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Bruce and Kathy visited Bob and Barb.,
on their way down to Florida.
(10-10-19)
(You may click on the thumbnail below, for a much larger view:)
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Denny has written another interesting,
personalized article for the Auburn Citizen Newspaper.
You can read it there -
or here, on our class page:
http://joanhigham.com/WeedsportHistory/WeedsportHistory2.html
(Jan. 2015 Through most recent)
We also have the older articles on our other History Page:
Weedsport History Page.
(August 2005 through Dec. 2014)
This month, is:
"This Od House"
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The. . B
rthday. . .K
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November 26th
Barb ( Tallman ) Welch
bbwelch2@gmail.com
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December 20th
Connie ( Goodrich ) Bolton
conniegb1939@verizon.net
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Barb. Welch -
(10-1-19)
Sent us this little test for Alzheimer's -
It is interesting. :-)
Thanks, Barb.!
I thought 6 was the easiest - how about you?
Can you breathe a little sigh of relief, now?
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ESTHER --
I received a nice note from Esther -
She just got back home from a mailboat trip thru Norwegian fjords
She had to move last spring, and then had visitors soon after that.
She mentioned that Dorian made it's way to Norway.
That was a monster
That must have been a beautiful trip -
- any photos you would like to share with us?
We would love to see them.
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Bob Welch -
Has a great idea!
(9-17-19)
Read below:
I am working on starting small group gatherings
for people that are joining our church can get to know one another better.
The first section focuses on the importance of
knowing and greeting folks using their names...
“Nothing about a person is more important than their name.
A name embodies identity.
My name is who I am in any given situation.
Not to be known by my name or to be called by the wrong name
means that I am unknown, unrecognized, and unappreciated,
a stranger, and worse: I am no one.”
Then I ask folks to share if they had a nickname growing up...
which led me to our Yearbook information see attached...
Barb suggested it might be something we would enjoy sharing on our class web site.
See attachment...
That is interesting, "Mousey"
What about it class?
Tell us about more nicknames in our class.
I can tell you, that there were 4 "Joan's" in our class:
Joan Cheeseman, Joan Cuddy, Joan Spier and Joan Wethey.
Both Joan Wethey and myself used "Joni" as a nickname,
because Joni James was a popoular singer back then,
and we had some of her records.
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Class - Please send your "nickname" information,
to Bob Welch - and he can send it to me.
Or if you prefer, you can just send it to me,
and I will post your information here on our class site.
Should be fun! Thanks!
Joan
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Update from Denny Randall:
The photo below, with the stained glass spool box cover
is the 1968 Aeolian which I was able to obtain.
It not only is capable of playing either by pedal-power, or electrically,
but the valve body is made of plastic which is not affected by humidity.
It also has a transposer and is capable of playing in any of 5 sequential keys,
for singer accompanying and it also has a mandolin attachment for rinky-tink sound.
(You can click on the thumbnail below, to see a slightly larger view:)
Below is the link to the article which Denny recently wrote:
"Being in the Right Place, at the Right Time"
http://joanhigham.com/WeedsportHistory/WeedsportHistory2.html
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Sept. 11th, 2019
Patriot Day
This is the first picture that many of us saw, (on TV)
as the tragedy unfolded 18 years ago today:
7:59 a.m.: American Airlines Flight 11, a Boeing 767 carrying 81 passengers and 11 crew members, departs 14 minutes late from Logan International Airport in Boston, bound for Los Angeles International Airport. Five hijackers are aboard. 8:14: United Airlines Flight 175, a Boeing 767, carrying 56 passengers and 9 crew members, departs 14 minutes late from Logan International Airport in Boston, bound for Los Angeles International Airport. Five hijackers are aboard. 8:14: Flight 11 is hijacked over central Massachusetts, turning first northwest, then south. 8:20: American Airlines Flight 77, a Boeing 757 with 58 passengers and 6 crew members, departs 10 minutes late from Washington Dulles International Airport, for Los Angeles International Airport. Five hijackers are aboard. 8:42: United Airlines Flight 93, a Boeing 757 with 37 passengers and 7 crew members, departs 42 minutes late from Newark International Airport, bound for San Francisco International Airport. Four hijackers are aboard. 8:42–8:46 (approx.): Flight 175 is hijacked above northwest New Jersey, about 60 miles northwest of New York City, continuing southwest briefly before turning back to the northeast. 