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GENEALOGICAL
RESEARCH
We c
ontinue to respond to genealogical researchers. Joan Fiesler,
814-474-3286, E-mail jfiesler@velocity.net
VISIT OUR NEW
WEBSITES
www.fairviewhistoryeriecountypa.org
E-MAIL fahsmail3@gmail.com
FAIRVIEW
AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
FALL NEWSLETTER - September
2009
MEETINGS
– PROGRAMS – EVENTS at the Sturgeon House
Everyone
is welcome – Bring a Friend!
September
16 - Meeting and Program – 7:30 p.m. followed by refreshments.
Speaker
–Jim Kubaney. “LOGGING WITH HORSES IN FAIRVIEW,” includes a photographic
display.
October
21 - Meeting and Program – 7:30 p.m. followed by refreshments.
Speaker
–Dan Dundon. “1800’s COLD STONE BLAST FURNACES IN WESTERN PA,” includes a
photographic display.
November
18 - Meeting and Program – 7:30 p.m. followed by refreshments.
Speaker
–Caroline Reichel, “ERIE CEMETERY.”
ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
Sat.,
Dec. 5th at the Sturgeon House, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 6th noon to
4:00 p.m.
Enjoy old-fashioned wassail
and cookies and tour our beautifully decorated house. Holiday Baskets will be raffled. We will need baked goods, jams
and jellies, as well as cookies for the open house.
Holiday wreaths can be picked
up on both days. Be sure and have
your quilt tickets turned in. To
volunteer as a hostess or helper call 474-2046 or 474-5855. If anyone would like to exhibit a
decorated card table featuring
two place settings and a
centerpiece call Barb.
December
– January – February – No Wednesday evening meetings and programs. They will start again the third
Wednesday in March.
QUILT
RAFFLE - The Tuesday Quilters have created another beautiful quilt. As you probably know the proceeds from
this quilt go toward restoration of the Sturgeon House and preservation of
materials pertaining to the history of the Fairview area. Tickets are $1.00
each or six for $5.00. The quilt
will be raffled at the Christmas Open House on December 6th. If you would like tickets please call
the Sturgeon House, (814) 474-5855 or you may obtain them at Fairview Area
Historical Society’s meetings or events. Any e-mail requests to Barb
McLaughlin macbar123@verizon.net Monetary returns can be mailed
to: Fairview Area Historical Society, P.O. Box 553, Fairview, PA
16415.
HOLIDAY WREATH
SALE. Bow selection: Red, Green,
Gold, Blue, Mauve and Burgundy.
Call Pat Linkoski, 474-3129 or Barb McLaughlin, 474-2046 to place an
order, or ask for a sales sheet to help with this fund-raiser. Once ordered
they can be picked up at the Sturgeon House, Saturday, December 5th or Sunday,
December 6th. Deadline for
ordering wreaths, November 20th.
GENEALOGICAL
RESEARCH
We continue to respond to genealogical researchers. Joan Fiesler,
814-474-3286. E-mail jfiesler@velocity.net
VISIT OUR
WEBSITES
www.fairviewhistoryeriecountypa.org or www.sturgeonhousecirca1838.org
E-MAIL fahsmail3@gmail.com
AN
OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE!
Here’s
an opportunity to be part of a community organization that is working to
preserve its history… Yes, the Fairview Area Historical Society is
looking for a “few good men (and women)” to serve on the board. Any position
can be yours! Come with fresh ideas and help our organization provide
quality programs, community celebrations and meaningful summer exhibits.
Let your talent take us to new heights! Contact Barb
McLaughlin, 474-2046, for further details.
Many memberships have been renewed, many new members have joined. Thank
you! Because of your generosity,
we are able to continue our operations and basic obligations, such as Sturgeon
House maintenance, utilities and the Chapel in the cemetery. We continue to
provide school and adult educational programs, genealogy services, exhibit and
collections care. By supporting
our mission, this community realizes the significance of the history of
Fairview and the importance of protecting it for future generations.
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MEMBERSHIP
Checks
payable to: The Fairview Area Historical Society. Send to P.O. Box 553,
Fairview, PA. 16415.
Memberships:
Seniors $7. Regular $10. Family $18. Patron $30. Business Patron $35. Life Membership
$250.
My membership (or
2009 renewal) $ __________ enclosed. (THANK YOU! IF YOU HAVE ALREADY JOINED OR
RENEWED.)
I would like to make a
donation of $___________ to the General Fund $________ or Special Projects Fund
$________
Name
_________________________________________________________________________
Address
_________________________________________________________________________
Phone
____________________________________ e-mail address
_________________________
The
Fairview Area Historical Society is a non-profit tax-exempt
organization.
Memberships,
contributions and memorials are tax deductible.
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED
SUPPORT.
FAIRVIEW AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, P. O. Box 553, Fairview, PA
16415. Phone
814-474-5855
MEETINGS
– PROGRAMS – EVENTS at the Sturgeon House
Everyone
is welcome – Bring a Friend!
September
16 - Meeting and Program – 7:30 p.m. followed by refreshments.
Speaker
–Jim Kubaney. “LOGGING WITH HORSES IN FAIRVIEW,” includes a photographic
display.
October
21 - Meeting and Program – 7:30 p.m. followed by refreshments.
Speaker
–Dan Dundon. “1800’s COLD STONE BLAST FURNACES IN WESTERN PA,” includes a
photographic display.
November
18 - Meeting and Program – 7:30 p.m. followed by refreshments.
Speaker
–Caroline Reichel, “ERIE CEMETERY.”
ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
Sat.,
Dec. 5th at the Sturgeon House, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 6th noon to
4:00 p.m.
Enjoy old-fashioned wassail
and cookies and tour our beautifully decorated house. Holiday Baskets will be raffled. We will need baked goods, jams
and jellies, as well as cookies for the open house.
Holiday wreaths can be picked
up on both days. Be sure and have
your quilt tickets turned in. To
volunteer as a hostess or helper call 474-2046 or 474-5855. If anyone would like to exhibit a
decorated card table featuring
two place settings and a
centerpiece call Barb.
December
– January – February – No Wednesday evening meetings and programs. They will start again the third
Wednesday in March.
AN
OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE!
Here’s
an opportunity to be part of a community organization that is working to
preserve its history… Yes, the Fairview Area Historical Society is
looking for a “few good men (and women)” to serve on the board. Any position
can be yours! Come with fresh ideas and help our organization provide
quality programs, community celebrations and meaningful summer exhibits.
Let your talent take us to new heights! Contact Barb
McLaughlin, 474-2046, for further details.
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