The Manor - August, 2012

The Manor
A Newsletter of The
Equinunk Historical Society
Calder House Museum
Calder Gift Shop
Joel Hill Sawmill
P.O. Box 41, 1972 Pine Mill Rd., Equinunk, PA 18417-0041
Volume 29, Issue 2
Telephone: 570-224-6722
PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE
E-Mail: [email protected]
Aug. 2012
Website: www.equinunkhistory.org
CAR SHOW BREAKS RECORD!
M
onths of preparation paid off for the Equinunk Historical
Society’s 13th Annual Car Show as it crossed the finish
line with 151 registered show cars (a new record) and an
unprecedented visitor turn-out that included PA Representative Sandra Major. The crew of volunteers were put to the
test and had to double their efforts to keep up with the crowd
but performed heroically under the pressure. The Historical
Society is indebted to each and every volunteer for doing a
great job.
Taking the People’s Choice Award this year was Art Flynn of
Equinunk for his clean and faultless 1937 Plymouth. Two
Special Recognition Awards were also given out. One went to The cars pour on to the grounds. The crowd grows.
Bill Sheppard of Cochecton, NY for his beautiful 1951 Hudson Don Kaszner photo.
Hornet. Bill’s Hudson looked like it was fresh from the factory. The other award went to Derek Murray of
Honesdale for his 1955 Chevy. The Chevy was a little rough; it is what is referred to as an R.I.P. (restoration in progress) but the story behind it is a gem. Derek’s father bought it in the 70’s and Derek has fond
memories of riding in it during his childhood. Now it’s his to restore and perhaps pass it on to a son. Car
stories don’t get much better than that.
All in all, it was a great day for the Historical Society and everyone who attended. There were cars from as
far away as Johnson City and Canandaigua, NY and all over PA, including Dingmans Ferry; Scranton;
Moscow and Bloomsburg. If you missed our event, don’t worry, you will get another chance next year.
Thanks to our sponsors: Cox’s Lookout General Store; Dirlam, Narrowsburg, Pittston Lumber; Tom Galloway Body Shop, Equinunk; Gilson Automotive, Honesdale; LaBar Computer Services, Waymart; Menotti
Tire, Honesdale; Roche’s GMC & Roche’s Garage, Callicoon; Schwabs Engine Machine Shop,
Honesdale; Town & Country Energy Corp, Equinunk; Wally Young, General Contractor, Equinunk; Wayne
County Ready Mix Concrete Co.
Thanks also to Mel Freilich and Caren Raphael for hosting the event on their beautiful property; Jim
Balakian and Lenny & Alison Caputi for providing visitor parking on their properties; the local merchants
and patrons who donated to the event; and everyone that contributed to or attended our event.
(More photos on pages 3 & 4)
The Car Show Committee
The
Passing Message
of Friends
Presidents
EQUINUNK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Board of Directors, Staff, and Volunteers
2011 - 2012
President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Corres. Secretary
Recording Sec’y.
Treasurer
Directors:
Office Manager
Auditors
Buildings/ Grounds
Bookkeeper
Calder Shop Coord.
Curator
Finance Committee
Genealogy
Head Sawyer
Heritage
Hospitality
Membership
Nominating/By-laws
Photographer
Program Coord.
Publications
Publicity
Saw Mill Com’tee
“The Manor”
Proofreaders
D
riving through the countryside it seems
good to see so many fields harvested for
hay. The hay crop was plentiful and with dry
ground and plenty of sunshine we were able to
have excellent quality. Corn in our area, in most
cases, is growing well. Not so in the midwest
where drought has cut yields drastically. Corn is
a crop that has become the source of many
products; feed for livestock, cereals and food
stuffs, corn syrup as a sweetener for many
things, and of course, ethanol to mix with our
gasoline. So the next time you see farmers,
thank them for all the quality products they
supply for our table and tank.
Honorary Directors:
Robert Wood
Carol Ann MacMaster
Gardie Mueller
Pat Wilson
Harold Butler
Art Flynn
Fred Peckham
Richard Stowe
Carol Ann MacMaster
Barbara Newport, Nancy Sterck
Fred Pfeifer,
Shawn Dufton
Melissa Haviland
Barbara Conley
Alice Pedone
Donna Burrowes, Dawn Joyce,
Marilyn Kneeland
Eleanor Keesler,
Carol Ann MacMaster
Chuck Heyn
Margaret Snyder
Cynthia Jackson, Carol Ann MacMaster
Carol Ann MacMaster
Margaret Snyder
Don Kaszner
Pat Wilson
Christina Kobelin
Carol Ann MacMaster, Linda Wescott
Robert Wood
Linda Wescott, Editor
Marilyn Kneeland, Robert Kramer,
Carol Ann MacMaster
Marjorie Anderson, Eleanor Keesler,
Wellington Lester, Margaret Snyder,
Ann Preston Vail
The Equinunk Historical Society newsletter is published
seasonally, three times a year, and sent to all members.
