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BERTA WILLIAMS Interviewed by CHARLOTTE CUSHMAN --- September 4,2009
Transcription of tape 1, side 1
CHARLOTTE: Today is Friday, September 4th, 2009, my name is Charlotte Cushman and I'm here today
with Berta Williams. Good morning, Berta.
BERTA: Good morning.
CHARLOTTE: How are you today?
BERTA: Oh, I'm fine… a little nervous.
CHARLOTTE: Okay. And what address are we at right now?
BERTA: Right now we're at ______ in Tucson Arizona.
CHARLOTTE: Berta, can you tell us where you grew up?
BERTA: I was born in Benson, but I grew up at Redington.
CHARLOTTE: And where exactly is Redington?
BERTA: It's about 45 miles over the mountains, the Catalina Mountains.
CHARLOTTE: Forty- five miles in which direction?
BERTA: East.
CHARLOTTE: From Tucson?
BERTA: From Tucson.
CHARLOTTE: So that's actually in Pima county, right?
BERTA: Right.
CHARLOTTE: And when was this? What year were you born?
BERTA: I was born in 1925.
CHARLOTTE: And how long did you live in Redington?
BERTA: ' Til I was about 19 years old.
CHARLOTTE: And then you moved …
BERTA: To Tucson.
CHARLOTTE: And who lived on the ranch with you?
BERTA: Well, there was my mother, my dad and my three brothers and then we had neighbors. Mostly
there were just ranches.
CHARLOTTE: Um hmm. Can you tell us your mother's name?
BERTA: My mother's name was Rosa Rhodess.
CHARLOTTE: And what was her maiden name?
BERTA: Ronquillo.
CHARLOTTE: And what was your father's name?
BERTA: My father's name was Bill Rhodes.
CHARLOTTE: And how about your brothers?
BERTA: My brothers… my oldest brother was Fidel, then Ben and then the youngest one was Frank.
CHARLOTTE: And where were you in family?
BERTA: I was the second.
CHARLOTTE: That's a lot of brothers!
BERTA: Yeah. Then when my dad's other two boys that he had from his first marriage would come, I had
five brothers. I was the only girl.
CHARLOTTE: Oh , my. Were there other girls at the other ranches?
BERTA: Yes, yes.
CHARLOTTE: That must have been nice. Well, what was life like on the ranch?
BERTA: Oh, everybody thought it was boring, but it was so exciting. We had horses. I had my own
horse. And my brothers and I would go out riding. And doing the round- ups, my dad would allow us to go
one day with him. We looked forward to that.
CHARLOTTE: What happened on the round- up days?
BERTA: Well, they would gather the cows, mostly the cows that had calves and they would bring them,
drive them to the ranch where they had corrals and they had a place where they did branding. And they'd
brand the young calves, which was … sometimes they'd bawl and, you know, sometimes you felt sorry for
them, being branded.
CHARLOTTE: Yeah. And did the children get to help?
BERTA: No, no. We just had to sit on the fence and watch.
CHARLOTTE: But it still sounds like it was a special day.
BERTA: Oh, it was. We looked forward to it.
CHARLOTTE: And all the different families would come?
BERTA: Sometimes.
CHARLOTTE: Uh huh.
BERTA: It was exciting.
CHARLOTTE: And what else happened on the ranch?
BERTA: Oh, we had like for Thanksgiving, we'd have a get together where everybody would bring a
dish, you know, and we'd eat and have fun. And at the end of school, we would have a picnic. We'd go
out along the San Pedro River. There was a beautiful tree and we'd sit under there and eat and play and
we'd have fun.
CHARLOTTE: Was that kind of a school trip?
BERTA: Yes.
CHARLOTTE: So all the classmates?
BERTA: Yeah, the kids and their families.
CHARLOTTE: And did you have a routine on the ranch? When you got up, and what was a typical day
BERTA: Well, when my mother had the post office, the post office at first was in my bedroom, so my
mother'd wake me up at six o'clock in the morning to go to their bed ' cause my dad had already left for his
duties. So I could get a couple of hours more sleep. ' Cause she didn't want me in there while she was
delivering mail.
CHARLOTTE: So when you say delivering mail, what was she doing exactly?
BERTA: She was… well, they'd come to the window. My dad fixed a window for her. And they'd come
to the window then she'd hand out the mail to them.
CHARLOTTE: And that was at six o'clock? It started at six o'clock?
BERTA: It started at six o'clock, some of the ranchers would come in early.
CHARLOTTE: And what kinds of business were they doing when you said they'd come to the window?
BERTA: People from the ranch, they'd order from a catalog. There was either Wards, Sears or Spiegel.
And they'd come, you know… sometimes my mother would help them fill out the forms. You could buy
stamps too, mail letters, packages.
CHARLOTTE: When you said she helped them to fill out the forms, were there some that couldn't read or
BERTA: Yeah.
CHARLOTTE: And what about language? Did everyone speak English?
BERTA: No, there were a lot of Spanish people.
CHARLOTTE: So these catalogs, I'm sure they were all in English.
BERTA: Right. My mother had to help them fill out the order form.
CHARLOTTE: So at six o'clock and then what happened after that.
BERTA: Well, then, in between, she'd fix our breakfast and send us off to school. Then she'd go back to
her office. She had things to put down, you know, how many money orders she'd have sold and this and
CHARLOTTE: Kind of paper record- keeping?
BERTA: Right.
CHARLOTTE: Okay. And I image life on the ranch with three, four children, she would have been busy
every day with just housekeeping.
BERTA: Well, she had a girl come in and help out.
CHARLOTTE: And what did that girl do?
BERTA: She fed us lunch, and sometimes Mother'd have her do laundry if she didn't have time to do it
through the week, well, she'd have her do laundry. We had an old Maytag that my dad had a gas motor put
in and I remember it would go putt, putt, putt. It made a noise, but it'd do the laundry.
CHARLOTTE: Yeah. It was a big family and you'd want a machine and not doing it by hand. Where did
your water come from?
BERTA: The well.
CHARLOTTE: And did you have electricity?
BERTA: No, no electricity, no phone. We had a wood stove.
CHARLOTTE: And how did you take care of your food?
BERTA: We lived at the foot of the mountain. My dad had this man cut a hole and make a little room out
of stone. And it was cool. And that's where they kept… my mother used to make butter… that's where we
kept butter and meat and stuff like that. She canned and we kept her jars in there.
CHARLOTTE: So it sounds like you had a big garden. Your mother must have had a garden if she was
BERTA: Yeah.
CHARLOTTE: What kinds of things would she grow?
BERTA: String beans, carrots, corn and watermelons, cantaloupe, radishes, onions.
CHARLOTTE: And did you have animals? Did you have cows?
BERTA: Yes, so we had meat, she canned meat too.
CHARLOTTE: And she must have milked the cows. Somebody was milking the cows.
BERTA: My brothers.
CHARLOTTE: Any chickens?
BERTA: Yes. That was my job to feed the chickens, take care of them, see that they had water.
CHARLOTTE: And did you get a lot of eggs from them.
BERTA: Yes.
CHARLOTTE: So you really were able to be kind of self- sustaining with the food you were growing.
BERTA: Right. That's why I didn't think too much about the depression because my dad would come to
town only for staples like flour, coffee and stuff that we couldn't grow or didn't have at the ranch.
CHARLOTTE: And when you say came to town, would he come all the way to Tucson?
BERTA: Yes, uh huh. At first, before they made the road over the mountain, he'd have to go around by
Benson or by Oracle.
CHARLOTTE: That's a long way. How long would that take him?
