GRANTS APPROVED
At its annual meeting on May 14, the Foundation Board approved the following grants for work and services at the Buckner Orchard:
Hazardous Tree Removal - $3,000.00
Replacement of Entrance Sign - $2,000.00
Tree Cage Removal - $2,000.00
WSU Ext. Consultant - $350.00
Upgrades to Current Fence - $1,200.00
Fill Tractor Tires - $600.00
Replace Old-style Culverts - $1,900.00
In addition, The Foundation will work with NPS on improving the wagon shed roof and inventorying, sorting, and placing historic equipment at the Orchard.
NON-PROFIT STATUS
The Foundation has now acquired its own non-profit, 501 (c)(3) status and is no longer a project of the Community Foundation for NCW!
ELECTIONS
Board members David Kurth (Stehekin) and Doug England (Manson) were re-elected to their respective postions as Stehekin Community Representative and Apple Industry Representative. In addition, Herb Sargo (Sedro-Woolley) was re-elected Foundation president, JoAnne Reiter (Walla Walla) re-elected Secretary, and Cinda Gilbert (Manson) was re-elected Treasurer.
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBIT IN CHELAN
Historic photos from the Orchard Centennial Exhibit are now on display at the Lake Chelan Museum in Chelan. This is a great chance to view or revisit the earlier days of the Buckner Orchard and Homestead. The exhibit will be on display through September.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 2012
Our membership drive for 2012 is underway. Join us today and help support the Buckner Homestead and Orchard. (Membership Form)
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
ANNUAL REPORT 2011
2011, the Centennial Year of the Buckner Orchard, was a busy and produuctive time. Our Annual Report of these activities, financial as well as events, are here for your review and comment.
2011, the Centennial Year of the Buckner Orchard, was a busy and produuctive time. Our Annual Report of these activities, financial as well as events, are here for your review and comment.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
ANNUAL REPORT
The 2010 Annual Report of Foundation activities is now available. Review the past year's events and happenings here, then join us in creating great events and memories this year in preseving all that is good about the Buckner Orchard and Homestead.
The 2010 Annual Report of Foundation activities is now available. Review the past year's events and happenings here, then join us in creating great events and memories this year in preseving all that is good about the Buckner Orchard and Homestead.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
A GREAT WEEKEND IN STEHEKIN!
What a great weekend!
Orchard Centennial Kick-0ff - With a full house at the Golden West Lodge, the Kick-off to the Buckner Orchard Centennial was an over-whelming success. Thanks to the tremendous work of Adrienne Carpenter and Christine Sargo, the 95 attendees were provided personal and entertaining insights to the people and life at the Orchard over the past 100 years. Displays of historic photographs, personal letters to and from the Buckner Family,artifacts, and anecdotes shared made for a extraordinary evening. (Photos - thanks to Rick Beauchesne, Crystal Austin/Crystalviewgraphics, and Herb Sargo). For further information, check the History Note in the previous posting.
2nd Annual Harvest Fest - Bracketed by beautiful fall weather, Harvest Fest avoided the heavy rain of Friday and Saturday evenings for another great day of picking apples, making cider, and community potluck while enjoying the music of Stehekin's own, End of the Road.
Pictures are worth a thousand words, so please enjoy the creative and captivating work of Mike and Nancy Barnhart/Barnhart Photography, Crystal Austin of Crystalviewgraphics, Rick Beauchesne, and Herb Sargo. Many thanks to all for sharing these with us.
Wilfred Woods has, again, captured the spirit of the weekend in his Talking it Over column on the front page of the Wenatchee World. Thanks, Wilfred!
Start planning now for Saturday, October 8, for the 3rd annual Harvest Fest.
Many thanks to the many,many people who made both of these events a success!
Saturday, September 4, 2010
CENTENNIAL KICK-OFF
Buckner Orchard Centennial Kick-off
Friday, October 8, 7-9 PM Golden West Lodge Stehekin
Join us at this drop-in open house featuring historic photos, letters and reminiscences, artifacts, Olive's applesauce cake and beverages, and more as we kick-off a celebration of the first 100 years of the Buckner Orchard.
History Note
The property that now comprises the Buckner Orchard was homesteaded in 1889 by Bill Buzzard. After clearing about an acre of land, Mr. Buzzard built a log cabin, which is still standing today, and planted a large garden. He also cut many of the large trees on the homestead and sold them to mills downlake or as firewood for the steamers.
In November of 1910, Bill struck a deal with William Van Buckner to sell the homestead for $5,000.00 or $50.00 a month for the rest of his life. Bill took the monthly payments, "knowing his weaknesses - gambling and moderately heavy drinking, which in combination might be fatal to his $5,000.00".
When Bill died in 1919, having received $4,950.00 of the agreed-to price of $5,000.00, With the remaining $50.00, Van bought a fine polished granite gravestone to grace Bill's grave in the Chelan Cemetery.
In April of 1911, the Buckner's arrived in Stehekin with fairly elaborate plans to develop what they always called Rainbow Ranch. Apples were their focus and the first thing needed was water. The hand-dug ditch still carries irrigation water to the orchard today.
And, thus, began 100 years of the Buckner Orchard as a jewel and source of community pride in the Stehekin Valley.
Friday, October 8, 7-9 PM Golden West Lodge Stehekin
Join us at this drop-in open house featuring historic photos, letters and reminiscences, artifacts, Olive's applesauce cake and beverages, and more as we kick-off a celebration of the first 100 years of the Buckner Orchard.
History Note
The property that now comprises the Buckner Orchard was homesteaded in 1889 by Bill Buzzard. After clearing about an acre of land, Mr. Buzzard built a log cabin, which is still standing today, and planted a large garden. He also cut many of the large trees on the homestead and sold them to mills downlake or as firewood for the steamers.
In November of 1910, Bill struck a deal with William Van Buckner to sell the homestead for $5,000.00 or $50.00 a month for the rest of his life. Bill took the monthly payments, "knowing his weaknesses - gambling and moderately heavy drinking, which in combination might be fatal to his $5,000.00".
When Bill died in 1919, having received $4,950.00 of the agreed-to price of $5,000.00, With the remaining $50.00, Van bought a fine polished granite gravestone to grace Bill's grave in the Chelan Cemetery.
In April of 1911, the Buckner's arrived in Stehekin with fairly elaborate plans to develop what they always called Rainbow Ranch. Apples were their focus and the first thing needed was water. The hand-dug ditch still carries irrigation water to the orchard today.
And, thus, began 100 years of the Buckner Orchard as a jewel and source of community pride in the Stehekin Valley.
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