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The commitee helped usher in the lightbulbs 103rd year at Stonyridge Winery in Livermore. All but Tom Bramell was there to celebrate, and Livermore's City Manager, Linda Barton, joined us. As Lynn demonstrates below, his t-shirt hasn't faded, nor the bulb gone dim since our last meal. Keep on glowing Bulb! |
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The commitee helped usher in the lightbulbs 105rd year at Stonyridge Winery in Livermore. About half the old committe were able to join us, and a guest of Barry Schrader, Fred Dickey, former editor of the Herald, joined us. A special invititation went out to Don Peters, of the LPFD, who investigated, found, and installed our new "Bulbcam". Many old stories were shared, and several new ideas kicked around, With any luck in 2007 we'll have another city wide party! |
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The commitee helped usher in 2007, by watching the lightbulbs
100th Birthday from 2001. About half the old committe were able
to join us,spouses, and friends. Pictured above are; A special invitation went out to Don Peters of the LPFD, who joined us. (Don investigated, found, and installed our new "Bulbcam"). And a very special guest Chief Kirby Slate, the fireman who was interviewed by Charles Kuralt in 1972, and oversaw the move to Station 6 in 1976, (actually carried it on the ride). To those who couldn't make it, you were missed. Barry Schrader, Chief Stewart Gary, Chief Tom Brammel, and Scott Wilson of LLNL. Many old stories were shared, and several new ideas kicked around. Here's to another 100 years Light Bulb! |
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The commitee welcomed MythBuster Researcher Robyn Sinclair
from Australia on March 7, 2007.. Pictured above are; To those of us who couldn't make it, we were missed, according to Anna. Robyn was taken on a grand tour of the Tri-Valley, saw wineries, windmills, and of course the Bulb! Follow this Link to Robyns day. |
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The commitee helped usher in the lightbulbs 106th year
at Wente's Restaurant in Livermore. About half the old committe
were able to join us,including one friend from DeKalb, IL. Pictured
above are; Why Wentes? A little light wine for a little lite bulb! |
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The commitee helped usher in the lightbulbs 108th year
at Wente's Restaurant in Livermore. To celebrate we had; Our topic, when do we have the next bulb party? |
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The commitee welcomed Editor Karin Steinberger from
the German newspaper, Suddeutsche Zeitung on July 28, 2009..
Pictured above are; Karin was out on special assignment to do a story on our 108 year bulb!She spent a full busy week interviewing all of us, and asking "What does the Bulb mean to you?". Follow this Link to Karins' day. |
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The committee welcomed Mayor John Marchand of Livermore, to a quiet lunch and 112th birthday of the Bulb. Pictured above are; Barry Schrader, Mayor Marchand, Tim Sage, Anna Siig, Retired Asst Chief Tom Bramell, Kaye Schrader, and Dick Jones. A good time was had by all, old stories passed around, and ideas were talked about for how to improve a display around our amazing Bulb. |
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The committee met one final time before the 1 Million Hour Party, and welcomed Barry Schrader of DeKalb, IL & Steve Bunn of Gainesville, GA back home. Pictured above are; Barry Schrader, Committee Chairman Tom Bramell, Dick Finn, Sylvia Chatagnier, Anna Siig, Tim Sage, Janet VonToussaint, Dick Jones, and Steve Bunn. Several members were missing, Stu Gary, Jeff Peters, & Matt Thau, and one remembered, Lynn Owens. Final preparations for the party were made, and the display around in front of the Bulb were discussed. |
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