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By: Marvin Lett
The annual Square Dance on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at the Remus Town Hall given by "The Gang" was a big success. Check out the pictures posted on this site. Click on the following link Square Dance.
The 75th Old Settlers' Reunion was one of the best reunions in years. The Lansing group should be given a pat on the back for one of the best picnics ever. What a "big success." Pictures are available on the site. Look for the 75th Old Settlers' Reunion link.
People were in attendance from all over the country. Philip and Phyllis Sherrill and Philip, Jr. and family were in attendance from Virginia Beach, VA. Jillian Stewart-Salloum was there from Louisiana. Jackie Hughes (Maki) came all of the way from Abilene, Texas. Jackie is a descendant of Ray and Catherine Lett Rice. Marlene Fowler, Hayworth, CA, Susan Fowler, Long Beach, CA, Dyann Hayes, from Atlanta, GA Angie Perez and Christine Perez and children from Dyann Hayes Atlanta, GA Christine Perez Dyann Hayes Atlanta, GA, Boyd West, from Las Vegas, NV, Dennis Rice, from Atlanta, GA. Ganielle Christoper (and family), Atlanta, GA, Tracy and Kim Maki (and family), Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA, Karen Maki, Phoenix, AZ, and Gene Rhinehart (and family), from Baisden, WV. Derelys Brown was there from the Washington DC area.
Gary Green is working as a private contractor and left to train military police in Afghanistan early in August. He has been in Afghanistan six months now and tells about waking up to gunfire--scary! Gary was home on leave in January 2010 and returns January 31.
Isabella County celebrated its 150 anniversary in 2009 --The Sesquicentennial. There were displays by Old Settlers and some early settlers who arrived in the county before 1899 will be honored with a certificate. That means your forefathers.
Fred and Sandi Lett have a new granddaughter. Victor Lett is quite well. His wife, Beulah, is recovering from recent knee surgery. Likewise, Bob Sawyer. Word has come to us, that Stanley Cross is in a Lansing care facility.
Meanwhile keep sending your family and Old Settler information - births, illness, transitions, etc. Also, proud moments, trips and don't forget pictures.
Monique Berry, whose parents are Jerry
Berry and
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:
Marie
Cross
Sharon Lett
Bob Sawyer
Jack Todd
Ione Todd 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. With the New Year - 2010, 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.
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.
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 Worothy 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
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Opal
Mathews-Berry performed at
a special musical event in Mt. Pleasant. She was billed as having "incredible talent!"
She is currently appearing at locations in California.
