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KINMUNDY HISTORICAL SOCIETYMeeting minutes
Kinmundy Historical Society News, July 5, 2010, at Webster house The Kinmundy Historical Society met July 5, 2010 at the Webster House on Madison Street. Members present were Dorothy Geiler, Debbie Gilbert, Larry McCarty, Marla Shirley, Helen Garrett, Jeanette Hoeinghaus, and Gladys See. The secretary and treasurer’s reports were read and approved. Several record keeping issues were discussed. The KHS membership list will be recorded on the website. New members may send dues of $15 to Jeanette Hoeinghaus at 300 E. 5th Street in Kinmundy. We are grateful to Dolores Mobley for offering to scan the frames from the KHS cornerstone as well as the high school pictures at the Community Center that are not included in yearbooks. As soon as a recorder is available, we will start interviews of historical significance to Kinmundy. In preparation for Log Cabin Days, the jail sandblasting is on track. A spinning wheel with Kinmundy ties was donated to KHS and placed in the Schwarm cabin at the Village. We would like to add a photo opportunity—maybe aboard a stagecoach. Homework for the next meeting is consulting with others about picture taking, posting flyers publicizing Log Cabin Days, and thinking about a memento, such as a pin, to make available to visitors. After the business meeting, we spent time organizing historical items belonging to KHS. The desktop pocket organizer arrived, and Gladys has made a wonderful display of circus items for it. Marla is detailing the displays in the cases at Webster House. We are happy with our progress in organizing our collection. The next meeting will be August 2 at 5 p.m. at the Webster House. Kinmundy Historical Society, June 7, 2010, at Webster house The Kinmundy Historical Society met June 7, 2010 at the Webster House on Madison Street. Members present were Dorothy Geiler, Larry McCarty, Marla Shirley, Helen Garrett, Jeanette Hoeinghaus, and Gladys See. The secretary and treasurer’s reports were read and approved. Helen reported that Dolores Mobley made an excellent presentation for KHS at the Alumni Banquet. The alumni enjoyed viewing the pictures and purchased several ornaments, cookbooks, etc. The ornaments and cookbooks continue to be available by phoning Marla at 618-547-7682. Marla gave some food for thought concerning Log Cabin Days. Barbie Ambuehl has volunteered to take flyers to post at each of her races. Marla suggested that every member take flyers for the places they visit to give more publicity. Teresa Hanks went to a festival where each guest received a memento. KHS will investigate this possibility for Log Cabin Days. Having vintage clothing available and someone to take pictures was also mentioned. The circus scanning is complete. Now, Marla is leading the group in organizing the historical documents. Each member was given pictures and documents to place in file folders with itemized lists on the covers. At the next meeting, work will continue to consolidate the items in an orderly fashion. Cindy Garrett and Vicki Neilson will make labels on card stock to identify the items on display. Kinmundy Historical Society, May 3, 2010, at Webster house The Kinmundy Historical Society met May 3rd at 5 p.m. at the Webster house on Madison Street. Those attending were Gladys See, Helen Garrett, Eleanor Tate, Dorothy Geiler, Debbie Gilbert, Jeanette Hoeinghaus, Shelly Phillips, Larry McCarty, Eileen Garrett, and Marla Shirley. Marla updated the group on plans for the Alumni Banquet. Cookbooks and the 2010 ornaments with stands will be available. The ornaments and cookbooks can also be obtained by phoning Marla at (618)547-7682. A pictorial collection of historical schools of Kinmundy-Alma’s past will be on display at the banquet as well as the 1910 sign from Kinmundy-Alma High School, the cornerstone, and the time capsule which will be permanently located at the Community Center. Dolores Mobley will represent KHS. She will distribute informational cards about KHS. Dolores has also scanned the circus pictures. Teresa Hanks and Marla designed a flyer for Log Cabin Days. Marla gave each member a copy for review. In other business related to the Village, Debbie shared that she, Barbara Shanafelt, and Karen Robnett represented KHS as hosts for a large school group’s field trip. Debbie is currently signing up cabin hosts for Log Cabin Days. Larry resigned as treasurer. A motion was made by Helen and seconded by Larry to elect Jeanette for the position. Motion carried. Larry made a motion to purchase a tape recorder for preserving special Kinmundy stories. Gladys seconded the motion. Motion carried. Since the old jail has recently been moved to the Village, the group was especially interested in Eileen’s stories from her childhood. In the 1930’s when she was five years old, she remembers passing the old jail on her way by the Smith Livery Store on her way home on Eagan Street. The jail was abandoned and scary to her, but one time she gathered the courage to look inside to see boards that had been used in the past for sleeping. It had provided “no frills” accommodations. Eileen also reported on a letter she received from Norma Miller, daughter of Dr. Miller, regarding a Kinmundy hotel in the 1890’s. Albert Elder owned it and named it for his wife, the former Beatrice Ryan. Helen remembers her mother’s stories