September 24, Riedel Wine Tasting Event, live entertainment and silent auction! October 10 Downtown Friend Festival featuring area artisans and antiques. Join us for jazz and libations in the newly renovated FHS building ... AND ELVIS IS COMING TO FRIEND! Sponsor A Chair 2009 Commemorative Calendars still available

Sponsor a Chair Honorees sponsorships are nearing $10,000 Eleanor Asmus Potter, Mr. Elton Hansen, Cara Potter, Cara Rotschafer, Courtney Ryan, The Hoefer Family, William O. Samuelson, Brad & Suzan Rohrig, George Oren Crone, Sarah E.V. Crone, Mary Opal Crone, Eleanor V. Crone, Mike & Marla Weber, Dean Rhoads George & Dorothy Asmus, The Gautreaux Family, Gautreaux, Gautreaux, Gautreaux, Mr. Gene Rohrig, Herman & Laura Bruntz, Frank Hromadka Jr, Robert J. Dubord Mary Opal Crone, Eleanor V. Crone Katie Rose Potter, John Joseph Potter Mr. Gene R. Rohrig, Robert L. Moore Stan, Margo, Kolby & Kate Houlden, Mary Avonia Vandervort-Wehr, Alex & Hannah Ferguson Family, Family of Carlton & Mollie Rohrer, Kim Spicka, Alvin Spicka, Trenton J. Scholl, LCpl Michael D. Scholl Betty Potter, Bob & Judy Weber, Bill & Christine Lauber, Bill & Betty Satow

a set of 3 opera house chairs with a new glow.

Aisle ends of the seats revealed beautiful details and intricate painting that was hidden under 70 years of dirt.  The metal arms are georgous!

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