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The John Thurman Historical Society, Thurman 2001
P.O. Box 7 Athol NY  12810
View Website: www.thurman-ny.com/jths  Email: jths@thurman-ny.com

The John Thurman Historical Society seeks to discover and collect, preserve and protect the history of the Town of Thurman. It also shares that history through entertaining and informative programs at its monthly meetings, through publications, through the annual Fiddlers' Jamboree Reunion and its house tour. Visit our web pages to learn more about the society and how you can join this merry little band of folks. www.thurman-ny.com/jths. Be sure to watch local media and the town event calendar so you don't miss the Fiddlers' Jamboree (three days of mountain music!) and Tour Thurman: A Guided Jaunt into Homes and History.
Persis Granger, Thurman Business # 1001
11 Clarence Russell Road Warrensburg NY  12885
Phone: (518) 623-9305 
View Website: www.persisgranger.com  Email: PersisGranger@aol.com

Persis Granger is a freelance writer who has authored "Adirondack Gold", and "Adirondack Gold II: A Summer of Strangers," novels set in 1890s Thurman, written for kids aged 12 to 99. Her "Adirondack Gold Teacher's Guide" was written to help teachers who are using "Adirondack Gold" in the classroom. Schools have used the novel from grades 5 through 8. Granger also edited and co-authored "Shared Stories from Daughters of Alzheimer's: Writing a Path to Peace", which has been dubbed a "support group in print" for families dealing with Alzheimer's disease. Granger co-edits the "Quarterly" published by The John Thurman Historical Society, writes articles for magazines and newspapers, and presents programs for youth and adults. She hosts the Fiction Among Friends series of writers' retreats for emerging authors. See details of the Adirondack Mountain Writers' Retreat (Thurman) and The St. George Island Writers' Retreat for Women (Florida)at www.PersisGranger.com.