S-P Permits for Sale Sierra-Pacific Industries has once again given us the opportunity t0 sell wood cutting permits.  The permits are $15 per cord, minimum $30 purchase. While the permits are sold in cord untis, they are in half-cord increments of easier use. The area for cutting is on Hatchet Mountain and to be cut between October 1 and 31.  Get your permits at the museum, all proceeds go to the museum.

President's Message

Hi, and welcome to the October Dispatch. 

This past month has been a busy one! Starting with the Intermountain Fair booth, then the Shelly Creek Rendezvous, and the log cabin move.  Volunteers have put in many hours to the benefit of the Society. To list them all would easily fill this column and I feel I speak for the membership in saying thank you to each and every one of you.

This year a booth was set up at the Fair to help gain community awareness of the Round Barn Project. A framed picture of the Round Barn, donated by Anita Ray and Fall River Arts and Trophies generated much interest and ticket sales.  Also, Lyn Read's enlarged prints of James Gordon's photos of the Round Barn drew the attention of Fair goers. Thanks to all who helped with the endeavor.

The Shelly Creek Rendezvous was the following weekend. At this printing, the total dollar amount generated by the Rendezvous has not been finalized.  My guess is somewhere around $1,000.00, which is a great help toward purchasing a new heating system for the James Showcase.  The Rendezvous has become a major and welcome fundraiser for the Historical Society.  Our thanks go out to the Pit River Pioneers and all of the businesses donating items for the rendezvous raffle for their generosity.  We are extremely grateful.

The Log Cabin was moved to its permanent location near the jail and work is underway to get the roof put on before winter.  The move was accomplished in good time and a great work party came together to get it done. I was surprised at how easily the move was made. We started at 7:00 am and by 9:00 am the major work was done. The old saying rings true:  "Many hands make light work."

The September membership meeting drew a fine crowd.  Bill Crum talked about the Crum Meat Co. and gave a history of it from start to finish.  He also brought and showed pictures of the Crum family. Paulette Hendrix shared photos and told of her growing up there as her father, Paul Dawson, worked for the Crums for many years. Thanks to both Bill and Paulette.

While the Museum is closing for the season on October 31, work will continue on a number of projects, including the Round Barn, and the Dispatch and this website will try to keep you posted.  If your schedule is slowing down and you can help, especially if you have noticed something you would like to see done, give me a call.  There may be others who want to work on the same project and we can put you in touch with each other and arrange for the buildings to be open when you want to work.

I've had a sneak peek at what is going into the 2005 Fort Crook Historical Society Calendar.  You'll want at least one for yourself, but think of them for gift giving, too.

As I close, I would like to remind everyone of the Harvest Dinner on Sunday, Octover 17th at 1:00 pm.  This is the last event of our season and I look forward to seeing you there.

                                                                Until next month,  Robert    (530) 336-6743

HELP WANTED:  FUNDRAISER to chair year long fundraising efforts or single event.  Please call Robert at above # or email robertingram@hotmail.com

HELP WANTED:  Chinkers for log cabins.  Contact Robert at above number or Chuck McCulley at 335-4092

HELP WANTED:  ARCHITECT to draw plans of Round Barn for historic construction permit application. Contact Robert Ingram.

There are always ways in which volunteers may help us to preserve our heritage.  Give some thought to becoming one of us.  You don't have to be a member of one of the founding families -- I'm certainly not.  It helps to have an appreciation for those who have gone before, especially for the responsibility with which they developed the area, and an enjoyment of 'pitching in' to help compile and record our history, through buildings, historical narratives, and in many other ways. ~Lyn