What's Doin'
(Meetings, field trips, other events)
Museum Now Open by Appointment
Come and take a look! Hours may be arranged by calling 365-6681.
Field trip to Indian petroglyphs June 10, 2007
Located on private property along Cow Creek, ancient rock drawings appear to pre-date the arrival of any of the known Native American tribes, and little information is available about them. The site is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Society members were privileged to be invited to view these fascinating artifacts, with an excellent, informative lecture by Devon Tassen. The trip included a great picnic, with Rod Miranda manning the barbecue.
Regular meeting June 21, 2007
After reading the minutes from our May 17th meeting and the treasurer's report, we had a lively discussion on the Indian Rock field trip, and the results of our second annual Heritage Day on May 26th. Heritage Day was very successful this year, and we look forward to 2008, though we are hopeful that the fire department will help us in the future. Book sales continue to do well. We are planning another field trip in the near future, possibly to the site where blocks were cut from the rock to build the old Millville church.
Regular meeting July 19, 2007
Book sales continue to be nothing less than spectacular, with gross sales now at over $14,000.00. A proposal to donate $1,000.00 to the Millville Fire Department for leveling and landscaping passed, and Kenny Doelker volunteered to help with the grading. We hope that future Millville Days can be held here instead of at the school. The proposed zoning change for the Masonic Hall was discussed, with agreement that the society is in opposition. Members are urged to do all they can to prevent it. Flora brought some of her fantastic homemade pies for all to enjoy when business was concluded.
Regular Meeting August 16, 2007
Results of the planning committee meeting on August 9 were discussed, and we agreed to continue to try to work with the Masons and the county to purchase the old Millville Schoolhouse property for a park, museum and community center. This effort is supported by the Millville Volunteer Fire Department. We will meet with the Masons' representative on September 5 at 2 p.m. at the Masonic Hall (Old Millville Schoolhouse).
Regular Meeting September 20, 2007
We agreed to retain Trudy Vaughn of Coyote and Fox to perform a cultural resource study on the old Millville Schoolhouse and property. The planning commission and Supervisor Les Baugh have been very supportive in our efforts to preserve the historic building. Elinor Hagstrom reported that we had some visitors to the museum when she had it open on September 12. We will continue to open it twice a month.
Regular Meeting October 18, 2007
The society is working with Trudy Vaughn to get pictures of the inside of the Masonic Hall so that we can apply for designation as a historic site. Rick Bennetts has measured the windows in the museum and will install new thermal windows at a cost of about $1647.00. Museum attendance has been promising since it has been open, with some book sales and a new member signed up. We are now accepting donations to attempt to purchase the Masonic Hall. No meeting in November and December.
Regular Meeting January 17, 2008
New windows have been installed, and make a huge difference in the museum. Our thanks to Rick Bennetts, Rod Miranda, Glenn Campbell, and Jim Higgens for their fine work. We are still working on our plans to try to purchase the old Millville school, with the aid of Trudy Vaughn of Coyote & Fox, we hope to have it designated a California Historic Building. The students at Millville School are busy raising funds for the purchase of the old schoolhouse. Our books are selling well; Millville -A Bridge to the Past has nearly sold out. A blood drive for Bud Farrell will take place in Palo Cedro.
Regular Meeting February 21, 2008
The siding on the building is giving us problems, and the contractor is working on replacing the defective material. Rod Miranda has completed repairs on the front porch, which looks wonderful! The Millville school children are working on fund raisers to help purchase of the old Millville Schoolhouse, and will start with a spaghetti dinner in the near future. Along with the fire department we will plant grass for the Old Millville Day which will take place on June 28.
Regular Meeting March 20, 2008
Rod Miranda reported the siding on the building will be replaced, due to excess shrinkage. This is covered by the warranty. This year's Old Millville Day will be on June 28, with Rod Miranda as Grand Marshall, and the theme will be "Save Millville's Treasures." The new lawn should be in place for the event. The society will construct a large steel building behind the existing museum, to house the many "treasures" that have become too numerous to keep in our existing building.
Regular Meeting April 17, 2008
Rod Miranda reported that the siding on the building will be replaced in the near future. Progress is being made in the landscaping of the grounds, and getting a permit to construct the steel building behind the museum. The plans for Old Millville Day are moving right along.
Regular Meeting May 15, 2008
Rod Miranda reported on the museum visit by the kindergarten and first grade students from the Rocky Point Charter School. The kids were great. Rod gave each of the kids an Indian necklace, plus one for their favorite teacher, John Goodner was present to help if needed. Our new building is on schedule to be completed in time to display our historical farm equipment for Old Millville Day, and it will be dedicated to Harryette Chatham and Bud Farrell. Preparations for Old Millville Day are moving right along, and it should all be completed before June 28.
Regular Meeting June 19, 2008
President Rod Miranda reported on the chain-link front for the new building. He will purchase the chain link for about $350, and members will build it. Ellie Hagstrom reported on the May 31 Whitmore booth; she sold $180 worth of books. The Masonic Hall appears to have been sold, and is in escrow at this time. Money will be contributed for its purchase will be refunded as soon as escrow closes.
Regular Meeting July 17, 2008
Eastern Star donated many items to the society, including a piano, antique cupboards, a glass display case, a large antique table, and many beautiful framed pictures. The thresher donated by the Reineke/Taylor families has been installed in our new building by the Doelker family. We will decide on a date for the building dedication at our next meeting.
Regular Meeting August 21, 2008
We discussed publishing a cookbook for a fund raiser, and it was decided that we can do the work ourselves, allowing us to determine just what goes into the book, saving considerable expense. The dedication for the new building will be October 17th at 11 a.m. We will have a barbecue, including hamburgers, potato salad, and beans. Flora is mailing out the checks returning money contributed for purchase of the Masonic Hall.
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