We are proud to announce the first Antiques Appraisal Fair/Flea Market & Craft Show for The United Way of Marion County, WV. GATE Multimedia is happy to organize and coordinate the event, which will be held on April 26, 2003, at the Middletown Mall in Fairmont, WV. 

The public is invited to bring their antiques and collectibles in for appraisal for $3 each with a maximum of six items per individual. All appraisals will be verbal and non-binding. 

Special items chosen throughout the day will be featured in the evening's Appraisal Show.  A donation of $20 will grant admission to the show and the catered reception that follows.  The following restaurants have very graciously decided to donate their wares for A Taste of Fairmont: Backwoods Grill, Creative Gourmet, Holiday Inn Banquet/Catering, Michael's Catering, Poky Dot, Village Bistro at Westchester Village.  The Bean Stock will be serving freshly brewed coffee. 

The appraisers who have very generously agreed to donate their valuable time and expertise are listed below:

Tony Felosa            general, glassware, coins

…of Felosa Auction/Realty in Clarksburg. Born and raised in Shinnston, WV. Has long history and current involved in many Auctioneering organizations, including being the current Exec. Dir. of the WV Auctioneer’s Association.

Jimmy Gifford             glass, china, pottery, furniture, ball cards, toys

… of Joe R. Pyle Auction Services 888-875-1599.  From the Lumberport, Harrison County area.    

Lewis Lough               old Morgantown Glass

…a Morgantown native, with a history in researching Morgantown Glass since 1991.  He is currently serving as the VP of the Old Morgantown Glass Collectors’ Guild www.oldmorgantown.org

Bill Martin            oriental rugs, furniture, art pottery, art glass

…a Fairmont native who has been collecting for 27 years and dealing for 19 years. He is part owner in S&M Glass, a family-owned Fairmont business.

JoAnn Nicholson            textiles, quilts, primitives, baskets & wooden-ware

…born in Fairmont, has lived in Morgantown area for 25-30 years, and has been collecting since childhood.  Has been a dealer for over 20 years and is involved in the Antique Junction in Cannonsburg, PA for 11 years.

Ron Rittenhouse            postcards, photographs, cameras, WV items

…Chief Photographer for the Dominion Post in Morgantown, WV.

Jonathan Watson            coins, jewelery, collectibles, dolls, etc.

Those wanting to sign up for Flea Market & Craft Show space should visit The Middletown Mall for an application form or contact Alice Robinson ((304) 368-9322 or 1-866-294-7166) gatemm@labyrinth.net.

Contact us for further information at the numbers above or The United Way of Marion County (304) 366-4550, robin@uwmarion.org.

The United Way of Marion County assumes no liability.