1/19/2015 - vhs62.com
Transcription
1/19/2015 - vhs62.com
Monday Update January 19, 2015 We need his spirit more than ever 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 (Seven years of back issues are available to view.) To receive a free subscription and have the Update sent directly to your email address, copy and Paste this Constant Contact link to sign in http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=sgdgubfab&p=oi&m=1104935 062738&sit=488a8u8fb&f=86b2e114-7c49-4af9-8033-a44a643b7ea5 People corresponding with the MU are requested to always include their complete name (including maiden, if applicable) and their school and grad year. It makes my job easier. Hello Classmates, Schoolmates and Friends: In this edition: Ron Beckmeyer, Lynda Bingham-Gregor, Barbara Blotzer-Brown ’65, Meredith Brown-Rond, Loana & Bobby Campo ’59, Sandy Cimino-Cruz ’59, Ron Collins ’60, Gary Cullen SV69, Kathleen DriscollOttarson ’61, Steve Erickson HH63, Ed Giblin ’53, Joel Hall HH63, Liz Hardy-Gross ’64, Keith Kjar ’64, Dave Kuehl HH66, Sarah Kukuruza-G, Allan Leavitt ’66, Maureen “Mo” Mulroy-Kocourek ’64, Lynn Peters-Ancheta HH64, Cathy Phillips, Tami Post-Lamb ’64, Tom Price ’61, Nick Razes ’56, Janice Rhodes-Webb ’63, Karen Safer-G, Steve Seghetti. SV57, Mary Ann Shugar-Healy, Charlie Spooner ’60, Carolyn Vecchio-Brown ’60 and Jim HH65 & Teresa Williams-Boyd HH70. 1 Key: HH = Hogan HS SV = St. Vincent’s HS SP = St. Patrick’s HS FF = Former Faculty G = Guest VJC = Vallejo JC SCC = Solano Community Collee Year Only (ie: ’60) = year graduated from VHS No indicator after name = VHS Class of ‘62 Index This ‘n’ That ............................................................................................................... 2 The Mailbag .............................................................................................................. 11 Apache Review of Arts by John Parks....................................................................... 17 Comedy Corner ......................................................................................................... 22 Who You Calling an Old Geezer ................................................................................ 24 Paperback Writer....................................................................................................... 25 A Stroll Down History Lane........................................................................................ 26 Postcard Pals ............................................................................................................ 28 Newbies .................................................................................................................... 29 In Memoriam ............................................................................................................. 29 The Last Word ........................................................................................................... 33 MU Calendar of Upcoming Events ............................................................................ 34 Public Service Announcements ................................................................................. 35 Addendums ............................................................................................................... 38 The Fine Print ............................................................................................................ 42 The Living Tree Memorial Park Order Form .............................................................. 45 This ‘n’ that: “It’s the Time of the Season for Loving…” Week 2 As we end week number 2 of our fundraiser for little Liam Pappakostas I’m pleased to say that so far we have received a total of$3,725 in donations from 45 readers and everyday more donations are coming in. At the risk of being redundant, I am very proud of our MU readers and their sense of community. What can be more rewarding than to reach out and help a child. The spaghetti feed to raise money for Liam is this Sunday and I will present the Philoptochos Society with the checks that we have already collected on Liam’s behalf. We will continue to solicit donations until Valentine’s Day. How appropriate is that? We will demonstrate our love for that little child and his family on the day that has been designated for love To donate to this worthwhile cause, please make your TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION payable to The Philoptochos Society and then mail it to me and I’ll make sure that all donations go towards helping Liam. Harry Diavatis 5087 Green Meadow Court Fairfield, CA 94534 2 It’s an uphill climb for Liam but with our help he’ll make it. Please donate so we can help Liam on his path to full recovery ?? 2/14/15 Donors to Date $100 1/5/15 ... Any donation, large or small, will be appreciated. All donors will be mentioned in the MU. unless you wish to remain “anonymous.” We will continue to accept donations until Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. A Spaghetti Luncheon for Liam Pappakostas Sunday, Jan. 25 Noon Greek Community Center 1224 Alabama St. -Vallejo Admission…….$15 Info…………..…(707) 642-6916 More info in the PSA section of this MU. From: Lynn Peters-Ancheta HH64 I’m glad I read of this needed campaign. From: Lynda Bingham-Gregor ‘62 Thanks for taking care of this, Harry. What a sad story. I sure hope he’ll be able to walk again someday. From: Steve Erickson HH63 Good time to thank you again for keeping us all together and all your civic good deeds. Harry, you are one of my mentors. Thank you, Steve… that means a great deal to me. 3 Loana & Bobby Campo ‘59 Ed ’57 & Sandy Cimino-Cruze ‘59 Conrad & Meredith Rond-Brown ‘62 Joel Hall HH63 Sidney Baldino-Spear ‘64 Janice Rhodes-Webb ‘63 Linda Hewitt-Barry ‘69 Roger '54 & Ruth Corda Karen Safer-G Anonymous '62 Dave Macdonald '56 Mike '56 & Irene Zundel-Campas '60 Mary Ann Shugar-Healy '62 Carolyn Vecchio-Brown '60 Cathy Phillips '62 Pete HH63 & Lynn Peters- Ancheta HH64 Marilyn & Steve Erickson HH63 David Scola '65 Dennis '60 & Lynda Bingham-Gregor '62 Kerin Baker '56 John Parks '62 Pauline Dennis-Bunter '62 Anonymous '62 Anonymous '63 Sue & Bill Wagley '61 Diann Hewitt-Welbourne '57 Marsha Martinez-Donahue '69 Anonymous '62 Mel & Lorraine Brooks Anonymous '63 John Ranacis '61 Jerry Orr '61 Manny & Orilda Damian-Concepcion '58 Joann HH66 & Bob Mansfield '56 Maureen "Mo" Mulroy-Kocourek '64 Harry ’62 & Sally Diavatis Gloria Pontarolo-Taft '66 Bob SV63 & Carol Cadloni-Tedesco '64 Joe '62 & Carolyn Smith-Rasler HH64 Tom Hannigan SV58 Mark & Gail Speckel-Barker '57 George '67 & Lori '74 Nelson Suzanne Schmutz '59 Ed '59 & Cynthia Tunnell-Hewitt '59 Charlie Spooner '60 From: Cathy Phillips ‘62 It really tore at my heart strings reading about little Liam and his dad. I wish I could send more, I’m hoping this helps in some way to complete his journey to good health and walking again. Please keep us posted on Liam’s journey in the MU. I appreciate all you do to keep us all connected. From: Carolyn Vecchio-Brown ‘60 Wish I were rich and could do more. Alas, not the case. Carolyn, you’re richer than you think. It’s love and caring that bring true riches and you, and Cathy, and all of our readers who are contributing to little Liam are amassing riches that will last a lot longer than money. Every dollar that has been donated will help Liam in his journey to return to health. I’m so very touched by all of you who are reaching out to help. From: Karen Safer-G Thank you so much, Harry, for doing this for little Liam. We need more people like you in our lives. Thanks, Karen, but “people like me” are powerless without people like you. From: Janice Rhodes-Webb ‘63 This is a donation for Liam. I hope this will help for his care and treatments. I lost my son, Mark Milander, to cancer and so many people helped me and my family during this very difficult time. That was 32 years ago and I will never forget the kindness of others. Janice, I can’t tell you how much your letter moved me. There can’t be anything worse than losing a child… it’s a pain, that might dull in time, but will never go away. From: Conrad & Meredith Brown-Rond ‘62 Liam and his dad are in our thoughts and prayers From: Ed ’57 & Sandy Cimino-Cuz ‘59 So nice of you to do this for baby Liam. From: Joel Hall HH63 Thank you for doing this for little Liam. Glad I can help. From: Loana & Bobby Campo ‘59 Thank you, thank you, thank you for doing sooo much for sooo many people. Please direct this to Liam’s Road to Recovery fund. We hope that you and Sally are doing well. Love to Liam!! From: Jim HH65 & Teresa Williams-Boyd HH70 Hola Harry, I am responding to your article in the MU regarding donations for Liam Pappakostas. Your article only mentioned cash donations so I hope they can take advantage of my offer. Hopefully they can auction or raffle the beach rental. 