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Quarry Quarterly
Our History Our Heritage Our Community
Fall 2016
Ilona Osella
(inset) was the
daughter of Vic-
tor Wickman,
Kathie owner of Wick-
Nippert man’s Quarry.
Pictured in 1912
is Victor (second
from left), his
President’s brother, Anders
(rear right) and
Message multiple quarry
owner Matt Ruh-
I hope you all had a kala (far right).
great summer and are Anders Wickman
enjoying the cooler fall owned the ranch
weather. Your members at the west end of
and volunteers have Rocklin Road —
now Johnson
been very busy making Springview Park
a difference in your
community.
I am sorry to report Centenarian shares memories of Rocklin
we have lost a lifelong Gary Day
Rocklin resident and Based on interview of Ilona Osella by Alfred Corral
Rocklin Historical So- Editor’s Note: Ilona Osella passed away on born in that house in 1917. I am the youngest
ciety supporter, Connie Aug. 31. She would have celebrated her 100 th of my parents’ six children. I still live on the
Gayaldo. She was a birthday on Jan. 26, 2017. property.
wonderful lady who My mother, Margagreta Otilia Wick-
Rocklin’s granite industry flourished in late man, came from Finland, unmarried, at the
was always smiling and 19th and early 20th centuries. But competition turn of the century intending to live in Rocklin
full of love. Rest in from cement-based concrete and labor strife in with her sister. She was disoriented as she left
peace, Connie, you will the quarries in 1915 attenuated the production the train so a patron of one of Rocklin’s many
be missed, of granite products and depopulated Rocklin saloons escorted my mother to her sister’s
I would like to thank by 35 percent between 1910 and 1920. house.
Finnish immigrant Victor Wickman perse- The early immigrant Finns spoke Finnish
Dave Britton for mak- vered in the business, operating a successful at home, but their children spoke English at
ing an impact on the quarry in Rocklin until the early 1940s. school and a combination language called
Society this past year. On Nov. 9, 2009 Rocklin historian Alfred Finnliska evolved. Finnish and Finnliska are
He was head of our Corral interviewed Victor’s daughter, 92-year- seldom heard among Rocklin’s Finnish de-
Museum Docents and old Ilona Osella about her life growing up in scendants nowadays. I learned from my father
early 20th century Rocklin. to write in Finnish so I could communicate by
contributed several My father, Victor Wickman, emigrated mail with my grandmother in Finland. She
great articles to the from Finland in 1901, following his older lived to be 100.
newsletter. Sadly, he is brother Anders Wickman, who had emigrated My father’s quarry was Rocklin’s deep-
working through some here in the late 1880s. Anders had American- est. It produced granite for buildings in San
health issues and could ized the family name to “Wickman” when he Francisco and Sacramento. As construction
saw that the immigration clerk couldn’t pro- projects dried up it produced riprap for recla-
use your prayers and nounce Ylilammi, Ander’s Finnish family mation projects and gravestones for shipment
support. name. to Nevada and Sacramento. During high
A big thank you to My father bought our house on High
Continued on Page 3 Street in 1906 from an Irish family. Most of Continued on Page 2
Rocklin’s early quarrymen were Irish. I was
Quarry Quarterly, Fall 2016 Page 2
In memoriam
Lifelong resident shares memories of growing up in early Rocklin
Continued from Page 1
School, I worked as a secretary for that school and became good friends. I and I met my husband, Pete, at Rocklin’s
quarry, while the men made granite blocks twelve classmates graduated eighth grade roller skating rink on Pacific Street. He
for construction of the Main Post Office in in a ceremony at Finn Hall in 1930. became a 17-cents per hour railroad ap-
Sacramento. I rode the train to Roseville High prentice so we were able to travel by train
At Christmas our family stacked pre- School, but most kids were poor and had for free to the 1939 World’s Fair in San
sents around a Christmas tree lit by can- to bum rides. Few kids could afford school Francisco. We married in 1941 before the
dles. Finn families gathered at Finn Hall clothes during the early years of the Great war started. We have three children.
during the Christmas season where Santa Depression so we wore black and white Nick Alexson was once my father’s
passed out gifts, including candy, fresh uniforms. On Saturday nights we danced business partner. He fell to his death in
oranges and apples. the Schottische and the Polka at Finn Hall 1927 while clearing brush from the quar-
Moon’s Grocery Store was in today’s until 11 p.m., and then we headed for Al- ry’s edge.
granite city hall building. My mother often len’s Dance Hall near Folsom where we My father died in 1954 at age 76. His
sent me there for a dime’s worth of bolo- danced until 3 a.m. After a few hours sleep lungs were clogged with granite dust.
gna. Adolf Moon knew me as “Ilona Bolo- and church on Sunday morning, we went My best friend at work in downtown
gna.: to Rattlesnake Bar where we swam all Sacramento in 1941 was Japanese. She
I attended Rocklin Grade School on day. cried with me when bad news came from
Pacific Street. The Finns and the Spanish I don’t remember any of the kids Hawaii on Dec. 7. I never saw her again
and the Japanese families associated main- drinking alcohol during our high school after that day.
ly among themselves, but we mixed at years.
Roger Huseby gree in Industrial Management, he In addition to his wife, his survi-
1940-2016 went to work for the City of Los vors are his daughter and son-in-
Roger Huseby died on Aug. 1, Angeles in Financial Management. law Sheri and Brad Frechette, son
2016 after a 16-year-battle with He and his wife Sally and their and daughter-in-law Eric and Gay-
Alzheimer’s disease. children enjoyed traveling in their ette Huseby and four grandchildren:
He was born in Chicago Il., but RV trailer and visiting all the West- Lindsay, Amanda, Natalie and An-
his family moved to Texas where ern States National Parks and some drew.
he completed his high school edu- in Alaska and Canada. His son, Keith, preceded his fa-
cation. As a Boy Scout he achieved After retirement, Roger and Sal- ther in death.
the rank of Eagle Scout. ly moved to Rocklin in 1998. Both A memorial service will be held
The family then moved to Cali- became active in community at 11 a.m. on Oct. 7 at Old Saint
fornia and Roger attended Pasadena groups, including the Rocklin His- Mary’s Chapel. Following the ser-
City College and Los Angeles torical Society and Rocklin Friends vice, a reception/lunch will be held
State. After graduating with a de- of the Library. on the patio.
Connie Basque Gayaldo The couple became business park for them.
1922-2016 owners operating a laundromat and Gayaldo’s husband Hank,
the White Spot Café. Many people daughter Nancy Tuttle, grandson
Born in Rocklin to parents who still rave about her pies. Michael Webb and brother Frank
had immigrated from Spain, Connie The Gayaldos were charter Basque preceded her in death.
Basque Gayaldo attended Rocklin members of the Chamber of Com- Her survivors include sons and
Grammar School and Roseville merce and Connie served as Presi- daughters-in-law Jack and Mary Pat
High School. dent of the “Chambermaids.” Gayaldo, David Gayaldo, Dan and
After she married “Hank” An- They were active in many other Jill Gayaldo and her sister, Carna-
dres Gayaldo, the couple moved to civic and charitable activities, in- tion Wright.
a house across Pacific Street where cluding the Rocklin Historical Soci- She most certainly will be
she spent the remainder of her life. ety. missed by all who knew her.
The City of Rocklin named a
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Find this landmark
If you want to find this
landmark, join Dr. Jim Carl-
son on one of his walks
through Rocklin’s history on
Oct. 8, Nov. 12, or Dec. 10.
The easy, 1 hour, 15-
minute walk will start at noon
at Finn Hall on Rocklin Road
with stops at 10 historic sites.
The walk will finish by
1:15 p.m. at the Rocklin His-
tory Museum on Rocklin
Road at San Francisco St.
Bring cameras to capture
some of Rocklin’s historic
views.
If you want to walk, call
Jim Carlson at 916-624-0682.
President’s Message 2017 got some insights into Rock- p.m. on Nov. 21 at Old St Mary’s
(Continued from page 1)
lin’s history from Alfred Corral Chapel. It’s time for you to get
and then went on to tour the Mu- involved!
