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From: "George Trampe" <>
Subject: Re: [OHJACKSO] The Jackson Co OGS chapter needs your vote!
Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2007 18:44:07 -0400
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Anthony--I heard from Ruth Friday that there is a possibility the James
Cemetery land, owned by Jackson city, may be taken over for business growth
of some sort and that all the persons buried in the James Cem. could be
moved to other cemeteries. If the place has Indian mounds or whatever,
would that make the area sacred or the like and thus prevent disturbing the
land-?? Or could the city move the graves without digging into and
disrespecting the mounds?? I don't think I misunderstood Ruth. You folks
have done a simply tremendous amount of restoration work for the James
Cemetery. Let us hope and pray that the city of Jackson allows it to be
kept intact. Lois Trampe

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Subject: [OHJACKSO] The Jackson Co OGS chapter needs your vote!


> Hi genealogy friends,
>
> On Friday, we received word from Time Warner cable that our Jackson County
> chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society (JCOGS) has been chosen as one of
> 5 finalists for a statewide "Save Our History" grant award for the work
> that we are doing to save from further destruction, by restoring and
> protecting, the James Cemetery in Jackson, Ohio. Of the 5 finalists, we
> are the only genealogy society chosen and we are also the only
> organization picked from our southern Ohio area.
>
> Beginning sometime Monday, April 16th and continuing thru 4/27, you can
> have an impact by going online and VOTING for our project!! And *PLEASE,
> forward this email* to your family, genealogy friends, work partners where
> permitted, etc* whose email address you have.
>
> The link to the Time Warner site where you can *vote* beginning Monday
> April 16 is: http://www.AroundRR.com/SaveOurHistory
>
> Or simply go to: http://www.aroundrr.com/ and click on the 'Save Our
> History' or 'Lifestyle' link at the top of the page.
>
> While all 5 projects are worthy candidates for this award, I feel that
> this is an opportunity for the genealogy community to unite, speak with
> your vote and let it be known that there are many of you who also feel the
> need to protect these sacred family cemeteries. Thanks for your help and
> again PLEASE VOTE. And just as importantly, please FOWARD THIS EMAIL to
> your circle of friends, etc. Here's a copy of the press release:
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: For more information contact:
> Heidi Wilkie – 614/487-7701
>
> Online Voting Open: Save Our History Awards support
> preservation projects throughout Ohio
> Grand prizewinner to receive $5,000 contribution for nomination project
>
> (Columbus, OH – April 13, 2007) – Web site visitors can help determine the
> winner of a $5,000 Save Our History Award by voting online for their
> favorite preservation project at Time Warner Cable’s local Road Runner Web
> site, www.AroundRR.com/SaveOurHistory. Online voting is open beginning
> Monday, April 16, 2007 through Friday, April 27, 2007. The top finalists
> include:
>
> Harvey School Restoration Project
> Nominated by the Bucyrus Area Community Foundation
>
> The Harvey One-Room School Restoration Project is a non-profit
> organization founded in 2003 when the Harvey School and three acres of
> land were deeded to the Bucyrus Area Community Foundation by the Howard
> Harvey family. The school sits on its original site atop land purchased
> from the Wyandot Indians. The restoration project consists of a Board of
> Trustees, officers, approximately 50 volunteers and 200 community
> financial supporters. The project’s mission is to restore and preserve
> this historic landmark and to use it as a “living” museum providing
> classroom activities as they were in the late 1800s for classrooms, bus
> tours and area residents.
>
> Hear My Stories: The Underground Railroad
> Nominated by the Kelton House Museum & Garden
>
> The Kelton House will create a compelling audio experience to augment the
> visual elements of their Underground Railroad Learning Station exhibition.
> A narrator portraying Salmon P. Chase, 19th century Ohio lawyer, Governor,
> and Secretary of the Treasury in the cabinet of Abraham Lincoln, will tell
> the Underground Railroad story through state of the art audio equipment.