8:46:40: Flight 11 crashes into the north face of the North Tower (1 WTC) of the World Trade Center, between floors 93 and 99. The aircraft enters the tower intact. 8:50–8:54 (approx.): Flight 77 is hijacked above southern Ohio, turning to the southeast. 9:03:00: Flight 175 crashes into the south face of the South Tower (2 WTC) of the World Trade Center, between floors 77 and 85. Parts of the plane, including the starboard engine, leave the building from its east and north sides, falling to the ground six blocks away. 9:28: Flight 93 is hijacked above northern Ohio, turning to the southeast. 9:37:46: Flight 77 crashes into the western side of The Pentagon and starts a violent fire. 9:45: United States airspace is shut down. 9:59:00: The South Tower of the World Trade Center collapses, 56 minutes after the impact of Flight 175. 10:03:11: Flight 93 is crashed by its hijackers as a result of fighting in the cockpit 80 miles (129 km) southeast of Pittsburgh in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Later reports indicate that passengers had learned about the World Trade Center and Pentagon crashes and were resisting the hijackers. The 9/11 Commission believed that Flight 93's target was either the United States Capitol building or the White House in Washington, D.C. 10:28:22: The North Tower of the World Trade Center collapses, 1 hour and 42 minutes after the impact of Flight 11. The Marriott Hotel, located at the base of the two towers, is also destroyed. 10:50:19: Five stories of part of the Pentagon collapse due to the fire. 5:20:33 p.m.: 7 World Trade Center, a 47-story building, collapses
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The 4 maps below, show the flight Paths, which the terrorists had planned,
and took to carry out these wicked tragedies:
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ALEXA -
Note from Connie:
(9-11-19)
This is a message that her mother just posted.
"Dr. Wexler said her scans are fine.
He said there is nothing new
and he is comfortable waiting until December for the next scan.
We take this as great news!"
Alexa is playing tennis this year.
Just beginning but I think she has a good back hand.
Thanks for all the support you have given our family for the last 5 years.
Connie
That IS great news, Connie!
We wish her well, and happy to get the up-date!
(Joan)
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Denny has written another interesting,
personalized article for the Auburn Citizen Newspaper.
You can read it there -
or here, on our class page:
http://joanhigham.com/WeedsportHistory/WeedsportHistory2.html
(Jan. 2015 Through most recent)
We also have the older articles on our other History Page:
Weedsport History Page.
(August 2005 through Dec. 2014)
This month, is:
"Being in the Right Place, at the Right Time"
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The. . Brthday. . .Kdz !
September 19th
Joan ( Spier ) Higham
joanrascal@tampabay.rr.com
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September 26th
Carol ( Golamb ) Rhoades
Carol doesn’t have an email at the moment.
She is using fb messenger to send and receive notes.
crhoades510@verizon.net
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Oct. 4th
Judy ( Williams ) Lofft
jklofft@hotmail.com
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Update from Barb and Bob
(Sept. 7, 2019)
We are fine.
We had great weather where we were, in the Smoky Mountains too.
Got back last night, (9-6), and had very little damage.
Our weather station blew off and broke,
and our spa cover blew off, but that was it. LUCKY!!
Heard there's another one on the coast of Africa,
Hope it dissipates before it gets too far north.
What destruction to the Bahamas.
It will be months/years before they'll be up and running again.
What a shame.
It's good to be getting back to normal.
That waiting was horrible...waiting, worrying
and wondering what was going to happen.
Barb -
Sure glad to heae you both are OK,
and you had very little damage.
We ALL are happy to hear that,
and hope it will be a long, long time
before you ever have to to through that again.
Thank you for the update!
Joan
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Barb /N Bob:
(Sept.2, 2019)
We're hoping Dorian goes out to sea, but it looks like a BIG ONE!!!
We're ready to leave in the morning, (Tuesday) -
going to Smoky Mountains. Have reservations.
Praying it won't hit, but the area is preparing for a hit
Barb.
We will be thinking of you both - Stay safe!
(Joan)
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Phyllis Abrams:
(Sept. 1st, 2019)
Heard from Phyl -
She was having a wonderful memory,
(from back in the day)
Of Diane, and when Phyl., Di, and Di's mom,
all went to Syrause together.
They had lunch in a really small Chinese Place.
She thinks it had only about three tables,
which allowed you to be able to sit down.
They talked Phyl to ordering Egg Drop Soup,
which she had never had it before, or even heard of it, apparently.
She really liked it a lot.
Well, Phyl and Ron were at a China buffet last week and she had Egg Drop Soup.
It was exactly as she had remembered it.
SO good, she said.
It reminded her of Diane and her mother, and what a good time they had.
(Phyl's little "happy memory" story.)
Does anyone else have one?
