Happy Mother's Day to all! It is a
beautiful weekend and I hope it will be fun for all of you. It is
bittersweet over at our house. Murphy's mom passed away last week and
we buried her on Thursday, May 1. It is a sad time and will be really
hard for us on Mother's Day. We are certainly at the age where we read
about our classmate parents' deaths weekly in the obituary. So, on a
more joyous note, let's hear from our friends and find out what is
happening in their lives.
MAIL CALL
from Pamela Owings Hund in
Port Neches
I laughed at Danny Landry's
note and cringed at Debbie Borres' mail in the last
NEWSLETTER dated (4/26/08). How many times have I heard something
age-related on television or in books and they mention people in their
50's as being old? I'm with Danny. I'll never buy one of those pills,
either. Debbie's mail made me cringe because we are leaving one week
from today for a cruise on Carnival. I'm nervous enough as it is
(Poseidon Adventure just played again and also a man was killed by a
shark in California). We are going to Progresso and Cozumel, so I know
that shark is a long way off. I can only hope our cruising experience
is better than hers.
(Hope you have a great cruise
experience. Tell us all about it when you return.)
from Janis Hamilton Lee in
Pt. Neches
My tennis team won for this area so we'll be
in Dallas Aug 1-3. Hopefully I'll make the 45th class reunion in
2013!!! I'm sure you'll have a good turnout & take lots of pictures.
(We will miss your sweet smile.
Lots of luck and we wish for "cool" weather for you in Dallas....don't
count on it, though.)
from Jeanette Constantine Morgan
in Groves
My sister-in-law said she has never gotten a
post-card about the reunion. She is our classmate Arleen
"Becky" Morgan Jackson.
Also, I wanted to know if you thought that I
could invite Kim Hebert to the reunion. She moved to
Sabine Pass and did not graduate with us but went to Franklin and
Woodrow with us and maybe 1 year at TJ. I don't know if she would come
but I would like to give her the option.
(Thanks so much for informing us of a
classmate that didn't receive a reunion notice. Also, we would love to
send an invite to Kim. Anyone else that wants us to send a card to
someone, please contact me. Everyone is welcome.)
from Beth Anne Sutherlin Coakley
in Bedford, TX
We are going to be grandparents again in
December.....yeah!!!
from Billy Jordan in
Decatur, Alabama
Just to let you know I have sent off my
check to Kay this morning for the reunion.
(Okay Billy's friends, David
Williams, John Wilson, Allen Baldridge, & Terry Watson.
Why haven't we heard from any of you about coming to the reunion?
Hope you are coming.)
from Yvonne Sutherlin
(TJ '49)
(Beth Anne's mom)
The TJ website is great - wish my class
of '49 was smart enough to have something like this. I work for Dr.
Monroe at Lamar State College - Port Arthur and he keeps me really
busy. I am one of the authors who have written a new history book
about South Jefferson County Water, Rails and Oil
which will be on sale at the Museum during your reunion. If the
class members are interested, they can purchase the book in the
Museum ONLY and I can autograph it for them if they would like.
We have just finished editing the 4th final manuscript from the
publisher and continue to find major errors. It is really a
hassle.... and takes hours of time. We will have
a new exhibit up in time for your reunion. "A Whimsical World: The
Art of BIll Sizemore." Bill is the husband of Dr. Kathleen
Carabelle, a local doctor (you may remember that her father was an
eye doctor here), and the paintings are marvelous. I am sure you
will enjoy. Our museum has a great collection and I know all of the
PA grads coming back for the reunion will really be pleased.
I am also assisting a grad student from the University of Arizona on
his thesis project about shipyards in the area during WW II. I am
on the Mayor's list for any and all questions and articles about PA
History and on and on and on.....
(The museum that Mrs. Sutherlin
is speaking of is the MUSEUM of the GULF COAST. It is a wonderful,
enlightening tour of our area and includes our local "celebrities".
You can learn more on their website
www.museumofthegulfcoast.org The museum is
located on Procter Street.
from Karen Champagne Milliff
(Nederland HS '69)
Open the site below and try this out on
your computer. The screen will fill with the logos of most every
store or info site that you will
probably ever use. When you click on a logo it takes you directly to
the store or site you have selected. It's a great time saver and you
don't have to hunt and type addresses on the Internet.
http://www.allmyfaves.com/
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REUNION TIDBITS
Kay Campbell Netherland (reunion chairman) has
been receiving a handful of checks but she is getting a little
worried! Even though lots of classmates have WRITTEN to me in
my NEWSLETTER over the months that they are "excited" about the
reunion, we haven't received checks from the many of them. I
know of classmates that have never missed a reunion have just
let the $$$ thing slip their mind. Go ahead while you are
reading this and write us a check and send it in. At the last
committee meeting, we put together our finances and found that
we aren't going to be able to splurge on the
terrific decorations that Linda Gothia (head of
the decorating committee) had planned unless we get more money
soon since we will need to order them. We have always had such
a great reputation for going all-out decorating the hall.
Another item we noticed was that a big chunk of the classmates
that have signed up are from out-of-town. Now,
over the years the comments we hear from some area
classmates are "I see everyone I want to see already." Well,
how do you know that until you show up and see everyone? The
out-of-towners expect to see YOU! So, be a sport and send in
some of your REFUND from the GOVERNMENT. It won't hurt for long
and I won't have to beg again next NEWSLETTER. The reunion is
actually around the corner for the PLANNERS.
