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Jeffrey also delivered the straw bales for
seating around the campfire, loaned for the
event every year by The Feed Store. The
firewood was donated by Lake Los Angeles'
Moses Medina.

This year's chili cook-off winners were return-
contestant Joanne Parker with her "Ranch
Hand Chili" winning the first prize of a $20
museum gift certificate, the Colman family's
"Kick Your Butte" chili coming in second for a
gourmet hot sauce set, and the third place
prize of a day-use pass to any of the Great
Basin District State Parks went to Lydia
Alcantar's "Tumbleweed Chili"- which she Happy crafters at . the craft boutique
looks forward to using with her granddaughter!
State Park Interpreter Jean Rhyne led a
This year's chili cook-off judge was Bill nighttime tour of the grounds, including Lizard
Walkup, administrator of the Explorers of the Cottage which was furnished for the evening
Mojave Desert Facebook page and an ardent with the original Monterey-style furniture seen
supporter of our State Parks. "XMD" shares in a 1950's dude ranch-era brochure.
family-friendly, non-political posts about our
desert's beauty, and promotes responsible The craft boutique featured three return
enjoyment of its natural and cultural features. craftgr:s~ ~ Debra · sQQ(K.itt l-oaf Designs), .
Tracy :Alden (Art Resurrected), and ·Jami
Originally a 1930's homestead, the museum's Bostjancic (Accent Allusions) - and two new
historic grounds were decorated in vintage participants, Juliana Quiroz (Flint and Feather)
style with live greenery made by volunteers. and Sandy Parker (Auntie Bellum's Attic).
Visitors enjoyed the needlework, jewelry,
ornaments, and other festive creations that
invoked the season, and the crafters enjoyed
the ambiance of the evening and supporting
the park's event.

Volunteers, FAVIM board members, and staff
all worked together to make the 2019 Holidays
on the Homestead the most smooth-running
one yet! We are very happy that it continues
to grow into a beloved holiday activity in our
community.

Chili Cook-off win·ners left to right: Mike
Tcherkassky, Bill Walkup, Jean Rhyne, Lydia
Alcantar and her granddaughter, Stephanie
Coleman, and Joanne Parker