> Chase was well known for his anti-slavery views and represented many
> runaways in their efforts to gain freedom in Ohio. The audio will also
> feature the voice of the grandson of the escaped slave Martha Hartway, who
> was sheltered by the Kelton family. For more information visit
> www.keltonhouse.com.
>
> - more -
> Time Warner Cable Save Our History Awards
> Page 2
> April 13, 2007
>
> James Cemetery Restoration Project
> Nominated by the Jackson County Chapter – Ohio Genealogical Society
>
> The James Cemetery restoration is a volunteer effort being accomplished by
> the Jackson County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society (JCOGS) with
> help from veterans’ organizations and concerned citizens. For decades,
> this historically significant cemetery, which contains the only remaining
> ancient Hopewell Indian mound within Jackson, has sadly been allowed to
> fall prey to vandals, tree limbs, neighborhood children and neglect. Since
> late 2005, JCOGS has cleared this cemetery of brush, restored fractured or
> leaning gravestones, and located approximately 30 more that had become
> completely buried. Our immediate need is to install a period fence around
> the cemetery in order to protect it from further desecration. A link to
> the JCOGS Web site with further information can be found at
> www.jacksoncountyohiogen.com/.
>
> Linn School – Marion Township Sub-District School #8
> Nominated by the Marion County Historical Society
>
> Marion Township Sub-District School #8, known as Linn School, once used as
> a corncrib, is being restored to its original 1880 era condition.
> Purchased by Merle and Oliver Hamilton and donated to the Marion County
> Historical Society, the one-room school is used by volunteer teachers to
> provide educational experiences of that era. Linn School has received
> recognition from: Downtown Ohio: “Best Rehabilitation Project of 2004;”
> The Ohio Historic Preservation Office: “2006 Ohio Historic Preservation
> Merit Award;” The National Trust for Historic Preservation: “2006 National
> Preservation Award;” and nominated to the National Register of Historic
> Places: February 7, 2007.
>
> Preservation of the Orange Johnson House
> Nominated by the Worthington Historical Society
>
> In 1963, the Worthington Historical Society saved the Orange Johnson
> House, built in 1811 and 1819, from demolition; the Society restored it
> and opened it to the public in 1972. Many people visit the house every
> year and all Worthington Third Graders as well as students from around
> central Ohio enjoy tours to experience the history of our community.
> Thirty years after the initial restoration, additional work on the brick
> façade is needed. The Time Warner Cable Save Our History Award would help
> us to proceed with the needed work and help preserve this structure for
> future generations in Worthington and central Ohio. For more information
> visit www.worthington.org/history.
>
> - more -
> Time Warner Cable Save Our History Awards
> Page 3
> April 13, 2007
>
> The Save Our History Awards, sponsored by Time Warner Cable in
> coordination with The History Channel, honor organizations in central,
> northwest and southeast Ohio that raise awareness and support for
> preserving local heritage, landmarks, sites and artifacts with community
> impact. A panel of judges has selected the top five projects from
> nominations submitted throughout Ohio, and now the community can weigh in.
> Online voting represents 15% of the overall score. The grand prizewinner
> of the Save Our History Awards will receive a $5,000 check for their
> project and promotional support from Time Warner Cable. The second and
> third place winners will receive checks for $2,500 and $1,000
> respectively.
>
> Time Warner Cable owns and manages cable systems passing approximately 26
> million homes in 33 states. The Company has 14.6 million customers for its
> various products, including video, high-speed data and residential
> telephone. This includes approximately 13.4 million basic video
> subscribers and more than 6 million customers who purchase more than one
> product. Time Warner Cable includes some of the most technologically
> advanced and best-clustered cable systems in the country, with nearly 85
> percent of the Company’s customers located in five geographic regions: New
> York, Texas, Ohio, the Carolinas and southern California. It is the
> largest cable provider in the nation’s two largest cities, Los Angeles and
> New York. Leveraging its leadership in innovation and quality customer
> care, Time Warner Cable delivers advanced products and services such as
> video-on-demand, high-definition television, digital video recorders,
> high-speed data and Digital Phone.
>
>
> Anthony
>
>
>
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