COLONEL EDWARD JESSUP  UPDATE

 From the President’s keyboard

 THE WILTSE PIONEER CEMETERY  When we restored this cemetery; changing it from a cow pasture to a cemetery honouring Loyalists, their families and neighbours; we pledged to maintain it.  With this summer’s rainy weather it has been a bit of a challenge.  The fact that there have been visitors there each month since early spring emphasizes the importance of keeping it looking its best.  A donation from US member John Kelly  UE was used to partially pay for a second battery so the job could be completed in one trip.  We still need to find someone to trim along the fence and around the stones.  A severe wind last week downed several trees along the road.  Fortunately, I know someone with a chain saw who solved that problem,  [Thanks, Kevin].  The neighbours trampoline was blown over the fence and one stone was broken.  The road has been kept mowed as well so cars can drive to the gate.

 BURSARY   This is the first year that the Branch has given a Bursary to a History student at South Grenville District High School.  It was presented recently to Rebecca Williams who was chosen by a committee of teachers.

 HOUSES  The teams working on the Houses project have been out recently  We are very pleased that Judith Wolfenden has joined a team.  We still have more contacts to make but we are getting closer to our goal.

 We will have a display at Prescott Loyalist Days again this year on Saturday 9^th of August with costumed members greeting people.  Join us at the table or drop by and say “Hello”.

 We have several new members bringing our total to the same number as last year.  New members are working on their applications for certificates.  Email enquiries come in frequently from visitors to our web site.

 CHARTER MEETING  The date, place and speaker for this meeting has been set so mark it on your calendar.   October 17^th, 2009  at  the Grenville Snowmobile club.    Meet at 11:30   Eat at 12:00    Guest Speaker:  UELAC President  Fred Hayward

 ITEMS FOR SALE   Loyalist Grave marker  Every Loyalist grave should be marked.   These are very attractive metal, red, white and blue markers which stand up to the elements.  Only  $20.00  + mailing costs if needed

                                    CDs containing the text of the book which gives you instructions for dating your old photos      $10.00