Rosin Dust Blue Mountain Old-Time Fiddlers Association Connecting fiddlers - young and young at heart

July, 2013

BMOTFA 2013 SHOW SCHEDULE AND OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST

Be sure to watch for new events, additional information, and changes to scheduled events. Admission to shows is normally $5.00 but present your BMOTFA 2013 membership card for a $1.00 discount.

Youngsters age 12 and under always get in FREE!

Note that there will NOT BE ANY Sumpter shows in July. July 7-12 Wallowa Fiddle Tunes Workshop. Starts at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 7. July 8-14 Emigrant Springs State Park Campout (near Meacham on I-84). Shows are on the 11th, 12th, & 13th at 6 p.m. each night. Homemade ice cream on Friday and Saturday evenings. Pot luck dinner on July 13th at noon. Pot luck breakfast on July 14th at 8:00 a.m. RSVP to Colleen and Denny Langford if you are coming to Emigrant and need a space to camp. Remember that spaces fill up quickly. Also we would like to know how many will be there for the Saturday pot luck. 541-562-5055 or 541-805-5537 (NOTE: we are having our family reunion July 4-7 so if we do not answer our phone please leave your message).

August 8, 9, & 10 Grant County Fair August 10 Union Grassroots TBA (tentative) August 17 Elgin Fire Hall. Dinner at 5 p.m. & show at 6. August 24 Nyssa Senior Center. Food at 5 p.m. & show at 6 August 30-31 Sumpter. Potluck & jam on Friday, 8/30. Shows on Saturday, 8/31 at 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.

Sept. 7 John Day entertaining Cycle Oregon. Details later. Sept. 14 Baker City show (tentative) Sept. 20 La Grande Fort Union Grange. Dinner at 5 p.m. & show at 6. Sept. 21 Elgin Rockwall Grange. Food at 5 p.m. & show at 6

this with Nancy Bruce in the Union County news. On June 20th Colleen and I worked on the 3rd American Red Cross Blood Drive of the year. It's an all day affair and 88 units of blood were donated. It was a very productive day. On June 21st the BlueMountianeers went to John and Jan Kelley's and had a pot luck supper and a jam session. We practiced for a CD that we are pro-ducing. On Saturday we met at the log house at the Union County Fair Grounds and recorded that CD and also backed up Jack Fox for his CD. Bill For-ester of Artistic Photography came and took the pic-tures we will use. Sandee Fox brought us all lunch and it was more like Thanksgiving dinner. Thanks Sandee. We want to thank Bill Forester for taking pictures, Jim Hale, from Elgin, for recording the CD, and George Neer, La Grande, for helping us with the building. The new CD will be released sometime in July. On Wednesday, June 26th Colleen and I will cele-brate our 54th wedding anniversary.

Thanks for all of you for your support. "We are better people when we are there for others." Denny Langford, President

Baker County News No news received.

Grant County News No news received.

Malheur County News No news received.

Morrow County News May 25 found us and Wests at Sumpter for the weekend and two shows. The Show crowds were

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

On a belated activity on May 29th the BlueMounti-aneers held an appreciation dinner/dance at the La Grande Senior Center for all our supporters who come to our dances. Included in that event was the visit with Jack and Eva Cogburn, from Fallbrook, California. Jack and Eva were up at Sumpter and played there over the Memorial Day weekend. We had a nice evening with 70 in attendance and 22 couple dancers. It was a special evening and every-one seemed to have a good time. Our next stop was June 1st at Arlington, Oregon for our first show in the park for their fishing derby. As it turned out, with some doubts, Bill West ended up being a hero. Thanks to Bill for a good day had by all who attended. They want us back next year. See Bobby Stevens Morrow County news for all the details. On June 8th we went to the Enterprise show with Pat Samples. We had a good time there. Pat Sam-ples and Rylee Kreutzer had the place all set up for the evening. We checked into the motel and Col-leen and Pat disappeared to Joseph's Quilt Show. At 3:00 p.m. some of us went to the Wallowa Valley Care Center and played for over an hour. Those that played were Les and Evelene Haynes, Joan Gray, Mark Ludwick, Bill Henke, Bobby Stevens, Denny Evans and myself. Richard Rubicam came late but in time to play two tunes. The folks there really enjoyed us coming. Lester Kesicker, a great old time fiddler from Troy, is a resident there. He and his wife came in and listened to us. It was good to see them. Randy and Lisa Garnette and son Sam had their great BBQ supper. We had 26 entertainers plus Homemade Jam plus back ups, so they only played two tunes each. Nancy Trump had Caleb Samples play Charlie's old fiddle and he played one of her and Charlie's favorite songs. I thank Rylee, Josie and her brother, Ty, and Bailey for helping me pass things out for the evening. Bob and Jamie Hunt were in the motel as we were and the 4 of us had breakfast at the Red Rooster in Enterprise. On June 15th we went to Elgin, Oregon and played three hours for the Fireman's Breakfast. Read about

