Gazette - Oberlin Heritage Center
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Gazette - Oberlin Heritage Center
Gazette October 2011 Annual Report for 2010 Vol. XIX Oberlin Heritage Center / Oberlin Historical and Improvement Organization P.O. Box 0455, Oberlin, Ohio 44074 www.oberlinheritage.org 440-774-1700 Designing a Roadmap for Success Building a strong and sustainable future for the Oberlin Heritage Center was a major theme for the organization in 2010. A Strategic The Oberlin Heritage Center welcomed a delegation of Libyan archeologists and museum professionals for a tour and discussion about museum practices. Planning Committee comprised of Board and staff, with input from a diverse group of members and friends of the organization, worked diligently for eight months to develop a thoughtfully drawn “roadmap” for the next five years. Board Treasurer and past President Cathe Radabaugh chaired the committee, while Dr. J.D. Britton, the former head of the Ohio Historical Society’s Local History Office, served as planning consultant. Britton is wellknown by many Oberlin Heritage Center members and friends, as he played a similar role in the organization’s previous strategic plans adopted in 2005, 2002, 2000, and 1998. His skill, wit, and good cheer and his extensive familiarity with our organization and with the world of historical societies and museums added immeasurably to the process and to the carefully crafted end result. The new five-year strategic plan was adopted by the Board of Trustees on November 3, 2010. It included six over-arching goals, with accompanying objectives, action steps, time frames and implementation responsibilities, addressing changes in the site, facilities challenges, collections preservation, strategic Continued on page 2 Julia Monroe’s Anglo Japanese Parlor Returns to Monroe House and Peter Pindar Pease Returns to Oberlin! In the mid-l880s Julia Finney Monroe (1837-1930), the “First Lady of Oberlin,” who had recently returned from 10 years in the nation’s capital, redecorated her formal front parlor in keeping with the tastes at the height of fashion and in her signature color, blue. Without photos of the very private Julia’s home at the time she lived there, recreating the ambiance of her inner sanctum in the Monroe House of the Oberlin Heritage Center required much sleuthing. Julia’s purchases were documented in receipts from merchants and suppliers with the details of color and texture told in family memories. The Oberlin Heritage Center’s Collections Committee volunteers and staff planned to refurbish the parlor in stages, in keeping with extensive research on Julia’s tastes. The first phase of the project included removing inappropriate 1960s shag carpeting and wallpaper. Early in 2010, the parlor walls displayed a beautiful new color of paint and the installation of reproduction 1880s aesthetic movement wallpaper frieze and borders, a “bamboo” picture rail, and a locally designed Portrait of Peter Pindar Pease after its Continued on page 12 and crafted wood chair rail. conservation treatment by McKay Lodge. The mission of the Oberlin Heritage Center is to preserve and share Oberlin’s unique heritage and to make our community a better place to live, learn, work and visit. Page Designing a Roadmap for Success Continued from page 1 history education programming and management structure. The plan acknowledged that the organization was stretched very thin financially and needed to focus on “living within our means” while building a firmer financial foundation to support staff capacity and develop the potential and effectiveness of the organization. To this end, the plan outlined an ambitious goal to complete the Heritage Center’s Endowment for History Education fundraising campaign. It also calls for initiating a planned giving program to encourage other creative ways of giving to make the Heritage Center more sustainable and to eventually increase its operating budget. Copies of the Strategic Plan are available upon request. Museum Education and Tour Coordinator Liz Schultz (left) with American Association of Museums Museum Assessment Program peer reviewer Maureen Otwell at First Church in Oberlin, U.C.C. The Heritage Center also undertook an American Association of Museums Public Dimension Assessment in 2010 and input from it also helped to shape the strategic plan. Heritage Center Museum Education and Tour Coordinator Elizabeth (“Liz”) Schultz was the project manager for this process which involved conducting a systematic examination of the Heritage Center’s education programs, public perceptions, public relations and marketing. It also entailed gathering additional feedback and suggestions from an array of area educators, representatives of cultural organizations, parents, and program participants. Museum education specialist Maureen Otwell who formerly worked for the Minnesota Historical Society and is now a Wisconsin-based consultant was the peer reviewer for this engaging process. Her written report provided valuable The Oberlin Heritage Center Gazette Annual Report for 2010 October 2011 Vol. XIX Editor: Pat Murphy Contributors: Mary Anne Cunningham, Walter Edling, Pat Holsworth, Laura Laubenthal, Cathe Radabaugh, Prue Richards, Liz Schultz Layout: Ricki C. Herdendorf, EcoSphere Associates Photographers: Oberlin Heritage Center staff, interns, and volunteers Richard Holsworth and Richard Baznik Page guidance both for the Strategic Plan and for future development of an Education Plan for the Heritage Center. She stated in her report that: The Oberlin Heritage Center is a model for any history organization, large or small, and an example of what standards of excellence mean in the museum program and how they are achievable. Solid planning in recent years also led to a major milestone in 2010 when the Oberlin Heritage Center purchased the building and property at 82 South Main Street in downtown Oberlin, adjacent to the Heritage Center’s grounds. This property was leased to the Mandarin Restaurant, Lupita’s Restaurant and The Bridge computer center, and all were assured following the real estate transaction that the Heritage Center wished them to remain. The property had long been identified as being of great strategic importance to the Heritage Center. Without it, the Heritage Center was virtually “landlocked.” The new acquisition now provides direct access from Vine Street to the Oberlin Heritage Center’s parking area, and a stronger connection between the Heritage Center buildings and grounds, Main Street, and the downtown business district. The 82 South Main Street property was purchased thanks to a major grant from the Richard R. Hallock Foundation and a generous bequest. Extensive legal guidance involved in the transaction was generously provided pro bono by Oberlin Heritage Center Honorary Trustee David Mellott, his colleagues Nathan Felker, Kevin Margolis, and other attorneys from the Cleveland office of the business law firm Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff, LLP. Rental income from the building will bring much-needed additional revenue to the Heritage Center and will also help to undertake a gradual renovation of the facility. The property will remain on the tax rolls. As one Board member stated, “We are investing in Main Street.” The property is operated by a not-for-profit Limited Liability Company owned by the Oberlin Heritage Center. The LLC and the building have been named “Vineway” since it provided access from Vine Street into our site. Vineway has its own Board of Managers appointed by the Oberlin Heritage Center Board, and it is chaired by Board President Walter Edling. The site has its own part-time property manager, Michael Galbreath. While a lot of work was done in 2010 to plan for the Heritage Center’s future, the year also brought with it a lot of good news in the “here and now.” More and more people discovered all that the Heritage Center had to offer through in-person visits, checking out the website, or by attending programs and events at our site and elsewhere in the community. Church groups, college classes, school groups, home school groups, social clubs, family reunions, Scouts, senior citizens groups, the Oberlin College Women’s Soccer team, and many others travelled to the Center from throughout the region. The Heritage Center enjoyed welcoming a special delegation of Libyan archeologists and museum professionals who were here visiting with Oberlin College archeologist Susan Kane as part of an official State Department visit. Oberlin College student intern Preston Sundin created and gave the first Chinese language tour of the Monroe House in December. Staff and volunteers also enjoyed welcoming many genealogists and historical researchers, including internationally known author and OC graduate Tracy Chevalier. The Heritage Center has long been recognized for its outstanding educational programs both for children and for lifelong learners. Several new offerings were introduced in 2010, in addition to the presentations of many tried and true favorites. We launched a new “Radicals and Reformers History Walk” at Westwood Cemetery, adding to the extensive array of tours and history walks the Heritage Center now offers to individuals and groups. The new familyfriendly “I Spy Oberlin History and Architecture Scavenger Hunt” also was well-received, and gave children and accompanying adults the opportunity to explore downtown, and learn about history, architecture and community while having fun (and maybe even spying one of Tappan Square’s legendary white squirrels!). Another new success this year was a week-long Spring Break Hands-onHistory camp held at the Oberlin Depot. The Oberlin Oral History Committee also produced two highly-acclaimed programs based on interviews of local residents. Sample comments from visitors to various tours and events offered some rave reviews: • “The tour really brought to life the rich history of Oberlin and its influence on not only Lorain County but our country as well.” (Comment from Leadership Lorain County participant, May 2010) • “Thanks again for a wonderful tour and your incredible flexibility… The girls will remember this for the rest of their lives.” (Comment about a Freedom’s Friends History Walk, July 2010) • “This is the most fun of the whole festival.” (Visitor comment about activities at the Heritage Center during Family Fun Fair, Aug., 2010) • “It made me even more proud to be an Oberlin parent.” (Visitor comment about a tour during Oberlin College Parent’s Weekend, Nov. 2010) In all, the Oberlin Heritage Center welcomed 8,996 visitors to its tours, history walks, and programs in 2010. Visitors came from 36 states, the District of Columbia and eleven foreign countries. Behind the scenes, Heritage Center staff and volunteers responded to about 30 information request calls and visits a week, providing visitor information and assistance on local history research, genealogy, historic preservation, and much more. Staff members