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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome
About Us
Special Features
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PRE-ENCAMPMENT
Nov. 1st ~ Saturday
Nov. 2nd ~ Sunday
Nov. 3rd ~ Monday
Nov. 4th ~ Tuesday
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ENCAMPMENT
Nov. 5th ~ Wednesday
Shifting Sands
Map of Encampment Events
Nov. 6th ~Thursday
Nov. 7th ~ Friday
Encampment Photos
Nov. 8th ~ Saturday
Nov. 9th ~ Sunday
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LEGEND
FCR Furnace Creek Ranch & Resort NPS National Park Service
SPW Stovepipe Wells VC Visitor Center
SHO Shoshone MSR ‘49ers Membership Required
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4X4
ART
FIDDLE
FILMS
AUTHORS FOOD
HORSESHOES RANGER
LINE DANCING TALES & TALKS
MEMBERSHIP TOURS
CHURCH GOLF
CONTESTS HIKING
EMERGENCY HORSE RIDERS
PET &
PROSPECTOR RACE WHEELBARROW RACE

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Welcome
I would like to start by welcoming you all to the
Death Valley ‘49ers 65 th
Annual Encampment.
I would like to dedicate this year’s encampment in the memory of Mr. Ken Graydon. For those of you who didn’t know him, not only was he our M.C., he was a singer, song writer and a world renowned cowboy poet. I feel he was the best of the best in his league. I felt compelled and obligated to the ‘49ers to bring back the Cowboy Poetry as part of the program this year.
We have a new stage going in at the old fiddler’s campground area. The Wagon Train will be arriving on
Friday, but the equestrian group can’t make it.
With that said, I hope to see all of you in November…
Yours Truly,
Robert Whipple, President Death Valley ’49ers
Welcome to Death Valley National Park! I hope that you enjoy the many wonders of Death Valley.
We invite you to celebrate two anniversaries with s this year-the 20th anniversary of the Death Valley
National Park on October 31,2014 and the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Protection Act.
In 1994, the Desert Protection Act added 1.4 million acres to Death Valley National Monument, designated over 91% of the park as wilderness and renamed the monument to a national park. Today,
Death Valley National Park is the largest national park outside Alaska with 3.4 million acres ranging from over 11,000 feet to 282 feet below sea level.
I invite you to enjoy the park while you are here, to discover new places in your favorite national park, and to tell your friends and family about the hidden treasures of Death Valley National Park, protected for you and your families to enjoy both now and into the future
Kathy Billings, Superintendent

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Please remember that the Death Valley ’49ers is a 100% volunteer organization. If you would like to help plan the Encampment or learn more about becoming a Death Valley ‘49ers Advisor, please join us at our Genera l
Meeting in the Marquez Room at the Inn, Sunday, November 10th at 1:00PM.
Help us keep history alive and join us today!
DEATH VALLEY
49 ers
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Scholarship Program: The Death Valley ‘49ers Organization, along with your help, have provided educational assistance to qualified graduates of the Death Valley Unified School
District since 1976. Now college entry is a goal for most students and degrees have been received in a wide assortment of fields, and 39 scholarships have been awarded since this program began.
Contributions to the Educational Programs may be made at any membership booth or to any ‘49er membership salesperson. Thanks to all of you for your assistance in helping these young people.
Please note your donation on your membership application specifying “Educational Programs”.

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Coming This Year! Death Valley ‘49ers 65th Encampment Program
Andy comes to us from Pinedale, Wyoming, where he lives with his wife Jaclyn. As a secondgeneration farrier, Andy Nelson has the experience and the talents and humor to bring authenticity and entertainment to an audience. Raised in Oakley
Idaho, Andy traveled the Great Basin of southern
Idaho, northern Utah and northern Nevada with his father on farrier jobs, from the time he was a child until he went off to college, and while in college at
Utah State University, he continued to shoe horses for the USU Horsemanship Program.
Now Andy lives in Pinedale, where among other things, he and his wife Jaclyn raise horses and children. Andy and his farrier brother Jim, co-host the “Clear Out
West (C.O.W.) Radio” weekly syndicated radio show, and the brothers are in demand as announcers at regional rodeos.
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WELCOME THIS YEAR
STEVE JOHNSON, STEVE AND LESLIE IDE

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Website Death Valley ‘49ers 65th Encampment Program Page 7
www.deathvalley49ers.org
I am very excited to announce the launch of our newly re-designed website! A few of our goals were to make the site faster, easier to navigate, and more efficient to manage/update. Most of all, we wanted to help prospective members get to know us better. If you take a look at the site I think you’ll get a pretty good idea of who we are and what we do. I would like to thank Phil Goodman for the many hours he put in researching and developing the best content management system for our organization.
One new function on the website is the ability to register and create a member account. With an account you can subscribe to site updates via email, access other special site functions, and be identified uniquely when commenting on posts. Soon we will update our store so that you can purchase/renew memberships, and purchase publications and other items securely online.
Stay tuned and connected with our social media accounts such as facebook and twitter and feel free to look around and let us know what you think of the new site!
As always, if you have any questions or need help you can contact us at webmasterdv49ers@hotmail.com or visit our “contact” page on the website and send us a note.
Jean Pickard,
Webmaster www.deathvalley49ers.org
Facebook: Death Valley '49ers, Inc.
Twitter: www.twitter.com/DeathValley49er

