The Beaver Dam
Sunday, April 15, 2012
On April 14, Doug Sorenson received the following email from Lea Johnston: I'm back! Been out of circulation for a spell! February 15th had a "stroke"; hospital and rehab for 38 days and in home rehab now for a longer spell. Wheelchair bound.
My total health package is Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathy; arthritis; the ramifications from the stroke; and the potential of developing a DVT in my left leg; all exacerbating each other. Other than this all is in fine fettle. Not too bad for a 78 year old!
Cards may be sent to: Lea Johnston, 11 Locust Ct., Narragansett, RI 02882
Sorry all these things are happening to you, Lea. Wishing you the best! Bev
My total health package is Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathy; arthritis; the ramifications from the stroke; and the potential of developing a DVT in my left leg; all exacerbating each other. Other than this all is in fine fettle. Not too bad for a 78 year old!
Cards may be sent to: Lea Johnston, 11 Locust Ct., Narragansett, RI 02882
Sorry all these things are happening to you, Lea. Wishing you the best! Bev
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Sorry this blog is sadly out of date. I had back surgery in September following a painful two months and have been slowly recuperating, but the prognosis is good.
Again, we have lost a few more classmates: Virginia Crowell Hordusky died August
23, 2011 following an extended illness. Ginny worked as a cake decorator for Super Duper for 20 years and if you ever attended a birthday or graduation party in Erie, no doubt you sampled one of her creations. Condolences may be sent to George and her family at 5525 Martin Road, Erie, PA 16509.
Although we have no information, we have learned that Francine Maloney Scott passed away earlier this year.
Carolyn Babcock, sister of Betty Babcock Huffman, died October 5, 2011. Condolences can be sent to Betty at 14333 Stewart Road, Corry, PA 16407.
We recently heard from Elaine Rossin Roth. She sends her condolences and regards to class members. She says she has fond memories of our high school days in Corry. She also reminded me that I neglected to mention the passing of Minna Stahl on November 10, 2010. Minna was our Spanish teacher. She was also quite a character and I have fond memories of her.
At our class picnic in September, we passed the hat and collected $245 towards our upcoming 60th (WOW!!!) class reunion. The class treasury now contains $535 and the scholarship fund contains $2800. We hope to award one more scholarship in the amount of $3,000 at the reunion.
Recently received a communique from Jacki Lanphere telling us that she has sold her home in Madison, Alabama and is now pursuing the "sensible" course of condominium living. Her new address is: 1052 Cathedral Circle, Madison Alabama 35758. Telephone: 256-772-7626 Email: jiglan@att.net
Again, we have lost a few more classmates: Virginia Crowell Hordusky died August
23, 2011 following an extended illness. Ginny worked as a cake decorator for Super Duper for 20 years and if you ever attended a birthday or graduation party in Erie, no doubt you sampled one of her creations. Condolences may be sent to George and her family at 5525 Martin Road, Erie, PA 16509.
Although we have no information, we have learned that Francine Maloney Scott passed away earlier this year.
Carolyn Babcock, sister of Betty Babcock Huffman, died October 5, 2011. Condolences can be sent to Betty at 14333 Stewart Road, Corry, PA 16407.
We recently heard from Elaine Rossin Roth. She sends her condolences and regards to class members. She says she has fond memories of our high school days in Corry. She also reminded me that I neglected to mention the passing of Minna Stahl on November 10, 2010. Minna was our Spanish teacher. She was also quite a character and I have fond memories of her.
At our class picnic in September, we passed the hat and collected $245 towards our upcoming 60th (WOW!!!) class reunion. The class treasury now contains $535 and the scholarship fund contains $2800. We hope to award one more scholarship in the amount of $3,000 at the reunion.
Recently received a communique from Jacki Lanphere telling us that she has sold her home in Madison, Alabama and is now pursuing the "sensible" course of condominium living. Her new address is: 1052 Cathedral Circle, Madison Alabama 35758. Telephone: 256-772-7626 Email: jiglan@att.net
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Sadly we lost two classmates in June, 2011.
Clara "Corkee" Parker Briggs died June 6 after a brief battle with leukemia. She was one of our roller skaters. She enjoyed making ceramics and loved to crochet. One of her crocheting accomplishments was the creation of her daughter's wedding dress.
Condolences may be sent to Corkee's family at 304 E. Elmwood Ave., Falconer, NY 14733
Sidney "Sid" Smith lost his battle with brain cancer on June 27. He was married to fellow classmate, Shirley Anderson Smith, who died April 22, 2010. Sid liked to ride his bike and he and Shirley enjoyed square dancing. Condolences may be sent to Sid's family at his home address: 2075 Bradley Drive, St.Cloud, FL 34771-8689
Clara "Corkee" Parker Briggs died June 6 after a brief battle with leukemia. She was one of our roller skaters. She enjoyed making ceramics and loved to crochet. One of her crocheting accomplishments was the creation of her daughter's wedding dress.
Condolences may be sent to Corkee's family at 304 E. Elmwood Ave., Falconer, NY 14733
Sidney "Sid" Smith lost his battle with brain cancer on June 27. He was married to fellow classmate, Shirley Anderson Smith, who died April 22, 2010. Sid liked to ride his bike and he and Shirley enjoyed square dancing. Condolences may be sent to Sid's family at his home address: 2075 Bradley Drive, St.Cloud, FL 34771-8689
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Classmate Bob Ploss, husband of fellow classmate Carolyn Walton Ploss, passed away April 12, 2011. Bob was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He liked archery, hunting and fishing. Bob and Carolyn attended all our reunions and picnics. He will be sadly missed by his fellow classmates. Condolences may be sent to Carolyn at 1160 Spencer Road, Corry, PA 16407.
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Sadly, Jim Hannan lost his battle with cancer and passed away at home on Sunday, February 28. Calling hours are Saturday, March 5 at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral mass at 11:00 AM at St. Thomas Church in Corry, PA. Condolences may be sent to Joan at 1112 Gamma Road, Corry, PA 16407.
Jim was a tireless worker for the Class of 1953 Reunion Committee. Many events and annual picnics came about through the results of his efforts. We owe him much gratitude for the success of these endeavors. The committee will miss him greatly.
Jim was also member of the Scholarship Committee. A scholarship in the amount of $3500 was awarded at our 55th reunion in 2008 and we hope to award another scholarship in the amount of $2000 or more at our 60th reunion in 2013. With this in mind, we are making a donation from the class treasury in Jim's name. Should you wish to make your own donation in Jim's name, checks may be made to the Class of 1953 and sent to Beverly Tripp, Class Treasurer, PO Box 93, Clymer, NY 14724.
Jim was a tireless worker for the Class of 1953 Reunion Committee. Many events and annual picnics came about through the results of his efforts. We owe him much gratitude for the success of these endeavors. The committee will miss him greatly.
Jim was also member of the Scholarship Committee. A scholarship in the amount of $3500 was awarded at our 55th reunion in 2008 and we hope to award another scholarship in the amount of $2000 or more at our 60th reunion in 2013. With this in mind, we are making a donation from the class treasury in Jim's name. Should you wish to make your own donation in Jim's name, checks may be made to the Class of 1953 and sent to Beverly Tripp, Class Treasurer, PO Box 93, Clymer, NY 14724.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Update: Jim Hannan has cancer of the liver and bones. He is at home and under the care of hospice. Cards may be sent to 1112 Gamma Road, Corry, Pa 16407. I'm sure they will be appreciated.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
We are sorry to report that Jim Hannan is suffering from serious health problems -- his heart and other issues and has lost significant amounts of weight. Cards may be sent to him at 1112 Gamma Road, Corry, PA 16407. His wife, Joan, recently had hip replacement surgery and seems to be recovering well.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Again, we have lost another classmate. Walter Nollinger,
age 76, passed away August 25, 2010 at Corry Memorial Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia, two daughters and two sons.
Walt enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, gardening and beekeeping.
Memorials and/or condolences may be sent to Pat in care of the
Bracken Funeral Home. 315 N. Center St., Corry, PA 16407.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
age 76, passed away August 25, 2010 at Corry Memorial Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia, two daughters and two sons.
