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Welcome Emigrant Trail people interested in the history of the overland travel of emigrants during mid-1800s until 1880s.

We are the California-Nevada Chapter www.canvocta.org/ of the Oregon-California Trails Association. www.octa-trails.org/

This service sends email messages of OCTA and Trails historical interest to group members.

Our newsletter, Trail Talk, sent three times a year, can be sent electronically to CA-NV Chapter members, by request.

All are welcome to join this group.

Dee Owens, E-News editor dgowens@comcast.net

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Dee Owens

3/4/13

CA-NV OCTA - Call For Awards Nominations

CALL FOR AWARDS NOMINATIONS The CA-NV Chapter of OCTA is accepting nominations for two categories of

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CA-NV OCTA - Call For Awards Nominations

CALL FOR AWARDS NOMINATIONS The CA-NV Chapter of OCTA is accepting nominations for two categories of

3/4/13

Dee Owens

2/22/13

Fwd: Congratulations to the Youngs

Letter: S. Tahoe couple deserving of recognition On: February 18, 2013, By: admin , In: Voices , 7

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Fwd: Congratulations to the Youngs

Letter: S. Tahoe couple deserving of recognition On: February 18, 2013, By: admin , In: Voices , 7

2/22/13

Dee Owens

2/22/13

Fwd: Great article today about Ft. Vancouver collections! - 3

This is from the Northwest Chapter. Fellow NWOCTA members, Today chapter Vice President Rich Herman

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Fwd: Great article today about Ft. Vancouver collections! - 3

This is from the Northwest Chapter. Fellow NWOCTA members, Today chapter Vice President Rich Herman

2/22/13

DG Owens

1/19/13

Fwd: NW Trails_Winter 2013 - 3

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: NW Trails_Winter 2013 - 3 Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2013 07:34:43

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Fwd: NW Trails_Winter 2013 - 3

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: NW Trails_Winter 2013 - 3 Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2013 07:34:43

1/19/13

Dee Owens

10/13/12

Fwd: IOCTA 2012 Photo Summary

Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 11:56 AM To: undisclosed-recipients: Subject: IOCTA 2012 Photo

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Fwd: IOCTA 2012 Photo Summary

Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 11:56 AM To: undisclosed-recipients: Subject: IOCTA 2012 Photo

10/13/12

Dee Owens

9/20/12

Fwd: COMPUTERIZED TRAIL GAME BECOMES REAL SEPT. 29 - 4

From: OCTA Northwest Chapter New chapter member Steve Fountain shared this information. Steve was a

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Fwd: COMPUTERIZED TRAIL GAME BECOMES REAL SEPT. 29 - 4

From: OCTA Northwest Chapter New chapter member Steve Fountain shared this information. Steve was a

9/20/12

Dee Owens

9/15/12

Naches Trail

OCTA members are invited to join The Greater Bonney Lake Historical Society and members of the Naches

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Naches Trail

OCTA members are invited to join The Greater Bonney Lake Historical Society and members of the Naches

9/15/12

Dee Owens

9/15/12

WORK PARTY PLUS,OHTAC, NW OCTA & others interested

WORK PARTY PLUS OHTAC, NW OCTA & others interested LaGrande schedule Lodging- America's Best

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WORK PARTY PLUS,OHTAC, NW OCTA & others interested

WORK PARTY PLUS OHTAC, NW OCTA & others interested LaGrande schedule Lodging- America's Best

9/15/12

Dee Owens

9/9/12

Revised 2012 Fernley Swales Cleanup,,National Public Lands Day,,

Please note that this a revised version of the Fernley Swales Cleanup notice that was sent earlier.

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Revised 2012 Fernley Swales Cleanup,,National Public Lands Day,,

Please note that this a revised version of the Fernley Swales Cleanup notice that was sent earlier.

9/9/12

Dee Owens

9/9/12

Fernley Deep Sand Swales Cleanup

Please see the attachment for details on the upcoming Fernley Deep Sand Swales Cleanup project.

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Fernley Deep Sand Swales Cleanup

Please see the attachment for details on the upcoming Fernley Deep Sand Swales Cleanup project.

9/9/12

Dee Owens

8/9/12

Fwd: July 2012 OCTA Crossroads Newsletter

Attached is the latest edition of the OCTA Crossroads Newsletter. Chuck Milliken Editor cm.milliken@

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Fwd: July 2012 OCTA Crossroads Newsletter

Attached is the latest edition of the OCTA Crossroads Newsletter. Chuck Milliken Editor cm.milliken@

8/9/12

Dee Owens

7/24/12

NW Trails Summer 2012 Newsletter

Attached is the NW Trails Summer 2012 Newsletter.

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NW Trails Summer 2012 Newsletter

Attached is the NW Trails Summer 2012 Newsletter.

7/24/12

Dee Owens

6/4/12

Frank's Progress

Dear OCTA folks, Frank came home on Saturday, couple of days of "normal" as he was doing so

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Frank's Progress

Dear OCTA folks, Frank came home on Saturday, couple of days of "normal" as he was doing so

6/4/12

Dee Owens

5/15/12

Frank Tortorich

Dear OCTA Friends, Please forgive the mass email, but some of you asked that we update you all on

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Frank Tortorich

Dear OCTA Friends, Please forgive the mass email, but some of you asked that we update you all on

5/15/12

Dee Owens

4/22/12

Richard Davis, OCTA member dies.