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SPECIAL FEATURES
& ON-GOING ENCAMPMENT EVENTS–See Schedule Inside for Details
FCR / 6:00PM Nightly--SUNSET CAMPGROUND
STARTING OCT. 24TH: Ray and Jo Parrish and
Friends will entertain Informally near the Sunset
Campground Handicap Restrooms.
FCR : LOCATIONS OF STAGES
Main Stage is on the golf Course Driving Range.
Fiddlers Stage is at north end of Fiddlers Camp
FCR / Nov. 1st ~ 4th : FIDDLER STAGE
Bill Whitfield along with Pickers and Fiddlers will be Jamming on stage every night between November
1st and 4th from 6:00pm—9:00pm
Special Features
FCR / EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLES
GOLF COURSE: On display Friday, Nov. 9th:
California Highway Patrol, Inyo County Sheriff’s
Department,
FCR / 8:00 AM : MEMBERSHIP BOOTH
Open daily Wednesday, October 29.
‘49er memberships and applications into events are available. Golf tournament-check at clubhouse for details. With purchase of a membership golf fees
PERFORMING THROUGHOUT THE WEEK
FCR / Nov. 3rd - 9th
The ‘49er Coffee Shop, Wrangler Buffet &
Wrangler Dinner House offer a 20% discount on all menu selections (except early bird specials) to current (2014) Death Valley ‘49ers members. YOU
MUST WEAR YOUR BUTTON to COLLECT.
FCR / PARK RANGER TALKS : VC
Every evening. NPS Park Rangers present programs.
Check bulletin board for topics, times & location..
LAPIDARY & CRAFT SHOW prior years will be available at ’49er booth in Borax
Annual Vendor Show Nov. 3rd-9 th
. Open 9:00AM to 4:00PM, Monday through Saturday. Open
9:00AM to 12:00PM on Sunday Nov.9th. Located behind the Borax Museum. Each day, Monday thru Saturday, 10:00AM, One of the crafters will put on a demonstration of their craft. This will be done in their own booth.
Wed. Bustin Glass booth : Tim & Sherry
“ The Art of Working with Glass
Thur. Antionio Mendoza’s booth of Hand Woven rugs : The Ancient Practice of Natural Dyes
Fri. Bustin Glass booth : Tim & Sherry : Lapidary ;
From Old Rocks to Beautiful Stones.
Sat. Circle Dye booth : Dennis & Mary : The Secrets of Tie Dye. Chairman, Woody Adams
DEATH VALLEY ‘49ERS MEMBERSHIP
REQUIRED FOR ALL
PARTICIPATION EVENTS
During the day it is advisable to wear a hat and use sunscreen. Take folding chairs to most activities because very little seating is provided.
Take a flashlight and jacket to evening events.

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SPECIAL FEATURES
& ON-GOING ENCAMPMENT EVENTS–See Schedule Inside for Details
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VC / NOV 1st: 10:00 AM CELEBRATION OF
THE 50 YEAR OF THE WILDERNESS ACT
Death Valley National Park will be having special programs in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Check with information desk or bulletin board for more information.
FCR / 9:00am : TENNIS COURT
LINE DANCING : MARIE MURPHY will be giving line dancing lessons!
Classes tentative start: October 27th and will continue each Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the Encampment!
This is a beginning class for real beginners. Marie teaches very slowly, so it is easy to keep up. It is also great exercise!
This is popular with 40 or more men and women attending each day last year!
FCR / TED FAYE FILMS
Ted Faye has been presenting films at the
Encampment since 1994. His films have won many awards including the prestigious Houston World fest
Remi Awards . Ted returns to his more traditional historic roots this year with an updated presentation of THE GREAT DESERT RAILROAD RACE and a special accompanying feature, “STEAM POWER: A
VISIT TO THE NEVADA NORTHERN”. This year
Ted will also be giving special presentation at the
Borax Museum for the dinner buffet and showing his films as well.
FCR / LAWN SOUTH OF POOL
WESTERN ART SHOW : THURS-SUNDAY
Includes booths where all art works are for sale,
Quick Draws where artists create masterpieces in 45 minutes, People’s Composite where you paint with the pros, People’s Choice where you vote for your favorite artist in each category in rooms 401 & 402, parkside, and Saturday Artists Breakfast where
Belinda Gail performs and professional auctioneer,
Steve Orcutt auctions select works of art. This is
Steve’s 23rd year in Death Valley, an event which will be celebrated at the Artists Breakfast Saturday morning. See schedule for details.
SHO / OLD WEST DAYS CELEBRATION
SHOSHONE: Friday through Sunday, Oct 31st thru
Nov.2nd. Celebrate the spirit of the old west in a real live boom town. This three day event offers a number of great activities including an Old West
Musical Festival, Deep-Pit BBQ, Crafts, Gem &
Mineral Show, Cowboy Poetry, Native American
Dancing, Trail and Wagon Rides.
FCR / BORAX MUSEUM : COWBOY POETRY
Cowboy Poetry is back! Poets sign up at Tony the “Tumbleweed Sanders”, Prairie Library and
Reading School book cart in the vendor area
Saturday thru Friday. Wednesday and Thursday there will be poets reciting on the Borax
Museum Patio starting at 3 PM. Poets are encouraged to sign up for the Coyote Howl and the Fiddler’s Contest, see those events for sign up, and times. There will be the main Cowboy
Poetry Gathering at the Wagon Camp Friday at
4 PM. Don’t be late!
Line dancing on the tennis courts. Photo by Barb Midlikoski
FCR / GOLF COURSE : GOLF TOURNAMENT
Monday, Nov 3rd. Sign in at Golf Shop. Entry forms available at golf course FCR. Three Days of
Tournament, Thurs, Fri. Sat. Thurs. and Sat. will be
Two person Scramble. Prizes for: 1 st
, 2 nd
& 3 rd
place,
Closest to flag, longest drive, and longest putt! Fri.
Stroke play! Prizes, same as two person scramble this tournament for both MEN AND WOMEN!
Reduced Green Fees with 49er membership,
Encampment week! Good luck. MSR

