Vol.

XXVI, No 1

January/February 2013

PRES. POLKS WAR in SAN DIEGO 2012 Re-Enactment

CALENDAR
Sunday, January 6 Living History, Park Tuesday, January 15 History Discussion, Escondido Library, 3:30 to 5:30 pm, John Sutter with Shirley Buskirk Friday, January 25 Board Meeting, 11 am-1 pm Sunday, February 3 Living History, Park Friday, February 22 Board Meeting, 11 am-1 pm (There is no History Discussion in Feb) Photos courtesy of Michelle Wolf (above) and Ellen Sweet (below)

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SPBVA 2013 BOARD MEMBERS

Shirley Buskirk Jim Caldwell Cliff Clifford Royce Clifford Donald Coates Tom Cook Randall Hamud Darlene Hansen Ron Hinrichs Gisela Koestner Richard Meyer Leroy Ross, Jr. Ellen Sweet Tom Vilicich Bob Wohl 2013 Brings election of officers. Until then, these officers continue to function. President: Tom Vilicich Vice-President: Ron Hinrichs President Emeritus: Leroy Ross, Jr. Treasurer: Jim Caldwell Recording Secy: Ellen Sweet Corporate Secy: Ron Hinrichs

Presidents Message:
As the year 2012 comes to a close, I hope everyones was a great one and that the New Year will bring all good fortune and health. The year 2012 has been an up and down year for California State Parks and the SPBVAnot knowing if we were going to be closed down or not. Thankfully, all parks have been taken off the chopping block for the time being and it has been business as usual for us. On December 2, 2012, we held the annual re-enactment of the Battle of San Pasqual. You could not have asked for better weather, for the day was bright and sunny after threatening to rain. There are too many people to

by Tom Vilicich thank individually, but a big THANK YOU to all the re-enactors, the volunteers, and the park staff. I would also like to give a special THANK YOU to the Boy Scouts who directed traffic in the parking area, and JROTC from Kearny High School for their participation in the flag raising ceremony. To all who filled out the Save Our State Park postcards, THANK YOU. We did get a response to them; this effort did let the politicians and people in Sacramento know that the citizens of California do not like it when you mess with their parks. Keep an eye out in Battlelines for upcoming events throughout the year.

Three SPBVA members take time to chat: left to right, Stan Smith, Richard Meyer, and Jake Enriquez Photo courtesy of Ellen Sweet

Thanks to loyal members for their renewals:

Stariell, Tarra Judson

Escondido

Welcome to our newest SPBVA members:

Enriquez Family of Escondido

Dragoon Level Members ($100 or more this year)

Agnew, Anstes Bowman, Bob & Judy Coates, Donald Cowgill, Jane Stokes Enriquez Family Foucar, Allen & Barbara
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Hill, Greg Key, Robert S. Lobdell, Kym Pique, Michael Sweet, Melvin & Ellen Vilicich, Thomas M.

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Park Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. Park Phone Number:

(760) 737-2201

Preparing for Battle Day

Ron Hinrichs was one of the greeters Interpreter Gregg Giacopuzzi did much of the planning and setup

SPBVA Info:
Tom Vilicich (951) 674-0185 or
Trooper284@aol.com

School

& Adult

Tours Contact: Darlene Hansen (760) 480-6320 BATTLELINES Contributions Deadline : Feb 22, 2013 Contact editor, Ellen Sweet,
ELSweet@gmail.com

Ellen Sweet readies for sarsaparilla and hardtack sales

Marci Trussell prepares salsa for demonstration

Photos courtesy of MaryLou Jimenez (top four) and Michelle Wolf (bottom)
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WE APPRECIATE OUR CORPORATE MEMBERS and ENCOURAGE YOUR PATRONAGE

Randall B. Hamud, Attorney at Law 1200-Third Ave, Ste 1321, San Diego 92101 619 696-0815