Gay Morgan, who will be attempt- seum, Chapel and Fire Hose Co. The Annual Tree Lighting
ing to fill his shoes. Please call her No 1. Thank you, Gay Morgan Committee has been ramping up
to volunteer as a docent so we can and Nancy Lohse, for showcasing plans for another wonderful event
keep the museum open. our history to the class. on Front Street on Dec. 10 starting
I have had the pleasure of Now that elementary schools at 4:30 p.m. Many service organi-
working with some fabulous la- are back in session, Gay and Nan- zations and volunteers will come
dies on the Old St. Mary’s Chapel cy are scheduling tours for the together on this day to bring
Committee, meeting brides, dis- third grader students. These ladies smiles to the faces to the children
cussing wedding plans and have a lot of fun meeting the stu- who attend. We are looking for
dreams. The brides love the new dents. The essays the students sponsors (large and small), Santa’s
carpet runner and are looking for- write afterwards are priceless. Helpers, parade participants and
ward to the completion of the Society members participated clean up volunteers. There are
Rocklin Hose Co. No 1, so the in the Rocklin Chamber of Com- many, many more opportunities to
groomsmen can hang out there. merce’s Hot Chili, Cool Cars on make this year’s event bigger and
The ever talented Fix-Its are Saturday Sept. 17. Our volunteers better! Call me at (916) 630-9073
wrapping up work on the interior staffed our designated spot on Pa- if you’d like to volunteer!
of the Firehouse. Stop by on Front cific Street where we handed out As the year comes to a close, I
Street any Tuesday morning information on our Museum and look forward to the Rocklin His-
around 8:30 a.m. if you’d like to the upcoming Christmas Tree torical Society’s Annual Christ-
help. Lighting festival. It was exciting mas Get Together from 6 to 8:30
RHS was given the opportunity to see all the people who came out p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19 at the
by the city of Rocklin to sell beer to enjoy the event and support the Museum. I hope you will be able
and wine during a Quarry Park Chamber. to attend. The Museum will be
Concert on Aug. 13. Many thanks We are seeking for nomina- decked out in Christmas finery.
to the volunteers who helped. . tions for a two-year commitment Take care of yourselves and
Rocklin Chamber of Com- to the Society’s Board of Directors one another. May God bless you
merce Leadership Class for 2016- at our general meeting starting at 7 all.
Quarry Quarterly, Fall 2016 Page 4
Pleasant memories of spending time at my grandmother’s house
Gay Morgan bumps on your head meant about The next room in the house was
your personality traits. There was a the dining room, but it was more
It was the time of the Great De- sofa stuffed with prickly horsehair. like the family room. Beside the
pression. Of course, I didn’t know In the center of the room there was dining table, there was a rocking
that then; I was only three years old a square table with a sort of Tiffany chair, a sofa and an easy chair,
when my family came to Rocklin to lamp on it. I think I remember a which was near the radio.
live with my maternal grandmother. stuffed squirrel. I saw other exam- (Grandma loved her soap operas,
Jobs were hard to find and my ples of taxidermy in other houses as particularly Ma Perkins and Helen
Mother was pregnant. Dad took well. Trent.) Grandma’s sewing machine
whatever job the WPA offered -- The floor was covered by an ori- was in there and the drawers were
digging postholes for example. ental style red carpet. There was a full of interesting things. It was a
I remember going with my beautiful ornately carved piano treadle machine you powered by
grandmother to a truck parked near topped by a fringed velveteen pumping with your feet.
the Moon’s house. They were Spanish shawl. (Grandma let me If you drew a picture of a dress
handing out canned food, some pound away on the piano. I thought you liked, Grandma would make it.
without labels. You never knew I was making music.) Next to the It would be perfect, no short cuts or
what might be inside when you piano was a wind-up RCA Victrola. glossed over errors. Grandma also
opened the can. I thought it was I can’t remember the names of the taught me to knit. Whenever I make
funny -- sort of a game. records it played. (My cousin a mistake (even today), she would
Grandma’s house was fascinat- Laura remembers “Barney say, “Better rip it out.”
ing. There was a row of framed Google.” Sadly, one of us sat on it It was in the family room that
photographs of family members and broke it.) Even more intriguing Grandma would play endless games
hung high along one wall of the was the Stereopticon, a device for of Old Maid and Fish with us.
