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I'm
pooped over here! I hope that I have a decent NEWSLETTER, but I
can't promise. Let's just begin and I'll see how it proceeds.
from
Paula Iles
(class of '69)
Enjoying reading the latest letter even though I am from the class of '69.
I am scrolling through the yearbook of '68 for the first time online, and after
almost reporting to you a classmate dead, I think I mixed her up with
someone else. I came across Boo Griffin's photo, and OMG, she is almost a
deadringer for none other than J.LO, yep, Jenny from the Hood. Does anyone
else see this? Wonder what she's doing these days?
By
the way, bless you for taking care of your parents. I would have given
anything if I'd not moved away and could have taken care of mine. I did
get to have Mom up to Dallas for rehab after a severe stroke, and got to take
her to Hawaii 2 years before she died. Walker, and all.
from
Sandy Ellis
in Elgin
Just received the newest updates and, as always, feel bless to be part of a
close group of friends.
from
Debbie Borres
in Nederland
Could you mention the Fire Museum in Beaumont? We brought the
grandkids there a few years ago. It was really neat and they enjoyed
it. My granddaughter asked to go back but they aren't open on the weekends
unless they have a group coming in. There is a wall of pictures of
the fire departments across the state. I had fun looking at old
pictures of my daddy and his fellow firemen from Pear Ridge.
from
Sandra Grundmann
in Montgomery
Thanks for trying to find me....consider me found. I live in Montgomery at
Lake Conroe. One year after high school I got married and have been
married for 38 years. I have a son and a daughter and now have 5
grandchildren.
from
Gary Jones
in San Diego, CA
Thanks for finding me, and the website is a real flash back, and then forward. The
website rocks! Of course, the best part is the people and it is
fascinating to SEE the people (well, virtually) that I grew up with. I see
that I am among the missing, and not sure how you found me. I wasn't
hiding, but I have lived all over this country since leaving Port Arthur in
1969. I have not kept up with my classmates much, but do cross paths with
a few. I'm not happy with that. It was not intentional, but
rather the result of an active 40 years since 1968. I'll try to rectify
that my sending some pictures, some stories, and attending the reunion in
August.
In
addition to the day job (Chief Systems Engineer as SAIC), I do a few fun things
including being a whitewater boatman (the guy who rows), bicycling,
motorcycling, mountains/canyons, shooting, travel to strange places, and
drinking the spectacular beer that is emerging from San Diego right now.
I have rowed the Grand Canyon 5 times, and recently we put up some video
when one of us does something stupid. Everyone might as well enjoy my
mistakes. I hope that Mike can embed these images for the website.
from
Carl Johansen
in Clear Lake
Nice web site! Please add my email link to the classmates page.
from
Gretchen Lueders
McCurley in Lago Vista
Thanks for tracking me down! I am excited about the website.
How do I go about posting stuff on it? Does it need to go to you first?
(You just need to send it to me and I will check it out and send it to Mike or
add it to my NEWSLETTER. You can also sign the GUEST BOOK found on the
home page. By the way, thanks for sending photos.)
My
life in a nutshell from 2003-
Ken and I married in May 2003-(he has 3 kids and 3 grandkids, I have 2 kids and
3 grandkids), then moved to north Austin from Humble/Kingwood area in Sept.
2003. We bought a house in Round Rock in March, 2004, and then
bought a lot in Lago Vista in 2006. We sold our house in May, 2007 and are
renting while we prepare, God willing, to build.
Ken
started his own Freight Brokering business the summer of 2006. We are
helping with a new church plant in Lago Vista---Northshore Bible church, where I
am in music ministry and Ken does anything that needs to be done. God has
blessed us and brought us a very exciting life of which we are so grateful.
We
are looking forward to the reunion. Thanks to everyone that is working
hard to make the reunion happen.
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OOPS!
Should have checked first!
I
mentioned in the last NEWSLETTER that you could take the opportunity to
send a Christmas card to a "recovering soldier" at Walter
Reed Hospital. I received the following note from Cherlyn
Hebert. Thanks for keeping me honest, Cherlyn.
Summary
of the eRumor:
The brief email
gives the address for the famous Walter Reed Army Medical
Center and
suggests that you include "A Recovering American Soldier" on
your Christmas
card list.
The Truth:
The Walter Reed
Army Medical Center will not receive letters that are not
addressed to a
particular soldier by name.
In a statement,
the facility said "Walter Reed cannot accept these
packages in
support of the decision by then Deputy Undersecretary of
Defense for
Transportation Policy in 2001. This decision was made to
ensure the safety
and well being of patients and staff at medical centers
throughout the
Department of Defense."