4 I live 20 minutes south of Cancun, Mexico, in a small fishing village. The area is called the Maya Riviera which covers Cancun, Playa Del Carmen and south to Tulum. The beach rental property "Casa Dos Delfines" is located in the small fishing village of Puerto Morelos. I would like to donate a seven night (1 week) stay in the master suite of the Casa Dos Delfines -(2 guests), a $770 value, to the fund raiser for Liam. You can view the casa and its amenities at https://www.flipkey.com/puerto-morelos-vacation-rentals/p775387/ Occupancy periods would be May - Nov (2015 & 2016) and are subject to current availability at time of booking. All fees and taxes are included except A/C usage which is additional if requested. The best of luck with the fund raiser! Let me know if you need additional information. Jim and Teresa, thank you so much for your generous offer. I spoke with the organizers of the Spaghetti Feed benefit and it was decided that your beach rental would be a great silent auction item. I don’t want any of the MU readers to miss out on this opportunity so if they want to bid on this, in advance, they can let me know their limit and I’ll do the bidding for them. We plan on opening the bidding at $250. Remember, it’s a $770 value. This offer has great appeal to Sally and me, so I made further inquiries of Jim regarding the Casa and learned that in addition to the master suite, there are two additional suites. I thought it would be fun to spend a week on the Mexican Riviera with two other couples (as long as one of them isn’t named Brooks) and mentioned that to Jim. He wrote back: The casa has 3 suites with private baths, all with king beds. If you are the successful bidder at Liam's fund raiser (or not) I'll make you a special deal for the complete casa. You’re good to go, pick a date and some friends!... Wow! Talk about an offer too good to refuse. If any of you readers want to bid on this, please get me your bid via email no later than next Saturday, January 24. Tell me what is the highest amount you are willing to bid and make sure to include a phone number. I promise to make sure all of your bids are held in confidence. (PS: Don’t forget the air fare to Cancun because it’s not included – also you’ll need to have an up to date passport.) I spoke with Liam’s grandfather, Jim Pappakostas ’56, on Saturday and he said that Liam is making progress. They have him on a stationary bike and he is able to use it. His left leg is paralyzed but he does have some feeling in his toes so they think that there might be a chance to recover use of that leg. Whatever the case may be, Liam has a long difficult road ahead of him. We pray that his parent’s, Mark and Laura, continue to be strong and resolute. ... 5 CC Sabathia, a 1998 graduate of Vallejo High, is certainly one of the great stories to come out of Vallejo. He gained fame and fortune, as a starting pitcher for the New York Yankees but never forgot where he came from and continues to give back to the community. I’ve never personally met the young man but I’m very proud of him nonetheless. Vallejo native CC Sabathia hosts baseball camp at Vallejo High By John Glidden, Jason Taylor, 6, has his eyes on the ball as he hits in a mini-game at the CC Sabathia PitCCh In Foundation baseball camp Saturday morning at Vallejo High School. Taylor was one of about 250 kids who got free instruction, t-shirts, food and drink and the opportunity to meet New York Yankees star and Vallejo native CC Sabathia. Mike Jory Vallejo Times Herald The 2014 season was a painful one for New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia, as he underwent knee surgery and made only eight starts. However, CC and Amber Sabathia couldn’t hide their beaming smiles Saturday morning during the annual PitCCh In Foundation baseball camp at Vallejo High School. The couple, the parents of four children, watched as more than 120 local children learned different aspects of baseball — including hitting, running the base paths and how to handle a baseball. Many of the youngsters couldn’t contain their own smiles as they played exhibition games in and around Vallejo high’s baseball diamond which is named after CC Sabathia, 34, the Yankees’ left-hander. Amber Sabathia, watched by her husband CC, addresses attendees of Saturday’s CC Sabathia PitCCh In Foundation ProCamp at Vallejo High School. She encouraged a round of applause for all the parents who were out supporting their children’s activity. 6 CC, a native of Vallejo, began the PitCCH In Foundation to assist children and teens gain self confidence in academics and athletics. “I’m so glad you guys are out here,” Amber Sabathia said as she addressed the kids. “Seeing you guys out there on the field and playing, putting your all in what you are doing, is a great thing.” Then Amber reminded the children to give their all in another area — school. “He (CC) wouldn’t be here today, if he didn’t give his all, respecting his teachers, and parents, doing his homework and getting to school every day,” Amber added. “So make sure you guys do that.” Before playing games, CC fielded questions from the kids, with many of the children asking why the former Vallejo High School athlete decided to play baseball. “Baseball picked me,” said the 6foot-7 starting pitcher as he loomed over the kids. He also told the kids that playing various sports during high school helped him learn coordination. Later in the day, CC said that he hoped more kids would play Little League in the city. The lefty is coming off a less-thanexpected season in 2014, when he underwent surgery on his right knee in July. He went just 3-4 with a 5.28 ERA in eight starts before undergoing knee surgery. It was the first time in Sabathia’s career that he has missed significant time on the mound. For his career, Sabathia has 208 victories and could be on track for 300 wins if he can stay healthy. “CC is held in high esteem,” said Greg Reason, president of Vallejo Little League. “He is the face of Vallejo baseball.” Reason said that he was CC’s first baseball coach when the pitcher was in Little League. Many of the kids participating in the camp are expected to be playing in the upcoming Little League season, Reason added. “Camps like this get the kids excited to play baseball,” Reason said. Vallejo Admirals assistant coach Mike Samuels said that all the kids on the field reminded him about the history of Vallejo and the game of the baseball. “This is what Vallejo used to be like,” Samuels said as he looked around at all the kids on the field. In the end, CC said that the camp “(makes) it easy for them to show up and get some good instruction.” “Baseball is still alive in Vallejo,” he added. ... 7 I hate to ruin my good mood by bringing up the clowns on Vallejo School Board, but this Wednesday, January 21 they are scheduled to make a decision regarding who will fill the final seat. Vallejoans who had made formal application for the remaining chair were: Brenda Crawford, Ruscal Cayangyang, Blance Groves Vaughn, Shelee Loughmiller, Julian Vaughn, and (are you ready for this?) Hazel Wilson. Actually, I hope this Board is stupid enough to “spit in the face” of the Vallejo electorate and name Wilson. John Lewis has threatened that should Wilson be selected, the community would seek to nullify the board’s appointment, citing that the community wished to see change on the board. Stick around folks, I think it’s going to get interesting. Personally I believe that the Board will name Shelee Loughmiller to fill the vacancy. Why do I think this? Because she is a big fan of Superintendent Ramona Bishop. This “Side Show” called the Vallejo Unified School District Board became even sillier during last Wednesday’s meeting. Three of the candidates withdrew leaving only Cayangyang, Loughmiller and… yep… Hazel Wilson. The Times Herald reported on the meeting and it was so out of kilter and ludicrous that I’m reprinting the article here for our MU readers You might want to keep a “barf” bag handy. Vallejo School Board interviews three to fill vacancy By John Glidden, Vallejo Times-Herald “But where are the clowns? Quick, send in the clowns. Don't bother, they're here.” Stephen Sondheim Vallejo City Unified School District board member Burky Worel, right, brings up a procedural matter during Wednesday night’s special meeting as the board begins the process of candidate interviews to fill the board vacancy. Mike Jory – Vallejo Times Herald The Hogan Middle School auditorium hosted a theater show Wednesday night but it wasn’t a production on display. Just the Vallejo City Unified School District Board of Education. The board met to interview candidates to fill a vacancy on the board. That’s when the show began. Before selecting questions to ask the candidates, trustee Burky Worel announced that the board had received letters from Julian Vaughn and Blance Groves Vaughn stating that they no longer wished to be considered to fill the vacancy. At that time of the meeting, only four candidates remained: Brenda Crawford, Ruscal Cayangyang, Hazel Wilson, and Shelee Loughmiller. 8 Worel stated that there was an issue determining whether Julian Vaughn is currently a registered voter in the county. By a 3-0 vote – Fellow trustee Raymond Mommsen was not in attendance – the board removed Julian Vaughn from contention. Worel also stated that in her letter to the board, Groves Vaughn contends that during the fall election she was offered a job with the district not to run. County records show that Groves Vaughn received candidacy papers, seeking election to the board last fall, but she never returned them. Worel said that he asked the Solano County District Attorney to look into the allegations “This has serious implications, not just for this election, for every election,” Worel said. For Act 2 of the show, the public watched as the board deadlocked over how many questions to ask the candidates. Board president Ward “Ace” Stewart and trustee Tony Ubalde mulled over 40 questions submitted by the general public during the last week, as well as questions supplied from the California School Boards Association. Trustee Worel declined to select any questions, stating “I’m fine with any questions you want to ask.” Stewart and Ubalde initially decided on 12 questions to ask the candidates. Worel asked that the number be culled to seven questions, arguing that 10 questions is “too many.” Stewart then invited Worel to select the questions he wished the board to remove from contention. Worel then moved that the board only ask seven questions, prompting Ubalde to ascertain which seven questions the board should ask the candidates. “Whichever you gentlemen choose,” Worel responded. “We, gentlemen, choose 10, so if you want to remove three, you should remove three in your motion,” Stewart said in response to Worel. Ubalde declined to second Worel’s motion, eventually making a motion to adopt eight questions. Worel declined to second the motion, stating that “with no second, I believe that motion also fails.” Then the meeting became more interesting: Stewart announced that another candidate, Brenda Crawford, declined to continue the process. All four candidates had been sequestered from the main meeting during the question selection period. “I think that means we are down to three that already ran in the (fall) election,” Worel said after the announcement, reiterating that his previous motion died due to a lack of a second. In the November election Cayangyang placed fourth, finishing two votes ahead of then-incumbent trustee Wilson, while Loughmiller finished seventh. “Mr. Chairman, I thought I was moving toward a compromise and rather than 10 (questions), I moved down to eight,” Ubalde said. “And that it was fair governance and working together to proceed with the interview. 