March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, so the saying goes. This March has definitely come in like a lion, let’s hope it goes out like a lamb! The ice skating ponds are drained and spring break is either here for some schools in the area or coming in the next few weeks. Hope springs eternal for continued warmer weather after this very wintery winter!
Local March events include:
The Madison Historical Society presents, “The History of the Madison Fire Department” featuring speaker Doug Atchison, recently retired Chief of the Madison Fire Department. The event will be held Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 7PM in the Chase Room at the Madison Public Library.
The New Vernon Volunteer Fire Department Soup Contest will take place on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 5-6 PM at the New Vernon Fire Department.
The New Vernon Health Department will offer Female Cancer Screenings at the New Vernon Municipal Building on Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 9-11 am. The screening includes an exam by a doctor, PAP test, blood pressure and educational materials.
Events in April will be noted in my next blog. Enjoy the day, until next time…
Posted by:
Lois Olmstead
The Madison Historical Society’s fundraising event on December 5, 2009 was a great success. A light snow began to fall at the start of the event which heightened the existing warm-hearted holiday mood. The townspeople were enthusiastic, polite and interested in the house tour and in supporting the Society. Several programs throughout the year reflect their extensive network of resources. They have working relationships with the high school, the community service club and the garden club; all of which helped during the event by making wreaths and baked goods. It was fantastic to see how they all worked together on this project. The funds raised will help one of their big projects for next spring and summer, an archaeological dig right in town on the site of the Luke Miller property on Ridgedale Avenue in which some of the high school students will participate in.
The Society members are extremely interested in the history of the town and its’ buildings, as well as history in general. They embarked on an extensive research process to unearth the history of the house on tour that day. It was determined that the house was once known as “the Marble House” because of the builder’s fondness for the material and its’ abundant use in construction of the house. Further research found that John V. Corbett, the builder, is known for having built several important private and public buildings in Madison. They completed a time line of the house detailing owners and highlighting the buildings that Corbett constructed around town. In short, they did a great job!
The Society hosts several educational presentations throughout the year given by experts in the field of history. Please consider supporting or joining this wonderful group of devoted and hardworking citizens.
Posted by:Lois Olmstead
It’s that time of year; pumpkins, corn stalks and Thanksgiving decorations are everywhere.
Last weekend we were blessed with beautiful weather, so we decided to get one more bicycle ride in. We set out around noon, did the loop down Long Hill Road through the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and turned down White Bridge Road to Pleasant Plains. We then stopped for lunch at the scenic overlook. The new visitor center at the Refuge is open and had many visitors. The trail head on Long Hill Road was also busy. It’s amazing how the roads you drive everyday have wonderful vistas and active wildlife that you just don’t notice while in a car. I encourage folks to get out and see their neighborhood from a different point of view, by walking or bicycling.
Harding Event:
The Fourth Annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Dinner “Potluck, Prayer and Praise” will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2009 from 5-7pm. This year’s host is the First Presbyterian Church of New Vernon. The dinner is sponsored by the Church of Christ the King, United Methodist Church in Green Village, and the First Presbyterian Church of New Vernon.
Madison Event:
The Madison Historical Society will hold a fundraising event on December 5, 2009 from 1-5pm. My listing on 254 Woodland Road is this year’s host house and tours will be available. Wreaths and floral displays will be offered for sale, and refreshments may be purchased with all proceeds going to the Madison Historical Society. Come join in the fun and support a worthy group. I will be available to answer any questions an interested buyer may have about the house. Or email me at lolmstead@turpinrealtors.com for information.
Posted by:Lois Olmstead
