WAHS March 2016 Newsletter

Our Mission
The 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.
Volume: 54
Issue:
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OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Henry Crawford
VICE PRESIDENT
Cathy Gillem
TREASURER
John Ocwieja
SECRETARY
Cheryl Greaney
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TRUSTEES
Don Brodowicz
Amanda Craig
Brian Dewey
Ron Kaiser
Steve Opp
Ron Tyrl
What’s Next:
Annual Meeting/Volunteer
Appreciation social
May 15
Blacksmith-Soldiers and
Log Cabin Weekend
June 25-26
What’s Inside:
Event Review ................... Cover
Feature Article........ Page 2 and 3
Waterloo Wisdom ........... Page 5
Business Sponsors List .... Page 7
Waterloo Area
Historical Society
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PO Box 37, Stockbridge, MI 49285 w Phone: 517-596-2254 w www.waterloofarmmuseum.org
March 2016
Christmas on the Farm
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.
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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Exterior of Farm House-
Restoration and Repair Projects
Completed for 2015
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.
Mary’s Room (before repair)
Farm House (during repair)
Eve Trough installation
Mary’s Room (during repair)
Mary’s Room (after repair)
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January/February projects completed 2016
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.
“Not everything learned needs to be learned the hard way.” J. Benjamin
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 (after repair)
Children’s Room (before repair)
Hallway (before repair)
Hallway (after repair)
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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.
“Clothes make the man. Naked people have
little or no influence on society.” Mark Twain
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.
“So many things are possible just as long as you don’t know they’re impossible.” J. Benjamin
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
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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 Friend
John Benjamin
Help Wanted
Education ProgramMr. and Mrs. Realy, “Shepherds”, and School Marms and
Masters
Wall paper hangersMary’s room is getting a facelift. New plaster, new paint and
new wallpaper.
Contact Arlene Kaiser at 517-392-3195
Lost and Found at Christmas on the Farm
Silver Earring
Little Girl’s Mitten
Shawl in the Farm House
Please Call: 517-851-8745 with description.
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WAHS Committee Chairs
Committee
Name
Phone
e-mail
Collections
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
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
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
mcspaan@umich.edu
Publicity Chair
WAHS Officers and Trustees
Office
Name
Phone
e-mail
President
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
Waterloo Area Historical Society Membership Form
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.
Snip Snip
CHOOSE ONE:
- PLEASE CHECK HERE IF RENEWING
- $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
- I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE AN ADDITIONAL
CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT WAHS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $_______________.
- PLEASE CHECK FOR EMAILED NEWSLETTER
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
ST
ZIP
EMAIL
PHONE
Please make checks payable to:
The Waterloo Area Historical Society
Mail to: WAHS Memberships
P.O.Box 37, Stockbridge, MI 49285
- I AM INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING AT THE
MUSEUM, PLEASE CONTACT ME.
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“Joyful moments are created when we see ourselves connected to others.” J. Benjamin
WAHS Business Sponsors
Company Name
City
Phone
AA INSURANCE - ROEPCKE INSURANCE AGENCY
Stockbridge
(517) 851-7997
THE ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY INC
Stockbridge
(517) 851-7777
ACCURATE TREE REMOVAL & TRIMMING
Grass Lake
(734) 475-7162
ACE CARPET RUG AND FURNITURE CLEANERS
Lansing
(517) 337-1771
ADISKA FAMILY DENTAL
Stockbridge
(517) 851-8008
ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Fort Wayne, IN
(260) 421-1223
BRAMLETT HARDWARE & HEATING CO
Gregory
(734) 498-2715
CASKEY-MITCHELL FUNERAL HOME, INC
Stockbridge
(517) 851-7755
CERTIFIED TRACTOR & AUTO REPAIR INC
Gregory
(734) 498-3282
CHELSEA MILLING CO (JIFFY MIXES)
Chelsea
(734) 475-1361
COMPLETE OUTDOOR SERVICES
Pickney
(517) 304-4854
DARWIN STAINED GLASS & ANTIQUE SLOT MACHINES
Chelsea
(734) 475-9730
DEWEY BUILDERS
Gregory
(734) 498-2201
FARMERS STATE BANK OF MUNITH, STOCKBRIDGE, GRASS LAKE
Munith
(517) 596-2311
FRAZZINI PHOTOGRAPHY
Gregory
(734) 498-2335
G.L. MILLIKEN PLASTERING
Chelsea
(734) 368-7555
Geri Phelps Accounting
Grass Lake
(517) 536-4733
HANNEWALD LAMB MARKET
Stockbridge
(517) 851-4718
HEYDLAUFFS APPLIANCES AND ELECTRONICS
Chelsea
(734) 475-1221
K & D KITLEY EXCAVATING
Munith
(517) 596-2186
KAISER EXCAVATING
Stockbridge
(517) 851-8745
McCLEER, McCLEER, & McCLEER INC, CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Gregory
(734) 498-2271
MILL POND BREAD
Chelsea
(734) 475-7088
PAUL DOBOBS DDS
Stockbridge
(517) 851-8455
RANSOM’S FOOD CENTER
Stockbridge
(517) 851-7005
SAFETY SYSTEMS INC
Jackson
(517) 782-9463
SPARTAN BARRICADING INC
Holt
(517) 694-1500
THE STAGE STOP RESTAURANT
Stockbridge
(517) 851-7666
STOCKBRIDGE AUTO CARE
Stockbridge
(517) 851-7047
THE SUN TIMES NEWS
Stockbridge
(517) 851-7833
Sustainable forestry applications, INC
Parma
(517) 206-1075
TRACY GRAPHICS
Gregory
(734) 545-3791
WILD SANITATION
Stockbridge
(517) 851-7695
WATERLOO HUNT CLUB
Chelsea
(517) 581-5111
WATERLOO NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION
Grass Lake
THOMAS WORTH - PROFESSIONAL SURVEYIOR
Jackson
(517) 788-9806
PLACE
POSTAGE
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WATERLOO AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
P O BOX 37
Stockbridge, MI 49285
We’re on the web!
www.waterloofarmmuseum.org
WAHS Events for 2016
May 15, Annual Meeting/Volunteer Appreciation Social
June 25-26, Blacksmith-Soldiers and Log Cabin Weekend
August 13-14, 10th Annual Antique Tractor-Truck and Farm Equipment Show
October 9, Pioneer Day
December 3-4, Christmas on the Farm
WAHS 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.
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