Walt enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, gardening and beekeeping.
Memorials and/or condolences may be sent to Pat in care of the
Bracken Funeral Home. 315 N. Center St., Corry, PA 16407.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Sunday, August 08, 2010
The 2010 Class of 1953 picnic will be held on Wednesday, September 1 at the Mead Glenn Building in Mead Park, Corry, PA., 11:00 AM till ??. Please bring your own table service and a dish to pass. RSVP or questions to Frank Karkoski (814-665-6944) or Fran Church (814-665-7394 or email: franchurch@tbscc.com). Please encourage all your fellow classmates to attend. Looking forward to seeing you on September 1.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Sadly we report that Shirley Anderson Smith died April 22 in Florida. She badly wanted to attend our 55th class reunion last June but sent word that due to poor health she would have to miss the event (the first time ever). She was undergoing dialysis 3 times a week and had a pacemaker. Sid has also had many health problems. He had one kidney removed and then had two hip replacements last summer.
Calling hours will be Wednesday, April 28 from noon until 2 PM followed by the funeral at the Bracken Funeral Home in Corry. Dinner will be served afterward at the Mennonite Church in Spartansburg. Condolences may be sent to Sid at 2075 Bradley Drive, St. Cloud, FL 34771-8989.
ADDRESS CHANGE: Connie Culver Williams - 216 W. Pleasant St., Corry, PA 16407
CONDOLENCES ALSO TO:
ALICE ARMITAGE JONES (Address unknown)- Sister Wilma Armitage Ross - December 17, 2009
RUSSELL BECKWITH (4176 Escondito Circle, Sarasota Fl 34238-4528) - Sister, Lucille Beckwith Giles - Jan . 4, 2010
CONNIE CULVER WILLIAMS (216 W. Pleasant St., Corry, PA 16407)- Sister Donna Culver Stutzman- Jan. 11, 2010
JACKIE ROSS GOSKA - (12550 RTE 6, Corry, Pa 16407) - Brother Harold E. Ross, Sr. - Jan. 22, 2010
Calling hours will be Wednesday, April 28 from noon until 2 PM followed by the funeral at the Bracken Funeral Home in Corry. Dinner will be served afterward at the Mennonite Church in Spartansburg. Condolences may be sent to Sid at 2075 Bradley Drive, St. Cloud, FL 34771-8989.
ADDRESS CHANGE: Connie Culver Williams - 216 W. Pleasant St., Corry, PA 16407
CONDOLENCES ALSO TO:
ALICE ARMITAGE JONES (Address unknown)- Sister Wilma Armitage Ross - December 17, 2009
RUSSELL BECKWITH (4176 Escondito Circle, Sarasota Fl 34238-4528) - Sister, Lucille Beckwith Giles - Jan . 4, 2010
CONNIE CULVER WILLIAMS (216 W. Pleasant St., Corry, PA 16407)- Sister Donna Culver Stutzman- Jan. 11, 2010
JACKIE ROSS GOSKA - (12550 RTE 6, Corry, Pa 16407) - Brother Harold E. Ross, Sr. - Jan. 22, 2010
Monday, December 14, 2009
DEATHS: October, 2009 - Walt Landers - Ventura, California. Walt was a retired satellite support engineer and interested in model railroading and railroad history.
November 30, 2009 - Milford W. Anderson - Erie, PA. Milford was a fellow classmate until sophomore year. He was a retired funeral director.
October 9, 2009 - Coach and teacher Felix Mathews - Warren Pa. Felix was 85.
New email address: Skip & Betty Moore - blm35@verizon.net
New addresses: Connie Culver Williams - 216 W. Pleasant St., Corry, PA 16407
Lea Johnston reports that he has moved for the 36th time - his last:
11 Locust Ct., Narragansett RI 02882. Lea sent us a poem to share.
'Tis
'Tis through the journey safe, traveling life's tempestous sea that bonds successful mates.
'Tis through the cyclone's chafe, sharing vital abrasive activity; survival, self-serving capitulates.
'Tis secure passage through its bore that stimulates a freshening wind with travel a delighted pursuit again.
'Tis docked safe then going ashore with the lives of two thus twined, another heavenly miracle: Amen! ilj -2009
November 30, 2009 - Milford W. Anderson - Erie, PA. Milford was a fellow classmate until sophomore year. He was a retired funeral director.
October 9, 2009 - Coach and teacher Felix Mathews - Warren Pa. Felix was 85.
New email address: Skip & Betty Moore - blm35@verizon.net
New addresses: Connie Culver Williams - 216 W. Pleasant St., Corry, PA 16407
Lea Johnston reports that he has moved for the 36th time - his last:
11 Locust Ct., Narragansett RI 02882. Lea sent us a poem to share.
'Tis
'Tis through the journey safe, traveling life's tempestous sea that bonds successful mates.
'Tis through the cyclone's chafe, sharing vital abrasive activity; survival, self-serving capitulates.
'Tis secure passage through its bore that stimulates a freshening wind with travel a delighted pursuit again.
'Tis docked safe then going ashore with the lives of two thus twined, another heavenly miracle: Amen! ilj -2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
REMINDER: Annual picnic Wednesday, September 2. See previous post dated June 6 for details.
RECENT LOSSES:
Irvin H. Downs, 88, (woodshop teacher) June 11, 2009 in St. Petersburg, Florida
Cornelia Price Andersen, 95,(elementary teacher) August 8, 2009 in North East, PA
Sara Lizabeth Gates, infant grandaughter of Sonny & Peg Dempsey Anderson(26 Chestnut St., Corry, PA 16407) June, 2009 in Corry, PA
Marilyn Wallace Aiken(?), sister of Dorothy Wallace Henry (2186 Middlefield Rd, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44106) July 28, 2009
BAD NEWS: We have learned that Sid Smith recently had surgery for a kidney tumor and then fell off his stationery bike (against medical advice) while recuperating and broke his hip. Shirley is undergoing dialysis several times a week. Cards would be appreciated. 2075 Bradley Drive, St. Cloud, FL 34771-8689 Telephone: 407-892-2783
CHANGES: Becky Williams Arnink is back on the east coast again (must have missed all the snow). 44 Center St., Union Springs, NY 13160 (near Buffalo) Telephone:
315-889-9033 Email: jarnink@rochester.rr.com
Jim Hannan: New email: jhannan@neo.rr.com
Connie Culver: Email: conniebeth2004@yahoo.com
Walt Landers: Telephone # 434-299-5765 ( Ventura, CA)
RECENT LOSSES:
Irvin H. Downs, 88, (woodshop teacher) June 11, 2009 in St. Petersburg, Florida
Cornelia Price Andersen, 95,(elementary teacher) August 8, 2009 in North East, PA
Sara Lizabeth Gates, infant grandaughter of Sonny & Peg Dempsey Anderson(26 Chestnut St., Corry, PA 16407) June, 2009 in Corry, PA
Marilyn Wallace Aiken(?), sister of Dorothy Wallace Henry (2186 Middlefield Rd, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44106) July 28, 2009
BAD NEWS: We have learned that Sid Smith recently had surgery for a kidney tumor and then fell off his stationery bike (against medical advice) while recuperating and broke his hip. Shirley is undergoing dialysis several times a week. Cards would be appreciated. 2075 Bradley Drive, St. Cloud, FL 34771-8689 Telephone: 407-892-2783
CHANGES: Becky Williams Arnink is back on the east coast again (must have missed all the snow). 44 Center St., Union Springs, NY 13160 (near Buffalo) Telephone:
315-889-9033 Email: jarnink@rochester.rr.com
Jim Hannan: New email: jhannan@neo.rr.com
Connie Culver: Email: conniebeth2004@yahoo.com
Walt Landers: Telephone # 434-299-5765 ( Ventura, CA)
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Again, we have lost another classmate. Doris Lillie Lilley of 7429 Allenhurst Ave., Ridgway, PA 15853 passed away May 21, 2009 just a few days short of her 74th birthday. She is survived by her husband, Jim, a son, a daughter and four grandchildren. Many of you may remember her mother, Elnora, a well-known Corry musician. She used to entertain many of Doris' friends with sing-a-longs after which we would all head to the REX Theatre for the Friday night scary movie. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Assn., 2040 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
We have recently learned that Rhae Blatt Lloyd, sister of Bill Blatt (102 Vine Ave., Greenville, PA 16125) died last January.
