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1997.2.2577 |
Object Name |
Newsletter |
Date |
1984 |
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TITLE: Quicksilver County Park News SUBTITLE: Newsletter of the New Almaden Quicksilver County Park Association Issue # 4 May 1984 QUICKSILVER PARK ASSOCIATION WINS VOLUNTEER AWARD The Junior League of San Jose and the Volunteer Center of Santa Clara County have awarded our Association a "Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Volunteers Service." The Association received a plaque and silver cup at the 15th annual Volunteer Luncheon held on April 11th. The award was given in recognition of the more than 2,000 hours of volunteer service our members have performed on behalf of the Park this year. County Parks Director Larry Norris nominated the Association. Congratulations and thank you to all of you who helped earn this award. With your continued efforts, we can look forward to making Almaden Quicksilver County Park the truly great park we know it can become. - Kitty Monahan, President 1984 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTED The Association's Board of Directors and officers for 1984 were elected at the General Meeting on April 26th at Casa Grande in New Almaden. The Board members for this year are: Kay Carmody, Bob Clement, Mike Cox, Don DeMers, Dick Forst, Virginia Hammerness, Dutch Mapes, Nancy Mason, Peggy Melbourne, Kitty Monahan. Representing the County Parks Commission on the Board is Karen Wilson; Kendrea Justice-March is the County Historical Heritage Commission's representative; Larry Norris is the County Parks Department's representative. The Association's officers for 1984 are: President, Kitty Monahan; Vice-President, Dick Forst; Recording Secretary, Nancy Mason; Corresponding Secretary, Bob Clement; Treasurer, Dick Forst. ANNUAL DUES ARE NOW DUE Annual membership dues for the Association are now due. Please use the attached membership application/renewal form to renew your membership. Individual memberships are only $5; family memberships are only $10. (Where else can you find such a bargain?) ALMADEN QUICKSILVER TOUR - May 19th A special guided tour of Almaden Quicksilver County Park will be offered on Saturday, May 19th to members of the Association and their guests. The tour will be led by Association Board members Mike Cox, Bob Clement, and Kitty Monahan, who will describe the historical, geological, and botanical resources of the Park. The tour will begin at 9:30am and will end around 3:OOpm. Fees for the tour are: $5 for adults; $2.50 for senior citizens and children under 16. Advance reservations, can be made by sending a check payable to the Quicksilver Park Association, P.O. Box 124, New Almaden, CA 95042. The tour will begin at the New Almaden entrance to the Park, located on Almaden Road at the south end of the community of New Almaden (approximately 2 miles beyond the intersection of Almaden Road and McKean Road). Bring along a lunch, water, and sturdy walking shoes (although there will be relatively little hiking). For further information, contact Kitty Monahan at (408) 268-6541. QUICKSILVER PARK ASSOCIATION MEETING SCHEDULE The general meetings of the Association are usually held on the last Wednesday evening of each month, beginning at 7:30 pm. Each meeting features programs related to the various facets of Almaden Quicksilver County Park, including its recreational, historical, and natural resources. Due to summer vacations and other competing activities, the Association will not be holding general meetings during June, July, and August. Please join us at our May 30th meeting and when we resume our regular series of monthly meetings in September. Date / Program May 30 Wild Pigs And Turkeys at Almaden Quicksilver Henry Coletto, County Game Warden / Wildlife Conservation Ranger, will present slides and discuss wild boar and wild turkeys in Almaden Quicksilver. Meeting location: Club Almaden/Casa Grande, 21350 Almaden Road, New Almaden. NEW ALMADEN MUSEUM HOURS Connie Perham's New Almaden Museum is one of the outstanding historical resources of the New AImaden area. If you want to learn about the history of the New Almaden and the New Almaden Mines, Connie's Museum is a great place to start. Museum hours are: Monday, Thursday, & Friday 1-5pm (1-4pm when daylight savings time ends); Saturday do Sunday 10-5pm (10-4pm after daylight savings time ends); closed Tuesday do Wednesday. Admission: Children ages 6-10 75 cents; ages 13-59 $3.00; senior citizens $2.50. Group rates for ten or more persons. New Almaden Museum, 21570 Almaden Road, P.O. Box 1, New Almaden, CA 95042. (408)268-7869 NEW TRAIL LINK BEING DEVELOPED A new trail link between the Mine Hill and Randol Trails is being developed. Once this connection is complete, trail users will no longer have to choose between making the very long Randol Trail/Mine Hill Trail loop or doubling back. Volunteers from the Association began clearing brush from an overgrown former mining road on April 28th. A special "thank you" to Marilynn Woodcock and Mike Barger for helping to make this long-needed trail link a reality. If you'd like to help work this project, contact Dick Forst at (408) 374-5543 or Kitty Monahan at (408) 268-6541. PICNIC AREA PROPOSED NEAR DAY TUNNEL