Annual Meeting July 20, 2013 The annual meeting of the Seymour Community Historical Society, Inc. is scheduled for 1:00

Saturday, April 20th in the upstairs meeting room of the museum. The public is invited to attend. After a brief business meeting including the 2012 financial report and election of board members and officers, Seymour native, Bud McBain will share his World War II experiences with the audience. A Seymour graduate and a veteran of World War II. He served in the communications unit that assisted war correspondents at the front lines throughout World War II. McBain went on to a career in broadcast journalism in the Oshkosh area.

Guest Speaker: Rolland “Bud” McBain Portions of this piece are excerpts from July 2012 and August 2012 articles that appeared in

Prime Time, the monthly magazine, published by the Antigo Daily Journal, Antigo, Wisconsin. Edited by Marge Coonen. Bud’s talk, supplemented with a PowerPoint program featuring many wartime pictures, will start promptly at 1:30. The program is open to the public at no charge.

“Bud McBain was born in Seymour, the son of Arthur Bud and Bea Mc Bain, who resided at 227 Muehl Street. While in high school Bud was interested in writing and was on the staff of the Ripper, the school yearbook and the newly formed school newspaper, The Blue Jay. He also took the advice of a teacher who told him to take up typing. During his Senior Year Pearl Harbor was bombed on December 7, 1941 - and his life changed forever.

McBain graduated from Seymour High School in 1942, possessing one skill that would keep him out of heavy combat in World War II - he could type. Bud knew that after Pearl Harbor he would be going to war. After graduation he went to Lawrence College and was deferred for a year. When he enlisted, he mentioned to his recruiter that he had typing skills and soon found himself assigned to the 72nd Publicity Service Battalion.

The 72nd was not made up of war correspondents, instead it was a support group for the civilian reporters handing the logistical duties. That included everything from making sure members of the press were in the right place at the right time to setting up the transmitters that fed the BBC in London and on to RCA in New York for distribution to the American news networks. McBain spent much of his early war years stationed in London, arriving there in the middle of the Nazi bombing of the city. “That was an interesting time. We were getting ready for the invasion of Europe, planning the coverage and what radio transmitters we would be using.”

Preparing for “D-Day”As D-Day, June 6, 1944, grew closer; his group left London and was sequestered at “Buco

West”. This was a small, stuffy, underground dungeon near Portsmouth, England, that was responsible for the coordination of the men and materials across the channel to France. It was the heart of Operation Overlord, the code name for D-Day. They were locked up there, literally. They knew too much. They had “Operation Overlord” on their desks weeks before the invasion. McBain watched the actual invasion from the hills in Portsmouth. The next day, he turned 20.

A few weeks after the invasion, the 72nd crossed the channel and set up the first press camp in an apple orchard, with a transmitter that, on a

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Bud McBain in WWII.

good day, could reach London. Those early weeks in Europe were great times, with regular interactions with greenhorn correspondents, the likes of Andy Rooney, Edward R. Morrow and Ernest Hemmingway. The unit eventually found its way to Paris, where the 72nd was headquartered at the Hotel Scribe. The press corps was usually set up in an area’s nicest hotels. Another perk.

Meeting ChurchillBud wasn’t a photographer, and had only a “dime store

camera” but one day in Normandy, he found himself in the middle of the scene that the most seasoned photographer could only dream about. Winston Churchill arrived at their camp for a visit with General Omar Bradley, and McBain’s comm ander, Col. Howard Nussbaum, told him to take a picture. Even though he was shaking, he got the shot. It was used in newspapers across the country. Today, the picture, signed by Churchill, can be purchased for $17,500, from a dealer in New York City; however, Bud never got a cent for taking it. As the fighting moved eastward, so did the correspondents, their transmitter and the support crews.

