The Friends
of the Port Hope Railroad Depot have been both astonished and delighted
by the number of people who have appeared each Tuesday at the building
site. We recognize and value our volunteers as they contribute to
preserving the 1904 Pere Marquette Depot. Most are individuals who are
jacks-of-all-trades who can master any of the tasks that need to be
accomplished for the day.
There
are the groups and teams who have come from out of town to help. One
team consisted of students from Olivet College. A few weeks later the
Harbor Beach Chemical Bank employees assisted in various projects.
Another valued volunteer team is the Depot Ladies Club. These friends
arrive every Tuesday noon with a delightful and hearty lunch for the
day’s volunteers.
The Chemical Bank volunteers
This generous spirit of volunteerism reflects one of the great characteristics of our community. We thank you all.