Monday Update

Monday
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August 18, 2014
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Hello Classmates, Schoolmates and Friends:
In this edition: Sue Aldridge-Bennett ’64, Brian Biggs ’59, Patti Byrne-Walker ’57, Juan Caducio, Christine
Carrillo-Miner HH68, Ron Collins ’60, Gary Cullen SV69, Orilda Damian-Concepcion '58, Dale Dawson-DiGirolamo,
Sally Diavatis, Carol Egidio-Murray ’63, Steve Erickson HH63, Maureen “Mo” Mulroy-Kocourek ’64, Ron Porcella
SV62, Molly Post-Petrie ’61, Susie Schmutz ’59, Gordon Shaffer ’44, Dann Shively SV64, Steve Strunk ’70,Jim
Tibbetts ’64, Gary Vaaler ’64, and Janet Vieira-O'Gara ’64.
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....................................................................... 18
Comedy Corner ......................................................................................................... 24
Who You Callin’ an Old Geezer ................................................................................. 25
On the Sidelines ........................................................................................................ 26
Paperback Writer....................................................................................................... 27
Newbies .................................................................................................................... 28
In Memoriam ............................................................................................................. 28
The Last Word ........................................................................................................... 29
MU Calendar of Upcoming Events ............................................................................ 30
Public Service Announcements ................................................................................. 31
Addendums ............................................................................................................... 33
The Fine Print ............................................................................................................ 44
Easy Print Order Forms
The Class of ’62 Seventieth Birthday Party Reservation Form ....................... 46
The Lou DelRosario Memorial Golf Tournament Sponsorship Form .............. 47
The Lou DelRosario Memorial Golf Tournament Reservation Form ............... 48
St. Vincent’s Class of ‘64 Fifty Year Reunion Reservation Form .................... 49
Class of ’74 Forty Year Reunion Reservation Form ........................................ 50
The Class of ’59 Fifty-Five Year Reunion Reservation Form .......................... 51
This ‘n’ that:
The Five Oh of ’64 (con’t)...
The combined Vallejo/Hogan Class of ’64 celebrated their Fifty Year Reunion Saturday night to
celebrate their Fifty Year Reunion on August 9. Here are a few pictures from the dinner/dance
provided by Jim Tibbetts.
Paul & Linda Barnes-Newton
George & Connie Lopez-Coloma
Pete & Lynn Peters-Ancheta
John & Trudy Maslowski-Eisan
Jim Wheeler, Olie Conklin Chavez Gail Perry-Lutz, Gene Lutz
Joan Somera-Apilado, Noe Apilado
Gary & Tammy Vaaler
Rosemary Nelson
Sue Bonner-Romano, Carol Cadloni- Bill Garcia, Ann Shallenberger- Huey Terrell, Sheila BaysmoreTedesco
Garcia
Rose
A Gorgeous Day at the Rock
The lovely Blue Rock Springs setting brought back memories for many in attendance. We
have so many great photos that I’m only printing a few of them in this issue (because of space
constraints) but we’ll be printing more next week.
Olie Conklin Chavez (H) & Carleen
Holt Weems (H)
Claudia Martinez Hassler &
Butch Dunkle
Mo Mulroy Koucourek
gives an infomercial
Doris Grant Kogo & Jeanette Grant
Susy Stamper, Bobby Russell (H), Kurt
Hiekkila (H) & Larae Brickeen Marshall
HD & Jim Tibbetts
Tom Slaight & Eileen Bell
Thompson (H)
Linda Evans Brown & Mary
Ann Oranje
Michael Routh (H) &
Butch Dunkle
The Sunday picnic at Blue Rock Springs was the only event I
was able to attend and I had a great time. Tami Post-Lambs chili
may be the best I’ve ever had (no offense to the other chilis
because after trying Tam’s I couldn’t switch). I also enjoyed
getting caught up with a very good friend from back in the day,
Butch Dunkle. He’s had a great career and I have to say he’s
been very deserving.
Who wouldn’t want
Larae Marshall’s
cookies when offered?
Kudo’s go to the organizers of the combined Vallejo/Hogan
Class of ’64 Fifty Year Reunion. I thought they were
exceptionally well organized and had around 225 classmates
and guests participating in at least one event. The Reunion
Committee members were: Salli Benson-Collins, Maureen
Mulroy-Kocourek, James Tibbetts, Paul Newton, Suzy Stamper,
Vince Pellegrini, Gary Vaaler, Lynn Peters-Ancheta, Rick Silveira,
Tami Post-Lamb, Sue Aldridge-Bennett, Reggie Banks, Carol
Cadloni-Tedesco, and Rich Arnold
From: Jim Tibbetts ‘64
The weekend started off with a cocktail party at Characters Saloon on Tennessee street. The party
got going at about 6pm and as the night went by more and more classmates showed up. The crowd
was about 80 people, and all had a great time renewing old friendships and visiting with each
other. The Paragons played music and Characters set out a spread of Hors D'oeuvres. The party
started to slow down around 9:30pm. I think it was the starting point for a great weekend of fun.
On Saturday night the Dinner/Dance was held at USA Classics Museum on Sonoma Blvd, there was
some concern about safety in the area but that was taken care of by the Vallejo Fire Department and
the Vallejo Police Department, after the fire truck accident on Sonoma Blvd, Police were
everywhere. The night started off at about 6pm with an open bar and Hors D'oeuvres. Alex's
Catering severed the Dinner and The Paragons supplied the music. Our special guest of the evening
was the luck of our Exchange Student from Iran (Mary Jamshidi) being in the USA and able to
attend. It was yet another fun night of old friends and some new ones as well.
Sunday was the last day of this fantastic weekend. The setting was Blue Rock Springs Park. The
gang started arriving at 10am and continued to grow until we had about 100 people in
attendance. Much laughter and good conversation was heard for the whole day. John "WOOF"
Kocourek was the cook for the day, serving Hamburgers and Hotdogs, other brought chili and salads.
Bobbi Merrill-Thomas brought 2 Champagne cakes for dessert, one in Hogan colors and one in
Vallejo colors. Once again it was the end of the perfect weekend of renewing friendships with old
friends, and starting a few new friendships.
We are all now looking forward to a 70th Birthday Bash, planning will start soon.
The one down side of the weekend was that our 2 most colorful talkers and story tellers did not show,
they were both missed. Maybe they will be able to come to the 70th Bash. (Billy Gordon didn’t
show because he got the dates screwed up and thought it was this past weekend. LOL. I
assume that the other colorful talker is Cisco Lopez and I don’t know why he didn’t show.
He’s usually real good about coming to the events and supporting his class. ...hope he’s
okay.)
I would like to thank all of my Committee members for all the hard work that went into this being the
best Reunion ever.
As a side note, I'm going to produce a CD Slideshow of all the still photos that I can get. With what I
took and what Mo and Suezq have sent, there are about 150 pictures for the show. Any of the
classmates that took pictures at any of the events and would like to have them in the show, please
email them to me (jimmyt_617@att.net). I also have copies of the slideshow that was playing at the
Dinner/Dance, this show is of past events and not the 50th.
From: Sue Aldridge-Bennett ‘64
Photos from the 50 Year reunion are posted on Flickr via Facebook on my page. For those who did
not attend, you missed the best reunion EVER!!! So many classmates to chat with at this extremely
well planned event. You were missed!
Suezq
Suezq, I missed seeing you at the picnic. Oh, well... maybe for your 55 th. LOL.
From: Gary Vaaler ‘64
Hello Harry,
Thank you for wanting to include the golf experience in your newsletter. It is another great
experience where our classmates can enjoy each other. This is the sixth time we've had golf during
reunion week and it has turned out to be a blast for everyone. I changed the title to "Golf Get
Together" at our 40th year reunion and dropped the "tournament" name to maybe get more
players. It worked!! This year we had 26 players which consisted of five groups as mixed foursomes
and one with just guys. The mixed played a scramble which is always a lot of fun. We have no
winners, just a great time.
At the finish we have a raffle in the club house with prizes donated by the golfers. We had enough so
everyone received a prize. We also had Blue Rock Springs gift certificates, a nice looking putter, a
chipper, golf balls, and some great wines.
Another successful "Golf Get Together" would not happen without committee members:Lynn PetersAncheta and Vince Pelligrini. And of course our cart girls Carol and Claudia taking pictures and
providing beverages!!
Our Motto: Apaches and Spartans forever
From: Maureen “Mo” Mulroy-Kocourek ‘64
Hi Harry,
We had a great three days of celebrating the Hogan & Vallejo Class of '64 Fifty Year Reunion. It was
good to see you on Sunday. Hope Sweet Sally is feeling better.
