May 2013 - Spring Issue

Remus Area Historical Society (RAHS)

a nonprofit tax exempt organization

324 S. Sheridan, P. O. Box 71, Remus, MI 49340

Our Past, Your Future"

The 8th Annual Spring Tea is being held

Inside this issue:

Spring Tea - May 11 Landscaping Work DayMay 2 Memorial ParadeMay 27 Genealogy ProgramJuly 20 2013 Donors Fall Fest - October 12, 2013 Barn Note Cards for Sale Photography ShowOct. 12 School Photo Project Elders Interview Project Donor Member Form Quilt Blocks, Trail & Raffle Museum Hours Contact Info Purpose Statement Communication Display Loan 11 9 10 1 2 2 2 3 4, 5 & 6 7 7 8

The Spring Tea, sponsored by Remus Area Historical Society and hosted by the Mecosta Remus Class of '66, begins at 2:00 p.m. at the Wheatland Township Hall on May 11th. Entry is a free will donation. This year, the program includes music, celtic dance and an introduction to the Remus Area (Mecosta County) Quilt Block Trail. Again, wear your favorite hat, visit with friends and neighbors, win a door prize or best hat prize, bid on silent auction, and, of course, you can count on yummy treats and our favorite teas. Questions? Contact: Sue Sheehan (989) 967-3443 or
Mary Batchelder (616) 902-3676 or email mbatchelder69@yahoo.com.

Free Genealogy Program on Saturday, July 20 during Remus Heritage Days See page 2

Grounds Volunteers Appreciated

Can you identify this old farm machine?

Memorial Day ParadeMonday May 27 Coffee & Donuts

On May 27 at from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Remus Area Historical Society will be serving coffee and donuts to Veterans, Band members and others taking part in the Remus Memorial Day parade. Meet at the Wheatland Township Hall. The donuts are kindly being donated by Grandpas Bakery!

Genealogical Programon Saturday, July 20 during Remus Heritage Days

Come to the museum on Saturday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. during Remus Heritage Days for a program focused on genealogy. The program includes the opportunity to receive genealogy guidance and use all of our genealogy resources, books, newspapers, census, cemetery records, biographies, plat maps, family histories and more. There is no cost. You are welcome to bring copies of your family histories to add to our collection! You will also earn about local genealogy. For more information, contact Mary Simon by phone at (989) 561-2768.
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JOIN THE CAUSE Please print your 2013 annual gift donor form found on page 9 .

DONORS SINCE OCTOBER 1, 2012 American Legion Post 240 Bandit Industries Pamela Burke Bruce & Jane Carlson Bob Cook Gary & Liz Cox Lila Denslow Rex Denslow Art Diehm Cindy Diehm Audrey DuBois Doyle Gietzen LaMar Gingrich Mike Gingrich GFWC Heart of the Lakes Don & Edna Hatfield Mike & Cindy Havens Linda Hopp Darlene Howard Linda Howard Steve Huffman/Grandpas Isabella Bank Richard & Elaine Karcher Arnold & Isabel Kempton Pat Kowaleski Annette Kirk Larry Schaftenaar Char Lenon Keith & Erna Lobert Pat Loers Harriet Marks in honor of Tom & Sherry Marks Tom & Sherry Marks Wayne & Jean May Mecosta County Community Foundation via Match Day & Recording History Grant Craig & Diane May Nasson Stephen & Karen Moore New Hope United Methodist Church Elsie Packard Mary Jane Post in honor of Ray & Martha Roe Nora Quisenberry Remus Electric Bob & Bonnie Ruetz Sackett Potatoes Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Joseph & Judith Saunders Bill & Sue Sheehan Dave & Diane Siler Ron & Paula Smith St. Pauls Lutheran Church Fred Stohneck Aletha Sutherland in honor of Hazel Lockwood Cherie Sweeney Sweeney Holbeck Schuberg Agency Ken & Delores Todd Chuck Wernette Jack Wernette Mary Ann Wernette Paul & Laura Wernette Wheatland Church of Christ Wheatland Music Organization Wheatland Township

