Summer is here!

August is here and the largest event for the Old Settlers took place on Saturday, August 16, 2008, with the Old Settlers Reunion at School Section Lake.  Lunch 12 Noon and program following.  Here is the link to this year's reunion. 

Monique Berry, whose parents are Jerry Berry and Opal Mathews-Berry performed at a special musical event kicking off her national concert tour, live outside Max and Emily's downtown Mt. Pleasant, MI! Tuesday, August 5th, 7:00 p.m. She was billed as having "incredible talent!"
 

The Annual Lett Reunion was held in Marietta, OH the weekend of July 18, 19, & 20.  A group from Mecosta, Remus, Mt. Pleasant, and Detroit attended the reunion, and it was a big success. The original Norman Settlement hosts this year's reunion.  It is amazing to find families with the same surnames who live in the three-county areas of Michigan.  The Calimans, Guys, Newmans, Harpers, Normans, Sleets, Letts and many other families usually meet to celebrate Ohio's original settlers. Pictures can be seen from the reunion on this website.

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.

May 10, 2008, was the big day of the Civil War Headstone Commemoration Ceremony for Samuel Lett at Bloomer Cemetery in Butternut, MI near Carson City in Montcalm County. The ceremony was conducted by The General John A. Logan Camp No. 1 - Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. There were 75 people in attendance. Similar ceremonies were conducted for Elijah and Benjamin Guy.  You can check out the ceremonies on the Military pages of this website.  Peggy Sawyer-Williams orchestrating the ceremony.  She is a member of The Daughters of Union Veterans of Civil War 1861 - 1865,  Sarah M. W. Sterling Tent No. 3 Detroit, Michigan. Here is the link: 

Ken and Delores Todd have already left to North Carolina for half of the summer.  They will be home in August.

Diana Todd-Green received her Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Montcalm Community College in June.

Gary Green received his ministry license from Lee Christian University in June.

The headstone for Estello & Gladys Guy-Harper was set on May 3, 2008.  Thanks to everybody who donated to this cause. You can find out more details under the Gladys Harper Foundation page on this website. The grave is located on the northeast side of Wheatland Cemetery.  On Memorial weekend, please visit the site to see how nice the gravestone looks. The picture has been displayed on the Gladys Harper Foundation Page.

Get well wishes go out to the sick and infirmed. Those who you should keep in your prayers:

Sharon Rucker-Lett - is home and staying with her sister Ada Lett-Todd in Mecosta.

Lillian Haywood - At home recuperating

Sue Ann Norman - At home recuperating

Roger Cummings - At home recuperating

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 - 2008, 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.