Saturday, February 7, 2015

Joshua Chaires will no longer be involved with Summerwind Restoration Society

For reasons unknown to the core members, Joshua Chaires has made a public announcement stating he will no longer be involved with the Summerwind Restoration Society (SRS).

The reason he gave in his announcement was a difference of opinions; stating his goal was to rebuild all of the pre-existing buildings. SRS has set our goal as rebuilding the main home as the initial build due to funding restrictions. SRS was unaware of any issues or problems in regards to the core people involved in the project,

Summerwind Restoration Society regrets that Joshua feels that the core members are not progressing as he feels we should. We also regret that he did not communicate his desires in a more appropriate manner that could have resulted in agreement instead of the resulted discourse.

SRS would like to thank Joshua for the work he had done for the project. We wish him well as he travels his chosen path.

                                                               
                                                                                ~Nyoka the Jungle Girl


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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Gertrude Lamont



In May 1931, Gertrude Lamont was wed to Captain Charles Saltzman in Washington. Turns out this marriage wasn't the "Happily Ever After" we all hope for when tying that knot.


Twenty years after her wedding, an $300,000 "Alienation of Affection" suit was brought against her by Mrs. Justa Jones. Mrs. Jones claimed that Gertrude stole the love of her life and married him.


The case ended in mistrial and dismissed when the judge ruled that Mrs. Jones' counsel asked an improper question of Mr. Jones.


What question was deemed "improper'? The counsel asked Mr. Jones if he had written the quote, "the privilege of your body is a rare favor", on the margin of a book that Gertrude had presented to him as a gift while she was married to Charles Saltzman. Defense objected and Judge James Kirkland declared a mistrial.

Mrs. Justa Jones lost her husband and case,
 

                                                                       ~Nyoka the Jungle Girl
                                                                 
                                                                        

What is SRS working on now?

SRS project is still in the early stages of planning. A small group comprised of Joshua Chaires, Craig Nehring along with the members of Fox Valley Ghost Hunters is working with Harold and Babs to complete the needed ground work for the rebuild.



Please remember that nothing is completely agreed upon at this time. We are still in the early stages and may need to make changes as we progress. 


What is the plan? 
Harold and Babs have expressed their desire to rebuild the mansion into a Bed and Breakfast. This would make the property easily accessible to the public as it once was during the resort period of it's history.

How will it look? 
Imagine the main home as it was finished for the Lamont family...now you get the idea. We intend to rebuilt the main home portion with the same appearance and glory of it's early years. Please keep in mind that some modification will need to be made due to the changing of building materials and codes and also depending on what the home will be ultimately used for. The outside of the home will look as it did previously, before time had her grasp on the old girl. 

What is SRS currently working on? 
Spreading the word! We have been featured in many news articles (Thank you Joshua and others) and we will be guests on Paranormal Princess Radio on February 9th (Thank you to Northern Wisconsin Paranormal Society).

We are seeking estimates for the structure and laying the ground work to apply for 501(c)(3) status.

Stay tuned for exciting news and fundraising events.



                                                                              ~Nyoka the Jungle Girl
                                                                             
                                   

Saturday, January 3, 2015

Estimate Needed

SRS is currently seeking a contractor to provide us a written estimate, and plans based off of the Summerwind Blueprints. We have a lot of ambition and little funding at this point so a donation would be preferred. Please contact us with any recommendations.

                         Nyoka the Jungle Girl