Kim Saylor

Weekend Update

Cheryl Dawson (Stallard)

This is the message Jana has on her caring bridge page.  Please keep her in your prayers!

I got a port put in on Wednesday. They were running way late so it ended up taking most of the day.  Kelly and Kyler went with me so they had a very long day also.  I have a huge bruise the size of a softball so it looks worse than it is.  I had an appointment with the oncologist today to get the results of the biopsy.  It was all quite confusinShe is having meg but we do know it is a very aggressive breast cancer that has spread to my bones.  Radiation will be first to try to get rid of the pain in my hip.  I don't have the initial appointment with the radiation oncologist until this Thursday. Radiation should take less that a week.  That will be followed by chemo.  They are still testing to see if they can get me into some clinical trials but we will not know until Monday or Tuesday.  If that does not work out, we will go to one of the standard chemos for this stage.  I would do chemo once a week for three weeks and then have the fourth week off.  That would go on over and over until it stops working.  They would do scans every three months to see how the spots are shrinking or growing. 

Brenda Drake (Anderson)

Thank you for sharing, Cheryl.  I will be praying for Jana.

Janie Mickelson (Coen)

I'm so sorry you are having to go through this.  Prayers for peace and healing are being sent your way.n

Kim Saylor

Latest news on Jr. and Susie,

Brenda Drake (Anderson)

Great news!  Wish I could stop in and see them.  Thanks a lot for the post, Kim.

Kim Saylor

Brenda Drake (Anderson)

So glad to hear they are improving.  I would so love to visit your mom..it is a long trek from here, though.  Please tell her she is in my thoughts and prayers.

Tom Collier

Hey ALL -

I have posted some changes to the 65 Birthday Party schedule on the 65 B'Day Page - PLEASE take a moment to take a look at the page and note the change of venue for FRIDAY, Sept. 4th and the added information about SUNDAY, Sept. 6th.

I also hope that you will get your reservation sent to KIM SAYLOR as soon as possible - we know several of you have been waiting - BUT we will be closing in on the date very quickly now and final purchases must be made and expenses paid. So contact us soon about your plans!

ALSO - Remember that we do have a fund (sponsored by classmates) to help those who might feel a financial pinch on the reservation cost or a portion of the fee. This is an "anonymous" fund and is there to help encourage more participation at NHS '68 events.

Hope to see you at the 65th Birthday Party.

Be Well -

Kim Saylor

Kim Saylor

Here's a picture of them at home posted by their Grandaughter,  

Becky Barker (Davis)

Nancy Cravens (Hillman)

So great to see they made it home!  Thanks so much for keeping us all in the loop.

Brenda Drake (Anderson)

Super great news. They look great!

Kim Saylor

Classmates,

If you have been to our Class of '68 homepage lately you know the countdown clock is nearing our party time. Unlike years past where you could pay at the door, that is not an option this time. Our caterer and venues need an exact count of attendees as we are renting all table service and linens. There won't be any extra place settings. 

If you are coming, please get your check to me by Aug. 20th. If that is not possible please let Tom or me know you are going to be there and we will add you to the count and you can pay us at the party. Friday night at Cy's is not part of the party expense and is open to everyone even if you don't plan to come Saturday or Sunday.

We have several classmates coming in from long distances to see everyone. Barb Gabel is coming in from Alaska, Dennis Schmidt from N.Carolina, Veronica Camargo + Sylvia Schorn from Colorado, Prudy Hutton from California, Vicki Daily + Roger Morton from Oklahoma and Wil + Nancy Hillman from Missouri. 

Hope to see you there,

Kim + Tom

Connie Hale (Rhodes)

Dear classmates, when I see the home page countdown closing into a single digit number, I can’t help but wonder where time goes, especially after retiring in May and setting some healthy goals.

Plan #1: LOSE WEIGHT before our 65^th class birthday party in September... Well, 5 whole pounds heavier, realization sinks in “that plan ‘ain’t gonna’ work”.

Plan #2:  WALKING down to the bridge and back. However, my ankle starts to ache with Charlie-horse systems after playing dodge-body with the traffic whizzing by. And after ditch walking my knee swells up, and the mosquitoes think I’m a buffet bar. So now what?

