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Debbie Haney
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7/8/2008
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The procedure went well. I spoke to Sue this morning! That whispery voice sounded wonderful! Sue asked for continued prayer...she said it`s gotten her this far!
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Debbie Haney
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7/4/2008
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The drain procedure has been postponed until Monday. Rickey said her team of drs. will return then.
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Debbie Haney
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7/4/2008
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Alan...I`m so glad you got to visit with Sue and Rickey. Rick just called and said they really appreciate everything from each of you! Sue wanted him to call to tell me that the doctor is putting in a drain tube in her right lung today to drain fluid. It will be in for 2 or 3 days. He said they haven`t mentioned the word `pneumonia`. Sue continues to be in quite a bit of pain. Leslie said yesterday that Sue had a rough night on Wednesday. Visits are limited for now. Please continue to hold them up in prayer.
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Ackles
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7/3/2008
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Visited with Sue and Rickey yesterday. She appears to be doing extremely well. With all of our prayers and that good ole Greenville fighting spirit, she`ll be dancing once again at our next reunion!
Way to go Sue!
aa
p.s. Debbie, thanks from all of us for your tireless reporting here on the website.
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Debbie Haney
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6/30/2008
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Sue has been making progress the last couple of days, and today she stood with help a couple of times. It`s amazing how much I take for granted every day!
Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!
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Wendy Wagley
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6/28/2008
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I visited Sue yesterday at Parkland and was happy to see her sitting up and smiling some. Her throat was still very sore preventing her from talking above a whisper. It was blessed news today to hear that she had been moved to a room and ate something this morning. God has truly been faithful and answered many prayers concerning their family. As Leslie requested, please continue to pray.
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Debbie Haney
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6/28/2008
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Sue is out of ICU and in a room!
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Debbie Haney
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6/28/2008
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The report this a.m. is that Sue is doing good, is very tired, and was able to eat a little breakfast. This is wonderful news. She`s come a very long way. Leslie said...keep praying...it works!
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Debbie Haney
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6/27/2008
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Good morning news. After a little setback yesterday, Sue is breathing on her own, is able to sit up and take sips of water. Leslie says she is looking good!
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Debbie Haney
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6/26/2008
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GOOD NEWS! Rickey just called to let me know that Sue is OFF the ventilator! And she`s smiling! I could hear the joy in his voice! Doctors will evaluate Sue`s condition before moving her to a private room. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Please continue to pray for a full recovery for Sue.
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Debbie Haney
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6/26/2008
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This morning Sue is alert, nodding her head and writing short requests on paper! (YEAH!) They`re waiting for test results and for the lung infection to clear before removing the ventilator.
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Debbie Haney
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6/25/2008
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Leslie`s message this morning was that Sue is `ok`. She`s still on the vent, and she has a touch of pneumonia.
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Debbie Haney
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6/24/2008
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Thanks, Pam. I know for sure that the family appreciates all the thoughts and prayers from everyone.
I just got a message from Leslie that Sue is doing pretty well, but her lungs are not strong enough to remove the ventilator. Please pray for strength.
I hope others will post news to share. As you said, Pam, life is so uncertain. A quote from Marcus Aurelius was on yesterday`s calendar....
"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive-to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love."
Debbie
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Pam Harris
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6/23/2008
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Debbie, thanks for keeping us updated in detail like this.. people, take a minute & realize how precious & uncertain life is.
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Debbie Haney
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6/23/2008
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7755@sbcglobal.net
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Leslie sent a text message that Sue is "OK" but they are keeping her on the ventilator. She asked for continued prayer.
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Debbie Haney
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6/22/2008
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Rickey said today that Sue is improving. She has other injuries as well, but she`s getting good care at Parkland. She has limited visitation, and immediate family is the priority. Please continue to keep them in your prayers as they walk this road to recovery.
Debbie
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Debbie Haney
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6/21/2008
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I received a message from Leslie that Sue was at Parkland ICU. She`s arousing some, and they`re doing a full work-up. She said everything is looking good at this point.
Leslie asked me if I was still posting to this site. She said they`ve heard from some of you who have been reading the posts, and I know they really appreciate all your thoughts and prayers.
Debbie
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Debbie Haney
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6/21/2008
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Sue is being careflighted to Parkland about 12:40 today. Please pray for safety and that the drs. there will be ready to care for her! There`s no further bleeding, but she still has anesthesia in her system. She`s stable enough to make the flight. Please pray for her.
