Down on the Farm

Pomeroy Living History Farm Vol. 25, No. 1 Phone (360) 686-3537 www.pomeroyfarm.org E-Mail: staff@pomeroyfarm.org February 2017

“When you appreciate and preserve the ordinary as well as the exceptional, you fill in the full spectrum of History.” Mark L. Walsh

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Historic Barn Restoration Has Begun!

We are once again hosting our annual "Country Life Fair" at the Pomeroy Farm! Thou-sands of herbs and plants, including organic vegetables, will be available as a fundraiser for Pomeroy Living History Farm’s school pro-grams. In addition to the sale, there will be many vendors selling their goods including an array of handcrafted trinkets and home décor, jewelry, pottery, local honey, clothing, and more! County Life demonstrators will be placed around the farm, showing off various skills such as blacksmithing, tin smithing, bow making, and hand crafts. There will be farm animals, hayrides, and more fun activities for kids to en-joy. Particularly fun for kids is our “Country Life Passport”—all kids are encouraged to get a passport and gather stamps around the farm as

they complete various activities. A small prize is given to children who have completed their passports. The event will be free admission, but do-nations will be gladly accepted! Hours will be 10-4 Saturday and 11-4 Sunday. Our historic log house will be open both days from 12-4 for tours. This truly is a family friendly, fun for all ages event!

Pomeroy Farm is excited to announce the Barn Restoration project is well underway! Due to funding challenges, namely the farm not being able to receive an anticipated grant, we have di-vided the project into two phases. Tapio Construction Inc has worked on oth-er renovation projects for the farm, and we appre-

ciate their attention to historic details. Since they were already lined up and materials were ready and waiting, we decided to go ahead with phase one, which should be completed mid-February! Tapio is doing the structural restoration of replacing supports in the

north and south mez-zanines of the barn. This will take the sag out of the roof. By slightly jacking up the roof they are able to replace one post and support beam at a time. Slow but metic-ulous work especially since the supports are all tendoned into the posts. Once the structural work in complete, the farm will look for funding sources for the actual roof repair or replacement.

We appreciate your continued support of this project. Our 1930’s barn plays a significant role in our living history programs and we are so thankful to be able to maintain it.

Country Life Fair Set for April 29th and 30th

Upcoming Events Spring 2017

Come for tea and enjoy a relaxing early afternoon on the Farm. After the luncheon, you might enjoy a short respite under our new garden gazebo, or a visit to the historic log house.

The main floor will be seasonally decorated, while the second floor focuses on a “walk through time” with the five bedrooms displaying artifacts from specific decades of

Pomeroy family and Lucia Valley history from the 1920’s through the 1970’s. This year’s special exhibit features “Wood Carving Through the Ages.”

APRIL Anne of Green Gables Tea: We will once again honor the spunky, red-haired orphan in the Gath-ering Place. Our seasonal menu will include assorted tea sandwiches, scones, desserts and two vari-eties of tea. Saturdays April 8 and April 15. Tea time is 12:00 noon. Cost of tea is $24 (tour and tax is included). Country Life Fair: April 29th and 30th, see front page, along with our website, pomeroyfarm.org for more details. Plant Clearance Sale: 25% off Plant Sale Sat May 6th and 13th, 9am-3pm. We will be selling any plants remaining from the previous weekend’s sale at a discounted price. Selection will vary. MAY Mother’s Day Tea: Join us in the Gathering Place as we celebrate mothers with a lovely after-noon tea. Our seasonal menu will include assorted tea sandwiches, scones, desserts and two varie-ties of tea. Saturdays May 6 and May 13, and Wednesday May 10. Tea time is 12:00 noon. Cost of tea is $24 (tour and tax is included).

We will begin taking Tea Reservations on Monday February 20th. Reservations may be made by phone (360-686-3537) or e mail (staff@pomeroyfarm.org)

and must be prepaid with a bankcard or check. Your fee will be refunded if we are notified of your cancellation 7 days prior to the event.

