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Gary Wegener (Wegener) (1966)

What a difference 4 years makes.  My memory regarding polio was the shots and then the sugar cubes, but nothing on "the scare".    Would seem like there would be a lot of lessons learned from that the war on polio.

BTW, hats off to those still working in essential services.  Staggering to think how many fit into that category.  We can't thank them enough.  Grocery check out clerks (many are elderly like us)-what must go through their minds each morning ("Am I crazy for going to work?  Handling all that money from potentially ill custormers.  If I don't, do I disrupt the food chain?")  We should heap praise on them and try to pay with plastic.

Gail Smith (Maxwell) (1964)

I have seen two sides to this situation, as always, one good, one bad.  I have a nurse friend who works in a surgical ward.  She put out a plea on Facebook...people are stealing their masks and various other items that the surgical ward needs to keep doing surgery.  If they don't have the right supplies, they can't work.  Come on people, have some common sense.

Another story I heard was from a yound woman going into a grocery store when she was called over to a car where an elderly man and woman were sitting.  The woman was crying and told the young woman that she was afraid to go into the store.  She gave the young woman $100 and her grocery list and asked if she would buy her groceries for her.  The woman did.  This is the way we should be reacting during this time.

In the meantime, we specifically are not yet in dire need but cannot find toilet paper anywhere.  The groceries stores have said that by people buying and hoarding this stuff, it makes it difficult for their chain's buying cycle.  They typically get a grocery shipment every night at a store and the emplioyees work the nights putting things out.  Because they have been shorted, they are sometimes getting 2 and 3 shipments a night to catch up, making people have to work twice as hard and probably not be able to cover all of the labor needed to get this done.  The stores have stated, time and time again, 'THERE IS PLENTY OF PRODUCT, JUST BUY ON YOUR NORMAL CYCLE!"

As for me, I am on quarantine for 5 days waiting to hear if I've tested positive for the virus.  I don't think I have it.  I have a compromised immune system due to cancer and I've been on a new trial chemo drug.  I haven't reacted well to it and when I ended up running a 100.4 fever yesterday, my doctor told me to go down and get tested.  Very cool the way they do it...they come out to the car all scrubbed up and just do it through the window.  They tested me for flu also, which I don't have.  I'm just glad they are there and thank them from the bottom of my soul.  While I feel bad to have used up a kit when I really don't think I have it, I guess it is better to be safe than sorry.  Stay safe everyone!

Gary Wegener (Wegener) (1966)

Just looked at Amazon.com and  they are showing toilet paper for sale at what looks like normal prices.  Have a neighbor that ordered some last week and no problem... (I know, that was last week and this  is this week.)

Marilyn Millsap (Thompson) (1961)

Just tried to buy toilet paper on Amazon. All those rolls in blue/white wrapping are apparently very bad quality from China.  Guess it figures.  I tried to buy other known brands and it won't even go into my cart. Looks like Amazon is out of it too.

Esther Villa (Lara) (1965)

Dallas John Aichele died peacefully at the age of 74 on October 20^th, at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, CA. He was born at Tacoma, Washington on May 25, 1945 to Albert and Ruth Aichele.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Bernice, Betty and Burdell. He is survived by his sister Bonnie; his children, Richard (Naomi) and Kerry (Manuel) along with his grandchildren: Mina, Marley, Arik (Brianna), Aarin (Kara), Jordin (Nicole) and Alex (Alli). John is also survived by his six great grandchildren: Brooke, Claire, Zoryah, Sadie, Ariijah, Aycin, and many nieces and nephews.

John, or Aichele, as he was known to lifelong friends, spent his youth among the Mexican-American families and children of Yolo, CA, where he worked at Vic’s Grocery Store and was affectionately known as “The German.” His quick wit, sense of humor, and big heart endeared him to those around him for decades.

He graduated from Woodland High School in 1964 and married Sylvia Villa. Together they welcomed two children and six grandchildren into the world. After divorce later in life, Aichele and his extended family of in-laws continued to remain close.

Aichele also loved the outdoors and could often be found camping and especially fishing. He kept loyal dogs during his lifetime and was a talented carpenter and craftsman, constantly impressing others with in-home renovations, furniture crafting, toy building, and later in life his innovative birdhouses.

All who knew Dallas John Aichele will remember his generous heart and wild sense of humor at cookouts and parties where his head was often thrown back in laughter in his handcrafted 70’s “man cave.”

The many who knew Aichele may find peace in hearing that before his passing, Aichele was able to tell his family that he had a good life and was ready to go. Nonetheless, he will be greatly missed by all.

Aileen Jull (Martinez) (1964)

Duane Jackson, remind Vickie, it's Rosewood WAY not drive.  All is well at our house, however, a little bored though.  No sports, no restaurants (well almost).  And we joined NetFlex. Blah!!  Still trying to figure out how to work it.

Barbara Avilla (Hurley) (1961)

Marilyn- You might try RV or Marine stores.  We went to Camping World in Roseville and

they had tons. It is one ply but good paper.

