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October 24, 2007 at 2:34 PM

            Kara Martino of DuBois will be the guest speaker at the DuBois Area Historical Society 2007 luncheon at noon on Nov. 3 at the Brady Township Community Building in Luthersburg.

            Martino replaces the originally scheduled speaker Dorothy Hook, who had to cancel her presentation. Martino’s topic is “A Cadet’s Life at the U.S. Air Force Academy.”

            A DuBois Area High School graduate, Martino was one of the first women to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. She plans to talk about her experience and the accomplishments of the cadets from the Academy.

            “We apologize to those who have made early reservations to hear Dorothy Hook speak,” said Tom Schott, second vice president of the Society. “There was an unexpected problem that prevents her from speaking at this time. We will try to reschedule her at a later date.”

            The luncheon menu includes soup, sandwich, pasta salad, cake, and beverage. The cost is $7.50 per adult, $4 for children under 12. Reservations may be made by calling 814-371-9006 or 814-371-4627 before Nov. 1st.

            The DuBois Area Historical Society has scheduled its programs and speakers for 2008. They include:

Feb, 7 – 26th Annual DuBois Area Historical Society dinner, 6 p.m., DuBois Senior Center. The guest speaker is Mike Mowrey, who will present his popular “Tombstone Art” talk. Watch for additional announcement of menu and cost for dinner.

            April 17 – Brian Hineman, “Buffalo Ranching In Western Pennsylvania,” 7:30 p.m., E.D. Reitz Museum, 28-34 W. Long Ave., DuBois.

            May 29 – Galen Kilmer, “DuBois Area High School Local History Projects,” 7:30 p.m., E. D. Reitz Museum, 28-34 W. Long Ave., DuBois.

.            Sept. 27 – Doug Brennan, “History of the DuBois Walkway” (a walking tour, wear comfortable shoes), 11 a.m., meeting place to be announced.

            Oct. 18 – Lantern walk. Now being planned. Time and further details to be announced.

            Nov. 8 – DuBois Area Historical Society luncheon. Guest speaker Scheldean Jose performing as the mother of Mary Wade, the only civilian casualty during the battle of Gettysburg. Brady Township Community Center, noon. Details will be released closer to the date.