DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF MANTECA AREA HISTORY

[Pages:8]THE MANTECA HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER

AUG./SEPT.2021 - VOL. 33 ISSUE 10

THE MUSEUM

DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF MANTECA AREA HISTORY

MantecaYouth Focus Tour

The Manteca Museum & Historical Society was the last stop on a multi destination tour on June 23, 2021, for the Manteca Youth Focus, led by Doug & Kristen Scott. The tours of the main building and the memorial building were conducted by Jeanette Farley, Jim Moore, Jackie Smith, Beverly Ensley and Mike Brockman. They enjoyed the photo display of former winners as well as an encased tiara donated by a former Miss Manteca. MYF is comprised of youth between the ages of 10 & 20 years from local public and private schools. The primary goals are to further members' educational goals, participate in volunteer service, develop their unique talents and abilities with a sense of pride in their community. After the tours were complete, the group was treated to a box lunch from the Iron Horse Deli completing their busy morning. A drawing was held for the current history book of Manteca "Images of America" by museum member Melinda Pacheco Patrick. All guests were encouraged to come back to the museum with their families & friends. Drawing winner was Miss Manteca 2019/20 Sydnee Navarro.

Upcoming Dates:

All events are at the Museum, unless indicated.

Exec. Committee Meeting Thurs. Sept. 9, 2021 Thurs. Oct. 14, 2021 3:30pm

Board Meeting Thurs. Sept. 16, 2021 Thurs. Oct. 21, 2021

6:30pm

Parking Lot Sale Sat. Sept. 25th, 2021

8:30-1:30

See us online:

Info.mantecamuseum@

WHAT'S INSIDE

Portuguese

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Pottery Display

President's Corner 3

4 In Memory of

MEMORIAL GIFTS 5

Picture Donation 6 Parking lot sale

List of Board of 7 directors

Museum Info

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Museum Hours: Wed. & Thurs., 1- 3pm; Sat. & Sun., 1- 4pm - Call (209)825-3021 for Info. - Admission is Free

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Portuguese Pottery dates back to prehistoric times, verified by the archaeological exhibits in Portuguese museums. Terracotta urns stored wine, water and olive oil."Caldas da Rainha" - The Queen's Hot Springs- just north of Lisbon is the unofficial center of pottery in Portugal, because of the abundance of clay deposits and wonderful ceramics. Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro in 1884 opened a factory of decorative pieces that made the town famous. Alcobaca, a small town which belongs to the Caldas da Rainha region,is most famous for the ceramic pieces that are handpainted blue, the ones we are more familiar with as tourists. These have a similar appearance to "Flo Blue" Pottery. Coimbra Pottery represents the eastern tradition. The 17th century blue and color drawings that represent hunting scenes. The Arab influence during the 15th century shows up in feathers and plumages of birds in the 18th century. My personal exhibit in our Manteca Museum has primarily pieces from different factories in Alcobaca and Agueda, Portugal. The factories in Agueda are Outeiro. In Alcobaca the factories are: Vestal and Faireal. If you are wondering if I traveled to Portugal to find my collection, that is a big, fat "NO." They came from years of searching at estate sales, garage and yard sales, good will hunting and thrift store sales. In 2016, I did travel to Sao Miguel, Acores and did visit the "Ceramica Vieira." where I did purchase some small ceramic items that would fit in my suitcase.

Hope you enjoyed learning a little about Portuguese pottery. Please enjoy the exhibit.

Mary Gomes Del Pino

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President's Corner

We are halfway through 2021 and looking forward to a successful year end. Election of officers & directors was recently held, and I would like to thank Vicki Miller, Donna Shannon & Dave Winegarden for their efforts on the election committee. The updated list is printed in this newsletter, please contact any member of the board if you have questions or suggestions. We welcome new director, Mary Gomes Del Pino. Mary recently retired from teaching special education at Sierra High School. We also welcome Beverly Ensley to the docent staff and new member, Connie Jorgenson. Thank you to all our members for supporting the museum through our Memorial Program. Funds received help keep the museum operating. We plan to hold the Parking Lot Sale the last Saturday in September. Be sure to call and get your space now. Stay safe and we hope to see everyone soon.

Museum Gift Shop The museum giftshop has many that can be purchased for Valentine's gifts. More jewelry

has been added, so come in and see the new inventory.

Members receive a 10% discount on items.

FOR REAL CLEAN WINDOWS

Quentin & Lucas Bassett

(209)823-1492

For Excellent Service!

Want to learn more about Manteca or stroll down memory lane? Stop by the museum giftshop to buy one, or both, of the Manteca books written by Evelyn Prouty and Melinda Pacheco Patrick.They also make great gifts!

