Sunday, January 31, 2016

A VIP List: The Woodlake, CA Rodeo 1949-2014

For those of you list lovers out there, here is the best list I could construct from looking at past Woodlake. Rodeo Programs. While I don't know the criteria for picking Grand Marshals, I do know these people were active community members. If you know something about them, have additional names, or have pictures you would like to share me to scan and share publicly as well as using in future books about Woodlake, please contact me at tchistorygal@gmail.com.
These names may give you more ideas of someone you would consider nominating for a Woodlake Award. Awards are due by January 31, 2016 at mindnight. Click here to get the form. Send awards to:woodlakeawards@gmail.com

DateGrand MarshalRodeo QueenRodeo PresidentCity/County Officials
1949Barbara Ainley
1950
1951
1952
1953Mrs. Frank Spichtig
1954John Dudly
1955
1956
1957Pat Chappell
1958Monica Robinson
1959Carolyn Chappell
1960A.P. HauryJennie Fultz
1961Dorothy Moore
1962Linda Ragle
1963Joan Ferry
1964Cynthia Hansen
1965Jackie Horton
1966Gayle Diamond
1967Linda Keller
1968Candy Mann
1969Frank Sniveley & Oscar PayneBarbie Ruth
1970Charles DionneKathie McGill
1971Edith Day KressPatsy Sanchez
1972Aaron “Slick” SweeneyDonna McGee
1973Anne Dudley
1974Francisco AlvaradoCindy Furman
1975Emma WelchCindy Randall
1976Desiree Longbotham
1977Susie Sanchez
1978Mary FredericksCathy Davis
1979Walter LewisKim Van Fossen
1980Joy Sweeney
1981Joy Sweeney
1982Guillermo Flores ValeroJulie Johnson
1983Danielle Mayer
1984Valeria Hayward
1985Debbie Costa
1986Kimberly Joramo
1987Joanna Herrera
1988Suzy Sweeney
1989Tito HernandezMonica RodriguezBill WhitesideJack, C. Bayless TC Clerk Registrar of Voters, Bill Jones, 32nd Assemblyman
1990Milt BakerSara CrumlyJoe PerezKenneth N. Loy 4th district Supervisor, Jerry Barker, Doyl Hoppert Sheriff – running, Gregory TC Superintendent of Schools – Rudy Hernandez running, Earl Carlisle, County Assessor – running, Lorie Mangine tax collector - running
1991George LivingstonMelissa WoodFrank QuatraroButch Coley - Sheriff
1992Manuel AlleyRebecca VincentFrank QuatraroGloria Villacana Mayor, Lieth Martin, Mike Rivas, Salvador Rodriquez, Belen Gomez City Council
1993Rebecca VincentFidela RodriguezBob LeeAlan Savage, Mayor, City Council: Letha Martin, Mike Rivas, Paul Gomez, Gloria Villacana
1994Vivian Crawford and Marion LegakesPamela WoodChuck BartlettBill Whittman, TC Sheriff (running), Coley, running, Bill Jones Sec. of State running, Krant for Judge, Roger Hill, running Sheriff
1995Trisha WhitesideDon HaynesBill Whitman – Sheriff, Mayor: Alan Savage, Councilmen: Don Haynes, Francis Ortiz, Paul Gomez, Mike Rivas, Jr.
1996Johnny JacksonHeather Warren
1997Nakoma Roberts
1998Tami TarbellDave Searcy
1999Andrea Whiteside
2000April Tyler
2001Jesse, Al, and Humphrey ValeroCorinne AinleyRaul Gonzales, Jr.Mayor: Chuck Ray, Jack Ritchie – Vice-Mayor Council Persons: Laura Armstrong, Paul Gomez, Frances Ortiz, City Police - John Zapalac, Bill Whitman - sheriff, Phil Cline, DA of TC City of Woodlake: Ruth, Armida, Bill, Anna, Rachel (administrative staff), Helen – Dial a Ride, Public works staff : Santos, Ruben, Jerry, Tony, Bob, Junior and Carmen.
2002Frank Clark, Frank AthertonAlisha NelsonRaul Gonzales, Jr.
2003Leo FryKara MorrisJohn Wood
2004Dick EdmistonAudra AinleyJohn WoodRaul Gonzales – Vice Mayor, Chuck Ray, Mayor, Jack Ritchie, Paul Gomez, Frances Ortiz Council members, Bill Whitman – Sheriff-Coroner
2005Hube WolfKendra Burkheimer
2006Audie RayChristie Williams (listed in 2012 as Crystal Hasson)Chuck WeeksMayor, Raul Gonzalez – Vice Mayor, Gracie de la Rosa, Jack Ritchie, Frances Ortiz-Council members, Chad Nicholson announcer
2007Jose PerezAlex Cervantes
2008Frank AinleyMindy Garrison
2009Ernesteen FerryJennifer Murphy
2010Paul GomezTarah Rowland
2011Steve GuerroJustine Day
2012Frances Sotomayor OrtizMatlyn MataPaul LiraRaul Gonzales Mayor, Council members: Rudy Mendoza, Jose L. Martinez, Frances Ortiz, Vice-Mayor Gregorio Gonzales, Jr.
2013Ed Micham
2014Frances MannMarkie HagemanTyler Baker
2015


