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Hi, Classmate!
Maybe this economy is worse than I thought. We have managed to keep the reunion fee the same as it has been for the last couple of reunions (that wasn't so easy when you consider inflation.) Still, $35 per person is noticeable to most of us. And that means we want to know what we're getting for our money.
So, for your money you get a hard copy of the memory book, you get a nice buffet dinner to eat at cloth covered tables, some token gifts, you get to see some of our former teachers in real life, you get to watch the golf outing awards being handed out, you get some Class Reunion information from Marilyn, you will enjoy our really special guest speaker, and then you can dance and chat the night away. So, that is what you are paying $35 for and quite frankly we think it a bargain. What we can not charge you for and not one of us - and we have a class full of very successful people - can afford is the value added to our lives via interfacing and embracing (hugs are encouraged) Classmates from 45 years ago -- that is priceless!
So, just between us, I wanted to remind you that the Friday, September 24th night campfire night is free; the Saturday, September 25th, school tours are free; and the Sunday picnic is free. And, updating your memory book information is free except for the stamp to mail it in (e-mail works for me.)
Dan McLaughlin has selected the Rock Wood Golf course for the golf outing. It is pretty much the same course you played back in school days or shortly thereafter. So, what price can you put on nostolgia not to mention how much fun you have playing golf. At about $27 green fee - including cart, you will recognize this price as being quite reasonable. Thank you, Dan!
----- Main Event Program Saturday Night at Randy's Shoppe' -----
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
***Around 6:50 p.m. Bob Bergin will introduce the attending Teachers
A little before 7:00 p.m. We are hoping Larry Binnicker will offer the Class Reunion Invocation and bless the food.
Buffet line opens at 7:00 p.m.
***Program begins about 8:15 p.m. or when folks finish eating - with Dan McLaughlin making the golf outing award presentations.
Marilyn Lewis Holsworth will follow with her once every five years state of the Classes diatribe.
Then Our super Very Special Reunion Guest Speaker will be introduced by Marilyn Holsworth.
***DJ and dancing begins at about 9:30 p.m. ends at 11:30 p.m.
*** NOTE: Our red revolving light and noisy sound will indicate that we need everyone's attention
We will also use the red revolving light during the DJ session to indicate group dances. We have five group dances picked out already (You might want to practice before you come.)
1. The Cupid Shuffle
2. The Bunny Hop
3. Hokey Pokey
4. The Electric Slide
5. YMCA
For the rest of the DJ session, we will do our best to average playing two slow dances to one fast dance.
The quiet room will be available for chit chatting throughout the entire evening. For dinner, we do ask that you eat at one of the tables - not the quiet room. Our DJ will keep the volume high enough to dance to and low enough folks can communicate or simply move to the quiet room to chat.
----- Golf -----
Thursday, August 19, 2010
I now have eleven names for the golf tournament, all have contacted me by phone- most said they couldn't get on the web site.
I also can't get on the web site so there may be a few more name there.
I have some old trophies from blue springs south high school that i will recycle for the golf tournament.
places, long drive, closest to the hole etc. which i will present at the reunion.
You may want to have my name and email in the next email send out you do which might help with responses to the tournament.
I would like to let rockwood know a better estimate on numbers
Thanks,
dan McLaughlin "coachmac4@comcast.net" (816) 229-3052
----- Correction For Bob Bergin's e-mail address ----
Any of Mrs. Cockefair's former students who would like to possibly spend some time with her on Saturday, September 25, 2010, in the early afternoon, please e-mail Bob Bergin -
bobz0847@yahoo.com. Sorry I messed up last e-mail. This one is correct for Bob's e-mail.
