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The contest will be held in the Savoy on North Church Street and will feature dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Waynesboro-style version of the popular quiz show. Reservations for dinner must be made by March 14.

Going up against Fleagle this year will be Ruth Gembe and Doug Stine, both experts on Waynesboro history.

Fleagle, a native of Waynesboro, is a former state representative and former Waynesboro mayor. He curently is co-director of Mainstreet Waynesboro, Inc.

Gembe, a former librarian at the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Library, worked closely with Bob Ringer and Carl Besore, whose research about local history was assembled in three books and who were known for their weekly column in The Record Herald.

Stine is fresh from his research into the history of downtown buildings — research done for the soon-to-be-published downtown Waynesboro walking tour brochure.

The buffet-style dinner, which costs $15 per person, will feature pan-fried chicken, meatballs, scalloped potatoes, green beans, marinated vegetable pasta salad, fruit salad, rolls and butter, ice tea, lemonade and coffee and ice cream cup.

Fleagle was crowned the champion in last year’s “Waynesboro Jeopardy!” contest, when he faced challengers Ed Miller and Charlie Kauffman.

Rick Rock will fill in for Alex Trebek this year.

To make dinner reservations, call the Oller House, the historical society's headquarters, at 762-1747 and leave a name, phone number and number of people expected to attend.

Checks for the dinner may be made payable to the Waynesboro Historical Society and mailed to 138 W. Main St., Waynesboro, Pa. 17268. Be sure to note on the check that it's for the "Jeopardy!" fund-raiser.

Those who want to attend only the game at 7 p.m. are invited to do so for a $2 admission charge.

"Waynesboro Jeopardy is one of the historical society's most popular programs," said David McCarney, who is helping to develop the brain-teasers for the contest with the help of fellow board member Jeff Mace.


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A graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and the Artist’s School of Illustration, he was an artist and photographer for Landis Tool Co. from 1948 to 1962. He and his wife, Connie, operated Robert Morrow Studio in Wayne Heights from 1962 to 1970. Morrow then set up and managed the photographic department at Grove Worldwide from 1970 to 1989. Retired since then, he devotes himself full time to drawing and painting.

He has received a host of awards throughout the years for both his photography and his art, including many Best of Shows. His oil paintings, prints and photographs are in public and private collections throughout the United States and abroad.

Morrow’s work has been exhibited in galleries, museums and one-man shows in Maryland and Pennsylvania.

In 2004, the Waynesboro Historical Society produced a limited edition collector’s set of four pewter coasters in recognition of the four historic properties owned by the society: the Oller House, Harbaugh Reformed Church, Welty’s Mill Bridge and Zullinger School.

The images on those coasters were taken from drawings created by Morrow. A limited number of coasters will be available for purchase during the reception and month-long show, as well as many of Morrow’.

Morrow’s subjects include local landscapes, barns, stone buildings, Civil War re-enactors and the coast of Maine.

In addition to his oil paintings, Morrow has created since 1976 a series of pen and ink drawings of Franklin County that range from tollgate houses to courthouses, blacksmith shops to log cabins, barns to bridges.

They have been reproduced in small limited edition art prints and include various buildings at Renfrew Museum and Park, the D.M. Welty Mills, Shank’s Mill, Waynesboro’s Toll Gate House, Bourns Cabin, Emanuel Chapel on the Campus of Penn State Mont Alto and the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library.

A Mercersburg series includes the Academy Chapel, James Buchanan’s Birthplace, the covered bridge near Welsh Run, McKinstry’s Tavern and Irwinton Mill.

During the reception and the month-long exhibit, Morrow’s works will be available for sale at the Oller House, with the artist donating a portion of the proceeds to the historical society.

The exhibit will on display the entire month of March during the Oller House's regular hours: from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.

For information, call the Oller House at 762-1747.


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The talk, sponsored by the Waynesboro Historical Society, will be held in the Hess Room of Quincy Village's Minnich Manor. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the talk to begin at 7. Light refreshments will be served. There is no cost, but donations will be accepted.

Alexander's appearance is sponsored by the Franklin County Visitors Bureau.

In September 1862, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee led his Army of Northern Virginia into Maryland. Lee's plan was to go into Pennsylvania, fight a battle around Chambersburg and defeat the Union Army on its home turf.

A Confederate victory in Pennsylvania might have prompted the North to sue for peace, ending the Civil War in the Confederates' favor.

However, Lee was stopped at Sharpsburg, Md. There, along the banks of the Antietam Creek, the opposing Blue and Gray forces fought a bloodbath known as the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest battle of the Civil War.

A number of Union regiments that fought at Antietam contained men from Franklin County, and a number of Union commanders, including Gens. Crawford and Sturgis, also called Franklin County home.

The battle and campaign had a significant effect on Franklin County, since thousands of troops camped in the area. Buildings in Chambersburg were used to care for the wounded following the battle.

A few weeks after Antietam, Gen. Jeb Stuart led his Confederate cavalry to Chambersburg. There, they burned the Cumberland Valley Railroad shops and warehouse.

Alexander will examine those events and more in his talk.

The historian at Antietam National Battlefield, Alexander has served with the National Park Service for 30 years.

A combat veteran of the Vietnam War, he holds a master's degree in history from the University of Maryland in Baltimore County.

Alexander has written, edited or contributed to seven books on the Civil War.

He also has written more than 200 book reviews and articles for publications such as the Civil War Times Illustrated, Blue and Gray Magazine, Maryland History and The Washington Times.

