Bank Barn Progress 1

Loucks Legacy Tree 2

Erie Gives & ECGRA 3

Members & Supporters 4-5

Mother’s Day Brunch 2020

Botanical Beverages 2020

Patchouli set to return

New Board Member

All About Owls

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Homegrown Harvest Fest

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I n s i d e t h i s i s s u e : Bank Barn preservation project continues

Siding replaced on southern elevation

Thanks to the generosity of donors, like you, Goodell Gardens & Homestead was

able to replace the siding on the southern elevation of their historic circa 1885 this

year!

The barn, which was originally put on its current foundation by George Goodell in

1885, was once home to the dairy cattle and horses on the Goodell family farm.

Today it’s used for storage of equipment for events and gardening. Once the multi

-year restoration project is complete, the building will be used for programmatic

and events space.

This fall marks the second year the siding project has taken place. The western

elevation on the barn was re-sided during the fall of 2018 and now the two most

public-facing elevations have been completed. Other renovation work to date in-

cludes replacing the roof with a metal standing-seam-style roof in 2013, funded in

part by Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority; foundation re-pointing and re-

setting over several years, funded in part by Erie Community Foundation an anon-

ymous donor and donors like you; and the addition of a modern electrical service

entrance just outside of the barn with temporary lights and power to the barn also

funded in part by the Erie Community Foundation & donors like you.

The current slate of work for 2020 will address the northern elevation of the build-

ing and will include updating and repairing the doors and the ramp leading to

them.

Thank you so much to our generous donors and granting agencies whose incredi-

ble generosity makes this project possible.

Volume 17, Issue 3 Autumn 2019

Interior before photo Interior after photo

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Loucks Donor Legacy Tree dedicated

Friends of Barbara J. Loucks joined members of Goodell

Gardens Board, staff, volunteers, and donors to dedicate

the Loucks Donor Legacy Tree on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Loucks, a charter member, longtime supporter, volunteer,

and friend of the Gardens passed away Feb. 27, 2017,

leaving her estate to Edinboro-area nonprofit organiza-

tions, including nearly $55,000 to Goodell Gardens &

Homestead. This was the largest single donation from an

individual since the original bequest from Carrie & Marga-

ret Goodell who left their estate to form the organization.

The tree, installed in late April, is located between the two

barns at Goodell Gardens & Homestead, alongside the

main pathway. Throughout the summer, donors have pur-

chased leaves to add to the tree, which were installed in batches throughout the season.

Due to inclement weather, the dedication ceremony was held inside the Events Barn, which felt fitting, as

Miss Barb was the first client to rent the barn – even before the roof was installed!

During the ceremony, we dedicated the Loucks Donor Legacy Tree to our good friend Barbara J. Thompson

Loucks. May it serve as a longstanding reminder of what generosity can do for a community. A portion of

Miss Barb’s gift allowed us to plant the seed for future giving at Goodell Gardens, and we are so honored to

be a home to her legacy and the legacy of others.

Please join us in thanking Miss Barb and our others who have contributed by purchasing a leaf on the tree.

If you’d like to leaf your legacy at Goodell Gardens, please visit goodellgardens.org/louckslegacytree.

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Erie Gives Record Set!

WOW! Together our donors, like you, gave more thank $9,000 to Goodell Gardens on Erie Gives Day!

Together we raised $9,142.48 toward the purchase of new tractor! Please join us in thanking the follow-

ing donors & sponsors for their generosity:

JC & Barb Armstrong Colleen McDaniel Bahm Chuck & Carol Baker Edwin Barlow Don & Marian Beckman David Bennet & Donna Douglass Janet & Barry Bischoff Lisa Brinker - Brink Ink Screen Printing & Embroi-dery Cart/Horse Distilling Vickie Clark Linda & Jim Cook Dickey’s Barbeque Pit EE Austin & Son Karen Eisenhart Erie Bank Erie Community Founda-tion Erie Insurance

Fair View Garden Club Jeanie Gardiner Ryan & Sherry Garofalo Karen & Gary Gourley Dale Hutcheson Tim & Anne Hametz John & Susan Hennip Pamela Hime Karen Hoegerl Chris & Mary Ann Horne Ellen Mathewson Howell Kay Jordan Sandra J Kozloff David Klauk Beth Klauk William Klauk Knox Law Ron Krahe Gay & Stephen Lipchik Little Caesars McInnes Rolled Rings

Marilyn McDaniel Deborah McElroy Daria McKay David Morphy & H. Jean McMillin Jack & Melinda Meyer Allan & Kathy Montgomery Frank & Kathey Nemeth Northwest Bank Jane Peganoff Kathleen Pernisek Pituch Family Postnet Fran & Cal Robinson Tom & Jackie Roden Jim & Linda Rummel Carolyn Ruth Tee & Sally Scarlett Annette Smith Frank Stawicki John & Tara Stonestreet

Matthew Till Becky Lynn Travis Michelle Vitali VNet Wabtec Corporation Betty Wist Barbara Wagner Mildred Wainer Ken & Mary Weber Monica & Casey Weed Amber Wellington Wendi Wojtecki Carol Yankovich Jim & Debbie Zahler Heather M. Zimmerman & 3 anonymous donors THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Goodell Gardens Board Member

Linda Cook (far left), Board

President Kirk Johnson (left), and

Executive Director Amber

Wellington (far right) accept the

2019 Erie Gives check from Erie

Community Foundation

President Michael Batchelor.

