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03/19/18 08:03 AM

#4528

Marilyn Millsap (Thompson) (1961)

Becky - They are not actively contacting people right now. They have said that they will be going through the collection and getting rid of things which are not "appropriate." They are hiring a curator and they are planning to turn one of the garages into a storage facility. Where/when things will be displayed is a question since they are apparently doing away with all the second floor displays. They are talking about hauling some things around to schools to give them a little "taste" of local history. Hopefully, things will become more clear at the meeting on March 22. It is also unclear who will be in charge - curator, YoloArts, museum board, county supervisor, museum director?? Meg Stallard and Gary Sandy are both running to replace Matt Rexroad.

03/19/18 10:28 AM

#4529

Robert Cowing (1965)

FYI - Max Rexroad has been attending some of our HOA meetings at Wild Wings Development.

03/19/18 04:43 PM

#4530

JoAnn Kergel (Wirth) (1965)

Can anyone check for me about reclaiming donated items? I know that my family gave at least 2-3 items that belonged to my grandmother. I am in Bend, OR but could have my brother stop by and pick them up. Thanks.

03/20/18 09:41 AM

#4531

Marilyn Millsap (Thompson) (1961)

The museum office phone is 530-666-1045 and their email is ychmoffice@sbcglobal.net. You can contact them for more information but I suggest waiting until after the meeting on March 22. I also would make sure you get information from museum officials and not YoloArts or Matt Rexroad. Different stories.

03/20/18 03:13 PM

#4532

Gary Wegener (Wegener) (1966)

Of the stuff I have read in the Democrat, I don't remember anything about purging the Gibson House historical artifacts collection. That seems to go to the heart of the museum vs art center discussion. If it hasn't been in the paper, and they are in fact purging the collection, I hope someone contacts Jim Smith at the Democrat.

03/21/18 10:33 AM

#4533

Bernard Rocksvold (1965)

Just curious Robert. What is the signifcance of Rexroad attending your HOA meetings?

03/21/18 10:55 AM

#4534

Marilyn Millsap (Thompson) (1961)

I attended a YoloArts board meeting where they talked about paring down the collection. One board member even said they needed to get rid of some things "because they're so old." - her words. I have talked to many people about this whole mess - the story changes with every conversation and article. I know the current museum director, several people on the museum board and others who are involved in the museum. There is great concern about what the outcome will be. Go to the meeting at the community center on March 22 and ask questions.

03/21/18 12:49 PM

#4535

Joan Richter (Lucchesi) (1960)

I wish I could attend the meeting tomorrow but I just had a knee replacement and staying at home. I hope all who attend will let us know what they decide. I have talked to so many people who are very upset as to how this was handled. I agree with you Marilyn, so many different stories out there and we don't know what is going on.This decision is so important to our county roots.

03/21/18 01:20 PM

#4536

Becky Knight (Tobitt) (1961)

Where and when is this meeting being held tomorrow? I'm willing to come up from Fairfield if you think it might do some good.

03/21/18 01:39 PM

#4537

Robert Cowing (1965)

Barnard Rocksvold (1965) - Just curious Robert. What is the significance of Rexroad attending your HOA meetings?

Bernard - Our HOA meetings are open to the public. It might provide an opportunity to watch and even catch Rexford and ask him some questions about whatever concerns you in Yolo County. You can do it in private, inside the meeting house or outside in the parking lot, and the meetings are basically informal. No one knows who you are or even if you are a resident in the development.

Meeting tonight 5:30-8:30 PM in Wild Wings Golf course's "The Nest", previously a restaurant on the south end of golf course parking lot.

Be prepared . . . Rex can be aggressive in his manner.

I mean, Bernard, what the heck? right? Take a risk. - Robert

P.S. - Why is he there? Haven't the foggiest.

03/21/18 02:03 PM

#4538

Robert Cowing (1965)

Lee Dumars May 12, 1937 - March 9, 2018

He was born on May 12, 1937, to Frances (Nelson) and Theo Dumars. He leaves behind his sister, Arlene Callaghan (Chuck), of San Mateo, and brother, Bruce Dumars (WHS 1967) (Sandy) (WHS 1968), of Woodland. Lee attended Dingle Elementary School and graduated from Woodland High in 1955. He attended U.C. Davis.

