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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY, HEALTHY
AND PEACEFUL NEW YEAR
FROM THE LUNENBURG COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2005 FORT POINT MUSEUM,
LAHAVE
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President's Message
It was only yesterday, or so it seems, we were bidding our summer friends and
neighbours good-bye. How is it possible that Christmas is almost upon us? Especially,
since the weather over the past couple of months has been so nice. Although,
we haven't experienced snow to date, I'm sure it will be arriving soon
Our major focus continues to be on the Renaissance project and over the coming
weeks, we'll be announcing more details. This is a very exciting time for the
Society! The completion of the Renaissance, the result of the dedication and
vision of the members, will create a lasting legacy to be enjoyed by all visitors
and residents of our community. The current timelines call for certain components
of the project to be completed by the end of March, with the major aspects of
the project to be completed by Oct 2006.
I would like to extend a welcome to the new board members elected at the AGM,
Maggie Dorning, Allan Fleming, Carol Kenny and Donna Malone. I would also like
to offer a special thank you to each of the retiring members, Lesley Anderson,
Reid DeLong, Don Downe, Dick Joyce and Rob Sangster, for their valuable efforts
helping move us forward. I've enjoyed working with the board over the past couple
of years and look forward to continuing our journey with the new board members.
Lesley will continue with her committee work and Dick, who set up and organized
our financial records and does a fabulous job preparing our statements, will
continue keeping our financial records in order.
The strength of any organization is people! Over the years our Society has been
blessed with many dedicated and hard working members. Each member has their own
special talents and comfort level for the amount of time they want to contribute.
Some have more time than others and want to be more involved, while others want
to be less involved. However, each of YOU is a valuable member of the society
and we welcome any level of involvement you are prepared to offer. We have various
committees which you can be part of to share your ideas. If committee participation
is not your thing, we are always looking for people to assist with individual
events. We also need people for the phone tree or to bake sweets for events.
We offer members many opportunities to be as involved as one prefers. Being part
of the Society can be a fun learning experience and very rewarding. If you would
like to become involved, would like to help in some way or have an idea for an
event, activity, or program, please call Johanna or myself.
On Sunday, around 25 members showed up for the closing of the site for the winter.
Hamburgers and hot dogs were cooked on the wonderful barbecue donated by Jim
and Shawn Seaboyer. Earl Smith prepared an old fashioned ginger cookie recipe,
which Martha Bryson cooked in the Acadian Oven and served for everyone to enjoy.
Both Earl and Martha are developing a real expertise for cooking in the Acadian
Oven and do an excellent job. The special events committee is active putting
a schedule together for the upcoming season and will have one published early
in the new year. It
includes another lobster dinner, as well as many other interesting
functions and events. The Christmas Pot Luck meeting will be held on December
13th, the second Tuesday, instead of the third. We will be having a raffle, as
well as a fun auction of Christmas Baked Goods! This will be the last pot luck
meeting until March, so hopefully, we'll see everyone there. Invite and bring
a friend or neighbour. Donna and I wish everyone a wonderful, safe and happy
Christmas season! May your 2006 be blessed with health, happiness and be the
best yearof your
life!
Gary Malone
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THE FORT POINT MUSEUM (Sainte Marie de Grace ) Route 331 in LaHave, is closed
for the winter.
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OUR NEXT SOCIETY MEETING:
Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the LaHave Fire Hall.
6:30pm - Potluck supper. Bring a plate, a cup and silverware.
7:30pm -There will be two raffles and an auction of Christmas Baked Goods. We
would like anyone who loves to bake to donate some Christmas baked goods. Those
who don't like to bake, or don't have time, can bring money to buy at the auction.
We have two nice items to be raffled separately. The tickets will be $1.each
or 3 for $2. There will be two separate raffles, the tickets will be different
colours.The draw will be that night.
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We do not want auction items that are not baked goods. It is a baked goods auction.
Please encourage people to bring friends or members who have not been to a meeting
recently
It would be nice, if we could have some Christmas candles, and
centrepieces brought in, like we have done in previous years. Donna
Malone
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OUR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING took place on Tuesday, Nov.15th,2005 -
The new Board is made up of
Gary Malone, President;
Phil Kenny, Past President;
Johanna Rafuse, 1st Vice President;
Donna Malone, Recording Secretary.