You may have heard about the horrific accident involving the Vallejo Fire Department's ladder
truck. It's a wonder that nobody was killed. A VPD Press Release mentioned they would be
interested in talking with any eye witnesses, in the investigation of the accident. I wonder if any of our
classmates who were arriving for the dinner might have witnessed the actual accident. I spoke with
at least two who saw the ladder truck just seconds prior to impact. So, if any of your readers might
have seen something useful, they should contact the VPD with their information.
Also, an item was found early in the evening and brought in to the check in table. It is a woman's
black shrug (ask Sally to explain that to you, ha!). If someone knows who the owner might be, they
can email me at reunion@woofmanjack.com and I'll arrange to get it to them.
I wish I had captured on video the Paragons playing the tune dedicated to the Vallejo School Board,
"Apache". What a great job they did, it was a wonderful idea. Unfortunately, one of the glitches in the
program was that between the poor acoustics, a problem with one of the microphones and
classmates visiting, nobody could hear Reggie when he tried to make his comments. He also
introduced our foreign exchange student, Mary Jamshidi, who lives in Tehran, Iran and was in
California visiting her daughter, and therefore was able to attend the reunion. Her comments could
not be heard, either. It was too bad, but the show went on.
Also, here's a link to Vallejo Independent Bulletin: http://www.vibvallejo.com/ where there are several
articles of interest, particularly about the school board.
Readers: I checked out the website of the Vallejo Independent Bulletin and highly recommend
it to all of you who have an interest in Vallejo and the direction in which it’s headed. You’ll find
some very interesting information regarding the current School Board and Superintendent.
I’ve bookmarked the site and intend to check it out each week. I recommend you do the same.
If you care, even remotely, about Vallejo schools and the children attending them, we need to
join together to get rid of the School Board and subsequently Ramona Bishop. More on that
later.
The VHS/Hogan ’64 class has CD's with the slideshow that was shown at the Reunion
Dinner/Dance. These CD's have 2 slideshows and 2 PDF files. The Slideshows are of the Memorial Wall with music and the main slideshow of past events with over 1900 pictures and yearbook
pictures from both Hogan and Vallejo. The PDF files are the Class Cookbook and the Memorial
Wall.
Price on these are $5 for the CD mailed or $3 transmitted by email. Contact Jim Tibbetts at
jimmyt_617@att.com.
We have so many great pictures still to be displayed that I’m going to go ahead and run some
of them in next week’s MU because I’ve run out of space on this one.
...
The ’64 group weren’t the only ones who recently celebrated a reunion.
Hilltoppers of ‘69
From: Gary Cullen SV69
This past month, St. Vincent’s Class of 1969, celebrated its 45 year reunion. The event was held at
the beautiful home of Jack and Cathy Anthony in Fairfield. Over 45 classmates and families enjoyed
a casual BBQ and potluck dinner, and the opportunity to reconnect with old friends. Classmate Bob
Tombolini was awarded the honor of having traveled the furthest, having flown in from Singapore to
attend.
Members of the St. Vincent’s High School Class of 1969
Sam Kukuruza & Norma Traylor
Gary Cullen & Andy Jacques
Mike Ochs & Tom Servanick
Kevin Traylor & Terrie SousaCorkrean
Kevin Shea & Kathy Lemke
Mike St. Pierre, Stephanie Ward-St. Pierre
& Bob Tombolini
Bonnie Warnock-Souza &
Wilma O'Donnell-Jacques
Brenda Gormley, Jack Anthony & Pat Mahoney
What amazed me, Gary, is how many of these folks I actually know.
...
Apaches Forever shirts...
The Vallejo City School Board may have terminated the use of
the Apache symbol by Vallejo High School but they’ve had no
impact on the spirit of the Apache as celebrated by the Alums
of VHS. We continue to take more and more shirt orders... Las
week I added even more shirts to the order and they should be arriving in a couple of weeks.
Profits that are generated by the sale of the shirts go into The Last Apache Scholarship fund.
...
LIAR LIAR, PANTS ON FIRE
From; Orilda Damian-Concepcion '58
Good morning, Harry,
As always, the MU was very informative and interesting... thanks so much to your efforts and
dedication.
