WOW!!! The classmates really blew me away with participation for this publication . I was really scared for awhile and now I am drowning in news and items to share with all of you. Let's begin and I just hope you will remember to share news over the coming holiday season since I am clearing out my mail folder with these classmate messages.
MAIL CALL
from Fred McCarty
in Kingwood
We had a big day on October 27 with the wedding of Brian, my youngest son, to
his girlfriend of many years, Laura. They met in Middle School and dated
through High School. Then, they maintained their relationship through college
despite going to different universities that were several hundred miles apart.
Both graduated in May, 2006 and got engaged last fall. It is so great to
see two young people so self-assured knowing that they have found their soul
mate. We used the happy occasion to have a mini-family reunion beginning
Thursday and lasting until Sunday with about 20 family members from
Nov. 2-4 was
my 35th Reunion at
I
am looking forward to the big 40th
TJHS
from Camille
I'm living in
from Christine Crochet
Wramp
in
I am going to be in
(Contact Christine
cwnurse93@yahoo.com
to
set up a visit or just to chat. She would LOVE it.
from Gary Hammond
in
The
(Congratulations Pops! Classmates will have to wait awhile to see the
precious pictures, though.
from Carol Olivier
Nunez
in
My husband, Randy Nunez, and I went to the Air Force vs Army Football
game with Cla
Simon
and husband John Weishaar last Sat. Nov 3 in
Colorado Springs, CO.
We got to see 7 Air Force parachuters land flawlessly on the 50 yd line, 2 F-16 Fighter Jets, as well as a B-52 bomber, do "fly-bys", and the real "falcon" do his at dive-bombing thing at half-time, as well as a great football game in perfect weather.
Cla and I were reminiscing...who would have thought in 1967 that we would be here today....40 yrs later...doing this....Life is a beautiful thing...We are blessed! (sorry no pictures...both camera batteries dead)
from Darlene Turner
Landry
in Port
Just thought I'd share this happy moment with everyone. We gave my husband
a surprise 60th birthday party on October 13th....It was amazing that we pulled
it off.
from Pat Trahan
in
I cannot be the cause of Linda losing it!!! Is everyone enjoying the cooler
weather as much as my family? Of course, I'm very cold natured, so I wear a
jacket, especially at work where my co-workers are hot natured. My husband, Ray,
and I went fishing to christen the boat. He bought it back in March, just
before having rotator cuff surgery. Bad timing, his right arm was
extremely sore for quite a while. He can now cast again and even caught a fish.
I caught 3, but mine weren't the good kind (I'm learning all about the fish). It
was a little chilly on the water, but the weather was gorgeous! I have learned
that a baseball cap is not my best fashion accessory. I looked so-o-o-o bad that
only my dear husband would say I looked okay.
We are going to
from Gilsey Viator
Campion
in
Carol Olivier
and husband, Randy are building a new home on their horse ranch. I
saw it framed. Carol is busy decorating. It looks like it is
going to be so nice.
(Thanks for sharing that news. The class will all have to drop in on them
and take free riding lessons!)
from Pam Owings Hund
in Port
I
colored my hair the lightest blonde I could find for years and years. Suddenly, people stopped talking about my white blonde hair and started commenting on my hair turning white and graying nicely. The last straw was when I went to visit my daughter at her job and her friends wanted to know who the old lady was! I broke all speed limits getting to my hairdresser and getting something more natural (and no, gray isn't more natural :)) Old lady, indeed!
On
a different subject, I was able to find Kathleen Rosenthal's email address on
the site and enjoyed getting in touch with her and receiving a reply. We haven't
spoken in years. I'm sure you have enabled a lot of old friends to
reunite.
(I got so tickled with Pam's "hair color" story that I asked for
permission to print it. Recently, my 4 year granddaughter said,
"Nanny. Your hair is a lotta white and a little bita black."
I think many of us can relate to Pam's story. Also, Mike and I know we are
doing a good job when classmates reunite. That is what we are here for!)
from Jody Hopkins
Barbin
in
August 1 and August 2...Hurrah!! A date set for the 40th reunion! I
am so glad to get it so we can work on arranging for it.........
from James Leland
Hebert
in Waldorf, MD
Just wanted to let you know I changed my email address. I don't want to
become a MISSING classmate :) Love the webpage and appreciate all your
hardwork on the behalf of the Class of 68.
