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3232Heritage Ohio to honor MSD nominees
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https://arbeiasociety.org.uk/heritage-ohio-to-honor-msd-nominees/#respondMon, 17 Jul 2023 00:08:59 +0000https://arbeiasociety.org.uk/heritage-ohio-to-honor-msd-nominees/[ad_1] Heritage Ohio – the state’s official main street and historic preservation organization – has selected three nominees from Main Street Delaware to receive awards at Heritage Ohio’s annual preservation and revitalization conference, scheduled for 18-20 October in Springfield, Ohio. The selections for the Heritage Ohio Awards 2021 are Jerry Warner, Outstanding Leader in Revitalization; […]]]>
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Heritage Ohio – the state’s official main street and historic preservation organization – has selected three nominees from Main Street Delaware to receive awards at Heritage Ohio’s annual preservation and revitalization conference, scheduled for 18-20 October in Springfield, Ohio.
The selections for the Heritage Ohio Awards 2021 are Jerry Warner, Outstanding Leader in Revitalization; Delaware County Council of Commissioners, Best Rehabilitation of Public Buildings; and The Strand Theater, Historic Theater of the Year.
As Chief Building Officer for the City of Delaware, Warner consistently provides helpful advice on innovative catering while balancing code enforcement, allowing downtown Delaware to thrive.
“Jerry Warner has been a strong advocate for building owners not only in renovating buildings in a safe manner, but also helping them understand how to ensure safety and quality with an emphasis on cost effectiveness,†said Sean Hughes , responsible for the economic development of the city. director and non-voting member of the board of directors of Main Street Delaware. “Jerry works with building owners to find solutions to difficult projects so that our historic buildings continue to serve our communities for hundreds of years more. “
Delaware County Commissioners Jeff Benton, Barb Lewis and Gary Merrell are honored by Heritage Ohio for their leadership in renovating the historic Delaware County Courthouse, 91 N. Sandusky St. The Courthouse, at the originally completed in 1868, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The renovation was started in June 2019 and was initially scheduled to be completed in summer 2020. Due to the pandemic, however, work continued until early 2021. In addition to housing several county offices, the Historic courthouse is also a showcase of artifacts highlighting many of Delaware’s historic moments.
The Strand Theater and its Executive Director, Tracey Peyton, receive the 2021 Heritage Ohio Historic Theater of the Year Award.
The 105-year-old Strand, located at 28 E. Winter St., is one of the country’s 10 oldest operating theaters showing first-run films. When the pandemic threatened his legacy of success, Peyton and members of the Strand Theater and Cultural Arts Association got busy.
In January 2020, the non-profit theater began taking precautions to protect guests from COVID-19, but in March it had to close. In response, The Strand launched a series of community engagement and fundraising efforts that included a virtual movie campaign, curbside popcorn sales on Fridays and Saturdays, a GoFundMe campaign that enabled to raise nearly $ 54,800, a marquee rental program and t-shirt sales. Now The Strand is back showing first-run movies while continuing many of its popular new programming.
Susie Bibler, executive director of Main Street Delaware, said she was thrilled that Heritage Ohio had also seen contributions from 2021 Delaware award recipients statewide.
“Our Board of Directors was delighted to make the nominations this year, and we are delighted to see these community superstars recognized for all of their efforts to make Delaware a better place,†said Bibler. “Congratulations and thank you to Jerry Warner, our County Commissioners and the Strand Theater.”
The renovation of the historic Delaware County Courthouse, 91 N. Sandusky St., is recognized by Heritage Ohio.
Submitted by Main Street Delaware.
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]]>https://arbeiasociety.org.uk/heritage-ohio-to-honor-msd-nominees/feed/0Carlton E. Stickney, 78, of Brookdale
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Sun, 09 Jul 2023 02:50:07 +0000https://arbeiasociety.org.uk/carlton-e-stickney-78-of-brookdale/Carlton E. Stickney, 78, of Brookdale, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 28, 2022 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington from complications resulting from a fall the previous evening.(Funeral home) BROOKDALE, New York (WWNY) – Carlton E. Stickney, 78, of Brookdale, died suddenly Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, at the University of Vermont Medical […]]]>
BROOKDALE, New York (WWNY) – Carlton E. Stickney, 78, of Brookdale, died suddenly Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington from complications resulting from a fall the previous evening. Arrangements are in the care of Hammill Funeral Home in Winthrop. There will be no call hours or services, but the family invites friends to come together for a celebration of life and to share memories of Carl at the Silas Wright House, home of the St. Lawrence County Historical Association (a place very close to its heart), at 3 Main Street, Canton, NY on April 23, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Carlton was born in Potsdam, NY on October 14, 1943, the son of Kenneth F. and Olga E. (Jones) Stickney of Norwood. He is survived by two brothers, Charlie Stickney and Jim (Valerie) Stickney, nieces and nephews Mary Ann (Robert) McGreevy, Monica Brothers, Russell (Mary) Stickney, Brian Stickney, Paula (Todd) Milliron and Lisa Stickney as well as many great-nieces and nephews. Carlton was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Francis K. Stickney and Earl N. Stickney.
Carlton had very close friendships with too many people to mention, including a friendship with Linda (Locke) Hollis for 74 years. He also shared a very special bond of over 43 years with Bob Mulverhill, Karey Fournier and their boys, Nathen and Jered.