about working in the dining room of the Hotel Ryan dressed in high heels and a long dress. The meeting was adjourned at 6 p.m. The next meeting will be June 7 at 5 p.m. at the Webster House. Guests and new members are welcome. Kinmundy Historical Society, April 5, 2010, at Webster house The Kinmundy Historical Society met April 5 at 5 p.m. at the Webster house on Madison Street. Those attending were Gladys See, Helen Garrett, Bob Ingram, Dorothy Geiler, Debbie Gilbert, Jeanette Hoeinghaus, Shelly Phillips, Dolores Mobley, and Marla Shirley. Marla announced the theme, “Liberty, Honor, and Freedom”, as the theme for this year’s Log Cabin Village Days. Bob recommended that the jail be moved as soon as possible. Jerry Chasteen will set up the jail. Marla had prices for banners for the Village. Decisions will be made next month. Marla suggested that a town crier roam the village announcing special events. A new event will be Mark Ellis and Civil War reenactors learning the Virginia Reel with KHS! The cornerstone from the old high school will be installed at the Community Center with Helen designing a KHS donation box to go with it. Shelly presented a design for a hat to sell at the Village. “Ingram’s Pioneer Village” and a log cabin will be embroidered on the front with “Kinmundy” embroidered on the side. Gladys made a motion to order 50 hats at $11 each with a one-time $25 digital fee. Jeanette seconded the motion. Motion carried. Several items of new business were discussed. Debbie reported that a school group will be visiting the Village on April 16, weather permitting. She asked for volunteers to dress up and tell stories. Barbie Ambuehl is making a display of matted pictures featuring schools for the Alumni Banquet. Dolores will bring her notebooks of pictures to circulate during the banquet. Dolores made a motion to extend the agreement for the website domain name for five years for $95. Jeanette seconded the motion. Motion carried. Marla suggested that historical documents be filed in boxes and stored in the cabinets below the display shelves at Webster House for the present time. Dolores will scan the circus collection for the website. The meeting adjourned at 6 p.m. with the group going to the display area to consider use of the area. The next meeting will be May 3 at 5 p.m. at the Webster House. Kinmundy Historical Society, March 2, 2010, Ben & Marilyn Webster’s house The Kinmundy Historical Society met March 2 at 3 p.m. at the Webster house on Madison Street. Those attending were Gladys See, Helen Garrett, Larry McCarty, Dorothy Geiler, Debbie Gilbert, Jeanette Hoeinghaus, Shelly Phillips, and Marla Shirley. Larry reported a checking account balance of $1816.15 and savings account balance of $18,040.44. He also shared that a $1,000,000 liability insurance policy is in effect. Marla presented the 2010 Christmas ornament featuring the old Kinmundy High School. Gladys made a motion to order 60 ornaments and to increase the cost to $16 to cover the increased production cost. Dorothy seconded the motion. Motion carried. Gary Shirley took the restored flag for Marla to the Kinmundy City Council Meeting to be reviewed and to thank them. He also told them about our desire to restore the old Kinmundy jail and relocate it in the Pioneer Log Cabin Village. Roger Eckert will sandblast the jail, and Gary Shirley will paint it. It will be set up on railroad ties or treated wood. Dolores has scanned the city minutes book. Now it will be given back to the city to include with their other records. We have a number of other historical documents including a large collection of circus materials with Kinmundy ties. Larry will purchase legal size folders. At the next meeting, the group will decide which materials should be laminated and begin filing other materials. We are investigating the possibility of purchasing a file cabinet to store the items. Marla made a number of miscellaneous announcements. The nativity star was destroyed by the weather. We may make a wooden star to replace it. Shelly is working with a friend to design a ball cap with a log cabin theme to sell at the Pioneer Log Cabin Village. Decisions about the caps will be made at the next meeting. Marla displayed the motion reference system for displaying documents. All agreed it doesn’t meet our needs, and it will be returned. A generous donor has provided microfiche of the Kinmundy Express and a reader, which will be used at Kinmundy Library. Dolores Mobley will teach us how to use the equipment when in place. Tom Turner is building a cabinet to hold the equipment. A suggestion was made to hold a raffle to purchase a printer. However, we don’t feel we can add another fundraiser at this time. Regular meeting time and dates have been changed. We will continue to meet on the first Monday of the month. However, the time was changed to 5 p.m. No meetings will be held in December, January, or February. Debbie reported on plans for the Village. The 2010 celebration may feature a patriotic theme. In keeping with the time period, she will purchase flags to decorate and avoid current patriotic decorations. Debbie is planning some surprises to go along with the addition of the jail at the Village. Marla reluctantly violated her policy of a one hour meeting, but we needed almost two hours to handle pressing business since we hadn’t met for the winter months. The next meeting will be April 5 at 5 