WAHS March 2016 Newsletter.pdf

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Once again the Co-Chairs of this event did an outstanding job of decorating, organizing and creating an atmosphere of peace and joy. It is always the event many look forward to start their Christmas season of activities. The Log House was filled with Victorian toys, great smells of cooking from the fireplace and a wonderful array of stories from the “family” that was living there.The Farm House was decorated as a country family of the 19th century would have decorated it. And it was set for an open house of friends and visitors to arrive, with a dining table laden with sweets and drinks abounding.We had a “poet” in the attic, reading some of his poem’s and those from some of his contemporaries. The visitors enjoyed it immensely.

Christmas on the Farm

And Santa, what can I say. He was a delight as always. One of the children came running across the yard when they spotted him calling, “Santa, Santa, I’ve been looking for you!” Thanks to Henry and Dena Crawford, Cheryl Greaney, Dianne Moulton, Nancy Wisman, Linda Collins, John Ocwieja, Mary Minney, Kathy and Leslie Moskal, Dan Hovator, Brian and Sue Dewey, Roger Kerr, Tom Bertrand, Greg and Maria Schultz, Jim Hunt, Bob Zick, Cathy Gillem, Arlene and Ron Kaiser, Amanda Craig, Dawn and Carly Buckbinder, and all those who volunteered to be a part of this wonderful event.

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Our MissionThe Waterloo Area Historical Society’s mission is to foster an understanding and appreciation in children and adults of the pioneer farmers of Michigan, their family life, and their children’s schooling.

PO Box 37, Stockbridge, MI 49285 w Phone: 517-596-2254 w www.waterloofarmmuseum.org

Waterloo AreaHistorical Society

OFFICERSPRESIDENT

Henry CrawfordVICE PRESIDENT

Cathy GillemTREASURER

John OcwiejaSECRETARY

Cheryl Greaney

TRUSTEESDon BrodowiczAmanda CraigBrian DeweyRon KaiserSteve OppRon Tyrl

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What’s Inside:

Waterloo Wisdom ........... Page 5

Business Sponsors List .... Page 7

Event Review ................... Cover

Feature Article........ Page 2 and 3

Annual Meeting/Volunteer Appreciation social

May 15

Blacksmith-Soldiers and Log Cabin Weekend

June 25-26

Exterior of Farm House-EPA approved stripping of 130 plus years of lead paint accumulation. Prime coat and two finish coats of white paint were applied.Installation of 2” R-10-5 insulation under kitchen and woodshed crawl space. Replacement of rotted beam and floorboards of woodshed. Replacement of Cellar doors.5” eves trough and downspouts installed on Farm House.

Interior of Farm House-Plaster replacement and repair in “Mary’s Room”, hall and loom room.Continued improvements and upgrades to electrical system in interiors and exteriors of buildings

Windmill-Replacement of rotted siding and trim.EPA Approved stripping of 130 plus years of lead paint accumulation.Prime coat and two finish coats of white paint were applied.Worn out mechanical hardware is being rebuilt.

Restoration and Repair Projects Completed for 2015

Eve Trough installation

Mary’s Room (before repair) Mary’s Room (during repair)

Mary’s Room (after repair)Farm House (during repair)

Extensive Plaster Repairs, priming and painting of ceilings in dining room, sitting room, parlor, map room, children’s room, parent’s room, walls and ceilings of loom room and hallways and stairwell have been completed.

Photos and details of these and other ongoing projects will be on display at the May 15th Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Social.

Children’s Room (before repair)

Children’s Room (after repair)

Hallway (after repair)Hallway (before repair)

January/February projects completed 2016

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Quilt Raffle The WAHS is holding a quilt raffle at all of our events and throughout the year in conjunction with the Waterloo Needlework Club. The quilt will be on display during all events where you can purchase your tickets, or you may purchase a ticket from any of the WAHS Board Members. $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. It is a “must see” quilt. A black and white photo does not do it justice.

Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Social

The WAHS annual meeting and fellowship will be held on Sunday, May 15 at the Waterloo Farm Museum outside the Hannewald Barn. The potluck luncheon will begin a 1pm followed by the meeting at 2pm.

Mark Twain is stopping by at 3 pm to entertain the members and guests.

