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The messages below were written PRIOR TO Dec. 1, 2004 :
Hope everybody is having a good Thanksgiving holiday.... Today, we are having sunny skies, and the temperature is supposed to go up to about 70 degrees. .. Take care ! Joan & Fred .. Nov. 26, 2004
Joan Higham
HI ALL , LEAVING FOR TEXAS TODAY !!!STAY WELL FRED!!HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL . TALK MORE LATER .... LOVE JUDITH 11/21/04
JUDITH KAPPESSER SMITH < judikappesser@yahoo.com >
WEEDSPORT, NY USA -
Hi Everyone - I'm finally back on line. A lot has gone on with us in the last couple of months. We sold the farm we were living on and had closing a couple of weeks ago. On Wed. we had the closing on our grocery store in Weedsport. We put up a "manufactured home" on our other farm (just north of where we lived) which previously had only heifer barns. Now we're down to just 70 acres, the 2 barns and our new house, which I just love! We moved in Oct. 30 and I'm still trying to get settled. By the way, Lorna's cousin, Alfred Lanphere and his wife Irene, bought our home farm. Rose, So sorry to hear about your Mom. Ron & Di - How are you both doing? Would like to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. Love...........
Judy < jklofft@hotmail.com >
USA -
Joan, I have some sad news to report. My mother Ellen Pantusi passed away on Sunday Nov.7th. She died at Westridge Care Center, in Clarinda,Iowa. The services will be tomarrow at 10:30 at Westridge Care Center. She is survire by her four daughters, Rose, Rita Pantusi and her husband Tom O'Brien of Liverpool,New York,Judy Pantusi and her husband Ron Garland of St Louis,Mo. Linda Pantusi and Mike Gufus of Arlington,Va. 7 grand children and 6 great grand children. It will not be in the local papers.
Rose Pantusi Lang Taylor < grifft@netins.net >
New Market, Iowa USA -
Bubba, Cool Hand Duke, some things never change.... I remember some of the ice fishing trips to the camp at Ducks Pond... you were whipping us then with your card playing prowess....the only difference was that "Cool Hand Luke" had not been thought of then and made into a movie....best of luck when you get to Atlantic City....Don't forget the rubber cigar and shades..... Barb.... we hope you enjoy your trip to LV .. wish we could make it over to see the competition but I am not able to spend but a short time in an auto at this time...a side to Hoover dam would be enjoyable and if you have time for the Grand Canyon take it... you will never forget it...best of luck to Brenda for us ... we will all be waiting to hear the results upon your return.....great home page again Joan... have enjoyed them all and Judy, have a safe trip to back to Texas... we will be in Corpus for a few days in January checking out hotels for our next reunion.....by the way, we had here in Fallbrook over the last week 9.3 inches of rain.... broke a 1886 record and our average for Oct.. is .03 inches...go figure.. hehe....Friday 10/29/04 8:45pm
Ron
USA -
Hi All, Joan your Main page looks great, nice'n spooky. Glad to hear that Fred is doing a lot better. Hope everyone in the class is doing great. We'll be leaving for LasVegas on Nov.4th. Our daughter Brenda is National Champion of the Firefigher Combat Challenge, the world games will be held in Vegas. She is also rookie of the year. She will compete Nov. 9 - 13 after that we hope to site see a bit. Then we'll be leaving for Florida after the 5th of Dec. I had a heart cathiterization last Tues. and everything is O.K. 30% blockage and it can be treated with medicine. Well everyone take care.
Barb < barb57ryan@aol.com >
Auburn, NY USA -
Red, how good it was hearing from you....I am glad that you survived mother nature not once but twice,,,I wish that i was closer to give you a hand....I had a cousin that lost his home in Homestead when Andrew went thru.... I visited there a couple of weeks later, I was doing a tradeshow in Ft Lauderdale...we hope that you will be able to recover and that you come on the board more often to let us all know how you are making out....
Ron < ronis@direcway.com >
USA -
HI ALL, GLAD TO HEAR YOUR OK RED!!I KEPT WONDERING HOW YOU MADE OUT.AND RON 2 NEW KNEES !!MINE ARE DOING WELL .I AM UP & DOWN THE STAIRS 20 TIMES A DAY .NOW MY SINUS INFECTION IS OVER . AFTER 6WKS & 3 ANTIBIOTICS .I AM SCRUBBING & PAINTING .THE PLUMBING WILL BE COMPLETE WHEN THEY PUT THE NEW FAUCET IN THE UPSTAIRS BATH .DI ,DEAR ,YOU MAKE ME THINK OF MY AUNT . SHE IS GOING TO BE 86 YRS NOV. 6TH .SHE HAS HAD 3OR 4 CANCERS . BREAST , LUNG & OVARIN .SHE IS ON ANOTHER CHEMO SERIES NOW . AND WHAT A SPIRIT SHE HAS !!BALD HEADED ,N.Y.Y.CAP ON WATCHING THE GAMES ON TV & HOLLARING HER HEAD OFF!!KEEP YOUR GOOD SPRIT UP DI !!YOUR A SCRAPPER!! LOVE YA!!BELATED HAPPY 90TH BDAY TO MRS. JONES !!FRED & JOAN MY BEST TO YOU .JUDY L.& BARB WARD RAYAN WE MUST GET TOGETHER BEFOE I LEAVE FOR TX , NOV 15TH !!!DENNY S.I WILL CALL YOU & CAROLE & EXPECT a VISIT!! LOVE TO ALL JUDITH PS EXCEPT FOR THE SINUS I HAVE HAD A GREAT SUMMER!!!
JUDITH KAPPESSER SMITH < judikappesser@yahoo.com >
WEEDSPORT, NY USA -
We got thru the Hurricanes,but with a great deal of damage to our homes.I have been working on three houses nonstop since.My Mothers,mine and my friend Izy's, some major damage to mine and Izys. Both storms hit us dead on the head, they centered within five miles of each other. We stayed thru both but wouldn't do it again, the aftermath was to difficult.A, week without power or water and no place to buy gas, food or water
"RED" DEFORREST < RDEFORREST@AOL.COM >
FORT PIERCE, FL USA -
to the Welch's .... thanks for the great pictures....Bob, you probably could sell a few of them to the local artists to paint.....we especially liked the last one of the Falls...and the pic of the trees ...Phyl...we are happy you found your diamond and that all is well.... wish we could be there just to enjoy a NY apple and pear,we also liked the pic of you on the Seadoo..it is huge...looks like you could carry passengers...was it taken in Ontario???Whoops, just remembered that Phyl and Ron don't have a computer... maybe someone could print this off and give to her if you see them....Joan, we are glad that Fred is home with you and that things are going as well as can be expected....it doesn't look like you are in any danger soon of another attack my Mother Nature...we sure hope not for all of you living in FL... I was watching Fox News this afternoon and heard of the fire in New Port Richey aboard the Casino Boat...just caught the last of it...didn't hear if any were hurt...Diane is doing ok... she had a terrible reaction this last time from the chemo....the bottoms of her feet looked and blistered like she had walked the length of a bed of hot coals...she could bearly walk for a few days, also the ends of her fingers blisteded and split....the week that she was off the blisters left and fingers started to heal....the Dr. kept her from restarting the chemo this past week til Tues, and told her to quit a couple of days early....that will be this Thur....hopefully she doesnt have to go thru it again like before... I am going in to get my other knee done in the morning...looking forward to it as it has gotten worse these last few weeks....If anyone ever said that this getting old was a cakewalk, I would like to have him by the throat right now......keep us up todate on Fred's progress...Maybe, just maybe we will be able to spend an afternoon or so with you in February...Danielle is a Senior this year and she will be competing again with her dance team defending there National Title at Disneyworld ..we are flying to Orlando on the 3rd of February to watch her compete and will be leaving on the 7th..OH! one more thing that we are happy about here in San Diego County, On Friday we tied the old record of 180 days of not having any rain.....On Saturday we set a new record of 181 days of no rain, and at 2am this morning it started to rain and I measured 1.2inches in my rain gauge..I wasn't sure if it was going to work...but it did..hehe anyways outlook good for more rain tonite and tomorrow......whew, bye......10/17/04 5:35 PDT
Ron < ronis@direcway.com >
Fallbrook, CA USA -
Hello everyone. The last time I wrote a message was after Charley. Now 3 more hurricanes later, we are still in Florida although we've been to Alabama (to miss Frances) and then to Weedsport on the 10th of Sept (to miss Ivan and Jeanne). It has been a wild couple of months. Although the highlight was the wedding! Andy and Stef were married on Sept. 25th (just 5 days before our 37th anniversary). It was an outrageous, gorgeous, upscale, fantastic event. And I can say so because we had nothing to do with it (except the rehearsal party) but eat, laugh, party and dance. And we are good at that!!!! Since we have been back in Fl. (Wed. 9/29), all we have done is put stuff back in order. I stuffed miscellaneous things in drawers and cupboards and now I can't find things. I'll be weeks getting the gardens in shape. It serves me right for being a "plant nerd" (someone who can't turn down a plant - even a sick one and wants one of every variety imaginable). Lorna
Lorna Sande
USA -
I'm glad our Fla. residents all survived the hurricane. My mother and sister and brother-in-law live on Singer Island near West Palm Beach and they had to go to the mainland during the hurricane. Fortunately their homes were o.k. but they were without power for about 10 days. They still don't have water that's safe to drink! I pray that everyone has survived the next round of storms (Ivan) and will not be hit by the new one. It's windy here today and we are being told that the mountain communities will have rain and flood damage from Ivan.
Phyllis Tierney < ptssj@hotmail.com >
Greensboro, NC USA -
Hi Everyone: I hope all in FL have survived the three very major hurricanes. Now I know why I settled in good ol' NY state.. I can handle cold and snow a lot better then hurricanes and earthquakes. All is well here. Just getting ready for old man winter. Seriously, I am happy that all is well with our extended class in FL. Dick and Judy
Dick Brown < FtKnight@aol.com >
Auburn, NY USA -
Tropical Storm Frances was like "The Terminator" - it just went on, and on - you would think it was gone, and then it was BACK ! We lost power in our area for 16 hours, but we had a generator which gave us one room with air conditioning, a light, and one TV which allowed us to watch the local news, and know what was going on all around us. We had very strong wind gusts; surprisingly the worst ones were before the storm actually arrived, and then again, after the main section of the storm had supposedly left. Many of us were really caught off-guard, when we thought it was over, and we had made it through the storm, when the next day brought yet more pouring rain, flooding, and gusts of damaging winds. Fred and I were lucky to have very little damage done to our roof, and a little fencing caved in where we keep our garbage can, but a tremendous number of Pine Tree branches, and cones have loaded up our lawn, and what a mess that will be to pick up. I packed 3 huge 50 gallon bags full last night until it was too dark to work out there. I had been over to my parents' house earlier, working on part of their roofing which had come off. On the news, they showed so many things going on, including a group of Senior Citizens lined up in their wheelchairs, in deep water. They were being evacuated from an assisted living center, and the water was deep enough, that it was over the knees of the people assisting them. There are no cellars in the houses in Florida, so people can only go to an enclosed room containing no windows for shelter from the wind. If I receive any information from our classmates concerning this storm, we will post it at the top of our Bulletin Board. Also, we would love to hear from our classmates directly, if they could jot us a note on this Message Board. Thank you all for your great support ! ...Joan and Fred ... 9-8-04
Joan Higham < joanhigham@worldnet.att.net >
NPR, Fl USA -
Hi All,I have just talked with my daughter (9PM) in Winter Garden,west of Orlando. Plenty of rain, no wind yet,just the interminable wait for what is to come. Sandbagged,some water in; crowded with everything inside and trying to keep the 3yo boy occupied. The gated community kept the gates open so that when the power goes off, it will be possible to get in and out. Apparently as is so often true in emergency situations someone robbed a bank and was attempting to escape, went through the open gate at a high rate of speed. Being unfamiliar with the layout, they went straight in, up a slight incline and apparently became airborne, and into the lake. Earlier today as many police were there, many of the residents went to observe as well as to break the monotony. They had divers who recovered two bodies although the third has robber had escaped. A couple of security systems wnet off in the area and police checked out those homes. Great, the residents are watching and the robber is raiding their homes! It did provide some excitement, a bit of relief from the anxiety they all feel. Hope the rest of you have been able to take cover, hunkered down to protect yourselves from major harm. Watching all this doesn't make me fret over shoveling snow ... Our prayers are with you all, Alicia
Alicia < aprocin@adelphia.net >
USA -
Hi, Just a note to let you all know that my friend Bill and I spent a great weekend at Barb and Bob's in PA. Their home is beautiful a truly great reflection of both of their tastes and combined tastes. We had a real laugh on the way down. We are driving along when Bill let out a little gasp then started to laugh - just about that time I saw it too - First time I was ever mooned and man what a moon. Bill said he wishes we could bet his name and send him a note as he has given us a lot of laughs. Barb and Bob are both very good cooks and great hosts (hostess). The lake their home on is beautiful and so peaceful. We visited a winery , yes we bought a couple. Went for a ride and saw the town and story behind Jim Thorpe. Went for a boat ride, sorry to say they do not have a pontoon boat (did I get that in Bob?) They kept apologizing for the weather on Sat. but it was only rain. It does not really dampen your spirits when you are with friends. Look forward to going again (warning to the Welch's).
