From The Guadalupe Cultural Arts & Education Center
We wish you a
A Happy New Year !
May you stay Healthy have a great year.
Reflections News Letter
Sponsored by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts & Education Center
1065 Guadalupe Street , 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.
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 2008, Inductees:
It Was Their Night
First inductee in into the Sports Hall of Fame on May 28, 2008 was Petrona "Pete" Amido for her contribution to Youth Recreation back in the early days, followed by Pat Arellanes, Umpire and Boxing, Milo Ferini, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Omar Gracia, Basketball, Football, Coach, Paul Kurokawa, Youth Recreation, Harold Olivera, Coach, Jerry Navarro Baseball Manager, Football, John Rubci, Coach, Rennie Pili, Baseball, Charles 'Tyke", Maretti, Guadalupe Recreation Girls Softball Team. Chad Kurukawa, Martial Arts.
It was in the old Guadalupe grammar school auditorium if you were fortunate to be sitting and listening. The occasion, 12 local people were inducted into the Guadalupe Sports Hall of Fame. As each one received their award each individual had a story to tell and for those who had passed on their family members spoke for them.
A variety of stories of accomplishments and outstanding performances by these people were described to the audiences delight. Humorous and tear jerking stories were told about sports, work and love for family. Well deserving former athletes and contributors to recreation were honored. Also four education Scholarships were awarded to high school students from Guadalupe. The Guadalupe Sports Hall of Fame proudly hosted our 5th annual banquet and will continue to dedicate this night to all the recipients of this prestigious award every year. We congratulate all the inductees and thank everyone who attended. It is with great pleasure and honor for us to recognize Guadalupeans past and present for thier dedication to this community. We look forward to next year 2010, when we will do it again. Announcement above.
We would like to give special thanks to the Guadalupe Vietnam Veterans Association for their kind donation of $300.00 towards scholarships for the staudents at the 2008 Awards banquet.
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
Please come and visit
The Sports Hall of Fame located in the
building of the Guadalupe Culture Center,
1065 Guadalupe St.Guadalupe CA.
Hours:10:AM to 4:PM Tuesday to Saturday
Phone (805) 343- 2939
Mastodon Exhibit at Cultural Center
A Prehistoric Bone Find
Mastodon Exhibit
Imagine large prehistoric animals roaming around the local areas thousands of years ago. The saber tooth tiger, and the mastodon a large hairy elephant to be exact. were just a few of the creatures. Paleontologist and archeologists have been discovering these animal bones for years among other things. The past two years the staff at the Guadalupe Cultural Center have become acquainted with Rex St Onge a local Paleontologist associated with the Los Angeles Museum of Natural History. Through his efforts and support we have been able to display this phenomenal bone exhibit here at the Center.
The most interesting part of the discovery is that chopping tools were found with the mastodon bones when It was excavated. This possibly indicates that the Chumash Indians were living here during that period of history. This particular mastodon exhibit because of the nature of the find, indicates that the animal was butchered by the Chumash and the meat was removed from the bones for food supply. This is an amazing find because if this animal is estimated to be over 40,000 years old then the Chumash would have lived here also. Samples of the bone material has been sent to a carbon dating processing laboratory for analysis. The bones were found at a creek bottom about 37 feet below the surface.
The Sons Of Guadalupe:
Voices of the Vietnam Generation and Their Journey Home
We at the Guadalupe Cultural Center want to extend our congratulations to the Sons Of Guadalupe for the great program and dedication at the Royal Theater today, April, 4, 2009. To the Vietnam Veterans of Guadalupe we salute you. . What a moving and emotional presentation put on by Michael Ornelas and the rest of the Sons of Guadalupe. It was a day that will live forever in the hearts of Guadalupeans who were fortunate to attend this honorable event.
It was a dedication long over due to these Veterans and we offer our support in what ever way that we can give. The book "Sons of Guadalupe" by Michael Ornelas and Rudy Razo is a story you must read. It pays tribute to these Guadalupe Veterans who sacrificed so much. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for a job well done, It was a Honorable day, congratulations.
From the Margie, Karen, and Joe.
Guadalupe Cultural Arts & Education Center
We at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts & Education Center want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for supporting the Center and coming out to attend the wonderful performances at the Royal Theater. .
This year, 2009, through the efforts of UCSB Arts & Lecture Dept. and Viva El Arte of Santa Barbara coordinating with the Culture Center we are able to bring well known performances to our community. . The shows are free of charge totally paid for by funding by UCSB and other funding agencies. These performers are dedicated to go out into the communities and donate their time in three venues, Guadalupe, Goleta, and Santa Barbara. By the efforts of Kathy Oliverson and Karen Evangelista and her coordinator Gracie Parra these shows have become a reality. Granted there are many other volunteers working behind the scenes in order to serve the community. Also we want to thank the city of Guadalupe for their support. Which proves that with the cooperation and hard work of many, a great thing has happened in Guadalupe. There will be more new shows presented in late 2009 and early 2010. We will be updating you about those shows.
Thank you again from all of us.
Remembering the Veterans of Guadalupe
Today May 24, 2009 at the Guadalupe Cemetary a large group of citizens participated in a tribute to the fallen heroes of the different wars. It was a very emotional event where speeches honoring the veterans were presented by Supervisor Joni Gray and Colonel Mathews from Vandenberg Air Base. The Boots & Chutes Honor Guard presented the colors for the day. We thank our Veterans who sacrificed their lives and those who are presently serving in the Military. Mayor Lupe Alvarez presented a resolution from the City Council that the next street named in Guadalupe will be named after Mr. Carasco who lost his life in Vietnam. That is in honor of his sacrifice in time of war protecting the freedom we enjoy everyday of our lives. We say thank you to all men and women serving in the service and we pray for their safe return home.
VETERANS Home Opens
In Saticoy California.
On December 4, 5, 2009 the Veterans home for the elderly vets was officially opened. Over 1000 people attended the grand opening of the beautiful facility. The home will have sixty beds for the veterans who will start to move in in January 2010. The home is located in Ventura county on Telephone road and Wells Rd.
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts & Education Center was present at the opening to present our U.S. Native Warrior Exhibit. We have 30 panels of photos of Native American military Veterans from as far back as the Civil war all the way to the present Iraq war. We were honored to be there to present this display which was highly received by everyone there. We enjoyed meeting so many people from all over the state. State dignitaries presented speeches honoring the veterans and supporting the new Vets home. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger gave a speech and was warmly welcomed by the crowd.
The home was built on a Chumash Village site and burial ground the land was blessed by local Chumash people. We participated in the beautiful blessing ceremony led by Julie Tumamait a local Chumash woman . Native American drums were present and children sang some Chumash songs. It was a beautiful event, it was an honor to be there with everyone, we met so many wonderful people. Spending two days there gave us an opportunity to network with other people and the privilege to present our U.S. Native Warrior exhibit was the high light of the weekend for us. We wish the best for all the Veterans of the U.S. military. J.t
Guadalupe old water
tank is gone,
Guadalupe has lost an old landmark, which has been standing since 1927. the was demolished recently and replaced by a new tank which will be a reserve water supply to the city. The new tank looks more modern and we have to get used to seeing the sign on it "Guadalupe Gateway to the Dunes"So much for Progress.
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 in the year 2009/ 2010.
David Valera Sanchez, 78
Ramon Santillan
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
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