also were frequently called upon to provide guidance to other historical organizations and small museums about all aspects of non-profit administration and museum management. Volunteers contributed 5,929 hours of service as documented on time sheets to help advance the organization’s mission (and we know there were many others contributing additional hours they preferred not to document and turn in for record-keeping). Ohio Humanities Council summer intern Rachel Luczkowski, an Oberlin College student and Oberlin High School graduate, created a new online virtual exhibit on our website, called “Then and Now,” which featured Oberlin’s buildings and changing 82 S. Main Street (Vineway Building). architectural landscape. The exhibit, which remains a work-inprogress, compared buildings from past and present and drew from many different materials and sources including Oberlin College Hi-O-Hi Yearbooks, college catalogues, city directories, sketches, photos, postcards, and paintings. The focus for this particular exhibit was on college dormitories, boarding houses, and other Oberlin facilities. It built on work previously undertaken by the Heritage Center’s Collections Assistant Prue Richards. Other student interns worked on an array of projects, including refurbishing a dollhouse, researching Oberlin buildings, processing and cataloguing artifacts, giving tours, and much more. Numerous individuals and businesses contributed photographs, scrapbooks, yearbooks, and artifacts which help to document and tell the stories of our community. Assistant to the Director Mary Anne Cunningham and the Oberlin Heritage Center’s Membership Committee worked tremendously hard in 2010 to keep our membership numbers steady in the wake of the nation’s economic downturn. After reaching an all-time high of 752 memberships in the spring, it was a bit of a roller-coaster ride the rest of the year with dips and turns and ups and downs in the numbers. The organization finished the year with 731 total memberships, including 76 Endowed Life members, 553 individuals and households, 80 businesses and 22 organizations. Despite a drop from previous years, we still welcomed 62 newcomers to the organization in 2010, and were grateful to another 65 who increased their membership contributions during the year. Members ranged in age from babies to centenarians, represented all walks of life, and hailed from 31 states and one foreign country. The diversity and vibrancy of the Oberlin Heritage Center’s membership were key factors in the continued strength of the organization. If you are not yet a member of the organization, we invite you to become one by joining online at www.oberlinheritage.org or returning the membership application enclosed on page 23. Your support is always needed and appreciated! Another highlight of 2010 was the well-deserved recognition of immediate past president James W. White as the recipient of the Ohio Association of Historical Societies and Museums/Ohio Local History Alliance’s Outstanding Individual Achievement Award in October. Several Board and staff members travelled to Columbus for the ceremony. There, we first met the Heritage Center’s Ohio History Corps/AmeriCorps worker Karyn Norwood who will be based at the Monroe House until August 2011 coordinating local and regional initiatives throughout Northeast Ohio to plan commemorations of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. The Heritage Center’s superb team of board, staff, interns, volunteers and members accomplished far more than one would expect from such a small organization, both administratively- and budget-wise. Careful planning keeps the organization moving forward while maintaining the highest museum standards. Your support is always wisely invested to get the maximum return. A look through the rest of this Annual Report will underscore that by working together we can do many good things to preserve and share Oberlin’s unique history and make our community a better place to live, learn, work and visit. Your interest and involvement mean so much to this organization and we are tremendously grateful for all that you did to make 2010 another wonderful year for the Oberlin Heritage Center! —Walter Edling Board President —Patricia Murphy Executive Director Page Annual Meeting Highlights The 2010 Annual Meeting was held on April 7 at the Oberlin Inn with a full house of 185 guests. The evening featured highlights of the past year, as well as a look to the organization’s future. Oberlin College President Marvin Krislov was the featured speaker. He inspired and engaged the crowd with ambitious plans for Oberlin in his address “The College and The City: What Lies Ahead.” Dina Schoonmaker and Bert Latran Jr. of the Governance Committee presented the 9th Annual Community Awards. Scott Broadwell received the Oberlin Heritage Center Volunteer of the Year Award. Scott’s devotion to volunteerism and talents in caring for old buildings have made him one of the “go-to” guys at the Oberlin Heritage Center. The Heritage Guardian Award went to Norman C. Craig for his enthusiasm and dedication in researching and sharing the legacy of Charles Martin Hall and Frank Jewett. Mary Enos received the Youth Community Service Award for her dedicated service at Oberlin Heritage Center summer camps and other community endeavors. The Community Teacher of the Year Award went to Ronald J. Gresco, who has led carpentry students at the Lorain County JVS to regional, state, national, and global competitions. Phyllis Yarber Hogan received the Community Historian Award for her research in African American history. Last, but not least, Jerry Anderson received the Keep Oberlin Beautiful Award for preserving Watson’s Hardware Store on South Main Street. Walter Edling was elected the new Board President. Nicholas R. Jones was elected First Vice-President. Cathe Radabaugh was elected Treasurer. Continuing board officers are Eugene Foggo Simon, Second Vice President, and Robert Calhoun, Board Secretary. a huge round of applause for his leadership and upcoming position on the Board as Past President. At the conclusion of the meeting, the crowd presented Jim White with a humorous oversized card and homemade Scott Broadwell, Daniel Clark, Ronnie Rimbert, Mary Kirtz Van Nortwick, and Gail Wood were elected to three-year terms as new Board Members. Kurt Russell was elected to a one-year term as a new Board Member. Marianne Cochrane and Cathe Radabaugh were re-elected to three-year terms and Robert B. Calhoun was re-elected to a one-year term. W. Jeanne McKibben and Donna Shurr were recognized as new Honorary Trustees. Second Vice President Jean Simon acknowledged and applauded outgoing trustees Eugenia Bobo, W. Jeanne McKibben, and Donna Shurr. Outgoing Board President James W. White received Community Awards Recipients at Annual Meeting: Left to right in front: Mary Enos and Phyllis Yarber Hogan. Back: Norm Craig, Ron Gresco and Scott Broadwell (Not pictured: Jerry Anderson of Watson’s Hardware). On display was the Ohio Association of Historical Societies and Museums History Outreach Award which the Oberlin Heritage Center received for Rescue, Restore, ReUse: The Morgan Street Bridge Railing project. Oberlin High School student Katherine Cavanaugh also displayed her History Day project entitled “The Innovation of Artemisia Gentileschi ‘La Maestra,’” that showcased the female Italian Baroque artist and her ground-breaking painting techniques President James W. White chaired the business meeting. After the members voted to make some minor amendments to the Constitution, Governance Committee Chair Roberta Garcia presented the Boardapproved slate of officers and trustees to the membership for an affirmative vote. Page New Trustees Elected at Oberlin Heritage Center Annual Meeting: Left to right in front: Mary Kirtz Van Nortwick and Gail Wood. Back: Ronnie Rimbert, Kurt Russell, Dan Clark and Scott Broadwell. ditty entitled “Jim White, Jim White” prepared by Assistant to the Director Mary Anne Cunningham to be sung to the tune of “New York, New York.” A good time was had by all at the Heritage Center’s biggest event of the year. Linda and Jim Donovan welcomed members and friends to the annual meeting. Oberlin High School student Katherine Cavanaugh and Trustee/History Day Advisor Donna Shurr in front of Katherine’s history day project at the annual meeting. Oberlin Heritage Center Junior Docents (and Oberlin Middle and High School students) Brittany Mittler (left) and Victoria Hardnett were among the many who enjoyed the annual meeting. Oberlin Heritage Center Staff and Mature Services Trainee at Annual Meeting Left to right: Jennifer Bowman, Pat Holsworth, Mary Anne Cunningham, Tommy Trice, Prue Richards, Deloris Bohn, Liz Schultz and Pat Murphy. Page Treasurer’s Report As the Treasurer and also the chairperson of the Strategic Planning Committee I have had many opportunities over the course of the year to review all aspects of the Heritage Center’s current funding picture and also to work with other Board members and the staff on planning a stronger future for this vital organization which serves such an important purpose in our community. In these challenging economic times it is increasingly apparent that the Heritage Center must expand its base of support, find new funding sources, and build its endowments as grant opportunities become scarcer. We have begun to do that in several important ways. First, thanks to a generous grant from the Richard R. Hallock Foundation and a bequest from a long-time member and lifelong Oberlin resident, the Heritage Center was able to purchase the Vineway property at 82-86 S. Main Street which is adjacent to our grounds. This property provides important access and parking for the Heritage Center. The three tenants (The Bridge, Lupita’s, and The Mandarin) provide much needed revenue which is being used to improve the building, establish a contingency fund, and also to provide operating support to the Heritage Center (about $16,000 in 2010). The Vineway Limited Liability Corporation is owned by the Heritage Center and governed by its own board, with its own Grants and Special Project Support Anonymous General operating support City of Oberlin and City Historic Preservation Commission Citywide Historic Sites Inventory Cleveland Foundation (Alvah Stone and Adele Corning Chisholm Memorial Fund) General operating support Community Foundation of Lorain County (Jane and Eric Nord Fund) History education Community Foundation of Lorain County (Fred and Mary Behm Fund; Jeptha Carrell Fund; Dr. Howard A. and Pearl L. Keiser Living Trust; Stephens Family Fund) History education outreach Richard R. Hallock Foundation Partial support for real estate purchase David and Eleanor Ignat (In honor of Evan Nord) General operating support Institute of Museum and Library Services Museums for America Building institutional capacity Nordson Corporation Education activities Page part-time property manager. It is both an important investment