Battle Day 2012 begins with flag raising, national anthems, & cannon salute

Milo Johnson Automotive Service 535 N. Quince Escondido 92025 760 745-3841 San Diego Archaeological Center
preserving pieces of the past

JROTC from Kearny High School helps with the flag raising

16666 San Pasqual Valley Rd Escondido 92027 760 291-0370

Photos courtesy of Michelle Wolf

US Seagoing Marine Assn Lt. Col. Stan Smith, ret. Escondido, 92027 Www.seagoingmarines.com

Valley Camper Sales 450 West 13th Ave Centre City Pkwy at 13th Ave, Escondido 92025 760 745-2463

WATCH OUR NEW WEBSITE GROW! www.SPBVA.org

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Californios, Dragoons, & Mountain Men take the field

Photos courtesy of Michelle Wolf

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Los Californios Candledipping

Fiber Arts Guild from Old Town

Displays, entertainment & activities for everyone

Surveyors with Greg Hill

Park aide, Gil Garcia, and Tom Chalmers, mountain man

Cannon crew in action Photos courtesy of Michelle Wolf and Ellen Sweet
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JOIN NOW! Our non-profit organization supports the activities of the San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park. All members receive a subscription to BATTLELINES, a 10% discount on all bookstore items, special programs, field trips, history discussions, and opportunities to participate in our Living History Sundays and in our annual December re-enactment of the Battle. SAN PASQUAL BATTLEFIELD VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION P.O. Box 300816, Escondido, CA 92030-0816 (760) 737-2201
This is my/our membership application & dues for the following category: ____Student ($5) ____Individual ($15) ____Family ($20) ____ Sustaining ($50) ____Organization ($25) ____Corporate ($100) ____Dragoon ($100 or more) ____Benefactor ($1,000 or more) Please make checks payable to: SPBVA

NAME(S)_______________________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY _______________________________________________________ STATE _______________ZIP _________________ PHONE_____________________________________________ EMAIL________________________________________ OCCUPATION_________________________INTEREST/SKILLS_____________________________________________

HISTORY DISCUSSIONS FOR 2013

Tuesday, January 15 3:305:30 pm
John Sutter led by Shirley Buskirk Tuesday, March 19 3:305:30 pm California Robber Barons led by Ron Hinrichs

John A. Sutter, courtesy of The Library of Congress

[Note: There is no February discussion] Please call Ron Hinrichs 760 746-8380 for information. Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia, 2nd floor conference room.
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Off the

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by Shirley Buskirk more years. We were scheduled to close July 1, 2012, so Im not sure just when that two years ends. But Im hopeful that something will come up by that time to keep us open permanently. And the best present, as far as Im concerned, was that I was told I could reorder all those books weve run out of. Instead of the normal 69 items for sale, we are down to 37. So, when the new budget begins in January, Ill be busy restocking those shelves. Books about historyabout the Indians, the Spanish occupation, Mexicos independence and California as part of the United Statesbooks about the war and the battle fought herebiographies, childrens books, medallions and miniature cannons, maps and documents. Theres lots more, but youll have to wait for another issueIve run out of room. Happy 2013! And start planning your trip to our newly restocked bookstore.
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It will be 2013 when you read this, but Im writing it just seven days before Christmas. I just put my cards in the mail and tomorrow I start shopping. Next week, the house will be full of people, each with a stocking hung over the fireplace. This year there will be 17 and the recipients range in age from 10 to 91. They come from Oregon, Arizona and from Germany comes Patrick, an exchange student. When the floor is completely covered with discarded wrapping paper, we will all leave. A few go home to rest, while others head for their in-laws and a big turkey dinner. Ill join the other half of the family in San Diego, where we feast on homemade ravioli. Its traditionaland delicious. You are probably wondering what this has to do with the bookstore at the Battlefield. Well, Ill tell you. The State has given San Pasqual a great Christmas presenta promise to stay open for two