The monthly meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:3O PM. Anyone in the community is welcome to attend and get involved in saving the history of Parker and surrounding areas. Come join us, we need your support.

The 1999 dues, if not already paid, may be paid at this time. Single $2.50, Couple $4.00, and Lifetime $35.00 each. Dues paid from March 1999 through September 1999 were $260.50, monetary donations for the same period were $200.50. Funds were well depleted on the Schoolhouse Project. Donations are appreciated.

The house to the east of the Museum Complex is now PARKER SCHOOL #5. Renovation was completed in mid-August and a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held August 21. 1999. Participants in cutting the ribbon were Rick Channel, contractor, Don Koontz, who was raised in the house, Jean Nickell, representmg Mound Creek School Community which has loaned us a number of items. Mr and Mrs James Racek and Dwight Gorrell for blackboards, Eugene Prentice, electrician; Cheryl Erwin, Glenn Merrill, and Helen Haverfield, P.C.H.S. officers.

A program followed inside the schoolhouse with many guests sitting at the desksr. The Flag Salute was repeated by all and the 'teacher' received an apple from a 'student`. Teachers Tiilie Swarner Lenon and Juanita Huffman Holderman spoke of their experiences teaching in a one-room school. Helen McCarty Haverfield and Janice Cady Stahl responded as students of a one-room school. Others on the program were Majorie Prentice, Velda Lemon, and Glenn Merrill, with Cheryl Erwin serving as teacher (Mistress of Ceremonies).

56 guests registered and refreshments were enjoyed by all. A special "Thank You" to all those who worked so diligently getting the project finished. It is now ready for your visit.

Some of the donations to the museum since our last newsletter are: an interior school bell, pictures, coal shovel, lamp, child's plate, candle holder, banquet invitations, Anti Horse Thief Protocol Booklet, high school papers, 4-H material, a 1938 PRHS class ring, Parker Messages, a 1935-36 basketball picture already framed, scrapbook, photo album, extension cords, and many books.

A special meeting of the the Parker Harvest Fest Committee was held to discuss burying the Harvest Fest Time Capsule on the P.C.H.S. property. The time capsule will be stored in the New Museum until a final decision is made about Permanent burial of the capsule. Items may be added till the capsule is sealed in late December.

During the day of the Harvest Fest, the Old Museum, New Museum, and Schoolhouse were open and there were numerous visitors to each of the buildings. Thanks for stopping by.

ASSIGNMENT ALERT!! any teacher who taught in a one-room schoolhouse, submit letters and/or articles about your experiences. A notebook will be prepared and stored in the schoolhouse.

Retagging is being done at the museums. If you see an item that is incorrectly identified, please advise an officer for cocorrection. "Helen's kitchen" has a number of additions and is looiin' good!

PLAN TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING IN NOVEMBER IF AT ALL POSSIBLE.

GOODRICH CEMETERY UPDATE

Several years ago new gates were installed at the Goodrich Cemetery. This was made possible by a donation from the estate of Ruth Ann Ford. Some funds remained from this gift, and with the generosity of many other coaributors, a new fence was erected on the east side of the cemetery. The Cemetery Board hopes this will improve the appearance of the cemetery and also make maintenance easier. Board members Charlie Singer, Joan Cornett, and Elwood Conklin wish to thank the following people who have contributed to date:

Larry Drake
Paul Singer
Dorothy Harold
Maxine Nickell
June Raper
Mary Easterling
Ollie Nickell
Lester Prentice
Linda Williamson
James Morrison
Lloyd Cochran


Juanita Holderman
Thomas Thompson
Betty Lou Bilderback
William Funk, Jr.
Viola King
Joyce Scovill
Steve Early
Elmeda Nickell
Phillip Singer
Terry Turner & Sister

Houston Linson
Madeline Scheuerman
Mr, & Mrs. Max Byerley
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Breuel
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Kinder
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Troutman
Mr. & Mrs. John Burnett
Mr. & Mrs. Lindley Cox
Mr. & Mrs. Virgil French
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Singer

Mr. & Mrs. Elwood Conklin
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Haverfield
Mr. & Mrs. Irvin C. Bearly
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Tinsley
Mr. & Mrs. Meluin Tinsley
Mr. & Mrs. Lonnie MeCarty
Mr. & Mrs. Eldridge Walker
Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Sills
Mr. & Mrs. James Tyson
Ruth Arm Ford Estate