b'Why Gettysburg: A History of This Legendary BattleBy Herb Kaufman July 6, 2 p.m. (Bradford movie theater)It was the deadliest battle of the Civil War. Also, the turning point. But, why Gettysburg? WhenSgt. Marcellus Jones fired the first shot, neither commanding general was near the battlefield.The town of Gettysburg had no special military significance, yet both generals made the commitment to fight. The resulting 3-day battle has become indelibly etched into American history. Herb follows the maneuvers of the two opposing armies, beginning as they enter the state of Pennsylvania and culminating with Lees retreat back to Virginia. As soon as both armies abandoned the battlefield, people began arriving, as if drawn by some irresistible force . an attraction that remains today. Some Funny Things Happened on The Road to ShannondellBy Joe Dittmar July 19, 2 p.m. (Ashcroft movie theater)Resident Joe Dittmar spent much of the turbulent 60s teaching in the countrys largest high school. Facing fifty 16-year-old boys (only) in every class led to some unique and all too often humorous events and practices in an effort to maintain order and to convey the intendedlesson. Laugh along with Joe as he repeats verbatim what his students wrote about him andhis class, and the bizarre events (most inconceivable in todays public-school environment).44'