Additional copies are available through the office at the
Museum. Material for publication is always welcome and
sought after. Please e-mail or mail submissions to
Linda Wescott, c/o EHS, P.O. Box 41, Equinunk, PA 18417.
chased a new belt for the edger and will install it
before the August 11 & 12 sawings.
The programs at the Museum and the Joel Hill
Sawmill have reached the halfway point already. Next up on July 29, is Art Appreciation
Day at the museum, featuring the work of
photographer and jewelry designer Anna
Torres, and artist and printmaker Sarah Rishel.
After admiring the marvelous exhibit, you can
walk right next door to the famous Equinunk
Fire Co. barbeque. Work on the Hill Sawmill
viewing deck is continuing. We are drilling holes
in the ledge to secure the piers and frame to
the ledge in the event of high water. We pur-
New volunteers are very welcome. Stop by or
call and let us put you to work. You’ll enjoy the
experience.
Save this date: the Equinunk Historical Society
Annual Meeting is August 18 at the Museum,
beginning at noon. Steve Jacobi and his group,
Fiddlin’ Around, will hold their annual concert to
benefit the Joel Hill Sawmill in the evening at 8
p.m. at the Equinunk Fire Hall. Enjoy a safe and
happy summer!
Bob Wood, President
2.
What’s a “PD”, I Asked.....
Volunteer Fundraiser Needed:
I
learned that it stands for “Position Descrip
tion” in today’s work environment. EHS is
seeking volunteers to assist in very different but
equally important areas. Can you help?
T
1.
The right individual must be aware of & able to
meet deadlines. The office has a complete file
of past grant applications; they are also in the
computer and can easily be revised to meet the
specifics of future grant requirements. Marilyn
Kneeland and Linda Wescott, past grantwriters,
are also available to advise or review any future
grant application and advise about possible
funding sources. Grant applications are usually
not long; they must clearly and simply express
the need for funding, the organization’s general
budget and resources, the amount requested,
and the project’s budget. Annually, EHS must
reapply for the Wayne County Tourism grants,
usually in early December; other deadlines
depend on the funders’ deadlines, usually
available online. There’s really no great secret
to fundraising — it’s just knowing deadlines,
following through, thinking sensibly about
possible funders (and their interests and concerns), and clearly expressing what is being
requested. This is a great means of acquiring
experience in this in-demand field.
he Equinunk Historical Society needs a
volunteer fundraiser. This could be anybody who wants to help the Society, knows a bit
about its activities, and who enjoys writing.
Technical Facility Maintenance Liaison,
(Reporting to the Office Manager)
Introduction:
Recently the Society acquired expensive facilities which substantially improve the day-to-day
operations of our Museum, specifically our
elevator and generator. We must protect this
investment via formalized maintenance and
service procedures and also maintain compliance with regulatory inspections requirements.
The Board of Directors is seeking an individual
who will coordinate and monitor the various
elements necessary to accomplish this task.
Duties:
The following pertains to the elevator and
generator only.
1. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review,
and participate in the work of staff or organizations responsible for facility maintenance.
2. Establish schedules and methods for providing facility maintenance services: identify
resource needs; review needs with appropriate
management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
3. Participate in the development of goals and
objectives as well as policies and procedures;
make recommendations for changes and
improvements to existing policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
4. Monitor and control supplies and equipment;
order supplies and tools as necessary; prepare
documents for equipment procurement; prepare
specifications and contracts for contract services.
5. Develop and organize preventative maintenance and safety inspection programs for all
facilities and equipment.
6. Assist in the preparations of various contracts and requests for proposals;
7. Coordinate with contractors in providing
contract services.
Harold Butler
Marilyn Kneeland
Help Wanted: Program Chairperson:
A Program Chairperson will be responsible for
organizing the program schedule for the coming
year(s).
1. Devise a theme. It can be your own idea, a
plan from the Board of Directors, or taken from a
member’s suggestion. The Board must approve
the theme before it is implemented.
2. Find presenters to develop programs related
to the theme. Recent themes have included
“Hamlets,” “Early Industry”, and “To Civil War.”
3. Many of our programs and events are recurring: i.e. Memorial Day, the Joel Hill Sawmmill
demonstrations, the Annual Meeting, and Art
Appreciation Day. It’s only necessary to devise
four or five theme-based programs. Pat Wilson
3.
Getting to Know Art Flynn
A
rt Flynn’s modest bio only begins to give
you a portrait of this generous gentleman.