9 “I feel that those eight questions are significant because they give us a broad perspective and insight from the candidates,” he added. Ubalde motioned again to ask eight questions of the candidates. Worel declined to second, stating that the board president can also make and second motions. After speaking, there was dead silence, causing the audience to murmur, with some laughing. One in the audience called out, “Are we having a meeting tonight?” Worel said that the three candidates had already been asked questions during the fall. He then made a motion that the board ask seven questions, prompting Stewart to inquire on which seven questions the board should ask the candidates. “Whichever seven you two choose,” Worel said, causing laughter in the audience. “This is not a kangaroo court,” Ubalde said in anger. “This is a very serious matter,” he added, with many in attendance clapping in response. “This is not a joke, this is very serious and we ought to take it very seriously.” Ubalde asked Worel to “stop playing games.” “I tried to compromise, we were at 11 (questions), now we are down to eight,” Ubalde said as he slammed his hand on the table. “For Pete’s sakes.” Ubalde then invited Worel to remove a question so the board could move on with the interview. After a brief silence, Ubalde made a motion that the board ask seven questions, stating “because this is a very childish procedure.” Worel seconded. “This is unheard of,” Ubalde said. The board finally decided on the seven questions, as those in attendance began to applaud. Then Act 3 of the play began: The public speaking on the issue. “The decision has already been made, I’m sure when it comes back ... that this will be a 3-1 vote and Hazel Wilson will be appointed, most likely,” local citizen Stephen Hallett said as he addressed the board. “And quite frankly, that is unfair and ridiculous. You already have made up your mind, that is clear,” he added. Deborah Ceryes also spoke to the board, inviting the board and audience to take deep, long breaths. “I don’t think it is correct for people to speak of predictions of the board and I think we need to follow the trustees’ decision to follow this process,” Ceryes said with some in the audience clapping. Ceryes then spoke to Worel, asking whether he had committed to the district’s values “and I expect you to.” Worel stated that the whole question period was a “waste of time,” because the rest of the board had already decided which candidate to select. “We could have taken the vote already (and) in my mind, the three of you have already made up your mind,” Worel said, as audience members clapped. “We are wasting time, when we could be doing school district business.” 10 The board then interviewed Loughmiller, Wilson and Cayangyang from a variety of questions, ranging from the top three issues facing the district to what each candidate is most proud of with the district. The board is set to make its selection Wednesday. We await the decision with bated breath… NOT! From: Keith Kjar ‘64 Harry, I'm sure by now you have been informed on the recent school board fiasco regarding the appointment of the fifth member. Here's a two hour video which seems like a total waste of time. Check out this video and tell me whether it is a tragedy or a comedy. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008184374012 Actually, Keith, it's a FARCE. I read the TH article and don't think I could possibly suffer through a 2-hour video of watching those clowns. I hope that Vallejoans will launch a campaign to recall the entire Board before they do any more damage. ... The Mail Bag From: Ron Beckmeyer Hi Harry. First I want to wish you and Sally a very happy 2015. Hoping we all stay out of the hospitals this year. As the year 2014 was closing, I am recalling the many deaths of our friends, classmates and family members. The last two years we have lost many good souls. Having attended more than my share of memorial ceremonies, one such service will not leave my mind. In December, a few days before Christmas, I attended a friend’s mothers funeral service. Ten days after her mother’s death, her father passed away from a broken heart (loss of the wife married 67 years) I can’t imagine the loss of both parents that close together. The reason this will not leave my mind is during her mother’s memorial the daughter rose and went to the podium . This daughter recited a moving poem by Linda Ellis called THE DASH. This poem tells of a man standing to speak at a friend’s funeral and noted the two dates on the headstone. One is that of their birth and the other date of their death, However, he goes on stating it is the DASH between these dates that count as it represents all the time they spent alive on this earth. This is what we should remember of this person maybe not just the two dates, but this DASH . This poem continued as the daughter spoke touching my soul. Leaving this service, I went home wanting to re-read this poem. I went to my Amazon book account and typed in THE DASH. You can also type in Linda Ellis (the dash) into to your computer to read this poem. After reading her poem, I purchased her book called LIVE YOUR DASH. We remember yesterday, we live today, However, we are not guaranteed to see a tomorrow, so live your 11 DASH as best you can. I do not usually recommend books, as I have read less than a dozen, cover to cover, however, this LIVE YOUR DASH is worth your purchase .The other book is that of THE RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM translated by Edward Fitzgerald. Omar Khayyam was a Persian mathematician, astronomer and poet with a birth date of 1048 -----Dash date ------1131. Thanks, Beck… but now I have to “dash” along. LOL Oh, and by the way, I made a “dash” for Barnes and Noble to buy the books you suggested and I couldn’t remember the name of the second book… I thought you said it was the Kama Sutra, so I bought it. Hmmm… I guess that wasn’t the book, but it was certainly… interesting. ... From: Liz Hardy-Gross ‘64 Thanks Harry, for all your hard work and have a great week. Always enjoy reading your newsletters… except for when I read about my old buddies passing on. Everett (Flowers) was always one of them, all through junior high, and high school. I moved away in 1974, but remained friends with all the chicas. Now most have moved away, or are moving out of Vallejo. Thank God for the internet! Of course Lynn and Pete (Ancheta), and Carol and Bob (Tedesco) will never leave. Yes, Liz, it’s always difficult to see our friends depart. I’ve sure lost some good ones. ... From: Dave Kuehl HH66 I believe the Jelly Belly #44 is a P-51 Mustang. The plane is owned by Steve Seghetti and his son Brant (based at Nut Tree Airport, Vacaville). I heard Steve bought the Mustang in 1983 and rebuilt it after it was shipped to him in pieces. Brant has raced "Sparky" at the Reno Air Races for several years. The plane is sponsored by Jelly Belly (http://sparkyairracing.com/sparky). ; The other plane (landing on top the motorhome) is Kent Pietsch's Cadet stunt plane, also sponsored by Jelly Belly. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3uKpQu1URs), Thanks, Dave… and now let’s hear from the man himself. From: Steve Seghetti. SV57 Hiya Harry. The airplane referred to by Sharon Kent-Harris in John Park’s ARA column, is a WWII P-51D Mustang that has been in my keep for 31 years. Friends and I restored it over a 3 year period starting April 1984. An actual combat veteran with 5 air kills. The plane is actively flown in local air shows and participates in the Reno Air Races every September. “Sparky” resides at the Nut Tree Airport in Vacaville and is always available for tours with a few days notice. 12 We have the Jimmy Doolittle Museum here in the big hanger at the Nut Tree. B-25 Bomber, T6 Texan trainer, T28 trainer, Ryan STA, Grumman F-4F Wildcat Navy fighter, our P-51 and several others on display. Love to have visitors. E mail me at sparknot44@gmail.com for info. Thanks, Harry, for your weekly newsletter. ... From: Mary Ann Shugar-Healy While working madly to finally box up all my Christmas house decorations so I could put them away, I decided to take a break. Part of the break (Okay, so I was stalling or avoiding the work) I decided to read the January 12th MU. So what did I see, but a comment and picture in John Parks' Apache Review of Arts indicating that the ornaments should be all boxed up by now! Okay, John, I'm working on it! Quit your nagging. I've been postponing it for a week, so I can stall a little more. I finished reading the MU, ate dinner, and now I'm stalling long enough to send this email. I'm also very touched by your work for little Liam Pappakostas. Life isn't fair that a 5 year old has to deal with such issues. A check will be in the mail, and I hope you make a million! Thanks, Mary Ann, I received your check last Thursday. Much appreciated. ... 