Thank You, 2008 Volunteers!

We couldn't keep running without our volunteers, so here's to all of you who kept us going last year. These people racked up over 5,000 hours of volunteer time in 2008:

All-Around Goldstar Volunteers (helped in more than one category this year): Ramona Brewster, Bob Conner, Nicholas Filaroski, Bree Gant, Joy Harrington, Dillon Neldner, Matthew O'Connor, Cassie Powers, Sophie Shoemaker, Stephanie Scott, Dylan Smith, Emily Spiess, Natasha Yeager, Leela Dunsmuir, Sam and Gerri Morse, Tyler Thwreat, Karen and Olivia Silbernagel, Amanda, Caleb, Bethanie and Jessica Wiles, Chuck Bush, Samuel Caward, Karen and Michelle Janik, Sheryl, Jonathan, and Benjamin Jury, Debra Crappa, Tom Burnett, Joanne Broadhurst, Emma, Janson, Jordan, Malia, Marc and Steve Bento, Nathan Aden, Barbara, Alissa, Clarissa, LaQuon and Juanita Boggs; Bob Feil, Warren Damon, Georgine Burnett.

Event Help: James Lindsey, Rachel King, Sarah King, Timber Lake Job Corps, Abbie Peterson, Connie Redmond, Mike Redmond, Jonathan Birchfield, Joyce Cox, Don Cox, Jamie Damon, Janie Damon, Josie Damon, Estacada High School Troubadors, Michael Gilbert, No Time 2 Lose Band, Estacada Madrigal Singers, Knifong family, Betty O'Dell, Dawn Penna, Grady Penna, Joan Williams, Bill Hartner, Carol Blackman, Christopher Blackman, Daniel Jury, OrchEstraCada, Jannalee Jennings, Leighdean, Denali, Asha and Marqus Gatchell, John Jordahl

Gardens, Grounds and Buildings: Estacada High School FFA, Jack Broadhurst, Cascade Septic, Reliance Connects, Eagle Creek Jackpot, Brian Cox, Thomas Butler, Dennis Duncan.

Tours: Jarusha Kutzweller, Cameron Laidlaw, Molly Reel, Debbie Schmidt, Kelby Schmidt, Estacada Junior High School - Ivan Acosta, Rohonda Aqleh, Bryce Babikoff, Nick Bendinelli, Nikki Bergeron, Samantha Boom, Dustin Brown, Rhys Burke, Ehreni Carlson, Jordan Caron, McKenzie Carter, Maddy Dinsdale, Jessica Doyle, Austin Eaton, Michael Espinoza, Alex Fletcher, Zach Fritz, Cody Gaither, Amber Grizzell, Saira Hernandez, Julie McDonald, Caleb Kraft, Jason Miles, David Miller, Tyler Moore, Emily Myers, Ashley Newton, Diane Olson, Dylan Ortega, Nolan Otey, Tim Price, Genna Settle, Judy Simon, Austin Snedeker, Shane Stockwell, Cody Balentine, Francesca Veley, Katy Warren, Keller Wenzinger, Chris Xiong, Luke Youngberg. TREC Academy - Conner Bryant, Braxton Burkhardt, James Deckert, Matt Filaroski, Jenni Harrington, Joy Harrington, Emanuel Lumbroso, Jacob Shannon, J. Sleeper, Rose Smith, Jason Wilcox. Estacada's Volunteer Magnet Satellite School - Daniel Bagley, Kresna Artayasa, Brandon Bennett, McKayla Feil, Zoie Mowrey, Mariah Mowrey, Joey Ortega, Chara Rictor, Alex Scott, Sara Shepard, Dakota Thomas, Megan Thomas, Drew Thwreat, Meghan Thwreat, Kristy Vanderlinde, Sarah Vanderlinde. Homeschool families - Sheryl, Micah, Sarah, and Matthew Jury, Cassie, Cori, Becca, Zack, Autumn and Tammy Whitlock, Joan Bedlion, Rylee Flint, Ezra and Ira Kamerman, Quentin Karstetter, Allison Kirk, Kelsie, Jolena and Sherri Leininger, Karen and Mayla Morgan, Katie Murphy and Molly Murphy-Brown, Rebecca, Rachel and Lisa Sellers, Sam Simmons, Lilly, Josiah, Jehu and Rosie Shaver, Whitlock, Makayla Wilkes. Estacada High School - Anthony Nichols, Dayne Baker, Cameron Chester, Michaela Hamilton, Jennifer Leavenworth, Sarah Locke .

