William Schmidt:  

Life My folks moved to North Tustin in 1963,attracted to the rural area,that it once was. I started at Red Hill Elementary,then C.E.Utt for the 7th grade,then the newly opened Hewes Jr. High.I'll always remember that year,because for the first semester,we had to go to Columbus Tustin,double session,until Hewes was ready to open.Then,it was off to Foothill High for the next 4 years,1967-1971. It was while at C.E.Utt,that Roland Royce and I became lifelong friends,which we remain.After Foothill,not really knowing what to do next,I attended Saddleback College,1971-1972.At that time,the school was the ONLY real development in that particular area! Then,because my Draft number was #75 in what proved to be the last Draft Lottery,I was told that if I didn't enlist,I would most likely be drafted.So,I enlisted. The next six years would prove to be the best of times, and the worst of times. Sounds like a novel, but there it is. After discharge, went to College. Learned to be a productive citizen. Married, have three kids. Am temporarily retired. Am in the process of refining my life. Watch this space for further d...Expand for more