Friday, January 29, 2016

Who's Who In Woodlake

Each year since 1961 Woodlake has honored those who do so much for the community. Since that time the city has presented 241 awards. If you are a long time resident, you probably remember these names. They all contributed hours of service to make Woodlake the town it is today. Now it's our turn to make a difference and honor those who work hard. January 31st is the last day to submit nominations for 2015 honorees. Click on the link for the nomination form and instructions.
Mike Marquez, 2014 Man of the Year with MC, Tony Casares
Here is the list of citizens since 1961 who earned Woodlake's highest awards.


Year Award First Name Last Name
1961 Man E.B. Loverin
1961 Women Wilma Hengst
1962 Man Frank Clarke, M.D.
1962 Women Gertrude Rucher
1963 Man Dennis Pelton
1963 Women Grace C. Pogue
1964 Man Ned  Baker
1964 Women Lulu Kress
1965 Man A.P. Haury
1965 Women Pauline  Merchant
1966 Man F.J. White
1966 Women Doris Votaw
1967 Man William  Starns
1967 Women Vivien Crawford
1968 Man George  Sommer
1968 Women Yvonne Keck
1969 Man Pat Becket
1969 Women Nancy  McCallister
1970 Man Morris Bennett
1970 Women Elizabeth Baker
1971 Decade Courtney McCracken
1971 Man Bill  Crawford
1971 Women Pearlea Keller
1971 Youth Julie Walters
1971 Youth Valinda Walters
1972 Man Leonard Hansen
1972 Women Margaret Chavez
1973 Man Dr. Bill Ruth
1973 Women Gullermina Portillo
1974 Man Bill Ferry
1974 Women Mary  Bartlett
1975 Man Manuel  Alley
1975 Women Elizabeth Hansen
1976 Man Leo Robinson
1976 Women Mary Rivas
1977 Man Herman Ziegler
1977 Women Marion Legakes
1978 Man Pete Legakes
1978 Women Helen Sharp
1979 Decade Russ Garcia
1979 Man Johnny Jackson
1979 Women Emma Welch
1979 Youth Sommer Stephen
1980 Man Hap Baker
1980 Women Ann Whiteside
1981 Man Richanrd T. Edmiston
1981 Women LuEllen Ray
1981 Youth Gerald Sweeney
1981 Youth Joy Sweeney
1982 Decade Ropes Edwin J.
1982 Man Bob  Painter
1982 Women Margaret Wolfe
1983 Man M.J. Parmenter
1983 Women Wanda Sweeney
1984 Man Jack Deitz
1984 Women Ruth  Edmiston
1985 Man Dale  Wolfe
1985 Women Mary Ruth Crumly
1985 Youth Irene Robles
1985 Youth John Vincent
1986 Man Leo Fry
1986 Women Frances Phillips
1986 Youth Carie Dever
1986 Youth Matt Vaccaro
1987 Decade Johnny Jackson
1987 Man Dave Whiteside
1987 Special 40 Dennis Pelton
1987 Women Diana Pearcy
1988 Decade Margaret Chavez
1988 Man Tom  McGee
1988 Women Louise Achenbach
1989 Man Cletis  Gray
1989 Women Susan  Johnson
1990 Decade Carl Shanes
1990 Man Vic Keller
1990 Women Mary Cisneros
