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Update -

Barb. & Bob

(Sept. 16th)

I'm very happy to report, that Bob and Barb's daughter and son-in-law,
have arrived safely back to their home in Myrtle Beach, Carolina.

They had no damage to their home.

Now, that IS a miracle!

Thanks to all who sent their best wishes and prayers for them.

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Update -

Pete -

(Sept. 16th)

A note from Pete:

"In the pictures, there are two bottles and I only need one.
So if anyone wants one I will send it to them."

Thanks, Pete

Pete's e-mail:

gohara@nycap.rr.com

Pete O'Hara -

(9-6-18)

Pete sent us some photos of Coke bottles -

Here is what he wrote:

Do you remember the old glass Coke Bottles?

The Europeans still use them.

They come in a couple of different sizes
which is a small problem.

The better restaurants may use the smaller bottle,
which is 200 mil or 6.8 oz.,
but you may get a 320 mil or 10.8 oz.

I liked these small bottles, but they were high priced
(in the place we got them).

There is nothing on the bottom,
and I included a US Plastic one for size comparison.

Thanks, Pete -

Yes - back in Sennett, a long time ago,
we used to look on the bottom of the bottles,
to see which state that bottle had been made in.

That information was imprinted on the bottom of each bottle.

You can click on the thumbnails below,
to see larger views:

gohara@nycap.rr.com

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Bruce and Kathy -

(Aug. 26, 2018)

We will be leaving Monday, September 10th to begin a trip of the southern states.

Kathy will be doing her blog again, to include pictures and you are in that group.

Our first stop will be the Ark Experience and the Creation Museum,
then on to Mammoth Caves, Gatlinburg, Albuquerque, for the Balloon Festival, Texas,
where we want to attend church, where Rev. Max Lucado preaches,
Oklahoma, California and Louisiana.

We plan to be on the road at least 8 weeks ending up in Florida.

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Bruce and Kathy -

(9-12-18)

Our 2nd trip west began Monday, September 10th
with a overnight stop at Kathy's parents
who were celebrating their 69th Wedding Anniversary.

On Tuesday, September 11th
we traveled to Big Bone Lick State Park in Kentucky.

We choose this campground
as it was halfway between the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter.

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Bruce and Kathy -

(9-14-18)

Yesterday, Bruce and I visited
the Ark Encounter located in Williamstown, Kentucky.

It was awe inspiring to take the bus in and see it for the first time.

The size makes one step back and realize the importance Noah’s Ark played in our Christian history.

Today (Friday, September 14th) we traveled to Horse Cave, Kentucky
where we plan to visit Mammoth Caves.

(You can click on the thumbnails below, to see much larger views)

Sometimes, after the larger photo shows,
if there is a plus sign - +,
you click on that photo again, and a larger yet photo appears.

(Probably all of you already knew that.)

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Bruce and Kathy -

(9-15-18)

Today we did Mammoth Cave.

Walked a total of 500 steps down and up and believe me,
we are now feeling everyone of those steps.

What a beautiful country the Lord has made.

Tomorrow is a down day after church.

(You can click on the thumbnails below, to see much larger views)

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Congratulations

An announcement to make ---

(Sept. 14th)

DENNY R.

"I am pleased to announce my appointment to the board of the
Empire State Theatre and Musical Instrument Museum
at the State Fairgrounds."

Denny was at the State Fair every day this year,
for his annual gig at the Arts & Home Bldg.,
demonstrating to people, how pipe organs and player pianos work.

Denny says:

"I have done that for 52 years,
since we moved the "mighty" Wurlitzer theatre organ
from the soon to be demolished RKO Keith's theater
on Salina St. to the fair grounds."

Congratulations, Denny!

(Photos to follow)

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

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6	7	8	9	10

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Below, Denny added a short description, to each photo:

1. Denny (Entertaining) :-)

2. Some instruments on display. Modern (1978) Spinet player piano, C. Melody sax,
cornet, etc.

3. Electrically changed feature act boards from the old RKO Keith's Theatre on S. Salina Street in Syracuse.

4. Pianola Piano Player rolls and pedals like a player piano, but pushed up to any piano which was then played with fingers on back of this unit.

