Don Wharton speaks at the Rocks Estate

From the Rocks promotional material:
*Our New "Meet Your Neighbors" Salon Series begins
August 3:* Come meet Landaff resident and former
Plymouth State University president Don Wharton
as he reads and discusses prose sketches he calls
"Landaff Days" that comefrom his observations and
insights into the rhythms of life in his community,
including friends, neighbors, wildlife, the woods and
fields, and the seasons. We've partnered with the
Forest Society to bring you this special evening that
begins at 7pm on Tuesday, August 3, in the Program
Center at The Rocks, Route 302 just off I-93 in
Bethlehem. Come and meet Don, enjoy the reading,
and talk with him about writing about nature and
community. There is no charge; donations to support
the series are welcome.

Two Landaff treasures pass away

Word was received Tuesday that "Doc" Frederick Erb died after a period of declining health. Doc had his practice on Mill Brook Road right up until a few years ago. He held many town offices throughout his lifetime and will be sorely missed.

E. Norma Titus also died on Tuesday. She was the ultimate farmer's wife, although boasting that she had never set foot in her own barn. Norma was always up for a good conversation with neighbors. People she didn't even know would stop in to talk to her just because they had heard how interesting she was and that she knew all about town. Norma was well-known for scrapbooking before it came in vogue. If anyone missed a local news article, one would know that Norma would snag it for her books.

Landaff lost two treasures this week. If you have things you'd like to share about Doc or Norma, please leave a comment.