Since our reunion last year we have received an additional $790 in scholarship fund donations. This brings the balance to $4,162 which will enable us to meet our obligation to recipient Kari Swart of $1,500 for years 2009 and 2010. The balance in the fund will be invested with the goal of awarding an additional scholarship in 2011
Contributions to the fund are encouraged. Donations may be sent to Frances Thomas Church, 12935 Turnpike Road, Corry, PA 16407.
The date for our annual picnic has been set for Wednesday, September 2 at the Glen Mead Lodge in Mead Park. Details will be sent by mail in August to class members living an easy driving distance from Corry. If you know of out-of-towners who will
be in the vicinity at the time, please encourage them to join us. Details may be obtained from Fran at the above address or by her email: franchurch@tbscc.com
We have recently learned that Rhae Blatt Lloyd, sister of Bill Blatt (102 Vine Ave., Greenville, PA 16125) died last January.
Since our reunion last year we have received an additional $790 in scholarship fund donations. This brings the balance to $4,162 which will enable us to meet our obligation to recipient Kari Swart of $1,500 for years 2009 and 2010. The balance in the fund will be invested with the goal of awarding an additional scholarship in 2011
Contributions to the fund are encouraged. Donations may be sent to Frances Thomas Church, 12935 Turnpike Road, Corry, PA 16407.
The date for our annual picnic has been set for Wednesday, September 2 at the Glen Mead Lodge in Mead Park. Details will be sent by mail in August to class members living an easy driving distance from Corry. If you know of out-of-towners who will
be in the vicinity at the time, please encourage them to join us. Details may be obtained from Fran at the above address or by her email: franchurch@tbscc.com
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Sadly, another loss for our class family. Quinten (Queenie) Nielsen, 74, of Rocky Grove, PA, died March 6, 2009, after a long battle with COPD. He is survived by his wife, Mary Matthews Nielsen and several stepchildren. He was preceded in death by a son Carl, in 2008. Memorials to help defray funeral expenses may be made to Mary at 220 Cedar St., Rocky Grove, PA 16323.
CONDOLENCES ALSO TO THE FOLLOWING CLASSMATES:
RUTH ROSS (563 Wayne St., Corry, PA 16407) Brother, Frank Ross - Oct, 30, 2008
ROSE MARIE DAVIS YOTPOLIS (2272 Mina-French Creek Road, Clymer, NY 14724) Sister, Virginia Thompson Schweitzer.
BOB PLOSS (1160 Spencer Road, Corry, PA 16407) Sister, Nettie J.Ploss
CONDOLENCES ALSO TO THE FOLLOWING CLASSMATES:
RUTH ROSS (563 Wayne St., Corry, PA 16407) Brother, Frank Ross - Oct, 30, 2008
ROSE MARIE DAVIS YOTPOLIS (2272 Mina-French Creek Road, Clymer, NY 14724) Sister, Virginia Thompson Schweitzer.
BOB PLOSS (1160 Spencer Road, Corry, PA 16407) Sister, Nettie J.Ploss
Monday, August 25, 2008
The annual class picnic will be held on Wednesday, September 10 at Mead Park's Stennet Pavilion at noon. Please bring a dish to pass and your own tableware. Coffee will be provided. Invitations have been sent to class members within easy driving distance. If you know of classmates from out of town who will be in the area, please ask them to join us. Expenses for this year's picnic were met by donations made at last year's picnic. A free-will offering will again be taken to defray costs for the 2009 picnic. RSVP Fran Church at 814-665-7394 (email: franchurch@tbscc.com) or Frank Karkoski at 814-665-6944.
Jim Hannan's sister, Marie McCray (class of 1951) passed away on August 18. Condolences may be sent to Jim at 312 Gamma Road, Corry, PA 16407
Jim Hannan's sister, Marie McCray (class of 1951) passed away on August 18. Condolences may be sent to Jim at 312 Gamma Road, Corry, PA 16407
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Several classmates who were unable to attend have asked who was at our recent reunion. Those attending were (you will note that most of them are local - something to do with age, health or gas prices, I guess): Helen Sharer Rater, Phyllis Hulings Black, Tivey
Cassett Lyons, John Gibson, Shirley Shaffer Johnson, Marlene Moll Hagstrom, Doug Sorenson, Betty Taylor Moore, Dick Haight, Bob & Carolyn Walton Ploss, Jim Hannan, Frank Karkoski, Sally Dickinson Siefert, Tom Stroup, Connie Culver Williams, Ron Triscuit, Mary Ann Cassatt Dunn, Fran Thomas Church, Bev Little Tripp, Barb Huntley Kaday, Bill Moyer, Dorothy Wallace Henry, Chuck Fenton and Sally Trostle Van Houten.
Sure wish more of you would participate in this blog. For help, contact Joe Shields at schnauzer_99@yahoo.com.
Cassett Lyons, John Gibson, Shirley Shaffer Johnson, Marlene Moll Hagstrom, Doug Sorenson, Betty Taylor Moore, Dick Haight, Bob & Carolyn Walton Ploss, Jim Hannan, Frank Karkoski, Sally Dickinson Siefert, Tom Stroup, Connie Culver Williams, Ron Triscuit, Mary Ann Cassatt Dunn, Fran Thomas Church, Bev Little Tripp, Barb Huntley Kaday, Bill Moyer, Dorothy Wallace Henry, Chuck Fenton and Sally Trostle Van Houten.
Sure wish more of you would participate in this blog. For help, contact Joe Shields at schnauzer_99@yahoo.com.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
To see pictures from the alumni banquet go to: www.velocity.net/~jesilvis and scroll down to the alumni posting. The class of 1958 (my sister's class) took home both cups this year. It was noted that this was the third time in the last 8 years that one class had won both cups - 1950, "1953" and 1958. Sure glad our class was one of them - hate to give my sister "bragging rights". Also forgot to mention in the previous post that Kari Swart was the winner of the scholarship. She received $1500 this year and will receive another $1500 for the next two years providing she maintains a GPA of 2.75.
There is a picture of Mary Ann Cassat-Dunn awarding the scholarship.
There is a picture of Mary Ann Cassat-Dunn awarding the scholarship.
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Our 55th class reunion is now behind us with moderate success. Because of various other commitments, bereavements, illnesses and outrageous travel costs, several members were unable to attend, but 28 of us answered the alumni dinner roll call.
Chuck and Pat Dominessy were on their way, but had to turn back from their daughter's home in Virginia when it was discovered that Chuck's incision from a recent surgery was badly infected. He received treatment in Florida and is now on the mend. Both Anna Hickey Hartman and Shirley Anderson Smith sent regrets saying this was the first reunion each would be missing. Anna's husband, Paul, was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer and is undergoing treatment for it. They are optimistic that it was caught in time and that Paul will recover fully. Shirley has to go to dialysis 3 times a week, therefore she is basically homebound. She mentions that she has a pacemaker, too. Says Sid does a great job as "Mr. Homemaker". And Becky Williams Arnink, too, sends greetings. She is recovering from minor surgery. Good luck and good health to you all. We also received regrets and fond wishes from Elaine Rossin Roth, Evelyn Davis Van Wingerden, Theresa Sperry Massa and Jack Raymond. Marilyn Ingram Seale sent a nice letter detailing life in post-Kartina Biloxi, MS and again thanking everyone for the most welcome donation. Lea Johnston, too sent us a long letter including a poem parody of September Song comparing it to our 55th.
