July 2008

It's been a good summer so far. Our float in the Fireman’s parade was the best ever. Thelma's great ideas are always interesting and fun.

Things around the Museum are looking good. The exhibits are the best and an enjoyment to visitors. Our volunteers are always working to make things better.

I am proud to be in an organization that is so community minded. Putting together a place that is so important for our Town is rewarding to all of us. There is always something new that brings the past back to us. Some of the items that are found, cleaned and installed. Our hay mover, would have just rusted away if it weren't for people like George Hall who saw it in a field and rescued it for us.

We are always looking for old tools and things that were used in our past. This just amazes the many children that visit our facility throughout the year.

Enjoy the rest of the summer and hope you stop in to see us soon!

Bill Saucke
President

May 2008

Things are finally getting green. The dreariness of winter and last dirty snow piles has gone. Spring is starting to bloom and the Museum has a spring sparkle to it.

This year already has a very busy schedule. Our staff of volunteers is busy preparing for many activities for the whole family. We will be kicking May off with a spaghetti dinner at the Masonic Temple on Orchard Street once again on the 2nd. Please plan to join us if you can – lots of fun and great food.

We are entering a float in the Fireman’s Parade this year – Thelma is orchestrating it and it will most likely to be our best yet!

The Historic Properties Committee and the Town of Webster are getting ready to recognize properties whose owners have great interest in the history and preservation of their properties. Plaques will be presented to ten town home owners whose property has been selected from a very long list of historic homes in our community. More plaques will be presented in years to come.

Thank you to all our volunteers who help us out on a regular basis. It always amazes me how much they accomplish. They are the best!

Hope to see you at the Museum soon.

Bill Saucke
President

January 2008

Our Roof is complete and our collections are dry and safe!

Our new RED roof was completed this week. The weather cooperated and the wind could not blow it off. I take that as a sign of a job well done and a very good product. We waited a long time but it was worth the wait. We owe many, many thanks to our community for its help enabling us to do this. I am also very pleased with Skyline Contractors and its chief, Andy Kaptein, for their excellent workmanship.

Our year started with a planning meeting, which brought a very good turnout of directors and members. We worked three hours discussing our accomplishments for 2007 and plans for 2008. Itís going to be an ambitious year with lots planned but I am confident we are up to the task. Itís going to be a fun year! My special thanks goes to Carol Saylor for doing a great job organizing and running the meeting. She has a spirit that inspires us all.

Thanks to our directors, committees, docents and volunteers who made 2007 so successful and fun. It is truly a pleasure to work with such a great group of people.

Bill Saucke
President