North Attleborough Historical Society

January 2010

Jan 18, 2010

January Meeting
Please note that this month's meeting is on a Sunday afternoon. On January 24th at 2:00 P.M.., South Attleboro resident and active Blacksmith, Dan West, will discuss his knowledge of the trade and its origins and importance to our area.

And the Winners Are...

Raffle winners from the fair:

Massage basket: Andrea Format

Blackinton Inn Certificate: Rick Jones

DANA Throw: Brenda Lasercey

Schoolhouse Picture: Pat Carey

Breakfast Basket: Tori Digan

Ice Cream Basket: Megan Swift

Night At Home Basket: Sarah Swift

Cookbook: Patty Ellis

Sports Basket: Bill Conroy

Wine Basket: Sara Cranshaw

Revolution Soccer Ball: Jarrett Jordan

Antonios Gift Certificate: David (from Foxboro)

Soupworks Gift Certificate: Kim Burt

Portabello Gift Certificate: Tori Digan

Santa Wreath: Pat Carey

Martini Wreath: Deb (from Rehoboth)

Cookie Jar: Erin Rice

Romance Basket: MR Riley

Old Colony Membership: Sandi Burns

Bertuccis Gift Certificate: Randy Goneau

Quiznos Gift Certificate: Tracey McGill

Adalius Thomas football: Joyce Cody

Furnace Fund

Note the wonderful news about the Furnace Fund included in the President's message.



Christmas Fair
At this time of year, it seems like our Holiday Fair and Open House were a long time ago. So many holiday celebrations have taken place since that November Sunday, but this is the first opportunity to extend appreciation to all who contributed either goods, donations or efforts. As always, the day was a wonderful success and you are all thanked for your participation. Between the Christmas fair and the second chance fair, over $2,000 was realized for the Society.

President's Message

Happy New Year!

It was in our September Smoke Signals when a call was made to all of you to consider, if you would, a donation to help defray the expenses of replacing our two boilers. Within a few days, a member stepped forward with a check for $20.00 and suggested that an organized effort be made to solicit donations for this Furnace Fund. The account was established and the contributions continued to arrive. In October, the Society was half way towards covering its $3,500.00 expenditure. Then, just before Thanksgiving, donations arrived that completely erased any debt. This was an amazing effort by you, the membership. All donations, small, big, and larger still, combined to pay for our buildings being warm. You are all thanked for your efforts. Should you decide to claim these contributions on your upcoming tax return, please do so. Formal cards of receipt are being printed and will be forwarded to you ASAP.

Our fairs and building funds were successful because of your contributions. The Society is fortunate to have each of you on our membership roles. Jim

Other happenings in this area:

Now to March 27 - Old Colony Historical Exhibition - "Soaring to New Height"-Aviation in Taunton, 1919 - 2009

Jan. 19 - Norton Historical Society (No meeting due to special election)

Jan. 21 - 6:45 P.M. - Attleboro Historic Preservation Society - "Attleboro Ice Cutting" - Dyane Spatcher - at Attleboro Area Industrial Museum

Jan. 21 - 7:00 P.M. - Old Colony Historical Society - Screening of "Wings to Fly - A Pictorial History of the King Family and Aviation in East Taunton"

Jan. 26 - 7:30 P.M. - Foxboro Historical Society at Boyden Library

Jan. 27 - 7:00 P. M. - Johnston Historical Society, 101 Putnam Pike - "Wicked Conduct - The Murder of Sarah Cornell in Tiverton by a married Methodist minister

Feb. 3 - 7:00 P.M. - Blackstone Valley Historical Society - "Boys of Adams' Battery G" Civil War Unit