p.m. at the Webster House in Kinmundy. Kinmundy Historical Society Minutes, November 2, 2009 The Kinmundy Historical Society met November 2, 2009. Shelly Phillips, Dorothy Geiler, Larry McCarty, Gladys See, Marla Shirley, and Debbie Gilbert attended. Larry gave the treasurer’s report. Gladys gave the secretary’s report. A correction was made to add Barbie Ambuehl to those helping with the dinner at the Log Cabin Village. Dolores Ford Mobley is updating the website. Crocks are still being offered. A computer will be donated to KHS by Kirk Wilson to be used to film the Serenity Garden for security purposes. We checked on prices of a leaflet type display case to display pictures that had been donated to KHS from a circus that performed in this area. Gladys, Helen, and Marla visited the Jefferson County Historical Museum in Mt. Vernon to gather ideas. The next meeting is February 1, 2010 at 7 p.m. Kinmundy Historical Society, October 5, 2009, Ben & Marillyn Webster’s house The Kinmundy Historical Society met October 5 at 7 p.m. at the Webster house on Madison Street. Those attending were Gladys See, Eleanor Tate, Helen Garrett, Larry McCarty, Dorothy Geiler, Jeanette Hoeinghaus, and Marla Shirley. Dorothy was appointed to replace Clayton as a board member. Marla showed a picture donated by Dorothy Schooley and another picture taken at the village which will be displayed at the Webster house. Larry suggested that a Chicago Tribune print of their feature on the Village be framed and exhibited at the museum. Dorothy Keen donated a 48 star flag from the house that used to be on the lot where she currently lives. It will remain folded and be displayed at the museum. Marla suggested a field trip to the Village in Mt. Vernon for ideas for next year. Next year’s theme for the Kinmundy Village will probably be a patriotic theme, Americana. Larry will explore sending e-mail reminder of dues. This will be helpful for those who are away and might want to join. A special “Friends of Kinmundy” will be listed on the website to include those who have made a significant contribution to KHS but are not members. Ty Hassebrock won the raffle for “A Memorable Evening from the Past.” Linda Summerville and Shelly Phillips hosted the enjoyable event, and newspaper coverage will present pictures and details. The next meeting will be held November 2 at the Webster House on Madison Street. Kinmundy Historical Society, September 14, 2009, Ben & Marillyn Webster’s house At the group’s September 14th meeting, Debbie Gilbert announced installation of quaint new street signs at the village to help visitors see all the attractions. KHS society and community members, some related to the original families, will dress in pioneer clothing and serve as cabin hosts. In conjunction with fund raising to restore the flag donated by the Eagan family, one lucky person will win “A Memorable Evening From the Past”—a dinner for four served at the Ingram Pioneer Log Cabin Village by Linda Summerville and Shelly Phillips. For a sneak preview of their culinary skills, watch them cook Cornish hens over an open fire this weekend. Tickets will be available at Log Cabin Days or from Marla Shirley at $1 for one ticket or $5 for six. Marla also has a new shipment of Kinmundy Sesquicentennial Cookbooks, log cabin ornaments, and order forms for log cabin crocks in all sizes. Special weekends at the village are September 26-27 and October 10-11 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Through the generosity of the Webster family, the stroll “down memory lane” will continue year round with the completion of display areas in their Madison Street home for displaying Kinmundy memorabilia. Monthly KHS meetings will be held at the home and new members interested in preserving Kinmundy’s history are welcome. The next meeting will be October 5 at 7 p.m. Kinmundy Historical Society, August 3, 2009, Kinmundy Library Museum Begins Ben and Marilyn Webster attended the August 3rd meeting of the Kinmundy Historical Society to extend an exciting invitation. They are offering their parlor room in the Webster house on Madison Street in Kinmundy, formerly owned by Floyd and Helen Garrett, as a home for the KHS Museum. The Webster family is restoring the house to its original grandeur, and they want it to be enjoyed by the community. Dialogue will continue to work out the details. Mr. Webster expressed his interest in helping KHS start the museum but encouraged the group to continue to research other options as they may outgrow this space. Chairman Marla Shirley expressed the group’s appreciation and reminded them that, “little by little and bit by bit Kinmundy’s history will be preserved.” In other business, Shelly Phillips announced plans to order more Kinmundy Sesquicentennial Cookbooks to be sold for $18. Contact Marla to reserve a copy. In preparation for Log Cabin Village Days, Debbie Gilbert is ordering small brown crocks featuring a log cabin to be sold for $30. A large crock can be preordered for $50. For an additional $2 fee, crocks may be preordered in other colors. The crocks are on display at Kinmundy Public Library. Detailed plans for KHS involvement in Log Cabin Village Days will be announced after the next meeting to be held September 14 at the Webster house on Madison Street. Kinmundy Historical Society Minutes - June 6, 2009 The Kinmundy Historical Society met at the Kinmundy Library