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January 2012:

A lease agreement with Klickitat County that provides a place to put the Caboose has been signed and accepted.

Mike S. has been working on the logistics to get it moved. - Unless the weather gets bad , Wed. Jan 18th is the scheduled day!!

Thanks Cheryl Steindorf for all your hard work in getting the paperwork and insurance completed.



Kevin Davis and his backhoe digging and moving some rail for us. Thanks Mr. D!

Oh and you too Johny Clarence, Mike. Mr, Reed, and Marty Hester...



MUSEUM TOUR

    Museum Board and members

  • Chairperson/Research -Mike Schlangen
  • Treasurer/Finance - Cheryl Steindorf
  • Support/PR - Carl Coolidge
  • Support/PR - John & Bobbie Campbell
  • Support/PR -Bob and Karen Gibbs
  • Support/PR - Laura Bales
  • Support/PR - Doug and Nancy Nelson
  • Support/PR - Hazel & Linda Morehead
  • Support/PR - Karen Schlangen
  • Support/PR - Yvette Schultz
  • Support/PR - Allie Spino
  • Support/PR - Jay Moss
  • Support/PR - Lori Fakesch
  • Support/PR - Johny Clarence

    Contact us and get involved!


Shirley Southard enjoys
the Huntington's display


DEC. 2011 UPDATES:

Cheryl Steindorf has recieved a tenative draft lease agreement with Klickitat County
that provides a place to put the Caboose.
She will meet with them on Monday Dec 5th, to review and sign the contract.

Mike S. will contact the movers to set up a time and date to move it down here from Goldendale.


OCT. 2011 UPDATES:
  • The Caboose was scheduled to be moved here on the 18th,
    But because of an extensive contract received last week
    from the Parks and Recreation, we have had to reconsider their offer
    and are currently working with the County Commissioners to relocate
    the Caboose onto County Property.
    We are hopeful that an agreement will be had next week and we can
    Move our project forward.
    We would like to express our thanks to Commissioner Dave Sauter for coming down yesterday and reviewing the site and supporting our project.
    8/18/2011

    Members, Mike Schlangen, Cheryl Steindorf, Carl Coolige, Johny Clarence, and John Campbell met
    with Mike Canon - Klckickitat Economic Development - and the County Commissioners to
    update them and gather support for the Caboose project.
    Most of the logistics and details have been worked out and they are very supportive of our project.
    The next step is to remove the track from the PUD yard and prepare the site to set the caboose on. The commissioners are looking into options to help with the insurance and
    an agreement for a 40 year lease on the trail site is looking really good.
    Rails to trails and the Parks and Rec dept. have also been very supportive of the project
    We would like to thank everyone for helping with this exciting venture for Klickitat!!


    7/7/2011
    Members attending: Mike and Karen Schlangen, Lori Fakesch, Yvette Schultz, Laura Bales,
    Linda and Hazel Morehead, Allie Spino, JohnyClarence, and Cheryl Steindorf,
  • Fund balance $4,124
  • Caboose $7,000+
  • Grants: $3,000 County Grant - $2,000 Yakima Nation Grant( For display cases and computer)
  • The yard sale netted about $800.00
  • Linda Morehead donated $100.00
  • Cheryl reports that the Rails to Trails is initially supportive of placing the caboose
    on the trail head and is talking to the Parks and Rec to request their approval and lease information.
  • We will contact the PUD about rail and ties located at the current caboose site.
  • Liability Insurance and funding for the caboose will need to be investigated.
  • Need to set up a meeting with the County Commissoners to report progress, request
  • logistic support and tenative schedules for moving the caboose.
  • We will be shooting for a date in October.
  • Friday Music in the Park, we will sell Burgers for fund raising
  • July 16 and 17th the museum will be open 10am-2pm. Anyone availible to help out is encouraged to come and
  • On the 17th the museum staff will get together for a meeting to update progress and prepare for Canyon Days..
    Mike will make more Cabooster buttons...
    Musem Meeting - May 15, 2011: -

