September 8, 1999SCHS PRESIDENT’S DESK
The WWW II tribute during Community Days was a great success. The response from the veterans was tremendous as they brought memorabilia for display and many were available to talk about their war experiences. We thank Mike Bruns for organizing this event. During the summer the log house has been getting some finishing ...
July 8, 1999SCHS PRESIDENT’S DESK
The Shanes Crossing Historical Society reports that its effort to commemorate the Rockford Area’s W.W.II Veterans, during Rockford Days (June 18-20, 1999) was a great success. We had many visitors from near and far. Thank-yous go out to Mike Bruns, who spent many hours preparing for this event, as well as the willingness ...
February 8, 1999SCHS PRESIDENT’S DESK
Since the last newsletter, there has been very little activity. Various committees are beginning to work towards the new year. Besides finishing the log house this spring, we would like to begin developing the grounds surrounding the house.
An herb garden is being planned (contact Nancy Thomas if you can help or have ideas) ...
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. ...