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The Salad Bowl festival is establish to provide benefits to local worthy charities and non-profit groups by promoting the community of Guadalupe and the Santa Maria valley through a quality celebration of all produce that makes a great salad” That is the Theme of the Salad Bowl Festival which is scheduled for Saturday, October 22, 2011.
Guadalupe Salad Bowl Festival scheduled for Saturday, October 22, 2011 at the down town plaza. There will be different types of booths and a car show during the event. Also a cruise night. This will be the 2nd annual Salad Bowl Festival in Guadalupe. For more information please call the Guadalupe Culture Center at (805) 343-2939. It looks like it will be a great Festival.
Veronica Forest is heading up this committee to plan and coordinate this event. She can be contacted thru the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, at 343-2939
Hope everyone is enjoying their summer here in Paradise. School will start soon so everyone please drive carefully and watch for the kids.
May you stay Healthy have a great year.
Reflections News Letter
Sponsored by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts & Education Center
1065 Guadalupe Street , Guadalupe, CA. Phone (805) 343-2939
A glance into the past and a plan into the future
The City of Guadalupe during early 1920's
Far Western on the right.
It was called the Palace Hotel back then.
Johnny Perry's Napa Auto Parts Historical building has a small museum inside, a place to visit.
Keeping the old Character of The Town:
The old Far Western, Lantern, Santa Florita hotel, and the Royal theater, Napa Auto Parts, and all the other brick buildings in Guadalupe make up one of the oldest preserved structures in the central coast. These buildings are so very unique that they are a historic tourist attraction. They are constantly taking pictures in town.
When the town was first built in the late 1800’s all the buildings were wood structures which was eventually destroyed by fire and just plain deterioration. In the 1920’s the buildings were rebuilt with brick and so they still stand today. The old Commercial hotel at 10th and Guadalupe St. was destroyed by an explosion from across the street back in the 1960’s. and never rebuilt. The preservation of these old structures should be a priority of the city, to keep the character of the town as it was from the beginning.
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Looking north on Guadalupe street (highway #1) today.
Guadalupe Sports Hall Of Fame Cancels 2011 Awards Dinner
Thursday, August 8, 2011
After long discussion and deliberating at last nights Guadalupe Sports Hall of Fame Executive Board meeting, it was decided to cancel this years Awards Dinner. The event was scheduled for August 27, 2011 but had to be cancelled for different reasons. Low tickets sales, bad economy times.
Unfortunately we have to cancel at this time and The Board apologizes to those who were planing on attending. Guadalupe Sports Hall of Fame will plan and schedule the event for next year 2012 and hope things will be better. The same chosen inductees for this year will be honored at the 2012 Awards Dinner. Thank you for you patience and consideration.
Sincerely,
Guadalupe Sports Hall of Fame Executive Board
Guadalupe “Rockettes”
Ladys Softball Team in the 1940’s.
The Guadalupe lady’s had some of the best Softball teams of that era. The Rockettes were the champs during the 1940’s , they played teams from all over the California area. Betty Silva Smith who is still lives in Guadalupe played on the Rockettes. These are some excerpts from old news paper articles back when the Rockettes were the champs. Circa 1940’s
Rockettes win second no-hit game
The Guadalupe Rockettes girls softball team have won their 9th consecutive game to remain undefeated. They beat women from the Santa Maria “Fresh Maid Pin-ups” by a score of 7 to 0. It was the 2nd consecutive no hit game for the Rockettes. Bernice Holmes the pitcher was also the top hitter with 3 for 3. The Rockettes got 11 hits 7 runs and 3 errors. The Fresh Maid team got no runs, no hits, and 7 errors. For the “Rockettes” Nita Nonella caught, Juanita Ike pitched for the “ Fresh Maids Pin ups “and Billie Bennett caught. Lucky Almaguer was umpire behind the plate and Luis Brumana on the bases. The Rocketts’ consist of players, Bernice Holmes pitcher, Kathleen Nonella catcher, Barbara Sevier ist base, Dorothy Abatti 2nd base, Edna Nonella 3rd base, Melba Nonella short stop, Betty Jo Estes left field, Olive Hoff center field, Barbara Nonella, Dorothy Romero right field, Etta Lea Holmes short field.
Francis Rojas was the manager of the Rockettes. The “Rockettes” are a great part of the wonderful history of Sports In Guadalupe California, they are a Legend of their time.
What You Will See In The Sports Hall of Fame
As you enter the Guadalupe Sports Hall of Fame, you might see a picture of your Uncle, Dad , brother, sister or a friend that you went to school with. Trophies, plaques, memorabilia and many pictures of sports players from years gone by.