in Main Street and a new revenue stream. Second, as part of our strategic planning, we developed an increasing awareness of the importance of endowment to support ongoing operations. We have begun work on the second phase of the Endowment for History Education campaign to raise an additional $400,000 to fully fund the Museum Education and Tour Coordinator staff position. We plan to accomplish this both through gifts of cash and also by encouraging our supporters to consider making a provision for the Heritage Center in their estate plans. Please lend your support. This year’s financial statement differs from last year’s because the purchase of the Vineway Property has increased both our income and our expenses. However, apart from Vineway, our expenses for 2010 were actually less than in 2009. Another change that is reflected in the 2010 balance sheet is that in accordance with museum best practices as recommended by the American Association for State and Local History and in keeping with FASB 116 (Financial Accounting Standards Board) statement on the subject, the Board decided to no longer capitalize any of the collections which includes the historic sites (the Monroe House, Jewett House, and Schoolhouse). All other properties remain on the books, including the Vineway property and the three residential rental properties overseen by OHC Properties, Inc. This change does not have any impact on property taxes. The 2010 audit by Cohen and Company again yielded a clean, unqualified opinion, with no significant adverse findings. The full audit and IRS form 990 are available upon request. Our amazing staff is to be commended for their diligence and perseverance in maintaining quality programming and services within the limits of a very, very tight operating budget. I am very grateful for the exceptional service of our financial assistant Pat Holsworth, and also thank all the members of the Finance Committee. We are concerned that operating within such a tight budget allows very little to be spent on maintaining and preserving our historic buildings, though in that arena and so many others we are very fortunate for the hard work of many community volunteers and local businesses who provide in-kind and discounted services. The Oberlin Heritage Center Board, staff and volunteers are very grateful for the support received from the community, members, foundations, businesses and organizations to help accomplish its mission. It is vitally important to our continued success. Thank you. —Cathe Radabaugh Treasurer Corporate and Foundation Matching Gifts IBM Corporation Matching Grants Program The Nord Family Foundation Nordson Corporation Foundation Oberlin Heritage Center/O.H.I.O. Financial Summary for 2010 Audited by Cohen & Company, Ltd. REVENUE AND EXPENSES Unrestricted Temporarily Permanently Total Revenue Funds Restricted Funds Restricted Funds Annual Fund and other contributions $ 91,474 7,705 99,179 Grants 15,271 263,780 279,051 Special events and fundraising 32,499 32,499 Membership 25,220 25,220 Program revenue 13,404 13,404 Museum Store sales 5,808 5,808 Investment income 37,490 179,866 217,356 Change in value of funds held in trust by Others 9,111 9,111 In-kind revenue 8,391 8,391 Miscellaneous 15,852 15,852 Equity in losses of subsidiary (5,343) (5,343) Net grants released from restrictions 399,693 (399,693) Total revenue 648,870 Expenses Salaries, benefits and payroll taxes Depreciation Building / Grounds maintenance Administrative / Office operations Programs and projects Legal and professional fees Total expenses Change in Net Assets Net Assets at beginning of year Net Assets at end of year 43,953 7,705 700,528 219,918 52,806 13,695 85,116 29,745 16,178 219,918 52,806 13,695 85,116 29,745 16,178 417,458 417,458 231,412 1,371,885 $ 1,603,297 $ 43,953 8,550 52,503 7,705 1,614,795 $1,622,500 283,070 2,995,230 $ 3,278,300 BALANCE SHEET Assets Total current assets Fixed assets, less accumulated depreciation Pledges receivable Investment in subsidiaries Investments Funds held in trust by others Total assets Liabilities and net assets Total current liabilities Net assets: Unrestricted Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted Total liabilities and net assets $ 60,391 455,507 647 838,686 1,811,282 137,611 $ 3,304,124 $ 25,824 1,603,297 52,503 1,622,500 $ 3,304,124 FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES Program services Management and general Fundraising $360,265 49,699 7,494 $417,458 Oberlin Heritage Center’s Finance Committee, which reports to our Board of Trustees, provides fiscal oversight. Please contact our office to obtain a copy of the complete audited financial statement. Page A Sampling of Programs and Events in 2010 JANUARY 19 APRIL 3 MAY 28-30 Cleveland architect Anthony Hiti presented “Cleveland Goes Modern” at Kendal at Oberlin. The Chamber/Main Street held its annual Easter Egg Roll for children aged six to eight on the grounds of the Oberlin Heritage Center. Commencement/Alumni Weekend activities included: Tappan Square History Walks, Freedom’s Friends Underground Railroad and Abolitionist History Walks, Oberlin Heritage Center guided tours, and I Spy Oberlin: History & Architecture Scavenger Hunt. FEBRUARY 21 Reception for Oberlinians of the Year Michele and Erik Andrews at the First Church of Oberlin, U.C.C. The event was co-sponsored by the Oberlin Heritage Center and the Oberlin News-Tribune. APRIL 7 FEBRUARY 23 APRIL 21 “Freedom’s Friends: Oberlin, the Underground Railroad, and the Martin Luther King Monument” presented by Liz Schultz and Paul Arnold at Kendal at Oberlin. Kerry Adams presented “The Greenest House is Already Built” at the Oberlin Public Library. Sponsored by the Oberlin Heritage Center, the Cleveland Restoration Society, the City of Oberlin Historic Preservation Commission, and the Lorain County Preservation Network. JUNE 12 APRIL 27 Oberlin Heritage Center staff and volunteers pitched an information tent on Tappan Square during the Juneteenth community festival. MARCH 16 Dr. Charles E. Herdendorf presented “The Gold Rush of 1849: Adventures of Lorain County’s Buckeye Company on the California Trail” at Kendal at Oberlin. MARCH 24 Kerry Adams presented “Planning Your Home Rehab Project” at the Oberlin Public Library. Sponsored by the Oberlin Heritage Center, the Cleveland Restoration Society, the City of Oberlin Historic Preservation Commission, and the Lorain County Preservation Network. MARCH 29-APRIL 2 Spring break “History Explorers” camp led by Liz Schultz at the Oberlin Depot. Annual Meeting: Oberlin College President Marvin Krislov spoke on “The College and the City: What Lies Ahead” at the Oberlin Inn. Karen Schoonmaker Freudenberger presented “Pride, Progress and Historic Preservation: Reviving a Historic Community in Madagascar” at Kendal at Oberlin. MAY 11 Bill and Bonnie Cutcher presented “The History of Lorain County Aviation” at Kendal at Oberlin. MAY 16 “Oberlin’s 20th Century Musical Heritage” was presented at Kendal at Oberlin by students of Oberlin College Conservatory Professor Colin Roust. Participants in the Freedom’s Friends History Walk enjoyed a cool stop in the shade. Page JUNE 2-4 Annual Visit of All 3rd Graders from Oberlin’s Prospect School. The Hands on History at the Schoolhouse: Dairy Day children’s program included stories at the Little Red Schoolhouse, as well as an opportunity to churn up sweet, creamy butter and frosty ice cream. JUNE 19 JUNE 21-22 Junior Docent Camp was a fun, two-day experience that introduced young people ages 13-17 to community service and public speaking. Junior docents learned to give tours of the Oberlin Heritage Center to family and friends. JUNE 26 Oberlin Heritage Center volunteers welcomed participants in the Chalk Walk community festival. Making lemonade and butter was almost as much fun as tasting it at Dairy Day. AUGUST 2-6 Children at the Local Inventors and Innovators Camp learned about inventors from Oberlin and Ohio in addition to taking part in hands-on experiments, problem solving, walking excursions, and a short play about Charles Martin Hall. Held at the Oberlin Depot and led by Liz Schultz. AUGUST 7 The Oberlin Heritage Center offered a variety of activities at the Family Fun Fair, including lawn games, mini-tours, guided site tours, and history walks. AUGUST 9-13 Campers learned to better appreciate their environment at Green Camp led by Maria Surovy. They practiced the three R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and visited local businesses that put the Earth’s resources first. Held at the Oberlin Depot. AUGUST 14 Hands on History at the Schoolhouse: A Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstration. Children learned to prepare and cook a recipe in a Dutch oven outside of the Little Red Schoolhouse. AUGUST 16-20 Children led by Liz Schultz at Architecture Camp explored local buildings, learned structural principles, created architectural drawings, and constructed mini-buildings. Held at the Oberlin Depot. AUGUST 31 “History of Northern Ohio’s Amusement Parks” presented by Maria Surovy at Kendal at Oberlin featured fun and historic photographs of area amusement parks, some still thriving, others long-gone. SEPTEMBER 8 Liz Schultz gave a presentation to Spectrum about the Heritage Center’s educational programs. SEPTEMBER 14-15 Over 300 local school children participated in the Oberlin Heritage Center’s Underground Railroad activities during the Lorain County Metroparks’ “Pioneer Craftsman Experience” at Mill Hollow. SEPTEMBER 30 “Westwood Cemetery” program. Liz Schultz presented information on gravestone symbolism and introduced the Westwood gravestone inventory. Held at Kendal at Oberlin. OCTOBER 5 “The Republican Party, the Civil War, and the West” presented by National Park Service speaker Todd Arrington at Kendal at Oberlin gave us a better understanding of this rapidly rising national party and its Presidential candidate, Abraham Lincoln. OCTOBER 11 Visit of Libyan Archaeologists and Museum Professionals to Oberlin College and to the Heritage Center as part of a United States State Department International Visitor Leadership Program. OCTOBER 15 OCTOBER 17 The Oberlin Heritage Center’s docents enjoyed a field trip to the National Park Service’s James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor. OCTOBER 23 The Oberlin Heritage Center celebrated the addition to its collection of a previously unknown portrait of the town’s first settler Peter Pindar Pease with an unveiling event at Kendal at Oberlin. Speakers included Marcia Goldberg, Prue Richards, and Chris Peterson. NOVEMBER 13 Be a Good Ancestor Workshop: Collecting and Preserving Your Family History, Stories, Photographs and Artifacts was presented by Pat Holsworth and Prue Richards at the Oberlin Depot. This was an encore presentation of a perennial favorite. NOVEMBER 16 The Oberlin Heritage Center Oral History Committee presented “Oberlin Memories of the World Wars,” which featured firsthand accounts of Oberlinians’ war