Photos from Memorial Day 2008 Jordan, New York

Be sure to visit Jordan, NY Photo Albums for photos of Memorial Day 2008. You will find a link directly to them on the right side of this page.

We took 277 photos and are going through them now so check back because many more will be posted.

If you have photos you'd like to share email them to mjdoyle@twcny.rr.com

We'll also be posting the 2008 Memorial Day Jordan program on http://www.jordanny.com/

Notices will be posted here on our blog to let you know when more photos have been posted and when the program is posted.

Have some thoughts to sahre about the commemoration services and/or the Parade of Bands? Post away!

Preparing to honor our heroes

The flags along the streets are in place. Homes in the Village of Jordan are sprucing up from the long winter. Our local veteran's are preparing for the placement of the first group of names on the Veteran's Memorial Wall.




All will be ready by Monday May 26th. Memorial Day - Jordan.


Five (5) commemoration services will take place around the village. The final commemoration will take place at the Veteran's Memorial located on North Main Street at 2:30 pm.



The Parade of Bands will step-off at 3:00 pm. Immediately after the Parade of Bands enjoy the Massing of the Bagpipes which will take place on North Main Street in front of the Veteran's Memorial.


Ten bands, marching units, fire trucks, antique cars & tractors, floats, live reptiles and much more will parade around the village in perfect style. The streets will be lined with hundreds or maybe thousands of residents and visitors.


The First Baptist Church of Jordan will host their annual chicken bar-b-Que on North Main Street at the Masonic Lodge. A little further North on North Main Street St. Patrick's Church will be selling hot dogs and sausage sandwiches. Daddabbo's Pizza at the Four-Corners will be open with all their great food.


On Mechanic Street the BIG M has a wide variety of food including a deli. The library will also be busy with the Friends of the Library holding their annual used book sale and an Ice Cream Social.


The Jordan Histoical Society will hold an Open House at the Jordan Museum... a must visit! The Museum is located within the Jordan Bramley Library, Mechanic Street.

Monday May 26th. Memorial Day-Jordan. Join us as we commemorate our heros who have made the ultimate sacrifice. A great place to spend the day with your family & friends.



Please join us for the day. For more information please visit http://www.jordanny.com/

A Walk Back in time.............................

The Jordan Village Center Committee is very busy working on the final details for the Erie Canal Heritage Walking Tour....a self guided walk around Jordan. It will be a walk back in time that will be enjoyed by residents and visitors.

A color brochure complete with photos and a map will help you get from one historic site to the next and provide information about each site.

Members of the committee met with the National Park Service yesterday to go over many of the details about sites, signage and the brochure. A small grant from the National Park Service has been secured for the tour.

The tour will be dedicated July 12th at the Erie Canal Celebration & Village Wide Yard Sale - Jordan.

Along the Canalway Trail in Jordan

Is this photo priceless or what?

A wonderful resident of Jordan sent it in to be posted on the blog.

His message:
"I thought you might enjoy this photo, taken Tuesday along the canal trail east of the village. There was lots of wildlife around including turtles, frogs and many pollywogs. Oh, don't forget the sparrow sized mosquito's!"

Thank you for sharing it with us.

Now don't you want to take a walk along the canalway trail?
Click on the photo for a larger view.

The hummingbirds are home.....

Our first hummingbird of the season was spotted the other day. Spring is in full bloom!

Have you driven or walked down Main Street in Jordan this week? The leaves on the trees are coming out, the Spring flowers are blooming. Wander along the Canalway Trail to view more signs of Spring. It is absolutely beautiful.

We are so lucky to have such natural beauty in our own backyards. Take a few minutes during your day or after work to stop and enjoy the beauty.

Mural is coming soon!

The first phase of the Jordan Historical Outdoor Gallery will be installed in the next few weeks. It will take one day to make the frame-work then the mural will be installed on the second day.

Depicting Jordan during the Erie Canal the mural will have three distinct sections. One will be picture coming into Jordan, by boat from the east. The center section will be Canal laws and the third section will show two boats passing on the Erie Canal and the Jordan Aqueduct.

The dedication ceremony will be held during Erie Canal Celebration Saturday July 12th.
Everyone is invited to attend.

Chamber of Commerce

Did you know we have an active chamber of commerce?

The Greater Jordan-Elbridge Chamber of Commerce began in 1936 (correction) and still works with local business owners today.

Visit their recently re-designed website http://www.elbridge.com/ It is still under construction with new sections being added every couple of days.

The Chamber produces a monthly e-letter for members and the public. You'll read about the business of the month, events in the area, get coupons for local businesses and more. The e-letter is free! To get on the monthly email broadcast send a quick note to mjdoyle@twcny.rr.com

"Buy It Locally" to make sure we don't lose our present shops and stores, PLUS you'll save some gas not to mention it's a good thing to do!