Chapter Founder Parnell Lovelace

Parnell Lovelace, the founder and first president of the San Diego chapter of the Friends of Allensworth had emergency surgery  on November 3, 2010. Since the surgery he has been living at the Jacob Health Care Center in San Diego. 

His wife Wilma and son Ralph have created a website with a service called Caring Bridge to keep Parnell's family and friends updated  on his status and to  leave messages for him and his family.  You can also view pictures of Parnell with his family and the health care center staff celebrating his 80th birthday.  http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/parnell

Please take a moment to visit the website and leave a message in the Guestbook.

You can send flowers and cards to:
Jacob Health Care Center
4075 54th Street, Room #207
San Diego, CA 92105

Stephen Hill, Sr.

Ranger Shelton Johnson on the Oprah show.

During Oprah and Gayle’s Big Yosemite Camping Adventure Ranger Shelton Johnson give them camping tips. Their Yosemite Camping trip airs in two parts; Friday, October 29, 2010 and Wednesday, November 3, 2010. A preview of the Oprah show can be seen on the REI web site.

During the 2008 Allensworth Centennial celebration Ranger Johnson did a Buffalo Soldier Living History Interpretation. Buffalo Soldiers built the first trail to the top of Mt. Whitney as well as the first museum in what would become Yosemite National Park. Ranger Johnson also starred in Ken Burn’s series The National Parks: America’s Best Idea. The clip below is from the Ken Burn’s series.

 

Stephen Hill, Sr.

Allensworth Ghost Tours

On Friday, October 29th park rangers and members of the Porterville Ghost Society will share stories about their ghostly encounters as they lead visitors on a lantern light tour around Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park. The Porterville Ghost Society will also have a display and demonstration of the specialized equipment they use to detect paranormal activity.

The 90 minute walking tour will begin at the visitor center parking lot and end at the historic Allensworth hotel, where Halloween treats will be given out. The first tour starts at 8:30 pm with the second tour starting at 10:30 pm. The tours cost $10.00 per person, children 12 and under are free.

Contact Steve Ptomey or Jerelyn Oliveira at 661-849-3433 for more information. Or email sptomey@parks.ca.gov or joliveir@parks.ca.gov.

Stephen Hill, Sr.