The Mtn. ReView Spring 2018

M The VHA MAY 6, 20 SILI PEOP 18 MEETING CON LING : SEE BAC VA OF K SI DE F L OR MOR LEY E IN F O! OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE Vo l u m e V I I I 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 • 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! 1 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: