persons upon it. Note that permission from landowners must be gained prior to entering fields. Please also consider those who choose not to participate in Christmas festivities, and keep laughter to a moderate level not loud enough to be considered a noise nuisance.
While shepherds watched Their flocks by night All seated on the ground The angel of the Lord came down And glory shone around ASSESEMENT:
Requiring shepherds to watch their flocks without appropriate and flexible seating arrangements is a contravention of health and safety regulations and human rights. The provision of benches, stools and orthopaedic chairs is recommended. The angel of the Lord is also reminded that before shining his or her glory around it must be ascertained that all shepherds are issued with suitable eyewear conforming to British Standards for filtering the harmful effects of UVA, UVB and glory.
Little donkey, little donkey on the dusty road Got to keep on plodding onwards with your precious load ASSESEMENT:
Strict guidelines issued by the RSPCA [Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals] must be adhered to at all times in relation to the heaviness of the load that Donkey is permitted to carry. A twenty-minute uninterrupted rest break is a statutory requirement per six hours of plodding. It is considered unlawful and an infringement of equine rights for said Mr. Donkey to be referred to in terms bearing relation to his stature which may be perceived to carry negative connotations by Mr Donkey or a third party. Please also note that due to the risk of pollution from the dusty road, Mary and Joseph are required to wear face masks to prevent inhalation of any airborne particles.
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain, moor and mountain Following yonder star ASSESEMENT:
Navigation by yonder stars is not advised and we would politely suggest that traversing kings make use of satellite navigation or a recognised internet route-finder prior to commencing their journey. This will ensure the quickest route and most optimal journey with regard to fuel consumption is identified. In addition, whilst the gift of gold is considered acceptable, gifts of frankincense and myrrh are not appropriate due to the potential risk of allergic reaction caused by such oils and fragrances. A suitable alternative may be a gift voucher.
PODCAST #211:This week the Vermilion Views Podcast #211 is the second portion of a VHS recording of the reunion of the Vermilion High School Class of 1938. If the date on the tape is correct it was recorded in October of 1988 where the Great Lakes Historical Society museum was located at the foot of Main street in Vermilion.
I'm not familiar with the amateur video photographer so I really can't give his name. I believe the last name is Torese (sp). But that's about all I know of him.
The video was given to me by my friend Bobbi Riley of CA whose mother, Virginia, was a member of this class. The class as juniors at VHS is featured in today's "Familiar Faces" part of "VV".
Note that in this video you will see some faces of persons outside this class who you may recognize. The video has some significant historic value locally. In short, it's a keeper.
Persons interested in the history of the Lake Shore Electric Railway (which was the subject of a recent past podcast series) - "the greatest electaric railway system on the planet" may want to go to Amazon.com and purchase a book called "Images of Rail - Lake Shore Electric Railway". It was put together by Thomas J. Patton with the help of my friends Dennis Lamont and Albert Doane. It'd make a nice gift.
Also, please note that all the video (MP4) podcasts (when used) are done in the "Quicktime MP4" format. If you don't have "Quicktime" it's easy to find and free to download.
NOTE NOTE:Past podcasts are not available in the on-line archive. They just take up too much disk space. But if one really, really, really wants to acquire a copy of a past cast it can be had by contacting me and I will place it on a disc and send it to ye for a minimal fee.
LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: After giving it much thought this link has been "put-down". During the last year most of the folks who used to use this page as a bulletin board have acquired their own and, consequently, no longer need this forum from "Views". I have, however, kept links (in the links section) to Larry Hohler's "Hope Homes" in Kenya - and to Bette Lou Higgins' Eden Valley Enterprises sites. They are historically and socially relevant projects. I suggest that you visit these sites on a regular basis to see "what's shakin'".
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