Blast from the Past exhibit

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Blast from the Past: A History of Summer Fun is a collaborative project involving the Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society and Saugatuck Public Schools. This is the fifth year of collaboration between the two entities involving a child-generated exhibit, but the first to be displayed at the Old School House Discovery Center. Please visit the Pump House Museum to see the Summertime exhibit. Special thanks to the following for making this project a reality this year:  The Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society for having the foresight to involve students in their exhibits.  Jim Schmiechen sharing his knowledge of the area with the students.  Kit Lane for also sharing her knowledge of the area with the students.  Artist Bruce Cutean who sparked the kids’ creativity and helped them make models of their landmarks.  Dwight from Overisel Lumber who donated the lumber for the model boxes and who also generously cut the wood.  Industrial Arts teacher, Vince Heyser, who had his high school students sand and assemble the boxes that contain the models.  Ron Soule and Darrell VanVleet for assembling and painting the pedastals.  Parent and local artist Michelle Maicki who volunteered her time to work with students on illustrating their projects.  Parent Kris Vernier for formatting and editing our final project.  Alonzo Hannaford for assisting with many, many aspects of the project.  Dick Haight for advice on publishing our final product.  Fred Schmidt for help in promotion and countless other things.  Steve Hutchins for all his behind-the-scenes work.  Rob Carey for assisting with the publishing.  Jack Sheridan for also assisting with the publishing.  Ken Carls for advice on the banners.  John Peters for helping to promote the exhibit.  My sixth grade students for being so excited to work on this project each day and for their endless creativity.  The parents who donated their time to bake and help set up the museum for the opening night, and those who volunteered to be docents.  The Local Observer and The Commercial Record for their coverage.  Greg Janik and The Saugatuck Township Fire Department for letting us open as planned.  The Saugatuck Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Wood, and Principal Travis for allowing our teachers to teach the curriculum in a creative manner, and to allow the students to experience a real-world application of their knowledge.  My former principal, Kathy Herrick, for her continued kind words, encouragement, and support  And last, but not least, my parents Ron and Carole Colsen for always believing in me and passing on the strong work ethic that got me through this project. The final product is an example of collaboration at its finest; working together to enhance the educational experience of our students and to create memories that will last a lifetime.