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& ON-GOING ENCAMPMENT EVENTS–See Schedule Inside for Details
Dr. D.S. Harwood, a well know Boston phrenologist, will be visiting the ‘49ers encampment this week offering his “head examination” services to assist the unwary pilgrim set on making his fortune in
California. Become aware of your own personal strengths and weaknesses that may leave you vulnerable to the wilds of the unscrupulous. Through Dr. Harwood’s skills in the science of phrenology, he will provide counsel on a variety of issues to help you determine if your partner can be trusted. Come visit Dr. Harwood for a consultation prior to entering into a matrimonial union or any business partnership. Protect yourself by getting your intended partner’s head examined for moral quality and fidelity. Office conveniently located between the One-Shot Saloon and Gaming Parlor and Gigi’s Terpsichorean Delights. Clients seen with or without appointment. Visit with Dr Harwood at his stand by the Tennis Court & Gold Panning.
Meet John “Snowshoe” Thompson (1826-1876) in this Chautauqua performance.
Snowshoe is famous as the 19 th
Century “Mailman of the Sierra” who braved twenty winters skiing back and forth over the Sierra delivering the mail and news to the gold and silver mines. Unlike many other gold rush immigrants in California seeking fortune, Snowshoe found enduring fame through deed and character rather than mining riches. The performances will introduce you to this colorful individual but each will contain some different stories from his extraordinary life.

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PRE-ENCAMPMENT
Saturday, —Monday
FCR / 6:00PM-9:00PM: FIDDLER’S STAGE
BILL WHITFIELD and the Old Time Fiddlers perform at the Fiddler’s Stage. Musicians wising to play, Please contact Bill Whitfield to be included.
MSR Note stage location on center map
FCR / 1:30PM: INFORMATION MEETING
MEET: SUNSET CAMPGROUND HANDICAP
RESTROOMS. 4x4, HIKE, & TITUS CANYON
TOUR INFORMATION MEETING: This is for those interested in going on the 4X4 tours and or the Death
Valley hike. Or the Titus Canyon Drive. Meet with
Chuck Knight And Jim Hoke, to go over their routes, release forms and other important items. MSR
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FCR / 9:00AM - 11:00AM : HORSESHOES
**TOURNAMENT QUALIFICATIONS**
VISIT EVENT FOR POSTED CHANGES &
UPDATES
DATE GROVE (Also 2:00PM-4:00PM if not filled. MONDAY ONLY). If you have pitched here before you need not pitch to qualify. Open to men and women. $10.00 entry fee. New format: All play will finish Thursday Afternoon.
Awards and Ribbons will be given after each round. Bud Flenniken presides, Nancy Graves
Chairs MSR
FCR /6:00PM-9:00PM: FIDDLER’S STAGE
BILL WHITFIELD and the Old Time Fiddlers perform every evening Nov. 1 - 4 at the Fiddler’s
Stage. MSR Note location of stage on map
9:00 AM 4X4 TOUR
With a tank full of gas , Meet at junction of
Death Valley Rd and Racetrack Valley Rd.
JOIN 49ER Chuck Knight on a 4X4 tour to The
Lost Burro Mine. For Information, Attend the
Meeting Sunday 1:30 PM, Nov. 2nd at the
Sunset Campground Handicap Restrooms!
FCR / 9:00AM - 4:00PM: VENDOR SHOW
SOUTHWEST MINING, MINERALS,
LAPIDARY & CRAFT SHOW .
Behind the BORAX MUSEUM.
Daily Nov. 4 - 10 Closes Noon Sunday, Nov. 10
Open 9:00AM to 12:00PM Sunday, Nov 10th
Southwest Mining, Minerals, Lapidary and Craft
Show. Located behind the Borax Museum. Don’t miss the Death Valley ’49ers booth, full of DV
’49ers merchandise including Keepsakes from previous years! See “Special features” for details.
FCR / 10:00AM & 1:00PM : FC INN TOUR
TOUR HISTORIC FURNACE CREEK INN:
Inn manager Alex Cabana leads a tour of the historic
Inn. Limited to 25 guests each tour.
Advance sign-up required at $1.00 per ticket.
Sign-up and information available at the FCR
Entrance Membership Booth. (Tour registrants use day use parking area). MSR
FCR /6:00PM-9:00PM: FIDDLER’S STAGE
BILL WHITFIELD and the Old Time Fiddlers perform every evening Nov. 1-4 at the Fiddler’s
Stage. MSR Note location of stage in center map
DV ‘49er Volunteers ready to help. Photo Marv Jensen