Goodell Gardens receives ECGRA Grant to fund tractor purchase!

Please join us in thanking the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority for their continued support, as they

recently approved a $10,000 grant toward the purchase of a new tractor! The purchase will be made

in the spring, and will help improve the efficiency of our staff. Thank you so much, ECGRA!

ECGRA WORKS at Goodell Gardens!

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2019 Member & Supporter Directory

Our members show their support to Goodell Gardens through an annual financial gift, and for them we are forever grateful.

We've made every effort to ensure all of our donors & volunteers are acknowledged in this report. Please let us know if we've made an error.

We appreciate your support and understanding.

INDIVIDUAL Cynthia Altman Maria Blakeslee Dorothy Burfield Amy Chaney Jennifer Conley Bernie Connelly R. Cypher Nancy Dahlkemper Judy Dauson Pat Davis Colleen Delycure Dr. Karen Downie Peggy Drew Jason Felege Jean Fera Troy Firth Joan Galli Jeanie Gardiner Shyla Gunther Cheryl Harney James R. Hill III Patricia Hitchings Andrea Jacoby Wanita Kennedy William Klauk Hunter Klobucar Sandra Kozloff Elizabeth Laughlin Patti Loomis Gary McCartney Sue McCreary Katharine McMaster Peggy Mogush Mary Mulligan-Haines Sue Neth Thelma Pascaran Patricia Pechin Deedra Pfeffer Tina Rapp Donna Roberti Debra Sauers Sr. Elaine Schindler, HM Joseph Seroka Barb Sherlock Valerie Tarkowski Theresa Thewes

Valerie Thompson Karen Todd Barbara Torbjornsen Kathryn Travis Becky Travis Tyler Wattenbaugh Margaret Ann Wheeler Suzanne Winterberger Susan Woodland Dorthy Yard Linda Yeaney

HOUSEHOLD Cassie Anderson & Family JC & Barbara Armstrong Chuck & Carol Baker Matthew & Jessica Barr Michael & Paula Barrett Thomas & Karen Bihler Janet & Barry Bischoff Edward Brandt & Family Bill & Bunny Buck Joe Bufalino & Carrie Fitch Patricia & David Carson Alyssa & David Cartney Janice Castro & Robert Petri Terry & Nancy Cavanaugh Vickie Clark Bob & Ruth Cogan Lisa & Ib Contessa John Boylan & Nancy Crawford Drew Danielson Mike & Kim Darnofall Kimber & Zack D'Aurora Jessica Dearborn & Larry Hites Chris & Gail Detar John & Fran Dietz Tim & Pam Diley Ginny & Katie Donegan Qi & Vince Dunsworth David & Kelly Felix Renee & Matt Foradori Corbin & Patrice Fowler Dr. Jody & Dr. Charlie Gallagher John & Jayne Gaub Erin Geibel Dave Giles

Allene & Jim Grisé Fran & Joyce Hayden Judy Hill & Tom Finegan Mary Ann & Chris Horne Ellen & John Howell Gary & Marty Jamison Dave & Kim Jeffery Paul & Julia Johnson Kay & Bob Jordan Jill Kacprowicz & Family Barbara & Kevin Kantz Nancy Barnett & Cindy Keys Angie Kiedaisch & Family Jessica & Jeremy King Kim Clerkin & Rick Kirby Lou & Sallie Kotzman Christopher & Lauren LaFuria Nathan & Kelly Latimer Craig & Kathy Latimer Leslie Lawton Bonnie & Robert Leamer Margaret Lindenberger Gay & Stephen Lipchik Pat & Joan Long Alaina Mannion Dan & Pat Mayton David & Jaime McCaslin Robb McClune & Family Debbie & Jim McElroy Scott McFadden Renee Thayer-Allison & Michael Allison Christine & Mark Michaelis Barb & Michael Mogush Allan & Kathy Montgomery Melissa & Shayne Moreland Norman Olson Kevin & Andrea Opple Fred & Anita Parker Carol & David Pavloff Robert & Cynthia Pelkowski Aaron & Juanita Pryor Hank & Bonnie Rafferty Bob & Caroline Rhodes Alfred & Esther Riccomini Thomas & Jackie Roden Susan Ross

