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Brenda Valencia (Arteche) (1969)

BTW Tom Stewart, thanks for the interesting facts on A&W Aand Reed and Bell, I had no idea...

Janet Long (Levers) (1966)

The former Giant Orange north of Redding (Oasis or Pine St. I-5 offramps) is still alive as Joe's Giant Orange Mexican restaurant, and it is REALLY GOOD! And they do fresh squeeze orange juice. I find it interesting that many of us had the same experience when it came to getting to go to a restaurant "way back when" our folks had very little cash. Can't remember the name, but the place I got to go to ONCE-I was maybe 6 or 7- was on the SE corner of Beamer and East St. Went there after church one Sunday a.m. That was a big deal. Lots of  dressed-up folks; this country kids' eyes were popping. The building is still there; it's now Zitio's Sports Bar.

Don Murdoch (1962)

Janet,   Could that have been Peggy's Kitchen?   I washed dishes there whe I was 15.

Marian Flores (Walker) (1962)

When I was 16.5 years old, I was a carhop at the Woodland A&W and worked for Norm Joerger.  At that age you can lift anything no matter what the weight.

Don Murdoch (1962)

My girlfriend at the time, Pat Phipps, worked as a car hop in 1962 at the A&W.  Her mother, Rena, was the daytime burger flipper/cook.  Can't believe she supported 2 teenaged daughters on what she made working for Norm.  Played a lot of golf and poker with Norm.  He was a better poker player than golfer.  Great guy.

Theresa Eve (1964)

Jill:  Thank you.  Maybe our family was not poor in some respects, as the memories were golden.   Mother and Dad did their best to give and tell us to be open to others.  A annual fish dinner in San Francisco, remains a total gift in Christmas Memories.                                                                                                                                                           

Dan Ree (Ree) (1964)

Theresa..Oh sooo true....my parents did what they had to do ..to provide with 3 square meals...my mom was a great cook...Dad provided us 4 kids with clothes and new shoes...at Coey's Shoe store....and many trips at J C penney and Wards...My grandparents provided us to trips to San Francisco at the Fun House...I remember that wooden slide..you went down on a Burlap sacks and played the Fun Cade games with pennys....I also remember and enjoyed the Shriner's Picnic my grandparents took us each year......also enjoyed my Dad...who would take us to the Fairgrounds..to Race teather Race Cars...remember that oval track there anyone......also watch my Dad fly Line control gas engine airplanes also at the Fairgrounds....I guess one could say...not rich in Wealth...but Rich in very happy moments!!!!!!

Rosemary Leventon (Hartwig) (1965)

Ditto to your posts, Theresa and Danny!  My dad worked for PG&E, and my mom worked at Yolo General Hospital in Medical Records.  Mr. Whitaker was her first boss, and Karen Dettling was, until we moved to Placerville in 1964.  My memory of having "fast food", wwas #1:  Rich's Drive-in on the corner of Bush and Second Street (?)!  Of course, that was a REAL treat; not just whenever mom didn't want to cook!  Neverr happened!    There was no McDonald's back then.  For an extra special treat, we got Chinese food at Fong's or The Chicago.  My dad carried a lunch pail, every day to work.  Mom made our lunches every day, except once in a great while, we got to eat in the cafeteria!  Dingle, Beamer, and Harriet Lee.  My fvorite was either Spanish Rice, or Chile!  Yum!!!!    The best part was the price!  $.25.  The State Theatre, also $.25; unless you sat up in the "Loges" (sp)!  That was $.75.  My mom gave me $.30.  The movie, and a nickel for Neccos!   If I could sqqueeze another $.10, I got popcorn!  Ah!  Sweet Memories!  Happy New Year Everyone!

Theresa Eve (1964)

Rosemary and Dan:  Those were the days!  I remember eating lunch at Woodland High, if I did not pack my lunch, which was often with the rush in the morning; I had the choice of tomato soup for $.25 from the Cafeteria or the Lunch Shack outside, $.25 for a small hamburger.  Glad I had some babysitting jobs to have the extra cash.  It was always - pack your lunch at my house.  Those prices were amazing.    

Aileen Jull (Martinez) (1964)

Rosemary:  I remember you.  Didn't know you moved to Placerville though.  One little correction--Rich's Drive-in was located on First Street.  Bush Street dead-ended into Rich's parking lot.  Of course my memories are rather cloudy.  Haven't lived in Woodland for 25 years and the trips I've taken to return seem to always follow the same path.

Betty Ciemny (Gastineau) (1964)

You are right, Aileen. My sister, Mona, worked at Riches for years. Happy New Year, everyone!

Tim Tucker (1965)

It seems to me Rich's was on W. Main next to Pioneer Mkt. and the burger place at the intersection of Bush and 1st street was Kent's and later Al's.

Betty Ciemny (Gastineau) (1964)

Tim, you are so right! How the memory fades! But my sister did work at both of them! Rich's first, then Kents.

Joel Childers (1966)

We only knew it as "The Frostie" It was across from the Yolo Grocery. The best thing was the swirlie ice cream cone dipped in chocolate. A wonderful treat on a 90+ degree Woodland summer day on the walk back from the Municiple Swimming Pool.

Rosemary Leventon (Hartwig) (1965)

Aileen-I knw qs soon as I wrote Second Street, it should have been First Street .  lol  I pass that place all the time.  

Tom Stewart (1969)

Hoping for a better 2018 than 2017!

Vern Larson (1960)

           2018

                                             HAPPY NEW YEAR CLASSMATES!!

 Anna and I would like to wish you all a very happy, healthy, and prosperous new year! 

We are drinking straight Martinellis Sparkling Apple Cider...next year I'm going to spike Anna's drink with something stronger like Pomegranate Juice. (Oh the possibilities)

We are looking forward to seeing you all at the next "All 60’s Class Reunion" September 15, 2018.

GO WOLVES! 

Rosemary Leventon (Hartwig) (1965)

Happy New Year to all my fellow Wolves!  2018 IS going to be better!

Robert Cowing (1965)

Robert Cowing (1965)

Robert Cowing (1965)

Robert Cowing (1965)

Gary Wegener (Wegener) (1966)

In line with our apparent theme of death and dying, 

Joanie went down to renew her driver's license.  Part of the paperwork you fill out address the organ donor program.   

There was a box to check if you wanted to donate your organs upon death...  

Below that (I am reading over her shoulder), it says: "Check this box if you would like to make a voluntary donation now..."   

After I quit laughing, I read the rest of the line and it was talking about a $2 monetary donation to the organ donor program that you could include with your license renewal fee of $35.

Joan Richter (Lucchesi) (1960)

Gary Wagner, you made my laugh for the day, MAYBE the week! Thanks.

Elvis Kelley (1962)

Gary, this sure would be a good time to have a like button.