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Volume 32, Issue 2 February 2020 Page 1 By Doug Dollarhide We can experience our wonderful back country as we parcipate in some of the work pares that are being planned. Carl Perry and Karen Lopes are pung together some dates to clear trails that we can put on our calendars. Last month my sister and I went with my parents to a doctor’s appointment in San Francisco. We caught Bart in Pleasanton and got out at the Embarcadero, we hopped on the Muni bus to UCFS. Aer the appointment, we back tracked the same way to get home. During rush hour traffic we were shoulder to shoulder with people coming home from work in the city. Everyone was on their phones not paying aenon to anything else. It was so impersonal and the one thought that I had was “get me out of here!” I was wondering how many of these folks have ever seen the beauty and quiet of the back country, on horseback, like we have. Taking our stock off the highline and hobbling our horses so they can graze in a lush meadow, these are the thoughts that got me through that day. Howdy Mid Valley members! Wow, I can't believe I accepted the President's Role. So far, I've helped out with a few decisions, aended 2 state meengs, and conducted my first unit meeng at Perko's! I think it went well, however my secretary and I will get more organized. We have a few changes to make for next month's agenda. Also, I would encourage those of you that haven't been to an event for a while to come to the Spring Campout at the Mother Lode Ranch, in Sonora, April 17th, 18th, and 19th. You don't have to come for the weekend, you can come for the day on Saturday and feast on the Dutch oven wonders that evening. It is a good me to rekindle friendships and make some new ones. With around 300 members in our unit I would love to meet some of you, please come and introduce yourself to me. I believe this will be a great year for Mid Valley Unit, Doug Dollarhide
Transcript of By Doug Dollarhide - Mid Valley Unit · 2020. 2. 26. · PAGE 5 Volume 32, Issue 2 February 2020...
Volume 32, Issue 2 February 2020 Page 1
By Doug Dollarhide
We can experience our wonderful back
country as we par�cipate in some of the work
par�es that are being planned. Carl Perry and
Karen Lopes are pu�ng together some dates to
clear trails that we can put on our calendars.
Last month my sister and I went with my
parents to a doctor’s appointment in San
Francisco. We caught Bart in Pleasanton and got
out at the Embarcadero, we hopped on the
Muni bus to UCFS. A�er the appointment, we
back tracked the same way to get home. During
rush hour traffic we were shoulder to shoulder
with people coming home from work in the city.
Everyone was on their phones not paying
a�en�on to anything else. It was so impersonal
and the one thought that I had was “get me out
of here!” I was wondering how many of these
folks have ever seen the beauty and quiet of the
back country, on horseback, like we have. Taking
our stock off the highline and hobbling our
horses so they can graze in a lush meadow,
these are the thoughts that got me through that
day.
Howdy Mid Valley members! Wow, I can't
believe I accepted the President's Role. So far,
I've helped out with a few decisions, a�ended 2
state mee�ngs, and conducted my first unit
mee�ng at Perko's! I think it went well, however
my secretary and I will get more organized. We
have a few changes to make for next month's
agenda.
Also, I would encourage those of you that haven't
been to an event for a while to come to the Spring
Campout at the Mother Lode Ranch, in Sonora, April
17th, 18th, and 19th. You don't have to come for the
weekend, you can come for the day on Saturday and
feast on the Dutch oven wonders that evening. It is a
good �me to rekindle friendships and make some new
ones. With around 300 members in our unit I would love
to meet some of you, please come and introduce
yourself to me. I believe this will be a great year for Mid
Valley Unit, Doug Dollarhide
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Volume 32, Issue 2 February 2020
Sue Flagg, Vicki Morales, Julia Hellerand Kathy Zumbrunn
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Dona�ons and the IRS
Vicki Morales, Unit Treasurer
Taxes are tricky, but I finally know how we
(Backcountry members) are to handle dona�ons if we
want a receipt that can be used for tax purposes. First
the check is made out to the BCHC Educa�on Fund.
On the memo line, write Mid Valley Unit (I am presuming that is whom you want your dona�on to benefit)
and the ac�vity you want to support, such as trail maintenance or youth ac�vi�es. Then the check is mailed
to BCHC c/o Lynn Joiner 16347 Stephenie St., Bakersfield, CA 93314.
Lynn will deposit the check into the state educa�on account earmarked for our Mid Valley Unit. She will also
send a receipt to the donor that can be used for tax dona�ons. If a receipt is not desired, just mail dona�ons
to BCHC Mid Valley Unit at PO Box 1709, Modesto, CA 95353.
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DUTCH OVEN REPORTBy Vicki Whisler
Looks like we have an exci�ng and fun year ahead! As I men�oned last month the year started off with a great turn out at Red Hills for our annual New Year's Day ride and potluck. Then wemoved on to our annual Winter Round Up, which was another great event.
