Sunday, March 19, 2017

Information on Caboose Project

To Barron County Retired Educators members,

If you were at today's meeting (Thursday, March 16), and donated to our Barron County Museum caboose fund, Thank You Very Much!
If you weren't there and haven't heard about this project, here is the Blog I created to inform people:

barroncountymuseumcabooseproject.blogspot.com

If you haven't had the opportunity to donate to the caboose restoration, you can make out a check to Barron County Museum and put 'Caboose Fund' in the Memo line.  Mail the check to Barron County Museum, Box 242, Cameron, WI 54822.  THANKS!

Also, the Museum is looking for volunteers to help host at our Museum, especially during School Tours in May.  If you would like to help, please contact Museum Director Tammy Schutz at

museum1@chibardun.net or director@pioneervillagemuseum.onmicrosoft.com

Arlyn Colby
barroncaboose@yahoo.com

March BCREA Meeting Held

The March meeting of the Barron County Retired Educators Association (BCREA) was held on Thursday, March 16th, 2017.  It was held at First United Methodist Church in Barron. Approximately 37 members enjoyed the presentation by Arlyn Colby about the history of the railroads in the Barron County area and the information on the Caboose project taking place at the Barron County Museum.  This project was designated as the BCREA service project for 2016/17.  A collection was taken from those members present a a little over $1000 was collected.
A business meeting was held following the presentation lead by Kathy Duerr.  As part of this meeting, possible changes to the by laws of the organization were discussed.  It was also voted to help defray the cost of those attending the district meeting to be held in Superior on Tuesday, May 9th.
A delicious meet served by the ladies of the Methodist Church took place following the business meeting.
The next meeting of the BCREA will take place on Thursday, May 18th at St Paul's Lutheran Church in Cumberland.  The presentation will be made by someone from Rice Lake Weighing.


Arlyn Colby with copies of his books on trains.

March BCREA Meeting Announced

To All BCREA Members & Guests: One of our own members, Arlyn Colby, is assembling a very interesting pictorial presentation on some of the history of Barron County including the railroads and the Barron County Museum Caboose Project.

As our service project for this year, we will be accepting contributions to help restore and display this caboose.

BARRON COUNTY RETIRED EDUCATORS’ ASSOCIATION MEETING
Date:  Thursday, March 16, 2017
Time:  Coffee & Cookies w/Registration:  9:30 a.m.
Program begins at:  10:30 a.m.

Program & Presenter:  Arlyn Colby – Barron County History
(including the railroads & the addition of a caboose)
Place:  First United Methodist Church-Barron
154 Memorial Dr., Barron (across the street from Northland Mayo Clinic/Hospital)
Cost of Complete Noon Meal:  $12
Reservations due by:  Sunday evening, March 12
Contact:  Barb Millerman at bamillerman@chibardun.net or at 715-743-2390
REMEMBER:  Guests are always welcome!!!