On the main wall a variety of plaques with pictures of the individuals who were inducted into the Hall within the last five years. Looking at these pictures is like stepping back into time in the world of sports of Guadalupe. These plaques represent the many great contributors to the athletic programs that Guadalupe is so famous for past and present.
If not this year but in some year in the future you, your uncle, Dad, relative or friend if they were into sports they will be in the hall eventually. The Guadalupe Sports Hall of Fame will be here for many years to come. It has been a wonderful experience for all of us here at the Hall to put on these awards banquets each year. The great pleasure to see the look in the eyes of many recipients who receive the award. That is the greatest moment the feeling of so much gratitude from everyone as the room is filled with emotion on this night. We of the hall look forward to many more.
We do accept donations of memorabilia, pictures, trophys, and if you have pictures we can make copies and give you back the original.
Thank you
Culture
Guadalupe Cultural Arts & Education Center,
1065 Guadalupe St. Phone (805) 343-2939, open, Tuesday thru Saturday, 10:A.M. to 4:PM. Karen Evangelista ,Director . Email :gcaec@verizon.net, website www. guadalupecultural-arts.com.Sports Hall of fame located in the Center. Many artifacts and displays of different Cultures. Public welcome to visit, no charge for admission, but donation is welcome. Been in operation since 2002. No charge for addmission.
Author Richard Santillan Visits Guadalupe Sports Hall of Fame:
A few local sports enthusiasts got together at the Guadalupe Cultural Center on June 29th, to welcome Richard Santillan from Los Angeles. Richard and Francisco Balderama authored the book on the history of Mexicans Americans in Baseball In Los Angeles since 1900 to 1950’s. Mr. Santillan gave us an update on their research in Southern California on Mexican Americans who played baseball through out southern California.
Richard got to meet a few people from the local area such as Eddie Navarro and Ernie Corral form Santa Maria, also Shirley Contreras history writer for the Santa Maria Times were present. Several of the GSHF board members were also present. A very good discussion about the local sports teams and programs past and present were the topic of conversation. Much of the local sports history was of interest.
His interest is to write about the local Mexican baseball players who played for teams on the Central Coast. They will be publishing a fifth book later on in the year. His interest is to meet as many people from this area and get together and talk about the teams that played baseball in the central coast. We did have teams such as the “Apaches”, “Red Socks” Santa Maria Indians, the Almaguer team with S.M Produce back in the day. Next issue Aratani team travel to Japan J.T.
Flor De Canto, Poetry Reading
From my vantage point looking up and down Guadalupe Street, from the porch of the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. It’s about 3:45 P.M. on a Tuesday afternoon. The street is busy with traffic, trucks pulling trailers full of vegetables , children running home from school, the street is full, cars going in both directions. As the late afternoon and evening approaches it becomes quieter and soon the sun sets in a beautiful orange glow over the ocean to the west of town. To me some sunsets are like the first one you ever saw.
Darkness now covers our town not much traffic on the street just a few late comers ,the fog comes in like a giant gray blanket. I could make out car headlights coming around the curve by the theater, the street looks so deserted at the moment.
Within the building of the Culture Center someone is strumming a guitar and singing a song, as he finishes singing people applause and cheer with happiness and joy. It is gathering this evening for the “Flor De Canto” Poetry reading night here at the Center. About 50 people are seated and listening to songs and poetry read by people from the community. It is a night of emotional reading of a variety of poems and stories and songs.
It is what they call “open mike”. Anyone who wants to express there feelings by reading poetry is welcome.
This event, “Flor de Canto” poetry reading is put on by Professor Gloria Velasquez from Cal Poly University, SLO. She brings her students to the event every two months here at the Culture Center. It has been going on now for three years and is getting very popular, an event sponsored by the Guadalupe Culture Arts Center. The next scheduled "Flor de Canto' poetry reading is on Saturday, in April date to be announced .at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts &Education Center, 1065 Guadalupe st.
We hope to attract more people on these poetry reading nites, it’s fun and people socialize, and meet new friends. The poetry is read in Spanish and English, some time we have songs and music. Please join us. by, Joe Talaugon
A Tragedy on the Road.
Take notice.
Don’t Drink and Drive, good advice but is it taken seriously? Probable not as serious as should be by many folks. One drink of liquor and a heavy foot on the gas pedal of your car could be the end of some ones life, just like that. In a fleeting moment of carelessness and bad judgment, it could be a disaster. In this case a high school graduate, somewhere in this country.
This is a gruesome description of a reckless driver going too fast on a country road after drinking too much booze after graduation. The body of this young and healthy person lie limp in the muddy ditch along the side of the road, a cap and rolled up diploma lay a few feet from the body. It had been raining all evening during the graduation ceremony, now the life is snuffed out of a certain graduate. The rain will continue but the life has ended of that certain graduate. Please don’t drink and drive..