Vickie Anderson (Unruh) (1966)

Thanks for the correction Aileen; I am back on Rosewood Way after caring for Mom (Roberta) until her passing. We are still a wonderful, vibrant, one block long neighborhood. During this crisis the younger ones are shopping for us seniors. I am harvesting lavender stems, 2 others are providing ribbon & we're making lavender wands in our separate homes. We have neighborhood watch, participate in National Night Out and during summer we can tomatoes together in my kitchen. I am so lucky to have been able to return to this lovely community after so many years away. 

Marilyn Millsap (Thompson) (1961)

Thanks, Barbara.  Those are good suggestions.  My husband happened to be in Walmart yesterday as they were putting more supplies on the shelves so we are in good shape for a while.  Stay healthy everyone.

Ron Blickle (1963)

I too grew up on Rosewood Way from 1946 to 1955.  That subdivision was know as the Crawford Subdivision because Bill Crawford built the homes for the returning service men and women who needed housing to start their young families (Baby Boomers).  The entire neighborhood was full of veterans of WWII and their young children.  Some of the families I remember were Caldwell's, Monroe's, Porter's, Jones, Burns, Julls, and a number of others that I cannot remember.  If you go over the entire neighborhood, you can add Meek's, Browns, Wetzels, Slaven's, etc.  A great place to grow up and ride our bikes all day long without worry or concerns.  Sorry if I missed some of the other neighbors.

Donald Urain (1964)

You talk about weird, all the casinos have their driveways blocked. I went down town last night and drove down The Strip . I stopped in front of the New York  New York hotel casino and got out of my truck and walked around. It was like a Sci.-Fi. movie. To be on The Strip on a Saturday night and hear only wind in darkness will never be seen again. I hope.

Don Murdoch (1962)

Ron.  Where is Rosewood Way.  Is that the one block street connecting Coloma to Homewood Dr?

Vern Larson (1960)

I would like to thank Esther Villa Lara (1965) for posting the obituay of Dallas John Aicheve WHS 1964, and would like to enclude his high school graduation photo so all can take an additional moment and renew any memories they may have of him.RIP Dallas.

Duane Jackson (1965)

Aileen Jull Martinez, It was my fault about the name on Rosewood way, I didn't know until Vicki corrected me as did your post.......Don't get back to Woodland anymore, so I've lost touch with the place.......Peace out!

Andrea Fernandez (Fong) (1967)

This is Burke. Andrea and I have one email address so I'm never sure whose name will show up when we access our online accounts that use an email address as an ID.

After finishing a long career with Pacific Bell/SBC/ATT in 2001, I took a few years off and then started a second career with Safeway. I've been at Safeway for almost 15 years and am currently the Deli Manager at the store in South Davis.  I just took 2 weeks off so I can self isolate myself.  My family is happy as well as many of my coworkers who were concerned about me being on the frontlines at my age. 

Work at Safeway is definitely crazy. From being a 24-hour store, we're only open from 7:00am-9:00pm, but our hours haven't been cut. For the last 3 weeks, management has authorized OT for everybody for the entire week on Sunday mornings.  When the store opens at 7:00am, we'll have a crowd of 40-50 shoppers waiting outside the doors. Until we close, it's busy as hell.  It's slowed down a little since the "shelter in place" has started. 

We've heard that the people in our warehouses are working 12 hours shifts, but still can't keep up with the daily orders from the stores.  They've had to put limits on the size of the daily orders for each store so that they can supply each store with "something" versus "nothing".  When the pandemic started, we had a day or 2 that we DIDN'T GET ANYTHING to stock our shelves because some of the bigger Safeway stores submitted orders that were 2 or 3 times their normal daily order.  By the time, the warehouse processed the orders for the smaller stores, there was very little product left in the warehouse (and the warehouses are getting supplied every day).  Even though we order a product, it still doesn't guarantee that we'll get it.  Some days, we'll get products that we didn't order, but still needed them.  That's why, when customers ask us, "When do you expect to get some?"  We answer, "We don't know".  

In the store, we see the bad side of people in this pandemic. Before we implemented limits, hoarders will wipe out a product display in minutes. Employees have been threatened or assaulted.  Even though Safeway has implemented limits on certain products, it still doesn't prevent hoarders from wiping out a product display because they'll have multiple people shopping with them to make separate purchases. 

Hoarders will be surprised when the pandemic is over because I'm sure Safeway is going to follow CostCo in implementing a "no refund, no exchange" rule for certain products purchased during the pandemic. Toiliet paper and disinfectant wipes are 2 of the products.  These hoarders will have their money tied up in a large amount of product and will NOT BE HAPPY!!!!!  I can honestly say that I don't feel sorry for them.

Sorry about my rant. Stay home and keep yourself healthy......