Connie Goodrich Bates Bolton < cbolton@swns.net >
Liverpool, New York USA -
Hello everyone. We are fine and had only minimal damage. Some trim in the back of our house was peeled up. On Friday there was a mandatory evacuation of all moblile home parks so we packed up my parents and some miscellaneous stuff and shuffled over to a our friend's house in Deltona. Although it looked like Charley was heading straight for us, we only got the west side. Communities to our east were hit harder. Mostly it was only an aggravation compared to Punta Gorda & Port Charlotte. Our clean up will go on for days and it will be weeks before all yard refuse will be picked up. Parts of Deltona are still without electricity and the Deltona Golf and Country Club (where Carl works)has an estimated 300 trees knocked down. My cousin, David O'Hara, had a large tree fall on the back of his house - which punctured a large limb through the ceiling of his Florida room. With heavy rains for the following 3 days it made quite a mess. We are very fortunate and thankful that our electricity came back on Saturday afternoon. It has been beastly hot and humid and I feel sorry for all those without a/c. But mostly our minds are on the BIG wedding plans in September. Our son, Andy, (who is 36) is getting married (for the 1st time) to Stefania Caputo. The wedding will be in Middletown and the reception in Poughkeepsie. It looks like a great time and we are excited. My parents at the ages of 89 and 90 will be flying up to NY with us for the BIG event. My dad, by the way, just bowled a 714 series (of 4 games.) A few weeks ago he bowled a 234 game. Maybe in 25 years I will be able to raise my average to 130 but I won't count on it. (Although I did bowl a 206 game last season) That's it! That's all from Orange City - a city that was touched by Charly. Lorna
Lorna Sande < forlorn1@earthlink.net >
Orange City, Fl USA -
We taped up the sliding glass doors, brought in the outdoor things which could potentially become "Missiles", filled several containers with water including the bathtub, brought in the furniture from the lanai, and stacked them on a huge rag in the living room, disconnected the computers to take with us, put the things which were on the floor up on top of something, including several drawers containing papers and clothing, gathered up some of the precious photos and jewelry ( gotta love those "Ziplocs" ), packed medical equipment and pills, got the generator into the truck - oh, so many things - and we were ready to leave, when we saw on the news that "Charlie" had "wobbled", and shortly after that, had changed his course - saving us from the destruction and grief that others in the hurricane's new path were so unfortunately unable to avoid. We want to thank all of you who sent your best wishes and prayers our way -- we appreciate your kind thoughts. What a super class ! Take care everybody -- Joan and Fred -- 8-14-04
Joan Higham
New Port Richey, Fl USA -
HI ALL, I JUST CALLED JOAN & FRED . THEY ARE PACKING & EVACUATING . GOING TO HER PARENTS & THEN FARTHER IF NEEDED .GAVE HER MY BEST WISHES .SHE SAID IT MIGHT BE AWHILE BEFORE SHE COULD LET US HEAR FROM HER.ALL OUR BEST WISHES & PRAYERS ARE NEEDED. ON THE TV, PORT RICHEY , WASN'T MENTIONED , BUT TAMPA WAS & THEY ARE RIGHT ON THE WATER .BYE FOR NOW , JUDITH
JUDITH KAPPESSER SMITH < judikappesser@yahoo.com >
WEEDSPORT, NY USA -
we hope you and Fred are undercover or on the road out of there .... sure sounds like a bad one.....let us know as soon as things quiet down ...
Ron
USA -
HI all, Diane is doing well with her treatment... last Friday she finished her 2nd week of chemo...she has had only slight stomach upset and quickly squelched with a snack....she is having blood tests tomorrow and will talk with her Dr. on Thur...she will suggest to him that she get more aggressive with the chemo and go on the chemo for 2 weeks and have 1 week off.... He will more than likely agree with her as he tells her she is writing her own book now....we thank you all for your prayers..I am just about back to normal with my knee or as normal as I could get...looking forward to getting the other one done in October...I read that Connie was planning on a trip to FL again....we are not sure we will be able to make it this year as we have to spend a week in Corpus Christi, TX scoping out hotels for our next ship reunion... we expect to be there around the 3rd week of Jan...Judith sorry we missed your call over the weekend... will write again soon
Ron
USA -
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HI ALL, JUST MY LAUGH FOR THE DAY !!! WITH ALL THE RAIN WE'VE HAD MY GUTTERS ARE WORKING OVER TIME . EXCEPT... THEY ARE DRAINING TOO CLOSE TO MY FOUNDATION ...SOOO MY CELLAR HAS WATER IN IT !!! BUT TODAY , ON THE GOOD SIDE , THE PLUMBER CAME & PUT MY 2ND TOILET IN.....BUT SOME HOW IT HAS HOT WATER IN IT !!!SO ITS FRIDAY & I AM HERE OVER A MONTH & I STILL ONLY HAVE HALF OF THE PLUMBING DONE!! SO WHATS NEW WITH YOU GUYS??? THESE ARE JUST LITTLE GRIPES & I AM HAPPY I DON'T HAVE BIG ONES .KNEES ARE GOOD , SPRITS ARE GOOD, NECK IS SO SO ...WELL 2 OUT OF THREE . BYE FOR NOW JDKS
JUDITH KAPPESSER SMITH < judikappesser@yahoo.com >
WETPORT, NY USA - HI JOAN & FRED , JUST TO ANSWER YOUR REQUEST . THE CORRECT SPELLING OF THE DOCTORS NAME IS....DR. W. PROKOPIW .I HAVE A PIC OF HIS SIGN BOARD.I GUESS BECAUSE EVERYBODY HAD A DIFFERENT PRONUNCIATION OF IT & NO ONE COULD COPY HIS ACCENT . IT WAS EASIER TO JUST SAY DR. PROK !!!!RAINY DAY UP HERE , GOT WATER IN MY CELLAR.HAVE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THAT!!! BYE FOR NOW , JUDITH
JUDITH KAPPESSER SMITH < judikappesser@yahoo.com >
WEEDSPORT , NY USA - HI ALL ,I ARRIVED IN NY 06/25/04.IN TIME FOR MY NIECE KATE'S HS GRADUATION .SHE WAS THE VALEDICTORIAN !!!!MY TRIP WAS LESS STRESSFUL WITH ONLY ONE DOG.BUT I DO MISS MY OLD BOY SO. FIRST DAY I DROVE TO MY DAUGHTERS , LYNDA , IN ROUND ROCK TX . THATS 94 MILES FROM SAN ANTONIO .I STARTED OFF THE NEXT MORNING @ 0500 . I DROVE FOR 14HRS , ABOUT 700 MILES.STAYED THAT NIGHT IN JACKSON TENN .NEXT DAY I DROVE TO SPRINGFIELD TENN. TO SPEND THE NIGHT WITH SOME GOOD FRIENDS OF OVER 40 YRS .THEN I DROVE TO SOMEWHERE IN OHIO ,SOME 100 MILES SHORT OF WHERE I WANTED TO STOP. BUT GOOD OLD OHIO , AGAIN, GAVE ME SOME SPECIAL WEATHER .IT RAINED SO HARD & SO HEAVY THAT I PULLED OFF THE INTERSTATE & CALLED MY FRIEND TO CHECK & SEE IF I STILL WOULD BE ABLE TO MAKE NY THE NEXT DAY IN TIME FOR THE GRADUATION , IF I STOPPED .BUT MOTHER NATURE ANSWERED FIRST!!! WITH A BOLT OF LIGHTING SOOO CLOSE IT LOOKED ORANGE & POPPED MY EARS !!! SO I SPENT THE NIGHT THERE !!!!!!!!! I AM NOT GOING THROUGH OHIO AGAIN !!!!SPENT THE FIRST WEEK IN A MOTEL IN AUBURN .MY WATER @ THE HOUSE WAS OFF .NO NEED TO TURN IT ON BEFORE THE PLUMBER DID HIS JOB .THEN I SPENT 5 DAYS @ MY NEICES . AT THIS POINT , THE PLUMBING IS HALF DONE THE CARPENTER HAD TO DO SOME REPAIR ON WALLS & FLOORS BEFORE HE CAN COMPLETE THE OTHER HALF . SO THIS COMING WEEK IT SHOULD ALL BE DONE!!!!!!!! SAY YANKIES IT'S BEEN SORT OF COOL UP HERE !! BUT THATS WHAT I CAME HERE FOR . P.S. ALL MY BEST WISHES ARE WITH YOU GUYS , DI & RON . LOVE TO ALL, JUDITH
JUDITH KAPPESSER SMITH < judikappesser@yahoo.com >
WEEDSPORT , NY USA - Hi all, you may have noticed I have been somewhat quiet these past few weeks..it is with sadness I report that Di's cancer is back with a vengeance...the 2 tumors that have been getting smaller, have grown and there are now additional ones ....also a trace in the lymphs perpendicular to the stomach...this has not been confirmed as tumors yet....this morning she started taking Xeloda, the only FDA approved oral chemotherapy....she takes 5 pills in the morning and 4 pills in the evening for 7 days and then a week off and then repeats the procedure .... this will be her 5th go with all different chemo's ... as you all know she is a scrapper... a hell'uva lot tougher than me,.... I just want to ask you all to kick your prayers for her up a notch so that she can get thru this monster again...she is feeling ok with some slight discomfort under her rib cage... so far she is still working and will be off for a couple of weeks in August and a couple of weeks in September while we attend my ship reunion in Reno..we send our love to you all and are looking forward to our next get together.....7/10/04
Ron
USA - Hi Guys, Joan you are really a jewel to keep this website active and up to date. I read my e-mail rather seldom and was so surprised to have a message from you and wonder how you keep up with everything. You asked about our recent earthquake which I fortunately missed while driving from a friend's house just 5 minutes away. Art said it was the hardest jolt he has felt. This from a guy who experienced one on the 24th floor of a swaying building several years ago. This is not to say our "shakes" are over as all of So. Cal. has recently been warned of an impending big shaker. Wouldn't it be great if that was it because there was no damage that I know of. Some magazine stacks fell over that shouldn't have been there in the first place. We are having our usual overcast May&June weather which I like a whole lot. We'll have enough sun the rest of the year. I hate hot weather which we seldom get so we stay very close to home all summer. We are forced to go to LA in July for a few days. I say forced because it is a fun place to go but getting there is a major traffic jam whenever you go. I hope whoever went to reunion dinner had a good time and looking forward to photos. Thanks Joan again for your tech talent and keeping us all informed. I am a horrible correspondent but think of all of you often. I expect to be home (Auburn) in Oct. for Art's 50th reunion from SYR Law School. We are really getting old! How did that happen? Love to all, Essie
Esther Kirchheimer
USA - Hi everyone, The year we have a lot of news starting with our oldest daughter, Brenda ReSue, she lives in Elmira, NY, she is a city firefighter and parimedic. She decided to try the firefighter challenge. She went to Deerfield, FL. to compete. A woman has to do the challenge in 6 mins., Bren did it in 5:56. Last week we went with her to Ocean City, Maryland, she wasn't feeling very well but went out anyway and better her time by 2sec. Today she is in Myrtle Beach, So. Carolina, she just called, she did it in 4:43, bettered it by 1:12, we are so proud. If you go to www.firefighterchallenge.com and click on results and photo,scroll down to women you may see her name as #1 in the nation. She was last week. We'll be going to Los Vegas in Nov. for the world games. If anyone would like to e-mail her it's medicbren78@aol.com Just a bragging Mom. Hope everyone is well and your summer is going great. Thanks for letting me share. Oh, Jenny went to summer last week also and competed in the track and field events. She ran a 100 dash and a 200 dash and placed 3rd both times. She still swims but wanted to run in competition this year. The games were on Long Island again.
Barb Ryan - 6-26-04
USA - More Information on the Banquet; Rose and I were also at the Banquet but I don't remenber Bob staying very long.
Pete O'Hara < gohara@nycap.rr.com >
USA - Hi all, back home and recuperatiing... the operation went well and I am hobbling around on my walker...the therapist just left and said I was doing well, going to the Dr. on Tuesday...to have staples out and get oil changed....I spend 6 hoours a day on a flex machine, to get the knee back to normal bend... I am at 88 degrees already and expect to be 90 by Monday when the therapist returns...I still can't catch Diane but don't remember out-running her before.....will see you all in the dance hall soon luv Ron 6/18/04
Ron < ronis@direcway.com >
USA - HI GUYS ,WELL I WILL BE NY BOUND MON AM .I AM BUSY PACKING THE VAN . MY DOG SOPHIE WILL TRAVEL WITH ME .I WILL SHUT DOWN MY PC SUN AM .I HOPE TO ATTEND THE ALUM .BANQUET .I DIDN'T BUY MY TICKET YET.MY KNEES ARE HAPPIER THIS TIME !!HOPE TO SEE SOME OF YOU THIS SUMMER !! THE BEST TO ALL OF YOU...JDKS
JUDITH D SMITH < judikappesser@yahoo.com >
SAN ANTONIO, TX USA - joan, sorry I am so late in getting back. my stepson jeff is in korea and he will be there for 18 months.then he will get discharge from the air force. his wife is in new york. I will be going to New York on June 12 and coming back on july 3rd. I hope I will get so see everyone that is in new york.
rose lang < grifft@netins.net >
new market, iowa USA - I know that it is important to honor the Uniform Service people, but all who serve are not in uniform. My third young friend in in Fort Bliss TX on his way to the mideast. His blog will be at http://parasolid.livejournal.com The other two have found the experience interesting and rewarding and I wish the best to Dustin. Pete
Peter O'Hara < gohara01@earthlink.net >
USA - Bonnie, thanks for the nice note.....glad you are checking the class of 57' out everyonce in a while...I am sure I can come up with a name for your ladies group before 2008! I have a couple in mind now but will have to send you an email in private...hehe.....we learned of Joe last month... It is always a sad time when you lose a close friend and classmate...I am the database coordinator for my ship association, I also receive information weekly of past shipmates that passed... not easy to take them from our Roster and place on a deceased list...we find solice in being able to memorialize them at our reunions at a memorial service that we conduct where each name is read and a ships bell rang in there honor...we have a bagpiper and final taps is played to end our service... very moving...like it or not the bagpipe stands the hair on your arm straight up......Keep checking in and good luck with your planning...we have talked some preliminary plans just have to convey to some of the local classmates to implement.... April 28 04
Ron
USA - Hi to everyone! This note from a Class of '58 alumni. A group of 11 from class of '58 met last Saturday at Brenda's Diner in Port Byron (Route 31). We have been meeting at least a couple of times a year. One thing we're working on is our 50th reunion in 2008!!! Currently we're trying to come up with a name for our "ladies group". Be careful Ron B. I've got this notion you might give us some "suggestions". On a sadder note, I also wanted to let you know that we lost Joe Nicoletti Easter weekend. He had been dealing with diabetes (lost both his lower legs in the last four years). He dealt with dialysis three times a week for several years. He said last year at our reunion that it was starting to effect his eyesite. It was wonderful to have Joe at our 45th reunion last year. Joe lived in Clay, NY with his wife and had five grown children. I check out your site periodically and find it very interesting, especially the pictures. You all look great and aging gracefully at that! Rose - I can't wait to check out the bakery at the Mall. I'm glad you mentioned it in your email. I still fondly remember visiting your family and your sweet Mom and Dad at the shoe shop. Happy Spring everyone. Bonnie, Class of '58
Bonnie (Kosters) Wargo < bwargo@twcny.rr.com >
Weedsport, NY USA - Sorry that no one has hear from me in a while. I guess their isn't much going on here. We had quite a bit of snow and now we are in torado season. We have already had two which thank God it was north of us. Joan, Troy is now in Korea with my grandson. I don't know his last name. His family wants to thank you all for praying for him. Our black lab tome is under the weather of course she is getting old like the rest of us. I guess that is all hope to talk to you soon.
