The Mendota Hawk Festival is Saturday, September 12, 2009. I will set up and man the BBC booth as usual. I would appreciate some help so I can take a break, or spend more time with folks as they drop by. If would like to volunteer, please let me know. I need a supply of the new BBC brochures to hand out. So far, noone has responded to Tom Hunter's request for someone to keep the watch at the tower on this date. Please, if you can help, let Tom know ASAP. Copy me so I will know if someone is up there during the Hawk Festival. Each year, several folks drive on to the Mendota tower after visiting the festival. We need someone there who can explain about the watch and help with identification. I will post signs at Pinnacle Road and at the old tower road as well. I will be at the Mendota Community Center by 8:00 a.m. to set up. I usually leave by 4:00 p.m. Hope you can come visit and participate in this unique event. Ron Harrington Bristol, VA