Plan #3: THE BIG "E" WORD (exersize) by dragging that heavy 200 foot water hose around while watering the flowerbeds. So, with a bug floppy straw hat, long sleeved shirts, and jeans I am now prepared to fend off sunshine, mosquitoes, and biting flies. But, that hose always gets kinked or stuck someplace or another. One day I absolutely refused to think that “by golly I might be getting older, but I’m definably not so weak that I can’t pull my hose around the house". So with a mighty heave, my feet flip right out from under me as I was standing on the dam hose, couldn’t move for a week. Is that too much Visual! LOL!

Plan #4: SWIMMING at the activity center should do it. Squeezing in and out of one-size too small swimsuit should be great exercise. Anyway, wish me luck, better yet… come and join me if you can.

Connie

Arlys Kessler (Nilles)

Hi All -  I'm disappointed to miss the 65th b-day party for the Class of 68. Our son was married in July in a destination wedding for family in San Diego, and on Sept 5th we will be having a Marriage Celebration Party here in Madison for the Wisconsin and Iowa friends and family. I look forward to seeing pictures from the party and hope there will be an opportunity to hear about it firsthand at a Saturday breakfast at the Breadbasket when I come to Newton to visit my mom. 

Arlys

Tom Collier

ALL -

We just received news that our classmate, ROBERT (BOB) SCHEFFLER, passed away today (8/22/15).

Our condolences and prayers go out to Vickie and the Scheffler family.

We will provide further information as it becomes available.

Nancy Cravens (Hillman)

Sorry to hear that.  Can you post address and names to send card to?

Thanks,

Nancy

NANCY - I have sent you a private email with address.

ALL - We will post more info on arrangements when we get them - Tom C.

Tom Collier

Robert (Bob) Lynn Scheffler, 65, of Newton, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015 at his home.

Bob was born February 10, 1950 in Newton, Kansas to James and Evelyn (Gatz) Scheffler. He graduated from Newton High School in 1968 and from Southwestern College in 1972. On September 1, 1979, he married Vickie (Granaas) Scheffler. Bob was employed as a cost estimator at Bunting Magnetics. He was a lifelong fan of the Kansas Jayhawks and the St. Louis Cardinals. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, and grandson.

Bob is survived by his wife, Vickie; mother, Evelyn; sons Daniel Scheffler and his wife Tiffany, of Kansas City, and Michael Scheffler of Kansas City; daughter Katherine (Scheffler) Dower and her husband, Bill, of Norman, OK; and grandson, Otto Scheffler, of Kansas City.

He was preceded in death by his father, James, and his brother, Ronald.

Visitation will be from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Petersen’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 26. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 27 at Trinity Heights United Methodist Church at 10:00 a.m. Burial at Greenwood Cemetery will immediately follow the service.

Memorial donations can be made to the Caring Hands Humane Society 1400 Southeast 3rd St. Newton, KS 67114.

~ Petersen’s Funeral Home

Rich Martinez (Martinez)

i just wanted to say i am sorry i wont be able to see some of you at the  party. i will be in London, Paris and then on to italy. Thanks to Tom and Kim for always being there and trying to get everyone together. I know its no easy task.

life is passing us by and we all have traveled alot of miles and some of those miles have not been easy but for those of us that are still here and can still have a cold one.  Here's to you! Remember dont stand in one spot to long. someone might start throwing dirt on you.

Mike D. Roberts

I too am saddened from this news.  Bob was the first one who befriended me when I moved to Newton.  A great guy who was always making me laugh.  He will be missed.

Dennis Schmidt

We had a great time at the 65th birthday celebration!  It was wonderful to see and talk to our old (pun intended) classmates.  Can't wait until our 50th year reunion.  Hopefully we will get a lot of classmates at that one. Special thanks to Tom, Kim, and the entire committee for putting together a fantastic venue.  We do appreciate all the hard work.  Thanks for a great time.

Robert Hurley

Connie Hale (Rhodes)

WHAT A JOYOUS & APPREICATED 3-DAY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION THIS HAS BEEN FOR ALL OF US..... THANK YOU ALL!

“Railer Hugs” Connie