on June 6, 2009. Marla called the meeting to order and reported Clayton Keen had contacted Roy Bowen about his property being possibly available for Kinmundy’s Historical Museum. Building a steel building would be so much cheaper than building onto the library even if the city and library board would both be receptive to that idea. Our meeting earlier, where Terry Neilson and Tom Turner attended and gave their ideas and also quoted prices we could not believe! Without applying for and receiving thousands of dollars in grants we could do nothing. Marla said a steel building could possibly be used for us temporarily and later if other options come up, that building could be used for something else. Also the old Miller house, once considered, was discussed, but it has been sold to the Kinmundy Christian Church. Shelly Phillips reported prices for reprints of our cookbooks, so popular during our Sesquicentennial, as the following: 300 cookbooks would be the cheapest each. After much discussion, it was decided to instead of actually ordering the cookbooks, we will be printing brochures and advertising in local papers with our price as $18 each. Checks should be written to the Kinmundy Historical Society and orders given to Marla Shirley. This way we can be sure of the actual number of cookbooks to order. Marla reminded us of crocks and our annual Christmas ornaments we will be paying for already. Treasurer Larry McCarty gave the treasurer’s report showing $3,279.69 in our checking account with $18,000 in savings account (c.d.’s) Motion made by Helen Garrett to approve the report and seconded by Dorothy Geiler. Eight members were at the meeting. They were Gladys See, Marla Shirley, Debbie Gilbert, Dorothy Geiler, Larry McCarty, Elwyn Cheatum, and Helen Garrett. Helen Garrett presented appropriate cards to the group for Clayton, Ginny, and Taylor Keen at the death of Clayton’s sister, Carla Keen. Each member signed the card as well as one for Everett and Eleanor Tate. Eleanor was unable to attend this meeting due to Everett’s visit to his cancer doctor at St. Louis. Our hearts and prayers go out to both families. Debbie Gilbert gave a report of progress at Ingram’s Log Cabin Village. Lots of clean up to do there due to the excessive rain received during both spring and summer here in our area. Kinmundy Historical Society Meeting, June 1, 2009, Kinmundy Library A new crock featuring a log cabin will debut at Ingram’s Pioneer Log Cabin Days, according to Chairman Marla Shirley. Contact her now if you would like to order a size and color to fit your décor. Sesquicentennial books, ornaments, calendars and other memorabilia are also available. At the June meeting, Debbie Gilbert announced plans for the Kinmundy Historical Society’s involvement in Log Cabin Days. Her family is making signs to direct visitors around the village. No one will want to miss a single attraction during the “Down Memory Lane” celebration. This year features antiques. Contact Debbie if you have a pioneer hobby you would like to share during the festival. The Miller family gifted KHS of a book of 1867 Rules and Ordinances of the City of Kinmundy and a large book with hand written records dating from the day after the 1903 Kinmundy fire which destroyed records up to that point. Chairman Shirley announced the donation of a Kinmundy class ring by the family of Louise Ernst and the donation of an antique flag by the Eagan family. The Historical Society appreciates the support of all those who are interested in Kinmundy heritage. Kinmundy Historical Society Meeting, May 4, 2009 The Kinmundy Historical Society met May 4, 2009. Those present were Marla Shirley, Gladys See, Shelly Phillips, Elwyn Cheatum, Bob Ingram, Larry McCarty, Jeanette Hoeinghaus, Dorothy Geiler, Helen Garrett, Debbie Gilbert, and Eleanor Tate. Tom Turner and Terry Neilson were present to discuss building onto the library. Tom told of stipulations on displaying antiques in the library. Terry told of the size of the addition and approximate cost. We would need to get a certified architect to be in charge. Debbie suggested we have a workday at the village and ways to present and advertise the village. She asked for ideas to decorate the cabins. Also there are trees that need to be cut down. Darrell McCarty offered to tie up the vines in the Serenity Garden. Dorothy Geiler made a motion to order cookbooks. Helen Garrett seconded the motion. Shelly will order them. Larry McCarty reported that we have $21,263.66 in the bank. Minutes of the last meeting were read. Larry McCarty made a motion to approve, and Marla Shirley seconded. The next meeting will be June 1. Kinmundy Historical Society Meeting, April 6, 2009 The Kinmundy Historical Society met April 6, 2009 with Marla Shirley, Gladys See, Elwyn Cheatum, Larry McCarty, Debbie Gilbert, Helen Garrett, and Eleanor Tate present. A picture of the 2009 Christmas ornament was passed around for all to see—very nice. Minutes of the last meeting were read with a motion to approve by Gladys See and second by Helen Garrett. Motion carried. Treasurer’s report was read. The current balance is $21,306.66. A motion to accept was made by Debbie Gilbert and a second by Elwyn Cheatum. Motion carried. Reed Garrett has put down weed killer and trimmed shrubs, also replaced a couple of them. He will continue to trim them. We will acknowledge Reed and sponsor his membership, motion