By CONSUELO MACEDO
After Cambria Historical Society got all its ducks in order with the mandating agencies, construction company and workers, not to mention weather delays, progress can be seen at the site where the trench has been dug to install the water hook ups to the 1881 Schoolhouse.
Project Manager Doug Koerper reports that there is still work to be done, and thanks the community for their patience when one lane of traffic on Main Street was halted for 15 minutes.
CHS President Melody Coe reports that this “almost final” phase was made possible thanks to two major benefactors as well as grants from the Cambria Community Council and Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
The Schoolhouse is classified as a business rather than a residential hookup and will require minimal water usage, due to occasional visits for student field trips and a limit of four public events per year. Meanwhile the stately edifice greets visitors to the village on its meadowland at Main and Santa Rosa Creek Roads.
In a more celebratory mood, the main Museum in the historic East Village will be an active partner with the Chamber of Commerce again this year for the Annual Art and Wine Festival. Events Chairman Penny Church reports that this CHS will host three local wineries (to be announced) as well as “artist in residence” Jim Karjala. What a way to celebrate the New Year 2025!
