Contributors' Comments
Many individuals, families and organizations made contributions to the fund to save Henninger House. Along with their donations, they often sent letters of encouragement. Here are some excerpts:
"I do appreciate all of the hard work that has gone into this campaign and wish you every success in accomplishing your goal." Mary O.
"A group of us were sitting around when someone raised the rhetorical question - 'What would you do if you won the lottery?'....The group
laughed when I replied. 'Why,' I said, 'I'd give the Parma Historical Society or whoever money to fix up that old
Henninger House.' Well, it's time to put some money where my mouth is.... In the meantime, please accept my humble donation with gratitude and admiration for all of your caring and hard work. Bless you all." Laura P.
"Good luck with your project.... I have lived in Parma for 65 years and know the history of the home. The home is a landmark for our city. Thank you, to all your volunteers." Donna S.
"...we haved hiked
in the West Creek watershed many times and by saving this area we will be able to hike there for years to come." Ed H.
"Here is our pledge
for the past and the future....we know what it means to see the past and not just read about it in a book. This pledge is from us, and for our grandchildren and their children." Carole and Alex G.
"You're doing a great job.
I'm glad I can help you out. Keep up the good work. Parma will be better off." Frank L.
"Being Parma residents
for more than 30 years, we feel strongly about saving Henninger House." Dave and MaryAnn G.
"We are very proud of the
work you are doing to save a little bit of Parma's history." Don and Barbara L.
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