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Here's the group in front of the "King Kong" tree limb (Click here to see a bigger version of the picture and the identification) 41 years later On Aug. 12, 2000, about 80 people showed up at the OST "Secret Park" off Ventura Avenue for the 41-year reunion. Surrounded by a portion of the "King Kong" wall and a giant "tree limb" from the film, we renewed acquaintances, caught up on the past year and enjoyed a hearty meal of tri-tip, chicken and all the fixings. For those of you who never heard the story, the OST cranes were used during the filming of "King Kong" so they got a couple of large souvenirs for the park. Several people at the reunion wanted another one in another year. To register your opinion, check out the home page and send an e-mail to Barbara Gallinger Gates (and, no, despite Del's great story, that bridge-like object over the park is not from "Bridge on the River Kwai"). Here are some pictures from the reunion:    This is the entrance to the park     Sorry, I didn't get the name of the owner, but this could be from our senior year  That's the "King Kong" wall just to the left of the bar.  From top left, Grace Hodgson, Barbara Gallinger Gates, Sandra Peterson Jensen and Del Gates look at pictures of previous reunions. Two photographers, with backs to camera, take pictures, as do I. It's hard to be sure, but those being photographed are, from left (I think), Nancy Kull, Sandra Peterson Jensen, Bill Young(?), Claudia Gilbert, Nancy Sigmon Gleinke and Sharon Pax Scholtz. Classmates trade stories with the "King Kong" tree limb in the background Unfortunately, you can't see, smell or taste the food being served here, but it was great. Pictures of past events attract Barbara Gallinger Gates, Nancy Kull and Dave Long.