In Memorium

Our sympathies go out to the families of the following:

Neva Barrett Behrens

Gerald “Jerry” D. Griggs

Thelma Lee Nation

Charles Erroll Smith

Robert R. Smith

Norman L. “Pete” Van Pelt

FLOWERFIELD

Imagine if you can, 23 years with an average of 822 area 4^th grade students  attending  Flowerfield School  on the museum grounds. That’s the number of students who have the memory of their day going to school in 1888. Janet Gardner and Lois Herbel never deviate from their role as teachers in that era and discuss the use of a few items displayed in the museum.   Many former students have expressed what fond memories they have of this experience.  Thanks to all who volunteer for this project.

SEPTEMBER GET-TOGETHER

The table was laden with delicious food as many attended the carry-in dinner held in September.  The dinner brings to an end the summer activities at  the museum.                                    Participants had a special treat as the BCHS music teacher,  Sandy Wounded Arrow, brought a student to entertain. We are sorry to say that we did not record the name of the student, but she was great.  Thanks Ms. Wounded Arrow.      After supper the evening was spent visiting.

1939 is the magic year

for life memberships. 

2010 MEMORIALS

Each January we like to recognize those individuals for whom memorials were established .  The memorial money certainly keeps the doors open at the museum .

Plaques will be put up for the following persons:

Alan Cross

Helen Cross Johnson Hagen

Mary Jessup

Ida Lou Shaul

THANK YOU!!

Thanks to whomever cleared the snow from the parking area of the museum grounds. 

JANET GARDNER RETIRES

Janet Gardner was honored with a retirement tea in December as she has decided not to return next year.  ESU 13 representative, Kim Elder and Lois Herbel, Flowerfield teacher,  joined the museum volunteers for a time of reminiscing as we shared Janet’s collection of photos taken through the years.  A very special guest was Janet’s mother. Janet was given a book compiled by Lois Herbel.     We will miss Janet, but wish her a happy retirement.

DONATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS

We are happy to inform you of several donations that have made their way to the museum this past year.  We have received many pristine items, formerly belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Warner, donated by daughter, Peggy Shorney.  You will see a collection of large crocks on display donated by Bea Wilkinson.  She has donated other items that are still being cataloged.  Joan Brown Cross has donated a great Streeks family history book that she had recently completed.

We would like to remind you that we always welcome family histories onto our genealogy shelves.  If you have updated information, please bring it in.  We do get quite a few genealogy inquiries from all over the U.S.  These items are very valuable research tools.

Minor repairs have been made to various items.  You may have noticed that a new refrigerator appeared in the kitchen last summer.  Keeping things clean, trimmed and painted is an on going task.  We welcome any volunteers that might come and help keep our museum presentable.

UPDATING MAILING LIST

We have recently gone over our mailing list trying to update it so as to reach every Banner County resident.  This had not been done for some time.  When we checked a current county list, we find that some residents have not been receiving the newsletter.  We apologize for that.

We once again remind you to notify us at:

 bannercountyhistoricalsociety @yahoo.com

if you are able to receive your newsletter on line.  It saves us quite a bit of money to send a newsletter in this manner.

It is important that all Banner County residents feel they are a part of the Banner County Historical Society.  You are reminded that the meetings are the  4^th Monday of each month except December.  We meet at 7 p.m. in the winter and at 8 p.m. in the summer and everyone is welcome to attend.  We really need your input as far as activities and what you want your museum to be.

This is a good time to remind you that dues for 2011 are due.  They are $5.00 per person per year. If is seems like the year goes by too quickly, you may pay for more than one year at a time.   Just indicate such on the check or an enclosed note when you send your check to :

Ruth Brown

4950 HWY 88 E

Harrisburg, NE 69345

Once you receive honorary membership, you no longer are expected to pay dues.

OPEN HOUSE ENTERTAINMENT

We just got word that the entertainment  for open house will be…………

GREEN VALLEY HOMESTEADERS

You’ll love them!

(More information in the next newsletter.)