by BOB GRYLLS
Reporter
WHITEWATER REGION (Foresters Falls) — The morning of Saturday, June 9th was perfect, the plants plentiful and the people were there to purchase them.
Plant sales were a donation for the operation of the Ross Museum.
Newly acclaimed President Evelyn St. Amour has put a new shine on efforts to get the perception of the museum out to everyone in Whitewater Region township with publicity, personal visits to various clubs in the area and to anyone she meets. Her persistence is effective, and her membership goal is 200 by the end of this year. She signed up a new member the morning of the sale – as well as getting a few promises to join. The tipping point is not that far off, but in the meantime Ms. St. Amour is determined to hit a home-run for this museum.
The summer student this year is Elizabeth Kinslow. She was available to explain other activities upcoming or just about anything of the museum in general.
Sheila O’Brien was seeking a hosta with no luck but had an interesting story.
She had a large one at home and wanted to split it into two. The roots were three feet deep. However, not an edger would do it nor a shovel would do it. In the end the plant broke.
“Lesson learned,” she said.
The Whitewater Historical Society’s next event is Pioneer Day this Saturday, June 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. See the ad on Page 2 for more information.
The Museum in Foresters Falls is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