If a member would like to bring a dish to pass please send an e-mail to: ranger14b@comcast.net or if there are any questions please call Cheryl @517-764-7704

“Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.” Mark Twain

Lost and Found at Christmas on the Farm

Silver EarringLittle Girl’s Mitten

Shawl in the Farm House

Please Call: 517-851-8745 with description.

Help WantedEducation Program-Mr. and Mrs. Realy, “Shepherds”, and School Marms and Masters Wall paper hangers-Mary’s room is getting a facelift. New plaster, new paint and new wallpaper.

Contact Arlene Kaiser at 517-392-3195

Waterloo Wisdom from Mrs. J. Benjamin

Good Day Neighbor,

Hope to find you all doin’ well, winter’s on the downturn. They seem to go by faster every year, seasons I mean. Not that I miss winter’s cold grip when Spring comes, but I do take certain pleasures there. Biting cold days when just gettin’ the chores done is quite an undertakin’, but then gettin’ in by the fire and drivin’ out the chill is quite pleasurable. Smells of wood burnin’ in the stove and pleasin’ cookin’ aromas lingerin’ far beyond the delicious hot meal. Peaches from the pantry, tastin’ every bit as sweet as an August sunny afternoon.Gatherin’ around the pump organ, whole family singin’ and laughin’ at fun songs, or somberly shairin’ a hymn or two, thinkin’ of those we’ve lost, snugglin’ with the little ones until they fall asleep and rememberin’ to count our blessings.Or, sittin’ around with the boys and playin’ cards or dominoes, maybe with a glass of the orchard’s bounty, drawn from a barrel in the cellar.Winter ain’t so bad when you’re surrounded by loved ones, memories, and all God’s Bounty on this good earth.Rest well my friends, spring and all her hard work is on the way. Be blessed.

Regards,

Your FriendJohn Benjamin

ADDRESS

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PHONE Please make checks payable to: The Waterloo Area Historical SocietyMail to: WAHS Memberships P.O.Box 37, Stockbridge, MI 49285

A private nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, the Waterloo Area Historical Society works to fund all the operation expenses for the Farm and Dewey School. Donations are fully deductible to the extent of the law.

- $18.00 SINGLE - $25.00 COUPLE - $25.00 FAMILY (Two adults + children under 18) - $50.00 CONTRIBUTING MEMBER - $60.00 BUSINESS - $250.00 INDIVIDUAL LIFE MEMBER Ages Sixty-two and over: - $12.00 SENIOR SINGLE - $18.00 SENIOR COUPLE - $175.00 SENIOR INDIVIDUAL LIFE MEMBER

- PLEASE CHECK HERE IF RENEWING - PLEASE CHECK FOR EMAILED NEWSLETTER

Waterloo Area Historical Society Membership Form

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- I AM INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING AT THE MUSEUM, PLEASE CONTACT ME.

- I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE AN ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT WAHS IN THE AMOUNT OF $_______________.

Committee Name Phone e-mailCollections Linda Tengman (517) 522-8109 gldorrtengman@aol.com

Gardens Co-Chair Nancy Ocwieja (517) 851-4376 ocwiejan@gmail.com

Gardens Co-Chair Carol Strahler (734-475-9444 strahlercarol@gmail.com

Gift Shop Nancy Wisman (517) 851-8087 no e-mail

Educational Program Co-Director Mary Spaan mcspaan@umich.edu

Insurance Dennis Petsch (517) 851-7760 petschd@panthernet.net

Membership Deirdre Fidler (517) 522-4758 dfidler@umich.edu

Newsletter Editor Jennifer Kaiser (571) 251-8897 pt101jen@gmail.com

Private Events Co-ordinator Arlene Kaiser (517) 851-8745 roarkaiser66@gmail.com

Publicity Chair

House Guides Dianne Moulton (313) 278-3701 mamdianne@aol.com

Restoration & Repair Ron Kaiser (517) 851-8745 roarkaiser66@gmail.com

Prop. Management and Site Development Ron Kaiser (517) 851-8745 roarkaiser66@gmail.com

Public Safety & Security Ron Kaiser (517) 851-8745 roarkaiser66@gmail.com

Webmaster Mitch Planck (734) 475-4261 mitch@brooks-planck.org

WAHS Committee Chairs

Office Name Phone e-mailPresident Henry Crawford (734) 475-2518 icrawford56@gmail.com

Vice President Cathy Gillem (734)498-2135 no email

Treasurer John Ocwieja (517) 851-4376 ocwiejajz@gmail.com

Secretary Cheryl Greaney (517) 764-7704 ranger14B@comcast.net

Trustee Ron Kaiser (517) 851-8745 roarkaiser66@gmail.com

Trustee Steve Opp (517) 204-4528 steveo@thehenryford.org

Trustee Amanda Craig (734) 649-8562 acraig14@att.net

Trustee Don Brodowicz (517) 596-2008 djbrodowicz@gmail.com

Trustee Ron Tryl (517) 788-3414 ronald.tyrl@ang.af.mil

Trustee Brian Dewey (734) 498-2201

WAHS Officers and Trustees

WAHS Business Sponsors

Company Name City Phone

AA INSURANCE - ROEPCKE INSURANCE AGENCY Stockbridge (517) 851-7997THE ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY INC Stockbridge (517) 851-7777ACCURATE TREE REMOVAL & TRIMMING Grass Lake (734) 475-7162ACE CARPET RUG AND FURNITURE CLEANERS Lansing (517) 337-1771ADISKA FAMILY DENTAL Stockbridge (517) 851-8008ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY Fort Wayne, IN (260) 421-1223BRAMLETT HARDWARE & HEATING CO Gregory (734) 498-2715CASKEY-MITCHELL FUNERAL HOME, INC Stockbridge (517) 851-7755CERTIFIED TRACTOR & AUTO REPAIR INC Gregory (734) 498-3282CHELSEA MILLING CO (JIFFY MIXES) Chelsea (734) 475-1361COMPLETE OUTDOOR SERVICES Pickney (517) 304-4854DARWIN STAINED GLASS & ANTIQUE SLOT MACHINES Chelsea (734) 475-9730DEWEY BUILDERS Gregory (734) 498-2201FARMERS STATE BANK OF MUNITH, STOCKBRIDGE, GRASS LAKE Munith (517) 596-2311FRAZZINI PHOTOGRAPHY Gregory (734) 498-2335G.L. MILLIKEN PLASTERING Chelsea (734) 368-7555GERI PHELPS ACCOUNTING Grass Lake (517) 536-4733HANNEWALD LAMB MARKET Stockbridge (517) 851-4718HEYDLAUFFS APPLIANCES AND ELECTRONICS Chelsea (734) 475-1221K & D KITLEY EXCAVATING Munith (517) 596-2186KAISER EXCAVATING Stockbridge (517) 851-8745McCLEER, McCLEER, & McCLEER INC, CONSULTING ENGINEERS Gregory (734) 498-2271MILL POND BREAD Chelsea (734) 475-7088PAUL DOBOBS DDS Stockbridge (517) 851-8455RANSOM’S FOOD CENTER Stockbridge (517) 851-7005SAFETY SYSTEMS INC Jackson (517) 782-9463SPARTAN BARRICADING INC Holt (517) 694-1500THE STAGE STOP RESTAURANT Stockbridge (517) 851-7666STOCKBRIDGE AUTO CARE Stockbridge (517) 851-7047THE SUN TIMES NEWS Stockbridge (517) 851-7833SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY APPLICATIONS, INC Parma (517) 206-1075TRACY GRAPHICS Gregory (734) 545-3791WILD SANITATION Stockbridge (517) 851-7695WATERLOO HUNT CLUB Chelsea (517) 581-5111WATERLOO NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION Grass LakeTHOMAS WORTH - PROFESSIONAL SURVEYIOR Jackson (517) 788-9806

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We’re on the web!www.waterloofarmmuseum.org

May 15, Annual Meeting/Volunteer Appreciation SocialJune 25-26, Blacksmith-Soldiers and Log Cabin Weekend

August 13-14, 10th Annual Antique Tractor-Truck and Farm Equipment ShowOctober 9, Pioneer Day

December 3-4, Christmas on the FarmWAHS Board Meetings- Held at the Waterloo Farm Museum at 7pm on the third Monday, April through November

“A friend is someone with whom you can do nothing and enjoy it all day.” Mrs. J.B.

WAHS Events for 2016

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