Debbie
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Debbie Haney
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6/20/2008
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Sue had surgery this morning. The bleeding had stopped and they closed the incision! Leslie asked for continued prayer for no further bleeding and no infection. I know they appreciate all the prayers and concern from everyone. I`ll keep you posted on her recovery.
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Debbie Haney
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6/19/2008
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Sue made it through the surgery fine, but she`s still bleeding and will have more surgery in the morning. Leslie said...`all is positive...keep praying`. I told her we would.
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Debbie Haney
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6/19/2008
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I received a message from Leslie this morning. Great news...the bleeding has stopped. Sue will have surgery today.
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Debbie Haney
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6/18/2008
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I spoke with Leslie this evening. Sue is sedated (while on the ventilator) but was talking and aware of everything before the surgery yesterday. The internal bleeding is subsiding, and if that stops, she is scheduled for surgery tomorrow at noon. All her vitals are good. Rickey is doing OK. Let`s keep praying for them....Debbie
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Debbie Haney
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6/18/2008
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I just spoke to Sue`s daughter, Leslie. The doctor told them everything has checked out OK...of course with the exception of a severely lacerated liver. Yesterday during surgery, packing and sponging was put in, with hope that the liver would `fix itself`. It is not bleeding...a definite blessing...although there is some internal bleeding from the trauma. Sue is being given platelets. Her vitals and pressure are good. She will remain on a ventilator until after tomorrow`s surgery...about 12:00 noon. Rickey is `OK`, but has a problem with his lung that Leslie said would be treated in the doctor`s office `later`. He was in the waiting room with her. Leslie also said that the paramedics didn`t expect Sue to have made it through the accident because it was so bad. Miracles do happen!!! Sue and Rickey were stopped on the loop in Paris. An 18-wheeler was behind them. It is thought that the driver was distracted when he reached for his coke. He was able to miss them directly, but the back wheels and trailer hit their truck. I`m so thankful for God`s hand of protection. Please keep them in your prayers.
Sue`s surgery is noon tomorrow.
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Debbie Haney
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6/18/2008
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Wayne...I can`t thank you enough for letting us know about Sue! She and I grew up like sisters, and she`s a very special lady! Everyone please wrap her in prayer!
Debbie
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Wayne Money
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6/18/2008
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mwmoney@yahoo.com
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Sue Passons Cook and her husband Ricky were in an auto accident yesterday in Paris Tx. going to Branson. Sue is in ICU with a lacerated liver. I talked to Ricky today and said the hospital lisited her as in serious condition. Another operation is scheduled tomorrow. Ricky was banged up but OK. He is really worried about Sue and has asked for our thoughts and prayers.
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Ackles
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5/11/2008
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Wayne....thanks so much for keeping us all updated on everyone`s parents. It`s so sad to watch them go.
But how blessed and honored we all are to have received the baton from the "Greatest Generation". May their memory linger in our hearts and minds forever.
aa
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Wayne Money
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4/21/2008
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mwmoney@yahoo.com
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Debby Orr Cunningham lost her mother, Lois, Saturday. Lois and I worked together at Gibsons Discount Center when I was in high school. She was a wonderful person. I know Debbie would appreciate hearing from us.
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Debbie Haney
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4/3/2008
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Hey girls...
It`s been awhile since we got together. Another school year is almost over. 41 years? No way! You know, they say age is just a state of mind! (So what are you wearing to prom? : ) Now that would be a hoot...dig out those prom pictures (anyone still have their prom dress? anyone able to still get IN their prom dress? : ) I still have my gloves! Let`s get together for another brunch...bring some of those fun photos from old GHS! And if you scrapbook, I stopped in the Greenville scrapbook store (Wesley St. @ 1570) this week. They have some beautiful Greenville Lions paper!
I`ll bring photo CD`s when we gather...or I can mail them. Let us know if you`re interested. We had so much fun last time!
And you know, maybe we can even plan a lunch or dinner in Greenville this summer for any classmates that can get together for an informal gathering. Any interest, guys and gals?
Hope to see you soon!
Debbie
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Wayne Money
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3/17/2008
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mwmoney@yahoo.com
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Just read where Roger Johns` mother passed away. I sure he would like to hear from some of us.
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Debbie Haney
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3/6/2008
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Wayne, thanks so much for the update on Jack. I will keep him in my prayers.
