GO, GEESE!: There first flock of northbound geese – only four of
them, but still a “flock” to us – were spotted Wednesday by Barb
Bobenrieth of Port Allegany driving from Eldred to Port.

CURLING: A few years ago, we were Toronto and observed the
“locals” paying rapt attention to the TV screen where curling was
being played. What an odd game – players using little brooms to
help move a heavy marble object along the ice.

After awhile, though, we admit to getting hooked on the game
ourselves. Returning to the U.S., however, it was nearly impossible
to follow this sports since it is rarely televised.

The 2006 Winter Olympics, however, changed all that.

You might have to watch on the “off-hours,” but you can catch
Olympic curling with international competitors.

Although we are fascinated with this peculiar little game, we
were surprised to hear that Olympic curling actually attracted more
viewers than the ever-popular figure skating.

So catch it if you can.

We understand why the networks devote so much TV time to the
“popular” winter sports such as speed skating, figure skating, ski
jumping, slalom etc. but always feel a little cheated that we
couldn’t see some of the other sports.

Besides curling, we enjoy cross-country skiing, bobsledding, the
luge etc. – and we bet others do as well. (Just don’t tell
NBC.)

MR. HUMPHREY: A good time was had by all. But Mary and Bill
Fairbanks, who attended Bradford Day held in Florida on Feb. 12,
were also fascinated by the people of all ages who were guests at
the event.

In a letter, they report: “I was amazed at the ages of some of
the attendees. We sat next to a group of friends who were gleefully
looking through their oldðBradford High Barker.ðThe year was
1946.”

“With my nametag boasting Class of 1970, I began looking around
at others to see who had the lowest year. Lo and behold, a couple
sat down across from us and escorted their father to the next
seat.

“I looked at his tag and smiled when it read, ‘Class of
1931.’

“The gentleman was Mr. Humphrey, of Clark and Humphrey
Department Store fame. Mr. Humphrey is 93.

“I invite readers to share some memories of this great gentleman
and his past business enterprise in Bradford.ðThe stories he shared
with us about the ‘old days in Bradford’ were priceless!”