Yes, Phyl - it is amazing how certain scents,
music and even flavors,
can bring back memories of long ago.
(Joan)
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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 mentiones 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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LORNA
(Aug. 25th)
Lorna and carl are moving to syracuse.
They are staying with her brother Dan now,
and will be living in his mother-in-law apt.
(as soon as the lady that is renting it leaves).
It will be good to have Lorna back closer to
home, again, of where she grew up.
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Hurricane Dorian
(8-28-19)
Most unfortunately,
Hurricane Dorian is heading our way,
down here in Florida.
We sure do hope it won't do much damage.
Joan
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Bruce
(August 19th, 2019)
Bruce's recognition of 50 years in Freemasonry
Our congratulations to Bruce, who was honored in
recognition of 50 years in Freemasonry!
Kathy sent the link below, for us to click on:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3180455621979401&set=a.1148379761853674&type=3&sfns=mo
And some of you may be able to bring up the photos.
Thanks for your contribution, Kathy and Bruce.
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I went on a trip to Oregon.
Saw David, Susan, & Thomas while out there,
and also saw "Crater Lake" -
That sure is beautiful.
If you have not seen it yet, I suggest that some day,
it would be a great place for you to visit.
(In the Summertime.)
Many roads are closed due to snow, in the winter.
You may click on the thumbnails below,
to view much larger photos.
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Pete
(July 30, 2019)
Note from Pete:
"I recently found (again) the Passport photo
that my Mom and Dad used, to go to Europe. I think that it is the best
picture that I have of them and many people in town knew them."
(Formally, they are Glenn Leslie and Bernice Mary Coyle O'Hara)
Please click on the thumbnail below, for a beautiful photo of Pete's parents:
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VERY nice photo, Pete -
Thank you for your contribution!
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Denny has written another interesting,
personalized article for the Auburn Citizen Newspaper.
You can read it there, or here on our Weedsport History Page.
http://joanhigham.com/WeedsportHistory/WeedsportHistory2.html
This month, is:
"The Car That Always Got You Home"
(I gave it that title, not Denny)
You will enjoy readiong this article -
And how Denny got himself out of this confounded situation,
a short while ago.
(You handled it well, Denny.)
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 ...
later - Ron
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Hi, Class Thank you so very much, for the very pretty and personalized key chain gift. It really is pretty - and I will certainly use it, in memory of Rasci. It means a lot to me - very thouoghtful. Thank you so very much. Love, Joan |
Below is a photo of the keychain:
The etching says "You Left Footprints on My Heart",
And the bone is inscribed with the word "Rasci".
You can read the beautiful message on the gift card also.
Thanks to you all so very much!
Very sweet.
While I am here - I also want to thank the classmates
who took a few moments of their time,
to e-mail me a little note.
They were ALL appreciated.
Joan
Thank you very much, to our "Sunshine Fund" committee.
(You can click on the teddy bear to see our Sunshine Fund page.)
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The. . Brthday. . .Kdz !
August 28th
Ron Berry
ronberry781@yahoo.com
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50th Anniversiary of man landing and walking on the moon July 20th, 1969
The link below shows the event, just as we saw it when it was live.
https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2019/07/18/apollo-11-moon-landing-scn-orig.cnn
Not everything went flawlessly:
Read how they were lucky to be able to fix that problem:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v0EeWiIRWo
And where were YOU when this historic event happened?
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Denny has written another interesting article for the Auburn Citizen Newspaper.
You can read it there, or here on our Weedsport History Page.
http://joanhigham.com/WeedsportHistory/WeedsportHistory2.html
This month, is:
The virtues of Weedsport Central School's very first "Graduate of Distinction"
The link below is about 16 minutes long,
however, very near the end of the tape, you can see and hear Dr. Parkman talk,
about how he invented the German Measles vaccine.
By the way, the interviewer is Jr. Leonardi's granddaughter.
She came from Peru with her mother who married Salvatore the third,
and they have just welcomed a new baby into the world.
Note from Denny R.: (Updated)
Barr was the huge brick building now the Purple Monkey antique shop
right across from the museum and the building next door which was Weedsport Tool & Machine,
where Bob Welch's mother was the receptionist.
Actually the building started out as a textile mill,
the Security Co. which made blouses, dress goods and other fabrics.
Because of the tremendous amount of goods produced by them,
Weedsport was known as the "Shirtwaist" capital of New York State.
"We have a couple of Barr typewriters in the Old Brutus Museum,
and until I donated it to the museum,
I had my old Corona portable that I used in school.
I recently purchased new ribbons for the 2 Barrs.
I was surprised they were available.
