Hospital Facilities
Marianne Braxton writes,
I plan on visiting my son and I would like to find out information on the medical facilities in Lompoc. I have some medical problems and would like this information before I arrive in Lompoc.
Thank you.
Email Marianne or Email Lompoc Online.

A Little North of Here,
But Maybe We Can Help...
Jinx Faulkner writes,
Hello, a few years ago I found a site on the web for a big old house that was at the north end (I think by 100 miles or so) of what had once been part of the hearst estate. It offered rooms for rent, however was still somehow part of a military base. I think the site said it used to be where Hearst flew his hollywood movie star friends for long weekends. All I remember is that the prices were reasonable, the place sounded remote and offbeat, you could still go watch a movie in a quonset hut, and you had to have i.d. to get on the military base....I think you basically drove south (south of monterey at least) and then took a left into the hills to get there...

I can't find anything like it on the web now. Maybe it's no longer operating, or maybe I'm just putting in the wrong search terms. Do you know what I'm talking about or have any suggestions where to look?
Thanks,
Jinx Faulkner
Email Jinx or Email Lompoc Online.

Grounded Ship at Surf Beach?
Vince Fleming writes,
In the early 1960's I saw a ship that had run aground on the beach at Surf. Can you tell me the name of the the ship and when it was. I think it was later pulled off ok.
Thank you.
Email Vinceor Email Lompoc Online.

Historical Land Use for Fillmore Elementary School?
Rosalie Skefich writes,
I enjoy reading your Lompoc history columns online. Thought that you could assist with another Lompoc parcel land use project that I'm working on.

Goal is to identify the historical land use for what is now Fillmore Elementary School located at E. Pine Avenue at 4th and 5th Streets.

Talking with the historians I've learned the land was possibly owned by Schulyer or Balaam and had dry beans, sugar beets, hay, barley as possible crops.

Can you confirm ownership and how the land was used during 1930s - 1958 when the land was sold to the school district?

Thanks for any assistance.
Rosalie A. Skefich
Custom Environmental Services
Environmental Compliance Solutions
http://www.custom-env.com
mailto:Rosalie@custom-env.com
805-968-2112 voice
805-968-2137 fax
Santa Barbara, CA 93117-1108

Computer Services for People with Low Vision (with New Response)
Doug Rose writes,
Thanks for your web site. I am a blind computer user and it worked reasonably well with my screen reader program. I have a friend with low vision moving to your city, can you direct me to any services for people with low vision, a senior group or the like?
Thanks.
Email Doug Rose or Email Lompoc Online.
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Hospital Information?
MarIsla23@aol.com writes,
I would like to see hospitals added to (the Link-Lompoc) list. There are times when tourists may need those locations and phone numbers, or just people like myself, that used to live in Lompoc and in time of emergency need to have that number handy...thanks

EDITOR'S NOTE: Thanks for a good suggestion! Look for a page of important phone numbers soon. In the mean time, the Hospital's phone number is (805) 737-3300.

Avenue Flowers Update?
Stacy writes,
Hi: I was born and raised in Lompoc and now live down near Magic Mountain...off the I5. I wanted to update my personal address book with Avenue Flowers street address, phone, fax, and email address...would you happen to have it? If so, please forward it to me....
Thanks.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Avenue Flowers is located at 608 W. Ocean; Lompoc, CA 93436. Phone: (805)736-7557

Lompoc History/Genealogy Help
Myra Manfrina has kindly offered to try to answer your history/genealogical e-mails. She says she loves the research! Thanks, Myra!
Email Myra Manfrina

Historical Society Open House
The Lompoc Valley Historical Society is now open every fourth Sunday of the month, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Take advantage of the new weekend hours to visit this incredible collection of antiques, memorabilia, and Lompoc history, housed in the historic Fabing-McKay-Spanne House at 207 North L Street!

There is no charge, but donations are always appreciated.
-- Courtesy of Myra Manfrina

Elks to be Installed, 2002-3
Two separate events are scheduled for Exalted Ruler-elect Robert Schrum and the other new officers of Elks' Lodge 2274, Lompoc, the first being an installation ceremony starting at 5 p.m., Sunday, March 17. That will be followed Saturday, March 23 by the semi-formal inaugural ball starting at 6 p.m. Both events will be at the lodge building, 905 East Ocean Ave.

