MAIL CALL

from Donna Levy in Humble, TX
I wanted to let you all know I am getting closer to home.  Unfortunately, I am working so much I can't even get there for a visit.  I am working for the same company.  I am a Community Director and Start Up Director for new properties being developed for Woodmark Management out of Dallas .  We are currently constructing a multi-family apartment complex in Humble.  It is a 318 unit apartment complex and will be our 6th property in the Houston area.  It is located just off 1960 near Bush Airport . The management company I work for is going to be developing a property in Beaumont in the very near future.  No, I'm not going to manage that one.  I may start it up, but I won't be moving any farther south. I have been residing in Harlingen , TX since 1983 and "believe me" this is just like leaving home again.

I am single and plan to stay that way!  You all know what kind of student I was!  I need a course in MARRIAGE 101!  Anyway, I have two boys, age 37 & 33.  Gee, I can't believe their ages, but the good thing is I have 3 grandbabies.  Chad , my oldest son, lives in San Antonio and he has twins, a boy and a girl.  They are 16 months and precious.  Nathan, my youngest son, is living in Kingwood (just 9 miles from where I will be.)  He has a 10 month old son. 

Thanks to you and Mike for the work on the website.  I do read all the updates and remember everyone in my prayers.  I would love to get together and get reaquainted with anyone who is Houston .  I would love to see all of you again.

Love to all,

Donna Levy

Stoneleigh Kenswick
19800 Kenswick Dr .
Humble, TX 77338
281-548-1243 Phone
281-889-0163 Cel
dlevy@woodmarkre.com
www.woodmarkre.com

from Juanita Perales in Alvarado , TX
I live 20 miles SE of Fort Worth.  I hve been here since 2006.  I am single but living with my ex-husband.  I have no children.  I am not working-looking though, but so for no luck.  My cousin, Linda Arriola Barrera (TJ '66) told me about the website when she was up here visiting.  It was very exciting seeing all the classmates but very distressing on the obituaries, especially Linda K. Broussard i.  I was shocked to read that she had died!  I have heard from a couple of classmates that have e-mailed me and was excited to hear from them. 

Sorry I didn't make the class reunion last August.  My sister told me that Cecilia Trevino asked about me at church and told her to tell me about the reunion.  I didn't want to go, (I hadn't been to any of them), because I thought that I would not see the people I used to hang around with.  Lo and behold, I was wrong!  They e-mailed me once they found out where I was.  Now, I am sorry I missed seeing everyone.  Please add me to the mailing list.  Thanks.  I hope to hear from my friends.
peralesalvarado@yahoo.com

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MOTHER'S DAY BBQ
 1. The woman buys the food.
 2. The woman makes the salad, prepares the vegetables, and makes dessert.
 3. The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is lounging beside the grill with his favorite beverage.
 4. The woman remains outside the compulsory 3 meter exclusion zone.

HERE COMES THE IMPORTANT PART:
 5. THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL.

 more routine...
 6. The woman goes inside to organize the plates and cutlery.
 7. The woman comes out to tell the man it is looking great and brings him more beverage.

IMPORTANT AGAIN:
 8. THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN.
 9. The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread utensils, napkins, sauces, and brings them to the table.
10. After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.

AND MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL:
11. Everyone PRAISES the MAN and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts.
12. The man asks the woman how she enjoyed her "day off", AND, upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just NO PLEASING SOME WOMEN!

(sound familiar?)

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NEWS FROM THE HOMEFRONT

We seem to be getting more familiar with the Lumberton, Kountze, Silsbee area.  We are also about 8 minutes away from Parkdale Mall.  We don't do malls but there are many kinds of stores in the same area! 

I have had a few classmates that have shown up to visit and check out our "new" home.  Some of those were Ernie Castaneda, Debbie Borres, Diane Richmond, Beverly Copeland, and Joanna Simmons ('69) .  I am expecting to see Jane Lippincott and husband Kent Koerth ('66) , Martha Lipe ('69) and classmate husband Carl Bodin , Bill Richey and wife, Rhonda Carleton ('70) , (their son, Chris, lives on the outskirts of Lumberton), and a few others that have said they would drop in.  Allen Baldridge and wife Wanda showed up while in the area visiting his mom in Vidor.  Allen lives in Hideaway, TX near Tyler.  Please feel free to come by.  A "little" notice would be nice, though.  I might have to close some closet doors!!!  Don't laugh....You all know what I'm talking about!!!

7699 Boardwalk
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409)755-1439 home
(409)749-4879 cell

Speaking of Ernie Castaneda Bullion !  They just put their home on the market in the Stonegate area of PA and are moving to Lumberton.  Here is the link if you know anyone interested in a good home.  http://beaumonttx.fnismls.com/publink/default.aspx?GUID=4b95a63b-8425-41b7-9c8e-3d3aa4f4095f&Report=Yes

My parents are spending three days in Friendswood with my older brother and his family for Mother's Day weekend.  They are still planning to move from the Assisted Living Rose House into an apartment in Groves.  Please pray that they are making the right decision.  My dad just turned 93 and Mom will be 87 in June. 

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IMAGES OF MOTHER

 4 YEARS OF AGE-My mommy can do anything!
 8 YEARS OF AGE-My mom knows a lot!  A whole lot!
12 YEARS OF AGE-My mother doesn't really know quite everything
14 YEARS OF AGE-Naturally, Mother doesn't know that, either.
16 YEARS OF AGE-Mother?  She's hopelessly old-fashioned.
18 YEARS OF AGE-That old woman?  She's way out of it!
25 YEARS OF AGE-Well, she might know a little bit about it.
35 YEARS OF AGE-Before we decide, let's get Mom's opinion.
45 YEARS OF AGE-Wonder what Mom would have thought about it?
65 YEARS OF AGE-Wish I could talk it over with Mom.

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SUPPORT

(health update)

from Linda Smith Webber in Mesquite, TX
It has been 6 months since my brain surgery.  The tumor was located in the brain stem on the cranial nerves.  Praise GOD it was not cancer.  The surgery caused facial paralysis.  After three monts, I went back to work, working in a hospital pushing a 500 lb ultrasound machine.  I was told in rehab that I would never be able to push the heavy machine again.  I kept saying, "Oh yes I will!"  There is a surgery that will transplant a nerve to my face.  I see a plastic surgeon at UT Medical school in Dallas.  The surgery is planned for Sept. or Oct.   just think my face might look like I'm 20 with a 60 year old body!!  Scarey thought!

I'm really blessed and thank GOD everyday.  A major crisis in one's life reallymakes you stop and realize what is really important....family and friends.  I really enjoy reading the website and the updates.  Thanks for keeping me in your prayers and please continue to do so.  I would love to hear for all of you.

2605 Buck Dr.
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972)222-0095
wwebber1803@sbcglobal.net

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CONDOLENCES

(death of TJ English teacher)
MS. ARA GOLMON       
(send condolences to her sister)
Arleen Hoggatt
317 Bell
Bridge City, TX 77611

(death of a '69 graduate)
RICHARD MARTIN "FLAT" DANIEL     
(husband of '69 graduate Blanca Galvan )
6325 Capitol
Groves, TX 77619

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Mike and I were very pleased when Gail Wilson sent in some photos to add to the website.  Take time to do the same when you run across any.  Also, send me news, messages, health issues, rememberances, etc.  That is what makes our website so special.  Don't forget to contact classmates that are mentioned that need support.  You can find their e-mail address under the heading CLASSMATE LISTING.  Also, you may contact me for their home address and phone #. 

                                        Keep in touch and stay safe,
                                       Linda DeCuir McFadden
www.tjhs1968.com