Class '57 Bulletin Board Updated July 12th, 2020

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We Love 1957!

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Denny has written another interesting,
personalized article for the Auburn Citizen Newspaper.

https://auburnpub.com/

You can read it there -(Click on "Lake Life") -

or here, below, on our class page:

http://joanhigham.com/WeedsportHistory/WeedsportHistory2.html
(Jan. 2015 through most recent)

This month's article refers to the old Scythe Tree in Waterloo,
and also an update, as to what happened to the old bench
which was anchored in front of Denny's house,
for so many years - including a photo of it now.

We also have the OLDER articles on our other History Page:

Weedsport History Page.
(August 2005 through Dec. 2014)

Denny's e-mail:

drandal3@twcny.rr.com

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The. . Brthday. . .Kdz !

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July 18th
Bill Babcock
174 Beaver Ridge Road
Gaffaey, S.C. 29341
Phone #864-490-0119
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Saturday, June 20th, is the first day of summer!

SUMMERTIME!

 

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Bob 'n Barb sent us a nostalgia photo--

The photo was taken in the very early fifties -
Probably 1950 to 1951.

Photo shows Punch Dickinson, Bruce Christopher, Chuck Goodsell,
Bob Welch, and Ron berry.

Thanks so much,
Bob & Barb - for the great photo!

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Dick Brown

(6-3--2020)

Dick is back home from the hospital, and says he is doing well.

He appreciates all of the prayers and thoughts.

Also he gave a CORRECTION to his address,

which is NOT Box 3, ---- it is box 7...

So I will change our address pages for that.

In the meantime, please change the address in your address books,

to now read BOX 7

Dick's address::

Box 7,
2908 Country Club Dr.,
Bowling Green, FL. 33834

Thank you

Joan

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Denny has written another interesting,
personalized article for the Auburn Citizen Newspaper.

https://auburnpub.com/

You can read it there -(Click on "Lake Life") -

or here, below, on our class page:

http://joanhigham.com/WeedsportHistory/WeedsportHistory2.html
(Jan. 2015 Through most recent)

This month's article mentions some of the changes,
which have had to be made, due to the COVID-19.

And thank you very much, Denny,
for the very kind words you mentioned about me,
and some of our other classmates.

We ALL are very happy that you are
still being our class "President"after all these years -

We all appreciate the time and effort you put into our

"Class of a Lifetime"

THANK YOU

Joan

We also have the OLDER articles on our other History Page:

Weedsport History Page.
(August 2005 through Dec. 2014)

Denny's e-mail:

drandal3@twcny.rr.com

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Dick Brown

(5-27-2020)

I received another update from Bruce:

"Dick came back home from the hospital last Thursday. (May 28th)

  He is doing well considering all he has been though.  

He will need a couple months of rehab to recover fully."  

Again, thank you Bruce for the update.

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Dick's address::

Box 7,
2908 Country Club Dr.,
Bowling Green, FL. 33834

Dick Brown

(5-27-2020)

I received another update from Bruce:

Dick says he hopes to come back home by FRIDAY - (29th)

Bruce thought he sounded quite well on the phone call.

So that is good to know - we wish him a speedy recovery.

And thank you Bruce for the update. :-)

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Phyl & Ron

(5-26-2020)

Phyl & Ron snapped the photo below,
which was taken in Seneca Falls.

The statue is of Susan B. Anthony, Amelia Bloomer,
and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
Notice the masks on their faces.

(Click on thumbnail below, to see a larger photo)

 

Phyl & Ron snapped another photo below -- Phyl says:

We were going to find the pot of GOLD.

Oh well, it was somewhere out in the middle of lake ontario.

Couldn't get to it

We followed that rainbow all the way from Webster,
about 45 minutes.

Thought this was fun.

(Click on thumbnail below, to see a larger photo)

 

Thanks, Ron & Phyl, for your contributions!

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Dick Brown

(5-22-2020)

I received an update from Bruce:

"Dick’s surgery went well and he is recovering
from the 5 hour surgical procedure.  

He is up and walking 4-5 times daily
and napping between walks.  

Looking at 3 months recovery time,
but getting inhome physical and occupational therapy."

 

Many thanks Bruce, for the update.

We all appreciate it.

Dick's address::

Box 7,
2908 Country Club Dr.,
Bowling Green, FL. 33834

If I receive any more updates, I will let you know.

We certainly do wish him well.

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Phyllis Tierney

(5-22-2020)

Phyl is still wearing the wrist cast.

She is scheduled for an X-Ray on June 10th,
to see if it looks good enough to be removed.

We hope it is healing well, Phyl,
and you will soon be able to have the cast removed.

