Club News

The meeting of Colfax Historical Society was called to order at 7 p.m. July 15 by vice president Larry Daft and he thanked everyone for attending. Members present were: Karen Russell, Aaron Bartholmey, Steve and Cindy L. Van Dusseldorp, Stanley Daft, Larry and Charlet Daft, Joyce Jessen, Peggy Dvorak, Doug Wilson, Chris Smith and facility manager Tranquillity Smith. Minutes of the June 17 were read. Treasurer’s report was presented.

Facility manager gave her report and said she has great events coming up. Also, has issues that need to be discussed at our next meeting.

Aaron will be helping Joyce, Peggy, Deb and Cindy L. with learning the Past Perfect Program and will work out the dates and times they will meet.

Michael Huston, who is extremely knowledgeable about many aspects of the Civil War will be coming to Colfax Historical Society building on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 2 pm. for a presentation. Refreshments will be served.

Larry D. is tentatively setting Saturday, Dec. 14 for Christmas Party, games and refreshments. There will be more discussion on this item before it is finalized.

Doug Wilson will be fixing the leak in our roof when he gets time.

We will be open the second Saturday of the month on Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The volunteers will be Larry H. and Peggy from 10 a.m. to noon and from noon until 2 p.m. will be Charlet and Joyce. Admission is free.

We will have the museum open on Sundays now from 2 to 4 pm and ending on Sunday, Sept. 3. The next Sunday open is Sunday, Aug. 4 with Joyce and Rachel Wilty volunteering to be there. The following Sunday, Aug. 11 will be Charlet and Larry. The next Sunday, Aug. 18 will be Karen and Cindy L­­­. It will also be admission free.

Next meeting will be on Monday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. It is open to anyone who would like to attend.