parlor. There was a glass front viewing pictures, making them There were two bedrooms,
bookcase filled with interesting seem three- dimensional. It seemed which were typical of the time.
books. One was about what the like magic. Continued on Page 5
Quarry Quarterly, Fall 2016 Page 5
Applebee’s pays
tribute to Rocklin
Applebee’s Restaurant, lo-
cated at 6811 Lonetree
Blvd., has selected several
historic photos from the
Rocklin Historical Society’s
archives to display through-
out the new restaurant. In
addition, the collages fea-
ture present day photos
highlighting Rocklin’s land-
marks, including the historic
Old St. Mary’s Chapel and
the granite rolling ball water
feature.
Memories of my Grandmother’s house on High Street: It’s just not the same
Continued from Page 4 under a cover, I waited impatiently terious trapdoor in the floor. When
for the next step.. It seems that the trapdoor was lifted, it revealed
Each had a discretely hidden cham-
Grandma did a lot of cooking – an earthen dugout with wooden
ber pot. Grandma's bed had a tall
cakes, pies, breads and pancakes. steps leading down under the
headboard made of carved dark
Whenever she made coffee, she house. On the shelves lining the
wood. I still guiltily remember
would tell me she was going to walls were the home-canned pre-
what fun it was to stand and jump
“cook” coffee. In my mind, I al- serves. It was always cool down
on the bed. One time three cousins
ways picture Grandma with an there. I can still smell that earthy
jumped so hard on her bed that it
apron on. fragrance.
fell down. (Notice I didn't say
There was another room – the The house was surrounded by
which cousins.)
A Rocklin fire rig provided storeroom – in Grandma’s house. trees, shrubs and flowers, including
The kitchen wascupola
dominated by a
access to the bell for When my parents and I first moved Lilacs, Oleanders, Poppies and Zin-
largefire
black and chrome
bell installers. wood-
in, it had an ice box. I loved to visit nias. There was a huge fig tree
burning stove. The wood box stood
with the ice man whenever he de- whose branches came down almost
beside it. I used to sit on the wood
livered large chunks of ice. Later to the ground creating a cool green
box while I got dressed on cold
the ice box was replaced by an cave to play in. In the backyard
winter mornings. A small kerosene
electric refrigerator, which made Grandma raised vegetables -- car-
stove was used in the summer to
Grandma happy. It meant she could rots, potatoes, onions and squash.
keep the kitchen from getting too
now store ice cream in the tiny There was also a large orange tree.
hot. There was a square sink with
compartment that held the ice cu- Farther out back was the out-
running water, but only cold and
bes. Her favorite flavor was Maple house and a chicken coop. When I
sometimes muddy. Water for wash-
Nut. I liked three layer Neapolitan. was sent to gather eggs, a mean old
ing had to be heated in a big oval-
Grocery staples were arranged red rooster would always chase me.
shaped pan I think they called a
on shelves and, for some reason, My grandmother’s house still
boiler. The work table had a built-
that’s where the bathtub was stands on High Street, but it has
in bin for storing flour. I sometimes
placed. It was also plumbed for been extensively remodeled. It
got to “help” Grandma make Nis-
cold and sometimes muddy water. doesn’t look anything like the
sua (coffee bread) by kneading the
Over in the corner there was a mys- house of my childhood.
dough. When it had to rest and rise
Quarry Quarterly, Fall 2016 Page 6
Special collections range from tin containers to beads to Houdini
A collection of decorative tin containers has
been on display throughout the summer at the
Rocklin History Museum. Some old, some new.
Some seasonal and commercial.
The owner of this unique collection prefers
to remain anonymous. However, it is known the
tins were put to good use over the years and
made a lot of people smile. You might even find
a cookie crumb or two in some of them.
That display has been stored away for anoth-
er time to make room for a collection belonging
to Betty and Bill Biegs.
This collection showcases beautiful Native
American bead work on moccasins. pouches
and other useful articles. There are also some
examples of pottery, several dolls and an incred-
ible powder horn. This collection will be on
display through the end of September.
