* Groveland Named Historical Society of the Year!
* Historic hike this Saturday
* GHS commemorated in plaque
* Singer John Anderson - 4th of July entertainment
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Groveland Wins Historical Society of the Year
and Writer of the Year Awards
The Lake County Historical Society awarded its Historical Society of the Year and Writer of the Year awards to members of the Groveland Historical Society.
Lake County Commissioner Linda Stewart (left) is shown above giving Groveland Historical Society President Marie Padgett (center) the award. Looking on is Mary Helen Myers (right), who is secretary of the Groveland Historical Society.
Doris Bloodsworth was named Writer of the Year for her pictorial history titled Images of America: Groveland. Her award was presented by Howard King who serves as vice president of the Groveland Historical Society and secretary of the Lake County Historical Society.
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Nashville star John Anderson to headline Groveland's 4th of July
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Groveland's traditional Independence Day celebration will be held on Saturday, July 3, and will include a full day of activities, including live entertainment by John Anderson. Additional events include: Barefoot Water Skiing Competition featuring world champion, Classic Car Show, a triathlon, watermelon eating contest and fireworks. For more details, >> CLICK HERE. |
Celebrate History Series a Big Hit
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Pictured above are some of the guest speakers from the recent Celebrate History series. Author and historian Bob Grenier (right) spoke about Capt. Melton Haynes, an early Lake County settler. In center is historian Clayton Bishop who shared historic post cards. Woman on left participates in Civil War re-enactments along with Grenier.
More than 100 people attended the Celebrate History! series, which ran from February through March. One of the speakers was Steve Rajtar who talked about ghost towns and historic hiking trails.
HISTORIC HIKE THIS SATURDAY
Steve Rajtar will be leading a 9-mile hike through Groveland and Mascotte with stops at 20 historic sites this Saturday, May 8 at 9 a.m.
For more information, e-mail rajtar@aol.com or call 407-325-6269. You will be eligible for a beautiful embroidered patch. |
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GHS Alumni Web site
If you wish to view the GHS Web site, and haven't joined already, contact Deborah Whitmore Hicks at WSAdmin@myfamily.com, and she will help you register.
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| Remembering the Alumni Reunion | 
More than 170 people attended this year's GHS Alumni Reunion. The Class of 1960 was honored, and Nancy Tate Fallness was named the Alumni of the Year. GHS Alumni President Billy Evans was honored for his numerous contributions to the alumni association. The Groveland Historical Museum stayed busy with lots of visitors throughout the morning session. There were several special displays, including one honoring GHS alumni and pro basketball star Austin "Red" Robbins. There also was a photo exhibit of all the past homecoming queens (as seen above). UF phenom Jeff Demps' national championship jersey also was on display, thanks to Demps' adopted father and Tony Turner, Demps' Pop Warner Coach and GHS alumni. Cookie Stewart Beard and Jerry Beard are pictured at the 2010 GHS Alumni Reunion. Jerry was the president of the Class of 1960, which was being honored on its 50th anniversary. |
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GHS Alumni News
The Groveland Historical Society worked with the Lake County School System to create a commemorative plaque that will be placed at the north side of the Gray Middle School campus before it reopens in August.
The aluminum plaque is 42 inches wide and 38 inches high. One side includes the history of the school; the other side has a photo and the words to the alma mater.
Gray Middle School's new $45 million campus will make it the most expensive middle school in the county, the only middle school with an auditorium and the second most expensive school in the system.
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Happy Mother's Day
We wish all the moms out there, a very happy Mother's Day. There's still time to send a gift that will last longer than flowers and a box of candy. Consider giving your mother or grandmother one of the gifts below from our museum gift shop:
1. Images of America: Groveland, a pictorial history of Groveland and GHS. >>Click to order.
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2. "My Hometown" or "Lookin' Back" CDs by Jack Speer. >>Click to order.
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NEW COLLECTION
Thanks to Doris Mussato Davies for her donation of two majorette outfits from the 1960s. (pictured above). Doris was a head majorette.
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Giving Tree
Honors Donors  The Groveland Historical Museum honors donors with a laminated orange inscribed with their name on a wall-size tree at the museum entrance.
You can mail donations to:
Groveland Historical Society, P.O. Box 761, Groveland, FL 34736.
Suggested donations:
$30 = single
$50 = family
$100 = business
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Wanted: Volunteers
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Please help us staff the museum for two hours on a Saturday of your choice. It's fun and educational.
To find out more, call Marie Padgett at 352-429-4318.
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