The decision
applies to packages, letters, Christmas cards, or any other
mail not addressed
to a soldier by name.
Additionally the
U.S. Postal Service has stopped delivering any mail that
is addressed to
"A Recovering American Soldier" or "Any Wounded Soldier,"
which are the most
common recommendations in the eRumors that circulate
about sending
messages to soldiers at Walter Reed.
Instead, Water
Reed suggests making a donation to
www.americasupportsyou.mil
which is a site representing more than 300
organizations
helping the troops in various ways.
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WEBSITE
$$$$ CONTRIBUTION
from
Sandy Ellis
"Thanks for the great job of keeping us
connected."
Contribution
checks may be made out and sent to:
Linda DeCuir McFadden
112 Woodsong
Bridge City, TX 77611
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THINGS
YOU DON'T HEAR ANYMORE
- Be
sure to fill up the ice trays
- Watch
for the postman, I want to get this letter to Aunt Mary in the mail today.
- Quit
slamming the screen door
- Don't
forget to wind the clock before you go to bed
- Wash
your feet before you go to bed
- Why
can't you remember to roll up your pant legs? Getting them caught in the
bicycle chain so many times is tearing them up.
- Don't
go outside with your good school clothes on
- If
you pull that stunt again I'll wear you out
- Go
comb your hair. It looks like rats have nested in it all night.
- Quit
jumping on the floor! I have a cake in the oven and you are going to make
it fall
- If
you get a spanking at school then expect another one when you get home
- Quit
crossing your eyes. They'll get stuck that way
- Watch
your mouth or I'll wash it out with soap
- Sit
still. I'm going to cut your bangs crooked if you keep moving
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A
lot has happened since the last NEWSLETTER. The following letter was sent
by Murphy and I to my parents' friends and relatives:
GREAT
NEWS FOR ALL OF US!!!
After
Mom (85) went into the hospital in November, a lot of changes began to
happen. She was released after 5 days, but was very weak and Dad (91) is at a
point in his health that he isn’t able to help her as much as they would like.
So, she asked if they could come to our home in
Bridge
City
for a week or so while she regained her strength. Well, we LOVE
having them as “boarders” and I do think that THEY
are enjoying the company and knowing that we are here if they need
extra help. Gerry lives around the corner and is enjoying having her
parents close, also. Murphy is really enjoying having Mom FINALLY teaching his
bride of 34 years how to cook all those
great
meals (and they aren’t served in Styrofoam!) Danny, in Friendswood, is
relieved to
know that his parents are out of their old neighborhood and with us. So,
we wanted to inform you that EULA
and DAN didn't run away. They are on permanent
vacation in ORANGE
COUNTY. We still make our daily trips to
Lakeview and they piddle in their "old" home. We are going to
gradually move their furniture and nic-nacks and papers then sell 5016
8th Street to a lucky family. Our family has
made many memories there since 1944!!!
It is very hard for them to "give up their independence." So,
please help this move go a little easier by contacting them by phone,
visiting, or writing. We
know that they will appreciate it.
Merry
Christmas and Peace be with You ALL.
Linda
(DeCuir) and Murphy McFadden
Contact
them: Eula & Dan DeCuir 112 Woodsong Bridge
City, TX 77611 (409)735-2518
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THE
"SENIOR BREAKFAST" SPECIAL
A
couple went to breakfast at a restaurant where the "senior special"
was two eggs, bacon, hash browns, and toast for $1.99. "Sounds
good," the woman said. "But, I don't want the eggs."
"Then, I'll have to charge you two dollars and forty-nine cents because
you're ordering a la carte," the waitress warned her. "You mean
I'd have to pay for NOT taking the eggs?" the woman asked incredulously.
"YES!!" replied the waitress. "I'll take the special
then." the woman said. "How do you want your eggs?"
the waitress asked. "RAW and IN THE SHELL," the woman replied.
She took the eggs home.
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SUPPORT
NEEDED and HEALTH UPDATES
received
this note from Sandy
Ellis
I
wanted to let you know about Lynn
"Floyd" Moore. He is from the class
of '70 (I do believe) and was married to our classmate Sylvia
Stevenson in the early 70's. He has been ill,
recently diagnosed with bone and kidney cancer. He spent several days at
M.D. Anderson, but is now back home in Port Arthur. He was suffering with
intense pain from the bone cancer, but the fine doctors at M.D. Anderson have
managed to get his pain somewhat in control where he is able to get around in
his house. His kidney cancer is treatable and he is currently on oral
chemo. Floyd's lovely wife, Tiffany, is by his side taking care of him.