I have a bit of humor (?) to share with you. My husband and I were at a gathering honoring the
Vietnam veterans of Vallejo this past Saturday, and guess who came by our table? None other than
Mr. Ubalde himself. He introduced himself to us, and I replied, “Oh, you're the one on the Board of
Education.” He said yes, and he was running again, and asked if we would vote for him. I said,
before I commit to that, I have a question. I asked why the Board decided to drop the word Apache;
he said because it was offensive to the Indian tribes. My husband asked... which generation of Indian
tribes. Ubalde did not answer. I asked who said the Board could change the name without
consulting the alumni; he said they were consulted; the presidents of each of the alumni were notified
and they agreed. I told him I never heard of this until after the fact. He blamed the alumni presidents
for not disseminating the info to the alumni. I told him I was/am an Apache and did not appreciate
that the Board thought they were so almighty and powerful they could do as they pleased without
consulting people affected by their decisions. He asked if he should take his card back; I said no, he
thanked me, and I ripped up his card as soon as we went outside.
I'm so angry with that SMUG Ubalde! Whew!!! Thanks for allowing me to get this off my chest,
Harry. APACHES FOREVER DESPITE THE BOARD OF EDUCATION!!!!
P.S. My husband, Manuel Concepcion, was one of the Vietnam veterans recognized for his service
in Vietnam. We are thankful to Nestor Aliga, Col., US Army, Retired, for arranging this.
Orilda: Tony Ubalde is a LIAR when he says that “the presidents of each of the alumni were
notified and they agreed.” What Presidents? There are no presidents of the Alumni! THERE
IS NO FORMAL ORGANIZATION. No one was consulted! Ubalde, led on by Hazel Wilson and
co-conspired with Ace Ward, Adrienne Waterman, Raymond Mommsen and Superintendent
Ramona Bishop unilaterally made their decision WITHOUT alumni input. To say otherwise is
either a bold-faced lie or Ubalde is out of touch with reality.
We need to vote Ubalde out of office. I'm afraid that he will garner the Filipino vote ONLY
because he's Filipino and not because of any accomplishments. So, Orilda, what do we do to
vote him out of office in November?
Orilda’s Response...
Harry, I will do what I can (open my mouth!), especially with the Filipinos to let them know how I feel
about this man and Hazel Wilson. I'm on your side, my friend, and look forward to seeing some
changes with the Board. Thank you for listening/reading.
VALLEJOANS: DO YOU REALLY WANT TO RETURN THESE LIARS AND PREVARICATORS
TO THE SCHOOL BOARD? YOU NEED TO VOTE AGAINST THEM IN NOVEMBER. Ubalde,
Wilson and Waterman are all running for re-election. You need to tell all of your friends,
relatives and associates, living and voting in Vallejo, to vote them out of office before they
continue to do additional damage to our schools.
Term ends:
Ubalde
2014
Wilson
2014
Waterman Ward
2014
2016
Mommsen
2016
And if that’s not enough, this just in...
Vallejo superintendent Ramona Bishop
critiqued in recent grand jury report
Bishop admits to sending email to chief of police
By John Glidden
Dr. Ramona Bishop
Vallejo City Unified School District Superintendent Ramona Bishop has been identified as the VCUSD
official who sent an email containing minor students' names and other confidential information to an
official in the Vallejo Police Department, according to a California Public Records Act request sent
Wednesday to the Solano County District Attorney's Office.
The email became a focus of a July 8 Solano County Grand Jury report, "Release of Confidential
Information by the Vallejo City Unified School District," in which the grand jury expressed concern
"with the (VCUSD) official's handling of a serious incident and the release of confidential information
pertaining to minors in violation of Welfare and Institutions Code 827 governing the dissemination of
juvenile information.
Hmmm... she’s compensated with a “professional” salary, so why can’t she act
“professionally?” I wonder what the current School Board’s response will be: “Tsk, tsk, you
were naughty Ramona... don’t do it again, okay?”
...
’62 is Seventy...
I’m excited! This is the week that the VHS Class of ’62 will celebrate their combined 70th
Birthday party at the Green Valley Country Club in Fairfield. The event will be held on Friday,
August 22 and promises to be well attended with 125 classmates and guests already making
reservations.
I don’t know why I didn’t think of it sooner but getting to the Green Valley
Country Club on a Friday at 5 p.m. is going to be a nightmare! The traffic on
I-80 on Friday is unreal starting around 2 p.m. If you’re coming from the
Vacaville direction it won’t be a problem, but from Benicia (780), Vallejo ( I-80)
and even Jamison Canyon(12) from Napa, be prepared to be stuck for a while.