BERTA: They usually stayed overnight.
CHARLOTTE: And how did he travel?
BERTA: By car. A little Ford… I think it was a Ford with a Rumple seat
CHARLOTTE: Oh. Was that his car?
BERTA: Yeah. And later on, he purchased a truck and a car. I remember it was a black Dodge sedan.
CHARLOTTE: I think we have that in one of our pictures that we can look at in a little while. And what
was your father's job?
BERTA: He was a cowboy.
CHARLOTTE: Did he work for someone?
BERTA: Yes. He worked for the Carlink ranch.
CHARLOTTE: And what kinds of things would he do in a day? You talked about the branding of the
BERTA: He'd go out and repair fence and put out salt blocks for the cattle. He'd do other little odds and
ends and see that everything was all right. That was for the Carlink ranch .
CHARLOTTE: Did he come home at night?
BERTA: Oh, yes, every night except when he was on the round- up. They camped out.
CHARLOTTE: And how long would they be gone?
BERTA: It all depended. Sometimes it was three weeks, sometimes it was two weeks. It all just
CHARLOTTE: What year was your mother born?
BERTA: She was born in 1886.
CHARLOTTE: And where was that?
BERTA: At Redington.
CHARLOTTE: She was born in Redington?
BERTA: Yes, it was so odd. Well we thought it was. My dad had a ranch. It was called a sheep camp out
in the Galiuro Mountains. He sold it because he was away too much. He was always so concerned about
my mother because she had heart problems. So he decided he was going to sell it. So he sold it . He
bought a ranch right up the San Pedro River about four miles from Redington. And in that place that he
bought, less than half a block there was a ruins where my mother was born, an old adobe ruin.
CHARLOTTE: Really? So just that close. Wow. And how many brothers and sisters did your mother
BERTA: She had twelve. She was the last of the bunch.
CHARLOTTE: Did she tell you stories about growing up in Redington… what her girlhood had been like?
BERTA: Well, she said at the age of six she said she knew that she wasn't going to relish ranch life. She
wanted to do something better with her life. So she always had that craving… that she wanted to learn, go
to school. When she was six she asked her father if she could go to school. He said " no". And she asked
him why. He said women are suppose to grow up, get married and have children and take of the family.
She didn't agree with that. So, she worked hard. They had to get water from the river. At the Ronquillo
homestead, they didn't have a well yet. So they had to go to the river to get water in buckets. So that was
her morning duty… to help bring the water from the river. And they'd have to boil it so they could drink it.
What they used for the laundry, they had barrels where they put water so they could use it for their laundry.
The boys did most of that, but the drinking water, the girls had to do that. She and her sister Victoria.
CHARLOTTE: And how did she convince her father that she should go to school?
BERTA: She didn't. She was about ten, I think, when they received a letter. She got a letter from her
sister and her husband that lived in ( Salomonville?) Her brother- in- law's boss had heard about my
grandfather being a real good farmer so he wanted my grandpa to go there and farm. So, they agreed so
they packed up and went to ( Salomonville?) and mother was very disappointed. So my grandpa died while
they were there. So after a few years, my grandmother decided that she wanted to come back to Redington
to the homestead. So they came back. And yet my mother had the craving She said it was eating at her.
So one day, she was already in her twenties, and one day she asked her mother if she could go to the school
and ask the teacher if she could help her learn. And her mother agreed; she was willing to let her go. So
she made a trip to school, which was just right up the hill from the Ronquillo homestead and she talked to
the teacher. She asked the teacher if she could help her around like, you know, clean the blackboard, the
erasers, dust the desks, and sweep and the teacher said of course. So she did. So she went there, she went
to school there for about a year… I think a year and a half. And then the teacher told her about this lady in
Tucson that needed someone to take care of her little girl. And that maybe she could go and then maybe
she could go to school. So Mother was very excited. She talked to grandma about it and grandma was
willing. So she went. She came to Tucson and she got a job with … their last name was Tennison… and
the little girl's name was Rhoda Ann. And Mother took care of her and then I don���t really remember… if it
was through the Tennisons or someone that worked for them, she learned about this teacher, Mrs. Herdon?
that taught out at the Indian school out at ( San Xavier?). So Mother's ears perked up and then she went,
got a hold of her and talked to her and Mrs. Herndon told her sure, she'd be delighted to have her. So
Mother left the Tennisons and went to stay with Mrs. Herndon who lived out at the reservation. And my
mother was there for that year and part of the next year. And Mrs. Herndon was very impressed with my
mother and when she was ill and couldn't attend school for some reason, she'd have my mother take over,
And then, I think she was about half- way through the second year when her brothers came to get her. Her
mother was very ill and, of course, she had to go home. But she had learned enough, like Mr. Roberts said,
to take over the post office. In fact, I have a picture here, if it's in here, of Mrs. Herndon?.
CHARLOTTE: Maybe you could tell us about this picture. So we're looking at a picture that says….
BERTA: Yeah, she's a school teacher. Here's where they were out at San Xavier. But my mother wasn't
in this picture… just the teachers.
CHARLOTTE: What about that outfit and her hair style.
BERTA: Yeah, she wanted to be like, you know, dressed to be like the Indians.
CHARLOTTE: She had a headband on. Do you know where Mrs. Herndon came from?
BERTA: No, I don't know too much about her, but I did get to meet her when I was a little girl.
CHARLOTTE: Uh huh. Well, that's so unusual that your mother was so strong about wanting to go to
school. Did any of the other twelve brothers and sisters go to school?
BERTA: No.
CHARLOTTE: Just her and the youngest and a girl at that.
BERTA: Yes, when she was going to school, well she was in her twenties. I don't know exactly twenty
what, but it was in her early twenties. I know that. The kids would make fun of her, they laughed at her.
Even her own brothers would say " Gee you're too old to be going to school", blah, blah, blah. So when she
had the post office, those same people that made fun of her came for her to help them write letters, order
from the catalog and, you know, help them.
CHARLOTTE: I bet they weren't making fun of her then.
BERTA: No.
CHARLOTTE: When things turned around.
BERTA: Mother said she used to say to herself. She didn't say anything but she used to think to herself
" Hunh, and you made fun of me", but she didn't say anything.
CHARLOTTE: Well, you said she moved back to Redington when her brother was sick.
BERTA: Her mother.
CHARLOTTE: Her mother, when her mother was sick. And did she have a job right away or did she take
care of her mother for a while?
BERTA: She took care of her mother until Mr. Roberts wanted to talk to her, you know, about taking over
because they wanted to leave.
CHARLOTTE: Shall we look at this letter from Mr. Roberts then? Can you see it well enough to read it to
I think it's dated.
BERTA: September 20th, 1922
CHARLOTTE: And it was written
BERTA: Yeah in Redington, Arizona
[ Berta reads letter – see posting on Arizona Memory Project]
CHARLOTTE: That's quite a letter. Do you know how Mr. Roberts learned about your mother?
BERTA: Well, she used to go pick her mail up from the post office. The post office at that time was right
on the Carlink ranch which wasn't too far from the Ronquillo homestead so she used to walk, you know,
and she got to talking to them and she said they'd invite her in and Mrs. Roberts would make tea or coffee
and they'd sit and chat. So they took a liking to her. So then, you know, they talked about retiring and they
thought that maybe my mother would be a good candidate to take over. So that's how she got the post
office. And she had it for fourteen years.
CHARLOTTE: Fourteen years.
