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07/13/18 07:23 AM

#4678

Norma Berrettoni (Plocher) (1966)

The 'Muni' was one block from our house so spent alot of time there. I took swimmng lessons, swam on the swim team and participated in the Aquacade in the summers. Great times! It is sad to not see the 'Muni' anymore - but seeing the dedication plaque to Grace Hiddleson means alot to me. She was a great woman.

07/13/18 09:55 AM

#4679

Theresa Eve (1964)

The Woodland Pool, Muni; great, clean fun for us all. It was the main summer attraction for us all, swimming lessons, or just a place to enjoy and meet our friends. Very sad to see this vanish from sight.

07/13/18 11:11 AM

#4680

Tim Tucker (1965)

I remember the kiddie pool was always really really warm......

07/13/18 03:00 PM

#4681

Don Murdoch (1962)

Tim, And somewhat yellow in color.

07/14/18 06:07 AM	#4682
Janice Bell (Killian) (1966) I also remember the summer dances in the park there.

07/14/18 08:43 PM

#4683

Tim Tucker (1965)

Don, similar to the Tuscan sun.

07/15/18 10:24 AM

#4684

Robert Cowing (1965)

James "Jim" George Leathers, Jr.

Jan. 15, 1942 - June 19, 2018

Jim's in depth obituary is posted in the "In Memory" section, WHS Class of 1960.

He is survived by his siblings, Timothy Leathers (WHS 1961), Joan Rhoads (WHS 1963), Mike Leathers (WHS 1968), Patrick Leathers (WHS 1968), and Scott Leathers (WHS).

Jim was born in Woodland, to James and Dorothy (Worth) Leathers. He grew up and lived in Woodland until he graduated from Woodland High School in 1960.

Published in Daily Democrat on July 14, 2018

07/15/18 10:33 AM

#4685

Robert Cowing (1965)

2018

Catherine Vejraska Aug. 12, 1923 - July 7, 2018

Catherine was born in Stirling City. She was raised and educated in Chico, a resident of Woodland since 1950. Catherine married M.J. "Mike" Vejraska and they spent 58 remarkable years together until his death in 1995.

Catherine is survived by her daughters, Gina (WHS 1962) (Mike) Dillon, and Terri Thomas (WHS 1964); her son, Michael Vejraska (WHS 1966); five grandchildren; two great grandchildren, and her dearest friend, Bill Robinson. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, Mike, and her sons, Tony and Joe.

Catherine was a proud and active member of the Philanthropic Sorority, Delta Theta Tau. She was a 25 year employee of the Woodland Joint Unified School District, principally at Douglass Junior High School as the Counseling Secretary.

She enjoyed travel, Bunco, musical theater, reading, community volunteer work, and her wide circle of cherished lady friends. Catherine was a devoted Catholic, strong in her faith. She was generous with her time and her heart and touched many lives, young and old, in Woodland.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, July 19, at 10:30 a.m., at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland. Memorial contributions, in her name, can be made to either of the two groups she ably and lovingly volunteered for over the course of many years, Community Care Car, Inc., P.O. Box 204, Woodland 95776 or Holy Rosary Parish Juvenile Hall Ministry, 503 California St., Woodland 95695. Published in Daily Democrat from July 15 to July 19, 2018

07/15/18 11:28 AM

#4686

Virginia Roath (Atkeison) (1966)

Thanks, Robert, for the pics of where the Muni Pool used to be.

YES, many great memories for all of us that went to the "Muni". I learned to swim there, had my first job (starting summer "66), several years as pool manager and the memories are all wonderful.....the teachers in the 50's & 60's... David & Frank Fitz, Patti Gay, Bob Gordon,( Sheldon Strong &Gary Forbes,also pool managers), Terri Jones, Bill Utley, Joan Leathers, Pat Tauzer, Liz & Tootie Geer, Bill & Malcolm Pearson and of course, Grace Hiddleson. The olympic style diving of Frank Fitz, Bill Freeman and Jeff Lodi and they also added great clown antics along with Buz Evicci and Rick Larson during the Aquacade shows.

07/15/18 01:29 PM

#4687

Robert Cowing (1965)

Virgina - a great redition of the past of Woodland Muni !

Thanks for jarring many memories that some how did not surface until you made your recollection. It was nice to sit back and remember as I went through the names.

I wish I could have been at the site when they started the demolition but i don't remember any announcement about the deconstruction.

Freinds, family and sites seem to follow the same path at times. Their passing comes unexpected.

Thanks - Robert

07/15/18 01:32 PM

#4688

Gary Wegener (Wegener) (1966)

When I was with the city Public Works Dept, Gracie came to a council meeting and at public comment period, asked the city to put in an ADA parking space by the pool side entrance. She was sight impaired. The council agreed and directed us to do it. The next morning Gracie called me and asked where the parking place was? When I started to tell her it would be about a week, she interruted and said she went swimming at like 6am every morning, and having a space by the back gate would really help. I believe we got the space marked the next day. How could anyone say anything but yes to a blind person in her 90's swiming daily, especially when she taught you to swim. (I presumed someone drove her...but didn't have the nerve to question her.)

Yes, great memories of the pool. Believe it was 10 cents when we were kids, with clothes in the wire baskets, and you got a safety pin with your basket number on it.. I vividly remember the first time jumping, and later first time 'diving' from the high dive. And swiming the length under water. Didn't they have 10 minutes time outs each hours? Good times, especially on 100 degree days like Monday is supposed to be.

