Coggeshall News

...While Sheep got Sheared.

Patty Frye was at it again with
her handy scraper lifting off
old flaking bits of plaster to
'prep' the surface to accept
some newer coats.
Below Patty points to some areas
recently repaired by herself,
Justine Squizzero, David Goglia
and Kate Waters.
Forging Ahead!!

photo: lauren lake

Farm House Restoration

As the restoration continues we owe a special
thanks to the WONDERFUL WORK thus far by Patty
Frye, Justine Squizzero, David Goglia, Kate (for
their hard, knowledgeable and painstaking labor)
and Mike Waters (for donating horse hair
for the plaster).

Much still needs to be accomplished but they have
certainly gotten off to a wonderful start...I deeply
regret though that they did not receive any
mention in last weeks Bristol Phoenix as without
them the work would not have been done!

The Farm (and all it's members!) has really benefit
-ted by Patty Frye's previous experience in Historic
Restoration in Newport as well as Justine's know
-ledge of excellent sources for historic hardware
and the like.

It must also be noted that the Boards activities
during this and the last administration (over
the past two years) which then included Ann
Schroth and Anne Kellerman- as well as a
very generous anonymous donation and
state grant money - has allowed this very
desperately needed restoration to begin.

Also I'd like to include sadly that Linda Rhynard
- who has worked tirelessly this past year as both
President and Treasurer (and for many years pre
-viously as a exemplary volunteer, spinner and
knitter) has had to step down in her board capa
-city due to increasing and demanding work re
-sponsibilities and travel. Her work at and for
The Farm has been selfless, constant and for
genuine love of 'place' and an all but forgotten
way of life that The Farm exists to show us.
She has given much to The Farm and words
cannot adequately express our thanks.

We hope to continue to enjoy her presence as a
passionate volunteer as her schedule permits.

Sincerely,
Lauren Lake
President,   
Coggeshall Farm Museum