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Depot Dispatch November 2018 Volume IV Issue 11

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Depot News from Painesville

The Depot Dispatch

V.P insight 1

WRJSL Meeting 2

Berea Train Show 3

Oktoberfest 4

Diamond Luncheon 5

Garage Sale 5

Days Gone By 6

Upcoming events 7

Sweater order form 8-9

Flyers 10-14

Getting Ready for Winter As the first half of October was very warm with record heat, the second half has been below nor-mal. It is too bad that the weath-er didn’t hold out for our Oktober-fest.

Our restoration crew has been very busy with the inside of the caboose.

As a special note, Dale Porter has been on limited work load as he spent a week on the hospital with a blood infections. Also Jake Liles is on leave as he had his knees replaced. We wish them both the best in recovery.

November 10 is the NETS train show and yes we have a booth there also.

November 17 we will have our Ghost Hunt. Back by popular de-mand.

November 24 is our Hand Made Market. The vendors spots have been sold out.

And ending the year is our

Christmas - Holiday Party on De-

cember 1, 2018

December 9, 2018 Christmas

Train Show we will have a booth.

Sweaters: We will be stock-

ing only a few hooded sweaters

with full length zippers and hand

pockets in the gift shop. To guar-

antee having one, place your or-

der now. Order form is in this

newsletter.

Tom Pescha, V.P.

Inside

New Board Member Needed

Because of personal reasons, Tony Spena has summited his resignation to the

Board of Directors. We wish to thank Tony for his service to our Museum. Tony

has served as a Board member since 2014.

With this vacancy, we will be voting on his replacement at the November Meet-

ing. If you wish to serve on the BOD, please advise Tom Pescha or Jim Wen-

dorf.

According to our By-laws, Article VII, section F.

A vacancy in the Board of Directors shall be filled by a vote of the membership

and shall serve for the unexpired term of his predecessor.


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Western Reserve Junior Service League The Western Reserve Junior Service League

held its October general meeting at our museum

with 45 members attending. A brief history of the

Painesville Depot and Railroads of Painesville

was presented by Tom Pescha.


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The Great Berea Train Show. The Great Berea Train Show, hosted by

NMRA, MCR, Division 4 was held at the

Berea Fair grounds on October 6 and 7,

2018. With a mix of weather, the show

had good attendance over the two days.

We wish to thank all of our members who

help man our booth.


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Our Oktoberfest was held on a cold and wet October 13, 2018. Mother Nature was

not very kind to us this day.

The Authentic German Brats & Krauts, German Potato Salad and Beer was outstand-

ing. The Miracle Band played in the afternoon and was well received. In the evening

Ron Likovic and Friend Polka Band played and many guest were dancing and enjoy-

ing the Polka music.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Painesville Community Improvement Corporation

Painesville Credit Union

Bath Fitter and Universal Windows Direct.


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Diamond Retiree’s Luncheon The Painesville Railroad Museum was asked to be guest speaker at the Diamond Retiree's Lunch-

eon held at Hellriegel's Inn on October 3, 2018.

Holiday Dinner

Mark you colander for our Holiday Dinner on Saturday, December 1, 2018. . Dinner

will be served at 5:30 pm. Again this year the dinner will be catered, so will need a

head count to order the correct amount of food. Please RSVP Tom Pescha by email

at [email protected] or call him at 216-470-5780 no later than Monday November

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Guest Speaker will be Richard Kasperzak

presenting the B & O Lake Line.

mailto:[email protected]


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The Painesville Depot was a major departing station for men going to WWII. Here are a few pics of men leaving for the War.

Days Gone By

Pictures donated by Ben Szuhay


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Amtrak Switcher

Thur. Nov. 1, NETS meeting for Train show, 7 pm Sat. Nov. 10, 2018 NETS Train Show Tue. Nov. 13, 2018 Membership Meeting 6 pm Sat. Nov. 17, 2018 Ghost Hunt Sat. Nov. 24, 2018 Hand Made Market Tue. Nov. 27, 2018 BOD Meeting 6 pm Sat. Dec. 1 , 2018 Christmas Party, 4:30 pm Sun. Dec. 9, 2018 Christmas Train Show, 10 am-3:30 pm For a complete list of locate Train and Toy Shows visit www.cleveshows.com

Upcoming Dates and Events Depot Dispatch

The Depot Dispatch is an official publication of The Western Reserve Railroad Association, Painesville Railroad Museum, Painesville, Ohio. It is published approximately once a month and is posted on the on the Depot Website free of charge. An electronic version of the newsletter will be emailed to members and a hard copy will be available at the Depot. Information regarding The Depot Dispatch, Depot activities and events may be obtained by writing to 3257 Center Road, Perry, Ohio 44081 or sending an e-mail to [email protected]. The Depot Dispatch and Depot activities and special events are funded by open houses, contributions, donations and annual fundraisers. All comments and opinions are wel-come. Those views expressed in The Depot Dis-patch do not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions of the Western Reserve Railroad Associ-ation.

The Western Reserve Railroad Association

DBA

Painesville Railroad Museum

www.painesvillerailroadmuseum.org

501(c)3 Non-profit

President: Jim Wendorf 11381 Labrador Lane Concord, Ohio 44077 (440) 357-8890 [email protected]

Vice-President: Tom Pescha 3942 E. 364 Street Willoughby, Ohio 44094 (216) 470-5780 [email protected]

Secretary: Leonard Kessler 3257 Center Rd. Perry, Ohio 44081 (440) 417-6746 [email protected]

Treasurer: Dale Porter 6442 Lockwood Dr. Mentor, Ohio 44060 (440) 477-0133 [email protected]

Editor: Tom Pescha 3942 E. 364 Street Willoughby, Ohio 44094 (216) 470-5780 [email protected]






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North East Train Society (NETS) Presents the NETS Model Train Show in memory of Bob Orlando. The Depot will have tables at this show and will also benefit from the proceeds also. We will be asking our members help with all aspects of the show.


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