THE POPPY PAPER Official Monthly Publication of the Boosters of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park A Non-Profit Organization

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THE POPPY PAPER Official Monthly Publication of the Boosters of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park A Non-Profit Organization Student Tour Guide Orientation/Open House By Shirlee Rodriguez July

1 THE POPPY PAPER Official Monthly Publication of the Boosters of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park A Non-Profit Organization Student Tour Guide Orientation/Open House By Shirlee Rodriguez July 2011 It was a great day!! The Boosters of Old Town Tour Guide Orientation/Open House on June 15th included: friendly people; an informational tour of Old Town led by Joe Vasquez, Mary Jones, and Bert Randlett; a great slide show produced by Bob Jones; and a delicious lunch prepared by Mary Ellen Young. Old Town State Historic Park and Boosters of Old Town sent out a call for volunteers who would be interested in becoming student tour guides. We were so happy to have five volunteers join our experienced tour guides in the events of the day. We welcome these enthusiastic volunteers as they begin their journey towards becoming a part of our tour guide team. On Saturday, June 18th, Old Town tour guide, Ruth French, provided further training for volunteers, specifically focusing on techniques and strategies for working with elementary school students. Her orientation included an informal presentation, walking tour, and a question and answer session. The San Diego Unified School District s 4 th Grade Program in Old Town will not continue next school year. Because of that loss, many schools will need to arrange individual field trips for the Old Town Experience. Therefore, it is very important for BOOT to be prepared to provide service to many more students, continuing to provide a quality program that brings the wonders of Old Town alive! We still need MORE volunteers to join our Old Town Student Tour Guide training program! To learn more about this program and other volunteer opportunities, please contact Joe Vasquez, Volunteer Coordinator, at OR jvasquez@parks.ca.gov. BAKED GOODS NEEDED 4 TH OF JULY CAKE WALK Please help make our Cake Walk a big success again this year! Baked goods may be delivered to the upstairs rooms of the Robinson-Rose Building on Sunday, July 3 rd or at the Cake Walk area on the Plaza from 10 to 12 on Monday, July 4 th. (Small cakes, 6 to 8 cupcakes or brownies, or 6 to 12 cookies, decorated and covered with plastic wrap. Sugar-free or gluten-free items are always welcome, but please label them.) For more info, please contact: Shirlee Rodriguez at shirlrod@gmail.com BOOT BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Jeanne Ferrell (619) Vice President: Gary Turton (619) Secretary: Zulema Franco Treasurer: Deanna Turton (619) BOOT Store: Mary Jones Membership: Shirlee Rodriguez Historian: Bob Wohl Restoration Spec: Chuck Ferrell Web Master: Bob Jones Poppy Paper Ruth French (858) Editor: poppypapereditor@gmail.com Board Members: Mary Ellen Young Tom Young Cindy Furlong BOOT Website: Park Website: pg. 1

2 President s Notes By Jeanne Ferrel Summertime A time for lemonade. This could be hard times for the State Park It could be, We can t do it. We have very limited funds. It could be a real Downer! It could be The Lemon!!! But not in this Park!!! We choose to take the lemon and you know the rest MAKE LEMONADE!!! We choose to say Yes, we can work together and get it done! Under the directions of Karen Beery, Interpretive and Education Manager and Rich Dennison, Historic Sector Visitor Services Superintendent, we are moving forward to facilitate work in many areas. From mending picket fences to whitewashing adobe structures, we are providing funds and assisting where needed. BOOT and the BOOT Volunteers are looking for anyone who wants to be of service to the community. We are recruiting Tour Guides for our Tour Program. If you like people and history, come join an elite group of guides who become friends and family. WE NEED YOU! This year s Fourth of July celebration will be spectacular. This family event features something for everyone. Read about it in this issue and don t forget to bring your cake for the cake walk! Enjoy this summer with friends and family. Think about joining BOOT with every glass of lemonade. Treasurer s Notes By Deanna Turton The month of May was full of nice surprises...a small rise in the daily average in the donation boxes, rising sales in the BOOT Store, and almost $500 taken in for BOOT tours. All of this is a sure sign that the summer influx of tourists is almost here. Since expenses were also lower than usual, it is not surprising that BOOT came out ahead $ , after all the bills were paid. On the expense side of the ledger, there were only three funding categories that were over $200.00: Purchases to increase the BOOT Store inventory - $ , a new irrigation system and summer vegetables in the Stewart Garden - $297.73, and care and feeding of the burros - $ All five other spending categories were $200 or less. HELP WANTED! July 16, 2011 Stagecoach Days We are looking for people to help make soap the old fashion way. You do not have to know how to make soap, and here is your chance to learn!! We need hands to help with the kettle, with the fire AND with public safety. Please contact BeckyGreen bgreenkw@gmail.com pg. 2

By Richard Dennison Historic Sector Visitor Services Superintendent California State Parks completed critical repairs to the original 1830s Machado y Stewart adobe.

and executing the repairs. The project was funded with Department Cultural Resources Management Program grant funds, a highly competitive process.

cobblestoned drains, replacing/repairing damaged adobe pavers at the entrance and on both elevated platforms in front of windows for public viewing.