efforts and the local homefront. Held at Kendal at Oberlin. DECEMBER 9 “Vintage Photo Chat” program for teenagers looked at fads and fashions through the generations as illustrated through photographs. Led by Liz Schultz at the Bridge (82 South Main St.) in Oberlin. The Oberlin Heritage Center hosted free activities at the Little Red Schoolhouse for Community Arts and Culture Day. Junior Docents show off their graduation certificates after giving tours for family and friends. Eager students enjoy Liz Schultz’s Underground Railroad stories at the Lorain County Metroparks’ Pioneer Craftsman Experience at Mill Hollow. Page Who’s Who at the Oberlin Heritage Center in 2010 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Board Officers James W. White, President (term completed April 2010) James W. White, Past President (term started April 2010) Walter Edling, President (term started April 2010) Walter Edling, 1st Vice-President, Treasurer (term completed April 2010) Nicholas R. Jones, 1st Vice-President (term started April 2010) Eugene Foggo Simon, 2nd Vice-President Cathe Radabaugh, Treasurer (term started April 2010) Robert B. Calhoun, Secretary Board of Trustees (non-officers) Eugenia Bobo (term completed April 2010) Scott Broadwell (elected April 2010) Daniel Clark (elected April 2010) Marianne Cochrane Roberta Garcia Bradley A. Hayes Bert Latran, Jr. Elisabeth M. Mahjoub W. Jeanne McKibben (appointed Honorary Trustee April 2010) Ronnie Rimbert (elected April 2010) Kurt Russell (elected April 2010) Dina Schoonmaker Donna Marie Shurr (appointed Honorary Trustee April 2010) Mary Kirtz Van Nortwick (elected April 2010) Edward Wardwell Gail Wood (elected April 2010) Honorary Trustees Ray Aalto Paul Arnold Roland Baumann Sigrid Boe Howard Broadwell David Clark Fran Cooper Dick Gilbert Richard Holsworth Ann Livingston W. Jeanne McKibben (appointed April 2010) David Mellott Louise Richards Ruth Schwaegerle Shirley Shubert Donna Marie Shurr (appointed April 2010) Thelma Quinn Smith Martha Stacy James R. Underwood Staff Members Patricia Murphy, Executive Director Deloris Bohn, Museum Housekeeper+ Jennifer Bowman, Administrative Assistant+ (March-October 2010) Mary Anne Cunningham, Assistant to the Director+ Patricia Holsworth, Financial Assistant+ Prue Richards, Collections Assistant+ Elizabeth Schultz, Museum Education/Tour Coordinator Maria Surovy, Education Assistant+ (Summer 2010) Mary Moroney, Summer Assistant+ (Summer 2010) Staff Provided by Mature Services/Title V Sue Meyer, Office Assistant+ (resigned February 2010) Tommy Trice, Buildings and Grounds Assistant+ + Part-time Board Presidents Past and Present Frank Chapman Van Cleef 1964-1967 John A. Cochrane 1967-1969 Raymond D. Campbell 1969-1972 Stephen Johnson Jr. 1972-1985 Robert D. Jenkins 1985-1990 Marianne Cochrane 1990-1998 Patricia Holsworth 1998-2001 Roberta Garcia 2001-2003 Cathe Radabaugh 2003-2005 James W. White 2005-2010 Oberlin Heritage Center Officers at the 2010 Annual Meeting: Left to right in front: Cathe Radabaugh and Jean Foggo Simon. Back: Jim White, Rob Calhoun and Walt Edling (not pictured: Nick Jones). Page 10 Walter Edling 2010-present Who’s Who at the Oberlin Heritage Center in 2010 Student Interns (from Oberlin College except as noted) Ondrea Keith (Work Study and Bonner Scholar) (Spring Semester) Francesca Krihely (Work Study) (Spring Semester) Laura Laubenthal – (Bowling Green State University) (Leadership Lorain County Intern) (Summer 2010) Elena Rippel (Work Study) (Spring Semester) Tim Krumreig (Bonner Scholar) Rocio Leon (Work Study and Bonner Scholar) Rachel Luczkowski (Bonner Scholar) (Ohio Humanities Council Summer Intern 2010) Barbara Percival (Fall Semester) Preston Sundin (Work Study) (Fall Semester) Erin Swenson-Klatt (Work Study) Andrew Watiker (Spring Semester) Winter Term Interns (January 2010) Claire Baytas Chloe Pak Drummond Eli Goldberg Tim Krumreig Rachel Luczkowski Daniella Polyak Board Committee Chairpersons++ Development – James White, Mary Kirtz Van Nortwick Executive – James White, Walter Edling Finance – Walter Edling, Cathe Radabaugh Governance – Jean Simon, Roberta Garcia Strategic Planning – Cathe Radabaugh Ad hoc Property – James W. White Ad hoc Code of Regulations/Bylaws – James W. White Advisory Committee Chairpersons++ Collections – Prue Richards, staff liaison Membership – Mary Anne Cunningham, staff liaison Oral History – Dina Schoonmaker Special Interest Group Chairpersons++ B&B – Ann Livingston Docents – Liz Schultz Kendal Mailing Crew – Doris Sable* Living History – Prue Richards, staff liaison Westwood Inventory Project – Liz Schultz, staff liaison Vineway, LLC, Board of Directors Walter Edling, Chair Nicholas Jones, Secretary Marianne Cochrane, Treasurer James W. White Pat Murphy and Pat Holsworth, staff liaisons Vineway, LLC, Property Manager Mike Galbreath OHC Properties, Inc., Board of Directors Kathryn Stuart, President (resigned March 2010) James Kalyn, President (elected March 2010) Sarah Colson, Secretary Ann Livingston, Treasurer Nancy Gray Cathe Radabaugh OHC Properties, Inc., Property Manager George Clark * Deceased ++ Members are included in the list of volunteers on pp. 18-19. Support for Internships, Training Programs and Professional Development Leadership Lorain County Public Service Internship Program Mature Services, Inc. Nord Family Foundation AmeriCorps Grant Student Interns (left to right) Sarah Schaffer, Andrew Watiker and Elena Rippel all graduated from Oberlin College in 2010. Leadership Lorain County Summer Intern Laura Laubenthal with her LLC graduation certificate and her parents. Oberlin College Bonner Center for Service and Learning Oberlin College Bonner Scholars Program Oberlin College Work Study Program Ohio History Service Corps/Ohio Historical Society Ohio Humanities Council Intern Program OHC Properties, Inc. Board Members at their annual presentation to the Oberlin Heritage Center Board (left to right): Sarah Colson, Ann Livingston, James Kalyn, Cathe Radabaugh and Kathryn Stuart. Page 11 Julia Monroe’s Anglo Japanese Parlor Returns to Monroe House and Peter Pindar Pease Returns to Oberlin! Continued from page 1 Pennsylvania which specializes in museum quality handcrafted reproduction tiles. Tim Cowling and Tim Dobbins removed the modern fire place surround tiles and hearth that was put in c. 1980 and installed the reproductions. Tiles installed and ladders and drop cloths removed, several pieces remained to be added to make the parlor the elegant room it once was. A wonderful carpet was added through the generosity of Darlene Krato, with the padding, delivery and installation donated by Smith Furnishings and Floor Coverings. And volumes of blue velveteen portieres donated by Erik and Michele Andrews, were decorated by Collections Assistant Prue Richards to be appropriate for the now almost complete 1880s décor. The Monroe Parlor has become a lovely room in which Julia might feel quite at home! Also in the “it was meant to be” category, the Oberlin Heritage Center recently was given a previously unknown portrait of the town’s first settler, Peter Pindar Pease, painted in 1842 by his nephew Hiram Alonzo Pease. It was donated to the Heritage Center by the great-great-granddaughter of Peter, Susan Pease Morgenthaler of Yuma, Arizona. The painting required extensive conservation work before it could be hung in the Monroe House where it now helps tell the early history of our community. This work was done by McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory of Oberlin. Stop in and visit the Monroe Parlor and also take a look at Peter Pindar Pease, as you have never seen him before! Recently refurbished Monroe House parlor. —Prue Richards Collections Assistant Oberlin Heritage Center Collections Committee members Paul Arnold, Scott Broadwell, Rob Calhoun, Bert Latran, Louise Richards, Dina Schoonmaker, Jim Underwood, and Anne Wardwell have logged many volunteer hours on this project, as have Prue and Pete Richards, and Deloris Bohn. Doren Harley (Woodreams) designed and crafted the wood chair rail to match the molding profile on the 1880s wood mantle in the room. Scott Broadwell (Broadwell Painting) contributed many hours in painting and wallpapering as did Tim Cowling (Creative Carpentry) who installed the picture rail and chair rail and helped with the wallpapering. Through almost magically well-timed good luck, the Oberlin Heritage Center received at this same time, several of the original handsome dark blue fireplace surround tiles which Julia added in 1885 along with the present mantle. The Oberlin Heritage Center had Julia’s blue tiles reproduced in a limited edition by Starbuck Goldner in Bethlehem, Page 12 Julia Finney Monroe’s 1880s parlor tiles. MONROE HOUSE PARLOR PROJECT Funds designated to this project, which included the sale of reproduction fireplace tiles, went to the refurbishment of the Monroe House front parlor. Receipt dated 1885 showing the Monroes’ purchase of the parlor mantle and tiles (courtesy of Oberlin College Archives). Student interns Tim Krumreig (left) and Rachel Luczkowski (2nd from right) and Winter Term students Claire Baytas (2nd from left), Chloe Drummond (middle) and Eli Goldberg (right) on the Monroe front staircase. Modeling a mock-up of the Monroe House – at Architecture Camp. Anonymous Paul B. Arnold Kay W. Bigglestone, in memory of Mabel A. Woodruff Jane T. Blodgett Broadwell Painting Scott & Ellen Broadwell, in memory of Marion Comings Robert B. Calhoun & Elizabeth Wilmer Alan Campbell David & Ricky Clark Marianne Cochrane Roger & Fran Cooper Creative Carpentry (Tim Cowling) Mr. & Mrs. Walter H. Edling William K. Farquhar Dick & Norma Gilbert, in honor of Cathe Radabaugh and Marianne Cochrane Samuel & Marcia Goldberg Daniel & Elizabeth Goulding Ken Grossi Norman & Marjorie Henderson Terrence G. & Karen P. Hobbs, in memory of Glenn & Lillian Hobbs Dorothy Holbrook Maxine W. Houck Elizabeth S. James Nicholas R. & Susan C. Jones Sarah MacLennan Kerr, in memory of Janet MacLennan Kerr Darlene Rae Krato Bert Latran, Jr. Fou Tanner Linder McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc. David & Sandra Mellott Patricia Murphy & Keith Koenning, in memory of Julia Finney Monroe Richard & Dina Schoonmaker Ms. Eugene Foggo Simon, in memory of “Tiny” Kelly Smith’s Furnishings & Floor Coverings (Chuck Smith) Robert H. Staples James & Andrée Underwood John & Eugenia Poporad Vanek Edward J. & Anne W. Wardwell James W. White Reid & Gail Wood Reproduction 1880s wallpaper frieze. Page 13 Who’s Who at the Oberlin Heritage Center in 2010 Continued from page 11 ENDOWED LIFE MEMBERS (donors whose cumulative giving totals $2,000 or more to an endowment fund) Platinum ($50,000 & above) Anonymous (2) Gold ($25,000 $49,999) Eric* & Jane Nord Silver ($10,000 to $24,999) Dave & Ricky Clark Richard* & Myriam Hallock (Columbus, GA) Dick & Pat Holsworth, in honor of Jeptha & Demaris Carrell & in honor of Pat Murphy Ed & Ruth Schwaegerle Oliver* & Shirley J. Shubert (Elyria) Aluminum ($5,000 to $9,999) Molly Anderson Mrs. William R. Anderson Jr., in memory of Helen Murphy (St. Paul, MN) Roger & Fran Cooper Bill & Leslie* Farquhar David & Eleanor Ignat (Middlebury, VT) Douglas R.