Museum Educators Share with Teachers

On October 10, Education specialists from the Portland and Salem areas met at Mission Mill Museum in Salem to share information with teachers on their Inservice Day. Another session will be held for Portland-area teachers at the Oregon Historical Society on the evening of November 5th. Each Museum shares specific information about the field trips they present.

Agenda for OHS Teacher Fair

5:30-6:30    Madison Room for teachers seeking

                     PDU credit                      

Introduction and Welcome

                   Speaker Bryan Rebar will present:

                   How to Integrate a Museum Visit into

                    Tthe Curriculum

5:30-7:30    Tour Oregon Historical Society exhibits and/or

                   visit the booths of participating organizations. 

                   While visiting the tables, be sure to pick up

                     Field trip information, classroom materials,

                     and free passes to each site.

* For PDU credit (participating districts are Beaverton, Gresham- Barlow, Portland, and ESD 112), please be sure to sign in, fill out an evaluation, and pick up a certificate.

Posted October 26th, 2008, by Elaine Butler

above right: Elaine Butler at Mission Mill teacher fair

New CD by Heartstrings

A newly-released CD of Oregon Trail-era music is now available in the pioneer store at Philip Foster Farm.  The album is the first from Heartstrings, a husband-and-wife duo specializing in period and historical performances.  Heartstrings appears regularly at Philip Foster Farm and other Oregon historical sites.

The CD, titled Heartstrings at Oregon Historical Landmarks, was produced in cooperation with JZHHS and three other historical organizations.  The cover incorporates eye-catching photos of properties preserved and interpreted by these organizations and each group tells its story in the liner notes, making the album a nice memento for anyone with an interest in Oregon history.

Through the magic of multi-tracking, the CD features hammered dulcimer, guitar, violin, flute, whistle, string bass, and vocals.  It includes arrangements of some of Cal Scott’s tunes from the Bound for Oregon soundtrack as well as many traditional favorites, and sells for only $15.00.

posted August 9, 2008 by Elaine Butler

Barn and Store Repairs

The farm is closed this week, getting a new half-roof on the barn and replacement supports for the store. It's been a great summer, and we appreciate all of our guests who visited, danced, sang, played, picnicked, toured, learned, created and donated over the summer. The world is full of delightful people and interesting things. Thanks for being part of our story.

posted September 2, 2008 by Elaine Butler

Craft Classes for Volunteers

Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 to 3:00 have seen fun times at the Farm this summer, as our young volunteers learn more about the crafts, games, stories and sayings of our pioneer predecessors. July 16th was about folk music and musicians, with fiddlers, dulcimers and whistlers. July 23rd was about flowers and vegetables, potpourri and watermelon. It's not too late to join the fun! Cost is $3.00 per week to drop in or $15.00 for the whole season. Family discounts are available.

posted July 26, 2008 by Elaine Butler

Volunteer Summer

Following a beautiful Father's Day, with great food, music, exhibits, pony cart rides and vendors, a crew of volunteers put in our pumpkin patch on Wednesday, June 18th. Keep an eye on the area near the parking lot, as major changes will occur over the summer. Tom Burnett and his assistant, Caleb Wiles, are working on the log cabin. The pumpkins will be growing, and some amenities for picnics and events will be added over the summer as well. More fencing was added on Father's Day,with the help of some young visitors. An amazing fact: All the split-rail fence added so far comes from just one tree!

Keep an eye on us!

posted June 25, 2008 by Elaine Butler

Volunteer Highlights

If you've been to our site before, you'll notice a big change. That change is due to Clackamas Community College computer science student Lanelle King, who earned work experience credit by building this site in Dreamweaver. The Jacknife-Zion-Horseheaven Historical Society appreciates Lanelle's work and hopes you enjoy navigating the site.

If you are a high school or college student who would like to build skills, earn credit and benefit the community, please contact us.

Posted May 30, 2008 by Elaine Butler