Favell Newsletter

JULY 2008

Now that warm weather is here and the grass is green, we have almost forgotten the piles of snow in the parking lot. Even when we were battling the weather, activities were taking place. Many events were scheduled in the meeting room with weddings heading the list. Who could resist the beautiful garden by the river and the privacy of our events room for a truly memorable occasion? If you are planning a party, call the museum for our reasonable rates and availability.

The weather didn't halt the correspondence and phone calls which culminated in a wonderful new exhibit. Oregon sculpture, Joseph Macy, has donated five bronze sculptures with a sixth on loan from his daughter, of Indian Chiefs. So moving are these art pieces, they evoke strong emotions as you read their text. Many viewers have been seen with kleenex wiping away tears. A wonderfully, generous donation which adds great depth to the museum's collections. Stay tuned for an early date in October for a grand, gala event to meet Mr. Macy and view his creations.

If you hurry, you can still enjoy Pat Eck's, her son and grandsons, art exhibit this month. A very talented family. The show will be coming down on Saturday, June 28th.

Showing her art in July will be Cat Culpepper. She lives in northern Klamath County, having emigrated from Texas, where, undoubtedly, her western theme has its source. Her work is very realistic and you can almost hear the horse snorting and tossing his head.

In mid-May, we welcomed a new staff lady, Shawndell Horstman, as a full time employee. Shawndell will be learning the ropes as she becomes acquainted with the museum. We already know she has a passion for history and is a work horse. Stop by and welcome her.

Your visit to the Gift Shop and Art gallery are FREE. Come anytime and often when shopping for something special or become a PATRON and visit the museum anytime with your family & friends at no additional cost.

During the winter, an update in the ladies restroom took place which created a handicapped accessible unit. Work began on re-arranging the Gift Shop, which is still in progress. We can offer you many choices for gifts for any occasion and remember, Patrons receive a 10% discount. We are adding a line of garden and birding accessories.....bird houses, garden decorations and such, to augument our Southwestern Jewelry, sculptures, puzzles, local art work, prints and our ever growing list of books about the west, art and local history.

Hope you didn't miss the book signing on June 11th. Stars of the Sky, Legends All,was written by a former resident, Ann Lewis Cooper and illustrated by local artist, Sharon Rajnus. The book features the illustrated histories of 50 women aviator pioneers. An inspiring read for young and old, male and female, who aspire to follow their dreams. If you weren't able to make the party, the Gift Shop has a few autographed books.

Charles Russell 2009 calendars are available. They are so popular, we thought we'd get them in early so all you recipients wouldn't be disappointed if we run out at Christmas time. The early birds get the------, Calendar, that is.

Coming up. Debra Block, a museum staffer, is heading up a project with the Klamath Tribe to plant a Native American garden featuring plants harvested for food on the museum grounds. Plants will be identified and what they were used for. Since these plants are native, you will learn what to pick, when, how to use it when you are out camping and tramping around the country. We are very excited about this project.

Ginger, who usually answers the phone when you call, is going to be laid up for a few weeks with knee surgery. We send her off with wishes for a speedy, successful recovery.

Pat McMillan, Director