One of the Barrs is front labeled "Macy's", obviously sold by them,
but carries the Barr build plate and s/n on the back."
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Marci
(7-5-19)
Marci made it all the way back home in one day,
arriving on Monday night.
Wow!
Glad you arrived home safely, Marci.
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Ron B. - EARTHQUAKE
He thanks us for the phone call, during our reunion.
(It was great to hear your voice, Ron - good chatting with you. Missed you.)
He did not feel anything from the FIRST earthquake,
which monitored with a magnitude of a 6.4 reading;
however this is what he said about the second earthquake,
which showed a stronger 7.1 magnitude:
"My vertical blinds moved 2-3 inches side to side
and I felt it real good sitting in my recliner.....
no damage here, but a lot of sirens
and we were100 miles from center....."
Ron
Stay safe, Ron.
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Sad news -
(July 5th)
My best Friend, Rasci, passed away this AM.
He was so good to me.
I miss him terribly.
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The typewriter is making a small come-back:
https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/clickety-clack-back-typewriters-return-64108504
Weedsport used to have the "Barr Typewriter" company.
I think there is one of those typewriters on display at our museum.
I still have an old typewriter which I saved from a long time ago,
however, it is NOT made by BARR.
Did any of you keep your old typewriters?
Note from Denny R.:
Barr was the huge brick building now the Purple Monkey antique shop
right across from the museum and the building next door which was Weedsport Tool & Machine,
where Bob Welch's mother was the receptionist.
Actually the building started out as a textile mill,
the Security Co. which made blouses, dress goods and other fabrics.
Because of the tremendous amount of goods produced by them,
Weedsport was known as the "Shirtwaist" capital of New York State.
"We have a couple of Barr typewriters in the Old Brutus Museum,
and until I donated it to the museum,
I had my old Corona portable that I used in school.
I recently purchased new ribbons for the 2 Barrs.
I was surprised they were available.
One of the Barrs is front labeled "Macy's", obviously sold by them,
but carries the Barr build plate and s/n on the back."
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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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(6-15-19)
Bill Babcock appreciated the gift from our class.
His gift was:
CD called "BE WELL" which is instrumental music (relgious )
and a little book of short quotes.
Also a very personalized card.
Once again, we do thank our "Sunshine Committee"
for the lovely gesture.
We wish Bill well -
And we all will miss him at the reunion,
and will be thinking of him as we are wearing
the wonderful "Class of '57" T-shirts
which he had made for us.
That was such a super idea!
Thanks, again, Bill!
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Those PESKY ROBO CALLS!
When will it end?
Well, there MAY be light at the end of the tunnel.
Let's keep our fingers crossed:
There is some information on the link below:
Carriers can charge extra for blocking
But the FCC vote today does not require carriers to deploy automatic call blocking, and it doesn't prevent carriers from charging customers extra for such services.
FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, one of two Democrats on the Republican-led commission, approved the order in part and dissented in part. She said:
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BILL BABCOCK
(5-20-19)
Bill is back home.
He had an operation for his gall bladder,
and at some time after that, he had bad chest pains.
He needed to have a quadruple by-pass.
He was in the hospital for at least 9 days.
He is back home today.
Wow - We ALL send him our best wishes
for a speedy recovery, and also many prayers.
Bill (& Darlene) Babcock
174 Beaver Ridge Road
Gaffney,S.C. 29341
Phone # 864-490-0119
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Connie
(5-16-19)
After her knee replacement operation,
I'm happy to report that Connie is out of the rehab.,
and back at home - getting rehab. at home.
In her own words below:
"I did get in rehab and got the same room I had had for both my hips
so in all stayed in same room 3 times.
They took good care of me, and I came home last Wednesday, (May 8th),
so I have been home a week from rehab.
I have been having in home therapy and they are great.
My therapist said that I am coming along, and they did a lot of extra work on my knee
because of my bone structure and arthritis, so I have some extra work to do.
Thanks so much for keeping track of me.
It seems like forever that I have been out of the house.
I have a Dr. apt. this Friday, (May 17th), and I hope I am walking with a cane by then
so I do not have to take my walker with me.
Sent my money in for the reunion week end and one for the banquet.
I guess it is slow going. Judy has a lot on her plate right now too.
Greg has been a big help coming and running all sorts of odd errands.
We had a nice mother’s day.
Alexa just came back from New York and everything is the same.
As long as the ones that were left in her lungs do not start growing,
we will be in limbo and that is ok."
Glad you are back home, Connie!