Rose Pantusi Lang < grifft@netins.net >
New Market, Ia USA - Hi all, Judy, thanks for sharing the pics.....my God, I forgot how handsome I was as a 13 year old...I was still covered with baby fat, was that dance at night, I am surprised Thelma let me go out after dark, two years before that I had to be in bed at 8.... I joined the boyscouts and we met on Monday nights and the meeting got out at 9, she had a fit...I used to run home so I could watch "I love Lucy" ahhh! those were the days..I might add that you were a knockout in that strapless evening gown..seeing the pic at the bottom of your pics, you haven't changed a bit except for putting a little color in your hair.....Connie, happy that you are back on the job and all is going well, just wish we could have been in FL together but then again maybe FL couldn't have handled a couple of high steppers like us....we sure had a good time and would look forward to doing it again...for those of you that are thinking about next year , there isn't a better hostess than our Joan.....she covered all the bases and showed us a great time....things are going ok here, Diane's tumor has shown some activity, a couple of c'meters larger this last Cscan, but she is still able to stay on the Clinical trial and in good spirits...we are enjoying our spring and all of our flowers..I have been busy on the back "acher" cleaning off the land, trimming trees to a height where I don't get knocked out of the tractor seat, if I am watching the disc behind me...I am making us our own park... with paths, flower beds, bird houses and feeders, our property is on a slope and in the middle of all of this I am cutting our a piece and leveling it to put in a croquet court, badminton, bocce ball,any of those FAST games that people our age play...I am stretching it with the badminton... that will work if I don't have to take more than 2 steps right or left...ohh the knees!!!! We are looking forward to a trip to Reno NV in Sept. for another of my ship's reunions..Kirk and Elsie, and my brother Dude(Rodney) and Penny will be joining us on a Tuesday evening for one of our events which will be a dinner, dance on boat on Lake Tahoe...If you haven't seen the Lake, It is one of the most beautiful in the world....and in Sept. it will be a crisp evening for sure...the altitude there is 6200 ft..well I have rattled on long enough here .... sure wish we could get some more people yakking on here...later....4/15/04 tax day
Ron < rberry1260@earthlink.net >
Fallbrook, CA USA - Hi everyone, We are back in New York. Hope you all have a HAPPY EASTER. Barb
Barb Ryan < barb57ryan@aol.com >
Auburn, NY USA - Hi everyone, We are back in New York. Hope you all have a HAPPY EASTER. Barb
Barb Ryan < barb57ryan@aol.com >
Auburn, NY USA - Hi all, Saw your pictures of the other reunion in Florida. You all look great. I guess we must all look okay as everybody knew who everybody else is/was. I did have a great time in Florida - but who wouldn't with Lorna & Carl and Grace and Cerd (catch that we are on a first name basis now - guess that means I have reached a certain age). Enjoyed the trip to Silver Springs that Joan was nicely planned. Laughed and remembered so many good times. Looking forward to our next session. I was 10 days in Florida and learned to play Mexican dominoes - I was taught by the best and believe me you don't want to win over Grace (she is a very sore looser). I bowled with Lorna on her Dad's league - what fun. had not bowled in years and didn't do too bad - of course we laughed a lot and poked fun at others (they probably were poking fun at us too!). All in all I am looking forward to a trip south next year. I am still working and will for a couple more years as the $ sure makes it easier to live. I was sick and in the hospital for 10 days - had some emergency surgery on February 13 (it was a Friday)and all seems to have worked out okay. I am going back to work Monday, April 5. I probably will have to be retrained but my boss calls everyday to be sure I'm coming along okay - can't ask for more then that. My sister was her for three weeks and helped me. She lives in Michigan and Ohio and we don't see her very often. Funny as you age how good family is and how much you have in common. Laugh, cry, argue, laugh, laugh etc. etc. anyway that is the way my family is. Well I have bent your ears/eyes enough - thanks to all those who called, visited and wished me well. Sure helps! In the words of my friend Red = God Bless! CB
Constance Goodrich Bates Bolton < cbolton >
USA - Allen - We are all sorry to hear that you slipped and fell on the ice, and now have a herniated disk - ...Our best wishes to you for a speedy and complete recovery. .. ( And to your dog, too ! ) ... Also, Happy Birthday to Sue ! .. Joan & Fred
Joan Higham < joanhigham@worldnet.att.net >
New Port Richey, Fl USA - DEAR JOAN & FRED ,I HOPE I EXPRESSED HOW MUCH PLEASURE YOUR PARTIES/GETTOGETHERS GAVE ME !!!!!HOPE YOU HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET TO YOUR COMPUTER LESSONS .THE PICS LOOK GOOD!!I AM ALREADY STARTING TO GET READY FOR MY TRIP TO NY . EYE CK , PHYS.CK ,ARTH.CK , WITH INJECTIONS . ALSO SORTING & STACKING MY "STUFF " FOR FUTURE PACKING .I AM ABOUT MY "STUFF" , THE WAY YOU ARE TO ....ZIP LOCKS !!!! BUT THEY ARE PART OF MY STUFF TOO.ALSO A BIG HELLO TO MY " SMALL TOWN " BUDS ...JUDY L.,DEN & CAROLE S., DAVIE K.& JEN & DEN R.. BYE FOR NOW JDKS
JUDITH KAPPESSER SMITH < judikappesser@yahoo.com >
san antonio, tx USA - Hi - Just saw picture of Fla. get-together and everyone looks great!! Been waiting to get some news about it. Sure wish I could have been there. It's been a long winter up here and today we're getting a little more snow! At least it is up in the 20's. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the pictures. Love and later......J
Judy < jklofft@hotmail.com >
USA - Hi all, well if you didnt read my last entry ... we are here at Joan's and what a time we are having.....the Mouse looks like a krispy critter from the sun on the boat ride yesterday.... you can tell that cause he didnt have shorts on yesterday and today his legs reminded me of the North pole in the Adirondacks....we had a great time and there will be tons of pictures to follow.... In a minute we are off to Tarpon Springs for lunch and shopping..... we have had a great time being with everyone and the weather is great.... only sprinkled a couple of times and I slept thru that.....gotta run more to follow....
Ron
USA - hi, we are busy packing and putting things in order for our trip to FL for the get together next week... looking forward to seeing everyone....imagine, living in Southern Cal and having to go to Florida for the winter... go figure...our granddaughter Danielle attended the National Dance competition in Florida last week... again they won a National Championship, this time in Hip Hop and finished 2nd this year in Jazz...Jill went with the team to root them on along with other mothers and friends... it rained the whole time they were there so we are hoping for better weather....I haven't seen a lot of new messages on here... are you all busy shoveling snow??
Ron Feb 6 04
USA - hi joan & all please use this yahoo address until further notice ! i am still having trouble with blue frog & windows out look . hope all is well& good for everyone!!!!! love judith
JUDITH KAPPESSER SMITH < judikappesser@yahoo.com >
san antonio, tx USA - That sunshine looks terrific. We need to feel some of your southern warmth because it is mighty COLD up here in PA. It is 9am and 2 degrees outside. Yep, it is COLD. Glad you had a nice Januaray reunion. We will see some of you for the February reunion.
Barb and Bob Welch < bbwelch@ptd.net >
Jim Thorpe, PA USA - HI, you all looked like you were enjoying the weather....the sun was nice... and Connie, imagine being in sandals in January.... hope you are enjoying your time in FL...I think that Cal. could handle you and Lorna...will be seeing you a month from tomorrow... really looking forward to getting out of this 70 and 80 degree weather.....
Ron
USA - Jan. 8th Thursday - Silver Springs - Please meet either in the lobby of the Holiday Inn at 9:00 AM, and we will have breakfast there, or if you cannot make it there, please meet us at the main entrance gate of Silver Springs at 10:00 AM. .... More info. on our bulletin board.....Joan & Fred .... Jan. 4, 2004
Joan Higham < joanhigham@worldnet.att.net >
New Port Richey, Fl USA - HAPPY NEW YEAR ! ..... Our very best wishes to the class of '57, and their family and friends, for a happy and healthy New Year ! ..... Joan and Fred .... Dec. 31, 2003
Joan Higham < joanhigham@worldnet.att.net >
New Port Richey, Fl USA - WE'RE GOING TO DISNEYWORLD!!!!!!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR AND WE WILL SEE YA AT THE GET TOGETHER IN FEBRUARY......YAHOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Ron
Frogbutt , USA - Hi, well we didnt get the shaking down here but they sure did in Pasa Robles....there have been a couple of aftershocks so far....Hearst Castle at San Simeon was vacated by the park rangers... I havent heard anything about a tsunami..Di goes to the Dr. in the morning, so I hope to find out about the dates for the February get together in FL everyone have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year...
Ron
USA - Hi Everyone: I apologize for this but a family matter has come up that prevents us from hosting a get together. We will have to try another time. Meanwhile have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! Dick and Judy
Dick Brown < FtKnight@aol.com >
USA - Hello everyone. . . Here is wishing you all the best that the season has to offer for friends and family. Rose, how exciting that there is a new bakery business. I hope all goes well. They expect to add two new stores at the mall that have been outstanding in other places, and they expect it will draw many visitors. What better place to have a bakery. I forgot to mention that when I talked with Denny Salisbury that he told me he has also joined the ranks of the retired. Of course, he is playing gigs with his band around the area. He also mentioned that Champ and Michelle had put off their marriage for a year because of current 'circumstances'. Ron, at least snow melts .. fires and those shakes are too threatening. The last major earthquake in LA shook my son abruptly out of the top bunk . . . while in the kitchen dumped things like flour and baking ingredients out of cupboards into the middle of the floor. Back east, we are still waiting to hear about today's 6.5 damage that hit Southern Cal. Alicia
Alicia Rosecrans Procino < aprocin@adelphia.net >
USA - HI ALL, SORRY I HAVEN'T BEEN ANSWERING MY MAIL .FOR SOME REASON I CAN RECEIVE MAIL , BUT CAN'T SEND IT .MY GRANDSON WILL HAVE TO COME BACK AFTER THE HOLIDAY RUSH & TAKE OUT MY BLUE FROG & THEN REINSTALL IT.WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST HOLIDAYS EVER .HUG EVERYONE & MAKE HAPPY WITH THOSE YOU LOVE .I TAKE MUCH JOY IN REMEMBERING THE GOOD OLD DAYS & (IN WHICH YOU ALL SHARE A PART IN)& PLANNING THE ON THE GREAT NEW DAYS . LOVE JUDITH
JUDITH KAPPESSER SMITH < jdks8813@blue frog.com >
SAN ANTONIO, TX USA - I forgot to tell you for the ones in the Auburn area. My daughter-in-law has opened a bakery at the mall. The name is Pantusi's bakery so stop in and see her. Her name is Connie Rose
Rose Lang < grifft@netins.net >
New Market, Ia USA - Hi everyone well winter is here for most parts of the country. We have had some snow but it is gone it is in the 40's which is warm for this part of the country. I am leaving for Syracuse, New York in the morning by the way KC Mo. Will be going to spend the holidays with my daughter and her family also my son and his wife. I will be able to stop at Dick and Judy's house on the 29th. I will be returning on the 2nd of Jan. Griff is going to stay home and babysit the two dogs and his grandchildren. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New York
Rose Lang < grifft@netins.net >
New Market, Ia USA - For those that live in the Auburn area, Judy and I agree with Connie that we ought to have a get together for the holidays. As we have not heard from anyone on this subject we thought it would be nice to have some munchies and drinks at our house on Sat. the 27th of Dec. Anyone one interested please let me know by Monday the 22nd so that we know how many to expect. If you don't live in the area but will be here visiting friends and relatives you would be welcome as well. Just let us know. You can either email us or phone at 315-252-1933. Hoping to hear from you. Dick and Judy Brown
Dick Brown < FtKnight@aol.com >
Auburn, NY USA - Hi Jud.....glad that you made it home safely....sounded like quite a trip.. one that even I wouldn't enjoy...I still have nightmare's of driving in the cold and snow..you sure can't beat these warm climates.... as alot of our classmates are finding out as they are starting to drift south to the land of sea and sun.....I was planning on surprising Di with a trip to FL for the second get together on the 13th of Feb... but having to coordinate the time with her Dr. on this study is a chore that I cannot handle, so had to let her in on my secret... so if it works out we are planning on spending a few days in FL in Feb....looking forward to seeing all that can make it.... I have put the bug in Haji's ear so maybe he can make it down also.....anyways we hope it works out for us as we have some friends from Weedsport and also Fallbrook that we would like to visit....plus a change of heat will do us good.... everyone have a nice holiday and God Bless
Ron
Frogbutt, USA - HI GUYS , I AM FINALLY BACK IN TX & WARMER !!!THE TRIP BACK WAS IN THE NICK OF TIME .I LEFT ON NOV 12TH .RIDING A COLD FRONT , FROM WEST TO EAST & STRETCHING FROM CANADA TO GA., PUSHING COLD , WINDS ,40-50 MLIES AN HOUR , RAIN ,& SNOW .BY THE TIME I GOT TO THE NY -PENN BORDER I HAD TO STOP FOR 2HRS BECAUSE OF DRIVING RAINS.THEN WHEN I STARTED UP AGAIN THE WINDS INCREASED .THEY WERE SO STRONG I HAD BAD SHOULDER & NECK PAIN THAT EVENING .I WAS PLANNING TO MAKE IT TO COLOMBUS . BUT I HAD TO STOP IN ASHLAND , OHIO .DON'T FORGET IT WAS ME & 2 DOGS !!!!!! I REALLY DID ENJOY MY STAY IN NY , BUT THAT IS IN HIND SITE . I HAD TO ADJUST TO RETIREMENT .THEN THE WORRY OF FINDING GOOD WORKERS & GETTING THE JOBS COMPLETED . NOT TO MENTION THE PRANKS OF MY GRANDSONS !!!!! IT WAS GREAT SEEING OLD FRIENDS & MEETING NEW . NOT TO LEAVE OUT ALL THE FAMILY GATHERINGS . I GOT TO SEE MY COUSIN , MARYANN KAPPESSER . WE HAVEN'T SEEN EACH OTHER SINCI AGE 5 !!! WELL TO ALL... GREAT HOLIDAYS , HAPPINESS , & LOVE JUDITH PS. GREAT NEWS DI !!!
