Monday August 17, 2009

Visiting TFC Friends at Shamokin Dam

Saturday Evening, August 15

After visiting and enjoying a carry-in supper, Don shared the plans for the evening.

Cerwin used a PowerPoint to let everyone know what has been going on in our lives since we last visited this area.

Suzanne motioned to her husband, Glenn, that she needed her glasses. 

These two, very talented ladies, were a fabulous asset to a short hymn sing.

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I always enjoy the drive to Shamokin Dam, as part of it is along the Susquehanna River, which appeared calm and peaceful on Saturday evening. 

From the Internet:

Shamokin Dam is a small borough in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. The name is derived from a ten foot tall dam that was built across the Susquehanna River in the 1800s. The dam supported steamboat ferries run by Ira T. Clement, which transported goods and people between Shamokin Dam and the city of Sunbury on the Northumberland County side of the river. These ferries operated from 1772 until the Bainbridge Street Bridge was built in 1907. The dam also provided water to the Susquehanna Division of the Pennsylvania Canal System which was constructed on the western bank of the river. The dam was destroyed by ice in March 1904.

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We were blessed by the kindness and encouragement of these friends.