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Wayne Money
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3/6/2008
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sales@williamsmotors.net
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I talked with Jack Linton today. He is taking kemo treatments for liver cancer. He said he found out he have colon cancer after the Class Reunion. The doctors removed some of the colon, then found out it spread to his liver. He has 3 more weeks of treatment then a cat scan to see if there is any improvement. Jack said he would appreciate our thoughts and prayers.
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Debbie Haney
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3/4/2008
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SuLaine Lunsford Callaway lost her mom on March 1. I know she and her family would appreciate our thoughts and prayers.
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Mark Tarpley
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2/16/2008
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tarp6023@aol.com
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Janet, Wayne and all my classmates, thanks for all your cards and prayers for my family. My Mother looked on many of you as part of the family. She lived 88 great years and had great joy in our growth and success. She often talked about escorting us on several school choir trips. All your kind thoughts are very appreciated by me and my family. Thanks, Mark
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Janet Abla
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2/13/2008
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janetabla@sc.rr.com
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Mark - my prayers are with you and your family in the loss of your Mom. As Wayne said, she was truly a beautiful woman inside and out.
Janet Alcorn Abla
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Wayne Money
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2/4/2008
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sales@williamsmotors.net
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Mark Tarpley lost his mother last week. She was a beautiful person inside and out. I know Mark and his family would appreciate our thoughts and prayers.
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Sharon George
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1/21/2008
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sharongeorge50@gmail.com
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Mike doesn`t email so I`d like to pass along on his behalf a special thank you to the reunion committee for all the long hours spent organizing and planning the reunion. Thanks to Debby and Robert for their "encouraging" calls to `get there or else.` Thank you, Danny and Wayne, for taking last minute reservations for Saturday evening. Mike is still talking about how great it was to see everyone. Alan, I didn`t know you were a poet!
Best to everyone in 2008!
Sharon and Mike George
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Debbie Garrett Haney
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1/18/2008
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Pam, thank you for letting us know about Jack. He will be in my thoughts and prayers.
And Janet, I wish you were closer. Anytime you`re this way, I hope you`ll give me a call!
Sue, your mom was a source of joy for me in high school. May your loving memories bring you much comfort. You`re in my prayers.
Until we all meet again, God keep you in His care,
Debbie
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Pam Causey Harris
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1/18/2008
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I got word from Brenda Linton`s classmates that Jack has colon & liver cancer-may have spread to his lungs..he`s at VA hospital in Dallas..for more info see Joel Steen at joelsreynolds@sbcglobal.net
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Janet Alcorn Abla
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1/18/2008
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janetabla@sc.rr.com
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Sue,
I was so very sorry to hear about your Mom. Mrs. Rowe`s class brought back many happy memories for me. It is truly difficult to lose one`s parents, and having been there, please accept my prayers for you and your family during the difficult time of adjustment.
Most sincerely,
Janet Alcorn Abla
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Janet Alcorn Abla
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1/18/2008
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janetabla@sc.rr.com
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I hope this message finds everyone has survived the holidays with happiness and good cheer to last until the holidays of 2008. Best wishes and blessings are sent your way for the new year. Debbie, I wish I was closer to be able to make some of those Greenville Girls luncheons in Rockwall, so just remember I`m there in spirit!!! Love to all the "Go Big Red Bunch!!!"
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Debbie Haney
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12/31/2007
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haney7755@sbcglobal.net
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Happy New Year!!!!!
I wish each of you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2008! I am blessed to have reconnected with so many wonderful friends from the class of `67!
With a grateful heart for your friendship,
Debbie
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Richard Katchinska
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12/31/2007
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rkat_13@msn.com
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I would hope that each and every one
of you had a peaceful and profitable 2007.
And that you and yours are safe and well. May the New Year bring you all good health and what your heart most desires! It was so good visiting with
everone at the reunion and I must say that life seems to have been beter to the ladys than to us guys. What a bunch of knockouts. I hope that we can all keep in touch, why wait every 10 years.
Good luck to all;
Richard (Chick) Katchinska
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Debbie Haney
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12/6/2007
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I`d like to echo Keith`s holiday greeting, and I wish each of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! And like Keith, I hope to grab a few more friends for the next reunion! Maybe each of us can persuade someone who didn`t come to this reunion to come to the next one. Ten of us recently enjoyed a fun lunch in Rockwall. It`s such fun to rekindle friendships and make "new" ones after all these years! (Let us know if you`re interested in the next Greenville Girls gathering!!) The sense of family that came from our 40th reunion will far outlast the memories, I`m sure! And I`m looking forward to seeing everyone again...and hopefully lots more of you! If you`re hesitant, just know that there`s a big group of classmates that want to hear from you and visit with you! Stay in touch!