5. Console of our mighty Wurlitzer. I helped remove it from the RKO Kieth's Theatre 52 years ago.

6. Console of our "Mighty Wurlitzer".

7. Hohner portable reed organ on bench. Hammond Player Organ, used mostly by Mortuarys Irish harp on left, Zithers on right.

8. Piano in auditorium played from the console of the Wurlitzer.

9. 1978 Aeolian Spinet Player piano - electric or pedals.

10. 1913 Kohler & Campbell that we demonstrate on front removed so works can be seen.

11. Simplex movie projector exactly like the ones I used to run at Zimmers, and East Drive In.

12. Doorman's uniform from the old RKO Keith's Theatre with megaphone to announce coming attractions, hail cabs, & maintain order.

13. Parlor pipe organ for the home.

drandal3@twcny.rr.com

Very interesting, Denny -

Congratulations, and many thanks for your great contribution!

Joan & Class

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Writing guy

Denny has written an article for the newspaper.

Denny Quotes:

"I thought it was time that I wrote another
"DO YOU REMEMBER" column,
since people are always asking me
why I don't write about this, or that."

It will bring back memories to several of us -
Denny also mentions our class in this article.

His article is printed in full,
on our "Weedsport History" page.

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

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Dave & Marge

(9-3-18)

Their previous e-mail address has gone awry -

will not work any more.

Please update your e-mail address books to their new e-mail address:

dbmb2002@yahoo.com

Don'tcha just hate it,
when computer stuff goes wrong???

Thanks!

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The. . Brthday. . .Kdz !

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September 19th
Joan ( Spier ) Higham
joanrascal@tampabay.rr.com
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September 26th
Carol ( Golamb ) Rhoades

I don't think this e-mail works any more
crhoades510@verizon.net
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Oct. 4th
Judy ( Williams ) Lofft
jklofft@hotmail.com
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Denny R.:

(8-30-18)

Hi--I feel generally good
(good enough to have been at the State Fair every day
for my annual gig at the Arts & Home Bldg. demonstrating to people
how pipe organs and player pianos work).

I have done that for 52 years
since we moved the "mighty" Wurlitzer theatre organ
from the soon to be demolished RKO Keith's theater
on Salina St. to the fair grounds.

We had an astonishing 82 people at the Erie canal program
and I was surprised and pleased to see Connie among them.

I didn't get much of a chance to talk to her,
but I was real happy to see her there.

I think my pacemaker is doing well,
since I'm again able to do "stuff".

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Ron Berry

Ron will be driving back to So. Calif.

Kind of like a turtle, you might say -
he carries his house with him -

However, I really do doubt
that he will DRIVE like a turtle!

Turtle and snail

Wishing you a very safe trip, Ron!

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Judy Lofft -

Sad note ( 8-24-18)

My sister Ann's husband, Bill Ryan, passed away last night at the age of 76.

He had been ill & in and out of the hospital for a couple months.

He had kidney failure & a cancerous mass on his liver was found.

I am asking for prayers for Ann,
their four children and spouses, and 7 grandchildren.

I know some of you knew him and Ann.

Really sorry to hear the sad news, Judy.

Our thoughts and prayers will be with Ann and the entire family.

Ann Ryan's address:

36 Homer Street

Union Springs, New York 13160

Ryan Bill 2018

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https://www.brewfuneralhome.com/notices/GWilliam-Ryan

G. WILLIAM RYAN

Aug. 23, 2018

You can click the link below, to click on their guest book:

https://www.brewfuneralhome.com/notices/GWilliam-Ryan

Ryan Bill Obit.

G. William Ryan, 76, of Union Springs, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 23, 2018 surrounded by his beloved family at Matthew House, Auburn, NY, following a brief illness. Bill was born in Auburn the son of the late Daniel and Mary Conaughty Ryan, and was a lifelong resident of the Village of Union Springs. He began his working career as a teenager at the local Red and White store, where he developed a strong work ethic and found that he enjoyed working with the public. He graduated from Union Springs Central School in 1959. He joined the staff of the First National Bank of Aurora, which would later become Cayuga Lake National Bank in 1960.