In the month of October, the month of Hal-
loween and spooky things, Magician Julio Se-
villa will share his “Houdini: Magic and Mys-
tery” collection and possibly a few surprises.
Harry Houdini is known for sensational prison
breaks, death-defying escapes and near impossi-
ble stunts. He is probably one of history’s most
influential magicians. This magic exhibition
will be presented by Rocklin business Julio Se-
villa, owner of Sevilla Magic FX, an entertain-
ment company. .
As always, if you would like to share your
collection, call Gay Morgan 624-2355 or send A life-size cutout of renowned magician Harry Houdini
an email to gfmorgan@att.net. will be part of October’s special collection display.
Annual Tree Lighting Festival organized by volunteers
The organizers of the first Old ing Ceremony, starting at 4:30 p.m. -kind products and donations from
Town Rocklin Tree Lighting cere- on Dec. 10, is being made possible local businesses.
mony had no idea the event would under the leadership of the Kiwanis Take a walk down Front Street
grow to the size it has. Club of Rocklin and the Rocklin and fill your hands with free good-
In 2010 a handful of dedicated Historical Society. This collabora- ies and heart with holiday delights.
community volunteers decided they tion has turned the festival into a Offered will be bounce houses,
wanted to do more than just pre- holiday event attended by more wagon and train rides, face paint-
serve Rocklin's history. Their goal than 5,000 people. ing, crafts, holiday photo ops, hot
was to restore downtown as the city Additional support is provided dogs, chili, popcorn, cookies, hot
center, where the community would by the City of Rocklin, which en- chocolate, caroling, costumed char-
gather to eat, live, and play. sures attendees will remain stay acters, and performances by local
The now traditional Tree Light- safe. Support is also provided by in musical groups.
Quarry Quarterly, Fall 2016 Page 7
Rip Rap
Gay Morgan
Rip/Rap is the term for the
scrap or left-over pieces of
granite after it has been cut to
size.
So, in this column, I’ll be
sharing the little leftovers from
the big stories.
The Johnsons (Marg and
Gene) and the Schumans
(Joan and Don) took a road
trip through Oregon and Wash-
ington and into Port Angeles.
From there they took the
ferry to Victoria, B.C. and vis-
ited the Butchart Gardens.
After a few weeks at home,
the Johnsons are now planning
a trip to the East Coast.
Jean Sippola had knee re-
placement surgery in May.
However, she suffered a few
unfortunate setbacks that re-
sulted in further hospitaliza-
tions. She is recovering nicely.
Photo by Ronna Davis
Volunteers have put the finishing touches on the replica of the Old Sad news: Aldrick Niemi
Firehouse/City Hall on Front Street. A ribbon cutting ceremony is has died at the Yountville Vet-
planned for Oct. 4. eran’s Home. A native of
Rocklin, he was a Rocklin His-
Work completed on firehouse torical Society member .
John Peterson is anticipat-
The finishing touches, including finials and filigree, have been
ing surgery.
completed on the replica of the Old Firehouse/City Hall on Front
Street.
Gary Day had surgery in
The Rocklin Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting
August and is convalescing.
ceremony to celebrate the completion of the newest landmark on
Front Street at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4. As for myself, I realized it’s
The Rocklin Historical Society in cooperation with Rocklin fire- best to be careful what you
fighters are now seeking authentic items and equipment to display wish for. I told my daughter
inside the building. that I needed a week in bed.
Since many Rocklin famili1es were involved at one time or an- Shortly afterward, my wish
other with the volunteer fire department, we are hoping to find fire was granted. Only, it meant
apparatus like axes, helmets, hoses or boots. two weeks in bed. I am doing
Anyone who has items they’re willing to donate is asked to call much better.
Gay Morgan at (916) 624-2355 or via email at gfmorgan@att.net
Quarry Quarterly, Fall 2016 Page 8
Out and about Old Town Rocklin crew’s use in installing the décor.
Gene Johnson ***
Quarry Park Ticket Booth car-
Fire House Bell - The 500 ries the Deer Creek Lumber name on
Nelson house is history. Gone signage provided by RHS. Inside the
are the two vintage homes at the pound, 26-inch bell and I shared
a 48-inch cube (belfry) several booth is a vintage cash register also
corner of Front and Farron Streets. provided by the society.