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COVID-19

I am repeating the link, which I had previously shown,
so you may click on it, to find out your up to date report,
showing the number of current Coronavirus cases, (per 100,000)
which have been reported in your county.

Just hold your mouse over your COUNTY, such as Cayuga,
and it will give you that date's figure.

When the page comes up,
you have to click on the BOTTOM map.

https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2020/health/coronavirus-us-maps-and-cases/

AFTER the page comes up, when you scroll down to the bottom,
you can see the map to click on .

It is a map of the USA,
and the Eastern part of the map should look like this:

 

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Sister Phyllis Tierney

Thank you note:

(May 9, 2020)

Dear Classmates, The Sunshine Fund keeps giving!  Many thanks for the Wegmans Gift Certificate.  It looks like I can get out of a cook-night (which is challenging if you are a lefty and the right hand has to do all the work)! My housemates will appreciate it too!! Thanks for everything! Prayers for all! Phyllis

 

You are entirely welcome, Phyl -

Hope your wrist is healing well!

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Dick Brown -

Dick thanks our class for the gift card for "Wal-Mart",
which he received from our "Sunshine Club".

You are entirely welcome Dick, and we wish you the very best of luck
for your up-coming operation.......

The last I knew,
Dick's surgery was scheduled for Wednesday, the 13th

Our best wishes and prayers are being sent your way, Dick...

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Photos from Phyllis T.:

(5-1-2020)

(Click on thumbnails below, to see a larger photo)

Some photos from my walk-abouts in the neighborhood: Home of Frederick Douglass; at Mount Hope Cemetery, one of the many sculptures of him around the city and Susan B. Anthony’ s plot in the cemetery. I’ve been sending daily earth photos and meditations to people on my mailing lists but I don’t have a group email for the class. Phyllis

 

 

I went to get back on the sidewalk and tripped at the mouth of the driveway, which was raised a bit. I fell fast on my left side on the wrist. The good part was my glasses did not break! I didn’t hurt my teeth, and I’m not stiff and bruised except in the hand. My glasses are old and I could use some new ones but that won’t happen for awhile. Places here are closed.. Phyllis

Sure sorry about your accident, Phyl.,
but at least we are glad it wasn't worse than it was.

Hope you heal soon. :-)

 

You can read more about Phyllis's accident,
if you scroll down to previous postings:

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Bill & Darlene Babcock - (5-2-2020)

They have 17 reported cases of Covid19 in their county and no deaths so far. They are staying in, and Darlene goes to the grocery store on Wed. mornings, during senior hour. She says there are usually only 3 or 4 people purchasing groceries, at that time. She wears a mask and gloves, and then throws them in the trash. So glad they are doing well. We sure do hope they stay that way. Take care, Bill & Darlene :-)

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Sister Phyllis

May 1, 2020

(Click on the thumbnail below, to see a larger view.)

Note from Phyl:

Here I am! I’ve been doing lots of Walking! Monday night (27th),I wanted to get in a few extra steps. I had just left the house and started down the sidewalk. Someone was walking toward me so I moved to the street. They passed; I tripped on the lip of a driveway. A Good Samaritan helped me up and walked me to the house. Life happens!

 

Awwww - we are sorry, Phyl, - that's certainly no fun.

I hope it will be on the mend quickly,
and you will be able to use it again, very soon.

Class- if you wish to send Phyllis a card, or a note, please see below:

Sister Phyllis Tierney, SSJ
240 Mulberry Street
Rochester, NY 14620

 

ptssj@hotmail.com

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NOTE FROM Bob/Chink & Judy Morgan

(April 22, 2020)

We are both well!  We went to Denver for our great grandsons birthday March 12-15 and were relieved to get home before things started to be shut down!  Our ride in the tram at Denver airport was a true test of our immune systems- we were packed in like sardines!!! We got past that and have not gone out since.  I order our groceries online and our kids pick them up and deliver them to us. I’m guessing we will be confined for at least another month. Nevada has done pretty well- about 175 deaths so far but having family and friends who are nurses we know how bad the situation really is, especially the PPE situation- one mask per nurse per day is crazy! We had planned a trip to Washington DC March 24-31 but of course that was canceled. Hopefully we can reschedule for next year. We would have hit the cherry blossoms at full bloom! Our great granddaughter Morgan  is now 6 months old and she is a true”ginger” with an attitude.  Luke has been walking since 9 months and is constantly in motion! He turned 1 on St. Patrick’s Day. I have been making face masks to give away. Bob is doing some furniture refinishing and we walk 1 to 1 1/2 a mile each day! I’ve attached pictures taken while we were in Denver! Best wishes to everyone!