    Attendance: Cheryl Steindorf, John/Bobbi Campbell, Jay Moss
    Doug/Nancy Nelson, Mike/Karen Schlangen, Laura Bales, Jan Sage Cottrell, Allie Spino, Carl Coolige,
    Yvette Schultz, Hazel/Linda Morehead, Lori Fakesch

  • Reviewed Treasurer report/Cheryl reported the museum has $1,142
  • Announced getting a $3,000 grant from the county to help move the Caboose
  • Announced recieving a grant from the Yakima nation. To be awarded at the Legends Casino next week
    Laura and Cheryl will attend the meeting.
  • Disscussed the location and planning of the site for the caboose. Cheryl will contact the Parks and Recreation Dept.
  • Laura will draft a letter to Amerities inquiring about ties and rail
  • Cheryl will contact PUD about ties and rail at the current caboose site
  • Will get more info on hauling and lifting quotes
  • Liability and insurance needs to be investigated
  • Jan Cottrell will make some calls inquiring about other similar projects and costs
  • Disccused Gorge Heritage Museum visit and ideas for displays and working together
  • Fund raising-
    Doing the Community Calendar, writing a memorial cookbook, T-shirts, submitting article to the Sentinal
    Raffling Historic photos
  • Announced the Exciting progress of the School/Community Feasibility Study
    and the part the museum needs to play

  • Sunday, Febuary 27, 2011
    Members in attendance: Johny Clarence, Laura Bales, Cheryl Steindorf,
    Carl Coolige Karen and Mike Schlangen, Allie Spino.
    Agenda Items:
    Treasurers Report: $2,670.00
    Cheryl brought pictures and info on the old Shay #2
    Cheryl reported no reply from the Wa. Railroad historical
    Society about the release of the caboose. We will continue to contact them and the County
    will also look into it for us. We will resend a letter with official letterhead and UBI number on it.
    Cheryl is working with the Parks and Rec dept. and the county
    on a workable location to place the caboose
    Johny is looking into aquiring concrete ties and Mike will
    contact Pilot Knob, a local contractor about getting a quote for moving the caboose for us.
    Allie has made us aware of another county grant for Historical museums
    of up to $5,000. Laura will ask Lori Fakesch to pick up an application for us.
    Grant ideas would be for moving the caboose and/or
    buying new display cases and shelving for the museum
    The next meeting is scheduled for March 20th.
    WWW.GORGESPIRITS.COM/KHM.HTM
    Oct 2, potluck and Highway cleanup day went well!

    Musem Meeting - May 15, 2011: - (Next meeting May 22, 2011 5pm)

    Attendance: Cheryl Steindorf, John/Bobbi Campbell, Jay Moss
    Doug/Nancy Nelson, Mike/Karen Schlangen, Laura Bales, Jan Sage Cottrell, Allie Spino, Carl Coolige,
    Yvette Schultz, Hazel/Linda Morehead, Lori Fakesch

  • Reviewed Treasurer report/Cheryl reported the museum has $1,142
  • Announced getting a $3,000 grant from the county to help move the Caboose
  • Announced recieving a grant from the Yakima nation. To be awarded at the Legends Casino next week
    Laura and Cheryl will attend the meeting.
  • Disscussed the location and planning of the site for the caboose. Cheryl will contact the Parks and Recreation Dept.
  • Laura will draft a letter to Amerities inquiring about ties and rail
  • Cheryl will contact PUD about ties and rail at the current caboose site
  • Will get more info on hauling and lifting quotes
  • Liability and insurance needs to be investigated
  • Jan Cottrell will make some calls inquiring about other similar projects and costs
  • Disccused Gorge Heritage Museum visit and ideas for displays and working together
  • Fund raising-
    Doing the Community Calendar, writing a memorial cookbook, T-shirts, submitting article to the Sentinal
    Raffling Historic photos
  • Announced the Exciting progress of the School/Community Feasibility Study and the part the museum needs to play

  • Musem Meeting - July 11, 2010: -

    Attendance: Cheryl Steindorf, John/Bobbi Campbell, Bob/Karen Gibbs
    Doug/Nancy Nelson, Mike/Karen Schlangen, Johny Clarence, Kate Maples, Allie Spino, Carl Coolige
    Reviewed Treasurer report,
    Carl to display and purchase prints to sell.
    Postcards ordered from Aeroprint
    Make collage frame for raffle
    Need more water bottle labels printed
    Set date for next meeting to prep museum for Canyon Days
    New artifacts acquired


    Klickitat Museum Meeting 7/19/09 2pm In attendance were:
    Jay Moss, Mike & Karen Schlangen, Cheryl Steindorf,Carl Coolidge,
    John and Bobby Campbell,Hazel & Linda Morehead, Yvette Schultz

    Revision/Windows cleaned! Motion to help finance the cleaning of the windows
    Revised motion to purchase the 10 curtains (Purchased and Installed)
    Motion to purchase a ceiling fan 50-$75.00 ($32.00-Purchased and installed)
    Yvette Schultz joined the committee
    Karen and Mike Schlangen to donate the cost of the picture for the raffle
    Karen donated 2 cases of water
    Jay to make labels for the water(Helped Mike label the bottles)
    Jerry Lyncch says we'll discuss the Vault opening at the next mill office core group meeting
    All remaining museum property was moved from the fire hall/glass cases/westernPine safe etc.
    Thanks to Bretta, DJ, Bryce,Tim, Jimmy Quinton, Jeromie Mason
    Some repair work was done on the glass cases.


    Sept. 13, 2009

  • Treasurers report($1,564) and Fund raising projects
  • Picture raffle, buttons, Postcards, T-shirts
  • Discussed getting together with the Gorge Heritage Museum
    and sharing photos and information
  • Wendy/Dave Craft(Vanvouver) have donated & delivered
    the old WahkiacusPost Office booth
  • Disscussed opening dates and school tours
  • Placement of the Snyder Creek sign project
  • Web site and work days
    Klickitat Museum Meeting 7/19/09 2pm
    In attendance were:
    Jay Moss, Mike & Karen Schlangen, Cheryl Steindorf,Carl Coolidge, John and Bobby Campbell,Hazel & Linda Morehead, Yvette Schultz
    Revision/Windows cleaned! Motion to help finance the cleaning of the windows
    Revised motion to purchase the 10 curtains (Purchased and Installed)
    Motion to purchase a ceiling fan 50-$75.00 ($32.00-Purchased and installed)
    Yvette Schultz joined the committee
    Karen and Mike Schlangen to donate the cost of the picture for the raffle
    Karen donated 2 cases of water
    Jay to make labels for the water(Helped Mike label the bottles)
    Jerry Lyncch says we'll discuss the Vault opening at the next mill office core group meeting
    All remaining museum property was moved from the fire hall/glass cases/westernPine safe etc.
    Thanks to Bretta, DJ, Bryce,Tim, Jimmy Quinton, Jeromie Mason
    Some repair work was done on the glass cases.
    Sept. 13, 2009

  • Treasurers report($1,564) and Fund raising projects
  • Picture raffle, buttons, Postcards, T-shirts
  • Discussed getting together with the Gorge Heritage Museum
    and sharing photos and information
  • Wendy/Dave Craft(Vanvouver) have donated & delivered
    the old WahkiacusPost Office booth
  • Disscussed opening dates and school tours
  • Placement of the Snyder Creek sign project
  • Web site and work days
    Klickitat Museum Meeting 7/14/09 4:30pm
    In attendance were:
    Jay Moss/Voted in as Chair person
    Mike Schlangen/Voted in as Vice chair/PR/Design
    Cheryl Steindorf/Voted in as Finance manager and PR
    Carl Coolidge/Research and support/PR
    John and Bobby Campbell/ Road cleanup/research and support
    Karen Schlangen/Research and support
    Hazel Morehead/Research and support
    Anyone interested in helping or being a part of our history
    Contact any board member


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