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8/8/2016 - vhs62.com
Monday Update A weekly newsletter dedicated to those who remember & celebrate Vallejo as it once was. Vallejo Apaches St. Vincent Hilltoppers Hogan Spartans St. Patrick/St. Vincent Bruins August 8, 2016 The Monday Update is published weekly, on the John Bunter Memorial Computer by Harry Diavatis, who is solely responsible for its content. Please send correspondence, photographs and archival information to harrydiavatis@aol.com The Monday Update is posted every Monday on www.VHS62.com To receive a free subscription and have the Update sent directly to your email address, Copy and Paste this link to sign in http://tinyurl.com/Mondayupdate HH = Hogan HS SV = St. Vincent’s HS SP = St. Patrick’s HS FF = Former Faculty G = Guest VJC = Vallejo JC SCC = Solano Community College Year Only (ie: ’60) = Vallejo High School Hello Classmates, Schoolmates and Friends: In this edition: Juan Caducio ’62, Ron Collins ’60, Gary Cullen SV69, Orilda DamianConcepcion ’58, Glenn Dyson ’66, Leslie Elston-LeMaster ’60, Ed Hewitt ’59, Linda Etheridge-Rich ‘62, Pam Johnson-Alderson ’63, Margie Jorgenson-Fraser ’66, Marianne Kearney-Brown-G, Fred Lang ’63, Barbara Lowe-Louie ’64, Pat MatsonAbernathy ’62, Lane Morrison ’55, Gerrie Neff-Boyle ’49, Mary Page-Adamson ’71, Larry Ramey ’60, Ted Roberts ’67, Ray Salmon-G, Suzie Schmutz ’59, Donna WigginBarth ’58 and Francey Williams-Pistono-G. Index This ‘n’ That .............................................................................................................. 2 The Mailbag .............................................................................................................. 10 Apache Review of Arts by John Parks ‘62 ................................................................. 14 On the Sidelines ........................................................................................................ 18 A Cup of Joe by Joe Illing ’61 .................................................................................... 21 Paperback Writer....................................................................................................... 25 Postcard Pals ............................................................................................................ 26 This Week’s Newbies ................................................................................................ 33 In Memoriam ............................................................................................................. 34 The Last Word ........................................................................................................... 34 MU Calendar of Upcoming Events ............................................................................ 36 Public Service Announcement ................................................................................... 37 Addendums ............................................................................................................... 40 The Monday Update Directory (MUD) ....................................................................... 59 The Fine Print ............................................................................................................ 63 This ‘n’ That It was tune to say “goodbye” to one of my favorite teachers at Vallejo High School, so I attended the funeral of John Webster last Tuesday. About 100 or so folks were in attendance at the Colonial Chapels funeral home, including members of Mr. Webster’s Alpha Pi Alpha Fraternity who performed a service at the end of the main service. Mr. Webster’s wife Effie spoke for a few minutes as did his daughter Terri SV74 (pictured) and other family members. Several others shared memories of Mr. Webster. Following the Eulogy, Felton Pilate HH70 sang “My Way,” and then we all headed for the USA World Classics Event Center for a nicely done reception. Felton and I go way back (long before his Con-Funk-Shun days). In 1970 he was in a production of The Music Man which I directed and produced for Vallejo Music Theatre. We’ve worked together several times since then. ... SV51 Celebrates 65 Year Reunion From;: Gary Cullen SV69 Harry ~ My father-in-law, John Walsh SV51, asked me to submit this article to you. St. Vincent’s Class of 1951 celebrated their 65 Year Reunion on July 30, 2016 at Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant in Vallejo. Front - L to R: Marygilda Devine-DuBois, Barbara Smith-Abercrombie, Francis Posedel-Quinn, Richard D. Frank M.D., Libby Krisha-Cantrell (Middle) Victor Belloli (class Pres.), John Walsh, Andy Flores, Nancy Pentony-Botta (class Vice-Pres.), Virginia Kelly-McCann (co-chair), Joann Murphy-Carslund (co-chair), Ann HasenpuschWittman (co-chair), Peggy McManus-Pettit, David Denton (Back) Joe D. Parisi, Pierre DuBois, Dan Horan, Gene Denk, Barry Brake, Ed McDevitt, Gene Combs, and Karl Tambornini. In 1951 there were 56 graduates. Of a possible 29, 18 attended this year’s reunion. The remaining 11 each responded to the invitation but were unable to attend for personal or prohibitive distance reasons. Additionally, 4 classmates not present in the Senior year joined the celebration. In a remarkable display of long term friendships, this class has had a reunion marking every 5-year milestone. How impressive it is that every class member still maintains contact with the reunion committee. The hard working and persistent members of the committee are Joann Murphy Carslund, Ann Hasenpusch Wittman, Virginia Kelly McCann and John Walsh. Reunion committee members: Virginia Kelly-McCann, Joann MurphyCarslund, Ann Hasenpusch-Wittman, Standing is John Walsh Three of the starting varsity members of the ‘51 SV basketball “B” team: Joe D. Parisi, Richard D. Frank M.D., and John Walsh Class President: Victor Belloli and Vice President Nancy Pentony-Botta Dan Horan & John Walsh Gene Combs checking out old pics from the albums on display. A big CONGRATS to the St. Vincent’s Class of ’51 on their 65 Year Reunion. ... Sally and four of her girlfriends headed south last week for a little R & R in Palm Desert and to go to the Hollywood Bowl to see the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and the USC Trojan Marching Band perform a Tchaikovsky Spectacular With Fireworks. The ladies were to depart at Noon and after much discussion, while lingering in the driveway, they finally stuffed their suitcases into the SUV and got underway by 12:30 p.m. As they slowly backed into the street I had a little tear gathering in my eye... no, really I did. Honest. Hee, hee, hee. And then, they disappeared from sight… at least until Sunday night. I finally recovered from my grief and decided that while the “cat” was away, this “mouse” would play. I invited a few other “rodents” over to the house for a little backyard BBQ which I whimsically called Harry’s Drunken Brawl, in honor of past debacles. 15 guys showed up and we munched on hamburgers, hot dogs and some of my delicious (if I say so myself) Greek Salad. Of course, there was also a little brewski to wash it all down. The stories, of course, were flowing as freely as the beer. What else would you expect when you put together such an eclectic group of guys: my ’62 classmates, Steve Bleamel, Steve Cotter, and Kent Love; John Ranacis, Jerry Orr and Paul Wright of ‘61; Larry Petrie and Jay Marek, both ’60; Phil Kukuruza SV63; Mike Kollar SV59; Billy Gordon ’64; Chuck Waters ’70; Mike Coakley, and Jack McCracken. Phil, Jerry, Mike, Steve, Paul, Larry, and John all pay rapt attention as Billy begins the “Brawl” with a bible reading from Genesis 38:9 Look how elegant these two ol’ boys, Paul and Larry look with their shock of white hair. HD, and Phil. This Apache and Hilltopper have been friends for over half a century. Grandson Steven offers to share his beer with Jerry. Chuck leads Kent and Steve in a duet… “A hundred bottles of beer on the wall, a hundred bottles of beer…” What would a “Drunken Brawl” be without Billy’s memories of growing up “Vallejo.” Pictured with amused revelers Jerry, Larry and Jack. Here’s a few more shots of “da boyz…” Jay Marek & Mike Coakley Jack McCracken Mike Kollar Steve Cotter John Ranacis Steve Bleamel Anyway, I managed to get it all cleaned up before Sally returned last night so I think I’ll be okay with my little “indiscretion.” I didn’t tell her in advance that I was going to have the fellas over because I’d prefer to beg for forgiveness rather than ask for permission. LOL I am man, hear me roar… meow ... A Weekly Report in Support of Change to the Vallejo School Board and Administration The Tangled Web… The race for the three open Vallejo School Board position is on. As of August 5, eight people have taken out nomination papers to run for the three openings on the Board: John Fox, Bob Lawson, Melissa Bandong Bowman, Marianne Kearney-Brown, Chidale O'Hara, Jeanette McCree-Goudeau, Sandra Vegas and incumbent Ruscal Cayangyang. We’ll have more info on these candidates in future MUs. However, at this juncture we are supporting Bob Lawson ‘64, and Ruscal Cayangyang ’07. We will decide on our third choice once we have more info. The last date to take out candidate papers is August 12. So far Hazel Wilson and Ward Stewart have not taken out papers and, hopefully, will not. (But I wouldn’t bet on it.) Voice of the People… From: Larry Ramey ‘60 I am not that well versed regarding independent studies, so correct me if I go off course here. The VCUSD must receive federal funding for those students enrolled in independent study programs. I do know that funds are received daily for each student attending class (keep the students in class or you lose funding). This funding method is the mechanism for providing free schooling to the children of Vallejo. With that being stated, does it not benefit the School Board to minimize suspensions, keep the student in class, and receive funding? Wouldn't this make the bottom line ($$$) better for Queen Bishop and her precious minions (PHD'S/Piled Higher and Deeper than ever before)? Just think about it. You would have fewer students in school but still receive federal funding for the District coffers, fewer teachers and support staff would be required, and just maybe the District could close down some more schools. Oh what a savings that would bring. This would give the Queen more justification in her pursuit to convince the world that she is the greatest Superintendent in the Nation. After all isn't this HER final goal? Have I gone astray or am I in a parallel universe here? Actually, Larry, you may have hit on something. Anyone else want to wade in on this? From: Marianne Kearney-Brown Candidate for the Vallejo School Board Dear friends, I am asking you to support my request for an agenda item for the VCUSD school board meeting on August 17. BACKGROUND: VCUSD has been holding information sessions about its expanded Independent Study Program which will double the size of the existing Independent Study Program. There is a PowerPoint presentation, slick brochures, and sign up sheets. According to Cheri Summers, Chief Academic Officer, there are 4 district teachers currently assigned to the Independent Study Program program. Last year, there were 5 ISP teachers for ~125 students, (a beloved ISP instructor succumbed to cancer over the summer.) ---from information session @ Vallejo Middle School on July 27 According to Cecile Nunley, Chief Business Officer, no additional teachers have been hired.