They sent us 3 photos, below --

-Nice looking family!

(Click on the thumbnails below, to view a larger photo.)

Thank you for your contribution, Chink & Judy - Glad to hear from you,
and glad you are all well.

Take care,

Joan

E-mail to Chink:

robertmorgan1938@gmail.com

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I had a few people ask questions about who "D. Bowden" might be,
in this photo, of a kindergarten class,
shown with Mrs. Kenney, about 1964.

Dave Bowden gave us the note below:

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 "I'm not sure of the content but there is another D. Bowden. 

That is Don Bowden; a distant relative who graduated around 1950. 

For many years he has operated a small farm not far north of Weedsport
on the main road to Auburn. 

I graduated several of his children when I was principal. 

Both Don and his kids were / are good citizens and good WCS graduates"

Thanks for that information, Dave.

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With the COVID19 -

Here are some words, that may help us to understand
the terminology they use, when explaining it:

Use VENTILATOR for machines that help patients breathe. Use RESPIRATOR for the Protective masks health Professionals wear. “EPIDEMIC" vs. “PANDEMIC": What Do These Terms Mean? An EPIDEMIC disease is one “affecting many persons at the same time, and spreading from person to person in a locality where the disease is not permanently prevalent.” The World Health Organization (WHO) further specifies epidemic as occurring at the level of a region or community. Compared to an epidemic disease, a PANDEMICdisease is an epidemic that has spread over a large area, that is, it’s “prevalent throughout an entire country, continent, or the whole world.” What Is The Difference Between “QUARANTINE” and “ISOLATION"? In general, a "QUARANTINE" is “a strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease.” We know what you might be thinking: so, a quarantine is … just an isolation? Not exactly. The takeaway: People are put in "QUARANTINE" when they are NOT currently sick, but have been or may have been exposed to a communicable disease. This can help stop the spread of the disease. In general, "ISOLATION"is when someone or something is set apart or separated from other persons or things. In medical contexts, isolation specifically means “the complete separation from others of a person suffering from contagious or infectious disease.” The takeaway: "ISOLATION" happens when a person is infected WITH a communicable disease, and is separated from people who are healthy. This also helps stop the spread of the disease.

 

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Below, is a link, which I think is interesting -

It shows the number of "COVID19 CASES"
in each county, across our nation.
You have to scroll down the page to see it:

https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2020/health/coronavirus-us-maps-and-cases/

(Please click on the thumbnail below, to view a larger size photo:)

HOWEVER - You MUST click on the actual link above,(or below)

https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2020/health/coronavirus-us-maps-and-cases/
to make the map active,
so you can place your mouse above the county you select.

 

 

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NOTE FROM Dave Bowden

(4-15-2020)

Sadly, Dave and Marge have lost 3 close relatives within a year.

"Son Mike died very unexpectedly about a year ago;
brother Roger a month ago,
and grandson Josh just last week."

  Read Dave's heartbreaking note below:

 

. The loss of our oldest son was less than a year ago, my brother recently, and just last week, the suicide death of our 30 year old grandson. . Our son Mike died very unexpectedly about a year ago; brother Roger a month ago, and grandson Josh just last week.  . Marge and I feel pretty worn; physically and psychologically. . Our faith is getting us through, although it is not easy. . Marge and I were thinking just now, that maybe a few of our classmates would be interested in at least some of the news, as many knew my older brother Roger, who went on to graduate from Syracuse U., and made a career in the Air Force; . Our oldest son Mike who also graduated from Syracuse and still holds the Big East Conference diving records; . And son Ed (Tampa cop for over twenty years) who was father of Josh, who committed suicide. . Suicides are always tragic and (sadly) growing rapidly in number nationwide.

 

 

We are so sorry, for the crushing losses,
in your beloved family, Dave and Marge.

I know you must feel just devastated.

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Class:

Dave and Marge,
would appreciate prayers for their family.

Here is their Post Office address:

Mr. & Mrs David Bowden,

11304 Carrollwood West Pl.

Tampa, Fl. 33618

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NOTE FROM PETE:

(4-12-2020)

I was looking the Bulletin Board, and read the article by Denny,
about 'Free Things' that people get.

My best example is this one, that my Mother got a long time ago.

I have no idea how I got it, but it is
carefully stored in a plastic envelope.

    I have scanned in the contents
of the very old envelope for people to see.

 

(You can click on the thumbnails below, to see a larger view.)

 

Thumbnail # 4 - Bernice Mary Coyle was 9 years old Thumbnail # 5 - and she never used the snaps.

 

Thanks, Pete!!

gohara@nycap.rr.com

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Denny Randall -

Denny is happy with the eye operation he had,
to remove his cataracts.

