NEWS ITEMS OF INTEREST TO MEMBERS AND OTHERS


​                                    August 28, 2020, Daily Herald Article (Schaumburg edition)
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Finally A Letter From America
The opening and ending of the letter is shown here.  It was written by Fred Bartels in 1848 and finally translated to English.  The background surrounding the letter and the letter is published in it's entirety on the Spring Valley portion of the Schaumburg Park District website in the July-August issue of the Natural Enquirer at http://www.parkfun.com/docs/spring-valley/natural-enquirer-july-aug-2014.pdf?sfvrsn=4
The startling thing is that Fred Bartels referred to this area as Schaumburg in 1848, a time before the area was officially known as Schaumburg.  The Boeger family farmed in the area of present day Spring Valley Heritage Farm-- Schaumburg/ Plum Grove Roads.  Note at the end, Mr. Bartels is getting his mail at the Schaumburg, Wickliffe P. O. Illinois, Northern America. The location in Palatine Township is believed to have been Algonquin Road near present day Roselle Road.
Pioneer Day At the St. John UCC
In 2012 the Schaumburg Township Historical Society participated in the first Pioneer Day celebration for the St. John Church in Palatine which has a long and rich history.  So when they planned to repeat the event for June 29, 2014 we were one of the first to sign up.  Nancy Lyons hosted a cemetery walk and the rest of us greeted visitors and took their picture in period garb.  The highlight of the day though was speaking to Harold Bergman, one of the last of the farmers in the area and fourth generation member of the church.  Harold is now 98 years young and it was a thrill to speak with him and hear him tell some of his stories of times gone by.  And he was more than happy to challenge you to a game of horseshoes... that is, if you were up to it.
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A Flag Welcomed Our Open House Guests
A big thank you to all our members who made our Open House Program for 2013 the most successful ever.  However, the really hard work was done by David and Jim Hink who hosted the Open House and greeted visitors for all eight days this summer.   But the highlight was the donation of a brand new American flag by David, Jim and Barbara Hink. The flag is now a beautiful focus that so proudly waves atop the restored flagpole between the one room schoolhouse and the original chapel of the St. Peter Lutheran Church. 

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A Book On Schaumburg Township History
LaVonne Thies Presley, Schaumburg Township Historical Society member, has written Schaumburg of My Ancestors containing stories, photos, and documents of her family’s long history in our township.  Many may also know her as an intermediate grade teacher in Schaumburg School District 54 for 31 years.   

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You Can Help Us Preserve Our History
We enjoy hearing from current and former residents of Schaumburg Township.  You may just be able to help us preserve some artifacts for residents and anyone else interested in the history of Schaumburg Township.  If you happen to have some photographs, documents, books or other items that might be of historical interest or significance that needs a home, please contact us.  Not long ago, a former resident of the township, now living in Elgin, wanted to donate the original sign from the Oak Hollow Farm.  We gladly accepted his donation.  All we knew about the farm was the approximate location off of Schaumburg Road.  We talked with many long time residents but it was Jane Rozek, who is the Local History Librarian at the Schaumburg Township District Library, who was finally able to write the story about the history of the property.  We thank Jane for her expertise and enthusiasm.  If you are curious, about what she discovered, please read the entry in her blog which can be found by clicking on the following link.  http://ourlocalhistory.wordpress.com/category/farms/