Stone Building

2004 Fall Cleanup

At this event, we celebrated Hannah Sherman’s many years of service to the Friends as our Secretary and awarded her a lifetime membership

Rick Pearson clearing brush along the Rte. 9 exit ramp near the Circular Dam

Rick Pearson

A serene view of the gorge

DCR staff at work on the new footbridge

DCR staff at work on the new footbridge

DCR staff at work on the new footbridge

The silk mill from Echo Bridge

Fall in the gorge

The silk mill from Echo Bridge

Health appearing hemlock boughs to the right

These hemlock boughs appeared healthier than they had in the spring

These hemlock boughs appeared healthier than they had in the spring

Looking across to the new Echo Platform

By the stone barn

Webmaster John Mordes

Brian Yates introduces Hannah Sherman Raffa

Brian had everyone’s attention as he recounted Hannah’s years of work for the Friends of Hemlock Gorge

Hannah with Friends’ President Brian Yates

Brian presents the lifetime membership and appreciation certificate

Brian presents the lifetime membership and appreciation certificate

Brian presents the lifetime membership and appreciation certificate

A few words from Hannah

Next, the cake

The stone barn is full of construction material for the new footbridge

Hannah and her husband Ro admire her award

A visit to the new footbridge

One last gift: a pumpkin?

DCR staff back at work on the new footbridge

The skies were gloomy but the foliage was spectacular

Lunch under the tent

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October 30, 2004

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