August 2023
Upcoming Meetings
History of the Ice House
August 21st
Bob Moss will be our host as we explore the history of the Ice House.
Our monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Sportsman's Club in Conneaut Lake. It is open to public free of charge. Hall is handicapped accessible and smoke free. Refreshments will follow the program.
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"The Mupheres" -- They Came, They Stayed, They Helped Make History."
September 18th
A panel of "mupheres" (also known as people from the Pittsburgh area) will talk about what brought them here and why they stayed. We'll also hear of others who made their mark here -- and look forward to hearing from the audience about their experience with the "mupheres."
Blue Streak Pen Raffle
Last chance to purchase tickets for a pen made from wood from the Blue Streak. Tim McKay made six beautiful ballpoint pens from wood from the Blue Streak. We are raffling three on Labor Day and three during Pumpkin Fest. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5.
You can choose which raffle you want to put your tickets in for the drawings.
Quilt Raffle
We also have a beautiful quilt made by Rusty Gordon and donated to us to raffle. It is blue and absolutely gorgeous. It also will be awarded Labor Day.
Tickets are $2 each or three for $5.
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Tickets for both raffles are available at the museum, which is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Golf Tournament
Our annual golf tournament was a huge success and we thank the committee, the sponsors, the golfers, Oakland Beach Golf Course and McGuire's Pub for a great time. Special recognition goes to the chairman Col. (Ret.) Dave White and John Leasure, co-chairmen.
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We had a beautiful day and a list of sponsors can be viewed here.
Crawford Gives is Coming
Crawford Gives is a special program offered by Crawford Heritage Community Foundation to benefit non-profits in Crawford County.
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People are invited to make donations through checks, credit card or cash. The foundation then adds a percentage (I think it was 6 percent last year) and sends the total to the non-profit. All checks should be made out to the Crawford Heritage Community Foundation and marked for the Conneaut Lake Area Historical Society.
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The donations must be made during the three-day event, Sunday, Aug. 27; Monday, Aug. 28; and Tuesday, Aug. 29. All checks must be received by Aug. 29. Credit card donations may be made by going to: www.crawfordgives.org.
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Checks may be mailed in August -- but dated one of the three days of the event. This ensures the checks should arrive in time. Checks should be mailed to Crawford Heritage Community Foundation, P.O. Box 933, Meadville, Pa., 16335. Donations may be taken to the office during the three-day event at 415 Chestnut St., Meadville.
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As you know, all donations are tax-deductible.
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We appreciate your participation!
Memories of Hotel Conneaut
If you or someone you know has memories of special events at Hotel Conneaut, we have the perfect item for you.
We now have a Wendell August ornament of the Hotel Conneaut available.
They will bring back memories of a prom, wedding reception, alumni dinner or special occasions to reme
Like the others we have produced, they are only $12, plus 72 cents tax.
Check us out at the museum or online in our gift shop!
Raffle Tickets for Special Pens
Tim McKay has made five ballpoint pens from wood from the Blue Streak. We are selling raffle tickets with three of them to be awarded Labor Day and the other two during PUmpkinfest.
Tickets are $2 each or three for $5. You have your choice of which raffle to buy the tickets (you can mix them).
Tickets are available at the museum or from Jane Smith at 814-337-6377 or grandmagjane@zoominternet.net.
Two New Items in Gift Shop
We have two new items available for purchase.
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After we offered the Pilsner glasses, we had numerous requests for wine glasses as people said they prefer wine over beer. So we decided to offer wine glasses as well as the Pilsner glasses.
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The Wendell August wine glasses are those without the steams. They include medallions of the Blue Streak on them.
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They come in a set of two and are in a nice black cardboard box. It also includes a note card with a picture of the Blue Steak and a brief history of the popular ride.
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We believe they are beautiful gifts for yourself or others as you enjoy your favorite wine and possibly reminisce about the Blue Streak and your great memories of Conneaut Lake Park.
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Cost is $45 plus $2.70 tax. If you want them shipped, please add another $11.00.
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If you need them before May 6 (the day the museum opens), please call Jane Smith at 814-337-6377 and arrangements can be made to get them sooner.
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And, don't forget, if you are a member, you receive a 10 percent discount on all purchases.
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The second new item is a "gripper," -- the item you use to open jars that the lids are on too tight.
The gripper is blue in color with the words "Get a grip on life at Conneaut Lake" with the historical society logo in the center.
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It is designed for functional use, but also as a memento of your visit to the museum or a reminder of life in Conneaut Lake.
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Cost is only $2 plus 12 cents tax and $1 shipping.
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We are always looking for new ideas for gifts to sell, so if you have an idea, please contact Jane Smith, projects and promotion chairman, at the above number.
Membership
We are always accepting new members. Cost is only $12 a year or $150 for a lifetime.
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If you would like to join, just send us a check and your information: Name, address, phone number, email, and any special interest you may have.
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If you are a member and would like to serve on a special committee, please contact Chuck Groger at 814-382-8722. We welcome new members and new committee members!
Ornaments
We have our new Dreamland Ballroom ornaments still available at $12, plus 72 cents tax as well.
They have been well received as people told us about their grandparents and/or parents having met there. One woman said how thrilled her grandmother was with it.
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As you know, you don't have to wait until Christmas to display them. They are ornaments but can be displayed at any time.
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We think they make a nice memory of days gone by at that beautiful dance hall.