He says he can see much better now.

Glad that worked out for you Denny - enjoy!

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Tracking the COVID19 cases in the US --

https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2020/health/coronavirus-us-maps-and-cases/

 

Do we have any classmates, who know of anyone
who has - or had - the COVID19 ?

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Sue was in the newspaper, and on a video.

She sketched a beautiful portrait of Harriet Tubman.

You may click on the thumbnail below, to see a larger view.

For those of you who have not seen it,
you may click on the link below:

 

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/human-interest/2020/03/08/harriet-tubman--an-ex-auburn-resident--remembered?cid=share_email  

 

Congratulations, Sue! That is wonderful!

And certainly a wonderful job you did on that portrait!

We all are proud of you!

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Below is an interesting photo --

It shows a photo of a Weedsport kindergarten class, from long ago.

The teacher is Mrs. Kenney with her class at ABOUT 1964.

Can you recognize any of them?

(Click on the thumbnail below, for a larger view)

It's wonderful, that they have the names printed at the bottom of the picture.

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Note from Judy Kappesser Smith -

(2-7-20)

DEAR JOAN, AND WHOEVER MAY READ THIS ,

I MAY COME TO NY IN JUNE. OR WHENEVER THE CLASS REUNION IS.
LET ME KNOW THE DATE

.I SOLD MY HOUSE, BUT FOR MUCH LESS THAN I PUT IN IT.

WITH A LITTLE CARE, THE HOUSE WILL LAST ANOTHER 200 YEARS .

I HAVE HAD A FEW HEALTH PROBLEMS. SO PLEASE EXCUSE MY WRITING. 

JUDY

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The mystery photo - Here is what we think (see below):

 

 

1. Barbara Melvin 2. Joan Cheeseman 3. Judy Willliams 4. Carol Golamb 5. Donna Rowley ????? Joan Wethey??? 6. Phyllis Tierney

Several of us THINK the photo was taken at a class picnic,
either at Cayuga Lake, or Fair Haven.

But - all of these are guesses, actually.

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MYSTERY PHOTO:

Can anyone in our class, identify these girls?

The one on the left is Barb. Melvin,
and the one on the right, is Phyllis Tierney.

But who are the others?

If so - Please let me know - (and thanks!)

joanrascal@tampabay.rr.com

Update:

Barb. W. gave this guess:

Identification of gals in the group picture.

My guess is as follows:left to right:

Barb Melvin, Joan Cheeseman, Judy Williams,

MarcellaJorolemon, Joan Wethey, Phyllis Tierney

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Update:

Judy L. gave this guess:

I couldn't enlarge the photo very much,
but this is what I think...Barb M,   ????, 

Me, Carol, maybe Joan Wethey? & Phyl T.
Carol & I had bought "Bermudas" & shirts alike
& it also looks like we have sunglasses alike !!!!  

How  cute are the rest of the pics.......I love looking back......

we sure had a lot of fun !

(Now a little update to Judy's update) :-)

That is Joan Cheeseman next to B. Melvin....

look at the next pic & Joan C.s shirt
is the same as the photo in question. 

Now the one next to Phy T. looks like Donna Rowley. 

I'm thinking these pics were taken at a class picnic
at Cayuga Lake or Fair Haven. 

If I remember right,
Carol & I got our outfits at the Win ton Shoppe.

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You may click on the thumbnails below, to see a much larger size photo:

Photos graciously contributed by Phyl. Abrams - Thank you, Phyl!

 

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Mrs. Carol  Ward
2570 Oakland Park
Weedsport, NY 13166

Phone # 315-834-6307

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Carol Rhoades

(10-20-19)

Note from Judy L.:

Had a nice chat with Carol yesterday. 

(She said it was OK to put this on BB ) 

She is now living in an assisted living facility
in a very nice apt. & says she likes it.
..always something going on. 

She had heart problems a few months ago & now has a pacemaker. 
She is feeling much better than she was. 

I know she would love to hear from classmates.  

I don't think she has e-mail but does have F.B.Messenger. 

Or, of course, snail mail !

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Judy Lofft -

(8-24-19)

New Address and phone # --

1327 Maiden Lane Road

Port Byron, N.Y. 13140

New Phone #: (For Home)

315-776-5891

Judy mentions that on her new address,
you MUST include the word "Road",
since there are two "Maiden Lanes" -

OK - Glad to have that up-date, Judy - Thanks!

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Ron Berry:

(7-24-19)

Ron Berry's most recent address:

Ron says:

I am doing ok...I have a 4 wheel scooter I get around on.

Dooley likes to ride rather than run alongside ...