Prior to the war, Radio Luxembourg was the most powerful transmitter in Europe. The Germans had used the station to their advantage as it was able to broadcast to all the major cities of Europe. As they were forced back by the Allies, Hitler ordered that the transmitters be destroyed. The Luxembourg Engineers instead only disabled the transmitter, by removing the tubes that were necessary for its operations. When the Germans left, and the Allies arrived, the tubes were produced from under the rural post office floorboards and Radio Luxembourg was back on the air, this time transmitting for the Allies. While stationed at Radio Luxembourg McBain faced a very close call. It was nearing the holidays and he and some friends yearned for a Christmas tree. They ventured out into the Ardennes Forest – and smack in the middle of the Battle of the Budge.

Into Germany McBain was in Luxembourg when the war ended in Europe on May 8, 1945. He heard the

victory news not from the generals or a correspondent, but just like the Americans at home, by radio. The unit soon traveled across the Rhine River and saw the horrors that the Nazis had done, including Dachau and Buchenwald concentration camps. Much taping was done at the camps for ABSE, a forerunner of Voice of America. In June of 1945, they were in Berlin with the press center set up in the exclusive Wansee region that had been the home of Nazi leaders. Shortly after Berlin was liberated, he made a trip to Hitler’s underground bunker.

Returning to the USAMcBain admits that he was very lucky, while other soldiers used guns and bombs; he used

microphones and the press to help win the war. His military experience helped him land a job at NBC in New York. He started out as a NBC tour guide, wearing a classy uniform and taking groups of people to the studios, showing them broadcasts in progress, demonstrating sound effects, and even offering a glance of the start of television. Especially popular was a look at the microphone that was used to announce the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. The day finally came when McBain was able to take off the tour guide uniform and join NBC International which was under contract with the State Department’s Voice of America. His duties included English language broadcasts of music programs and news, and “re-building” the top NBC music programs such as Bell Telephone Hour, Voice of Firestone, and NBC Symphony shows as well as Cavalcade of America for broadcast to Europe, The Far East and Latin America, minus the commercials.

Back to WisconsinHe loved New York, and it was great for a young man, but he pined

for the north woods, where his parents had a resort on Pickerel Lake. After soul-searching, he took a leave absence from NBC, and headed home to Wisconsin, taking a job at WNAM in Neenah, which had just gone on the air. It would seem an odd decision - moving from the fast-track of New York- to the North woods of Wisconsin, but he decided that he could be in radio in Wisconsin and still have all the things in the north. McBain spent five years with WNAM, including a fledging UHF television station, before moving to WOSH in Oshkosh. Over the next 20 years in Oshkosh, he hosted Music

Bud took this picture of Prime Minister Churchill and General Omar Bradley.

Hosting a call-in news program in Oshkosh.

programs, reported local and regional news and stringing for United Press International and the Appleton Post-Crescent newspaper. His big claim to fame was “Public Opinion”. It was the Oshkosh area’s first and best-known daily radio talk show. He retired in 1981 from WAGO Radio.

Family LifeIn between he got married to Ruth, a nurse, and on weekends headed to Pickerel to cut logs for

a cabin on a piece of frontage that he had carved from his parents’ resort. Meanwhile, his family had grown. They had three children, Mike, who has a degree in forest products marketing, Jack, who has a PHD in oncology and Sue, like her mother, a registered nurse.

In 1926, organized scouting in Seymour was started by his uncle, Everett Mc Bain, and the Methodist minister, Laurenz Knutzen. Too young to join at that time, in 1934 he eventually became a member of Troop 17 and still, at the ripe old age of 88, is involved in scouting. He holds the coveted Silver Beaver Award, the highest award for adults in scouting, and both sons attained the rank of Eagle Scouts.

In retirement, Bud McBain lives quietly at Pickerel Lake. Ruth died in 1986. He indulges in his long love of scouting at Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wen and visits his far-flung children and grandchildren in Vancouver, New Hampshire and Minnesota. Bud’s sister Rogene, and her husband Ray Skodinski are Seymour residents.