Carlton attended Brookdale Rural One-Room School as a youth and graduated from St. Lawrence Central School in 1961. He then attended Canton ATI (now SUNY Canton) where he studied agriculture and graduated in 1963. Carlton continued his education in 1964. at Ogdensburg State Hospital School of Nursing where he graduated in 1967, one of 14 students. In 1968, he enlisted as a second lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps and served in San Antonio, Texas at Brooks General Hospital at Fort Sam Houston. There he treated soldiers recovering from injuries sustained during the Vietnam War. He was discharged in 1970 and served in the Army Reserves, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. After being discharged from the military, Carlton returned to Ogdensburg State Hospital, earned his nurse practitioner degree, and served the state until his retirement. In addition, he worked for the Canton-Potsdam Hospital as a PA after his retirement for more than 10 years.
Carlton was an avid antique collector and made his first purchase at an auction when he was very young. His search for antiques took him thousands of miles each year across multiple states. He had his favorite shops which he visited regularly. He frequently attended local auctions and enjoyed sharing the story behind the treasures he brought home. In 1976 Carlton purchased the Octagon House in Brasher Falls but was never able to establish the museum he envisioned there. In 1980 Carlton was elected president of the Stockholm Historical Association and also served as a city administrator.
Carl was the current Stockholm City Historian, where he had served since his appointment in January 2002. He was a member of the board of directors of the Historical Association of St. Lawrence County and was its past president. He also served on the board of the Almanzo Wilder farm and was also its past president. He shared his collection of artifacts mentioned in the Little House on the Prairie books. The relics were used in Grade 4 elementary farm tours as well as classroom presentations. Over the years, he has taught chair caning classes, exhibited his Civil War collection at Civil War reenactment weekends, lectured on antique glass and oil lamps, and shared various collections at exhibit in local museums in Potsdam and Canton. He has spent countless hours volunteering with several organizations. He has recently spent a lot of time curating the early illumination exhibition currently on display at the Silas Wright House in Canton.
Carlton will forever be remembered as a kind and generous gentleman with a wealth of knowledge of local history, he enriched the lives of those who were fortunate enough to know him. Carl was very proud of the communities and organizations he served.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Stickney Fund of the St. Lawrence County Historical Association, PO Box 8, Canton, NY 13617 or to the Almanzo Wilder Farm, PO Box 283, Malone, NY 12953. Condolences and good memories can be shared at www .hammillfh.com
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]]>OBITUARY: Elise Faircloth Blackwell | Obituary
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Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:44:01 +0000https://arbeiasociety.org.uk/obituary-elise-faircloth-blackwell-obituary/Elise Faircloth Blackwell died peacefully on January 15, 2022 at her home in Birmingham. She was born November 13, 1936, in Clinton, North Carolina, to James Manning Faircloth and Annie Moore Parker Faircloth, and grew up in Tuscaloosa, AL, where her father was head of the civil engineering department at the University of ‘Alabama. Elise […]]]>
Elise Faircloth Blackwell died peacefully on January 15, 2022 at her home in Birmingham. She was born November 13, 1936, in Clinton, North Carolina, to James Manning Faircloth and Annie Moore Parker Faircloth, and grew up in Tuscaloosa, AL, where her father was head of the civil engineering department at the University of ‘Alabama. Elise graduated from college, where she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She then married William Dunham Blackwell of Selma, the place where she lived for over 50 years.
Elise served the community of Selma as one of its strongest advocates, tirelessly volunteering to improve the town she loved. She also taught at the school, served as director of tourism for the chamber of commerce and director of the regional office at the University of Alabama. Elise has been active in many organizations and charities including United Way, Selma Charity League, Selma Historical Commission (Chairman), Selma-Dallas County Historic Preservation Society, Riverfront Market, Old Depot Museum, Cahawba Advisory Committee, YMCA Board of Directors and the Dallas-Wilcox Chapter of the Alabama Alumni Association (Secretary), receiving numerous awards and honors over the years.
In addition to her civic activities, Elise was an active member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, a member of the King’s Daughters, an avid tennis player, an avid bridge player, and she also enjoyed reading and traveling.
Most importantly, Elise, affectionately known as “Yee Yee” by her grandchildren and the Faircloth family, was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, and friend; and she was fun! She moved to St. Martin’s in the Pines, Arbors Apartments, in 2018, making new friends and leaving her indelible mark there too. She will be greatly missed by her dear friends and family.
Elise was predeceased by her daughter, Anne Blackwell, and her sister, Alice Wade Stackhouse. She is survived by her daughter, Julie Nesbitt (Tom), her brother, Jay Faircloth (Marlie), her sister, Anne Sessions (Larry), her beloved grandchildren, Walker Stinson (Haynes), Brooks Stevens, Mills Nesbitt and Elise Faircloth. Nesbitt, as well as many loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the lower hall of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Selma, followed by a service in the church at 3:00 p.m., with the Reverend Henry Hudson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 210 Lauderdale St, Selma, AL 36701 and the Old Depot Museum, 4 Martin Luther King St, Selma, AL 36703.
