Vintage

The Wayne Independent (Honesdale, Pennsylvania), June 30-July 2, 2012, p. 1.

Equinunk — Months 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 National Park Service and the Zane Grey’s West Society will host the Zane Grey Festival again this summer. The festival is geared towards fun for the entire family with many activities and events for children and adults. The festival will be held at the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, July 14, 2012.

THE EQUINUNK HISTORICAL SOCIETY 13TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW
PINE MILL ROAD - - - EQUINUNK, PA
(GPS: 41.84150,-75.22850)

SATURDAY, JUNE 23th 2012
10 AM. UNTIL 3 PM.

Spring clean-up and the work of building the new viewing deck has begun at the Joel Hill Sawmill. We have decided to use locust planks for the decking because it is a native tree and a long-lasting lumber. Head Sawyer Chuck Heyn has been able to find a local supply of locust and we plan to saw the logs at the mill. We also obtained some extra saw logs for demonstrations, thanks to Jim and Elaine Wells. We are replac­ing the belt that runs the edger with a new wider belt, to make it more efficient and reduce slippage.

A real bright spot over the winter was the First Friday meeting each month at the Calder Cafe. It was people sharing their talents to the enjoy­ment of all. Despite a few days of sloppy, mixed weather (snow, rain, and sleet), we had some terrific evenings, with attendance growing each month until the room was full, and we could offer standing room only.

Pat Wilson (in photo) dreamed up the great idea of providing a space for residents to gather throughout the dark winter months - and thus, First Fridays were born. A few volunteers joined Pat in the planning; the performers gave it substance; and the residents of our small community of friends helped it become our own “reality show.”

The programs have been so happily received, it was extended to May 4th.

This is the one hundred and fiftieth year anni­versary of the Civil War (1861 – 1865). Our program theme this year will commemorate that era of American history. A highlight will be an encampment by Civil War Reenactors on the Equinunk United Methodist Church grounds on September 29th.