CONDOLENCES TO THE FOLLOWING CLASSMATES ON THEIR RECENT BEREAVEMENTS:
DICK HAIGHT (239 Niagara Pointe Drive, Erie, PA 16507) Brother, Roger Haight - April 29, 2008
PHYLLIS HULINGS BLACK (10306 Oliver Rd., McKean, PA 16426) Sister-in-law, Bette Hulings - June 4, 2008; Brother, John Hulings - June 10, 2008
JACKIE WEICHT KITELINGER (612 Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA 15801) Mother-in-Law, Martha Kitelinger - June 9, 2008
ANNETTE HARVEY CLARK (352 Blue Ridge Dr., Monroe, VA 24574) Mother, Alice Harvey Plants - June 19, 2008
Chuck and Pat Dominessy were on their way, but had to turn back from their daughter's home in Virginia when it was discovered that Chuck's incision from a recent surgery was badly infected. He received treatment in Florida and is now on the mend. Both Anna Hickey Hartman and Shirley Anderson Smith sent regrets saying this was the first reunion each would be missing. Anna's husband, Paul, was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer and is undergoing treatment for it. They are optimistic that it was caught in time and that Paul will recover fully. Shirley has to go to dialysis 3 times a week, therefore she is basically homebound. She mentions that she has a pacemaker, too. Says Sid does a great job as "Mr. Homemaker". And Becky Williams Arnink, too, sends greetings. She is recovering from minor surgery. Good luck and good health to you all. We also received regrets and fond wishes from Elaine Rossin Roth, Evelyn Davis Van Wingerden, Theresa Sperry Massa and Jack Raymond. Marilyn Ingram Seale sent a nice letter detailing life in post-Kartina Biloxi, MS and again thanking everyone for the most welcome donation. Lea Johnston, too sent us a long letter including a poem parody of September Song comparing it to our 55th.
CONDOLENCES TO THE FOLLOWING CLASSMATES ON THEIR RECENT BEREAVEMENTS:
DICK HAIGHT (239 Niagara Pointe Drive, Erie, PA 16507) Brother, Roger Haight - April 29, 2008
PHYLLIS HULINGS BLACK (10306 Oliver Rd., McKean, PA 16426) Sister-in-law, Bette Hulings - June 4, 2008; Brother, John Hulings - June 10, 2008
JACKIE WEICHT KITELINGER (612 Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA 15801) Mother-in-Law, Martha Kitelinger - June 9, 2008
ANNETTE HARVEY CLARK (352 Blue Ridge Dr., Monroe, VA 24574) Mother, Alice Harvey Plants - June 19, 2008
Saturday, April 05, 2008
We are hoping to get your reunion information in the mail the week of April 21.
To you snowbirds who have two addresses please let us know to which address we should send your packet. Email Bev at bltripp@starband.net with the info. If you do not receive anything please let me know. Thank you.
Again, we have another death to report. We only recently located Loretta Nichols Jones and now we have lost her. She passed away in New Smyrna Beach, Florida on March 10, 2008. She is survived by seven children & step-children, 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren & 10 great-great grandchildren. Quite a family.
To you snowbirds who have two addresses please let us know to which address we should send your packet. Email Bev at bltripp@starband.net with the info. If you do not receive anything please let me know. Thank you.
Again, we have another death to report. We only recently located Loretta Nichols Jones and now we have lost her. She passed away in New Smyrna Beach, Florida on March 10, 2008. She is survived by seven children & step-children, 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren & 10 great-great grandchildren. Quite a family.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Hi Classmates: Plans are in the works for our 55th class reunion. Alumni this year is Saturday, June 21. Tentatively, events are planned for Friday evening, June 20, Alumni and social time Saturday evening, June 21, and brunch, Sunday, June 22. A letter will be sent to you sometime in April with final details. If you have an address or email change, please send it to me at bltripp@starband.net.
Well-liked teacher and coach, Fred Schwab died January 28 in Winston Salem, NC. He was 83. Those of you who had Jim Hileman as your doctor, will be sorry to learn that he passed away February 3 at age 81. Former classmate Mildred Smith Carutis,
71, died September 15. She and her husband operated several restaurants in Western New York. Becky Sue Catalfu, 51, daughter of Virginia Taylor Henry, died January 23 after battling cancer for three years. Ginny died March 8, 2006.
Well-liked teacher and coach, Fred Schwab died January 28 in Winston Salem, NC. He was 83. Those of you who had Jim Hileman as your doctor, will be sorry to learn that he passed away February 3 at age 81. Former classmate Mildred Smith Carutis,
71, died September 15. She and her husband operated several restaurants in Western New York. Becky Sue Catalfu, 51, daughter of Virginia Taylor Henry, died January 23 after battling cancer for three years. Ginny died March 8, 2006.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Sally Dickinson Siefert sent us the following email: I just wanted to let you know that I lost my step-sister, Shirley Lines, on Wednesday, November 14th. Although she lived so far away (state of Washington) we did get to see each other at times and always called back and forth There is a definite ache in the heart when one loses a sibling no matter what age or where they live. Please say a prayer for her family, as well as for me. Thanks. Love Sally
Sally's address is: 6 Alson St., Warren, PA 16365
Sally's address is: 6 Alson St., Warren, PA 16365
Friday, November 09, 2007
Denae Chase Pochatko, age 46, daughter of Dick and Shirley Chase died in Anchorage, Alaska on October 25, 2007, from surgical complications. Condolences may be sent to Dick and Shirley at 505 E. South St., Corry, PA 16407.
Friday, October 26, 2007
We recently received news that Delight Sharer, 95, mother of Helen Sharer Rater died on October 20 at Jamestown, N.Y. Condolences may be sent to Helen at 2530 Lilac Court, Erie, PA 16506.
Classmate Evelyn Davis VanWingerden lives in El Cajon, California just outside of San Diego. She sends word that they are safe, but the air quality is terrible.
Classmate Evelyn Davis VanWingerden lives in El Cajon, California just outside of San Diego. She sends word that they are safe, but the air quality is terrible.
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Very sorry to report that Mary Ann Cassatt-Dunn,s Husband passed away the evening of Oct 2 at a hospital in Norfolkd VA. Dennis had been ill with cancer for quite some time. Talked to Mary Anne this morning and she noted that her son would be home this afternoon( he is in Merchant Marines) There will be an Irish Wake tomorrow. Anyone wanting to contact her.
Address: 9523 Sturgis St Norfolk VA 23503 phone 757 416 5441 E mail macd8096@earthlink .net
Address: 9523 Sturgis St Norfolk VA 23503 phone 757 416 5441 E mail macd8096@earthlink .net
Monday, September 03, 2007
Jacki Lanphere has asked me to convey the following message:
My heart was filled with pride when I saw all the Corry friends of my Lloyd at the "Celebration of the Life of Lloyd" on Tuesday, August 14th in St. Paul's Lutheran Church. I thank all of you for being there with me and "for" Lloyd. He would be as astonished as I was. He was a great guy, who was my life. It is comforting to know that you all think so, too.
Thank you, Jacki Lanphere
My heart was filled with pride when I saw all the Corry friends of my Lloyd at the "Celebration of the Life of Lloyd" on Tuesday, August 14th in St. Paul's Lutheran Church. I thank all of you for being there with me and "for" Lloyd. He would be as astonished as I was. He was a great guy, who was my life. It is comforting to know that you all think so, too.
Thank you, Jacki Lanphere
Monday, August 27, 2007
We recently received two new email addresses.
Marilyn Ingram Seale and her husband, Carl, lost everything two years ago when they were victims of Hurricane Katrina. They have been living in a FEMA trailer since. Marilyn recently got a computer again and is now online. Her email address is SMgretchen@aol.com. Please send her a note letting her know you are thinking of her.
John Parsons traveled from his home in Ellicottville, NY to attend the memorial service for Lloyd Lanphere, where he spoke very movingly of his memories of Lloyd. His email address is:
pars8@msn.com. His classmates enjoyed seeing him again. Hopefully we will see him at our 55th reunion next year.
The Celebration of Life service for Lloyd was well attended by his classmates. A great guy who was thought of highly by all who knew him.
Marilyn Ingram Seale and her husband, Carl, lost everything two years ago when they were victims of Hurricane Katrina. They have been living in a FEMA trailer since. Marilyn recently got a computer again and is now online. Her email address is SMgretchen@aol.com. Please send her a note letting her know you are thinking of her.
John Parsons traveled from his home in Ellicottville, NY to attend the memorial service for Lloyd Lanphere, where he spoke very movingly of his memories of Lloyd. His email address is:
pars8@msn.com. His classmates enjoyed seeing him again. Hopefully we will see him at our 55th reunion next year.
The Celebration of Life service for Lloyd was well attended by his classmates. A great guy who was thought of highly by all who knew him.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Jacki Lanphere has extended the following invitation:
Celebration of the Life of Lloyd Lanphere
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
201 E. South St.
Corry, Pennsylvania
Tuesday, August 14th
11:00 AM
Celebration of the Life of Lloyd Lanphere
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
201 E. South St.
Corry, Pennsylvania
Tuesday, August 14th
11:00 AM
Sunday, July 29, 2007
We received the following email from Jacki Lanphere (Lloyd's wife) on Friday, July 27, 2007:
This is a short note to tell you that my husband, Lloyd, passed on this afternoon. He was very ill with congestive heart failure and aspirating pneumonia with other complications. He was just 72 on April 28th and his failing health started the middle of May
when he suffered a very bad stroke. His ability to speak and swallow were the big things affected. Through therapy he could walk without aid of any kind and dress himself, etc. Lloyd fought very hard to overcome this, but evidently the Good Lord felt he needed him more than anyone else does.
He lead a good life, and silently without "tooting his own horn" helped his fellow man. He wanted no kudos
or hurrahs, and he was what I call a "quiet" Christian. For me he was the "greatest".
Condolences may be sent to Jacki at 120 Bellingham Drive, Madison AL 35758. Her email is: jiglan@bellsouth.net
This is a short note to tell you that my husband, Lloyd, passed on this afternoon. He was very ill with congestive heart failure and aspirating pneumonia with other complications. He was just 72 on April 28th and his failing health started the middle of May
when he suffered a very bad stroke. His ability to speak and swallow were the big things affected. Through therapy he could walk without aid of any kind and dress himself, etc. Lloyd fought very hard to overcome this, but evidently the Good Lord felt he needed him more than anyone else does.
He lead a good life, and silently without "tooting his own horn" helped his fellow man. He wanted no kudos
or hurrahs, and he was what I call a "quiet" Christian. For me he was the "greatest".
Condolences may be sent to Jacki at 120 Bellingham Drive, Madison AL 35758. Her email is: jiglan@bellsouth.net
Monday, July 02, 2007
Mary Ann Cassatt-Dunn new address is 9523 STURGIS ST.
NORFOLK, VA 23503 e mail macd 8096 @ earthlink.net
She and Dennis moved to Norfolk to be near their son as Mary Ann will probably need some help and support
because Dennis is terminal as I said before. Right now he is holding his own.
TIVEY
NORFOLK, VA 23503 e mail macd 8096 @ earthlink.net
She and Dennis moved to Norfolk to be near their son as Mary Ann will probably need some help and support
because Dennis is terminal as I said before. Right now he is holding his own.
TIVEY
Friday, June 29, 2007
I just tested it:
the one extra step that I can see is we will have to contribute to the master mailing list of Google so they can charge more $$$ for their ads. The first time you sign on they will make you jump thru some hoops to register with Google (just use the same names as you used with the old blogger). Google will confirm that you have added your name to their database and taken an oath that you will abide by all their rules.
They will send a confirming email to you, and a hot link to click to get back to the BeaverDam53 blog, then things look familiar, you write and post to the blog just like before.
I will be dispatching new invitations to everyone in the class of 53 that I have email addresses for. The rest will be up to you!
Joe S
the one extra step that I can see is we will have to contribute to the master mailing list of Google so they can charge more $$$ for their ads. The first time you sign on they will make you jump thru some hoops to register with Google (just use the same names as you used with the old blogger). Google will confirm that you have added your name to their database and taken an oath that you will abide by all their rules.
They will send a confirming email to you, and a hot link to click to get back to the BeaverDam53 blog, then things look familiar, you write and post to the blog just like before.
I will be dispatching new invitations to everyone in the class of 53 that I have email addresses for. The rest will be up to you!
Joe S
it's b-a-a-a-a-ack!
Sorry everyone, we got snarled in the world of corporate takeovers. There are a couple of hiccups involved to get back to using The Beaver Dam blog. I am using myself as the human sacrifice to try to follow the new instructions to sign on and add your comments that surely must have been building up all this time.
Everyone will be getting a new invitation and sign on instructions that will (hopefully) override the new rules.
I believe I can hack this thing to make your old sign on name and password reactivate.
We will see.
Joe S
Sorry everyone, we got snarled in the world of corporate takeovers. There are a couple of hiccups involved to get back to using The Beaver Dam blog. I am using myself as the human sacrifice to try to follow the new instructions to sign on and add your comments that surely must have been building up all this time.
Everyone will be getting a new invitation and sign on instructions that will (hopefully) override the new rules.
I believe I can hack this thing to make your old sign on name and password reactivate.
We will see.
Joe S
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Re: Lloyd Lanphere
Lloyd has moved to a care/rehab facility and is doing well. He is still unable to talk or swallow normally but did swallow some ice creams yesterday (not his favorite food). He, with the use of a walker, walked between his room and rehab, to the astonishment of the staff. This va phone conversation with Jacki last evening.
Lloyd has moved to a care/rehab facility and is doing well. He is still unable to talk or swallow normally but did swallow some ice creams yesterday (not his favorite food). He, with the use of a walker, walked between his room and rehab, to the astonishment of the staff. This va phone conversation with Jacki last evening.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Well, Hello!
Sorry I have been away so long. Had a little memory problem (lack of oxygen while on a heart-lung machine) and the change to Google further complicated things. Hope this gets to the outside, I have certainly missed being able to communicate.
Joe
The following is from Lea Johnston, if it makes it onto the blog, I "may" be able to instruct others who have been stuck:
Joe, Still not able to use the "Beaver Dam" and have passed the following information to Beverly Little but she has not put it on the "B D".
Would you please put it on? Lea
Lea. today Lloyd will finally be moved from ICU to "step down" (private regular room). He has a very weak heart, and he suffered a "big stroke," as well as slowly ebbing pneumonie. Also, he has some emphysema. The main problems though are the stroke and the heart. He still cannot talk, and his right side was effected by stroke, which hit 2/3 of the brain. I don't know what is going to happen from here on. However, rehab probably will take over. The physical therapist is working with him now.
Must go, as I must get myself ready to go to my truly wonderful husband, who has been my "Rock of Gibraltar" through much "thick and thin."
Cards for Lloyd may be sent to hospital or to their home. If they are sent to their home, Jacki will carry them to Lloyd. The hospital address is: Crestwood Hospital, One Hospital Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35801. Room 317. Our address is 120 Bellingham Drive, Madison, Alabama 35758.
Jacki
Sorry I have been away so long. Had a little memory problem (lack of oxygen while on a heart-lung machine) and the change to Google further complicated things. Hope this gets to the outside, I have certainly missed being able to communicate.
Joe
The following is from Lea Johnston, if it makes it onto the blog, I "may" be able to instruct others who have been stuck:
Joe, Still not able to use the "Beaver Dam" and have passed the following information to Beverly Little but she has not put it on the "B D".
Would you please put it on? Lea
Lea. today Lloyd will finally be moved from ICU to "step down" (private regular room). He has a very weak heart, and he suffered a "big stroke," as well as slowly ebbing pneumonie. Also, he has some emphysema. The main problems though are the stroke and the heart. He still cannot talk, and his right side was effected by stroke, which hit 2/3 of the brain. I don't know what is going to happen from here on. However, rehab probably will take over. The physical therapist is working with him now.
Must go, as I must get myself ready to go to my truly wonderful husband, who has been my "Rock of Gibraltar" through much "thick and thin."
Cards for Lloyd may be sent to hospital or to their home. If they are sent to their home, Jacki will carry them to Lloyd. The hospital address is: Crestwood Hospital, One Hospital Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35801. Room 317. Our address is 120 Bellingham Drive, Madison, Alabama 35758.
Jacki
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Sorry to report that another classmate has left us. Mary McCray Hardinger died in Denver, Colorado on April 22, 2007 of lung cancer and emphysema. Condolences may be sent to her sister, Roberta McCray Goodwill, 26 East St., Columbus, PA 16405
Also on January 26, 2007, teacher, Carl Linborg passed away at the age of 97 in Youngsville, PA.