ARTIFACT CONTRIBUTORS
SINCE

OCTOBER 2012

Nora Quisenberry several old quilts, sauerkraut cutter, masher Connie/Vern Doerr several scanned photos Veronica Miller 1939 set of Encyclopedias Fran Doerr, set of 4 dessert plates and teacups Karen DeLong string of Christmas lights that used to hang in Remus Mary and Terry Batchelder numerous historical items to be posted, porcelain sign of Herseys Milk Chocolate, barn poster, several framed photos, 4 barn postcards, package of photo cards i.e. Mich barns to sell for museum use Denny and Julie Nelson - 2 polaroid cameras and Michigan Annual Conference Methodist-Episcopal Church 1912 Ralph and Dorie Hosler - plaque of Indian arrow heads Wheatland Township - record and meeting logs 1868 & 1908 Lila Denslow - tools, wire cutter, wood file, door hinge, wrench, ratchet, horse harness handle Bertha Young family several items i.e. Remus Marketing Association ledgers and receipt books, Indian pipe, St. Pauls postcard & plate 1874-1974, Barryton and Weidman Centennial book , numerous Pioneer and Courier newspapers, Tri-County Banner 1956, animal pill popper, cigarette roller Dorothy Lipar several Heritage Days items

CONTRIBUTORS OF TIME, TALENTS & SERVICES Bill & Brenda LiparFall Fest apples & jugs Mary & Terry Batchelder Connect Michigan new LexMark Printer Bob & Ruth Buitendorp Fall Fest crackers Ed & Alice Karcher shelves Ann & Lew Jensenquilting raffle quilt Dorothy Liparthe quilt Tom Diehm - painting Karen Delong Fall Fest bake sale Susan Smith webpage Maxine Vader - Fall Fest music Jann ParksFall Fest quilt raffle and Arts & Crafts JWs Pizza for hosting 2012 Fall Fest photo contest Chris Feldtcomputer work Leprinoschips and landscape cloth Bandit Industrieswood chips Roger Orvislabor Wheatland Townshipsnow plowing Steve Bultcomputer work Conrad Johnsoncomputer work Don & Edna Hatfieldold farm machinery Sackett PotatoesDupont Pioneer grant sponsor

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OCTOBER 12, 2013 FALL FEST

The Remus Area Historical Society is planning the 3rd annual Fall Fest for October 12, 2013, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is designed to draw visitors from the area and beyond with family friendly, educational and fun activities.

FALL FEST IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE OUR AREA AS A THRIVING RURAL COMMUNITY

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OCTOBER 12, 2013 FALL FEST

This is an opportunity to celebrate the areas rich natural resources and wide variety of local products.
A presentation on the Quilt Trail and designing your quilt board is from 10 to noon. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. an all-you-can-eat meal (featuring locally produced foods if possible.) Last year the community meal and various booths featured the following local products: Beans, Potatoes, Onions, Pickled Asparagus, Autumn Olive Jam, Honey, Maple Syrup and Candy, Popcorn, Amish Jams, Apple Cider, Cheese, Pumpkins and Baked Goods. Over 150 persons were served!

Arts & Crafts will again be offered all day at the Wheatland Township Hall and at the Assembly of God church (across from the museum.) Last year there were 18 arts/crafts booths and 9 other informational and local sales booths. A photography show and contest will be held at Wheatland Township Hall this year. Last year there were 58 photo entries! Once again a music Jamboree will welcome all area musicians. This year at the museum starting at noon. Demonstrators are also welcome. Last year cedar rail splitting, butter churning, wood carving, apple pressing and old tools were demonstrated. Scare Crows all over town were a big hit! Businesses and family homes are again invited to feature Scare Crows. Last year there were more than a dozen participants. There will also be antique tools/farm implements, a farm market, baked goods, vendors, petting zoo, and, horse-drawn wagon rides. We invite you to reserve your vendor space now. We are looking for a group or business to create a display showing field corn and popcorn stalks, wheat, oat, rye and barley, and other crops. So many folks that came through last year had never seen popcorn on the cob! Remus Area Historical Society is once again seeking a grant from the DuPont Pioneer Giving Program made possible by the endorsement of Pioneer seed representatives Sackett Potatoes to help support the event. We are also seeking additional financial supporters, like the Sacketts. Thank you Jeff Sackett and the whole Sackett Potatoes family!