--email dated August 5, 2016 FACT: School starts in 11 days and there are no teachers assigned to the Expanded Independent Study Program. FACT: The existing Independent Study Program is missing one teacher. FACT: In February, 20011, Cheri Summers wrote "one week ... is insufficient to accomplish the important work (that is needed) to start a new school program". I request that the August 17, 2016 include and agenda item that presents -- the detailed working plan for the expanded ISP Academy -- the sign in sheets and time logs of all planning meetings since July 17. --the names, hire dates, and experience level of all ISP Academy teachers --the total number of students enrolled in the program, their grade level and whether they are new or returning to the program. Please contact the VCUSD governing board and superintendent to encourage them to follow the law and place this item on the agenda. bhworel@concentric.netruscalcayangyang@icloud.com ace4wstewart@yahoo.com ha wilson14@sbcglobal.net tubalde@vallejo.k12.ca.us rbishop@vallejo.k12.ca.us ... Who’s Jumping into the MUD? So far we have 155 entries out of our subscription base of 1,515. The MUD includes readers from 21 states and 3 countries. The only information displayed is your name, school/grad year and city you currently reside in. If you want to be listed in the MUD just let me know and include those pieces of info. The MUD can be found in the Addendum Section of today’s MU. ... I'm great at multitasking. I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at once. ... The Mail Bag From: Gerrie Neff-Boyle ‘49 Please put me in the MUD. Not many of us old timers around anymore, but would be fun to see who is. Thanks for the work you put into getting the words out to all of us. The tomato seeds I got from you are doing well, but not ripening yet. Our weather has been so unpredictable this year and I’m sure they are going to be late getting ripe. Gerrie, be patient… my tomatoes are just now beginning to ripen. I understand that tomatoes are ripening later this year… ... From: Francey Williams-Pistono-G Every week I search for a name I remember. It's been 61 years since leaving Vallejo in the 5th grade. I've connected with a few classmates through Facebook and it is wonderful. One of these days I will take a long road trip and visit up and down the great State of California. In any event, I give you permission to add my name to the MUD list. Thanks so much for this arduous task every week. ... From: Ted Roberts ‘67 Harry, If you have not yet seen "Beautiful, the Carol King Story" you must put it on your list. Annie and I went to see it a couple of weeks ago and it was fantastic. We went up to Hollywood and stayed at the Hilton. We saw the show on Saturday and then on Sunday, we took the VIP tour at Universal Studios. That was also great. By the way, I noticed Carl Franklin is on the missing list for the VHS class of ‘66. Howard McGlone (retired VHS faculty) told me that Carl died in the early 1980's a victim of AIDS. You might want to let the committee know. Thanks, Ted… you just let them know. ... From: Glenn Dyson ‘66 …and thank you Harry for getting my week off to a great start! Words are cheap… you can thank me, Glenn, by buying me a cup of coffee when you come out for your 50 Year Reunion. ... From: Fred Lang ‘63 Please add me to the MU list that you are assembling. I particularly enjoy reading about those folks in my '63 class. I live in the Charlottesville, VA area. ... From: Barbara Lowe-Louie ‘64 Thank you kindly for posting the pics of the recent Vallejo Class of ’64 luncheon at Murillos’ in Vacaville. The photos of Paul Newton, Rick and Sharon Silveira, Irma Gentile-Martin, Marianne Orange-Bunnell, Sue Aldridge-Bennett, Gary Vaaler, Paul and Chris Henderson and Maureen Mulroy-Kocourek and the others were splendid. You, Harry and Maureen, do a terrific job of getting info on to the Monday Update and it is very much appreciated. Thanks, Barbara. ... From: Donna Wiggin-Barth ‘58 Each time I read the MU I am reminded that I need to submit my “approval” for you to include my name in the MU directory. Of course you may, just don’t sell it to telemarketers! (Damn, Donna! There goes the 39 cents I could have made) I hope you know how much I appreciate all you do for Vallejo, the high schools and their alumni. You have been a big part in my reconnection with several friends from “the good old days” and we’ve enjoyed re-enacting those times. Here’s a picture of three of us from the Class of ‘58, Helen Zundel-Willms, June Collier-Turchino and me taken in Columbia during Gold Rush Days, a re-enactment of life there in 1849. This was a couple of months’ ago when they, along with Carmela Piccolo-Coakley and their husbands, joined Jim and me for a weekend of small town mountain fun celebrating our BIG birthdays together. Carmela’s not in this picture as being the popular social butterfly she is, they Classmates Helen, June and Donna had to return home early for yet another function. It has been over 100 degrees up here over a week so, as recommended for the “elderly”, we are spending a lot of time indoors… in restaurants, tasting rooms, theaters, etc. Hope you and Sally are well and enjoying Summer. ... From: Pat Matson-Abernathy ‘62 Harry, you can add my name to the MUD. Life is wonderful and I'm content with my quilting and family and friends. I say “Hello” to Mt Diablo every day and enjoy her changing personality. I include the Monday Update in my daily prayers s we all need a little help. You got that right. I’ll take all the prayers I can get. Thanks, Pat. ... From: Leslie Elston-LeMaster ‘60 An Essay by Lafayette “Bud” Easton ‘61 was so caringly written about his dog “Wild”, it brought tears to my eyes. If he thought he didn't express himself appropriately before, he nailed it this time. I thank the Easton family for not giving up on Wild when she needed them most.. and still does, and I wish Wild happy and pain-free days ahead for as long as she's able. I have rescued/adopted dogs from shelters and fosters ever since I left home. Some had been abused, neglected, emotionally scarred, and one little shih zhu I brought home had everything medically wrong with her although nothing was disclosed to me. I learned of her sad state of health episode by episode including enlarged heart and epilepsy. But she lived on meds until she got older and developed a bowel obstruction. She was a little furry ball of love as were all of my girls, including two puppy Yorkie sisters who both died within 3 months of one another at nine years old from brain tumors. I now have a schnoodle I named Harley. I rescued him from a foster group who saved him from a kill shelter. He was caught running the streets of Los Angeles and at the time I adopted him, weighed 7 lbs. He is now a fat old man of about 14 years and 13 lbs. and is the first dog I have not had one problem with. He's so gentle and polite. He is my love bug and is the first male dog I've ever adopted. Leslie, I think you, Linda Etheridge-Rich ‘62, Suzie Schmutz ‘59 and my wife, Sally, should form a “Will Roger’s Mother Nature” club. (I never met an animal I didn’t like.) LOL. ... From: Orilda Damian-Concepcion ‘58 Hello, Harry, You are such a true friend and such a gift to all of us who read the MU. I'm sure you put a lot of effort and time into publishing the MU every week, but from my point of view, it seems you also enjoy and take great pleasure in doing this. Thank you so very much for all that you do for all of us, your readers! Please add our names to your directory. Thank you again, and God bless you for all that you do. Thank YOU, Orilda. ... From: Pam Johnson-Alderson ‘63 Hi Harry, I would like to be added to the MUD list. Thanks for all your hard work, always look forward to the weekly MU. ... Last week, Shirley Jones ’54 was inquiring about the whereabouts of Eugene Martinez ‘55 and I was finally able to give her some news… but probably not was she was hoping for. From: Lane Morrison ‘55 Re: Eugene Martinez Gene was my wife Linda's brother and he passed away several years ago. He lived in Fairfield and died there of Parkinson’s Disease. Thank you, Lane. ... From: Suzie Schmutz ‘59 Harry, thanks for sending that old photo of me portraying the fortune teller in the play The Skin of our Teeth -. This certainly brought back a lot of old memories that were wonderful in this production directed by Margaret Dutton - I know I have this photo somewhere, but the memories were GREAT ! ... From: Mary Page-Adamson ‘71 I read your Newsletter every week. It's wonderful. I notice that class reunions advertise on your site. We are having our reunion in September. Can we put our reunion info in your newsletter? Thank so much for the great work you do. Mary, I'll be pleased to advertise your event. Also if you have a missing list we can publish that as well. The