]]>The camp plants native plants at the Hoquarton Historical Interpretation Center | Community
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https://arbeiasociety.org.uk/the-camp-plants-native-plants-at-the-hoquarton-historical-interpretation-center-community/#respondMon, 29 May 2023 13:36:31 +0000https://arbeiasociety.org.uk/the-camp-plants-native-plants-at-the-hoquarton-historical-interpretation-center-community/[ad_1] A Bay City Arts Center (BCAC) horticultural and landscaping camp planted native plants on Tuesday, August 3 at the Hoquarton Historical Interpretive Center, located in Tillamook, next to the post office. Youth at the camp learn various horticultural and place-making techniques and create and implement a landscaping plan to welcome visitors to Tillamook. Children […]]]>
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A Bay City Arts Center (BCAC) horticultural and landscaping camp planted native plants on Tuesday, August 3 at the Hoquarton Historical Interpretive Center, located in Tillamook, next to the post office. Youth at the camp learn various horticultural and place-making techniques and create and implement a landscaping plan to welcome visitors to Tillamook.
Children at the camp learn to identify native and invasive plant species, build wooden benches and pathways, and capture elements of the natural environment using botanical sketches and photographs.
Charlie Wooldridge, Treasurer of the BCAC Board of Directors, runs the camp. President Rob Russell said it was a series of grant-funded summer camps. The last session of the camp will take place from August 16 to 19. The camp is for students in grades 6 to 12. The children were able to register for one or more sessions.
On Tuesday August 3, native plants arrived for the kids to plant at Hoquarton House, also known as the Hoquarton Historical Interpretive Center. The weeds were pulled up so that the plants could be planted behind the house. Wooldridge said it would look like a Japanese garden, rich in plants native to the area. Students from Trask River High School grew the plants and students from across the county joined the day camp, digging and planting the new plants.
The Hoquarton House is a big project for BCAC, said Russell. Ten years ago, local and national organizations including the Tillamook Estuaries Project, the Town of Tillamook, BCAC and others came together to launch the Hoquarton Trail Project. Hoquarton House, formerly known as Carlich House, has been identified as a prime location to meet and develop the expanding trail.
Restoration efforts have been made on the Hoquarton Swamp over the past decade, creating the Riparian Park and Interpretive Trail. Plans are underway for a bridge system across the swamp leading to adjacent natural acres.
In 2014, BCAC began phase 1 of the development of the Hoquarton Historical Interpretation Center, also known as Hoquarton House. A new foundation for the house has been built. It will be transformed into a museum. The center will also have an addition built near the basement on the waterfront side. This will serve as a science laboratory where young people can conduct scientific research.
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]]>https://arbeiasociety.org.uk/the-camp-plants-native-plants-at-the-hoquarton-historical-interpretation-center-community/feed/0Colonial Williamsburg and W&M renew their partnership with the Omohundro Institute
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https://arbeiasociety.org.uk/colonial-williamsburg-and-wm-renew-their-partnership-with-the-omohundro-institute/#respondWed, 26 Apr 2023 11:45:31 +0000https://arbeiasociety.org.uk/colonial-williamsburg-and-wm-renew-their-partnership-with-the-omohundro-institute/[ad_1] by the staff | October 8, 2021 Colonial Williamsburg has renewed its commitment to independent academic research by joining William & Mary in financially supporting the Omohundro Institute of Early American History & Culture. The Omohundro Institute (OI) was established by the two institutions in 1943 and has become the country’s leading academic center […]]]>
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October 8, 2021
Colonial Williamsburg has renewed its commitment to independent academic research by joining William & Mary in financially supporting the Omohundro Institute of Early American History & Culture.
The Omohundro Institute (OI) was established by the two institutions in 1943 and has become the country’s leading academic center for historical research on all aspects of early America. The reunion of the three entities restores the financial support and in-kind benefits provided by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and positions the three institutions at the center of historical scholarship as the country nears its 250e anniversary in 2026.
“The renewal of our relationship with the Omohundro Institute, in partnership with William & Mary, allows us to significantly expand our relevance and educational reach through this internationally renowned research institution. IO Executive Director Karin Wulf was instrumental in re-establishing the partnership. Through his tireless work to restore this important relationship, we are once again combining our resources to advance scholarship and understanding of our country’s formation and its impact on today, â€said Cliff Fleet, President and CEO of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. and member of the board of directors of the Omohundro Institute.
One of the first priorities of the partnership is the development of “For 2026”, a series of conferences leading to the country’s half-fiftieth anniversary. Starting in 2022, five annual meetings will highlight emerging research, connect researchers with each other and with the public, and host important conversations about how and why understanding America’s formative past is vital today.
“For 2026 is engaged in a broad and inclusive history of early America that takes into account the diversity of people and experiences of the revolutionary period. Each year will provide forums for important new knowledge about this critical period in academic-to-academic and academic-to-public forums, â€said Karin Wulf, Executive Director of the Omohundro Institute.
Additionally, Colonial Williamsburg supports the high-profile Omohundro Institute podcast Ben Franklin’s world. Hosted by OI Digital Projects Editor-in-Chief Liz Covart, the podcast currently features over 310 episodes designed for people who love history and want to learn more about America’s past.
The Omohundro Institute consists of 33 staff and was led by Wulf for eight years after a decade as William and Mary Quarterly Book review editor. Wulf is starting a new position as Director and Librarian of the John Carter Brown Library at Brown University on October 15.
During her tenure as Executive Director, Wulf extended the work of the OI to digital humanities projects and scholarships, including collaborations with the Georgian Papers Program, Slavery and Data Preservation Journal (Enslaved.org), Slavevoyages.org, and Banal with the American Antiquarian Society.