Museum Programs During the winter months the museum was open on Sundays, for special events, and by

request. Numerous groups ranging from Cub Scouts to residents of Good Shepherd received private tours. The upstairs meeting room was utilized by homemakers, book groups, the Woman’s Club, and the Home of the Hamburger. Over 3,500 people have visited the museum since the opening in July 2012. The Web site: seymourhistory.org received 3,331 hits. The following articles sum up activity at the museum since Christmas.

Christmas The memory forest was a big hit again this

year.Forty-eight trees were purchased and decorated around the museum and down Depot Street. Thanks to Dr. Don and Gail Hoff, who donated the trees, the historical society budget benefited to the tune of $1,500.00.

The Christmas open house attracted over 100 visitors. The “Party Band” entertained while youngsters had the opportunity to play with

vintage toys. The museum was decorated to celebrate the holidays.

Valentine FunMore than 500 historical valentines greeted

visitors during the February. Tables were set up and materials provided so children of all ages could design and construct cards.

Pace (8). Joelle (5), and Evangelynn Jefferson (3), are pictured admiring vintage Valentines on display at themMuseum. They are the children of Kimani and Marcie Jefferson of Seymour

Historical CalendarsThroughout the month of March, of over

175 vintage calendars were on display. The calendars, dating back to 1912. were given out by

Seymour business as advertisements for their products or services. They also reflect the social and economic history of the area.

Six auto dealers were represented ranging from Cook’s to Vandenberg’s. Several grocery stores, banks, and mercantile businesses were also featured.

The four 6’ by 8’ display boards, designed and constructed by Ron Nachtway worked out great for the display.

Website and Image GalleryWe now have over 1,700 historic photos of

the Seymour area and residents in the Internet. Many pictures are lacking identity. See if you can spot your family members and/or acquaintances. Please help us identify them correctly. Go to our website www.seymourhistory.org. and click on "Image Gallery" and write down the number and caption and e-mail or drop off the information.

Another option is to visit the museum and use the public computer anytime the building is open. Also new to the museum are photos of the Seymour Lutheran Cemetery tombstones. Many thanks to our donors for making all these

photos available. This picture is an example of one that is in our collection but lacks identification. Any ideas? The computer at the museum that has public access to the image gallery is located on the second floor of the building.

Coming events at the MuseumAnnual Meeting April 20th

As mention earlier, the annual meeting is open to the public. It is scheduled for Saturday, April 20th at 1:00 with the WWII program starting at 1:30. Mr. McBain has an extensive photo collection of pictures that he took in Europe. They will be projected on the big screen supplemented with his commentary. This is an excellent opportunity to pay tribute to our veterans while learning more about the role of the press corps in WWII.

Primary DonorCarl and Mary Ellen KuehneMajor Donor - $100,000 +John and Mary Green EstateHarold and Agnes Krahn Estate

Senator’s Club - $25,000 to $49,999Don’s Quality MarketHome of the Hamburger, Inc.The Schuh FamilyTrailblazer - $10,000 to $24,999Bill and Holly CollarBob and Marge CoonenCommunity First Credit UnionCountryside Photography Lubinski, Reed, and Klass S. C.Ron and Laverne Miller Family In memory of Mary Miller Yaeger

Harold and Dolores PingelSeymour Flying ClubJon and Becky StellmacherAl and Caroline StormaWeyers Family FoundationExplorer - $5,000 to $9,999Advertiser Community News, Inc.Baylake BankJohn and Adrienne CumicekTom and Ann DuffeyRoger and Janice EickGustman Motors, Inc.Dr. Don and Gail HoffRobert and Doloris KuehneMuehl-Boettcher Funeral HomeRon and Sharon Nachtwey

John and Dee NagelNichols Paper Products Co.Roy and Lucille PulsFrank SchnablRandy and Nancy SchneiderRonald and Mary Schuster In memory of Ernest and Celia