made by Larry McCarty, second by Marla Shirley. Debbie Gilbert reported on the fliers for Pioneer Village. Some changes need to be made. We are very appreciative to the Ingram family for the village and hope to keep it up for future generations. Larry McCarty met with the library board to discuss where to display some antiques. They will get back with him after their next meeting. Marla met with Terry and Justin Neilson on building onto the library, what codes, and other issues that need to be met. We will need to get approval from the city, then the library board before we go ahead with this plan. Terry Neilson will meet with us next meeting to answer any questions we may have. Marla said we need to go ahead little by little and bit by bit. We discussed putting some money in a CD or other interest bearing account. Larry McCarty will look into this. A motion to do this was made by Marla and seconded by Helen. Meeting was adjourned. Next meeting is May 4. Kinmundy Historical Society Meeting, February 2, 2008, Kinmundy Library The Historical Society met February 2, 2009. Those present were Elwyn Cheatum Larry McCarty, Debbie Gilbert, Marla Shirley, Shelly Phillips, Helen Garrett, Eleanor Tate, and Gladys See. The treasurer’s report was given--$21,230.66, motion to approve by Helen Garrett, second by Gladys See. Secretary’s report was read, motion to approve by Larry McCarty, second by Helen Garrett. Pictures of Fort Massac were passed around for all to see the display of historical items. The Christmas ornament was discussed, and we plan on putting a cabin on it for next year. We will not do calendars next year. Instead we will offer postcards and crocks, the brown ones only. Colin Ambuehl will take care of the Nativity Scene and repair and store it for us. We talked about a place for a museum to store antique articles. We will look at the building by the Pentecostal Church. Gladys See made a motion to put a date on the Christmas ornaments. Motion was approved. Come next month, and we will discuss a place for the museum. Our next meeting will be March 2. Meeting adjourned. Kinmundy Historical Society Meeting, November 3, 2008, Kinmundy Library At the November meeting it was discussed how best to sell our products during the holiday season. Looking for a special stocking stuffer? See Kinmundy Historical Society member Helen Garrett at Kinmundy First National Bank, Saturday morning, December 6, to purchase the group’s 2009 calendar for only $7 and the new collectible Christmas ornament for $15. All Kinmundy Historical Society memorabilia is also available by phoning 547-3771. KinmundyHistoricalSociety.org is a site worth visiting. Webmaster Dolores Mobley has updated the site making it fast and easy to navigate. Take a look at pictures of Harvest of Blessings, the 2008 Log Cabin Village celebration. You will see pioneer actors playing musical instruments, cooking, sitting around the fire—all dressed in period costume. The Village came alive showcasing the richness of local history. The Historical Society is currently displaying the Nativity Scene at the Kinmundy Serenity Garden. We wish you a blessed Christmas season and thank everyone who has helped make our projects successful. Kinmundy Historical Society Meeting, October 6, 2008, Kinmundy Library The Historical Society met October 6 with Gladys See, Shelly Phillips, Clayton Keen, Helen Garrett, Debbie Gilbert, Eleanor Tate, Larry McCarty, Jeanette Hoeinghaus, Dorothy Geiler present. Meeting was called to order by Vice President Gladys See. The secretary’s report was read and motion to approve by Larry McCarty, second by Debbie Gilbert. Treasurer’s report was read with bank balance of $20,358.65 at present. Motion to approve by Dorothy Geiler, second by Helen Garrett. Report approved. Some items were sold at Pioneer Village. We still have a lot of items on hand. Motion was made to sell remaining t-shirts and sweatshirts at half price. Buttons were reduced to fifty cents. Each motion to approve by Larry McCarty, second by Clayton Keen. Shelly reported that the price for cookbook reprints went up. We will look into taking orders. Helen Garrett will look for a nice flowerpot to put in the Serenity Garden for cigarette butts. Calendars and other articles will be displayed and sold at the bank. Debbie Gilbert reported on Pioneer Village. Visitors reported they like people in the cabins, and attendance was up. She suggested we sell more things with the log cabin insignia on them. Maybe we should have a pamphlet with the Log Cabin Village instead of calendars for next year. We discussed selling tickets for a dinner at the village. Shelly will check on this. Meeting adjourned. Kinmundy Historical Society Meeting, September 8, 2008, Kinmundy Library Kinmundy’s Harvest of Blessings The Kinmundy Historical Society’s September 8th meeting focused on activities at Ingram’s Pioneer Log Cabin Village. According to President Marla Shirley, the theme, “Harvest of Blessings”, is especially appropriate this year. When she was hospitalized in St. Louis, people there couldn’t believe her Kinmundy stories of a place like Andy Griffith’s Mayberry television show where neighbors come together to help each other. After volunteering her time to successfully lead Kinmundy’s sesquicentennial celebration last year, Marla found herself at the receiving end of the community’s help on the home front while her family