The famed Lincoln Cannon Ball in Jordan,NY

Help is needed! What is the total story behind the Lincoln cannon ball in Jordan?
We've heard many stories but are hoping to get the real deal.
If you know the story but aren't comfortable getting on the blog
just yet email the story to mjdoyle@twcny.rr.com

The NYS Canal System is not opening on schedule. Flooding on the Seneca River west of Cross Lake is at 7.1 feet ABOVE summer navigation (according to state readings). Probably the worst flooding on the canal system at this time. Wonder how flooding will affect the Northeast American Carp Tournament in Baldwinsville the week of May 16th. Check it out at www.AmericanCarpSociety.com


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Jordan historical - Dave V.
We're back - John P.

Jordan Historical

The Jordan Historical Society does have a web page on www.JordanNY.com
From the front page go to Erie Canal Museum, Jordan Historical Society & Local Genealogy.

As with most groups the Jordan Historical Society is a group of volunteers and very, very busy.
I will ask if they could possibly write a story each month that could be posted on www.JordanNY.com

Will keep you posted.

Where is the warmth?

A little taste of summer and now to "unseasonably" low temperatures. Only in CNY. Ya' gotta' love it. Enough whining.

Okay-when adding a new comment lets try to add it on the most recent post. This way it will be in the first or second at the top of the page. Noting what post you are referencing would be a great help to all readers. Something like this - RE Memorial Day Memories....then put your comments.

We'll get over this confusion.

I have to tell you that I have spoken to other bloggers and they tell me that even though the Jordan blog doesn't have a lot of bloggers yet it is very active compared to many.

Keep up the great job Jordan Bloggers. We are having fun and learning.

Memorial Day memories.......

Does anyone remember Memorial Day in Jordan? Here is what Jordan has now.

Five (5) graveside services on Memorial Day. The final service before the parade is held at the new Veterans Memorial Park on North Main Street.

One of the largest Memorial Day parades in Central New York, the Parade of Bands has more than ten (10) bands, including the Jordan-Elbridge Marching Eagles, veterans, fire trucks, police cars, floats, marching units, antique cars & tractors, and much, much more. Parade entires for the 2007 Parade of Bands are now being accepted.

Immediately after the Parade of Bands is the Massing of the Bagpipes (North Main Street). Big old bagpipe parade. It's hair-raising to have that wall of bagpipe and drum music coming at you, washing right over the top of you, and creating a vortex of sound that can actually create a breeze substantial enough to raise a few kilts! Check out the schedule at http://www.jordanny.com/ .

We're told Jordan has had a Memorial Day Parade since the late 1800's.

Ken Bush, Chairman of the Memorial Day Committee does a magnificant job providing Jordanites and Central New Yorkers an awesome Memorial Day.

First and foremost is to remember all victims of past wars, but also to take the opportunity to reflect on those affected by more recent wars.

Memorial Day - Jordan, NY 13080

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We're getting confused.

When posting a new comment could we try to post it under the most recent post? A post being what JordanNY writes (the most recent post at this point is Memorial Day memories...).

When we have a bunch of people posting comments it might be impossible for us to keep up with them as far as posting a new comment notice. Your thoughts or suggestions?

The Big Splash!

The Big Splash (pool campaign) opens in June. Yes, the original pool has been sized down. I can't tell you what the size is today but maybe one of our readers can. New this year will be a Splash Park. Many efforts are being made to revitalize the pool. With back-yard pools, other municipalities having their own pools, entry level boats and extremely busy kids attendance isn't what it used to be.

I've heard from a couple of readers. They will be on board soon. Another person contacted me with a password problem. We're growing.

I have also heard from the Jordan Historical Society and they are working on answers to many questions and creating an album of old photos.

New comments posted today-April 23.
We're back....John P.
No anger zone...Dave V.

No anger zone!

One of the special beauties about this blog is that we don't allow anger.

We're working on photo albums. Quite a task...finding the photos, scanning, sizing, naming. We will surprise you one day soon and have one up for viewing.

To all you folks out there reading this blog----If you aren't comfortable posting a comment that's fine BUT please forward the blog onto your friends and family.

What would you like to hear about?

New comments posted on We're back post---
John P. on April 20
Dave V. on April 21

Sunny & warm....for now.

It is sunny & warm in CNY. Jordan did get some of the snow but we don't care now because it is all gone! The flowers and trees are budding as we head into real Spring.

I don't know about the stag but I can tell you the house with the wonderful iron fence is still there.

The walking tour grant program won't be announcing awards until May. We are in the process of seeking other grants for other projects planned around the village. Just trying to spruce things up a bit!

If anyone has a problem signing into this blog there is a great help desk on this site.

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Dave V. has posted 2 comments under the Post - We're back..........