He then entered the U.S. Navy where he worked in the engine room of the Samuel N. Moore Destroyer and toured Japan and the Pacific. Upon returning, Lee left for Europe where he worked on an English farm. He traveled extensively to many countries, putting over 10,000 miles on his Vespa. Of all the places, Lee was especially fond of Spain. He returned to enter his lifelong career in farming, forming Lenell Farms with Bernell Harlan. Both men later joined their fathers and farmed as Harlan & Dumars, Inc. Lee became his family's third generation California farmer, spending over 50 years in the business.

After a whirlwind courtship, Lee married Louise Ricci, on Nov. 5, 1960, a love that lasted over 57 years. Together they had a daughter, Denise Morbit (Johnny) of Little Rock, AR, and a son, David Dumars (Karen) of Woodland.

Lee was a devout member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He and his family spent a lot of summertime at their South Lake Tahoe family cabin.

A Vigil for Lee will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., on Monday, March 19, at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will also be at Holy Rosary Church on Tuesday, March 20, at 10:30 a.m., followed by his burial at the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, 798 West Street, with a reception following.

The family would especially like to thank Lee's attending physicians, Dr. Stacy Berrong, Dr. Alborz Alali, and Dr. Richard Beyer, and his very special night caregiver, Gracie Santillan. But we are comforted by his great Catholic Christian faith and the peace of knowing he will be in Heaven with our Lord, Jesus Christ: "To Infinity, and Beyond". In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Holy Rosary Building fund, Holy Rosary School, and Yolo Hospice.

Published in Daily Democrat from Mar. 15 to Mar. 20, 2018

03/21/18 02:09 PM

#4539

Robert Cowing (1965)

Thomas Michael Gorman March 16, 1941 - Feb. 27, 2018

Mike was born in Kansas City, MO, on March 16, 1941 to Tom and Mary Gorman. His family moved to California in 1945, first living in Oakland and then in Sacramento.

In 1952, the family settled in Woodland, where Mike grew up. During high school, he enjoyed being a member of the Time Makers Auto Club, and throughout his life, he continued to love cars, especially sports cars. Mike graduated from Woodland High School in 1959.

Mike attended Sacramento City College and then enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Germany for two and one-half years. After returning home, he joined his father at Gorman Manufacturing, a metal fabrication, and millwright business, where he worked until he retired. Mike is survived by his son, Ryan (Amanda) Gorman of Elk Grove; daughter, Erin Brones of El Dorado Hills; grandchildren, Colten Gorman, Jacob Brones, and Luke Brones; brother, Dennis (WHS 1965) (Marsha - WHS 1966) Gorman; and nieces, Kelly Gorman (Curtis) Marzolf, and Kim (Mike) McGraw. He was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 20, at 11 a.m., at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Published in Daily Democrat from Mar. 16 to Mar. 20, 2018

03/21/18 02:19 PM

#4540

Carol Dunton (Stone) (1968)

The meeting for the Gibson the house is tomorrow at the community center. Is that the senior community center and what time? I would love to go.

03/21/18 02:34 PM

#4541

Robert Cowing (1965)

Elizabeth "Duffy" Traynham August 26, 1958 - February 21, 2018

Born to Russell O. Traynham and Elizabeth D. Hatcher.

Duffy died in Windsor, California. Both her parents and her grandparents, Harry and Lorraine Traynham preceded her in death.

Duffy is survived by sisters Joann Hawk, Shelly Hawk Larson (WHS 1964), Mimi Hawk Simonson (WHS 1966) and cousin Kirk Traynham. Duffy is a graduate of WHS class of 1976. (?)

A "Celebration of Life" was held for her at StingRayz Marina, Knights Landing California.

Interned at Woodland City Cemetery 3/17/18.

03/21/18 11:45 PM

#4542

Bernard Rocksvold (1965)

Robert wrote: "Be prepared . . . Rex can be aggressive in his manner.

I mean, Bernard, what the heck? right? Take a risk"

Thanks Robert, I've met Rexroad a few times. I know!

I'm friends with his chief of staff.