07/15/18 02:13 PM

#4689

Janet Long (Levers) (1966)

As an adult, many years after learning to swim at the municipal pool, (Bob Gordon is only instructor I remember), I signed up for the water exercise classes which were great, but the best thing about them was the chlorine infused, permanent odor of the shower/dressing room, which took me back to much earlier times. They oughta bottle such scents....

07/15/18 02:59 PM

#4690

Dan Ree (Ree) (1964)

Yes....Virginia...brought up some great names...and Robert too..........only wish a part of that pool was help back as a memory session......as i drove by the tearing down of the Original..Famous....to this day..WHS..I drove by and got out that eveing..while..on patrol..on the PD...why didn't i grab the History piece....I kick myself every time for not doing so................BUT WHAT HAPPEN TO WOODLAND...IS PROGRESS THAT GOOD...JUST A THOUGHT FROM GREAT TIMES?????

07/16/18 08:50 AM

#4691

Nancy Rollins (Gantz) (1968)

I have enjoyed reading and reminiscing about the Muni...spent many hours and days there...Aquatic ballet was one of my favorites and I remember swimming at night and watching out for those black bugs that would bite!

07/19/18 03:14 PM

#4692

Robert Cowing (1965)

Stanley Harvey Bender Aug. 29, 1924 - July 13, 2018

Stanley Bender was born in Woodland to Harvey and Grace Bender.

Stanley graduated from Woodland High School in 1942, where he excelled in track and field. His record in the 120 yard high hurdles lasted for 14 seasons and his high jump record was not topped for 30 years. His hurdle time ranked as the best in the state in 1942. His athletic excellence at Woodland High earned him an introduction into the Woodland Sports Hall of Fame in 1979.

Immediately after high school he attended Sacramento City College for a semester before enlisting in the US Marines. He fought in combat in the South Pacific for 30 months, both on Okinawa and Peleliu. After more than three years in the military, due to family commitments, he was unable to further his college and athletic ambitions.

In 1946 he married Evelyn Amen, who he remained married to for 53 years. Stanley owned and operated the family business for 40 years, Woodland Laundry and Dry Cleaners, along with his brother-in-law, Jerry Dyer, until his retirement.

He is survived by his companion of 18 years, Betty Duffek; daughters, Susan Bender (WHS 1966) and Carol (John) Kelly (WHS 1967); as well as grandchildren, Rickaye (Sean) Conley, Frank (Jennifer) Kelly, and Charles (Lori) Kelly; also, great grandchildren, Sean Jr. and Shaye Conley; numerous nieces and nephews, and his canine companion, Luke.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Bender in 1999, and his sister, Beverly Dyer in 2012. Private family services will be held. Donations in his name can be made to the American Legion or The Sacramento SPCA. Published in Daily Democrat on July 19, 2018

07/24/18 06:10 AM

#4693

Robert Cowing (1965)

Caroline G. Lara 1921 - July 10, 2018

She was born in Roswell New Mexico. Caroline enjoyed fishing, going to the casino and spending time with her family. Caroline loved softball, in her younger years she played, and as her daughters got older, she coached them.

She taught as a teachers aid at Laugenour and Freeman Elementary School.

Survivors include her three daughters, Virginia (Gordy) Emerson (WHS 1960) of Temple TX, Eleanor Souza (WHS 1963) of West Sacramento, and Linda Hollman (WHS 1965) of Robbins;

Preceded in death by husband, Jess Lara; sons, Richard (WHS 1960) and Donald Lara (WHS 1965), and sons in law, Juan Souza and Gerald Hollman. Private Celebration of Life has already been held. Published in Daily Democrat on July 24, 2018

07/28/18 09:11 PM

#4694

Tim Tucker (1965)

To supplement my retirement, I found a real money maker in selling homing pigeons......so far this month I've sold mine 4 times................and to the same guy !

07/29/18 01:42 PM

#4695

Janet Long (Levers) (1966)

Tim, is a homing pigeon the same as a racing pigeon? Often I see the trailers that have what I call racing pigeons up near Mt. Shasta and other far-flung locations where they're taking a whole bunch of them to release to fly to their coop and have the clock time recorded. It seems like a really cool and sort of specialized undertaking-very interesting.

07/29/18 02:21 PM

#4696

Tim Tucker (1965)

Janet, a racing pigeon is just a faster homing pigeon. They both are capable of finding their way home from fairly long distances........By the way, I had to google for that info. I really don't know zip about pigeons and I don't even sell them, but my post was somewhat humorous...IMHO.

07/29/18 05:05 PM

#4697

Robert Cowing (1965)

Janet and Tim - Think "Squab".

07/29/18 05:11 PM

#4698

Tim Tucker (1965)

and Robert's the guy.

07/30/18 11:14 AM

#4699

Janet Long (Levers) (1966)

Fake news! On our down home site! We're as great as the New York Times. (But a change of topic is always welcome)

07/30/18 11:22 AM

#4700

Tim Tucker (1965)

Janet..... ( and sometimes warranted.)

07/30/18 03:35 PM

#4701

Dan Ree (Ree) (1964)

The Pigeon did it..the question I need a answer...Why did that darn Chicken Cross the road?....Was it....the pigeon made him or.......was it the road was there to cross........Boy I can go for Some C. Sander's Chicken ..right Now!!!!

07/30/18 04:26 PM

#4702

JoAnn Kergel (Wirth) (1965)

Why did the chicken cross the road? An age old question and the answer is simple. He or she crossed the road to show the possum it could be done.

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