DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF OUR MANTECA AREA HISTORY

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1 MANTECA HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER MARCH, 2016 VOL. 26, ISSUE THE MUSEUM DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF OUR MANTECA AREA HISTORY TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR THE GOURMET SAMPLER! UPCOMING Dates All events are at the Museum, unless indicated. GENERAL MEETING & PROGRAM NIGHT Thurs., March 10th, 6:30pm Board Elections & Spreckels Sugar Program Exec. Committee Mon., March 14, 3pm Reminisce Group Tues., March 15, 1pm Letters to Grandkids Thurs., March 17, 1pm Board Meeting Thurs., March 17, 6:30pm Docent Lunch Meeting Thurs., March 24, 11:30am WHAT S INSIDE News Briefs Memorial gifts 2 President s Corner 3 Memberships 4 Docent Schedule 5 Memorial Gifts 6 GENERAL MEETING & PROGRAM NIGHT BOARD ELECTIONS & SPRECKELS SUGAR PROGRAM Thursday, March 10, 6:30pm at the Manteca Museum Meet Our Volunteers Board of Directors Museum Information 2016 Membership form 7 8 Museum Hours: Tues. & Wed., 1-3pm; Thurs. & Sun. 1-4pm - Call (209) for Info. - Admission is Free

2 PAGE 2 THE MUSEUM NEWS BRIEFS DOCENTS TRIP TO RIPON MUSEUM Dear Member, Clancy Rogers Museum Manager Please come and join me for our 24th Annual Gourmet Sampler which be held on Sunday, March 13th at the Manteca Senior Center. This is one of two funding raising events the Museum holds each year that helps keep your Museum open for everyone to enjoy. Join the fun and come and meet your friends and other members of the museum you haven t seen for awhile. Remember there s lots of fun, food, drinks, prizes and entertainment. It s a great way to spend your Sunday afternoon and sample some of the great food and drinks that our local business's have to offer. Clarence Clancy Rogers THANK YOU TO J.R. SIMPLOT FOR PROVIDING OUR PRINTING OVER THE YEARS, AND FOR A RECENT CASH DONATION TO TOWARD OUR GOURMET SAMPLER FUND-RAISER On January 25th, about 35 docents, members and guests met at the Pizza Plus in Ripon for lunch before a short stroll to the Historical Museum where they were welcomed by Assistant Curator Connie Jorgenson and other docents who visited one-on-one and answered questions as the group browsed at the various exhibits. The group then walked to the Military Museum which contained several complete male and female uniforms displayed on manikins, memorabilia, and photos of ships, aircraft and service personnel with the names and dates of service dating from the Spanish American War to the present. Thanks to Docent Lillian Vieira for arranging and coordinating the travel, lunch and tours and to Connie and the docents at both museums. by Jeanette Farley Docent & Volunteer

3 MARCH, 2016 PRESIDENT S CORNER - DAVE WINEGARDEN Coming to the end of my second term as board president. PAGE 3 FRAUD-PREVENTION PROGRAM AT MUSEUM WAS WELL-RECEIVED BY MEMBERS AND GUESTS IN FEBRUARY Suzanne Schultz of the SJC District Attorney s Office spoke with 26+ in attendance for the February Fraud - Prevention program. According to host, Jeanie Marsden, Suzanne had us on the edge of our seats with her great presentation. She followed her hand-out and explained the many ways you could get scammed. She was very interesting. There was no shortage of treats after the program, as Maria Gully baked a lemon cake and cinnamon strips, Jeanie Marsden brought two cakes, cookies, brownies and heart candies, while Lucille Harris brought 4 boxes of cookies. We also had coffee, iced tea, and lemonade. Everyone seemed to enjoy and appreciate the program very much! Celebrating our 79th year! Sadie s Salon 508 E. Yosemite Ave., Manteca, CA (209) (209) Tuff Boy Sales & Tuff Boy Leasing Bus: E. Almondwood Dr. Fax: Manteca, CA Bus: W. Yosemite Ave. Fax: Lathrop, CA As we near the end of another board term, I am taking this opportunity to thank several people, or groups of people, at very least. I may not cover all who deserve it, so I apologize if you are not named here, but you may understand how one might miss one who has done something grand, because we have many volunteers that help run the Museum. First, thanks to Leon Sucht, and bride Liz, for staying with us far past your presidential term. Your mentorship supports our success. Next, I d like to recognize Clarence Clancy Rogers, our sole employee, who wears many hats at the museum, and even volunteers time to boot. Clancy has grown to be a great asset for us, and we are pleased to have him. You might say he s worth a million, along with several others, but he works for a modest wage, but give us his all. Our membership drive has fallen deeply into his hands lately, and he has done a great job with it, in addition to Fireworks sales this past year. His day -to -day hands-on efforts and help on our newsletter are just a couple of other things to mention about him. Next, our docents, with Jeanie Marsden at the helm, have done a nice job keeping the Museum open to the public. Thank you docents! We appreciate you passing history on! Our Gift Shop gals, Tommie Gallardo and Lillian Vieira, have really upped our game with the time they spend raising funds through Gift Shop Sales. Thanks to them! Without a Tuesday Crew, we d look like a forgotten parking lot, in my humble opinion, so thanks to Mike Brockman, Walt Silva, and Cleve Stafford, who are the backbone of our Tuesday Crew! What about Program Nights! Thanks to Lucille Harris for coordinating our monthly events and to Lucille, Maria Gully, and others who host our treats and drinks after each program. Thanks to Donna Stafford, our board secretary, who is stepping aside, but has covered the job well for us the past couple of years. We appreciate her help. Thanks to Marvin Brocchini, who has championed recent Summer Socials along with Kristin Founts, Vicki Miller and many others who put on a great fund-raising event. To Mark Abram, our Treasurer, who provides tireless hours to keep us on task with our finances, thank you for a job well done. And finally to our Board and Exec. Committee, and any VIPs I ve missed, thanks so much for your support and guidance as stewards of this great Manteca Historical Society. With your timecommitment, money, or both, I m quite confident that this Historical Society is in a better place because of your efforts. Dave Winegarden, President Manteca Historical Society & Museum