Ugly situation the Arts and Gibson house. Neither for or against until I get more facts. As far as I know, nothing is being disposed of so far, and I believe the arts people have promissed to keep everything.

What is more distubing is Meg Stallard running for Rexroads seat. Seems very unethical to me with her husband on the city council. This is the guy that promised to not run for reelection after he was appointed to fill Jeff Monroe's seat. I think Meg was on the school board when they hired some of the most incompetant district administers in the free world. I know she was part of a large turmoil between the teachers and the school board.

We don't need Woodland and Yolo County to become a Stallard fiefdom!

That should get me into enough politcal hot water to poach a few eggs.

03/22/18 09:07 AM

#4543

Marilyn Millsap (Thompson) (1961)

The museum meeting is today, Mar. 22 at the Senior/Community Center on East st. 6-8 p.m. in Room one.

They are not doing anything to pare down the collection yet, that I know of, because they haven't "officially" taken control.

I don't know whether it is legally a conflict of interest to have both Stallards on local boards. However, it does not bother me. Tom Stallard has done more to improve downtown Woodland than 95% of people. I know both Tom and Meg and believe they are both very ethical people with no hidden personal agendas. I know that Meg is very supportive of the museum and that her opponent, Gary Sandy, is Rexroad's choice. We have the current mess at the museum due to Matt Rexroad, not any unethical actions from Stallards. Can it get worse?

Questions for the meeting:

Why is this action being taken now? Why hasn't the county put money into the museum for many years but now has the money to pay a curator. Who is really going to be in charge? What does anyone in YoloArts know about running an historical museum. What is going to be done with the displays on the second floor. What role does the museum board have? Why wasn't the operational plan put forward by the newly hired museum director (James Glica-Hernandez) given a chance to be put into place? Why has the museum paid Dave Flory $1,200/month to manage the events at the museum while he lived in Texas? What will the on-going funding from the county be? Why has YoloArts turned down other locations in favor of the museum (because they want to continue to have free rent)

The YoloArts people have NOT promised to keep everything.

03/22/18 07:54 PM

#4544

Dan Ree (Ree) (1964)

So..confusing about the Museum topic..is it not what's there on Display What made Woodland......and those that proceeded those there now,,,,,,,,,History is there to be seen..not hidden...but one can not Control who are in power in 2018.............Hoping for great news down the line.........Those that took over ...have other views and reasons to change it all.........Living in Bakersfield...the City has taken control of the Original Down town and brought back it's original beauty...they have a Museum at another location...very large...what was to be thrown in the dumps....now stands...it is a different out look here than there...Down town..reminds me of Woodland....The Fox theatre Here reminds of the Original State...they kept the orignal look out side. and inside...down to the snack bar...even has the original ticket booth ..which is still used.....today.......good luck with Today's Woodland..enjoyed the Yesterdays.....

03/23/18 04:36 AM

#4545

Monte McCray (1966)

Dan, maybe yhey are going to make it the new sanctuary city headquarters?

03/24/18 10:53 AM

#4546

Aileen Jull (Martinez) (1964)

My condolences to the Hawk Family for the loss of their baby sister "Duffy". I remember her only as a baby and have thought of her many times during my life, wondering how she turned out. So sorry for your loss.

04/04/18 11:04 AM

#4547

Robert Cowing (1965)

Melba Lurlain Whitehead Dec. 12, 1915 - Mar 22, 2018

Melba was a lifetime Yolo County resident. Melba was honored by the Woodland Chamber of Commerce as the Woman of the Year in 1968, and again for outstanding service in 1973. Additionally, she was one of three Woodland residents recognized by the City of Woodland as having provided outstanding service in 1994.

Melba was a lifelong member of St. John's Church Woodland and was baptized there in 1929 at age 13. Melba is survived by her son, James L. Whitehead (WHS 1966) of Woodland; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, and nephews. A Celebration of life service will be held at St. John's Church in Woodland on Friday, April 6, at 11 a.m. Published in Daily Democrat from Apr. 4 to Apr. 6, 2018

04/05/18 08:11 AM

#4548

Duane Jackson (1965)

What ever happened to the Gibson House museum? That mess/problem solved, or is it no more?