* & Shirley R. Johnson Ernestine Evans King (Topsham, ME) Darlene Krato Patricia Murphy & Keith Koenning Evan* & Cindy Nord (Blythewood, SC) Cathe Radabaugh Louise Richards David & Jean Schaal Eric R. Severs In memory of Priscilla Smith John & Eugenia Poporad Vanek (Sandusky / St. Petersburg, FL) Bob* & Betty Weinstock Copper ($2,000 to $4,999) Anonymous (2) Paul & Sally* Arnold George* & Millie* Arthrell (Tulsa, OK) Page 14 Jane Blodgett Constance W. Boase David & Sigrid Boe Scott & Ellen Broadwell Katie & John Lott Brown Barbara Care Jeptha* & Demaris Carrell Corning Chisholm Marianne Cochrane Norman & Ann Craig Don & Mary Anne Cunningham (Elyria) Emiko Hara Custer, in honor of Jiann & Pearl Lin Jim & Linda Donovan Walt & Marge Edling, in memory of Fred W. Kleps Jr. John & Margaret Erikson Alan & Nancy Gage Dean & Susan Gibson (Columbus) Norma & Dick Gilbert Dan & Elizabeth Goulding Nancy J. Gray Glenn* & Lillian* Hobbs Clyde* & Dorothy Holbrook Maxine W. Houck Don & Joy Illig Bill* & Betty James Helen D. Johnson Nicholas & Susan Jones Jamie Jurado (Elyria) Gary Kornblith & Carol Lasser Bert Latran Jr., in memory of Margaret Latran Harold & Florene Worcester, & in honor of Patricia Murphy Dayton & Ann Livingston T. K. & Emily McClintock (Cambridge, MA) W. Jeanne McKibben MD David & Sandra Mellott (Bay Village) Dan & Marly Merrill Andrew & Pat Missler (Willard) Benjamin G. & Jane Norton (Lorain) Joe* & Anita* Reichard Richard & Dina Schoonmaker Warren & Judy Sheldon Thomas E. & Donna M. Shurr In memory of Bob & Wanda Singleton Robert H. Staples (Lakewood, NJ) Nicholas Stevenson* Jim Sunshine James & Andrée Underwood (Vermilion) Don & Mary Louise VanDyke Etta Ruth Weigl James W. White Catherine Wilber Robert* & Helen Woodward Keith R. & Victoria K. Young Heritage Leaders ($250 - $499) ANNUAL MEMBERS Heritage Ambassador ($500-$999) Justin & Elizabeth Bausch (Chevy Chase, MD) Ken Grossi (Strongsville) Wuu-Shung & Mann-Mann Chuang MD’s Harvey V. Culbert Patty Lewis Fishel (Minneapolis, MN) Edward W. & Gail F. Hubbard (Centreville, VA) Sarah MacLennan Kerr Emily Acton Phillips (Dallas, TX) Paul S. Treuhaft MD Oberlin Heritage Center docents and volunteers enjoyed visiting the James A Garfield Home in Mentor. (Left to right, front: Brittany Mittler, Betty Mahjoub, Trustee Nick Jones. Back: Charlotte Bosch, Deloris Bohn, Museum Education Coordinator Liz Schultz, and Intern Rocio Leon). * Deceased during or before 2010 Bequest Margaret G. Papworth Community Foundation of Lorain County board members Helen Woodward and Don Illig presenting a check to Board President James White for a grant for history education activities. Who’s Who at the Oberlin Heritage Center in 2010 Heritage Rescuers ($100 - $199) R. L. Aalto Geoffrey & Cynthia Andrews Anonymous Sara Carter Balogh David Breitman & Kathryn Stuart Sonia P. Brokaw (Midlothian, VA) Mrs. Virginia P. Clancy (Raleigh, NC) Sean Decatur & Renee Romano Richard & Louise Dunn Robert J. Eakin (San Francisco, CA) Kathryn Farnsworth William & Barbara Fuchsman Ann L. Fuller Dewey & Carol Ganzel Pedro & Roberta E. Garcia Anne L. Gillette (Lincolnshire, IL) Samuel & Marcia Goldberg Norman & Marjorie Henderson Dr. & Mrs. Ronald G. Hendrikson Terence G. & Karen P. Hobbs Dr. Feite F. Hofman Ben Jones & Tanya Rosen-Jones Marvin Krislov & Amy Sheon Fou Tanner Linder Bob & Carol Longsworth Albert J. McQueen John & Ruth Mercer Mary Norman Miller Mrs. Barbara Tanner Neumann (Smithsburg, MD) Lewis Nielson & Nita Karpf Theodore Nowick & Robert Taylor Larry K. Oates Mr. & Mrs. Clarence B. Olmsted Joe & Sue Palmieri Jeanne Pease Carl A. Peterson Ronald A. & Barbara Pierre (LaGrange) David & Brenda Pitts (Columbus, IN) Katherine Prescott* Sharon Copeland Ramczyk (Stevens Point, WI) Barry & Carol Richard Mrs. S. M. Rollinson (Childersburg, AL) Lowell & Linda Schultz (Marshfield, WI) Paul & Cate Schwaegerle Robin Hoover Shaffer Mrs. William H. Shriber (South Bend, IN) Bruce & Sue Simonson Mr. & Mrs. Jarvis A. Strong Jr. (McLean, VA) Richard Totoiu & Lois Boyles (Alexandria, VA) Thomas & Mary Kirtz Van Nortwick Edward J. & Anne W. Wardwell Reid & Gail Wood Heritage Collectors ($50-$99) Erik & Michele Andrews Hank Annable Anonymous Judith Appleton William G. Arthrell (Cleveland) Jack & Fran Baumann Roland M. & Phyllis A. Baumann George & Ruth Bent Roger & Edie Binkley Richard & Viola M. Blount Tom & Janet Bolland Charlotte Bosch Tina Brandes James & Joan Bresnicky Howard & Jean Broadwell Walker & Joanne Brock Anita Buckmaster (New Haven, CT) Susan Husted Burrows (Centennial, CO) Bobbie Carlson Jon & Gina Chorover (Tucson, AZ) Daniel & Kathryn Clark Ed & Marianne Clary (Amherst) Cynthia Comer & Michael Henle Charles T. Cook Dennis & Judy Cook (Laurel, MD) Jerry & Jan DeMarinis Phyllis J. DeMark (Amherst) Jack & Kathy DeRuyter Mae Alice Donner Matt & Elizabeth Elrod David & Paulie Evans Daniel & Carol Fishwick (Willoughby) Thomas Geller Harvey Gittler & Naomi Barnett Denny Gulick (Adelphi, MD) Don & Arlene Hall Ruth S. Hayes (Tampa, FL) Jean M. Heller Eleanor W. Helper Herb & Sabra Henke Clyde & Maryann Hohn Dr. George O. & Mrs. Evelyn* Hoover Robert A. Hyman & Susan E. Roth (St. Paul, MN) Mark & Kathy Jaffee Adelbert & Betty Jenkins William & Robin Jindra Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Johnson III Marcia Jones Robert K. & Claudia W. Jones (Lorain) Harold* & Ilo Koenning (Moorhead, MN) Richard & Lorna Kretchmar Sharon Land Barbara Landsman (Aliso Viejo, CA) Roger & Judy Laushman Irwin Lewis Elisabeth M. Mahjoub Michael & Betsy Manderen Anthony Mealy Tony Mier (DeLand, FL) Ed Miller & Joan Webster Leslie J. Miller Jane Ross Moore Maxwell G. & Muriel P. Morgan Thelma J. Morris Don & Joanne Norenberg Allan & Elizabeth Patterson (London, OH) Lee Jewett Petry (Knoxville, TN) Tom & Peg Piraino Bonnie Plyler (Clearwater, FL) W. B. Renfrow* Tom & Judy Riggle Ron & Barbara Rollins Kenneth D. & Gretchen B. Roose Jeff Rubin & Stephanie Wiles Andy & Cindy Ruckman Ron & Monte Rybarczyk Doris S. Sable* Eve Sandberg John & Karla Sanderson Elizabeth Schultz Julia S. Shaw Thomas E. Shoup (Amherst) Mary Simons David Sobieski (Perham, MN) Sharon Fairchild Soucy Katherine Leahy Spanton (Massillon) Delbert L. Spurlock Jr. (Reston, VA) Ira S. & Priscilla Steinberg Robert & Janis Thompson Francine Toss Tom & Eva Weber Don & Theo Wessell Jeff & Merrilee Witmer Dudley A. Wood Lucille Worcester Barbara A. Wurster (Elyria) Andrew Young & J. Lynn Haessly Harris* & Anne Youngblood Households ($40) Ken & Elizabeth Allen (Cheshire, CT) Constance Anderson (Athens, Greece) George & Marlene Andrews Bill & Betty Annable Chuck & June Bailey Norman & Charlotte Baker Randall J. & Virginia N. Barbato (Cleveland) Bill & Inger Barlow Dick & Donna Baznik Jerome J. & Jeanne L. Berner Andrew & Jennifer Bertoni Richard Betheil & Patricia McConnell (Scarsdale, NY) Barbara Bickel & Family Mr. & Mrs. David W. Blood Nancy Boutilier & Christa Champion Craig & Monica Brandt Neil & Pat Bright Monique Burgdorf John Cavanaugh & Sarah Colson Anna R. Chapman William & Aimee Lee Cheek (San Diego, CA) Nancy Hubbard Cheshire (Orchard Park, NY) John R. & Kathleen Clark (Lorain) Susan K. Clark DVM (Mansfield) Connie S. Clifford (Bay Village) Roger Copeland & Michele Gross Bill & Emerson County Tim Cowling Don, Susie & Theresa Cunningham (New Waterford) Mr. David S. Davies & Bronwen P. Davies (Wellington) James C. Dobbins & Suzanne Gay The Dobos Family John A. Dondero & Jeanne Bay (Aiea, HI) Bernard & Sheila Eckstein David & Susan Egloff Ray English & Alison Ricker Craig M. & Barbara J. Enos Joseph & Jean Ferris (Saline, MI) Gerry & Ann Findlan Adam & Heidi Freas Karen Freudenberger (Burlington, VT) Gene & Marilyn Gallagher Milton & Jane Garrett Len & Nancy Garver John & Linda Gates Donald & Barbara Gilbert Patrick J. Gorman & Denise Boychuk Gorman (Madison, WI) Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Gorman (Wooster) Thomas W. Gorman & Amy Mancuso Gorman (Bowling Green) Mike & Connie Grube Bradley & Nicole Hayes (Wellington) Carl & Marcia Heckert (Wellington) Sigrun B. Heinzelmann & Charlotte Balfour Mary Henning (Sandusky) James & Christa Hieb (South Amherst) The Rich Holsworth Family Chris Howell & Susan Clayton Dennis & Karla Hubbard Tom & Eunice Hutson (Wellington) Erik Inglis & Heather Galloway Jody Juhasz & Deanna Wise (Elyria) Jiyul Kim & Sheila Jager Al* & Sue Krueger (Elyria) Frank & Lenore Laycock Jim & Kristin Lieb & Family (Avon) Jiann & Pearl Lin Glenn Loafmann & Katherine Linehan Tom & Anita Lock Bert & Penny Locke John Lopatkovich (Wakeman) The Thomas Lopez Family Duncan & Nina Love Joseph R. & Dorothy S. Luciano David & Deborah Luczkowski Alfred & Ann MacKay Charles & Nancy Matthews Carl & Mary McDaniel Darren & Jane McDonough & Family Richard & Mary McKee The Medwid Family John & Nicola Memmott Elmer L. & Nancy M. Meyers (Lorain) Bill Miller & Ann Pilisy David Miller & Marie Anderson-Miller Page 15 Who’s Who at the Oberlin Heritage Center in 2010 Households, continued Brittany Mittler & Family Tom & Cindy Moroney Mr. & Mrs. John G. Morrisson (Lorain) Stephanie Neal (Anchorage, AK) Brett & Christina Nichols Richard & Kathleen Nord (Vermilion) Eric & Kaye Norenberg Dave Nyikes (Avon) Dr. David & Mary Jo Ockenga (Wakeman) Bob & Bonnie Oliphant (Westford, MA) Diantha Paré Christopher & Tiffany Peterson (New York, NY) Tom Phinney & Patty Trimmer Jim & Dee Pipik (Amherst) Bill & Patti Pitts Steven & Katherine Plank Dale & Kim Preston Ferdinand Protzman & Julia Binder Ray C. & Diane L. Radabaugh (Holland) Floyd & Marjorie Ramp Ray O. & Jessie L. Reeder Kathy J. Reynolds & Judith M. Connolly W. Bruce Richards & Phyllis Gorfain Paul & Jerene Rosa (Wakeman) Robert & Nancy Roth Kurt & Donna Russell William & Kathryn Schreiner Melvin & Arian Schuster Ken Sloane Harold & Linda Slocum Michael L. & Karen A. Smith (Wichita Falls, TX) Robin Smith (Lorain) Rip Smops & Alice Moore David Snyder & Deborah Roose Kent & Sharon Spieth (Avon Lake) Ken Stanley & Marta Laskowski William & Arlene Steel Laurie E. Stein (Chicago, IL) Daniel Steinberg & Kimberli Diemert (Shaker Heights) Eric & Angela Szunyogh Harriett A. Thomas Greg & Lizzie Tisher Bill & Mary Ann Trost Sheri Trusty (Green Springs) John & Fely van der Pyl The Volk Family Ivan F. Waldbauer & Claudia Macdonald James Leo & Kate Walsh (Vermilion) Pauline Warch* Kirk Warren & Cindy Nickoloff Family (Elyria) Kevin & Susan Weidenbaum Sam White Mary Ann Wilson (New London) Fred & Diane Wolf (Wakeman) Tami Wyler (Amherst) David Young Sandra A. Zagarell Page 16 Grover & Mary Zinn James E. & Janice C. Zinser (Wakeman) Individuals ($25) Mary Adams (Westlake) Frampie Ailey Elizabeth McCall Aldrich Anonymous Mary H. Ashbrook David R. Ashenhurst Chelsea Baker (Champaign, IL) Dorothy Baker Elizabeth A. Bates (Wellington) William Baylis William