Also on January 26, 2007, teacher, Carl Linborg passed away at the age of 97 in Youngsville, PA.
Friday, February 02, 2007
Strange that most off the Blog messages are bad news.
Just reporting that Mary Cassatt Dunn's husband has cancer. He has had surgery and treatments, but to no avail. They have given him a time frame which is too soon for anyone.
Having been there and done this myself, I am asking that you take time to send her a "Thinking of you" card. Unless you have experienced this delima you don't know how much cardes mean to a person..
Mary Cassett-Dunn
5131 Jade Ct.
Li ncoln, Nebraska 68516
Thanks,
Just reporting that Mary Cassatt Dunn's husband has cancer. He has had surgery and treatments, but to no avail. They have given him a time frame which is too soon for anyone.
Having been there and done this myself, I am asking that you take time to send her a "Thinking of you" card. Unless you have experienced this delima you don't know how much cardes mean to a person..
Mary Cassett-Dunn
5131 Jade Ct.
Li ncoln, Nebraska 68516
Thanks,
Monday, December 11, 2006
Sadly, we have lost another classmate. Wallace (Wally) Joy, 72, passed away at his home in Castle Creek, NY on Thursday, November 30, 2006. He is survived by daughters, Wendy and Tamara and a son, John, two brothers, Robert and Kenneth. Condolences may be sent to Robert Joy at 12876 Rte 6, Corry, PA .
Monday, November 13, 2006
We have received a request from Rick Huntley, son of Virginia Taylor Henry. Her children are trying to assemble a memory album of her and would appreciate receiving any photos her classmates might have of her school years. Send them to: Rick Huntley, 28 Snyder Circle, Corry, PA 16407
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Sorry that I ak so late with this. Mary Ann Cassatt-Dunn, after being at her sisters in Meadville convalesing from a hip replacement, returned home three weeks ago. It was discovered through tessts that she has lung cancer. She had surgery two weeks ago and her lower left lobe of left lung had to be removed The last report I got was that she was doing fine and getting grumpy; so Dennis said she is improving. Ha!! CARDS PLEASE..
Mary A Cassatt-Dunn
5131 Jade Court
Lincoln, NE 68516
Mary A Cassatt-Dunn
5131 Jade Court
Lincoln, NE 68516
Sunday, May 14, 2006
We are sorry to report that David Cook passed away May 7, 2006, from a blood disorder. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, a daughter, Leona Davids and a son, William. Condolences may be sent to Marilyn at 4314 Regis Drive, Erie, PA 16510.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Condolences to Sylvia (Tivey) Cassett Lyons whose beloved husband, Jim aged 70, passed away Sunday, March 26, after a ten month battle with cancer. Calling hours will be Wednesday, March 29 at 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Van Matre Funeral Home at Cambridge Springs, PA. The funeral will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 30.
Tivey's address is: 23488 Elaine Drive, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
Tivey's address is: 23488 Elaine Drive, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
Saturday, March 25, 2006
To All Members of the Beaver Dam Blog:
I have recently received porno messages from someone who hacked our blog. Effective immediately I am activating a "member only" code that will appear at the end of your posts. As always, anyone will be able to read the posts on the blog and classmates who have responded to the invitation will continue to be able to post. The security code will stop unauthorized posts from non-class members. It will be a simple 5 digit code, similar to what is seen when you send an email on yahoo. The 5 digit security code will prevent auto spamming by a machine because it must be responded to by repeating the code in the window. This is too much trouble for a hacker, and we should be able to message in peace.
Joe
I have recently received porno messages from someone who hacked our blog. Effective immediately I am activating a "member only" code that will appear at the end of your posts. As always, anyone will be able to read the posts on the blog and classmates who have responded to the invitation will continue to be able to post. The security code will stop unauthorized posts from non-class members. It will be a simple 5 digit code, similar to what is seen when you send an email on yahoo. The 5 digit security code will prevent auto spamming by a machine because it must be responded to by repeating the code in the window. This is too much trouble for a hacker, and we should be able to message in peace.
Joe
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
We are sorry to report that we have lost another classmate. Virginia "Ginny" Taylor Henry died Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at her home. Ginny had been having breathing problems for the last few years and had been on oxygen. Memorials may be made to the Virginia Ruth Henry Memorial Fund at Bracken Funeral Home, 315 N. Center St., Corry, PA 16407
Saturday, February 18, 2006
We are happy to report that our fundraiser for classmate Marilyn Ingram Seale was quite successful and a check and package of class memorabilia were sent to her on the first of the month. Marilyn and her husband, Carl, live in Biloxi, Mississippi and were totally wiped out by Hurricane Katrina. New Orleans got all the press, but their area was equally devestated. They evacuated to Georgia, but are now back in Biloxi living in a FEMA trailer and trying to get their lives back together. Marilyn is very touched by and grateful for our support. Her address is:
Box 26A
Willie Seal Road
Lumberton, MS 39455
Telephone: 601-528-6462
Cell Phone: 228-326-7394
Elaine Rossin Roth has moved from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida to South Carolina. Must have gotten tired of all the hurricanes. Her address is:
140 Rain Lily Lane
Bluffton, SC 29909
Telephone: 853-705-1983
Email: ERNDR202@DAVTV.COM
Email Changes: Ernie Guignon: eguignon@comcast.net
or efg@ciencia.com
Anna Hickey Hartman: corry53@netzero.net
Box 26A
Willie Seal Road
Lumberton, MS 39455
Telephone: 601-528-6462
Cell Phone: 228-326-7394
Elaine Rossin Roth has moved from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida to South Carolina. Must have gotten tired of all the hurricanes. Her address is:
140 Rain Lily Lane
Bluffton, SC 29909
Telephone: 853-705-1983
Email: ERNDR202@DAVTV.COM
Email Changes: Ernie Guignon: eguignon@comcast.net
or efg@ciencia.com
Anna Hickey Hartman: corry53@netzero.net
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Mary Ann Cassatt-Dunn had a hip replacement on January 10th. Maybe some cards from classmates would cheer her up.
address--5131 Jade Court
Lincoln, NE 68516
address--5131 Jade Court
Lincoln, NE 68516
Monday, January 02, 2006
As noted in an earlier post on this page, Marilyn Ingram Seale and her husband were caught in the middle of Hurricane Katrina and lost everything they owned. Several of our classmates have decided to throw her a "money shower". Donations would be appreciated and can be sent to either Betty Moore, 712 Wayne St., Corry, PA 16407 or Bev Tripp, RD2 Box 143, Factory road, Corry, PA 16407
Thursday, December 29, 2005
After only recently locating our former classmate, Leanor "Lee" McIntyre Paver, we are sorry to report that she has passed away. She died Friday, December 16, 2005 . She had been living in Fort Mill, SC and was involved in many volunteer activities and ministries.
Monday, December 19, 2005
Praise the Lord, I finally heard from Marilyn Ingram Seale. She and Carl lost everything they had wwhen Katrina went through Biloxi. She said Biloxi was much worse then New Orleans. Anyway, she has been living in Georgia with friends while Carl was back in Biloxi trying to salvage what he could that had been under 8 feet of water. She return home on the 3rd of December with a trailer full of household good and furniture that friends of her friend had given them. She said it is very hard at 70 years old to loose everything you have and try to start anew. The are now living in a trailer they received from FEMA Address is Marilyn Seale
Box 26A
Willie Seal Rd.
Lumberton, MS 39455
Box 26A
Willie Seal Rd.
Lumberton, MS 39455
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
We recently received word that Art Ireland died on November 8 in Fort Myers, Florida. He was 70. He is survived by his wife Sandy and six children. Condolences may be sent to: Sandra
Ireland, 7228 Coca Sabal Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Ireland, 7228 Coca Sabal Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Monday, October 03, 2005
Has anyone heard anything about or from Marilyn Ingram since KATRINA. We had been e mailing everyweek and since she lives in Biloxi, I am very concerned about her.
