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By: Marvin Lett
The 77th Old Settlers Reunion was held Saturday, August 20, 2011. Detroit was in charge of the festivities. A special tribute to Merze Tate was featured in the program with a picture exhibit and special speaker. Pictures can be found on this site and on Facebook. The 76th Old Settlers Reunion was held on Saturday, August 21, 2010, at School Section Lake in Mecosta, MI. Lansing was in charge and really hosted one of the best reunions in years. The Lansing group should receive a pat on the back. What a "big success." Pictures are available on the site. Look for the 76th Old Settlers' Reunion link. There was a circus atmosphere for the children with a popcorn wagon, clowns, jugglers, cotton candy, and ice cream for all. Thanks goes out to Dorothy Allen, and the rest of the crew from Lansing.
The annual Western Square Dance was held Saturday, October 22, 2011, at the Remus Town Hall. Check out the pictures posted on this site from last year's square dance in 2009 and 2010. Contact Wesley Smith for details. Click on the following link for pictures from last year's Square Dance.
Meanwhile keep sending your family and Old Settler information - births, illness, transitions, etc. Also, proud moments, trips and don't forget pictures.
The
Old Settlers Reunion Website was able to obtain a headstone through
the Veteran's Administration for Harrison Harding who was a Civil
War Veteran. He is buried in Decker Cemetery and had never had a
headstone. Harrison Harding was a first cousin to Warren G.
Harding, the 29th President of the United States.
Get well wishes go out to the sick and infirmed. Those who you should keep in your prayers:
Those that are mourning are to also be remembered. Send a card, make a telephone call, pay a visit. A friendly email is even welcomed. Remember - It's that time of the year for compassion. In the Year- 2011, it is time to mend fences. Forgive and forget about real or perceived hurts. Some cultures put their concerns in a container and bury them. Sounds like a good idea to me!
Happy Birthday to those that will be celebrating their special day, and congratulations to the 2011 graduates from both high school and college.
Condolences to those who have lost loved ones since the last newsletter. Please check out the other categories on this website for names.
I have been asked what is an Old Settler. I hope the following clears it up:
To be considered an Old Settler, you are directly descended from the original families that came to Mecosta, Isabella, and Montcalm counties in the mid-1800's. If you can trace your roots back to these families, you are a descendant. There are many who are friends of Old Settlers, married to or have a family member who is married to, grandchildren, nieces and nephews who are, but if you are not blood related, you are not considered an Old Settler. Past practices do not apply.
I hope the above answers the emails sent to me saying they do not recognize some names on the website. So, with this in mind, I think there should be separate categories. a) Old Settlers only b) Others
This way, many others can be recognized.
The
OSR is the reunion we have every year. The OSRA is the old settlers
who have organized. A direct descendant does not have to pay dues
because they are born into this (DIRECT DESCENDENTS) category. The
scholarship is for those who decide to pay dues, and anyone can
qualify for the scholarship by paying dues. Remember the sick and shut-in. Visit and/or send them a card.
Pray for and attend when you can, the Wheatland Church of Christ in Remus. This is the church of our ancestors, and the church needs us now. It would be a shame if the doors were to be closed and the building vacated. This is the church of our forefathers. Support it in attendance and/or financially. Send them a card and/or a donation. "Remember them, by remembering them!" To affect anything, you have to be there!
"Pray for the Wheatland Church of Christ." Send a donation in Remembrance of a loved one to:
Wheatland Church of Christ 3025 11 Mile road Remus, MI 49340
Both Robert Sawyer and Worthy Sawyer are in Mt. Pleasant Nursing Homes.
Bob Sawyer 208 N. Adams Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Be sure and check out the other views on www.oldsettlersreunion.com so long for now.
Til' next time, don't forget to write news or comments to the following email address: mlett@chartermi.net
Please contact Marvin Lett for questions about the "Letter from Home" and "Transitions." Please send any newsworthy item to Marvin at: mlett@chartermi.net
Contact Webmaster: Marsha (Todd) Stewart
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