SchusterSeymour Firefighters Strife Co. #1Seymour Lions ClubTesch Brothers ImplementThrivent FinancialBruce and Mary Yaeger Family In memory of Mary Miller Yaeger

Pioneer - $2,500 to $4,999BMO Harris BankDr. James and Susan CarlsonEarl and Marcella CourtKathy Reese FarrEmil and Rita Gosse FamilyCharlie and Marge Jenkins Kailhofer GreenhouseMike and Sue Keyzers

Steven KempJoseph Kline In memory of Ed and Ardina KlineJan Reese MontgomeryNichols Area Historical SocietyRichard and Ann Piehl In memory of Frank and Eleanor PiehlDon and Dorothy ReedJudy SeversonSeymour Chamber of CommerceSeymour Woman’s ClubGeorge and Judy WorschSettler - $1,000 to $2,499Leland “Butch” and Betty BlohmCenturyLinkChernick Family FoundationScott and Anita CoonenStephen and Brigitte CoonenDuane Ebert In memory of Walter A. & Florence Schwab EbertRobert and Rachel GagnowRobert and Mary GosseRichard and Karen GossePaul and Deanna GrimmHuettl Bus, Inc.Elder and Sister HuntRobert and Oraletta KailhoferPatrick and Mary KlassLloyd and Esther KraftDr. Tony Kraft, DDSOllie and Adeline LerumVernon and Evelyn LubinskiDavid and Mary MaassBob and Susan ManzkeDonald MarcksEmerson and Mariann Marcks

Adela Melchert FamilyGary and Mary Lou MelchertRalph MelchertAlvin Piehl FamilyJean Piehl Wilkinson FamilyRobert Piehl FamilyBert and June Raether FamilyFlorian and Jean RohloffTim SchellingerThe Sewphisticated Stitcher, Inc.Seymour Basketball AssociationSeymour Future Farmers of Am. AlumniHarold and Thelma Tech Elizabeth Timmins and Mark Naze The Treml Family

In memory of Frank and Beatrice TremlBen and Gerry Truyman Family Mark and Debbie Truyman FamilyScott and Angela VerVoort

Al and Sally WagnerScout - $500 to $999Tom and Mavis BrownsonArlyn and Julie BuschKevin and Cherry ButtlesCatholic Financial LifeMarvin and Lois Dalke Eric and Trisha DeBruinClayton and Audrey EbertDon and Frieda FeurigFrances Ginocchio In memory of Mildred E. SangerGaylord and Linda HerbstMike Huettl FamilyRalph and Mary Huth In memory of Forrest and Auguena HuthIsaar TrailridersBarry and Sandy KailhoferTom and Kathy KelleyChuck and Joan KimballRalph and Arlene KneislerJohn and Lynn KoenigsLamont and Sandy KraftLakeside FoodsT. J. and Jane LandwehrTerry LaskeJames and Susan McMaster FamilySteven MelchertOsborn Roofing Co, Inc.Roy and Nancy PorterDon and Del RaymakersShaun ReeseKen and Judy RottierSeymour American Legion Post 106Seymour Girl Scouts Seymour Class of 1954Judith Reese Schlueter

Mert and Vyonne ShermanHarvey and Sue ShulerEarl and Janet SiglThe Starwood BandJerry and Fern ThomasTruyman, Haase, Zahn InsuranceBill and Gloria TubbsVandenHeuvel Partnership In memory of Frank and Myra VandenHeuvelRon and Colleen WeyersJim and Rosalie WurlDan and Pam ZakAdditional Donors - $100 to $499Nancy Lee ArtsJohn BankerGene and Lois BarlamentAllan and Mary Claire BartzRobert and JoAnn BattistiGeorge and Audrey Behrendt