Directors at Large:
Jim Sewell, Mary Meagher, Carol Kenny, Allan Fleming and Maggie Dorning. Bookkeeper;
Dick Joyce.
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These former board members have left: Lesley Anderson, Reid DeLong , Don Downe
Mike Power and Rob Sangster
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The Structure of various committees:
Renaissance Committee: the entire Board, as well as Lesley Anderson and Dick
Joyce. Gift Shop: Mary Meagher Oral History Project: Chair, Mary Meagher;
committee members, Allan Fleming, Maggie Dorning, Phil Kenny and Johanna
Rafuse.
Garden Committee: Chair, Carol Kenny; committee members, Grace Warnica and Donna
Malone. Building Maintenance: Chair, Jim Sewell; Earl Smith. Special Events Committee:
Chair, Donna Malone; committee members, Martha Bryson, Lesley Anderson.
Other committees will be finalized at a later date.
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FALL CLEAN-UP AND BBQ
On a sunny and pleasant Sunday afternoon, on Nov20th 24 members gathered at the
Museum for a fall cleanup. Things were put away, mulched, moved, covered and
generally tidied up for the winter. The workers also enjoyed a great BBQ of Oktoberfest
sausages and Hamburgers, leftovers from the Acadian Festival in August.The BBQ
set had been donated by Jim Seaboyer and Gary again proved what a great Hamburger
and Sausage fryer he is. We were busy but it was a great time.
See you in the spring. Carol Kenny
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We asked our new Board member Maggie Dorning to introduce herself. Here
is what she said:
My experience is broad and diversified . I worked freelance for twelve years
with national museums in Ottawa as a researcher, writer and visual interpreter
/ planner.I also spent ten years developing online content as web producer,content
manager,information architect, internet design teacher; online publisher and
writer. Also . as a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design in New
Media, I'm a sculptor / photographer, specializing in time-based installation,
with shows in both France and Canada. Since moving to Nova Scotia in 2002, I've
been concentrating on photography, fixing up my house, and planting a garden.
Maggie Dorning
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OUR GARDEN
Carol advises that there are no immediate plans for our next year's garden,
other than that she always welcomes volunteers. (There may be
construction going on.) Carol Kenny
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PANELS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Jim Sewell is working on the panels and we are looking forward to having them
installed in the Spring for our visitors to learn more about Fort Point and its
history.
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QUESTIONS:
1. How did Dublin Shore get its name?
2.What is the oldest house in Lunenburg county?
If you know , tell us. And let us know as well if there is anything you would
like to know and we will tell you.
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A condensed version of Roberta Macnab's very interesting talk at the October
meeting on the History of early education in Lunenburg Co. will be in the Spring.
issue of OUTLOOK.
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If you want to buy a copy of our book History of LaHave River Valley,. call Lesley
(693-2062) or me, Edith (543-7702). We have some at home.Just call and we make
arrangments to get it to you.
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DID YOU PAY YOUR MEMBERSHIP DUES ? Please check your records.We feel it is
more like a moral support to know you care enough about the museum to
stay on as a member.
Thank you and mail it to Roberta Macnab or pay at the next meeting.
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It is also easy to become a new Member.
Just fill in this form below and mail it to
Fort Point Museum, Roberta Macnab Membership, P.O.Box 99, LaHave, NS B0R 1C0
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M E M B E R S H I P A P P L I C A T I O N
Name:...............................................................
Address:..............................................................
Civic address:....................................................
Phone:home...............................work...............
email:............................................................
Interests:...........................................................
Annual Dues: $10.00/per person
Mail to: Membership: Roberta Macnab
RR.1.Pleasantville, NS B0R 1G0
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LUNENBURG CO. HISTORICAL SOCIETY Fort Point
Museum - Ste.
Marie de Grace
P.O.Box 99, LaHave, NS B0R 1C0 (688-1632)
email: Ichs-fortpoint@ns.sympatico,ca
Officers: President: Gary Malone (688-1970)
Past President: Phil Kenny (688-2399)
Vice Pres.: Johanna Rafuse
Bookkeeper: Dick Joyce
Recording Secretary: Donna Malone
Directors : Maggie Dorning, Allan Fleming,
Carol Kenny, Mary
Meagher, and Jim Sewell
Newsletter: Edith Wolter (543-7702)
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