Serving with Schrum for the new lodge year that begins April 1 will be the following officers: Leading Knight Michelle Packham, Loyal Knight Dave Murtha, Lecturing Knight Sylvia Boynton, Secretary Bob Dale, Treasurer Joe Martin, Tiler John Hurd, Esquire Francine Burns, Chaplain Robert Young, Inner Guard Kirby Morley and Organist Barney Kuhns. There will also be five trustees installed for 2002-3, serving one-through five-year terms respectively: Jim Turri, Bob Murray, Lori Baker, Brian Davis and O. Duke Woodfin. Lodge members wishing more details may call the office at 736-8866 during regular business hours.
-- Submitted by Bob Wiener, Elks' PR Chairman, (805) 736-0953.

Much Needed Blood Drive
a Great Success!
Dear Editor:
Elks' Lodge 2274, Lompoc, wishes to thank the 61 local citizens who answered the recent call for blood donors at our facility, as well as the media who advertised the event.

Tri-Counties Blood Bank, which conducted the drive, had stated that the area's blood supply was at a critically-low level, so all 61 - even the few who had to be turned down for various reasons - did the right thing in this time of need.

For everyone in the area who might wish to participate in our next drive, that date is Friday, April 12. Anyone who hasn't donated within 56 days of that date is eligible. The tentative hours are 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. with appointments strongly recommended.

Sincerely,
George Berard
Elks' Blood Drive Chairman
-- Via Bob Wiener, Elks' PR Chairman

Environmental Information Services News
Bill Swingle writes,
This is a fresh new newsletter from a local Lompoc group who call themselves the Environmental Information Services. My mom's a part of them and hosts the news letter. If you find something interesting I don't think they would mind you reprinting it. That is the purpose of the letter - to share information.

EDITOR'S NOTE: I'm happy to be able to make the Environmental Information Services Newsletter available online. There an interesting section about how local folks successfully, and non-toxically, dealt with an ant problem, several healthy recipes and more.
Read the Environmental Information Services Newsletter online.

Local Lompoc Farmer Delivers Organic Produce to Your Doorstep!
M. C. Miller says he always looks forward to "delicious fresh vegetables, packed in a cool styrofoam chest," that arrive on his doorstep every week. Visit Bill Swingle's web site at http://www.impulse.net/~wswingle/organic.html to find out how you can enjoy this same luxury! Also visit Claudia's Square Foot Garden for more gardening info (and a live Garden Cam, when the sun is right!.)
Thanks to Bill and Claudia's Square Foot Garden for passing along this great information :-)

March 2 & 3, 2002 – La Purisima Mission State Historical Park, Lompoc, CA. We liked the “trailmaster’s choice” route at La Purisima that we will hold our annual spring two-day event there.

March 23, 2002 – Santa Barbara, CA. We will return to our most popular YRE, which starting in January boasts an optional 5 km stroll up and down the shops and cafes of State Street.
-- Courtesy of Bill Uttenweiler

Learn a Lot About Lompoc...
If you're reading this, you're a person who's interested in Lompoc. Would you like to to learn a lot more about your town and feel good because you're contributing to your community, too?

Dennis Headrick writes, "We (The Lompoc Historical Society -- see "Historical Society Open House", left column of this page) are in need of volunteers at the Fabing-McKay-Spanne House. Our workdays are Mondays and Thursdays from 9-11 a.m. We not only work on those days, but also conduct individual and group tours. Thursdays are usually 3rd grade tour days."

"Our volunteers do everything required to maintain the house and property. We'll find a suitable chore for everyone!"

"On the fourth Sunday of each month, we're open from 1-4 p.m. We also need volunteers to staff the rooms in the house and greet visitors, answer questions and interpret the artifcacts for visitors. We'll provide information to anyone interested. It's fun and educational."

Now you have to admit, this is a great opportunity! Email Dennis Headrick or Myra Manfrina or just show up and introduce yourself on the fourth Sunday of the month! (That's August 26th or September 23rd.)

-- Thanks to Dennis Headrick, President, Lompoc Valley Historical Society

The Lompoc Railroad
Ron's latest article about the Lompoc Railroad is complete with historic photographs.

"The railroad came to Lompoc near the turn of the last century. Prior to the arrival of the iron horse real horses and wagons were used to bring freight and passengers into the newly established town of Lompoc. Before the arrival of the modern railroad it took many days and sometimes weeks before small increments of mail and valuable freight could reach our community."
Read more....

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