New Board Brings Fresh Energy and Ambitious Plans
he Medina County Museum is entering an exciting new chapter as its newly elected Board of Directors launches an ambitious effort to revitalize the 56-year-old institution and strengthen its role as the county’s premier historical resource.
Leading the effort is President Donna Schulte Loth, a Hondo native and longtime genealogist well known to Medina County researchers. Joining her on the board are Joseph Loth, whose skills and dedication have already proven invaluable in maintaining and improving the museum’s facilities; Secretary/Treasurer Debbie Marquis of Hondo; Historian Frances Guinn, who previously served as board president for two decades; and Director Bonnie Jaks of Rio Medina, whose organizational talents and passion for local history have become tremendous assets to the museum.
“We have a lot to accomplish,” said Loth. “For many years the museum has operated quietly, and while it has preserved an incredible collection of artifacts, many of the exhibits are ready for a fresh perspective. Even today, there are people who don’t realize Medina County has a museum, or they know us only as ‘the train museum.’ Our goal is…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $42 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!