Sunday, October 02, 2005
Hello Group:
As most of you, I have not signed on to the BeaverDam53 blog in quite some time. Please be assured that it is not because of lack of interest. I guess I have just been focusing on my house remodeling project (a simple 2 week task that stretched into 15 months as I discovered more problems at each stage and the thing just sort of grew. We (mini-schnauzers: Gus, DJ, Todo, Parker and Solomon and myself) are doing fine, judging by the growth of our waistlines. I expect to have more time to read and respond to your blog comments as I recover from heart surgery next week. They (the 3 heart doctors) say I need a quadruple bypass. I am assuming that is because splitting the fee 3 ways is not enough to make payments on their condos in Hawaii. Anyhow, except for creating passwords to add new classmates, the blog is in good shape to run itself; you all can either post an original message, or comment on someone else's posting. See you on the flip side.
As most of you, I have not signed on to the BeaverDam53 blog in quite some time. Please be assured that it is not because of lack of interest. I guess I have just been focusing on my house remodeling project (a simple 2 week task that stretched into 15 months as I discovered more problems at each stage and the thing just sort of grew. We (mini-schnauzers: Gus, DJ, Todo, Parker and Solomon and myself) are doing fine, judging by the growth of our waistlines. I expect to have more time to read and respond to your blog comments as I recover from heart surgery next week. They (the 3 heart doctors) say I need a quadruple bypass. I am assuming that is because splitting the fee 3 ways is not enough to make payments on their condos in Hawaii. Anyhow, except for creating passwords to add new classmates, the blog is in good shape to run itself; you all can either post an original message, or comment on someone else's posting. See you on the flip side.
Thursday, July 21, 2005
Congratulations to Neil and Sally Dickinson Siefert who recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows at a party hosted by their four children. Sally's address is: 6 Alson St., Warren, PA 16365
Condolences to Shirley Griswold Carrier whose mother, Bonnie Macko, died June 21, 2005. Shirley's address is 941 W. 34th St., Erie, PA 26508-2525
Condolences to Shirley Griswold Carrier whose mother, Bonnie Macko, died June 21, 2005. Shirley's address is 941 W. 34th St., Erie, PA 26508-2525
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
We recently received news that Janet Corbett Clarke's beloved husband, Jack, passed away on August 11, 2004 from complications of heart surgery. Condolences may be sent to Janet at:
915 Hasenflu Drive
Hermitage, PA 16148
We have also located Walt Landers, but are sorry to report that he recently had a heart attack. Get well wishes may be sent to him at:
375 W. Ramona St. SP 19
Ventura, CA 93001
915 Hasenflu Drive
Hermitage, PA 16148
We have also located Walt Landers, but are sorry to report that he recently had a heart attack. Get well wishes may be sent to him at:
375 W. Ramona St. SP 19
Ventura, CA 93001
Sunday, June 05, 2005
Congratulations are in order for Lea Johnston who has produced another book of poems. This one, "Blossoms of the Mind" is available at amazon.com or authorhouse.com, or your favorite local bookstore (you may have to special order it if the bookstore didn't anticipate demand). In his latest effort, Lea has thoughfully included an introduction with each poem and accompanying spectacular photograph. "Blossoms of the Mind" is not the type of book you pick up and read from cover to cover in one sitting; rather, it is like a fine wine, best with a pause between each poem while you take time to ponder the bouquet and the special after taste.
I was honored to receive Lea's autobiographical "Pictures and Poems" of a Poet, and mistakenly thought that would be his life's crowning glory. Not so. Keep them coming Lea.
I was honored to receive Lea's autobiographical "Pictures and Poems" of a Poet, and mistakenly thought that would be his life's crowning glory. Not so. Keep them coming Lea.
Sunday, May 08, 2005
I cannot explain the reason, butGinny's original post did not make it, so here it is with my apologies. j/s
Sorry about your loss, Doug.
But how wonderful to have had him in your life for so long.
Ginny Crowell Hordusky
Sorry about your loss, Doug.
But how wonderful to have had him in your life for so long.
Ginny Crowell Hordusky
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
If you want to send Virginia Taylor Henry a get-well card her address is:
26 Snyder Circle
Corry, PA 16407
26 Snyder Circle
Corry, PA 16407
Saturday, April 02, 2005
Condolences also go to Doug Sorenson whose father, Wilbur, died March 25 at the age of 92.
Addresses are:
Douglas Sorenson
1105 Spring Valley Drive
Erie, PA 16509-2950
Annette Harvey Clark
351 Blue Ridge Lane
Monroe, VA 24574
Mary Ann Cassatt-Dunn
5131 Jade Court
Lincoln, NE 68516
Addresses are:
Douglas Sorenson
1105 Spring Valley Drive
Erie, PA 16509-2950
Annette Harvey Clark
351 Blue Ridge Lane
Monroe, VA 24574
Mary Ann Cassatt-Dunn
5131 Jade Court
Lincoln, NE 68516
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Mary Ann Cassatt-Dunn's Mother Lois Cassatt passed away Friday March 25 at the age of 93 1/2 years of age.
Recently heard from Annette Harvey Clark after many years and her husband Keith Clark died November 2 2004 in Virginia where they live.
Sympathy to both classmates.
Recently heard from Annette Harvey Clark after many years and her husband Keith Clark died November 2 2004 in Virginia where they live.
Sympathy to both classmates.
Monday, March 21, 2005
Hi Helen and Elaine,
Nice to have two more classmates signed up. Hope you will keep us up to date on your news.
We have recently learned that Lauren Van Houten, husband of Sally Trostle Van Houten, died March 8. Sally's address is:
917 S. Pine Street
Horseheads, NY 14845-2627
Nice to have two more classmates signed up. Hope you will keep us up to date on your news.
We have recently learned that Lauren Van Houten, husband of Sally Trostle Van Houten, died March 8. Sally's address is:
917 S. Pine Street
Horseheads, NY 14845-2627
Saturday, March 12, 2005
Condolences to Rosemarie Pfieffer White, whose husband, Donald, died on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at their home. He was 74. Rosemarie's address is:
1469 Bush Road
Clymer, NY 14724
1469 Bush Road
Clymer, NY 14724
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Jackie Weicht Kightlinger's husband, Jim, sent me the following email:
Please include Jackie in your prayer chains. In June, 2004, Jackie had lung surgery for cancer.
She is still being evaluated for recurrence and/or metastasis as of March, 2005. Thanks and God Bless. Jim Kightlinger
Jackie's address is:
Jacquelyn Kightlinger
612 Treasure Lake
DuBois, PA 15801
email: kite@cenpanet.net
Please include Jackie in your prayer chains. In June, 2004, Jackie had lung surgery for cancer.
She is still being evaluated for recurrence and/or metastasis as of March, 2005. Thanks and God Bless. Jim Kightlinger
Jackie's address is:
Jacquelyn Kightlinger
612 Treasure Lake
DuBois, PA 15801
email: kite@cenpanet.net
Sunday, January 30, 2005
Fran Thomas Church's first grandchild already has a job waiting for him as Uncle Jeff's Assistant. Our little builder is Jake Yamin
Saturday, January 15, 2005
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Address and email for Chuck Dominessy
15 Morington Lane
Flagler Beach Fl 32136
email: Cjdomin6@aol.com
15 Morington Lane
Flagler Beach Fl 32136
email: Cjdomin6@aol.com
Just received news from Pat Dominessy that Chuck had a 7 hour back surgery on Jan 6 and his recovery so far has been hampered by severe pain. He is in hospital in Daytona Beach. Maybe we could all send cards to his home.
Saturday, January 01, 2005
Hi everyone - wishing all of you a happy, healthful 2005. We will be publishing another issue of Beaver Tales soon and are begging for news. Please send any info you may have to me at BLTRIPP@peoplepc.com
Tuesday, December 07, 2004
Thanks to Bev Little, we now have names under the photos. I am hoping I got them in the right order. Bev also writes that they (family) is now the proud owners of a 4 month old Siberian Husky and he is full of p--- and vinegar. The Pomeranian is food possessive and the cats are in various stages of trauma and hostility. If the dogs lives out his full life span, Bev says she will be 84 when he departs, provided he hasn't driven her into an early grave.