Wrapping up January we hosted the Leadership Training for BCHC Central California at Carl and Julie Perry's. We did a Dutch oven luncheon for those who a�ended. There were 11 cooks present and 14 dishes prepared. Lots of complements about the food and very few le�overs! In February we had a new event, Dan Fox asked us to cook for the Polar Plunge which is a fundraiser to support the Special Olympians in California to go to their events. This was not only a fun event, but very enlightening (at least to me). "The Polar Plunge" has different teams ge�ng pledges of money for plunging into Tulloch Lake. The money supports the Special Olympians for uniforms and sports equipment. In addi�on, there was also a costume contest, live band, taco wagon, coffee distributor with coffee and hot chocolate, the Sheriff's Depu�es provided chips, popcorn and other snacks. Some of Dan's group made chili and one person made a big pot of Pumpkin Chipotle Soup. There were six of us that a�ended from Mid Valley, and we all cooked different varie�es of cornbread. We enjoyed answering ques�ons and educa�ng about the Dutch ovens. There was no cornbread le� a�er all was said and done. At the end of the day we received lots of thanks for cooking and praise about how good all of it was. Thank you to all of the cooks and BIG thanks to those that set up tables and then put everything back in trailer!!!!
th Now for upcoming events-March 7 is a DOG at Crescent Supply at 321 McHenry Ave. in Modesto. Crescent Supply will be offering a 20% discount on all cast iron and Dutch oven supplies. We will be se�ng up and cooking in front of and on the side alley of the store. I will have the trailer there with the fire pit and briquets. Plan on having your dish ready a�er 11AM. Please let me know if you are cooking!!! Text or leave message at (209) 480-0566. Then there is the Rendezvous in Red Bluff from March 27th-29th. Get your reserva�ons in!! April 17th-19th is our Spring Camp Out at The Mother Lode Ranch (otherwise known as The Rumsey's). We have a DOG potluck on Saturday evening and pancake breakfast Sunday morning.May 16th is a DOG at Dennise Davis's- more informa�on and direc�ons at a later �me.If you would like to host a DOG, call or text me at (209) 480-0566, leave message and I will return your call! Thanks again to all of you that help at these Dutch oven events!
Vicki Whisler(209)[email protected]
By Vicki Morales
Our Sunshine girl needs sunshine this month. Katherine Reeves has
had the flu and is finally beginning to feel human again. And Vicki
Whisler, our Dutch oven leader, fell and broke her le� arm on Friday,
Feb. 14th. What a Valen�ne's Day! We hope both of these ladies,
who do so much for the unit, heal quickly.
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YOSEMITE DEER
VALLEY RANCH
Yosemite Deer Valley Ranch vaca�on rentals are located on a working ca�le ranch in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is surrounded by private property and the Na�onal Forrest and only 28 miles from Yosemite Na�onal Park and 2 miles from Greeley Hill. We love our ranch and look forward to sharing it with you. There are two homes across the meadow from each other that can be booked separately, but for the same dates. Covered horse pens are available at each home.
There is a lot of parking for your horse trailers and a circular drive for easy access. Miles and miles of places to ride. The homes are furnished with log furniture, western and wild life décor. The ranch has some interes�ng old barns on it, ponds and an abundance of wild life. This is a great place for a quiet and relaxing get-a-way.
There are photos, booking informa�on and an availability calendar on Airbnb.com. They are listed under Yosemite Deer Valley Ranch A or C and B or D in Coulterville, CA. Horse pens must be booked through the owners. If you have further ques�ons, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Owners/Managers: Merlin and Mimi Jones, Greeley Hill/Coulterville, CA phone: 209-878-3158 email: [email protected]
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Volume 32, Issue 2 February 2020
Mid Valley Unit
Pacheco State Park - Saint Patrick’s Trail Ride
GPS Address: 38787 Dinosaur Point Road, Hollister, CA 95023
Saturday March 14, 2020
Doughnuts hosted by the unit (bring your own drink)
Ride out at 10:30 A.M.
Lunch break on the trail. Pack a saddlebag lunch.
Wear green, there might be a surprise!
State Park User Fees: $10 day use fee per vehicle
Dogs are not permitted
We are looking forward to a fun spring ride and great views.
(It’s usually windy up there!)
Driving Tip: The left turn in to the Pacheco State Park entrance comes up on short notice as you approach the top of the pass. To prepare for the left hand turn on to Dinosaur Point Road, before you get to the top of the pass, get into the left lane, even though you are pulling a trailer and might be going slow. The short-left turn lane will appear quickly after the highway sign indicating the left turn. Once on Dinosaur Point Road you can see the trail head / campground on the right. Continue a short way, turn right and go through the gate and proceed down the driveway to the parking area and trailhead / campground.
