===================================================================== Match: Boles Source: IADECATU@rootsweb.com From: Momdit@aol.com Subject: [IADECATU] Leon Journal-Reporter This is late but still wanted everyone to be able to read it. Leon Journal-Reporter May 6, 2009 "Citizens of Grand River and Richland Townships Honor Former Schools" "A group of interested families got together to help establish original sites of the country school in the townships of Grand River and Richland last weekend. A special sign with either a picture of the original school or a general school picture were placed on the signs and then posted in front of all 14 sites where the schools once stood or are still standing. Those helping erect the signs on Saturday, May 2, were Craig Stogdill, Pattie Jimmerson, Lori Kelley, Terry Boles, Mandi Stogdill, Tyson Smith, Jesse Stogdill and Jake Stuck. Signs were placed on the following sites or will be placed at the site when complete. Richland Township schools: 1-Brick (moved to G.R. for museum); 2-Glenwood/Conwell, Cashen/Chew; 3-Dunham/Denham; 4-Daughton; 5-Comstock; 6-Foland; 8-Westerville. Grand River Township schools: 1-Jefferson/Funktown; 2-West Elk; 3-Centennial; 4-Elk Union; 5-East Elk; 6-Center; 7-Diamond; 8-Welcome. Others that will be placed are Grand River town: 1-FirstSchool; 2-Tin School; 3-Third School. five more will be placed in Grand River Township and then in the town. In the school photo of Elk Union on the sign, there seems a little added mystery of a possible apparition coming out of the door of the school. This gives and added meaning to Patti Jimmerson's effort on behalf of this school." Thanks so much to Patti and Craig and all of the rest of the volunteers! This was a big undertaking and will be a terrific asset to all of us who are interested in the history of Decatur County. This article will be posted on the Schools page of the Decatur County site along with pictures from some of the schools taken by Sharon Becker in the next few days. Once again thank you for all of the hard work you put into this project!!! We would like to see it continued in other Decatur County townships. Any volunteers out there? I'd be glad to get you in touch with Patti for some pointers on how they accomplished this and we have maps and some pictures on the Schools page already. Bob Bixby at the Decatur County Museum was also a big help to this project. Be sure to visit the museum on your trips back to Decatur County this summer. There are new items all of the time and you are sure to find something that will help you with your research there! Stacey Dietiker Decatur County Coordinator Decatur County IAGenWeb Site **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221 322979x1201367215/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=Jun eExcfooterNO62) ============================================