(Now, this guy KNOWS THE DRILL. Don't change ANYTHING without letting me
KNOW first
. THEN,
you can inform the family and the police! "-))
from Rose Flohr
in Seabrook
I have two children, Paul & Kandi and 3 grandchildren. I can't believe it's
been that long since we went to school together. I enjoyed the website. Carla Castro
Hass
told me about it. After looking at my
picture in the annual, I don't believe anyone would recognize me now. I
will have to send you updated pics. My brother, Lloyd
,
lives in
(We are thrilled to take your name off of the MISSING LIST.)
from
Jody and I went to see the movie "Across the Universe". It was a
musical with all songs Beatles songs sung by the actors (not a band and not the
Beatles). In fact, the lyrics were 90 percent of the screenplay, including
the main characters named after beatles songs (Jude, Lucy, etc.) Also had
a Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix (with different names) singing Beatles
songs, Psychedelic scenes, Viet Nam draft dodging and burning draft card
scenes, riots, LSD scenes, etc. Was really a condensed conundrum of
the late 60's that I think anyone in our class might like (or hate). Definitely
not a movie of the year but an interesting period piece. Not at all about
the Beatles, just listenening and singing to their music while things
happens around you.
from Carroll Paul
Cashat
in Colmesneil
Not much on talking to people and sure not that good with someone I haven't seen
in 40 years. You called me sometime back and told me about the web site. Well,
it has got my attention. I didn't make too many friends in school and the one, Jerry
Reynolds
, who I hung out with, is now deceased. I
learned this from the web site. Who would have figured? I
would like to say hi to Ron
Bullion (Bishop Byrne '68),
( Ernie
Castaneda's
husband). We were good
friends at one time but as we got older we drifted apart. This should
never happen. There were good times and some bad times, but together we helped each
another grow up. Thank you all.
PS:
Ask Gerald
Broussard
(class of '63), Geraldine, to tell the
story of the sky hook
.
This really happened.
(Carroll was a little "shy" when I called him to tell him of our
website. But, this letter tells it like it is! It is never too late
to connect with old friends....e-mail Ernie to "talk" with Ron.
Our friends, as well as family, is what made us what we are today.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, friend. Okay, Gerald. Tell us
about the "sky hook, I think!)
from Janette Light
Norton
in
For months I've intended to drop you a note, then the story got so long that I knew
a note wouldn't do. But, since you asked for news...
It all began last spring when my daughter Jennifer had what we thought was a routine type of surgery on her hand, repairing what we thought was a simple work related injury. After two months of being off work and treating her injury for sprain, strain, and tendonitis, the doctors finally decided to read the MRI, only to discover that it was, in fact, a dead bone caused from a long ago trauma (think roller blading across the UT campus, 10 years back!). So, I began the spring season nursing Jennifer through a bone and marrow graft.
Summer
came, and with it the Great Flood of '07 in
That was June, I think. In August, my 64 year old sister Shannon had knee replacement surgery ( her second in a year's time). I could tell a long, sad story about why she is single after 32 years of marriage, but suffice it to say, she's better off; although she didn't believe it for the first two lonely years. I moved in with her for about a month until she could take care of herself. I juggled between nurse and school for about two weeks. It was good to finally get back to my bed.
Early October, the doctor released Jennifer to go back to work (as a flight attendant, when SHE'S grounded, so are her parents!).
My
son moved to
My sister has healed, admitting for the first time since the divorce that life is good.
My
mother began plans to move to
Life seemed still. Retirement seemed imminent. (Long, pregnant pause-exhale) Hah! With a little more than two years till his retirement and after less than a month with an empty nest, a head hunter calls to ask my husband to consider a position with another university in the A&M System, for which he has worked for the past 16 years. "No!" he firmly declares,"I like my job." "Just let me send you the information," says she. (Still another long pause)
On December 3, Richard will be moving --well, someplace. We haven't quite worked that out! I will follow at the end of the school year, bringing with me my 64-year old divorced sister and my little 85 year old mother and all of their/our worldly goods. Richard will do what he does best: grow teams of workers for large facilities, build and remodel, and develop preventive maintenance programs to the specifications of the Aggie Motherland. Where will he do these things? At Prarie View A & M.
