Comments on: Harmonizing on the Ohio http://www.wqed.org/tv/sebak/blog/2009/05/harmonizing-on-the-ohio/ WQED TV producer and PITTSBURGH Magazine back-page writer writes about his current work and assorted other things. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:41:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: Michael http://www.wqed.org/tv/sebak/blog/2009/05/harmonizing-on-the-ohio/comment-page-1/#comment-59 Michael Sun, 02 Aug 2009 21:45:59 +0000 http://www.wqed.org/sebak_blog/?p=96#comment-59 Rick, you have such a way with words. As I read your blog, I can hear your voice in my head. You took what we told you; you put your own spin on it and it comes out so much better. It's so down to earth. So, the next time I'm giving a tour I just might have to steal a few of your lines. Thank you again for visiting us and telling the story so well. Rick, you have such a way with words. As I read your blog, I can hear your voice in my head. You took what we told you; you put your own spin on it and it comes out so much better. It’s so down to earth. So, the next time I’m giving a tour I just might have to steal a few of your lines. Thank you again for visiting us and telling the story so well.

]]> By: Mary Janovick http://www.wqed.org/tv/sebak/blog/2009/05/harmonizing-on-the-ohio/comment-page-1/#comment-58 Mary Janovick Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:28:55 +0000 http://www.wqed.org/sebak_blog/?p=96#comment-58 Mike and I love visiting Old Economy. Last year we went to the Erntefest and toured the historical buildings, noticed the lovely gardens and ate some delicious food at St. John's Lutheran Church .The food was homemade by the ladies of the church.We took a Harvest pie home.It was delicious! Also, you can get a glimpse of the church as you pass by the window leading into the interior of the dining hall of the church. It is a wonderful experience for all age groups. At the village the staff was very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly.The Store Building, Granary, Museum of Natural History, Rapp House and gardens are so interesting.It seems you can picture in your mind how the Harmonists actually lived, worked and dressed. We admired their way of life for their hard work and community living.They were self-sufficient in every way of life. Since we enjoyed previous visits we joined the Friends of Old Economy to support programming. This will give us the opportunity to bring our grandchildren and children at various times of the year at reduced admission prices.This Christmas we are anticipating bringing our children & grandchildren to Christmas at the Village! The gardens are truly beautiful to tour. It can give you ideas as to what you'd like to grow in your own flower,vegetable and herb gardens. So, be sure to become a member of Friends of Old Economy and take time to visit the village soon! Mike and Criss Janovick Mike and I love visiting Old Economy. Last year we went to the Erntefest and toured the historical buildings, noticed the lovely gardens and ate some delicious food at St. John’s Lutheran Church .The food was homemade by the ladies of the church.We took a Harvest pie home.It was delicious! Also, you can get a glimpse of the church as you pass by the window leading into the interior of the dining hall of the church. It is a wonderful experience for all age groups.
At the village the staff was very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly.The Store Building, Granary, Museum of Natural History, Rapp House and gardens are so interesting.It seems you can picture in your mind how the Harmonists actually lived, worked and dressed. We admired their way of life for their hard work and community living.They were self-sufficient in every way of life.
Since we enjoyed previous visits we joined the Friends of Old Economy to support programming. This will give us the opportunity to bring our grandchildren and children at various times of the year at reduced admission prices.This Christmas we are anticipating bringing our children & grandchildren to Christmas at the Village!
The gardens are truly beautiful to tour. It can give you ideas as to what you’d like to grow in your own flower,vegetable and herb gardens.
So, be sure to become a member of Friends of Old Economy and take time to visit the village soon!

Mike and Criss Janovick

]]> By: Karla http://www.wqed.org/tv/sebak/blog/2009/05/harmonizing-on-the-ohio/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Karla Sat, 01 Aug 2009 02:38:40 +0000 http://www.wqed.org/sebak_blog/?p=96#comment-57 Linda, now that school is out you can have a lovely uncrowded tour almost any day except Monday when Old Economy is closed. It is lovely and peaceful and you can take your time checking it out. But it is alot of fun to come when there is a major event too and hundreds come out to enjoy the Erntefest fall festival or Chritmas in the Village. I am really glad Rick and his crew "discovered" Old Economy Village and Ambridge too. They really have a gift in opening our eyes to the things around us every day that we seem to over look. Linda, now that school is out you can have a lovely uncrowded tour almost any day except Monday when Old Economy is closed. It is lovely and peaceful and you can take your time checking it out. But it is alot of fun to come when there is a major event too and hundreds come out to enjoy the Erntefest fall festival or Chritmas in the Village. I am really glad Rick and his crew “discovered” Old Economy Village and Ambridge too. They really have a gift in opening our eyes to the things around us every day that we seem to over look.