Jill Rouke Jonella Roundtree Jim & Linda Rummel Gretchen & Gene Schlosser Sarah & Lee Schoolcraft Byron & Sonja Schuetz Jennifer Shepherd & Family Paul & Denise Shreve Ethan Sibio Erin E. Siegrist Aundrea Simko Harvey Snell Jason & Katie Spangenberg Tracy Scott & Mick Stabile Janet & John Stachowiak Michael Starks Family Patty Strong Debbie Strum Carin & Mark Stuart David & Anne Sundean Robert & Mary Jo Tammariello John Harmle & Stephanie Thauer David & Dina Thomas Christine Troutman & Barry Gray Thomas & Karen Vanco Tim Vanco Mike Vincent Richard & Betsy Walker Dick & Evelyn Walker Michelle Waltz Lorrae Weinstein Jonathan & Heather Wellington Mallory Lewis & Jeff Wells Kathy & Elmer Welte Robert & Carole Werder Ed & Carol Whitbred Kate & Dave Will Gary Gross & Karen Willey Patti Williams Lee & Bonna Williams Lisa Nathanson & Janet Woods Richard Wyman Heather & Brian Zimmerman

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Our members show their support to Goodell Gardens through an annual financial gift, and for them we are forever grateful.

We've made every effort to ensure all of our donors & volunteers are acknowledged in this report. Please let us know if we've made an error.

We appreciate your support and understanding.

CONTRIBUTOR John & Nancy Allen Roger & Cheryl Anderson Suzanne & Michael Baum Don & Marian Beckman Judith & Richard Bliley Michael Bucell & Cynthia Legin Bucell Danny & Dr. Bunny Bucho Tony & Kathi Burgett Clark's Chameleon Food Truck Anna, Jacob, Audrey & Violet Chemsak Bob & Carol Chitester Seann Clark Jim & Cheryl Collopy Linda & Jim Cook Greg Gehner & Cappy Counard Family Stacy & Brandon Cowie Ryan Cowles Michelee & Fritz Curtze Quinn Cushnie Sharon Davenport Clyde & Jennifer Davis Jean Davis David Devine Lizabeth Dilla Al & Annette Evanov Julie & Nicole Fedders Candy and Bill Felege Town & Country Garden Club Cambridge Garden Club Fair View Garden Club Waterford Garden Club Penn State Master Gardeners of Crawford County Janice Giltinan Mary Graziano Tim & Anne Hametz Mari & Mark Harrison Sarah Clayton & David Hart John & Sue Hennip Christina Ohmer & Joe Hilbert Evelyn Hilkert Dahte Homan Brian How & Gerald Hoffman Willow & Randy Hurlburt Johnston's Evergreen Nursery David & Nancy Karrfalt Dennis & Kathy Kitchen David & Beth Klauk

Janet & Howard Krack Ron & Karen Krahe Greta & Scott Lasher James & Allyson Leonard Tina Liebel Carole & Joe Martin H. Jean McMillin Jim & Barbara McMurray Wendy Miller Tom & Sandy Moraski Frank & Kathey Nemeth Karl Nordberg Kevin & Marie Novak Dave & Jan Obringer Ashley & Jill Orris Joyce Overheim Ray & Pam Overholt Jane & Larry Peganoff Daniel & Lisa Peppers Al & Kathy Pernisek Laurie Peyronel Hilary Reil Margo & Doug Roberts Cal & Fran Robinson Ward Sanders Zach Feely & August Schiava Scotland Yards Greenhouse Donald & Janet Seeman Helen & Richard Singer Catherine Smith Annette Smith Mary Ellen & Dan Stickle Tara, John, Elizabeth & Cody Stonestreet David & Mary Teufel Joyce C. Milberg & Michael R.Thomson Patricia & Arnold Thunborg Amber Wellington & Matthew Till David & Barbara Wagner Randy & Lianne Walker Marjorie Wallace Heather Wax Mary & Ken Weber Gerri & Paul Wellington Charles & Jennifer Wellman John Widner Jeff, Laurie, Carl & Shannon Wiesner Rebecca Wise & Family Shane & Irene Wohlrabe

Jack & Jean Young Jim & Debbie Zahler

PATRON Marilyn McDaniel

BENEFACTOR Tee & Sally Scarlett

HONORARY & LIFETIME Bruce & Catherine Atwood Eric & Eleanor Randall Kirk & Sandy Johnson Noreen Finn & Soren Atwood Susan Morley Mark & Judy Kubeja

