Shanes Crossing Chronicle & Meeting Minutes

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  • Shanes Crossing Chronicle, September 1999

    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 ...
  • Shanes Crossing Chronicle, July 1999

    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 ...
  • Shanes Crossing Chronicle, February 1999

    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) ...
  • Norm VanTilburg – 25 years Proclamation

    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 ...
  • Shanes Crossing Chronicle, December 2018

    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 ...
  • BICENTENNIAL PLANNING MEETING – JANUARY 19, 2015

    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. ...