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE THIRD FALL FEST OCTOBER 12, 2013

Fall Fest offers an opportunity to celebrate the areas rich natural resources and wide spectrum of local products.
If your booth is informational only, and you bring your own table for your tent or ours and set up for a 10x10 space outside; there is no cost though donations are appreciated. You are welcome to distribute materials or giveaway items. If you plan to sell an Area Made Product at your booth, and bring your own table, use your tent or ours, and setup for a 10x10 space outside, the cost is a donation of $10. If you wish to reserve space under our tent, and bring your own table, the cost is $20 per 10 X 10. To confirm your booth space, please email museum@winntel.net or call (989) 967-8153. Arts and crafts sales will be at the Wheatland Township Hall and at the Assembly of God; the cost is $20. To confirm your space, please call Dawn Snyder 989 5615469 or Char 989 967-8153. Businesses and homes are encouraged to take part in a Scarecrow Contest. For more information email Dorothy Lipar at dotlipar@yahoo.com or call (989) 967-8409. Remus Area Historical Society is grateful for the financial support provided by Dupont Pioneer via Sackett Potatoes! Check www.remus.org for updates!

FALL FEST OCTOBER 12, 2013 SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

AT THE MUSEUM Museum Open - 9 a.m.5 p.m. Upper Level :

OUTSIDE THE MUSEUM Rail Splitting 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Apple Cider Press 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Petting Zoo 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Popcorn sales 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Area Product and Information Booths 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Amish Bake Sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Antique Tools & Implements 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children Activities 12 to 4 p.m.

AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL Arts & Crafts Sales 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Quilt Raffle 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Quilt Raffle Drawing 3 p.m. Photography Show & Contest 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Community Meal 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. AT THE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Arts & Crafts Sales 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Horse Draw Wagon Rides 12 pm to 4 pm. ALL OVER TOWN at businesses and at homes! Scarecrow Contest 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Remus area Elders Interviews on film 9 a.m.-11 a.m Quilt Trail Kickoff 1112 noon Genealogy area: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Lower Level:

Butter Churning 10 to 12 p.m. Weaving Demo 10 to 12 p.m. Music Jamboree 12 to 6 p.m.

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Photography Show & Contest New Category & Location at FALL FEST
The October 12th Fall Fest includes a Photography Show and Contest at the Wheatland Township Hall - The show will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 12. torical Society. Subject permission not necessary for Historical photos. These will be judged by the public. General Photos:

Contest participants entering must own all rights to the photo. There is a limit of 2 photos per person and a fee of $2.50 per photo There are two categories of pho- to enter. All entries need to be no smaller than 5 x 7 and no larger than 12 x 18 inches. All pictures with a person in it must have the tosHistorical and General. permission of the person in the photo in writing and attached to the back of the photo. If the person is a minor a guardian may give The photo contest rules are as permission. follows: Historical Photos: Historical pictures are those from 1879 to 1979 - the first 100 years of the Remus area. We would like permission to copy any historical photos to be archived for the Remus Area HisWe are not responsible for any lost or stolen items. We have the right to disqualify any photo with an inappropriate subject. You need not be present to win. All photos entered need to be framed or matted, as we will be hanging them up. All entries will be accepted on Friday evening October 11th, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wheatland Township Hall in Remus, Michigan. Prizes will be given to five winners. One grand prize and a best of show will be chosen by professional Tim Thruman. Three prizes will be chosen by public vote for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Voting will end by 3 p.m. Photo contestants should pick their photos up at 5 p.m. at the Wheatland Township Hall. If you have questions, please write PO Box 175, Saranac, MI 48881, or, email Mary Batchelder at mbatchelder69@yahoo.com.