In 1964, Bill was drafted into the U.S. Army. Following his discharge from the Army in 1966, he returned to the Bank and was appointed Assistant Cashier and was then promoted to Vice President/Cashier. In 1975, he was named President and CEO of CLNB and at that time held the distinction of being the youngest Bank President in New York State. In 2001, he was named Chairman of the Board of CLNB, which was and remains the only independent banking institution in Cayuga County. Bill is affectionately known as "Banker Bill" by his family, friends, and bank customers. He always greeted this term of endearment with a smile.

Bill has made many contributions to the State and National Banking Industry: He served as Chairman of the NYS Bankers Association, Chairman of the NYS Bankers Retirement Committee, and a board member of the NYS Independent Bankers Association, American Bankers Association, and Community Council. Bill had a remarkable banking career of over 58 years, 43 of which he was the President, making him one of the longest serving bank presidents in New York.

Additionally, Bill was dedicated to his community. He served on the Auburn Community Hospital Board of Trustees and the Cayuga Community College Board of Trustees. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Bluefield Manor, Martens Farms, Jacobs Press, and the Salvation Army. He also served as the first Secretary/Treasurer of the Springport Fire District and as Treasurer of the Village of Union Springs. He was a member of the Walter T. Conley Post #1107 American Legion, Knights of Columbus, SMS Lodge, Seneca Falls Country Club, and the Balloons Tuesday Night Board. He was a past member of the Union Springs Lions Club.

Bill was an avid sports enthusiast. He enjoyed golf, NASCAR, and Yankees baseball. His favorite pastime was following the Syracuse Orange football and basketball teams. He was a passionate fan and loved traveling to games home and away.

Bill received many honors throughout his life. They include the Operation Excellence Dinner sponsored by Auburn Community Hospital and Tyburn Academy honored him for his contributions to Catholic education. The Warren Salem Town Lodge #147 honored him with a community dinner that resulted in the Mayor of Union Springs designating June 28th as Bill Ryan Day in perpetuity. Most recently, the Board of Directors of Cayuga Lake National Bank presented him with a resolution honoring him for his 58 years of leadership at the institution.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Ann Williams Ryan. His children Mark W. Ryan (Dana) and their children Ehran and William Pierce of Union Springs, Nancy Walter (William) and their children Amanda and Ryan of Auburn, Scott M. Ryan and his son Eric of Union Springs, and Terri R. Culver (Jeffrey) and their children Rachel and Michael of Union Springs. A brother, Robert T. Ryan of Union Springs and a sister, Libby Ryan Ward of Auburn. A sister-in-law, Judith W. Lofft (Kenneth) of Jordan. Several nieces and nephews and his lifelong friend Robert L. Martens.

In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by his brother Frederick F. Ryan, mother-in-law Rubye G. Williams, sister-in-law June I. Ryan, and nephew Patrick T. Ryan.

Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial which will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 11:00am at St. Mary's Church, 15 Clark St., Auburn, NY. Interment will take place at Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, NY, with full military honors.

Friends are invited to call at Shakelton Funeral Home, 48 South St., Auburn, NY, from 4pm to 9pm on Friday, August 31, 2018.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Matthew House, 43 Metcalf Ave., Auburn, NY13021,

or to the "Banker Bill" Scholarship Fund in care of Cayuga Lake National Bank, PO Box 512, Union Springs, NY 13160 in memory of G. William Ryan.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to Auburn Community Hospital, Upstate University Hospital, and Matthew House for the excellent care he was given.

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Writing guy

Connie showed up for this event.

An invitation:

Denny has written an article for the newspaper,
but it is also an invitation,
to see something new, at "The Old Brutus Historical Society"
(Weedsport Museum),
on this coming Monday, Aug. 20th.

His article is printed in full,
on our "Weedsport History" page.

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

However, Monday is so close,
I will print his words below:

        On Monday, August 20th , at our regular monthly meeting and program we will officially open our "Robert J. Scarry Jr. Erie Canal Resource Center". This is our first truly interactive exhibit which allows visitors a hands on opportunity to select and view about 1000 canal slides from the life work of Mr. Scarry. Robert Scarry was a history teacher in Moravia for many years and became a foremost authority on the Erie Canal. His interest in the canal came to him early and naturally as he was brought up in Waterford not far from the canal. He even used the Erie Canal as the subject for his wonderfully done Master's thesis.

