News Briefs

- Annual Meeting Held
- Museum Seeking Support
- Buy a Brick
- Cornice Restoration

Annual Meeting Held at Ella Sharp Granery
The Hanover Horton Area Historical Society's 2005 Annual Meeting took place on Thursday, January 27, 2005, at the Ella Sharp Granary Restaurant. The meal included choice of roast beef or chicken, baked potato, salad, dessert and beverage. This year's speaker was Dan Bisher who presented an excellent program on the local Pottawatomie Indians. Nancy Guscinski, Delcy Miller and Richard Tallis were elected to fill expired positions on the Board of Directors.

Kay Fisher received the 2004 Volunteer of the Year Award for her many contributions. Kay has served six years on the board and has been a significant volunteer at fund raising dinners and rummage sales. Her impromptu "snacks" are appreciated at many “work bees”. She always has a ready smile and a great sense of humor.

Sarah Fischmeister was awarded the 2004 Margaret Dahlem Youth Award. Sarah has been a Student Docent at the Museum for five years and has demonstrated dependability and personal poise in public situations. She is a sophomore at the Hanover-Horton High School where she is an honor student. Sarah is active in Junior Varsity Basketball and Softball, 4-H, and the H-H Equestrian Team. She also serves on the H-H High School Student Council.

Museum Seeking Support
The Hanover Horton Area Historical Society is looking for individuals who are willing to commit a few hours a month. Scheduling of volunteers is part of the position of the new Volunteer Coordinator. Volunteer shifts are 2 1/2 hours only. Current specific needs are the following: Museum house keeping (general cleaning) and gardening (maintain Museum's flower beds.) Please call the Museum office for additional details.

Buy a Brick!
We are selling engraved bricks for the Conklin Historical Walkway. These bricks make a great memorial, gift of recognition, appreciation, or celebration. Your contribution will help support museum projects and is tax deductible. The cost of a 4x8 brick is $50.00 and includes 2 lines of lettering. Each line can hold up to 14 characters. The cost of a 8x8 brick is $100 and includes 5 lines of lettering. Please contact the museum office at 563-8927 to order your brick.

Museum Building Cornice Restored
Tony Riler and company was commissioned by the Historical Society to repair, replace, and reconstruct the historic cornice of the Museum Building. Earl Schultz, of Concord, generously loaned a man-lift which made it much easier to reach the high areas of the building. The work was completed during the summer of 2004. It made a dramatic improvement in the appearance of the building.