Greene Academy holds meeting
The board of directors of the Greene Academy of Art met Oct. 25, in the academy.
President Ed Chess reported that Jake Blaker had donated a ceremonial American Flag and a Pennsylvania Flag to the academy.
Rep. Mark Critz will procure an American Flag that has flown over the Capitol and donate it to the academy. The directors agreed to purchase a telescoping flag pole with light to be placed in the academy courtyard.
The Greene Academy also has in its possession a flag from the Whiskey Rebellion of the early 1790’s.
In other matters, Kathy Kerr, chairman for the 33rd Greene Academy Homecoming and Christmas Craft Show, reported that to date more than a dozen crafters have returned contracts to participate. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13.
Hartley Inn will operate the kitchen, and the piano students of Sandy Guritza will provide holiday music on a keyboard in the hallway both days.
Admission will be free for the event, which will offer a wide array of unique handcrafted items for Christmas gifts. The academy will be decorated in the Victorian theme at 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4, by the directors.
It was also announced that Cub Scout 1262 toured the historic academy recently for a merit badge.
The next meeting of the board of directors will be the fourth Tuesday in March 2012.