Post by Tomspy77 on Nov 16, 2016 17:51:06 GMT -6
Leyden’s ‘Ghosts and Graveyards’ cemetery tours Zombie;;:
The Leyden Historical Commission publicly offers its heartfelt appreciation and thanks to everyone who participated in Leyden’s “Ghosts and Graveyards” cemetery tours and to the following without whom this event could not have been successful. We are grateful for their time, energy, and dedication in helping us to celebrate Leyden’s rich history and to share it with the local community and beyond:
Leyden South Cemetery Association for allowing us to use the cemetery; actors Rene Bernard, Robin Neipp, Susan Howarth, Rhonda and Lew Wainshilbaum, and Levi Stone; the Leyden Police Department for its hay wagon escorts and parking management; the Leyden Fire Department for their ready willingness, even with short notice, to provide us with the fire pit; Sid Heron for providing us with his expertise, tractor and hay wagon to transport participants; Sam Allis who drove his tractor and James Adams of Meadowcrest Christmas Tree Farm for the use of his hay wagon; Debbie Bernard who created the exceptional display at the fork of Greenfield and Brattleboro Roads; JoAnn Helbig for preparing and facilitating the children’s craft table; Robin Neipp whose amazing initiative, organization, and decorating skills created the splendid seasonal setting for the event; Emily Heron-Clarke who assisted with postings on social media; Reba-Jean Pichette for providing some of the period attire; Leyden Life’s editors and layout/design person for their support and display of our poster; The Leyden Methodist Church which supports us in all our work; and Bob Hardesty for his support and who answers all our myriad questions.
We also thank the following for their generosity in providing donations for the raffle table and for refreshments: Ed and Carol Johnson, East Hyland Farm, the Four Leaf Clover, 7 South Bakery, Kringle Candle, Foster’s Supermarket, Pine Hill Orchard, Stop & Shop, and BJ’s.
Just wait until next year!
Virginia Rockwood
Leyden South Cemetery Association for allowing us to use the cemetery; actors Rene Bernard, Robin Neipp, Susan Howarth, Rhonda and Lew Wainshilbaum, and Levi Stone; the Leyden Police Department for its hay wagon escorts and parking management; the Leyden Fire Department for their ready willingness, even with short notice, to provide us with the fire pit; Sid Heron for providing us with his expertise, tractor and hay wagon to transport participants; Sam Allis who drove his tractor and James Adams of Meadowcrest Christmas Tree Farm for the use of his hay wagon; Debbie Bernard who created the exceptional display at the fork of Greenfield and Brattleboro Roads; JoAnn Helbig for preparing and facilitating the children’s craft table; Robin Neipp whose amazing initiative, organization, and decorating skills created the splendid seasonal setting for the event; Emily Heron-Clarke who assisted with postings on social media; Reba-Jean Pichette for providing some of the period attire; Leyden Life’s editors and layout/design person for their support and display of our poster; The Leyden Methodist Church which supports us in all our work; and Bob Hardesty for his support and who answers all our myriad questions.
We also thank the following for their generosity in providing donations for the raffle table and for refreshments: Ed and Carol Johnson, East Hyland Farm, the Four Leaf Clover, 7 South Bakery, Kringle Candle, Foster’s Supermarket, Pine Hill Orchard, Stop & Shop, and BJ’s.
Just wait until next year!
Virginia Rockwood