December 9, 2013NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENT
This has been a rather slow fall for the society as we have had our usual monthly meeting with guest speakers. Our attendance has been great with 60- 70 people attending out meetings.
We want to thank Lucas Minnich, social studies teacher at Parkway Hish School, who encourages his students by giving extra ...
February 1, 2007Notes from Norm Van Tilburg, President, 419-363-2998
Since the holidays, we have been very busy at the museum, With the help of the town workers, we now have the ceiling tile replaced in the main showroom. This has really dressed-up the ceiling. We still get items donated on almost a weekly basis.
A couple of weeks ago ...
December 8, 2006Notes from Norm Van Tilburg, President, 419-363-2998
The first weekend of December brought well over 200 visitors. Positive comments were made and there were even some that had items they wanted to share.
I want to thank everyone who helped to get the museum ready to open by painting the walls, installing showcases, shelving, and storage cabinets. ...
March 21, 2024
WHEREAS, we are here today to express special recognition to
Norm VanTilburg and to honor him for his 25 years of distinguished service as
President of the Shanes Crossing Historical Society; and
WHEREAS, Norm and his wife Deanne are charter members since March of 1995, which was the beginning of the Historical Society, each have contributed to the ...
December 16, 2018
NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENT
Once again this has been a
busy year for the museum as we had six meetings that were well attended. We are
always receiving donations as area people downsize or parents pass on and the
heirs go through much memorabilia. We appreciate area people for thinking of us
before throwing something into the garbage. We also ...
January 20, 2015BICENTENNIAL PLANNING MEETING
VILLAGE OF ROCKFORD
January 19, 2015
Present was Norm VanTilburg, Dee VanTilburg, Roy Thompson, Mona Thompson, Twyla Hayes, Marie Miller, Mike Schumm, Barb Pedroza, Greg Pontsler, Marty Lentz, Lowell Beougher, Curt Beougher, Beougher and Jeff Long.
Norm led the meeting and reviewed the October 20, 2015 meeting.
Twyla reported the RADC would be involved in the mural. ...