A month
ago I couldn't have found Prairie View on the map but MapQuest pointed it out
near my other sister who lives in Katy. For the first time in 45 years, my
sisters, my mother, and I will be together. Richard's mom and sister
still live in
Our family has never stopped missing the beach; I've never stopped missing Liz (Tieskens ) and Peggy (Foster) and I have never gotten enough of the Boogie Kings . There have never been enough Class of '68 Reunions to suit us.
So,
in some crazy way, our circle has sealed. Who knows what is in store for
us, but with so many of you, dear friends, in the area, I look forward to coming
home.
As Mamaw used to say, "Y'll come on over and I'll fix you a good
gumbo."
from ANONYMOUS
in
I wish I was retired. We all can't be so lucky though. I wish I could just
hang around the house watching the Price is Right all day, Bob Barker's
syndication. Have you noticed as you get older you start smelling Bengay,
moth balls, and Lysol more often around the house? It's a major problem
when the Preparation "H" comes up missing. Between the mail box
and the obituaries section, it takes up most of your day! Coupon clipping
has been reborn as a hobby. Sit-n-b-fit, Ha, don't lie, you've thought
about taking it up. You learn to live with stents, high sugar levels, and
back pain. It's hell getting older. Hope retirement is all you've
ever dreamed of.
(I really know who this is but HE asked me to be discreet since HE is really
JEALOUS of HIS retired classmates! "-)
from Judy
Bouillion Campbell
(class of '66)
It is a great site! I love the opening fight song and entering through the
mascot yellow jacket!
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WEBSITE $$$$ CONTRIBUTION
received
from Perry Lee & Lyn Frasier Lee in Pt. Neches
"Thank you Mike and Linda for the time and effort you put into the
manning of the website."
Checks
may be sent to
:
Linda DeCuir McFadden
112 Woodsong
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CATERERS
for
The committee is comparing caterers for our reunion next summer. If you know of one that you were pleased with, contact me before the meeting on Tuesday, November 13 so that I can give them a call to find out their prices.
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ARE YOU READY?
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LINKS on HOME PAGE
For informational purposes....Do you use the links that are listed on the left side of the home page?
E-Trade
Financial
Weather.com
YOU TUBE
CNN.com
ESPN
Let us know. If they are not being used, Mike will remove them.
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Who:
Aldersgate Trinity United Methodist Church (ATUMC)
What:
Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall
When:
November 15-18, 2007
What time:
24 Hours a day starting 9:00 a.m. November 15 until the wall is taken down
Where:
Aldersgate Trinity United Methodist Church, 3600 Memorial Blvd., Port Arthur,
TX. 77640
How much:
COMPLIMENTARY TO VIEW "WALL"
(We
are really priviledged to have this in our area!)
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INTERESTING LINK ON YOUR AREA
Get The Skinny On Your Zip Code
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SUPPORT NEEDED
Linda
Messer Jones
1304 West Meadow
wdjrel@hotmail.com
(a
note from Walter
Jones
(class of '67) about his wife, Linda
Messer
(class of '66)
For those who did not know, Linda's surgery is over. It happened on November 1
from 11 am to 5 pm. The doctor said the surgery was very successful with no
tumors left as far as the naked eye could see. He believes that with three more
chemo cycles, Linda will be cancer free. You and I know, this is answered
prayer. Please continue to pray for her. Major surgery is never
easy. She is up and walking and eating solid food. All is well.
Robert
Weldon
(class of '66)
(husband of classmate, Linda
Dowling
)
(brother of classmate, David
Weldon
)
405
Port
rweldonjr@gt.rr.com
(a
note from Robert)
I had a heart attack on the early morning hours of
Oct. 17th. I had a scheduled DSE at the Houston VA Hospital. I went on and they
started the test and stopped because the EKG detected a heart attack. Next
day....my 60th birthday...I was allowed a new lease on life. I had a stint put
in my circumflex artery and I have never felt better. It is so nice to be
home again. That was one rough week.....my care couldn't have been better. I am
so thoroughly amazed at the quality and compassion. When I woke at 5 a.m. this
morning, I thanked the good Lord above for all his saving graces. I feel better
than I have in ten years.
