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WHO? Charles William Napravnik and Mary Ellen Tolmie
WHAT!!?? GOT MARRIED!
WHERE? Howell Living History Farm
70 Wooden’s Lane
Lambertville, New Jersey 08530
609.737.3299
howellfarm.org
WHEN? September 5, 2009
Plow match starts at 10 a.m.
Lunch at 12:00
Nuptuals at 12:30
Log Pull starts at 1 p.m.

GIFTS will not be tolerated!
Instead, we would prefer you honor us by donating to any of the
charities listed below.

Fisherman’s Mark Food Pantry
89 North Main Street
Lambertville, New Jersey 08530
609.397.0194

Flandreau Indian School
Student Fund
1132 North Crescent Street
Flandreau, South Dakota 57028
605.864.9731

Friends of Howell Living History Farm
101 Hunter Road
Titusville, New Jersey 08560
609.737.3299

Nickel Mines Accountability Committee
959 Georgetown Road
Paradise Pennsylvania 17562
717.786.3062

We are happy to have you share in our joy! Following is some information that will
help you with your visit to the Howell Living History Farm on September 5, 2009
(rain date September 12, 2009). We met through a mutual interest in plowing with
horses and thought getting married at the 26th Annual Plowing Match a fitting and
novel way to celebrate our day with each other and to celebrate our love of the horses
and lifestyle with friends and family. The staff and members of the Howell Living
History Farm are gracious in allowing us to share our special day with them on the
same day of the 26th Annual Plowing Match. The purpose of the annual plowing and
driving competition is to sustain and develop historic agricultural skills among participants
and observers. The teamsters range in age from youngsters to seniors, and
bring teams of two or three oxen, mules, horses or ponies. They demonstrate skills
required of farmers who worked the land over 100 years ago.
You will not only see what a great place the Howell Living History Farm is, you will
get a peek at what we like to do in our “spare time”. Following are some tips to
make your day as relaxing and comfortable as possible. Think of your visit a bit like
a day on the beach with the family; relaxing and enjoying the great outdoors.
Look for the sign TOLMIE/NAPRAVNIK when you arrive. Say hello to our “meeter
and greeter” who will give you additional information about the day, help you with
directions, a farm map, transportation to the field, lunch arrangements, and any questions
you may have.
Wear a hat, comfortable shoes and clothing. Yes, jeans are appropriate!
Bring water and sun block and lawn chairs and if you have small children a pull
wagon for them to ride (and nap) in when they get tired.
The day will consist of a plowing competition in the morning and a log pulling competition
in the afternoon (oh yeah and the wedding at noonish).
Call the Howell Farm if it rains a lot the week of September 5th to see if the match
will be rescheduled for September 12, 2009.
Lambertville and New Hope are a 15 minute drive from the farm for those of you
who do not wish to spend the day.
Use the following address for Map quest or GPS assistance:
Howell Living History Farm
70 Wooden’s Lane
Lambertville, New Jersey 08530
609.737.3299
www.howellfarm.org

For those who wish to stay for a night or two in the area, the best room rates are at the:
Hampton Inn
14 Royal Road
Flemington, NJ 08822
908.284.9427

They have an indoor pool and jacuzzi, 24 hour coffee service, and a Perkins Restaurant is attached to the Inn. The room rates start at $134.00 per night plus tax and each room has two queen beds. You can get a 5% discout with AAA and a 10% discount with AARP. We may be able to get additional discounts for you if you let us know in advance if you will be staying there.

Other options located in Lambertville and New Hope can be found through the respective Chamber of Commerce web site. Rooms typically start at about $150.00 and usually have one queen sized bed. Call Mary if you have questions about rooms in the area.