GRANTING AGENCIES & SPONSORS Erie Community Foundation Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority Erie Arts & Culture Pennsylvania Partners on the Arts Erie Federal Credit Union Allstate Bulzoni Agency ‘s Cassandra Anderson Walker Brothers Edinboro Hotel Catering Happy Mug Coffee JJ Wurst Landscape Contractor & Garden Center Marquette Saving Bank Lakeside Bagel & Deli Compadres Flip Café John’s Wildwood Pizza Outland Studios Powell’s Portable Toilets South Shore Party Rental Skywalker Tree Service Randy Walker’s Mighty Oak Tree Farm

OTHER DONORS: The family of Laura E Johnson & Raymond A Johnson The family of Mary Alice Bocciio The estate of Barbara Loucks

2019 Volunteers Terri Birchard Chris Detar Heather Zimmerman Jenn Shepherd John Harmle Maria Blakeslee Mari Harrison Mary Ann Schenck Patti Fowler Stephanie Welser Andrew Atwood Mary McDade Brandon Cowie Becky Travis Bonnie Rafferty Karen Eisenhart Linda Cook Don Beckman Marian Beckman Mary Ann Horne Mary Weber Rosemary Donnelly Gerri & Paul Wellington Randy Walker Tee Scarlett James R. Hill III Kirk Johnson Greg Gehner Shayne Moreland Briar & Maci Moreland Matt Till Lisa Contessa Nick Edson Seann P. Clark Dominick DeCecco Frank Marzano Edinboro Kiwanis Erie Federal Credit Union Erie County Adult Probation

Thank you !

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Tickets for Mother’s Day Brunch & Botanical Beverages on sale now!

James R. Hill III joins

Board of Directors

Please join us in welcoming our newest

member of the Board of Directors, James R.

Hill III. He ‘s replacing the seat left vacant by

Jean Davis following her resignation this

summer, and began his service during our

October 22 Board of Directors Meeting.

Welcome aboard!

Mother’s Day Brunch at Goodell Gardens will re-

turn in 2020 on May 9 & 10! Once again, the event

will be held twice each day, at 10 am and 1 pm.

Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased on

our website at goodellgardens.org/mom

This event sells out, and prices

will increase in 2020, be sure to

secure your tickets today!

Botanical Beverages are on tap for Saturday, July 18

from 6:30 - 10 pm. Tickets are available to anyone 21

years or older, and designated driver tickets are also

available! Tickets include your first 4

drinks, snacks, live music, lawn games,

and a coffee bar, and are available now at

goodellgardens.org/botbevs

Ticket prices will increase in

2020 so don’t delay!

Internationally-touring musicians return to Goodell in 2020 Patchouli & Terra Guitarra, the

internationally-touring, chart-

topping world music duo Julie

Patchouli & Bruce Hecksel will

return to perform as part of

our Summer Music Series in

2020.

Mark your calendars for

Friday, July 31, 2020.

More details will be released in

the Spring.

Tamarack Wildlife Rehabilitation Center teaches All about Owls

As part of Edinboro Wizard fest, we hosted

a talk “All About Owls” with experts and

animals from Tamarack Wildlife Rehabilita-

tion Center on September 19, 2019. The talk

allowed folks to get an up-close view of sev-

eral owls that call the center home. Those in

attendance were also able to take photos

with the owls after hearing all about these

majestic birds of the night.

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Harvest Festival rounds out successful 2019 season

Our capstone event of the season, the Homegrown Harvest Festival was held on Sunday, Sept. 22 here at Goodell Gardens. At-

tendees enjoyed live music, a dance performance, a quilt show in the Gardens, an art market, a farmers market, a live monarch but-

terfly tent, and children’s entertainers. Please join us in thanking the many sponsors, volunteers, performers, and vendors who

helped make the event possible.

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221 Waterford St.

PO Box 156

Edinboro, PA 16412

Board of Directors

Kirk Johnson President

vacancy Vice President

Randy Walker Treasurer

Bonnie Rafferty Secretary

Tee Scarlett

Linda Cook

Karen Eisenhart

Marian Beckman

James R. Hill III

Staff Members

Amber Wellington Executive Director

Brooke Harrison Landscape Designer

Melissa Moreland Visitor Services & Events

Coordinator

Rob Francis Events Assistant

Kimberly Ellenberger Visitor Services

Assistant

Traci Andrews Gardener

Morgan Will Gardener

Ahmaya Andrews Garden Assistant

Sarah Schoolcraft Education Coordinator

Our Mission: To hold and maintain botanical and historical

collections for exhibition and interpretation in order to encour-

age public understanding and appreciation of plants, their re-

lationship to humanity, and the heritage of the Goodell family.

This mission is accomplished through educational program-

ming and the adaptive reuse of the buildings, land, and arti-

facts of the Goodell homestead and farm.

www.goodellgardens.org

(814) 734-6699