History of the Buckhorn Saloon in McArthur Ca

[Loretta Ertl]

I am looking for the history of the Buckhorn Saloon. Any information would help. Thx

[Nonnie]

my family owned the Buckhorn Saloon in McArthur Ca. In 1949, it was a small, Bar, and my Dad and Uncle added food to the menu, simple things like big hamburgers, and home cooked dinners. It was the place to unwind after work, and talk of the deer hunting, and fishing in the area, it was owned by Roy Blakley and Glenn Blakley.
In 1949 the ABC requested that out family to not allow Native americans to drink, alcohol, and I know my Dad found it hard to tell a customer no, due to racial reasons. We Moved Back to Napa Ca. and my father returned to being an operating engineer, and the place was sold to a Johnson Family. I was a child but I remember the hard winters there, and the Bell, family it was a good experience living there, and I think if I could I would go and work there, it was a nice place.

[some guy]

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[some guy]

It's a place for drug addicts to hang out, lot's of crank addicts go there to sell their drugs. It used to be a nice place to have a beer after work but the tweekers have destroyed it.

[Chick]

To some guy in Chester: It's the only bar in town. There is all demographics of people, loggers, tweakers, farmers, cowboys, mexicans, indians, blue collar workers. How can anyone discrimate against any of them and still stay in business?

Loretta Ertl,
The Buckhorn was opened by a man by the name of Rainwater in 1935. In the early 60's was owned by Jack and Heilda Marymee, who divorced, then Heilda married Skip Cook who then operated it. They sold to George & Ellen Greer in 1966, who then sold it to Gerald Pope in 1970.He sold to Wally Link,(Fred & Pam Chapman). They sold in 1988 to Mike & Terry, Jerry & Linda Chandler. Jerry bought out Mike in 1991. Jerry & Linda then sold to Fred Chapman & his young wife who you bought it from.

[Chick]

The 1935 original owner's name was Stormy Rainwater.

[Loretta]

Well Some Guy....Since I purchased the Buckhorn Saloon on January 30, 2008, there are no more drugs or tweekers allowed in the Buckhorn. It took a couple of months and a lot of patience to clean the place up, but it was worth it. There are cameras now to keep an eye on happenings and it is impossible to pass drugs through the bathroom windows now. The clientel is much nicer. The Buckhorn has become a nice place to play pool, visit with friends and enjoy a cold brew or beverage of your choice now. We also started serving lunches Monday through Friday. You should stop by and check it out.

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some guy wrote:

It's a place for drug addicts to hang out, lot's of crank addicts go there to sell their drugs. It used to be a nice place to have a beer after work but the tweekers have destroyed it.

[Loretta]

Thank you for the information.

Chick wrote:

To some guy in Chester: It's the only bar in town. There is all demographics of people, loggers, tweakers, farmers, cowboys, mexicans, indians, blue collar workers. How can anyone discrimate against any of them and still stay in business?
Loretta Ertl,
The Buckhorn was opened by a man by the name of Rainwater in 1935. In the early 60's was owned by Jack and Heilda Marymee, who divorced, then Heilda married Skip Cook who then operated it. They sold to George & Ellen Greer in 1966, who then sold it to Gerald Pope in 1970.He sold to Wally Link,(Fred & Pam Chapman). They sold in 1988 to Mike & Terry, Jerry & Linda Chandler. Jerry bought out Mike in 1991. Jerry & Linda then sold to Fred Chapman & his young wife who you bought it from.