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Don Murdoch (1962)

Thanx go to all the folks who helped me fix the squeak in my '57 Ford.  Merry Xmas to all.

Dan Ree (Ree) (1964)

Don...Merry Christmas to you........WD-40 Company....new Product....Delet/Duck Tape Spray.more than happy to fix that 'SQUEAK '........IT'S A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE..THE FORD NO SQUEAKY NO MORE....WHAT A JOYESS SEASON NOW!!!

Linda Lopez (1967)

Truly a Merry Christmas, Woodland. Thanks giving just happened.

Robert Cowing (1965)

Robert Cowing (1965)

Betty Ciemny (Gastineau) (1964)

Merry Christmas to all and a happy and blessed New Year.

Jenny Johnson (Norman) (1966)

Merry Christmas, everyone! I remember Christmases in Woodland. The weather was usually overcast and rainy. The trees were leafless and the roads wet and slick. Still, we took our shiny new wagons, bikes, skates, baseballs & gloves, or whatever, out to play and share with all the neighbors.

It was back when we took each day’s weather as it came, rather than look for a 10-day forecast to plan our days. Back when kids gathered to just hang out, or start a ballgame, or go swimming, or drag Main. I look back on those days and smile. The memories make me happy. No worries of a mortgage or electric bill. No political arguments. No aches and pains of age.

I often wonder what would have happened if I’d have stayed in Woodland. Not because I didn’t like the life I’ve had, but because I’ve missed the old familiar friends and places where we grew up. (Would you believe that I have moved 65 times?) New friends are great – and new places are exciting, but old friends & places will forever be special.

Just the musings of an old lady. : )

Linda, I love your new picture!

Joel, are those the same chestnuts in chow mein?

Theresa, I bet your traditional cookies are legendary!

Vern, thank you for sharing the inspirations.

Becky, are you thinking tamales rather than enchiladas?

Tom, well said. It’s taken a lot of bumps and bruises to finally figure all of that out for myself. Just because someone says something doesn’t make it true. I’ve also learned that people definitely remember the past differently.

Gail & Tom, I remember going Christmas shopping in SF with my Mom and Grandmother and seeing the big stores, like Macy’s, with their beautiful Christmas decorations in the windows. Do they still do that in the big city? It's cool to see it in Ireland! I’ve seen it more in the little towns these days….depending where you are, I guess. Nice pictures! Thank you for sharing.

Brenda & Melinda, you both said a mouthful!! I agree.

Louise, welcome & Merry Christmas.

Sorry for the long post everyone – I’ve been saving up. : )

God bless. And peace to all.

Becky Knight (Tobitt) (1961)

Nope, enchaladas! They were long and cylindrical, served with the tamale sauce, chopped red onions and parmeasan cheese on top while sitting on an ice berg lettuce leaf. I'm about to drool just thinking about it! But my sauce is made and in the refrig right now.

Miguel Michel (1966)

I’m so glad to read most of the good thoughts that (most) of us share. We are very privileged to live in a beautiful country where we can still express our constitutional rights. True, we don’t always agree on issues but we must be tolerant and respectful. I hope that everyone has a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo. 

Dan Ree (Ree) (1964)

Jenny..You are spot on with what you just post..We as kids living and growing in Woodland...Nver worried about the weather...We enjoyed the out side  and let our imagination go as we saw it........It was a safe place to be out and play...and when Christmas season came ...it was a fun time.......Woodland had so much to offer to us Kids..let's not forgt about our great techer we now realize...they were not that bad and taught us the 3 'R's".....the rewards we could continue on in life...they were not only teachers...they were our guide to do well.......we really had the best of times back then and the great places to eat..Did not have Calorie Counts posted LOL!........I guess it is this time of the Year we remember those Days Best.......We can say Merry Christmas.......Go Wolves!!!!!

Duane Jackson (1965)

For Dan Ree....Just read we lost a member of the WHS family, a Mrs Cline-Shinn........Is Wayne Cline gone from this local? or are you up on things like that...Thxs...

Dan Ree (Ree) (1964)

Duane..Wayne Past away..... a Few years ago....I talk to his Daughter Cami off and on.....We were good friends!

Paul Schattauer (1961)

Merry Christmas all, this is a special time of year, family, friends and a greater appreciation for everything.  We had 8 inches of snow last week, more than I have seen in over 50 plus years of living in the South.  It was beautiful and a great Christmas season surprise.  I wish everyone a great new year.  Special thanks to Ol' Vern for all his posts and for making it another year, we 61s' need good examples.

Theresa Eve (1964)

Merry Christmas everyone!!!   It is lovely to read all the Christmas Wishes posted.  Update on the traditional gingerbread cookies, they have all been made and mailed, a few to New York.  This year 2017, coffee was the new ingredient added, per one of the old German cookie recipes.  I have been told this year, that it was a good addition.  Now for my great niece Katie to decorate the remaining cookies, as she starts to take over the gingerbread tradition in the family.  Blessings to all.

Gail Smith (Maxwell) (1964)

Out of the mouths of babes...may we all share this sentiment.

Let There Be Peace On Earth - 5 Yr Old Claire Ryann Crosby with Special Guests!

Wishing everyone a healthy, joyous holiday season! 

