T HE M USEUM T HE M ANTECA H ISTORICAL S OCIETY N EWSLET TER. Retired chief, Nick Obligacion Honored at Program Night

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1 T HE M ANTECA H ISTORICAL S OCIETY N EWSLET TER M ARCH, V OL. 27, I SSUE 3 T HE M USEUM DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF T HE MANTECA AREA HISTORY UPCOMING Dates All events are at the Museum, unless indicated. Chamber Coffee at Manteca Museum Wed., Mar. 1, 8am General Meeting Board Elections Thurs., Mar. 9, 7pm Gourmet Sampler Sunday, Mar. 12, 1:00pm Manteca Senior Center Exec. Committee Meeting Wed., Mar. 15, 2pm Board Meeting Election of Officers Thurs., Mar. 16, 6:30pm Reminisce Group Meeting Tues., Mar. 21, 1pm Docent Meeting Thurs., Mar. 23, 10:00am See us online: Facebook/MantecaMuseum WHAT S INSIDE Retired chief, Nick Obligacion Honored at Program Night Our program honoring retiring Manteca Police Chief Nick Obligacion February 9th was a nice event. He and wife, Sally, joined museum guests as he gave a talk about his life and career in law enforcement. After his presentation, he donated two of his dutyhats and his personal laser radar gun to the museum to add to our police exhibit. Following his presentation, retired Chief Obligacion was presented with an appreciation plaque from the Manteca Historical Society. (more photos on page 3) News Briefs 2017 Memberships 2 President s Corner Program night pics 3 Ed Perry s Garage Tour Group 4 February Docent Schedule 5 Memorial Gifts About Memorials 6 Reminisce Group Meets Board of Directors 7 Museum Contact Info Membership Form 8 New Museum Hours: Wed. & Thurs., 1-3pm; Sat. & Sun., 1-4pm - Call (209) for Info. - Admission is Free

2 PAGE 2 THE MUSEUM NEWS BRIEFS Clancy Rogers Museum Manager Each year the City of Manteca holds a lottery drawing for the number of non-profit organizations, that will be issued a permit to sell safe and sane fireworks within the city limits. Only a small amount of permits are issued each year. This year the Manteca Historical Society was lucky enough to be drawn for one of the permits. We last had fireworks permits in 2015 and The money raised from the fireworks sales goes directly to the operation of the museum. Since we receive no money from the city, state or any federal agency, we rely on donations from the public, our membership dues and from memorial gifts, along with annual fundraising events to keep the museum open and operating. In years when we are fortunate enough to be drawn as one of the non-profit fireworks sales locations, it becomes one of our larger fund-raisers, second only to our annual membership drive. Of course, we do need volunteers to help work the booth, which will be open this summer from June 27th through July 4th. For those of you who can volunteer a few hours of your time for a shift or two during that week, it will be a tremendous help to us. You do not need to be a member of the Historical Society to volunteer. If you d like to help, or have any questions, feel free to call me at (209) or (209) during business hours. MUSEUM MEMBERSHIPS Received JAN. 16 feb. 15 STUDENT Serenity Brockman ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Dan & Marilyn Amoral, Elizabeth M. Campbell, Suzette M. Campbell, Ronald L. Faria, Edythe Myer, Jackie Smith*, Linda Checchi*, Phyllis McDonald*, Delbert Webster, Doris Landreth, Nancy Lewis, Pam Rocha, Marie Gully, Virginia Camacho, O H Tokheim,Roger & Linda LaPresle, Hazel White, Billie Corder, Francis Machado*, Diane McKinley, Richard Morris, Carroll Zwinge, Mary L. Smith, Shirley Dutra, C. Jean Lange, Harold Hodges, Viola Davis, Mary Jo Sachs, Marion Herburger PATRON MEMBERS Michael & Vera Brockman, Jeanette Farley, Richard Benevides & Tommie Gallardo, Bernice L. Hunt, Charley & Peggy Marshall, Yvonne Zanetti, John & Anita Zanetti, Gene & Carla Peterson, Mark & Sandy Oliver, Don & Nancy Jones*, Katherine Linder, Bennie & Joyce Gatto, Elwood & Patricia Cooper, Steve & Amanda Cottrell, Michael & Molly Mojher, Mark & Charlene Lilly, John & Sammie Crosno, Calvin & Gladys Purvis, David & Jeanne Swift, Rick & Melissa King, Raymond & Jeanne Daniel, Carl & Shirley Taylor, David Strait, Joseph W. Fassler, Chuck Crutchfield, Bill & Betty Rae McGehee, Mel & Dorothy Picanco, Charlie & Sandy Mello, Pauline Consoli, Bob & Sharon Busser, Dino & Sharon Cunial, Bob & Barbara Turk, Darryl Cabral, Tom & Dorothy Olson FAMILY MEMBERS Dan & Michelle Eavenson, Nadean Costa, John & Kit Smith, Katherine McNamara, Rick & Julie Adams, Arthur Perry, Tom Patti, Ron Howe, Alyce Machado Luis SUSTAINING MEMBERS Bill & Beverly Eavenson, Mr. & Mrs. George Perry, Henry & Angie Long, Kris Brocchini, Richard & Linda Aksland, Suzanne Clemens, Robert & Susan Milner, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory ORGANIZATION Manteca Sunrise Kiwanis BUSINESS Farmers & Merchants Bank-Manteca, Cardoza Enterprises, P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home, California Built-In Systems Inc. SPONSOR Low Family Project, Manteca District Ambulance Service *Designates New Member

3 M ARCH, 2017 P AGE 3 P RESIDENT S C ORNER - D AVE W INEGARDEN Photos by Jeanette Farley Dave Winegarden (209) Dave.winegarden@gmail.com Retired Chief Nick Obligacion and wife, Sally. Above right, the Chief describes his laser radar detecter he once used in the field, which he donated to the museum. Gourmet Sampler You still have time to pick up your tickets for our 25th annual Gourmet Sampler to be held at the Senior Center. This year we re opening the back card room again for some table seating and will have a few standing tables and some chairs in the main hall, as well. Hope to see you March 12th. John Rocha Mendes Passed away January 12th at 94. Mr. Mendes was a 1940 graduate of Manteca High and was a charter member of the Manteca Historical Society. We offer our best wishes to John s family and friends. Above left photo, Nick Obligacion received an appreciation plaque on behalf of the Manteca Historical Society from President Dave. Right, he talked about his career. Thanks to Marie Pasquinelli For her ongoing help with our Memorial Fund contributions we receive from thoughtful families near and far. Memorial donations are very important for the museum. Marie is one of our great volunteers! NEW MUSEUM PUBLIC HOURS: Open Wednesday and Thursday 1:00pm to 3:00pm Open Saturday and Sunday 1:00pm to 4:00pm Nick talked about this lower left photo as one of his favorites, showing Manteca s police team. At right, Sue Ryan, a member of SHARP (Seniors Helping Area Residents & Police), thanked the chief for his support for the volunteer organization. FOR REAL CLEAN WINDOWS Quentin & Lucas Bassett (209) For Excellent Service! Call for special tours! Open other times for planned meetings and events.

4 P AGE 4 T HE M USEUM REMEMBER WHEN? Tour group visit The first home of Ed Perry s garage was on the South/East corner of Yosemite Ave. and Grant Ave. The building was owned by Joshua Cowell who rented it to Perry in It has since had several tenants including C.L. Romero s Pontiac Dealership and Garage. It was torn down and replaced by the existing bank building. Pictured above are members of the Mid-Town Young Adult Group, from Manteca, who took a tour of the Museum on January 27th. The tour guides were Alan and Jeanie Marsden. If you have a group you would like to schedule a private tour for, please call the museum at (209) Leave a message, if no answer, we will return your Have a program idea? Visit The Museum Gift Shop Open: Wed & Thurs 1-3, Sat & Sun W. Yosemite Ave., Manteca, CA, We sell Manteca books, jewelry, and collectibles! GNARLY Wine Tasting 4 miles North of Manteca Highway 99 at French Camp Road (209) Daily 9:00am 5:30pm If you have an idea for an interesting program speaker for monthly Museum Program nights, please let us know. We are always looking for our next best program! We tend to stay clear of politics, but informative talks, education and history are usually well-received. Please call Clancy (209) at the museum, if you have an idea!

