Terry Bernowich (Schmitz)

I had a real good and fun visit with Bill Seeney today. He was in our class but didn't graduate with us. I told him about our class breakfasts and suggested he come to one of them. He lives in Bel Aire and happened to be in Newton today.

Leroy Buller

Attention all sleepy heads....

January 11, 2020 Breakfast will be at the Breadbasket but at a new time.  10 a.m.  So, the excuse that the time is too early is not longer valid  See you there.

Lee

Vickie Yotter (Moore)

Greetings Everyone:

Just thought I'd drop a line to you to tell you we have moved from Louisville, Kentucky to Tellico Village, Tennessee. We live in a 55 and over community consisting of over 5,000 situated along Tellico Lake in Eastern Tennessee. Our address is 115 Nunnehi Trail, Vonore, Tn in the Kahite Community. We decided it was time to downsize and try something different. My husband's brother lives about 1/2 mile away so now we have some family near us. The move and getting reestablished was a nightmare but we are adjusting and pretty soon it will all be memory. We gave away or sold half of our house and barn contents and there are times now that we ask ourselves "Why did we get rid of that?". I have access to three golf courses along the lake and all the recreational and club activities anyone could imagine. Now, I just have to get myself out of the house and out there to take advantage of them. Time is marching on and I figure we don't have that much time left so why not do all those things we want to do on our "bucket list". I got so tired of upkeep on 7 acres with tons of trees and so much yardwork that now I live on a postage stamp lot along a golf course. I wish you all well and hope your dreams have come true, as mine have, and you live many, many more years to enjoy them. Bye for now.   

Brenda Drake (Anderson)

You are going to love it.  Changes are hard, but they are a part of life we have to accept. I am sure you and your husband will make lots of friends and it will feel like home again.

Connie Hale (Rhodes)

Vickie,

I totally understand the downsizing thing… it can be a stressful thing to go through. But sometimes it's really about ones inner-attitude towards making such a life changing adjustment. You are blessed with a posive one. What you shared is a good remindeer to us all that it might be better to start doing instead of thinking about it.

I’m just thankful to get out of bed and walk upright to the bathroom still holding my bladder. LOL! Anyway, I thank you for sharring your remarkable downsizing exerience.. May I be so brave as I continue downsizing 'stuff' around the house and property.. I know I can't take it with me and I sure don't want to leave my 'stuff' behind for John to deal with.

Sending you a huge “CONGRATULATIONS’ for your bravery to successfully challenge a life changing move that will enhance and enrich your lives to the better.

Hugs from Newton

Connie 

Peter Preheim (Preheim)

Y’all,

I have sad information to pass on to the class members.

Last Saturday, February 1st, our classmate Nathan Stucky and his wife Suzanne Daughton were on an airline flight from Cancun to St. Louis.  Enroute, Suzanne’s heart stopped.  Medical professionals who were passengers administered CPR.  The flight was diverted to New Orleans.  Once back on land, Suzanne was transported to a local hospital where she died.

Please join me in sending Nathan condolences in his loss of his wife Suzanne.

Peter Preheim 

Terry Bernowich (Schmitz)

Thank you Pete for sharing information about Nathan Stucky and his wife. I will keep Nathan and his family in my prayers.
 

Terry Bernowich (Schmitz)

Hi Vickie! Thanks for sharing about your downsizing. I noticed you had a profile update with the city you live in. I figured you moved and I am so glad you filled us in on the details. It is so hard to go through belongings and downsize. So glad you did it now instead of later. Sure do miss you. I always have a good time with you when you are here for our reunions and parties. You are always such a big help! Keep us posted on how things are going in your new home. Sounds like you will be able to stay busy which is so important.

Terry Bernowich (Schmitz)

Hi Barbara! I can't wait until you move back to town! You are one of the reasons I always try to attend the reunions. It will be so nice to see you at our monthly breakfasts! Let me know if there is anything I can help you with on this end.

Erle Miller

Connie Hale (Rhodes)

Hello out there…. it’s been awhile since I’ve checked in.

Sending you all BELATED Birthday Wishes for a good year.

With care facility lock downs, my 97+ year-young mom gets a little confused now and then, and.I’m so thankful knowing that she’s being well taken of. However, yesterday I got a call from the front desk saying that mom dragged (while in her wheelchair) trash-bags filled with her clothing, a floor lamp, and box of bingo winner knickknacks. She told them she won’t need them anymore and to just get rid of it!  Whew! If this continues all that will be left in her room is the bed. She’s still full of spunk and vinegar. I’m am blessed.