stayed with her at the hospital. Friends and neighbors are also lending a hand to Bob Ingram, owner of the Pioneer Log Cabin Village, whose wife died recently leaving him with sole responsibility for the village. Debbie Gilbert, historical society member, led a group in cleaning the grounds and cabins. Donnie Thompson mowed and cleared brush. The Kinmundy Methodist Church Endowment Committee purchased materials, and Keith Smith led a group in building a bridge at the village. Don Gilbert is building a ticket booth. Special weekends at the village are September 20-21, September 27-28, and October 11-12 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Enjoy a leisurely stroll thru history! See old-fashioned craftsmen demonstrating their wares, community members in period dress and decorated civil war era cabins. Enjoy craftsmen such as a basket weaver, wool spinner, rug weavers, potter, wood carvers, etc. as well as old time bluegrass music and dulcimer music. See Civil War Reenactors, take a pony ride and enjoy great food such as funnel cakes, Mann’s Kettle Corn, ham and beans, sandwiches, fudge, Alma Ball Park food stand, etc. Come share Kinmundy’s “Harvest of Blessings.” Kinmundy Historical Society Minutes, Sept. 2008 The Historical Society met September 8. Those present were Marla Shirley, Gladys See, Helen Garrett, Dorothy Geiler, Jeanette Hoeinghaus, Eleanor Tate, Debbie Gilbert, Larry McCarty, and Elwyn Cheatum. Secretary report was read. Motion to approve made by Helen Garrett, second by Larry McCarty. Treasurer’s report was read--$210 was received for sale of yearbooks. A check was written to Marla Shirley for $25 for ornaments. Balance on hand--$20,351.42. Motion to accept report by Dorothy Geiler, second by Elwyn Cheatum. We have 13 copies of the 1957 yearbook reprint left. We still have 2007 calendars left. They will be sold for $3. We have 24--2008 calendars left. Helen Garrett made a motion to sell these for $5, second by Jeanette Hoeinghaus. Motion carried. Some people have asked for the sesquicentennial cookbooks. We would need to order 100. Will table for now. We have 75 sesquicentennial yearbooks on hand--$20 or $25 if mailed. Christmas ornaments are $15, stands $2. Larry McCarty made a motion that all items mailed should charge $5 shipping and handling. Debbie Gilbert seconded the motion. Motion carried. Our event page on the website needs to be updated. Crocks can be reordered. We still have a few t-shirts and sweatshirts. We will discuss the depot later. Debbie Gilbert has been cleaning the cabins, and several men came out and built a bridge, mowed, and cut weeds. Motion to buy materials for a ticket booth and pay Debbie for publicity material made by Larry McCarty, second by Jeanette Hoeinghaus. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Next meeting—October 6. Kinmundy Historical Society Minutes, Aug. 4, 2008 The Kinmundy Historical Society met August 4, 2008 with members Gladys See, Shelly Phillips, Clayton Keen, Jeanette Hoeinghaus, Dorothy Geiler, Helen Garrett, Debbie Gilbert, Eleanor Tate, Larry McCarty, and Elwyn Cheatum present. Secretary report was read and approved. Treasurer’s report was given as of now. Christmas ornaments are in and the bill was presented. Motion to pay by Clayton Keen, second by Debbie Gilbert. Also a bill for the reorder of sesquicentennial books was presented. Motion to pay by Jeanette Hoeinghaus, second by Elwyn Cheatum. Motion carried. The price for yearbooks will be $20 or $25 if mailed. Christmas ornaments will be sold for $15. Motion made by Dorothy Geiler, second by Helen Garrett. Calendars for 2009 will be in around August 15. Motion made to sell them for $7 by Clayton Keen, second by Gladys See. Calendars will be sold at the Community Center if it is ok with the Lions Club. Gladys presented a print of the postcards with a picture of Illinois Central Depot. Price was discussed, and we decided twenty-five cents each. We will print 100 to start. Elwyn is checking on a railroad depot. Nothing definite yet. Debbie Gilbert reported on Log Cabin Village workday, which is set for September 13. She had cards and flyers to hand out telling the dates of Pioneer Days. Clayton Keen mentioned that he read where Kinmundy was known for dogwoods and suggested we check into planting more dogwood trees. Kinmundy Historical Society Minutes, July 14, 2008 The Historical Society met July 14. Those present were Gladys See, Larry McCarty, Dorothy Geiler, Eleanor Tate, Debbie Gilbert, Jeanette Hoeinghaus, Helen Garrett, Shelly Phillips, Clayton Keen, and Reed Garrett. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Gladys See. A get well card was passed and signed for Marla Shirley. Secretary report was read with motion to approve by Larry McCarty, second by Reed Garrett. Motion carried. Larry McCarty read the treasurer’s report. As of June 24, the balance was $20,091.20. Motion to accept treasurer’s report made by Helen Garrett, second by Debbie Gilbert. Motion carried. Larry received a letter from Ronda Lakin, Lela Mae Smith’s daughter with a memorial gift to the Society. We received a bill from Rudy Slane for work done. Motion to pay by Debbie Gilbert, second by Helen Garrett. Clayton Keen told of the new trashcan in front of the Community Center and also the new water hydrants in the Serenity Garden and Veterans’ Memorial. Reed Garrett replaced two plants in the Serenity Garden. A