Janet Long (Levers) (1966)

Hi; this is my take on the self-isolation going on, tho I'm sure many others have noticed it. I live on Road 20 (Kentucky Rd. extension going west of town) which happens to be considered a 'short cut' to Hiway 16 and the casino, among other things--so it's usually a BUSY main thoroughfare. We've lived here 41 years and I have never seen the road so free of traffic. WOW! There's nobody going anywhere. The only action is the blessed farmworkers-lots of pickups with guys setting sprinklers and tractors with folks on back transplanting tomatoes. Thankfully we will continue to grow food; now if only those hard workers could get housing and health care security. Take care, all of you.

Esther Villa (Lara) (1965)

Thank you Vern ('60).  Aichele's family appreciates your thoughtfulness.  

Ron Blickle (1963)

Don, you are correct.  It is just a block long and part of that subdivision where we used to walk to the Raleys and the Brownie back in those days.

Don Murdoch (1962)

Ron, I also lived in the Crawford subdivision, on Viento Lane from 1949-69. A few names you overlooked on Homewood Dr alone were Bing Crowley, Jackie Johnson, Marcia Pitts, Jerry Mosher, Bill Freeman, the Rohwers and the Dokes.  Around the corner was Liz Graeser, Bobby Summers and the Smiths.  Then there was the Hawk sisters, the Doty sisters, the Reitzke brothers, the Stocktons, the Gormleys, the Rileys and Lynn Drumright.  I'm sure there are more but they slip my mind.  Isn't nostalgia wonderful.  Take care, my friend.  Any news on Pete?

Tom Stewart (1969)

62% of Kentuckians pronounce their state capital "Loo-uh-vul",while 22% say "Loo-ee-ville.

Unfortunately, the correct pronunciation is "Frankfort".

Dan Ree (Ree) (1964)

My GrandParents lived at 1301 Viento Lane...right on the corner....where there was that dirt lot across the street.......before WHS built classes on that lot.....their names  where ..John and Anna Ree.....i remember when we were kids..we would come and visit  and play with the neighborhood kids...every Saturday  and Sunday....Those were the Days

Gary Wegener (Wegener) (1966)

I was just texting with a nurse friend of my daughter in law.  She had been a nurse for 15 years and was upset about having to work at a hospital IMCU with suspected coronavirus patients, and not being allowed to wear an N95 mask. 

I heard about it and contacted her because I couldn't believe it was true.  It was, and come to find out, the Oregon State Board of Nurses has a provisional order (dated March 2020) out saying Oregon can establish their own guidelines, don't have to follow CDC or WHO guidance, and nurses have a duty to follow that and continue to care for patients.  The Oregon state guidelines (March 2020) appeared to me to state that when working with suspected Coronavirus patients, masks were not required... health care personnel (HCP) should just self isolate for 14 days if they suspect they might have been exposed.  The CDC guidelines (also March) seemed consistent with that.  

In conversing with her, it was basically a case of making the best of a bad situation (rationing ammo on the battlefield??).  

In the past few days, this very same issue has sure been in the news, and fortunately today I read about manufacturers getting on board and shifting production.  (Unfortunately, also read the Malaysia makes 3/4s  of the world's supply of rubber gloves and is cutting production in half because their working conditions are so crowded, they are concerned about the pandemic spreading in the factories.)

In WWII there was widespread support at home for the troops in the front lines.   In the war on the virus, the front line troops are not only the health care personnel, but those in essential services, and it boggles the mind to think what all is entailed in that.  The supply line is long and complex and only as good as the weakest link.  Maybe the most important thing we can do is our part to 'flatten the curve', and show our support for the 'essential service workers'.

Tim Tucker (1965)

I usually wait two weeks until I tell people about something good that has happened to me.........mostly because I like to use the word " fortnight ". 

Theresa Eve (1964)

There is always the good, bad, and the ugly to most situations.  I have had a lot of garden time, and inside organizing and cleaning.  One closet is now totally walk-in ready!  The ironing is at the bottom of the basket.  Opened a few good books.  One on Beatrix Potter's life which is interesting, a woman before her time - farmed, raised dogs, judged sheep and bought real estate which remains saved, as she requested in writing.  

Joel Childers (1966)

Just read this morning that a nurse in New York City who was helping treat COVid-19 patients has died of the  virus at least partly due to a lack of protective gear. This is so sad and totally unacceptable.

Think about the people that work in hospitals, clinics and nursing homes devoting their lives (and exposing themselves) to help the sickest among us.

Today I completed 6 weeks of daily radiation treatments at a local clinic. Obviously I got to know the staff pretty well over that time. At the end of my last treatment, the staff had me ceremonially bang a gong of completion and presented me with a gift of a coffee mug filled with choclates. I almost burst out in tears trying just to say "Thank you." Imagine these wonderful people feting me when it should have been the other way around.

I will be making a donation and sending my personnal thanks to let them know how much they are appreciated. Please do whatever you can think of to support the angels in our health care system. Maybe we can't provide ventilators or face masks, but I'm sure that something as simple as a personalized thank you note for services provided to you or family members is really appreciated. 

(P.S.: Let me assure you all that my prognosis is excellent. The tumor was caught early, has not metastasized, and should be dead in its tracks after all those gamma rays.)

Stay safe. Hunker down. We'll get through this.