13 From: Charlie Spooner ‘60 Oh my gosh, Harry! Several people have advised me that the scene involving putting the horse "down" is included in Wild the movie. My review in The Occasional Spoonful said it was left out. How did I miss it? Did I doze off? Did my cranky bladder send me running to the restroom? Or is my cognition slipping a cog -- or two? Whatever the case, I apologize to our loyal readers, and to JeanMarc Vallee and Nick Hornby, for the misinformation. I promise to do better in the future. Charlie, don’t you realize what really transpired? It’s the “Ol’ Yeller” defense mechanism in play. When the movie, about the stray dog, came out in 1957 our young adolescent brains were not prepared for Ol’ Yeller to be put down at the end of the film and as a result we were traumatized to the point where we now refuse to acknowledge the “putting down” of any animal. Regarding Wild, the movie, yes, you were there… you saw it… but you’re brain refused to accept it. You, my friend, are blissfully ignorant when it comes to the pain and suffering of animals… You are suffering from Animal Stress Syndrome (ASS.) You’re welcome,Chas… the bill is in the mail. ... From: Gary Cullen SV69 Harry ~ In the recent MU, you had a mention of Phyllis Neeley '42. I am interested in meeting with her (if she is willing) to chat about her life in Vallejo during the war. I am currently doing research on that time period 1942-1944, specifically about Vallejo's role during WWII. My father was one of the "Boys from Boston" better known as the 211th Anti Aircraft Artillery National Guard Unit out of Boston. They were deployed to Vallejo seven days after the Pearl Harbor attack, to protect Vallejo and specifically Mare Island, from further Japanese attack. I'm looking for people like Ruth who were here at that time and might be able share their memories of the events during that period. Can I access her contact info from you, or if needed, can you ask her if I could contact her? The story is something I'm hoping to put into book form titled "Boys From Boston", hopefully by next year. The interesting fact is, of the 1800 men who were deployed, over 300 of them returned to the Vallejo area, married local gals, started families and businesses, and became part of Vallejo's future. Some of the local names you should recognize...Pendergast, Tedesco, Carnes, Rollins, Kukuruza, Mederios, DeMello, Akermann, McInerney, and Robinson are just a few of the many. I've already interviewed a good number of individuals from that time period, but am looking for others, thus, if you can think of any other seniors in our community that may have been around during that period, let me know. That’s quite an endeavor you’ve undertaken, Gary… the book should be fascinating. You’ve already told me a great deal more than I knew. The MU has 17 readers who were graduates of 14 Vallejo High from the years1937 through 1949. I have forwarded your email to all of them, so it’ll be interesting to see who participates. ... From: Maureen “Mo” Mulroy-Kocourek ‘64 I saw the article on Liam in the Times-Horrid and am happy to read you are spreading the word and helping to raise funds for his recovery. I'm sending my check to you today! I've also marked the spaghetti luncheon fundraiser on my calendar. I also wanted to ask you to spread the word about our rowing club Straits Of Mare Island Rowing Association (SOMIRA)'s annual fundraising crab feed. It will be held on Saturday, January 31st at Dan Foley. Cocktail hour begins at 5:00 p.m. and the dinner starts at 6:00. I'm attaching a flyer and hope that you will include it in the MU. If anyone wants tickets, they can email me mo@somira.org. We usually sell out, so sooner is better than later for ticket purchase. Also, if anyone or any business would like to donate a raffle item, we'd love to have it to help raise $$. This is our major annual fundraiser that we depend on to keep our whaleboats afloat. Hope to see you and Sally and other Apaches there! Mo, you might see me, but “fat chance” you’ll see Sally. She’s not a seafood lover as I am. Your flier for the crab feed can be viewed in the PSA section of this MU. ... From: Steve Erickson HH63 Greetings Harry, Sally, and MU Bunch, It was so good to see how well your fund raising effort to help the Pappakostas family defray some of their expenses for Mark, and little Liam is coming along. Watching folks come together in these situations always restores my faith in the human condition. Folks like you, Harry, are my mentors. Some are gifted at organizing these fund raisers… once they're started, it seems there's always volunteers to follow. Condolences, and prayers to the families of Gordon Shaffer, and Everett Flowers. Can’t say that I knew Gordon, but knew Everett from school, I was on the sophomore football team at Vallejo with him. As you put it so well we've lost so many folks that we are better for having known them… is it our age? Hope Linda Boatwright-Morgan, another classmate, is well on to recovery. Truly sad when these things can happen in your own garage, and then some slick lawyer can have them back out on the street faster then you can get out of the hospital. Good to see visits from two of the ole neighborhood gang, Frank Darling, and Jamie Curb. Rekindled many fond memories… we were indeed a close knit community. Jamie, you mean you weren't a boy? You, and Susan Monahan were two of my best buddies, street baseball, hide and seek, marbles. Susan had all my marbles she was deadly into keepsies. Frank, I played a couple seasons on your dad's team, he was a good coach. Like most of my sports career I was a relief player, never a real threat to the other teams. Ha! We were on 864 Beechwood Ave. from 1951 till 1964… by then I was over choppy seas in the 15 service. Mom, dad, and Patrick moved to 128 Acacia Way on a hill off Benicia Road. Dad had always wanted to live on a hill overlooking the bay. I read Tim Jackson's letter concerning a motorized lift up the stairs. I'm with you, Harry, stick to the stairs, as long as you can. Here in Minnesota most all houses, I should say the two we've built, have at least a basement, ours both had upstairs bedrooms so we have two sets of stairs. We were 55 when we built this one, we not only get exercise with the stairs, we also have a walk-around deck so we get a lot of upper body work out, shoveling snow off it. Always find something relevant in John Parks’ writings, his picture of an Ice plant flower, reminded me of the respect I gained for this plant while serving in the Marines. Most of the bases I was stationed at, states-side, were semi desert, and common grass didn't fare well. But ice plant thrived, so improvising, as my old outfit so often did, we called it grass. We raked, and groomed it, and had little red, and yellow signs that said “Keep off the Grass.” Almost forgot I did an Anniversary card, on Facebook, to my Sweet Marilyn on our 49th wedding anniversary yesterday. Sally sent me a message, and said perhaps I should send you the picture, never having been too poetically gifted like some of the folk on this site, I borrowed some lines from one of my favorites Mark Twain. “Marriage gives to two questioning natures a reason for living, and something to live for; it will give new gladness to the sunshine, a new beauty to the earth, and a new mystery to life.” I wrote some other stuff in my Facebook card to her, she must of liked it because she said “thank you.” Well that’s about it from the Banana Belt of Minnesota, for this visit. It’s gonna be in the 40s tomorrow… maybe a bike ride? Keep on doing good, Harry, we appreciate all your labor though, I truly believe, it's a labor of love. Damn, but that’s a good looking couple. Congratulations to you both. 49 years… WOW! ... From: Sandy Cimino-Cruz ‘59 Ed and I are doing great and we hope you and Sally are as well. Our holidays were wonderful but too much food. Now it’s vegie time (you know us Eye-talians and our pasta,) Take care and thanks again for connecting us to all our dear Vallejo High friends. 16 Hmmm… funny that you should mention “pasta” and refer to it as “our pasta” as if it’s an Eyetalian culinary discovery. While some folks believe that pasta originated in China and was brought to Italy by Marco Polo, here is another plausible theory. Most food historians believe that Arabs (specifically from Libya) are to be credited for bringing pasta to the Mediterranean basin. In the Talmud, written in Aramaic in the 5th century AD, there is a reference to pasta being cooked by boiling. It is thought, then, that pasta was introduced to Italy during the Arab conquests of Sicily in the 9th century AD, which had the interesting side effect of drastically influencing the region’s cuisine. Its also known that by the 12th century, the Italians had learned from the Arabs methods for drying pasta to preserve it while traveling. Further support for this theory can be found by the fact that, in many old Sicilian pasta recipes, there are Arab gastronomic introductions. Isn’t it nice to know that the Arabs are responsible for giving us something other than Algebra and “Jihad?” ... The Apache Review of Arts . . . . Replies were hazy. Trying again. By John Parks 17 BEFORE MY MIND GET'S IN THE WAY ---- I'll tell you about my visit to Mona's Lebanese Cafe and Catering. Bill and Jackie, two retired string players from the symphony in Washington DC, wanted to open an antiques store. They found an old house to use in eastern Loudon, at what was once the small village of Guildford Station which had grown up around a stop on the now abandoned W&OD railroad. The name later changed to Sterling, and suburban growth eventually engulfed the little community. The old home now houses their shop, primarily selling wood furniture. Their friend, Mona, needed a better place to operate her catering business that specializes in Lebanese dishes. They worked out an arrangement for her to use the roomy kitchen. She also offers limited-menu lunches four days a week, but can only handle about a dozen patrons who use chairs and tables that are for sale in the antique store. My Lebanese food was excellent; I really enjoyed the meal. Also, the people I met there were really interesting and nice. One was a retired English teacher who taught Katie Couric at Yorktown High in Arlington way-back-when. MOVIETONE NEWS --- This is an excellent film, one of the best I've seen. It's a true story, very well produced, based around the life of Olympian “Louie” Zamperini who just died this past July at age 97. He was raised in Torrance and was to be Grand Marshall for the Rose Parade this year. His family filled in for him. The movie portrays his survival in a raft for 47 day after his bomber was downed in WWII, and how he endured a series of Japanese prison camps. What a guy! See it. ANSWER TO LAST WEEK'S PUZZLE: ---- NPR, Cokey Roberts, Pokey Little Puppy, Hokey Pokey = POKEY THE HISTORIC ARLINGTON HOUSE---The Arlington House is surrounded by the Arlington National Cemetery and the Kennedy graves are about 100 yards down the hill on the right. Here's a summary of a new book about the house. “Union soldiers occupied Arlington House, Robert E. Lee’s home in Virginia, soon after the beginning of the Civil War. The inventory below was taken in 1863, for the case, “U.S. v. all the Rights, Titles, of Robert E. Lee,” a suit brought against Lee for nonpayment of property taxes. The list shows the extent of furnishings left in the large house, even after Lee’s wife Mary Anna Randolph Custis had moved many of the more valuable items for safekeeping. 18 In his book, Houses of Civil War America, Hugh Howard writes that the mansion served many purposes during the war: It was the headquarters for General George McClellan; its property held a hospital; and “in 1863, the southern portion of the estate became a freedman’s village for thousands of runaway slaves. The Custis-Lee family had early 200 slaves. George Washington Parke Custis, who built Arlington House, was Martha Washington’s grandson (through a son from a previous marriage). When his father died during the Revolutionary War, George and Martha Washington adopted this boy, along with one of his sisters. In 1831 this man's daughter married Robert E. Lee. Custis’ large painting of Washington, Battle of Monmouth, finished in 1840, wouldn’t have been in the house at the time of this inventory, as a relative removed it at the beginning of the war. The “large painting” the inventory refers to must have been another on the same theme, showing how important the connection to Washington was to the Custis-Lee family. The suit against Lee succeeded in 1864, and the house and contents went up for auction, ending up in Federal Government possession. The Union Army buried war dead on its grounds. In the 1880s, the Supreme Court ruled that the wartime confiscation had been illegal, and the Lees’ oldest son sold the house and grounds back to the Government for what he considered to be a fair price. (BTW, my youngest daughter, taught at a school where Bob Lee (Robert E. Lee V) was the athletic director.) Arlington National Cemetery now occupies much of the former Custis-Lee land, and Arlington County was named after the house. 19 Inventory of Gen’l Lee’s personal property at Arlington House, August 29 th 1863 11 Sofa bottom chairs 3 Arm red plush seat chairs 1 Brussels Carpet 3 Red blush seat sofas 7 large Paintings in Hall 1 Extention [sic] dining table 1 large Painting of Washington & his officers on the Battlefield 4 Book Cases 6 Cane bottom chairs 9 bedsteads 2 Wardrobes 4 Husk mattresses 4 Stands 1 Centre table 1 Common Book [?] Chair 2 Cane B Chairs 1 small Book case 2 Bureaus 1 pair hand ? 4 Ward Robes 2 Marble top N Stands 2 Side boards 1 Marble top centre table 2 Marble top stands 2 Hair mattresses 1 large Wardrobe 1 Moss [?] Mattress 2 Straw “ 2 Fancy Candlesticks 2 Bureaus 1 Fancy glass case Clock 7 Paintings 9 Engravings 2 Piano Stools 1 Music Stand 1 shovel, tongs, & bellows 1 secretary 10 guilt [gilt] frames 1 large Map of Va 2 Guilt Window Heads 9 & 1 wash Stand 2 Dress bureaus & glasses 1 Carpet, +, 3 Boxes of Books 3 Stories 1 Marble top Wash Stand 1 large secretary 4 Stands 2 Tables Oh, and by the way, my wedding was on the front porch. NICE PAISLEY GOATCOAT! ---- I remember how the upper crust in my hometown pronounced it—care-a-mel. Which is correct, I guess, but to everybody else it was carmel. Which led to the misconception about the order of Carmelites. I imagined they served God by heating sugar 20 to about 170 C, then adding milk and butter and vanilla essence while they listened to the radio. I thought I could do that. I could wear the white shirt and pants. I knew I couldn’t be good but I might be a good candy maker. So imagine my chagrin when I learned about the vows of poverty and toil enjoined by these particular friars. I also crossed off my list the Marshmellowites and the Applepieites, two other orders I was thinking of joining. “Bad News About My Vocation" by Ron Koertge AN OLD FRENCH AD FOR INK ---- When was the last time you bought some ink? Was the purchase made at that tiny store in the business building at VHS? FROM THE ERIC DUGAN STUDIO IN VALLEJO ---The little white cloud that cried? THE SONG OF THE WEEK ---- is an introduction to hip jazz, by Bing Crosby and Louie Armstrong. It even references rock 'n roll! I think you'll like it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4UWfPPh-OA CAROL ---- was a big hit for Chuck Berry in 1958. Here it is once again for your listening pleasure, in honor of one of the best Carols ever: Cris's wife, my sister-in-law, who is celebrating a birthday this week. This one goes out to you, "CJ". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYYr4-Red-U 21 “Like a one-eyed cat peepin' in a seafood store,” John jvp444@yahoo.com ... Comedy Corner Join the battle of the sexes by sending your idea of what passes for humor to the Monday Update. Please try to keep it clean. After all we have old people reading this stuff. “ For the Hers… from Tami Post-Lamb ‘64 A husband and wife are on the 9th green when suddenly she collapses from a heart attack! "Help me dear," she groans to her husband. The husband calls 999 on his cell phone, talks for a few minutes, picks up his putter, and lines up his putt. His wife raises her head off the green and stares at him. "I'm dying here and you're putting?" 22 "Don't worry dear," says the husband calmly, "they found a doctor on the second hole and he's coming to help you. "Well, how long will it take for him to get here?" she asks feebly. "No time at all," says her husband. "Everybody's already agreed to let him play through." “Hang on Sloopy, Sloopy hang on…” For the Hims… Anonymous A blonde goes into work one morning crying her eyes out. Her boss asked sympathetically, 'What's the matter?' The blonde replies, 'Early this morning I got a phone call saying that my mother had passed away.' The boss, feeling sorry for her, says, 'Why don't you go home for the day? Take the day off to relax and rest.' 'Thanks, but I'd be better off here. I need to keep my mind off it and I have the best chance of doing that here.' The boss agrees and allows the blonde to work as usual. A couple of hours pass and the boss decides to check on her. He looks out from his office and sees the blonde crying hysterically... 'What's so bad now? Are you gonna be okay?' he asks. 'No!' exclaims the blonde. 'I just received a horrible call from my sister. Her mother died, too!' Oh, NO. Not my sister’s mom too! Next thing you kow it’ll be my dad’s wife… ... 23 “Who you callin’ an Old Geezer?!” This feature will appear in large font to make it easier for some of you to read. John was retired and wanted to stay active so he invested some money in a small cattle ranch. He went to the local bank to borrow money for a new bull. The loan was made and Banker Bill, who lent the money, came by a week later to see how the bull was doing. John complained that the bull just ate grass and wouldn't even look at a cow. The Banker suggested that he have a veterinarian take a look at the bull. Next week, the Banker returned to see if the vet had helped. John really looked very pleased. "The bull has serviced all of my cows! He broke through the fence, and bred all my neighbor's cows! He's been breeding just about everything in sight. He's like a machine!" "Wow," said The Banker , "what did the vet do to that bull?" "Just gave him some pills," replied John. "What kind of pills?" asked the Banker "I don't know, but they got a peppermint taste." Contributed by Ed Giblin ‘53 ... 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 in Paperback Writer.. “Dear Sir or Madam, will you read my book? It took me years to write, will you take a look?” Paperback Writer Religious Jihadists and the Mind of Men An Essay by Ron Collins ‘60 The singular forms some religions take are rooted in men's desire to follow their ancient social roots of male dominance. Islamists continue to gather many converts from the tribal and elementary social forms of culture that place men head of the family and essentially, as Churchill pointed out in a prophetic speech written in 1899, "makes slaves out of females." A lesson the world is learning is that the religion of Islam takes a preponderant number of converts from historic tribal groups that have male dominance as part of their culture, so it's easy to convert males to Islam since the social and religious culture are similar. There is only the need to convert the male, for in Islamic religion, the family including the female, is lead by the male. In times past, the world was dominated by powerful political and economic systems, especially those imperial colonialists of the 1800's. Then, the world was led by economic systems of the 1900's including capitalism and communism. Now, it's the battle for individual minds. Not just territory or country, this battle is being waged by portions of a radical Islamist religion who only initially need male converts. This is a dangerous undertaking. The modern world has always behaved as if politics and economics would determine social stability under orderly government and laws fostered by constitutions. Now, world leaders are scrambling to head off the tide of extremists who convert to Islam. This religion, in its extreme form of jihadists, is converting males into believing they are not just heads of their families, but also heads of the world religious order of Islam. As males of tribal mentality believe they are sole heads of the family, so do jihadists believe their religion is sole head of all religions and nations. These recruiters of Islam have merely taped into what appears to be the elementary social and cultural forms of male dominance, and have applied it to a deathly struggle for world dominance. Indeed, the world is engaged in the struggle for the mind of mankind. Peace will be won in the distant future through the education of human rights. That education includes acceptance of the sanctity of 25 life among world institutions, governments and religionists, and protection of the pursuit of happiness within freedom by means of the separation of church and State in the rule of law over all beliefs. Jihadists are only one element to the disruption of peace. All governments and individuals who disrespect or disregard the individual right to exist safely are engaged in preventing individual liberty, the corner-stone for peace and prosperity in the world. ... A Stroll Down History Lane… A place to share your memories… before they disappear forever. From: Nick Razes ‘56 Monday January 25, 1982 (33) years ago. All of the 49er Fans went nuts. Will Tomsula bring us another one? I like him, and hope he will. Good luck to you and other Niner fanatics, like your classmate Dave Macdonald. Personally, I don’t care for their quarterback Colin Kaepernik. I think all those tats make him look sleazy as hell and a terrible role model. He makes you long for Joe Montana, doesn’t he? 26 ... From: Allan Leavitt ‘66 I hope you can forward these pictures to the gentleman that is doing the research on the Silverado Boy Scouts Council. I was unable to open the pics, for some unfathomable reason, but I did manage to forward them to Tom Price. From: Tom Price ‘61 Hi Harry, Thanks for forwarding the double Boy Scout panorama you received from Allan Leavitt. Good clarity. And, thank you, Allan, for sending it. This photo was taken in July 1961, at Camp Silverado at Silver Lake, off Hwy 88 [at the base of Thunder Mountain], Amador County, on the way up to Carson Pass. Regarding person identity, so far but one adult is identified , Mr. Joe Regner [Vallejo High Industrial Arts Teacher], back row, seventh from the your left, has a flattop and glasses. Another man, centered in white shirt, probably was the camp cook. I have good record of Camp Silverado summer camp leadership staff for numerous years. For the sake of local Vallejo, Benicia and Napa Scouting history, it’d be great if readers might ID others in this photograph, especially the adults. Moreover, MU readers are invited to share any and all Silverado Boy Scouting and leadership stories [even those I may not be allowed to print, ha ha] as well as additional imagery of events, ceremonies, Scout awards and certificates and patches, etc. In addition, if anyone is thinking of cleaning out that old closet and discarding Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Explorer Scout and Venture Scout memorabilia [even just one item !!!], I’d deeply appreciate being contacted. Even though for health reasons I am stuck in Southern California for the next six months, there are several current Scout leaders in Napa and Vallejo that might be able to pick up and hold all donations until summer. All donated Scout materials will be well organized, properly preserved and archived for all time in the Silverado Area Council Archive. Harry, please share my email with those interested. Thank you. ... 27 Postcard Pals From: Kathleen Driscoll-Ottarson ‘61 On January 10th I completed my 2nd “SHARKFEST SWIM”in Troncones Mexico. This is a 1.1 mile open ocean swim. While it is not a race, don’t kid yourself it is a bit competitive. There were about 17 participants with an age span of 50 years. I’m the oldest at 70 and 11/12ths. It’s not a difficult swim once you get past the surf, the swells were gentle, rolling swells that just add interest to the event. It is not a timed event and everyone completed in less than 1 hour. My goal was to complete and not come in last. I came in 10th in a field of 17. I was very pleased with my effort. The most difficult part is keeping oriented and not swimming out to sea. There are no black lines on the ocean floor, but there were many stand up paddle boarders that marked the course and were easy to see and kept everyone oriented. One paddle boarder’s dog always goes with him. 28 We’ve been in Mexico for about a month now and will stay for 2 more months. It’s 10:15 as I write this and the temperature is 77. The nights are fantastic, with folks out on the streets and in beach front restaurants socializing, eating and enjoying the many music venues. The days do get hot up to the mid 80’s but we have learned to siesta quite nicely and enjoy the mornings and evenings. We live on the local economy shopping in the Mercado and enjoying the simple life. Wow, Kathy! That picture of you emerging from the ocean reminded me of another iconic emerging scene… ... This week’s Newbies From: Sarah Kukuruza-G Hi Harry! Sarah Kukuruza here for my dad. Could you please add me to your list? This way i can keep dad apprised of all the happenings seeing as he still lives in the stone ages. Thanks!! I hope you and your family are all well and healthy. Hi Sarah… wow, it’s been a long time. Nice to hear from you. Yes, I’ll certainly add you and your dad Phil SV63 to the MU list. Give my regards to Sam and LeAnn too. Hey, Phil! I miss you old friend… give me a call and I’ll let you buy me lunch. LOL. ... In Memoriam Jacqueline Carroll Austin ‘66 March 16, 1946 - January 4, 2015 Mrs. Jacqueline Carroll Austin, 68, of Vallejo passed away on Jan. 4, due to a brief illness. Jacqueline was born in Vallejo where she worked in nursing at Sutter Solano Medical Center for 20 years. She was a 1966 graduate of Vallejo High School. Jacqueline's greatest joy and favorite thing to do was to spend time and care for her immediate family, her grandchildren, sisters, brothers, her mother and father. She took pride in making sure everyone in her family was dressed appropriately at all times and displayed proper etiquette. 29 She is preceded in death by her mother, Juliaette Inez Carroll. Mrs. Austin is survived by her husband, Joseph N. Austin, Sr. of Vallejo; daughter, Janee' Austin; son, Joseph Austin, Jr. and five grandchildren. Memorial service were held Saturday, Jan. 17, at Skyview Memorial Lawn, in Vallejo. I send my condolences to my classmate Joe Austin and his family on their loss. ... From: Barbara Blotzer-Brown ‘65 I am very sad to report that my cousin John Joyce passed away. He was the brother of Tom Joyce ‘66, Linda Joyce-Meyer ‘67, Prof Mary Joyce (who proceeded him in death), and the son of John (Jip) Joyce and Catherine Blotzer-Joyce. Some of your readers might remember my Uncle Jip as being a baseball umpire for many years in Vallejo and as a firefighter at Mare Island. My cousins Tom and John played baseball in Vallejo as did my brother Steve Blotzer. Thanks Harry for providing us your wonderful Monday Update! It is enjoyed very much! John F. Joyce ‘72 January 19, 1954- December 21, 2014 John F. Joyce, "JJ," a 30-year resident of Las Vegas, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, at 8:33 p.m. at Nathan Adelson Hospice. In attendance were his loving wife, Patricia Preston-Joyce; brother, Thomas Joyce of Prescott, Ariz.; and kindergarten friend, Kelly McWilliams of Los Angeles. JJ was born Jan. 19, 1954, in Vallejo, and was a 1972 graduate of Vallejo High School. He was a senior at Sacramento State when he became interested in gaming during Spring break while his group stayed at Harrah's, Reno. JJ enrolled in Harrah's dice school and began a 35-year career in gaming. Eventually, JJ transferred to Harrah's Las Vegas, where he finished his BA at UNLV before opening Bellagio and Wynn, where he was promoted to CSTL. John had a zest for life, always wore a smile, had an old fashioned work ethic of "earn your check" while still having fun. John was an over comer of life's adversities and never complained. He spent his life, money, and positions making things fair for others when he could. He was tenacious in living beyond the prognosis of 3-6 months DR's gave in 2008 for GBM brain cancer. He returned to work against doctor's orders and lived another six years and five months, enduring four brain surgeries, three in 2014. JJ was passionate about many things, all sports but especially baseball and the Giants (he got to see three championship games), bicycling the loop, music (his brain was an archive of all groups names, dates, and lyrics), Harley's, swimming, was an avid snow skier, loved animals, and Smithwicks beer at his favorite Irish Pub. JJ was kindhearted, loyal, and loved his family and friends. 30 John is survived by his wife, Patricia Joyce; brother, Thomas Joyce; sister, Linda (Bruce) Meyer; and niece, Brenna Joyce. Private memorial services are pending for summer 2015 in Lake Tahoe. Please donate in JJ's memory to Heaven Can Wait, 702-227-5555. ... John Kloske had been a faithful reader of the MU for several years. We send our condolences to the family on their loss. John Kloske ‘61 October 14, 1942 - January 6, 2015 John Kloske, aged 72, and a 21-year resident of White House, TN passed away Jan. 6, at Alive Hospice following a long illness from cancer. He is survived by his mother, Doris (Monsees) Mitchell of San Diego, CA; sisters, Jerry Ann Cook (Gary), JoAnne Steely (Philip); nieces, nephews and grandnephews, and was pre-deceased by his father, Robert Earl Kloske late of Jupiter, FL, and his brother, James Morgan late of Aberdeen, WA. He had no children. John was a native son of Vallejo, but lived in his youth in several California communities, and in Arizona, Missouri, Louisiana, and Hawaii. He was a longtime resident of Sacramento, CA where he served most of his 29 years of public service in various roles with the State of California. John was a peace officer and former deputy State Fire Marshal, an employee of the State Personnel Board, the Department of Personnel Administration, the Office of Emergency Services, and the Department of Corrections. He was a former member of the City of Vallejo Fire Department, where he spent most of his eight years of service in the fire prevention bureau rising to the rank of Fire Marshal. He was the Director of the Junior Fire Department in Vallejo schools, and a leader in improving emergency cardiac and respiratory response techniques and equipment. At one time he was recognized as the preeminent authority in the regulation of fire alarm signaling systems in California. He was a trainer and educator of fire science subjects at Solano Community College at Suisun, CA for several years, and at the State Fire Academy at Asilomar. John was also a commercial radio and television artist in Hawaii, Louisiana and California from 1958 through 1973 and appeared as master of ceremonies at many public and private events under his own name and also under the stage name of "Clay Allen". He worked at radio stations as a disc jockey and staff announcer in Vallejo, Napa, Monterey and Needles, CA. For many years he was the voice of the Vallejo 4th of July celebration activities and events. Broadcasting from the Elbow Room in Vallejo for KVON in the 1960s. Throughout his years he voluntarily, and generously gave of his time and talent to service with the American Red Cross, the Heart Association, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Boy Scouts, the Camp Fire Girls, the Vallejo Chamber of Commerce, the Vallejo Jaycees, the Improved Order of Redmen, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (Vallejo and Sacramento Lodges), the Loyal 31 Order of Moose, the Vallejo Firefighters Local 1186, the International Association of Firefighters, the California Firemen's Association, the California Emergency Services Association, the American Management Association, and the Correctional Industries Association. In Tennessee, he was the past Executive Director of the White House Area Chamber of Commerce, a member of Kiwanis International, a director of his neighborhood homeowner's association, and occasional volunteer in various community activities. He also worked briefly as director of codes enforcement for the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance in the Division of Fire Prevention. In 2009 he published his first book - "The Killing of Olive Taylor", a story of judicial misconduct and other felonious acts involving the violent death of his great-grand aunt in 1932, and founded Point of View Publishing in White House. The family requests any remembrances be made in John's name to the White House City Library, his special place for many years. Austin & Bell White House Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. austinandbell.com. Vallejo High radio station KVHS where ‘Clay Allen’ got his start in radio. ... Mike Delgado SV60 I have been unable to find an obit on Mike. ... 32 The Last Word… For all you fellas out there… The next boy’s get together will be on Wednesday, January 21 at noon. If you’re in the Fairfield area, why not stop by and join us for a little camaraderie and a great lunch prepared by my daughter Wendy. As of right now, we have 15 guys who have confirmed their attendance. If you want to join us, please call or email me to let me know so I can give my daughter a count. (707) 333-5793. Truffle Berries is located at 731 Texas St. in downtown Fairfield about half a block from the Courthouse and County buildings. ... Steven, our youngest grand-child, to date, (more on that cryptic comment later) turned 5 years old on Saturday. We took him and the family to his favorite Chinese restaurant for dinner. His actual birthday party won’t be held until Sunday, January 25 (after Liam’s spaghetti feed fundraiser.) The restaurant staff brought Steven deep fried bananas with ice cream and a candle on top which he blew out, as a proud grandma looked on. There’s one thing for certain: Steven loves his Uncle Jason ... John Park’s mentioned the film Unbroken in his column which motivated Sally and me to go see it last Wednesday. It was a thoroughly gripping and powerful movie. I’m not sure I can recommend it… due to its brutality which is very hard to take. Based on a true story it follows the travails of Louis Zamperini who is captured by the Japanese Forces after surviving 47 days at sea in a life raft. He goes to a POW camp where he and his fellow prisoners are treated brutally at the hands of their Japanese captors. One in particular that the prisoners referred to as “The Bird,” is particularly sadistic. The young actor playing that role, Takamasa 33 Ishihara, was so convincingly evil that it’s hard to believe that he can live with himself. The movie simply wears you out. I think I’m at the stage of my life where I’m more content watching the Hallmark channel because I know it’s going to have the expected happy ending. ... Also I finally finished John Grisham’s novel Gray Mountain about the injustices heaped upon the citizens and coal miners of the Appalachian region by “Big Coal.” The book had been recommended by Charlie Spooner and apparently much of the story line is taken from real events. While I enjoyed the book, I found it somewhat unsatisfying as nothing is really resolved at the end. It made me speculate that Grisham has a follow up sequel in mind. ... I expect that I’ll be seeing a few of you at the Spaghetti Feed for Liam. The event begins at noon, but you’re advised to come a little earlier if you want to be seated because the Church hall only holds about 150 people and it’s sure to be sold out. ... Forget The Cat in the Hat… Do you realize how hard it is to get any work done with “The Cat in the Lap?” Cali will not take “no” for an answer. And, anyway, who could resist those beautiful trusting eyes. … thanks for starting your Monday with me… hd ... 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 March 7, 2015 March 27, 2015 Event Place Vallejo Sports Hall of Fame Induction Vallejo/Hogan Alumni Football Game ... 34 Dan Foley Cultural Ctr. Corbus Field Time 3:30 pm TBA Public Service Announcement 35 Please make out your donation for Liam to the Philoptochos Society and mail it to: Harry Diavatis, 5087 Green Meadow Court, Fairfield, CA 94534 36 37 ADDENDUM ONE: Reunion and Event Announcements(Send us your upcoming events and/or reunions and we’ll post them here every week until your event.) This space is available. For those of you who are members of a class that ends in the number “0 or 5” (1945, 1950 etc), It’s not too early to begin publicizing your reunion event. ... ADDENDUM TWO: Missing Classmates (Reunion committees: Send me your list if you want it posted here.) HOGAN HIGH CLASS OF 1965 MISSING CLASSMATES Please contact Barry Fredenburg @ bgfredenburg@yahoo.com Ailes, Dennis Alexander, Sharon Alvarado, Michael Amsbaugh, Dolly Asbe, Howard Edmonds, Annabelle Koontz, Linda Roberts, Alice Fawcett, William Lewis, Isac Roberts, Ken Fears, Jeffrey Guarin, Joseph Harris, Norman Avery, Barbara House, Duanna Barber, Fred Baumann, David Becky, John Borowski, Janet Bradeen, Susan Bradhurst, Shirley Howe, Joan Jensen, John Johnson, Jesse Keith, Sandra Kelly, James Kelly, Judith Linville, Robert Marquez, Sally Martin, Doug McMurphy, Donna McBride, Dan McNairy, Thomas Mitchell, Robbie Murchison, Jerry Neal, Denise Nichols, Sharon Rollins, Thomas Salsedo, Pamela Simon, Margaret Southerland, Ronald Tackmier, Lynn Talley, Gwendolyn Trefethen, Janice Wartburg, Patricia Weber, Donald Wilson, David 38 Cambe, Benito Diaz, Thomas Edgar, Shirley Kent, Helen Kersting, Pamela Kimzey, Linda Oliveira, John Padilla, Priscilla Pulliam, Harry Reedy, Carolyn Wilson, Ellen Zumwalt, Joseph ... ADDENDUM THREE: A List of who is in the Living Tree Memorial Park A LIST OF BRICK PAVERS IN THE LIVING TREE MEMORIAL PARK AS OF 1/5/2015 Alarid, Arline 1955 McCapes-Cotter, Roberta 1968 Alarid-Weber, Carol 1956 Faculty 1965-2004 McCaslin. Bill 1963 Anderson-Parker, Cheri '62 McCombs-Pautsch, Carol '62, In Memory of Apaches Forever (2) The Class of 1962 McDowell-Jones, Thelma J. 1956 APACHES FOREVER ...and proud of it. The Class of 1965 McGlone, Howard, Faculty 1963-1994 Arellano, Frank D. 1961 McGlone, Kathy Rose 1974 Aringdale, Kristie Joleen 1961 McGlone, Theresa 1975 Baker, Ev & Florence 1928 McGlone, Patricia 1977 Baker, Rodney W. Dr., 1954/In Memory of my brother McGlone, Dennis 1978 Baker-Jacobus, Carrie 1961 "Vallejo Native" McManus, Rusty 1965 Football NBL Champs Barleen Stiewig, Mary 1959 Teacher Napa Elem. McMurphy USA, SP4. Jay Darryl 1966/ (3-16-68 Vietnam) Barleen USA, Cpl. Thomas L. 1965/( 4-12-67 Vietnam) Menhenett, John 1964/In Memory of Barns-Newton, Linda 1965 Menhenett, Pappakostas, Marjorie 1957 Barr Bodie, Miriam 1930/In Memory of Merrigan-Erskine, Karen 1965/In Memory of Bartalotti USA, Pfc Al 1962/(11-27-67 Vietnam) Metcalf, Frank Victor 1962 Bartlett USA, Sgt. John R. / (1-18-69 Vietnam) Metcalf, Tom A. 1960 Bates-Robak, Janis Kay HH65, In Memory of Meyer-Exline, Gloria Teacher 1957-1983/In Memory Baysmore, Gary 1962 Miller, Homer, Faculty, In Memory of Moore Hewitt, Lillian 1933/In Memory of Beebe-Domenici. Genevieve 1939/In Memory of Benton Jr. USMC, SSgt. Gregory 1968/ ( 5-23-69 Vietnam) Moore, Theodore Joseph 'Teddy" Biddinger, Donald 1979 Morehouse, James W. 1961 Biddinger, Richard 1957 Morehouse, Robert W. 1965 Bingham-Gregor, Lynda K. 1962 Morehouse, Stephen C. 1963 Blackmon, Walter 1956 Morehouse, Walter R. 1966/In Memory of Bleignier-Smith, Maureen 1962/In Memory of Moreno USMC, Sgt. John B. / (7-7-68 Vietnam) Bodie, Frank A. "Ping" 1927/In Memory of Morgan Jr., Richard "Dick" L. 1962 Football Boyle, Stephen 1968 Morgan-Rust, Lillian, Hogan 1964 Brignone, Pat "Frenchy" 1962/In Memory of Morriss-Schivley, Joanne 1949 Brown-Garcia, Roxanne VHS Principal Mortson-Lerseth, Judith 1961/In Memory of Buckner, Mike 1964/In Memory of Muller-Ellsworth, May Rae 1956 Bumgarner USA, Pfc. Bruce H. 1965/(12-13-67 Vietnam) Mulroy, Maureen 1964 Campas, Mike '56 Murray , Buddy 1962 Campo, Bobby 1959 Murray-Tibbetts, Linda J. VHS 1965 /In Loving Memory Carli USN, SN. David A., Hogan 1966/ (3-3-68 Vietnam) Neely, Phyllis L. 1942 Castleberry, David "DAC" 1962/In Memory of Nelson, Robert 1962 Newman Stiewig, Kay Judith "Judy" 1956 Cattalini-Hewitt, Charlotte Staff/In Loving Memory of Causey, Jerry 1962/In Memory of Newton, Paul Hogan 1964 Chastain-Domenici, Judy 1965 Nieb-Nunn, Madelyn '48 Christensen, Neale 1961/In Memory of Nunn, Don '48 Christensen, Richard "Dick" 1965 Nunn, James R. '68 Clark USMC, Cpl. Lonnie W. 1963/ (2-23-68 Vietnam) Nunn, Kenneth E. '61 Cloud-Metcalf '62, Judy A. Nunn, Robert C '63 Collins, Bruce Drama Teacher Nystrom-Libby, Carolyn 1962 Collins, Jerry & Ron, VHS grads 1958 & 1960 Ofc. Jim Capoot, VHS Coach 2008-10/In Loving Memory Costa-Sullivan, Barbara 1962/In Loving Memory of Olsen-Smith, Gail SV 1964 Cotter, Steven 1962 Olson-Smith, Shirley '48 39 Courtright, Larry, 1954 Cox, Stafford 1964/In Memory of Crazy Eight SV56 Carol-Norma-Judy-Susie-Maryann-Pat-Shirley-Ann Damian Concepcion, Orilda 1958 Damian Davis, Edith 1960/In Loving Memory of Damian Krek, Cecilia 1969 Damian, Richard Joseph 1960/In Loving Memory of Damian, Thomas Victor 1959 Davis-Magnuson-Fitzpatrick '61 DeCarlo-Capoot, Jennifer 1984 Dehn, Jim 1956 Basketball Dennis-Bunter, Pauline 1962 DeStefano, Ron 1962/In Memory of Diavatis, Harry 1962 Diavatis, Sally, Faculty 1994-2002 Dickenson, M. Jeanne 1963 Dickinson, Leonard 1935/In Memory of Dickinson-Ziegler, Lynette 1932/In Memory of Dineen USA, Pfc. Timothy J. 1963/(2-5-68 Vietnam) Domenici, Anthony 1965 Domenici. Lewis 1939/In Memory of Downs-Parker, Claudia HH63 Droast, Diane 1968 Droast, John "Jack" 1936 Dunn, Steve 1962 Duvall, Debbie 1963 Easter, Jimmie 1959 Eastwood-Camba, Nancy 1962/In Memory of Edna Parks Shields, Edna 1926 Egidio-Murray, Carol 1963 Emerton, Ruth Irene 1966, In Loving Memory Enderiz Jr. USA, Sgt. Victor A. 1965/ (12-2-67 Vietnam) Erskine, Ernest W. 1962 Etheridge, Gary 1957/In Memory of Etheridge-Rich, Linda 1962 Fahy, Ed 1966 Feger, Fred P. 1960 Feger, Rick A. 1962 Fimbres-Thompson, Renee 1966 Fitzpatrick, George "Fitz" 1960/In Memory of Fitzpatrick, Howard Knox '61 Fitzpatrick, Timothy 1958/In Loving Memory of Fox, Marion 1943/In Memory of Fromme Jr USMC, LCpl. Fred, VJC1964/(5-9-67 Vietnam) Gallagher, Dick 1936/In Memory of Garcia USA, SP4. Marcas J. / (10-17-69 Vietnam) Garner USN, YNSN (SS) Ed 1960 (4-10-63 USS Thresher) Garton USA, SP4. Tommy Hogan '64 (6-15-67 Vietnam) Garton, Donna Office Staff 1951-63/In Memory of Garton, Ron & Sandy Caldwell-Garton 1962 Garton-Lambert, Connie Hogan 1964/In Loving Memory Gaul Jim '48 Gaul, Jane '52 Gaylord, Steve 1961/In Memory of Gee USA, SP4. Gregory J. 1967/ (8-17-69 Vietnam) Gibson, Belva P. 1946 Gibson, Wesley H. 1950 The Girls of '66 Orr, Jerry 1961 Overly-Keyes, Janet 1956 Choir Pappakostas, Christ L. 1956 Pappakostas, James L. 1956 Pappakostas, Kathy L. 1953/In Memory of Pappakostas, Panny L. 1952, Vjo Teacher 48 years Pappakostas, Sarah Grace, 1991 Parfet-Gross, Barbara 1964 Parfet-O'Brien, Sharon 1962 Parker, Crag '62 Parker, Kent '62 Parks Cooley, Leslie 1929 Parks Ward, Bonnie, 1921 Parks. John 1962 Parks. Charlie 1934 Parks. Cris 1963 Parks. Rick 1969 Parsons, Dave, Faculty 1972-2003 Pasalo, Thelma 1962/In Memory of Passalaqua, Dennis 1960 Paul Scola, Paul 1974 Paulk USA, CWO. Robert M. /(5-24-68 Vietnam) Pedrotti USA, 2LT. Dave 1962/ (3-12-68 Korea) Pellegrini, Bruno, Head Football Coach Perkins, Caryl Ann 1961 Perruchon. Bob 1964/In Memory of Piccolo, Carmela 1958 Piccolo, Joe 1954/In Memory of my Brother Piller, Jaydeen 1962/In Memory of Pontarolo, Greg 1968 Posedel-Lee. Eileen 1964 Post-Lamb, Tamara 1964 Razes, Nick 1956 Reale-Blackmon, Beverly 1957 Reale-Dehn, Pauline 1956 Renfro, Jack 1950, Faculty 1961-96 Richards. John 1963/In Memory of Richardson-Conley, Jo Anne 1961 Richardson-Dille, Carol M. 1939/In Memory of Riley, Brendan 1963 Riley, Jon M., 1954/In Memory of Riley, Tim 1965/In Memory of Roark, SGT. Anund C. Medal of Honor (5-16-66 Vietnam) Roesch, Benno Rookwood, Jim '60 Rust, Arthur 1961 Rust-Allen 1957, Sarah/In Memory of Saal, Richard "Dick" 1962/In Memory of Satcher USMC, Pfc. Charles S. 1964 (3-5-66 Vietnam) Saunders-Cruz, Charlotte M. 1962 Savoy, Glenn 1962 Schmalbeck, Ted 1961 Schmalbeck-Baker, Virginia 1954 Schneider Jr., Raymond F. 1944 Schneider, Carol L. 1961 Schneider, Norman A. 1947 Schneider-Trost, Patricia 1946 Scola Jr., Joe 1963, Apache Baseball Scola, David 1965 40 Emerton-Thelan, Irene 1966, In Memory of Henry-Young, Carolyn 1966 Kimberlin-Aagaard, Wrennette 1966 Palmer-Gscheidle, Meri 1966 Prall-Bird, Diane 1966 Pontarolo-Taft, Gloria 1966 Rolff-Nauman, Lorraine 1974 Goldberg, Pete 1961/In Memory of Gomez USMC, GSgt. Manuel J. / (4-17-68 Vietnam) Grabast-Easter, Jeananne, 1959 Grate, Robert 1950 Football 1949 Graves, Barney 1939 Drum Major Gregor, Dennis E. 1960 Grigg, Terry 1965 Guinane, Grace 1966 Guinane, Susan 1970 Haavisto, Vincent 1960 Hall, Joel HH63, Vietnam Vet 1969-70 Harding USA, Pfc. Terry Hogan 1964/(5-25-67 Vietnam) Harris USA, SP4. Michael L. 1968/ (3-22-71 Vietnam) Hefner USA, SP4. Francis J. 1966/ (5-27-68 Vietnam) Hefner, Jackie R. 1962 Henry-LaBriola, Rosalind 1963 Hewitt Girls, Diann '57, Carolyn '60, Patti '66, Linda '69 Hewitt, Ed '59 & Tunnell-Fitzpatrick-Hewitt, Cynthia '59 Hewitt, Mayor G. W. 1933/In Memory of Hinton, Jerry & Marilyn (Van Olst), VHS Apaches 1950 Hollister, Daniel 1982 Hollister, James K. "Doc" Team Physician, /In Memory Hollister, Jim 1969 Hollister, Leslie 1965 Hollister, Michael S. 1980 Hollister, Patrick 1977 Horrell, Brad 1960/In Memory of Houstons: Mike '61, Karen '62, Kevin '85, Coleen '87 Howell USMCR, LT. Gatlin Jerryl 1954/ (7-7-67 Vietnam) Hughes, Don 1961/In Memory of Ingram-Mahler, Dianne 1962 Ironside USMC, PFC. Steven P. (7-10-68 Vietnam) Isadore, Ashley Deer Valley 2005 Isadore, Clarence Principal-VHS Isadore, Deatra, Faculty-Peoples HS Jacobsen, Burton Science Teacher Jacobus, Robert G., 1962 "Vallejo Native" Johnson, J. Brent 1960 Johnson, William C. USN 1947/In Memory of Johnson-Green, Brenda J. 1964 Jones, Jimmie J. 1956 Jones-Wright-Springer, Susanne 1936/In Memory of Keller Jr., Robert J. 1961/In Memory of Kelly, Jack 1960 Kozlosky, Carol Diane 1962 Kozlosky, Sharon Lynn 1959 Kuppens Family Lammon, Ann Faculty 1969 Lammon. John 1962 Laub 1948-1963 Lee USA, Pfc. Loren V. (8-17-68 Vietnam) Lehman, Al, 1961 In Memory of Siegler, Alfred C, VHS Principal Silva DFC, St. Vincent '66, SP4 Thomas J. (4-3-70 Vietnam) Simons USA, Cpl. Ernest E. 1962/ (4-16-66 Vietnam) Slagle-Schmalbeck, Donna Rae 1954 Smith, Don '48 Smith, Rob 1962 Staedler, Carl 1963/In Memory of Stafford, Kim David '69 Stephenson-Metcalf, Stephanie HH1964 Stewart Jr., Richard G. 1981 Stewart, Carol S. 1963 Stewart, Donald K.1962 Stewart, Richard G.1958 Stewart, Willam I. 1955 Stiewig Jr., Theodore Eugene "Ted" 1953 Stiewig, Denise Redmond, Justin Sienna HS 1973 Stiewig, Dorothy Helen, Medford HS 1924, Teacher 1946-73 Stiewig, Herbert Martin "Marty" 1957 Stiewig, Kimberly Lynn "Kim" 1979 Stiewig, Linda Karen, Grants Pass HS 1967 Stiewig, Lloyd Payne "Pinky" 1963 Stiewig, Rebecca Anne "Becky" SV 1981 Stiewig, Theodore Eugene "Ted", Grants Pass HS 1924 Stiewig, William Robert "Bill" 1959 Stone-Davis, Jeanette 1939 Streams, Susie 1961/In Memory of Strong, Bill 1962 Strunk, Steven 1970 Strunk-Biddinger, Carolyn 1959 Strunk-Draper, Jane 1961 Sturgeon, Russ 1959 Sturgeon. Roger 1962 Sturgeon. Ron 1958/In Memory of Sutton USA, SSgt. Dennis L. 1963/ (6-5-68 Vietnam) Swenson-Heaton, Alma 1948 Tholmer-Anderson, Linda '62 Thorpe, Henry "Skeeter" 1963 Thurin, Kathleen 1968 Tibbetts, James C. 1964, VHS Apache Forever Trestrail, Paul 1957 Trestrail-Frane, Carol Tre 1962 Trujillo, Veronica "Tiny" '60, Head Cheerleader/Staff 1960-69 Vaccaro-Millholland, Connie, Art Teacher 1996-2009 Vallejo High School Class of 1950 Viera-O'Gara, Janet '64 Viscaynes 1961, The Boldway, Ria Hogan 1963 Gebhardt, Charlie 1961 Gebhardt, Vernon 1963 Imhoff-Davidson, Charlene 1961 Stewart, Sylvester "Sly" 1961 Wade, Raymond 1954/In Memory of Wagley, Bill 1961 Wagley-Mezzera, Helen 1962 Wagner USMC, Sgt. Russell M. 1948/ (1-28-67 Vietnam) Waters, Chuck 1970 Webster, John, Faculty Wells-Dunn, Dana, Hogan 1963 Wiggin-Barth, Donna 1958 41 Lemke, Barbara Ann 1962 Lemke, Mary Patricia Libby, Tom 1961 Lockhart USA, SSGT. Roy (11-15-65 Vietnam) Loken-Campo, Loana 1959 Lopez, Francisco 1964 Lundblad, Robert "Bob" 1962/In Memory of Macdonald, David R. 1956 Maher, Ronnie, 1963/In Memory of Manner, Dennis 1959 Manner, Jimmy 1961 Manner, Ritchie 1958 Mansfield '56, Bob Marcacci-Parsons, Linda 1961 Williams, Evelyn Pearl 1929 Williams-Fitzpatrick, Jane Eirian 1931 Willms, Maynard 1955 Wouda, Don 1957 Wright USMC, Sgt. Charles F. 1954/ (8-23-68 Vietnam) Wright, Paul 1961 Wright-Murray, Helen 1958/In Memory of Wright-Sturgeon, Pat 1963/In Loving Memory of Zachary-Johnson, Roberta 1962 Zander, Pete 1948/In Memory of Zundel Girls - Sharen '51, Marlin '53, Helen '58, Kathe '61 Zundel Willms, Helen 1958 Zundel, Kathe 1961/In Memory of Zundel-Campas '60 Bricks are not shown as they have been placed. ... THE FINE PRINT The Monday Update Publisher/Editor: Harry Diavatis Published: Weekly First Edition: Oct. 26, 2004 Circulation: 1,320 subscribed (est. readers 1500+) 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!) ... 42 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: 439 Missing: 195 Deceased: 137 Total on File: 771 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.” ... YEARBOOKS ON CD Thanks to Bill Strong, 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. Year 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 VHS 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 HHS SVHS VJH HJH FJH Sol JH Springs JH 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 43 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 41 1 1 13 6 11 5 8 Send your check to: Harry Diavatis, 5087 Green Meadow Court, Fairfield, CA 94533 44 1 10 Vallejo High School Living Tree Memorial Park Brick Reservation Form Return this form with your check payable to Vallejo High School: 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 $50 per brick for a total of $_________. Here are a few suggested examples: JONATHAN W. PARKER 1956 FACULTY 1964-1990 NICK PAPPAS FOOTBALL HOGAN 1948 2009 IN MEMORY OF ALEXANDER GEORGE PARKS 1914 IN MEMORY OF DOROTHY P. JORGENSON FACULTY 1970-1999 THOMAS A. EMORY JR. STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT 1948 2009 MARY BETH SMITH-LOVELAND HOGAN 1964 JOANNE ANDERSONMcCOLLOUGH 1968 JENNIFER BOATWRIGHT HEAD POM POM GIRL 1956 DOLORES CONCEPCION-GREGORIO ST. VINCENTS 1968 GREGORY J. STEED 1983 Each brick measures 4” x 8” and you are 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 if you like. 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: 45 Cash Check
Similar documents
6/22/2015 - vhs62.com
’62, Suzanne Starrett-Noonan HH64, Carolyn Vecchio-Brown ’60, John Walsh SV51, and Helen Zundel-Willms ’58. HH = Hogan HS SV = St. Vincent’s HS SP = St. Patrick’s HS FF = Former Faculty G = Guest V...
More information