Yakima Valley Museum Newsletter

yakimavalleymuseum.org “Your View of the Valley Begins Here”
Fall 2011 • Vol. 19 • Issue 3
Skewered Apple BBQ, page 2 • A Tale of Two Exhibits, page 4 • Sheepherder Wagon, page 6
Explore Central Washington, page 7 • WMA Award, page 9 • USO Show, page 9

Excitement is Heating Up for
Following its tremendous first-year success in
2010, the Skewered Apple BBQ Championship will
be returning to downtown Yakima on the weekend
of September 10-11, 2011, with Tree Top as the title
sponsor. Proceeds from this national-championship
event will benefit the Yakima Valley Museum.
Competitive BBQ chefs across the nation use apple
juice in a variety of ways—to reconstitute rubs, as well
as to marinate, flavor, and moisten their meats. So Tree
Top, a major manufacturer of apple juice, is a perfect
match for this all-American cooking and entertainment
event. With suggestions from 2010 attendees, and last
year’s experience overall, this year’s event promises to
be bigger and better, with more food, more vendors,
more entertainment, and more fun for the whole
family.
The Skewered Apple BBQ Championship
offers the largest winnings in the West.
A total of $35,000 in prize money will be
awarded, with $10,000 going to the grand
champion. In addition, the winning team will
receive an invitation to participate in the Jack
Daniels World Championship, one of the most
prestigious barbecue championships.
The Skewered Apple BBQ Championship is
open to the public. It will take place outdoors,
along Yakima’s historic Front Street, and
merchants will be open to offer unique shopping and
dining experiences. In addition to the excitement of
watching the competitors as they prepare their entries for
judging, attendees can also enjoy cooking demonstrations,
mouth-watering food from various vendors, and a beer
and wine garden featuring some of Washington’s finest
beverages. Live entertainment on the Main Stage will
be provided by Star Anna and the Laughing Dogs, The
Dave Rawlinson Band, and Northern Departure. Other
performers are scheduled for the Depot Stage. Teams
will be competing on both days, and after their
submission of each competitive entry, they will offer
attendees samples of their BBQ creations.
Admission to the event is $15.00 for two days,
and $10.00 for one day. Children 12 and under
are free. Hours are 11:00A.M.-10:00P.M. on Saturday, September
10, and 10:00A.M.-6:00P.M. on Sunday, September 11. For more
information, visit our website at skeweredapple.com.
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the Skewered Apple BBQ
The Dave Rawlinson Band
EVENTSStar Anna and the Laughing Dogs
SATURDAY
11:30 Cooking Demo – Pizza, Anthony James
12:15 Cooking Demo – TriTip, Tom Wallin
1:00 Cooking Demo – Chicken, Saffron Hodgson
1:00 Zuva Marimba (Depot Stage)
2:00 The Blankers (Main Stage)
3:00 4 On the Floor (Main Stage)
3:00 Gone Fishin (Depot Stage)
4:00 Coke Wings Turn-In
4:45 Navid Elliot (Main Stage)
6:00 Sausage Turn-in
6:15 The Dave Rawlinson Band (Main Stage)
8:00 Star Anna & the Laughing Dogs (Main Stage)
SUNDAY
11:00 Pork Butt Turn-In
12:00 Brisket Turn-In
12:00 The Blankers (Depot Stage)
12:05 Crawdad Run (Main Stage)
1:00 Chicken Turn-In
1:00 Brad Gothberg (Depot Stage)
1:05 Artistic Music Expression (Main Stage)
2:00 Ribs Turn In
2:05 Hot BBQ (Main Stage)
3:00 Northern Departure (Main Stage)
5:00 Awards
Northern Departure
THANK YOU
to all our sponsors
Title Sponsor
Weekend Sponsor
Reserve Grand Champion
Gate Sponsors
Stage Sponsor
Beer & Wine Garden Sponsor
Special Category Sponsor
Fresh Squeezed Club
Win Pak
Graham Packaging
Just Skewered Club
Velikanje, Halverson
Altas Pacific Engineering
Just Picked Club
Wells Fargo Insurance Services
Thank you to: Abbott's Printing,
Yakima Herald-Republic, Holtzinger Fruit,
barbecuewood.com, Ted Brown Music,
Knobel's Electric, Abbott's Printing,
Smoke Pit Supply, Sawtooth Pellet Grills,
Yakima Valley Museum Newsletter, Fall 2011 Brian Harris Used Cars, and Mark Page 3Herke

ON EXHIBITS
A Tale of Two Exhibits
Developing an exhibit—researching and writing the
storyline and designing the exhibit components—represents
about 75% of exhibit production work; construction and
installation are the remaining 25%. These proportions vary
with every exhibit, depending on whether it is “objectbased”
or “story-based.” Object-based exhibits demand
more construction/installation time, and story-based
exhibits require more research/writing time (the work
required to design the exhibit components also varies
with every exhibit but is a separate factor, independent of
whether the exhibit is object-based or story-based). Good
examples of an object-based exhibit and a story-based
exhibit are the object-based American Indian Collections,
recently completed, and the story-based Yakamas At Home.