small, with plenty of entertainers. A good time was had by all. We had a rain shower or two but mostly the weather was nice, not too hot, not too cold. Then on June 1 we gathered at Arlington for a show in the park. We set up in the gazebo, which made for a nice show. They had their fishing derby and community gathering that day with a good crowd of appreciative listeners. Again the weather was nice. I played the National Anthem, then I played first fol-lowed by: Denny Evans of Pendleton, OR Julia Milleson of Milton-Freewater, OR Mark Ludwick of Umatilla, OR Bill West of Heppner, OR Jay Tracy of Hermiston, OR Vic Fusselman of Milton-Freewater, OR Joan Gray of Hermiston, OR Emily Krager of White Salmon, WA Denny Langford of Union, OR Fern Burton of Arlington, OR Jim Mundy of Arlington, OR (back up only) Mark Ludwick did the closing hymn. This show turned out real well with a kind of relaxed atmos-phere. Thanks for the help everyone. June 8, I drove to Enterprise for the show, which turned out fine. After the show I headed home, got tired over by Ukiah so stopped awhile, then got home in time for breakfast. Crazy ain’t I? Been trying to get my mowing done but the old mower keeps breaking down. Helped the neighbor move cattle last weekend; makes for a break in the rat race. I just talked to Nadine Morris. She said her hand is now cancer free and on the mend. They are doing well for a couple of old people. It’s raining this morning so I’m getting this done while I can’t mow. Till next time, Bob and Judy Stevens The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from some-body else.

Umatilla County News No news received.

Union County News June 15

Howdee,

It is a beautiful sunny day here on the moun-

tain as well as in Elgin. I know this because I

just returned from Elgin and the Riverfest

Breakfast Show. It was a good breakfast of

pancakes, eggs and sausage. They sold a re-

cord amount of 500 breakfasts this year. A

Big THANKS to the Fireman and volunteers

that served us at the breakfast as well as in

the line of duty.

We had a few who had to get up mighty early

to get to Elgin by 8 am, thank you all for your

support. Here is the list of performers:

Denny Langford of Union

Jan Post of Pendleton

Nancy Bruce of Union

Joan Gray of Hermiston

Bill Meyers of Hermiston

Mark Ludwig of Umatilla

Jack Fox of La Grande

Denny Evans of Pendleton

Carl Evans of Moses Lake, WA.

Marilyn Owen of Dayton

Margie Vaughn of La Grande

Enjoy the sunshine while

it lasts,

Nancy and Pat Bruce

Wallowa County News We had a really great show in Enterprise. Bailey Vernam sang and Bobby Stevens played the Na-tional Anthem. Following were: Bobby Stevens of Heppner, OR Bob Hunt of Sumpter, OR Denny Evans of Pendleton, OR

Please pray for: Vince Bingham Bill Bronson Kennie Burres Ken and Patty Elder Vic & Edith Fussleman Arlene and Leroy Grothaus Janet Haddock Mae and John Hampton Ruth Hodge Jerry Kiesecker Rylee Kreutzer Nadeen Morris Harry Noble Don and Vadna Norton Tyson Samples Jim Simpson In nothing be anxious; but in everything by

prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let

your requests be made known unto God.

Philippians 4:6 ASV

Les and Evelene Haynes of Fruitland, ID Bailey Vernam of Enterprise, OR Joan Gray of Hermiston, OR Mark Ludwick of Umatilla, OR Richard Rubicam of Baker City, OR Mae Hulse of Enterprise, OR Rebecca Lenehan of Joseph, OR Ruth Hodge of Island City, OR Tom Vickroy of Walla Walla, WA Bob Wiles of Elgin, OR Tyson Samples of La Grande, OR Bethel Croghan of Elgin, OR Tammy Croghan of Elgin, OR Margie Vaughn of La Grande, OR Ryya Fluit of Joseph, OR Lexi Fluit of Joseph, OR Homemade Jam of Wallowa County, OR (details below) Don Mallory of Enterprise, OR Caleb Samples of Joseph, OR Bill Henke of Wallowa, OR John Moro of Joseph, OR Mike Hale of Joseph, OR Denny Langford of Union, OR Closing hymn by Mark Ludwick. Here is the list of backups: Mike Hale, Bob Ward, and Carolyn Vickroy all played the guitar. Tim Nor-man played the banjo, Lexi Fluit played the piano, and Michael Maslach was an accompanist. On Saturday June 15, the band “Homemade Jam” had A CD release party at the Josephy Center for Arts & Culture in Joseph. The multi generation band consists of Lorraine Ragsdale - accordian; Mike Ragsdale - vocalist and lead guitar; Sandi Richerson – autoharp; Larry Richerson - rhythm guitar; Caleb Samples – fiddle, mandolin, and bass; Laura Skovlin – banjo; Ryya Fluit - fiddle. Laura. Ryya, and Caleb all perform vocals. This is a very good CD for those that like old-time mountain music. One track is an original sung by Caleb Samples. This group is a great addition to our fiddle shows. I also want to thank Randy Garnett and family for the great food. Also a big thank you to all who helped clean up after the show. But the biggest thank you of all goes to all the musicians that came to play and put on A TERRIFIC SHOW. Pat Samples