I would guess that the trip from Vallejo, which normally would take 15-20
minutes will be at least 45-60 minutes. Unless there’s an accident... in that
case fahgitaboutit!
If I didn’t just discourage you from attending and If you are one of those “last minute
responders” this is your final opportunity to make your reservation. Registration in advance
is required and you’ll find a registration form at the end of this MU on page 45. We must have
your check and reservation no later than Wednesday of this week so we can give the caterer
our final count.
...
The Mail Bag
From: Dann Shively SV64
It was great seeing a picture in the Apache Review of Art section
showing the high school dance from 1947 with Joe Pallotta. As I've
mentioned, my dad was with the orchestra for nearly 30
years. That's him singing at the microphone on the left side of the
photo along with Joe himself. He was all of 27. Sometimes it's hard
to think of our parents as being young once. Then again, sometimes
it's hard to think about ourselves being young as well.
Best to you and Sally. Hope her shingles turn out to be short lived.
...
From: Ron Porcella SV62
What an incredible story from Dale Dawson-DiGirolamo about Korla Pandit coming to her house! My
mom played the piano and was a HUGE admirer of both Korla Pandit and Liberace. Dale lived just
around the corner from us in Federal Terrace, and my mom would have been at her house in a flash
if she had known Korla Pandit was in town... Seemed like all the ladies loved Korla and Liberace-- I
mean, what's with that...?
...
From: Dale Dawson-DiGirolamo
We never will know the whole story on the Korla Pandit visit...you are so right. But we later heard
rumors that he would show up at former concert attendees' doorsteps, and the majority of them had
young daughters... I suspect THAT is where the real story lies.
...
From: Molly Post-Petrie ‘61
Hi Harry... wow awesome looking tomatoes!! I would love some seeds if you have a chance... I'll even
send you a stamped self addressed envelope and if you have a different variety of tomato seeds, I'll
take those too. :-)
Did I ever send you a picture of 4 couples taken around one of the tables at Harrah's Club in the
60's? It was Larry and I, Carol (Cunningham) and George Cole, the Lundblads and Ron and Kathy
Davis. I was looking in my sent mail and couldn't find it there, but it is not in my drafts either.
Hope you and Sally are doing well. I had the shingles a couple years ago when we were on a cruise
and it is not fun. Hopefully Sally's will go away soon.
Molly, I’ll save you seeds from all my heirloom tomato plants. As far as the picture, no, I’ve
never seen it... but I’d like to, so find it and email it to me.
...
From: Patti Byrne-Walker ‘57
So, we know sooooo many people who have wonderful gardens; but we are known as "black
thumbs".
We have been feeding the quail, doves, mallard, and song birds, cracked corn everyday... Hmmm we
got germination and two stalks came up. As you can see they are pretty
tall...
We have four (count em) four ears of corn developing. We are planning
to set up at vegetable stand on the third fairway... What do ya think?
Just had to poke a little fun at ourselves, I sure hope this will be eating
corn, so we can get some benefit.
Our hearts go out to those of you who have to till and plant, we just threw
out the seed for the winged friends and Voila... No sweat here....
Da Da Da Da Da, Walker acres is the place to be...
*I’m just a lonely corn, lonely and green
I’m all alone, scarce to be seen
I’ll climb real high, to the heaven’s above
If I could just find, someone to... pollinate me.
*apologies to Paul Anka
Sorry, but your “corn plight” just made me silly and gave me the giggles. Don’t forget to
pollinate the little suckers or you won’t have nuttin’, nada, zip, zilch. Every one of those corn
silks is attached to a potential kernel... no pollen – no kernel.
...
From: Gordon Shaffer ‘44
To continue the 100th birthday celebration of the good Dr. we all had lunch at the Sardine Can.
Dr. Charles Widenmann ‘32, Gordon
Shaffer ‘44, & Parker Taft ‘44.
Gloria Taft ‘66 (no kidding)
& hubby Franklin Taft ‘51.
I hope your dear wife is getting better with less pain. Did you know that Kaiser Permanente is offering
anti shingles immunization to its members with no co-pay? Maybe you could make your Monday
Update readers aware of this.
You just did, Gordie, thanks.
...
From: Christine Carrillo-Miner HH68
Hello Harry, hope all is well. I was so surprise to see in last Monday's Apache Review of Arts, a
photo of my cousin Craig Miner (pictured below, right) who is a member of the band "Ryan Shupe
and The Rubber Band." The Band is an American bluegrass group founded in the mid-1990s in
Ogden, UT.