For Ques�ons & Info contact Jerrie Thomas, Trail Ride Chairman 209-985-4502 Or Chris�ne Kaplan, Swamper 925-683-7959
Please RSVP
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Volume 32, Issue 2 February 2020
Merchandise Sales
We have a lot of merchandise for everyone to choose from:
Hoodies $25
Crew necks $20
T-Shirts $10
Zipped Hoodies $35
Aprons $10
Caps $15
Youth prices……….same price *
Size pricing: (2X + $2) (3X + $3)
Trail Books $10
Decals
Pens $5
Large $15
* Small $3
For informa�on on purchasing please call Jerrie Ann Thomas at
Phone 209-985-4502 Email:
MID VALLEY SPRING CAMPOUT 2020By Carl Perry
thWe have the Annual Spring Campout planning in the works for this year. Our date is set on April 17th-19 ;
the days are Friday a�ernoon through Sunday at noon. Our place of enjoyment will be at our same loca�on,
The Don and Laurel Rumsey Ranch. I know the trails are a bit shorter than before, but it is a great way to leg
up your horses or mules and get them ready for the summer riding. Many people par�cipate in the
camaraderie and the weekend getaway. On Saturday evening, for those of you that would like to try your
hand at Dutch oven cooking, there will be many cooks there that would love to help you make your first
Dutch oven experience a reality. We always have a youth parade where the youth paint their animals and
walk across the main camp. We also have a piñata that the kids love to whack at. Last year, we had an
exhibi�on showing of the interscholas�c team and that was a real treat. I believe we will have the team(s)
show their skills again. Come spend the weekend with us and make some new friends. Saturday is always a
fun filled day including our famous ice cream social. There is no one going home hungry a�er this weekend.
A registra�on form will follow next newsle�er.
May 30that Peoria
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Volume 32, Issue 2 February 2020
Valen�ne's Day Ride
by Jerrie Ann
What a beau�ful day it was for our “Valen�ne's Day Ride”. We had 36 riders join in on the fun. Different groups rode for about two hours and returned for a lunch of hot dogs with a variety of toppings. There were contests such as, most colorful “Wild Rag” and other fun things to do. Prizes were awarded to Karen Barindelli for her beau�ful Valen�ne Wild Rag, Lee Owning had the lucky �cket to win the saddle bags that belonged to CJ Hargraves (thank you CJ for passing on your collec�on of backcountry items). Her books were set out for everyone to take and enjoy. My thanks to my sweetheart, Larry, for preparing lunch and everyone else that helped while I was riding. We had a wonderful group, and a great big THANK YOU for all the side dishes. Abegail Prine deserves a big round of applause for all the heart balloons and pictures she took. She is our new photographer and historian. Thank you again to Chris�ne Kaplan (our swamper), she is the best at picking places to ride. Watch the newsle�er for our next ride. Happy Trails!
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Volume 32, Issue 2 February 2020
Hello New Members! May I have a moment of your �me?By Michael King
Just a quick note here to all of the new members of Mid Valley Unit. I first want to thank you all for joining Backcountry Horsemen and specifically Mid Valley Unit. Your membership is very much appreciated. Thank You for joining us! We are very excited to have you.For those who have not yet received your New Membership packet, it will be personally delivered or mailed to you shortly. We are in the process of upda�ng the Mid Valley Unit and BCHC contact informa�on, as these have changed with the new year. When that is done, your updated packet will be on its way to you! As new members, we hope to learn a li�le more about you so that we can help you get the most out of your membership. Toward that end, Mid Valley has developed a very short telephone ques�onnaire to help us know you be�er and learn what ac�vi�es interest you. Knowing your interests and goals, we can then alert you when ac�vi�es are coming up that would interest you. We know your �me is valuable, and this will be a one�me only call. Given the situa�on now with phone numbers that can come from any area code, our caller (a Mid Valley Unit member) might have a number that is not from the 209 area code. Please, if you can, answer the call and complete the ques�onnaire with them. It will help Mid Valley serve you be�er. If you miss the call, we will leave a message. Please return the call if possible and complete the ques�onnaire.That's about it! Thank you again for your membership. We strive to never forget that our members are most important to Backcountry Horsemen. Always feel free to contact me or any of our directors with ques�ons you might have. We will get the answers for you.
PRE-BISHOP PACK OFF
Demo of Penal�es on Box Hitch Loads
Demo of the Speed Diamond
Free lunch for compe�tors and Coaches
Compe��ons include:
Accumula�ve team �me for Box Hitch
2 Odd Loads
May 2nd
| 10am-4pm
Reserva�ons must be made by
April 29th
with Julia Heller
Reserva�ons at
(209) 585-9026 or
ADDRESS
Diamond Bar Arena
6055 Central Ave, Ceres, CA 95307
2020 COMMITTEE CHAIRS
2020 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
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Submi�ed by Bob Magee
March 2020
2-4) Work Party New Hogan Lake Trailhead
Off of Silver Rapids Rd
Contact: Lee Owning [email protected]
209-786-2608
7) Dutch Oven Event
Crescent Supply
Contact: Vicki Whisler 209-480-0566
10) Mid Valley Unit Board Mee�ng
Perko's - 2120 Pa�erson Road, Riverbank at 6:30PM
Contact: Doug Dollarhide 209-605-2403
bootsandspur@a�.net
27-29) BCHC Rendezvous
Tehema District Fairgrounds, Red Bluff
h�p://www.bchcalifornia.org/rendezvous.htm
April 2020
14) Mid Valley Unit Board Mee�ng
Perko's - 2120 Pa�erson Road, Riverbank at 6:30P.M.
Contact: Doug Dollarhide 209-605-2403
bootsandspur@a�.net
17-19) Spring Ride & Campout
Rumsey Ranch - Contact Carl Perry –209-321-5410
or David Rumsey 209-532-268
May 2020
2) Pre-Bishop Pack Team Compe��on
Diamond Bar Arena
6055 Central Ave, Ceres, CA 95307, USA
Contact: Julia Heller [email protected]
209-585-9026
12) Mid Valley Unit Board Mee�ng
Perko's - 2120 Pa�erson Road, Riverbank at 6:30PM
Contact: Doug Dollarhide 209-605-2403
bootsandspur@a�.net
16) Dutch Oven Event
Dennise Davis's Place
Descrip�on: Contact: Vicki Whisler 209-480-0566
30) Poker Ride
Peoria Trail Head, Old Melones Road,
New Melones Reservoir
Contact: Stephanie Sto� [email protected]
209-402-4417
Past President, Jim Westmoreland*, Peoria Flat Project Chair209-815-3125 [email protected]
Vice President, David Rumsey*, Membership Chair, SpringCampout, Winter Roundup209-532-2681 [email protected]
Stephanie Sto�*, Facebook, General Mee�ngs 209-402-4417 [email protected]
Treasurer, Vicki Morales*, Newsle�er209-577-1594 [email protected]
Michael King**, BCHC State President209-606-8329 [email protected]
President, Doug Dollarhide*, Columbia Christmas Parade,Youth Ac�vi�es, State Board Delegate209-605-2403 bootsandspur@a�.net
Bob Magee**, Email-Only Newsle�er, Public Lands Liaison,Unit Calendar, State Board Delegate, BCHA Na�onal Director916-717-4650 [email protected]
John Marshall**, Parades, State Board Delegate209-968-3826
Dave Moser**, Saw Program, Stanislaus Wilderness Volunteers,Youth Ac�vi�es209-404-1372 [email protected]
Carl Perry**, Volunteer Service Projects, Pack Clinics,Winter Round Up, Spring Campout 209-632-9100 haylo�[email protected]
Dennis Serpa*, Volunteer Service Projects, BCHA Na�onal Director209-848-4017 or 209-531-5175 [email protected]
Vicki Whisler*, Dutch Oven Group209-480-0566 [email protected]
Newsle�er - Kathy Zumbrunn209-765-4923 [email protected]
Photograher/Historian - Abegail Prine209-355-5511 [email protected]
Rides - Jerrie Thomas and Chris�ne Kaplan209-985-4502 [email protected] newsle�[email protected]
Columbia Christmas Parade - Cathy and Doug Dollarhide209-605-2403 bootsandspur@a�.net
Insurance - Lloyd Erlandson209-761-3942 [email protected]
Merchandise - Jerrie Thomas209-985-4502 [email protected]
Sunshine - Katherine Reeves209-402-7252 [email protected]
Youth Horse Camp - Karen Lopes209-756-55342 [email protected]
Webmaster - Ted Pack209-883-4192 [email protected]
Volume 32, Issue 2 February 2020
Secretary, Cathy Dollarhide**, Columbia Christmas Parade209-602-1489 bootsandspur@a�.net
Julia Heller*, Newsle�er, Educa�on Chair209-585-9026 [email protected]
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Volume 32, Issue 1 January 2020
Mid Valley Unit of Backcountry Horsemen
Announces the 2020 Youth Horse Camp
June 26-28, 2020 @ Kerrick Corrals near Pinecrest, CA
Email [email protected] to request an application
Youth Horse Camp for youth ages 9-14
Must be a member of BCHC MV at time of event
The objective of the camp is to have youth comfortably enjoy the backcountry horseback or bymule. Our mission is to perpetuate the enjoyment and knowledge of riding and packing stockin the backcountry to our next generation. We are dedicated to working together as acommittee to plan an event that will educate, inspire, and interest our youth.
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Volume 32, Issue 1 January 2020
FOR INFORMATION [email protected]