BERTA: She'd have had it longer but on account of her health problems, my father called us together, we
talked about it and we decided that she should quit because she was having one spell after another. She'd
have this rapid heart beat… tachycardia I guess it's called. And I remember in the summer time that many
nights my dad would wake us up, and wake my brother up to take care of it . He'd have to wrap her up in
a blanket and he'd run up the hill with her where there was always a breeze so she could catch her breath
Then when she felt better, he'd bring her back down. So he just said he'd had enough and he made her
quit. It was too much. And she was so unhappy You could tell she missed it..
CHARLOTTE: It had been her whole life for so long. Fourteen years is a long time. What year do you
think that would have been? This letter was dated 1922. Do you know what year she started with the post
BERTA: I think she started either the end … What was that, in September?
CHARLOTTE: This one is written September 29, 1922.
BERTA: I think she took over the first of ' 23 and she had it until I think it was 1936.
CHARLOTTE: So was she married to your father at that time then?
BERTA: Well, um, yes.
CHARLOTTE: Do you know how they met each other?
BERTA: Yes. Well, she was a post mistress at the Ronquillo homestead at first. He worked for the
Carlink Ranch and he'd come and pick up his mail.
CHARLOTTE: And they just started chatting that way. Now the way you're describing it, it sounds like
the post office moved to wherever the post master lived. Is that right? It was on the Carlink Ranch.
BERTA: But it wasn't exactly where Mr. Roberts lived. It was a house down from there. Just a little ways
down the hill from the main house.
CHARLOTTE: Was it a building that was especially for just being a post office?
BERTA: No, it was just a home.
CHARLOTTE: It was his home, where Mr. Roberts lived. Okay. And then you said it moved, the post
office moved to the Ronquillo homestead?
BERTA: Yes, it moved to the Ronquillo homestead. That's right.
CHARLOTTE: And that was before your mother was married?
BERTA: Yes.
CHARLOTTE: And that was her girlhood home.
BERTA: And then, after that, it was moved to right on the Carlink property where they had this house.
Mr. Bayless thought that we could live there and there'd be more room because we were kind of crowded
on the Ronquillo…
CHARLOTTE: Tell us about who Mr. Bayless is.
BERTA: Mr. Bayless was the owner of the Carlink Ranch.
CHARLOTTE: And we have a photograph of him, I know. Do you remember Mr. Bayless?
BERTA: Oh, yes. Oh, he was such a kind man. I remember my dad would bring us to town once a year.
He banked at the bank where Mr. Bayless was the president of the family bank. And we'd go to the bank
with my dad. And before we'd leave, Mr Bayless would say come here and we'd go. And he said " Open
the bottom drawer". My oldest brother'd always open it. And he had candy and stuff. So he'd tell us to
take a handful.
CHARLOTTE: Oh, how wonderful for a child to open a drawer of candy.
BERTA: Oh, yes.
CHARLOTTE: I bet you looked forward to those trips.
BERTA: Yeah.
CHARLOTTE: What did you do when you came to town?
BERTA: My dad wouldn't take us to the Santa Rita ' cause that was a fancy hotel. We were kids. So there
was a white hotel… a white building. It was called the Parkview. And he'd rent three rooms. And we'd
stay there. And we'd go to the movies. He made a deal with… he got to be friends with this man that own
a restaurant. So he told the man, you know, that his family was there and about us kids. And he said I
want the kids to go have their lunch there… and their breakfast and lunch. And at the end of the day, I'll
come and pay the bill. We'll come and eat dinner there and I'll pay the bill. So that's what we did.
CHARLOTTE: Wow. What a treat for a child.
BERTA: And when we moved to our ranch and we named it the Diamond R because that was my dad's
CHARLOTTE: The Diamond R
BERTA: We'd work hard in the fields. He'd get us up at four o'clock in the morning to go and hoe weeds,
and do this and that… feed the pigs. And we'd work real hard so just before school we'd just work. And
just before school would start, maybe 2 or 3 weeks before school would start, he would bring us all to town
and we'd stay there maybe from four ( days) to a week depending on how things were at the ranch. And
we'd stay at the Parkview. And we'd go to the same restaurant. The same thing would happen. We'd go
and eat there and at the end of the day, Dad would go pay the bill. But that was his way, he told us, to
show his appreciation for what we did.
CHARLOTTE: Well, it sounds like you worked hard to earn those trips. What did your mother think
about the trips?
BERTA: Oh, she liked it but she wasn't too excited about it like we were.
CHARLOTTE: What would happen on the ranch and at the post office when your family was a way?
BERTA: Well we When we came to town, it was usually just Dad and us. She'd stay and she'd have
somebody come and stay with us because my dad didn't want her to be there alone. But when we moved to
the Diamond R, then we'd all come to town.
CHARLOTTE: And would they close the post office?
BERTA: She didn't have the post office then.
CHARLOTTE: Okay.
BERTA: When we moved to the Diamond R, my dad had already made her quit.
CHARLOTTE: You mentioned that people started coming to the ranch and to the post office as early as
six o'clock in the morning. Would they come all through the day then?
BERTA: Um huh.
CHARLOTTE: And how late would they come?
BERTA: Well, sometimes Mrs. Stiller, she and her husband George Stiller, had a ranch up by the Red Hill
Canyon and she would come kind of late. And my mother and dad didn't want her to go back when it was
late. They think what if she had a flat tire or something? You know, there's no one around to help her so
she would stay over night. And, of course, our house was like Grand Central Station. Everybody heard
about… my mother was famous for her yeast bread, her jelly roll and her beans. So, they would come and
sometimes they'd stay. Like I say, somebody was there all the time. And then it was so funny. We'd have
Mr. Pilot who had a little place north of Redington and he had bee hives. He would come; it was always so
funny. He would come either real late or about noontime just so he could eat.
CHARLOTTE: Did your mother know to expect these people? Would she make extra food?
BERTA: Yeah. She'd work at night and make yeast bread.
CHARLOTTE: And she would have baked it in your wood stove then.
BERTA: Yeah
CHARLOTTE: I always am impressed when people can do that. It's not easy to control the temperature.
BERTA: It was just fun.
CHARLOTTE: Did you have a radio?
BERTA: Yes. We had like a windmill that would turn and that would charge the battery. We had a
battery for it.
CHARLOTTE: And what did you like to listen to?
BERTA: Oh, " Little Orphan Annie" and the boys " Superman". And I don't know what other…" The
Adventures of Jimmy Allen" or something like that.
CHARLOTTE: Did other families have radios?
BERTA: No, they used to come to our house. Amos and Andy. Families would come to hear Amos and
CHARLOTTE: So, it was a busy place?
BERTA: Oh, it was, it was.
CHARLOTTE: Now, you said that the customers came from neighboring ranches. Were there sometimes
people who were just passing through who would stop by?
BERTA: Well, they'd stop by, yes, like to ask directions. And then , of course, my mother would always
ask if they would care for something to drink or eat. That's what people did in those days.
CHARLOTTE: And there wouldn't be any place that they could get food or something to drink besides
stopping and asking.
BERTA: People that would travel from Benson to Monmoth or from Monmoth to Benson… they'd stop,
you know, along the way to ask for water, food
CHARLOTTE: And was there a sign that said Post Office in front of the house?
BERTA: Yes.
CHARLOTTE: Do you think that they would come because of the sign and they saw that it was a post
BERTA: Probably, yeah.
CHARLOTTE: So, it would be a little different from a private home then. Now you talked about what
was involved with the job a little bit. How do you think your mother felt about having the job?
BERTA: I think she was in heaven.
CHARLOTTE: ' cause she loved it.
BERTA: Oh, yes. We could tell that she wasn't happy when my dad decided that she had to leave the
post office.
CHARLOTTE: When she was a little girl and she had this dream about learning to read, do you think she
had any idea what she would do with her education?
BERTA: Well, she said she was interested like in writing. I have some papers there. She wrote a poem
one time and sent it to I can't remember if it was " Ladies Home Companion" or one of those magazines.
And they said they were going to print it, but I don't remember if they did or not.
CHARLOTTE: But you have the poem?
BERTA: Pardon?
CHARLOTTE: Do you still have the poem?
BERTA: No. I think it went in the trunk that was stolen. After my folks died, my brother Ben stayed at
the house and he had a stroke so I brought him here so I could take care of him. So the house was alone. It
was on Acardia Blvd. So they broke into the house and they stole a lot of things. And they stole the trunk.
I don't know why I didn't think of going and bringing the trunk here.
CHARLOTTE: I was just going to say sometimes you don't think of that until it's too late. We don't
know; we think it will be safe.
BERTA: It was full of stuff, you know, that she had: letters and her writings, her diaries. Some of her
diaries. I'm glad that my daughter Morenci went and got them. We took them. Well she took them to the
University. They're there at the University.
CHARLOTTE: So some of the diaries did survive?
BERTA: Yes, some of them.
CHARLOTTE: Do you think your mother kept a diary before that?
BERTA: Yes.
CHARLOTTE: But those were stolen.
BERTA: She started that when she had the post office. And I really don't know why they would take a
trunk that was full of stuff that they knew nothing about. But they did.
CHARLOTTE: Did your mother want her children to learn to read and write?
BERTA: Oh, yes. She kept after us, after us. After I graduated from eighth grade… my oldest brother
went to town and he boarded with this family and went to high school. And I wanted to go but my mom
and dad said no. And I was thinking to myself Mother was something like her dad because she didn't trust
me I guess, coming to town. But I thought hmm getting away with something, don't have to go to school.
But she learned about some place in Chicago, I think it was that had workbooks. So she ordered the
CHARLOTTE: So you could do it at home… correspondence. So you had to do the work anyway. It
sounds like she was more interested in your education than you were then.
BERTA: I wanted to be outside riding my horse.
CHARLOTTE: Did you want to be a post mistress?
BERTA: Not really. I think I broke her heart.
CHARLOTTE: What did you want to do?
BERTA: I wanted to be either a singer or a jockey.
CHARLOTTE: You must have been a good rider.
BERTA: Yes. My brothers used to say I was better than they were. And they were good riders. But I'd
ride horses they wouldn't ride.
CHARLOTTE: Oh, really? And here your education was supposed to be about math and reading but you
got a big education just being around the animals and learning to ride and do other things.
BERTA: Well, they didn't want me to go to school so I had to learn at home.
CHARLOTTE: Now when you were a girl you went to school in Redington before eighth grade. Tell us
about that school.
BERTA: It was a one- room adobe building and they had classes from kindergarten to the eighth grade and
had one teacher. And toward the last… I think it was two years before I graduated… they added another
CHARLOTTE: So they divided the children then?
BERTA: Uh huh. And the teachers. They had two teachers.
CHARLOTTE: Do you remember how many children would be there at any one time?
BERTA: I think maybe about twenty- four or twenty- six.
CHARLOTTE: That's a lot for one teacher ' cause there all different ages. What do you remember about
your teachers?
BERTA: Well, some of them were very nice and others it seemed like they always picked on me because I
was naughty, I guess. In those years we had arithmetic books that had the self- testing drills where it was
oral and my dad would always help me because I didn't like math and I just didn't like to do it. And my
dad would help me. And my dad was on the round- up and he couldn't help me. We had, I think it was on
Thursdays, we had this self- testing drill. And I hadn't studied; my dad wasn't there to help me. So we
always had it right after recess. We had an outhouse; we didn't have a running bathroom. So we were out
playing and I saw the teacher going to the bathroom, so I thought, " Hmmm, this sis my chance". So I went
and locked her in and I thought, well, I'm not gonna' let her out after math is over. So I told the kids, and I
don't know why they listened to me, I told the kids not to let her out. So we didn't let her out. And she
was saying, " Let me out, let me out. Help, help, help". And of all things, my mother's nephew was going
from my mother's house to his house and he had to go right by the schoolhouse. And he went and let her
out. Well, you know what. I got spanked.
CHARLOTTE: Oh, dear. And was the teacher the one who spanked you?
BERTA: No, but she went right away and told my mother, my mother told my dad.
CHARLOTTE: So she knew it was you? You couldn't blame it on someone else?
BERTA: She knew it was me.
CHARLOTTE: Now you had a newspaper when you were in school also, " The Little Cowpunchers".
BERTA: We would write stories about things that went on in school.
CHARLOTTE: Did you like writing the stories?
BERTA: No, I didn't like writing.
C; But they asked you to do it?
BERTA: I had to because I knew I'd get punished at home.
CHARLOTTE: If you didn't?
BERTA: Yeah, my mother.
CHARLOTTE: Now, you've told us some wonderful things about living on the ranch and how happy your
mother was with her job. Were there any problems that she ever had?
BERTA: Well, the only problem was, there was almost a robbery at our house. One morning Mother got
up and went in the post office to work a little bit. Then she went about nine, I think it was, nine, nine- thirty
to fix our breakfast and there was somebody. My dad had left to go to work. So my mother, after my dad
left, would lock the doors. So there was somebody pulling on the back door on the north side of the house
and saying " Let me in, let me in". So my mother, I don't know, she was scrambling eggs or something, so
she went to the door and he said " Let me in". And my mother said, " I cannot let you in; I don't know who
you are". And he said, " I said, let me in". So at that time my brother, oldest brother, heard her talking and
he went to see and he saw this man there at the door we used to call them at that time. And my mother
whispered to him to see if the front door's locked. So he went to the front door. And then the road used to
go right by our house. So he saw another man out there, another hobo. And he had a gun, a rifle. So he
got scared, you know, but my brother, thanks to his quick thinking. He said, " I think my dad and the
cowboys are coming; I hear the hoof beats". And this and that. And so he, you know, he scared him, and
he took off. And my brother ran back to the front and he said he saw him running down toward the river.
So after a while, my dad, I guess he sent a guy to get first to see if the corrals were in use drive the cattle in
so this man, used to call him Chino Barraras, he came and then my brothers ran out and told him what had
happened. And Chino said, " I'm gonna' go check real quick and then I'm gonna' go and tell your dad
what's going on". So he did, and my dad came but he and another guy went looking for but they didn't
find them.
CHARLOTTE: So did your
BERTA: My mother got very scared so then she wrote to Washington to tell them that she needed
someplace to be safe. So they… soon afterwards they delivered a cage for her.
CHARLOTTE: What did the cage look like?
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This unique stuffed Italian sandwich and rosemary-infused baked fries make for a perfect meal while watching sports, or just a night in. Add a fresh fruit salad for a colorful starter or side to balance the meal. Finish with an easy coconut banana cream pie.
Toss this minty, citrus dressing with pears, apples and oranges, for a delicious fresh fruit winter salad. For a summer version use berries and other seasonal fruits.
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COMBINE fruit in large bowl. Add lime juice, Juicy Juice and mint; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Daniel N from
Los Angeles
Simple yet, so tasty your whole family will enjoy.
A simple, yet tasty dish your whole family can enjoy.
mary c from
Brunswick, OH
This is a very easy but tasty recipe. I like having this for breakfast, or taking to a picnic as a side dish. Way better than simple cut up fruit thrown in a bowl. @JuicyJuiceUSA Bunch member
This was very simple but very tasty. If youre looking for a refreshing breakfast or side dish for a cookout, this is a winner.
emilie lewandowski from
I love this recipe! We tried it and it was great! Perfect blend of health and taste! Great fruits too!
AMBER RUTHERFORD from
Saint George, GA
This is something that my family would eat in place of cookies or cakes anyday!
-@JuicyJuiceUSA Bunch member
Jennifer Lopez from
San Antonio
I cant wait to try this recipe. I love to make fruit salads for get togethers and I am always looking for new ideas
Kate from
Love that this is simple to make. This way the kiddos can help out.
SUe from
As a member of the Juicy Bunch i tried this recipe and loved it i left out the mint and everyone loved it thanks so mcuh
Whitney from
cant wait to try!! perfect for even my children with food allergies
my boys love all fruits and so does my daughter, with all her allergies it perfect! @Juicy bunch member
Nana from
wayland, Ia
This one looks so easy and so refreshing to make with little cost!
Ellee from
pine bluff, ar
quite refreshing, never would have thought to add mint or more juice, but I was quite pleased with the fresh and sweet flavor
~juicy bunch member
abby from
pine bluff, ar
I never would have thought to add juice to an assortment of fresh fruit, but it along with the mint really add a nice freshness and a bit more fruity flavor to the existing fruit chunks! Overall, pretty tasty!
E. Allen from
Harper Woods, MI
You cant go wrong with fruit salad. There are so many ways to serve it.
JuicyJuiceUSA Bunch member
Elexis Grimes from
Austin, TX
This recipe looks fun and easy! My little one loves fruit and would love this.
Carolyn from
Elizabeth City
This was a refreshing and satisfying recipe! It was 83 degrees today, and this was the perfect side dish with dinner! i would reecomend this cook outs and picnics, as well a good staple for summer.
~~~ Juicy Bunch member
Stephanie from
Mint really makes this salad so refreshing for summer! @JuicyJuiceUSA Bunch member
This is a great recipe for fruit salad and simple. Just make sure to check that no one is allergic to any fruit before hand! @JuicyJuiceUSA Bunch member
amy h from
Oakland CA
I love this recipe for its fresh sweetness. The mint leaves add a burst of freshness. -@JuicyJuiceUSA Bunch member
amy from
oakland, CA
How can you say no to such a sweet and fresh treat! Love the mint leaves for added freshness!
Sarah from
Fall River, MA
this recipe is fabolous
and its great and healthy for the whole family
sarah from
Fall River, MA
This recipe is faboulus and healthy. great for the whole family
Aleshia from
Oak Harbor
This sounds so healthy and yummy. I cant wait to try it!
Andria Abel from
Southside, AL
This would be so easy to fix on hot summer days. My whole family would love this!!
This recipe is so simple and yummy looking. We have VERY hot summers in AL nad nothing is better on a hot day than fruit. This is somethig healthy that my whole family would enjoy!
Nicole V. from
Lehighton, Pa
I also made this and the kids loved it! -Juicy Bunch Member
Meghan Reikob from
Wesley Chapel, FL
My kids love berries! I agree with Sandy Garcia - involve your kids and theyll be more likely to eat their creation!
-Juicy Bunch member
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Heather from
This is really easy, supper yummy and healthy
Katharine Davis from
McKinney, TX
So easy and delicious, my kids love it
Sandy Garcia from
Fresh Fruit is always best. involve the kids and they will eat it up yum.
Monique from
Sounds simple and easy enough.. I really like the citrus mint addition.. definitely something my youngest will devour with me.
Betsy B from
A delicious and easy way to serve fruit. - Juicy Bunch member
Angela from
Cold fresh fruit salad is perfect for a spring picnic, especially since all the best fruits are coming into season again. A great recipe! -member of the Juicy Bunch
Lisa from
Elko, MN
A nice idea, my kids love fruit so I know it will be a hit. Thanks for the suggestion of adding the juices and mint :-
Juicy Bunch Member
This is a nice idea. My kids love fruit so I know it will be a hit, thanks for the suggestion of adding the juices and mint, as these should help delay oxidation and preserve freshness.
Crystal Chirinos from
Egg harbor Township
I found this recipe as a member of the Juicy Bunch, I just made it for my boys for breakfast and they loved it! Thank You
Crystal Chirinos from
egg harbor twp
I found this through being a Juicy Bunch member and I just made it for a special weekend breakfast treat. The boys ate it all and loved it! Thank You
Ana from
San Antonio, TX
Simplicity is best when it comes to some yummy healthy treats. Whats not to love about this recipe??
@JuicyJuiceUSA Bunch member
Andrea from
Great way to dress up everyday fruit. Sounds delish says a JuicyJuiceUSA Bunch member. I love to be inspired by new simple recipes.
Great way to dress up everyday fruit and make it a little special, says a JuicyBunch member
Joanne Smith from
My son loves this recipe. He is nuts about fresh fruit and veggies. I am so lucky! I even love this recipe. @JuicyJuiceUSA Bunch member
Charissa S. from
My husband and all three of my kids loved this fruit salad recipe. Its a definite keeper. Wish I could have tried it, but Im allergic to fresh fruit. I thought the addition of mint was a great touch.
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sasha r. from
las vegas
this one was great, my 4yr old loved it!!!
Sue from
as a juicy juice team member I loved this recipe
Stacey from
As a memeber of the juicy Bunch we are always looking for new recipes that are healthy..this was good and I substituted the mint for chocolate mint I have growing in the garden.
Kim Shoemaker from
We all loved this, it was delicious. A member of the juicy juice bunch
Annette from
Sounds tasty. I like how this can be used with any fresh fruit and any flavor of Juicy Juice. - a Juicy Bunch member
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Take a trip to your local Italian specialty store to find such delectable items as pancetta (an Italian bacon) and mortadella (the original baloney) for this impressive Stuffed Italian Sandwich. Perfect for entertaining or parties!
PLACE bread on baking sheet. Remove top one-fourth of loaf. With fingers, hollow out bread top and bottom without breaking through crust. SPREAD Italian dressing evenly inside bottom of loaf. Place half of provolone cheese slices across bottom of bread. Layer the following ingredients: salami, olives, sausage, onion, mortadella, pizza sauce, pepperoncini, pancetta, turkey, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, pesto and remaining slices of provolone. REPLACE top onto bread. Place another baking sheet on top of bread and top with a 5 to 10 pound weighted object. Allow to sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Sandwich should be compressed, but not smashed. Cut into wedges and serve.
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Just a cook from
I'm from N.Y. and this one reminds me of some of the sandwiches I use to get back at home. Its good to see something else I can make to remind me of it. God knows I miss N.Y. and I will be back at home in 2009 after I finishing my graduate degree. Thanks for sharing this one.
Carol from
This is very flavorful, an excellent choice for any meal
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PREHEAT oven to 475° F.
PLACE potatoes in a large bowl; cover with hot water. Soak for 10 minutes (this will help remove the starch). Drain the potatoes. Spread the potatoes onto a kitchen towel; pat to dry. Place potatoes in a large bowl; toss with oil, rosemary, bouillon and pepper.
ARRANGE potatoes in a single layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Cover tightly with foil. Bake for 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown.
SCRAPE the potatoes loose from the baking sheet with a metal spatula; flip over using tongs. Bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes or until evenly browned. Serve immediately.
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The smoothness of banana cream pie is complemented with a touch of coconut.
COMBINE sweetened condensed milk and water in large bowl. Add pudding mix and coconut; mix well. Fold in 1 1/2 cups whipped topping.ARRANGE single layer of bananas on bottom of pie crust. Pour filling into crust. Top with remaining whipped topping. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until well set. Top with coconut.NOTE: To make 2 pies, divide filling between 2 prebaked 9-inch (2-cup volume each) pie crusts. Top with remaining whipped topping.
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KATHY GREEN from
South Daytona, FL
This is delicious.
So Dee from
This pie was wonderful. It's simplicity combined with the flavors make it a hit. The layered look gives it that visual appeal, which is only added to by the toasted coconut. The only thing that left me disappointed was the overly-sweetness. Next time, I will likely decrease the sweetened condensed milk.
Kris Gradin from
Parkers Prairie, MN
I made this pie for my mom's card playing ladies and everyone loved it. One of the ladies rarely eats dessert and she had to have a piece of this pie. I too added the pineapple. Very easy to make.
Deanna Hering from
This pie is so easy to make, and it tastes so good. I make this for family parties, and have never had any left. Better than the local bakery.
ginger jones from
Lake Toxaway, NC
I made it as the recipe called, but added pineapple tidbits with banana slices. Everyone was thrilled with this recipe. Will definitely make this tropical pie again.
Jan Wilkins from
Blytheville, AR
Hubby loves Coconut & Banana Pies....so this was excellent! Hubby says "make another one!"
Belva Slate from
Instead of bananas, I used drained tidbit pineapple, family loved it.
Carole Thomas from
Lumberton, NC
I made this pie for my husband's family...they loved it! I added the toasted coconut and it looked so picture perfect. I'll make it again.
MANDI DZIUBARCZYK from
Waterford, MI
I was searching for something "different" to take to a Superbowl party. This sounds so easy and yummy I can't wait to see how my friends like it!
Greta Allen from
Ellington, MO
I am going to make this. It sounds easy and very good.
SHARON JACKSON from
I baked this for someone who loves coconut cream pie and she said it was better than the restaurant (which was of no surprise to me)!
Ann Karr from
This pie was very good. I made it exactly as the recipe called for, except that I made my own pie crust. I toasted my coconut in the microwave and it worked perfectly. My pie looked very pretty after I put the toasted coconut on it and tasted as good as it looked.
Jan Wilkins from
This is a much easier version than my moms...but it delicious.
Wedge Antilles from
This pie was easy enough for my 10 year old son to make and it was wonderful.
diann murray from
this is so easy and one of the best coconut cream pie i and my family has ever eaten it is GREAT
Allyson Torres from
Gatesville, TX
Excellent Idea!!!
Adding my two favorite cream pies into one. I have a very difficult time choosing between the two...now, I don't have to choose! I prefer whipped topping to chiffon any day though!
MARIAELENA FRANGELLO from
I was very suprised how good and easy the recipe was. My family loves it and everytime they come over they request that I make it.
May Allan from
I have made this pie several times for covered dish meals at church and it is raved how good it is over and over again. It is very easy to prepare and being disabled is an excellent dessert to make. Thank you.
ally&mia from
This recipe was very yummy and easy to make. The only thing we found was that there was a little to much cool whip, which made it too sweet. With a little less cool whip, this recipe would taste better.
elaine hilton from
little falls, NJ
Oh My! What a delicious, creamy, rich, satisfying treat! Everyone will LOVE this fantastic dessert!
Chrissie Foote from
After I made this pie and tried it, now it is the only recipe for Coconut Banana Cream Pie I plan on keeping. It was so easy to make and taste so good.
Nora Braun from
Auburn, IN
It was here for a few and it was gone the next! Next time I make two!!
Charlene Tatro from
Riverside, RI
Since my family isn't overly fond of coconut, and I only had chocolate pudding, I decided to try something different...While I did use the banana, I used mini chocolate chips instead of coconut, and chocolate pudding instead of vanilla, it was wonderful, simple and a great treat for a hot day when you don't want to turn on the oven to bake!
Louise Baldauff from
For anyone who loves coconut and bananas, this is great. It is easy to make, and will be a big hit with your family or friends.
Sandy Rowe from
Martinsville, OH
a VERY GOOD AND EASY RECIPE. IT IS FAST ALSO TO MAKE.
Kari Picard from
Unity, ME
I tried this recipe for the first time for an Easter Dessert. I did not have instant pudding and used cook and served and worked out just fine, we will just say the pie plate got scraped clean.
Justine Kayes from
As the recipe title says, it is an easy and very delicious pie to make. I`m sure it won`t last long in the refrigerator.
kathleen walker from
a delicious pie that everyone will be asking for more.
Lisa Nordstrom from
The first time I made this it was for Thanksgiving dessert. It was one of five pies. This one was the only one that was completely finished. EASY to make!!!!
Cindy frederick from
The pie was very easy to prepare and it was a huge hit even though everyone was stuffed we all had room for a slice of this pie! What a treat, delicious!!
ERIS BLANTON from
VERY EASY. nothing left after they got a taste of this pie.
Maria Tesler from
This is so easy to make. I made it without the banana, hence coconut cream pie for my friend he loved it!
Deb WEITZEL from
Everyone loves this rich & creamy pie. Hard to improve on! I chill the pie completely before putting the whipped cream & coconut on it.
Nichole Halley from
I absolutely love coconut cream pie, but being that I'm the only one in my family I never would take the time to make it...that is until I found this recipe. It was so quick and easy. Most of your time is spent waiting for it to set in the fridge. It's foolproof and delicious!
Toni Weeks from
Cross, SC
I was searching for something alittle different but yummy, and found this banana /coconut cream delight. My friends and family are always looking for me to bring something different each time we have ourlittle get-togethers. I only fixed one pie but I should have fixed two.
liz rios from
This was SOOO GOOD and SOO amazingly easy! I made two, one for family and one for a dinner with friends and none was left at either gathering. This is a keeper!!
Cindy Kingery from
Cambridge, WI
My family absolutely loved this! It is now a new family favorite!!
Tracy Gifford from
Greybull, WY
This year I made several pies for the Awana booth for their fund raising during the fair, and this one went extremely fast. So fast that I had to make a second one for the Church potluck just so I could get a piece. Not only was it good, but it was easy to make & looked very good.
Ruth Minsk-Whitehead from
This really is easy as can be. Nice & creamy. Really yummy.
Jasmine CODY from
This is the PERFECT summer treat. I made it at night for use the next afternoon. It was pefectly chilled the next day when we had company. And got RAVE REVIEWS from everyone! The next time I made it, I used lemon pudding and left out the bananas. I also used lemon zest along with the coconut on top. The lemon and coconut flavors combined well with the creamy pudding filling. SO GOOD!
Elizabeth Reid from
This recipe is so easy! It is very delicious! You can also use just vanilla pudding & leave out the bananas for a nice coconut cream pie!
amy hillier from
This is a perfect recipe! Very east to make, using everyday ingredients.
lori pegram from
I made this for my Family for Easter dinner. It was a big hit. I know I will be making it again. The toasted coconut really sets the flavor off! Although, I will opt to leave out the bananas next time. The Banana cream pudding was plenty flavorful. Simple but devine.
MAUREEN BENSON from
This was a very easy recipe to follow. My family and friends loved it. This is a keeper.
christine Zofkie from
EDELTA MILES from
I made this for my daughter's bday party and everyone RAVED for this pie. I actually have friends requesting me to make this for them. I will definitely make this again.
kelly davis from
this was truely easy as pie and good too!
