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Rumbarger Cemetery Preservation Society WJAC-TV Report on the Rumbarger Cemetery Preservation Society. http://www.wjactv.com/news/28411061/detail.html

Du Bois-Sandy Greenway Here's a Rails to Trails Trailbuilding Toolbox. If you're interested in learning about building a greenway you will find this link helpful. http://www.railstotrails.org/ourWork/trailBuilding/toolbox/index.html

Major Israel McCreight at Rumbarger Cemetery MI and grandchildren at the Dedication of G. A. R. Circle and Unveiling of Monument and Tablet, May 30, 1928. MI was an honorary member of the G.A.R.

Mohawk Longhouse at The Wigwam Notice M.I.'s stationary reference to "Old Day Council House." A Mohawk Longhouse was once located at the rear of The Wigwam. It was used for Native American ceremonies. Attached is an example.

The Wigwam - Stationary Paper Here's a copy of business stationary used by ole M.I. at The Wigwam. Interesting vision? Have any ideas for new stationary? Thanks to The M.I. McCreight Collection, Chet Baranowski, Steward

A New "Sam King" Map of the Du Bois Region A new "Sam King" map of our region is a great idea. Here is a map of the Buffalo & Susquehanna (B&S) Railroad showing the coal fields in West Sandy and what is now Du Bois Mall. This is the route of the proposed Du Bois-Sandy Greenway which passes through the Highland Street Tunnel, over Chestnut and Maple Avenue, and along the Sandy Lick Creek (across from the Beaver Meadow Walkway, to Leezers at Shaffer Road. Preservation projects to restore Rumbarger Cemetery, The Wigwam and the Buffalo & Susquehanna corridor will enhance the community.

The Wigwam Here are floor plans of The Wigwam. The plan was drafted by M.I.'s grandson, Richard (Dick) McCreight, a retired FBI agent in North Carolina. Thanks to the M.I. McCreight Collection, Chet Baranowski, Steward. The Wigwam would make an excellent museum and administrative offices. An Education Center with Meeting Rooms could added to The Wigwam. A formal site plan for The Wigwam is in order.

Chief Flying Hawk and Felix Flying Hawk on Wikipedia We now have Wikipedia articles about Chief Flying Hawk http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Hawk Felix Flying Hawk http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felix_Flying_Hawk Articles about Major Israel McCreight and The Wigwam will soon be posted.

Du Bois-Sandy Greenway Partnership Du Bois-Sandy Greenway Partnership volunteers have been busy. Deacon Paul Boboige is Trail Steward of the Wolf Run Trail that goes from Falls Creek to McMinn's Summit. He is an experienced trail builder in our part of the PA Wilds. Deacon Paul recently made a video tour of the proposed Du Bois Sandy Greenway. It is in two parts. Come along, take the tour!

The Rumbarger Cemetery Preservation Society Folks at the new Rumbarger Preservation Society have been are working hard to develop a plan to: Establish a Trust Fund for professional maintenance of the cemetery. Beautify Main Street by transforming

Du Bois-Sandy Greenway Partnership Here's a video of the Montour Tunnel in Allegheny County. It serves as an excellent model for upgrading the Highland Street Tunnel as a pedestrian and bicycle transportation corridor. Check it out!

John Winslow McCreight (1821-1900) John Winslow McCreight, born July 11, 1821, was the father of Major Israel McCreight. John was the son of Andrew McCreight and Ann Sharp, one of 13 children. He was a successful timber merchant and known in the community as

The Wigwam and WPSU-TV Thanks and appreciation to Penn State, WPSU-TV and Whitney Chirdon for telling the wonderful story of Major Israel McCreight, Chief Flying Hawk and The Wigwam. Please support public television and WPSU-TV with a generous donation.

Crazycat, thanks for helping with directions. The Wigwam sits at the top of Catherine Avenue (named after one of MI's daughters), not Wigwam Avenue. Maybe someday the street names could be "switched" ,if it doesn't cause to much trouble for local folks who live on the streets. In the long run, less confusion and traffic.

"Buying The Wigwam" This writer was asked if "I" would like to "buy" The Wigwam. My reply was, "Yes." But by contributing funds with other supporters and titling The Wigwam in the name of a 501c3 non-profit organization. i.e. The Du Bois Area Historical Society, some other interested existing non-profit, or a new 501c3 named the "The Wigwam Trust", or something like that. If you're interested, contact this writer.

The Du Bois Area Historical Society and The Wigwam The Du Bois Area Historical Society has the expertise and clout to raise funds to buy The Wigwam. The

Du Bois-Sandy Township Greenways Partnership The meeting at the Du Bois Public Library on Tuesday May 24th will begin at 5:30 and adjourn at 7:30 in accordance with library closing hours. Julie Stewart has kindly reserved a table for folks to continue the discussion at "Stew's Brew" just across the street and will remain open until 9:00. Thanks for your support Julie!

Children of Felix Flying Hawk in Du Bois in June 22, 1908. Grandchildren of the Oglala Sioux Chief Flying Hawk Photograph by M.I. McCreight at "The Buffalo Bill Wild West Show" in the City of Du Bois. Thanks to "The M.I. McCreight Collection" and Chet Baranowki.

I hope that you will consider posting pictures of the triolobite. I have never seen one of these at the Tunnel, and think the find is exceptional. Bet lots of local folks have interesting collections. If there is an interest I can post pictures of the most common.

Dear Soccermom, I don't have a complete copy of this book. However, the document on the link below has the pages devoted to Du Bois. Included is a photo of some cool things in my (and brother Lewie's) "Tunnel" fossil collection. Thanks to Carmen Parziale for bringing this book to my attention. https://files.me.com/richlevine1/1ozv1y

Du Bois-Sandy Township Greenway Gastropods at the Cottage Hill Tunnel The hillsides immediately South of the Cottage Hill Tunnel in the City of Du Bois are a "fossil zone." Generations of Du Bois area residents, and their children, have enjoyed the excitement of searching for and collecting fossils. In fact, the "fossil zone: is well documented in "Fossil Collecting in Pennsylvania." Interpretive signage and educational programs should be considered. gastropods_at_du_bois2_4204.pdf

Here's a photo showing the South bank of the Sandy Lick Creek, across from the Beaver Meadow Walkway. The upper level is the proposed Du Bois-Sandy Township Greenway and is slightly elevated over the lower level access trail. This would allow pedestrian and bicycle traffic on both sides of the Sandy Lick Creek and decrease traffic congestion.

Daisy, please bring your sweetie. Children are welcome.

Here's a Google Map showing the concept of the Du Bois-Sandy Township Greenway. The Greenway follows an unused spur of the Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad.