Membership Update

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Spreckels Sugar Homes

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In Memory of 4

MEMORIAL GIFTS 5

Museum Happenings

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List of Board of directors

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Museum Info

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WHAT’S INSIDE

MAY/JUNE2020 - VOL. 32. ISSUE 4

THE MANTECA HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER

THE MUSEUM

Upcoming Dates:

All events are at the

Museum, unless indicated.

Exec. Committee Meeting

TBA

General Membership Meeting

TBA

Reminisce Group

TBA

Board Meeting

TBA

themantecamuseum.org Info.mantecamuseum@gmail.com

DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF MANTECA AREA HISTORY

Museum Hours: Wed. & Thurs., 1- 3pm; Sat. & Sun., 1- 4pm - Call (209)825-3021 for Info. - Admission is Free

Changes welcome & unwelcome are taking place at the Manteca Historical Society & Museum. To start with, we were three days away from our 28th Annual Gourmet Sampler at the Manteca Senior Center when we got the word that all events in Manteca were being shut down by the governor of California due to Covid19. So, we finished wrapping & tagging the last of the raffle prizes and they are now in storage just waiting for the day they can be used. What a big disappointment for the committee, members, and event sponsors. At this time, we do not know when we will be able to have a large crowd together to enjoy the food and all that goes with the event. I want to thank everyone who gave of their time and energy to make this a successful event. Special thanks to the following sponsors: SunnyValley Smoked Meats Inc., Manteca Development Company, Ray-mus Homes, J.R. Simplot Company, Hafer Properties, Golden Valley Credit Union, Clearwater Car Wash, Tuff Boy Leasing and Precision Automotive of Manteca. The museum holds two fundraisers each year and counts on this money for operating expenses. We do not receive any funds from the city, county, state, or federal governments so we will have to get creative! Memberships and Memorial donations will be very much depended upon until we can have a public gathering again. The hardest part will not being able to gather with museum members and friends!

During the time that we are closed to the public we will be un-dertaking several maintenance projects. The new solar panels are in place and we are now producing power! This project was scheduled and was paid for in April. Next to be upgraded is the security gate which is being brought up to current safety codes. R & S Erection Tri County Inc will make updates in May. The three roll-up doors on the Memorial Building were serviced and will be put on a regular maintenance schedule to keep them operating smoothly. Some displays inside the museum will be updat-ed and plans are being made to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of Manteca Union High School. We have many pieces of memorabilia that have been donated over the years for the high school display but are will-ing to look at any other items that can be loaned for display or donated. Please call (209) 923-7915 if you have any items for consideration.

Until we open our doors again, we want everyone to stay safe and stay well. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Sally Mendes-President

Changing Times

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Membership Update RENEWALS – NEW MEMBERS

Associate

Norma Jean Bologna

Tina Capron

Hedi Gomes*

Evelyn Moore

James Moore

Lori Tiago Quintana

Donna Shannon

Mary Jo Sachs

Arleen Sevor

Norma Stensaas

Judy Vasquez

Patrons

Janice Akin

Gary & Carol Aksland

Luan Bland

Steve & Veronica DeBrum

Dan & JoAnn Edwards

Ann Evans

Jim & Cathy Garvine

Raymond & Gerta Foxworth

Scott E. Gatze

Kent & Denise Holbrook

Richard & Melissa King

John & Dorothy Osborn

Parminder & Jasvinder Sahi

Cleve & Donna Stafford

David & Carol Strait

Chris & Robin Taylor

Willie Weatherford

Kent & Ruth Greathouse

Family

Ron & Nancy Howe

Art & Diane Perry

Marion Herburger

Michael & Kathleen McNamara

Allen & Bea Lingenfelter

Connie Dalla

Wayne & Margaret Castle

Sustaining

Don & Sandra Brietenbucher

Robert & Susan Milner

Pete Boyce

John & Barbara Ratekin

Organization

Golden Valley FCU

Manteca Ripon Pentecost Society

Soroptimist International Manteca

Business

Brocchini Family

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FOR REAL CLEAN

WINDOWS Quentin & Lucas Bassett

(209)823-1492 For Excellent Service!

Museum Gift Shop

The museum giftshop has many that can be purchased for any gift occasion. More jewel-

ry has been added, so come in and see the new inventory.

Members receive a 10% discount on items.

Want to learn more about Manteca or stroll down memory lane? Stop by the museum giftshop to buy one, or both, of the Manteca books written by Evelyn Prouty and Melinda Pacheco Patrick. They also make great gifts!

Members receive a 10% discount on all giftshop

Spreckels Sugar homes un-der construction in 1917 along Yosemite Ave. These homes were for manage-ment team members and were there for many years. Several were relocated to South Union Rd. & East Louise Ave. They are not hard to spot if you remem-ber what they look like.

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THE MUSEUM

In Memory of

Museum Members

Carroll Zwinge-March 2020

Dale Johnson-March 2020

Nancy Van Sandt– March 2020

Don Breitenbucher-March 2020

How important it is for us

To recognize and celebrate

Our he-roes and she-roes!

Maya Angelou

A flag appears ‘mid

thunderous cheers,

The banner of the Western land,

The emblem of the brave

And true.

John Phillip Sousa

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MEMORIALS & HONOR’S 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. Memorial Gift Forms are available at the museum docent desk, or by calling at (209) 825-3021 office (leave message) and we will be happy to mail a Memorials form(s) to you. Many thanks to past and present contributors for remembering friends and loved ones with a gift to the Manteca Mu-seum. The Manteca Historical Society & Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Thank you!

In Memory of Helen Hixson

Norm & Joann Flinn Roth

In Memory of Carolie Osborne Scott & Lorene Smith

In Memory of Victor Gully Ron & Nancy Howe

In Memory of Nellie Richetta Scott & Lorene Smith

Miriam Cabral

In Memory of Dale Johnson Raymond & Chris Mendes Ed & Margaret Sequeira

Ron & Nancy Howe Alice Hafer & Hafer Proerties

In Memory of Vince & Dorothy Indelicato

Ed & Margaret Sequeria

MEMORIAL GIFTS Received March 1, 2020 - May 15, 2020

In Memory of Rodney McCleary

Scott & Lorene Smith

Raymond & Chris Mendes

Alice Hafer & Hafer Properties

In Memory of PFC Robert Halliday

Sally Rebeiro

In Memory of Ella McChesney Donna Bordenkirchner

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A group of residents from Prestige Retirement Living toured the museum & memorial building in early March (top photos). Zac from Sig Solar in Oakdale and Manteca City inspector give the okay for the new solar system on the Memorial Building (bottom left photo). 1 of 8 mannequins donated by Pauline Consoli and delivered by her son, Tom Consoli of Walnut Creek. Thank you so much for the donation.

GNARLY Wine Tasting

4 miles North of Manteca

Highway 99 at French Camp Road

(209)824-3500 - Daily 9:00am—5:30pm

www.dfvtastingroom.com

MAY/JUNE 2020 PAGE 7

Board Members 2019

Sally Mendes, President 923-7915

Kristin Founts, 1st VP 601-0602

Vicki Miller, 2nd VP 823-4327

Mark Abram, Co- Treasurer 239-0744

Artemis Vourakis, Co-Treasurer 471-2724

Leon Sucht, Parlimentarian 239-0288

Mike Brockman, Sgt at Arms 815-3636

Cleve Stafford, Director 823-4800

Donna Shannon, Director 815-8395

Maria Gully , Director 823-1276

Tommie Benavides, Director 275-7392

Richard Benavides, Director 406-8950

May/June 2020

Docent Schedule

If you are a docent please refer to the Cal-endar at the front desk.

Museum address: 600 W. Yosemite Ave. Mailing address: P.O. Box 907

Manteca, CA 95336

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