Patricia Tolley lived in Richland.  She moved here from Tucson Arizona.

She talks about how workers didn’t talk about their work.

The Urine Test bottle was the symbol that told them that something might be dangerous .  She describes living in Richland.

The ways the government made it good to stay.

She talks about learning Braille & playing croquet.

She was a homemaker – very few women had jobs it was the way of life.

Lewis Tolley

On his work as a Chemist 1951 -1956

Lewis was a lab worker

He worked preparing plutonium Metal.

He had patents – published reports on separation of plutonium.

Greg grew up in Nebraska and went to University on the G. I Bill.

A friend told him that Hanford was hiring radiation monitors.

He has no idea what that was but left Nebraska and came to Hanford in 1951.

Learn about his working life and living in Richland.

al History George Greg Gregor

TOUR 1     ~      May 5

TOUR 2     ~     May 12

TOUR 3     ~     May 19

Advanced registration is required.  Each tour is $12.   Reserve with KSD Community Education by phone: 222-5080 or 0n-line http://communityed.ksd.org.

All tours start at 9:00 am and are approximately 2 hours; starting locations will be confirmed at the time of registration.

FAQ:

Q. Will we go in any houses?

A. No, this is a walking neighborhood history tour

Q. Can children attend?

A. Youngsters under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult.  This is primarily an adult program.

Q. Where does the class fee go?

A. The class fee supports the Community Education program and a portion goes to CREHST Museum.

Hear his fascinating story about his working life.

Roland Harvey originally worked for General Electric Co in New York .

While working for GE he transferred to the Tri-Cities in 1953.

At that time he was a Radiological Instrumentation Manager until 1958 when he became Manager
of Systems Analysis until 1964.  At that time, he transferred to Battelle Northwest Laboratories
(still in Systems Analysis) until 1970. He then was employed by Westinghouse Hanford for the Fast
Flux Test Facility startup from 1970 to 1980. In 1980 through 1984 Roland conducted special
analyses and consultation for lathe control systems, pressurization control and linear accelerator failure
analysis.

He taught classes in Electrical Engineering for feedback control systems.  He earned a BSEE degree
from Oregon State College and was elected to five honorary societies.

Also included is information about Lewis & Clark and what CREHST staff refers to as the Lloyd Wiehl paintings.  These paintings are the artwork of nationally known artist and illustrator Don Crook and were commissioned by Judge Wiehl.  “I have fond memories of my life in this area.  The paintings portray a rich and eventful heritage of the Hanford Reach and are based on recorded events and photos.” Judge Wiehl

This exhibition will show now until June.

We are honoring the HMS Titanic as this year marks the centennial of its launch.  We take great pride in the effort we make each year to ensure this a wonderful evening of dancing and fun.  This year we will have more than $20,000 worth of items on the auction tables, there is surely something for everyone, including private tastings at local wineries, boat tours of the Hanford Reach, and golf packages.

The Titanic‘s design and construction featured luxury and opulence.  Recapture that beauty, glamour, luxury, and magnificence during this year’s Spring Swing Gala!  Period clothing, glamorous gowns, and tuxedos are encouraged but not required.

Help ensure CREHST’s future by attending this fundraiser!  CREHST has many ways you may be a part of our team, become a dance sponsor, purchase a table of 8 or 10, and donations to our silent auction held during the event.

CREHST Members, $60; Non-members, $70 ~ Buy Now!

Saturday, April 14, 2012, 6:15-11pm inside the Pasco Red Lion Ballroom.