Read her Gardening Notes for updates on how the garden grows, Lompoc weather and even some helpful "Gofer Be-Gone" advice. (Claudia uses battery operated stakes to get rid of the little varmints.)

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Have questions about the mission? Email Park Ranger, Joe McCummins, or telephone him at (805) 733-3713.

GO TO OFFICIAL MISSION WEBSITE.

-- Courtesy of Mission Docent/Webpage Developer, Elle Rowley

I am going to be doing a ten-week road trip, basically circling the United States next spring (starting in Atlanta), and would really appreciate any info or advice you could provide on coastal California.

This trip is going to be low budget, sticking to the coast whenever possible, and staying on secondary highways - avoiding larger cities as much as possible. My interests include nature, science, local culture, food, regional music, and history.

Thanks in advance for any info, Rhonda.
Email your travel tips to Rhonda.

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. Hope to see you there this Sunday, March 25th!
-- Courtesy of Myra Manfrina

Of his time here, Steve recalls, "A lot of people say about the South -- people are friendly, which is very true. But I found the same thing to be true in Lompoc. That was a good place to grow up."

If you ever considered a career in journalism, you'll enjoy his insights even more.

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How Can Dave Get the Missile Poster?
Dave Stoehr writes:
When I visited Lompoc last year, I saw a beautiful photograph of a Titan rocket (I think) launched in the distance with the flower fields in the foreground. Do you know where I can find that photo? Is it available on the web?
Thanks, Dave

EDITOR'S NOTE: I believe this poster is available through the Lompoc Record newspaper, phone: (805) 736-2313. (If someone out there can confirm this, please email us.

UPDATE: Bill Swingle writes:
I believe you are correct that the Lompoc Newspaper will sell copies of the picture. The photographer was Bruce Fall who lives Vandenberg Village.
"Thanks, Bill!"

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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