The new American Indian Collections exhibit is all about
the objects. There are over 300 objects on view …and about
5 pages of label text. Designing the display cases to meet
the conservation requirements demanded by the delicate
artifacts, allowing for convenient rotation of artifacts from
storage to exhibit, and making the largest case portable was
a time-consuming design challenge. And because of the
unique nature of these cases, fabrication and installation
was also very time-consuming. Labels, on the other hand,
which merely identify the objects and briefly discuss the
museum’s collection policy and concerns, are a minor part
of the exhibit and physically separate from the objectbased
displays; yet they could not be written until the exact
position of all the objects on exhibit was known. Because
of this, label-writing was delayed, and, as I write this article,
the few labels have still not been installed.
Yakamas At Home, part of the “Homes” section of the
museum’s core exhibits on Yakima Valley history, is storybased;
it will have about 50 objects on view …and about 30
pages of label text. Like the adjacent exhibit on the Mattoon
Cabin, Yakamas At Home could be described as an in-depth
historical narrative
illustrated with
objects, both from
our collections
and created
especially for the
exhibit. It tells
the story of how
Yakama families
Detail view of artifacts in the new
portable exhibit case.
have lived—their
homes, family
By Andy Granitto, Curator of Exhibitions
Lights from the Neon Garden reflect off the new portable
exhibit case, the centerpiece of the American Indian Collections
exhibit that will display a rotation of the museum’s vast
American Indian collections.
life, and social structure—from 7,000 years ago to the
present. And we are incorporating in-depth research and
rare photographic and written documents from our archives
in the telling of the story. Development of the narrative
labels for this exhibit began more than ten years ago. The
half-scale replica of a Yakama teepee from our collections,
the “big sexy hook” for the exhibit, was installed six years
ago. This is one our exhibits that seems to be forever in
production. Because of the amount of research and writing
required, it has been an ongoing project, always on the back
burner and never at the top of the priority list. But it is
being completed now.
The objects in Yakamas At Home are homes. The central
anchor of the exhibit is a life group/diorama of a household
root-gathering encampment, ca.1850, and it represents
the midpoint of the story, a time when the Yakama had
access to horses, steel tools, and other items available
from other tribes and White traders, yet they still had
unrestrained access to their homeland; the conflict and
injustices of the “Reservation Era” was just around the
corner. An interpretive wall will tell the story of changes in
Yakama home life over time, from the earliest “pit houses”
to modern wood-frame homes on the Yakama Nation
today. Similar to the life-size ca.1850 encampment scene,
but on a much smaller scale, will be miniature replicas of
prehistoric pit houses, tule mat teepees and winter lodge
of the pre-contact era, canvas teepees of the 19th century,
and a wood-frame reservation house from the turn of the
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20th century. These models were painstakingly crafted by
volunteer model-maker Gary Brueggeman. The labels were
written using many historical documents from the museum
archives and original research by local historian Jo Miles,
and are supplemented with historic photos from our own
museum archives and some from the archives at Maryhill
Museum. After many years of planning and development,
Yakamas At Home will be completed early this fall.