He served as a consultant for the Time Life Books Civil War series and the American Heritage Illustrated History of the Civil War. Recently, he was a commentator on the documentary "Echoes of John Brown."

Alexander lectures frequently for organizations such as The Smithsonian Associates and the Johns Hopkins University Odyssey Program.

He is the founder and coordinator of the Chambersburg Civil War Seminars, now in their 21st year, and has raised more than $130,000 for Civil War battlefield preservation.

Alexander serves on the board of the Allison-Antrim Museum and on the Council on America's Military Past (CAMP).
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A new date for the program, in which Alexander will discuss "Franklin County and the Antietam Campaign," has not yet been set


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The center is located on Wharf Road just off Route 16 west of Waynesboro.

The winter sale follows the historical society's successful four-day sale held in August. Since the society's first-ever book sale in August, thousands more books have been donated, according to Ellen Gsell, who heads up the fundraising effort. John Pollard from Merersburg has donated roughly 3,000 books, most of them recent fiction, Gsell said.

A highlight will be five boxes filled with Civil War history books.

Hundreds of other books came from Larry and Mary Alice Stoops and from Elena Kehoe.

The sale also will include cookbooks, romances, mysteries, religious and how-to books.

Gsell is still accepting donations. Donors may call her at 762-1550 and leave a message or drop off books at the historical society at 138 W. Main St., Waynesboro, during open hours only.

The Oller House is open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays.


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The meeting will be held in the Hess Room of Quincy Village's Minnich Manor. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the talk to begin at 7. Light refreshments will be served. There is no cost, but donations will be accepted.

Alexander's talk is sponsored by the Franklin County Visitors Bureau.

In September 1862, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee led his Army of Northern Virginia into Maryland. Lee's plan was to go into Pennsylvania, fight a battle around Chambersburg and defeat the Union Army on its home turf.

A Confederate victory in Pennsylvania might have prompted the North to sue for peace, ending the Civil War in the Confederates' favor.

However, Lee was stopped at Sharpsburg, Md. There, along the banks of the Antietam Creek, the opposing Blue and Gray forces fought a bloodbath known as the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest battle of the Civil War.

A number of Union regiments that fought at Antietam contained men from Franklin County, and a number of Union commanders, including Gens. Crawford and Sturgis, also called Franklin County home.

The battle and campaign had a significant effect on Franklin County, since thousands of troops camped in the area. Buildings in Chambersburg were used to care for the wounded following the battle.

A few weeks after Antietam, Gen. Jeb Stuart led his Confederate cavalry to Chambersburg. There, they burned the Cumberland Valley Railroad shops and warehouse.

Alexander will examine those events and more in his Feb. 11 talk.

The historian at Antietam National Battlefield, Alexander has served with the National Park Service for 30 years.

A combat veteran of the Vietnam War, he holds a master's degree in history from the University of Maryland in Baltimore County.

Alexander has written, edited or contributed to seven books on the Civil War.

He also has written more than 200 book reviews and articles for publications such as the Civil War Times Illustrated, Blue and Gray Magazine, Maryland History and The Washington Times.

He served as a consultant for the Time Life Books Civil War series and the American Heritage Illustrated History of the Civil War. Recently, he was a commentator on the documentary "Echoes of John Brown."

Alexander lectures frequently for organizations such as The Smithsonian Associates and the Johns Hopkins University Odyssey Program.

He is the founder and coordinator of the Chambersburg Civil War Seminars, now in their 21st year, and has raised more than $130,000 for Civil War battlefield preservation.

Alexander serves on the board of the Allison-Antrim Museum and on the Council on America's Military Past (CAMP).
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Actress should prepare a song in the style of the show and bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. The producer encourages each performer to sing Born to Entertain from the show. Sheet music can be purchased at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/Born-to-Entertain-From-Ruthless/2924567

An 8 X 10 headshot and resume (stapled) or a current photo. It is common practice for the theatre to keep performer photos for its casting records. Any photo presented will not be returned.

Please email casting@ totempoleplayhouse.org with “Ruthless Auditions, Gettysburg” in the subject line for an audition time. Please include the performer’s name, phone contact number, and preferred audition time.

All other performers not auditioning for Tina Denmark will be placed on a waiting list and notified via email by January 31 if we are able to accommodate them with an audition slot.

Please visit www.TotemPolePlayhouse.org for a complete list of the 60th anniversary 2010 season.

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We are gearing up for another spectacular New Year's Celebration, and you are all invited! We will be playing and partying on Thursday night, December 31st, from about 6pm until some time after midnight.

We will provide the games, hot & cold beverages, plates, utensils, napkins, cups, Champagne and sparkling cider. You bring your family, friends, a potluck dish, other beverages of your choosing and a sense of fun & adventure! If I can find the right murder mystery for the evening, we will be looking for suspects as well as an inspector to "direct" the action. Last year we had two young teens perform as suspects and a great deal of fun was had by all!

If you want to be part of the fun, RSVP as soon as possible. Our space is limited, so we can only accommodate the first 20-30 people who want in. Families are welcome and children under the age of 18 should be accompanied by an adult. Please call for more details.

Happy Holidays,

Tony Vigil
Neverland Games
4 E. Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268
717.655.5347
www.neverlandgamestore.com


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For more information on all of these opportunities, please visit the Pennsylvania Game Commission - State Wildlife Management Agency website: http://www.pgc.state.pa.us/pgc/cwp/view.asp?a=11&Q=177649


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