1991 Decade Buckles Betty
1991 Decade Bill Crawford
1991 Man Frank Ainley
1991 Women Ruth  Gonzalez
1992 Man Bill Diamond
1992 Women Viola Faubel
1994 Man Stan Sanchez
1994 Women Sally Pace
1996 Decade Ann Reimer
1996 Decade Legakes Pete
1996 Man Manuel  Jimenez
1996 Spirit Bill Crawford
1996 Women Sandra Crawford
1997 Decade Ferry William
1997 Man William P. Crawford Jr.
1997 Spirit White Frances J.
1997 Women Tricia Renteria Aguilar
1997 Youth Karen Glentzer
1997 Youth Francisco Torres
1998 Decade Baker Leland
1998 Man Joseph Hallmeyer
1998 Women Donna Whittaker
1998 Youth Frankie Castillo
1998 Youth Patricia Renteria 
1999 Business Woodlake Hardware  
1999 Man Joe Martinez
1999 Women Barbara Hallmeyer
1999 Youth David Botello
1999 Youth Hilda Rodriguez
2000 Business Valero Brothers  
2000 Century Marion Legakes
2000 Decade Sandy Crawford
2000 Decade Leonard Hansen
2000 Man Milton Baker
2000 Man Ken Crandall
2000 Spirit Dr.Steve Tietjen
2000 Women Jean Crandall
2000 Women Linda  Hengst
2000 Youth Daniel Hallmeyer
2000 Youth Tara Hardcastle
2000 Youth Cynthia Haro
2000 Youth Johnny Haro
2001 Business Keith Brown Building Materials  
2001 Business Pizza Factory  
2001 Man Joe Perez
2001 Spirit John  Zapalac
2001 Women Virginia Palomo
2001 Youth Tim Hiatt
2001 Youth Avilez Serina
2002 Business General Food Store  
2002 Man Manuel Villegas
2002 Spirit Manuel  Jimenez
2002 Women Laura Armstrong
2002 Youth Garcia Anthony
2002 Youth Bauer Sarah
2003 Business Woodlake Growers Supply Mike Rivas 
2003 Man  Ernest  Garcia
2003 Spirit Ralph Alley
2003 Women Antonieta Ruiz-Lenz
2003 Youth Rourke Emi
2003 Youth Heriberto Rodriguez
2004 Business High Sierra Lumber  
2004 Man  Robert H. Hengst
2004 Spirit Donna & Gerald Whittaker
2004 Women Frances Mann
2004 Youth Garcia Fernando
2004 Youth Jaimie Gonzalez
2005 Business Super Taco Armando Huerta
2005 Decade Frank Ainley
2005 Decade Sally Pace
2005 Man  Randy Powell
2005 Women Linda  LaFleur
2005 Youth Soukarana  Stephens
2005 Youth Sarah Villegas
2006 Business Woodlake Drive Inn  
2006 Dist. Vet. Alvin Hogue 
2006 Dist. Vet. David Peden
2006 Man  Richard LaFleaur
2006 Spirit Kent & Sandy  Owen
2006 Spirit Diana Pearcy
2006 Women Barbara Edwards
2006 Youth Lizette Rodriguez
2006 Youth Joseph Spahn 
2007 Business Substation  
2007 Lifetime Achievement Award Judi Vaccaro 
2007 Man Gonzalez, Jr. Gregorio  Gregorio
2007 Sprit Jackie & Robert Groeber 
2007 Woman Tori Johnson 
2007 Youth Zakaria Alsumari 
2007 Youth Karla Thompson 
2008 Business Valley Business Bank  