Intricately detailed models made by Gary Brueggeman trace
the history of Yakama home life. These miniatures will be fit
into tiny dioramas illustrating the text of Yakamas At Home.
NEH Challenge progress
Thanks to the Board of Trustees and some close museum
friends, the very first donors to the NEH Challenge have
formally given or pledged $261,200—roughly 17% of the
$1,500,000 required to match the $500,000 National
Endowment For The Humanities Challenge Offer. This is
another example of the tremendous generosity individuals
have demonstrated on behalf of your museum.
And it is especially impressive when one thinks about the
fragile state of the American economy and all the various
community needs that continue to grow at the same time
that government support is being curtailed. Yakima’s private
sector is once again stepping up to ensure that both services
to the less fortunate and places which contribute to our
quality of life remain sound.
In the case of the Yakima Valley Museum, I cannot overemphasize
how important private philanthropy for this
NEH Challenge is to our growth, and even survival. As one
of the few nationally-accredited museums without any
consistent government support for operations, we are in
a better situation than the state museums in Tacoma and
Spokane, which rely on public funding. Since both Tacoma’s
Washington State History Museum and Spokane’s Northwest
Museum of Arts and Culture were cut from the State of
Washington’s proposed 2011-2013 biennial budget, they
were slated for closure. Funds were transferred to them
from the Secretary of State’s office in the final budget, and
they will remain open, but this is only a 2-year “reprieve.”
It is, therefore, becoming increasingly necessary for the
private sector to keep our museums alive. The Yakima
Valley Museum is the keeper and teller of the stories of
our region–stories of individuals, families, businesses,
organizations, and communities. It gives meaning to past
lives and actions before as well as informs contemporary
residents. In many cases, it is the Yakima Valley Museum
collections that include the maps for water rights,
architectural plans needed for the refurbishing of Zaepfel
Studium, and objects that maintain the identity of such
important groups as the Japanese who helped build this
Valley in the early 1900s.
Without your generosity, none of this would have
happened. --John A. Baule, Director
Yakima Valley Museum Newsletter, Fall 2011 Page 5

By Mike Siebol, Curator of Collections
New to the Collection: The McWhorter Sheepherder Wagon
Mark and Mollie McWhorter Kovacich have donated their
family’s sheepherder wagon to the Yakima Valley Museum.
It was used in the Prosser area as part of the McWhorters’
Triangle Sheep Company. The wagon came with all of
the amenities one would need to live out amongst the
sheep: stove, cooking pots and pans, dishes, and bedding.
Currently, the McWhorter sheepherder wagon is being
housed offsite. Its undercarriage needs to be stabilized,
and the whole wagon needs to be cleaned and prepared for
exhibition.
Mark and Mollie also generously gave the museum
other objects relating to sheep ranching, as well as Native
American artifacts from the L.V. McWhorter collection and
personal items from the McWhorter family. In addition,
they have allowed the museum to scan 479 photographs
related to sheep ranching and the McWhorter family. The
Thank you Melissa
Melissa Beseda has been volunteering at the Yakima
Valley Museum since last September. She is a recent Notre
Dame graduate, and comes from Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Since arriving in the Yakima Valley, Melissa has been busy
performing duties for the Jesuit Volunteer program—but she
has also made time for us. At first she volunteered at the
Front Desk, but transferred to the Collections Department
to help with the inventorying and photographing of all 600+
pairs of David Childs’ shoes in preparation for the current
photographs will become part of the yakimamemory.org
online collection of museum and Yakima Valley Libraries
images.
There is a long history of sheepherding in the Yakima
Valley. The museum has wanted to acquire a working
sheepherder wagon for some time; we are very pleased that
Mark and Mollie have donated one which was used locally.