We are quite tardy in presenting Art to you, as
his present two-year term on the EHS Board of
Directors is nearly finished, but nevertheless,
we are lucky to have had his unselfish service
and feel confident that he will always be part of
EHS. In Art’s own words:
Arthur J. Flynn was born in Honesdale, PA
and raised in Callicoon, NY. He attended
Delaware Valley Central School in Callicoon
and joined the US Navy in 1966. Following
boot camp, he was assigned to the USS Intrepid and had three tours of duty in Vietnam
aboard ship. After his discharge he was employed by CE Mills Chevrolet and currently is
employed by Roche’s Garage, Callicoon, as the
trucks parts manager for more than 25 years.
He is married to the former Sandra Hermann
from Callicoon and they have lived in Lookout
for the past 35 years. They were high school
sweethearts and were married in 1968. They
have a daughter and a son and 6 grandchildren.
Art is the Commander of the H. Russell
Kenyon VFW Post 5808, Callicoon and quartermaster of the Sullivan County Council VFW. He
is also on the church board at the Callicoon
United Methodist Church and is the President of
the Wayne-Pike Region AACA.
His hobbies include playing the guitar,
frequently playing in church, historical postcards
and antique cars. He and Sandy are the proud
owners of a 1933 Chrysler Royal 8 Convertible,
1937 Plymouth P4 Touring Sedan and a 1968
Buick Wildcat. They have shown the two older
cars at numerous car shows and have Preservation Awards from National AACA for both of
them. The Buick is more of a fun car and they
have participated in a Road Rally with it and
won First Place Rookie Award. This is a time/
distance race that covers about 250 miles in
one day.
The Flynns have been members of the
Equinunk Historical Society for many years, but
since becoming a Board Member 2 years ago,
Art has assisted with the annual car show and
been a greeter at the Museum.
(Ed. note: You can tell Art’s passion is all wrapped up in his spectacular
vehicles. He was excited to be the winner of the People’s Choice Award at
this year’s 13th Annual EHS Car Show.)
4.
Top: Art Flynn and his immaculate 1937 Plymouth, middle: two obvious crowd-pleasers, bottom: entrance gate - parking is no problem!
Photos by Tasha Tuttle
This truck’s door sported a great
Beetle Bailey cartoon. Beetle is saying, “Sarge, It doesn’t get any better
than this” which quickly became the
mantra for the day.
Top photo: A Special Recognition
award went to Bill Sheppard of
Cochecton, NY for his beautiful 1951
Hudson Hornet.
Left: A Special Recognition award
was given to Derek Murray of
Honesdale for his 1955 Chevy.
Below: Marilyn Bennett and her
fellow vendors were pleased with the
great turn-out.
Photos by Tasha Tuttle
As always, thanks go out to the
hard-working Car Show Committee
members: Charlie Bennett, Art Flynn,
Richard Gill, Robert Kramer, Carol
Ann MacMaster, Dick Stowe, Nicole,
Natasha and Suzanne Tuttle, Linda
Wescott and Robert Wood. Would
you like to be part of the scene next
year? Call Carol at 570-224-6722!
The Car Show Committee was fortunate to secure the aid of the Young Marines organization from
Honesdale. These young men and their commanders were ready to assist with any task assigned to them. In
addition, they got to enjoy a wonderful day under the bluest of skies, and see the fabulous vehicles being
exhibited. We were further blessed to have Karen Ryan, RN/PM, on hand to staff the First Aid area in case of
need. Thanks to Unit Commander Vicki Fritsch; XO Barb Lukens; TO, Jaci Fritsch. Senior Young Marines:
YM Sgt. Michael Errico, YM Cpl. Bryce Rutledge, YM Cpl. C.J. Houman, YM Cpl. Sean Ryan. Junior Young
Marines, YM Rvt. Carmine Jannetti, YM Pvt. Christopher McGrath, YM Pvt. Damian Mueller. If we have
missed anyone, we apologize. Please let us know and we will post their names in the next issue.
5.
PROGRAM NOTES
WELL WISHING
2011 marked the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the U.S. Civil War. This season’s theme,
“To Civil War”, which commemorates that event
has been well received. We began the succession of programs with our annual Memorial Day
celebration at which EHS honored all area
veterans of the war. In June, Ann O’Hara of the
Wayne County Historical Society informed us
with her considerable grasp of the history of
Wayne County’s participation in the war.
We assemble this newsletter with a modest
presentiment of alarm. In the past couple of
months several friends of EHS have met with a
bewildering assortment of injuries and illnesses.
