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Burke Fong (1967)

Sharyn Boles (Holland) (1963)

Arthada Hotchkiss was an outstanding bowler and instructor.  She taught Larry Rosa, Tom Crane, Mike Coulter and myself how to bowl.  It was hard for her because I am left handed.  It was at the old Quonset hut on East Main.  She had a great voice and could also yodel.  Her and her husband were friends with the Geise Family and Holland Family.

Bernard Rocksvold (1965)

I have heard of the passing of two classmates.

Richard Wyrsh on March 6, 2022

And recently: Chris Claunch.

I have no other details.

May they rest in peace.

Bernard Rocksvold (1965)

Greg,

I recognise most of those faces but I can't remember the names. Of course everyone should recognise Judy Sorenson Derr. great smile! and Lee Branscom bertender for years. Do you by chance have a higher resolution copy of those pictures?

As I recall, the new Bowling alley opened in 1958 or 1959. I remember keeping score for a couple of the men's leagues at the old lanes in the quonset hut building on East st. Each bowler would give me a quarter, $2.50 was good money back then. It was probably when I was in the 6th or 7th grade. After the new lanes opened we graduated from pencil and paper score sheets to plastic and grease pencil.

Kay Sagara (the major invester) talked my dad into investing in the new bowling alley. My dad was on the board of directors for many years, serving as a board member and president of the board. 

Greg Kareofelas (1962)

I loaded a fairly large pic and I was hoping if you clicked on it, you could see a bigger image on your screen, I guess that is not the case. So I divided the pix into smaller sections. The newspaper had probably been hanging on the wall for over 40 years, so it was really faded and yellowed. That said: the two pix on the first image are John Alling Gen Manager & Maxine Huillicker Assnt Manager. The names on this pic George and Piton Yee, cooks. Judy Derr Mixolgist and Mike Robolac Bldg Super.

Greg Kareofelas (1962)

This pic has Maxine Hull, Lee Branscum Linda Shaver "Mixologists", Judy Saravia, Cocktail waitress Chuck Russell sales

David Hughes (1967)

Linda, yes the Hughes boys (Orval, David, an Danny) lived on fourth street at cottage.  My Mom's maiden name was Pope. Her Brother Bill Pope has two sons, Chuck and Bill Jr. who are my cousins.  The Popes lived on Buena Tierra just off College street. Bill Jr. and Ron Dela Tores were best buddies back in the day.  Bill Jr. and Genie Pope do live in Boise and we have visited them several times.  Bill has talked about your wedding several times. Just so you know, I have fond memories of Mike when we were young. 

Bernard Rocksvold (1965)

Thank you Greg. Brings back fond memories.

Greg Kareofelas (1962)

This is a close up of the Left Side, bottom of the newspaper article. It looks like these folks were all  associated with the bowling alley; ? Hiser, Marilyn Russell, Barbara Robaino Roxanne Walker

Greg Kareofelas (1962)

This the section on the bottom right - Jerry Notherton, Ken Potts and Larry Perez. Sorry for any wrond spelling of the names, the paper was hard to read

Greg Kareofelas (1962)

As long as you got me remembering Woodhaven Lanes and the Corkwood.  This was the "Nice Restaurant" in Woodland, if you could not afford to go to Sac for fancy dinners, this is where we went. So yes, for Junior Prom, this is where I went with JoLinda Cooper. and there is one more VERY MEMORABLE TIME  Sep 6 1967

Linda Hotchkiss (Dela Torres) (1965)

Terry, you just brought back some sweet memories for me.  Mom actually helped with the Junior Bowling League at the new bowling lanes.  The Gieses lived straight down the street from us, but on Gum Ave.  I believe your mom and Gladys were sisters.  My cousin, Joan Gates, lived down the street from your home on Elliot St.  I remember going to a dance at your home when I was in sixth grade, and she was in eighth.  I think she danced every dance, and I was the flower-on-the-wall.  Your younger brother, John, asked me to dance and I said "no."  I was so bashful and quiet then; the total opposite of my cousin.  When we all learned the twist, I was good to go.  LOL  I also remember my mom singing in the kitchen when she did dishes.  I don't know how many know this, but when Mom was a teenager, she sang once a month with the bands that played up the valley at dances.  She also was an excellent piano player.  After just three lessons she was able to play any music placed in front of her.  Dad bought her a beautiful accordian and she could even play that without lessons.  

Janet Long (Levers) (1966)

Wow Greg! Woodhaven Lanes did play a memorable role in your life in the '60's. Once you got to the induction center, did you have to keep on going, or did they bring you back to Woodland? 

Linda Hotchkiss (Dela Torres) (1965)

Richard Wyrsh's parents were friends with my parents during the 1940's.  They went to Las Vegas with them when they got married.  I remember "Babe" bowling one year at the "Old" lanes and Richard sometimes went with her.  I think he also was in the class of 1965.

Greg Kareofelas (1962)

Hi Janet

At Oakland, it was "1A" and I ended up going to Ft Lewis for Basic. That was what happened to everyone on that bus, including the guy from Yolo that had lost half his fingers to a Hay Mower. The Dr told him, "You still have your trigger finger". I posted that mostly to see how many other Yolo County draftees left from the Woodhaven Lane Parking Lot

Bernard Rocksvold (1965)

Hi Greg,

I had no idea they were picking up draftees at the bowling alley. What sad times those were. You'd think they would pick up at the bus depot instead of a recreation establishment, knowing the grimm destination. 

I was already in the Air Force in '67, in Korea actually, not a great assignment but at least was'nt Viet Nam.

Don Murdoch (1962)

Cheers Greg,  I left for the induction  center then on to Fort Ord from the bus depot on East St. on Oct. 6, 1965, 2 days before my 21st birthday. The other 2 were Eddie McKee and James Scott.  Never a good thing to get a letter from Marion Bailey.  See ya in August. 

Bernard Rocksvold (1965)

After doing a little more research, it appears that Woodhaven Lanes opened in Late 1960 or early 1961. Seems there was a tournament at Woodland Bowling on East St. in 1960 then leagues started at Woodhaven in 1961. Anaybody correct me if I'm wrong.

I remember my Dad helping  demolish the inside of the bowling alley on East St. He used the old bowling pins, set up in his wood lathe, to drive a long sanding belt that he used to polish rifle and shotgun barrels before, bluing them. Many of the good looking bowling pins were turned into lamps for his friends. Seveal pieces of the old maple lanes were turned into cutting boards and coffee tables.

Melanie McKinzie-Petersen (Rued) (1967)

Please stop. Please leave politics to your vote where it should remain your choice.

Monte McCray (1966)

hey mel. how you doing? i am sure glad we dont have a political oppinion

Melanie McKinzie-Petersen (Rued) (1967)

Hey Monte, I always have an opinion, however, I know better than to think everyone should agree, and furthermore,  try to bad mouth them in to agreeing with me. My ego does not require that.                                         How are you and yours?

Don Murdoch (1962)

Well said Melanie.  Many should take your advice.

Bernard Rocksvold (1965)

Most of us do not care about, nor do want hear anyones political opinions or rants. So please keep them in the voting booth or mail in ballot, and do not post them here. 

Theresa Eve (1964)

Happy 4th of July, 2022!!!  

Mike Miller (1966)

Tread easy there Craig. Remember last time you were sent to your room for a very, very long time. I personally missed you but we should be very careful to keep our comments.......