JUDITH KAPPESSER SMITH < jdks8813@bluefrog.com >
SAN ANTONIO, TX USA - Hi all, I have been remiss in not reporting sooner, but we got what we feel is some good news after the results of Di's last CATscan.... the smaller of the 2 tumors has decreased in size and the larger stayed the same but in a different configuration...so the decision was made for Diane to stay on the study at this time...we had an enjoyable Thanksgiving with kids, grandkids, and great grandkid....Wow, I sure could use one of the lunch tables out of the old cafeteria on Jackson ST.....our dining area would not handle the crowd so it was dinner on the patio....worked out just great...we have adjusted to a get ready for Christmas mode and proceeding on schedule, with a big push this weekend to decorate.....I had a phone conv. with Haji the other nite and Joan today and I threw into the ring for discussion the possibility of having our 50th(49th)depending on how you count it, with the Class of 56.....there has been no discussion with them as of yet, but thought it might make for a better time keeping in mind we aren't getting any younger... hehe.....just a suggestion ... lets here some feedback... still time to think about it....but not to soon to start talking.....hoping to here from you all soon.....Ron Friday 12/05/03 11:00pm PST
Ron < rberry1260@earthlink.net >
fallbrook, ca - Judy: My apologies. I did know you were there and it was a big oversite on my part. You know it was not intentional. I really, really beg your forgiveness... Dick
Dick Brown < FtKnight >
Aubutn, NY USA - Hi = I also enjoyed seeing everyone at Dick and Judy's "Welcome Back" brunch on Sun. Must be Dick didn't know I was there! It's always great to see and converse with "old friends". Judy
Judy < kjlofft@hotmail.com >
USA - Hello everyone, I want to let you know that I thouroughly enjoyed the 'Welcome Back Brunch' for Dick and Judy on Sunday. It was great to see and talk with everyone - Dick did bring his camera so we hope that some pictures came out. Springside put two long tables together so we were able to talk comfortably and the florist put a small'57'banner on the centerpieces. It was a curiousity to the waitress and I told her that was the age of the group. Judy Lofft told us about the young gal employed at the store who cashed a $200 check for an unknown customer who came in to buy beer and cigarettes. Policy is $20 max above purchase. I think the money should come out of her pay since she had been told.-- Gary K and his wife, Dolly did take their trip to Nashville. He is spending much of his time picking up and delivering supplies for a store in Elbridge. Gordie and Ray arrived after a days work. Gordie gets up at 5 every morning. I don't don't feel so bad knowing that I am not the only one! What a great looking group this is. Dick and Judy are located in a beautiful spacious area and are methodically converting the house to their style. They graciously gave us a tour and Dick made coffee lattes.
Alicia Procino < aprocin@adelphia.net >
Auburn, NY USA - Judy and I would like to thank all those who attended the Brunch on Sunday. We had a great time and really enjoyed seeing everyone.. So let us give a special thanks to Gary Kenyon and his wife, Burt and Carol Ward, Gordy and Ray Weller, Den and Jenn Randall, Sue, Connie and Alicia for a great day. For those that may be interested Connie, Sue and Alicia came to the house following the brunch and ejoyed cappacino (sp), actually they were more like lattes, but at least I tried and cake.. so again Thanks Judy and Dick Brown ... Nov. 17, 2003
Judy and Dick Brown < FtKnight@aol.com >
Auburn, NY USA - Judy, welcome to the club....hehe...between California and New York we have the market on s....weather.....this past couple of weeks...hope all is well we are having our second fire tonite in the house...it is real chilly here..down to 45 degrees....it rained harder last nite for an hour han I can remember...we got an inch... but LA got over 5 inches of rain and parts of the city got hail that made it look like winter.... our main concern now are the mudslides that go along with the burn off from the fire.....who knows the way things are going out here , we could have a big earthquake next and become a new island on the west coast......just love it here ... something different all of the time.....good luck and stay safe...
Ron
Frogbutt , USA - Hi All - Thought I'd let you know that we are getting "blasted" in central NY. The wind has been blowing since about midnight with gusts 40 - 50 mph. It started snowing in Weedsport about 1:30 this afternoon and has gotten worse. It's very slippery and still snowing hard. Some areas have lost electric power. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we don't. It took my granddaughter, who works in downtown Syr. and lives in Camillus, an hour to get home tonite. Weather report says it will be like this thru the nite and tomorrow. Too early for this crap!! Take care and have a Happy Thanksgiving! Later...........J
Judy < kjlofft@hotmail.com >
USA - Pete, you could always consider colorful, and exciting California.....something different happening here everyday....beaches, mountains, desert, earthquakes, fires, and no rain.....you won't need to pack an umbrella....have a nice thanksgiving Ron
Ron
Frogbutt , USA - Jean and I have had an active fall season so far. We have finished the seacon at Mount Lebanaon Shaker Village and nearly have it closed up for the winter. We have also spent a week in Arazona and had a good time. The high altitude at the Grand Canyon was a little problem for Jean but the views were great. Now she wants to know where we a going next year.
Peter O'hara < gohara01@earthlink.net >
USA - Hi All, First little snow of the year. I haven't still haven't finished my outside project of the year a short retaining wall. I have about 12 feet to go, but it had to be built up to maintain the stonedust and gravel foundation. Hopefully we will have some warmer weather next week to allow me to finish the task. I have invited anyone in the area to Brunch at Springside on Sun, Nov 16th at 11:30 to welcome Dick and Judy Brown to the area. I need a firm number by midweek but if anyone is visiting, join us. Alicia
Alicia Rosecrans < aprocin@adelphia.net >
USA - California Fires - Ron and Di - Please keep us posted as to how you are doing, and we certainly do hope that you will be safe from the horrible fires. Also, does anyone else know of family or friends who reside in California, close to the areas in jeopardy ? I believe Essie lives in La Jolla. October 27, 2003
Joan Higham
New Port Richey, Fl USA - 10/24/03 well I am on the mend and the operation was a success .... Have been home a week now and am picking up speed everyday... I will be returning to my kitchen at the Redeye next Monday and will see the Dr. on Tuesday PM....Just lying in wait now for the next thing to break .... wake up each morning and am thankful to be on the green side of the grass.....we have been having unusual hot temps for Oct... has been in the 90's all week and next week the same... the good news is that it cools down at nite sometimes dipping into the 50's...Di is doing well and goes to the Dr. next week for the 1st time since starting her clinical trial....I chatted with Dick Brown and Haji the other nite on the AOL instant messaging....anyone can download the AOL IM and there is no charge....If anyone does leave a msg here and we will put your screen names into our Buddy list......byeeeee
Ron < rberry1260@earthlink.net >
Frogbutt, ca USA - HI ALL, JOAN ASKED ME ABOUT MY COFFEE . WELL THE TURN OUT WAS FAIR .I ONLY GAVE A WEEK NOTICE .DEN & CAROLE SALSBERRY,JUDY LOFFT ,JOE & WILDA MARSHALL ,PAT & BRUCE GUSTKI , LYNN FERIO , VIC SINE & MY SISTER CYNTHIA SEARS ATTENDED .DAVE KEEL WAS HAVING SURGERY . DEN & JEN RANDELL WERE OUT OF TOWN . SUE GUSZCZA WAS OUT OF THE COUNTRY !! THIS WEEK I AM WAITING ON ANOTHER WORKMAN .TO REPLACE THE SIDING ON THE BACK OF THE GARAGE .THE OLD DOC DROVE HIS CAR THROUGH IT . AND MORE THAN ONCE I HEAR !! AND NEVER HAD IT REPAIRED RIGHT . THE OTHER PROGRESS ON THE HOUSE IS , I HAVE ALL NEW ELECTRIC !! 3 ROOMS HAVE FRESH PAINT . MY DAUGHTERS & SONSINLAW REPAIRED & SLIPCOVERED A COUCH & 4 CHAIRS . ALL MY FURNITURE IS FLEA MARKET , FREEBEES & HAND ME DOWNS . I ALSO HAD THE SIDE YARD FENCED . FOR MY DOGS . THEY HAVE A 10 x 10 YARD , BUT THAT WASNT ENOUGH !! PART OF THE PLUMBING IS DONE . THE PLUMBER WILL BE BACK TO DRAIN THE PIPES ON THE 3RD .SO ALL THAT IS LEFT IS TO PACK THE CAR .I HAVE HAD A GOOD SUMMER SEEING OLD FRIENDS , FAMILY & SITE SEEING !! OF COURSE WE ATE @ DOUGS IN SKANATELES AN AVERAGE OF ONCE AWEEK . ANOTHER OF COURSE WAS THE WINE TRAIL .I WILL LEAVE FOR TEXAS NOV 3RD OR 4TH . TO BE BACK HERE IN APRIL OR MAY . BYE FOR NOW , JDKS
JUDITH KAPPESSER SMITH < jdks8813@bluefrog.com >
weedsport, ny USA - Hi, Ron -- Best wishes for a fully successful operation Wednesday ( Oct. 15th ) - and a speedy recovery. Will chat when Fred and I get back from the North - Hope we see some pretty Autumn leaves - Take care - Joan & Fred - Oct. 11, 2003
Joan Higham < joanhigham@worldnet.att.net >
NPR, Fl USA - Hi, Judy , wished we lived closer , could go for a good cup of coffee....Di started her new meds on Friday... she takes 6 pills each morning after breakfast... they are the size of horse pills... but she gets them down 2 at a time...so far there have been no side effects.. and she is feeling good...the weather has been nice here in So. Calif. but do miss the fall colors you have back there , but only for a few minutes...10/5/03
Ron < rberry1260@earthlink.net >
Fallbrook, CA USA - HI ALL,I JUST MAILED INVITS TO A FEW PEOPLE TODAY .TO A COFFEE @ MY WEEDSPORT HOME ,NEXT SAT.OCT. 11th , 2pm til 5pm very casual.so this is an open invitation to any one that I may have left OUT. PLEASE DROP IN !!!!!!!!!! SEE YOU ...JDKS
JUDITH KAPPESSER SMITH < jdks8831@bluefrog.com >
weedsport, n y USA - HI ALL,I JUST MAILED INVITS TO A FEW PEOPLE TODAY .TO A COFFEE @ MY WEEDSPORT HOME ,NEXT SAT.OCT. 11th , 2pm til 5pm very casual.so this is an open invitation to any one that I may have left OUT. PLEASEDROP IN !!!!!!!!!! SEE YOU ...JDKS
JUDITH KAPPESSER SMITH < jdks8831@bluefrog.com >
weedsport, n y USA - Hi Everyone, Now that the summer is about over, thought I'd write and let you all know what we've done. Went to Long Island with Jen for State Special Olympics, where she particapated in swimming, 100 freestyle and back. Jen got a bronze medal in each event. Later we all (daughter's Jen and Bren, her husband Ron) decided to go to Maine, that's BAR HARBOR, MAINE, what a great time we had. Climb 2 mountain, I huffed and puffed all the way up, but I made it. We took in a Sunrise on top of Cadollac Mt. We had to be up there by 5:00am and the sun came up about 5:15am beautiful. We also took a whale watch, saw 15 sighting of whale and 1 seal. We went 22 miles out in the ocean and the temp. was 47 degrees the last week in July. We went across to Fryeburg Me and visited with friend from Florida and climbed a Mt.in New Hampshere. Stayed in a bed and breakfast in Vermont, then on to NY and visited the Ausable Chasm then home. About a 5 day trip. Aug Jen went to church camp, Pathfinder Lodge, near Cooperstown, NY and I went to Canada for a barbershop school called HITS and while we were away the blackout hit. Fran had to go get Jen at 8:00pm got home about 12:30am, in Canada we were without power for 24 hrs. no water, no flush, but we all survived. Sunday Aug.31 we spent with Bren and Ron on Seneca Lake on their boat. Jen went tubing, Bren water skied. Great summer!!!!! Sept. 5th I'll be having gallbladder surgery, it will be a walk in the park, I hope. Please say a little pray for me. Hope you all had a great summer and I surely enjoy all the messages on the message board. Hope I didn't over do. Oh and by the way WELCOME TO DICK AND JUDY BROWN TO AUBURN LOVE TO ALL, Barb Ward Ryan
Barb Ryan < fjbryan@baldcom.net >
Auburn, NY USA - I'm sad to have to report, that Dan Jeffers' Mom passed away Sunday, Aug. 31st. Mrs. Marion Dysinger Jeffers, 93, of 7998 Grant Ave. Road, Sennett died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2003, at the Finger Lakes Center for Living. Friends are invited to visit the family 12:30 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 at the Sennett Federated Church. Funeral services will follow the calling hours. The Rev. Deron Milleville of Skaneateles will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Jordan. Friends desiring to make memorial contribution in memory of Mrs. Jeffers may do so to the Sennett Federated Church, 7767 Weedsport-Sennett Road, Sennett, NY 13021.Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Langham Funeral Home, Auburn. Our sincere sympathy goes out to Dan and his family. This note written Sept. 2, 2003
Jaon Higham < joanhigham@worldnet.att.net >
New Port Richey, Fl USA -
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I was in New York in July I went on the 19th
of July. I went to the Union Springs doings and I ran into Joan Cuddy.
I saw my first mud raceing with pick-ups and I also saw the lawm mower
races. They were very intresting. Then I went to the 50 mile yard sales
on Route 90. I forgot how busy route 90 was at that time of year. I also
got to see champ. I didn't get to spend much time in my daughter's pool
or hot tub as it rained almost everyday. I came home on August 3rd. It
has been hot here all month with temps in the mid 100's.We have not had
any rain in two months. Then they had the blackout, I call my daughter
she lives in Union Springs and she said that she had lights. My son lives
in Auburn and he had lights. Of course he lives on Grant Ave.
Rose Lang <grifft@netins.net>
New Market, Iowa USA -
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Well, during the "great blackout" I was happily
driving throuagh Pennsylvania, quite unaware of it all!. When I stopped
at a rest area near Wilkes Barre, someone told me to turn on the radio!
When I arrived in Binghamton, half of the city had power and half didn't.
Luckily I was staying with a cousin in the section that did! I had a short
trip to visit relatives...didn't get to Weedport. It's been quiet here,
but lots of rain! Love to all, Phyllis
Phyllis Tierney <ptssj@hotmail.com>
Greensboro, NC USA -
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Hi All - It's always interesting to see the
latest events happening in others' lives. My daughter from Florida came
for 10 days with her two yr old. Her visit allowed me a four day respite
and a trip to the Canada cottage that my father built when he was 78 yrs
old. My son came from California with his wife andtwo kids. Great - my
kids come to visit and I leave! I traveled with my Chow who didn't sleep
the entire trip and was very nervous. Like Judy, I had to make many unanticipated
stops with him, making the trip much longer than expected. As I started
north from Highway 401, I realized that I cannot quickly translate mph
to km/hr. My car speedometer has one set of numbers, no longer both mph
and km. About two miles up the road, a little red light gently reminded
me to the tune of $150. I have yet to see the natives ever abide by the
speed limits. Thereafter, I went exactly the spped limit, starting a parade
of about fifteen cars within minutes. The driver just behind me tolerated
it for as long as he could, finally went flying past and of course, the
policeman again went flying past to snare another in his net. I spent a
very peaceful four days, returned home to find an invasion of five additional
adults and five grandchildren under the age of three. While it was wonderful
to see them all, the usual quiet household was quite noisy. The last one
left a day before the blackout. Our power was out for about 8 hours also,
and it was a beautiful clear night with all the stars out and a nearly
full moon. The planet, Mars, was clearly visible, and I understand that
this is the closest to earth that it has been in 60,000 years. There were
no major consequences but I took a ride to pick up some batteries and found
that Grant Ave had never lost power, quickly selling out those items in
demand - gasoline, milk, bread and beer. After the brief vacation, it's
now time to return to work to finish the second half of a reatining wall
that I started early this summer. The hardest part is done, the rest should
go quickly, with only two layers of blocks needed the rest of the way.