Along the Randol Trail, 1/2 mile from Cape Horn Pass, rests a shady cove once the main and last projects of the Barron, Forbes Company. The work on this tunnel began in 1857 and was known as the New Tunnel. Sherman Day was the superintendent and he supervised the construction of the tunnel until 1858 when all work stopped, due to an injunction placed on the property. In later years, the tunnel was reopened and called the Day Tunnel. The Board of Directors of the Association has suggested that a picnic area be developed at this site. A Boy Scout troop, under the direction of James Worledge, has cleaned the cove and prepared it for further development. Your suggestions and help will provide park users with a special place to stop along the Randol Trail. With the cooperation of the County Parks Department, we hope that work on the site will begin in June. If you have any suggestions concerning development of the site, or would like to help work on it, contact Kitty Monahan at (408) 268-6541. QUICKSILVER PARK SLIDE SHOWS AVAILABLE The Quicksilver Park Association has two 30-minute slide presentations available to show to community organizations. One presents Almaden Quicksilver County Park -- its past, present, and future. The other features wildflowers and wildlife of the Park. The latter is the beautiful slide show that was so professionally presented by Bob Clement at the Association's April general meeting. If you would like to arrange for a showing of either of these shows to your group, contact Kitty Monahan at (408) 268-6541. TRAINING RUNS IN THE PARK The challenges and rewards of its hilly and scenic trails make Quicksilver Park popular with local runners. The Fleet Feet Running Club sponsors training runs in the Park throughout the week starting from Castillero School on McAbee Road. Monday - Friday morning runs of 5-8 miles begin at 6:00 am. On Saturday mornings, there is a 14-mile training run starting at 6:30 am and a 5-mile run beginning at 8:00 am. On Monday and Wednesday nights, a 6-mile run begins at 5:15 pm. For more information contact Fleet Feet at (408) 723-7223 PARK RANGER OFFICE The park ranger office for Almaden Quicksilver County Park is located at Calero Reservoir County Park. The phone number there is (408) 268-3883. QUICKSILVER NIGHT AT THE OPRY - June 21st Join us at the Opry House in New Almaden for a night of baudy melodrama and vaudeville entertainment on Thursday, June 21st. That will be Quicksilver Park Association night at the Opry House in the Club Almaden (Casa Grande) located at 21350 Almaden Road, New Almaden. Admission tickets are $6 per person, with the proceeds going to the Association. Tickets can be obtained from Association Board members, by calling Kitty Monahan at (408) 268-6541, or by mailing a check payable to the Quicksilver Park Association, P.O. Box 124, New Almaden, CA 95042. ORGANIZED EVENTS SCHEDULE - MAY, JUNE, JULY May 13 Brown's Ride & Tie For information, contact Don Brown at (408) 268-4980) May 19 History Tour of the Park - Kitty Monahan, leader (408) 268-6541 See article for details May 19 San Jose Historical Museum Living History Day See article for details 0 0 ,May 30 Association General Meeting (See article for detail June 2 Quicksilver Endurance Riders 25-50 Mile Rideand 25 Mile Ride & Tie For information contact Mike Brier at 408) 268-7535 June 2 Fleet Feet 50 Mile Invitational Run For information, contact Fleet feet at (408) 723-7223) June 21 Quicksilver Park Association Night at the Opry House in New Almaden See article for details July 15 Quicksilver 1/2 Marathon Run (For information, contact Fleet Feet at (408) 723-7223) SAN JOSE HISTORICAL MUSEUM LIVING HISTORY DAY - May 19th f` The San Jose Historical Museum produced two highly successful, fun-filled Living History Days in 1983, and is planning a third one for Saturday, May 19, 1984 from 11:OOam to 5:OOpm. At the last Living History Day, costumed participants demonstrated rug-braiding, bobbin-lace making, printing, blacksmithing, high-wheel bicycling, and stilt-walking, to name but a few of the activities. The Civil War Association held a mini-encampment on a grassy field, and the Firemen's Muster Team brought three old fire vehicles, including a beautiful stream-powered Knox-Martin. A pianist, actors, dancers and even Dr. Sage's Medicine Show, complete with a gypsy dancer, provided entertainment, while two pony-drawn carts helped to add authenticity to the occasion. San Jose 1883 was truly alive with old fashioned activity. Participants are needed for the upcoming Living History Day, so if you are interested, please contact Virginia Beck, docent coordinator, at the museum (408) 287-2290. What fun to see a group of New Almaden miners and their families come to town to spend the day! What a great way to educate the public about a magnificent park and its wonderful offerings! QUICKSILVER NIGHT AT THE OPRY - June 21st Join us at the Opry House in New Almaden for a night of baudy melodrama and vaudeville entertainment on Thursday, June 21st. That will be Quicksilver Park Association night at the Opry House in the Club Almaden (Casa Grande) located at 21350 Almaden Road, New Almaden. Admission tickets are $6 per person, with the proceeds going to the Association. Tickets can be obtained from Association Board members, by