Beecheler* Idabelle L. Berg (Wakeman) Jeannine Berroteran (Youngstown) Jean Binford Betty Blair (Elyria) Sharon W. Blecher Eugenia R. Bobo Deloris Bohn (Wellington) Jennifer L. Bowman (Elyria) Gary Boyle J.D. Britton (Toledo) Al Brown (Somerdale, NJ) Betsy L. Bruce Richard W. Bryant (State College, PA) Catharina Meints Caldwell Marion Campbell Banu Casson Darlene D. Colaso Dr. Olivia H. Cousins Judith D. Creasy (Corte Madera, CA) Mary J. Culhane* Marsha Darcy Cynthia A. Dede Andria Derstine Durand S. Dudley (Bluffton) Steven R. Dupee (Wellington) Helen DuPont (Elyria) Jonathan Edmonds (Brooklyn, NY) Jim Eibel (New London) Eugene English Anna R. Ernst (Omaha, NE) Joan Ernst Joanne Erwin Janet T. Ferguson Rita Pickens Fitch Kimberlie Fixx (Elyria) David V. Foos Betty Gabrielli* Leah Gage (Washington, DC) Jack Glazier Hal Gober Mrs. Marion E. Gordon Gwen Goul Elizabeth Gray Dennis Greive (Amherst) Kenneth Hahn (Ashland) Jim Hamilton Marilyn Fedelchak Harley Mary Sayre Haverstock Jonathan Herr Judi C. H. Hill (Copley) Kathy Hilton Anthony W. Hiti (Euclid) Ed Holsworth (Powder Springs, GA) Bob Holtwick Peggi Ignagni Gregory Jewett (Findlay) Christine Mack Joyce (Lakewood) William L. Katz (New York, NY) Marvin L. Michael Kay Ondrea Keith Helen G. Ketcham Scott Koenning (Round Lake, IL) Gerlind B. Koerner Audrey Kolb Barbara Lambert George H. Langeler Adina Langer (Haslett, MI) Constance J. LeBeau Marjorie M. LeBeau Marguerite Leonard (Wellington) Bracy E. Lewis (Cleveland) Richard P. Lothrop Marian J. Lott Mirelle Luecke (Ames, IA) Dianne Mahar (Amherst) Jocelyn Maurushat Katherine McCardwell (Boulder, CO) Sue McKain Maxine McKee (Amherst) Steven J. McQuillin (Westlake) Steve Milkovich Sharon L. Miranda Mary Kate Moroney Eleanor Nagy (Elyria) Mary C. Nelson Rosemary Nemeth (Beachwood) Karyn Norwood Margaret O’Neal Catherine Oertel Hugh D. Pallister Jr. (Willoughby) Joyce Parks (Lorain) Anne E. Parrott Philip Parsons (Vandalia) Barbara B. Patterson (Streetsboro) Kathryn Perales Bill Pfeiffer Jr. (Kansas City, MO) Kate Pilacky William D. Post (Palm Springs, CA) Ann M. Potter Burton S. Price Cecilia Render (Brookpark) Prudence T. Richards Renetta Rimbert Elena Rippel (Pittsburgh, PA) Cathe Ritz (Wakeman) Rebecca Rogers (Youngstown) Catherine Rokicky (Hinckley) Beth Rosenquist (Omaha, NE) Kathleen C. Ross Kate Rushin (East Hampton, CT) Marion R. Russell (Avon Lake) Eunice Schaeffer Sarah Schaffer (Alexandria, VA) Jo-Ann Schmauch (Avon) John Schroth (Columbia Station) Ruth E. Searles Cary Seidman (Cleveland Heights) Drew H. Severs Charles C. Sheppard Mrs. Frances Walker Slocum Mrs. Maryel Vogel Smith (Sheffield Village) Taylor J. Smith (Avon) Ruth E. Spencer (Poughkeepsie, NY) Valerie Stefanick Patricia B. Stetson Marilyn Stock (Elyria) Bud Stracker Dorris Sturges Barbara Surovy (Amherst) Maria Surovy (Cleveland) Salvatore Talarico Lori Taylor Janice R. Thibo Richard S. Trump Carol Tufts Linda Twining Cynthia R. Verda Debbi Walsh Andrew Laurence Watiker (Tuckahoe, NY) Frances Welburn (Elyria) Jean C. Weston Eleanor H. Whitehead Mrs. Lee B. Wood Richard A. Wood Rick Wood Tyrone K. Yates (Cincinnati) Lynn Youngblood (Wellington) Seniors/Students ($15) Anonymous Mary Augustine Gabriella Bachnika Wanda Bako Suzanne Barsay Barbara Baughman Phyllis Bement (Columbia Station) Bill & Kay Bigglestone (Tucson, AZ) Patricia Birmingham Rachael Blake (Gloucester Point, VA) Marjorie Block* (Winston-Salem, NC) Walter P. Bobrowicz (Lorain) Thomas D. & Jean C. Bowen (Elyria) Sue Brady Marjorie Wood Brittingham Theron Burnett (Elyria) Jim Burton (Olmsted Falls) Marianne D. Caldwell (Medford, OR) Terry & Claudine Carlton Kathleen K. Chase (Miami, FL) Mrs. Glenn M. Clapp Randy Coleman Rollin & Anne Conway Bill & Bonnie Cutcher Norma M. Daffin Eleanor W. Devereux Kay L. Diederick Carl Diem (North Olmsted) Mr. & Mrs. Albert C. Doane (Amherst) Marion Drummond Roy U. Ebihara John & Anne Elder Milton & Margaret-Ann Ellis Cherie L. Fabian (Elyria) Elaine Feldkamp (Lorain) Andrew Ferko (Seven Hills) Edna Fog (Amherst) Who’s Who at the Oberlin Heritage Center in 2010 Seniors/Students, continued Bertha B. Fusselman (Avon Lake) Harold L. Gaines (Lake Saint Louis, MO) Esther Givner (Lorain) Eli Goldberg Theodore R. Goodman (Grafton) Mr. & Mrs. William Gorman (Elyria) Eva Greenberg Mary Lynne Grove Ovidia Guaderrama Clark Hahn (Berlin Heights) Barbara W. Harding Martha Hasenpflug (Toledo) Ralph Hayes (Wellington) Shirley Hayward Beverly A. Hentges (Bowling Green) Allene C. Holliman Alexandra A. Holomuzki-Zgonc (Lorain) Dr. Tinka Hrountas (San Clemente, CA) Dr. Edward & Lorna Hudgens Esther Hunt Mrs. Evelyn G. Hurst Carolyn L. Husted Jay & Fern Ingersoll Doris J. Jewett (Elyria) Molly Johnson Nancy Kewish (Lyndhurst) Dr. Vasanti P. Kharkar Susan M. Klingaman Roderic Knight Anne Koenning (Portland, OR) Alice B. Kohl Chie Kondo Judith K. Kruger Gladys S. Kruk (Wellington) Dennis C. Lamont (Wakeman) Bruce & Nancy Layne (Shelbyville, KY) John & Mary Leek Pam Lenz Catharina D. Lester Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Lewis (Willoughby) Becky Lower Doris Y. Lyle (Amherst) Margaret E. Lyman (Sandusky) Karis Lyon (Amherst) Dick* & Betty Marshall Esmeralda Martinez-Tapia Jim & Betty Mason Jean M. Matthews Drs. Hugh & Lois McCorkle Marilyn McDonald Jillian McFarland (Ann Arbor, MI) Cheryl Johnson Mees (Stevensville, MD) Barbara Mehwald Kathy Meier (Seattle, WA) Sue E. Meyer Laraine Meyers (South Amherst) Jean Mihu Carolyn Moes (Vermilion) Naomi Moore Elizabeth C. Morris Marge Mulder Florence H. Muller (Elyria) Bill & Carol Neumann Katherine Nunley Ms. Noël Oakley David & Elaine Orr Dean & Jean Palmer Joyce Parker Sandi Pasadyn (Wellington) Tom Peters (Elyria) Wilma D. Pietch Betty Pippert (Wakeman) Kristin R. Provenza (Lorain) Mrs. Robert Randel Joyce Redden Tom* & Betsy Reed Peggy Reid Mr. & Mrs. William H. Rice Mary Eileen Romney (Manchester, MO) Ed Rowe Retta Russell Michael Sabiers Peg Schultz Nancy Schwarzwalder Mr. & Mrs. Ronald R. Senyak Jean L. Shannon Ms. Eugene Foggo Simon Katherine Smith Lois A. Sook Linda Stang (Grafton) Janet Stephenson (Lakeside) Geraldine R. Stewart Ina Stone George & Betty Stoudt June D. Swartwout Lillie Faye Taylor Eileen K. Telegdy (Wakeman) Joanne Thodt Jane Cauffiel Thomson Mildred Urquhart Dorra B. Ward (Bedford) Wilma Weber R.B. & J.K. Werner Dorothy West Jerry White (Wellington) Mrs. Martha M. Wilkins Richard & Shirley Williams Robert A. Williams Robert O. Williams (Sarasota, FL) Shirley Coleman Wilson (Westerville) Barbara A. Wolfe (Avon) K. F. & J. L. Wolfe Elizabeth E. Young Carol H. Zavodsky May Zitani BUSINESS MEMBERS Heritage Champion ($1,000) Wal-Mart Heritage Leaders ($250) Cohen & Company Ltd. (Cleveland) LorMet Community Federal Credit Union (Amherst) McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc. Oberlin Family Dental (Melanie B. Satterfield DDS) Heritage Rescuers ($100) John Berkmeyer Painting LLC (John & Betty Berkmeyer) Broadwell Painting John Cole Accounting & Tax Forthofer Alarm Systems (Elyria) Lorenzo’s Pizzeria Oberlin College Inn PlaceMakers Land Co., Ltd. Radio Stations WOBL & WDLW Eric R. Severs Co., LPA Sliman’s Sales & Service (Amherst) Turnbull Plumbing & Heating, LLC Turnbull Trucking & Excavating Heritage Collectors ($50) Bead Paradise II The Carlyle Gift & Flower Shop Cochrane Inc. Freedom Realty & Auction Service (Barney Hartman) Drs. Leonard & Anne Jacko DDS Kuno Creative Group (Avon) Oberlin Off-Street Parking, Inc. Quality Tree Service (Larry Lane) Quick & Delicious Restaurant Rafter A., Ltd. (Rich Fredrickson) (Elyria) Smith’s Furnishings & Floor Coverings Watson Hardware Wood Shed Lesson Studios Active Business Members ($25) A 2 Point B (Ronnie Rimbert) Adeva Salon & Spa Amherst Vision Center (Stephen Koos OD) (Amherst) Ben Franklin Store / Mindfair Best Western Inn (Elyria) Business Advisory Services Campbell House Antiques Clark & Post Architects Inc. (Lorain) Cowling Funeral Home Creative Carpentry (Tim Cowling) Dicken Funeral Home Inc. (Elyria) Domino’s Pizza Douds Veterinary Hospital, Inc. Edward D. Jones & Co. (Curt Paul) Eight Wild Geese Emerge Inc. (Elyria) FAVA 5 Corners Bed & Breakfast (Amherst) Functional Physical Therapy (Bill McCreedy Jr.) Gardenscapes Nursery Ginko Gallery & Studio Ltd. Hallauer House Bed & Breakfast Herrick Jewelry Ives Roofing KET (Paula Tomkins) KK Home Service (Ken Nieding) (Lorain) Charles Kritz CPA Lin-Barry Incorporated (Barry & Linda Jones) The Main Street Barber (Mark Cooley) Manuel’s Barber Shop Mercy Allen Hospital Dr. Arnold G. Milner National Business Brokers, Inc. (Michael F. Galbreath) Nordson Corporation (Westlake) Oberlin Animal Hospital Oberlin Cable Co-op Oberlin IGA Oberlin Market Oberlin News-Tribune Old Way Farm & Market (Linda Hartman) Olla Mae’s Drygoods Dale A. Petrill DDS, Inc. Premier Toyota of Amherst (Amherst) Presti’s of Oberlin Roose & Ressler (Lorain) The Rosen-Jones Photography Studio Kurt G. Sarringhaus Co., LPA Dr. Jennifer Shults DC Shurtleff Cottage Bed & Breakfast Lorri Sipes FAIA (Ann Arbor, MI) Donald L. Spencer Ph.D. & Associates Sperry-Gorske Agency, Inc. Straight’s Sharpening Service Subway of Oberlin Sugar Ridge Stoneworks (Chris Meluch) (Wakeman) Supers Landscape Inc. T.L.C. Insurance (Eric Hunsinger) (Norwalk) Touched By Grace Specialty Shoppe Trader Joe’s (Westlake) The Trinter Agency (Wellington) Vandemark Jewelers (Elyria) Yesterday’s Ice Cream Shoppe & More ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS ($25, unless otherwise indicated) The Amherst Historical Society (Amherst) City of Oberlin Page 17 Who’s Who at the Oberlin Heritage Center in 2010 ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS, continued Cleveland Restoration Society (Cleveland) James A. Garfield National Historic Site (Mentor) The Jewett Family of America, Inc. (Medway, MA/Heritage Rescuer $100)) Kendal at Oberlin Lorain County Community College (Elyria / Heritage Rescuer, $100) Lorain County Historical Society (Elyria) Oberlin AARP #395 Oberlin Chapter NAACP Oberlin College (Heritage Leader, $250) Oberlin College Archives Oberlin College Department of History Oberlin Main Street - Chamber Oberlin Seniors Scottish Games Motorcycle Group (Bert Latran Jr.) (Heritage Collector, $50) Sheffield Village Historical Society (Sheffield Village) Southern Lorain County Historical Society (Wellington) Tabor Historical Society (Tabor, IA) Visit Lorain County (Amherst) Western Reserve Land Conservancy, Firelands Office Volunteers The Oberlin Heritage Center’s amazing team of multitalented volunteers includes individuals, families and groups of all ages who perform an array of tasks including giving tours, staffing events, serving on committees, and hosting parents of incoming first year college students as bed and breakfast guests with the proceeds to benefit the Oberlin Heritage Center. Others presented programs, took part in strategic planning session and assisted in assessing current educational programs. This list excludes all Board members; their names are listed