Aug. 15, 2008
Minutes of Historic Salida Inc.: noon, Salida Regional Library.
Members present were Earle Kittleman, Meriel Gooding, Faye Golson, Jackie Powell, and Katy Grether. Guests were Linda DeLuca and Bob Rich.
Meriel read a letter she is sending to new members and all members whose dues are due reviewing our progress with Salida historic restoration. She was asked to include UMC scholarship information and notes about the upcoming Salt Creek Ranch tour. Judith Kinzie is the member to contact if you’d like to go to the Salt Creek Ranch tour on Sept.13. Anyone can go, $10 donation suggested, with half the money going to the Ranch and half going to HSI. Jackie and Gary Higgins will present a slide show about the area at the Methodist church at 9 A.M. before we car pool to tour the Ranch. Take a brown bag lunch; drinks will be furnished at the Ranch.
Our October meeting will be held at the Elks club including a tour of the historic building.
Bob Rich and Linda DeLuca were representing the Elks club, which is looking for advice and guidance on applying for historic designation and grants with the Colorado Historic Fund. Bob is the facility supervisor on the Board of Trustees at the Elks Club. Linda represented the women’s activities. Bob has already talked with Lyle Miller from CHF. HSI will write a letter of support for the restoration project when they are ready to apply for CHF designation. The next meeting will be on October 17, 2008.
The heritage plan is still under revision. Public meetings will be held soon.
Beth Smith, Secretary
I am trying to get in touch with Jackie and Gary Higgins about the Colorado Salt Works. The email I had doesn’t seem to reach them. Gary and Jackie visited our salt works in 2003 and it would be nice to make contact about your salt works and ranch. We have £7m to spend on restoring our site, which is in poor condition, but possibly better than yours. The blog is a diary account of the first stage of works which will last until November. I have left my home email address, my work email is afielding@lionsaltworkstrust.co.uk. Best wishes Andrew Fielding
Andrew, I’ve passed your information on to Jackie. Cheers.