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Related Articles on the Depot and Depot District

• Historic Richmond Depot District
• Groundbreaking Celebration
• Interview with Roger Richert Following City Approval of Funds

Friday Night

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Outdoor Movie Series: Put on by Richmond Parks and Recreation.  This week is Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory (original version)  Rated G.  All movies begin at dusk with games for kids at 8:30 p.m.  Event is FREE.  Snacks available for purchase.  Bring lawn chairs/blankets etc.  It’s a fun event!

Saturday July 31

HELP Shelter Pet Walk , Glen Miller Park, Registration for walk-10AM, Walk 11AM, low cost vaccination Clinic at 1pm.

Jazz Jam Session: Local jazz musicians will jam playing old favorites from the jazz era, Saturday, July 31,  at 7:00 p.m Civic Theatre Annex.

Beach Party With Lipstick: E. Street Pub, 10:00 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Sunday August 1

Fayette County Free Fair Begins, Connersville IN This fair offers free parking and entry.  Rides, games, exhibits etc.  At Roberts Park and 4H fairgrounds off North Park Road.  Take US 40 West to Connersville exit ( before entering Cambridge City)-turn left.

Richmond High School Red Devil Marching Band Annual Ice Cream Social, 11:00am – 4:00pm At the Tom Raper Center at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by: Richmond Music Boosters,861 Salisbury Road North, Richmond, IN 47374.  Includes preview of their State Fair routine.

Northeastern Marching Band

All American Band Days: Cookout for the Northeastern Marching Band, Sunday afternoon in Fountain City.  Cookout is to raise money for State Fair but also to preview the show for those who will be unable to attend.

State Fair Band Days is Friday, August 6, 2010.  If you know of any events not listed here..please add in comment below.  Have a great weekend!

1860's Fashion

This week a committee met to discuss initial plans for a period clothing fashion show and tea, in honor of the 200 year anniversary of Wayne County, to be held later in September.

Initial plans are to present the show at the Lingle Auditorium at Reid Hospital in Richmond.

If you would like to assist with this project the committee is looking for people who own authentic reproduction or original period clothes.  If you have clothing to share or would like to be a model (or both) please contact members of the committee.  Clothing modeled or on display will cover the early 1800’s up to about 1970.

Carolyn Lefevre,  Email: celafever@gmail.com

Rachel Hughes,  Email: Rachel@waynecountyfoundation.org

Sue King ,  Email: King@mrlinfo.org

Karole Passmore, Email: Vintagebydesign2@gmail.com

Dressing Young Girl in Layers 1860's style

Also, if you have an interest in historical fashions, live in Wayne County, and would like to join the committee to help with this Bicentennial event, please contact one of the people listed above.  The next meeting will be held in August.

A Scene from Centerville

Tonight we headed northwest to Hagerstown, hoping to make it to the farmer’s market, and along the way get shots of bands practicing for State Fair.

Hagerstown Market

Luckily we were able to catch the last few minutes of the Farmer’s Market in Hagerstown.  Storm clouds were rolling in and people were beginning to pack up, but we were still able to buy fresh peaches, corn, green peppers and wonderful baked goods.

Hagerstown United Methodist Church Bake Sale

The Hagerstown Methodist Church was selling morning glory muffins, homemade cupcakes, brownies, pies, etc.  Next week, we were informed, the Optimists would be preparing a meal for those who come to the market.  Each week another group hosts a meal for a reasonable price.

Unfortunately we missed the bands in Hagertown and at Lincoln High School in Cambridge City (though Lincoln will have a practice again on Friday from 9 – 1 p.m. which we will attend).  But we did watch Centerville’s practice and got some great pictures.  There will be more on all the bands later this week.

Again, a road trip that was worth the drive for the friendly people, good food and great scenery.  The Hagerstown Farmer’s Market is every Wednesday night from 5-7 p.m. at the Elementary School parking lot, come hungry and eat your dinner there while you shop.

