Look'n good...
...solved the problem! Yes, the gremlin that had harried the staining efforts of carpenters has been defeated as a replacement pole was able to match one of the previously stained poles. And from the looks of it, the darker stain carried the day. Either which way, this project, funded with ND Day funds, makes the welcome to Steds more stately and "gentlemanly." On the new the sign, Maem, Steds housekeeper, said, "Steds finally has a sign that it deserves!"