reunion info for the VHS Class of ’71 can be found in the Reunion Section of this MU. ... From: Ed Hewitt ‘59 Harry, I vaguely remember in one of your MU's that you did a play (Gidget) with Lonnie Barnett. I went to school and joined the Army with a Donald Barnett ‘60 who had a sister named Lonnie. After basic training and school at Fort Devens, Mass. we went to different duty stations and lost contact with each other. Could you find out if this is his sister and if so have her e-mail me as to where he may be. This has been on my mind for a while now and I just remembered your article. Thanks so very much for all that you do for all of us Alumni. Eddie, I don’t have any contact info on Lonnie, but perhaps one of our readers may be able to help out. ... The Apache Review of Arts … ”Sharing good vibes!” By John Parks IN THE EARLY 1900s ---- the race track seen in this old photograph, was built by Henry Copperthite who made a small fortune selling pies in DC. It was at the site of a present-day garden nursery in our community of Burke, VA. The track was considered the best in the region. It had stables that housed 75 horses, including those of President William McKinley Jr. and Vice President Theodore Roosevelt. The grandstand ultimately held over 2,000 people and four hotels nearby housed overnight guests. In addition to harness races, visitors might also enjoy motorcycle or car races, baseball games played on a field inside the track, picnics, and dances. The Wright brothers did a fly-by the day the track opened. Ty Cobb even once played an exhibition baseball game there. Fairfax County recently had a festive unveiling of a roadside historic marker for this place. A Copperthite grandson was there to celebrate with this truck giving out free slices of pie. (I had pecan and apple.) It was soon joined by the local Model T and Model A clubs which lined up their cars beside the truck. A RADIO PIECE ---- told about a book titled Super Forecasting, by Tetlock and Gardner. Turns out that good forecasting doesn’t require powerful computers or arcane methods. It involves gathering evidence from a variety of sources, thinking probabilistically, working in teams, keeping score, and being willing to admit error and change course. Good advice for all. DAUGHTER JENNI ---- recently introduced me to this place called Shenandoah Retreat. It sits between the Blue Ridge Range and the Shenandoah River and, until about ten years ago, was a nice golf course. For whatever reason that use failed and it was taken over by the private Shenandoah University which turned it into a retreat. They allow public use of the old paved golf cart trails which are great for walking, kids riding their scooters, balance bikes, etc. (no tree roots or mud to deal with). We had a pleasant summer stroll and picnic there. “ART AS ACTIVISM” ---- I happened to see a magazine article a while back with that title. It reviewed the work of artists pushing back against militarism, advocating instead for peace. Here's one example of their work: VERN GEBHARDT ---- I liked seeing that note from him and his picture here last week. They reminded me of his GVRD championship flag football team, the Rambling Rhinos, that brother Cris also played on. After his football time at Vallejo J.C. Vern played for the University of Pacific. In 1966 that Tiger team traveled to Provo to play BYU. Cris and I were in the stands at the game and got to see Vern play at the intercollegiate level. He did well! SMOKEY BONES vs. DIXIE BONES ---- These are two barbeque joints in Woodbridge, VA, about 12 miles south of me. SMOKEY is a chain restaurant and DIXIE is locally owned. In recent weeks I finally got around to trying them both. Each was good in its own way and I look forward to going back sometime. STILLWATERS ---- hosted another pot luck supper and house concert last week that I liked. The featured artist was the highly skilled Elaine Silver who was very good. The influences of eastern religions and The Beatles was quite evident in some of her songs EDITORIAL ---- When listening to politicians and commentators discuss the issues of the day, more and more often I find myself thinking most of them are ultimately matters of morality – people behaving well toward others because it is the right thing to do. Laws mostly address the worst of bad behaviors. Governments are limited in how much positive impact they can have. So who then is teaching the next generation to be good people? The religious, fraternal, and service organizations, which have traditionally taught positive moral ideals are shrinking and declining in influence. And today's public school teachers are discouraged from discussing matters of morality in their classrooms. With diminishing societal support outside the home, hopefully parents and caretakers are teaching their youngsters to be good and do right. Since morality cannot be legislated each individual citizen must take a stand for good behavior. AND THE WINNER OF ---- last week's pop quiz was Mike Gaul! (Howard Fitzpatrick was close, but no cigar.) Mike added this "PS" to his entry: "I may have to change my surname, since I recently had my gallbladder removed!!" “MUSIC IS ---- the companion of joy and the medicine for sadness!” I saw that on a bumper sticker last week. Music is a BIG part of modern life. It is time I made this classic tune the ARA song of the week. It's about the place I was born. (Wanna guess?) Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC73kdOL5hk SONNET 30 When to the sessions of sweet silent thought I summon up remembrance of things past, I sigh the lack of many a thing I sought, And with old woes new wail my dear time's waste; Then can I drown an eye, unused to flow, For precious friends hid in death's dateless night, And weep afresh love's long-since-cancell'd woe, And moan the expense of many a vanish'd sight. Then can I grieve at grievances foregone, And heavily from woe to woe tell o'er The sad account of fore-bemoaned moan, Which I new pay as if not paid before: But if the while I think on thee, dear friend, all losses are restored, and sorrows end. …Wm. Shakespeare HEADY! ---- metal detected axe-head face. “Making hay while the sun shines”, John jvp444@yahoo.com ... On the Sidelines… Celebrating professional Athletes with roots in Vallejo. CC Sabathia (6-9, 4.18 ERA) had another shaky game last Monday night, this time against the crosstown rival NY Mets. He only lasted 5.2 innings before being pulled, after giving up 8 hits and 5 earned runs. He also walked 3 and struck out 5. He left with the Yankees trailing 53 but the Yanks came back in the 8th to tie it taking CC off the hook with another “nodecision:. The Yankees won the game 6-5 in ten innings. On Saturday, against the Cleveland Indians, the results for CC were strikingly similar. He pitched 5.2 innings, giving up 6 hits and 3 earned runs. He also gave up 4 walks while striking out 5. The Yankees lost 5-2. ... Jeff Gordon didn’t fair all that well at the rain delayed race a week ago at Pocono. He had some seat belt issues and ended up 27th after starting the race in 24 th. Jeff is still subbing for Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the 88 car, while Earnhardt continues to recover from a concussion. At Watkins Glen yesterday, Jeff started in 21 st an finished 14th. ... C.J. Anderson, Bethel High grad and starting running back for the Denver Bronco’s. looks like a completely different running back at the Broncos training camp. He has shed about 10 pounds since last year, and looks "noticeably quicker" at practice. Anderson explained how he trimmed down to 217 pounds during the offseason. "I just worked on conditioning. I did a lot of stadium steps, a lot of hill sprints. I did a whole lot. I have had success before in college putting myself in position to be ready to carry the load. That’s the mentality and the mindset I have. Now I am just trying to get where E (coach Eric Studesville) can look at me and say, 'He’s gone four straight plays. He can go one more and be fine.'" Anderson needs to put together a full season, and being in better shape may help him accomplish that. After going through hot and cold streaks each of the past two years, the 2016 season could be the first in which he thrives from start to finish and eclipses 1,000 rushing yards. Although he is a former undrafted free agent with an up-and-down track record, the Broncos are counting on Anderson to come through and carry the team on offense this year. Preseason begins August 11 as the Broncos go to Chicago. ... Rashad Ross a 2009 Vallejo High graduate seemed to come into his own with the Washington Redskins. Ross scored three touchdowns in 2015 and had 684 kick return yards, which ranked him sixth in the NFL. He also had eight receptions for 184 yards and a touchdown. 19 Due to the solid season Ross now comes into training camp for the first time as the man to beat. On the Redskins’ official website Ross is currently listed as the starter for kick returns and the team’s No. 5 wide receiver. The former Arizona State and Butte College star, was not drafted in 2013 but was signed to the practice squad of the Tennessee Titans a few days after the draft. Ross never saw game action with the Titans and halfway through the 2013 season he signed on with the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad. He then signed with Washington for the first of two times in May of 2014, but was waived just three months later. Ross signed on with the Chicago Bears for the 2014 and saw game action with them that year. The former Apaches star then signed with Washington during the 2014 season and has been there ever since. Although Ross has more stability than in the past, he’s not treating practices any different. “In the past I’ve had nothing to lose,” Ross said. “Now I have something to lose so I’m more cautious. It’s a great feeling coming in knowing you’re the guy, but at the same time you want to show the coaches that you’re always improving.” Ross said his main goal is to “do even better than the season before.” One thing that makes it easier for him this year is that he has more opportunities this year in training camp than in years past. In the 2015 preseason, Ross showed a lot of potential when he led the NFL in receptions (25), receiving yards (266) and touchdowns (four). He turned that into an eventual starting job at kick returner and showed his potential with a 101-yard kickoff return against the NY Giants. Ross would score two more TDs during the season, one on a recovered fumble in Week 6 and another on a 71-yard touchdown reception against the Dallas Cowboys. “The kickoff return touchdown was my favorite one,” Ross said. “Not a lot of people get kick return touchdowns, especially over 100 yards, so I’d say that’s my favorite.” Washington’s first preseason game is Aug. 11 at Atlanta. Ross and the Redskins will be on national television for its first regular season game of the year as they host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 12 for Monday Night Football. ... Hmmm… why is it that you park on a driveway and drive on a parkway? 