Merry Christmas!
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Keith Brown
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12/5/2007
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Hi,
First chance I`ve had to come back to this site. It was great getting to see those of you that I talked with at the Game. I would rather have been there for the Reunion. I managed to get through the services for my Brother without too much pain.
Hopefully the next time I get to see you guys it will be for more than a few hours. If I can ever get back I hope to drag Rodney and Roy with me.
Anyway it was great to see ya`ll, hope you have a great Holiday season and a Happy New Year.
Go Big Red!!
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Ackles
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11/21/2007
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a.ackles@sbcglobal.net
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Every Thanksgiving I am reminded of those events and people in my life for which I am so thankful. This year I have included my GHS Class of 67 family. The reunion seems ages ago, but the memories still linger. It was a beautiful thing.
To each and every one of you..a blessed and bountiful Thanksgiving. aa
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LONDA LEDBETTER HUNTER
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11/9/2007
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lh1064@att.com
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Congratulations Karla. I will be joining you effective 12/14/07. I will be retiring from AT&T after 40 1/2 years.
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Debbie Haney
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11/8/2007
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haney7755@sbcglobal.net
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Congratulations, Karla! Enjoy retirement!
Debbie
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Karla Blount
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11/7/2007
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krblount@fedex.com
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You will not be able to reach me at this email address effective next Wednesday morning. I am going to retire Nov. 14 @ about 0930. You can reach me at home. I will update with a new email address later. Karla
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Marsha McKay
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10/18/2007
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mckayland@academicplanet.com
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Sue telephoned to say that her mom, our beloved Jewel Rowe, passed away this morning. Her battles to breathe and gain back her strength ended quietly as her heart simply gave its last beat. I know Sue and her family will be in all our thoughts and prayers.
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Jerry Monk
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10/13/2007
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jmonk3@cox.net
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Wanted to let everyone know I really appreciate all the emails and calls I got regarding my surgery. I am now home resting up and hope to be back to normal in 4 to 6 wks.
Most definitely will be around the next time we all decide to get together.
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Wayne Money
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10/13/2007
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sales@williamsmotors.net
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Talked to Jerry Dale yesterday. The surgery when well and he is doing fine. Doctor said it would be a few weeks before he plays any golf. He appreciated everyones thoughts and prayers and is looking forward to the next reunion.
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Ginger Thomas
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10/9/2007
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thomasg@argontech.net
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I embarrassed to say I am just getting around to reading the messages! It was a great reunion wasn`t it. The committee had a good time planning it, and I had fun compiling the memory book - I got to read all about everyone before the reunion. I wish I had had more time to visit and that more had stayed to enjoy the DJ and dancing. We had a great time. Hope to see some of the ladies soon at lunch!
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SuLaine Callaway
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10/8/2007
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sulaine.callaway@sbglobal.net
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for those that don`t know, Jerry Monk is having heart surgery gpt a potential anuerism, 10/10, that`s Wenesday, day after tomorrow. He is having a stent procedure which is a lot less evasive and my recovery should be much quicker. I hope to be out of the hospital by Friday or Saturday. I`m sure he will love to hear from everyone!
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Stan Hall
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10/2/2007
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irving75061@yahoo.com
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I had the group picture scanned. Anyone wanting an electronic copy can send an email to me and I will attach it to the reply.
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Debbie Garrett Haney
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9/24/2007
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Wayne, you have my vote for another reunion in 5 years! You and the entire committee deserve applause for the work you put into this reunion! I have only two regrets...that there wasn`t enough time to visit with everyone, and that I didn`t take more photos! I`m putting a CD of photos together, so if anyone has some that you could send via email, please send them to the above email address, or I will gladly reimburse for copies and postage! I hope more classmates can come to the next reunion. They were missed...and they missed a great reunion!
Any girls interested in meeting for lunch in Rockwall or Greenville? We have 8-10 already! Let us know. Let`s keep in touch!
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Wayne Money
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9/24/2007
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I cannot speak for the entire committee, but the best part of the reunion, for me, was knowing that everyone had a good time. Unless you were on the committee, you will could not know the excitment that each of us had built up inside anticipating the reunion. It was a pleasure to have served on the committee with Carole, Alan, Danny, Sulaine, Debby, and Ginger. Each of you worked countless hours making this the best reunion yet, and I do commend you for a job exceedingly well done. This website will be kept active, so let`s all use it. If you can help us locate other class members, be sure to update their information in the directory section of this website. We are thinking in the terms of another reunion in five years. Let us know what you think.