Winchester Indiana

Yesterday our family took a short road trip to Winchester Indiana, just about 25 miles north on US 27, to visit one of our favorite out of the way restaurants and sweet shops, Mrs. Wicks Pies.

We ate a nice light meal because we wanted to save room and calories for the dessert.  As a diabetic, these treats don’t happen often so I wanted to savor the moment.   My choice for dessert (notice I said nothing about dinner–though it was very good) was lemon merangue pie, mmmm….  John had the apple crumble pie with ice cream, and Mary Grace picked the chocolate/butterscotch.

The pie production is all done in Winchester, right next door to the restaurant.  You can take tours of the building and see how they make the famous pies if you call ahead.  You can also buy whole pies in the restaurant to take home frozen and eat later.  They offer “seconds” which are at a reduced price due to a little imperfection, or the perfect pies–still at reasonable prices.

Quaint House in Winchester

The little town itself is quaint with cute houses, a nice courthouse and yard and other shops to visit.  It is definitely worth the drive just for the pie, but there are other sights to see along the way and while you are there.

Stream at Fountain City Park

We stopped on our way back in Fountain City and played on the playground– then made a pit stop at the North Eastern band practice. (Pictures and stories of all Wayne County bands preparing for competition at State Fair will be highlighted later this week).

In this economy, short road trips like this can be just as fun for the family while saving gas and money.  Within a 50 mile radius of Wayne County there are plenty of fun places to visit.  If you have been to one lately–let us know about it.

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Sports Contributor

Go Wayne County is actively seeking a Sports Contributor to write about local and regional sporting events.

We’d like to cover anything local including local leagues, intramural and high school sports, the River Rats,  to regional events like racing, pro football and baseball, and golf tournaments.

If you write about or are interested in covering sports, we’d love to hear from you.

Perks:

• Links to your website
• Tickets or passes to events
• No set schedule
• Fame.  Lots of fame!

If interested, contact us!

Hagerstown, Centerville, Cambridge City Contributors

We are seeking contributors from Hagerstown, Centerville, and Cambridge City.

Currently our staff is based in Richmond.  We need “boots on the ground” in other towns in Wayne County to help us with event calendar, stories from your area, history and reporting from events.

This would be a great way to help shine a brighter light on your town, events, people, and history!

Please contact us if you’d like to help out!

Mayor Hutton Reading Proclamation

Today a crowd was gathered at the Blind Ambitions Art Gallery & Boutique in Uptown Richmond, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Mayor Sally Hutton read a proclamation of the Recommitment to Full Implementation of the ADA to onlookers which included members of the community with varied abilities.  Also represented were members of organizations who support people with disabilities such as Christi Giglioti from the Independent Living Center as well as service coordinators Jackie Speicher, Michelle Satterfield and many others.

And There Was Cake....

A representative from I.U. East, Traci Taylor, who coordinates services for students was present as well as Cynthia Warren, who helped coordinate this event and is putting together a new in-home service program for the community affiliated with the Independent Living Center.  Also Daryl Greene, president of the board of the CCDA in Wayne County was there with his wife Anna.  Both are very involved with several non-profits in Wayne County which support people with varying abilities.

Signing of the Proclamation

After Mayor Hutton reaffirmed the city’s commitment to make all sidewalks accessible in Richmond in the next five years, she signed the proclamation.  Many who had gathered also signed a version of the proclamation to continue the advocacy and support of people with differing abilities.

The ADA is the world’s first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities.   It has changed many lives –opening the doors to employment by assisting with technology and giving other support needed to be successful in the workplace.

It has also helped to advocate for greater accessability in many areas to give people with differing abilities the freedom to remain independent and flourishing in their communities.

There are many non-profits locally which support people with disabilities in Wayne County and other surrounding counties.  To read more about some of these non-profits do a search at GoWayneCounty.com for non-profits and read about those we have covered to date.

