A Message from Our President

October 8, 2009

OCTOBER COVERED DISH SUPPER & MEETING

DATE: Sunday, October 25, 2009 – ** DATE CHANGE **

TIME: 5:00 p.m.

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

PROGRAM: “Antique Toys & Tools presented by Ken Vliet

The speaker at our OCTOBER covered dish gathering will be our own Ken Vliet. Ken will speak about collecting antique toys and tools. He will also provide comments on the splendid old collection of toys donated to the Society by the Waldron sisters many years ago. Both tools and toys will be extensively displayed. Ken is renown in antiquing circles for his keen knowledge of these subjects. You will be fascinated by the utility of some mystery tools.

There will be a business 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 nominate names for the offices of President and Secretary for the years 2010-2011 at the January 17, 2010 Annual Meeting.

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

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.

THE ART SHOW 2009 – A SUCCESS

The Historical Society Art Show, co-Chaired by Alice Walters and Kathy Halsey, is currently in full swing! The show, which began with an Artist Preview on October 6, has seen hundreds of visitors over the past 3 days. 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!

FORMER SOCIETY PRESIDENT DAVID JEFFREY

1 We extend our deepest sympathies to the family of David Jeffrey, former Society President, who passed away in September. David served as the 2nd President of the Society from 1992 to 1995. His family has invited all Society members to celebrate his life on Saturday, October 24 from 2-4 pm, rain or shine, in the large field on Water Street near the old Presbyterian Church. Food will be provided and a live band will be playing music. If you attend please consider bringing a dessert to share and bring your chairs to sit. Remember the Water Street Bridge near Longview Road is CLOSED so detour around either via Still Hollow Road to Bissell Road to Water Street or Philhower Road to Cokesbury Road and back to Water Street.

6th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ANTIQUE SHOW

The Christmas Antique Show will be held at the Old Turnpike School, Route 517, Fairmount, on Saturday, December 5th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 6th 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 6 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. 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 16th annual flea market was another rounding success! We had 102 vendors pay $ 35 each for a space with just over $ 1,000 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 $ 4,100, the highest since we started.

There was a gold bracelet lost at the Flea Market. If anyone happened to pick it up please call Jean Vaccaro at (908) 647-8390.

WORK DAYS

We will be holding workdays on the following days: Saturday October 31 9 am to Noon Saturday November 14 9 am to Noon Saturday November 21 9 am to Noon Saturday December 12 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

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

Saturday December 19 10 am to 1 pm Sunday December 20 10 am to 1 pm

GERMAN PALATINES

The German Palatines are coming June 2010 to Fishkill, New York. If you want to attend this 3-day celebration call George Pickel Philhower Apgar at (732) 297- 6686.

2009/2010 CALENDAR

DATE TIME LOCATION EVENT Sun. October 25 5 pm – 8 pm F Covered Dish Supper & Program Sat. October 31 9 am to 12 pm M Work Day Sat. November 14 9 am to 12 pm M Work Day Sat. November 21 9 am to 12 pm M Work Day Sat. December 6 10 am – 5 pm O 6th annual Antique Show Sun. December 7 11 am – 4 pm O 6th annual Antique Show Sat. December 12 9 am – 12 pm M Work Day Sat. December 19 10 am – 1 pm M Headquarters Open Sun. December 20 10 am – 1 pm M Headquarters Open Sun. January, 17, 1 pm M Annual Meeting, Officer 2010 Elections & Program

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