----- Ms. Beaman -----
From: bob bergin <bobz0847@yahoo.com>
Subject: add to prayer list, please
Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 2:01 PM
Mrs Oneida Beaman Lorimer's husband is at Centerpoint Hospital, where Larry B is head chaplain and director of volunteers. She was calling to let me know they might not be able to come to the reunion night for teachers and was quite disappointed ("I am in perfect limbo"). I told her of our class's prayer group and her wishes are that she and her husband be added to it. Hopefully, Larry will see the name and recognize the last name. Otherewise, we do need to keep the family in our collective prayers. Thanks, Bob
----- Free Chiefs' Practice at Arrowhead -----
Before I forget - free parking, free entrance to the New Arrowhead stadium on August 25th, 6:00 pm. Tell anyone you like. Only free entrance this year. And, includes watching a practice. Great chance to see what 250 million dollars buys.
I have been told that there will be access to the Club Level, Field Level where the Hall of Honor is located on the south side. No locker room as this is an actual practice. No access to the penthouse suite and broadcasting suites. Most everything else you can see and see for free.
There will be Red Coaters around to assist you with directions. Hy-Vee Gate H will be doing a fan fest just like they will be for regular home games.
----- Alreda Foster Adams -----
Alreda was chosen to go to the City of Independence, Japanese Sister City, the Beautiful Higashimurayama, known for Lake Tama. There were nine exchange students with escorts (Alreda was one.)
To download and view the entire newsletter article click on: http://www.williamchrismanhighschool.com/classes/1965/Alreda_August_2010.pdf
----- Ted Lewman's Mother -----
MAXINE LOIS LEWMAN
Maxine Lois Lewman, was born Nov 28, 1915, in Iola, Allen Co., Kan. She went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2010, in Edmond, Okla. She was the eldest of 10 children born to Coral H. and Violet E. (Cott) Conley. She moved to Kansas City, Mo., in her youth and lived there until her marriage to Hurley W. Lewman on Jan. 18, 1944. Their union lasted over 61 years until his death in May 2005. After WWII, they established their home in Independence, Mo., where she lived the majority of her life until moving to Edmond in November 2004. She graduated from Evening High School for Adults, School District of Kansas City on March 21, 1968, her education being delayed due to the depression and WWII. She was a Charter Member of Beverly Hills Baptist Church where she was active in the children's ministry program and in recent years, she was a member of Noland Road Baptist Church in Independence. Maxine was proud of her WEA Indian heritage and was also a member of the DAR. During WWII she served her country as a small arms ammunition inspector at the Lake City, Mo., arsenal and as "Rosie the Riveter" for Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach, Calif. An avid lover of flowers and her home, she worked hard and enjoyed caring for both. She also loved different crafts. After retirement, she enjoyed 20 years of winters in Arizona and was active in tennis, biking and tap dancing. She was a faithful and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, She is survived by children, Judy Downs (Joe), Edmond, and Ted Lewman (Kathy), Blue Springs, Mo.; grandchildren, Jeff Downs (Vickie), Oswego, Ill., Jennifer Rivero (Eliseo), Gilbert, Ariz., Lyndsey Lewman Dunn (Jeff), Overland Park, Kan., and Liz Lewman White (Chris) of Kansas City; great grandchildren, Tim and Kristin; Sarah, Keely, Jaeden, Tommy, Nicholas, Joseph and Caroline; brother, Rex Conley (Joan), sisters, Geraldine Nichols (Bob), Colleen Sauntry (Jim), Ernestine Crosby, Darlene Connely, and Charlene Bredemeier (Wally); and sisters-in-law, Betty Conley (Juny) and Bonni!
e Conley (Bob), all of whom she dearly loved. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Kathleen Blaine and brothers, C.H. Conley and Bob Conley, sisters-in-law, Joan Conley and Vivian Lewman and brothers-in-law, Bob Nichols and Victor Lewman. Graveside services at 11 a.m. at Floral Hills Cemetery, with a Celebration of Life service at 12 p.m. at Floral Hills, both Friday, Aug. 6. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Good Shepherd Hospice, 4350 Will Rogers Parkway, Suite 400, Oklahoma City, OK 73108. Arr.: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel, (816) 353-1218. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories.