        Soon after he passed away, his widow , Harriet came to us as a leading museum in the area which was actually on the canal and asked if we would consider being the repository of his lifework. It sounded like a win-win deal to Historian Jeanne Baker and in the fullness of time about 2 cubic yards of material was unloaded at our museum and trundled up the handicap ramp in a pouring rain. The material consisted of all his lifetime notes and research, as well as about 1000 35 mm slides in carousel trays and much more.

        We parked it in a convenient corner and really were unable to do much with the slides and notes. After several years, his daughter who lived in the Rochester area at the time came to us and asked if she could digitize her father's work. This was a relatively new technology at the time and we readily agreed. Accordingly, for the next couple of years, every time we were open she would lug her equipment from Rochester, set it up in the museum and scan thousands of documents and slides into a digital program. She eventually finished this massive project and gave us a copy of her efforts.

        None of us at the museum were smart (read that young) enough to put together a program on the subject. Enter recently retired school teacher Tom Atkins who did a masterful job of putting together a program and actually added about 40 of our own canal pictures to the presentation. The program will include the canal slides of Mr. Scarry from Teal Avenue and Erie Blvd. East in Syracuse west to Weedsport. Also included will be those local photos Tom found and scanned in. The program will be digitally projected as a slide show and Mr. Atkins and I will make the presentation.

        As always, our programs are free and open to the public at the museum, 8943 N. Seneca St. in Weedsport, across from the post office. Refreshments will be served.   We hope to see you there as a tribute to Mr. Scarry and his daughter. Many of the photos show Erie Drive (Rt.31) in the 1950's and 60's,and there's even a photo of a 14 year old Rollie McWethey fishing in the canal!

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Good news --

(8-10-18)

Marge Bowden -

"Marge's back problems have improved greatly.

She may have another series of injections to numb additional nerves,
but that has not as yet been determined.

Although it is not possible to tell
whether these improvements will be permanent,
she is appreciative of the improvement she currently feels.

It was great seeing classmates at the June reunion.

Our blessings on both Marge's class of '58
and, of course -- the class of '57."

Dave Bowden

That sure is good news, Dave.

We hope the effect from the injections last for a very long time.

(Dave also mentioned that they appreciate everyone's concern.)

(Joan)

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Joni Wethey Jones -

Joni's ashes will be scattered Sunday, the 12th.

I don't know the details,
and her daughter's e-mail address apparently no longer works,
so I have been unable to find out more.

I'm pretty sure it will take place in New York State,
and it almost seemed - going by memory -
but not certain, that it would take place in Auburn.

We sure do miss her.

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We have some additional information,
and some photos,
which have been added to our "61st Reunion page"

If you would like to read the up-dated page,
please click on:

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

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Writing guy

Denny Randall has written another interesting article,
for the Auburn Pub. Newspaper.

Denny's newspaper article -

"SMITTY"

(July, 2018)

This is the article Denny wrote, for the Auburn Citizen Newspaper,

However, if you do not have access to the newspaper,
you may click the link (2) below and read it on our class site,
(the link for the "Page 2" of "Weedsport History").

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

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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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6-25-16

Quote from Phyllis:

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

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(6-24-18)

I finally have had the chance to start working on our 61st reunion page.

There is still a lot to do on it.

If anyone has photos they are willing to share,
I sure would appreciate it, if you would kindly send those to me -

Thanks!

Joan

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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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Sister Phyllis:

Watch Phyllis say her speech at our Alumni Banquet:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZxEraRMwLE&feature=youtu.be

Writing guy

Denny Randall has written an interesting article,
for the Auburn Pub. Newspaper.

Denny's newspaper article -

Denny did not give it a title.

I call it "Wurlitzer Organ"

(June, 2018)

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

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I wish I could have gotten to this sooner -

(Although I think it has been on our bulletin board,
since June first.)

Phyllis put a remembrance in her "Just Us" this week.

I hope most of you have already read it on Facebook -
but for the few of us who still do not use Facebook,
you can read it here:

Just Us 356

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Connie went to the calling hours,
for Denny's brother, timothy.

She brought a lovely white rose,
in a single vase, to represent our class,
and let Denny know we all were thinking of him,
at this very sad time.

Some of our other classmates were in attendance also.

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

Class 57 at 2017 banquet

Our green class shirts-

Here we are wearing them 4 years ago (2014)

Green shirts - 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 --

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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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