In Utica there is a fine statue of Baron Willhelm Von Stuben (III?). He was General Washington's #1 man in charge of recruitment and training. C M Strong wrote: > Well the spelling is STEUBEN (right, everyone?) and, if I remember > my 7th grade NYS history correctly, it was Baron von Steuben and he > was a general in the Revolutionary War, a German mercenary (?) -- > > ... > Florence, I also enjoyed your contributions about Old Forge and the > area, as my family spent a couple of weeks in the Adirondacks > every summer. I think I swam in every one of the 8 lakes, but > most Eighth Lake! I also remember a wonderful restaurant there > called the Knotty Pine that had amazing fish fries every Friday - Yes, I remember the Knotty Pine - my grandfather loved to take us there! > > I think, alas, it is no longer there. I also have very fond memories > of the annual BOONVILLE FAIR, which was a huge deal in its day > I enjoyed the fair for many years and I've taken my children to the Boonville fair! (I live near Boston, MA). > So never apologize for sparking a good discussion, Michele! See > how much some of us really enjoyed it?!! > Absolutely! Rick Merrill