Oh what a time we had at the Bicentennial Birthday Bash! I invited my daughter Kate to accompany me to the March 11, 2008, Official Opening Day of the Niagara County Bicentennial and party hardy at t he Bicentennial Birthday Bash, which was presented by the Niagara County Bicentennial Committee.This occasion was to celebrate the official split of Niagara County off from Genesse County on March 11, 1808. Hosted by the ever delightful County Legislature Chair Bill Ross ("Coach") and the always vigorous County Clerk Wayne Jagow ("Town Crier"), we enjoyed a historical re-enactment of the signing of the resolution splitting off Niagara County, had slices of a scrumptious birthday cake, scrutinized the incredible Bicentennial Quilt, viewed exhibits of original historical County documents, held our hands over our ears as cannon fire came across the Courthouse square, took in the sounds of bells pealing throughout the County community, and admired the authenticity of the drum & fife, and other historic re-enactors. Niagara County - what a place in which to live! If you want to join the party and celebrate our Bicentennial, check out:

http://www.niagara2008.com/index.html.