However, never fear, there will be days while I added the cable
pulley and altered the belfry ***
more places to live in old town -- Here Comes the Bride’s page for
the four new homes on the teeny- “cage.” The bell was cast by
N.C. Whyte and L. deRome, Sacramento area wedding venues
tiny lots at Third and Farron are opens with images of three landmark
available for $400,000+ each. owners of San Francisco’s
Globe Brass and Bell Foundry. properties: The Old Sacramento Fire-
*** house, Hyatt Regency and Old St.
Golf course is history – Whit- Oddly, there is no casting date
on the bell. However, we know Mary’s Chapel.
ney artifacts -- We were informed ***
by member Carol Ellis that the Louis DeRome and Neil C.
Whyte formed their partnership Butchart Gardens – Marg and I
closed Sunset Whitney Golf Course traveled with Don and Joan Schuman
buildings were being vandalized in 1880 and 11 years later had
developed “the most complete to tour the Butchart Gardens in Victo-
and the few remaining artifacts from ria, British Columbia. The Butchart
Whitney mansion were in danger of brass foundry on the Pacific
Coast.” The bell was delivered family started the gardens in a de-
being destroyed. David Baker and funct limestone quarry 100 years ago.
Gene Johnson purchased the items to a Rocklin School in the late
1800s and, according to Lee (The Epperson family, the last own-
to help ensure they would not be ers of Big Gun Quarry, had visions of
lost to history. RHS members assist- Browning, was given to the
Rocklin Fire Department after it similar development of the Big Gun
ed in the removal of the four stained quarry.)
glass windows and a 10-foot door, was removed from the school
that was then located at the cor- ***
then transported them to safe stor- Formation of a Public Art Task
age. No plan exists for their ulti- ner of Oak and Pacific Streets.
*** Force was discussed at the Sept 10
mate disposition. meeting of the Rocklin Parks, Recre-
*** Firehouse Finials and Fili-
gree now adorn the replica of ation and Arts Commission. As I un-
Amazing George Salgado and derstand it, the City and a 501(c)3
membership -- I am informed that the 1894 Fire House/City Hall
building. One can imagine how non-profit (tentatively, Rocklin Fine
master solicitor,George Salgado of Arts) would oversee the selection and
Kim Kaplan Productions has signed proud the residents must have
been of new city’s first public placement of any public art projects.
up 14 new members so far this year. Budget might be 1 percent of the per-
Loree of Loree’s Little Shack by the building. Whitney High School
shop, under the direction of mit value of new projects. Old St.
Railroad Track is one of the new Mary’s rolling ball fountain was used
members. Incidentally, the RHS Fix Marshall Smith and Neal Davis,
prepared the woodwork. David as an example of public art.
-it crew celebrates task completions ***
at the “Shack.” The parmesan- Baker, Patrice Cardott and oth-
ers painted the items. The City Chronology Ailment Update.
enhanced tacos are highly recom- Happily, the correct time is again dis-
mended as well as the Sierra Neva- and Hertz Equipment Rentals
each donated a day’s use of a 60 played on the west face of our RR
da Pale Ale. Depot Clock.
*** -foot manlift for the Fix it
Quarry Quarterly, Fall 2016 Page 9
Student tours
back in session
School is back in session,
which means third grade students
in the Rocklin Elementary School
District will begin to study their
home community.
Part of that study includes a
field trip to Old St. Mary’s Chap-
el, the Old Firehouse replica,
(new this year) Roundhouse Park,
the Rocklin History Museum and
the new Quarry Park.
Third graders will also partici-
pate in an essay contest with the
winning essays placed on display
at the Museum.
Over the years the Third Grade
Coin Drive has been a major con- Gay Morgan leads a group of third grade Rocklin Elementary School
tributor to the Rocklin History students on a recent tour of the museum.
Society’s efforts and we are grate-
ful for their efforts.
The School Tour Crew is re- Help preserve Rocklin’s
freshed and ready to begin the
15th year of conducting school
history and support his-
tours in October. These volunteers
love to tell the student visitors
tory-related arts projects.
about Rocks, Rails and Ranches
and the people who built this
community. Many, but not all, are The Rocklin Heritage Fund at the
retired teachers.