You can review the information of the reunion by clicking on the
icon REUNION NEWS/SCHEDULE
on the home page.
Send in your check written out to:
TJ class of '68
or
Kay Campbell Netherland
4119 Timberleaf Court
Port Arthur, TX 77642
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FUEL SAVINGS
How to cut costs at the pump
(These are from the CONSUMER REPORTS
magazine)
- Drive at a moderate speed (55mph)
- Drive smoothly
- Reduce unnecessary drag
- Don't use premium fuel if you don't have to
- Minimize driving with a cold engine
- Keep tires properly inflated
- Buy tires with lower rolling resistance
- Avoid idling for long periods
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WEBSITE CONTRIBUTIONS
Perry and Lyn Frasier Lee
"Thank you both for your time
and efforts toward the website."
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OXYMORONS
45. Act naturally
44. Found missing
43. Resident alien
42. Advanced BASIC
41. Genuine imitation
40. Airline Food
39. Good grief
38. Same difference
37. Almost exactly
36. Government organization
35. Sanitary landfill
34. Alone together
33. Legally drunk
32. Silent scream
31. Living dead
30. Small crowd
29. Business ethics
28. Soft rock
27. Butt Head
26. Military Intelligence
25. Software documentation
24. New classic
23. Sweet sorrow
22. Childproof
21. "Now, then ..."
20. Synthetic natural gas
19. Passive aggression
18. Taped live
17. Clearly misunderstood
16. Peace force
15. Extinct Life
14. Temporary tax increase
13. Computer jock
12. Plastic glasses
11. Terribly pleased
10. Computer security
9. Political science
8. Tight slacks
7. Definite maybe
6. Pretty ugly
5. Twelve-ounce pound cake
4. Diet ice cream
3. Working vacation
2. Exact estimate
1. Microsoft Works
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SUPPORT NEEDED
from Billy Jordan in
Decatur, AL
My grandson has been diagnosed with
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, which is low blood platelets.
He feels fine but is bruising a lot. His platelet count is below
10,000 when normal is 150,000 to 400,000. The concern is bleeding.
His immune system has been battling a virus and began to attack his
platelets. He was referred to Children's Hospital in Birmingham.
He has had three different types of treatment and none of them has
worked. He is now on a fourth treatment using a high powered
steroid. He is not bleeding from his mouth or nose but if he would
hit his head hard, there is concern that he could bleed in his
brain. We all are very concerned and have our whole church praying
for him.
(Well, now you have 420
classmates and their families added to the prayer circle!
That ought to get attention! Keep us posted on his condition.)
from Walter Jones ('67)
wife, Linda Messer Jones
('66)
I'm writing this from MD Anderson. We
are awaiting the final results of the blood work - these will be ok
- so that Doctor's orders can be written on the chemotherapy for
today. Recall, Linda is starting a different drug - Doxil. Linda's
checkup, dental work healing, and brief physical are all ok. Doxil
has a side effect we hope we don't have to contend with - rash and
severe drying of the palms and soles of the feet. Next update will
be on June 2.
from Sharon Lopez-Babineaux
('66)
concerning our classmate
Pamela Lopez
My sister, Pamela Lopez, will not be able to attend
the reunion. Her health is not good. Please pray for her
improvement.
213 Adams Dr.
Crowley, TX 77036
(817)297-7222
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CONDOLENCES
Murphy McFadden ('67)
(death of his mom and my mother-in-law)
Matthew 25:21
His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good
and faithful servant.
112 Woodsong
Bridge City, TX 77611
Audie Conn Arnaud ('67)
died April 25, 2008
Charlotte Pace Thurston
(death of her mom)
2702 Mazur Dr.
Pt. Neches, TX 77651
(409)721-9655
We also need
to remember classmates who will be without their moms for the
first time this Mother's Day
Dale Netherland
Bob Mullin
Emmett Morales
Joan Joffrion
Vicki Plaia
Randy Hutchins
Gerald Huebel
Bobby Williamson
Carole Oubre
Beverly Copeland
Gail Wilson
Judy Jones
Charlene Valenciano
Charlotte Pace
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Angel In Disguise...
She brings me a rainbow
Whenever dark clouds appear.
Just the sound of her voice
Takes away my fear.
She has a hero's strength
And can lend some needed steel,
Yet she's as soft as a daisy,
And has a gift to calm and heal.
She often forgets her own needs
In her desire to comfort and please,
And she mends wounds and broken hearts
With a doctor's ease.
She saw me off each morning
And tucked me in safely each night,
Ever working her hardest
To make my whole world bright.
Through example she taught me
What love is all about,
And she's the one person
That I couldn't live without.
Look and you'll find great wisdom
And kindness in her eyes,
And though I call her mother,
she's an angel in disguise.
Happy Mother's Day!
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I'm finished on my end. Now it is your turn to do your part. That
would be to send in photos, memories, mail call, write support and
condolences, and send in your reunion money that you keep forgetting
to do.
"The truth is
there's only one most beautiful baby in the whole world. The
miracle is every mother has that baby." ( taken
from the Guideposts Magazine and contributed by
Janey Clark)
Stay safe and keep in touch,
Linda
DeCuir McFadden