This has been such a sad week with the horrible happenings around the U.S. As I am writing this, the FBI has just released two photos of possible suspects.

Also, the EXXON in Beaumont had an explosion that had several burn injuries to the hospital.Then, last night, West, TX had a horrible explosion at the fertilizer plant!!!

Prayers, financial support, blood donations, etc. are needed.I also was moved and started sending in $19.00 a month to the WOUNDED WARRIOR organization.I have been meaning to for quite awhile and would forget.This week, I just DID it!

MAIL CALL

No one wrote me!“-(

NEWS FROM THE HOMEFRONT

My dad will turn 97 on April 22 ^nd , Earth Day .He is in amazing health.He has just the dementiawhich he was diagnosed with in 2000 and a couple of small “elderly” issues.Actually, no HEALTH issues at all.It has been an unexpected pleasure to have him living with us since mom passed away in May of 2010.I took this photo TODAY!I wish I had this FEW WRINKLES .

Love you, Dad!

NEW LOOK FOR THE WEBSITE

I can't wait to see what Mike Lawson has done with the website.He has been working behind the scenes for months preparing the new softwear look!Your financial contributions have helped to purchase needed equipment, softwear, and machinery.I can't wait to see what he has come up with to make our website EVEN EASIER to view.Tell him what you think and send in ideas of any other changes you would like.Enjoy.

CLASS OF '70

(posted on Facebook by Rhonda Carleton Richey )

HELLO, TJ CLASS OF 1970. THIS IS A FRIENDLY REMINDER !!!!
30 or so of you plan to attend THIS SATURDAY, April 20, at 3pm for a casual tour of the Museum of the Gulf Coast ($2 each). Following that (about 5pm) we will have dinner at The Tropical Grill and then move around the corner to visit at the Donnie and Debbie Carter's home. The details are on our website or message me. If you have not responded and now want to join the fun, just let me know. It will be fun to see all of you, especially those travelling from out of the area. Join us for one or all of our stops.

rrich@gt.rr.com

REUNION

I only received payment from one classmate this week.I SHOULD be receiving more since the reunion is nearing.That always scares me!Please, please remember to send a check in soon.We will refund your money if you have something that comes up and you request it. It is very important for us to have the money in advance so that we will know what we can order.I looked at the RSVP list and know that there are so many MORE classmates that are loyal and come to these events every 5 YEARS and they haven't contacted me yet.I hope to hear from you VERY SOON.

(I did get some additional money from Frank Mirabella !Frank and his wife had initially sent in $70.00 to attend ONE night of the reunion.After thinking it over, they decided to come BOTH nights so they sent in the additional $30.00!Thanks, Frank.We look forward to meeting your new bride, Anita.)

SUPPORT

Debbie Thompson Saide , her husband, and father are having health issues.Please keep them in your prayers.

6025 Dixie Dr .
Vidor , TX 77662
drsaide87@att.net

Steven Landry, Darlene Turner's husband, will be having a heart procedure Tuesday.

Darlene Turner Landry
3195 Williamsburg Lane
Port Neches , TX 77651
gran0901@yahoo.com

Ronnie Boneau

A benefit will be held on May 11 ^th in Groves to help with the cost of chemotherapy to help him battle colon cancer.Please contact the organizers if you can help, donate for the silent auction, or send in financial help to the account that has been opened for him.

(See the flyer for more information or contact me.Thanks to Shelley Dettman for providing this information and notifying me of this event.)

To send supporting words:

Ronnie Boneau
5000 Bellaire
Groves , TX 77619
(409)962-6681 home
(409)718-7606 mobile
rwboneau@gt.rr.com

CONDOLENCES

Yet, another death of a classmate!

Casey Arrendondo

Died April 9, 2013
Casey has been in ill health for several years and passed away in a nursing home in The Woodlands.RIP sweet friend.

As reported in our last update two weeks ago, Phillip “Phil” Hall passed awayon Marc h 29 ^th , 2013.The autopsy findings showed he passed away of natural causes.As per his wishes, his body was cremated and a private graveside service was held at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery in Port Arthur on April 18, 2013.

Robbie Greig

(death of his sister, Holly Greig)
5429 32 ^nd Street
Groves , TX 77619
cookierobaire@yahoo.com

Her obituary is on the front page of the website.

Now, go count your blessings.

Keep in touch and contact a classmate,

Linda DeCuir McFadden

lindadmcfadden@yahoo.com

www.tjhs1968.com