If your family has objects and/or stories related to
sheep—or cattle—herding in the Yakima Valley, we would be
very interested in talking with you. Please contact
Mike Siebol at 248-0747.
Head Over Heels Over Heels exhibit. She has since helped
catalog objects; improve exhibit environments; and select
and prepare objects for the ever-expanding Native American
permanent exhibit.
Melissa has been an invaluable volunteer, and we have
all enjoyed her cheerfulness and good humor. But it is time
for her to move on; she will be attending the University of
Washington this fall to pursue a Master’s Degree in Museum
Studies. She is preparing for a career in museum outreach
programs. We wish her the very best. Thank you, Melissa…
we’ll miss you!
Yakima Valley Museum Newsletter, Fall 2011 Page 6

Explore Central Washington (ECW),
the museum’s new summer field-trip
program for families, has proved to be a
big hit. Designed to get kids and parents
(and grandparents!) excited about our
region’s history, natural resources, and
diverse cultures, ECW is aimed at both those who are new
to the area and those who have lived here for many years,
even generations, but have not yet had the opportunity to
explore it. The response was overwhelming, with over 300
participants registered; many of them went to most of the
events, if not all of them.
ECW activities began on June 21 with a tour of the Yakima
Valley Museum. Thirteen field trips followed, including
a “plant walk” at the Selah Cliffs Natural Area Preserve
Interpretive Trail; a geology tour at the Gingko Petrified
Forest led by Jack Powell; tractor-pulled wagon rides at the
Central Washington Agricultural Museum; stories and a
tour at the Yakama Nation Museum; and a ride on one of
Yakima’s trolleys.
Thank you to all the families throughout the Yakima and
Kittitas valleys that supported ECW. Many who joined us
this summer said more than once, “I have always wanted to
come here, but never got around to it, until this program.”
Here are what some of the participating families had to say
about the program:
We enjoyed the tour of Northern Pacific Train Museum; the
guides were very knowledgeable and entertaining.”
…Paul Franklin
Raptor House
“This was a fabulous
bargain for families.”
…Amy Berkheimer
Train Museum
Yakima Valley Trolleys
“We did things as a family
that we wouldn’t have
done otherwise.”
…Sara Boschker
Wild Horse
by Kathy Sample, Educational Program Coordinator
“Explore Central Washington helped me build structure into
a usually empty summer. I would also like to thank all of the
places we visited for their graciousness.” …Lisa Reeves
Gilbert Homeplace
”Our family is
new to Yakima
and we really
enjoyed getting
to see the area.”
…Tamara Parker
Selah Cliffs
Agricultural Museum
Ginkgo Petrified Forest
“It was an awesome program; I had no idea that so many
places were available in the valley. It was a great way to
meet new people.” …Robin Day
“Truly thank you for all the fun! We have learned and
explored together, it has given us some fun family memories
with educational moments about our Valley. We are so
grateful for this affordable program. Thanks for making our
summer BETTER!!!!”…Chelsey Smith
Thank you to all the participating museums and facilities:
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Central Washington University Physics Department
Gingko Petrified Forest State Park
Jack Powell
Kittitas County Historical Museum
Yakama Nation Museum
Ahtanum Mission
Central Washington Agricultural Museum
Northern Pacific Train Museum
Yakima Valley Trolleys
The Raptor House
Wild Horse Renewable Energy Center (Puget Sound Energy)
A special thanks to Sara Bristol, of the Busy Bee magazine,
for helping in planning and all the advertising!
Yakima Valley Museum Newsletter, Fall 2011 Page 7

Journeys with JohnTravel
As a friend once said—If I go too long without the smell
of jet fuel, I get depressed. So even though 2011 has many
months to go, it is time to think about places to visit in
2012. In the museum’s previous newsletter, we suggested
an adventure to Charleston, South Carolina and Savannah,
Georgia; this idea has met with sufficient interest for us to
begin planning the trip. The tentative date is sometime in
the last two weeks of April 2012—just past Easter and at a
time when should be wonderful azaleas and rhododendrons
in bloom.