Dan and Ruth BeilfussBellin HealthThomas and Penni BinversieBob and Lee BockNorman and June BoettcherLeland “Butch” and Betty Blohm In memory of grandson ShaunBrian and Susan BrashawJim and Janice Braun FamilyDan BriceDennis and Nancy BrinkmanRick and Bonnie BuntrockTom and Shirley BurkeDoug and Joyce ButtlesJim and Nancy CampbellErik CarlsonKristen CarlsonJoel and Lynn CartierCellcomThe Chantelles Chase BankRobert and Diann CiesielczykCircle E Equestrian Stables, LLCDick and Joan ConradtMark and Karen CoonenMichael and Lisa CoonenConcordiaIn memory of David DalkeGail M. DeanOrvell and Rose Marye DeBruinTim Diermeier Duane and Ginny DoerschSteve and Darla DoroszJon DyerKenneth EickTed and Bobbi Jo EisenreichFirst National Bank SeymourFox Valley Two Cylinder Club Inc. Susan Frampton In memory of Eleanor PiehlFran GerlKen and Monica Golomski

Michael and Karen GonneringKaren J. Hallada

In memory of Clarence and Dorothy HalladaDr. Merlin D. Halle In honor of Dr. Mark T. HalleWalt HessJennifer Huettl In memory of Bernie and Mary HuettlAnn Huettl-SamsonCarl and Bette IbeInfinity Feeds JJ's Auto ClinicFr. Bob KabatDirk and Debbie Kagerbauer

James and Carol KentonFrank and Shirley KielarDewey and Sandy KlitzkeMary KrabbeSteve and Cheri KrabbeKrabbe’s Kountry Klub, Inc.Marlene KraftTony and Becky KraftVilas and Vernice KraftKevan and Sandy KrahnMilton and Beverly KrauseGary and Doris KroppKenneth and Dolly KruegerPat and Cathy Krull In memory of Bernie and Mary HuettlBetty Ann KubiakJohn and Kay KurczekStan and Mary LarkinLa Vern and Helen LeisgangRandy and Kelly LerumGerald and Mary LinsmeyerRichard and Donna LubinskiWarren and Gloria MaassVirginia ManzkeEarl and Sharon MarcksScott Marcks TruckingOrville and Josephine MarnochaRichard and Marge MatuszakHenry and Adela MelchertJean D. MelchertChuck and Juelaine MillerRobert and Lucille MillerAlden and Geraldine MoellerJessica MontgomeryElizabeth Montgomery-AndersonLeslie and Shirley MuellerPete MullenFranklin G. Murphy FamilyLee and Pat NagelRon and MaryAnn NettekovenNichols Volunteer FirefightersLee and Zola NimmerGary and Linda NovakBarbara J. O’Connor – Schevers

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Orion LabelsOutagamie County Fair Association Ken PalubickiDick and Pat Pamperin In memory of Geraldine Ebert PamperinDonald and Ann PeotterMichael and Jennifer Petzold FamilyBetsy Bassett-Piehl Family In memory of Frank and Eleanor PiehlEllen PiehlPaul and Cathy (Piehl) SchmidtJanice Piper

George Piper, Jr. In memory of Olive Van Vuren PiperJames ReeseLisa Rickert Jim and Bernice RiehlLee and Nancy RihmRock Ledge Student CouncilScenic Valley Co-op Leo Schmidt

Doug and Sue SeidlEd Lorenz and Marilyn Seidl-LorenzRon and Pat SeidlWinton SeversonSeymour Class of 1956Seymour DQ Grill and ChillShooting Stars 4-H ClubPhyllis SievertNeal and Anne SingletonRay and Rogene Skodinski In memory of Bud and Beatrice Mc BainKeith and Ann SpaudeElwyn and Ruth StaleyChuck and Debby StellmacherJohn and Desiree SteltzNorman and Darhl StingleEd and Tillie StueflatBill and Lori ThielRon and Audrey ThielTom’s TunesDan and Teri Van BoxtelBill and JoAnn Vanden LangenbergGerald and Marilyn Vander ZandenJohn and Jean VeitchGlen and Sarah VerVoortBob and Mary Wettstein In memory of Irene Lahm