2008 Lifetime Achievement Award Frances Sotomayor Ortiz 
2008 Man Michael Pace
2008 Spirit Lupe Robles Pinon 
2008 Woman Leslie Rivas
2008 Youth Lilian Garcia
2008 Youth Jordan Vieiera 
2009 Business Iron Grip Gym Santos Herrera
2009 Lifetime Achievement Award Manuel "Rusty"  Moran
2009 Man Rudy Garcia
2009 Pastor of the Decade Charles  Castles
2009 Spirit Jesus Mendoza
2009 Woman Terry  Thompson
2009 Youth Rosellia Cordova
2009 Youth Ben  Pfenninger
2010 Commitment to Youth Brian  Vaccaro
2010 Lifetime Achievement Award Olga Jimenez
2010 Lifetime Achievement Award Bob Pearcy
2010 Man Alex Reynoso
2010 Spirit Jerry Alvarez
2010 Spirit Larry Arroyo
2010 Spirit Phillip Castillo
2010 Spirit Michael Flores
2010 Spirit Ignacio Garcia
2010 Spirit Frank Guillen
2010 Spirit Bobby Hernandez
2010 Spirit Manny Martinez
2010 Spirit Pop Warner Bengal Coaches  
2010 Woman Ana Carretero
2010 Youth Alberto  Reynaga
2010 Youth Vanessa Reynoso
2011 Business Family HealthCare Network  
2011 Community Organization Camp Zap John Zapalac
2011 Decade Gerald & Dona  Whittaker
2011 Lifetime Achievement Award Alice Fesperman
2011 Lifetime Achievement Award Frank Lupercio
2011 Man Bill Lewis
2011 Recycler Castle Rock Knights Rachel Lira 
2011 Spirit Tim Hire
2011 Woman Donna Hills Fraser
2011 Youth Phoebe  Castro
2011 Youth Ivan  Reynaga
2011 Youth Mentor Mike Flores Jr. 
2012 Business Lauri Polly Green Dragon Graphics
2012 Commitment to Youth Daniel V.  Dudley
2012 Community Organization Woodlake Food Pantry David E. Brown
2012 Educator of the Year Robert  Gonzales 
2012 Lifetime Achievement Award Lino E.  Moran
2012 Lifetime Achievement Award Anita  Villegas
2012 Man Johnny  Varela
2012 Recycler Sima Le Woodlake Donuts
2012 Spirit Jack & Brenda Persall
2012 Woman Linda  Gonzalez
2012 Youth Leticia Garcia
2012 Youth Alberto  Ponce
2013 Youth Carlos Vargas
2013 Youth Melissa Samaniego
2013 Spirit Irene Bly
2013 Organizations Ballet Folklorico del Lago Micaela Rodriguez Macareno 
2013 Woman Courtney Canterbury Hengst
2013 Man Ramon Lara
2013 Lifetime Achievement Award John Wood 
2013 Recycler of the Year Woodlake Valley Middle School Recycling Club  Monte McKean
2014 Youth Quinn Keller
2014 Youth Terran  Brown
2014 Woman Irene Zacarias
2014 Man Mike Marquez
2014 Spirit Marcy Legakes Miller
2014 Hero Mark Wood
2014 Lifetime Achievement Award Craig  Baker
2014 Lifetime Achievement Award Becky Walters Baker
2014 Organization  Ramon Lara
2014 Youth Mentor Sophia Mejia Taylor
2014 Recycler of the Year Visalia Citrus Packing  
2014 Business Ortiz Automotive Corny Ortiz