I am always glad to read notes from each of you, and the interesting treks
you take. Alicia Procino 8/18/03
Alicia Rosecrans Procino <aprocin@adelphia.net>
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HiJudy and thanks for the interesting report......I
remember well the outage of 1965... wasnt that the start of the "Babyboomers"?
Im sure that some of you have an interesting story about the power outage....send
us a message and let us all here about it.... I talked with Haj and it
didnt affect him....
Ron <rbberry1260@hotmail.com>
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Hi - Got an e-mail from Joan H. today asking
if we were in the "great blackout" We sure were. Port Byron and Weedsport
lost power about 4:15 p.m.. I was at our store in Weedsport working. We
couldn't get thru to NYSEG on their emergency number to try to find out
what the problem was, but an employee coming into work at 4:30 had heard
on the radio that it was effecting the whole northeast. We immediately
locked our doors to take all the meat out of the display cases and get
it into the big meat coolers. We knew it would be all right as long as
the power came back on within 12 - 15 hrs.. We opened our doors again,
and with flashlights helped a couple customers at a time pick up what they
needed. Ice, milk, soda, snacks, and "beer" seemed to be the most important
items! Oh, almost forgot - cigarettes, too! Luckily, our power was restored
about 12:15 a.m.. The strange thing about this was that Cato, Conquest,
parts of Auburn and parts of Syracuse {and I'm sure other places} were
not effected. Love and later........J
Judy
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corrected address
JUDITH D SMITH <jdks8813@bluefrog.com>
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HI ALL ,ARRIVED IN NY ON JUNE 25TH @ 5PM .
2 HRS LATER MY 2 DAUGHTERS , & 3 GRANDSONS ARRIVED !!!!! THE GIRLS
CAME TO HELP ME WORK ON THE HOUSE , VACATION & VISIT WITH FAMILY .
OH I FORGOT & TO SHOP !!!!!!! THEY WERE HERE UNTIL JULY 16TH .I LOVED
HAVING THEM , BUT I AM NOT WIRED FOR 3 BOYS 10 YRS & YOUNGER . AMOUNG
THE THINGS THE BOYS MESSED UP WERE....THEY PUT STICKS IN THE SEWER , &
JUMPED ON A BLOW -UP MATTRESS UNTIL IT DID JUST THAT !!!!!! WE WILL LOVE
EACH MUCH BETTER WHEN I AN BACK IN TX & ONLY SEE EACH OTHER TWICE A
MONTH. THE BOYS THINK I SHOULD HAVE A RECORDING MADE , BECAUSE BEFORE I
SAY HI TO THEM , I SAY ...DID YOU WASH YOUR HANDS ???? I RAISED 4 DAUGHTERS
& WE ALL SURVIVED !!! BUT THE VISIT THEY HAD WITH ME THIS SUMMER SURELY
SHORTENED MY LIFE !!! HA HA !!! ABOUT ROAD RUNNER......TO PUT IT SIMPLY
, POOR SERVICE !!! SOMETHING ABOUT THE WAY THEY HAD ME CONNECTED .MY ROAD
TRIP WITH 2 DOGS , TO NY STARTED LATE & LASTED LONGER THAN I HAD PLANNED
. I DID HAVE GOOD VISITS WITH TWO SETS OF FRIENDS I HAVE KNOWN SINCE 1962
, FROM OUR TOUR IN BERLIN GERMANY . IT WAS JUST MORE STRESSFUL PHYSICALLY
, THAN I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE . I DROVE MYSELF & HAD TO TAKE ONE OF
THE DOG CARRIERS OUT OF THE CAR 3 , 4 TIMES A DAY TO EXERCISE & ECT
THE DOGS . TIME CONSUMING . ANOTHER COMPLAINT , SINCE I HAVE BEEN UP HERE
,I HAVE STARTED TO BELIEVE I HAVE ARRIVED IN A THIRD WORLD COUNTRY !!!!!!
AT LEAST AS FAR AS SERVICES ARE CONCERNED . 3WEEKS TO GET A PHONE ....AT&T
.THE ELECTRICAN..SLOW THE PLUMBER ...SLOWER !! THE RULES , ECT FOR GETTING
A FENCE FOR MY DOGS ARE JUST SIMPLE !!!!! NEW PHONE # 315-834-8813 ENOUGH
OF THAT !!! HELLO ALL !!!! LOVE TO ALL , JDKS
judith kappesser smith <jdks8813@bluefrog.biz>
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Hey Ron -- You and Di will be leaving for
Reno, just about the time that I will be returning from a trip up North
!..... We anticipate over 100 relatives in attendance at the Spier reunion
in Syracuse......Then I will stay at Dot's house, in Johnsonville, and
I will see her "kids" - - both kinds - her son just graduated, and also
will see her "baby goats". .....If Phyllis Abrams reads this, Phyl, you
would like our dining room floor now - it matches the Living Room you liked,
and I put it all in, piece by piece - all 340 of them ! . . :-) .. Have
a great time in Reno, Ron and Di - and have a great day, eveybody !! Joan
H. ....July 17, 2003
Joan Higham
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Well, hi to all... just sitting here tonite
watching A&E and they are doing a biography on Betty White....I believe
one of the funniest ladies to grace the tv screen.....Di and I are getting
ready for our week in Reno ....leaving on Monday morning.....while we will
be meeting with 5 different hotels and meeting with 3 tour groups we will
also see my youngest brother Dude (Rodney)and wife on Wed. nite for dinner..
He married Penny , she is Kirk's daughter, used to be my niece.... now
my sister-in-law....go figure...and then on Friday nite we will be meeting
Kirk and Elsie for dinner on our last nite in town....they both live within
an hour and a half of Reno....things are going good here at the Berry's
Back-Acher Ranch....good to hear from all of our contributors to the Message
board.....later Ron
Ron <rbberry@hotmail.com>
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Hi Everyone - Just read the new messages on
the bulletin board. Joan, your 4th of July page is great! I was also at
the alumni banquet. Must be whoever sent the list to Joan didn't see me!
I was so surprised to see Helen and Mel Marshall. They both look great.
Someone else who was there and I hadn't seen since before graduating, was
Janet Hughes. She was there as a guest of Marilyn Beach who was in the
Class of 58. She lives in South Butler, NY. Joan, I will get those pictures
to you soon, I promise!
Judy
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Posted by Connie Goodrich Bates Bolton on
June 05, 2003 at 06:40:21: .....Hey - My company (well not exactly MY company
- I work for them), needed some models for a sell sheet that they were
doing, and they chose my son, Greg and his son, Austin (2 yrs old). When
the sell sheet is done I will have it posted on the page for all to see.
My Granddaughter, Mia will be 4 years old tomorrow. Did you all know that
Marcella's granddaughter's name is Mia and Lorna's daughter, Erica, has
a dog named Mia ?..... Sue, Lorna and I had dinner in B'ville last night
and of course we laughed and laughed. People thought we were the entertainment.
Trying to get Lorna to come up in July -- we'll see.... A note about Marcella......
Nate sent me a message: ..... She is undergoing manipulation (she broke
her arm last year) on her arm and will be in PT, 6 hours a day for three
weeks. Some sort of arm moving machine (yes I checked his message and that
is what he said). Sooo let's all send her notes of encouragement - Oops
- forgot to mention it is her right arm sooooo we will not be receiving
messages back. Hard cards probably would be appreciated...... Gotta go
- I know so many of you are retired but there are still some of us that
have to keep the economy going (myself too) .....Love to all..... Connie.....6-05-03
Connie Goodrich Bolton <cbolton@swens.net>
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Hi all .....I'm sorry I won't be able to join
this year at the Alumni Banquet - my last student from the high school
riding club is getting married today, about my last tie to my former students..
...... I was walking the dog the other day when he saw a cat and was a
bit out of control, a neighbor offered to help hold the rope with me. I
did manage on my own, but holding the 90 lb dog with a running start is
a bit of a task! Later, another neighbor told me that the helper neighbor
is going to marry 'the guy that owns Green Shutters'. If I have the name
right, her name is Michele Leonello. Two kids, a girl about 12 and a boy
who started driving so he must be sixteen this spring. Last summer two
boys were drinking booze, one took a chemical drain cleaner and poured
it on the other, resulting in severe neck and face burns and it is this
sixteen yr old neighbor's son who is dealing with the scars...... so by
nature of neighborhood gossip, apparently the wedding has yet to take place......
Joannie, the web page continues to be wonderfully creative, and I enjoy
reading the messages and all the photos..... Di and Ron, what a thrill
to have such a positive report from the radiologist...... The pictures
from VA were great of all of you and the Hajis...... Gotta run, time to
get my hubby up for lunch...... Enjoy the banquet and regards to all......
Alicia .....June 21, 2003
Alicia Procino <aprocin@adelphia.net>
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Hi everyone......there doesn't seem to be
too much activity going on.... must be everyone is on vacation.... I copied
Judith on the Dust email from Di and it came back as a bad email addy.....I
sent to jsmith2099@satx.rr.com does anyone have anything different... she
should be in Weedsport now enjoying the mosquitos.....Di and I will be
going to Reno next month to help pick out the hotel and tour group for
our next ship reunion in Sept. 2004 .. I have started saving some nickels
for some hot gambling.....does anyone know if the Champ wedding came off
yet....never did get a name of the bride....School is out here and traffic
is out of control.....Please do not visit California if you are driving......leave
the driving to us....gotta run.... hope to hear from SOMEONE on this message
board... and Joan, we really enjoyed the Rainbows...and the bluebirds...
we have 2 families of them here on the Back Acher Ranch and they go thru
500 meal worms a week but they sure are fun to watch.....Geez what is happening
to me, watching birds and grass grow... I need to get a life....go figure!!!!!luv
ya all......Ron 6/15/03
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Hi, everybody ! ... Just a reminder that the
reservations for the Alumni Banquet should be in by June 7th. .. ..You
can get more information, and also the reservation form, off of our Bulletin
Board. .. We'd love to see more messages on the message board - thanks
! ..... Joan H. ...June 5, 2003
Joan Higham <joanhigham@worldnet.att.net>
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re; Pete's support to the Troops note....I
being on both sides of receiver and provided can appreciate what a dedicated
government servant like Pete means. Receiving the state of the art equipment
being the best there is to be had and now knowing many many Department
of Defense civilians have done all they can possibly do to making sure
the equipment is the best that can be had and rgwt do all they can to get
out in a timely fashion.
Haji
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Joan you do such a great job on the website
and message board keeping everyone posted. Dave will be finishing up his
stint as interim principal within 2 weeks and then says he is really retiring--we
will see. We are going to Weedsport for Marge's 45th reunion this year.
We will just make it for a long weekend as we will just be returning from
Seattle and the Northwest trip before that.
Dave & Marge Bowden
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good one Pete.... I remember some of the great
races at the Weedsport Speedway... between Haji and Skinner..(Steinman.)
I believe it was Skinner that put Haji over the bank on the 3rd turn and
Haji came up swinging...He was HOT!!!!! All's fair on the race track.....later
Ron
Ron <rbberry@hotmail.com>
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Joan I just got a message from Bob H. and
he wants to know how much we remember about his busunesses. Try This 'The
milkman goes from door to door but the Iceman has his pick.' Pete
Peter O'Hara <gohara01@earthlink.net>
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Hi Joan: Great job with this website. It is
nice to be able to read about what our classmates and schoolmates have
been doing. Don't know if he told you be Bob Hirons retired again for the
upteen time. Nice going Bob. Judy and I were back in NY the weekend of
the icestorm. We are looking for a house to buy so that I can retire from
my current job. Want to work full time for at least another year. Maybe
at Lowe's or when it opens the new Bass Pro Shops. It would be nice to
move back before the end of summer. Either way we will be there in late
August as we have rented a cottage in King Ferry on Cayuga lake.. Let me
know if anyone wants to go fishing... would love to have company on the
boat.
Dick Brown <RBrown9546@aol.com or FtKnight@aol.com>
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Just a note to tell you all thanks for praying
for my grandson Jeff. Jeff is home now. I haven't heard about Troy yet.
I am going to New York on Wednesday for my granddaughter's dance recitel.
I will be back home on the 7th of May. Bonnie will you will have to refresh
my memory to how I know you. The weather is great here we have wearing
our summer chotes since the 2nd of April.
Rose Pantusi Lang <grifft@netins.net>
New Market, Iowa USA -
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My email address didn't come through on the
first note, so here it is. Bonnie W.
Bonnie (Johnston/Kosters)Wargo <bonniewargo@yahoo.com>
Weedsport, NY USA -
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I just got your website from July Lofft today
and I love it. It was great ready your notes. I'm working on our 45th reunion
for this June (Class of 1958) with Loretta (Moody) and three others. I've
lost a couple of classmates. Is there anyone out there who can "find" them?
(smile) Carlton Jennings was last in Sacramento CA, Sarah (Short) Kimball
was last in Washington, DC, Charles Pine was last in Agoura California.
We are looking forward to our big party. We're going to meet at my house
(Weedsport) on Saturday afternoon, then the alumni banquet, then to CJ's
afterward. Then we'll have lunch Sunday at Old Erie. By the way, I loved
all the pictures from your reunion. What a bunch of "party animals" you
are. I love it. My email address is if you have any input on classmates.
Thanks and have a great Easter. Bonnie Wargo
Bonnie (Johnston/Kosters) Wargo
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I loved the photos! A quick trip down memory
lane: When I worked in Hannibal as a DRE at Our Lady of the Rosary, (about
20 yrs. ago!), I reconnected with Mabel Robinson. Then I left and didn't
reconnect until she was in the nursing home there. I kept track of her
and visited her several times. I was notified when she died and was able
to attend her funeral. I don't remember the date, but it was about 9 years
ago, and she was well in her 90's. She always looked the same! Next week
I am going to northern Ireland for about 10 days with a group from here.
We'll nbe doing some sightseeing, but we are spending two days with the
Corrymeela Community, an ecumenical justice and peace center that works
with school groups and others to bring peace between Protestant and Catholic
groups in Northern Ireland. I was in Rochester during the recent ice storm.
I had stopped to see Sue briefly. She's going to be doing her silhouettes
at local craft fairs. Look for her there! Happy Easter to all! Phyllis
T.
Phyllis Tierney <ptssj@hotmail.com>
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Hi Everyone - Well, it's April 7 and we are
getting a snowstorm in Weedsville! Bet Barb Ryan is glad she came home!
We had a real bad ice storm in central NY last Fri. and many towns are
still without power. We did not loose power in Weedsport or Port Byron.