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I finally have the page completed,
to view the photos from our 62nd reunion:

http://www.joanhigham.com/62ndReunion/62ndReunion.html

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Bill (& Darlene)  Babcock 
174 Beaver Ridge Road 
Gaffney,S.C. 29341

Phone # 864-490-0119

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GRAYSON COTTAGE closed.

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In our "Weedsport Alumni Association" phamphlet this year,
they have 2 photos showing our classmates.

 

Photo # 1 - 2018 - Graduate of Distinction Honorees: Denny Randall, and Sister Phyllis Tierney Photo # 2 - Class of '57 at the 2017 banquet. (Our 60th Reunion)

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Notre Dame - Sketch by Sue:

"Drawing of Paris from the Artist Bridge"

(4-26-19)

Please click on the thumbnail below, for a much larger view:

Please read the write-up by Sue,
pertaining to the drawing above -

You can see the spire, on the "Notre Dame Cathedral",
in this drawing --

 

 

The photos below:

*Louvre Art Museum

*  The Pont des Arts or Passerelle des Arts is a pedestrian bridge in Paris which crosses the River Seine.
It links the Institut de France and the central square of the Palais du Louvre.

*Magazine back cover

(Please click on the thumbnails below, to view a larger image)

Thanks Sue, for the interesting write-up, and the beautiful sketch!

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April 6, 2019

Newspapers, in today's world:

Printed newspapers are all on hard times, and just yesterday, (4-5-19),
the Citizen announced that it will no longer be printing their own paper daily.

They are going to have it printed in Canandaigua and truck it to Auburn, daily. 

There is no longer a Pennysaver, or Inport type paper locally.

(Per Denny R. - thanks, Denny)

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Ron Berry

(3-7-20)

Ron has moved.

Ron's new address:

Las Villas Del Norte  302
1325 Las Villas Way
Escondido CA 92026

Ron's e-mail address remains the same:

ronberry781@yahoo.com

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We wish you well, Ron -
and hope you will be able to get back driving very soon!

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We now have a page up showing many pictures
which were taken at our 2019 class get-together in Florida.

http://www.joanhigham.com/2019Mini/2019Mini.htm

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Note from Sue:

(Nov. 16, 2018)

I am sharing a harvest of iPad art that I was able to publish into cards.  

( I'm gathering up stones), and I am still trying to fulfill my yearbook of '57 dream,
of becoming a grandma Moses... (at least the age is right).

I am so excited to be selling my art as stationery cards
in gift shops in Skaneatles and other locations,
and also selling them privately to friends and others,
after iPad presentations to different groups.  

Art does not exist until it is shared with others to be enjoyed.  

Art is that kind of gift that I treasure in my life.  

Sue

(You may click on the thumbnails below, for larger views of the samples.)

 

#1 - Autumn Lake Vista #2 - Blue Bowl of Cherries #3 - Erie Canal Reflections #4 - Folk Apple Orchard #5 - Moonlit Apple Orchard #6 - Moonlit Pond Apple Orchard #7 - Morning Electric #8 - New Day Dawning #9 - Onondaga Lake Sunset #10 - Peaches and Plant #11 - Pitcher and Cherries #12 - Seneca Lakeside Tree-scape #13 - Smooth Sailing #14 - Spring Springing

 

(You may click on the thumbnails below, for larger views of the samples.)

 

# 1 - Erie Canal Autumn #2 - Folk Art Angel # 3 - New York Autumn Lakeside # 4 - Old Country Angel # 5 - Peace on Earth Child Angel # 6 - Three Winter Evergreens # 7 - Mary and Baby

I would like to mention, that each computer picks up colors slightly varied -

Also - the paper used for the cards is exceptionally nice.

Very sturdy, and professional.

 

If anyone is interested in purchasing any of Sue's cards,

she is asking $2.00 for a single card each, and envelope,

and $10.00 for a package of 6 cards of the same picture, with envelopes.

Please contact Sue:

hsueguszcza@hotmail.com

Ms. Sue Guszcza
4 Channing Lane
Camillus, N.Y. 13031

Phone # 315-299-7475

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Denny R. says --

According to the property transfers listed in the paper,

Judy (Kappesser) Smith has sold her Weedsport residence.

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6-26-18

Quote from Denny:

"Please include in your next bulletin,
my gratitude to all of my classmates of a lifetime,
for all they did to honor me so. 

I still can't believe it.

dr"

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6-25-18

Quote from Phyllis:

"Many thanks to all for the great honor and wonderful event!"

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Below is the link to click on
to see a summary of our reunion,
of what there is so far ----

http://www.joanhigham.com/61stReunion/61stReunion.html

Our class, B/W/O our Sunshine Club,
made 2 donations -

One each, to the favorite charities for
Sister Phylllis, and Denny Randall.