The current editor-in-chief of the Omohundro Institute, Catherine Kelly, will serve as interim executive director of the OI while the institute searches for Wulf’s successor. An article published on August 4 on the institute’s website provides additional information.
“Leading the Omohundro Institute has been a tremendous privilege and I am grateful to leave him ready for even greater achievements,†said Wulf. “The renewal of our relationship with Colonial Williamsburg, coupled with the continued and strong support of William & Mary, will certainly bring many new opportunities for all. I have no doubt that the brilliant Cathy Kelly will begin to realize many of these opportunities when she takes on the role of Interim Executive Director, and that the next Director will find an IO even more ready to take on the challenges of leading academics. and scholarships. of vast primitive America.
The return of Colonial Williamsburg as the OI’s primary financial partner underscores its commitment to the OI’s mission of supporting and publishing scholars and scholars of the vast primitive America, defined as history and cultures. of the indigenous and immigrant peoples of North America during the colonial, revolutionary and early national periods of the United States and the related histories of Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, the British Isles, Europe and of Africa until about 1820.
“We welcome this renewed alliance with great enthusiasm,†said William & Mary President Katherine A. Rowe. “Colonial Williamsburg and Omohundro are important university partners. Together, we are in a better position to tell a fuller and more complete story of our nation’s history as we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Located in this cradle of democracy, we can provide unique insight into the founding of our country – guided by William & Mary’s mission to reflect on the lessons of history to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
The partnership agreement between William & Mary and Colonial Williamsburg includes joint funding of a new position that will oversee this initiative and others between the two educational institutions. William & Mary’s Ann Marie Stock serves as the presidential liaison for strategic cultural partnerships. In his role, Stock will work closely with Fleet and Rowe and lead projects associated with the Omohundro Institute and the Williamsburg Bray School initiative, among other joint ventures and projects.
“This expanded partnership offers tremendous potential,†said Stock. “By coming together in new ways, we will leverage our unique resources to explore the history of our community, the Commonwealth and our nation – and we will do so with a wonderful array of combined tools.
“When like-minded institutions work together towards a common goal, the potential is extraordinary. I feel privileged to support President Rowe and President Fleet in this visionary endeavor and I am already collaborating to imagine the bridges we will build to connect with each other and with individuals, organizations and communities yet to be identified with. worldwide. “
Stock and its staff will reside in offices provided by Colonial Williamsburg in historic Travis House, which was built by a member of the Maison des Bourgeois and is located at the northeast corner of Francis and Henry streets. The new W&M Bray school laboratory will also be located in this structure, in close proximity to the William & Mary faculty and students who will research the history and heritage of the school.
This press release was produced in coordination with Colonial Williamsburg and Omohundro Institute.
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]]>https://arbeiasociety.org.uk/colonial-williamsburg-and-wm-renew-their-partnership-with-the-omohundro-institute/feed/0Madison County Historical Society Recognized as Illinois Centennial Organization | Press Releases
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Fri, 24 Mar 2023 22:30:43 +0000https://arbeiasociety.org.uk/madison-county-historical-society-recognized-as-illinois-centennial-organization-press-releases/[ad_1] The Illinois State Historical Society recently recognized the Madison County Historical Society (MCHS) as the Illinois Centennial Organization. The Centennial Awards certificate states that the MCHS “has contributed to the civic and economic heritage of the State of Illinois for one hundred years.” A century ago, on December 3, 1921, the Madison County Historical […]]]>
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The Illinois State Historical Society recently recognized the Madison County Historical Society (MCHS) as the Illinois Centennial Organization. The Centennial Awards certificate states that the MCHS “has contributed to the civic and economic heritage of the State of Illinois for one hundred years.”
A century ago, on December 3, 1921, the Madison County Historical Society held its first annual meeting in the Estates Court Room of the Madison County Courthouse. The aim of the new organization was to “preserve the books, papers, military records and any other item of the county of historical interest”.
The officers elected to serve the new organization were Professor William D. Armstrong, Alton, president; Gaius Paddock, Fort Russell, vice-president; Estates Judge George W. Crossman, Secretary; Miss Laura Gonterman, Treasurer.
The directors included Mrs. Charles (Annie) Burton, Edwardsville, Wilbur T. Norton, Alton and William L. Waters, Godfrey. Associate members of the Board of Directors were Ms. Mark Henson, Collinsville and Norman G. Flagg, Fort Russell.
Since the first annual meeting was held on the 103rd anniversary of the state of Illinois, Flagg, an Illinois lawmaker whose family came to Madison County in 1818, has related ” interesting historical events of the state â€. Burton recited the lyrics to “Illinois, Our Illinois,†a song she wrote and published in 1918 to commemorate the Illinois Centennial and pay homage to Illinois soldiers during World War I.
Almost a century later, in 2016, descendants of the Flagg and Paddock families of Madison County donated a large collection of documents, photographs and artifacts to the Madison County Historical Society. Norman G. Flagg’s grandparents, the family’s first settlers in Madison County, were Gershom Flagg (1792-1857) and his wife, Jane Paddock Flagg (1787-1863). Both families were from Vermont.
The first meeting ended with an invitation to all county residents to join the Society at a cost of $ 1 per year in annual dues.