The winner with the answer to the Mystery Event challenge was named at the gathering as well.  Neal from Equal Opportunity Employment was the winner of over 200.00 in prizes from area merchants.

Bess Scheiben with Uncle Sam (Jim Resh)

Upon arrival at the Depot this morning the anticipation and upbeat feeling was in every corner of the Depot District.  This day that had been long awaited, and greatly desired by many who had worked towards it for over 25 years, had all the elements a major event of this magnitude should have.

People had come from all over Wayne County and surrounding areas to see this historical moment in our community.

A Poignant Moment

People like Annie Bilter from Greenville Ohio, seen signing the guest book inside the Depot.  A native of Richmond, her father worked in the Depot for 20 years when she was a child.  This was a poignant moment for her.

Annie Bilter, Greenville OH

Larry and Diana Crye from New Paris Ohio drove over for the event and talked about how the renovation of the Depot had a far reaching impact on surrounding communities.

And Joyce Trever Turner, author of “Reminiscences of Richmond,”  while waiting in line to sign the guest book, told of her new novel coming out called “Dew on the Rose” which is based upon Richmond at the turn of the century and her own mother’s life.

Joyce Turner, Author

It will be published by I.U. Press.

Strong Ties to the Depot

Many people have strong ties to the Depot themselves, or through their parents when the Depot was open and functioning.

When asked why it was important for him to be here, Jeff Norris said he wanted to see history in the making.  He remembers as a boy coming to see the trains up until he was 10 years old and the Depot was closed.  A model train enthusiast, he shared that his parents had both ridden the trains  from the station.

Linda Nicholson (Turner), a former teacher of Roger Richert said this was an exciting thing to see

Lined up to see the Depot

and would be a real attribute to the community.  When asked if she felt she was an influence on Roger’s life and the way he is today…Linda just laughed.

At 11:00 a.m. Mary Walker was introduced as the emcee of the event.  Mary introduced the singing of the Star Spangled Banner and the Color Guard which followed with a 21 gun salute.  Bob Witherspoon started the program with a prayer for the community.

Mary Walker, Emcee

Mary spoke for awhile about the two kickoffs taking place–the avenue of flags and the restoration of the Depot.  She thanked Roger and his family for their involvement and support for both.

She also mentioned the many other people in the community who, for the past 25 years, had committed their time and efforts to seeing this project finally unfold.  People like Sally Hutton who supported this project in her capacity as a board member on two prior organizations including the Richmond Common Council, before becoming Mayor.  And many others, some of whom spoke during the Ceremony today.  People like speaker Lynn Johnston who is also a 25 year supporter of the renovation of the Depot.  As Mary shared in her introduction, Lynn became teary eyed at the recent vote which freed up the initial money for the restoration.  For many this has been a long time coming and close to their hearts.

Rena and Mark Atkins with 1926 Model T

Local Historians: Carolyn Lefevre, Wayne County Historian and Sue King, Richmond Historian, both had interesting information and perspectives of the history of the three different Depots in Richmond.  Carolyn shared the story of Buckskin Ben who had designed a train car for his traveling show in 1910,  and was from Cambridge City.  Steve Martin, historian, also shared the history of the many service men and women who rode the trains from the Depot to fulfill their duties whose last vision of their town may have been the train station.

He and others spoke of the great people who rode the rails into the station like: Soujourner Truth, Wild Bill Hiccock, Joe Dimagio, L. Frank Baum, author of the Wizard of Oz, the Von Trapp Family, Helen Keller and many many others.

Support of his Parents

Natalie, Theresa and Roger Richert

Roger Richert’s speech was moving as he spoke of the support of his parents. His father who is a military veteran, and his mother who raised six children and even went back to school, both a great inspiration to him.  He also expressed gratitude for his daughter Natalie, who he attributed with the work of putting the ceremony together. And his wife, Theresa,  whose idea it was initially to take on the project of the Depot.