4 PAGE 4 THE MUSEUM MEMBERSHIPS January 16, 2016 to February 16, 2016 STUDENT Drake Meadows ASSOCIATE Leita Hobby Ronald Faria Shirley Dutra Margaret Ann Rey Isabelle Steves Pugh Mary Hildebrand Harold Hodges C. J. Lange Evelyn Moore Janet Richichi* Gary Singh* Anna M. Martinez David Bayless Julia Lyberger Nicholas Hafer Erica Hafer Gayle B. Foster Betty Christy Beverly Leatherwood Pamela Rocha Hedi Burgi PATRON Joseph & Lena Fassler John & Sammie Crosno Jon & Anita Zanetti* Jerry & Jutta Callander James & Alicia Noonkester MEMBERSHIPS (Continued) PATRON Clancy & Carrie Rogers Sally Mendes Jerry & Ruth Cheadle Marcus & Johanna Lyberger Tony & Billy Leah Berchtold Chuck & Dianna Crutchield Berneice L. Hunt Paul & Cyndi Hafer Kenn & Rachael Lyberger Dana & Marla Solomon FAMILY Lisa & Kirk Brown Rose Nunes Family Bill & Debra Mahaffey SUSTAINING George & Violet Perry * Designates new Member WE APPRECIATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP! We wish to thank all of you who are supporting the Manteca Museum with your membership contribution. These funds cover approximately one-half of the Museum s annual expenses, so they are very important for our mutual cause, the preservation of our Manteca area s history! Please visit the Museum as often as you can, and bring a friend! - M.H.S.&M. Board GNARLY Wine Tasting 4 miles North of Manteca Highway 99 at French Camp Road (209) Daily 9:00am 5:30pm

5 MARCH, 2016 SPRING GIFT SALE! Come see what s new for Spring! The Museum Gift Shop Open: Tues & Thurs 1-3, Thurs & Sun W. Yosemite Ave., Manteca, CA, MEMORIAL & HONOR ROLL PROGRAM This is a very significant way to remember those who have passed away, or to honor one for a special event, or tribute. Gifts are normally tax deductible, and the names of those remembered are then inscribed in the Honor Roll Book, which is on permanent display at the museum. Printed form-envelopes are available at the museum, and on the museum s website. Many thanks to contributors for remembering friends and loved ones with a gift to the Museum. Click on the Memorials tab at: stop in to pick up an envelope, or call Clancy Rogers at the museum, (209) for more information, or to receive a gift envelope by mail. FOR REAL CLEAN WINDOWS Quentin & Lucas Bassett (209) For Excellent Service PAGE 5 MARCH DOCENT SCHEDULE Tues. March 2nd Wed. March 3rd Thurs. March 4th Sun. March 6th Tues. March 8th Wed. March 9th Thurs. March 10th Sun. March 13th Tues. March 15th Wed. March 16th Thurs. March 17th Sun. March 20th Tues. March 22nd Wed. March 23rd Thurs. March 24th Sun. March 27th Tues. March 29th Wed. March 30th Thurs. March 31st La Merle Peterson Marie Evans Marie Pasquinelli Mary Jo Sachs Jeanie Marsden Sandra Bishop Phyllis Abram Carol Hamrol Susan McCurdy Earl Pimentel Alan Marden Marie Pasquinelli Betty Mueller Marie Shoemaker Donna Stafford Mary Hildebrand Alan Johnson Mel Picanco Carol Hamrol Mary Hildebrand Lillian Vieira Billie Berchtold Jeanie Marsden Vicki Miller Sue Grissom Mary Jo Sachs Lillian Vieira Jeanette Farley Pat Metzler Donna Stafford Judy Vasquez Arleen Sevor Marie Gully Nancy Van Sandt Closed Easter Jay Holmes Earl Pimental Betty Mueller Marie Shoemaker Donna Stafford Evelyn Moore Pat Metzler

