Hello folks, it seems the last shot is not fired yet in the preservation of our Rose House Museum. A call by the President of the 7th Township Historical Association, Mr. Ian Reilly reminded me, that the battle is not won as yet. There are still councellars in Prince Edward County who seem determined to save a few bucks by closing some of the 5 Museums in the County. Please write to the council, the Mayor has only one voice, and he needs support. John Helmut Merz, practically on the way to Germany, where I will talk about our Rose House Museum and the first settlers in P.E. county. ----- Original Message ----- From: Ian E.Reilly To: jmerz@cogeco.ca Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 9:36 AM Subject: E. Hunter REVISED COPY Hi John Elizabeth Hunter Might not think that the Rose house is under threat BUT she is after all an employee of the council that, by her own admission, is meeting to consider this and other suggestions to save money. This is not the first time that Museum closures in Prince Edward have been suggested, but certainly the most up front. Governments often fly test balloons in the hope that people will think "they won't do that" and if not many voice objections they act on the weakest and say " not many seemed to be opposed to that action". A strong response is needed to the Mayor and Council, not by voice but by written word, from far and wide by all those who belive that A LARGE PART OF CANADIAN HISTORY and that of THE HESSIANS is represented by the ROSE HOUSE MUSEUM and THE VERY SITE IT SITS ON. While I respect Ms. Hunter the power is in the Hands of the Mayor and Council. Thanks John, Ian E. Reilly U.E. President Seventh Town Historical Society. PS You may publish this letter if you wish.