3 By Richard Dennison Historic Sector Visitor Services Superintendent California State Parks completed critical repairs to the original 1830s Machado y Stewart adobe. Historian Victor Walsh, contractor Charlie Merino, Christopher Fuerstnau, Therese Muranaka, and Andy Bashore exhibited great leadership in planning, researching, and executing the repairs. The project was funded with Department Cultural Resources Management Program grant funds, a highly competitive process. Repaired Paver Tiles on Raised Viewing Platforms The scope included re-blocking and replastering the damaged wall on the east end, inspecting and putting in two cobblestoned drains, replacing/repairing damaged adobe pavers at the entrance and on both elevated platforms in front of windows for public viewing. This project demonstrated great teamwork and commitment to descendants and the community to preserve early San Diego history. Re-Blocked, Mud-Plastered Adobe Wall Unrepaired Adobe Wall (Rear View) pg. 3

4 Original Machado Quilt photo courtesy of F. McMeeken Part I Juana Machado Reproduction Quilt By Frances McMeeken In the 1850s Doña Juana de Dios Machado Alípas de Wrightington was a local woman, born when San Diego belonged to Spain, lived while it belonged to Mexico and eventually became part of America. A strong woman, she raised 6 children, served as a foster mother, translated 3 languages and served as a nurse to Father Ubach. In the early 1850s, she made what is considered the earliest known quilt to be made in California. With influences from Boston Whalers, a mixture of international sailors, American traders, Hawaiian quilters, her own mestizo culture and the local religious community, Juana created a quilt completely her own. Continued on page 7 pg. 4

5 The Californios de San Diego will share bits of California history during Stagecoach Days (see page 6 for details). Crafts, food demonstrations, games, music, dancing, and samples of products will be displayed on the Plaza from 12 to 4:30 pm. We invite you to liven up your summer by joining us for the festivities at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park EVERY SATURDAY FROM JULY 9 THROUGH AUGUST 27. Stagecoach Days (see page 6 for details) CALEN DAR PAGE Stagecoach Days Stagecoach Days Stagecoach Days pg. 5

LOS POBLADORES 200 30 th ANNIVERSARY PARTY Join us for the 30 th Anniversary of the founding of our organization.

PM $25.00 per person in advance OR $30.00 at the door We will be entertained by YESTERYEARS DANCERS.

Enjoy a nice Mexican lunch and fellowship with your cousins. Bring pictures or memorabilia!

6 LOS POBLADORES th ANNIVERSARY PARTY Join us for the 30 th Anniversary of the founding of our organization. Saturday, October 15, 2011 The Meadows Mobile Park Club House Jeffrey Road Irvine, CA Time 12:00 noon until 4:00 PM $25.00 per person in advance OR $30.00 at the door We will be entertained by YESTERYEARS DANCERS. Come join the fun as we learn the dances our ancestors once danced. They will do a few dances, then invite all to join them. Enjoy a nice Mexican lunch and fellowship with your cousins. Bring pictures or memorabilia! Make your check payable to LOS POBLADORES 200 and mail to: Maria G Benitez at Jeffrey Road, Space 24, Irvine CA To RSVP call or m.g.benitez.ctc@gmail.com pg. 6

7 Some Patches of History (cont d) The Old Town San Diego Quilt Guild is in the process of re-creating this quilt. The original is located at the San Diego History Center, formerly the San Diego Historical Society. In the process we are learning about her and the people of Old Town San Diego. Come join us as we explore the wonderful mysteries of the quilt and Juana Machado. When it is complete it will be 81 x 62 just like hers. As part of our interpretive living history program we will be working on the quilt, while dressed in 19 th century attire, in the Park for all to come and watch. Rosie s Calico Cupboard graciously donated the fabric. We will keep in contact with Rosie s and the History Center as our progress develops. We know people helped Juana Machado work on her quilt. There are stitches and fabric cut-outs that are different and indicate different hands. Unfortunately, we do not know who these people were. Just think, maybe an Estudillo, Pedrorena, Robinson or Bandini! So this time we have kept a journal of everyone who has sewn on the quilt. In this journal we ask for the visitor s names, where they come from, age of the younger visitors, and ask them to add any comments they wish. The results we received are phenomenal. Here are some of the entries: People from as far away as France, Germany, El Salvador, and Canada (to mention a few), as well as from Mexico and our U.S. states have all participated in this project. Ages range from 4 to 65! Some things people have to say: THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE MEMBERS! the conversation with the quilters was so informative and confortable I made stitches in the quilt for the very first time. How very cool! To Juana Maria Machado and the women who are keeping her legacy alive This has been one of my most rewarding days while working in OTSDSHP. So much fun everyone so friendly and inviting! Happy to add a few stitches to a beautiful project It was fun working on the quilt, even if I will never live it down with my mother. This quilt is sewn with love and appreciation for those who came before us. I ll treasure my small part and share the experience with my mother who is a wonderful quilter. Thank goodness I don t have to wear what I sew! Thanks for the opportunity to appreciate my life What a great experience with my daughter Come join us and see what these people are talking about! We meet every Wednesday in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park at the Casa de Estudillo from 1:00 to 3:30 pm, except in bad weather or due to a special event. We also meet with the Fiber Arts guild every 3 rd Saturday from 1-3:30 pm. We would love to have you pick up the needle even if for just a few stitches. Next month I will have part II, a look at the Civil War Tribute Quilt and related activities the quilt guild will be doing over the next year. pg. 7

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE MEMBERS! Join us in our support of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park! $ 50.

gov Volunteers: Submit to jvasquez@parks.ca.gov ALL OTHER SUBMISSIONS may be sent directly to: poppypapereditor@gmail.