Someone was looking out for us, I guess. God Bless our troops and bring
them home safely. Go S.U.!!!!!!!
Judy <kjlofft@webtv.net>
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Hi All, Just letting you all know that we
will be heading back to NY in the morning. April, 3rd. So if you'd like
to e-mail us please use our NY address. I also have Esther Stebbins address
for anyone who would like it. Esther Abbott 134 Main Dr. Box 67300,Roach,
MO 65787 We wish you all well and keep praying for our troops in Iraq.
See ya all sometime, Barb
Barb Ryan <fjbryan@baldcom.net>
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Hi All, Just letting you all know that we
will be heading back to NY in the morning. April, 3rd. So if you'd like
to e-mail us please use our NY address. I also have Esther Stebbins address
for anyone who would like it. Esther Abbott 134 Main Dr. Box 67300,Roach,
MO 65787 We wish you all well and keep praying for our troops in Iraq.
See ya all sometime, Barb
Barb Ryan <fjbryan@baldcom.net>
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I forgot we are an airforce family
Rose Lang <grifft@netins.net>
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Joan, You have it wrong on the prayer list.
Jeff is my step-grandson not my step-son. We got an email from him and
he is fine that was last week. We haven't hear from him this week. Now
he must be there the action is. I have another name for you. His name is
Troy I don't know what his last name. He is in the air force. He is also
in Iraq. We went to Offutt Air Force Base to day to get our groceries.They
were checking ids everywhere we went on base. Also they were checking every
other car. Jets were taking off every five mins. Hopefully I am going to
New York this summer. Please pray for our service men
Rose Lang <grifft@netins>
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MESSAGE BOARD - Hi, everybody .. The message
board was becoming so huge, that I decided to delete the old messages.
However, you can still view them on one of our class pages .. http://joanhigham.com/OldMessages/OldMessages.html
This page is now listed on our INDEX page, as Old Messages. OK - time to
fill up the message board again ! Please do ! We all love to read the messages
-- April 2, 2003 - 6:45 PM
Joan Higham
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How about those SU Orangemen? On to New Orleans
to the Final 4!! Ron & Di - Did you ever meet up with Patty Miller
and her hubby? Bud and I just sold a pick up truck to a real nice fellow,
and in the course of our conversation he mentioned some of his family was
from Weedsport. As it turns out his mother is Phyllis Abrams sister Helen.
Once again, It's a small world!
Judy <kjlofft@webtv.net>
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One more quick note......Are there any of
us out there with grandkids or close friends that are serving in our Military
now? IF so please post there names to the bulletin boards so we may mention
them in our prayers....
Ron
USA -
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Judy, how is retirement so far...??? Naw,
it is not Frog Butt, but actually Fallbrook... but to us native Californians
(over 30 yrs.) it sounds more like home....It is still back woodsy.....Hip,hip
horahhh's for the job Joan has done with our beautiful new webpage.....and
all of the other changes....with music....I am forwarding to some close
friends .....so if you see some strange notes...don't be alarmed......I
sure wish more of you used this particular page for communication... THE
PRICE IS RIGHT.....I got an email from Denny , and he said he is working
harder than he did when he had a job... I can attest to that....Granddaughter
Danielle's dance group successfully defended their title in DisneyWorld
in February and are National Champions again for the 3rd straight year....I
have seen the competition on ESPN2 ...things are going fine here and we
expect Di to be off of chemo in April...We will be traveling to Norfolk,
VA in May for my ship reunion and expect to hook up with Bob and Judy Hirons
in Williamsburg and ride back to our hotel in Norfolk with them.. they
are attending our Welcome Reception with us that evening and then on the
next day we will have breakfast with them and meet his son who is a Chief
Petty Officer stationed in Norfolk... we are looking forward to our visit....all
made possible because of our dedication to the Class of 57' and continuing
to keep in contact with Classmates....thank you all..take care and GOD
BLESS AMERICA...
Ron <rberry1260@earthlink.net>
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I know that people should have so many things
to say about the US Troops. However when you have spent most of yout life
working to be sure that they have the best available equipment for this
job. All I can do is stand back and watch.
Pete O'Hara <gohara01@earthlink.net>
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ONE MORE TIME !!! NOW CORRECT !!!!!
JUDITH D SMITH <JSMITH2099@satx.rr.com>
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CORRECTED !!!!!!
JUDITH D SMITH <JSMITH2099@SATX.RR.COM>
SA, TX USA -
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HI GUYS , I WAS JUST READING SOME OF YOUR
LETTERS ON THE BB & I CAUGHT RONS ADDRESS !!!!!!!! IS THAT A FOR REAL
PLACE ????? FROG BUTT CA. I WOULD SAY , ONLY IN TX. BEST WISHES TO ALL
WHO HAVE BEEN IN LESS THAN THE BEST HEALTH .MY KNEE IS @ LEAST 50% BETTER
SINCE MY INJECTIONS . I STARTED GETTING MY SS CHECKS LAST MO..I AM TYING
UP ALL THE THINGS I HAVE TO DO BEFORE I GO TO NY , IN JUNE . I JUST GOT
A PUPPY . I WILL TAKE BOTH DOGS WITH ME TO NY .I GAVE MY NOTICE @ WORK
. I WILL MISS THE PEOPLE I WORKED WITH & THE MONEY.BUT THE HOSPITAL
HAS BEEN BOUGHT OUT BY A FOR PROFET COMPANY . TOO MANY CHANGES . ALSO MY
DOC SAYS I AM JUST BEATING MYSELF UP WORKING ON MY FEET 8 - 10 HRS A DAY
. BUT 22 YRS IS A BIG HABIT TO CHANGE !! I AM SO LOOKING FOREWARD TO BEING
IN NY WITH FAMILY , FRIENDS COOLER WEATHER & THAT OLD HOUSE TO WORK
ON .....TALK TO YOU AGAIN SOON . NOTE MY NEW EMAIL ADDRESS !!!JDKS
JUDITH KAPPESSER SMITH <JSMITH2099@sat.rr.com>
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Where is everybody? Here us a quick update
of winter in southwest Iowa. We have all of two inches of snow which has
melted allready. We have almost spring like temps. We all our fine. I am
like lori I am trying to learn the midwest talk like in stead of saying
were we are really going we say over there or we are going east,west,north,or
south or sometimes we said town or the big city. Belive it or not the place
that the town I live in is really a city in the midwest they only have
500 people. well I guess I will go bug Griff there isn't anything to do.
Tomarrow I have to clean out my mail box on this thing so look out!!Time
is 8:30 p.m.cst
Rose Lang <grifft@netins.net>
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Hi Mares and Dave......Hey good job saw your
message posted to the class of 57....you did fine for the first time....it
is a newsy little board isn't it??.....Haj, Dick, and I had a good chat
in the chatroom again tonite...looking for more to join in...remember its
about 8pm-9pm eastern time....but you must go to AIM.com and download the
program, it takes less than a minute.....which reminds me, Connie your
valentine to me must have got lost in the mail....Bye 02/19 10:25 pst
Ron <rberry1260@aol.com>
Fallbrook, ca USA -
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Hi to the class of 57 Just wanted to thank
all of you for the wonderful prayers and good wishes you have sent to both
David and myself. It sure is uplifting to have so many thoughts sent our
way. David is coming along fine. He has a bad cough which is very uncomfortable
for him right now but hopefully won;t last much longer. I feel great myself
and will have a bone scan in March. I am not too much of an expert on my
computer so I hope you get this note and if I can do it I will drop anothernote
soon. I love this message board, thanks Joan. All for now Take care and
thanks again. David and Mary Ann Keel Talk to you soon Ron and Diane. P>S>
Mary Ann Keel <dkeel@bladcom.net>
Weedsport, NNN>Y> USA -
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Almost forgot, Joan ...really enjoyed your
home page at valentines and also your tribute to Presidents Day this last
holiday week.....keep up the great work.... we all enjoy your effort....
Ron
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HI, Lorna, y'all doin good... you need to
contact Bubba Dickinson in Carolina for lessons....I talked with Dave last
weekend and he is coming along fine....will call him again this week...Lorna,
I subscribe to the garden railroad mag...it is a good one , the best if
that is your hobby...I am doing good, lost 3 pints of blood...Dyverticulitis..will
get to the hospital sooner the next time....no more aspirin to thin my
blood either...Connie, what a memory , counting your valentines...I used
to avg. bout 23...someone out there didnt love me....hehe....probably Mouse....I
told you the snow was coming your way after all the rain we had last week...but
never thought it would be that much....the pics were great...Joan, thought
I saw Davids car in one of the news reports but couldnt really tell.....last
nite we had a chatroom going with Haji,his brother Bill , and his son,
Dick Brown and myself, told Bruce about it tonite but no one showed up...
you all need to sign up on AIM Instant Message...we had a good time chatting....it
was about 8pm eastern time.....time for bed .....11pm 2/18/03
Ron <rberry1260@aol.com>
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I was trying to think of something interesting
to tell all of you about my trip (didn't take one), new computer (didn't
get one)new baby (don't want one)new car (need one) I guess something interesting
would be that it is snowing here in central NY. This message is so queer
but I felt I wanted to say something this A.M. before I start out on Valentines
Day Hey HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!! Remember those little valentines we used
to send to each other in school? What patience Mom had to sit with me and
help me print all those names. Once I lost my valentines on the way home
from school. What a teary disaster. Mom walked me back and I found them
in front of Zimmer's house. Boy I was one happy camper. Then when you got
home you had to count and see how many valentines you received. Sue, Marcella,
Lorna and I did that did the rest of you?
Connie Goodrich Bates Bolton
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Hi y'all! I'm fixin' to learn some southern
dialect but those are the only two words I know. I've been out of the loop
with - getting viruses removed, a new email address, and just doing "stuff".
So what's up with Ron? What happened? And I didn't know about Dave either.
How is he doing? I'm glad to hear Barb and Bob arrived safely home. I don't
have much news - only questions. Oh, Ron, I came across a magazine called
Railroad Gardening. It is very appealing - I think it would be a fun hobby
but I couldn't do it where we live. We are in a retirement park and the
"yard police" would report me to the management. How about an "underground
railroad garden"? Hmmm..... Love to you all, Lorna
Lorna Sande <forlorn1@earthlink.net>
Orange City, Fl USA -
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Hi all , I am home and doing well , a little
weak but well....just wanted to thank Barb for the Preparedness list...will
work on fulfilling it.... the cash may be a problem....but have extra flashlights
and batteries that I can barter... It is deja vu' with the old CD days
, I should have kept my Dad's old steel helmet....we are finally getting
some rain here... over 3 inches in the last 8 hours...y'all better hope
that it slows down or empties out before it changes to snow or you are
in for a big one....Di was out putting flower seeds in the ground... wish
I got a pic of that.....later Ron
ron <rberry1260@aol.com>
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Hi to everyone from snowy mideastern PA. We
arrived home from our cross country RV trip on Feb. 9th. The weather was
COLD everyplace except San Diego (96 degrees) and Tuscon ranged in the
70's. We enjoyed the Florida reunion that you've been reading about. Lorna
led us around Cypress Gardens just like a teacher. It was great that she
knew where she was going. Thanks again to Lorna and Joan for making all
of the arrangements. We also had a great visit with Di and Ron at their
great CA. homestead. Hope everyone is enjoying the winter weather. While
we were on our trip, we stopped to visit former neighbors in VA. One of
the gals works for Army Intelligence and she discussed the preparedness
list that they were told to do for the "orange alert." Here it is for those
of you that are interested. 1. Keep automobile gas tanks on FULL at ALL
times. 2. Keep a stock of bottled water. 3. Keep plenty of CASH on hand
at ALL times. 4. Keep pantry well stocked with canned goods. 5. Have an
extra supply of any prescription meds you need. 6. Have a medical first
aid kit. 7. Have a battery operated radio with extra batteries. 8. Keep
flashlights readily available with extra batteries. 9. Keep heavy duty
plastic wrap and duct tape on hand to place over windows. 10. Have an alternataive
or back up place for you and family to go other than your home. 11. Have
a DETAILED PLAN of where the family members are to meet in case of an EMERGENCY.
Reminds me of the Civil Defense Plans of yester years huh? Let's hope and
pray that no one will every need to carry out these plans. Wishing you
all blessings and peace!!
Bob and Barb Welch <bbwelch@ptd.net>
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Hey Phyllis A That is a bigggggggggggggg fish.
Wow we never caught any poly wogs that big (remember) Ron you look a little
wistful..... CB
Connie Goodrich Bates Bolton <cbolton@swns.net>
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HEY What happened to Ron. Was it the knee
thing? Did you have the injection that we talked about at the reunion?
Let me know as I have an old tennis injury (from the circuit not circus
but circuit) that I heard that this treatment might work. My Mom has finished
her radiation and thanks to all who remembered her. It is hard when you
are 83 lots of your friends have moved on (a long way off ya get the drift)
or are in places where they can't use a phone (I guess that goes for the
ones a long way off too) Mom is fortunate to have my brother Roger down
the road. Rog is retired (took early from Carrier) and he helps out a lot
when Dan and Craig are on the road. Glad to hear Mary Ann and Dave are
coming along. It was good to see all your Christmas wishes. I guess I will
wish you all a Mary (as Dick Brown says) Valentine's Day. I guess I am
rambling and I had better get ready for work yes I am still working (probably
will until they tell me I am not moving my walker fast enough). I love
my job and really hate the thought of leaving it (and the pitance). Must
go TA TA CB
Connie Goodrich Bates Bolton
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Hi Everyone: I was hope to hear how Dave is
doing. All are prayers are with him. Just some update information for you.
Punch's sister Judy recently underwent surgery to remove a tumor that was
pressing against her tyroid was very successful. She is now recovering,
it was benign. By the way Judy is my sister-in-law. And my brother-in-law
Ben Mack is recovering from having a pacemaker installed. They are still
trying to find the correct setting so that his heart does not beat to rapidly.
All is well in Indiana. They don't know what to do with snow here. We currently
have the 6th snowest winter in 100 years. Let it snow, let it snow..