Published in Kansas City Star on August 5, 2010 Email
----- Danny Edwards' Mother -----
ELIZABETH EDWARDS
Elizabeth Edwards, 94, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2010, in Florence, Ky. Sarah Elizabeth White was born to Irish immigrant parents Sam and Jennie (Kirkpatrick) White on Dec. 28, 1915, in Kansas City, Mo. She grew up in Fairmont, Mo., with brothers, Samuel and John White and graduated from Northeast's college preparatory program in 1932. She met the love of her life, Lloyd Edwards, while selling tickets at the roller rink the same year and on Sept. 21, 1932, she married him and credited Lloyd's parents with finishing raising her. Lloyd and Elizabeth had three sons, Robert, Daniel and twin, Richard, who lived for only 13 days. After raising her family, Elizabeth accompanied Lloyd on three major projects for Standard Oil; they spent a year in Australia, a year in Madras, India, and a year in Wales. They toured the world on the return home trips for the Australia and Wales trip and she continued to travel the world later in life. Elizabeth was a long time member and active volunteer from Sunday school teacher to Deacon at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Independence. She was also a Cub Scout Leader, member of the PTA and volunteer driver for the American Red Cross. Later, she volunteered with Meals on Wheels and in the gift shop at the Independence Sanitarium for a number of years. Elizabeth was full of God given wisdom, not necessarily the wisdom of books but more the wisdom of life, families and relationships. She was an untrained nurse to three generations of her family and was eternally grateful for her good fortune and good health. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to tease. She enjoyed knitting, crossword puzzles, playing bridge with friends and a good cup of tea. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers and wives, John and Louise White and Sam and Elizabeth White, sons, Richard and Robert and daughters-in-law, Sylvia (Smith) and Julie (Williamson). She is survived by her son, Daniel Edwards, Casper, Wyo.; grandsons, Chad (DeDe) Edwards, Wetumpka, Alaska, Sean!
(Amy) Edwards, Burlington, Ky., Paul (Laura) Edwards, Florence, Ky., and granddaughters, Jennifer (Brian) Madden, Rapid City, SD, Melissa Edwards, Idaho Falls, Idaho, and 15 great-grandchildren whom she enjoyed cuddling and reading to until the end. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, with burial to follow at Mound Grove Cemetery. Online condolences at www.speakschapel.com Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel (816) 252-7900. Carson Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64052, 816-252-7900
Published in Kansas City Star on August 10, 2010
----- Our Classmate, Norval Clint Benedict -----
Birth: Aug. 15, 1947
Eureka Springs
Carroll County
Arkansas, USA
Death: Jul. 22, 2007
Springdale
Washington County
Arkansas, USA
Norval Clint Benedict was born the son of Norval Hugh and Doris Marie Bonner Benedict. He was a mechanic and a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War.
Survivors include two sons, Bobby Benedict of Kansas City, Missouri, and Arlo Benedict of Marble; one daughter, Pamela Jo Benedict of Kansas City, Missouri; four brothers, James Benedict of Tulsa, Oklahoma, David Benedict and Ernest Benedict, both of Huntsville, and Paul Benedict of Springdale; one sister, Jean Marie Cruz of Springdale.
Veterans honors will be conducted by the Marine Corps
Burial:
Fayetteville National Cemetery
700 Government Avenue
Fayetteville
Washington County
Arkansas, USA
Plot: SECTION 28 SITE 379
Created by: Iris
Record added: Aug 09, 2007
Find A Grave Memorial# 20855074
----- There is still time to sign up and attend the 45th -----
If you did not get a hard copy invitation, if you lost your hard copy invitation, or whatever ... Please note that there is a copy on-line which you can print and mail in. To see it click on: http://www.tmes.biz/williamchrisman/classes/1965/45_invitation_letter.shtml
You can send money for the entire reunion - just $35,
You can send money just for the 45th Memory book - just $10;
or pretty please with sugar all over it - fill out the part of the form for updating the Memory book and send it in. Thank you so much!
----- That's all folks! -----
Sure hope you are having a wonderful summer, that life is treating you well, and that God smiles upon you and yours with blessings every day.
See ya,
Cecil
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