(UPDATE
November 6th)
I just found out that Robert had a setback and is back in the VA
hospital. I will post more when I find out details. Keep him and
Linda in your prayers for a speedy recovery
.
(UPDATE
November 8th)
Robert is doing fine and feeling good, but they are keeping him in the hospital
for observation and tests. They have run lots of scans and done
blood work but they don't have any results yet. The doctors plan to
keep him overnight and he may get released tomorrow depending upon the test
results.
Lionel
Rowland
(history teacher)
Port
llrowland@sbcglobal.net
(
a note from Mr. Rowland)
We met with the doctor at MD Anderson on Monday. My blood work is looking
good. I had a treatment on Tuesday. Came back today and I had a bout
with nausea this evening but otherwise am doing fine.
(I am truly sorry that I published the wrong home address for Mr. R on the last
couple of NEWSLETTERS.)
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APPRECIATION FOR SUPPORT SHOWN
(a
note from Carol
"Canny" Babin Prejean
in
Thanks to everyone for their prayers. They have been answered. I
wanted to let you all know that I'm doing great. As you might know, seven
weeks ago, I was in a bicycle accident (I actually ran into Reed because I
turned the wrong way in a subdivision where we were riding together) and
broke my right collarbone. It required surgery but the recovery has been
easy. I was restricted from using my arm for two weeks then allowed to use
it for computer work and very light lifting. On my two week follow-up, the
doctor allowed me to start exercising again at the gym and for the past week I
have been completely pain free. I go back to the doctor next week and
hopefully will be able to ride again. Reed and I really enjoy riding
outside and it's a great hobby to share together.
(Well, if you say so but it sounds a bit dangerous for me! Who would write
the NEWSLETTERS if I broke a finger or two?)
Please contact me with any concerns you may have and I will post them allowing our classmates to continue to show their support to you and your family members.
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CONDOLENCES
(death
of the mother of the late classmate, Richard
Wheeler
)
contact his twin brothers
:
Charles "Ronald" Wheeler
6572
James
"Donald" Wheeler
o/o 6572
Bobby
Williamson
(death of his mother)
4608 Alamosa
Pt.
(409)982-7656
bob_williamson@yahoo.com
Paul
Colletti
(death of his father)
3730
(817)732-6653
paul.colletti@gmail.com
(a
note from Paul
)
Good afternoon to all....with great sadness, I must report that my father, who
would have been 88 on his next birthday, very peacefully passed away last night
(Nov. 7) around midnight. After suffering some type of brain trauma,
either a series of mini strokes, or tia's, he was admitted to St. Mary's
Hospital seven days ago. There was some hope of recovery initially, but by
Monday afternoon it became apparent his death was imminent. He had a very
beautiful life, and we are so thankful he was spared a lingering, painful death.
His quality of life had really declined these past few months, and I know
he was ready to cash in his chips. (We Colletti's are all hopelessly addicted
gamblers) My mother and my remaining 5 siblings and I are doing fine,
and we plan to celebrate his memory with a picnic on the "bayou",
after the funeral.
Pamela
"Rose" Flohr
(death of her brother, Peter)
(281)326-1474
flohrp@aol.com
Glen
"Lloyd" Flohr
(death of his brother, Peter)
The saddest part in our seach for MISSING classmates has been finding that some have passed away. We have learned of another untimely death of one of our dear classmates:
MICHAEL
12/1/49-1/20/97
May he rest in peace with the Lord.
Please contact me with any concerns you may have and I will post them allowing our classmates to continue to show their support to you and your family members.
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Well,
that is it for this publication. The
We are all involved in this journey called life. We must keep an eye out for one another and make an extra effort to encourage one another.
Anonymous
Stay
safe and keep in touch,
Linda
DeCuir McFadden
lindasuemcfadden@sbcglobal.net
www.tjhs1968.com
