Colfax Historical Society
The Sept. 16 meeting of the Colfax Historical Society was called to order at 7 p.m. by president Kevin Williams and he thanked everyone for attending. Members present were: BJ Williams, Karen Russell, Aaron Bartholmey, Steve and Cindy L. Van Dusseldorp, Larry Hurto, Stanley Daft, Larry and Charlet Daft, Joyce Jessen, Rachel Wilty, Peggy Dvorak. Minutes of Aug. 19 were read. Treasurer’s report was presented.
Chris has been helping Kevin with installing the Security Camera System and more needs to be done.
Keith Russell is working on getting someone to remove the semitrailer.
Larry D. has set Saturday, Dec. 14 for the Christmas Party, games, refreshments and pictures with Santa Claus. There will be more discussion in October on this item before it is finalized.
A storage cabinet was purchased for $50 and is in the utility room and can be locked.
The nominating committee consisting of Karen, Peggy and Joyce will be meeting and are to report back at the October annual meeting on Monday, Oct. 21.
Michael Huston gave a very informative presentation about the Civil War on Sunday, August 25th. We gave him $200.00 for his time and travel. Refreshments were served and there were approximately 30 in attendance.
An Election Day Soup Supper will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 in our community room. We will have soup, crackers, veggies, dessert and drinks. There will be a free will donation. Committee in charge is: Cindy L. and Peggy. Desserts will be donated and several have volunteered to help.
Kevin is looking for a gift shop to print the “Colfax Mineral Springs Little Carlsbad of America” booklets we have in our gift shop, as there are only a couple left.
The log cabin is in disrepair, and we are exploring possible routes of disposal.
Jasper County Historical Museum will be doing the Christmas Tree event again this year. Peggy, Steve and Cindy L. have volunteered for that project. It will be open every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 30 – Dec. 29. Saturday: 1 to 8 p.m., Sunday: 1 to 4 p.m. Also, open Dec. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. For group visit options, call the museum. Free will donations accepted.
We will be open the second Saturday of the month on Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The volunteers will be Charlet and Larry from 10 a.m. until noon and from noon until 2 p.m. will be Tranquillity and Peggy. Admission is free.
We are giving a big thank you to all of the many volunteers who help in so many ways.
Next meeting will be Election of Officers and Board Member on Monday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. It is open to anyone who would like to attend.