He lives at his grannie's house in Port Arthur for those of you who know him
well - you can find him there.
Keep
him and Tiffany in your prayers. He is a great guy and a fine musician who
has entertained us with him fine guitar playing for many years.
He can be contacted at kingbee@gt.rr.com
received
this update from Walter
Jones ('67) about wife Linda
Messer Jones ('66)
Yesterday was day 1 of the fourth chemo cycle. This is the first cycle since
surgery. Her physical went well. Blood work was OK. Chemo infusion went well. No
reaction. First time for that since August. There are two minor (for now) items
for me to hep her with back at home.
1. The incision has a small area that is not healed yet. Its just a skin
wound that I have to take care of until it closes.
2. Weight loss. Due to surgery, chemo, poor diet, etc. We start working on that
today.
Please
continue to keep her and me in you prayers.
Prayer focus:
1.
Positive chemo response
2. Successful completion of the two minor items.
Next MD Anderson trip scheduled for 12/18.
Contact
Walter and Linda at wdjrel@hotmail.com
received
this request from Cherlyn
Hebert
Just
thought you might want to put something in the NEWSLETTER about Diane
Richmond Miller's husband, Dan, who had bypass
surgery on Nov. 20 here in Houston. He was home in less than a week,
I think, and Diane says he's doing so well that you wouldn't even know he had
surgery if you didn't see the scar. But, I know they would appreciate
prayers from our classmates for God's continued mercies during his recovery.
Contact Diane and Dan at millerdianee@lycos.com
received
this note from Joe
Pinell
Just a short note to let everyone know that I am doing fine. I had my
aorta valve replaced and I have to go to rehab 3 days a week. I am looking
forward to the reunion next August and I wish everyone well. You may
contact me bellsdad05@yahoo.com.
received
from Chrissy
Dupuis Mullens
Well, this year we did have a lot to be thankful for. Richard had an MRI
to see if the Chemo did it's thing. The Dr.said that the results were very
favorable, better than expected, if fact, the scan showed " no
disease". Wow, what a report and such good news so close to the day we give
thanks.
Thank all for the prayers, I am sure that's what did it. Hope you all had a
great holiday. We will go back soon to see what's next. The last 2 rounds of
chemo flared up his Scleraderma Ulcers. It is unbelievable. I saw
Beth Anne Sutherlin this weekend as her brother Jimbo
is our neighbor. They are the best neighbors and have helped a lot through the
years. Hope to see all at the reunion. Bless to all and count your
blessing.
Contact Chrissy and Richard at cmullens@gt.rr.com
received
from Mr. Lionel
Rowland (history teacher)
I am feeling fine. I have not had a treatment in a couple of weeks, which
is a good thing since we are in the middle of working on our Christmas
production. I would like to invite everyone to attend. It will be December
14-17 at the First Baptist Church, Port Neches, beginning at 7:00 pm. I
will be at the organ, so if you come, be sure to come by and say
"hello." I am scheduled to meet with my doctor at MD Anderson on
Dec. 19th. I will know more after that. I do not anticipate any more
treatment in December.
llrowland@sbcglobal.net
received
from Laura Meece Darby
I'm
doing good, have a follow-up with my cardiologist on the 12th. I'm sure he
will say everything is fine! Hope so, anyway! We're busy getting
ready for the holidays.
ldarby@cebridge.net
about
Jonnye Dee
Doering Williamson
Just found out that Jonnye Dee had to have a stint put in her heart a couple of
weeks ago.
jonnyedee@yahoo.com
about
Florence "Sissie"
Woods Kilcrease's son
Her son, Corey, had to go to MD Anderson to find out about a
suspicious spot on his shoulder. They found a tumor and said that it
wasn't malignant but they would watch it. He is to return for a follow up
next spring.
sissiekilcrease@aol.com
Please
contact these classmates and friends to show your support and concern.
***PLEASE
REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE FIGHTING AGAINST
TERRORISM.***
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Well
friends, that about does it for the NEWSLETTER this time. Thanks to all
that have stopped the holiday madness long enough to send me mail, photos,
stories, and supporting words. Our lives change in an instant. So
many of our friends are ill, recovering, making huge changes in their
lifestyle, changing jobs, or retiring. Take the time to check on old
friends. You might even laugh until your belly hurts.
Drive safely during this holiday season and don't forget to write,
Linda DeCuir McFadden
112
Woodsong
Bridge City, TX 77611
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