Akers Family Reunion June 3. Contact Susan Reichman 570-676-4147; Laurie Ward, lbward@ptd.net

Beischer Reunion June 30. Contact - Ruth Altemier 570-676-4354 rorualt@verizon.net

89th Carlton Reunion August 6. Contact John Layton, 570-839-5702

Olsommer Reunion August 11. Contact Don Olsommer, Sr.

31th Rohrbacker Reunion September 8. Contact Betty Roach 570-676-4729

2012 Events and Programs

March 5 - 11:30AM Soup Luncheon at Hemlock Grove Church Hall

April 2, 1PM Bee Keeping Program by Carol Todman

April 19, 10AM Route 507 Road Litter Cleanup

April 20, 10AM Rain date Route 507 Litter Cleanup

May 7, 1PM Native American Program by National Park Service

Upper Delaware Park Ranger Ingrid Peterec

May 18, 10AM Hall Cleanup

June 4, 1PM History of Wedding Dresses and Customs since 1700s

by Ellen Drake

June 20, 1PM Stories from the Past at the Hall

June 18, 11:30 Welcome Back Luncheon for Greene-Dreher High School

Class of 1962; Hemlock Grove United Methodist Church

July 18, 1PM Stories from the Past at the Hall

July 14 , Noon-3PM Open House; Ice Cream and Homemade pies;

Exhibit of old toys and dolls

August 6, 1PM “What’s It” – Show and Tell of Unusual Items

August 15, 1PM Stories from the Past at the Hall

August 28-September 3 GDS Fair – Theme: “Boarding Houses in Vacation Land”

September 10, 11:30 Luncheon at the Hall

September 19, 1PM Stories from the Past at the Hall

October 1, 1PM History of apple varieties

October 4, 10AM Route 507 Cleanup

October 18, 10AM Rain date for Route 507 Litter Clean up

November 5, 1PM Hopedale Revisited – New information regarding

the German Lands by Bernadine Lennon

December 3, 11:30AM Holiday Luncheon and Historic Preservation Awards

The Rainetree Restaurant, South Sterling

All programs are open to the public and without charge. Unless otherwise noted, programs followed by a short business meeting, will be held at the Society's Hall located at, 465 South Sterling Road, Dreher Township. Check for changes to program topics, speakers, times or locations in the local papers or by contacting Bernadine Lennon at 570-857-0882 or gths@att.net.

2011 Holiday Luncheon and

Historic Preservation Awards

Seventy-five members, honorees, and guests of the Green-Dreher Historical Society recently attended a Holiday luncheon and the society’s 2011 Historic Preservation Awards ceremony at the French Manor, South Sterling. Attendees were greeted by Christmas musical selections by the Trinity Episcopal Choir under the direction of Virginia Parry. Ruth Altemier, President, welcomed the attendees, and Norma Warfel offered the blessing.

Genevieve Logan Reese, General Manager of the French Manor, chronicled the story of the Manor from its construction as a private home to the gracious inn it has become under the direction of the Logan family.

Bernadine Lennon, Treasurer, presented the Preservation Award to Dr. Nancy Simon, Principal at Wallenpaupack South Elementary School. Dr. Simon was acknowledged for her support of local history programs. Bill Brennan and Tammie Crews were recognized by Jeanne Brown, Vice-President, for preserving the historic integrity of a 130 year old residential property at 930 Main Street, Newfoundland. The home had served the area as the Wayne County Hotel and was later converted to The Community House by the Community Welfare Association for the use of local youth and community organizations.

Ruth closed the luncheon and awards program with thanks to those who served in 2011 and anticipation for continued growth in 2012.

Seated: Dr Nancy Simon and Tammie Crews.

Standing: Bernadine Lennon, Ruth Altemier, Bill Brennan, Jeanne Brown