Parkesburg Yesterday

I found this article from 1885 while doing a search on 'Parkesburg' on the New York Times web site.

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Does anyone know what came of this discovery or the man Ellis mentioned in the article?

Parkesburg Yesterday

Here are a few of the 17 pictures Jack Mariano posted on Facebook a couple of days ago of when Hollywood came to Parkesburg to film the opening scene of the movie 'Witness' in 1985.

The director used only a few seconds of takes from the day in Parkesburg in the final cut, but he and his crew created a lifetime of memories for Parkesburg residents who took time out of their daily routine to see first hand the work and planning that goes into making just a couple of seconds of a Hollywood blockbuster.

You can see all of Jack's photos from that day and catch up on what he's up to on his Facebook page.

Thanks Jack!

Octorara Senior Wins DAR Award

Hannah Gajari

Hannah Gajari, daughter of Deb and Imre Gajari of Parkesburg, was awarded the Good Citizen award by the Chester County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).  

Several Octorara High School seniors were nominated by their high school teachers based on the qualification set forth by the DAR including dependability, service, leadership and patriotism in their home, school and community. 

Octorara High School seniors then voted to select the nominee they thought best embodied those characteristic.

As the winner Hannah was honored at a recent luncheon sponsored by the county DAR chapter. 

Ms. Gajri is a senior and a Lenfest Scholarship recipient.  She is still deciding which college she will attend in the fall. 

Congratulations Hannah!