We are sad to report we have lost more lifetime members and the Parker Community will miss them also. Their names will be listed in the Spring Newsletter. Memorial contributions in their names have been made to the historical society. We truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and remembrances in those person's names and the help you are giving to the museums and the mementos a viable place that you can share with future generations. We will send acknowledgements to the families so that they might know of your contribution, and their name will be placed on the memorial plaque.

These museums are operated for the PARKER COMMUNITY, not just for the Parker school alumni. We are asking and encourage members and perspective members living in the Parker area that you please take the time to come to the museums, look around, and enjoy. What an interesting place to bring your children and grandchildren...DO IT SOON!! There are stories to be shared with some of our members that will truly delight the children. Please do get involved. ALL HELP would be greatly appreciated. The blacksmith shop is in need of some loving care by all who can help us put it back in order for all to enjoy. There are many tools there and the stories that they might bring forth would be amazement. HELP!! We are missing a County Cemetery Book. Would the borrower please return it.

We continue to have workdays on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday mornings starting at 8:30. All help is most welcome we look forward to having you join us. GOOD NEWS, thanks for your donations, with your help we were able to rid all the buildings of the termites, the buggers seemed to be working overtime on the buildings. Many treasures and stories await your presence. Check out the one room schoolhouse, the blacksmith shop and especially the antiques, more are being added all the time...imagine living day to day using those 1st class items of yesteryear. How lucky we all are to have the use of all the modern conveniences found in our homes.

Annual membership dues for November 1, 2008 through October 31, 2009, are now due. Single membership only $5.00 each per year and each lifetime membership is $50. We currently have 178 life members and 15 annual members. This is a great Bargain! We look forward to having you join us. The museums are open to visitors alumni weekend, during Parker Harvest Fest and opened by special request. Persons to contact regarding the museums are Marilyn Rhoades, 913-898-6891, Janice Stahl 913-898-6662, John Riggs, 913-898-2337 or Barb Hines 913-898-2189.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed this year to the Historical Society. We truly appreciate all your donations of time, materials and funds. Come join in and have fun with us.