Pierce News…
by
Leslie Potratz 464-1023
leslie76@hotmail.com
Louie’s 92nd Birthday
There will be
an open house/potluck May 15th at the VUG from
Historic Pierce Cemetery
Friends
Concerning our Memorial Flag project, our goal is to display flags at the
We are pleased to report our Memorial Flag project has now progressed to
30 flags! We have five flags still available for sale as of this date. At the
beginning of this project it was decided by the members to display the flags
five holidays of the year; Memorial Day (May 31st), Flag Day (June 14th ),
Independence Day (July 4th), 1860 Days (Aug 7th only) and Labor Day (Sept 6th).
We will try to continue with this schedule again this year. Set up time will be
We appreciate all the help in the past with setting up and taking down
the Memorial Flags, but quite honestly we desperately need more help! Please
consider spending some time helping with this worthwhile project. If you can
help, call to get on the schedule.
Normally we order flags and plaques twice a year, but it has been decided
to hold off on ordering as well as putting in any more in-ground pole holders
due to a possible in-ground penetrating radar project and /or irrigation updates
the Cemetery board may be involved in this summer and fall.
Consequently, our beautification project of plants and flowers, as well
as the purchase and placement of grave markers for the unknown will also have to
be put on hold.
In the past we have held two fund raisers a year, an 1860 Days booth and
a Memorial Flag raffle. We also had a baked food sale along with a Thanksgiving
Dinner Basket raffle at the Holiday Bazaar. We plan on doing these projects
again this year.
The
strong support from members of the community is gratefully appreciated. Watch
for reminders and updates in this column a few weeks prior of each holiday. If
you have questions or comments, please call Patty Goodrich @ 464-2333, Cathrine
Carlson @ 464-2737 or Cindy Flury @ 464-1125.
Pavilion Project
The Pierce
Gem Team is planning construction of the new Pavilion at the
Sesquicentennial Event
This past Saturday marked the May event of the Pierce Sesquicentennial
celebration. Hopefully, you didn't miss this engaging encounter with Mary Todd
Lincoln! Played adeptly by Janet Worthington, and sponsored by the Idaho
Humanities Council, this event was mesmerizing. Mary Todd Lincoln was 'in the
room' at all times, from being introduced by our Mayor, Greg Gerot, to the final
sentences, when she asked, “are there any other questions for myself, or for
Janet Worthington?” All who did participate learned a great deal more about
history in the “first person”, and later enjoyed ice cream and good conversation
with Mary, or Janet, and we thank everyone for coming.
The June Sesquicentennial event will feature a
presentation by Keith Peterson, of the Idaho Historical Society, on Sunday, June
13, the day after the Deer Creek Fishing Tournament. Make sure you mark your
calendar, and look for more information on both of these events.
The Miner's Claim Card will be stamped at both events! If you have the
Miner's Claim Card, when you have 10 events stamped for the this year, you are
eligible for the end-of-year drawing for the 1 oz. gold miner charm donated by
Dan Vaughan of The Vug. Check the value of gold, my friends, you will want to
get your Claim Cards stamped, and be part of this very special 150th year.
There is still time to claim ten events, and you can pick up a Claim Card
at the next event.
1860 Days
Everyone who wishes to be involved with this very special year (150th!)
will want to attend the next meeting of 1860 Days; Thursday, May 13, 6 p.m. at A
Blue Moose, the former IOOF Hall, in Pierce. We are getting ready for the best
celebration ever of Pierce and 1860 Days! The rummage sale is set for next
month, and anyone who is cleaning out closets, basements, etc., is invited to
drop off their treasures at Blue Moose. Remember, all of the proceeds from this
sale go toward our three day event--it goes back to you!
We need more volunteers for all events so don't forget this date--you
will want to be part of the fun!