bill will be presented at the next meeting. Also, he told of a leak in the fountain from a crack. He is looking into getting it repaired. We talked about recognizing the people who helped with the Serenity Garden. Meeting adjourned. Kinmundy Historical Society Minutes, May 5, 2008 The Historical Society met May 5, 2008 with Marla Shirley, Elwyn Cheatum, Larry McCarty, Jeanette Hoeinghaus, Helen Garrett, Debbie Gilbert, Dorothy Geiler, and Eleanor Tate present. Secretary report was read and approved with a motion by Larry McCarty and second by Dorothy Geiler. Motion carried. Treasurer report by Larry McCarty—received $95 in dues with balance of $4,578.89. Dorothy Geiler made a motion to accept report, second by Eleanor Tate. Report accepted. We will close the cookbook account. Historical Society will have all accounts now. Charter members who have passed away will remain on the list if dues have been kept up to date. Jeanette Hoeinghaus made motion, second by Helen Garrett. Debbie Gilbert reported on Pioneer Village. It needs a lot of cleanup from storms. She has sown flowers and plans to make a garden spot. We picked out pictures for 2009 calendar. Plans were submitted for a memorial for Charter Member Lela Mae Smith at the park garden. Dorothy Geiler made a motion to do this, second by Jeanette Hoeinghaus. Some very nice letters were read from people who had received the newsletter. Next year’s calendar pictures will be black and white. There was discussion on getting a sign for businesses in Kinmundy. One hundred twenty three dollars was spent for postage. We decided to order 100 more yearbooks. Motion made by Dorothy Geiler, second by Larry McCarty. There will be no meeting in June, as our president will attend her son’s wedding in Jamaica. Meeting adjourned. Kinmundy Historical Society Minutes, March 10, 2008 The Kinmundy Historical Society met March 10, 2008. Those present were Marla Shirley, Gladys See, Larry McCarty, Helen Garrett, Shelly Phillips, Dorothy Geiler, Debbie Gilbert, Eleanor Tate, and Elwyn Cheatum. Larry McCarty gave the treasurer’s report receiving $15 dues and $25 donation from Martha Williams in Cherokee Village, Arkansas. Total balance--$4,453.89. Motion to accept treas. report by Helen Garrett, second by Gladys See. Historical Society dues are to be paid in April. Larry also read a very nice letter from Mrs. Williams. Debbie Gilbert reported on Log Cabin Village. We discussed cleaning the area of the Village before Pioneer Days. A bill of $115.91 was presented by Gladys See for supplies used for the yearbook. Motion to pay was made by Larry McCarty, second by Dorothy Geiler. We selected a picture to be put on next year’s Christmas ornament. We received 100 cookbooks. After orders are filled, they will be sold to first come first served at a cost of $16 or donation of more. Larry McCarty, Marla Shirley, and Gladys See discussed the website. Some things have not been updated. Dolores Ford Mobley has been very helpful with history of Kinmundy. We are planning on buying a balled tree to use next Christmas in the Serenity Garden and later plant it at the cemetery as we have lost several trees there due to the ice and wind. Kinmundy Historical Society Minutes, Jan. 7, 2008 Meeting January 7, 2008. Historical Society gave a mug to Farina News. They are going to print a newsletter. They have been very helpful with the Historical Society. Kinmundy Historical Society Minutes, Dec. 3, 2007 The Kinmundy Historical Society met December 3, 2007. Those present were Marla Shirley, Larry McCarty, Jeanette Hoeinghaus, Clayton Keen, Helen Garrett, Bob Ingram, Debbie Gilbert, Gladys See, and Eleanor Tate. President Marla Shirley opened the meeting and read the minutes from the last meeting. Larry McCarty gave the treasurer’s report with a bank balance of $4,389. The calendar money will be deposited in the Historical Society account. We talked about buying a trash bin for the Serenity Garden. Clayton Keen suggested the city look into building trash bins. We will discuss this at a later meeting. Marla talked about putting up a sign on Highway 57 for Log Cabin Village, the wooden water tower, and the Calendar Rohrbaugh Home. We will contact people who could help with this. A motion was made to inform the public of the things we are doing by sending a letter. Gladys See made a motion we do this, seconded by Larry McCarty. Motion carried. Gladys See discussed the yearbook. Pictures are needed soon from different churches. Debbie Gilbert and Bob Ingram talked of ways to promote Pioneer Village on the website, advertising, etc. We purchased a security camera , and it has been installed on Elwyn Cheatum’s building. We are in need of a computer. Kinmundy Historical Society Minutes, Nov. 5, 2007 The Kinmundy Historical Society met November 5, 2007 with President Marla Shirley, Larry McCarty, Jeanette Hoeinghaus, Helen Garrett, Shelly Phillips, Dorothy Geiler, Lela Mae Smith, Bob Ingram, Debbie Gilbert, Gladys See, and Eleanor Tate. Minutes from last meeting were read. Larry McCarty made a motion to accept minutes as read. Seconded by Lela Mae Smith. Treasurer Larry McCarty gave the report—bank balance October 1, 2007-$4197.89, received $15 dues, and donation from Methodist Church Starshine $100. Balance November 5, 2007--$4312.89. Gladys See made a motion to accept treasurer report, seconded by Dorothy Geiler. Yearbook was discussed