Bath City Festival
Downtown Mt. Clemens presents its annual Bath City Festival, including many his-
torical displays on August 24 & 25. We will participate with a display table selling gift shop items and distributing membership literature. To help, volunteer to work a two-hour shift on that Friday or Saturday by calling Rich at 725-2770.
Historical Society Picnic
Our annual members picnic will be held on August 16 at 6 PM in the New Baltimore City Park. The menu is potluck. Diners are asked to bring their own beverage (alcohol permitted), place settings, utensils and a dish to pass. We always manage to have a great variety of food. It would be nice to see some new faces this year. Let's hope for nice weather!
Installation Dinner
The Installation Dinner was enjoyed by many at Cedar Glen. The food was excellent. A short memorial was held for Vince Eggert and other members who have passed away. Vince's son Matthew, daughter Alicia and granddaughter Michelle were able to attend.
The Award of Merit was presented to the Anchor Bay Community Foundation. The Award of Appreciation went to Dan Stucky.
Officers for the year are: Richard Gonyeau, president; Dan Stucky, vice-president, Judy Stucky, secretary; Lawrence Marentette, treasurer; Roseline Connors, Shirley Hageman, Barbara Richards, and Robert Mack, directors.
Summer's Not Boring
Summer's Not Boring is in full swing, organized by Mary Ann Bayer. Remaining sessions include:
July 18 Fish Painting
July 25 Environment Day
August 1 Pirate Day
August 8 All About Grooming Your Pet
All programs are FREE and are held in the Museum on Wednesdays at 1 PM. Children 8-12 years of age are invited.
Brick Paver
As you are walking by the Museum, notice the brick paver donated by the Downtown Development Authority in memory of Vince Eggert. He was a member of this city group for many years.
News briefs:
- - Welcome to new member Alice Emerick of Chesterfield.
- - Bob Mack is recovering nicely from his recent surgery.
- - We continue to receive memorial contributions in honor of Vince Eggert. Thanks to the many members who have already donated.
- - A sign-up sheet is in the Museum for greeters/volunteers. Surely you can donate a couple hours a month of your time on a Wednesday or Saturday.
Bay-Rama Float
Thanks to the effort of dedicted members, our floatr won the $100 prize for keeping the theme which was "Celebrating Our Town.Loretta Anne' came up with the idea to decorate the float with T-shirts of local organizations and businesses.
Flower Bulb Sale
We're happy to report that the recent VanBourgondieu spring flower bulb sale did quite well. We were able to write a check for $160 to the NBHS Gift Shop.
Thanks to all who participated. We really appreciate your support.
Sandra and Jackie from Washington Street Station
Museum Notes
Recent acquisitions include:
A painted child's rocking chair donated by Sandy Knoell;
Four books donated by Loretta Anne' which included 175th Anniversary
Booklet on Mt. Clemens (1798-1973); Muskrat Tales; Past, Present of
Macomb County; Your State Capitol.
Calendars
A committee is beginning work on new calendars for 2008. Pictures/postcards are needed with photos of local historic pubs or taverns. Call Rich, 725-2770, if you can help.
Thank You
A big thanks to Dan Stucky for making new steps in front of our store. We were worried about someone falling on the old crumpled cement one, and Dan came to the rescue. It's really nice and will look even better as the wood ages (unlike the two of us as we age - oh well, that's another story).
Sandra and Jackie from Washington Street Station