Additions & Corrections of Roster Bristol, Beverly, 1010 X Ave., La Grande, OR 97850 541-786-0219 Grace, Leona, 806 NW 24th St., Fruitland, ID 83619 Mundy, Jim & Birgit, PO Box 458, Arlington, OR 97812. 541-454-0388 Samples, Caleb and Darcy, PO Box 408, Joseph, OR 97846. 541-432-0154 Shay, Rod & Jo, 522 Pleasant St., Walla Walla, WA 99362. 509-525-8148 Tippett, Doug and Janie, 63828 Tenderfoot Valley Rd., Joseph, OR 97846 Williamson, Windy, P.O. Box 153, Cove, OR, 97824 541-568-4228 Wilson, Richard & Betty, 1645 13th St., Baker City, OR, 97814. 541-523-3709 Wing, Adam & Jennifer, P.O. Box 292, Joseph, OR, 97846. 541-805-4272 Wuennecke, Daryl & Bonni, 3024 West 7th Ave. Kennewick, WA, 99336. 509-735-9041 Zingler, James & Susan, P.O. Box 60, Osburn, ID, 83849 605-680-4606

Editor’s Bulletin Board I stayed six days and five nights at Stickerville (Weiser) and heard a lot of great music jams. I’m not a night owl so I’m sure I missed quite a bit. There were several groups who played all night. I usually put away my fiddle when it is dark, but several nights I played by camp lanterns. One day Paul Baker, an excellent fiddler, and I were discussing skills such as vibrato. He remarked,

“Difficulty is a measure of desire.” Paul said it was his original quote. I got his permission to put it in the Rosin Dust.

Something I did not expect to see in Stickerville was a piano (see photo). Without a doubt the platform with large heavy duty casters facilitate moving the piano. I did not inquire, but I suspect that removal of the usual decorative panels was to reduce weight to make transport easier. When I took the photo I didn’t notice the tuning wrench. Somebody really wanted to have a piano while camping.

This photo above is in Maui in early February.

!’m resigning as editor on or before the April, 2014 issue. If you want to be the editor, call Denny. It is an appointed position that the board must approve, but let Denny know if you are willing to do it. I will pass on to the next editor the Microsoft Publisher software, photos, and mail list used to create the Rosin Dust . Our annual bulk mail permit costs $200 and expires March 27. 2014. The permit is not transferable. To mail the Rosin Dust from a different Post Office a new permit must be established. This is why I’m giving so much advance notice. The deadline for submissions is the 24th of the prior month. Please submit articles by email to: richard.rubicam@gmail.com If you have to mail your article by US Post Office, then allow at least two business days for delivery to: Richard and Karen Rubicam, 2539 9th St., Baker City, OR 97814. 541-523-3721

So many tunes and so little time!

Blue Mountain Old-Time Fiddlers Association ROSIN DUST EDITOR 2539 9th St. Baker City, OR 97814

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EXECUTIVE BOARD President: Dennis Langford: 966 E. Bryan, Union, OR 97883 541-562-5055 Vice-President: Margie Vaughn: 1804 Y Ave., La Grande, OR 97850 541-962-7122 Secretary/Treasurer: Colleen Langford: 966 E. Bryan, Union OR 97883 541-562-5055

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Baker County: Bob Hunt, PO Box 104, Sumpter, OR 97877 541-403-1949 Grant County: Carolyn Stout, 112 Lamford Road, John Day, OR 97845 541-575-1827 Malheur County: Vincent/Doreen Bingham, PO Box 236, Adrian, OR 97901 541-372-2835 Morrow County: Bob Stevens: 54138 Hardman Ridge Rd., Heppner, OR 97836 541-676-5383 Umatilla County: Bill Meyers, 78914 Quick Road, Hermiston, OR 97838 541-567-6237 Union County: Pat & Nancy Bruce, P.O. Box F, La Grande, OR 97850 541-562-5050 Wallowa County: Pat Samples, 710 Samples Drive, Joseph, OR 97846 541-432-3195

APPOINTED OFFICERS Campout Chair: Carolyn Stout, 112 Lamford Road, John Day, OR 97845 541-575-1827 CD Coordinator: Darrell Barnard, 48563 McCarty Bridge Rd, North Powder, OR 97867 208-371-9378 Editor: Richard Rubicam, 2539 9th St. Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-3721 Historian: Marcia Adams, 547 SW 3rd St., Ontario, OR 97914 541-889-6747 Store Coordinator:Judy Stevens, 54138 Hardman Ridge Rd, Heppner OR 97836 541-676-5383

SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS Campout Potato and Ice Cream Man: Dan Hall, 2175 S 63rd Ave, Yakima, WA 98908 509-966-0572 Campout Assistant Ice Cream Lady: Kathy Caldwell, 10808 Shady Lane, Pasco, WA 99301 509-542-1640 Cookbook Coordinator: Mary Jane Raymond, 421 Hill Lane, Caldwell, ID 83605 208-459-3347 Public Relations: Jack Raymond, 421 Hill Lane, Caldwell, ID 83605 208-459-3347 Traveling Custodian/Janitor: Don and Kay McIntyre, 733 Sunset Dr., Ontario, OR 97914 541-889-4771

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