Why?
My life is gone, my hopes and future all gone
Why me, why us, asked my Mom and Dad.
They had so much planned for me
My life was just beginning.
Now it’s gone.
Why me, why us?
J. T.
The Early Years
In the early 1900’s because of agriculture Guadalupe became a center for many immigrants dairymen, farmers, and farm workers. The town has gone through many transitions, from Indian village, to stage coach stop, cattle grazing land, then to an agri-business community. Today it survives with it’s population still dependent on agriculture. For the past 140 years Guadalupe has had a constant influx of people of different nationalities. Some of the early pioneers were English, Portuguese, Swiss, Italian, German, Chinese, , Japanese, Filipinos, Mexicans Hawaiians, African Americans and many others. Each one of these groups have there roots buried in this little one street town. This street became the melting pot for people from all walks of life. Many happy and triumphant happenings occurred there. Also many tragic and sorrowful times passed within this street. Many men went off to many wars and died from this little town. Who can say what is tragic or unfortunate, only the ones living there really know. Guadalupe today is still a very unique town with a great history. Located at the northern most part of Santa Barbara county with its brick buildings built in the 1920’s after fire destroyed most of the early wooden buildings. . In the years when I was growing up 1930’s and 40’s , businesses were thriving with every type of business available for the residents. It was a town full of life and everyone knew everyone from one end to the other. To me it was a great town to grow up in. I have many fond memories as a young boy growing up here. The movies, in the historic Royal Theater was a favorite for most of the kids, and of course going out to the ball field and watching many softball games played by our relatives and friends. The baseball field lights shinning at night and people cheering and car horns blaring when some one hit a home run. The sound of a ball game going on, I imagined that’s the way it was in New York City’s Yankee stadium. But we had our own, this field became the field of dreams for many of us who grew up to play on that very field. Many went on to continue their career in the sports world. The sound of the crack of the bat as it hit a ball can no longer be heard as that field is all but a memory to many of us. The field no longer exists. Especially the famous “Donkey Baseball” games and who can forget the ladies team called ’The Rocketts”. As I tell this story I remember all my friends and relatives , some are gone now but their faces and smiles still lingers on in the recesses of my mind. I’m sure many others who read this and are familiar with the town can relate to what I describe.
By Joe Talaugon, excerpt from my book.
The Guadalupe Royal Theater had small electrical fire on Sunday Sept. 26, 2010, which was contained quickly and no major damage was done. Thanks to the fast response of the Guadalupe Fire Department and other neighboring cities.
The theater is a guadalupe landmark built in 1939 it was a very popular place for many of our local residents for many years. Many lifelong relationships were started right in that theater. A place where you took your first date to the movies. who can forget the movie of Tarzan, and Hopalong Cassidy or Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. The Lone Ranger and Tonto. Mexican movies and Filipno movies were also a treat for many residents of Guadalupe.
Ahh Memories, and More Memories.
Painting by Stephanie Krouse
Days to Remember.
Santa Maria river emtying into Guadalupe beach.One of the few beaches left in California that is still pristeen. Years ago when we were kids during WW11 our families used to walk all the way to the beach from where the Kiosk is today, about 3 miles as the crow flies. Walking through cow pastures and creeks, a safari of kids and adults , it would be an all day picnic at the beach for all of us. Our father and Uncles would catch fish all day, there was no limit back then, we would cook fish on the beach and eat and have a feast. That's where many families would spend their Sunday, out on Guadalupe beach.
U.S.Native Warrior
Project
Joe R. Talaugon, Project Developer
Contact... (805) 698-6982
The U.S. Native Warrior exhibit features 27 panels 32" x 36" with photos and military history of these Warriors honoring Native Americans, who served our country in war, and lost their lives.
The U.S. Native Warrior Project’s mission is to honor not only these individuals but the native nations that supported them. The project hopes to unify all native nations in the pride and integrity that was displayed by these first American heroes.
Now is the time of remembrance to our Nations Warriors,
Warriors of distinction who are of many Nations. As the keepers of Mother Earth, we are guided by the Great Spirit to respect all living things as our brothers and sisters.
In our commitment to protect our land and all people, throughout history your service to protect humanity shall live in the spirit given to you by our Creator. It has been with guidance from our Creator that gave our people our cultural belief, faith in our ceremony and songs that keep us strong.
We thank you, our Native Warriors, men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice throughout the world ,to protect and keep us out of harms way, and allow the future generations to live in peace. For every life lost, we thank our ancestors for their sacrifice and for their Spirit that will welcome our Warriors as they make their passage to the other world.
It is with honor and respect to our young men and women that participated past and present in the armed forces, that We glorify the Warrior and not the war.