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Tuesday
Pre-Encampment
FCR /6:00PM-9:00PM: FIDDLERS STAGE
BILL WHITFIELD and the Old Time Fiddlers
AND Introducing Amber Cross and Friends , who will be sharing the stage this evening! Bill appears
November 1st - 4th . MSR
Dave Stamey returns this year as our Master of Ceremonies.
FCR / 8:30AM: TITUS CANYON DRIVE
FCR 9:00 AM TITUS CANYON DRIVE: EAST
SIDE HIGHWAY ACROSS FROM VISITOR
CENTER: Join ‘49ers Jim Hoke & Geologist Ron
Bolyard on a drive through this scenic area of changing contrasts! Vehicles in good condition, Good
Tires and a full tank of gas! Seventy mile round trip.
Bring water, and Lunch! Line up early! We leave @
8:30 am! Maximize people in vehicles! May need to schedule 2nd trip! MSR
FCR / 9:00AM - 4:00PM: VENDOR SHOW
SOUTHWEST MINING, MINERALS,
LAPIDARY & CRAFT SHOW continues…
Nov. 4-10. Closes noon Sunday, Nov. 10th.
Behind the BORAX MUSEUM.
FCR / 10:00AM & 1:00PM : FC INN TOUR
TOUR HISTORIC FURNACE CREEK INN: Inn manager Alex Cabana leads a tour of the historic Inn.
Limited to 25 each tour. Advance sign-up required at $1.00
per ticket. Sign-up and information available at the FCR Entrance Membership Booth.
(Tour registrants use day use parking area). MSR
Remembering Ken

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ENCAMPMENT
Wednesday
Wed– Encampment
FCR / 11:00AM: PATIO TALK
BORAX MUSEUM PATIO: TENTATIVELY,
Kathleen Scott Madigan, Granddaughter of
Death Valley Scotty. If not then NPS Ranger.
FCR / 9:00AM: HORSESHOES
**TOURNAMENT BEGINS**
VISIT EVENT FOR POSTED CHANGES &
UPDATES
DATE GROVE
LADIES: CLASS A & B MSR
FCR / 9:00AM - 4:00PM: VENDOR SHOW
SOUTHWEST MINING, MINERALS,
LAPIDARY & CRAFT SHOW continues...
Behind the BORAX MUSEUM.
Daily Nov. 3-9. Closes noon Sunday, Nov. 10th.
FCR / 9:00AM: ’49er HIKE
EAST SIDE HIGHWAY ACROSS FROM
VISITOR CENTER
Join Death Valley ‘49er Chuck Knight , As he leads you to some interesting locations in Death
Valley like, Greens cabin, off Emigrant Canyon.
And if time permits, the CB Mine Cabin, near Bald
Mountain. MSR
VC : 1:00 PM : VC PATIO : SNOWSHOE
THOMPSON : MAILMAN OF THE SIERRA
Learn all about Snowshoe Thompson at this historic Chautauqua performance.
See page 10 for more details.
FCR / 2:00PM : MEDICINE MAN SHOW
LAWN BY TENNIS COURT : Dr Harwood
Medicine Man!
See page 10 for more details.
FCR / 9:00-9:55AM: PAMPERED PET PARADE
**SIGN-UPS** LAWN SOUTH OF POOL: Sign up your pet (s) to be part of the Pampered Pet Parade! Put your pets in costume and let them show off! All pets must be under control and on a leash. Sign-ups stop at
9:55AM. MSR
FCR / 10:00AM: PAMPERED PET PARADE
LAWN SOUTH OF POOL
Come enjoy the costumes as pet owners parade their pets around for all to see! MC Ted Tatro will introduce each pet and their owner and judges will decide the winners. All pets must be on a leash and under control. Chairperson Letha Tatro. MSR
FCR / 10:00AM & 1:00PM : FC INN TOUR
TOUR HISTORIC FURNACE CREEK INN:
For details, see Tuesday. MSR
FCR / 3:00PM : COWBOY POETRY
BORAX MUSEUM PATIO
Poets sign up at Tony the Tumbleweed
Sanders’ Prairie Library and Reading School book cart in the vendor area.
FCR / 6:00-9:00PM: SONGS OF THE WEST
Join us at THE MAIN STAGE . This event will be an informal program put on by the ‘49ers and Ron
Hannold. Dave Stamey returns this year to entertain and handle the Master of Ceremonies duties. You will hear: Old West Trio (they have sung throughout the States), Mary Kaye and Belinda
Gail Returns ! This night will be one of the best informal programs and you don’t want to miss it!
MSR

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Past President, Ray Sisson passed away January 12,
2014. Ray was President in 1999, the year of our 50th anniversary.
I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free
I’m following the path God laid for me
I took his hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to live, to work or play
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found that place at the close of the day
If my parting had left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Ah yes, these things, I too will miss
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow
My life’s been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief
Lift up your heart and share with me
God wanted me now, He set me free
Author unknown
Maxine M. Denning passed away January 25, 2014. Married on Valentine's Day 1947 to Max "Doc" Denning, she was a wonderful wife and mother. We enjoyed her and her husband for many years in Death Valley.