Until then, GO BIG RED!!!!!
Wayne
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Sue (Passons)Cook
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9/24/2007
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The class reunion was so much fun. Rickey and I enjoyed visiting with everyone at the lunch at the Italian Restaurant on Friday afternoon, at the football game on Friday night, at the Royal Drive-In Friday night, touring the school on Saturday morning, eating lunch at Sally`s Saturday at noon, and at the dinner and dance at Webb Hill on Saturday night. I appreciate all the work the committee put forth in getting this 40th class reunion together. THANK YOU !!! I have visited with several classmates that hope we can another one in five years. That would be so great. Again, thanks for a weekend of fun and wonderful fellowship with my 1967 GHS classmates. The dance was also fun. rickey and I had not danced that much in a very long time. It was fun. Let`s keep in touch.
Love, Sue (Passons) Cook
PS: I really liked the poem.
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Kristi Blankenship Edwards
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9/22/2007
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kedwards@azfoundation.org
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Thank you stellar reunion committee - it was a wonderful weekend. What a delight to see everyone. I have a nice pix of the ladies on the golf course. Is there a way to post photos to the website? Alan, your poem, your poem - wow! If anyone is in my neck of the woods, or would like to be, Dale and I have an open door to our small home for GHS classmates.
Fondly,
Kris
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Janet Alcorn Abla
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9/22/2007
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janetabla@sc.rr.com
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WOW!!! I`ve been reading through the message board since the Reunion and everyone has expressed my sentiments about the weekend. Since I hadn`t attended a reunion before, I really didn`t know what to expect. I can say with assuredness "it was a whole lot more than I expected!" It was wonderful to see everybody once more. And, Ginger, what a great job you did on the Memory Book! I can see it took a lot of time and effort on your part so "Thank You So Very Much!" Again, thank you to the Committee for all the hard work and long hours you put in to bring it altogether. Alan, I loved the poem, it certainly spoke volumes of truth and love. Mario, thank you for the dances and the wonderful dinner conversation . . . and thanks most of all for making the trip!!!
Joe DeGarso, you haven`t changed a bit!!! Love to each and every one of you until next time!
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Debbie Garrett Haney
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9/21/2007
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haney7755@sbcglobal.net
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Alan, your poem certainly sums up the weekend! (Kathy...pass the tissue!) I left with a bigger family than I came with...and memories that will last. And there will definitely be another one someday! See you there!
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Kathy Dawson
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9/21/2007
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KLD49Run@aol.com
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Alan,
Your poem made me cry. Thanks, El Presidente!!!! K Lew, proud member of GHS
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ackles
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9/21/2007
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a.ackles@sbcglobal.net
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I just wanted to personally thank each of you for your participation in the reunion this past weekend and for making it an absolutely unforgettable event. It was a joy to see and visit with each and every one of you. It’s hard to believe that the wild and crazy kids that I grew up with have turned into bunch of first rate human beings. Thank you.
I’ve put together a little poem about the weekend and would like to dedicate it to all of you and especially the reunion committee for making all this happen.
I went to a class reunion at Greenville High today
Reunions aren`t for everyone but hey... that`s just okay
It`s always great to see the kids and reminisce the day.
To eat a bite...and chat a while and then be on our way.
But somehow things had changed this time...don`t know exactly why
All the kids were different now…you could see it in their eye.
Oh sure there were tufts of white above a wrinkled brow
A slower pace...a mellow face...a bigger shirt size now.
But more than what I saw outside came something from within
A hug, a kiss, a warm handshake that said "you are my friend"
No "look at me…what I have done! I’m prosperous, can’t you see?!"
Instead some outstretched arms that said "You mean a lot to me"
The evening was a sweet affair as we talked about the years
Of memories and grandkids now! Through happiness and tears.
The food was great, the laughter grand. We whirled around the floor
And thought of cherished classmates that aren’t with us anymore.
Reunions will be fewer now…we know not what`s in store
But that`s okay....we`re family now...not classmates anymore.
And as the sun begins to set, no doubt will come the day
Reunion times that we have shared…will all have passed away.
But that`s okay, there`ll come a time…when we all get to heaven
We`ll have reunions when we want…our Class of 67.