6 PAGE 6 MEMORIAL GIFTS Received January 16, to February 15, 2016 In Memory of Debbie Phillips Rosalene Brumley Judith Cabral In Memory of Donald & Ellen Salmon Raymond & Chris Mendes Betty Buck Josephine Salmon In Memory of Frank Nelson Ben & Bonnie Goodwin In Memory of Leo Garcia In Memory of Julie Azevedo Karen Ann Cambra In Memory of Albert Cardoza Karen Ann Cambra In Memory of Carole Santiago Smith Helen Sandoval In Memory of Mario Sarina Manuel H. Valverde Lucille Harris In Memory of Robert Norman Sam & Norma Bologna James & Marilyn Carroll Frank Mendes Alan & Sally Johnson THE MUSEUM MEMORIAL GIFTS Received January 16, to February 15, 2016 In Memory of Claudia Machado Joe Machado & Family In Memory of Alice F. Machado Lloyd & Lori Mackey In Memory of Marie Derrick Bill & Beverly Eavenson In Memory of Terry Johnson Nancy Lewis In Memory of Warren A. White Maria Gully Lucille Harris Vince & Dorothy Indelicato In Memory of Gerry Cargile Raymond & Chris Mendes In Memory of Jack Kelley Evelyn Moore In Memory of Victor Gully Krysten Pinol In Honor of Ken Hafer Frank D. Inderbitzen Representing buyers and sellers throughout the SJ Valley. Cynthia & Dave Winegarden REALTORS CalBRE: , W. Center Ave. Suite 102, Manteca, CA Cynthia (209) Dave (209) Cwinegarden@GoGrupe.com Dwinegarden@GoGrupe.com

7 MARCH, 2016 PAGE 7 VALENTINE-MONTH STAGE EXHIBIT Board of Directors Each month, or so, the Museum s stage exhibit is changed with some theme in mind, depending on the season, or perhaps a special program night presentation. The Museum s Valentine month stage exhibit featured Hats for my lady, a large collection of donated hats by many, including a collection donated by Sadie Cabral. In addition to the hats exhibit, was the antique Valentines card collection, donated to the museum by Ross and Elsie Brown, MHS class, circa Many of the Valentines Day cards go back as far as 100 years! The Museum s stage exhibit committee is headed up by founder, Ken Hafer. If you would like to work with Ken on this committee, please let Clancy Rogers, Museum Manager, know. (209) Clancy Rogers, Manager * Museum Phone Dave Winegarden, President * Tommie Gallardo, 1st V.P * Earl Pimentel 2 nd V. P Leon Sucht, Past President * Mark Abram, Treasurer * Donna Stafford, Secretary John Borders Marvin Brocchini Mike Brockman * Kristin Founts Maria Gully Lucille Harris Alan Johnson * Jeanie Marsden * Victoria Miller Evelyn Moore Mel Picanco Walt Silva Cleve Stafford Gayl Wilson Board members listed above (with an *Asterisk after their - phone) have keys and may be contacted to assist with entry or alarm problems by museum volunteers. Docent keys and gate opener are checked out with Phyllis Abram, at Delta Bank, at 611 N. Main Street (209) Thank you to all who support the museum as historical society members, donors, volunteers and board members!

8 Address Service Requested NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 303 MANTECA, CA March 2016 MANTECA MANTECA HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM 600 W. Yosemite Ave. Mail: P.O. Box 907 Manteca, CA Museum Hours: Tues & Wed 1-3pm; Thurs & Sun 1-4pm Website: P r e f e r y o u r n e w s l e t t e r o n l i n e? C a l l C l a n c y R o g e r s, m u s e u m m a n a g e r, ( ) o r E m a i l i n f o. m a n t e c a m u s e u g m a i l. c o m T e l l h i m y o u l l r e a d t h e n e w s l e t t e r o n t h e w e b s i t e i f y o u w a n t u s t o s t o p m a i l i n g y o u a h a r d c o p y. W w w. M a n t e c a M u s e u m. o r g Y o u c a n s t i l l p r i n t i t o u t i f y o u w i s h! 2016 MEMBERSHIP FORM membership drive in progress Thank you for your support! Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Please make checks payable to: Manteca Historical Society Mail to: P.O. Box 907, Manteca, CA Suggested Membership Categories : (Please circle one) Student $5 Associate (Individuals) $15 Patron (Couples) $25 Family $50 Sustaining $100 Organization $100 Business Friend $250 Sponsor $500 Benefactor $1000 Life Contributor $5000 New Member (Please circle one) Renewing Member Thank you for supporting your Manteca Historical Society & Museum!

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