I don't know who all heard from Paul Johns and/or Wayne Glenn about the opportunity to say farewell to the nearly hundred-year old Riverdale Bridge. Since I was asked to help publicize the last community reunion while the bridge stands, I thought I could best do that by forwarding the following - written by Mr. Johns - to the group: Riverdale Reunion Scheduled before Historic Bridge is Torn Down One of the oldest standing iron bridges in Christian County is to be disassembled before the end of the year. Built in 1906 as the first bridge spanning the Finley River southwest of Ozark, it will be replaced by a safer new one, the Christian County Commissioners have announced. Located just east of Highway 160 on Pawnee Road about 4 miles south of Nixa, the bridge was the center of the old Riverdale community. Family picnics, swimming, baseball games, square dances, baptisms, fishing and "courting" were only a few of the numerous traditional events that made Riverdale and its connecting bridge a significant part of Ozarks Americana. On Sunday afternoon, September 14th from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., the gates to the old Riverdale Park will be opened one more time for an old-fashioned reunion of Riverdale residents, past and present. This special day will give anyone with pleasant memories one last chance to have their picture taken at Riverdale with old friends, including the soon-to-be-departed bridge!!! Remember to BRING YOUR CAMERA!!!