]]> By: Patty C. http://www.wqed.org/tv/sebak/blog/2009/05/harmonizing-on-the-ohio/comment-page-1/#comment-56 Patty C. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:05:53 +0000 http://www.wqed.org/sebak_blog/?p=96#comment-56 Thanks for showcasing a place I love and think is one the best historic sites in our Country. Can't wait to add Right Beside the River to our Rick Sebak Collection! Thanks for showcasing a place I love and think is one the best historic sites in our Country. Can’t wait to add Right Beside the River to our Rick Sebak Collection!

]]> By: Patty C. http://www.wqed.org/tv/sebak/blog/2009/05/harmonizing-on-the-ohio/comment-page-1/#comment-55 Patty C. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:29:04 +0000 http://www.wqed.org/sebak_blog/?p=96#comment-55 Thanks for showcasing a place I love and think is one of the best historic sites in our Country.Can't wait to add Right Beside the River to our Rick Sebak Collection! Thanks for showcasing a place I love and think is one of the best historic sites in our Country.Can’t wait to add Right Beside the River to our Rick Sebak Collection!

]]> By: jim miller http://www.wqed.org/tv/sebak/blog/2009/05/harmonizing-on-the-ohio/comment-page-1/#comment-54 jim miller Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:17:23 +0000 http://www.wqed.org/sebak_blog/?p=96#comment-54 Rick: I haven't run into since you did the piece on Moon Lorn for 'Houses Around Here'. The Old Economy site deserves good exposure; I well recall spending time there one day and wanting to live there. Rick: I haven’t run into since you did the piece on Moon Lorn for ‘Houses Around Here’. The Old Economy site deserves good exposure; I well recall spending time there one day and wanting to live there.

]]> By: Karen Trimmer http://www.wqed.org/tv/sebak/blog/2009/05/harmonizing-on-the-ohio/comment-page-1/#comment-53 Karen Trimmer Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:30:07 +0000 http://www.wqed.org/sebak_blog/?p=96#comment-53 I took my grown daughters and grandchildren to Old Economy this summer. I was there as a young child and sure didn't remember all the interesting fact about it. I believe my daughters and I learned more than the children but all enjoyed. I also love the clock and the grotto and the fact that the children do get hands on experiences even if they are make believe items. I took my grown daughters and grandchildren to Old Economy this summer. I was there as a young child and sure didn’t remember all the interesting fact about it. I believe my daughters and I learned more than the children but all enjoyed. I also love the clock and the grotto and the fact that the children do get hands on experiences even if they are make believe items.

]]> By: Linda http://www.wqed.org/tv/sebak/blog/2009/05/harmonizing-on-the-ohio/comment-page-1/#comment-52 Linda Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:17:57 +0000 http://www.wqed.org/sebak_blog/?p=96#comment-52 Love to come and visit, when is it the least busy? Love to come and visit, when is it the least busy?

]]> By: Myron M. Miller http://www.wqed.org/tv/sebak/blog/2009/05/harmonizing-on-the-ohio/comment-page-1/#comment-51 Myron M. Miller Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:24:22 +0000 http://www.wqed.org/sebak_blog/?p=96#comment-51 How do I become a "member" of this blog? or is it necessary. I want to send some photos or material. How do I attach photos or other info? I am descended from the Shriver family. Peter Shriver was the brother of my ggg grandfather John Shriver of Adams County, Pa. In 1806 Peter took his family into the society, with a commitment (which he kept) to provide $8,000 to the Society. There is still a Shriver home (of Peter) in Harmony, Pa. How do I become a “member” of this blog? or is it necessary. I want to send some photos or material. How do I attach photos or other info?

I am descended from the Shriver family. Peter Shriver was the brother of my ggg grandfather John Shriver of Adams County, Pa. In 1806 Peter took his family into the society, with a commitment (which he kept) to provide $8,000 to the Society. There is still a Shriver home (of Peter) in Harmony, Pa.

]]> By: Michael http://www.wqed.org/tv/sebak/blog/2009/05/harmonizing-on-the-ohio/comment-page-1/#comment-50 Michael Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:19:26 +0000 http://www.wqed.org/sebak_blog/?p=96#comment-50 Great review of Old Economy Village, Rick. Thank you. And thank your photographer; he got some wonderful shots. Glad you survived the climb to the clock tower. Can't wait to see the show. Great review of Old Economy Village, Rick. Thank you. And thank your photographer; he got some wonderful shots. Glad you survived the climb to the clock tower. Can’t wait to see the show.

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