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What's In A Name?
What's the preferred term for a resident of Lompoc? Put in your two cents worth now by taking the poll below!
WHAT DO YOU CALL A RESIDENT OF LOMPOC?
Mayor Dick DeWees, Chamber of Commerce Vice President Denny Anderson, Bob Wiener of The Lompoc Record, and Dennis Headrick, President of The Lompoc Valley Historical Society weigh in on the issue.
Read all about it, plus Lompoc Online's response.
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Thank You
My husband, Bill and I want to thank our friends in the Lompoc/Vandenberg area for their concern and prayers during the recent events at the Pentagon.
Bill was transferred to the Pentagon in July of this year after being stationed at Vandenberg for three years. He was working in his office, in another area of the building, when the plane crashed into it. Thankfully, all those in his office were able to evacuate the building safely.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the victims of this horrible crime.
-- Bonny Shilton
Terrorist Attack:
Emergency Numbers
American Airlines: 1-800-245-0999
United Airlines: 1-800-932-8555
Morgan Stanley (World Trade Center Tenant):
1-888-883-4391
Pentagon -
Army: 1-800-984-8523 or 703-428-0002
Navy/Marines: 1-877-663-6772;
Air Force: 1-800-253-9276
U.S. Justice Dept. Family Assistance Center Victims Hotline: 1-800-331-0075
American Red Cross Blood Donation Hotline:
1-800-448-3543
Cash Donations to the American Red Cross:
1-800-HELP NOW
Cash Donations to the Salvation Army:
1-800-SAL ARMY
Professional healthcare workers who wish to volunteer their services: 1-800-628-0193
Point Honda Disaster
Gordon Smith of Penarth, Wales, UK writes to us about the disastrous accidental grounding of seven naval destroyers at Point Honda (near Lompoc) on September 8, 1923:
"I run www.naval-history.net, and my grandfather served in the Royal Navy and was decorated in World War1."
"In 1923, he was in one the warships escorting the then Prince of Wales on a round-the-world tour in HMS Repulse (later lost off Malaya in December 1941). In one of his scrapbooks, which I have now added to my site, were seven photographs of the Point Honda disaster."
"Using these photographs as a starting point, I have put together a page which attempts to clarify how each ship went ashore and what happened to it and the crews. I hope you might find it of interest."
-- Thank you, Gordon, for putting together this informative website!
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!
Thanks to Bill and Claudia's Square Foot Garden for passing along this great information :-)
Joe Ryan Memorial Bike Ride
Ride through some of the most scenic horse and wine country in north Santa Barbara County on this 25 - 50 mile ride (three different routes available) sponsored by the Lompoc Elks Lodge 2274.
Mark your calendar for October 7th. Breakfast will be available before the ride. Enjoy a chicken BBQ dinner afterwards.
CLICK FOR ENTRY INFO/REGISTRATION FORM.
-- Thanks to Elks Publicity Chairman, Bob Wiener
Watch Claudia's Garden Grow!
Claudia Swingle invites you to watch her garden grow online.
Visit her at Claudia's Square Foot Garden to follow the growth of her
squash, radishes, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and more on the garden CAM provided by her husband, Bill.
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.)
GO TO GARDEN CAM.
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
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Big Earl's Barbecue
It's a band, not a steakhouse!
Maybe you were lucky enough to catch Big Earl's Barbecue at the Brushes and Blues Festival on Sunday. But did you know this band also has a hoot of a website?
Check it out to read tongue-in-cheek bios of the band members (T. Earl Adams, Mark Shupferling, Kevin Martin and L.J. Martin), find out where they're playing next and download MP3s with gritty, Springsteen-esque lyrics!
GO TO BIG EARL'S BBQ WEBSITE.
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
Steve Walsh Makes Headlines
Did you ever wonder what happened to Steve Walsh, the Lompoc reporter for the Santa Maria Times?
He now works as a writer for CNN Headline News in Atlanta. (Look for him in the background of
the set next time you watch Headline News.) In this interview with Lompoc Online, Steve
tells us what it's like working for CNN, recounts the career path that
led him there and discusses the experience he
gained while living in Lompoc.
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.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE INTERVIEW.
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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