CalIfornIa Pony Express Newsletter May 2014 www.ponyexpressca.com President Rich Tatman www.facebook.com/xp.ponyexpress [email protected] www.xphomestation.com Ride Selections are complete! It’s now time to and complete clearing! If you please contact 530.622.1688 pre-ride your leg any necessary need assistance, Cindy Honn at If you have leg number 25 and above you must fill out your contract and get it back to Cindy! In order for the annual ride to go on time and be successful, the trails must be clear! We are starting in Old Sacramento and we don’t want to hand off the mail late to Nevada! DON’T FORGET YOUR TRAIL AND EDUCATIONAL REPORTS ~UNIFORM~ The uniform requirements are being enforced this year. If you are not in full uniform, you will not carry the mail! Please be on time and in the correct location! Brown hat, yellow scarf, brown vest, red long sleeve shirt, blue jeans, western tack, horse! Re- Ride Dinner May 17, 2014 5-9PM The re-ride dinner is being held at the Rescue Community Center 4180 Green Valley Road Rescue, CA 95672 $6.00 a person 50/50 raffle 1960 Gold plated XP Pistol If you have received or have donations, they will all be put towards convention. Feel free to bring them with you to the dinner. Lori Babbage will be collecting all donations that evening for convention. 1960 Commemorative xp pistol auction Colt Revolver Frontier Scout .22LR 24 kt. gold plated with wooden case, bronze coin, and original paperwork. Appraisal $595.00 Serial # E35 of 500 E series. Mint condition never fired. Minimum bid must be realized or the gun will not be auctioned. California 2014 Convention ~Where the River meets the Trail~ Old Sacramento September 19-20th Convention Package $ 98.00 HOLIDAY INN IS FILLING FAST! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED [email protected] Please Welcome our newest riders Amanda Brooks Jeff and Molly Hallsten Melanda Janski Dana Rosander Did you know…..? Strawberry Valley House Strawberry Valley House; From Websters the route of the Pony Express followed approximately along Highway 50 eastward by the Champlain House (Fred’s Place) to Strawberry Valley. Here was the remount station for the Overland Pony and horse-change station for the Overland stage. In addition, sleighs and bobsleds were kept here for use over the summit in the winter storms. Strawberry Valley House was located below the present Strawberry Lodge, about half way down the meadow and between the present garage and stable. The site was on the east side of the pioneer road but on the west side of the present highway. The first Strawberry Valley House was started in 1856 by Swift and Watson, who later were stage drivers for the Pioneer Stage Company. A Mr. Berry is said to have patented the land in 1858, and later sold the property to Swift and Watson. It is reported that wild strawberries grew in the meadow, which likely gave the valley its name. It was a popular stopping place for stage and the big teams for the Comstock. This was also a popular resort for trips and dances. This was where the Pony Riders really entered the snow country. Division superintendent Bolivar Roberts was on hand here on April 4, 1860, with a string of mules to help the first Pony Rider through the snow. Seniority list 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 Ron C Fritzmeier Tim Closner Richard Dixon Jerry Leal Davy "Doc" Wiser Melba Leal Pam Dixon Dale King James Swigart Jason King Rich Tatman Lee Hofer George Davis Sr Dan Dietrich Pat Fanelli Don Rhoden Elizabeth Davis Cheryl Kaiser Steve Pool Al Kaiser Annette Nylander Carolyn Gilmore Mandy Hofer Heidi Aglar Jeff Babbage Dennis Larson Tim Ditrich Walker Ditrich Crystal Newborn Michelle Russell Jessica Sloat Jack Davis Jessie Davison Cindy Honn Dave Peters Kathy Colt Susan LaFrance Lori Babbage Elisabeth Lucas Vicki Rorke Danny Miller Karen Teasley Andy Harris Cindy Shields Gordon Crowder Cindy Huber 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 Laura Beeman Sheree Harrington Allison Babbage George Babbage Michele Harris Lucy Baddenhoop Jerry Bestpitch Sarah Miller Donnie Harrington Theresa [TEBA] Archuleta Rene Bender Jan Moore Dave Moore Amanda Brooks Willow Venable Toby Harris Janet Kampf Jeff Hallsten Molly Hallsten Melinda Janski Sue Walther Dana Rosander Judy[Gauthreaux] Goodwin Quackgrass Sally Paul Goodwin Pony Express E-Waste fundraiser By Melba Leal JUNE 7TH The collection site: Double Diamond Feed and Tack, (behind Jiffy-Mart) 692 Pleasant Valley Rd, Diamond Springs. For all acceptable items, please visit www.cearinc.com Here is a summary of the items accepted Electronic waste with a screen Computers - Keyboards Office Product – Cartridges - Printers Consumer Electronics – calculators telephones – VCR’s Media – Hard Drives – Backup Drives June 7 – E-Waste Fundraiser Escort Wagon Train TBA June 11- 12 – Annual Re-Ride WANTED – NEWSLETTER EDITOR 09/01/2014 OR SOONER! Have ideas What to see new things Please let the board know! June 22 - Meeting - Denny’s Board Meeting 3 PM – Open to all General Meeting 6 PM July 2 – Reminder Convention Package DUE by Aug 1 July 3/4 – Horse Event Folsom Rodeo July 27 - Meeting – Denny’s Board Meeting 3 PM – Open to all General Meeting 6 PM July 4 – Horse Event Parade – Pollock Pines 2014 Event Calendar Continue to check the calendar for updates throughout the year May 2 – Camino School History Days August 1 – Convention Package DUE NOW August 18 – Hotel Reservations last day at special price May 5 – TBA Presentation “Clarksville Day” August 24 - Meeting – Denny’s Board Meeting 3 PM – Open to all General Meeting 6 PM May 17 – Re-Ride Dinner Board Meeting only August 28 – Non Horse Event Gold Rush Day Set-up Old Sac 5-9PM Rescue Community Center, Green Valley Road, Rescue, CA, United States August 29/30/31 – Horse Event Gold Rush Days May 25 – Meeting – Denny’s Board Meeting 3 PM – Open to all General Meeting 6 PM CANCELLED May 28 – Pinewood Elm School Presentation June 1 – Convention Package DUE by Aug 1 September 1 – Horse Event Gold Rush Days – clean up September 19/20 – Non Horse Event – NATIONAL CONVENTION September 28 - Meeting – Denny’s Board Meeting 3 PM – Open to all General Meeting 6 PM October 4 – Horse Event Sons & Daughters of the American Revolution – Stockton October 26 - Meeting – Denny’s Board Meeting 3 PM – Open to all General Meeting 6 PM November TBA – Christmas Mail Boxes Delivered November 23 - Meeting – Denny’s Board Meeting 3 PM – Open to all General Meeting 6 PM December 7 – Horse Event Parade - Placerville December 13 – Horse Event Christmas Card Ride December 28 - Meeting – Denny’s Board Meeting 3 PM – Open to all General Meeting 6 PM 2014 Board OF DIRECTORS President Rich Tatman (916) 362-1902 [email protected] [email protected] Vice President Donnie Harrington (916) 663-1073 [email protected] [email protected] Secretary/Treasure Vicki Rorke (916) 708-8144 [email protected] [email protected] Trails Rep Cindy Honn (530) 622-1688 [email protected] [email protected] Member at Large Jessie Davison (530) 919-4327 [email protected] [email protected] Member at Large Cinder Huber (530) 676-0641 [email protected] Member at Large Quarter Master/Web Master/Newsletter Lori Babbage (916) 496-6220 [email protected] [email protected] DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE www.ponyexpressca.com