20 A By Joe Illing ‘61 Driving Around Europe Without A Map, Part 9 … RUSSIA AND RIGOLETTO Sorry, closed for the duration! The late afternoon sun turned gold and blessed everything it touched. It was the time of day when miracles happen and angels walk at our sides. That’s when I saw the small brick chapel in what looked like a park … if you could call a land-locked patch of ground with no way of getting to it a park. Major city thoroughfares surrounded it. No crosswalks led to it. I darted across the street inexorably drawn to it. It had this sublime beauty that kept pulling me … I guess you could call it enchantment. Tall trees stood like sentinels around the chapel. A gentle summer breeze rustled them, sounding as if they were trying to whisper to me. It was the right time and the ideal setting for prayer and I couldn’t wait to go in for a spell. However, as I drew near, a sight I’d never seen before confronted me, one I’ll never forget. The chapel was chained shut … and apparently had been for quite some time! Chains, threaded through the chapel’s door handles, were fastened with a large, rusted padlock. It was ancient … as if the original Bolsheviks themselves clapped it just after they’d conquered Saint Petersburg, changed its name to Leningrad and banned all religion. They “freed” the working classes from the tyranny of religion. They promised an earthly paradise in its stead. No longer would those who labored for others be duped 21 by their overlords and myths of heavenly beings who promised a better life after death. No theological fairy tales for the common man! They were simply opiates that justified suffering. Communism was their paradise … and they could get it now! Follow me … suckers! Unfortunately, as the great poet Burns once reminded us, the best laid plans of mice and men often go astray. Sadly, such was the case with Russia. The void created by the banishment of religion and the execution of the Czar and his family simply anointed The Supreme Soviet with ultimate power which eventually devolved to the control of a single man, a monster named Josef Stalin who was directly responsible for the slaughter of over twenty million Russians, and indirectly for the deaths of countless millions more. Some paradise! As I stood on the chapel’s doorstep bathed in the golden light, I thought about religion and communism and humankind’s never-ending search for an Eden, a paradise where people live fulfilling lives in peace. I had to ask, “How could such beautiful dreams lead to such horrendous nightmares? How could one man kill so many millions?” Of course that’s a puzzle that has no answer, but I came closer to an understanding of it after my visit to Moscow. I’d asked my hotel there for a map of the city, but they had none. They did suggested that perhaps I’d like the complimentary services of an Intourist guide for the day. “Why yes! Of course! That’s be great!” I responded enthusiastically, and within a short time I was introduced to Sofia, a redheaded graduate of the University of Moscow. Ah Sofia, you definitely had a knack for political rhetoric! Sofia and I spent most of the day together, visiting the university and many of the city’s notable sights. She was good looking, smart, articulate and spoke English beautifully … so well in fact that we engaged in a running debate about the differences between our two political systems. 22 By the end of our time together she’d explained the political architecture of the Soviet system. She pointed out how similar it was to ours, how its design protected its citizens … something I found hard to believe considering the purges and calamities committed by its leaders. Whenever I mentioned a protection afforded the average American by our constitution, she’d reply, “Oh da! Da! Dat ve haf for us also!” describing a similar provision in their governing documents. She painted quite a rosy picture of an orderly society where individuals were protected, laws respected and injustices cured. Had she been running for office I could have voted for her with a clear conscience! But I realized that her words, though honeyed and comforting, were just words. History has a way of exposing such delusory; captivating rhetoric for what it is … a crock! You can dress a monster like Stalin in fine silk robes, but underneath he’s still nothing more than a stinking, pathological mass murderer! It was a good lesson for me as it showed how easily rhetorical malpractice can justify the unjustifiable and whitewash the blackest of crimes … not to mention chain the doors of small chapels in the name of freedom. Don’t believe everything you read! It was a tragic period in the history of Russia but I quite enjoyed my time in the country where witnessed no injustices, crooked cops or murders. The people were super friendly and helpful, and the classical arts were alive … as I discovered to my everlasting pleasure in Leningrad! At around five in the afternoon, after roaming around that lovely town for the day, I asked my hotel clerk if he’d heard of any events that night. He told me that the opera was performing Verdi’s Rigoletto. “Wow! I love opera!” I told him. “Are there any tickets?” He checked and after a bit found one for me for two bucks. “It commences seven sharp!” he cautioned me as he handed me the ticket. 23 “Great! Super! Thanks!” I replied. I arrived at the opera house a few minutes before seven. I followed an usher into one of the most elaborate, rococo venues I’ve ever seen. It was scene straight out a romantic version of the Czarist period, with filigrees of white on a field of sky-blue rising in concentric rings towards heaven itself. Rigoletto! Rigoletto! You’ve destroyed yourself, Rigoletto! It was breath-taking, indescribably beautiful! But as we walked in I wondered were I’d sit. The place was packed … but the usher accompanied me right down to an empty seat front row center. “Wow” I thought, “I’m sure glad these guys haven’t got this tourism thing quite figured out yet” … but felt a bit bad for whomever they’d bumped to accommodate me! Wow! What a show they put on! I’ve never been so moved by music in my entire life. The performance was absolutely unforgettable … and somehow a fitting conclusion to my visit. The opera tells the story of a man named Rigoletto who manipulates those around him in order to exact revenge upon an aristocrat who’s wronged him … but in so doing Rigloetto destroys the one thing most precious to him on earth, his daughter. It’s analogous to the story of Russian communism, for in their efforts to build a workers paradise, its leaders slaughtered countless millions of innocents in a failed effort that led to the final implosion of their Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. After all was said and done, Mother Russia emerged a bankrupt and failed state. So much blood for empty promises and hollow rhetoric. So much suffering. So much pain. So much tragedy. You’d think it was an opera. ——————– Coming next! Driving Around Europe Without A Map, Part 10 … VIENNA, SALZBURG AND ROMEO’S MAGIC MAP ... 24 Okay, Readers, send in that little short story, essay, poem, remembrance or whatever, you always thought deserved to be published and we’ll use it here. “Dear Sir or Madam, will you read my book? It took me years to write, will you take a look?” Paperback Writer Her Retirement Soon Nine years I've waited like a lost miner in the desert crawling in thirst pulling himself up a rock to see over the next ridge that's me waiting for Gina Sun glinted on red face lowering back down the rock Blue eyes glowing in the sunset a picture of magnificent endurance an innocent hopefulness etched almost in slow grimace hands clinging to the rock the valley view slowly sinks from sight Seize the moment to blow hope into this man's ribs he torments waiting for the sun to go down when he will be nourished by morning dawn Retirement soon, his love he awaits with dawn to nourish hopeful dreams together they will face the sun together in the valley, when her work is done 25 Tribute To Monday Update There comes a time when if we let go just a little bit it's felt in our inner selves a rushing of feeling reinforced by thought to see if it's real and when verified as repeatable we share it with others Having just had that moment this communication is for others shared through you happy for all you do … Ron Collins ... I once gave my husband the silent treatment for an entire week, at the end of which he declared, “Hey, we’re getting along pretty great lately!” ... Trouble in Paradise From: Juan Caducio ‘62 To My Classmates and Harry mon. Thanks so much for your concern of da Juan mon and my Brothers and Sisters down in Belize. Fortunately I was in Chula Vista with family and friends when Earl hit. Earl made landfall with eye directly hitting Belize City which is 115 miles north of Placencia Village where I live. Sadly over 2,000 homes were damaged in Belize City. Mainly due to homes there not being well built and with Cat 1 winds of 65 to75 MPH doesn't take much to do damage. Unfortunately Northern Belize and especially the outer Cayes took a licking. Haven't heard if my Caye is still there. Lots of our Crops were destroyed up in Northern Belize and San Pedro Caye, one of our best tourist attraction gots pounded. Our Internet and power was just established and found out we were spared in 26 Placencia Village. As you may know the worst part of a hurricane is north of the eye. We sustained five hours of 40 to 50 miles per hour winds which caused very little damage… mostly trees with shallow roots. I lost a large Ficus benjamina which caused no damage. Boat was secured in my slip . We didn't have a surge here in Placencia which can cause major damage. Just heard that only real damage to Village was a loss of a Dive Shop which was built on a real flimsy made dock, and our Village New Pier had some damage. To all my Classmates and Harry mon. Thank you so much for your concern and prayers Harry, pics are of San Pedro Caye, damage to Belize City and to Placencia Village 27 Just talked to a Minister of Government in Belize and as of 5:28 p.m. Belize time, no deaths reported due to Earl. Hallelujah !!!!! ... From: Ray Salmon-G We just came back from the market. We bought a couple of whole pink salmon @ $11 each. Wild caught and fresh. (I’ll take 3… just send them COD, please.) People in the park. We walked around the market and through the park area. The Market Area surrounds this park on three sides. People occupy the center of the park for R&R. Daughter Lynne and her husband Richard York took some visiting business friends - from San Francisco - out for a sail today. We walked to the waterfront and took pics for their vacation album as they passed. 28 By the front mast are Lynne in white hat, then Richard and then their two guests. It’s a four hours sail amongst the islands. We went to our favorite fish ‘n’ chips place yesterday. This is the view from our table, looking southwest. (Ray, you and Donnie live in Paradise.) This is my favorite mountain on the island. Mt. Maxwell is located sort of center on the island. The higher mountains are on the south end of the island, near Fulford Harbour. At the top, on the giant ‘slabs’ of rock that are shown, is a very nice park and viewing area. The vegetation up there is different from that which is below in the valley. 29 A fond reminiscence. We enjoyed the company of Roger Petrie and family - visiting the island 2010. ... From: Linda Etheridge-Rich ‘62 We returned a few weeks ago from Glacier National Park in northwestern Montana. Our adventure began when we boarded Amtrak’s Empire Builder and settled into our sleeping car accommodations. About 27 hours later, we disembarked at East Glacier station. We were met there by a van driver who delivered us to the front door of the Glacier Park Lodge, which is quite a place – over a hundred years old. It’s one of those grand old railway-built hotels designed to lure eastern travelers to See America First (the motto of the Great Northern Railroad) instead of vacationing in Europe. Our room was on the far corner of the third floor of the Great Northern wing and had a screen door and window that actually opened to let in the breeze. It’s at upper left in the photo. The main lodge is at far right. The two wings are connected by an enclosed breezeway. We also had access to a balcony with a striking view to the southeast. 30 On our first full day at Glacier we enjoyed a cruise on Two Medicine Lake. Fabulous scenery! This will give you an idea: The second day, we went on the 8-hour Grand Circle Tour in one of Glacier’s iconic red buses. They were originally built in the 1930s but after several decades of service were literally falling apart. The Ford Motor Company completely refurbished them in the late 1990s with V-8 engines and automatic transmissions. They are lovingly maintained, and this is what they look like now: The Grand Circle Tour was an allday outing and included a lunch stop at beautiful Lake McDonald, shown here: But the main attraction was Going-to-the-Sun Road, which was built in the 1930s and was a stunning accomplishment for the time. We traveled it west to east and saw many waterfalls originating from highcountry snowmelt, some of which – like this one – were accommodated by the road builders: 31 They also combined natural and man-made elements, such as they did here at Three Arches Bridge: And if the road looks steep, it definitely is. It climbs to the Continental Divide, which it crosses at Logan Pass. We stopped at the Visitor Center at the summit (around 6700 feet if I remember correctly) and caught a glimpse of bighorn sheep on the rocky crags above. The ram’s easy to spot, thanks to his horns and big white butt; his companion at upper left, not so much. It wasn’t until later in the afternoon that we saw a few of the park’s namesake features: glaciers. They’re far out in the back country and not readily accessible, but can be seen at a distance from the road. Here’s one: We left for home the following day on the eastbound Empire Builder and had a pleasantly uneventful trip. I’d recommend Glacier National Park, and the Glacier Park Lodge, to anyone. For non-train travelers, which is probably most of you, the Lodge sits right on U.S. Highway 2. Happy travels. Linda, your mention of the “Continental Divide” reminded me of a story from many years ago when Sally and I had just gotten married. 32 We were on the way to Nebraska to see my folks and as we drove through Colorado I saw a sign that read “Continental Divide”. Showing my knowledge (or my ignorance) I said, “The Continental Divide… Hmmm… that’s the geographical halfway point of the United States.” Sally looked at me as if I had a third eye in the middle of my forehead. “No its not,” she said, “we’re in Colorado.” I persisted until she explained that the Continental Divide is the mountains that separate the watersheds that drain into the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans. “Oh,” I meekly said. In any case, I assume your hubby Lyndon took this wonderful pictures… he’s always had a good “eye” for photography. ... A guy walked into a crowded bar, waving his unholstered pistol and yelled, "I have a 45 caliber Colt 1911 with a seven round magazine plus one in the chamber and I want to know who's been sleeping with my wife." A voice from the back of the room called out, "You need more ammo!” ... This week’s Newbies From: Margie Jorgenson-Fraser ‘66 Please add my sister, Louise Jorgenson-Bassey VHS68, to your Monday Update. Thanks and I always look forward to our Monday A.M. Update We also welcome Jo Maurry, and Bill Emgee, to the Monday Update. ... 33 In Memoriam It has been reported that Deanna Crain-RousePendleton, class of 1960, passed away on July 7th, 2016. She was living in southern California, but so far no obit has been forthcoming. ... The Last Word End of an Era It’s been reported to the MU that Cindy Noto-Balanese ‘75, owner of Vallejo’s Good Day Café is in the process of selling it to Lori HarrisNelson ‘74 a former waitress at Scottys. Cindy recently opened up a Religious Book Store and Gift Shop on Springs Road. ... Apache Shirts The recent order of Apaches Forever shirts havs arrived and I’ll try to hand deliver and/or get them in the mail this next week. I ordered a dozen extra shirts to get a little better price and they will also be available on a first come/first served basis. ... HD Garden Report As predicted, the tomatoes are now coming in with a veggieance* and I’m doing what I can to keep up with them. I was able to use quite a few of them for my Harry’s Drunken Brawl BBQ on Saturday. I made fresh salsa on Friday and then I used my slicer and cut some nice thick slabs for the hamburgers. I used the smaller tomatoes for my Greek salad. *not a typo. That’s for Shirley Harris 34 Taken from the Times Herald on Line: Big Sir fire delivers smoke, haze to Bay Area What a coincidence… we’re having a fire too, but ours is at Big Sur. (Does anyone check these headlines?) ... Melvin F. Brooks Jr. and his lovely bride Lorraine were in Reno over the weekend so I asked him to send me a few pics of the classic cars on view at the Hot August Nights. This is what he sends me. Damn, Brooksie, it’s not as if film is expensive. (Never send a boy etc. etc.) ... And now it’s time to convince my wife that I didn’t really throw a party while she was gone. The guys just showed up spontaneously and what could I do? … thanks for starting your / Monday with me… hd ... Doctor: "I'm sorry but you suffer from a terminal illness and have only 10 to live." Patient: "What do you mean, 10? 10 what? Months? Weeks?!" Doctor: "Nine." 35 If your class is having an event within the next year let us know and we’ll keep it posted on the Calendar. MU Calendar of Upcoming Events Date Event Place Sept. 10 St. Vincent’s Class of ’61 Fifty Five Year Reunion Reunion Picnic Widenmann-Currey Home Napa TBA Sept. 17 Hogan Class of ’71 Forty Five Year Reunion Reunion Dinner Zio Fraido’s – Vallejo TBA Sept. 17 Luncheon VHS Class of 1950 Zio Fraido’s – Vallejo TBA Sept. 21 Luncheon St. Vincent’s Class of 1959 Zio Fraidos – Vallejo Sept. 22 The 2nd Annual MURP Blue Rock Springs Park Noon Noon Sept. 24 Combined Hogan ’66 & St. Vincent’s ‘66 Fifty Year Reunion 9-hole two person golf scramble Blue Rock Springs GC Friday Night Cocktail Mixer Club House at Blue Rock Reunion Dinner Vallejo Naval Museum 2 p.m. TBA TBA Sept. 24 VHS Class of 1971 Forty Five Year Reunion Dinner/Dancing Children’s Wonderland 5 p.m. Sept. 30 Oct. 1 Oct. 2 VHS Class of 1961 Fifty-five Year Reunion Meet & Greet All events at Double Tree by Reunion Dinner Hilton in American Canyon Breakfast Sept. 23 6 p.m. 6 p.m. Oct. 1 Oct. 2 VHS Class of 1966 Fifty Year Reunion Golf Paradise Valley, Fairfield 10 a.m. Casual Evening Social The Front Room – Vallejo Wharf Reunion Dinner Hilton Garden Inn-Fairfield 6 p.m. Morning After Breakfast Hilton Garden Inn-Fairfield 8:30-10:30 Oct. 2 Combined Hogan/Vallejo Class of 1964 70th Birthday Bash At the home of Keith Kjaar TBA St. Vincent’s Class of 1956 Sixty Year Reunion Mass at St. Dominics St. Dominics – Benicia Buffet lunch & no host bar Zio Fraedo’s – Vallejo Brunch Buttercup Kitchen-Vallejo 8 a.m. 1 p.m. 11 a.m. Sept. 30 Oct. 11 Oct. 12 36 Public Service Announcement Suzie Schmutz ’59 one mile swim for the Women’s Cancer Resource Center October 1, 2016 To give a tax deductible donation go to: http:// www.wcrc.org/swim/ Then look for the button that says to donate to a swimmer and put in the last name (Schmutz) when the page comes up. Suzie says: - I’m 75 years of age so I try to raise as much $ as I can for the WCRC since I know what it is like to go through cancer and I so appreciate the help they give to others trying to survive this disease. I would appreciate anything that you can give. Also, if you would prefer to donate by check, you can send your check to my home made out to the W.C.R.C. and I will put my last name in the memo line and take it to them. Let me know if you need my home address. 37 Vallejo Marina Lions 19th Annual Golf Tournament Sunday, August 14, 2016 Blue Rock Springs West Golf Course 12:30 p.m. Shotgun - Best Ball Format Men and Women Vallejo Marina Lions Club Golf Tournament Committee Dale Bullock, Chairman (707) 6426972 $125 entry Fee Includes Green Fees – Car – Raffle - putting contest - Goodie Bag Closest to the Pin, Longest Drives, Monte Carlo Holes Dinner at Blue Rock folloinwg the tournament Dick Jones Mike Allen Ray Martin Russ Sturgeon Lou Orantes Silent Auction TOURNAMENT SPONSORED BY MEDIC AMBULANCE Catering by Ray Martin ---------------------------------------------Registration Form----------------------------------------------1. Name: ____________________________ 3. Name: ____________________________ Email or Phone________________________ Email or Phone _______________________ Handicap/Avg Score (circle one) __________ Handicap/Avg. Score (circle one)_________ 2. Name: _____________________________ 4. Name: ____________________________ Email or Phone_________________________ Email or Phone _______________________ Handicap/Avg Score (circle one) ___________ Handicap/Avg. Score (circle one)________ --Hole Sponsorship $100-Please specify exact wording____________________________________________________ (Graphics for Sponsor Sign should be sent to pamelasallen@yahoo.com) Mail to: Vallejo Marina Lions Club - 727 Beechwood - Vallejo, CA 94591 Total Amount enclosed: $__________ 38 39 ADDENDUM ONE: NECKLACE ORDER FORM (Copy, print and return this form with your check) Last Apache Necklace, $18.00 each: QTY_____ Spartan Necklace, $18.00 each: QTY_____ Shipping 1 necklace = $2.93 Shipping 2-3 necklaces = $3.47 Shipping 4 or more = $6.80 shipped in Priority Mail, small flat rate box If you have any questions Email me: petathome@charter.net Send Checks to: Eileen Thompson 5125 Foxfire Trail Kingsport, TN 37664 Ship to: Name________________________________________ Street________________________________________ City, ST. Zip________________________________________ Email address: ___________________________ Eileen will donate half of the proceeds to the Last Apache Scholarship Fund. ... 40 Vallejo High School Living Tree Memorial Park Brick Reservation Form Return this form with your check payable to Harry Diavatis Harry Diavatis 5087 Green Meadow Ct. Fairfield, CA 94534 ___________________________________ ______________________________ _____________________________ Name: Address: City/State/Zip: ______________________________ Phone No. _______________________________ Email Address I would like to reserve _____ brick(s) at a cost of $65 per brick for a total of $_________. Here are a few suggested examples: JONATHAN W. PARKER 1956 FACULTY 1964-1990 IN MEMORY OF DOROTHY P. JORGENSON FACULTY 1970-1999 IN MEMORY OF ALEXANDER GEORGE PARKS 1914 JOANNE ANDERSONMcCOLLOUGH 1968 JENNIFER BOATWRIGHT HEAD POM POM GIRL 1956 MARY BETH SMITH-LOVELAND HOGAN 1964 GREGORY J. STEED 1983 DOLORES CONCEPCION-GREGORIO ST. VINCENTS 1968 THOMAS A. EMORY JR. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT 1948 2009 NICK PAPPAS FOOTBALL HOGAN 1948 2009 Each brick measures 4” x 8” and is limited to three (3) lines of no more than 23 characters per line including symbols and spaces. Please print all information clearly and legibly. If you are ordering more than one brick please use an additional form. Feel free to make copies of this form. I have ordered two or more bricks and would like them placed next to each other -----------------------------------------------------Do Not write below this line---------------------------------------------Date Received: __________ Amount Paid $_______ Paid by: 41 Cash Check #__________ Reunion and Event Announcements (Send us your upcoming events and/or reunions and we’ll post them here every week until your event.) “IT’S JUST LUNCH” AKA St. Vincent’s Class of ’59 reunion (The Jimmy O’Brien Memorial Luncheon) No DJ…no dancing… no prizes… no raffles… no hospitality room… etc. Alcohol extra at the bar. Just 3 hours to visit with old friends and reminisce with a nice buffet lunch. If you haven’t made other reunions, this is perhaps your last chance! Be there or be square! Where: Zio Fraedo’s on the Water 23 Harbor Way - Vallejo When: Wednesday, September 21 Time: 12 noon to 3 p.m. (or so) Cost: $38 per person RSVP by Sept. 10 to Diles27@sbcglobal.net or (925) 476-5551. Send check to: Diane King Inman P. O. Box 1654 Lafayette, CA 94549 If you absolutely can’t make it but want to send a message, direct it to me and I’ll read it at the luncheon. 42 St. Vincent & Hogan High School “ClassEs” of 1966- Joint 50 Year Reunion Friday and Saturday September 23-24, 2016 Friday: 2-5 p.m.: Nine Hole Two Ball Scramble Golf Tournament Hosted by Judge R. Michael Smith, Retired. Location: Blue Rock Springs Golf Course; Cost: $30 incudes green fees/cart/prizes. Limited to twenty players, RSVP to Mike rmslaw@comcast.net 6-10 p.m.: Mixer Hosted by Reunion Committee, (Deli platter hors d'oeuvres provided, wine and beer may be purchased. Guests welcome!) Location: Club House Blue Rock Springs Golf Course - Vallejo, Saturday: THE BIG EVENT Location: Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum (Old City Hall) 734 Marin St., 5-6 p.m.: Sign-in at Reception Desk, self tour of Museum 6:00: No-host cocktails 7:00: Dinner 8:00 : Musical Presentation Provided by Yvonne Myles and Mike McFredrick. Cost: $50, includes dinner with choice of Tri-Tip or Salmon, beer and wine. You may bring your own wine, no corking fees charged. Causal attire is acceptable! Progam: Museum, Ming le, Meal, Music (Live Band), Mingle!!! Note: We request that you RSVP no later than August 15, 2016. Additionally we are seeking volunteers to assist us the night of the reunion. Specifically looking for a photographer and also for a few people to help us with sign-ins. Also if you have any momentos/photos,etc. please feel free to bring them. We look forward to seeing you there. For additional information please contact: Frank Darling: Fndarling@aol.com Mike Rollins: Mjrollins@aol.com Mike Smith: rmslaw@comcast.net 43 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- St. Vincent & Hogan High School “Classes” of 1966 Joint 50 Year Reunion Sept. 23 – 24, 2016 -- REGISTRATION FORM -Please include this form with RSVP Name: _________________________ Guest: name(s)_____________________ Dinner is $50 per person Dinner Choice: Amount enclosed: $________ ____Tri-Tip ____ Salmon I will attend Mixer: Yes No Number of Guest(s)_____ Golfers RSVP to Mike Smith rmslaw@comcast.net Hogan Classmates send your RSVP/Check to: St. Vincent’s Classmate send to: Frank N. Darling, 4 Avis Court, Orinda, CA 94563. Michael J. Rollins, 4280 Dymic Way, Sacramento, CA 95838. 44 45 Vallejo Senior High School Class of 1966 PLEASE JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR EPIC Main Event: Saturday, October 1, 2016 - $66 per person Hilton Garden Inn, 2200 Gateway Court, Fairfield 94533 6 p.m. Appetizers and No-Host Bar 7:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner Followed by Dancing & More Casual Evening Social: Friday, September 30, 2016 - $20 per person The Front Room at the Wharf Restaurant, 295 Mare Island Way, Vallejo 94590 5:30-8:30 p.m. Food, Refreshments& No Host Bar _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ RETURN RESERVATION FORM NO LATER THAN 9/10/16 _____________________________________ Class Member Name (Include Maiden Name) _________________________________ Spouse or Guest # _____ Attending Sat. Reunion @ $66/each # ______ Attending Fri. Social @ $20/each Enclosed is my check payable to: VSHS CLASS OF 1966 in the amount of $ _________ MAIL TO: Gloria Pontarolo-Taft 2000 Ascot Parkway #2223, Vallejo, CA 94591-7011 707 853-9188 Cell or 707 561-0444 Home 46 Vallejo Senior High School - Class of 1966 Class of ’66 Golf Game: Friday, September 30, 2016 10 a.m. - Paradise Valley, Fairfield Contact: Ginger Lipsey Young to reserve by 9/23/16 Text 707 953-8140 or Call 707 746-6179 Hotel Accommodations: Friday, September 30 through October 1, 2016 Fairfield Hilton Garden Inn, 2200 Gateway Court, Fairfield 94533 Special Rate Code VHS66 - $139 + Tax Reserve by 9/7/16 Call 707 426-6900 or Online www.fairfield.stayhgi.com Morning After Breakfast in Private Room at Hotel: Sunday, October 2, 2016 - 8:30-10:30 a.m. (time approx.) No Reservations Required – Pay $12 per person at door COMMITTEE CONTACT LIST: Allan Leavitt Barbara Thomas Chavez Bobby Reynolds Craig Higgins Diane Prall Bird Esther Florendo McArthur Ginger Lipsey Young Gloria Pontarolo Taft Joan Lacey Phippen Pat Cross Threat Patti Hewitt Seymour Peter Working Robert Tilley Online: Facebook: Monday Update Free Newsletter: Pay Pal Account: alleavitt@sbcglobal.net barbara.chavez@comcast.net baabee6941@gmail.com craighiggins@earthlink.net dbird@digitalpath.net mcelf7080@comcast.net gyoung3528@aol.com taglopo@aol.com fip-n@comcast.net jpcoffeeteaandmore@gmail.com fseymour6@comcast.net pkworking@gmail.com rdtilley50@yahoo.com 530 792-8915 707 246-0397 707 373-7706 C 916 607-0727 530 566-5633 707 552-2908 707 953-8140 C 707 853-9188 C 707 649-1109 415 377-7468 C 925 300-6179 C 650 703-2524 C 707 644-4618 INFORMATIONAL SITES: www.VHS66.org Class of 1966 @ Vallejo Snr. High School Email Harry Diavatis @ harrydiavatis@aol.com To subscribe to this informative newsletter For all Vallejo, Hogan & St. Vincent’s Grads Coming Soon or Mail now to Gloria Pontarolo Taft 47 VALLEJO HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1961 55th Year Reunion September 30, October 1, 2, 2016 Website: http://classreport.org/usa/ca/vallejo/vhs/1961 __________Mailing Address: P. O. Box 4110, Napa, CA 95688_______ Friday, September 30, join us in the Mombasa Room, Double Tree by Hilton, American Canyon from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided – buy your own drinks at the bar. We need to know how many plan to attend this event. Please respond on the reservation form. Saturday, October 1, No Host Cocktails at 6:00 p.m., Buffet dinner served 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Party continues to 11:00 p.m. with a small dance floor and 50’s/60’s music. All this is in the Grand Ballroom. from 6 – 10 p.m. Pictures will be taken for a Memory Book which will cost $25 if you wish to purchase one. Individual/couple pictures (5 x 7’s) will be taken near the elevator on the 2nd floor and will be ready within minutes at a cost of $15 each. A microphone will be passed around at dinner so everyone can introduce themselves. Sunday, October 2, Breakfast is available in the hotel restaurant per menu prices. There are other restaurants in the area as well. FYI: lunch and dinner are also served in the small hotel restaurant. The cost for this fun weekend to celebrate the 55th anniversary of our high school graduation is $75 per person. Deadline for reservations WITH payment is September 15, 2016 Double Tree by Hilton Hotel & Spa, Napa Valley-American Canyon, 3600 Broadway St., American Canyon, CA 94503 (707) 674-2100 Fax (707) 674-2555 www.napavalleyamericancanyon.doubletree.com TWO night minimum (10 rooms blocked for Fri./Sat. or Sat./Sun.) $219 per night + 14% occupancy tax and must be booked by August 30. Use Code V61 & call 888-798-3777 or go to the hotel website listed above. When checking availability, insert the group code in the “Add special rate code.” 48 Class of 1961 Reunion Buffet Dinner Menu Chicken Picatta Sauteed chicken breast with lemon caper butter sauce Prime Rib Carving Station Herb encrusted with au jus and horseradish cream Organic Field Salad With strawberries, fennel and balsamic vinaigrette dressing Seasonal Vegetables Mashed Potatoes Bread & Butter Dessert Station Flourless Chocolate Cake Tiramisu Apple Tart Starbucks Coffee/Tea Bar ____________________________________________________________ If you have special dietary needs (vegetarian, gluten free, etc.), please state these concerns on return sign-up form and we will try to comply. All future class reunion information will be via e-mail or updated on our Class Reunion website as shown in the header of this letter. Please contact our Webmaster, Paul Wright, with your e-mail address either by telephone (707-590-3065) or e-mail Paul at: olddiver@sbcglobal.net Reunion Committee: Patty Pierce Zuniga 707-644-8665 Judy Ilusorio Lamb 707-522-3101 Diane Gardner Snowder 707-745-2825 Paul Wright 707-590-3065 Sue Benefiel Hanson 707-645-1355 Bill Wilson 707-252-7157 Charlene Imhoff Davidson 707-337-2686 Dave Plump 707-644-6490 Jo Anne Richardson Conley 707-643-5546 Mike Garton 707-258-2688 Carol Schneider Bourgerie 707-479-2930 Tom Recknagel 707-864-1005 Molly Post Petrie 707-642-1910 ~~~And forever in our hearts, Kay Ashlock & Don Hughes~~~ 49 Vallejo High Class of 1961 55 Year Reunion Reservation Form (Please clip & return this portion with your payment payable to VHS Class of ‘61) Name ______________________________________________________________ Street Address _______________________________________________________ Mailing Address (if different) _____________________________________________ City/State/Zip_________________________________________________________ E-Mail Address________________________________________________________ Home Phone ( ) ___________________ Cell Phone ( ) __________________ _____ YES. I (We) will attend our 55th Year Class Reunion Spouse/Guest__________________________ Enclosed ______ x $75 = $_________ (NO payments accepted at the door) Special menu request; (vegetarian, gluten-free - not guaranteed)________________ #_____ planning to attend Meet & Greet on Friday evening ______ Unable to attend but would like to purchase Memory Book @ $25/ea. SEND TO: Vallejo High School, Class of 1961, P. O. Box 4110 Napa, CA 94558 ... 50 ST. VINCENTS’ CLASS OF 1956 60TH CLASS REUNION OCTOBER 11 & 12, 2016 Activities Tuesday, October 11: 8 a.m. Mass at St. Dominics in Benicia with Fr. Martin de Porres presiding. 1 to 4 p.m. Buffet lunch & No Host Bar at Zio Fraedo's-on the Vallejo waterfront Wednesday, October 12 11a.m, No Host brunch at Buttercup Grill, 3288 Sonoma Blvd., Vallejo $45 per person Send checks and RSVP to: Harriet Martini-Lloyd 106 Oakmore Court Vallejo, CA 94591 Please remit by September 14, 2016, (latest September 30). Interested in a tour of St Patrick-St.Vincent High School? CONTACT: Shirley Cooper Coyne, 707 928-4486 csacoyne@aol.com If you have any old photos or memorabilia - please bring them to share! Be sure to put your name on them. For more info: Pat Webster Giusto, 707 208-4086 ... 51 gallthatjazz@comcast.net ADDENDUM TWO: Missing Classmates (Reunion committees: Send me your list if you want it posted here.) Vallejo High School Class of 1961 Missing List Please Send Information to Paul Wright olddiver@sbcglobal.net Last Allen Anderson Anderson Andrews Baker Beauchamp Bell Bennett Berry Beslert Bien Black Blockmon Branch Brooks-Irby Brown Brewster Burden Busch Briggle Caldwell Caretti Carter Carter Clark Convery Cordero Cornell Couey Dalessi Davis Davis Davis-Rogers Day Dewsnup-Ross Dial First Richard L. Monte Richard F. Donald Kenneth John Phillip Calvin Elizabeth Joseph Jackie Marvin Bettie Thomas Gail Katie Richard Edward Joan Ronald Chatherine Alice Penny Frank Marie Cario Martin Terry Gregory Marlene Orval Lillian Daniel Cherrye Jean Mary Last King Landon Lee Maas Martindale St. Clair Mattioda-Thompson McCann-Garres McElory-Gude McElwain Ekstrand McKin McMurphy McQueen Metoyer-Bushnell Minor Minor Moore Morris Morris-Mount Morrison Mullenaux Musgrove Nancarrow Nelson Newberg O’Neal Orton Parkhurst Phillips-Alston Pipkin Pocquette Pyle Randall-Leong Reynolds Reynolds-Toney Rice-Gasbarro 52 First Rolland Richard William Joyce Patricia Lillian Patricia Barbara Judith John Grady Steven Betty Charlene Ellen Ruth Bruce Arthur Lorreta Carl Connie Carol June Craig Norman Connie Romaine Sandra Elaine Carol Carolyn Joan David Anita Kay Theresa Larry Vernoita Kay Diane Draper Dussault Edmondson III Erwin Estes Freeman-Allen Gallegos Gibson Gibson Goodhue Gorski Haney Harrison-Tabbs Hawver Hawver, Jr. Helmick-Cline Herron Hight-Nelson Hobbs-Richard Horner Horton Howard Huyck Jackson Jefferies Johansen-Davenport Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson Jones Jones Jones Kennedy Kennedy Kidder Phillip John John W. Bonnie Ruth Elaine Arthur Jerry Shirley Yvonne Lee Judy James Joan Jack Jack Georgia Alice Hope Robin Claudia Cyril Hal Ronald Michael Alta Richard Cheryl Alice Dorothy Jay Dee Jerry Lee Tommie Victoria Kenneth Lena Bell James Lee Mary Kathleen Victoria William Richards-Bice Ricks Roach Lovejoy Robinson Roche Rossi Rowland Jefferson Sainsbury Sauer Severson Sexton Sharper Simmons Smith Smith Smith Smith Snow Stewart Strickland Teal-Kimmel Terrill Thompson-Thaxton Torres Trotter Turnbull Veatch Vick Walker-Compton Walker-Fistolera Walton Warner Warren Watts Weber Whitworth Williams Zwick-Parker ... 53 Marcella Roy Dick Janava Donna Louis Ruby Allen Matt Mona Joy Margaret Loyce Mae Carol Arthur Douglas Jacquline Mae Ruth May Mary Janis Sly Camile Beverly Ruben Nancy Victor Louis Dianne Janice Sue Edith Jane Melveline Rebecca Linda Lee Patricia Ann Mary Ann Lawrence Lucinda Jean June Frank Madeline Vallejo High School Class of 1966 Missing List (as of July 2016) Please Send Information to Diane Prall-Bird dbird@digitalpath.net Allen, Susan Aquino, Amadeo Arnold, Richard Atemon, Linda August, Dale August, Perda Bagano, Frances Baker, Chareesa Balanza, Percy Ball, David Baskerville, Donald Bean, Sharon Beckstead, Jim Beloate, Dave Berry, Irlean (Craven) Bradley, Gene Brazil, Jeri Broadus, Rudy Brown, Betty Brown, Danny Brown, Ella Brown, Sondra Bryant, George Burke, Susan Byrd, Martha Caballero, Ruth Calilan, Gilbert Calloway, Connie Campos, Tim Carillo, David Carman, Donald Carroll, Ronald Carroll, Jacqueline Casey, Christine Cayabyab, Vicente Chang, Esther Colar, Carl Coleman, Amy Cook, Bill Cooley, Linda Gunderson, Kris Haley, Bart Hallin, Mike Hancock, Jerry Hardegen, Joy Harris, Steve Hays, Shirley Hee, Edwina Hinkle, Bill Hogan, Ernestine Holllyfield, Jean Hope, Karen Hopper, Linda Howard, Jean Howard, Linda Inglesias, John Inman, Myrna Isaac, Douglas Isaac, Julius Jackson (Williams), Patricia Jensen, Jeff Johnson, Louis Johnson, Lynda Johnson, Melba Jones. Eugene Jones. Freida Jones. James Jones. John Jones. Larry Jones. Mike Keiser, Greg Karacha, Ken Keller, Chris Kelley, Jacqueline Kimball, Kathy Kitchens, Mike Kitterman, Cassie Kuntz, Marty LaFlesh, Phil Lane, Claude 54 Prater, Alan Price, Marie Priest, Kathy Puckett, Dennis (Pamela?) Purdy, Kathleen (Escalante) Putnam, Lynda Quinn, Juanita Rayford, William Raymond, Bernadette Rider, George Rider, Steve Riera, Valerie Riker, Robert Riley, Michael Ringor, Linda Roberts, Richard Robertson, Evelyn Rogers, Anna Rosal, Jiovanni Ruble, Dennis Sablan, Robert Sanchez, Stella Schoenauer, Keith Sharp, Lewis Shearer, Ellen Shearer, Jana Simmons, James Slater, JoAnne Smith (Gooden), Linda Smith, Dennis Smith, Douglas Smith, Ken Smith, Pauline Smith, Sandon Smith, Sue Snodgrass, William Solomon, LaVerne Somera, Maria Spain, Joe Sparks, Shannon Craft, Willie Dean Crandall, Peggy Cruz, Ernesto Cureton, Ben Cusseaux, Carlos Davis, Joni Davis, Judy DeFina, Lucille DeLeon, Albert Del Mas, Richard DeMayo, Senita DeStefano, Sue Diggs, Phyllis DiMaggio, Antoinette Durig, Nancy Dwiggins, James Easterling, Tom Edmondson, Willie Elbeck, Alfred Elkins (Cullison), Marcia Elliott, Robert Elliott, Vera Engesser, Marcus Erichson, Richard Erskine, Gary Essex, Calvin Evangelista, David Farris, Judy Fernandes, Carol Fields, William Fleschute, Mary Franklin, Carl Fulton, Bennie Galbraith, Nathaniel Garcia, Virginia Garelick (Friedman), Francine Garzione, Rita Germany, Carol Gipson, Joe Giraldi, Carlos Gomez, Paul Gondola, Larry Gray, Robert Gray, Suzanne Green, Roger Lara, Connie Lett, Juanita Lewis, Rebecca Lieb, Barry Loyd, Susan Lundy, Michael Lyons, Estherine McAuliffe, Ronald Madkins, Alberta Malato, Larry Marshall, Edward Martin, Bill Martinez, Margaret Matthews, Gordon Mays, Allen McCain, Walter McClellan, Ann McCloud, Lulu (Hicks) McClure, Minyard McCurdy, Pamela McDonald, Betty McFarling, Sheila McGee, Marcia McKissack, Jerry McKnight, Nora McMillan, Cherie Merry, Dorothy Miller, Curlie Miller, Mike Montgomery, Ruby Muchmore, Lloyd Nelson, Ed Nelson, Mae Newman, Ivyl Novosel, Jeanne Noyer (Baumann), Charla Oeser, Dave Oubichon, Ronald Owens, Bob Parker, Winona Parnak, Karen Paul, Ronald Pavlin, Rachel Payne, David Peters, Jeffrey 55 Splitt, Keenan Stathoff, Albert Stevens, Nancy Stewart, Earline Strickland, Herbert Tabbs, Evelyn Talbert, Sherron Tewalt, Ann Thamy, Erlinda Thamy, Ernesto Thomas (Jefferson), Bobbi June Thomas, Brenda Thomas, Linda Thompson, Liv Tiffany, Stuart Tool, Kenneth Torio, Lydin Vabri, Regina Vann, Matthew Vasquez, Tom Voice, James Waldroup, Linda Wallace, Tim Walton, Ruth Wartburg, Daniel Washington Jr., Earnest Watkins, Janis Watts, Richard Wegele, Dana Wells, Lillie White, Diane White, Lynda Whitney, Harry Wilhoit, Dennis Williams, Esther Williams, Henry Williams, Pearl Wilson, Gary Wilson, James Winings, John Wittman, Sharon Woody, Letitia Wright, Decala Wright, Lee Wright, Nancy Green, Sandy Griffis, Sandy Griffith, Robert Gutierrez, Judy Phillips, Maryanne Pierce, Kathy Pinkston, Chris Pittman, Linda Yaugher, Karen Young, Dorothy Young, Robert Wheeler, Helen ... Hogan Class of ‘66 Missing List Contact Frank Darling at: fndarling@aol.com Altiere, Judy Goldston, Tipton Paulk, Stuart Ares, Rolando Goodin, Chrystal Pelland, Leroy Aubrey Hopper, Gayle Gotts, Bethel (Betty) Perkins, Kathleen Banks, Janice Greer, Janice Perry, Mike Barnett, Cheryle Phillips, Marcia Beal, Gary Gurlin, Gayle Hendricks Wagner, Janice Henricks (Ring), David Benjamin Law, Cecelia Herring, Larry Popleon, Connie Blacknell Powell, Cynthia Hill Jones, Pat Quinata, Ellen Boyd, Ouida Hodges, Bill Ratchliff, Richard Bright, Barbara Hofer, Mary Redding Stafford, Kathy Brodie, Les Holland, John Roldan, Rolando Caballero, Pete Howerton, Marjorie Ross, Sandra Caramanos, Anna Hudiburg, Ron Rude Ashcroft, Linda Carter, Diane Hudson, Sammy Sabathia, Joe Cartwright, Peggy Hunt, Karen Scheiler, David Casey, Christine Hunt Cudo, Pamela Scheiler, William Chong, June Hunt, Sue Schreiber, Kathy Clarke, Richard Jones, Brenda Sifford, David Cobis, Rosalie Juarez Bryant, Mary Smith, Gary Cochard, Robert Kerr Defese, Susan Snider, John Colberg, Byron Klahn Irvin, Martha Stanley, David Collins, Calvin Knoles, Norman Spurling, James Collins,Larry LaComb, Sandra Stevens, Ron Cooper, Janet Landers, Curtis Stewart, Erva Corley, Niketa Lenford, Michael Stewart Chapman, Mary Crail St. John, Bonnie Levy, Babettte Stull, Robert Barnett, Randy 56 Pitchford, Nellie Pomeroy, Susan Cuevas, Rolando Lloyd, Tom Thomas, Mary Davis, Jim Lopez, Joe Thompson, Gary Dea, George MacClelland, John Thompson, Margaret Dongalio, Jose Maciel, Manuel Vaugh, Diane Dover, Dennis Mack Powell, Cynthia Vernon, Candice Duke, Linda Manning, Bill Waymire Bellas, Joyce Durrwacher, Marlene McAlister, Vernon Weiss, Linda Edwards, Kathy Enright, Kerry McClanahan, Charles Whited, Mary Ferrie, John Medeiros, Gerard Wildman, Bruce Flegge, Delores Moore Reis, Caryn Wong, Bill Fowler, Ouida Nelson, Mark Wright, Decole Galbraith, Sally Nelson, Steve Wright Graham, Nancy Gallerson, Wanda Noyer, Charla Gear, Paula Patterson, Dayle ... St. Vincent’s Class of ‘66 Missing List Contact Mike Rollins: mjrollins@aol.com Bowlby, James Carravajal, Helen Towey McBain, Don Mills, Francis Moran, James Paras, Kathleen Thomas Sherman, Collen Krainert Stact, Vickie Gonzales Vieira, Richard Young, Curtis ... YEARBOOKS ON CD Thanks to Bill Strong ‘62, many of the Yearbooks from Vallejo, Hogan, and St. Vincent’s are available on a CD. (Also quite a few of the Junior High Schools.) The MU will be happy to send you a personal copy, of your choice, on a CD for a free will donation. The average donation has been $35. You may order up to five (5) yearbooks for the same donation. Send your check to: Harry Diavatis, 5087 Green Meadow Court, Fairfield, CA 94533 Year VHS HHS SVHS VJH HJH FJH 57 Sol JH Springs JH 1929 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44-47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72-74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 Total 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 41 1 1 13 6 11 5 8 58 1 10 If you have one of the missing Yearbooks and will agree to have it scanned and returned to you, please contact Bill Strong directly. Bill is the one who has scanned and provided all of these Yearbooks and we are indebted to him. It would be nice to fill some of the “holes” especially St. Vincents. Bill’s email is: bstrongsr@gmail.com, ... The Official VHS Class of ’62 Web Site http://www.classreport.org/usa/ca/vallejo/vhs/1962 Administrator: Bill Strong Asst. Admin: Harry Diavatis Class size: Located: 437 Missing: 193 Deceased: 146 Total on File: 775 All members of the VHS Class of ’62 are listed on the site including Missing and Deceased classmates. Members of VHS ’62 are asked to log on to the site, register, fill out a profile and send in a current picture. Non class members may also participate and should log on as “guests.” ... The MUD (The Monday Update Directory of Subscribers) Vernon Chatfield Jack Renfro Donald E. Schilling Carrie Hammond-Anabo Elaine Oertel Marks Jenevieve E. Wallestad-Schilling Maynard Willms Margaret Cake-Neu. Gino Disgrazzi Fritz Gaylord Al Neblett Nick Razes Nancy Walsh-Arndorfer Bruce Christensen Dan Danielson Diann Hewitt-Welbourne Betty Newcomb Neblett. 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Phillips Scott Piller Glenn Savoy Jim Spano Ernie Stallworth Linda Tholmer-Anderson Pat Whalen Jamie Curb Cole Mike Denton Deb Duvall Carol Egidio-Murray Vicki Harris-Maples Sandra Irwin Burdick Dan Kaiser Claudia Lammel-Kaiser Bill McCaslin Stephen Price Larry Boone Pam Branch Pratt Jim Gallegos V61 V61 V62 V62 V62 V62 V62 V62 V62 V62 V62 V62 V62 V62 V62 V62 V62 V62 V62 V62 V62 V62 V62 V62 V62 V62 V63 V63 V63 V63 V63 V63 V63 V63 V63 V63 V64 V64 V64 Suisun, CA Coeur D' Alene, ID North Fork, ID Vallejo, CA Vacaville, CA Sacramento, CA Placencia Village, Belize Vacaville, CA Gulfport, MS Fairfield, CA Normal, IL Pollock Pines, CA Vallejo, CA Vallejo, CA Placerville, CA Fontana, CA Nampa, ID Anchorage, AK Fairfax, VA Sonoma, CA Ashville, NC Post Falls, ID Sacramento, CA Columbia, SC Vallejo, CA Benicia, CA Modesto, CA Lake Oswego, OR Mesa AZ Fairfield, CA Napa County Modesto, CA Ridgefield, WA Ridgefield, WA Fair Oaks, CA Seattle, WA Acampo, CA Coeur d'Alene, ID Citrus Heights, CA 61 Billy Gordon Paul Henderson V64 V64 Vacaville, CA Folsom, CA Roger Henry Larry Holm Jim Tibbetts Dick Christensen Bob Cobb Joanne Lehmkuhl Courter Dave Scola Billings, MT Doti Hanek Shipp Patti Hewitt-Seymour Joan Lacey Phippen Rusty McManus Ann Salvadori-Lewin Sheila Marsee-Hofer Diane Droast-Scola Roberta McCapes-Cotter Pat Graboyes-Innes. 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Dianne Moelk-Gebhardt Mike Connolly Sandy Stewart-McCaslin Dan Mini SV51 SV57 SV57 SV61 SV63 SV63 SV67 Clovis, CA Vallejo, CA Menlo Park, CA Sacramento, CA Hayden, ID Fair Oaks, CA Vallejo, CA Dennis Meyring Bonnie Babcock Ellis Michael Routh Jim Boyd Linda Dickinson-Bleamel Pat Green Heide Judy Jacque-Miller Jim Leonard HH63 HH64 HH64 HH65 HH65 HH65 HH65 HH65 American Fork, UT Sun City West, AZ Loveland, CO Cancun, Mexico Vacaville, CA Helena, MT Stuart, FL Granite Bay, CA Glenn Dyson Gold Hill, OR Cathlamet, WA St. Louis, MO Windsor, CA Vallejo, CA Vallejo, CA Carrollton, TX Napa, CA Brentwood, CA Vallejo, CA Petaluma, CA Vallejo, CA Sacramento, CA Vallejo, CA Vacaville, CA Vallejo, CA Davis, CA Vallejo, CA Fair Oaks, CA 62 Bill Moore John Fischer Ron Reece Karen Sherouse-McManus Teresa Williams-Boyd HH65 HH66 HH66 HH66 HH71 Napa, CA Vallejo, CA Houston, TX Petaluma, CA Cancun, Mexico ... THE FINE PRINT The Monday Update Publisher/Editor: Harry Diavatis Published: Weekly First Edition: Oct. 26, 2004 Circulation: 1,511 subscribed (est. readers 1600+) The Monday Update was originally intended to serve as a newsletter for members of the VHS Class of ’62. Over a period of time, members of companion classes (1960, ’61, ’63, and ’64) and from Hogan and St. Vincent’s, indicated an interest and began participating. Today the Monday Update has a wide and varied range of readership ranging from 1937 and into the new millenium. We also have several “guests” who have no direct affiliation with Vallejo, whatsoever, but are able to relate to the era.. Anyone who has an interest in, or is nostalgic for, our era is welcomed to participate. Back issues from as far back as 2007 are available on line at www.VHS62.com To subscribe to the MU go to www.VHS62.com and click on the Link- Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter.” There is no charge for accessing the Update… just the expectation that subscribers will periodically “contribute” something to the overall effort, such as a personal update, archival pictures, news, memories, anecdotes, true confessions etc… anything that may be somehow relevant or interesting to our readership as a whole. The Editor reserved the right to print, delete, or edit contributions at his discretion and is solely responsible for the content of the Update. If you send us an email and DO NOT want it published in the Update please be sure to state as much, and we will respect your wishes. The MU respects your privacy. Personal information, including email addressess and phone numbers, will not be given out without your permission. The Monday Update is not financed by, nor does it necessarily reflect the opinions of: Vallejo High School; the VHS Class of 1962; or the VHS ’62 Reunion Committee. (And it sure as hell doesn’t reflect the Vallejo School Board!) ... 63