Wellsville Legends Class of 2009 Introduced

Sponsored by Elks Lodge 1040 the 4th Annual Riverside Reunion is scheduled to be held Thursday through Saturday, July 2 through July 4, this year. The Riverside Reunion is held in the spirit of Wellsville's 5 Year All-Class Reunion. It's the brain child of Eric "Hootch2" Sheppard that caught on to sort of fill the void between the quinquennial reunions. It started out as a street party but has evolved into much more since that first year.

For the third year a committee has selected individual village natives that have all played a role in the ville's past to be honored as Wellsville Legends. All eight members of this years class have given of themselves in one way or another to serve Wellsville. Pictured above is seven of the eight members to be inducted as Legends on Thursday, July 2. Seated in front is Chuck Amato. From the left is Darlene Porter, Jean & Tom Broderick, Jack Gallagher, Tom Haugh and Frank Daniels. Not pictured is Frank "Frau" Carter.

The Riverside Reunion Committee is busy putting together videos of each member of this year's class. It consists of baby pictures and pictures from the various stages all through their lives. If anyone has any pictures you can loan them they would love to hear from you.

Also in the process for the third year is a video paying tribute to all Wellsville citizens that have passed away since last year's reunion. The committee members said they were extremely apprehensive about how it would be accepted the first time but it proved to be greatly appreciated by the many that viewed it. Last year they paid tribute to 108 folks. As of May 15 there are 107 that will be included in this year's edition. Believe me. It is a touching, heart felt tribute.

Mark you calendars. You won't want to miss this year's Reunion. We'll have more on what will be taking place as the activities become available. In the meantime you can check their web site at http://www.theriversidereunion.com/.

I'm looking forward to it...

ole nib