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Old School Photo Project Continues

Recording HistoryInterviewing and Filming Remus Area Elders Don Hatfield, John Oswald and Gary Cox have been gathering information about the history of the Remus area and its early families. Part of this project includes conducting oral interviews on film with area elders. The interviews are digitized and eventually will be available at the museum on dvds. Other helpers on the project have been Char Lenon who made copies of photos and documents and shared information to ship to Lily from the museums collections. Don Hatfields grandson Zack Hatfield, and, Deb Bruener, both teachers at Chippewa Hills High School, have also helped with filming and taping the interviews held at the school. Interviews are also occurring in the elders homes. Thanks to a grant from the Mecosta County Community Foundation, Recording History supplies will be purchased this summer. If you are willing to share memories, or for more information, call Don Hatfield at (989) 560-3224; or email: dehatfield@cmsinter.net or museum@winntel.net.
Interviewed to date: Marv & Carol Baumann Marty Bott Liz Karcher Cox Elaine Crystal Ruth Diehm Lila Denslow Joyce Garner LaMar Gingrich Grant & Dee Todd Green Edna Diehl Hatfield Darlene Howard Bunn Karcher Dale Karcher Phil Lehnert Helen Lenon Marvin Lett Dorothy Lipar Keith Lobert Garnet Lucier Vernon May Norm Meeker John Orr Mike Sweeney Ray Simon Jack Stickler Wayne Storey Arnold Stout Larry Tasker Ken Todd Roger Waite Justin Wernette Kevin Wernette Bertha Young

Shown above, Don Hatfield with his scarecrow for Fall Fest.

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REMUS AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Our Past, Your Future 324 S. Sheridan, P.O. Box 71, Remus, Michigan 49340 A Michigan nonprofit corporation with federal tax exempt status (501(c)(3). Our purpose is to preserve and celebrate the rich heritage of Wheatland, Broomfield, Rolland, Millbrook, Hinton, Sheridan, Morton, Martiny, Austin, Colfax Townships and surrounding area .

Dear Neighbor: Member gifts are still being accepted for 2013. Community support, time, treasures and talents are what help sustain us and continue growth. Thanks to you, this last year we continued to take steps to better preserve area artifacts, photos, textiles and documents and protect against light, water, pest and other factors that can speed deterioration. Thanks to members of the Class of 1966, we again held our popular Spring Tea. For those of you that enjoy family research, we continue to improve our Genealogy area. We preserved 43 composite graduation photos from Remus Consolidated Schools for 1925 to 1967 classes. We interviewed and captured on film more than 20 elders toward an upcoming Remus area book. We are planning the 3rd annual Fall Fest day for October 12th during which many old rural arts and area products will be celebrated. The Honor Our Veterans, Area Churches and Area Recreation and Sports displays are completed and read for show. We so appreciate all the support youve given us over the years. Please complete the donor form below and mail it along with your check to P.O. Box 71, Remus, Michigan, 49340. If you have further questions, please contact me at (989) 560-8305 or email me at lhoward@cmsinter.net.

Very truly yours,

Linda Howard, Board President

MICHIGAN CHARITABLE SOLICITATION # MICS 36193. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO THE REMUS WEBSITE AT WWW.REMUS.ORG, EMAIL: MUSEUM@WINNTEL.NET, CALL LINDA HOWARD (989) 560-8305, CHAR LENON (989) 967-8153, OR SHERRY MARKS (231) 250-2441.

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Yes, we wish to support the Remus Area Historical Society and museum during 2013.

Contact Name ____________________________________ Would you rather remain anonymous? _____ yes ______no Address __________________________________________City/State/Zip ____________________________________ Phone Number ____________________________________ Email Address ____________________________________ $________ is enclosed for 2013 membership.
($20-individual, $35-family, $50-business, $100-contributing member or group, $500 supporting member or group) In addition, our donation is: ___$25 ___ $100 ___$200 ___$500 $ _______ toward__________________.

