MAY 2013 - Jackson Claim Jumpers

JACKSON CLAIM JUMPERS
P.O.Box 754, Jackson, Ca. 95642
Meets every Monday 6:30 to 9:30 P.M.
Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, Ca.
CALLER/CUER – JIM & SHARON RAMMEL
NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2013
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
GUY & FRANCES GARNER
VICE PRESIDENT
CINDY CORCHERO
SECRETARY
TERRI WORKS
TREASURER
Here's wishing you a pleasant Easter and hoping the Easter Bunny visits! Party
night (first Monday of each month) is April 1st (we'll just ignore the fact its April
fool's day). Snacks will be provided by those whose names fall into the first half
of the alphabet this month.
Our 63rd anniversary dance was a outstanding success. Over ninety persons
joined in the fun and enjoyed dancing to both Eric Henerlau and Marie Hathaway.
A special thanks to Cindy Corchero and her merry band of helpers. The
decorations were beautiful, the food was delicious and everyone thoroughly
enjoyed themselves. There's been some talk of perhaps putting together a recipe
book of all the soups that were served. It just might happen if all the chefs would
e-mail their recipes.
The Orangevale Overalls were among those attending our hoedown. Five Claim
Jumpers joined them the following weekend for their St. Patrick's dance. There
were eleven squares on the floor for a large part of the evening. Once again Eric
Henerlau kept the dancers on their toes.
The Claim Jumpers also had representation at Wing Ding and the Bakersfield
Fiesta. There were six RVs and a slew of members at Wing Ding. Any pictures
taken while visiting other clubs and festivals would be welcomed for our
scrapbook. Try to catch our club members enjoying themselves.
April's Hoedown of the Month will be to the Calaveras Twirlers new dancer
hoedown on April 13th, 7:30-10:30pm. Our own Danny Corchero will be calling
along with callers and cuers from the floor. We should have a great turnout for
this one as its nice and close and our new dancers can get a little floor time in.
There is also a clothing sale!!!!!
Don't forget Silver State May 10-12, at the Grand Sierra in Reno, NV. There are
still reservation available at the Grand Sierra. Just be sure you mention you are
with the square dancers and give them the code 'Dance13'. Should be a great
weekend getaway.
See you on the dance floor,
Guy and Fran
GEORGE & MARY LAMBERT
PARLIAMENTARIAN
JOHN & TRISH HERSHEY
Newsletter Editors: Suzette Heinrich & Greg Pitcher
suzette@volcano.net
Where's the Dance
http://wheresthedance.com/
APRIL 2013
5th - 6th Spring into Spring, North State Dancers Association. Friday – Saturday. Where Mercy Senior
Citizens Hall Redding, Ca. Friday, Caller Jet Roberts & Curer MaryAnn Callahan, Pre-rounds, 7-8.
Plus & Advanced. Callers: Charlie Robertson, Sat. www.northstatedancersassociation.com…
6th
Sacramento Single Squares, Sacramento. New Dancers
13th
Hoedown of the Month will be to the Calaveras Twirlers New Dancer Hoedown. Location is the
Veterans Hall, Pine Street, Valley Springs from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Our own Danny Corchero will be
calling along with callers and cuers from the floor. We should have a great turn out for this one as its
nice and close and our new dancers can get a little floor time in. Level 1 – 49. There is also a
clothing sale!!
12th –14th Square Dance at the California State Convention
MAINSTREAM - PLUS – ADVANCED, CHALLENGE - ROUNDS
San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, 14800 Seventh Street, Victor ville, CA 92395.
Callers: Jet Roberts, Mike Seastrom, Tim Marriner, Mike Sikorsky, Hunter Keller Cuers: TJ
and Bruce Chadd, Chama and Peter Gomez, Bev Oren, Vanessa Bailey
Flier: http://squareda​nce.org Website: http://www.squa​redancefestival​s.org/flyersHTM​/ca-state.htm
20th
10:30 am T n T's Challenge C1 Square Dance at Cooks Barn 7:00pm – 10:30 Mavericks Plus
Square Dance. Veterans Memorial Hall, 110 Park Drive, Roseville, CA. Pre-rounds: 7-8:00 p.m. Plus
Squares: 8-10:30 p.m. Caller: Jet Roberts Cuer: Dan & Allison Drumheller See our flier at
http://www.mave ​ricks-squaredan​ce-club.org/pdf​s /2013/042013_M​av.pdf
26th
Fri. 7:00pm – 10:30 Whirl-A-Ways Round Dance Party. Veterans Memorial Hall, Royer Park 110
Park Drive, Roseville, CA. Party Dancing Phase Cuer: Charlie & Joni Eskin
Info: cnjeskin@surewe​st.net (916) 771-5487
27th 5th ANNIVERSARY DANCE Vacvalley Ramblers - Caller: Vic Ceder, Cuers: Kevin & Vicki Klein.
7:00pm to 10:30pm. Three Oaks Community Center, 1100 Alamo Dr Vacaville. Plus level
http://vacavalleyramblers.com/
Festival Links :
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··Square Dance Festivals USA Page
··Central California Wing Ding March 1, 2 & 3, 2013 ··Registration form
··Bakersfield Fiesta, March 15, 16 & 17, 2013
··Golden State Roundup, May 25, 26 & 27, 2012
··Silver State Square Dance Festival, May 10, 11 & 12, 2013
··Harvest Hoedown, October 26, 27, & 28, 2012
Where's the Dance
http://wheresthedance.com/
MAY 2013
3rd & 4th The Main Street Strollers will host their 4th Annual Club Camp-out “In the Pines”. Location in
Pine Grove. Please read the flyer below.
