The Oasis Restaurant

Oh, my, The Oasis!

That wonderful legendary restaurant in my stomping grounds is still open........on Kecoughtan Road across from the White Oak Lodge......and
that's another legend! So, you Typhoons visited Hampton territory,
huh? I'll bet you didn't tell anyone where you were from!?!

I'm kidding, of course.......there were lots of places in Newport News
that I loved and still miss......like downtown......when I was a senior, I got
my first credit card with Leggett's Department Store. I dearly loved that store, and I was ecstatic when they opened one on Queen Street
in downtown Hampton, but it just wasn't the same. I loved walking
Washington Avenue in the winter and especially at Christmas
and watching the parade!

Once again, thanks for the memories ...

- Gloria Woolard Price, (Hampton HS - '65) of FL - 09/02/05

Hi, Carol:

The dinners are still great at the Oasis but I have to say the breakfast are even better. I had the pleasure of dining there the last time I visited the Virginia Peninsula. I happened to mention my visit to this favorite
Our Old Stomping Ground (to Sandra Canepa - '58 - of VA) and she
confirmed the owners are still very much involved in the community.
Sandra has been spearheading a grass roots movement to save Buckroe Beach Park. The owner of the Oasis Restaurant graciously permitted
Sandra to set up a petition signing station at the restaurant. One of the
most pleasant surprises for Sandra was a gentleman who came up
to sign the petition. It was Marvin Turley, who was the Head Life Guard
at the municipal swimming pool for many years, and head
of adult recreation at the World War II Memorial Recreation Center.
She was thrilled to see him, and shared this experience with me.
The story was just too good not to share it with the TYPHOON.
It was Marvin's voice on the public address system
at the TYPHOON Football Games for years.

- Joe Madagan ('57) of FL - 09/02/05
Thanks, Joe!

Theme from "Lawrence of Arabia" midi courtesy of http://www.thegoldenyears.org/arabia.mid at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 10/06/03 Thanks, Dave!

THEN:		NOW:

1958 Anchor, p. 185	"THE OASIS RESTAURANT 3508 Kecoughtan Road "Located in the heart of the lower peninsula between Hampton and Newport News, Virginia, on Route 60. A quiet and informal atmosphere for the traveler. Our Chefs are experienced in the art of 'Old Virginia' cooking serving the best in seafood, steaks and chicken. Ample parking space. Phone Hampton 35736."	Saturday, October 4, 2003
10/27/03	Courtesy of Bob Buchan ('61) of VA via Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 09/01/05 Thanks so much, Gentlemen!	Image by Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 10/05/03 Thanks, Dave!

NOW:

Friday, September 15, 2006, 6:32 PM
As Dave Arnold ('65 - of VA) mentioned, I have purchased a new hot rod. It's a 1946 Chevy panel truck, with modern V8, auto, power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning. Here are two pictures taken in front of The Oasis at the official release/signing of our Images of America book on Olde Wythe on Friday, September 15th. There is some NN history in this truck ... it was owned by a cheese shop on Warwick Boulevard at one time (you eagle eye Typhoons may know where and when this was) and by long time Warwick and Newport News resident Dicky Hamilton.
- Tom Norris (HHS - '73) of VA - 09/17/06 WOWZERONI-RINI!!! Thanks, Tom - and congratulations!


	Oh, my, The Oasis! That wonderful legendary restaurant in my stomping grounds is still open........on Kecoughtan Road across from the White Oak Lodge......and that's another legend! So, you Typhoons visited Hampton territory, huh? I'll bet you didn't tell anyone where you were from!?! I'm kidding, of course.......there were lots of places in Newport News that I loved and still miss......like downtown......when I was a senior, I got my first credit card with Leggett's Department Store. I dearly loved that store, and I was ecstatic when they opened one on Queen Street in downtown Hampton, but it just wasn't the same. I loved walking Washington Avenue in the winter and especially at Christmas and watching the parade! Once again, thanks for the memories ...
	- Gloria Woolard Price, (Hampton HS - '65) of FL - 09/02/05

	Hi, Carol: The dinners are still great at the Oasis but I have to say the breakfast are even better. I had the pleasure of dining there the last time I visited the Virginia Peninsula. I happened to mention my visit to this favorite Our Old Stomping Ground (to Sandra Canepa - '58 - of VA) and she confirmed the owners are still very much involved in the community. Sandra has been spearheading a grass roots movement to save Buckroe Beach Park. The owner of the Oasis Restaurant graciously permitted Sandra to set up a petition signing station at the restaurant. One of the most pleasant surprises for Sandra was a gentleman who came up to sign the petition. It was Marvin Turley, who was the Head Life Guard at the municipal swimming pool for many years, and head of adult recreation at the World War II Memorial Recreation Center. She was thrilled to see him, and shared this experience with me. The story was just too good not to share it with the TYPHOON. It was Marvin's voice on the public address system at the TYPHOON Football Games for years.
	- Joe Madagan ('57) of FL - 09/02/05 Thanks, Joe!