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Volume 27, Issue 6 Nov/Dec. 2018 Page 1 Los Padres Times President’s Message: I find myself reflecting over the past two years as President of our Los Padres Unit. In looking back, I hope that we made a difference in the pursuit of our objectives and goals. Everything we did centered on the improvement and promotion of the use and care of backcountry trails and lands. We are constantly working on our goals and this is done in many ways. It is a passion; whether it is trail advocacy in helping out at a workday or by attending public trail meetings, following legislation, holding fundraisers so we can donate on behalf of our cause, or working with our youth. It is all important. I am especially proud that when it looked as though 2018 might be the first year there would not be a Backcountry Horsemen of California Rendezvous, our Unit stepped up to the plate and made it happen right here at home in Paso Robles. It was a great financial success in raising $19,350 for our state treasury. Thank you to our Rendezvous Chairman and Committee for your endless hours of hard work and to those of you who participated. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Continued on page 2 Inside this issue: Presidents Message 1,2 Newsletter and Advertising 2,3 Board and Committee Members 2 Public Lands 11 Bits and Pieces 7 Old Spanish Trail 8 Philosophy & Purpose 7 Membership and Application 4,10 Calendar/Events 5,12 HAPPY TRAILS
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Volume 27, Issue 6 Nov/Dec. 2018 Page 1
Los Padres Times
President’s Message:
I find myself reflecting over the past two years as President of our Los Padres Unit. In looking back, I hope that we made a difference in the pursuit of our objectives and goals. Everything we did centered on the improvement and promotion of the use and care of backcountry trails and lands. We are constantly working on our goals and this is done in many ways. It is a passion; whether it is trail advocacy in helping out at a workday or by attending public trail meetings, following legislation, holding fundraisers so we can donate on behalf of our cause, or working with our youth. It is all important. I am especially proud that when it looked as though 2018 might be the first year there would not be a Backcountry Horsemen of California Rendezvous, our Unit stepped up to the plate and made it happen right here at home in Paso Robles. It was a great financial success in
raising $19,350 for our state treasury. Thank you to our Rendezvous Chairman and Committee for your endless hours of hard work and to those of you who participated. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
Continued on page 2
Inside this issue:
Presidents Message 1,2
Newsletter and Advertising 2,3
Board and Committee Members 2
Public Lands 11
Bits and Pieces 7
Old Spanish Trail 8
Philosophy & Purpose 7
Membership and Application 4,10
Calendar/Events 5,12
HAPPY TRAILS
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Los Padres Unit 2018
Backcountry Horsemen
Officers and Committees
President – Brenda Mills
805-461-3585
Vice President – Greg Feinberg
(805) 610-0934
Secretary - Barb Riley
805-238-5688
Treasurer – Cheryl McGray
(805)925-3143
Public Lands –
Kathleen Phelps - 805-266-9198
Education–
Nancy Kimmell Chaides
(805)471-1198
Newsletter - Susan Tuttle
(805) 720-2418
Programs - Gail Perez
(805)534-9923
Forest Service Liaison -
Melody Fountain
(805)438-5384
Membership - Shirley Rasmussen
805-610-0934
Historian—Vicky Duniven
805-610-4327
Member at Large - Ellie Livingston
805-710-0269
IMPORTANT NEWSLETTER DELIVERY INFORMATION
To reduce cost and paper waste we will no longer mail the Newsletter.
The Los Padres Times newsletter will be available on the website, on
Facebook and will be emailed to you if we have your email. Please be sure we
have your correct and current email address.
Thank you for your understanding
Los Padres Unit 2018
Backcountry Horsemen
Committees
Public Relations-
Shirley Rasmussen 805 610-0934
Work Parties- OPEN
Rides– OPEN -Please sponsor or
lead a Ride!
Don’t forget to check these websites for
all the important things being done by
Backcountry Horsemen!
http://www.bcha.org/
http://www.bchcalifornia.org
Continued from page 1-Presdents Message
Recently we held our annual Fall Camp and Ride Fundraiser. It was also a
financial success! Over the years our event has fluctuated in attendance. But
regardless of the number, it has always been a wonderful gathering. Thank you
all for your participation and a BIG THANKS to the dedicated volunteers who
made it happen. You all know who you are! This is my last President’s
Message. The theme seems to be “THANK YOU”. Please indulge me one more
time. I want to sincerely thank our 2018 Officers and Board of Directors. All of
you took time from your busy lives to make this unit a success. And to all of our
members, thank you for keeping your Backcountry Horsemen memberships
current. We certainly would not have a unit without you all! Next General Meet-
ing: Because of Thanksgiving we will hold our meeting on the 4th Wednesday of
the month, instead of the 3rd Wednesday of the month. The November meeting
will be at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, November 28 at Round Table Pizza, 6915 El
Camino Real, Atascadero. This is our Annual November Election of 2019
Officers and Board of Directors. I hope you will consider to volunteer.
Happy Trails!
Brenda Mills,
President, Backcountry Horsemen of California Los Padres Unit
EASY TO GET AND PRINT YOUR CAMPFIRE
PERMITS ON LINE!
Here is the Link -
http://www.preventwildfireca.org/Campfire-Permit/
Volume 27, Issue 6 Nov/Dec. 2018 Page 3
A NOTE FROM YOUr NEWSLETTER EDITOR!
Please send your articles, stories and ads to Susan at [email protected]
Please send in a Word document and JPEG picture format. Thank you! Confirm your email asap!
Deadline for BCHC newsletter is Jan. 2019.
Deadline for BCHA newsletter is Jan. 2019.
This newsletter is published six (6) times per year, in January, March, May, July,
September and November. Deadline for submissions is the 20th of the previous
month. Email word files and jpg pictures to: [email protected]
LOOK-Newsletter Advertisement FREE Members can place a business card size ad FREE! Non-members $30.00 for the year (6 issues) for a quarter OR smaller page ad.
MEMBERS WITH BUSINESS CARDS -SEND ME YOUR CARD TODAY! We want to Support our members
Check here to see if you won
http://www.bchcalifornia.org/lucky.html
Los Flores Ranch Park in The Santa
Maria Valley has over 14 miles of trails.
Open Thurs-Sunday 9-5pm Fall/Winter
hours. Call the visitors center for
information 805 9387618
Montana De Oro. There is a hive of yellow jackets on the Barranca Trail located near the
Barranca hilltop. It is on the east side of the north approach heading to
the hilltop. 2 plastic bags have been tied on the trail with a note warning
about the hive, which is located between the bags.
Kathy Redden
First Aid and CPR Class
We are asking how many people
would like a First Aid and CPR Class.
The class size is limited to 10-12 people. If you are interested please
email:
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MEMBERSHIP NEWS WELCOME ALL NEW MEMBERS! A GENTLE REMINDER OF MEMBERSHIPS COMING DUE- Expiring in November Jody Smith Shella Ryan Kathy Longacre Bill Sporleder Sarah Rivers Annette Howell Marlene Jacobus Irene Cunningham
Expiring in December Charlotte Gorton Mario Aguirre Otis Calef Fred Mensing Russ Rantz Barbara Riley Devin Langley
Riding Warehouse Will now give a 15% discount to our members
when we or-
der using the
BCH dis-
count code.
Shop today!
Please contact Shirley for the discount code. [email protected]
Thoughts and Prayers go to-
Pat Fish , Dave and Mindy Rigoli and to
All affected by the fires
Look what you can get!
If you refer a new member
-
Five referrals equal one
T Shirt;
Eight referrals equal one
Sweat-shirt;
Ten referrals equal one
Jacket.
This is an annual January-
December contest.
Remember to let me know if you refer anyone!
Thanks–
Shirley Rasmussen
General Board Elections- Please attend
November 28, 6:00 pm, Wednesday, at Round Table Pizza, 6915 El Camino Real,
Atascadero. Annual November Election of 2019
Officers and Board of Directors. We need you!
Do you want to HELP?! Here is a good place to donate -BCHC Wildfire Relief Fund
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=P4T6CBG7BXCXE&source=url
Volume 27, Issue 6 Nov/Dec. 2018 Page 5
Events and Activities for 2018
Oct 13 Pioneer Parade – Paso Robles – TBA if participating
Oct 12-13 State Board of Directors’ meeting – Santa Nella
Oct 17 Wed Unit Brd Mtg. 6:00-8:00pm at CJ’s Cafe in Arroyo Grande
Oct 26-28 Fall Camp n’ Ride, Live Oak, Cachuma Lake
NOV. 22nd Happy Thanks Giving!
Nov 28 Wed B/Gen Mtg. - Elections 6:00-8:00pm, at Round Table Pizza in Atascadero
CHECK THIS OUT!
SB County Supervisor Ride
Last Saturday, November 3rd, Kathy Longacre and I rode with Santa Barbara County Supervisor Joan
Hartmann at Midland School. There were 11 riders total. It was a great opportunity to talk with Supervisor
Hartmann about trails and horse camping. We did discuss the high cost of Live Oak Camp. I told her
BCHC would put a letter together to explain how the costs have risen over time and now exclude many
non-profit groups that once camped there. So, now I guess I need to write a letter! If anyone has some facts
of Live Oak camp history or costs and dates, that would help me put together a factual letter.
Please email to me at [email protected]
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Several Board Members will be ending their
service on the Board! Please take the time to
volunteer on the Board!
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Los Padres Unit on
FACEBOOK !
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SITE:
http://www.bchc-lpunit.org
Place it in your favorites!
More photos from the Fall Camp and Ride!
Volume 27, Issue 6 Nov/Dec. 2018 Page 7
Merchandise is a non-profit status and provides for our unit members to purchase and display our unit’s logo and
promote membership for BCHC-Los Padres Unit. Please help and support your unit.
Bits and Pieces
Los Padres Merchandise Contact Nancy Kimmell 805/471-1198 or [email protected]
Check the website for availability
If you use ZamZuu shopping site; BCHC earns “easy
money”
www.ZamZuu.com
To get discounts on Travel, Hotels, Shopping and More, go to
http://www.ytbtravel.com/bchc
A percentage of sales help BCHC
Philosophy and Purpose of Backcountry Horsemen of California
To perpetuate the common sense use and enjoyment of horses and mules in America’s back country and wilderness.
To work to ensure that public lands remain open to recreational stock use.
To assist the various government and private agencies in their maintenance
To educate, encourage, and solicit active participation in the wise use of the back country resource by horsemen and
the general public commensurate with our heritage.
To foster and encourage the formation of new units of the organization.
Concerned Men and Women Dedicated to Gentle Use of California Trails and Back Country
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Old Spanish Trail Documentary Film
Los Padres unit members Jim Clark, Otis Calef and Richard Waller
with filmmakers Benedicte Schoyen and Ned Clark went to Santa Fe,
New Mexico for the Premier showing of the film,
The Old Spanish Trail, the documentary made by Benedicte and Ned of the first reride of the Old Spanish Trail since
1848.
The Premier was held at the La Fonda Hotel on the Plaza in Santa Fe, November 2. Several hundred people came to
view the film. Before the showing Ned sang the theme song which he wrote, it seems the title might be, Three Old
Goats.
The film will be shown again on November 18 at 2:00 PM at the Calamigos Equestrian Event Center at the Los
Angeles Equestrian Event Center. Jim Clark will bring mules, Richard will bring a traditional Spanish Aparejo
saddle. They will demonstrate how the caravaners from Santa Fe used the saddle. A large turnout is expect for that
showing.
We will hold a local viewing of the film at the Edwards Barn in Nipomo in early 2019. Stay tuned! We will
charge an admission, the proceeds will go to the unit to help it work on its mission of preserving and protecting public
lands.
The film will be distributed to BCHA units and chapters across the country to be shown as a fundraiser.
Richard wrote a guide book on the Old Spanish National Historic Trail with an account of their Ride, it is available on
amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Old-Spanish-Trail-Guide-account/
dp/1973752417/ref=sr_1_1_twi_pap_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1541515140&sr=8-
1&keywords=Old+spanish+trail+guide
The Golden Retrievers, Lily and Winchester were happy to provide a calming influence on the
excited crowd;
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Fall Camp and Ride Stories, photos and comments!
Despite the lower than usual turn out, a good time was had by
all! There were a lot of beautiful pumpkins donated for the
carving/decorating contest & 1 giant Guess-the-weight one
brought by Brenda & Mike Mills. The BBQ chicken dinner was
the best ever (how can white meat be fall-off the bone tender?)
not to mention beef tri tip Sat.. Although the costume contest had
less than 10 entries, Karen and Mike earned 1st place w/ their
Honeybee (Mike) and Lovely Flowering plants in a pot worn by
Karen ( I forgot to ask you how did you make that stay up
Karen?). Many THANKS to all the raffle tickets buyers and
donations which helped contribute so much to the club.
Gail
Contest for “how much does the pumpkin
weight”. Pumpkin weighed 58 lbs. winner was
Jan Porhola, only one pound off.
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Public Lands update by Kathleen Phelps
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Current Meeting Calendar 2018
November 28, 6:00 pm, Wednesday, at Round Table Pizza, 6915 El Camino Real, Atascadero.
Annual November Election of 2019 Officers and Board of Directors. We need you! I hope you will consider to volunteer.
Come early to order your own dinner. Help support the restaurant meeting place!