This gift is made in memory/honor of: __________________________Please mail an acknowledgement to ___________________ (name) _____________________________(address) _______________________city/state/zip. $________ TOTAL enclosed.
CHECKS CAN BE MADE PAYABLE TO RAHS MAIL TO: REMUS AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC., P.O. BOX 71, REMUS, MICHIGAN 49340

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Antique Quilt Block Billboards for Sale

You can order your own quilt block in your own colors or design in either the large or small size. For more information, contact Sherry Marks at (231) 250-2441, email tsmarks1967@gmail.comH, or Mary Simon (989) 561-2768, simon4ma@yahoo.com.

Quilt Block painting on wood, for outdoor decoration. Hang them on your barn, garage, porch or shed! There are six block designs used by area ancestors from which to choose. Each one is made of heavy materials with multiple coats of paint to endure Michigan weather and the edges are trimmed. You can choose your own colors. We can create a trail like Osceola County did! The Quilt Boards are available in a large size 4 x 4 for $150 or small size 2x 2 for $75. If you are interested in helping to establish a Quilt Trail on the eastside of Mecosta County (quilt boards mounted on barns, township halls, etc.) please contact Dawn Snyder at 989.561.5469 or Char Lenon at 989.967.8153 or send an email to send an email to HUmuseum@winntel.netUH.

QUILT RAFFLE UNDERWAY

Thanks to a quilt donated by Dorothy Lipar with machine quilting by Ann Jensen, a beautiful queen sized quilt is being raffled to benefit the Museum. Tickets will be available at the registration table at Fall Fest in the Wheatland Township Hall and at the Museum. Museum volunteers are also selling tickets. The drawing is 3 p.m. at the museum on Oct 12, 2013 Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.

MUSEUM HOURS:
If you are interested, contact Ken Todd (989) 9678249, email kentodd@cmsinter.net , or, Char Lenon (989) 967 8153 email cklenon@frontier.com.
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Check out the handicapped ramp entrance made possible by your gifts and grants! Come see the brightened upstairs with its new coat of paint and a new Genealogy computer station! The genealogy computer station has internet access and a scanner and printer. It is free and available to the public whenever the museum is open. Online and printed Genealogy resources are also available. COME TO A MEETING! The Museum is open to residents and visitors every Wednesday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 2 through October 31. Volunteers are welcome to help staff the museum, Memorial Day through Labor Day next summer on Saturdays 11-3. Regular meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. at the museum. Come find your niche. Propose a project or topic that you would find of interest.

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COMMUNICATION DISPLAY for LOAN

Remus Area Historical Society (RAHS)

324 S. Sheridan, P. O. Box 71 Remus, MI 49340

The Communications display is now available for loan to area Schools, Museums, Libraries or other public sites. The display kit comes with an EARLY COMMUNICATIONS 66 sign and two large tubs of materials. One tub contains tin can phones, an old crank phone, old rotary dial and push button phones, an early car phone, educational cards, photos of Barryton switchboard workers, a notebook, and information boards. The second tub includes examples of insulators on posts, old phone wire, modern cable, area phone company histories, and a linemans belt, gear and spurs for climbing poles. The display was made possible by gifts from the Blanchard Telephone Association,

Inc., The Foundation for Rural Education and Development (FRED) affiliated with the For more information, call Organization for the Promotion and Advancement of Small Telecommunications ComLinda Howard (989) 560-8305 panies (OPASTCO), Mecosta County Community Foundation, Remus Heritage Days, Char Lenon (989) 967-8153, or and, supporters of Remus Area Historical Society. Sherry Marks (231) 250-2441 or Email: Your site may reserve the kit for one, three, six or twelve months for a donation to museum@winntel.net. the Remus Area Historical Society. To make loan arrangements, contact Pamela Burke at (989) 967-8808 or email museum@winntel.net.

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Because Remus Area Historical Society, Inc. is an incorporated tax exempt nonprofit, all gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law. The purpose of the Remus Area Historical Society, Inc., an educational and charitable organization, is to celebrate the heritage, and preserve the cultural and historical resources, of the Townships of Wheatland, Broomfield, Rolland, Millbrook, Colfax, Morton, Martiny, Austin, Hinton, Sheridan, and surrounding area.

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