PS - Connie appreciated the nice gift from the '57ers - (Sunshine Committee)
I received a lovely little cosmetic bag, filled with many little items,
and each with a witty saying on it. Much appreciated.
Our class had also sent her a card,
which I had mentioned in an earlier bulletin posting.
Of course, Connie appreciated that also.
In addition to the ones others sent to her.
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The Weedsport Walk:
https://www.facebook.com/WeedsportCSD/videos/463859104423063/?v=463859104423063
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GRAYSON COTTAGE closed a month or so ago.
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Our page showing information for our 62nd reunion:
http://www.joanhigham.com/62ndReunion/62ndReunion.html
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Phyl and Ron arrived back home, Sunday - 4-28-19
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In our "Weedsport Alumni Association" phamphlet this year,
they have 2 photos showing our classmates.
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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:
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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 --
These renderings of the central skylight of the heart of Paris,
were drawn from the * "Artist Bridge", that spans the Seine River,
and takes one to the *Louvre Art Museum that houses the great art of the ages,
such as the Mona Lisa by DaVinci and the great impressionist painters
Picasso, Cezanne, Matisse, and Vincent van Gogh.
The Bridge was named the “Artist Bridge” because it seems that every artist is inspired to draw
the view from the Bridge that spans the scene.
My son, Jim, did not tell me this, until I had finished my drawing.
Last week, the horrendous fire altered this iconic view that lived thru the French Revolution, world war 1 and II ,
and was suddenly gone, as the world watched in disbelief.
The beautiful sculpture and artifacts of this Norte Dame Cathedral
was 80 percent saved from the fire that ravaged this 1160 year old structure,
although the 7 ton spire crashed into the nave of the church.
On the 2nd trip to Paris, Jim gave my drawing to owners of an apartment house where we stayed,
a block down from the drawing's location .
Jim relayed the message to me that they have made my drawing, part of their permanent art collection ,
and that they were glad to have a drawing of the Bridge closest to them .
I returned home to find that my artist magazine had an ad on the *back cover,
of an artist painting the same view which I had drawn, , to advertise their canvas.
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)
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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.
He is now living in a studio,
in an assisted living facility, in Escondido.
It is a good one.
He is getting around on an electric scooter, for now.
Dooley is with a friend, who has been taking care of him temporarily.
However, Ron will be able to get him in a couple of days.
Ron is able to walk, but not without a walker, for now.
Ron says: "I feel like I got hit by a truck......
going good one minute and then whamo."
I will be able to drive in a couple of weeks.
Ron says:
"I believe this to be my last move...
I sure hope so...bored to death right now - supposed to get tv hooked up today...
I'm not sure I will ever adjust to this Senior living....
everybody is old...main mode of transportation is wheelchair, walker or scooter....
my wings have been clipped for now - but hope to breakaway soon...
as soon as I can drive...will only be eating and sleeping here haha.."
The motorhome is up for sale.
Ron's new address:
Las Villas Del Norte 302
1325 Las Villas Way
Escondido CA 92026
Ron's e-mail address remains the same:
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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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Nov. 18th, 2018
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.)
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#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 |
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# 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 |
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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:
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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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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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 4 years ago (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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http://www.joanhigham.com/61stReunion/61stReunion.html
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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?
Joan H.
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June 24, 2017
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
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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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Nov. 10th, 2016
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:
Grayson Cottage also has a website:
http://www.graysoncottage.com/
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Oct. 30th, 2016
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",
is no longer in circulation.
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July 2nd, 2016
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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June 21st, 2016
59th reunion page:
http://www.joanhigham.com/59ThReunion/59ThReunion.html
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May 7th, 2016
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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April 1, 2016
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:
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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:
VERY good article, Barb 'N Bob - many thanks for the contribution! :-)
Barb. --
Bob --
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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:
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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!
Mike Randall
(Denny's Son)
(April 23rd, 2015)
Mike has written a very impressive article.
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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The WCS School has an absolutely wonderful website:
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July 16th, 2014
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:
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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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Sept. 26, 2013
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:
http://www.craig-welch.com/Craig_Welch.html
Craig is a very talented and informative writer, indeed!
Class -
(9-6-13)
We now have a page on our class site in memory of Haji.
http://www.joanhigham.com/Haji/Haji.html
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,
(Jan. 2, 2013)
or go to our "Leonardi" page on our class site:
http://joanhigham.com/Leonardi/Leonardi.html
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"
Jan. 9th, 2012
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
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
Here are a few other Weedsport websites
you may enjoy looking at:
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
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
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
Now on our Bulletin Board --
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
Weedsport School Web Page:
E-mail chain letters, offers, sympathy donations etc.