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In authentic historical dress uniform, Steve Bridge, former history teacher and fifth generation grandson of Sergeant Patrick Gass of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, will present "Patrick Gass and the Corps of Discovery." The presentation will be from noon-1 p.m., May 17 at the Montesano Timberland Library (W.H. Abel Memorial Library).

Bridge has extensively researched the life and times of his forebear. Gass was one of the few members of the Corps of Discovery to keep a continuous log of the entire epic journey. His journals are simple, direct and full of lively detail.

Before the program adults are welcome to join in the 10:30 a.m. meeting of the Friends of the Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Montesano Timberland Library as part of its "Lunch for Your Brains" series. The library is located at 125 Main Street S, Montesano. For more information, please call the library at 249-4211.

Timberland Regional Library serves the information, reading and lifelong learning needs of the Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston county public at 27 community libraries and 4 school-based cooperative library centers. The library system is funded by local property taxes. For information on any subject, people in Grays Harbor County can telephone Timberland’s Central Reference Service librarians toll-free at 1-800-562-6022. Or they can "Ask a Librarian" online at www.trlib.org. TTY users can contact the library at 1-800-603-6104. Anyone needing special accommodations to participate in a library’s program can contact the library 4 days in advance.

Revised 04/26/05