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November 1, 2008

NOVEMBER COVERED DISH SUPPER & MEETING

DATE: Sunday, November 9, 2008 – 2nd Sunday of month

TIME: 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Fairmount Presbyterian Church Community House 247 Old Turnpike Road, Fairmount

PROGRAM: “The War on the Frontier, c. 1740-1795” presented by Dr. Alan Cooper

Dr. Cooper has taught Latin and history at Morristown-Beard School for the past 26 years. As an archaeologist, for 25 years, he has conducted the public archaeology programs at Lord Stirling’s Manor and Lenape Meadow for the Somerset County Park Commission’s Environmental Education Center in Basking Ridge. Dr. Cooper’s presentation, “The War on the Frontier, c. 1740- 1795,” details aspects of the French and Indian, Dunmore’s and the Revolutionary wars on the Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania borders. Using primary sources and pictures of sites associated with the events described, Dr. Cooper provides a glimpse of the battle for the frontier, far away in space and ideology from the more commonly known fighting associated with the Revolution here in the east.

The dinner always proves to be a highlight of the season.

There will be a brief meeting during which slips of paper will be distributed. The By-laws indicate that there is to be an election of officers each year. You will be asked to list three names of people to serve on the Nominating Committee. They will submit names for the offices of Vice-President and Treasurer for the years 2009-2011 at the January 18, 2009 Annual Meeting.

The Society will provide the main courses of ham and lasagna and the beverages. Call Lyn Rahenkamp (908-236-2892) to indicate your choice of covered dish (salad, casserole or dessert) which you will bring.

NEW SOCIETY MEMBERS

1 We extend a warm welcome to our newest members:

Ms. Wendy Allison Califon Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Amari Whitehouse Station Mr. & Mrs. Walter O’Neill Basking Ridge Ms. Holly Riebel Bedminster Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Stein Lebanon

5th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ANTIQUE SHOW

The Christmas Antique Show will be held at the Old Turnpike School, Route 517, Fairmount, on Saturday, December 6th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 7th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The management of this show consists of Ellen Katona and Bob Lutz. They are now enjoying their 5 th year of successful shows for the Tewksbury Historical Society and will showcase 55 quality dealers. The chair of the show is Lyn Rahenkamp, who can be reached at 908-236-2892. The admission is $7.00 per person or $6.00 with a card, available from the Society. Get yours at the meeting on November 9th.

We need volunteers to help with parking on Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. If you can lend a couple of hours please call Lyn at 908-236-2892

FLEA MARKET

The 15th annual flea market was a rounding success! We had 102 vendors pay $ 30 each for a space with over $ 1,300 of items sold at the Society’s space. Thanks to all the members and residents who donated items to sell. Our net income was a little over $ 4,000, the highest since we started.

THE ART SHOW 2008 – A SUCCESS

The Historical Society Art Show, co-Chaired by Alice Walters and Kathy Halsey, was again a great event! The show, which began with an Artist Preview on September 30, hosted 400 attendees from October 1st thru 4th. Over 300 beautiful juried works were hung for the show.

Many thanks to all our volunteers who hang the show, receive the artwork, man the sales and admissions tables, and provide the beautiful spread for our famous Preview night!

AFGHANS

We are down to our last 10 Afghans. If you want one get it soon. They’re still $ 45 each. There are several blue and green ones but only 1 red one left.

WORK DAYS

2 We will be holding workdays on the following days:

Saturday November 22 9 am to Noon Saturday December 13 9 am to Noon Saturday December 20 9 am to Noon

If you can lend a couple of hours we need you. Please call ahead to Headquarters to let us know if you can help.

HEADQUARTERS OPEN

Headquarters will be open, in addition to the work days listed above, to purchase that special item for holiday giving on:

Sunday December 21 10 am to 1 pm

2008/2009 CALENDAR

DATE TIME LOCATION EVENT Sun. November 9 5 pm – 8 pm F Covered Dish Supper & Program Sat. November 22 9 am to 12 pm M Work Day/HQ Open Sat. December 6 10 am – 5 pm O 5th annual Antique Show Sun. December 7 11 am – 4 pm O 5th annual Antique Show Sat. December 13 9 am – 12 pm M Work Day/HQ Open Sat. December 20 9 am – 12 pm M Work Day/HQ Open Sun. December 21 10 am – 1 pm M Headquarters Open Sun. January 18, 09 1 pm M Annual Meeting, Officer Elections & Program

Location Codes: F Fairmount Presbyterian Community House, Route 517 M Society Headquarters 60 Water Street, Mountainville O Old Turnpike School, Route 517