My friends - Several months ago, I posted the fact that arrangements were underway for Eugene Verbeet to come to Murray and present his recreation of the character of Andrew Meloan, a Revolutionary War soldier who resided, in the last years of his life, on land on which part of Murray now rests. He owned a good portion of what is now the Murray City Cemetery, and his is purportedly the first burial there, back in the 1830's. A new grave marker was erected for him there not long ago. Gene Verbeet has been presenting this recreation for 17 years. He is dressed in authentic Revolutionary War garb, and uses historically accurate facts and props in his presentation. He and I have collaborated on facts connected with Andrew Meloan in recent years. Gene will be giving his presentation to the elementary school children of Murray and Calloway County next week. He will be giving a public presentation of his fascinating recreation during the *6:00 -8:00 PM time frame on Thursday, October 4th(next week)*, at the Calloway County Public Library in Murray. I hope that as many of you as can attend will be there to witness this fine presentation. There is no charge. There will also be a special, private presentation for the descendants of Andrew Meloan, and I hope that anyone who can be present for that will contact me off-list for the details on that event and when it will occur. I believe that this is a very unique event for Calloway County and the JP region. I had planned on being in Murray most of next week, but a health matter has arisen which will prevent my being in attendance, much to my very great regret. Please "pass the word" to those you know who have an interest in this type of presentation. Gene has worked many years to perfect it, and it is well worth seeing. -B =================================================================