SUGAR VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Current officers:
President William Mauck; Vice Pres. Jerry Miller; Treasurer Carla McElwain; Secretary Yvonne Weaver; Trustees Jack Harbach, Laurie Heggenstaller,and Mary Hoffer Munro.
Note: Museum – The committee reports that they continue to search for a suitable building for a museum.
SUGAR VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MINUTES
SVHS Meeting 10-12-08 at - Bull Run School
Present : Bill Mauck, Debbie Mauck, Steve Weaver, Yvonne Weaver, Carla McElwain, Chuck Sweeny, Verna Carey, John Carey, Dave Glossner, Jack Harbach, Gloria Harbach, Jerry Miller, Linda Miller, Nathan Walizer, Gladys Lamey, and Mary Munro.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
The minutes of the last meeting were read and it was noted there was an error of omission. Carla noted that it was not stated that during the meeting we discussed having someone paint the Bull Run school and also coat the roof. We had voted to have this done and John Carey would help to oversee this project. Steve made a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Verna seconded and the motion carried. TREASURER’S REPORT Carla reported we have $ 8, 167.93 in our checking account and our CD which is now over $10,000.00. It cost approximately $1,770.00 to paint the Bull RunSchool. Jack made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. John C. seconded it and the motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
We all took the opportunity to look at the building and we all agreed it was a fine job that was done. John Carey was thanked for being our “site foreman” so to speak. It was noted that Kauffman’s Store also gave us a 10% discount on the supplies needed. Jack suggested we look at our insurance coverage and make sure we are covered adequately. Carla said she would check into this.
Bill showed the group a photo of how the ornament will look. It will be in color and have the RosecransFalls on it. This will be our 14th in the series, but our first colored one. He will finalize the order tomorrow.
Yvonne noted that one set of old ornaments was donated to the Patty Monk Fund Raiser and that it brought in $40.00 for her medical fund.
Bill will ask Laurie if she can clean the Bull RunSchool shortly before our Old Fashioned Christmas.
When asked if there was any news on the Veteran’s Project it was noted that Ken and Peggy are working on finding more information. The group would like to see this compiled in a book and possibly presented during Memorial Day or Veterans Day. Most of us felt the project would take a few years to complete if we want to do it right and include Veterans from the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, Civil War , etc.
NEW BUSINESS
Jack stated he would like to see the plywood sign of the map of Sugar Valley fixed up and placed where it could be seen better. It was also noted the sign in front of the school needs some repair. Carla made a motion to have John Carey and Bill look into what is the best thing to do with the map and report back to the executive committee. Gloria suggested we place a small wooden box- similar to what real estate agents use - and place brochures and maps of the valley with points of interest in the box for people to get. She said she will help in the printing if needed. The group felt this was a good idea. Yvonne noted that the old Sugar Valley High School Band uniforms were saved from the trash by the Sugar Valley Concerned Citizens, but they are now stored in our ( SVHS) shed while they try to sell them. Yvonne noted that we will need to get them out of the shed soon as mice may get into them. Nathan Walizer made a motion we help, if the cost is minimal to us (SVHS). Carla seconded the motion and it carried. Jack mentioned he had been going through Floyd Lamey’s old photos and will need some help identifying some of them. He thanked Gladys for all her help. Bill added that Gladys also brought some old photos for us to look at today.Yvonne mentioned that the Greater Renovo Area Heritage Park Assoc. is seeking info from the public on the CCC camps in our area and if anyone has stories to share to please let her know and she will put you in touch with the correct people. Bill appointed Yvonne, Laurie, and Verna to be the committee to set up the Old Fashioned Christmas. The date of December 13, 2008 was chosen and the time will be 6:00 – 8:00 PMCarla mentioned that the German teacher - Ms. Shaw - at the SVRCS is interested in finding information on German families in this area and in the old German names. If anyone can help her on this let us know. John made a motion to adjourn and Jack seconded it and the meeting was adjourned. We then enjoyed some refreshments. Respectfully submitted,
Yvonne C. Weaver, Secretary
Some ornaments are still available! To purchase an ornament, contact Steve or Yvonne Weaver at 570-725-3438 or email president@svhistory.org They are also available at the Loganton Country Store. Ornaments still available are:
1995 - Building A sold out
1996 - Covered Bridge sold out
1997 - Old Grist Mill sold out
1998 - Bull Run School sold out
1999 - St. Pauls Church sold out
2000 - Zellers Spring 45 remaining
2001 - Train Depot 24 remaining
2002 - Eastville Store 70 remaining2003 - Lameys Store in Greenburr 61 remaining
2004 - Tea Springs 20 remaining
2005 - Tylersville Church 30 remaining
2006 - Mt. Zion Church 44 remaining
2007 - Sulphur Springs 66 remaining
2008 - ( Rosecrans Falls - in color- will be out soon)
FOR SALE - MAKE AN OFFER -
All the Sugar Valley High School band uniforms, majoette and color guard uniforms, ( about 50-60), 65 hats in cases, raincoats, shirts, drum major hats, etc. These need to find a home and we would like to have them stay together, but if there are individules who want their old uniform give us a call.