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If so, contact Heidi Rochte at ranger49er@gmail.com

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ENCAMPMENT
Thursday
FCR / 8:00AM: GOLF TOURNAMENT
GOLF COURSE: Tee times 8:00 am to 12:00pm!
TWO PERSON SCRAMBLE! Prizes awarded FOR
1 st
, 2nd, & 3 rd
Place, closest to the flag, longest drive and longest putt! MSR
FCR / 8:00AM-12:00 : MEMBERSHIP BOOTH
En Plein Air Paint-out with Artist - bring your hat, water, art supplies, musical instruments, chairs, cameras, and transportation.
Meet at the main Membership Booth for
SPW / 9:00AM-1:30PM: COTTONWOOD CYN
4X4 TOUR (Airport Road)
By popular request we will continue this drive. Join
‘49er Chuck Knight, as he leads you to one of the more unique Desert canyons. Bring lunch, camera, water and hat. 4-wheel drive, high clearance vehicle Required. Attend meeting Sun 1:30PM at
Handicap Restroom, Sunset campground MSR
FCR / 9:00AM - 4:00PM: VENDOR SHOW
SOUTHWEST MINING, MINERALS,
LAPIDARY & CRAFT SHOW continues...
Behind the BORAX MUSEUM.
Daily Nov. 4-10. Closes noon Sunday, Nov. 10th.
FCR / 10:00AM: PATIO TALK
Borax Museum Patio Meet our Death Valley
National Park Superintendent Kathy Billings.
Previously, she was superintendent at Kaloko-
Honok o hau and Pu`uhonua o H o naunau National
Historical Parks in Hawai`i. Kathy Billings has worked and lived at national parks located in all four deserts of the United States, She has served as superintendent at USS Arizona Memorial (now
World War II Valor in the Pacific National
Monument), Great Basin National Park, Organ
Pipe Cactus National Monument, and Pecos
National Historical Park.
FCR / 10:00AM-3:00PM:
PEOPLE’S COMPOSITE PAINTING
LAWN SOUTH OF POOL: You're a ‘49er now, so come on down and become a Western
Artist for thirty minutes or so. Add your brushstrokes to a piece of art begun by one of our artists who will also add finishing touches before it is auctioned off Saturday. You could bring home a piece of Western art in which
VC / 10:30AM: TED FAYE FILM
VC AUDITORIUM:
Steam Power ~ A visit to The Nevada Northern.
With clips from The Great Railroad Race !
FCR / 9:00AM - 4:30PM: WESTERN ART SHOW
INVITATIONAL ART SHOW DAILY
9:00am - 4:00pm ON THE LAWN POOLSIDE.
Held annually since 1956, our Western Art Show is one of the longest running shows in the West!
Premier Western artists have exhibited in oils, watercolor, acrylics, sculpture and mixed media. Artists will have work on display, may have some in progress and all works are for sale. Death
Valley 49ers' (members) are invited to the
Furnace Creek Ranch Motel, Parkside Rooms
401/402, to cast votes for their favorite artwork in each category. The Public is invited to view the artworks on display, all are for sale.
FCR / 11:00AM: ‘49ER COSTUME CONTEST
LAWN SOUTH OF POOL ANNUAL
PIONEER COSTUME CONTEST.
Don your pioneer attire, OR bring a camera and join us in a fun-filled photogenic and Nostalgic excursion back in time. ‘49ers Sue Conn and
Nancy Graves officiates with 49er Fran Martin helping. Kris and Roger Watson will judge costumes on authenticity, workmanship and overall effect. Entertainment by Mary Kaye .Awards & ribbons will be presented. Contestants are encouraged to participate in the parade on
Saturday. MSR

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FCR : 11:00 AM VC AUDITORIUM
Special Guest Program
ENCAMPMENT
Thursday
FCR / 2:00PM: ARTIST “QUICK-DRAW”
AND AUCTION
From Jayhawkers To Jawas
UNDER THE TENT, POOLSIDE:
Chris Langley
Film Historian & Author 2014 Keepsake
Musical Entertainment, too. Each of the participating Quick Draw Artists will be challenged to complete a masterpiece in only
45 minutes! We hope you will extend a warm welcome to our nationally renowned auctioneer,
Steve Orcutt, all the way from Iola, Kansas!
Auction proceeds will benefit the Death Valley
‘49ers Scholarship Program. Belinda Gail will entertain.
This presentation will go beyond the 2014
Keepsake book of the same title, examining additional movies made in Death Valley. Chris will share rarely seen photos along with additional horror, western and modern culture genres.
FCR / 3:00PM: COYOTE HOWL **SIGN-UPS**
Golden Horde
FIDDLER’S STAGE: The Coyote Howl is a talent show scheduled for 6:00PM tonight. It always turns out to be a wonderful show filled with laughs and some very good music. Sign up to be part of this entertaining event. Each act limited to four minutes.
MSR
Chris Langley is the film historian at the Beverly and Jim Rogers Lone Pine Film History Museum,
Inyo County Film Commissioner, and President of the Inyo County School Board. Langley graduated from Dartmouth College, was a Peace Corp volunteer in Iran, a Fulbright Fellow in Japan, and taught for thirty years. His essays about the desert can be found on his website desertdispatches.com and on Facebook at High & Dry.
FCR / 4:00PM: COWBOY POETRY
BORAX MUSEUM PATIO: COWBOY
POETRY Poets sign up at Tony the
Tumbleweed Sanders’ Prairie Library and
Reading School book cart in the vendor area.
There will be a book signing at the ‘49ers book sales table located near the Borax Museum.
FCR / 5:00-8:00PM: WESTERN BBQ DINNER
BORAX MUSEUM DECK:
Western BBQ Dinners being offered
FCR / 1:00PM: MEDICINE MAN SHOW
LAWN BY TENNIS COURT : Dr Harwood, medicine man : see page 10 for details
FCR / 6:00-9:00PM: COYOTE HOWL
FIDDLER’S STAGE:
VC / 1:00PM: VC PATIO: SNOWSHOE
THOMPSON
See page 10 for details
Informal talent night.
Come for music and laughs with MC Marie
Murphy. SIGN UP at
3:00PM at the Fiddler’s
Stage. MSR
FCR / 2:00PM: PATIO TALK
BORAX MUSEUM PATIO: “MEANWHILE
BACK AT THE RANCH.”
Rich Jones, Regional General Manager of Furnace
Creek Resort. Will tell what has been happening here on the ranch. MSR
FCR / 7:30PM: TED FAYE FILM
BORAX MUSEUM PATIO:
Weird Tales IV
Bring chair and Flashlight