IRMA DONATO from
This was simply a perfect recipe! Easy to follow, easy to make and great tasting! My husband doesn't care for really sweet pies, so I used only have the can of milk and added a little more water to make sure there was enough liquid. It came out perfect, no difference was noted. Less calories too!
Kim from
Studio City, CA
This pie tastes fantastic and super easy to make, too. I had never made a banana cream pie before and this recipe will certainly have me making it again. Looks and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen, but you didn't! Thanks meals.com for another great recipe!
Patricia Slavin from
Queensbury, NY
This is surely easier than the old-fashioned way of making a cream pie. Good for one of those busy days when company is coming!
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Trainers Neil Drysdale and Bobby Frankel, who followed Charlie Whittingham into the Hall of Fame, seek to equal the record seven victories the late racing legend recorded in a race later named for him.
Drysdale will send out defending champion Artiste Royal and Frankel will saddle Midships in the $300,000 Charles Whittingham Memorial Handicap, a Grade I test at 1 ¼ miles on the Hollywood Park turf Saturday.
The Whittingham is the feature of a 10-race program that begins at noon and includes the simulcast of the Belmont Stakes from New York. The Hollywood Park card also includes two other stakes, the Ack Ack Handicap and Redondo Beach Stakes.
Drysdale, a native of England, worked as an assistant to Whittingham from 1970-74, a period when Whittingham won the race previously called the Hollywood Invitational Turf Handicap with Fiddle Isle in 1970 and Cougar II in 1971.
"That would be really something if I could tie Charlie by winning the race a seventh time," said Drysdale Thursday. "Anything to do with Whittingham is special."
Drysdale learned his lessons well and won the race with Both Ends Burning in 1985, Political Ambition in 1988, Storm Trooper in 1998, White Heart in 2000, Storming Home in 2003 and Artiste Royal in 2008.
Artiste Royal, who rallied to win a three-horse photo finish last year, seeks to become the first horse to win the race more than once since John Henry won for the third time in 1984.
Artiste Royal, an 8-year-old Irish-bred ridgling, has won seven of 30 starts and earned $895,790 and seeks to become a millionaire with a repeat. He finished third in the San Luis Rey Handicap at Santa Anita in March and was scratched from the Turf Classic at Churchill Downs on May 2.
"He's been a bit unlucky," said Drysdale of the scratch because of soft turf. "But I don't think the time off will make any difference. He appears to be in good form."
Frankel, who trains out of the same barn that Whittingham previously occupied at Hollywood Park, won the race with Life Cycle in 1973, Johnny's Image in 1979, Exbourne in 1991, Quest For Fame in 1992, River Bay in 1999 and Denon in 2002.
Midships, a 4-year-old gray/roan colt, finished third in the Hollywood Derby last November in his United States debut after joining the Frankel stable from Europe and comes off consecutive wire-to-wire victories on the Santa Anita turf in the San Luis Rey and San Juan Capistrano handicaps.
Midships will leave from post two under Victor Espinoza and Artiste Royal from outside post six under Joel Rosario. Both will carry 118 pounds, one less than high weight Madeo.
Trainer John Sadler will saddle two contenders in the $150,000 Hollywood Oaks, a Grade II test for 3-year-old fillies at 1 1/16 miles on Cushion Track Sunday.Evita Argentina drew post six under Joel Rosario and Third Dawn drew seven with Rafael Bejarano in a field of eight.
Evita Argentina, a triple stakes winner at seven furlongs, is unbeaten in two starts at Hollywood Park. "It's time to try a mile and a sixteenth again," said Sadler of the daughter of Candy Ride. "The only time around two turns was in the Breeders' Cup (when she finished ninth)."
Third Dawn finished second by a nose behind champion Stardom Bound in the Santa Anita Oaks but finished eighth in her last start in the Ashland Stakes at Keeneland April 4, both Grade I races at 1 1/16 miles on synthetic. "She didn't like the track at Keeneland," said Sadler. "I was going to run her in the Railbird (Stakes here May 10) but she had a stomach issue."
Sadler finished third in the race last year in a three-horse photo with Tasha's Miracle.
Trainer Barry Abrams, who won that photo with Lethal Heat, will defend with another daughter of Unusual Heat, Pretty Unusual, who drew post four with Alex Solis.
Song of Navarone, a triple stakes winner in New Mexico this winter, will ship west for his next start in the $250,000 Californian at Hollywood Park on June 13. The Grade II test at 1 1/8 miles on Cushion Track serves as a major prep for the $700,000 Hollywood Gold Cup on July 11.
Song of Navarone, a 5-year-old son of 1992 Gold Cup winner Sultry Song, has won eight of 12 starts for trainer Henry Dominguez and earned $667,158.
Song of Navarone won the Sunland Park Handicap for his third straight added-money victory on April 19 and was a closing third in the Lone Star Park Handicap on May 25, beaten by a half-length despite being three-wide on both turns.
Song of Navarone, owned by George Coleman, will be shipped here Monday and ridden in The Californian by Victor Espinoza.
Other probable starters include Aitcho (Mike Smith), Awesome Gem (Alex Solis), Dakota Phone (Rafael Bejarano), Limestone Edge (Joel Rosario) and Rail Trip (Jose Valdivia, Jr.).
Ashley's Kitty seeks to become the first horse to win the Desert Stormer Handicap twice when she defends honors in the $70,000-added sprint for fillies and mares at six furlongs on Cushion Track June 14.
The 5-year-old mare returned from a 10-month layoff to finish third in an allowance race here May 7. Joel Rosario has the call for trainer Ted H. West.
Other probable starters include Coco Belle (Mike Smith), She's Cheeky (Alex Solis), Silver Swallow (Garrett Gomez), Toro Bonito (Victor Espinoza) and Waveline (Rafael Bejarano).
FINISH LINES —Six horses — Leesider, Obrigado, Porfido, Romp, Temple City and Zappa — were nominated to the $100,000 Round Table at 1 ¾ miles on turf June 13…Jockey Garrett Gomez, who returns here Sunday, will be in Kentucky June 13 to ride Arson Squad in the Stephen Foster Handicap at Churchill Downs… Tom Robbins, racing secretary at Del Mar, was a backside visitor Thursday morning…Notable works on Cushion Track included Get Funky, 4f, :48.20; Life Is Sweet, 5f, 1:01.20, and Time to Get Even, 5f, a bullet :59.60.
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When asked who stole the vehicle, Frederick said, "A guy named Jeffry. He just showed up at my house this morning." Officers located Jeffry Perry coming from the bathroom. After complying with officers demands to lie down, Perry was detained, telling officers a man named Sammy was responsible for stealing the sedan.
Gregory Samuel Williamson, also located inside the home, said Perry stole the vehicle and had bragged about how he was going to paint the car and change the tag.
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Perry told Frederick the car was at a church and the two men borrowed her vehicle to go pick up the Galant, according to the report. Frederick was then taken into custody as well.
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Summer Sampler Series: My Finished Top
I just couldn't be happier with how this top turned out. I think it's clear that the Encyclopedia Of Pieced Quilt Patterns is a gold mine of design possibilities—I can't wait to scour it for more gems like the blocks above.
To finish the top, I decided to sash the blocks in white. I wanted the sashing to look more like background than actual sashing. With white sashing, a white border, and a fair amount of white in the blocks themselves, the blocks look like they're floating in a field of white instead of trapped in block-sized boxes. And all the white keeps the focus on these fabulous blocks, rather than distracting from them. To add just a bit of additional interest, I made teeny pinwheels for cornerstones.
