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May, 2001 Newsleter Spring Cleanup The Monroe Historical Society would like to thank the following people for helping with the spring clean-up at our three buildings. Bob Larson single-handedly tackled the Schoolhouse grounds while Nancy Zorena and Barbara Waite did the interior. At the Meetinghouse, Bob Larson, Tony Majewski, and Ken Waite worked on the grounds, while Chris Ehlers, Louise Wishneski, and Barbara Waite did the inside. On May 5th the following did both the grounds as well as the downstairs rooms at the Beardsley House: Bob Larson, Bob Gondar, Ken Waite, Michele Oltra, and Barbara Waite. Thank You! The Monroe Historical Society would like to thank Hav Tweedy for his many years of mowing the grounds surrounding the Schoolhouse. Many of us have never met Hav, but he continues to mow regularly, and we want him to know that we appreciate his efforts and generosity. Volunteers Wanted Are there any society members or community members who have the time and would be willing to serve on the Monroe Historical Society Board or just help at some of our events? Please call Nancy Zorena at 261-8854. Good-Bye We learned recently that John and Rita Sparano will be leaving Monroe and relocating to North Carolina We wish them well and know they will enjoy being near their family, but we will miss them. Rita has been the backbone of our Christmas Fair for many years. John has kept our membership rolls up-to-date, and they both have been there whenever we called. Many projects would never have gotten off the ground without their help. Strawberry Festival "The Monroe Congregational Church Strawberry Festival will be held on June 16th and 17th. The Historical Society will be represented at our booth which will offer all of our wares including the new David Merrill print of the Monroe Green. We are looking for volunteers to man the booth at different times during the weekend. If you can help, call Rita Sparano at 261-8897. Stop by and see us." Hands on History Our annual Hands on History program will be held this summer on July 17, 18 and 19 from 9:30 a.m.12:00. This program is open to children from 3rd through 6th grades. The cost is $60.00 per child (this includes a $10.00 materials fee). Classes are held on the grounds of the Beardsley House at 31 Great Ring Road. The children will have a chance to try their hand at many colonial activities including reverse glass painting, weaving, making ice cream and churning butter. Enrollment is limited. Call Nancy Zorena, 261-8554 for reservations. I thought this excerpt from Fanny Burr's diary was very interesting given our recent weather! May, 1894 17. J. and I went down to Miss Owen's to get J's satin waist - we also went down by the burying ground and got some pink ladyslippers. Cloudy. We set out plants and foliage. 18. Cloudy - I went after the clothes.. 19. Papa and Mamma went to Seymour. Rained like suds all the afternoon. 20. Oh dear! J. and I wanted to go to church. We got all ready but it poured and poured - slacked up when it was just too late to go. 21. Miss Mallett called . . . Rained in the forenoon. 22. Rainy. . .J and I cleaned the studio in the afternoon, it looks quite inspiring. I believe I could paint there now. 23. Did odd jobs - fixed my water pump, put nettings in the studio windows, etc. 24. Rainy. . Mr. Candee came along with a drove of cattle, it rained so he had to stay all night. In the evening he told stories, mostly of his Florida experiences - J. and I enjoyed it immensely, she thinks of writing up some of the stories. . . No grange meeting. 25. Rainy 26. Rainy, we've had a regular deluge, rained 8 days in succession, cleared toward night. 27. Pleasant and it seems so good to have it pleasant. We all went to church - Mr. Lutz preached a good sermon - text that passage about obeying as the only way to test the truth of doctrine - one must be in sympathy with to understand people, art or literature - the critic must admire to be a good critic. . . Aunt Amelia and Uncle H. came in the P.M. Philo and Clarence spent the evening with us . .Weary. . .Mr. Lutz has got the people so they mostly get to church before church begins, now he is trying to get them out when it rains. |
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