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2nd Annual Cadiz Flag Day Celebration
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Cheryl MacPherson
Walker provides the following article regarding the Ischua Valley
Historical Society (IVHS). The IVHS held its 2nd Annual Flag Day
Celebration at the Cadiz Cemetery and Howe-Prescott House on Sunday,
June 12, 2016. The activities began at 12:30 pm, with the picnic held in the field next to the Cadiz Cemetery, courtesy of Kevin and Terry McClory. Drinks and hot dogs were served, as were a number of delicious salads, desserts, chips and other treats. Formal activities began at 1:30 p.m. with a presentation by Mr. Bob Breton, Mayor of Franklinville, who read Ruth Apperson Rous' essay, "I Am The Flag." At the conclusion of Mayor Breton's speech, a prayer of invocation was given by Reverend "Mac" Bixby, from the Farmersville Community Church. A flag raising ceremony was conducted by local Boy Scouts: Averey Pockey, Star Scout; Jake Freer, Star Scout; Joe Dick, Scout; and Seth Putt, Scout, led by Scout Master, Steve Pockey and Assistant Scout Master, Dale Freer. The National Anthem and God Bless America was sung by the Ellicottville Central School Jazz Chorus directed by Ms. Pat Waldron. The Rushford Coronet Band, led by Rachel Smith Decker, provided music throughout the afternoon's events. Sons of the American Revolution: Steve Booth, President of the Chautauqua Chapter, and Elijah Monroe, President of the Niagara Frontier Chapter of the Sons of the War of 1812 both gave speeches. Honor, recognition and tribute to Sergeant Ernest Weller, Technician, U.S. Army Signal Corps. was given by Sr. Vice Commander, Post 9487, Franklinville, VFW. Maggie Fredrickson introduced re-enactors who spoke about the people they were representing and who are buried at the Cadiz Cemetery. Bruce Fredrickson, acted as his ancestor, Nehemiah Rogers; Ginny Scime acted as Abigail Rose Curtis; Joel Scime acted as Theophilus Howard; and Duane Walker, acted as Isaac Searles. The Howe-Prescott House and barn were also open for visitors to view throughout the day - Cheryl MacPherson Walker acted as Polly Clark Mead, and Frances MacPherson Boston acted as Rhoda Mead, hostesses at the Howe-Prescott House. Demonstrations were done by Mr. Pete Andrews and his brother, both blacksmiths, and another family member. They demonstrated the art of heating and molding iron. There was a quilt tying demonstration and quilt display available for viewing by Betty Hackett, IVHS member. Bear Cat Alpaca owners, Bruce and Katherine Rossette, brought 2 alpacas for viewing and a selection of beautiful alpaca woven goods for sale. Scott Armison and his team of horses provided rides to and from the Howe-Prescott property and cemetery, much to the delight of those who took advantage of it. We are grateful to Franklinville Central School for the loan of their sound system, and to neighbor, Doug Phillippi for the use of his generator during the day's events. Al Fish, Vice President of the IVHS, made a wooden bench which was raffled off - the bench was made from the maple trees that had formerly been standing at the front of the Howe-Prescott House. The trees had to be removed due to damage being done to the old pioneer house roof. Yvonne Schuyler of Lyndon, won the raffle for the wooden bench. Other raffles were also offered -- a quilt raffle, and a cross cut saw and tool kit. Those raffles will continue through the summer and winners will be announced at the Harvest Dinner in October. The next meeting of the IVHS, an annual summer picnic, will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 6 p.m. at the Howe-Prescott property in Cadiz, on Route 98 South. All are welcome. Please bring a dish to pass at the picnic - hotdogs and drinks will be provided. |
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P.O. Box 153, Franklinville, NY 14737
info@ischuavalleyhistoricalsociety.org