Annual dues have increased over the past 100 years, but the invitation remains for all county residents to join the Society. The Society’s mission is also largely unchanged, with the organization collecting and preserving all manner of artifacts that tell the story of Madison County and its people. To support the ongoing work of the Madison County Historical Society, visit https://madcohistory.org/membership/ or call 618-656-1294 for more information. Gift certificates are available for the holidays.
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]]>Bremer Co. Historical Society hosts cruise | Waverly Newspapers
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https://arbeiasociety.org.uk/bremer-co-historical-society-hosts-cruise-waverly-newspapers/#respondSun, 12 Mar 2023 07:59:08 +0000https://arbeiasociety.org.uk/bremer-co-historical-society-hosts-cruise-waverly-newspapers/[ad_1] The Bremer County Historical Society’s first Cruising Thru History fundraising event, held on Sunday, September 26, was a success. Participants arrived from Denver, Tripoli, Plainfield, Shell Rock, Fredericksburg, Cedar Falls and Waterloo. Some came in various models of classic cars and those who did not own a classic car just drove their daily vehicle. […]]]>
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The Bremer County Historical Society’s first Cruising Thru History fundraising event, held on Sunday, September 26, was a success.
Participants arrived from Denver, Tripoli, Plainfield, Shell Rock, Fredericksburg, Cedar Falls and Waterloo. Some came in various models of classic cars and those who did not own a classic car just drove their daily vehicle.
The concept of having a classic car cruise combined with historic presentations in Bremer County was conceived by Barb Lovejoy-Hess and Gary Emkes, a couple from Waverly.
Both are longtime residents of Bremer County who love history and have been involved in several vintage car organizations. They have also attended a number of regional and international Kaiser-Fraser conventions held in the United States and have regularly participated in various local and national auto shows and events in recent years.
Lovejoy-Hess, who sits on the company’s fundraising committee, and Emkes first shared their idea with this writer, who chairs the fundraising committee.
I was excited about the proposed project and asked Lovejoy-Hess to present his idea to the third committee member, Priscilla Blanchard. The committee members, who are part of the non-profit organization’s board of directors, felt that historic cruises would provide a unique opportunity for the organization, so they presented it at a board meeting. administrators for their comments.
Several other members of the Company’s Board of Directors, unfamiliar with the world of vintage car ownership or the cruise hype, asked what a cruise typically is.
“It can be whatever you want it to be,†Lovejoy-Hess said, adding that neither she nor Emkes knew of an auto club or other organization that had organized such a cruise.
With the rest of the Board of Directors sharing the committee’s enthusiasm for such an event, the committee has taken off, at full speed, with project planning for its first two events for this fall.
Wanting to keep the admission fees reasonable, an educational-type grant from the Bremer County Community Foundation and the Readlyn Community Fund was provided to help cover expenses so that the committee could make a profit from fundraising for their children. efforts.
The weather was perfect for the recent first cruise, especially for those who drove in their latest red model Ford Mustang Cabriolet, which was broken down for the event. Classic cars of that day included a ’69 Plymouth Barracuda, a ’63 Chevy C10 Fleetwood, a ’65 Dodge Coronet with double hood, and a 5-window coupe from the mid to late 1930s. the cruise was a 1951 Willis, owned by the couple who first envisioned the historic cruise concept to help raise funds for the museum.
Dr Terry Lindell, professor of history at Wartburg College, shared the tradition of the days gone by on people, events and places in the Waverly area. Registrations began at the museum, where notice boards offered pictures and information about the sites featured that day.
Highlights included the importance of the Company’s own museum, originally known as Waverly House, Slimmer House (Waverly Health Center), Osincup House, Rock Island Depot (4 Queens), Farmers Exchange, the crypt of Harlington cemetery, the lynching of the Barber brothers, ice harvesting, sawmill, Russell Court and Wartburg College.
The Bremer County Historical Society has partnered with fundraising efforts with The Sturdevant House, Waverly’s oldest surviving house, with Kris Brunkhorst and his son, Zach, sharing Sturdevant’s story at home. Their board members served refreshments including various delicious pies and ice cream.
Another site included the radar base south of Waverly. During the historical presentation, Jeff Hay, of Waverly, explained that he lived and worked there while the base monitored potential threats to our country during the Cold War. The crowd thanked and applauded the veteran for his selfless service.
The responses to the survey of the events provided useful information for future cruises and reinforced that the cruise was “very interesting”, the speakers were “very knowledgeable about the history of Waverly” and also shared that they “loved the whole Waverly story”.
The latest cruise for 2021, featuring the story of Janesville, promises to provide some interesting information that even I, from Bremer County, may not know anything about. This cruise will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 24, with registration starting one hour before the event at the Bremer County Historical Society Museum at the corner of Fourth Street Northwest and West Bremer Avenue in Waverly.
“Many classic car owners store their vehicles in early October until the following spring,†Lovejoy-Hess said.
Therefore, the Janesville cruise was chosen for this day since most sites require driving on gravel roads. While some may come with older classic cars / trucks that have not been fully restored to a pristine shine, most will drive their daily driver.
The cruise, which is expected to last around 3 hours or less, will include historical landmarks at Janesville’s famous Riviera Ballroom with a bowling alley (current location of the Riviera-Roose) and the former POW camp sites and of the underground tunnel.
Those who attend will also hear about Thunderwoman, that Turkey Foot is something other than the anatomy of a bird, and the person who nowadays could be called a “wildlife whisperer.”