Members receive a 10% discount on all giftshop

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MEMORIALS & HONOR'S

PROGRAM

This is a very special way to remember those who have passed away, or to honor one for a special event, or tribute. All gifts directly benefit the museum. Gifts are typically tax deductible, and the names of those remembered are then inscribed in the "Honor Roll Book", which is on permanent display at the museum. Memorial Gift Forms are available at the museum docent desk, or by calling at (209) 825-3021 office (leave message) and we will be happy to mail a Memorials form(s) to you. Many thanks to past and present contributors for remembering friends and loved ones with a gift to the Manteca Museum. The Manteca Historical Society & Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Thank you!

MEMORIAL GIFTS

Received July 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021

In Memory of Antonette Marchitelli Poulos

Robert & Frona Winter Marvin & Carola Sohns

Kris Brocchini Susan Lee, Dr. Stephanie Lee & Stuart Lee

Karen Cambra

In Memory of Marion Orlando Judy Cabral Raymond & Chris Mendes Hart & Adriana Laurence Kris Brocchini LaDean Talcott Linda Dutart Janet McDonnell

In Memory of Rosalene Cabral Brumley

Celeste Cabral

In Memory of Marylou Moore Collins Toni Raymus & Andrew Sephos

In Memory of Edward Pine Toni Raymus & Andrew Sephos

In Memory of Frances Darling Toni Raymus & Andrew Sephos

In Memory of Connie Meintasis Toni Raymus & Andrew Sephos

In Memory of Jan Campbell Dan & JoAnn Edward

In Memory of Castle Ketchem Dan & JoAnn Edward

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In Memory of Lois Filippini Karen Cambra

In Memory of Betsy Soeth Dan & JoAnn Edward

In Memory of Saul & Josefina Saenz Dan & JoAnn Edward

In Memory of Walt Silva Jeanette Farley

In Memory of Bonnie Lauritson Karen Cambra

In Memory of Steve Reynolds Karen Cambra

In Memory of Violet Perry Hercules & Artemis Vourakis Hafer Properties & Family

Scott & Lorene Smith Mary Indelicato

Dan & JoAnn Edward

In Memory of Bill Eavenson Bud & Cynthia Dunnett Earl Roger Rieger Hart & Adriana Laurence LaDean Talcott

Hercules & Artemis Vourakis Victor & Joyce Riolo

Joanne & Bob Belluomini Hafer Properties & Family

Janet McDonnell

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Greg & Diane Micheletos-Markoules James Reichmuth Terry Anderson

Dennis & Wanda Martin Chuck & Faye Dutart Scott & Lorene Smith

In Memory of Walter Ott Hafer Properties & Family

In Memory of Betty Perez Hafer Properties & Family

In Memory of Terry Hunt Dan & JoAnn Edward

In Memory of Duane McAdam Joe Dovichi

In Memory Of

Museum Members

Violet Perry Weldon Burson Bill Evanenson

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The museum recently received a photo of the 1920 era ranch on South Union Road known at the Davis Ranch. This ranch encompassed over 80 acres and went all the way to Yosemite Ave. Larry Rego of Oakdale donated the photo showing his family members who were from the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores and rented the ranch and ran a dairy for many years. Arnold Rothlin, museum member, also has an original photo that hung in Lucca's Bar in Oak Street until it was sold and went out of business. The two had many stories and questions to ask, spending several hours reminiscing about Manteca history.

PARKING LOT SALE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

8:30 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M.

VENDORS NEEDED !

MUST PROVIDE OWN SET-UP AND CLEAN-UP

$20.00 A SLOT OR $30.00 FOR 2 SLOTS

MUSEUM GIFT SHOP WILL BE OPEN WITH LOTS OF SALES!

CONTACT TOMMIE BENAVIDES 209-275-7392 OR CONTACT SALLY MENDES 209-923-7915

DON'T MISS OUT ON THE BARGAINS

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Board Members 21/22

President, Sally Mendes

209.923.7915

Vice President, Vicki Miller

209.918.4327

Treasurer, Artemis Vourakis 209.471.2724

Secretary, Tommie Benavides 209.275.7392

Sgt-At-Arms, Mike Brockman 209.815.3636

Director, Mark Abram

209.239.0744

Director, Richard Benavides 209.406.8950

Director, Mary Gomes Del Pino 209.679.2462

Director, Kristin Founts

209.601.0602

Director, Maria Gully

209.665.6033

Director, Donna Shannon

209.815.8395

Director, Cleve Stafford

209.945.0244

Director, Leon Sucht

209.239.0288

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