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This photo was in the Weedsport Alumni Assn. pamphlet,
and photo was taken at the banquet, last year: (2017)

Our green class shirts-

Here we are wearing them back in 2014

To see the information for our reunion this year, go to this link:

http://www.joanhigham.com/61stReunion/61stReunion.html

Our schedule:

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Our Directory 3 page --

http://www.joanhigham.com/Directory3/Directory3.html

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Some of our classmates have reported that their e-mails to Carol Rhoades,
have been kicking back, due to an incorrect address.

Others have either gone through, or at least have not kicked back so far.

If I can get more information on this, I will let you know.

Does anyone have a different address for her?

crhoades510@verizon.net

Joan H.

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This year, as we have mentioned,
we plan to have a small "Box of Memories" -
which we plan to bring to each reunion, in Weedsport,
for several more years.

If you are willing to share any COPIES of photos which you have,
of schoolmates etc., or little buttons
or anything (small) pertaining to our class,
we sure would appreciate your contributions to it!

Thanks!!

Click on Memory box above, to see the inside.

(Then use your back key, to get back to the BB)

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It was 11 years ago, we had our 50th Reunion -

Do you remember that??

Here are SOME photos from that reunion -

You can see more photos from that reunion if you wish,
by clicking on our link:

http://www.joanhigham.com/50thphotos/50thphotos.html

 

Photos from our 50th reunion - 2007

					Hope to see you at our 60th! :-)

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Our new Directory page -

Lists Bulletin Board, Sunshine Page, Class Obituaries,
Addresses, Weedsport History, Reunions, etc. :

http://www.joanhigham.com/Directory3/Directory3.html

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Remember this?

These are some of the classmates standing in front of Sue's house,
where Sue, Connie, Lorna & Marcella hosted a most superb party !
( This great photo was submitted by Denny Salisbury - THANKS, DENNY ! )
Wish he could have been in the picture, though.

That sure was a wonderful (reunion) party!!

Thanks to Sue, Connie, Lorna and Marcie!

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Of course, Sue has moved out of that house,
and now lives in Camillus.

Recently there was an article written in the Auburn Newspaper,
and this is what the house looks like now:

This has been sold again. 2019

 

Grayson's Cottage is a specialty store, selling handmade unique and antique gifts in Weedsport.

You can read the story which is in the Auburn Newspaper, at this link:

http://auburnpub.com/lifestyles/a-whole-new-world-man-transforms-historic-weedsport-building-into/article_80a76991-f605-5a37-bb95-411af73aa43b.html

Grayson Cottage also has a website:

http://www.graysoncottage.com/

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We have added a new page to our class pages -

It is a page showing the listing of the Class of '57 members, who have passed away.

If you would like to view the new page, here is the link to it:

http://www.joanhigham.com/Obituaries/Obituaries.html

Connie made the suggestion to me, and I thought it was a great idea!

Thanks for the idea Connie!

PS - If anyone can help to fill in with the missing photos,
or information of dates etc., it would be appreciated -

Thanks!

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Denny R. says the "Inport Newspaper",
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Finally!

And at long last -

I am starting a NEW "Directory3" page for us -

The old one still has the links on it,
which DO work, and are up to date, (the links),
however, I have not been able to change a thing
on the old actual Directory page for several years now.

I don't know why the new information will not upload to the net.

So I finally had to give up trying to do that,
and just start from scratch with a brand new "Directory3" Page.

It will take me a long time to complete it.
But I do think it will be worth while.

The NEW "DIRECTORY3" page:

http://www.joanhigham.com/Directory3/Directory3.html

The "OLD DIRECTORY" page:

http://www.joanhigham.com/wcs57directory/wcs57directory.html

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59th reunion page:

http://www.joanhigham.com/59ThReunion/59ThReunion.html

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Again -

Thank you to our wonderful Sunshine Committee,
who are always on the ball, sending cards
best wishes, and gifts to our "Family of '57"

We ALL appreciate it!

Click on the icon below to visit our "Sunshine Funds" page:

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The Welches -

(Nov. 30th, 2015)

Below is a brief article that our son Craig wrote. 

He is in Paris as a reporter for the talks on Global Warming.

The article is in the "National Geographic" magazine.

Please click on the PDF link below:

 

Craigs Article Paris Climate Talks

 

This article on the PDF form is several pages long - please remember to scroll down to all pages.

Below, is the link to the page in the National Geographic magazine:

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/11/151130-paris-talks-climate-co2-kyoto-warming-arctic-antarctica-china-india/

VERY good article, Barb 'N Bob - many thanks for the contribution! :-)

Barb. --

bbwelch2@gmail.com

Bob --

bwelch1939@gmail.com

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Our class of '57 "Brick" -

(Aug. 6th, 2015)

A note from Cheryl Austin, who is the "Director" of the Weedsport Library:

 

"Hi Joan and Denny,

I'm pleased to tell you our landscape architect came last week,
and installed the brick order. 

The area is still a little sandy from the installation,
we will get all of the sand cleared off if rain doesn't take care of it.

I'm attaching a photo of the brick and a photo of the area as a whole.

Thanks again for participating in the brick garden project. 

What a lovely and lasting tribute to your class of a lifetime!

Regards,
Cheryl Austin"

Please click on 3 thumbnails below, for much LARGER views:

 

 

I think it looks verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry nice!

Thank you to Cheryl Austin, Director of the Weedsport Library,
and to all others who helped to make this "beautiful memory" happen!

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Mike Randall

(Denny's Son)

(April 23rd, 2015)

Mike has written a very impressive article.

"A Diversified Collection"

He has a HUGE collection of toy trucks,
of all shapes, sizes and ages.

I can assure you, that you have never seen such a collection
of this size.

Great article and great photos!

He started to collect them since he was a little kid.

You can read his story on our link below.

http://joanhigham.com/ToyTrucker/ToyTrucker.html

This link will open up a new window -
but the link is within our class site.

Great job, Mike!

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"Again - he is featured in the same magazine:

(Christmas issue 2017)

http://toytrucker.epubs.forumprinting.com/publication/?i=453427#"{\"issue_id\":453427,\"page\":0"

(Click thumbnail below for larger view)

http://www.toytrucker.com/features/great-toys-during-hard-times

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http://www.joanhigham.com/57ThReunionWCS/57ThReunionWCS.html

 

The 57th reunion is over -

I think/hope everybody had a good time! :~)

I just received the first photo of our class group -

This photo was taken by Jack Ashby's wife Joan -
Thank you Joan -

And mailed to me by Denny R.
Thank you Denny!

You should be able to click on the thumbnail below,
and see a much larger view or our group:

 

Front row: Lorna, Judy S., Barb. M, , Marci, Sister Phyllis, Joan H., and Judy L. Back row: Dave K., Gordie, Pete, Alicia, Connie, Ron Berry, Jack Ashby, John Bankert, Sue, Denny S., Denny R., Joni J., Dan J., Janie, Barb. R., Bill B., and Burt W. Holdilng up the sign, which reads: "The Class of '57, is a Class of a Lifetime - Our 57th Reunion", are Dick Brown and Bruce Christopher.

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Our "57th Class Reunion" Page

http://www.joanhigham.com/57ThReunionWCS/57ThReunionWCS.html

Denny R.

Has written an article for the Auburn Citizen Newspaper,

Which is about our 57th class reunion.

This article is printed in the Auburn Citizen Newspaper,

However, if you do not have access to the newspaper,
you may click the link below and read it on our class site

http://joanhigham.com/WeedsportHistory/WeedsportHistory.html

You can also see the article in the newspaper,
by clicking on the link below:

http://auburnpub.com/columnists/denny_randall/randall-the-weedsport-class-of-still-going-strong/article_02823975-27b9-55cb-920f-4e6809b60aea.html

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We miss our beloved classmate very much.

Our tribute page for Haji:

http://www.joanhigham.com/Haji/Haji.html

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The Welches -

Bob 'n Barb's son, Craig Welch,
has written a very interesting article,

"Seachange",

In the Seattle Times, which is on-line, at the link below:

http://apps.seattletimes.com/reports/sea-change/2013/sep/11/pacific-ocean-perilous-turn-overview/

The link above, contains MANY beautiful photos.

Pacific Ocean takes perilous turn --

Ocean acidification threatens to scramble marine life on a scale almost too big to fathom.

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Many of you will remember one of Craig's previous books:

"Shell Games"

http://www.craig-welch.com/Craig_Welch.html

 

Craig is a very talented and informative writer, indeed!

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(9-6-13)

We now have a page on our class site in memory of Haji.

http://www.joanhigham.com/Haji/Haji.html

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Sunshine Committee -

We thank our great hard-working Sunshine Committe,
for all the cards and gifts they send out from our class,
at each appropriate event.

We sure don't want to forget them -
and we thank them for all they do.

You can view the page which lists the
people who have been sent the cards and gifts,
as well as the dates, and also the current balance of that fund.

http://www.joanhigham.com/SunshineFund/SunshineFund.html

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Bob Leonardi

has written an article in the Auburn Newspaper -

"In Cooking, Practice Does Make Perfect."