Tom and Joan WichmanJohn Wurtzel In memory of Al and Vivian Wurtzel

In memory of Betty Zablocki, Bill and Joyce ZahnSteve and Staci Sievert ZahnPam Zak In memory of Claude and Doris

Peotter

In-Kind Donors The generous support of these in-kind donors helped us build for the future. Wewouldn’t have been able to erect such animpressive facility without their discountsand special considerations.Schuh Construction – Gen. ContractorApplied Flooring SolutionsBalance StudiosBig 10 PaintingCamera Corner Connecting PointDekeyser ConstructionDiedrick HeatingFireline SprinklerJ. C. Nagel ConstructionLenny’s Custom CabinetryLJM TileMcKeefry and SonsMiller MasonryMuza Sheet Metal Osborn RoofingPC SanitationPrint CenterRalph’s Hardwood FloorsSeymour LumberSchindler ElevatorSchneider ElectricThomack’s Custom CabinetsTreml EnterprisesTri City GlassTri-County Security

This list will be finalized for permanent display in January 2013. Check your entry and please call Bill Collar at 920 833-6064 if you have any questions or corrections. We thank you for your past gifts and gratefully acknowledge future contributions. Our goal is to make the Seymour Community Museum and learning center a destination for travelers in 12

Volunteers Make It Happen

Perhaps you made a financial contribution, donated an item for display, helped build an exhibit, painted some partitions, assisted in moving, mopped the floor, built shelving, worked as a docent, planted flowers, trimmed shrubs, or performed some other task. Volunteers are essential to our success. Plans are in place to have the museum open five days a week next summer. Many people have signed up to help supervise. Please contact a member of the Board of Directors if you would like to be included.

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Historical Society Activities

It was a busy summer and fall for the Seymour Community Historical Society. The big project was the grand opening of the new museum on July 21. Music in the Park was again very popular, Burger Fest was huge, and a new Halloween program featured the display of 26 Jack O’ Lanterns. Plans for this winter include the Memory Forest, Christmas Open House, and expansion of the Image Gallery.

The New Building (A brief chronology)1976 The newly formed Seymour Community Historical Society acquires the Green Bay and Western Railroad Depot. Through the efforts of many volunteers, it is converted to a museum.1989 Having outgrown the depot, the Miller-Piehl Company office building and adjacent land is acquired through a gift from Lee and Pat Nagel. Area residents donate many items for display.2001 Society president Rita Gosse and members of the board begin to investigate the possibility of constructing an addition on the Miller-Piehl building.2003 The building fund receives a considerable boost with a major donation from the John and Mary Green Estate.2007 An architect/engineer determines that is not practical or cost efficient to add on to the Miller-Piehl building.2008 A steering committee is formed for the purpose of generating support and planning for a new building.2008 Schuh Construction, Inc. submits several plans for a new building and determines it is possible to move the commemorative wall to make room for the new structure.2008 A capital campaign to raise $1.2 million is launched. The Carl Kuehne family, and Harold and Agnes Krahn Estate make significant pledges to provide impetus to the fund drive.2011 An anonymous donor pledges matching funds for 90 days up to $100,000.00. Museum supporters respond enthusiastically and $200,000.00 is added to the capital campaign.2011 Ground is broken on August 17, 2011 and plans are made for a 60’ x 70’ two-story building with an elevator.2011 Work begins on the foundation in November.July 21, 2012 – The new museum and learning center is dedicated.

