HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/06/2012 03Biii Presentation RE: Restore Colonel Weisenburger StatueSAVE THE COIEOWIEIL!.
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OUR GOAL
From the beginning, our goal has
been to RESTORE, REPAIR or
REPLACE this aging, patriotic
memorial. Through our research, we
have found that the memorial may
be unable to be 03vM UM1605 it is
moved inside to a climate-
controlled environment to prevent
further natural deterioration. With
your approval of these goalo, we will
be able, to continue our research
and find the best option to
proceed.
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Next month we intend to come before you with a detailed resolution outlining our
findings and plans. We have the preliminary support of the Arts Commission and
Historic Preservation Commission as well as other community clubs, groups and
organizations. We will be looking to the Arts Commission for guidance and advice during
this process. It is our hope to expedite the progress of this project in order to plan for
a project kick -off and celebration on July 4th, the 110th anniversary of the original
placement.
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We have had enormous support from family, friends and the community, from Moxee
and Terrace Heights to Nachos, Selah and Union Gap. Community response has been
so strong that we have raised almost $3000.00 toward the effort. Nearly all of these
funds have been received $5, $10, and $20 at a time. Through fund - raising ideas and
events, we expect to raise all necessary funds ourselves and NOT ask the City of
Yakima for any direct monetary contribution. We want to include the community and
invite them to share the pride of this project. We welcome anyone to contribute,
monetarily or otherwise. Our current non - profit partner is the Yakima Valley Museum.
Anyone interested in making a donation toward this effort can contact them -
attention Save the Colonel.
THANK YOU
In closing, we would like to thank for your time and ask you
to go on record in support of this project. We believe in the
duty of preserving Yakima's first and most monumental piece
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of public art, a gift to the community, from the community.
We know that you can see the value of this project and the
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importance of transforming the oldest public memorial in
downtown Yakima from a touchstone to a community
treasure. We welcome any questions from the council.
Mike Isaacs & Jan Lowell 509 - 452 -2768
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