on page 10. It includes those staff members and paid student interns who volunteered hours beyond those for which they were paid. Arianna Ambrosio Geoffrey and Cynthia Andrews Michele Andrews Sarah Andrews Linda Arbogast Paul Arnold Charlotte Baker Shasha Balfour Elizabeth Bates Fran Baumann Roland Baumann Claire Baytas Barb Bickel Jane Blodgett Eugenia Bobo Sigrid Boe Deloris Bohn Janet Bolland Charlotte Bosch Jennifer Bowman Marsha Bragg Ellen Broadwell Jean Broadwell Walker Brock Lisa Brown Bryan Burgess Zenobia Calhoun B. Campbell Yiqin Chen Anna Cibils Lorrie Chmura Dave Clark Connie Clifford Judy Connolly Clay Contee Fran Cooper Tad Cowling Ann Craig Mary Anne, Cassie and Susie Cunningham Bill and Bonnie Cutcher Alan Cuthbertson Alden DeBouter Jesse Diener-Bennet Mae Alice Donner J.D. and Linda Donovan Chloe Drummond Robert Eakin Anne Elder Danielle Eldridge Craig and Barb Enos Anna Ernst Anna Edwards Gerry Findlan Rita Pickens Fitch Betty Frank Karen Schoonmaker Freudenberger Frieda Fuchs Ann Fuller Lauren Garcia Katie Gluck Eli Goldberg Samuel and Marcia Goldberg William and Catherine Gorman Nancy Gray Matt Griswold Ken Grossi Steve Hammond Corey Harkins Victoria Hardnett Charles Herdendorf Anthony Hiti Terry Hobbs Sandra Hodge Paul Hoffman Clyde and Maryann Hohn Dorothy Holbrook Dick and Pat Holsworth Maxine Houck Don Illig Kaitlin Jackson Robin Jindra Steve Johnson Ben Jones Diane Jones Sue Copeland Jones Ondrea Keith Sarah MacLennan Kerr Audrey Kolb Marvin Krislov Tim Krumreig Andrew Kuney Oberlin Heritage Center Volunteers gathered at Kendal for a holiday brunch to celebrate the year’s successes. Page 18 Who’s Who at the Oberlin Heritage Center in 2010 volunteers, continued Carol Lasser Rocio Leon Mark Lesner Katy Lester Lynne Lisner Dayton and Ann Livingston Bert Locke Bob and Carol Longsworth Justin Longwell Becky Lower Rachel Luczkowski Carol Martincic Maddy Massey Patricia McCreedy Mary McDaniel Sue McKain R. McKelvy Jeanne McKibben Anthony Mealy Sam Medwid David Miller and Marie Anderson-Miller Brittany Mittler Jane Ross Moore Kyla Moore Cindy Moroney Mary Moroney Pat Murphy Katherine Nunley Duncan Paynter Barbara Percival Chris Peterson Ann Potter James Pressley Charles Putka Reece Ramirez Catherine Rauch* Jessie Reeder Barry and Carol Richard Louise Richards Prue Richards Elena Rippel Josh Rosen Colin Roust Donna Russell Eunice Schaeffer James Schmitt Alverta Schneider Dick Schoonmaker John Schroth Liz Schultz Cate Schwaegerle Ruth Schwaegerle Brittnei Sherrod Shirley Shubert Donna Shurr Ken Sloane Lois Sook Sharon Soucy Sarah Souders Priscilla Steinberg Bud Stracker Kathryn Stuart Maria Surovy N. Swedlow Erin Swenson-Klatt Barbara Thomas M. Thomas Greg and Lizzie Tisher Jason Trimmer Jim Underwood John and Fely van der Pyl Jack and Geni Vanek Polly Warch* Anne Wardwell Kevin and Sue Weidenbaum Jim White Kathleen Willbond Lee B. Wood Reid Wood Tom and Edie Wood DONORS TO ENDOWMENT FUNDS (excluding pledge payments made in 2010 by Endowed Life Members, a complete list of whom is on page 14) BUY-A-BRICK DONORS The total number of inscribed bricks along the pathways at the Oberlin Heritage Center topped 300 during the year 2010. We invite you to stroll through the Heritage Center grounds to see the newest additions (listed below) and to enjoy ALL the special milestones and memories that the inscribed walkway brings to mind! OHC THANKS REINO AALTO TRUSTEE 1982-1992 OHC THANKS THE HALLOCK FOUNDATION PRUE RICHARDS 10 GREAT YEARS AT OHC - 2010 OCH THANKS PAUL ARNOLD TRUSTEE 1992-1999 OHC THANKS IMLS / MUSEUMS FOR AMERICA OHC THANKS SARAH SCHAFFER INTERN 2006-2009 MILLIE ARTHRELL “IT IS IN GIVING THAT WE RECEIVE” OHC THANKS ONDREA KEITH INTERN 2006-2010 OHC THANKS DONNA SHURR TRUSTEE 2004-2010 OHC THANKS ROLAND BAUMANN TRUSTEE 1986-1996 OHC THANKS JEANNE MCKIBBEN TRUSTEE 2004-2010 OHC THANKS MARTHA STACY TRUSTEE 1995-1999 OHC THANKS HOWARD BROADWELL TRUSTEE 1992-1994 OHC THANKS NEH OHC THANKS THE STOCKER FOUNDATION IN MEMORY OF JEANNE LOPEZ THERON BURNETT TEN YEARS AT OHC IN 2010 OHC THANKS ERIC & JANE NORD FDN. PAUL & PAULINE SPIERLING HANDMAN OHC THANKS DAVID CLARK TRUSTEE 1992-1996 OHC THANKS THE NORD FAMILY FOUNDATION JAMES W. WHITE OHC PRESIDENT 2005-2010 Oberlin Heritage Center OHC THANKS THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OHC THANKS NORDSON CORP. FOUNDATION OHC THANKS FRAN COOPER TRUSTEE 1996-1999 THANKS TO OHIO HUMANITIES COUNCIL OHC THANKS DICK GILBERT TRUSTEE 1990-1993 HANS PETERSEN MUSEUM FELLOW FRIEND TO ALL MARY LOU BROADWELL RUSSELL 2010 Scott and Ellen Broadwell IN MEMORY OF RON W. CASSON 1942-2010 Roger and Fran Cooper JOHN RANDALL WON THE RACE 2010 Mary Anne Cunningham Prudence T. Richards TOM & HOLLY HANDMAN LOPEZ KYRA & SOLAINA LOPEZ The Thomas Lopez Family R.M. LAWSON OAAGHG PRESIDENT Oberlin African-American Genealogy and History Group PETER S. CRAIG ONE IN A MILLION OHS 1946 Oberlin High School Class of 1946 IN HONOR OF AARON, ELI AND LAUREL KIRTZ Mary Kirtz Van Nortwick Donors to the Endowment for History Education Lynn S. Ali, in memory of Lillian Hobbs Anonymous Judith Appleton, in memory of Lillian Hobbs Millie Arthrell* Scott & Ellen Broadwell Marianne Cochrane, in memory of Lillian Hobbs Don & Mary Anne Cunningham, in memory of Lillian Hobbs and in memory of Harold Koenning Durand S. Dudley, in memory of Lillian Hobbs Craig M. & Barbara J. Enos, in memory of Lillian Hobbs David & Paulie Evans Debbie A. Evercloud, in memory of Lillian Hobbs Thomas A. & Nancy Gayters Gregory Trucking Inc., in memory of Clara Baker Ron and Kathy Gresco Kenneth Hahn Terence G. and Karen P. Hobbs Dick & Pat Holsworth, in memory of Lillian Hobbs Dr. Edward & Lorna Hudgens Hattie L. Jones & Hattie M. Simpson, in memory of Lillian Hobbs Susan M. Klingaman Audrey Kolb Bert Latran Jr., in memory of Lillian Hobbs Bob & Carol Longsworth W. Jeanne McKibben MD Charles & Nancy Matthews, in memory of Glenn & Lillian Hobbs Carl & Mary McDaniel Anthony Mealy Daniel & Marlene Merrill Patricia Murphy & Keith Koenning, in memory of Hans Petersen and in memory of Lillian Hobbs Bill & Carol Neumann, in memory of Lillian Hobbs 19th Century Club, in memory of Lillian Hobbs Tom Phinney & Patty Trimmer, in memory of Lillian Hobbs Cathe E. Radabaugh, in memory of Lillian Hobbs Ray C. & Diane L. Radabaugh, in memory of Lillian Hobbs Louise Richards Sarah Schaffer, in honor of Carol Lasser John & Eugenia Poporad Vanek Edward J. & Anne W. Wardwell James W. White JAMES & LUCILLE WORCESTER Rhonda Worcester Page 19 Who’s Who at the Oberlin Heritage Center in 2010 DONORS TO THE ANNUAL FUND $1,000 & Above William K. Farquhar Mrs. Richard R. Hallock Dick & Pat Holsworth Nicholas R. & Susan C. Jones $500-$999 Anonymous Jane T. Blodgett David & Ricky Clark Marianne Cochrane Roger & Fran Cooper Mr. & Mrs. Walter H. Edling Dick & Norma Gilbert Gary Kornblith & Carol Lasser Bert Latran Jr. T.K. & Emily McClintock Oberlin Family Dental (Melanie B. Satterfield DDS) Cathe E. Radabaugh, in honor of Dick and Norma Gilbert Louise S. Richards David & Jean Schaal Thomas & Mary Kirtz Van Nortwick James W. White $250-$499 Mrs. William R. Anderson Jr. Gabriella Bachnika, in memory of Hans Stechow and in memory of Violet M. Kavanaugh Robert B. Calhoun & Elizabeth Wilmer Demaris Carrell Corning Chisholm Alan & Nancy Gage Norman & Marjorie Henderson Edward W. & Gail F. Hubbard Sarah MacLennan Kerr, in honor of Camille Breeze and Melanie Matero Mary Norman Miller Jane Ross Moore Patricia Murphy & Keith Koenning Richard & Kathleen Nord Carl A. Peterson David & Brenda Pitts, in memory of the Copeland Family Richard & Dina Schoonmaker Scottish Games Motorcycle Group (Bert Latran Jr.) Eric R. Severs Shirley J. Shubert Catherine A. Wilber $100-$249 R. L. Aalto Erik & Michele Andrews George & Marlene Andrews Anonymous, in honor of Mrs. Richard R. Hallock Page 20 Anonymous, in memory of Dorothy M. Smith David R. Ashenhurst Sara Carter Balogh Bill and Inger Barlow David & Sigrid Boe Charlotte Bosch Howard & Jean Broadwell, in memory of Mary Lou Broadwell Russell Scott & Ellen Broadwell, in memory of Hartley and Dorothy Broadwell Broadwell Painting (Scott Broadwell), in memory of Mary Lou Broadwell Russell Barbara B. Care Bobbie Carlson Mrs. Virginia P. Clancy, in memory of Dorothy Gull and in honor of Marjorie (Madge) Kampenga John R. & Kathleen Clark John Cole Accounting & Tax Service Randolph Coleman, in honor of Terry Hobbs Norman C. & Ann Craig Emiko Hara Custer John A. Dondero & Jeanne Bay J. D. & Linda Donovan Durand S. Dudley, in memory of George Stowell Dudley & Corinne Elizabeth Durand Richard & Louise Dunn Robert J. Eakin John & Anne Elder Emerge Inc. (Ed & Nyree Skimin) David & Paulie Evans Gene & Marilyn Gallagher Dewey & Carol Ganzel Pedro & Roberta E. Garcia Samuel & Marcia Goldberg Daniel & Elizabeth Goulding Kenneth Hahn Don & Arlene Hall Harvard Club of NE Ohio, in honor of Nick Jones Bradley & Nicole Hayes Eleanor W. Helper Herb & Sabra Henke Robert A. Hyman & Susan E. Roth Leonard Jacko DDS Elizabeth S. James The Jewett Family of America, Inc. William and Robin Jindra Lin-Barry Incorporated (Barry & Linda Jones) Fou Tanner Linder, in memory of Hans Stechow Dayton & Ann Livingston Bob & Carol Longsworth The Thomas Lopez Family Lorenzo’s Pizzeria (Larry Cariglio) Nancy Coleman Matthews, in honor of Terry Hobbs Jocelyn Maurushat W. Jeanne McKibben MD Albert J. McQueen John & Ruth Mercer Maxwell G. & Muriel P. Morgan Mrs. Barbara Tanner Neumann, in memory of Frank Burgess Tanner, Mabel Black Tanner and Virginia Tanner Bruce Benjamin G. & Jane Norton Theodore Nowick & Robert Taylor Larry K. Oates Oberlin College Office of Community & Government Relations (Sandra Hodge) Diantha Paré Ann M. Potter Premier Toyota of Amherst (Bob Fisher) Sharon Copeland Ramczyk, in memory of the Copeland Family Kenneth D. & Gretchen B. Roose Elizabeth Schultz Lowell & Linda Schultz Ed & Ruth Schwaegerle Paul & Cate Schwaegerle Eric R. Severs Co., LPA Warren N. & Judy Sheldon Ms. Eugene Foggo Simon Bruce & Sue Simonson Robert M. Singleton Mrs. Frances Walker Slocum Robert H. Staples Mr. & Mrs. Jarvis A. Strong Jr. James K. Sunshine James & Andrée Underwood James Leo & Kate Walsh Edward J. & Anne W. Wardwell Betty Weinstock Jeff & Merrilee Witmer Reid & Gail Wood Helen Woodward David Young $50-$99 Ken & Elizabeth Allen Hank Annable Anonymous Paul B. Arnold William G. Arthrell, in memory of George W. Arthrell Mary H. Ashbrook Roland M. & Phyllis A. Baumann John Berkmeyer Painting LLC Viola M. Blount Constance W. Boase Tom & Janet Bolland Walker & Joanne Brock Al Brown Anita Buckmaster Anna R. Chapman Nancy Hubbard Cheshire, in memory of P. Deane and Laura L. Hubbard Daniel & Kathryn Clark James E. Cobb DVM Rollin & Anne Conway Cowling Funeral Home (Tad Cowling) Don & Mary Anne Cunningham Jack & Kathy DeRuyter Mr. & Mrs. Albert C. Doane Marion Drummond, in memory of Bob Drummond Steven R. Dupee David & Susan Egloff Ray English & Alison Ricker Craig M. & Barbara J. Enos & Family Joan Ernst