The media in Span has recently been covering information about the will of Domingo de Luca, a Basque sailor, who wrote his will while on a ship, the Maria del Juncal, visiting Placentia in 1563. CBC's On The Go Show also did an interview with Dr. Michael Barkham about the will and there was a report on CBC-TV

On Sunday, May 5th. the Placentia Area Historical Society (PAHS) concluded the business of the Annual General Meeting with the election of an executive.  Re-elected to their positions were President Tom O’Keefe, Vice-president Chris Newhook, and Secretary Winnie Barry.  The group elected a new member, Daisy Stuckless, to be the treasurer.

PAHS has managed to acquire the models, built by Bernard Penney, of the former railway station and cottage hospital after our fund drive in 2012. We thank the many people and organizations who assisted this including Husky Energy who gave us a very generous donation. We raised just over $2,000 on a ticket draw for which the prize was donated by Helen Griffin, Wayne Power, Rachelle Connors Anita O'Keefe and Winnie Barry. PAHS donated $1500 from its operational funds which we will seek to replenish this year by additioal fund raising. Donations are welcome.

The prize of a Christmas Basket was won by a worker at Long Harbour, Blair Mombrorguette. Thank you to all who help make this possible.

The Annual Tea Party and Heritage Award of the Placentia Area Historical Society went ahead on the grounds of the O’Reilly House Museum, August 12, under beautiful sun.  Fortunately those who wanted it had shelter from a tent that had been erected by the Placentia 350 Inc. workers led by Robin Collins.