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PHOTOS
2014 President Robert Whipple working on setting up the Crafts Show at the Borax Museum.
Southwest Mining, Minerals, Lapidary & Craft Show
A couple of Pug Pioneers from the Pampered Pet Parade
Tell your friends about the ‘49ers
You can help us preserve Death Valley's rich past for the future by encouraging your friends to become members of the Death Valley ‘49ers.
Visit our membership booth or ask a ‘49er volunteer for more information.
Membership information can also be found on our website at: www.deathvalley49ers.org/membership
Contestants from the Costume Contest
All photos courtesy of Barbara Midlikoski

Encampment Fri Death Valley ‘49ers 65th Encampment Program
ENCAMPMENT
Friday
FCR / 7:00AM: HOOTENANNY BREAKFAST
7:00AM IN Wrangler Buffett . At 8:00 AM on the
Main Stage Enjoy MC Dave Stamey along with Old
West Trio, Mary Kaye, Belinda Gail and Andy
Nelson.
FCR / 7:00AM: EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GOLF COURSE: On display California Highway
Patrol, Inyo County Sheriff’s Department, EMT vehicles & services.
FCR / 8:00AM: GOLF TOURNAMENT
Tee times are from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm!
Stroke Play. Prizes same as two-person scramble. Winners name to go on Plaque to be hung in the Pro Shop! MSR
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FCR / 9:00AM - 4:30PM: WESTERN ART SHOW
LAWN, SOUTH OF POOL
Voting in room 401-402 for your favorite works of art in all categories ends at 4:30PM today. Awards and ribbons will be awarded at the Breakfast with the Artists, Saturday morning.
FCR / 10:00AM-3:00PM: PEOPLE’S
COMPOSITE PAINTING
ON THE LAWN BY ART SHOW: Surprise yourself become a western artist! Sign up and paint with Peggie Foy. This painting will be auctioned at
Breakfast with the Artists Saturday morning.
Proceeds benefit Death Valley ‘49er Scholarship
Program. Sign up on site. MSR
FCR / 9:00AM-Noon: FAMILY GOLD PANNING
LAWN @ TENNIS COURTS: Young and old alike can learn how to “pan fer gold.”
‘49er “T” Ted Tatro will show you how. MSR
FCR / 10:00AM : JOE DOCTOR’S TALL TALES
BORAX PATIO: Joe Doctor’s Tall Tales
Contest: Join Mc Cal Steibel in telling Tall Tales
(must be clean) Sign up at the event. MSR
FCR/10:30AM-Noon: VC AUDITORIUM:
STANLEY PAHER, AUTHOR
Stan Paher returns to present a historic program about the history and mining of Nevada, the
“Battle Born State.”
Stan’s presentation will include slides and narration about Nevada’s early immigrants, mining and points of interest. Stan is the author of some 14 books and will soon release his book on the first 150 years of Nevada. This Program is not to be missed!
FCR / 9:00AM - 4:00PM: VENDOR SHOW
SOUTHWEST MINING, MINERALS,
LAPIDARY & CRAFT SHOW continues...
Behind the BORAX MUSEUM.
Regional General Manager of Furnace Creek Resort,
Rich Jones.

