President's Message
Greetings Everyone!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Bruce Buxton was unable to be with us to preside over our annual BHHS fundraiser, the “Blue Butterfly Benefit Bash” in the Brewster Barn in Bar Mills. We were deeply saddened to learn of his passing following a short illness on September 10th. We are so very grateful to Bruce for his support of BHHS benefits over the years. His exuberant and entertaining personality, his expertise and knowledge of antiques, his auctioning skill, his quick wit and humor will be remembered fondly. We will miss him.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Bruce Buxton was unable to be with us to preside over our annual BHHS fundraiser, the “Blue Butterfly Benefit Bash” in the Brewster Barn in Bar Mills. We were deeply saddened to learn of his passing following a short illness on September 10th. We are so very grateful to Bruce for his support of BHHS benefits over the years. His exuberant and entertaining personality, his expertise and knowledge of antiques, his auctioning skill, his quick wit and humor will be remembered fondly. We will miss him.
Over 100 were in attendance at the benefit. Many thanks go to Martha Muldoon who was critical in solving our appraisal aficionado dilemma, solidifying our rescue by well known antique dealers Steve Center and Kevin Keraghan who presided over the evening. Our sincere THANKS to them both for an informational and entertaining evening! Most importantly, our gratitude to Bev & Sandy Atkinson, who hosted the event in their incredible barn, the Atkinson Family, and Silvex Surface Technology for their continuing support! All proceeds from the event are to fund capital improvements to your history center building!
We have begun an exciting digital document scanning project to archive and better access our paper records. Projected to be a seven year project (given our present volunteer availability), we welcome more volunteer assistance. If you are available and interested, come on in during open hours and we will get you started! To assist with this project, we have received donations from area banks, as well as other donations, to make possible the purchase of a new computer and multi page two sided scanner.
There are only two more programs left this season: THE COCHRANE CRAZE in October with Nancy Ponzetti and the Annual Meeting Pot Luck Dinner in November with Linda Griffin presenting a program on APPRECIATING ANTIQUE HOMES. Be sure to check these programs out in the program listing. And be ready to receive a call from Berty Ramsdell about your Annual Meeting food contribution and dinner reservations! Of course, members and friends alike are welcome to this dinner meeting! We look forward to seeing you!
And don’t forget to find time to visit, if you haven’t already, our Bar Mills Exhibit—All Roads Lead to Bar Mills. You’ll be glad you did!
Have a wonderful fall season!
Jan Hill, President
There are only two more programs left this season: THE COCHRANE CRAZE in October with Nancy Ponzetti and the Annual Meeting Pot Luck Dinner in November with Linda Griffin presenting a program on APPRECIATING ANTIQUE HOMES. Be sure to check these programs out in the program listing. And be ready to receive a call from Berty Ramsdell about your Annual Meeting food contribution and dinner reservations! Of course, members and friends alike are welcome to this dinner meeting! We look forward to seeing you!
And don’t forget to find time to visit, if you haven’t already, our Bar Mills Exhibit—All Roads Lead to Bar Mills. You’ll be glad you did!
Have a wonderful fall season!
Jan Hill, President