Come and learn why those who worked for so-called ten cents an hour at the Waverly Cannery were happy to be there.
At the end of the cruise, everyone will park for a final tale with refreshments at Ingawanis Woodlands.
Dashboard plaques will be given to the first 25 participants with RSVP. Pre-registration can be done at BremerCountyHistoricalSociety.org or by leaving a message on the museum telephone 319-352-1862. The organization accepts payment by cash, check or by VISA and Mastercard.
The aim of the fundraising committee is to generate interest in future cruise events that will be held at different locations in Bremer County. The committee is seeking volunteers from Plainfield / Horton, Tripoli, Readlyn, Sumner and Frederika to coordinate their community’s historic significance for future cruise events that will continue into next year and beyond.
Those interested in more information on how they can contribute their time, talents or knowledge can call Barb Lovejoy-Hess at 319-352-6348.
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]]>https://arbeiasociety.org.uk/bremer-co-historical-society-hosts-cruise-waverly-newspapers/feed/0Victory Square Technologies will attend Lytham
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Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:54:36 +0000https://arbeiasociety.org.uk/victory-square-technologies-will-attend-lytham/[ad_1] VANCOUVER, British Columbia, December 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Victory Square Technologies Inc. (“Victory Square†or “Companyâ€) (CSE: VST) (OTC: VSQTF) (FWB: 6F6), a company that offers investors with access to a diverse portfolio of next-gen tech companies in key industries including: Web 3.0, blockchain, games, creator economy, NFTs and the metaverse, announced today […]]]>
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, December 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Victory Square Technologies Inc. (“Victory Square†or “Companyâ€) (CSE: VST) (OTC: VSQTF) (FWB: 6F6), a company that offers investors with access to a diverse portfolio of next-gen tech companies in key industries including: Web 3.0, blockchain, games, creator economy, NFTs and the metaverse, announced today its attending the Lytham Partners Winter 2021 investor conference from December 13-16, 2021. During the event, the company will participate in a webcast fireside chat to discuss its vision for 2022 and organize 1×1 virtual investor meetings.
The fireside chat webcast will be available for view at 11 a.m. ET on Monday, December 13, 2021 on the company’s website at https://victorysquare.com/investisseurs Where https://wsw.com/webcast/lytham3/vst/1904410. The webcast will also be available for replay after the event.
To arrange a 1×1 meeting with management, please contact Lytham Partners at 1×[email protected] or register on www.lythampartners.com/winter2021invreg.
On behalf of the board of directors
“Shafin Diamond Tejani” Director and Chief Executive Officer Victory Square Technologies Inc. www.victorysquare.com
For more information on Place de la Victoire, please contact:
Peter Smryniotis – Director Telephone: 604 283-9166
ABOUT VICTORY SQUARE TECHNOLOGIES INC. Victory Square (VST) builds, acquires and invests in promising startups, then provides the leadership and resources necessary for rapid growth. The sweet spot of VST is the cutting edge technology that is shaping the 4th Industrial Revolution. Our business portfolio consists of over 20 global companies using AI, VR / AR, and blockchain to disrupt industries as diverse as fintech, insurance, healthcare, and gaming.
What we do differently for startups
VST is not your ordinary investor. With real skin in the game, we are committed to ensuring the success of every business in our portfolio. Our secret sauce starts with selecting startups that have real solutions, not just ideas. We match you with seasoned talent in product, engineering, customer acquisition and more. Then we let you do what you do best: build, innovate and disrupt. In 24-36 months, you’ll scale and be ready to monetize.
What we do differently for investors
For investors, we’re offering early access to the next unicorns before they’re unicorns. Our portfolio represents a particularly liquid and secure way for investors to access the latest cutting-edge technologies. Because we focus on rapidly evolving market-ready solutions, we are able to deliver strong and stable returns while exploiting emerging global trends with big benefits.
Victory Square incorporates a strong ESG component (environment, social and corporate governance) in all of its operations. Our portfolio highlights minority entrepreneurs, often overlooked by traditional investors, many of them from developing countries. We are also committed to giving back to the communities in which we serve and operate. The mandate of the Society is to help organizations with its time, talent and treasure. The company is committed to organizations that provide services in the areas of youth, mental health, special needs, sport, technology, education, marginalized groups, First Nations and accessibility.
VST is a publicly traded company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, and listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange (VST), Frankfurt Stock Exchange (6F6), and OTCQX (VSQTF).
For more information, please visit www.victorysquare.com.
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FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This press release may contain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the business prospects of Victory Square and its portfolio companies, including, without limitation, statements relating to future performance. , execution of the business strategy, future growth, business prospects and opportunities of Victory Square and its subsidiaries and related holding companies and other factors beyond our control. These forward-looking statements may, without limitation, be preceded, followed or include words such as “believes”, “expects”, “plans”, “believes”, “intends”, “plans” “,” Continue “,” project “,” potential “,” possible “,” contemplate “,” seek “,” objective “,” prospect “or similar expressions, or may use future or conditional verbs such as” may “,” Could “,” will “,” could “,” should “or” would “, or may otherwise be indicated as forward-looking statements by grammatical construction, wording or context. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the management of Victory Square. Although Victory Square believes that the expectations and assumptions on which this forward-looking information is based are reasonable, they should not be relied on unduly as Victory Square cannot guarantee that they will prove to be correct. Although Victory Square believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements in this press release are reasonable, these forward-looking statements are based on expectations, factors and assumptions about future events which may prove to be inaccurate and are subject to change. numerous risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond Victory Square’s control, including, but not limited to, the risk factors discussed in Victory Square’s continuous disclosure documents which are available under Victory Square’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and are made as of the date hereof. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. Victory Square disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.