Museum Dedication and Grand Opening Seymour Mayor Judy Schuette cut the ribbon and longtime historical society member Marge Coonen was the first person to enter the new building. The ribbon cutting ceremony followed the official dedication at the gazebo. After several songs by local band Starwood, historical society president, Bill Collar, greeted the sun-drenched crowd of several hundred Collar introduced members of the steering committee with member Debbie Peterson commenting on their behalf. Peterson emphasized the concepts of leadership, commitment, and vision, as critical elements in the successful capital campaign. She was followed by Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson who congratulated the Seymour community for building such an impressive structure. Nelson, a lifetime member of the historical society, mentioned how much he enjoys music in the park on Wednesday evenings. He then pointed out with the new museum, Outagamie County Fair and Burger Fest, Seymour is the place to be this summer. Mayor Schuette credited the members of the historical society for their persistence and thanked the audience for their support. She stated that future generations will benefit from the building and children will have a better understanding of the history of the community.

Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, society board members provided guided tours of the facility for groups of about twenty. With Starwood playing in the gazebo, tours taking place, and the cutting of the celebratory cake, a festive

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Mayor Schutte opens the door for Marge Coonen

Music in the Park It was another successful summer as over 3,000 people enjoyed the eleven concerts in the park. Members of the historical society extend a sincere “Thank you” to Seymour area merchants who make music possible. It takes many volunteers to organize and produce the summer long program. A huge thank you for the members of the historical society who contributed their time, popping popcorn, filling coolers, selling concessions, distributing raffle tickets, organizing the programs, and preparing the site for the performances. Special appreciation is extended to host Mike Keyzers and 50/50 raffle seller Dan Beilfuss. The society sponsored a corn roast and the Home of the Hamburger provided free hamburgers to over 400 people during the veterans’ night tribute. The concession stand and restrooms in the new museum were put to good use.

Burger Fest People who attended the 24th annual Burger Fest enjoyed the opportunity to visit the new museum. It was a busy place with 1,577 patrons in a five-hour period. Of course, many were interested in the hamburger items and the research about Hamburger Charlie. The “Picture Yourself as Hamburger Charlie” exhibit was extremely popular. May people also found the programs from the Food Channel and Travel Channel to be of particular interest.

Halloween Activities The historical society launched a new program this year with a pumpkin carving demonstration, scary stories, cider and snacks. Marge Coonen, the organizer of the event remarked, “We had a good turnout considering it was our first year and the weather was chilly. The kids enjoyed the scary stories told by Colleen Sutherland, and Steve Ashman was a big hit with the pumpkin carving demonstration. We then put all the Jack O’ Lanterns on display on Depot Street. They were quite a spectacle when they were all lighted up at night. Next year we will promote more and hold some of the activities inside.”

Memory Forest The Christmas season is rapidly approaching and the Seymour Community Historical Society will once again sponsor the “Memory Forest.” The trees (45) will be up and ready to be decorated by Thanksgiving. To reserve a tree call the historical society secretary, Janice Eick, at Northeastern Roofing (833-6184). The trees are available for a minimum donation of $35.00. This is an excellent opportunity to remember a loved one, promote your business or organization and make a contribution to the museum. Help light up Depot Street and promote the Christmas spirit. A special “Thank you” to Don and Gail Hoff for donating the trees.

Website and Image Gallery Members of the historical society are busy scanning additional pictures for the historical society Website. To access the site go to (www.seymourhistory.org). When you are on the site click on “Image Gallery.” You may browse any of the 14 categories or type a key word in the “Search” box. All back issues of the newsletter and a variety of articles are also available to view.

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Burger Fest at the museum.

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Help light up Depot Street.

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Christmas at the Museum The museum and the Nagel Park area will be decked out for the Christmas Season. With 45-lighted trees and a variety of decorations reflecting holiday cheer, a drive down Depot Street will be a treat for the entire family. Christmas at the museum will kick off with an open house on Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2. The theme this year is “The Traditions of Christmas.” Watch the newspaper for more details. Preliminary plans include trees decorated with vintage ornaments, live holiday music, and toys from years gone by including several electric trains for the kids to operate. Perhaps Santa will

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