with a deadline for ordering to be set. Nativity scene has been delivered and security camera and trashcans are to be ordered. Bob Ingram told of how the visitors to the village enjoyed Christmas in the Village. Debbie Gilbert talked about putting pictures on the website, updating the flyer, and other ways to get more crafters for next years, and ways to advertise the village. We decided to have next year’s theme, “A Harvest of Blessings.” Next meeting--December 3. Kinmundy Historical Society Minutes, Oct. 1, 2007 The Kinmundy Historical Society met October 1, 2007 with President Marla Shirley, Larry McCarty, Jeanette Hoeinghaus, Karen Robnett, Helen Garrett, Gladys See, Eleanor Tate and Clayton Keen. New secretary Eleanor Tate and Board Members Helen Garrett and Clayton Keen were elected. We discussed and decided to start a newsletter sending them to all on the Kinmundy newspaper mailing list. We talked about ways to promote Pioneer Village—radio and TV stations. There was discussion on a place to store and display antiques. We talked about the yearbook pictures need to be turned in. We need information on different organizations and churches. Clayton Keen was asked to get information on Nature Acres and Ford Farms. Regular Meeting, October 2, 2006, Kinmundy Library The Kinmundy Historical Society meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Marla Shirley. Present at the meeting were: Eleanor Tate, Helen Garrett, Dorothy Geiler, Irene Gammon, Denise Slane, Rudy Slane, Lela Smith, Gladys See, Elwyn Cheatum, Jeanette Hoeinghaus, Marla Shirley, Rena O’Dell & Teresa Hanks. Minutes: Motions was made by Lela Smith and seconded by Dorothy Geiler to accept the minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Treasurers Report: Larry McCarty was absent so no Treasurer’s Report was presented. Old Business: We still need pictures of the downtown store fronts for the Year Book. They will be scanned in as soon as the scanner is operational at the Library so the pictures can be returned immediately to the owners. New Business: Gladys See reviewed the Historical Society Web Site and members were allowed to view the finished product. Mason’s volunteered to let us store Historical Society Treasurers in their facility. Motion was made by Dorothy Geiler, seconded by Helen Garrett to use the Mason Facility for storage. Motion passed unanimously. The Society’s fund raiser of calendars is going well, but there are still several calendars to sell. A motion was made by Elwyn Cheatum, seconded by Gladys See to run the front of the calendar and a purchase form in the paper. Motion passed unanimously. Irene Gammon will bring feed sacks to next meeting. They were used to make dresses and aprons. There being no further business a motion to adjourn was made by Dorothy Geiler, seconded by Lela Smith. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.. Respectfully submitted, Teresa Hanks, Secretary Regular Meeting, August 7, 2006, Kinmundy Library The Kinmundy Historical Society meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Marla Shirley. Present at the meeting were: Larry McCarty, Jeff Mulvaney, Jeanette Hoeinghaus, Lela Mae Doolen Smith, Dorothy Frances Dunlap Geiler, Marla Shirley and Teresa Hanks. Minutes: Motions was made by Jeff Mulvaney and seconded by Larry McCarty to accept the minutes as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Treasurers Report: Larry McCarty presented the Treasurer’s Report stating the Methodist Church has given the Historical Society 1700. in seed money to begin some of our projects. The current bank balance is $2642.51. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented by Jeff Mulvaney, seconded by Lela Smith. Motion passed unanimously. Old Business: If you have pictures to be published in the 2007 Yearbook please bring them to the Library on Wednesday, August 9, 2006, to be scanned. Pictures will then be returned to you immediately. New Business: The Calendar will be available for purchase at the Labor Day Information Booth. If you would like to volunteer to work in the booth, please contact Marla Shirley. A motion was made to cancel the September meeting due to the Labor Day Festivities. Motion by Jeff Mulvaney, seconded by Larry McCarty. Motion passed unanimously. It was discussed allowing Joyce from the Salem Times Commoner to purchase the first calendar off the press in return she would give us free advertising in the Salem Times Commoner. All were in favor of this exchange. There being no further business a motion to adjourn was made by Jeff Mulvaney, seconded by Larry McCarty. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.. Respectfully submitted, Teresa Hanks, Secretary Kinmundy Historical
Society Meeting, June
5, 2006, Kinmundy
Library The Kinmundy Historical Society
meeting was called to order by President Marla Shirley. Present at the meeting were: Gladys
See, Larry & Judy McCarty, Lela Smith, Dorothy Geiler, Eleanor Tate,
Rudy & Denise Slane, Marla Shirley and Teresa Hanks The minutes of the May meeting
were presented, motion to accept as presented by Larry McCarty, seconded
by Lela Smith. Motion passed unanimously. Larry McCarty presented the Treasurer's
Report. He reported the Society has a bank balance of $746.90. No Expenses
were incurred during May. Treasurer's Report was accepted as presented. Old Business:
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