I went to a class reunion at GHS today
Reunions aren`t for everyone but hey....that`s just okay
Love and blessings to everyone….aa
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Kathy Dawson
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9/20/2007
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KDL49Run@aol.com
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Yesterday I relived all the reunion memories with Cathy Harvey Johnson. We met at Luby`s in Tyler, Texas and I just talked a blue streak catching her up. I was spitting food here and there, naturally, but Cathy didn`t mind a bit. Then we poured over that group picture and the memory like there was no tomorrow, me running on and on and Cathy adding her comments. I didn`t have to lie or embellish one little bit for once. I really rubbed it in that she missed a good time. She will tell Susan all this. I bet next time those two reunion slackers will be present and accounted for. And we need to get this next reunion planned, guys. And, God willing, I won`t have that horrible heart by my name. But if I do, I lived life my way....and lived to enjoy a Reunion Number 40....and show off my Mark McHenry, one of the suprises as well as the great blessings of my life. My best to all!!!!!!!!!! K Lew
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Debbie Garrett Haney
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9/17/2007
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haney7755@sbcglobal.net
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I agree, Diane. Mini reunions would be great.
For any classmates that couldn`t attend and would like a couple of candid photos from the reunion via email, I would be happy to send them.
Karla, I wish you could have been there too. Judy Pullen almost broke my leg...just to get a fun photo! :-) (Just kidding, Judy! That was such fun! And I like your photo title..."Friends to the Very End!") Thanks for the memories, everyone!
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Diane Grant
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9/17/2007
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dgrantbsn@msn.com
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Thank you everyone for making this reunion so much fun. I was so glad to see my old (as in former) friends! I think we will stay connected and have many, many more good times. I love getting email so please do. A lot of us said that we don`t want to wait so long to see each other again. Maybe we can have mini-reunions more often. That would be great!
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Dot Hogge
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9/17/2007
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hoggem@goinghot.com
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I agree with the rest of you. This was the best reunion ever. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that we are all getting older and have learned to appreciate more the value of life itself and friends. Thanks so much to all the crew who did all the planning and made all the arrangements. You did a great job!
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Wendy Wagley
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9/16/2007
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wwagley@gmail.com
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Many, many thanks to the reunion committee for a fabulous evening. I am in agreement with Debbie that this was the best reunion ever. If I had my high school years to do over, I would get to know many of you so much better. I couldn`t go to bed last night until I had read through the Memory Book. You are all an amazing group of people with diverse interests and accomplishments. I just wish that everyone had written a little something about themselves whether they were attending the reunion or not. Thank you, Alan, for the memorial to our classmates no longer with us. Thanks again for a memorable evening.
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Nancy Hart Oliver
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9/16/2007
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bnoliver@sbcglobal.net
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I had SO MUCH FUN last night! Thanks to the committee for a wonderful reunion. Thanks to Debbie Garrett for hounding me into showing up after all. Thanks to Alan Ackles for not giving an award for having gained the most weight. I know I would have won that one - I`m just thankful I didn`t have a red heart by my name and was able to be there! It was so good to see everyone again and looking forward to the next reunion.
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Debbie Garrett Haney
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9/16/2007
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mmot1@juno.com
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Bob and I had the best time at the reunion! It truly was the best one yet! I loved seeing EVERYONE! The reunion committee did an amazing job, and we enjoyed every event...from Friday`s lunch (thanks to Mike and Ricky for planning it) to Sunday morning breakfast with Sue and Diane before saying goodbye. This reunion was truly like a family gathering, and we missed all of you who couldn`t attend. I will be changing my email address to haney7755@sbcglobal.net...so that those of you to whom I promised pictures will know who`s sending them! If you don`t receive them...send me an email...I think my brain is on overload! Till we meet again! Let`s keep in touch!
Debbie
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Mark Tarpley
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9/16/2007
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tarp6023@aol.com
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What a great Reunion, my thanks and congratulations to everyone invloved in pulling it all together. Shelley and I had a great time and it was so wonderful to see all of you again.
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karla blount
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9/14/2007
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krblount@fedex.com
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You guys have a great time!! I will miss seeing all of your. I want to hear ALL about it! Karla
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Jean Garber Jones Magness
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9/13/2007
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jeanmagness@aol.com
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Hope ALL of you have a GREAT time this week-end "remembering when"! Thought I was going to be there, but every now and then I find that "common sense " should prevail, and since I seldom use it, now might be a good time. I had surgery two weeks ago today, and I am working hard to find strength and determination. The mind is filling but in some cases the body is not. Nothing serious, but now three surgeries in one year can take its toll.