Thursday, November 25, 2004
Wow,what a time i have had to get on this thing.
Someone return my plea for acknowledgement that you saw something from me.
As for the FL hurricanes, the last one went right through the park we have our winter home, which is in Leesburg, FL.
We, ourselves, did not receive damage, but many neighbors did. I hope all you Floridians are recouping your losses.
Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving today. Will be on again soon. I HOPE!!!!
Someone return my plea for acknowledgement that you saw something from me.
As for the FL hurricanes, the last one went right through the park we have our winter home, which is in Leesburg, FL.
We, ourselves, did not receive damage, but many neighbors did. I hope all you Floridians are recouping your losses.
Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving today. Will be on again soon. I HOPE!!!!
Can you believe this? Now, for his next trick, Chuck says he will make Mary Ann Dominessy appear to be 18 years old!
OK, this is the 4th try: photo provided by Sylvia (Tivey) Cassett Lyons. Taken in August 2004 at 50th wedding anniversary of Ginny Crowell Hordusky and George Hordusky, and their original attendants Tivey Cassett Lyons and Walter Hordusky
Sunday, October 17, 2004
Item from the October 17, 2004 Erie Times News obituary page:
THOMAS J. BURKHART
Former resident of Erie and Corry
Thomas J. Burkhart, 69, of Oak island, N.C. and formerly of Corry and Erie died on Friday, Oct. 15, 2004 at Dosher Hospital in Southport, N.C. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Bracken Funeral Home, 315 N. Center St., Corry PA
THOMAS J. BURKHART
Former resident of Erie and Corry
Thomas J. Burkhart, 69, of Oak island, N.C. and formerly of Corry and Erie died on Friday, Oct. 15, 2004 at Dosher Hospital in Southport, N.C. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Bracken Funeral Home, 315 N. Center St., Corry PA
Sunday, October 03, 2004
The following was received from Sally Dickinson, I don't fault her for forgetting about the blog while on a great vacation. Sally, if you have some photos of you visiting the various places on your trip, I am sure many of us would enjoy them. Anyhow, welcome back!
Dear Family and Friends: We are back from our trip to Jordan, and what a trip it was. We have never been in the company of such friendly and caring people, nor have we ever stayed at more lavish hotels (you know the kind that a waiter puts your napkin on your lap, and then after you have eaten they bring finger bowls with either a slice of lemon in warm water, or warm rose water). We thought that their five star hotels might be more like our three star. Not the case in Jordan. We thank you for your prayers while we were gone. Now we need to get acclimated with the change in time of seven hours.
Sally
Dear Family and Friends: We are back from our trip to Jordan, and what a trip it was. We have never been in the company of such friendly and caring people, nor have we ever stayed at more lavish hotels (you know the kind that a waiter puts your napkin on your lap, and then after you have eaten they bring finger bowls with either a slice of lemon in warm water, or warm rose water). We thought that their five star hotels might be more like our three star. Not the case in Jordan. We thank you for your prayers while we were gone. Now we need to get acclimated with the change in time of seven hours.
Sally
Sunday, September 19, 2004
The following was received from Marlene Moll. I'm not sure if there was a problem getting it to the correct spot, so I will err on the side of helpful concern, and post it for Marlene.
Hi Joe and Bev,As for the status of our place in St. Petersburg, we seem to have not had any trouble at this point. We feel very blessed in that Frances was to have hit directly in the Tampa Bay area and then she turned far enough into the Gulf and missed us. We do have friends in Punta Gorda who had major damage to their house, and for them and all the others we feel very bad. It certainly has been some hurricane season and it isn't over yet. Thanks for asking about us all.
Hi Joe and Bev,As for the status of our place in St. Petersburg, we seem to have not had any trouble at this point. We feel very blessed in that Frances was to have hit directly in the Tampa Bay area and then she turned far enough into the Gulf and missed us. We do have friends in Punta Gorda who had major damage to their house, and for them and all the others we feel very bad. It certainly has been some hurricane season and it isn't over yet. Thanks for asking about us all.
Sunday, September 12, 2004
The following class members either live in Florida or maintain winter homes there.
Hopefully neither Charley nor Frances caused them much damage and also hopefully neither will Ivan. If anyone has any news at all, please publish on the blog or send news to the Class of 1953 mailbox at P. O. Box 273, Corry, PA 16407.
Sid and Shirley Smith Anderson - St. Cloud
Russ and Vivian Lewis Beckwith - Osprey
George Church - Sarasota
Chuck Dominessy - Flagler Beach
Ed Hatch -- North Fort Myers
Art Ireland - Fort Myers
Barb Johnson Ricci -- Jacksonville
Hodie McLean - Avon Park
Marlene Moll Hagstrom - St. Petersburg
George Pappas- E. Bradenton
Clara (Corkee) Parker Briggs -- Vero Beach
Lois Porter Erickson-- Hawthorne
Laura Proctor Savko -- Port Orange
Elaine Rossin Roth -- Palm Beach Gardens
Bob Scott - West Bradenton
Fran Thomas Church - Avon Park
If I have missed anyone, I am sorry.
Hopefully neither Charley nor Frances caused them much damage and also hopefully neither will Ivan. If anyone has any news at all, please publish on the blog or send news to the Class of 1953 mailbox at P. O. Box 273, Corry, PA 16407.
Sid and Shirley Smith Anderson - St. Cloud
Russ and Vivian Lewis Beckwith - Osprey
George Church - Sarasota
Chuck Dominessy - Flagler Beach
Ed Hatch -- North Fort Myers
Art Ireland - Fort Myers
Barb Johnson Ricci -- Jacksonville
Hodie McLean - Avon Park
Marlene Moll Hagstrom - St. Petersburg
George Pappas- E. Bradenton
Clara (Corkee) Parker Briggs -- Vero Beach
Lois Porter Erickson-- Hawthorne
Laura Proctor Savko -- Port Orange
Elaine Rossin Roth -- Palm Beach Gardens
Bob Scott - West Bradenton
Fran Thomas Church - Avon Park
If I have missed anyone, I am sorry.
Friday, September 10, 2004
With all of the members of Class of 1953 who have dual residences in the north and south, I am surprised that there has not been one mention of the welfare of those who may have had homes in the paths of the 2 (and soon to be 3) hurricanes that have wreaked havoc in Florida and a few adjoining states. Did they all get lucky? Or, is it just that no one cares as long as it didn't happen to them? At least volunteers from Texas and some Texas money has been pouring into the damaged area since soon after the storms hit.
Here is your chance to test out the new "comments" feature. Just click on comments and take a shot at it -- or me.
Here is your chance to test out the new "comments" feature. Just click on comments and take a shot at it -- or me.
Friday, August 20, 2004
This is the quilt that Mary Ann Cassatt Dunn made for the reunion, Betty Taylor was the lucky winner. It has all of the signatures of the class members that were at the 50th reunion plus all of the deceased members on the back. With the old High School in the center. Mary Ann and her sister delivered it to Betty on August 18th.
It is a very unique piece of History.
Many Thanks to Mary Ann
Tuesday, August 17, 2004
Congratulations, Joe!
It was nice to see some photos on the blog; I'm sure more will come now.
We haven't heard yet of anyone in our class who was affected by Hurricane Charley. Our place in St. Petersburg was in jeopardy in the beginning, but thankfully nothing happened there. We feel so badly for those who were caught unaware in Punta Gorda and Orlando. My husband has classmates in both places and they had damage, but did not lose their property totally. The season isn't over yet and we, here in North Carolina, are very aware of that.
It was nice to see some photos on the blog; I'm sure more will come now.
We haven't heard yet of anyone in our class who was affected by Hurricane Charley. Our place in St. Petersburg was in jeopardy in the beginning, but thankfully nothing happened there. We feel so badly for those who were caught unaware in Punta Gorda and Orlando. My husband has classmates in both places and they had damage, but did not lose their property totally. The season isn't over yet and we, here in North Carolina, are very aware of that.
Monday, August 16, 2004
Mary Ann Cassatt says after Lincoln Nebraska, Corry looks like New York City. Photo courtesy of Betty Taylor
Sunday, August 15, 2004