Dick Brown <FtKnight>
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Hi Everyone:...Well here I am in what is supposed
to be sunny Florida, but instead it is liquid sunshine.... We are here
at Joan and Fred's house for the afternoon and later "out to dinner"...Weather
here still beats New York State....The mini Florida reunion was a great
success with many thanks to Lorna and Joan.... The whole weekend will never
be forgotten, many laughs, much reminising, catching-up and a few hidden
tears....Ron also enjoyed the weekend listening to past memories, and present
conversations....Looking forward to seeing classmates again.... Love to
you all.... Phyl....Sunday, February 9, 2003
Phyllis A. Abrams
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Ron, got your email tonight will pray for
Dave. Also a friend of ours is also having surgery tomarrow. So if you
all can also pray for our friend Jird Fidler too. Rose
Rose Lang <grifft@netins.net>
New Market, Iowa USA -
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Hi, just in case you didn't get the email
that I sent ....Dave Keel will be undergoing a triple-bypass operation
in the morning...Tues. 3-4-03....I will post here theoutcome of the operation
as I hear tomorrow...Joan, if you see this in time , please add Dave to
our prayer list thanks, Ron
Ron <rberry1260@aol.com>
Fallbrook, CA USA -
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Our Florida Reunion worked out really well,
and I believe we all had a VERY good time ! ... You can read about it on
our bulletin board, which is at the same location as always, but you MAY
be able to do a copy and paste of the URL here -- not sure -- C Ya -- Joan
H..................... Jan 14, 2003
Joan Higham
NPR, Fl USA -
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FL. REUNION:...Fri.Jan.10th..Please be in
the lobby at the Best Western at 3:00PM ...(Hotel phone # 863-324-5950)
to co-ordinate dinner plans for Fri. evening. ....Then, next day Sat. 11th,
please meet at Cypress Gardens TICKET BOOTH ( which is NOT the same as
the entrance ) around 9:15 AM. .. If you miss us there, please meet at
1:00 PM at "The Platters" concert...Lorna will have her cell phone with
her. Her cell phone # is 386-747-4125. ...There is more information on
our class bulletin board. C U at Cypress Gardens ! Joan H.
Joan Higham <joanhigham@worldnet.att.net>
New Port Richey, Fl USA -
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I won't be making it to Fl. this week. As
I am really busy. I haven't had a day to self in awhile. As I am presdent
of one church circle and vice in another circle.I also teach a sunday school
class. I am starting a Bible study in two weeks. I am going to try to get
to ny the last week in July. Hope to see you there. Ron, the hawkeyes got
a touchdown with a 100 yard run. We will do better next year. We haven't
got any snow yet. We are enjoying spring weather. Talk to you all soon
Rose Lang <grifft@netins.net>
new market, ia USA -
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Well here we go on another new year.....we
have had a lot of old friendships rekindled as a result of our fantastic
get together this past summer for our 45th and most definitely the advent
of our website ....thank you Joan ...Dick Brown, thanks for the Marshmallow
World at christmas time, I played it over and over and sent along to alot
of friends, it was my favorite of the season, for Rose I only feel bad
that her beloved Iowa Hawkeyes had such a bad day....not a good way to
bring in the new year...but Rose, there is always next year....had they
come to the Rose Bowl they would have whupped Washington State....Lorna,
Thank you for the nice prayer for our service men, I have passed it along
to all of my old shipmates and friends...Diane is going to have her Catscan
on the 13th ...we are hoping this thing is gone this time......we are looking
forward to a visit with the Welch's as they head west after the mini reunion
in FL...I just sent Bob a note telling him we have been in the mid 80's
this past week and expect it to stay thru next week...I mowed the lawn
today as it got away from me after our rain before christmas ....I have
been enjoying taking pics with the digital camera... and being able to
download the the computer and then only printing off the ones that I want....the
ability to store on a disk is nice as opposed to the albums that almost
fill a closet it the house...the technology came just in time or I would
be looking for another closet.....gotta run ... I havent seen many msgs
on this board since before the holidays.... lets not forget it is there....it
is a great medium for communication...
Ron <rberry1260@aol.com>
Fallbrook, Ca USA -
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Wishing all a happy, healthy New Year filled
with many blessings. The family arrived on the 20th and all 16 stayed for
a week. Needless to say we are ready for a quiet New Year! We had 8" of
snow of Xmas day. Central PA doesn't get snow like NY. On a sad note -
we lost a close family friend Dec.16th, from Syr. NY - Jack Goleski. I
know Ron and Diane knew Jack. Joan thanks again for the great job your
doing - We think your very special!! - Hugs to all.
Carol & Dusty
USA -
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Merry Christmas to all, and to all, a HAPPY
NEW YEAR!
Dave Fillingham <davef@cablespeed.com>
Glen Burnie, MD USA -
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Marcie (Stell to all of you) wanted me to
be sure and thank the class for all the well wishes she received fromall
of you.You have a great class. Since she broke her right arm and I have
to be the principal household caretaker I have grown to appreciate all
that woman do for us poor men. Merry Christmas to all. Marcie and Nate
Marcie and Nate Navarro <nathn@aol.com>
Arlington Heights, il USA -
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Sorry, I meant to date that last msg...12/23/02
10:53PST
Ron
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Hi, and the spelling prize goes to Dick Brown
for the Mary Christmas......I think I knew her.....anyways Diane and I
wish all a very Mary Crismas and hoppy new year....we are off the day after
christmas to visit Kirk and Elsie in northern Calif for a few days....they
had 29 inches of snow on Sat...I will take some pics and send back to the
NY'ers, we are also going to meet my brother Dude and Penny in Reno on
Sun for dinner and a few slots.... talk at you all next year..... fair
winds and following seas....
Ron <rberry1260@aol.com>
Frogbutt, CA USA -
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Bud and I would like to wish you and yours
a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We are waiting for the snow,
which they are getting north of us, to arrive! Happy Holidays!
Judy Lofft
USA -
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HOPE THAT ALL OF YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL AND
HEALTHY NEW YEAR AND GLAD TO SEE ALL THE MESSAGES FROM SO MANY. HAPPY 2003.
AL AND RUTH PARKER
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I AM HERE WISHING ALL , GOOD HOLIDAYS , MERRY
CHRISTMAS , AND THE BEST NEW YEAR EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE JUDITH
JUDITH KAPPESSER SMITH <judith.d.smith@worldnet.att.net>
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Holiday Greetings to one and all from Dick
and Judy. We are very happy to hear the Di and Maryann are both doing well.
We talked to Marcie and Nate a couple of nights ago and Marcie seems to
be doing very well.. Of course Nate on the other hand is working very hard
to keep things going, doing Christmas cards etc. Fortunately their daughters
are helpling. Judy and are are going to IL on Friday and will stop in to
see them. Will be visiting other friends as well and then will spend Sat.
nite in Chicago. I will be going, ice permitting icefishing Sat. morn with
a buddy. Mary Christmas and Happy New Year!!! Dick and Judy
Dick Brown <FtKnight@aol.com>
Westfield, IN USA -
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Hoiday Greetings to the Class of '57 from
an "older & wiser" Class of'56'er!!!!!!!!!!!! I've enjoyed reading
your message board and see that many of you have some pretty heavy health
issues - My wish is that you all have a wonderful 2003, and that these
issues are resolved!!! Greetings from the Albany, NY/Bennington, VT area
- and yes, we have snow! God's blessings to you ALL! Dottie
Dottie (Spier) Cross <capridot@mybizz.net>
Johnsonville, NY USA -
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DEAR MARCELLA, ...HOPE YOU ARE ON THE MEND
& THANK HEAVEN YOU HAVE A GOOD HELPER IN NATE ....LOVE & BEST WISHES
FOR THE HOLIDAYS & THE BEST NEW YEAR EVER !!!! ALSO MARCELLA . AN EARLY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!! NO WONDER I FELT SO COMFORTABLE TALKING TO YOU , WE
ARE BOTH CAPRICORNS ...I WILL GET MY BIG 65 ON THE TENTH!!!!! LOVE, JUDITH
... Dec. 19, 2002
Judith Smith <judith.d.smith@worldnet.att.net>
San Antonio, Tx USA -
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Hi, everybody - ..I just heard today, that
Marcella fell on some ice, and broke her right arm...Also, she has had
eye surgery, which they tell me, did go well. Thankful for good news...Stell
- sorry to hear about your accident - we all wish you a very speedy and
complete recovery !..Dec. 19, 2002
Joan Higham
NPR, Fl USA -
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Mr. Palomar Observatory .. Guess you'll have
to do a copy and paste for now ........... http://home.datacomm.ch/m.rieder/palomar.htm
.............. I hope to get this message board working better, after the
holidays. ...Joan H. Dec. 14, 2002
Joan H.
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Ron & Di - Fred and I visited Mt. Palomar
several years back....It was a beautiful and educational observatory. ..If
you click on the URL I have inserted in this message, you should be able
to see a photo of it. Joan & Fred ..Dec. 14, 2002
Joan Higham <joanhigham@worldnet.att.net>
NPR, Fl USA -
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WE WISH BLESSINGS AND PEACE FOR EVERYONE DURING
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. WE WILL HAVE MANY BLESSINGS SPENDING TIME WITH FAMILY
AND FRIENDS. DAVE & MARGE
Dave & Marge Bowden <dbmb2002@yahoo.com>
Plant City, FL USA -
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Ah Phyllis, sounds like shades of NY in the
winter..glad you arrived back home safe...It just doesn't sound like anything
I want to be in again....we get snow here in San Diego and I get to look
at it everyday....It is on Mt. Palomar .. for those of you who don't remember
, I believe we read about it in Geography class with Miss McPeak.... that
is where the Palomar Observatory is and the lens for the telescope was
made at Corning Glass Works and delivered by train....It is 200 inches
in diameter.enough history lesson for today....Everyone have an enjoyable
holiday season ......Merry Christmas to all and Happy New Year!!! Ron and
Di
Ron <rberry1260@aol.com>
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Hi All, Great job Lorna getting the reunion
together at Cypress Gardens, I'm going to try to be there if possible.
I'm having a small kidney problem and will be on some pretty heavy medicine
and I'm not sure how I will react. Planning on Sat. for the Platters, looking
forward to seeing you all. Glad to see where people have asked for pray
has helped them. Let's keep up the good work. Take care and talk to you
all soon. Barb
Barb Ryan <barbryan@atlantic.net>
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ron, that is all right we will settle for
the orange bowl.When Griff saw that picture of me as a butterfly,he laughed
for a week. Everybody we don't have any snow here yet. We do have the cold
temp. We are senting all the snow to New York lol. I would like to see
some pictures of the snow too,
rose pantusi lang <grifft@netins.net>
new market, Ia USA -
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Hi Everyone! Yes, North Carolina got snow
and ice last week! I lost power on Thurs. a.m. Fortunately I had planned
to leave town for the weekend so I only spent one night in a cold house.
When I got back on Sunday our power was restored. I understand that there
are still areas without power. The snow is melting but it's still icy undefoot.
We usually get snow in January. I'm not sure what this winter will bring!
I plan to spend Christmas in Fla. with my family (hope it's warm there!)
Love, Phyllis
Phyllis Tierney <ptssj@hotmail.com>
Greensboro, NC USA -
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WCS Message Board -- Hi, everybody ! ...After
posting a message here, ( Class of '57 Message Board ) ---- why not post
an additional note on the WCS Message Board, which is for ALL WCS Alumni,
also ? ............ You will see some messages from the Class of '57 posted
there, also ...... Here is the URL for ALL of WCS : ..... http://www.wcs56.org/wcsbb/index.html
Joan Higham <joanhigham@worldnet.att.net>
New Port Richey, Fl USA -
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Hi again.... Joan , I just posted a msg on
WCS board...check it out ... you may want to add our website addy ... but
doesnt look like there will be a rush to come over....bye
Ron Again <rberry1260@aol.com>
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Hi all, we talked with Dave and Maryann this
weekend and am happy to report that Maryann went back to work last week
and they cut her radiation short saying that they had given her enough
for the fix... she sounded real good and is looking forward to visiting
with daughter Ellie and family before Christmas....thank you all for the
prayers.. thank you Ruth and Al for the kind words ... I keep hearing about
all of this snow and I NEED A SNOW FIX....SOMEBODY SEND A PICTURE....ONE
IS ENOUGH...Well gotta run, going to the beach and then over to Oceanside
harbor for lunch....Rose, you made a good looking butterfly, thanks for
the pics....
Ron <rberry1260@aol.com>
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Rose, sorry about Iowa not coming to the Rose
Bowl... you could have been guest of honor having the same 1st name....just
kidding ... they really should have gotten the selectiion...but with this
new rating system nothing seems to work out logically.... We got your nice
card and thankyou. Merry Christmas to you and Griff and have a nice, healthy
New Year....
Ron <rberry1260@aol.com>
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THANKS FOR ASKING, JOAN, REGARDING THE GOOD
OLE NYS WEATHER. WE HAVE BEEN HAVING SNOWFALL AND IT SEEMS LIKE ALOT COMPARED
TO LAST YEAR. HOWEVER, WE HAVE NOT HAD SCHOOLS CLOSED AROUND HERE BUT UP
NORTH AROUND OSWEGO, THEY HAVE HAD ALOT. IT IS IN THE HIGH TEENS AND A
FEW DAYS WENT INTO THE 30'S SO WE NORTHERNERS WON'T COMPLAIN. HOWEVER,
THE WEATHER DOWN SOUTH DOES SOUND INVITING. ONE OF OUR SONS JUST CAME BACK
FROM FLORIDA AND THEY WERE KIDDED BY THE SOUTHERNERS WHO WERE WEARING THEIR
THERMALS WHILE THEY HAD ON THEIR SHORTS. NICE TO HEAR FROM YOU AND KEEP
UP THE GOOD WORK. YOU ARE A TRUE INSPIRATION TO ALL OF US. MAY EVERYONE
HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR THAT IS SAFE AND ABUNDANT
IN GOOD HEALTH. AL/RUTH
ALLEN AND RUTH PARKER <SHADOW1968@BALDCOM.NET>
AUBURN, NEW YORK USA -
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Hi from "Winter Wonderland." We've have about
6" of snow and it is truly beautiful. Of course, we don't have to get out
in it so that makes it more beautiful. We are on a lakefront property that
is on top of a mountain (elevation 1500') so we see alot of snow here.
Fortunately, we haven't lost our power as so many have from this storm
on the east coast. If we loose power, we'll go to our RV where we have
a generator. Today, we "dig out." We are going south in Jan. and hope to
see several of the members of '57ers there. Then we head west and hope
to visit Di and Ron. Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable winter season.
Barb and Bob Welch <bbwelch@ptd.net>
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Ron, My grandson won the game in Syracuse,last
weekend he went to Pa.and they lost. But they are still the New York state
champions.For Pop Warners. We had thanksgiven at Griff's daughters house.
We had it the Sunday before thanksgiven. I spent Thanksgiven at the ER
at the hospital with an iv in my arm. I had that somach flu. I am much
better now. Judy,New Market is just as cold as Weedsport but we don't have
snow yet. They are forcasting snow for tomarrow. I might go to Fl. for
a weekend in Jan. Before I move here, after my husband died. I would go
to Fl. every March and come back after Easter. I use to go Kissmee
Rose Pantusi Lang <grifft@netins.net>
New Market,, Ia USA -
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Yes, Ron, It is snowing in Weedsville!! It
snowed yesterday and it has been snowing again today. Up here on the hill
on Centerport the wind blows so much that it drifts in some spots and you
can see the grass in other spots! I think we must have gotten about 6 or
7 inches in the last 2 days. Love getting these newsy notes on the message
board. Keep them coming!