calling Kitty Monahan at (408) 268-6541, or by mailing a check payable to the Quicksilver Park Association, P.O. Box 124, New Almaden, CA 95042. ORGANIZED EVENTS SCHEDULE - MAY, JUNE, JULY May 13 Brown's Ride & Tie For information, contact Don Brown at (408) 268-4980) May 19 History Tour of the Park - Kitty Monahan, leader (408) 268-6541 See article for details May 19 San Jose Historical Museum Living History Day See article for details May 30 Association General Meeting See article for details June 2 Quicksilver Endurance Riders 25-50 Mile Ride and 25 Mile Ride & Tie For information contact Mike Barger at 408 268-7535 June 2 Fleet Feet 50 Mile Invitational Run For information, contact Fleet Feet at (408) 723-7223) June 21 Quicksilver Park Association Night at the Opry House in New Almaden (See article for details) July 15 Quicksilver 1/2 Marathon Run For information, contact Fleet Feet at (408) 723-7223) SAN JOSE HISTORICAL MUSEUM LIVING HISTORY DAY - May 19th The San Jose Historical Museum produced two highly successful, fun-filled Living History Days in 1983, and is planning a third one for Saturday, May 19, 1984 from 11:OOam to 5:OOpm. At the last Living History Day, costumed participants demonstrated rug-braiding, bobbin-lace making, printing, blacksmithing, high-wheel bicycling, and stilt-walking, to name but a few of the activities. The Civil War Association held a mini-encampment on a grassy field, and the Firemen's Muster Team brought three old fire vehicles, including a beautiful stream-powered Knox-Martin. A pianist, actors, dancers and even Dr. Sage's Medicine Show, complete with a gypsy dancer, provided entertainment, while two pony-drawn carts helped to add authenticity to the occasion. San Jose 1883 was truly alive with old fashioned activity. Participants are needed for the upcoming Living History Day, so if you are interested, please contact Virginia Beck, docent coordinator, at the museum (408) 287-2290. What fun to see a group of New Almaden miners and their families come to town to spend the day! What a great way to educate the public about a magnificent park and its wonderful offerings! NEW TRAIL LINK BEING DEVELOPED A new trail link between the Mine Hill and Randol Trails is being developed. Once this connection is complete, trail users will no longer have to choose between making the very long Randol Trail/Mine Hill Trail loop or doubling back. Volunteers from the Association began clearing brush from an overgrown former mining road on April 28th. A special "thank you" to Marilynn Woodcock and Mike Barger for helping to make this long-needed trail link a reality. If you'd like to help work on this project, contact Dick Forst at (408) 374-5543 or Kitty Monahan at (408) 268-6541. PICNIC AREA PROPOSED NEAR DAY TUNNEL Along the Randol Trail, 1/2 mile from Cape Horn Pass, rests a shady cove once the main and last projects of the Barron, Forbes Company. The work on this tunnel began in 1857 and was known as the New Tunnel. Sherman Day was the superintendent and he supervised the construction of the tunnel until 1858 when all work stopped, due to an injunction placed on the property. In later years, the tunnel was reopened and called the Day Tunnel. The Board of Directors of the Association has suggested that a picnic area be developed at this site. A Boy Scout troop, under the direction of James Worledge, has cleaned the cove and prepared it for further development. Your suggestions and help will provide park users with a special place to stop along the Randol Trail. With the cooperation of the County Parks Department, we hope that work on the site will begin in June. If you have any suggestions concerning development of the site, or would like to help work on it, contact Kitty Monahan at (408) 268-6541. QUICKSILVER PARK SLIDE SHOWS AVAILABLE The Quicksilver Park Association has two 30-minute slide presentations available to show to community organizations. One presents Almaden Quicksilver County Park -- its past, present, and future. The other features wildflowers and wildlife of the Park. The latter is the beautiful slide show that was so professionally presented by Bob Clement at the Association's April general meeting. If you would like to arrange for a showing of either of these shows to your group, contact Kitty Monahan at (408) 268-6541. TRAINING RUNS IN THE PARK The challenges and rewards of its hilly and scenic trails make Quicksilver Park popular with local runners. The Fleet Feet Running Club sponsors training runs in the Park throughout the week starting from Castillero School on McAbee Road. Monday - Friday morning runs of 5-8 miles begin at 6:00 am. On Saturday mornings, there is a 14-mile training run starting at 6:30 am and a 5-mile run beginning at 8:00 am. On Monday and Wednesday nights, a 6-mile run begins at 5:15 pm. For more information contact Fleet Feet at (408) 723-7223 PARK RANGER OFFICE The park ranger office for Almaden Quicksilver County Park is located at Calero Reservoir County Park. The phone number there is (408) 268-3883. |
People |
Monahan, Kitty Cox, Michael Forst, Dick Mason, Nancy Clement, Bob Carmody, Kay Mapes, Dutch (Warren J.) Melbourne, Peggy DeMers, Don Norris, Larry Coletto, Henry Woodcock, Marilynn Barger, Mike |
Cataloged by |
Meyer, Bob |
Collection |
Perham 2 |