Mayor Hutton (holding first print edition of GoWayneCounty)

He took the time to thank Mayor Sally Hutton, who he termed the “best Mayor we’ve ever had,” relaying his experience of her showing up with the street department and she herself picking up trash from the area where he first began his business while he was planting a garden.    And he brought little Ben Quinn up to the stage who, after selling lemonade during Lemonade Days, gave his earnings of $32.50 to help rebuild the Depot.

Mostly Roger spoke of the community, their great support and hard work to see this dream realized.  He quoted the great architect of the current Depot, Daniel Burnham who said “Make no little plans to stir men’s blood…for they will not be realized.”  This is a big plan a huge endeavor and with the support of the community it will be realized.

“Dollar for the Depot”

To be a part of the renovation and support this project , Bob Witherspoon announced the “Dollar for the Depot” jars which will be around the Depot District and other areas in town.  You can donate as much or as little as you wish.  As Bob said, “We can save the Depot one dollar at a time.”

Jim Hair, Historic Photographer

To mark this historic groundbreaking, Jim Hair teetered above the crowd to mark time with a photograph.  This was truly a moment to be remembered forever as a time when the community has come together in excitement and hope for the future.

Keep your eyes peeled at your favorite hots spots around Wayne County next week for the first print edition of Go Wayne County.

1st Print Edition of Go Wayne County Hits The Shelves

Since not everyone loves the web as much as we do, and in order to to reach as many people as possible in Wayne County, we’re proud to announce the first issue of our print edition of Go Wayne County.

Along with featured stories written specifically for the monthly newsletter, GWC News includes fun facts, photos, and important events coming up around the County.

This month’s issue focuses on the Wayne County Bicentennial with a great article written by Carolyn LeFevre, Wayne County Historian.

Also in this issue, an interview with the author of the “Historic National Road Yard Sale Cookbook,” Patricia McDaniel, and her recipe for “Paw Pie!”

We hope Wayne County residents appreciate having something like this to read while they eat and shop at their favorite places.

GWC News will be found in around 80 locations throughout Wayne County.

Would you like to see GWC News in your place of business?

Contact us and we’ll be happy to drop off several copies for your patrons to enjoy.

Sponsorships are available for our September issue.

There aren’t a lot of spots, so if you want your business to get in front of thousands of Wayne County residents in September, contact us soon!

Here are some events we thought you should know about this weekend:

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

• Outdoor Movie Series at Richmond’s Middlefork Reservoir: This week’s movie is Planet 51. All movies begin at dusk with games for kids at 8:30 p.m. Event is FREE. Snacks available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs/blankets etc. It’s a fun event!
• Cripple Creek plays at E Street Pub.  9 p.m. 815 N E STREET, Richmond

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

Historic Depot Groundbreaking Ceremony 11am Saturday

• Richmond Farmer’s Market: 7am-12pm.  City parking lot next to Morrisson-Reeves Library.
• Country Craft Show: 9am.  Country primitive & crafts for the home and garden. Many unusual items. Visit our large flower gardens. 3331 N. Centerville Rd., Richmond
• Lowe’s Kids Projects: 10am.  Every two weeks at Lowe’s Kids can build a project. This week on Saturday it will be a UFO project. Cost: FREE.  Lowe’s on East Side of Richmond.
• Jawspread: 10pm. E Street Pub, 815 N E STREET, Richmond
• Ground Breaking Celebration: 11:00 a.m. The renovation of the historic Richmond Pennsylvania Railroad  Depot will begin with an Open House.  This event will also include many supportive members of the community including Mayor Sally Hutton, the Chamber of Commerce, and Veterans involved with the Avenue of flags as well as the Railroaders, and of course Roger Richert and family.  The color guard will also be there as part of the ceremonies.  More info…

What Are YOU Doing This Weekend?

We are obviously light on Hagerstown, Centerville, and other town events.  We know you’re doing fun stuff though, so let us know what’s going on in your community this weekend in the comments below!

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Also, anyone can submit events to our community calendar through our contact form.