The Canadian Securities Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release and accepts no responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
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]]>Groups of marine volunteers help shape the village
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Mon, 06 Mar 2023 18:03:17 +0000https://arbeiasociety.org.uk/groups-of-marine-volunteers-help-shape-the-village/MARINE – Being a village with a population of around 900 people has its challenges. For Mayor Kelly Tracy, the Marine community is not one of those obstacles, but rather a blessing. Last week when snow blanketed the area, Tracy was contacted by people in the community to help with the snow removal. One such […]]]>
MARINE – Being a village with a population of around 900 people has its challenges.
For Mayor Kelly Tracy, the Marine community is not one of those obstacles, but rather a blessing.
Last week when snow blanketed the area, Tracy was contacted by people in the community to help with the snow removal. One such instance that touched Tracy deeply was a group of children who shoveled the driveways of Marine veterans.
“Children are led by example,” Tracy said. “They just know how it is and they don’t know any other way. It’s a good thing for our young people to look to the older generation and know that we just have to help.
Not only is Tracy the mayor of Marine, but she’s also a member of the board of directors that helped start a parks association volunteer group called A Little Rae of Sunshine. The group was named after village board member and trustee Rae Lynne Meter, who died of cancer two years ago and was instrumental in Marine to improve the parks.
“It’s nice to have a new park association with new volunteers and new people who want to help out,” Tracy said.
Marine volunteers are not limited to their groups. The different groups help each other when needed.
“Everyone helping each other is huge,” Tracy said. “So far we have been able to get back to it.”
The Marine Lions Club, which makes returns every year, also assists both the Marine Historical Society and the Gravius Memorial Library. The Lions Club and the Historical Society have joined forces to raise funds to build and maintain a Marine Veterans Memorial. Along with the library, the Lions Club organizes various breakfasts and dinners to support the library.
The library is a special place in town, especially for children. The library is volunteer-based and has a program to provide children with games, books and prizes based on the number of books read per year.
The biggest volunteer project each year is the Balloons over Marine festival. The group is run by a four-person committee, with Dawn Dykes serving as the committee leader.
“We want people to come and have a good time,” Dykes said.
The event is entering its eighth year, usually takes place over two days at the end of September and features four hot air balloons. Planning for the event begins in December and is fueled by donations and volunteers, with the event being free and open to the public.
The Balloons over Marine committee enlists other local organizations to help with set up and take down, including the Navy Fire Department, Masonic Lodge, Boy Scouts to help clean up trash, and various members of the families who volunteer.
“It’s all about the money,” Dykes said, “and we’re trying to bring it back to where everyone helps each other. That’s been one of our goals.
Given that the planning takes more than half the year, it’s a lot of work for the committee, which has two members over 60, but the passion for the community continues to drive the event.
“Some days at the end of the event we ask why we are doing it and then a little girl or an elderly couple tell us they love the event and we see they are smiling. It keeps us going,” Dykes said.
In the past, with leftover money donated, the committee has invested that money in the community in a variety of ways, including helping the fire department and victims of human trafficking in the area.
“It’s amazing that we’re not exactly a necessarily money-rich village, but a village rich in volunteers and people who want to help each other,” Tracy said, “and that’s more important. That says a lot about the people here. We don’t need things because the volunteers feel the need to help.
For more information, visit the Balloons over Marine website and A Little Rae of Sunshine Facebook page.
]]>Philadelphia’s historic Uptown Theater saved by a new generation of leaders
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Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:33:27 +0000https://arbeiasociety.org.uk/philadelphias-historic-uptown-theater-saved-by-a-new-generation-of-leaders/💌 Do you like Philly? Sign up for Billy Penn’s free newsletter to get everything you need to know about Philadelphia, every day. Renovations at North Philadelphia’s historic Uptown Theater are moving forward again, despite setbacks ranging from pandemic delays to the loss of several board members. The renowned performance space holds a special place […]]]>
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Renovations at North Philadelphia’s historic Uptown Theater are moving forward again, despite setbacks ranging from pandemic delays to the loss of several board members.
The renowned performance space holds a special place in the hearts of many residents. But the 2,100-seat venue played a more practical role for Olivia Riley. Yes, the star-studded concert posters were a draw – but she spent so much time in the theater because her mother worked there.
“I was quite famous because everyone knew my mother. Everyone wanted to be my friend, so they could come to the show for free,” she laughed of memories of being a teenager in the late 1950s. and his childhood in the shadow of Uptown.
The Art Deco building at 2240 N. Broad St., between Susquehanna and Dauphin, was a hub for black arts and business in mid-century North Philly.
Riley is now the official historian for the Uptown Entertainment and Development Corporation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to rejuvenate the nearly 100-year-old site.
Founded in 1995 by the late Linda Richardson, who passed away in 2020, the organization is gradually transitioning into the stewardship of a new generation.