This year’s group includes Su-
Placer Community Foundation sup-
san Brooking, Nancy Lohse, Nan-
cy Ustaszewski, Diane Wade, Pat
ports the Rocklin Historical Society
Woessner, Kathy Reed, Patsy Pat-
tison, Patrice Cardott, Russ and Now it is possible to make tax-deductible gifts and
Leslie McNeill, Jerry Farren and perpetual endowments that will
Gay Morgan.
If you think this sounds like support Rocklin Historical So-
fun, we’d be happy to train you. ciety programs including both
visual and performing arts relat-
Time to renew dues
ed to Rocklin’s heritage. Please
Dues for 2017 are due by Jan. 1. contact Veronica Blake at 530-
Your membership fee supports the 885-4920 to learn how you can
Rocklin History Museum and pro-
grams. Mail your $20 dues to Rock- contribute, or go to
lin Historical Society, P.O. Box 1, www.placercf.org.
Rocklin, CA 95677.Quarry Quarterly, Fall 2016 Page 10
ROCKLIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Oct. 8
Rocklin Historical Society Walk through History
Board of Directors Meet at Finn Hall at noon for 1 hour, 15-minute walk. Call
or text Jim Carlson at (916) 624-0682 to participate.
Kathie Nippert, President
Henry Lohse III, Vice President Oct. 10
Patrice Cardott, Secretary RHS Board of Directors Meeting
Russ McNeill, Treasurer Starts at 6 p.m. at Old Saint Mary’s Chapel Annex.
Ronna Davis, Board member 5251 Front Street in historic Downtown Rocklin
Jeff Foltz, Board member
Sally Huseby, Board member Oct. 17
Nancy Lohse, Board member Photographer Jim Johnson presents City of Rocklin Pho-
Patsy Pattison, Board member to Project/General membership meeting
Dr. Jim Carlson, Past President Starts at 7 p.m. at Old Saint Mary’s Chapel.
Roy Ruhkala, President Emeritus 5251 Front Street in historic Downtown Rocklin
Nov. 12
Walk through History
Meet at Finn Hall at noon for 1 hour, 15-minute walk. Call
Docents needed or text Jim Carlson at (916) 624-0682 to participate.
Gay Morgan Nov. 14
In order to fulfill our RHS Board of Directors Meeting
agreement with the City, the Starts at 6 p.m. at Old Saint Mary’s Chapel Annex.
Rocklin History Museum is 5251 Front Street in historic Downtown Rocklin
required to be open from 1
p.m. to 4 on Wednesdays,
Nov. 21
General membership meeting; nominations for board of
Saturdays and Sundays.
directors
We have a pool of dedicat-
Starts at 7 p.m. at Old Saint Mary’s Chapel.
ed members, who work two at
5251 Front Street in historic Downtown Rocklin
a time to open the museum
for visitors. But unexpected Dec. 10
things happen and the result Christmas Tree Lighting at Old Saint Mary’s Chapel
is a shortage of volunteers. 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., 5251 Front Street in historic Downtown
And so we are seeking substi- Rocklin
tute docents. Volunteers needed for set-up and late evening clean up.
Since we assign two peo- Dec. 10
ple per shift, there is always Walk through History
someone to talk with. Some- Meet at Finn Hall at noon for 1 hour, 15-minute walk. Call
times there are a lot of visi- or text Jim Carlson at (916) 624-0682 to participate.
tors so you would meet new Dec. 12
and interesting people. RHS Board of Directors Meeting
Volunteering at the muse- Starts at 6 p.m. in Old Saint Mary’s Chapel Annex.
um is not only fun, but it also 5251 Front Street in historic Downtown Rocklin
provides a service to our Dec. 19
community. Christmas Social
Interested in becoming a Starts at 6 p.m. at Rocklin History Museum.
substitute docent? Call (916) 3895 Rocklin Road at corner of San Francisco Street in
624-2355 or via email at Downtown Rocklin. Attendees asked to bring finger foods
gfmorgan@att.net or dessert. Drinks will be provided.You can also read