Bldg.) If you do not desire any editing of your article, adherence to the following is mandatory: FONT TYPE AND SIZE: Times New Roman (12) STYLE:

8 THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE MEMBERS! Join us in our support of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park! $ Corporate Basic Membership (business card or logo ad for 1 month) $ Corporate Enhanced Membership (business card or logo ad for 12 months) Please refer to the back cover page for more details. POPPY PAPER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Park Aides: Submit to rdennison@parks.ca.gov Volunteers: Submit to jvasquez@parks.ca.gov ALL OTHER SUBMISSIONS may be sent directly to: poppypapereditor@gmail.com DEADLINE: 25 th of each month (handwritten deadline is the 20 th Please drop in Ruth French s volunteer folder in the Robinson-Rose Bldg.) If you do not desire any editing of your article, adherence to the following is mandatory: FONT TYPE AND SIZE: Times New Roman (12) STYLE: single spaced with a double space between paragraphs (not indented) LENGTH: 400 words or less NOTE: Submissions that exceed 400 words are likely to be edited for length and clarity. Exceedingly longer articles may be divided and published in consecutive editions of the Paper. Inclusion of articles is on a space-available, first-come basis and at the editor's discretion. pg. 8

9 Welcome our New Volunteers! Please welcome the following volunteers who have enthusiastically joined the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park Volunteer Program this year: Maria Bolin Jim Bolin Ruth Bygness Sharon Dodge William Estrada Beth Jupena Alexander Kraft Pam Kay Catherine Lee Shannon Colette Lee Randy Madsen Moses Moreno Andrea Muzzarelli Ginny Pence Arline Perez Lisa Spoon Luz Villalva Donna Wright Help us encourage and support our new volunteers in the endeavors they have chosen for this year! Joe Vasquez, Volunteer Coordinator , From the Editor s Desk How time flies when you are having a good time! As you may know, the BOOT Board has been working steadily to clean out the old and bring in the new. Much of my time was spent sorting out and organizing the past Poppy Papers. In so doing, I realized that this is the 36 th monthly Poppy Paper that I have edited eeek! Unbelievable how three years can pass so quickly!!! If anyone would like to take a look back some of the past Poppy Papers go WAY BACK stop into the BOOT Office, at the top of the stairs in the Robinson-Rose. They are located in 3-ring binders on the large wooden shelves. Although I have all of the past three years saved digitally, I do not have copies of all of the older issues yet. I will soon be working on scanning the very old issues before the silver fish have them for lunch. Happy Independence Day, and Happy Reading! Volunteer Opportunities Old Town San Diego State Historic Park has many volunteer opportunities available! Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Joe Vasquez jvasquez@parks.ca.gov OR Include the below information with your BOOT Membership Application (on the reverse side): I am most interested in volunteering for: Special Events (Ladies Day, 4 th of July, Fiestas Patrias, etc.) BOOT Store Tour Guide Living History Crafts Museums/Interpretive Programs Other I belong to the following group(s): Docent Military Descendants Californios Other pg. 9

BOOSTERS OF OLD TOWN San Diego State Historic Park 4002 Wallace Street San Diego, CA 92110 NOTICE: If you have a friend who would like to learn more about San Diego History, enjoys meeting people,

10 BOOSTERS OF OLD TOWN San Diego State Historic Park 4002 Wallace Street San Diego, CA NOTICE: If you have a friend who would like to learn more about San Diego History, enjoys meeting people, and likes to have a good time, give him/her this application form to fill out and send in. New members are always welcome. And, if you have forgotten to renew your membership it s never too late to send it in. We miss you! $ Single Supporting Member $ Family (2 or more individuals) $ Senior (62+ years)/student Single $ Senior Couple (62+ years) $ Life Member (62+ years) MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION $ Corporate Membership (includes business card sized ad in the Poppy Paper and on our website for one month) $ Enhanced Corporate Membership (includes business card sized ad in the Poppy Paper and on our website for 12 months) I am also interested in volunteer opportunities, please contact me! (Please fill out the reverse side.) NAME(S) ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE I belong to the following group(s): Docent Military Descendants Californios Make your check out to BOOT and mail to: BOOT Membership Chairperson, Shirlee Rodriguez, P.O. Box , San Diego, CA pg. 10

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THE POPPY PAPER. For more information, visit THE POPPY PAPER Official Monthly Publication of the Boosters of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park A Non-Profit Organization July 2016 Stagecoach Days is one of the cornerstone annual events in Old