He includes 2 recipes:

Potato with Oregano

Sauteed Steak

You can click on the link below to read it on-line,

http://auburnpub.com/columnists/bob_leonardi/in-cooking-practice-does-make- perfect/article_e90d769a-06fb-5d90-9892-40677ca0f030.html

(Jan. 2, 2013)

or go to our "Leonardi" page on our class site:

http://joanhigham.com/Leonardi/Leonardi.html

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http://www.lilliandwilly.com/

This is a book created completely by Sue -
All of the poetry, and artwork were composed and originated by Sue.

I feel this book is particularly interesting to folks to have lived, (or do live),
in the town of Weedsport, since so many of the artworks portray Weedsport,
as do the little poems accompanying each painting.

This is a clean-cut book, you can read to your grandchildren;
Or if they are old enough to read, they will enjoy reading it themselves.

A great gift idea for many occasions:

Children in a hospital, Sunday School, Weedsport elementary School,
dog lovers, (particularly Min-Pins), - since the book is based around
a dog named "Lilli", and her best friend "Willy" who is a clown.
They share many happy experiences together, through the different seasons, and holidays.

Each page you turn, will have a poem on the left side, and the corresponding artwork on the right side.

Easy reading - I would say quite large print.

You can read more about the book at the link above -

Great job, Sue!!

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Has writtern many articles for the Auburn Newspaper -

He reviews some old newspaper information, which was printed in some of the old "Cayuga Chiefs", of the 40's and 50's

You can also read his article on our class page: "Weedsport History"

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Bob Leonardi -

Champ wrote an article in the Auburn Newspaper -

"Today's smelts are fresher, easier to prepare"

If you don't receive the Auburn Newspaper,
you can read his article on our class page, if you click the link below:

http://joanhigham.com/Leonardi/Leonardi.html

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Bob Leonardi -
November 2011

Champ wrote an article in the Auburn Newspaper -
"Green Shutters: Year-round destination",
which includes recipes for

"Corn Salsa",
&
"Texas Hot Sauce"

Ordinarily, I post his write-up/stories also,
however this month, that particular article was so large,
that I have only posted the 2 recipes,
which you can view and print out (taken from his articles from Lake View Page)
on our class page, at the below link:

http://joanhigham.com/Leonardi/Leonardi.html

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Scholarship Fund --

$4057.57

Note from the Prez.:
(Nov. 29, 2007)

I am pleased to report that today
I have turned over to the WCS Alumni Association
the sum of $4057.57 in the name of the class of  ' 57.  

Whadda Class!!  

Thanks to all who participated in the project
and especially to Alicia
who handled the fund raising 
in the face of some very trying personal times. 

The Alumni Association typically gives
5 scholarships yearly totaling $2500.00 ,
so you can easily see how big an impact
a donation of this size helps the program.  

By the way, this is the second largest donation
ever received by the association
and by far the largest ever given by a class. 

Thanks again to all.   

dr

(click on graph above for more info.)

http://www.joanhigham.com/Scholarship/Scholarship.html

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Here are a few other Weedsport websites
you may enjoy looking at:

http://schools.weedsport.com/

http://www.weedsportnews.com/

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Classmates -

YOUR TELEPHONE #
may be listed on our class name and address page.
If you do NOT want it there,
please contact me and I will be glad to remove it.

We now have a "Printer Friendly" version,
of our classmate name and address page:

http://joanhigham.com/WebClass57/PrinterFriendlyVersion.html

Also, of course, we still have the e-mail page,
which you can print out easily:

http://joanhigham.com/email/email.html

 

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Denny Randall's book:

Excellent reading -
Perfect gift for people who have worked in the fire departments.

Denny R:
( July 19, 2004 )

You can purchase this beautiful, and full of magnificent photos book,
by clicking on the FASNY website.

http://www.fasnyfiremuseum.com/coffeetablebook.php 

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Denny R.

Also writes a monthly column
in the Auburn Citizen Newspaper
about the history of Weedsport.

We will be posting his monthly articles for you to read
at this location

http://joanhigham.com/WeedsportHistory/WeedsportHistory.html

Also -

http://joanhigham.com/WeedsportHistory/WeedsportHistory2.html

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Please scroll down to the VERY BOTTOM of the bulletin board,
and you will see 4 web pages which list
the most recent viruses, virus hoaxes, e-mail rumors etc.,
as well as the "old" ones.

These pages are listed on our Class Directory Site, also.

http://www.joanhigham.com/Directory3/Directory3.html

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Weedsport School Web Page:

http://www.weedsport.org/