December 9, 2001
he Trustees would like to
report on two steps that have been taken representing progress in
regard to the properties of the Alloway Creek Meeting. First, the problem of
the posthole beetle has been addressed. The meetinghouse has been treated for
posthole beetle and a termite prevention program has been installed. We may say
with rather good accuracy that the building is free of these harmful critters.
The cost for this is about $1,500. Now that this step has been taken, we will
proceed with the repair to the building, employing the services of a craftsman
who specializes in restoring historical buildings.
Two work days have been scheduled for some of the
students at the Friends School at Mullica hill to spend half a day clearing the
original cemetery along the creek belonging to the Alloways Creek Meeting. This
was planned in conjunction with Borough Council representatives and citizens of
the community of Hancocks Bridge. In addition to working on the properety, the
day envisions building an educational and social connection between the
citizens of the community and the school. An historic tour of the meetinghouse
is to be included in the events of the day for the students of the Friends
School. Two dates have been selected, but unfortunately they both had to be
cancelled due to circumstances at the school. A future date will be planned
after the holidays.
It has been a remarkable year, especially in regard to
donations, both monetary and in personal labor, We wish to thank all of those
who have contributed so generously and wish to thank those who hold our
Quarterly Meeting properties in “The Light.”
Respectfully submitted,
George A. Crispin
Trustees, Clerk
SPRING
2002 