White is still my go-to neutral background color. Yes, even with grubby little hands around. Kona Coal and Kona Stone are fun ways to mix things up sometimes, but I still think there's nothing like fresh clean white in a quilt. It really brings the contrast like nothing else. Plus, the more a quilt is washed and used, the softer it gets, right?
For anyone looking to do something similar for their Summer Sampler quilt, here are some specifics on my sashing and border. You will need 1.75 yards of fabric for the sashing and borders.
- For borders, cut 2 strips 4" x 54," and 2 strips, 4" x 48"
- For sashing, cut 15 strips, 2.5" x 12.5"
- For pinwheels, from background/sashing fabric, cut 12 squares 2" x 2", and from prints, cut 12 squares 2" x 2" (2 squares each from 6 prints)
Use the 2" squares to make half-square triangles, and trim the HSTs to 1.5" square. Sew together the HSTs to make 2.5" square pinwheels. Assemble blocks with sashing and pinwheels, then add borders, starting with the longer border strips along the long sides of the quilt.
1. SSS12, 2. Summer series block 8 , 3. Untitled, 4. SummerSampler.FlowerGardenPath, 5. Evening Star Block for Charity Quilt for KMQG, 6. Minnesota, 7. Block # 12: Kansas Dust Storm, 8. Star of Virginia Block, 9. sharp., 10. SummerSampler.GreekCross0001, 11. SSS8, 12. Summer Sampler
I want to thank each and every one of you for quilting along with Faith, Kate, and me! You all are a huge part of what made this QA so enjoyable. Above are just a few of the fabulous blocks from the Flickr group. Enjoy, and I can't wait to see all your finished quilts!
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Your quilt top is so pretty! I love the fabrics and colors you used! And those little tiny pinwheels!!! I just love them!!!!ReplyDelete
This looks wonderful! Wonderful choice with the white sashing and the pinwheels add just a tiny touch of cuteness--love.ReplyDelete
Looks very nice and fresh Lee....looking through it hanging on the line reminds of a stained glass window....ReplyDelete
It's fantastic, Lee! I love those little pinwheels. What's the finished size of the quilt top?ReplyDelete
I wasn't able to participate in the quilt-along in real time, but I followed along. The best part for me is that I could see myself making each of these blocks for bees, swap projects, or just making a whole quilt from one block. I have the series bookmarked, and I know I'll be referencing it.
I love it Lee!! Those tiny pinwheels are beyond adorable.ReplyDelete
It looks beautiful! Love the little pinwheel cornerstones :-)ReplyDelete
It's been a blast to see all these beautiful blocks! Your top turned out so cute!ReplyDelete
I couldn't join and with every block finish I wished I could have. This is one that I will get done someday.ReplyDelete
Your version is AWESOME. The colours and the white scream summer.
I so wish I could have done it with everybody else :(
Your finished quilt top is inspirational, you have made me look at classic block designs with a totally different eye!ReplyDelete
This is absolutely gorgeous. What a fun mix of colors. I love the cornerstones.ReplyDelete
Your quilt looks fabulous, and so many other fabulous blocks. I could be in love with flicker, and spend my day looking at beautiful things online. Maybe I need to leave the computer a bit. I have to say that I am lagging behind.:( Maybe this is just the inspiration I need to get it into gear, finger's crossed.ReplyDelete
The quilt top turned out beautifully! I have really enjoyed watching this come together. Thank you for sharing your process. :)ReplyDelete
Just beautiful! Thanks again for the great fun!ReplyDelete
LOve sampler quilts and love this one!ReplyDelete
It looks so great all together. Love the tiny pinwheels.ReplyDelete
The white background makes it all look very 'fresh'! Perfectly for 'freshly pieced'! :-)ReplyDelete
Agreed! Love the tiny pinwheels! Great job finishing the top. What are you going to do for the back?ReplyDelete
I am so going to copy your idea with the little pinwheels! Love the way it totally completes the quilt! Gorgeous!ReplyDelete
I love this Lee. Your cornerstones are adorable and keep the eyes moving all over the quilt...ReplyDelete
But your blocks are so pretty! yea! :)
So pretty! Great job!!ReplyDelete
really beautiful!ReplyDelete
Beautiful! I always like seeing pictures from the back of the quilt & how it looks like a stained glass window.ReplyDelete
It's beautiful! You must be so pleased!ReplyDelete
Absolutely gorgeous! I love it!ReplyDelete
This is so so pretty. The little pinwheels are awesome. I want to make something like this but just as colorful as yours. Which means that I need to do some more stash building. haha.ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing this. :)
Gorgeous! I especially love the addition of the small pinwheels in the sashing.ReplyDelete
Another glorious quilt top, Lee, congrats!ReplyDelete
Those itty bitty pinwheels are great! So cute! Nice job putting 'er together!ReplyDelete
I have been watching this QAL but may have to jump in after the event! Too much to do just now but I will get around to it! Your top is fab - love those cornerstones and your colours!ReplyDelete
It looks fabulous! I really like your teeny weeny pinwheels, might have to steal that idea!ReplyDelete
I love how your quilt looks. the sashing and pinwheels are awesome. I would like to make this quilt but I want it to be a queen size so I have to figure everything out still.ReplyDelete
Even though I didn't join in I loved seeing all the beautiful blocks that were used in the Summer Sampler. It certainly has given me a new appreciation for classic blocks. Your quilt is so pretty and the tiny pinwheels are perfect as cornerstones.ReplyDelete
Oh, that's gorgeous! The sashing is a great idea!ReplyDelete
I particularly love the shot from the back where it looks a bit like stained glass (thanks to the darker seams).
Although you've finished this QAL, I'm actually just about to start it - but with a Goth/crooked theme to it instead!
wow, i really love your fabric and color choices, it looks very summery and bright without being overwhelming. the shots of sunshine through quilt tops are always so lovely! have you seen anyone post an idea about how to create this look in a finished quilt?ReplyDelete
This quilt and your color choices let me really feel the mood of summer!ReplyDelete
oh it's so pretty, i love the light shining through on that one pic. beautifulReplyDelete
Your quilt is gorgeous! Love the little cornerstones and I think I will do this too...ReplyDelete
Thanks again for the great job you´ve done on the Summer Sampler - I had a lot of fun!
Lee, thank you for the great QAL and for featuring my Star of Virginia block! There are so many great blocks in the flickr group to choose from, I can't believe you picked one of mine. Your quilt is beautiful. I was thinking of using contrasting fabric for sashing, but because of you I'm leaning toward using my background fabric. akmajor (at) gmail (dot) comReplyDelete
Wow, a stained glass window effect. Well done, beautiful.ReplyDelete
So sorry I've missed out on this QAL...
Your top looks great. Can't wait to see how you quilt it.ReplyDelete
I got to watch vicariously through you the QAL since summer just flew by and I wasn't able to hop on board all of the fun. The finished top is amazing, congrats.ReplyDelete
I absolutely adore this! Couldn't agree more about using white in quilts, its just so fresh. I have this QAL bookmarked to come back to in the near future!!ReplyDelete
It's gorgeous Lee, really fab ! I am with you on the White too :-)ReplyDelete
FABULOUS. Like, I mean, REALLY FABULOUS. So fresh and beautiful.ReplyDelete
Hi Lee! this quilt became special beauriful! I agree with you about white! I love to use white, because it makes other colours so bright!ReplyDelete
Those mini pinwheels are ADORABLE!ReplyDelete
Your quilt is gorgeous!!ReplyDelete


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