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ENCAMPMENT
Friday
FCR / 11:00AM : MEDICINE MAN SHOW
LAWN BY TENNIS COURT : COME SEE
THE Dr. HARWOOD MEDICINE SHOW : See page 10 for details. MSR
VC 11:30AM : SNOWSHOE THOMPSON
STEVE HALE is SNOWSHOE THOMPSON
See page 10 & Wed. 10:00AM for details
VC/ 12:30PM : TED FAYE FILM
VC AUDITORIUM :
The Great Desert Railroad Race!
FCR / 1:00PM: WAGON TRAIN ARRIVES!
Dave Stamey welcomes Wagon Master Norman
Noftsier, and E.T.I. #14 as they complete a 50-mile trek. This is the Wagon Train’s 43rd Encampment.
Old West Trio and Andy Nelson will entertain.
Bring a hat and chairs. Get up close and personal.
Plan to visit the wagons after they circle up in the date grove.
Encampment Fri
FCR / 2:00PM: ARTIST “QUICK-DRAW”
& AUCTION
LAWN SOUTH OF POOL: A Quick Draw is a painting started and completed on stage in 45 minutes while the audience observes. It’s great fun to watch the artists produce their masterpieces on the fly. Steve Orcutt, professional auctioneer, will auction the art to the highest bidders. Proceeds benefit the Death Valley ‘49ers Scholarship
Program. The Scholarship Program has made a difference for Death Valley area students. Hang one of these paintings in your home, enjoy the art and know you helped a student go to college.
Mary Kaye entertains
FCR / 4:00PM: COWBOY POETRY
Join us at the WAGON CAMP CIRCLE in the
Date Grove! Poets, Sign up at Toney “The
Tumbleweed” Sanders Prairie Library and Reading
School Book Cart. BRING A CHAIR AND
FLASHLIGHT! MSR
FCR / 5:00-8:00PM: WESTERN BBQ DINNER
BORAX MUSEUM DECK:
Western BBQ Dinners being offered
FCR / 8:30PM : TED FAYE FILM
Join us ON THE BORAX MUSEUM
PATIO Ted Faye video : Weird Tales III : The
Pioneers Lost Trunk
FCR / 6:00-9:00PM: EVENING MUSIC
MAIN STAGE:
More songs, music, tall tales Featuring, Dave
Stamey and Mary Kay, , ‘49er MC Ron Hannold.
MSR. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CHAIRS
LEFT BEHIND!
FCR / 7:30PM: OL’ DINAH CAMPFIRE
OL’ DINAH :
Join Old West Trio, Belinda Gale and Andy Nelson for some fine vocals, music and entertainment.
MSR
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CHAIRS LEFT BEHIND!
The Wagon Train at Furnace Creek. Photo Barb Midlikoski

Photos
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Ted Faye Giving a presentation in the Visitor Center
Auditorium. Steve Johnson of the Old West Trio performs at the
Golf Course.
‘49er Bob Stockman working hard to set up the sound system at the Golf Course. Past Death Valley ‘49ers President Bill Geist and Rich
Crowder, aka Sourdough Slim.
Contestants race to set up tents during Prospector
Race.
Flag made of squares with names of the 911 victims.
All photos courtesy of Barbara Midlikoski

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Encampment Sat Death Valley ‘49ers 65th Encampment Program
ENCAMPMENT
Saturday
FCR / 6:30-8:30AM: ARTISTS BREAKFAST
WRANGLER BUFFETT:BREAKFAST WITH
THE ARTISTS. Join Artists, fellow ’49ers, and friends for a Breakfast Buffett.
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FCR / 9:00AM: PRE-PARADE STAGING
STABLE AREA SW CORNER OF FCR:
Parade Entrants gather and get in position to march.
All entries welcome! No pre-registration required.
MSR
FCR / 9:00AM: PICKIN’ CONTEST
MAIN STAGE:
Preliminary competition for finals tonight.
Registration begins at 8:30AM. MSR FCR / 8:00AM: GOLF TOURNAMENT
Tee times 8:00AM-12:00PM
TWO MAN SCRAMBLE—Prizes to be awarded.
MSR
FCR / 8:00-9:00AM: **SIGN-UP**
GOLD PANNING CHAMPIONSHIP
LAWN AREA NEXT TO TENNIS COURTS:
Sign-ups will stop at 9:00 AM sharp.
Chairman “T” Ted Tatro invites you to enter the contest and “Pan to Win.” MSR
FCR / 8:30AM: GRASSY GREEN PICKIN’ &
FIDDLE CONTEST **SIGN-UP**
REGISTRATION: 8:30AM until start of category
PICKIN’ CONTEST PRELIMS: 9:00AM
OLD TIME FIDDLE PRELIMS : 1:00PM
MAIN STAGE : Prelim competition for finals tonight. MC Lynn Baldwin Chairpersons Bill
Whitfield & Anita Marley. MSR
FCR / 9:00AM: 26TH ANNUAL
GOLD PANNING CHAMPIONSHIP
LAWN AREA NEXT TO TENNIS COURTS:
Chairman “T” Ted Tatro invite you to enter our contest “Pan to Win”.
Conducted in accordance with international championship rules. MC
Ted Tatro, will provide commentary. Awards presented to winners .
FCR / 9:00AM - 4:00PM: VENDOR SHOW
SOUTHWEST MINING, MINERALS,
LAPIDARY & CRAFT SHOW continues...
Behind the BORAX MUSEUM.
Daily Nov. 4-10. Closes noon Sunday, Nov. 10th.
FCR / 9:00AM-4:30PM: WESTERN ART SHOW
LAWN SOUTH OF POOL : Meet the winning artist and enjoy their winning art work with their ribbons and awards in their booths.
FCR / 9:45AM: PRE-PARADE MUSIC
DATE GROVE ROAD: Enjoy the music of Dave
Stamey and Belinda Gale while waiting for the parade to begin. MSR
FCR / 9:45AM: ANNUAL DEATH VALLEY
ENCAMPMENT PARADE
Representatives from all events will participate. E.
Clampus Vitus, costume contestants, hikers, wagons, special vehicles, Red Hat Society and, in fact, anyone who wants to be in the parade. Dave
Stamey and Belinda Gale entertain. Barbara Reber
Chair.Sue Conn, Co-Chair MC Bill Geist.
FCR / 11:00AM: VETERANS TRIBUTE
MAIN STAGE: Join us as we Honor all veterans.
Service conducted by ‘49ers Past President, Bill
Pool and 49ers President Robert Whipple. Music by
Ray Parrish and Friends .