So again, BEST WISHES to everyone and safe travels to those of you making the trip!
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Alan Ackles
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9/13/2007
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a.ackles@sbcglobal.net
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Is it just me? Or does tomorrow feel like the first day of school?
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MARIO CARIS
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9/13/2007
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mariocaris@vtr.net
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Hi everybody!!!
I am in Texas already!!
I will be at the Cuicina Italiana.
Warren, it is a shame you will miss the Reunion. Also Karla.
Mario Caris
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Warren lee
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9/13/2007
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omegawarrenlee@oppf.com
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Hi all, looking forward to this weekend however I will be stuck in New York and not able to attend.
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MARIO CARIS
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9/11/2007
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mariocaris@vtr.net
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Hi!! All of you!!
If Gods allows, I will arrive to Texas Tomorrow, Sep 12th.
I am exited to see you!!
Regards,
Mario Caris
CHILE
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Debbie Garrett
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9/11/2007
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mmot1@juno.com
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Everyone had a great time, Wayne. But you slept through it! : )
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rick stephens
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9/10/2007
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saxet1126@yahoo.com
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karala they say that your knees are the first to go, and i can"t remember waht the second is. ha! rick stephens
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Wayne Money
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9/6/2007
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sales@williamsmotors.net
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Those playing golf...Webb Hill has scheduled our T-times at 8:30 am. Hopefully, we will finish in time for the luncheon. OK girls, that means you have to have to start getting ready Friday night after the football game.
For those who really care...I dreamed last night I missed the reunion...Can anyone tell me if we had a good time?
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Debbie Garrett Haney
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9/5/2007
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mmot1@juno.com
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I agree, Londa. My husband`s class has had a myfamily.com page for several years, and it has been great for keeping in touch and even sharing photos. Thanks, committe, for putting everything together!
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LONDA LEDBETTER HUNTER
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9/5/2007
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lh1064@att.com
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I think the message board is great. My husband`s class has had one for several years and it is a good wait to keep in touch. Thanks Danny!!
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Kristi Blankenship Edwards
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9/4/2007
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kedwards@azfoundation.org
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Dear Golfing Classmates:
The reunion committee was kind enough to give me the names of those, see end of email, playing golf on 9/15 (thanks Alan). Kathy and I have teamed up and look forward to a lot of fun. (Speaking of fun - my favorite PGA golfer won yesterday--horray for Lefty!) You know every golfer has an excuse, and I want to offer mine in advance to avoid ridicule. I found out on Friday that I have tendinitis of the right elbow and my swing sucks big time to compensate for the discomfort. So please no unkind remarks next week about my playing ability or I will be forced to use my water pistol.
I look forward to seeing everyone soon and thank the reunion committee for their work.
Players…
Kathy Dawson
Kristi Edwards
Warren Lee
Jack Linton
Ronald Maxwell
Wayne Money
Mike Price
Ricky Stephens
Mark Tarpley
Wynn Warren
Robert Payton
Carts only….
Mario Caris
Chris Kilmer
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Mike Price & Ricky Stephens
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8/30/2007
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mdprice5@yahoo.com & saxet1126&yahoo.com
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We have made arrangements to have a pre-reunion gathering at Paesano Cucina Italiana beginning at 12:30 on Friday, Sept. 14. The address is 3103 I-30W (the junction of the Terrell Hwy and I30). Anyone who would like to get together for some cordial conversation and informal visiting is welcome. We hope to see you there!
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Karla Blount
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7/19/2007
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krblount@fedex.com
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Oops...The Fedes in the prior message should read Fedex. It`s an age thing. HA!
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Karla Blount
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7/19/2007
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krblount@fedex.com
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It looks like I will miss this reunion due to prior plans. Hope Your all have a great time. I am planning to retire from Fedes this Dec. Jean--call me.
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Debbie Garrett Haney
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7/11/2007
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mmot1@juno.com
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Was I surprised to look up and see Wayne on Wheel of Fortune! Let us know when it airs...I only caught the end of the show! Another celeb from the class of `67!
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Alan Ackles
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7/10/2007
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a.ackles@sbcglobal.net
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Oops...false alarm about Wayne being on Wheel of Fortune this week. We`ll let you know when it`s supposed to air.
That`s not to say you can`t watch it if you really want to.
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Alan Ackles
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7/9/2007
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a.ackles@sbcglobal.net
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Hey all...Rumor has it that Wayne Money is going to be on a rerun of Wheel of Fortune Wednesday July 11.