5 M ARCH, 2017 DOCENTS TAKE TOUR OF ESCALON MUSEUM P AGE 5 MARCH 2017 Docent Schedule Wed., March 1 On February 8th, twelve docents were welcomed by Museum Curator Dorothy Miller and six docents to the The Escalon Historical Museum. This was the first docent tour taken by our Manteca Museum docents for 2017, coordinated by Lillian Vieira. After a brief history about the Society and the building it occupies on Main Street, docents toured the museum, and afterwards enjoyed refreshments and conversation. The group exchanged ideas about their respective museum operations and procedures. Before leaving Escalon, docents visited Rosas Bakery to sample and buy Portuguese Sweet Bread and other bakery items, then enjoyed lunch at D'boni's Pizza in Escalon. More tours will be offered in the future! Marie Pasquinelli Mary Jo Sachs Thurs., March 2 Jeanie Marsden Sandra Bishop Sat., March 4 La Merle Peterson Lillian Vieira Phyllis McDonald Sun., March 5 Phyllis Abram Carol Hamrol Wed., March 8 Betty Mueller Marie Shoemaker Donna & Cleve Stafford Thurs., March 9 Alan Johnson Mary Hildebrand Sat., March 11 Mary Jo Sachs Marie Pasquinelli Sun., March 12 Carol Hamrol Mary Hildebrand GOURMET SAMPLER at Senior Center 1:00pm Wed., March 15 Jeanie Marsden Victoria Miller Thurs., March 16 Paula Elias Mary Jo Sachs Sat., March 18 Mary Jo Sachs Don & Nancy Jones Sun., March 19 Evelyn Moore Tommie Gallardo Wed., March 22 Judy Vasquez Arleen Sevor Thurs., March 23 Maria Gully Jeanette Farley DOCENT MEETING at Museum 10:00a.m. Sat., March 25 Paula Elias Linda Checchi Jackie Smith Sun., March 26 David & Eloisa Finnen Wed., March 29 Betty Mueller Marie Shoemaker Donna & Cleve Stafford Thurs., March 30 Jeanie & Alan Marsden Earl Pimentel Please remember to find a replacement if you need to change your shift. We need more Saturday docents! You may call docent co-chairs, Paula Elias , or Mary Jo Sachs

6 PAGE 6 THE MUSEUM MEMORIAL GIFTS Received January 13, February 13, 2017 In Memory of Doris Silva Kris Brocchini In Memory of Manuel P. Toste Manuel Valverde In Memory of Fred Zepeda Hallie Cotrell In Memory of Alan Thomas Carrol & Shannon Adams In Memory of Hazel Vierra Raymond & Chris Mendes In Memory of John R. Mendes Randy & Mary Albertsen Raymond & Chris Mendes Ken & Alice Hafer Carrol & Shannon Adams Sally Mendes Manuel Valverde MEMORIAL & HONORs PROGRAM This is a very special way to remember those who have passed away, or to honor one for a special event, or tribute. All gifts directly benefit the museum. Gifts are typically 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 past and present contributors for remembering friends and loved ones with a gift to the Manteca Museum. You can also find this information on the museum website. Log-on to: and click on the Memorials tab at the top. Or, you may stop in to pick up an envelope at the museum docent desk during normal hours. If you can not make it in, you can also call Clancy Rogers (209) for more information, or to receive Memorial Gift envelope(s) by mail. Please mail to: Manteca Historical Society P.O. Box 907, Manteca, CA The museum s street address does not receive mail. The museum is a 501(c)3 non profit organization. Thank you! Celebrating our 79th year! Sadie s Salon 508 E. Yosemite Ave., Manteca, CA (209) (209)

7 P AGE 7 M ARCH, 2017 Join the Reminisce group to talk about the past Board of Directors On the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 1:00pm, (March 21) join in as this group of Historical Society folks meet at the museum to discuss days-gone-by. No need to sign up, just show up! Come and share some old times at the Manteca Museum. Anyone is welcome to come! Bring something to talk about! Reminisce meetings last an hour or two, depending on the subjects and discussions. This monthly meeting is free for Historical Society members and * * * * * * * * Clancy Rogers, Manager Dave Winegarden, President Tommie Gallardo, 1st V.P. Marvin Brocchini, 2nd V.P. Mark Abram, Treasurer Sally Mendes, Secretary John Borders, Parliamentarian Earl Pimentel, Sgt. at Arms Leon Sucht, Past President Mike Brockman, Director Kristin Founts, Director Crystal Garcia, Director Maria Gully, Director Lucille Harris, Director Alan Johnson, Director Jeanie Marsden, Director Victoria Miller, Director Mel Picanco, Director Vivian Sarina, Director Cleve Stafford, Director Gayl Wilson, Director * 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. Thank you to all who support the museum as historical society members, donors, docents, volunteers and board members! We appreciate your contributions! Tuff Boy Sales & Tuff Boy Leasing Bus: Fax: Bus: Fax: E. Almondwood Dr W. Yosemite Ave. Manteca, CA Lathrop, CA Our Goal is to Achieve Your Goal! Free consultation for buyers or sellers Cynthia & Dave Winegarden REALTORS CalBRE: ; W. Center Ave. Suite 102, Manteca, CA Cynthia (209) Dave (209) Cwinegarden@GoGrupe.com Dwinegarden@GoGrupe.com

8 MANTECA MANTECA HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM Museum address: 600 W. Yosemite Ave. Mailing address: P.O. Box 907 Manteca, CA New Museum Hours: Wed. &.Thurs. 1-3pm; Sat. & 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 o n t a c t 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. See us online at MantecaMuseum.org and Facebook.com/MantecaMuseum, 2017 MEMBERSHIP FORM 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 -Memberships are considered Calendar-Year Donations Thank you!- Address Service Requested NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 303 MANTECA, CA MARCH, 2017