Connie 

PS> the staff snuck all her things back into her room when she was out doing activities. LOL!

Maureen Koehn (Fast)

Connie,

I enjoyed reading the anecdote about your mom because we will probably be doing the same thing.  You have experienced great loss and grief, but have chosen to lift our spirits.  Thank you for that.

Easter blessings to you,

Reenie Koehn Fast

Martin Libhart

I hope this message finds you “healthy” and safe during this difficult time in our world. As I look back I recall as a youngster getting our polio vaccinations (later replaced by vaccine on a sugar cube). Our parents worried about the threat of Smallpox, Red Measles and the Asian Flu when we were very young. In later years I recall standing in line to get my Swine Flu shot. Then there was SARS, H1N1,....... and now COVID-19. 

Little did we know - when the decision was made a few months ago to not have a Class 70th birthday get-together this year - that we would be in this current situation. I feel better now about that decision.

I’ll end with this........ please be safe, take care of yourself, and call, email or text friends to see how they are doing. As Tom Collier, our classmate and friend used to always say, “be well”.

Martin

Barbara Gabel (Gabel)

I was extremely disappointed when the 70th Birthday Party was canceled. I probably would be sitting in Federal Prison right now due to fighting with the airport security in trying to make my flights or for sneezing on the airplane due to seasonal allergies. So I'm thankful you kept me out of prison and saved my life when you made the sad decision. I'm very thankful! Maybe we can have a 71st BDay party to celebrate the end of this chaos and life as we fondly remember it. Looking forward to joining in on all the fun by the end of this summer.

Connie Hale (Rhodes)

Barb don’t worry about the 70^th BD party… when you get here (providing gatherings are lifted) I will personally through a big back yard party for you with open invitation to whoever can come. It will be a blast! Good shared food, great company, and many hardy laughs guaranteed.

Tomorrow 31^st marks Wes’ fourth year passing. Time goes by so fast and still my heavy heart hurts. John says the best way to go through such situations is to think about all the good and positive things. And he’s right! Remember: When we’re down, stop and smell the fragrance of Rose-of-Sharon’s and enjoy the beautiful Lilies-of the-Valley. And when we’re up… Take a deep breath, spread your arms wide and soar a moment or two with the Eagles.

Martin... our little doggie loves having us here at home.

Please take care my friends, stay safe. Connie

Barbara Gabel (Gabel)

Connie, you're such a blessing!! I'm so looking forward to all the fun we'll share in the years to come. Yes, I'm coming down so this virus garbage had better get out of my way!!

C-ya all soon!

Terry Bernowich (Schmitz)

I still believe things happen for a reason. I believe God had a hand in not having enough classmates responding about having a 70th birthday party. I don't believe in "coincidences". 

However I do know we will have one heck of a party when all this is over! I am so looking forward to having you back in our area Barbara! It sure gives me something to look forward to!

Connie, March is always a hard time for me also. It doesn't matter how many years pass, the memories are always there, especially the wonderful good memories! You have been in my thoughts and prayers. You are so fortunate to have John to keep you positive about everything.

Stay well everybody!!!

Glenda Magee (Miller)

Veronica Camargo

Terry Bernowich (Schmitz)

Thank you Martin Libhart for posting the tshirt on the home page! Thank you Lee Buller for passing the info to Martin.

When I saw this tshirt on a facebook page I thought it would be a good idea for our class to buy these as a way to celebrate our 70th birthdays this year since we are not planning a party. I shared the idea with Barbara Gable and Becky Davis and we are excited about this. I hope everyone else likes the idea too.

Stay safe and stay well everybody!

Terry Bernowich (Schmitz)

Vicki Daily Chambers, 

My heart goes out to you and your family on the loss of your dad. I always enjoyed visiting with him at the VFW and the American Legion. He was an important part of this community for many years. It is especially tough with not being able to have friends and family be able lean on one another and have services because of the coronavirus. My prayers are with you and your family.

Veronica Camargo

Vicki Daily (Chambers)

Thank you, Terry for your kind words about Dad.  It really is a difficult time right now and we really appreciate your prayers. 

Nancy Cravens (Hillman)

Vicki, So sorry for the loss of your dad.  Hopefully your family can get together to celebrate his life soon. 

Nancy

Vicki Daily (Chambers)

Thank you Nancy-we sure hope we can sometime this summer.