Enjoy those residuals, Wayne!
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Wayne Money
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6/6/2007
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sales@williamsmotors.net
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When to a birthday party last night and with approximately 200+ guests. I was having a great time shaking hands and talking with people I haven`t seen in quiet some time. I lady tapped me on the shoulder and asked if I were Wayne Money. Reluctantly, I said yes. She introduced herself as "Marilyn Connell".
What a wonderful surprise. We had a good visit and she is excited about the reunion. This classmate has literally travelled the world with her job. We need everyone to contact those who have not registered and encourage them to come. Don`t leave is to just the reunion committee.
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Alan Ackles
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5/16/2007
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a.ackles@sbcglobal.net
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I know you will all be saddened to know that we lost Greg Wallace this past Saturday. Don`t know the circumstances regarding his passing, but he was a neat kid and I never saw him when he didn`t have a smile on his face. He will be missed...and I`m sure his family would covet your prayers.
http://www.heraldbanner.com/obituaries/ local_story_134013626.html
Alan
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Jeannette Pugh
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5/13/2007
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stinkerjp@hotmail.com
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Danny this is great having a way to communicate with old friends. I think the committee has done a great job again as usual. I want to thank Wayne for tracking me down. Danny, will you be keeping this message board up even after this reunion? Look forward to seeing all of you in September.
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MARIO CARIS
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4/19/2007
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mariocaris@vtr.net
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Hi!! All of you. Thanks Danny for this great joy!! It is so great to hear from all of you after 40 years. It is has been 30 years I do not came back to Greenville. I am planning to attend the meeting. I have been waiting for this since 10 years. I hope I can make it. Blessing to all you!!!
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Mike Price
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4/12/2007
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mdprice5@yahoo.com
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The website looks great! Thanks Danny. I look forward to seeing all of you this fall. Take care.
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Wayne Money
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4/12/2007
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sales@williamsmotors.net
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You have plenty on time to make reservations to come to the reunion on Sept 15. Please do not wait to the last minute to let us know you are coming. Make the commitment to come and then register. Don`t forget to let us know what you`ve been doing. Go to the questionnaire and start typing. The committee is doing a good job. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SHOW UP!!!
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Debbie Garrett Haney
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2/13/2007
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mmot1@juno.com
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Hi Jean, I was just talking to my husband, Bob, about you this week! I always loved your sense of style....do you remember the day you were sent home for wearing a "disruptive" outfit to school?? Who would have thought a floor length skirt would get you sent home??!! (OK...it`s been 40 years...that was you, wasn`t it?? :) By the way, does the new stadium have elevators??
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Jean Garber Jones Magness
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2/11/2007
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JEANMAGNESS@aol.com
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Alan, I am really proud that you can wear your letter jacket anywhere; leg, arm, etc. It should be interesting to see the "maturity lines" that 40 years have brought to everyone. We have not grown older, we have only matured..yeah!
Having been gone from G`ville for 16 years, I am amazed to all the changes. For those that have not seen the new football stadium, bring your walkers and get ready for nose bleed, Phillips Field it ain`t. THANKS to all of you for your efforts toward this event. Keep us posted!
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Janet Alcorn Abla
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2/10/2007
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janetabla@sc.rr.com
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Wayne, thanks for the call about the reunion. Thank you to all the committee people putting this together; I truly appreciate your efforts. I love the website -- your efforts have stirred up a lot of memories of the past. Looking forward to seeing all of you.
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Debbie Garrett Haney
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2/8/2007
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mmot1@juno.com
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I agree, Alan. Thanks so much to Danny and all the committee! It`s been great to be in touch with "old" friends again!
Debbie Garrett Haney
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Ackles
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2/7/2007
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a.ackles@sbcglobal.net
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Hey everyone...
Glad you made it to the website. Make sure you post all of your info as soon as possible so we can annoy you.
Also, I think we all owe Danny Ott a big "thank you" for getting this whole website thing going. Thanks Danny!!
Stop by and say hello on the message board or leave a memory. We`d love to hear from you.
David Heath! It`s been 40 years! You`d better be at this one. Send me your email address so I can harrass you.
OK...Bye all.
Oh, one other thing. I vote we make a concerted effort to wear our letter jackets the night of the football game. I`ll be wearing mine on my leg.
Alan Ackles
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Webmaster
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2/5/2007
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Webmaster@ReunionsOnline.net
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Started Message Board. Hope everyone has a great reunion!
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