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Dear Soccermom, Good question. Showers Field and the Beaver Meadow Walkway could be accessed from the Du Bois-Sandy Greenway with a short exit trail/ramp at the end of the Maple Avenue Bridge. Meanwhile, pedestrians, runners, bikes etc. could proceed directly from West Sandy to Shaffer Road near Leezers at the Du Bois Mall. This option would use the full length of the railroad easement and intersect with the Beaver Meadow Walkway at two locations. Another question is where to develop trailheads in Sandy Township? What locations would be best for public parking? This is why we'll need to be looking at maps.

(ok folks, here we go....!) Du Bois-Sandy Township Greenways Partnership The first meeting of the Du Bois-Sandy Township Greenways Partnership will be held on Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Du Bois Public Library, 31 South Brady Street, Du Bois, PA. Everyone is welcome and interested students are encouraged to attend. Agenda: Vision: The Du Bois- Sandy Township Greenway Greenway Benefits Forming a Greenway Partnership Partnership Goals: Short and Long term Greenway Education Programs Funding Partnership with municipalities, DCNR and PennDOT Memberships and Volunteers Advisory Boards Forming a Steering Committee Scheduling Next Meeting Adjourn Things to bring: Notepad and Pen Questions Suggestions Google/Railroad Maps Photos and Drawings

The Du Bois-Sandy Bridge Check this thread for Notice of a Public Meeting.

Time to start thinking about a "work crew" or "teams" to start clearing the Du Bois-Sandy "Rails to Trails" of rubbish and debris. The Cottage Hill Tunnel (aka Highland Street Tunnel) area is especially messy with abandoned tires, furniture, etc. The grafitti can be replaced with wall art. The trail from the Tunnel to the twin rail overpasses at Chestnut and Maple is actually very lush and would make an excellent 'linear park' with the help of some green-thumb volunteers. We don't have to wait months/years for money to refurbish the overpasses. With some nicely designed "way-signage", there could be well-marked safety crossings at Hillcrest, Chestnut and Maple Avenues for pedestrians, bikes, walkers, joggers and wheel-chairs to access the Beaver Meadow Walkway and Du Bois Mall. This is something that could be done THIS Summer....

The new Rumbarger Cemetery Preservation Society needs volunteer families, churches, schools, clubs and non-profits to help maintain the Cemetery by adopting a single grave, group or section. This is a special opportunity to partner with others in the community to make this historic cemetery a wonderful green place on Main Street in the City of Du Bois The Society also needs people to serve on committees for special design projects, fund raising and veteran's affairs. To git' involved: The Rumbarger Cemetery Preservation Society is a 501c3 Tax Exempt Organization and is ready and able to receive Charitable Donations, monetary or in-kind materials/service. Receipts will be sent to you for your donations. Keep your receipts for your tax records. Please send donations to the address below. We accept in kind contributions of maintenance and construction materials and other services. Rumbarger Cemetery Preservation Society 534 S. Main Street, PO Box 264 DuBois, PA 15801 Email: rcpsduboispa@gmail.com Telephone: 814-661-4596 Please call us...

This is a photo of a fully mounted 10" Columbiad Shore Battery.

Twin 10" Columbiad Shore Batteries at Rumbarger Cemetery in Du Bois, PA and 8" Columbiads at historic Fort St. Augustine Florida. When size matters......

The House of Felix Flying Hawk

Yes, I can take the lead to help get things going. But ultimately, there needs to be a board of directors with a 501c3 status, to receive community grants and private contributions, in kind or monetary. Building a greenway is serious business and will take committed volunteers. Greenways for pedestrians and bicycles are no longer just regarded as recreation. They are now considered "public transportation" by the Department of Transportation. This project would PRIMARILY be locally funded, with oversight and some funding from government sources. The next step is to pick a date, time and place for a public meeting. This can be announced on this thread. The Du Bois - Sandy Township Greenway Partnership is a suggested starting name, but certainly other names could be used. So, any church, school or non-profit that would be interested in hosting the public meeting?

I'm in.

Connect Sandy Township and the City of Du Bois with a pedestrian and bicycle greenway. Help make it happen. Vote here for the project using this link. http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/99459

Dear Boxcar Thanks for your encouragement and support. More to come....

Deposit National Bank of Du Bois Series 2 Treasury Note (1915) bearing the signature of M.I. McCreight.

Radio interview of M.I. McCreight (age of 83) by George H. Heid, Sr. in 1948 at the Wigwam in Du Bois. (11 minutes) George H. Heid, Sr. (1902-1973) produced and hosted some of Pittsburgh

The Wigwam: The Need for a Preservation Plan for an Historical Site

Chief Flying Hawk on the Hollywood Screen Chief Flying Hawk of the Sioux, Du Bois's most famous Native American, was depicted in the 1955 movie "Chief Crazy Horse." Flying Hawk was a frequent visitor to The Wigwam for several decades.

Chief Akweks Final Letter to M.I. McCreight

MI at the Wigwam

M.I. McCreight's Native American Collection is recognized internationally as one of the best documented collections from the Old West. Here's a Carbine from M.I.'s gun closet at The Wigwam.

Major Israel McCreight and The Wigwam are National Treasures. Restoration of The Wigwam is on the event horizon.

Sons of the American Revolution - The Wigwam 1940

The Wigwam

Chief Little Shell and Major Israel McCreight - Devil