The last two years have been difficult, marked by the loss of six UEDC members. In addition to Richardson, two other board members died, including co-founder Andrea Brown. Also gone: a staff member who worked in the facilities, a photographer and a retired administrative staff member who was an active volunteer.
Monifa Young, Richardson’s daughter, said Brown and her mother tried to nurture the next generation, but “they had some tough shoes to fill.”
Prior to the recent seismic shift, Young was in a situation similar to Riley’s half a century ago – “involved by default” due to her mother’s job. Already a grant writer and coordinator of the organization’s youth program, Young became chair of the board after members of the organization “strongly asked” her to take on the role.
In some ways it feels like a start over, she said, but UEDC is now successfully moving forward with long-established projects while bringing new voices and more of the community into the fold.
The five-story theater was built as a movie palace in the 1920s and became an important site for doo-wop, R&B and jazz artists in the 1950s and 60s. Downtown was seen as a creative hub of stars on the Chitlin Circuit – a touring route for African-American artists that spanned the South and touched major cities in the Northeast and upper Midwest.
“The idea was that if they got to Uptown, they were really good,” said historian Riley, noting that it was the last stop before the Apollo Theater in Harlem.
The place closed in the late 70s and ownership changed hands several times before Richardson stepped in. In 2018, Richardson was excited about new initiatives planned as part of a building renovation.
Plans still include concrete designs for setting up a restaurant, dance and radio studios and space for youth programming in the 50,000-square-foot theater, according to the current board chairman. administration, Young. Ideas like opening an R&B museum and a daycare center are still being explored.
However, “like every other construction project in the country, there have been delays,” Young said. “It has to do with what’s happening in the world in terms of materials not being as affordable as they used to be.”
Despite practical and personal challenges over the past two years, UEDC has found ways to play an active role in the community.
As an educator in Philadelphia, Young knew that school lunches were often the only meals students had on a daily basis, so when COVID forced the closings, she sprang into action.
“As soon as we heard the schools were going to close, Linda and I were on Broad Street … handing out snacks and food from our food bank,” she said. The initial response turned into a weekly food bank giveaway with Grands as Parents, an organization that supports grandparents and non-parents raising children.
UEDC was one of the first organizations to collaborate with the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium, Young said, bringing free testing to North Broad early in the pandemic.
Last fall, an offshoot called Uptown Youth Got Talent received $17,000 from the city’s Anti-Violence Community Grant Program, funding a youth education program that provides workforce development training. and hones artistic abilities.
A few months later, Uptown Radio, launched by UEDC in 2016, received a $50,000 grant from the Independence Media Foundation. He also joined WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, a self-help journalism cohort.
Lady O. is a co-host of a weekly talk show called “Tall Talks” on the station, which broadcasts as WJYN 98.5 FM and operates from a space across from the theater. She recounted efforts “to combat the fake news that was being riddled in our community” by airing daily public service announcements that tracked COVID measures and discussed safety measures.
She first became involved with Uptown Radio in 2018, through the show’s co-host Lateef White, a friend who had helped with UEDC’s work. White is now the station’s director of operations and sits on the UEDC board of directors. It recently expanded educational offerings with an “Introduction to FM Radio” course for local youth.
“It’s the first formal class we’ve had,” White said, “but it’s a tradition for us to bring people in when we have some free time to show them how to do things.” The class is open to people ages 10 to 18 and teaches FCC guidelines, interviewing skills and broadcast production techniques, giving neighbors the tools to tell their own stories – the cornerstone of the work of the hosts.
Lady O.’s talent for connecting listeners to resources led her to work with Temple’s School of Dentistry, to raise awareness of the school’s affordable patient clinic in Northeast Philadelphia. Typically, “Tall Talks” draws inspiration from entertainment news to open discussions about mental health and conflict resolution, as the two hosts address the stress that can come from living in underserved areas of the city. .
“People need to know that they are not alone and that they feel there is a resource for me. We often share resources where people can get help,” White said.
Drawing on the example set by his mother and his own work in the community, Young has a vision for the renovated theater: “To be accessible, to serve underrepresented and underserved communities, and able to provide information, community education and training. »
Ideally, she says, the new Uptown Theater would create about 200 jobs in the area and regain its role as a place that played a key role and was a hub in the community.
“It was just the place to be,” said Riley, the Uptown historian. “There was so much excitement with all the acts there in North Philly, it was just electric.”
Surrounding businesses have also benefited from the community’s enthusiasm. Back then, places like Don’s Doo Shop and The VP Club hosted famous artists, from Motown Review roster talent to artists like The Isley Brothers and Aretha Franklin, and comedians Slappy White, Moms Mabley and Redd Foxx.
Some moments from those years stand out for Riley, like when she got to watch a teenage Patti Labelle sing “Somewhere over the Rainbow” in a nearly empty auditorium while warming up, or when an Isley Brothers performance of their hit “Shout!” sent the crowd into such excitement that “the whole building seemed to jump”.
The UEDC plans to blow up the theater again, but disruptions in recent years have made Young wary of saying exactly when. “Last time we gave a media interview, we said the theater should be finished by 2022.”
Propelled by the historic ties that drew people like Young and Riley into the nonprofit’s fold, and the new bonds forged through ongoing education and community engagement, people at the ‘UEDC say they are dedicated to North Philadelphia, and for the long term.
The organization’s mission is summed up in an Uptown Radio slogan shared by Lady O.: “We unite generations by building community.