Sandy Flynn, wife of BOD member Art Flynn
had a truly wicked fall in which she broke
several bones and had an extended hospital
stay. (Sandy works at Wayne Memorial Hospital, so we assume she received a lot of attention while there.) Art assures us that though it
has been a long ordeal, she is recovering well.
Our best wishes go out to Sandy.
While bicycling (!) our own “Silver Belle”, Marge
Macey, had a bad fall and broke her leg.
Margie’s ebullient spirits are only mildly dampened, however; her great outlook will see her
through this ordeal. The doctor says the x-rays
show her bone is already beginning to heal.
Cards and phone calls would be most welcome.
Ann O’Hara of the Wayne County Historical Society
The theme continued with John O’Connor’s
presentation of the weaponry of the Civil War.
Dorethy Brown, long an active participant in
activities at the Joel Hill Sawmill, took a fall
recently. Her pelvis is broken in 2 places. She
needs to be very still which must surely be
difficult for an active person. Dorethy has
moved to Good Shepherd for rehab.
Mildred Teeple underwent heart surgery at
Geisinger CMC recently and is recovering very
well. She will be very thankful for your prayers.
Our friend, Manchester Town Supervisor Steve
Macey, continues his recovery from major
surgery. Keep Steve in your prayers too,
please.
Historian John O’Connor of Deposit
The programs continue in August and September with Dick Stowe’s reading from the
Lafayette Lord diary on August 25th, Ken
Parks’ exceptional presentation of the Music of
the Civil War on September 15th, and culminates with a rousing reenactment of a Civil War
encampment under the direction of Dennis
Burnitt, on Sept. 29th. Exciting days are ahead.
Our sympathies go out to Pat Kaszner and her
husband Don. Pat’s sister passed away recently
and we want her to know that we are deeply
saddened for her and her family.
6.
ALICE PEDONE,
CURATOR
C
urator Alice C. Pedone was born in Madison, WI during the last year of WWII. After her
father’s discharge from the Army Air Corps, the family returned to their home state of Washington. Due to her father’s occupation as an engineer, the family moved from state to state until
settling in Berkley Heights, NJ.
At age 22, Alice married Michael. They raised five children and are now blessed with thirteen
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Expanding her education in several areas, Alice earned a BS in Nutrition from Montclair State
Univ., an MSW in Social Work from Fordham Univ., and later, a Master of Divinity from Drew Univ.
School of Theology in Madison, NJ. She was employed as Dir. of Activities at a senior center, and
was a social worker for the first Alzheimer medical day care in Hudson County, garnering several
citations for her innovative work with Alzheimer patients and their families. She established a
counseling service under the name of “The Human Connection”, serving individuals, couples,
addicts and geriatric patients.
Responding to her call to serve God as a pastor, Alice selected to work with rural parishes. She
chose to work in northeastern PA after Michael’s retirement so that they could enjoy retirement
together. In 2010, retired from the ministry, she gratefully accepted an offer of part-time employment from the Equinunk Historical Society.
Even with her limited hours, Alice manages to churn out an unbelievable amount of work. She has
begun the enormous task of cataloguing all the artifacts and archival material into the museum’s
“Past Perfect” computer program and has taken several courses to better understand this wonderful program. She works on special projects and exhibits and is also presently engaged in the
archival storage of many of our collections, studying methods on preservation as well.
Alice credits those who came before her with keeping records on much of the vast collection of
items housed in the museum. With the advancement of computer technology, we will now be able
to keep better track of our inventory and eliminate searching through paperwork to find something
in a timely manner.
In addition to working at the Museum, Alice enjoys reading, handwork, studying scripture and
occasionally preaching in rural churches.
7.
Equinunk Historical Society
P.O. Box 41
Equiinunk, PA 18417
MEMBERSHIP INFO:
Dues - per year:
Individual $15.00
Family
25.00
Junior
2.00
Lifetime
125.00
Corporate 50.00
Equinunk Historical Society
32nd Annual Meeting
at Noon, August 18, 2012
Agenda
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Call to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Welcome and introduction of Board members
Report of Nominating Committee
Minutes of 2011 Annual Meeting – Patricia Wilson, Secretary
President’s Report – Robert Wood, President
Treasurer’s Report & Proposed Budget – Harold Butler, Treasurer
Office Manager’s Report – Carol Ann MacMaster, Office Manager
Curator’s Report – Alice Pedone, Curator
Committee Reports:
A. Car Show
G. Programs
B. Calder Shop
H. Publications
C. Building & Grounds
I. Genealogy
D. Membership
J. Newsletter
E. Hospitality
K. Joel Hill Sawmill
F. Publicity
L. Auditor
11. Presentations : Departing Board Members
12. Members comments and suggestions
13. Adjourn
Immediately following adjournment, the Board of Directors will meet for reorganization.