Tom Stewart (1969)

I am truly thankful for the privelige of growing up in Woodland.  I had a pretty happy, safe, and fun life, and the town seemed just about right...not too big....not to small.  I also loved having good ole' Sacramento just a short drive down the road.  I remember many a December night driving the river road to Sacramento when it was so foggy I had to drive with my door open to watch the center line.  A few times my best friend Ralph rode on the hood of the car to keep me on the road.

Christmas was always a special time of the year.  All during my high school years Woodland maintained that small town atmosphere and it seemed we knew or recognized just about everyone in town.  In those days it was bordered by East St, Gibson Road, Kentucky Ave, and the Brown's corner highway (although most of the town stopped at Cottonwood.

I do miss many of those things, but there is no going back.  Things have changed and it will never be the town we all remembered.  The Sunset Drive In, State Theater, Yolo Theater, Porter Theater, Municipal Pool, Brackets Pool Parlor, Woodhaven Lanes, and all those places we spent so many hours.

I hope everyone has a great Christmas...it's coming up quick.  Seems like this year has whizzed by in a flash.

Does Branigan's still have the Turkey farm?  We went there every year for our bird.

Gary Wegener (Wegener) (1966)

Perfect Christmas gift: (just in from Larry Martinez)

 Check out WHS football history in this book compiled and produced by Tom Crisp and Jack Slaven.  The book includes team pictures, rosters, award winners, games scores, and statistics, if available, for the years from 1896 to 2016.  

The book may be purchased for $35 from Woodland High School or directly from Tom Crisp.  To purchase from Tom, make check out to Tom Crisp and mail to him at 2855 Bidwell St. #4,  Davis, CA 95618.  tachoops@sbcglobal.net   (530)758-3452

Becky Knight (Tobitt) (1961)

Getting ready to head south for the holidays. Tamale sauce is made (double batch) and in the refrigerator in the motor home. To all who grew up in Yolo County and remember Christmas as it was "way back when", the very best Christmas ever and the happiest of New Years to you. I will be somewhat limited with Internet connections and will catch up with all of you late in January.

Joel Childers (1966)

Chestnuts in chow mein! Thank you Jenny. I guess I have eaten chestnuts. Lets all us old bandsmen and bandgals drink a toast of egg nog to Gordon Friday and the Harriet Lee Senior Elementary band (1960-1962), and to Vern Schwartz and the Woodland High School band of 1962-1966. Don't remember exactly what year Schwartz came to Woodland, but he was the band director I will always remember. Yes gang, our old Woodland is physically gone, or very changed in many ways, but thank God for our ability to remember the way it was. It is a pleasure to go on this site to read your reminiscences including street names, classmate names, buildings etc. Just an example...someone recently mentioned the Pioneer Market on Main Street which brought back memories of helping grandpa deliver produce there. It seems like the "Eagles" hall was right near there, too. So don't be shy. Keep it up. Merry Christmas to all my fellow Wolves.

Dan Ree (Ree) (1964)

Joel...... Mr. Swartz...came on in the early part of 1961.....Mr. Workman was Band Director in 1960..Mr. Swartz.....had introduced to us one day in the Band Room....Julie his new Bride......Those 4 years were all great.....Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco.. for 4 years.....the school paid for our meals at a Chinese Restraunt.....many other parades through out Yolo County..and yes...Mr.Swartz got us to the Rose Bowl....We played the half time...with many schools through the area...that was one day none of us forgot......

Gary Wegener (Wegener) (1966)

Christmas lights in Woodland.  Post your favorites.

Robert Cowing (1965)

Please include addresses as close as possible to actual location.

Thanks !

🌠🎇🎆🎅🏻

Linda Lopez (1967)

Where Gary. Would love to drive around town but where are the best. Telling my mom that so many remember her putting up the display on West. She worked all year gathering what she needed for that. It brought a big smile when I told her many in Woodland remembered and love it. Thanks to all.

Merry Christmas from Ruthe Lopez family. GO WOLVES!!dy, Beth, and the Lopez family.

GO WOLVES!!

Joel Childers (1966)

Does anyone remember a giant orange-colored, orange shaped roadside stand on the side of the old highway to the bay area where you could drive up and get orange juice...around Dixon or maybe Vacaville? It was before I-80 was built. I was pretty young so it's kind of hazy. I also remember the Burma-shave signs. Those were fun. Nothing like a family drive to San Francisco in the '52 Plymouth. What an adventure. We would pack our own lunches and eat in the park to save money...the museums, Golden Gate Park, the Cliff House, and us kid's favorite, the old Fun House with the mirror maze at the entrance.

Brenda Valencia (Arteche) (1969)

Wow!  Just catching up on some old posts!  Thanks for another walk down memory lane.  I am glad I grew up in a small community.  I attended "country schools" until the 7th grade.  I got to be "the new girl" in the middle of my 7th grade year.  I can't say that was enjoyable at all.  Lee Jr. High was huge to me and I had only attended Willow Oak School until its closing and then we were all transerred to Plainfield.  

I so remember the Bell & Reed (I think that is what it was called) a drive-in on the west end of town, Rich's, the place we went for a soft vanilla cone or a burger and milkshake - which was a rare treat for me.   Any one remember West Main Market (Gill Family) nand the Pioneer (Carl ?), they were across from each other when I was very little.  They always had penny candy behind the counter and would let me pick out a piece of my choice!  I thought that was a very big deal, but then again I think I was about 3 or 4.  Who recalls the Evergreen,  the pizza hang out?  

Anyway, running out of time to finish up tasks - Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!!