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ENCAMPMENT
Saturday
FCR / 11:00PM : TED FAYE FILM
VC AUDITORIUM: Steam Power, A Visit To the Nevada Northern
FCR / 12:00PM: 1849 FIVE CARD DRAW
POKER TOURNAMENT
OASIS ROOM AT THE INN:
SIGN UP: 12:00PM PLAY BEGINS AT 1:00PM
Entrance Fee $30.00
Players of all skill levels welcome. Must be 21 years old to play. Family and friends welcome to watch.
Prizes include ribbons and money for: Top Players,
Best Male & Female, Best 1849 Costume and First
Player Out! MSR
For info see a Membership booth or visit: www.deathvalley49ers.org/poker-tournament/
FCR / 1:00-4:00PM: WOOD CARVING DEMO
FCR / 1:00PM: ART AUCTION
INVITATIONAL ART SHOW AUCTION
AND AWARDS PROGRAM
POOLSIDE UNDER THE TENT: The competition prize winners will be awarded ribbons and prizes, with the auctions to follow. Come on down and meet the artists. All of the artwork is for sale and everyone is invited .
Music by Old West Trio and Mary Kaye
POOLSIDE LAWN UNDER THE TREES:
A gang of "Old Time Woodcarvers" have traditionally gathered near the Art Show under the big shade trees on the grass. This all started many years ago when Woodcarvers were In the Death
Valley ‘49ers' Art Show. The tradition continues in honor of Al Fougner. Please bring your chairs, sunscreen, umbrellas, and drinks and enjoy the
Woodcarvers' demonstrations. This Special Event is hosted by the California Woodcarvers Guild: cacarversguild.com.
FCR / 1:00PM : PROSPECTOR’S RACE
BEHIND ‘OL’ DINAH: Come join in on this wonderful family event. MSR
FCR / 1:30PM: OLD TIME FIDDLE CONTEST
FIDDLER’S STAGE:
Preliminary competition for finals tonight.
Registration begins at 8:30AM. MSR
FCR / 6:00PM: GRASSY GREEN PICKIN’ &
FIDDLE CONTEST
MAIN STAGE: **FINALS**
Finals for both competitions. Awards presented to all categories. MC Bill Whitfield. MSR
FCR / 7:00PM : DESERT NIGHT MUSIC
OL’ DINAH: DESERT NIGHT MUSIC: Western music by the campfire under the desert stars with
Dave Stamey, Old West Trio, Belinda Gail, Mary
Kay and Andy Nelson! Drawing for Death Valley
‘49er quilt. BRING A CHAIR! MSR
FCR / 2:30PM : WHEELBARROW RACE
BEHIND OL’ DINAH:
Join in the fun as the ‘49er team of Glen Stomps and
Ted Meyer MC this event! Don’t forget to wear your overalls! MSR
FCR / 8:30PM : TED FAYE FILM
Enjoy a video ON THE BORAX MUSEUM
PATIO. Death Valley Memories, Ted’s First film
BRING A CHAIR! MSR

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ENCAMPMENT
FCR / 8:00AM: SUNDAY MORNING SING
Golf Course. Join MC Dave Stamey, Old West
Trio, Belinda Gale, Mary Kay and others in favorite hymns, gospels and other songs to warm the heart. AND At 9:30-10:30 Amber Cross, will perform Gospel .
FCR / 9:00AM-NOON: WESTERN ART SHOW
ON THE LAWN POOLSIDE : The 2014
INVITATIONAL WESTERN ART SHOW will close at noon. This is your last opportunity to take that special piece of artwork home with you. Please help us meet our goals for this year's scholarship fund again.
Thank you very much for visiting The Death Valley
Encampment Sunday
Wagon train arriving at Furnace Creek Ranch. DV ’49ers
FCR / 9:00AM-NOON: VENDOR SHOW
SOUTHWEST MINING, MINERALS,
LAPIDARY & CRAFT SHOW continues…
Behind the BORAX MUSEUM. Finish your
Christmas Shopping
CLOSES AT NOON.
FCR / 10:00AM: CATHOLIC MASS
MARQUEZ ROOM AT THE INN:
Tentatively scheduled. Check with Membership booth. Due to constraints, Mass will not be in VC auditorium.
FCR / 1:00PM: DV ‘49ERS ANNUAL MEETING
MARQUEZ ROOM AT THE INN
Installation of officers for 2014, end-of-year wrap-up and Encampment commentary. Please consider joining us if you have enjoyed the Encampment, appreciate Death Valley National Park and would like to consider getting more involved with the
‘49ers. This meeting will give you a glimpse at what we’re about. We’d love to welcome you and have you come on board.
Mark your calendars now!
2015: Nov 11-15