Fall 2011
Volunteer Awards
The
Union County Historical Society presented awards at the annual John B. Deans
Dinner on November 10 to individuals whose efforts support the appreciation and
understanding of local history, our historic environment, and our community.
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The
Outstanding Service Award was given
to Jack Fisher of Lewisburg for his
volunteer genealogical research, documentation of trades people, detailed deed
searches and land histories, assistance with book and calendar projects,
instruction of Society staff and students, and being an important contact for
many Historical Society visitors and correspondents seeking to document their
family history.
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Pictured with Stephen and Paul is Society President, Jeannette Lasansky The
Outstanding Achievement Award was
given to Stephen Huddy of
Williamsport, and Paul Metzger of
Mountoursville, who have played a pivotal role in recording and presenting the
story of the town of Alvira in Gregg Township, Union County. Using
extensive mapping, extant photographs, written documents, and oral histories,
they have presented us with "Alvira and the Ordnance: an American Dream
Denied" through programs, exhibits, and publications. The Society is
grateful that this story can be told, retold and not forgotten because of their
efforts.
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Preservation Award was given to Robert
Lynch of Mifflinburg for leading the restoration of Mifflinburg's historic
Elias Church, built in 1806, the oldest existing church building in Union
County, and possibly the oldest wooden frame church still standing in
Pennsylvania. The church will serve as a center for the performing arts,
a cultural focal point of music, theatre, art and educational programming
steeped in German heritage. |
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