You will live forever in our hearts.
Joe Talaugon
Title: Project Developer
U.S. NATIVE WARRIOR PROJECT
The U.S. Native Warrior Project is proud to be the vehicle to give recognition to our Native American Military, past, present and future.
The U. S. Native Warrior Project reflects the dedication of our Native People in the military forces who served to maintain our American livelihood. There has been 190,000 Native American military veterans that served in our armed forces. The Native American people have been historically recognized for having the highest record of service per capita when compared to other ethnic groups. Yet this is a little known fact in historic teachings. The U.S. Native Warrior Project was launched to do exactly that. The public, the tribes and our nation will now have the opportunity to see the true scope of "Our First American Patriots". They will now realize that regardless of the decades of struggle by our Native American People, regardless of the history of suppression and injustice, our Native American Warriors were proud to meet their military duty to insure freedom for all.
The U.S. Native Warrior Project features a small group of individuals over the life of this country, and their unquestionable dedication to their military service, It supports the understanding that the Native American Warrior stems from a deeply rooted Native American Indian culture. Having distinct cultural drives from their proud warrior tradition. The warrior tradition is a willingness to engage the enemy in battle. Many cases of documented courageous deeds by Native American military in combat reflect characteristics inherent in most Native American culture: strength, honor, pride, devotion and wisdom. The U.S. Native Warrior Project represents a cross section of the Native American Military across our nation, who because of these traits, served with unconditional commitment and self sacrifice in their ranks.
In the Native American culture warriors are honored by their families and tribes. Upon their return from battle, warriors are recognized in private and public ceremonies, tribal dances and intertribal feasts. The U.S. Native Warrior Project hopes to accomplish just that, recognition for those Native American men and women warriors of our past and present, who have demonstrated to this nation the strength of our "Warrior Tradition", and the commitment to our United States of America.
Thank You.
Joe R, Talaugon
In Memorium;
We extend our condolences to the families of. those deceased from Guadalupe, California in the year 2000, to 2011
Lalo Perez
Antonio Albenario
Santos Talaugon, Jr. 75
Louie Moreno,77
Frank Avila, 76
Tommy Reyes, 74
David Valera Sanchez, 78
Ramon Santillan
Ramon Villagomez,
Lucy Padilla Crochet
Eddie Maruffo
Margorie Okamoto Ferrari
Ponce Avelino
Frank Paduganan Sr. 86
Mili Acquistapace, 77
Leon Lopez
Mrs. Ruth McKenzie, 98
Mike Della Costa, 87
David Martinez (Running Horse) Pow Wow Dancer
Andy San Diego, 60
Julio D. Dominguez, 54
Richard V. Ceja, 68
Marcos C. Vasquez, 70
Jim Gamble, Honorary Guadalupe, 85
Joseph Tapia Lemus, 98
Dickie Maretti, 81
Roland Salinas, 60
Mr. Guillermo "Guille" Perez, 63
Ronald David Zarate, 59
Henry Lawernce, 78
Norma Flamig, 89
Phyllis A. killgore, 89
Lyneva A. Sarellano, 54
Lyle Slifer,
Maria Louisa Licon Ramos, 65
Julian Luis Valdez, 22
Marguerite "Margie" Rabaja, 69, formerly of Guadalupe
Juanita Funkhouser, 92
Anna M. "Anita"Lopez, 71
David G. Benlien, 77
Ernest "Bepop" Abenido, 74
June Leon Brilliante, 88
Rex Lee Bewley, 69 formally of Guadalupe
Cipriano "Penny' Bautista, 97
Helen Roger Bishop, 96, Formerly taught and lived in Guadalupe.
Billy Mokuiki, 54
Mrs. Miguela Avelino, 83 formerly of Guadalupe
Margaret Peggy Pineda
Efren Ramirez Jr., 31
Refugia Mendez, 71
Isaac Navarro Hernandez, 85
Herman De la Cruz, 81, formerly of Guadalupe
Alma Cody,
Mike Buentiempo, 78
Silvestre Palacios, 47
Jerry Navarro, 80, Formerly of Guadalupe
Donaciano "Don" Ramos, 87, Formerly of Guadalupe
Merry Christmas Miles, 78
Clarence Minetti, 93
Carmen Hernandez, 83
Melba Nonella Raynaud, 87
Salvador Joe Reynoso, 71
Teresa Gauna, 79
Jesse "Tachuela" Manriquez, 72
Margarita Perez, 82
Nancy Camp, 52
Bob Douglas, 82, formerly of Guadalupe
Raymond Ed Cook, 54,
Amalia "Molly" Rivera, Lirio, 63
Manuel H. Reyes, 59
Carmen N. Sarallano, 84
Ellena Acosta Castellanos, 78
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