04/05/18 08:58 AM

#4549

Marilyn Millsap (Thompson) (1961)

The Gibson House mess has not been resolved and is an ongoing issue. There was just a letter in the Democrat stating that most of the people at the March 22 meeting were opposed to the plan and were not listened to. If you care about this issue, contact any member of the board of supervisors. Oscar Villegas seems the most sympathetic.

04/05/18 01:27 PM

#4550

Norma Berrettoni (Plocher) (1966)

Class of '66 - the following invitation/rsvp cards for the Decades Reunion have been returned to me with 'unable to forward' - Does anyone have a current address for: Malcolm Nicolson, Mike Cartoscelli and Bill Bucher? If so, please ask them to contact me with their current address at: normainbarn@gmail.com. I will then send them their invitation.

04/05/18 02:13 PM

#4551

Robert Cowing (1965)

Stubborn fire possibly destroys historic Lions Clubhouse

By Jim Smith, Woodland Daily DemocratPOSTED: 04/05/18, 9:17 AM PDT For complete and unedited article sEE - Dailly Democrat, 04/05/2018

“This fire was tough but our firefighters were tougher,” summed up Woodland Fire Chief Rebecca Ramirez about a hard-fought blaze that burned through the attic of the historic Lions Clubhouse and possibly destroying the complete interior.

The fire was reported at around 3:30 a.m. Thursday when a neighbor to the south of the structure at 417 Lincoln Avenue smelled smoke.

There were no injuries as the building was unoccupied. None of the responding firefighters were hurt either.

Before it was entirely under control, firefighters from West Sacramento, UC Davis, Davis, Willow Oak and Yolo were all on scene offering assistance.

Although it was too soon as of Thursday morning to know what caused the fire, it is known from Lions Club members who came to the scene that the building was vacant Wednesday night.

One Lions Club member noted charring on the northwest exterior of the building facing the parking lot of Valley Clinical Consulting Services and speculated that a homeless person who had been known to camp there from time to time may have been responsible.

However, Ramirez reiterated that it was too soon to speculate. Nonetheless, the area was later cordoned off and police were called in to investigate it as a possible crime scene.

The age of the building also contributed to problems. Ramirez noted the interior walls consisted of “lath and plaster” construction.

“Lath and plaster” was used primarily on interior walls and ceilings in the early 1900s and up to the 1950s when it fell out of favor and was replaced by gypsum and drywall.

Gas lines were closed early by firefighters and PG&E was later called to disconnect power as well.

Despite those efforts, flames kept springing back to life. Firefighters were pouring water on the rooftop from the west, east and northern exteriors at the same time they were inside the main hall yet the blaze seemed unabated.

The structure itself dates back the early 1900s when it served as a church. In 1910, the Woodland Unitarian Church commissioned Napa architect Luther M. Turton to design the church at 417 Lincoln Ave. The church was designed in the Craftsman style with heavy exposed wooden beams, low slanted gables and clad in woodland singles.

The Town & Country Club remodeled the former church in 1941. The large round windows, which Turton had installed, were removed and the front facade was extended. As the building aged, the exterior woodland shingles were covered with synthetic siding and painted contemporary colors. The interior of the building, however, retained its original wood.

The Lions Club celebrated 95 years in Woodland last December. Its first meeting was held in Woodland in November 1922. It was officially chartered on Dec. 15, 1922.

04/05/18 06:42 PM

#4552

Don Murdoch (1962)

In the early 50s, that building was the YMCA. There was a pool table and I met a new kid in town, Merle Grant, class of 60, who married my classmate, Linda Kiehn. And they are still together to this day. Classmate Dave Lausten lived in the duplex next door and we played pool often. The Carlton Club was across the alley to the north and we would jump the fence at night to go swimming. We were young, stupid and brave back then. We would jump off the roof of the Club into the pool. But we survived. It closed in about 1957 when the new YMCA on College Street opened, across from the Brownie Left there for 'Y' camp, Camp Packer Creek in August every summer for 5 years. Dave, Ron Carston and I had out first beer behind the 'Y' when we were in the 7th grade. Do you remember your first 'drink'?

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