Richard Davis, OCTA member dies. Richard M. Davis 1922-2012 Richard (Dick) Mercer Davis of San Rafael

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Richard Davis, OCTA member dies.

Richard Davis, OCTA member dies. Richard M. Davis 1922-2012 Richard (Dick) Mercer Davis of San Rafael

4/22/12

Dee Owens

4/13/12

Sad News from OCTA

Dear OCTA folks, Kathy Conway from OCTA headquarters sent me an email today. Sandy Waggoner died last

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Sad News from OCTA

Dear OCTA folks, Kathy Conway from OCTA headquarters sent me an email today. Sandy Waggoner died last

4/13/12

Dee Owens

4/10/12

IOCTA- Trail Dust Newsletter

The next issue of the IOCTA Trail Dust newsletter is now available at the following link: Trail Dust

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IOCTA- Trail Dust Newsletter

The next issue of the IOCTA Trail Dust newsletter is now available at the following link: Trail Dust

4/10/12

Dee Owens

4/9/12

Spur Award for the Best Western Nonfiction Historical Book

E-NEWS Flash: Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, Monday, April 9, 2012 Page 3- APPLAUSE Column

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Spur Award for the Best Western Nonfiction Historical Book

E-NEWS Flash: Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, Monday, April 9, 2012 Page 3- APPLAUSE Column

4/9/12

Dee Owens

4/3/12

Fernley Deep Sand Swales Cleanup Project

> ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2012 SWALES CLEANUP > FERNLEY DEEP SAND SWALES CLEANUP PROJECT > Members

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Fernley Deep Sand Swales Cleanup Project

> ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2012 SWALES CLEANUP > FERNLEY DEEP SAND SWALES CLEANUP PROJECT > Members

4/3/12

Dee Owens

3/23/12

Re: News from Oregon-California Trails Association

KANZA CHAPTER CHARTER MEMBER KEN MARTIN FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE OCTA HQ was informed today that

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Re: News from Oregon-California Trails Association

KANZA CHAPTER CHARTER MEMBER KEN MARTIN FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE OCTA HQ was informed today that

3/23/12

Dee Owens

3/17/12

Mullan Road Conference 2012

I received this note from Stafford Hazelett, and am sharing the information with you all. NWOCTA

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Mullan Road Conference 2012

I received this note from Stafford Hazelett, and am sharing the information with you all. NWOCTA

3/17/12

Dee Owens

3/12/12

Fwd: NWOCTA 3/11 Annual Meeting notes - 1

NWOCTA website: http://www.octa-trails.org/chapters/northwest/index.php NWOCTA Chapter members, A

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Fwd: NWOCTA 3/11 Annual Meeting notes - 1

NWOCTA website: http://www.octa-trails.org/chapters/northwest/index.php NWOCTA Chapter members, A

3/12/12

Dee Owens

3/7/12

California Trail Interpretive Center Grand Opening Announced

BLM Nevada News ELKO DISTRICT OFFICE NO. 2012-023 FOR RELEASE: March 7, 2012 CONTACT: Lesli Ellis, (

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California Trail Interpretive Center Grand Opening Announced

BLM Nevada News ELKO DISTRICT OFFICE NO. 2012-023 FOR RELEASE: March 7, 2012 CONTACT: Lesli Ellis, (

3/7/12

Dee Owens

3/5/12

Call For Awards Nominations

CALL FOR AWARDS NOMINATIONS The CA-NV Chapter of OCTA is accepting nominations for two categories of

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Call For Awards Nominations

CALL FOR AWARDS NOMINATIONS The CA-NV Chapter of OCTA is accepting nominations for two categories of

3/5/12

DG Owens

3/4/12

George Hesse

Dear CA-NV OCTA Members and Friends, Carol March sent this message from Mary Mueller: George Hesse, a

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George Hesse

Dear CA-NV OCTA Members and Friends, Carol March sent this message from Mary Mueller: George Hesse, a

3/4/12

Dee Owens

2/11/12

NWOCTA 2012 Annual Meeting Flyer--2

Attached is the 2012 Annual Meeting flyer/registration. Be sure to send in your registration and mark

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NWOCTA 2012 Annual Meeting Flyer--2

Attached is the 2012 Annual Meeting flyer/registration. Be sure to send in your registration and mark

2/11/12

Dee Owens

1/21/12

Sad News

I just received this message concerning the wife of Marvin Burke, OCTA Treasurer. His address is:

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Sad News

I just received this message concerning the wife of Marvin Burke, OCTA Treasurer. His address is:

1/21/12

Dee Owens

1/19/12

NW OCTA Newsletter

Attached is the first newsletter of 2012. Make plans to attend the Members' meeting in March now.

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NW OCTA Newsletter

Attached is the first newsletter of 2012. Make plans to attend the Members' meeting in March now.

1/19/12

Dee Owens

1/12/12

Fwd: December Trail Dust Available

From: Idaho OCTA [mailto:idah...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2012 6:55 PM To: undisclosed-

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Fwd: December Trail Dust Available

From: Idaho OCTA [mailto:idah...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2012 6:55 PM To: undisclosed-

1/12/12

Dee Owens

11/30/11

Poetry Trek

From: Penelope Curtis [mailto:penel...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 1:40 PM To:

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Poetry Trek

From: Penelope Curtis [mailto:penel...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 1:40 PM To:

11/30/11