Powell River Forestry Heritage Society
Regular Meeting
PR Forestry Museum Foyer
August 11, 2015
Members Present: Dave Florence, Geoff Stubbs, Dan Parsons, Mike Lister, Sharon Taylor, Philip Kemp, Rob Clarke, Steven James, Marian Kemp
Meeting called to order at 7:05 by Dave Florence
Minutes from June 2nd, 2015 were read (errors: Steven James was in attendance, start time was 7:05, Julian Welp was suggested as a resource, not Roger Welp) - adopted as amended
Dave presented the treasurer’s report – approved
Trail Report: The boom boat and logging arch were painted with the help of the Scouts. Additional painting will be done in the fall or spring. One alder that came down was cut in sections and removed. One hanging branch was also removed by Doug. It was suggested that one more garbage can is needed at the far end of the trail, near the logging road.
Research is continuing on a suitable storage locker that is weather proof and an acceptable size. Steven moved that we go ahead with a small metal lean-to style shed. Dave will look into it and report back.
The ‘Steam Hammer’ will be moved when the equipment is here for the Anderson Collection move.
Railway Report: The peddle cars are very popular and additional ones may need to be made. The archery situation is still not resolved, so no expansion is possible yet. Dan showed a photo of a possible steam locomotive for display in Powell River. It is presently located in Washington State and operated near Ladysmith.
Old Business
-the donkey sled design and work is continuing. Julian Welp has been contacted and is interested in helping. Dave and Doug will continue with the plans for this project.
New Business
-a brusher has been purchased with funds from O.R.U.G. and is for joint use by PRFHS and the Rod and Gun club – available for pickup from Dave Hodgins
-the leaf blower is stored in the train shed and will go to the trail shed after the fall fair
-the Fall Fair will be significantly reduced this year due to the lack of volunteers and may reduce out train operation that weekend.
-logger sports may be returning if enough interest is shown in the community
-Sharon reported that the Forestry Museum has been busy, with many international visitors and also from other parts of Canada
-Mike has a heavy duty label maker that is available for our group to use
-Mike also had a mystery item to share – possibly a handle or punch??
Next Meeting – September 29th, 2015
Meeting adjourned at 8:22
--- PRFHS Update as of April 25
Paradise Valley Railroad
- Our first operating day is Sunday April 26; continuing every Sunday 12:30 – 2:30
- Winter projects are completed: two new Handcars, and upgrades to various rolling stock
- We are awaiting completion of Paradise Exhibition Park management decisions before our major projects can begin
- some near-term projects
- – DC pump for the waterwheel,
- - solar panel for charging in the shed;
- - Switch levers/indicators
- details are on the website, see Dan Parsons for questions or suggestions
Willingdon Beach Trail
- we will call one or more work-parties in May to
- - power-wash the boom-boat, and perhaps power-wash one other item for painting;
- - select the item for PR Scouts to paint
- - move the cedar logs downed last year either offsite for lumber or stored for possible anti-slough bank-building
- - review interpretive signs and decide to update or move if needed
- - review the previous safety inspection report and update
- details on the website, see Mike Lister for questions or suggestions
Steam Donkey WIW #1619. We plan to:
- proceed with the sled construction in June
- disconnect the boiler and move both to Spreeuw property when lift equipment is available
- details on the website, see Doug Lott for Sled information and Dan Parsons for frame/boiler questions or suggestions
Anderson Collection (PRHMA project)
- the decision to move the collection to Powell river is affirmative
- Bert Finnamore accompanied by PRFHS member plan to visit to Burnaby to assess the lift/transport details
- see Bert Finnamore for questions or suggestions
From: Dave-Linda
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2015 10:38 PM
To: join email PRFHS
Subject: Forestry Heritage Society update March 13
To members and friends
We had a good PRFHS AGM, held Tuesday Mar 10
Check out the What’s new page for updates, photos and a video showing the 3 logs arriving for the Steam Donkey Sled
cheers, Dave Florence
President, PR Forestry Heritage Society
http://prfhs.org
604-487-0356
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