Judy
USA -
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Rose, I forgot to ask ... how did your grandson
Richie do.. are you going to FL...?
Ron <rberry1260@earthlink.net>
Fallbrook, CA USA -
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Rose, I forgot to ask you ... How did your
grandson Richie make out ... are you going to FL.?
Ron <rberry1260@aol.com>
Fallbrook , ca USA -
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Thanks, everyone for your response....Rose
I will be as far away from the traffic at the Rose Bowl I can get...lol..Judy,
glad to hear you will be changing your email, It will then fit on my addy
book, Lorna, got your email... much easier when you take a look at this
message board a couple of times a week... I am getting used to it now and
do it regularly... kinda like uhhhhhhh eating.....we all had a nice Thanksgiving
here and had a half inch of rain to boot....It doesn't get better than
that...Judy, I had Synvisc injected into my knees .. they were a series
of 3 shots one a week for 3 weeks .. the needle looked like a turkey baster....I
see it is snowing in Weedsville... someone take a pic for me and put on
the site....thanking you in advance..Ron
Ron <rberry1260@aol.com>
Fallbrook, CA USA -
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HI JOAN & ALL , THANK YOU FOR YOUR NOTE
JOAN . I AM NOT GOING TO TALK TOO MUCH ABOUT HOW WELL I AM .OR NOT !!!
BUT IN JAN I WILL HAVE MY RIGHT KNEE INJECTED .X3 .THE MED I WAS TAKING
FOR MY ACHES & PAINS HAS UPSET MY STOMACH .SO , NOW I HAVE A PILL FOR
MY STOMACH . WELL ENOUGH OF THAT !!! THERE ARE SO MANY OTHERS THAT ARE
WORSE OFF THAN I .RON BERRY SENT NEWS OF MARYANN KEEL .MY GOOD WISHES ARE
WITH HER .I AM GOING TO ROADRUNNER , SO MY EMAIL ADDRESS WILL CHANGE .
YES , RON B. I WILL MAKE IT SHORTER !!!!! WHEN I GO TO NY IN JUNE I WILL
TAKE MY OLD PC. THEN I WILL HAVE ANOTHER EMAIL ADRESS .MY THANKSGIVING
WAS GOOD .I DO WISH YOU ALL HAD A GOOD HOLIDAY TOO!!! I SPENT 3 DAYS WITH
MY DAUGHTERS & GRANDCHILDREN IN AUSTIN .NOW I DO HAVE CHORES !!!!!
LOVE JUDITH .. Dec.l, 2002
Judith Smith <Judith.d.smith@worldnet.att.net>
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Iowa U (the hawkeyes) are coming to the Rose
Ball. Ron there will be alot of cars there from Iowa. If you see a black
buick it is me.
Rose Pantusi Lang <grifft@netins.net>
New Market, Iowa USA -
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Ron, I will be praying for Mary Ann Keel.I
will start an email pray chain for her. You and Di are in my daily prayers.
Wilma I happy to hear that you got that job Rose
Rose Pantusi Lang <grifft@netins.net>
New Market, Ia USA -
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!.....Both Fred and I
want to wish a "VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING" to the class of '57, and also
to their families and friends. ... We wish you ALL health and happiness,
on this special day, and through the entire holiday season !
Joan & Fred <joanhigham@worldnet.att.net>
NPR, Fl USA -
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HiAll, I just got off of the phone with Dave
Keel...A couple of months ago it was discovered that Maryann's Cancer returned
after 12 years. she had an operation a few weeks ago to have a rod put
in her leg so that the bone would not break..she is having radiation treatments
now and has 3 to go....Dave says she is doing good and is looking forward
to getting back to work...I ask that we all include Mary Ann in our prayers
for a full and complete recovery...Dave has also changed email addys....
his home is: dkeel@baldcom.net and work is: Brewsters@baldcom.net Thank
you all and have a Happy Thanksgiving.......
Ron <rberry1260@aol.com>
Fallbrook, MEX USA -
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Hi Everyone, Just a not to Thank everyone
for your prayers. I got the Research position and will start on Monday.
Halleluiahhhhhhhhhhhh.I had such a wonderful time at the reunion and was
so happy to see all of you. I wondered for so many years. But every thing
in Gods timing. Hope to see some of you in Fl. If anyone comes to West
Palm Beach, please call me.561-687-4132. Happy Thanksgiving to all. Love
Wilma
Wilma Benedict <wilms37 @msn.com>
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Talked with my daughter tonight,my grandson
Richard (Richie) is a very happy boy tonight. If he makes it to Fl. Grandma
will be there. I have now been made president of the Mary Martha Circle
at our chuch,also vice president of the umw. I am trying to start a reading
program at our church. After the first of the year I will be starting a
Bible Study. Joan, this is great will get back on Saturday to let you know
if I am headed for Fl
Rose Pantusi Lang <grifft@netins.net>
New Market, Ia USA -
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I know some of the names of the little fellas
in the boy scout picture.the back row there are 8: 1-Puch Dickinson,2-?
3-Morse Hutton, 4-Peter O'Hara, 5- Joe Zimmer, 6 - David Whitman, 7 - ?,
8 - Bob Leonardi Middle row there are 6: 1 - jr. Leonardi, 2 ?, 3 - Terry
Brace, 4 - not sure Charlie Bross, 5 - ? , 6 - Weller Front row there are
6: 1- Bibbens (not roy)(Phyllis Bibbens brother) 2- Gerald Demours, 3-
peanut Barber, 4-?, 5-? 6- is my brother Jeffrey Goodrich. Let me know
if anybody else knows or has corrections
CONNIE GOODRICH BATES BOLTON <cbolton@swns.net>
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Hi all.... Burt,I sure did like the new hairdoo....lol..have
Craig ask his mother Hank and Marie's email address...they could direct
him to Malissa...everything is fine here in So. Calif....had one day in
the 90's this week and the rest has been 80's ..nice at nite in the 40's
...makes for a good nites sleep....we had a nice dinner last week with
Gail(Harding) and husband George ....they were spending a week in Oceanside
in a timeshare....we talked briefly bout celebrating our 50th anniv. at
the same reunion.....lets get some chatter going about that.....ideas,
etc....gives us more power with hotel people..for price breaks....hard
to believe Thanksgiving here already....It still seems like only 8 months
in each year to me as I get older.....Happy Thanksgiving to all and stay
safe....God Bless America!!!!!
Ron <rberry1260@aol.com>
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Hello class of 57, I wasn't born yet in 57
but in 1960 I was. I went to school at WCS until 1967. My mom and dad did
too. I think they were a year or 2 ahead of you all. My best friend back
then was Scott Saroodis. I lived on Jackson St. next to the VanDusens and
2 houses from the Vasoskis. I was fond of Melissa Zimmer (we were in kindergarten
together). Anyway, if you ever see any of the above mentioned folks, tell
'em Craig says Hi! It's been 35 years, they may not remember me. Talk to
you later Aunt Joanie.
craig colvin <craigbone@peoplepc.com>
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HI ALL ,NOT MUCH NEWS , EXCEPT MY ROOF IS
DONE. I AM WAITING FOR THE PICS THE ROOFER TOOK,OF THE COMPLETED JOB .
THE HOTEL \ REST., IN ELBRIDGE , SPRINGSIDE MANNER IS WHERE MY MOM &
DAD HAD THIER HONEYMOON IN , 1937.ALL OF THE NEWS IS GREAT TO READ . IT
SENDS ME BACK TO ANOTHER TIME .A SWEETER TIME !!!!! OH , JOAN , I HAVE
A MAILING ADDRESS IN NY......PO BOX 49 WEEDSPORT , NY 13166 . I PLAN TO
START DRAWING SS IN JAN 2003 . BUT I WILL CONTINUE TO WORK FOR AWHILE LONGER
. EMAIL YALL LATER.....JDKS
JUDITH D . SMITH <judith . d. smith @ worldnet
.att.net>
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Greetings to you all! Carl and I just returned
from a quick trip to Miami and then the Everglades. You can have Miami
- it's interesting but not a place I'd go back to often. The Everglades
is a different story. We stayed in a cabin in Flamingo (southern most spot)
so that we could be up early in the AM to go bird watching. It was extremely
quiet except for the wonderful nature sounds. We are amateur bird watchers
but saw turtles, marsh rabbits, alligators, and snakes up close. Are any
of you out there bird watchers? Hope you see some of you in Florida on
Jan. 10th - 11th. (Cyress Gardens) Lorna
Lorna Sande <forlorn@n-jcenter.com>
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In the scout picture,the one in the front
is D.Saisbury,I,m Not positive,but it would seem the other was R.Berry
Dennis Salisbury
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Hi - I also saw the pic of the scouts and
agree with Di that the one in the middle is Terry Brace. I was thinking
that the other unidentified scout is Nelson Kilmer. I think that he was
also from Sennett and in my sister's class. Guess I should check with her.
Winter has arrived in Weedsort! Nov. 1 and it is snowing! You're doing
a great job, as usual, Joan. Judy
Judy Lofft
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Hi, Diane and I saw the pic that you posted
on the bulletin board of the cub scout pack... I didnt remember but Diane
did... the boy in the middle is Terry Brace I remembered him after she
said that .... I think lived he lived in Sennett over by Soule Cemetery......your
weekend in Cypress Gardens sounds like a winner.....wish we could be there....Got
a note from Gail (Harding) Hammer tonite and she and husband George are
going to be here in SD next week we are going to try to get together for
dinner one evening...
Ron <rberry1260@aol.com>
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You do a great job, Joan! I'm coming to Rochester
next weekend, Nov. 7-11, but unfortunately, can't get to Weedsport! I'll
be in West Palm Beach over the Christmas holidays Dec. 23-Dec. 30 visiting
the family! Wilma, maybe we can get together!
Phyllis Tierney <ptssj@hotmail.com>
Greensboro, NC USA -
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The message board is marvelous! What a terrific
job. Thanks Joan. I was also in NY in Oct. but never set foot in Weedsport.
I feel like a traitor! I stayed at our daughter's home in Liverpool. My
brother drove in to see me and then we all traveled to Potsdam to visit
my sister. This was the first Northern Fall I've seen in 6 years. Dan and
I picked apples and I brought back loads of them in 3 different suitcases.
I hope to see some of you in January at Cypress Gardens. It is an easy
attraction - no long lines, shows, small zoo, butterfly house (my favorite),
and of course the gardens are gorgeous. As Connie would say, "Ta Ta for
now".
Lorna Sande <forlorn@n-jcenter.com>
Orange City, Fl USA -
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HI, well you have dazzled me again with your
holloween greetings....will be back to check out the music....Its about
1am now and Di is just finished watching "The District" it didnt come on
till after midnite tonite for some reason...just as well as we set the
clocks back..another great job....
Ron <rberry1260@aol.com>
Fallbrook, ca USA -
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Hi Joan, Got the address of your web site
from my uncle, Bob Morgan. Great job. Hope you don't mind an invasion from
the class of '60. Looking through your site certainly evokes lots of fond
memories of you and your classmates. In fact, I intend to browse through
your pictures some more. Best wishes to the WCS class of '57.
Craig (Lou) Doan <loudoan@msn.com>
Camillus, NY USA -
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Thanks Joan, I look forward to checking in
a couple times a month. Not sure what you'll see at my url, I haven't updated
in at least a year. All for now I'll drop something once and awhile...
(too many alias to put one) Hirons <bhirons@aol.com>
Dale City , VA USA -
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HI GUYS , SORRY I DID NOT HAVE TIME TO SEE
MORE PEOPLE WHILE I WAS IN NY . IT WAS COOLER, THAN TX & THAT WAS PLEASENT
FOR A WHILE . THEN IT WAS EVEN COOLER & WETTER .I REALLY WISHED THE
RAIN COULD HAVE HELD OFF . I AM IN THE MIDDLE OF HAVING A ROOF PUT ON THE
OLD GIRL !! DOC PROCS ,......MY HOUSE .THINGS ARE COMING ALONG , # 1THE
ROOF #2THE PLUMBER IS SENDING A BID #3 I HAVE A DOG RUN/YARD FOR MY OLD
DOG BEAR . I WILL BE TAKING / BRINGING HIM TO NY NEXT JUNE , FOR MY SUMMER
VISIT .JUNE , JULY & AUG.MY LEAVE HAS BEEN APPROVED . I WANT TO THANK
DENNIS S. FOR PUTTING MY PICS ON A CD . I HAVE NOT GOT TO SEE IF HE SENT
THEM TO JOAN H. YET FOR THE PHOTO PAGE .I HAVE A BUNCH OF EMAIL TO READ
!!!!!! LOVE TO ALL , JDKS WELL I AM HOME SAFE AFTER A 2HR DELAY , IN CHIC.THE
PLANE HAD STARTER TROUBLE , IN ONE OF THE MOTORS !!!!!!
JUDITH KAPPESSER SMITH
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Joan - You're doing a great job! What would
we do without you? Judy Smith (Kappasser) came in our store today and we
had a nice little chat. She and Barb Melvin are getting together on Tues.
before she heads back to Texas. Don't know if you remember Joyce Stevens
who was in our class for a few years but she passed away on Thurs.. I'm
sure some of the class will remember her. She was married to Jimmy Sheehan
who died a few years ago. Keep the messages coming! Later........Judy
Judy
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Joan, What diligence you have to keep improving
the web page. It is very easy to remember and enter. THANKS!!
Barb and Bob Welch <bbwelch@ptd.net>
Jim Thorpe, PA USA -
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this message is for all interested....Looking
around for some local high school football scores one evening, I came upon
this website...ihigh.com that will give you the choice of 35 states that
list here....for NY scores, its newyork.ihigh.com check it out , I have
been watching Weedsport each Friday nite, or Sat ...they didn't do well
last week getting beat 62-0...I seem to remember a JV game I played in
with Mousy at QB and Dave Fields the coach ...we got beat by Port Byron
by the same score....still have cleat mark scars in middle of back....Yeah
that Morgan Kerr could run......but not like "Crazy Legs Hirons" hehehehe
Ron <rberry1260@aol.com>
Fallbrook, ca USA -
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Joan, great job on the new website....it is
easier now with just one click to do...THANKS....
Ron <rberry1260@aol.com>
Fallbrook, CA USA -
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Joan, looks great and answers my question
as to why I couldn't get on old bulletin board.....this is great...Thanks
Ron Berry <rberry1260@aol.com>
Fallbrook, CA USA -
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Joan: Great job the site is sharp.. I really
like it..
Dick Brown <FtKnight@aol.com>
Westfield, IN USA -
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