Wanda Ewalt Cherie L. Fabian Joseph & Jean Ferris Daniel & Carol Fishwick, in memory of Hans Petersen William & Barbara Fuchsman Jack Glazier J. Lynn Haessly Hallauer House Bed & Breakfast (Joseph & Susan Woodward) Ruth S. Hayes Shirley Hayward Carl & Marcia Heckert Sigrun B. Heinzelmann & Charlotte Balfour Jean M. Heller Dorothy Holbrook Chris Howell & Susan Clayton Mrs. Evelyn G. Hurst Don & Joy Illig Adelbert & Betty Jenkins Steve & Mary Ann Johnson Ben Jones & Tanya Rosen-Jones Robert K. & Claudia W. Jones William L. Katz Marvin L. Michael Kay Helen G. Ketcham Audrey Kolb Richard & Lorna Kretchmar Marvin Krislov & Amy Sheon Gladys S. Kruk Kuno Creative Group Barbara Landsman, in memory of Enid Cornwell Bukovac Buckland Catharina D. Lester Jiann & Pearl Lin Joseph R. & Dorothy S. Luciano Elisabeth M. Mahjoub Michael & Betsy Manderen Anthony Mealy Daniel & Marlene Merrill Sue E. Meyer Tony Mier Sharon L. Miranda Thelma J. Morris National Business Brokers, Inc. (Michael F. Galbreath) Stephanie Neal Eric & Kaye Norenberg Oberlin Off-Street Parking, Inc. Dr. David & Mary Jo Ockenga David & Elaine Orr Joe & Sue Palmieri Bill Pfeiffer Jr. Dale & Kim Preston, in memory of Hans Petersen Ray C. & Diane L. Radabaugh Joyce L. Redden Prudence T. Richards Kurt G. Sarringhaus Co. LPA Ruth E. Searles Thomas E. Shoup Thomas E. & Donna M. Shurr Shurtleff Cottage Bed & Breakfast (Marsha Marsh) Who’s Who at the Oberlin Heritage Center in 2010 annual fund donors, $50-$99, continued Mary Simons Harold & Linda Slocum Robert & Sharon Fairchild Soucy Delbert L. Spurlock Jr. William & Arlene Steel Ira S. & Priscilla Steinberg Robert & Janis Thompson Don & Mary Louise VanDyke Sam White Eleanor H. Whitehead Jean F. Wright Elizabeth E. Young Anne Youngblood, in memory of Harris Youngblood Sandra A. Zagarell Up to $50 Elizabeth McCall Aldrich Anonymous Judith Appleton Fred & Phyllis Bement Jerome J. & Jeanne L. Berner Jean Binford, in memory of Clint Binford Jennifer L. Bowman Craig & Monica Brandt Richard W. Bryant Banu Casson, in memory of and in honor of Ron Casson David S. Davies Cynthia A. Dede Joanne Erwin Janet T. Ferguson Gerry & Ann Findlan Stephen & Kimberlie Fixx David V. Foos Adam & Heidi Freas Milton & Jane Garrett Len & Nancy Garver Thomas A. & Nancy Gayters, in memory of Walter & Cora Gayters Eli Goldberg Mrs. Marion E. Gordon Denny Gulick Jonathan Herr James & Christa Hieb, in memory of Foyster Matlock and in honor of his life and legacy Judi C. H. Hill, in memory of Sadie Haynes Kathy Hilton Alexandra A. Holomuzki-Zgonc Dennis & Karla Hubbard Esther Hunt Carolyn L. Husted Ondrea Keith Ilo Koenning Gerlind B. Koerner Darlene Rae Krato, in memory of Sally Arnold Dennis C. Lamont Bruce and Nancy Layne Constance J. LeBeau Marjorie M. LeBeau Katherine Linehan Bert and Penny Locke Lorain County Community College Richard P. Lothrop Katherine McCardwell, in memory of Hans Petersen Drs. Hugh & Lois McCorkle Carl & Mary McDaniel Marilyn McDonald Steven J. McQuillin Cheryl Johnson Mees Barbara Mehwald Mr. & Mrs. John G. Morrisson, in memory of Margaret Cook Eleanor Nagy Bill & Carol Neumann Katherine Nunley Bob & Bonnie Oliphant Anne E. Parrott Dale A. Petrill DDS Lee Jewett Petry, in memory of Professor Frank Fanning Jewett Wilma D. Pietch Kathy J. Reynolds & Judith M. Connolly Rebecca Rogers Kathleen C. Ross Ed Rowe Nancy Schwarzwalder Mr. & Mrs. Ronald R. Senyak Dorris Sturges Janice R. Thibo, in memory of Jim Thibo Carol Tufts Steve & Dinah Volk Dorra B. Ward Andrew Laurence Watiker Wilma Weber Kevin & Susan Weidenbaum Jean C. Weston Robert O. Williams Yesterday’s Ice Cream Shoppe & More (Darren & Jane McDonough) May Zitani DONORS & LENDERS OF SUPPLIES & ARTIFACTS, & MISCELLANEOUS Anonymous Anonymous, in memory of Nicholas Stevenson Constance W. Boase Deloris Bohn Tom & Janet Bolland Charlotte Bosch Howard & Jean Broadwell Scott & Ellen Broadwell David & Nancy Browne Robert B. Calhoun & Elizabeth Wilmer Alan Campbell Kathleen K. Chase, in memory of Edward A. Chase Norman C. & Ann Craig Lesslie Crowell Philip Cucchiara Don & Mary Anne Cunningham Bill and Bonnie Cutcher J. D. & Linda Donovan Mr. & Mrs. Walter H. Edling Manuel Espinoza Thomas A. & Nancy Gayters Donald & Barbara Gilbert Jim & Anne Helm, in memory of Emil Menzel and in memory of Emil & Marie Helm Sandra Hlad Terence G. & Karen P. Hobbs Dick & Pat Holsworth William & Robin Jindra Steve & Mary Ann Johnson Nicholas R. & Susan C. Jones Joan Kamper, in memory of George & Roberta Thourot Bert Latran Jr. Alexandra LeClere, in memory of Sandra Podwalny Dayton & Ann Livingston Bert Locke Delbert D. Mason Carl & Mary McDaniel The Medwid Family Patricia Murphy & Keith Koenning Oberlin Chapter NAACP Oberlin Early Childhood Center Oberlin News-Tribune Allan & Elizabeth Patterson Burton S. Price Cathe Radabaugh Prue Richards ORGANIZATIONS THAT COLLABORATED WITH OR ASSISTED THE OBERLIN HERITAGE CENTER Allen Memorial Art Museum American Association of Museums The Bridge Computer Center Brownhelm Historical Association City of Oberlin City of Oberlin Historic Preservation Commission Cleveland Restoration Society Firelands Association for the Visual Arts (FAVA) First Church in Oberlin, United Church of Christ James A. Garfield National Historic Site Kendal at Oberlin League of Women Voters, Oberlin Chapter Lorain County Preservation Network Management Assistance to Non-Profit Agencies National Endowment for the Arts/Blue Star Museums Program National Trust for Historic Preservation National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom The Nord Family Foundation / Oberlin Depot Northeast Ohio Intermuseum Council Oberlin City Schools Oberlin College Oberlin Community Services Oberlin Main Street - Chamber Oberlin Municipal Light and Power System (OMLPS) Oberlin News-Tribune Oberlin Public Library Oberlin Rotary Club Ohio Historic Preservation Office Ohio Historical Society Ohio Local History Alliance (formerly, Ohio Association of Historical Societies & Museums) Pittsfield Township Historical Society Time Travelers Network Visit Lorain County Page 21 This original 1959 photo of the People’s Bank Building from the Heritage Center’s archives guided the renovation of this building in Oberlin’s downtown historic district. 49 S. Main Street in 2009 prior to the renovation. LorMet as it looks today after the renovation. Page 22 Oberlin Heritage Center Director Pat Murphy with LorMet Community Credit Union CEO Dan Cwalina as they inspect the turquoise-glazed vault uncovered as part of the renovation of the building at 49 S. Main which was built in 1958 as the People’s Bank. who’s who 2010, continued DONORS & LENDERS OF SUPPLIES ..., continued W. Bruce Richards & Phyllis Gorfain Roose & Ressler (Kirk Roose) Jeff Rubin & Stephanie Wiles Rhonda Sablinskis Elizabeth Schultz Paul & Cate Schwaegerle Thomas E. & Donna Marie Shurr Ms. Eugene Foggo Simon Patricia B. Stetson Ina Stone Maria Surovy Thomas & Mary Kirtz Van Nortwick Edward J. & Anne W. Wardwell James W. White Lois Weitzel George Wiley Kathleen Koshar Willbond Mrs. Lee B. Wood Reid & Gail Wood Elizabeth E. Young Steve Zavodny BUSINESSES & OTHERS THAT PROVIDED INKIND SUPPORT, DONATIONS OF MATERIALS, OR DISCOUNTED SERVICES Ben Franklin Store / Mindfair Books Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff, LLP Broadwell Painting Business Advisory Services Creative Carpentry (Tim Cowling) Forthofer Alarm Systems Kendal at Oberlin J.D. Britton, Strategic Planning consultant Bert Latran, Jr. – Arborist McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc. Nordson Corporation Foundation Oberlin Cable Co-op Oberlin College Oberlin News-Tribune Quality Tree Service (Larry Lane) Ratsy’s Store Smithsonian Magazine TechSoup Global Trader Joe’s of Westlake Watson Hardware Help Serve Our Community . . . . . . By becoming part of the Oberlin Heritage Center family. All members receive timely notices of events and programs, free admission to the Oberlin Heritage Center, reduced prices on programs for which there is a fee, Time Travelers benefits at other historical institutions throughout the country, and a 10 percent discount in our Museum Store. Your membership and contributions will support the preservation, maintenance, and administration of our historic sites and regular tour program, as well as public programs about Oberlin heritage, local history and civic affairs. We appreciate your membership at whatever level you select. How can I resist? Please enroll me! Name, as I wish it to appear in the Gazette and on the Oberlin Heritage Center mailing list: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________________ City:__________________________________________________________________________ State:__________________________________________________________________________ Zip code:_ _____________________________________________________________________ Telephone:_____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ E-mail address:_________________________________________________________________ Individual or Family Business or Organizational membership membership ❑ Senior or Student $15 ❑ Active $25 ❑ Individual $25 ❑ Heritage Collector $50 ❑ Household $40 ❑ Heritage Rescuer $100 ❑ Heritage Collector $50 ❑ Heritage Leader $250 ❑ Heritage Rescuer $100 ❑ Heritage Ambassador $500 ❑ Heritage Leader $250 ❑ Heritage Champion $1,000 ❑ Heritage Ambassador $500 ❑ Other $_______ ❑ Endowed Life Member II $2,000 (payable within five years) ❑ Endowed Life Member I $5,000 (payable within five years) Business and organizational members receive all of the membership benefits listed above, as well as a special Certificate of Appreciation suitable for display. The Oberlin Heritage Center welcomes gift memberships and contributions in honor of or in memory of individuals. Please contact the office for more information. ❑ I am a new member ❑ I am renewing my membership ❑ I wish to make a contribution, in addition to my membership dues: $______ for general operating support (the Annual Fund) $______ for the Endowment for History Education $______ in memory/honor of: _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ ❑ I wish to learn more about becoming an Oberlin Heritage Center volunteer Thank you for helping us serve our community! Please complete this form and mail it, with your check payable to the Oberlin Heritage Center, to P. O. Box 0455, Oberlin, Ohio 44074. For further information, call 440-774-1700, e-mail <members@oberlinheritage. org> or stop by our office at the Monroe House, 73½ South Professor Street. Office hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Page 23 “Kids” Have Fun at the Oberlin Heritage Center Sack Races: hurry, hurry, hurry! Trying out the stilts made by Kendal woodworkers is always a highlight of Family Fun Fair and a visit to the Little Red Schoolhouse. Prue Richards attacked the weeds on Oberlin Pride Day. Mix it up, nice and hot! Dutch Oven cooking at the Heritage Center. Page 24 Rolling a hoop; more fun than sitting in front of the computer!