April, 2008

New Members:

1.     Sarah McLane, 16422 N. Brannon Lane, Spokane, WA 99208

2.     Linda Peth, PO Box 313, Eldon, MO 65026

3.     Kat & Bob Smith, 2517 S. Overton Ave., Independence, MO 64050

4.     Kevin & Debbie Vernon, 11 Vernon Lane, Eldon, MO 65026

5.     Arlene & Deborah Berhorst, 1603 Beverly Dr., St. Charles, MO 63303

Change of Addresses:

1.     Steven W. Martin, 4212 Erath Ave., Waco, TX76710

2.     Ruby Webb, 10000 Wornall Rd., Apt. 4215, Kansas City, MO 64114

New Life Members:

1.     James & Nancy Clark, 609 Versailles Ave., Tuscumbia, MO 65082

2.     Layne & Barbara  Helton, 103 Helton Dr., Eldon, MO 65026

3.     Kitts, Haley, & Mallory Gillilan, 54264 Bird Haven, California, MO 65023

4.     Robert D. Todd, 122 Arbor Lane, Marlton, NJ 08053

5.     Brice % Betty Kallenbach, 12 Pin Oak Rd., Eldon, MO 65026

6.     Karen Smith, 86 Jim Henry Rd., Eugene, MO 65032

FIRST QUARTERLY MEETING ON APRIL 13^TH….

The Miller County Historical Society will hold their first quarterly meeting of 2008 on Sunday afternoon, April 13^th, at the museum building in Tuscumbia……A carry-in luncheon will be served at one p.m.  Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish and their own kitchen utensils…….A program will be held in the afternoon following the business meeting.

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IF YOUR DUES FOR 2008 HAVE NOT BEEN PAID, A RED STAR WILL APPEAR ON THIS PAGE AS A GENTLE REMINDER THAT THEY ARE OVERDUE……..

Deceased Members Who Passed On in 2007…….

1.     Leonard Doerhoff, St. Elizabeth

2.     Cleta Bennett, Wichita, KS

3.     Shirley Phillips, Eldon

4.     Peggy Gregory, Sugarland, TX

5.     Gertrude Atkisson, Osage Beach

6.     Gaylord Strange, Eldon

7.     Judson Berry, Jefferson City

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOSTS THE MILLER COUNTY LEADERSHIP GROUP……

On Thursday, March 6, the historical society hosted a catered dinner for twelve participants of Leadership Miller County.  The menu included ham ‘n cheese sub-sandwiches, apple salad, potato chips, fresh vegetables and dip, and carrot cake.  Eleven members of the Society also joined the group for lunch.  The Leadership group consists of interested men and women who are interested in the county’s government and history and included students, business persons and people from the various towns including mayors, etc.

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A nominating committee has been assigned by the president to present a slate of new officers and board members to the general membership at the April quarterly meeting for election.  Those needing to be elected include the president, vice president secretary, treasurer, and 3 board members who will serve 3 year terms.

THE PRESIDENT’S PAGE                                          Page 3---April 2008

    By Joe Pryor, President, MCHS

On Wednesday, February 20, the Miller County Historical Society board held its monthly meeting in the multifunction area of the lower floor of the new addition.  Those present were Joe Pryor, Joe Cochran, Donna Carrender, Judy Pryor, Wanda Wright, Carl McDonald, Jim Clark, Helen Schulte, Peggy Hake, Nancy Thompson, and Betty Kallenbach.

One of the most exciting items discussed were the plans for the ongoing renovation of the original museum area of the old Anchor Mill Hardware and Feed store.  Work has progressed such that we now have most of the wiring placed for new lighting and the dry wall and insulation isgoing to be installed very soon.  The energy expenditure for heating and cooling should be much less after the insulation is installed.

Architectural plans have been completed as to the layout and design of the seven model rooms which will represent historically accurate types of homes and stores of the county one hundred years ago.   These displays will be placed in such an order as to tell a story as one walks from one to the next.  This is a feature that is becoming more common in museums these days and we hope you will like it when we are finished.

The new addition just finished this fall includes a large library and research area.  We have purchased new shelving to improve access as well as betty protect our books and files.  New computers have been installed and we are anticipating having access to high speed internet which will be helpful for research purposes.

Because of the ongoing construction, we are not sure as to the date this year for opening the museum.  But I am sure that it certainly will be a “Grand Opening”!

Volunteers can always be helpful for maintenance and organization.  Mondays are our regular work-day.  If you can, drop by some Monday, we can certainly use your help.

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Calender of Events:                                                     Miller County Historical Society

April 13---Quarterly Meeting @ museum @ 1 p.m.                               Newsletter Published for

                                                                                                                      Members of the Historical

May 10---Open House @ Museum 1-3 p.m.                                             Society.

May 20---Board Meeting @ 10 a.m.

Jun 17---Board Meeting @ 10 am.                                                             EDITOR:

Jun 21---Ice Cream Society 11:30 – 3 p.m.                                                    Peggy Hake

Jul 13----Quarterly Meeting @ Museum 1 p.m.                                            270 Brushy Creek Rd.

Jul 15----Board Meeting @ 10 a.m.                                                                 St. Elizabeth, MO 65075

Aug 19---Board Meeting @ 10 am.                                                             E-Mail: peghake@yhti.net

Early Sept.---Old Car Show—Food served at 11:30 a.m.

                                                                                                                                    Pres:     Joe Pryor, Sunrise Beach

                                                                                                V Pres: Carl McDonald, Jeff City

                                                                                                                    Sec:     Peggy Hake, St. Elizabeth

                                                                                                                    Treas:  Betty Kallenbach, Eldon

Remember our quarterly meeting

 Will be held on Sunday, April 13^th,                             BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

  With a carry-in luncheon to be served 

   At one p.m.                                                                                     Jim Clark, Tuscumbia

                                                                                                                    Jerome Brondel, Eldon

   Officers and Board Members will                       Judy Prince, Lake Ozark

  Be elected in the afternoon by the general          Wanda Wright, Tuscumbia

  Membership.                                                                                  Joe Cochran, Iberia

                                                                                                                     Donna Carrender, Lake Ozark

                                                                                                                    Corrine Gilliam, Brumley

                                                                                                                  PAST PRESIDENT/ADVISOR:

                                                                                                                    Sharon Cogdill, Lake Ozark

                                                                                                                  MUSEUM DIRECTOR:

                                                                                                                    Nancy Thompson, Jeff City

                                                                                                                  ASSOCIATES:

                                                                                                                    Dwight Weaver, Lake Ozark

                                                                                                                    Judy Pryor, Sunrise Beach