I am also looking into the potential of a Southwest train
excursion that will take us to Santa Fe, New Mexico; a visit to
Northern England; and/or flying down to Santiago, Chile.
Keep those suggestions rolling in, as I really have no
preference for destinations and am willing to arrange almost
anything to almost anywhere. I just need to know what
flavor of jet fuel most interests you.
with the Museum
Carriage tour through Charleston. Photo courtesy of the
Charleston Convention & Visitor Bureau
The Ever-Expanding Native American Exhibit
The Collections Department
was very fortunate to have such
great volunteers while processing
hundreds of objects for the new
Native American cases. Melissa
Beseda helped select artifacts for
the mobile collection case and
helped prepare the beaded bags to
make sure that they would not be
damaged while on display. She also
identified the objects on display and
created draft object labels.
Jo Miles, Peg Granitto, and Andy
Granitto helped prepare the exhibit
surfaces to make them safe to
display the hundreds of Native
American artifacts. Peg also made
hat, dress, and vest supports that
safely display the garments and
make them look their best.
The volunteers and I discovered
that Andy Granitto, Exhibits Curator,
knows how to squeeze more and
more objects into the cases. This
Left: Melissa Beseda helping to select objects in the collection room for the American
Indian Collections exhibit. Right: Miles Miller continues to help select objects for
the new case.
resulted in Miles Miller and I being able to continue selecting more objects for display.
That was the goal for this Native American exhibit, to show our visitors the wonderful collection of Native American art
and artifacts that the museum is entrusted to preserve, research, and exhibit. I hope you all can come to the museum’s
members meeting on October 27, to see the completed exhibition.
Yakima Valley Museum Newsletter, Fall 2011 Page 8

WMA Award Winners
Left to Right: Mike Siebol, Curator of Collections; Andy Granitto,
Curator of Exhibits; Peg Granitto, Exhibit Tech; and David Lynx,
Associate Director.
At the Washington State Museum Association conference
in Walla Walla last June, the Yakima Valley Museum was
presented with the Award of Exhibit Excellence for our
exhibit Land of Joy and Sorrow: Japanese Pioneers in the
Yakima Valley. The award reads as follows:
"The Washington Museum Association recognizes the
exhibit Land of Joy and Sorrow: Japanese Pioneers in the
Yakima Valley, produced by the Yakima Valley Museum,
Veterans Day falls on 11-11-11 this year. What better
time to celebrate with a USO show! Guest artist Leonard
Piggee and the Yakima Symphony Chorus with Director Scott
Peterson, who delightfully entertained us for the "Spirituals
and Gospel Night" at last January’s Diversions program,
will be teaming up again to honor our troops. As an added
incentive…Scott Peterson and Leonard Piggee performed
together in “real” USO shows on a 1974 USO tour which
included Korea, Japan, Okinawa, Taiwan, the Philippine
Islands, and Guam.
for establishing a high standard
of innovation and creativity in all
phases of exhibit concept, research,
content, design, production, and
promotion. This exhibit uses the
themes of community, family, and
tradition to tell the story of the
Japanese Americans in the Yakima
Valley. The museum went beyond
textbooks and documentaries,
seeking out personal histories
and artifacts concerning the
community’s past and present.
Not only is it a significant contribution to the
understanding of a community; it also enhances the rich
history of Washington State. In creating it, the Yakima
Valley Museum has set an elevated standard for all heritage
organizations throughout Washington State. Presented
on the 16th day of June, 2011, by Washington Museum
Association President, Brenda Abney."
Representatives from the museum were there not only
to accept the award, but also to share their expertise on
different topics. Andy and Peg Granitto gave a day-long
presentation entitled Exhibit Style and Communication:
Using Everything in Your Toolbox to Get Your Message
Across; Mike Siebol gave a presentation on Keeping the
Gathered Objects and was part of a Roundtable of Collection
Managers; and David Lynx spoke on Engaging the Public
with New Technology and Social Media.
e11-11-11 USO ShOwe The Change You Want to See
It has been an exciting year, with a lot of changes
happening around the museum. The new exhibit of our
American Indian collections is being installed; the fullyrestored
“mudwagon” is back on display; and the exhibits in
the Yakima At Home area are receiving new additions. The
exhibits staff have also been making improvements around
the museum.
