Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2013 12:27:54 -0500 Message-ID: <CAOqvhe3z6V7_YUWGzjGVRDRuR+2HZ0DW=jooLAyofAQKDxEAYw@mail.gmail.com> Subject: Re: Iola Historical Society's 29th Annual Strawberry Fest being held June 24 From: "onthelake2 tds.net" <onthelake2@tds.net>
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*or Cliff Mishler, mish@EclecticPursuitsIola.com or 715-445-5050*
* *
*Iola Historical Society to hold 29th annual Strawberry Fest*
*with Antiques Appraisal Fair and crafters on June 23*
IOLA, WI: Strawberries and local history are on the schedule for the Iola
Historical Society’s 29th Annual Strawberry Fest, to be held Sunday, June
23, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Society’s Historical Village
complex on Depot Street just west of downtown Iola. Local crafters will
also show off their handiwork, and an Antiques Appraisal Fair provides
experts on a wide range of collectibles on hand to ascertain the value of
people’s attic and basement treasures.
Admission to the event is free, although goodwill donations are being
accepted. Food items include strawberry shortcake and ice cream or cool
whip, for $4; barbecue sandwich, $3.00; hot dog, $2.50; and coffee,
lemonade and water for $1. Each purchase of strawberry shortcake includes a
free raffle ticket, with additional tickets available for $1 each. Door
prizes are from local merchants. All proceeds from the event go to benefit
restoration of the historic Iola & Northern Railroad Depot and other
historical society projects.
*Historic building tours*
The Historic Iola Village buildings will be open for visitors, except the
Iola And Northern Railway depot, which is undergoing restoration to its
original design. The other buildings include a replica of a schoolhouse, a
1930s log cabin, the original Helvetia Town Hall, The Machine Shed filled
with vintage farm and manufacturing equipment, and the historical society
’s
museum.
The museum features recently acquired collections such as the Ray Elmer
Towne collection of native American artifacts found around Iola and
throughout Waupaca County, and the Bert Stromberg violin collection.
Stromberg was a former constable of Iola who made and sold violins in the
mid-20th century. Other items of local historical significance are also on
display. Docents will be at each building to talk about their historic
significance and answer any questions.
*Antique Appraisal Fair*
Area residents can bring items from their attics and basements for
evaluation and pricing information to a wide-ranging group of experts at
the Antiques Appraisal Fair. Cost is $2 per item or $5 for three items,
with all proceeds benefitting the Iola Historical Society.
Antiques and collectibles appraisers tentatively include, for general
antiques, Joel Edler; books, comics and popular culture - Maggie Thompson,
Brent Frankenhoff, and Tom Michael; sports collectibles - Bob Lemke;
sporting goods - Ted Willems; militaria and medals - Colin Bruce and Fred
Borgmann; miscellaneous collectibles, toys, and coins - Eric Bradley, Dave
Demling, George Cuhaj, and Joel Edler; records and music memorabilia – Ti
m
Neely; and automotive - John Gunnell.
*Crafters showing their skills*
Crafters showing their artisan skills include Linda Carsten (rosemaling),
Jerry Johnson, (rugweaving), Claire Nordness (spinning), and Patty
Kirschner ( jewelry making), among others. Most of the crafters also have
items for sale.
For more information, go to the Society’s website at
www.iolahistoricalsociety.org or www.ischamber.org.
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On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 12:21 PM, onthelake2 tds.net <onthelake2@tds.net>wro
te:
> *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*
>
> *Contact: Greg Loescher, **onthelake@tds.net* <onthelake@tds.net>* or
> 715-445-2456; *
>
> *or Cliff Mishler, mish@EclecticPursuitsIola.com or 715-445-5050*
>
> * *
>
> *Iola Historical Society to hold 29th annual Strawberry Fest*
>
> *with Antiques Appraisal Fair and crafters on June 24*
>
> IOLA, WI: Strawberries and local history are on the schedule for the Iola
> Historical Society’s 29th Annual Strawberry Fest, to be held June 24 fr
om
> 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Society’s Historical Village complex on
> Depot Street just west of downtown Iola. Local crafters will also show of
f
> their handiwork, and an Antiques Appraisal Fair provides experts on a wid
e
> range of collectibles on hand to ascertain the value of people’s attic
and
> basement treasures.
>
> Admission to the event is free, although goodwill donations are being
> accepted. Food items include strawberry shortcake and ice cream or cool
> whip, for $4; barbecue sandwich, $3.00; hot dog, $2.50; and coffee,
> lemonade and water for $1. Each purchase of strawberry shortcake includes
a
> free raffle ticket, with additional tickets available for $1 each. Door
> prizes are from local merchants. All proceeds from the event go to benefi
t
> restoration of the historic Iola & Northern Railroad Depot and other
> historical society projects.
>
> *Historic building tours*
>
> The Historic Iola Village buildings will be open for visitors, except the
> Iola And Northern Railway depot, which is undergoing restoration to its
> original design. The other buildings include a replica of a schoolhouse,
a
> 1930s log cabin, the original Helvetia Town Hall, The Machine Shed filled
> with vintage farm and manufacturing equipment, and the historical society
’s
> museum.
>
> The museum features recently acquired collections such as the Ray Elmer
> Towne collection of native American artifacts found around Iola and
> throughout Waupaca County, and the Bert Stromberg violin collection.
> Stromberg was a former constable of Iola who made and sold violins in the
> mid-20th century. Other items of local historical significance are also
> on display. Docents will be at each building to talk about their historic
> significance and answer any questions.
>
> *Antique Appraisal Fair*
>
> Area residents can bring items from their attics and basements for
> evaluation and pricing information to a wide-ranging group of experts at
> the Antiques Appraisal Fair. Cost is $2 per item or $5 for three items,
> with all proceeds benefitting the Iola Historical Society.
>
> Antiques and collectibles appraisers tentatively include, for general
> antiques, Joel Edler; books, comics and popular culture - Maggie
> Thompson, Brent Frankenhoff, and Tom Michael; sports collectibles - Bob
> Lemke; sporting goods - Ted Willems; militaria and medals - Colin Bruce a
nd
> Fred Borgmann; miscellaneous collectibles, toys, and coins - Eric Bradley
,
> Dave Demling, George Cuhaj, and Joel Edler; records and music memorabilia
–
> Tim Neely; and automotive - John Gunnell.
>
> *Crafters showing their skills*
>
> Crafters showing their artisan skills include Linda Carsten (rosemaling),
> Jerry Johnson, (rugweaving), Claire Nordness (spinning), and Patty
> Kirschner ( jewelry making), among others. Most of the crafters also have
> items for sale.
>
> For more information, go to the Society’s website at
> www.iolahistoricalsociety.org or www.ischamber.org.
>
> ###
>
>
>