Spring 2015 - Thorp Mill

Spring 2015
THE DUSTY MILLER
Thorp Mill Town Historical Preservation Society Newsletter
Volume 17 No. 2
AUCTION EDITION
In This Issue
Thorp Auction History
Pg 2
Ticket Order Form
Pg 2
Thorp Dinner and Auction Pg 3
Auction Preview
Pg 3
Contact/Donation Info
Pg 4
Thorp Mill Board of Directors
Dan Leavitt ● Sheryl Leavitt ●
Lisa Ely ● Carla Jellum
Richard “Moose” Mack ● Roger
Fischer ● Brian Carroll
Reta Hutchinson ● Marna
Carroll ● Hope Amason ●
Mary Keffer
Contact Information
P.O Box 7 ● Thorp, WA 98946
(509) 964-9640
[email protected]
Partnerships
CWU Graduate School ● CWU Museum Studies Program
CWU Recreation and Tourism Program ● Puget Sound Energy
John Wayne Pioneer Wagons and Riders Assoc. ● Barn Quilts of Kittitas County
Cascade Assoc. of Museum and History ● Thorp Community
Springwood Ranch ● Record Printing ● Paul Newman Auctions
Spring 2015
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Thorp Mill Auction History
For over
Qty: ____@ $25 = $ ______
(Early Bird must be postmarked by May 16)
the Thorp Mill
General Admission Qty: ____@ $30 = $ ______
Dinner and
been a
Dinner Tickets :
“Early Bird”
two decades,
Auction has
Auction Ticket Order Form
The live auction in years past has featured everything from livestock to cars.
Memorial Day institution in the Kittitas Valley.
In 1987, the Thorp Mill Preservation Society
Raffle Tickets :
$5 per ticket or Booklet of 5 for $20
Booklet of 5
Qty: ____@ $20 = $ ______
began the task of restoring the abandoned grist
OR Single Tickets Qty: ____@ $5 = $ ______
mill . The first auction was held in 1988 to raise
Membership :
the funds necessary for the many repairs
necessary to transform the neglected structure
and it’s rare collection of machinery.
From it’s inception, the auction has been held
at the Springwood Ranch Party Barn (formerly
Standard membership
$25 = $______
Student membership
$10 = $______
Tax-deductible Cash Donation :
Thank you! A receipt will be mailed.
known as the Black Angus Ranch) in Thorp
Total = $________
thanks to the generosity of owner, Grant Lin and
manager, Sarah Foster. Students from CWU’s
Recreation and Tourism program are also an
$_______
Name
Address
essential part of the success of the auction each
year. For many years until her retirement in fall
of 2014, CWU professor, Dorothy Chase
spearheaded the auction, and her leadership
helped to make the auction into the popular
Email
Phone
Mail order form and check to:
event it
The Thorp Mill, PO Box 7, Thorp, WA 98946
is
For credit/debit card Purchases, please visit
our website at www.thorp.org or go to the
Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce in
Ellensburg.
today.
CWU Recreation and Tourism Students are a vital part of
the success of the auction every year.
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2015 Thorp Mill Dinner and Auction: May 23rd
Enjoy an evening of music, dancing, food and fun in the beautiful Kittitas Valley and support Thorp
Mill. The Springwood Ranch Party Barn once again hosts this lively, family-friendly event. This
year’s event will also feature a wine raffle, with multiple drawings for premium wines from the Pacific Northwest region. The doors will open at 5 pm and professional auctioneer, Paul Newman will
call the live auction.
It’s Ticket Time!
Included in this newsletter is an order form. Mail yours in today to receive the Early Bird discount
(must be purchased or post marked by May 16th). Tickets can also be purchased at the Kittitas
County Chamber of Commerce in Ellensburg and Cle Elum, Cle Elum Bakery, at www.thorp.org, or
from any Thorp Mill board member.
$25: Early Bird by May 16th
$30: General Admission after May 16th
Tickets are also available at
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1559681
A Sincere Thank You to Our Auction Sponsors
Spring 2015
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Auction Preview
Join us Memorial Day Weekend for one of the most enjoyable summer kick-off events in Kittitas County!
The Thorp mill Dinner and Auction will feature incredible auction items in addition to a delicious Springwood barbeque dinner, craft beer from the Roslyn Brewery, wine from Gard Vintners and live music by
Centaur Midwife. Here is a sneak preview of some of the many incredible items which will be available
at this year’s event:

Toyota Sienna Mini van courtesy of Eastside Motors

A Seattle Mariner’s Excursion Package with 4 tickets, parking pass, and hotel gift card

A weekend stay for your best furry friend at the Waggin Tails Ranch in Ellensburg

Custom Rustic Foyer Bench courtesy of Eric Berg Custom Furniture

Two Rounds of Golf with a Power Cart at Ellensburg Golf Course

Seattle Seaplane Experience for Two
You will also find items such as gift certificates to your favorite restaurants, beauty salon packages,
themed baskets from the Seattle Seahawks, and much, more! Bid high, bid often and support the Mill!
Wine Raffle Tickets
This year’s raffle features premium wines from
the Pacific Northwest. Tickets are $5 each.
Prizes include wines by the case, half case,
and bottle from some of the best vineyards in
the region such as Karma Vineyards, Legend
Cellars, and more!
Donation Station
We are gratefully accepting new and unique
items and sponsorships for the auction!
CONTACT:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.thorp.org
Phone: 509-964-9640
Or mail to P.O. Box, Thorp, WA 98946
Thorp mill Town Historical Preservation Society
is a designated 501(c)3 organization (Federal
Tax ID #91-1386607), making your donation tax
deductible. Checks can be made payable to
the Thorp Mill Town Historic Preservation
Society. Thank you!