Since the permanent exhibits are changing, we thought
it was only appropriate to ask David Childs, collector of the
600 pairs of high-heeled shoes in the special Head Over
Heels Over Heels exhibit, to “change his shoes!” Plans are
for 100 of the pairs to be exchanged for other (equally
fabulous) ones, giving visitors the perfect excuse to come
enjoy another look at this popular exhibit.
To view the results of all these changes, please come
join us for our annual
membership meeting and
volunteer recognition
party on Thursday, Oct.
27 beginning at 5:30P.M.
And feel free to bring a
friend to introduce to
your museum.
Yakima Valley Museum Newsletter, Fall 2011 Page 9

The Raffle Quilt: Geese Crossing
The 2011 raffle
quilt, Geese Crossing,
is now hanging in the
lobby of the Yakima
Valley Museum. It is
a stunning example of
the blend of old and
new—a 1930s-era red
and white hand sewn
top that has been
quilted by machine
to a contemporary
fabric backing. Once
again Michaela Hughes
of Selah produced a
wonderful quilting
design.
Raffle tickets remain just $1, the same price as when
the raffle quilt project began way back in 1978. They can
be purchased at the museum reception desk, at the
museum booth in the Modern Living Building during the
Central Washington State Fair (September 23-October 2),
and, of course, when an envelope of them arrives in your
mailbox this fall. The winning ticket will be drawn at the
H. M. Gilbert Homeplace Christmas Open House on
Sunday, December 4, 2011.
Head Over Heels Over Heels
postcard books
BOOKS • VIDEOS • CARDS • GOODIES
Meet Reesha at the Museum
The newest addition to the Yakima Valley Museum
“family” is Reesha Cosby, who is in charge of Visitor Services.
Marisha (Reesha) Cosby comes to the Pacific Northwest
by way of Nashville, TN (home of the Grand Ole Opry).
Realizing she wouldn’t make it as a country & western singer,
Reesha decided to move to the big city of Yakima to pursue a
“much fancier” career in radio broadcasting! At 107.3 KFFM,
she became famous on the airwaves as co-host of “Reesha &
Nahum in the Morning Playhouse.”
Ten years later, Reesha is no longer on the radio, still has
no plans to become the next Minnie Pearl, and still calls
Yakima home. She stays active in the community by serving
both as a Board member for the Junior League of Yakima
and Chair-Elect of the Junior Leagues of Washington State,
which trains women to become advocates for healthier and
stronger communities; and by volunteering on the music
committee for the annual “A Case of the Blues & All That
Jazz” fundraiser. Reesha is also currently pursuing degrees
in Early Childhood Education and Children’s Studies at YVCC
and Eastern Washington University.
If you so much as mention the word “baby” to her, Reesha
will probably whip out her i-phone to show you pictures
of her 5-month-old daughter, Willow Moon. Reesha’s very
Southern mother once exclaimed: “I didn’t raise any hippies,
so why does my grandbaby have a hippie name?!” The next
time you visit the Yakima Valley Museum, ask Reesha for her
momma’s Pineapple Upside-Down Cake recipe, and to see
the latest pictures of Willow Moon, the hippie grandbaby!
Museum Soda Fountain
Serving:
• Delicious Ice Cream Treats
• Fresh Deli Food
• Specialty Drinks
Hours:
10:30A.M. – 7:00P.M.
Monday-Saturday
Book your parties,
groups, luncheons, or
field trips by calling
(509) 457-9810
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CALENDAR
Special Exhibitions
On Exhibit:
Head Over Heels Over Heels: One Collector's Love
Affair with Shoes - High fashion shoes from ca.1890
to the present. Collected by David Childs. On exhibit
until December 30, 2011.