4th Mavericks in Roseville, 50th Anniversary – Roberts/Eskin
5th Mariposa Bootjack Stompers 64th Anniversary Dance. Mirdza Ward cuing rounds at 2:00. Ed Kramer
calling at 2:30. Plus level. Admission $7.50 If you want to stay longer, hotels are in the area plus camping is
available right across the street at the fairgrounds, or you can dry camp near the hall for free. More info, call
Kathy 209-742-6230 or Phyllis at 209-066-7579.
5th The Swingering 21er's 24th Anniversary Dance. Plus Level. Caller Lawrence Johnstone, Curer, Barbara Lynn
Smith. From 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Fremont Elks Lodge 2121, 38991 Farwell Dr., Fremont Ca. 94536.
Donation $15.00 – $5.00 Youth under 18. www.21ers.org
10th 66th SILVER STATE FESTIVAL
May 10th 11th 12th 2013 Reno, Nevada. Nelson Eileen & Bob Silvia at the Grand Sierra in Reno,
NV. There are still reservation available at the Grand Sierra. Just be sure you mention you are with the
square dancers and give them the code 'Dance13'. http://www.squaredancenevada.com/festhome.htm
18th Skirts and Flirts, May Pole Dance with Jim & Sharon Rammel, Oakdale Grange Hall, Corner of “F” St &
Lambuth Ave. Oakdale. http://www.singleskirtsnflirts.ccsda.org/
19th Jackson Claim Jumpers are hosting Newer Dancers Hoedown with the “Dynamic Duo” Jim & Sharon
Rammel, Jackson Ca. (January Class Level – Mainstream) Pre-rounds (phase 2-4) – line dancing 2:00 –
2:30 Double rounds between tips. Squares 2:30 – 5:00 For more information: 209-677-7105
24th–26th San Ramon – 60 years of Golden State Round Up. Featuring: Bill Harrison, Tom Miller, Charlie
Robertson, Matt Worley, Kristine & Bruce Nelson.
http://www.squaredancefestivals.org/flyersHTM/ca-roundup.htm
27th
Hold this date! A party is in the works.
GETTING TO KNOW
George & Mary Lambert
George and Mary met at San Jose State where George was a graduate student in Public Administration and Mary
was studying Parks and Recreation Administration. George was the second of five children, and was born in
Kirkland, WA. Mary was the eldest of two children, and was born in Cleveland, Ohio. They were married in
July of 1971 in San Mateo and lived for a short time in San Jose.
After only 2 months in San Jose, George got a job with Fresno County Personnel and the couple moved
to Fresno, lock stock and one horse. Mary completed her Bachelors at Fresno State. They resided in Fresno for
about 5 years, then George changed jobs and became Administrative Assistant to the City Manager in Santa
Maria. The couple's first child, Caroline was born there. Santa Maria is also where George and Mary first
began square dancing. They danced for about two years, until babysitting on weekday evenings became a
problem. There, Mary was active showing her horses (now numbered 2), and singing with the Sweet Adelines
barbershop group.
In 1980, George and Mary were again on the move. George became the City Manager in Corcoran.
Mary gave birth to their son, John, in 1981. After a couple of years, Mary went back to school at Fresno Pacific
College and got her teaching credential. She began teaching for Corcoran Unified School District and continued
to show her horses.
In 1990, George and Mary moved to Norco, a horse oriented community in Riverside County, where
George worked as the City Manager. Mary continued to teach and they both began to amass horses. By this
time Caroline was riding regularly on her horse and John got his first pony. The couple now had 5 horses, and
George began competitive trail riding with the next door neighbor. However, this was not to last, and in 1995,
George became City Manager of Patterson.
The couple and their son moved to Patterson, where, Mary began teaching horseback riding to the
handicapped. Caroline was attending college, where she met and married her husband, Anthony. They have two
lovely girls, Allison and Ashley. They currently live in Patterson, but George and Mary decided to retire to
Amador County to a ranch they had purchased previously. George retired from Patterson and the two moved to
Jackson Valley after their son graduated from Patterson High in 2000. Their son married his high school
sweetheart and moved to Cambridge, Mass. Retirement brought on an interest in art for George. His family
have all been artistic, so George decided to take up painting. He has enjoyed the creative activity and has sold
several paintings. Currently, George's paintings are on display at the Sutter Creek Gallery.
Al and Sandy Forrest asked George and Mary if they would be interested in Square Dancing and they
have been at it ever since. They are regularly attending Scot Byars' advanced dancing class and are having a
great time learning. The Claim Jumpers have always been a warm welcoming group to George and Mary, and
they hope to be dancing with the club for a long time to come.
YAKKETYYAK
Below is a picture of the Jackson Claim Jumpers who attended Wing Ding. Scott Kies video recorded
the first dance. Click on this link to view it on YouTube: http://youtu.be/9qQu74h5XYU
Our 63rd anniversary dance was a huge success. Enjoy some pictures from that dance:
New Dancer Kathy visited
The Orangevale Overalls St Patrick's Day Dance
Got Spring Fever?
Come Join The Main Street Strollers for our
4th Annual Club Camp-out In the Pines
When: Friday and Saturday, May 3 & 4, 2013
Where: Gold Country Campground Resort
13026 Tabeaud Rd. Pine Grove, CA 95665
Reservations need to be made through the Main Street Strollers in
order to be part of our group reservation.
RV Spaces, Cabins, Motel Rooms available Reservations need to
be made no later than April 1, 2013 Please use our sign up sheet at
the hall or call Peggy Cory at 530-642-2217 or Denise Springer at
530-626-0837
There will be many activities to enjoy!
GAMES
DANCING
BEAN BAGS
POT LUCK
CAMPFIRE
For dancers and non-dancers alike! Bring your family out and jump
into
Spring/Summer 2013!