Within 7 days, you may send someone else in your place if you are unable to attend.

School Program Schedule Spring 2017

Theme: Children’s Work and Play on a Pre– Electrical Farm Grade Levels: 2-3 Times: 10:00am and 12:00pm Dates Available: May 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, and June 1, 2 Theme: Self-Sufficiency and Recycling on a Pre-Electrical Farm Grade Levels: 4, 5, and 6 Times: 10:00am and 12:00pm Dates Available: May 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, and June 1, 2

Visionary: ($5000+) Benefactor: ($1000-$4999) Elaine Hertz Lewis River Rotary Sponsor: ($500-$999) Bob and Jane Brink Sustainer: ($250-$499) Boeing Lyle & Ang Couey Melinda Morris Dick & Elaine Murry Matt & Martha Todd Supporter: ($100-$249) Kathleen & John Allen Irene Armstrong Vi Arola Linda &Warren Bieker Susan Blair Don & Jeanne Brooks Patty Brost Ed & Susie Connor Elaine Fletcher Cyrilla Gleason Randall and Julie Grove Butch & Ann Hill Russel & Camille Johnson Jon & Jolyne Lea Jill McLean

Don & Mary Jean Millar Lela Miller Randy & Sue Norris Ken & Sally Rose Brandon & Maura Todd Tom & Barbara Williamson Barbara Wright Fred Meyer Community Rewards Contributing Friend: ($50-$99) Dianna Corey Janet Cottingham Daughters of the Pioneers of Wash-ington Debra Dunn Dan & Hermi Gerges Gary and Denise Goss Loren Scott Graber Lynn Halvorson Kyle &Betsy McKee Tari Nixon Francis Rice Margaret Snitzler Eric & Mariah Reese Marty & Jann Todd Colleeen Torrens Marshall & Dana Waldman Friend: (up to $49) Anonymous Anonymous Melinda Berg

Rose Brown Virginia & Eric Chapman Roberta Gapsch Susan Johnson Janet Lind Betty Sure Morris Craig Pedlar The Reid Family Mary Sisson Ila Stanek Barn Restoration Fund: Anonymous Melinda Morris Jocelyn Browne & Roger Rudert Judy McNally In-kind: Goff Farms Mountain View Veterinary Hospital Dr Tom Meyer Wilco Steve and Jean Zedekar In Memorium: Dan DuPuis By Julie DuPuis Dab DuPuis By Bob & Jane Brink Donald & Elizabeth Stewart By Melissa Meacham Stewart

Friends of the Farm Gifts Received Since January 2016

Thank you to all of our 2016 Volunteers! We couldn’t do it without you!

Jackie Anderson

Remington Becker

Sarah Becker

Linda Bieker

Chelsea Bondurant

Bob Brink

Jane Brink

Cheryl Brooks

Phyllis Brock

Susie Conner

Betty Davenport

Laurie Doering

Linda Driskill

Rick Dunning

Tom Dwyer

Elaine Fletcher

Ron Fuller

Steve Greer

Denise Goss

Janelle Chamberlin

Brandon Chamberlin

Chris Joner

Loren Joner

Vickie Keith

Vicki Kehn

Greg Kehn

Ryan Koskineimi

Alyssa Koskineimi

Doris LeCount

Gary Lewis

Janet Lind

Lois Mach

Ted Mach

Julie Mackinen

Mac Mackinen

Nick Massie

Betsy McKee

Kyle McKee

Megan Miller

Tommy Miller

Colette Peasley

Tom Reid

Ken Rose

Larry Schneider

Robert Stuart

Geri Stuart

Char Thomas

Guy Thomas

Brandon Todd

Matt Todd

Martha Todd

Maura Todd

Marty Todd

Janet Turner

Barbara Williamson

Tom Williamson

Natalya Wilson

Dolores Wolk

Steve Zedekar

Wayne Hoffman and Band

Jay Hancock and Band

BGHS Interact Club

CAM Interact Club