Land of Joy and Sorrow: Japanese Pioneers in the Yakima Valley – An
exhibit exploring the life, community, and challenges experienced by
pioneers of Japanese descent in the Yakima Valley.
Events and Programs
September 9, 2011 (Friday) Pit Party – Kick-off celebration for the
Skewered Apple BBQ Championship. BBQ dinner and live
music from Hit Explosion. For tickets call 248.0747
September 10 & 11, 2011 (Saturday-Sunday) Tree Top Skewered
Apple BBQ Championship – Open national competition with
$35,000 in prize money. Beer and wine garden. Open to
the public (entry fee). Cooking demonstrations. Live music.
October 27, 2011 (Thursday) Members & Volunteers Evening - An
event to honor our hardworking volunteers, with an annual meeting
and member's party. 5:30-8:30P.M.
November 11, 2011 (Friday) USO Show – A program produced by the
Yakima Valley Museum and Yakima Symphony Chorus.
6:00P.M. Supper and drinks, 7:00P.M. Program.
December 3, 2011 (Saturday) Holiday Open House
Music in the museum from the Yakima Youth Symphony, Yakima
Children's Choir, and Melody Lane Singers. 12:00-3:00P.M. FREE.
December 4, 2011 (Sunday) Victorian Christmas – The H. M.
Gilbert Homeplace welcomes visitors for a special Victorian-Style
Christmas. 1:00-4:00P.M. FREE.
January 19, 2012 (Thursday) Diversions – A program produced by
the Yakima Valley Museum and Yakima Symphony Orchestra.
6:00P.M. Supper and drinks, 7:00P.M. Program.
February 16, 2012 (Thursday) Diversions – A program produced
by the Yakima Valley Museum and Yakima Symphony Orchestra.
6:00P.M. Supper and drinks, 7:00P.M. Program.
March 15, 2012 (Thursday) Diversions – A program produced by
the Yakima Valley Museum and Yakima Symphony Orchestra.
6:00P.M. Supper and drinks, 7:00P.M. Program.
YAKIMA VALLEY MUSEUM
“Your View of the Valley Begins Here”
M I S S I O N
The Yakima Valley Museum promotes an
understanding of Central Washington
history as it affects the lives of
contemporary citizens. Through the
collection, preservation, and exhibition
of historic artifacts and stories, as well
as related programming, the museum
provides residents and visitors with
historical perspectives that may
influence decisions about the future
of the Valley.
AWARD RECIPIENT:
1997 • 1999 • 2001 • 2003
B O A R D of T R U S T E E S
Akbar Rezaie, President Ralph Conner, Treasurer
Nancy Rossmeissl, Secretary
Dana Dwinell Kirk Ehlis
Cragg M. Gilbert David Hartwig
J. Tappan Menard Aaron McCoy
Sharon Miracle Steve Muehleck
Bertha Ortega Juana Rezaie
Cathleen Robinson Paul Schafer
Sharon Smith Michelle Smith
Betty Strand Bette Taylor
Curtis Sundquist Charlene Upton
M U S E U M S T A F F
John A. Baule, Director
David Lynx, Associate Director
Andrew Granitto, Curator of Exhibitions/Graphic Designer
Mike Siebol, Curator of Collections
Debbie Vlcek, Archives and Gift Shop Manager
Katharyne Sample, Educational Program Coordinator
Peg Granitto, Exhibit Technician
Kimberly Thompson, Campaign Support
Reesha Cosby, Visitor Services
Michael Murphy, Maintenance
M E M B E R S H I P
You are invited to join the museum
or give a gift of membership.
Call (509) 248-0747 for information.
The Yakima Valley Museum Newsletter is published
quarterly by the Yakima Valley Museum, 2105 Tieton
Drive, Yakima, WA 98902; 509-248-0747. David
Lynx, Editor. ©2011, printed by Abbott's Printing of
Yakima, circulation 1,000.
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YAKIMA VALLEY MUSEUM
AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
2105 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA 98902
NONPROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
YAKIMA, WA
PERMIT NO. 578