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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE
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MOUNTAIN VIEW HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Issue 2
Spring 2018
Editor's Note:
Due to a variety of circumstances, we had to publish this two-page “Mini” edition of the “Mtn ReView” in order to get it
mailed before our May 6 membership meeting. The Mtn. Review Newsletter will return to its normal eight page format
for the summer edition. We appreciate your understanding.
President’s Message MVHA Board Updates
Happy spring! This is one of my favorite times of the year, as our
valley really comes alive and gives us a glimpse of days past, when
blossoming trees stretched as far as the eye could see. It reminds us
of why we were known as the Valley of Heart’s Delight. A few updates from the last MVHA Board of Directors Meeting, held
on March 20, 2018:
By Candace Bowers
MVHA President
By Nick Perry
MVHA Vice President
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I grew up next to a prune orchard that had been part of a larger
ranch that was subdivided for new housing. All traces of the
orchard are long gone, but I have some great memories of playing
outside all day in the open space (and sneaking some fruit.) So
I’m especially looking forward to our spring meeting, when Tim
Stanley, author of The Last of the Prune Pickers, discusses his latest
book about our Valley. My family was part of one of the waves of
migration-- the Lockheed workers-- that he mentions in his book.
“I live in the Waverly Park neighborhood, originally from
Germany, I moved to Mountain View 18 years ago. The
international and diverse aspect of this area make it an
interesting and enjoyable place to live. Art and design is
my background; I love to make, create and be busy with my
hands. Presently I am part of a team opening a non-pro it
Maker Space (Maker Nexus) in the Mid-Peninsula area.
Mountain View is one my favorite places; lively Downtown,
lovely neighborhoods and an amazing history. It is
important to preserve and tell the story about this city and
its the buildings. How it became what it is today and what it
will and can be tomorrow.”
Even though I was a bit too young to have been a prune picker or
‘cot cutter myself, the stories from that time intrigue me. So now,
I head to the Central Valley in late summer to pick fruit from an
“adopted” nectarine tree. (Yes, we now pay for this opportunity!)
This form of “fruit tourism” is the closest I’m ever going to get to
those good old days. It’s hard, hot work, and we love every minute
of it.
See you at the Adobe!
—Candace
Financial Report
• Barbara Kinchen Memorial Plaque. We are also excited to
report that the memorial plaque has been ordered! We hope to
unveil the plaque on June 29. Please check our facebook page
or call the History Center at (650) 903-6890 for updates on the
plaque unveiling.
• Website Update. Our long-time volunteer web master, Suzette
Spencer, has retired from her duties after many years of
maintaining our website. Thank you, Suzette! We are excited
to share the news that we have a new volunteer web designer:
Melissa Wright. Melissa recently moved to Mountain View and
is excited to help us update our website. Stay tuned for more
information!
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By Emily Ramos
Treasurer
Checking Account Balance as of 1/19/2018: $29,765.54
• Income: $14.52
• Expenses: $1,883.03
Checking Account Balance as of 4/24/2018: $27,897.03
Board Changes. Our long-time Publicity Committee Chair,
Marina Marinovich, has agreed to ill the Director-at-Large
position that was vacated by Annemarie Montavon. Thank you,
Marina! We are also excited to welcome a new member to our
Board, Regina Sakols. Regina will be our new Ways & Means
Committee Chair. Welcome, Regina! A bit more about Regina,
in her own words: