Lindley Presho Genealogy and History Blog

Today December 15th is celebrated as Bill of Rights Day Below is some of the information found in the Wikipedia Encyclopedia . A google search will give other sites with additional information. Sometimes it is good to review some of the fundementals associated with our Democracy and the freedoms we enjoy -- thanks to our forefathers efforts. Kitty Read now United States Bill of RightsFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJump to: navigation, search United States Bill of Rights United States Bill of Rights Created September 25, 1789 Ratified December 15, 1791 Location National Archives Author(s) James Madison Purpose To set limits on what the government can and cannot do in regard to personal liberties. The Bill of Rights is the collective name for the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. These limitations serve to protect the natural rights of liberty and property. They guarantee a number of personal freedoms, limit the government'

Pearl Harbor  December 7th,1941- World War II  A grim reminder on today's Corning Leader front page " I am the only one left"-  the story of  a local WWII veteran who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor December 7,1941. He states that" there were 22 known survivors in this area following the end of the war." At the age of 90, he shares his thoughts on  the war and why it occurred.  With the large number of WWII Veterans declining on a daily basis, it is important for us to take time to thank them for their sacrifices to preserve our freedoms and to reflect on the causes of that war.  Lindley honors veterans of all wars with a monument in front of the Lindley Town Hall  on U.S. Rt.15 and displays photos of local veterans in the Town Hall Meeting Room.  Thank you everyone  - military or civilian who work to preserve our freedoms. Kitty

Terri & Rick Bower, residence of Lindley, had a visitor over the summer......