The band's lineup comprises Ryan
Shupe (fiddle, guitar, ukulele, mandolin,
lead vocals), Roger Archibald (guitar,
vocals), Ryan Tilby (bass guitar, string
bass, banjo, vocals), Craig Miner
(banjo, bouzouki, mandolin, guitar,
vocals), and Nate Smeding (drums).
Our cousin is one of many gifted
musicians in our family...unfortunately
I'm not one! Ryan Shupe and the
Rubber Band is definitely a must see
when they come to your town. They
are currently heading to Kansas City, IA, ID, PA, VA, ME, WY, WA, OR, CO, NC and many more
places.
Check the band out on Facebook or on Shupe.net. ENJOY the MUSIC :)
Thanks for all you do to keep us Vallejo peeps connected.
...
I hadn’t heard from my classmate da Juan Mon for a while so I wrote and asked him if he was
planning to come to our collective 70th Birthday party.
From: Juan Caducio
Harry mon, I am trying like Hell to b up der for the 70th BD event even though I am only still 34 1/2
U.S. and won't be as old as da rest of U folks til Dec.
I had planned to come up last week but Doctor's here n San Diego had put a little delay in my
departure. Came up in June preparing to have hip replacements. Who would ever thought da Juan
mon would be breaking down? Well gud news hips are in great shape but bad news have
Trochantenc Bursitis on both sides . Having Cortisone shots dis week and next so hopefully will be
running like a young buck and attending Our 70th on da 22nd. Have da Classmates cross der toes for
me.
Told my buddy Richard DiMaggio from Christmas Past and a few others I would be der to compare
Grey Hairs and Wrinkles and C who win da Tip da Scales event.
Well mi amigo and my Special " Class of 62 friends." Hoping to C U N a few,
Ur Filipino Belizean Classmate, da Juan mon
Remember Al a wi da One " All of Us are One " also Al a wi B Old but Happy RIGHT?????
Juan, you need to be there. How could we possibly celebrate widdout da Juan Mon?
...
From: Brian Biggs ‘59
Here are a couple of shots from a visit to our ranch in
Oregon City by Mike (’56) and Ilene (’60) Campas. Great
fun and lots of stories and tons of laughs.
At our ranch: Brian, Ilene, Mike
A selfie taken downtown: Brian, Mike, Ilene, Vicki
...
From: Susie Schmutz ‘59
Harry, I have to say that it was wonderful seeing Bill and Jackie Harrison at their family reunion in
Maui. Bill and I graduated together from VHS class of 1959, but I didn't know that they has 5 children
and all those grandchildren - so great to see !!!
...
From: Steve Strunk, Apache class of ‘70
Harry, went by school and look what is saw. I wonder
what they are going to do with Icon?
I don’t know, Steve. That’s a good question.
Supposedly the mural of Naiche on the wall will
stay so maybe this will, too.
...
From: Steve Erickson HH63
Greetings Harry, Sally, and MU Family,
Well, Harry, it's been a spell since I last visited, seems I've stayed so busy that haven't set down to
read a number of the MU's so with some free time with Mize Marilyn doing her civic duty making a
political meeting this morning, and off to march in a parade this afternoon, there's been no “honey will
you” today... in fact she said I can have the day to myself. With neighbor Karroll getting his tackle,
boat, and motor home ready for next week’s fishing trip out South Dakota, there's little danger of him
needing a farm hand for the day. Specially after putting me under his semi-truck all day yesterday,
pulling 12 foot of battery cables, then running around getting new ones assembled, to replace the old,
then right back under the rig to drag, re-clamp them. I was so greasy, and dirty by the time I got
home, Marilyn made me strip down, and hosed me off before I was allowed to hit the shower. I told
her she was just being a mite kinky.
My condolences in the passing of your long time friend Judith Brown. From your description she was
a very gifted person. Sometimes reading the Monday Update reminds of what an ole minister
said during a funeral service, “If at the end of your life's journey you can look back on equal portions
of joy, and sadness then you've lived well.” At seventy plus years I think of that more often then I once
did. This being one of the sad times for you, Harry.
The marriage of my classmates Dan Kaiser, and Claudia Lammel , would fit under joyful portions. It's
good to see two people that have shared a loving relationship with a spouse only to lose that person,
and find someone else to continue that love with. This happened to a couple of Marilyn’s, classmates
on their 50 class reunion, Art, and Marsha were visiting quite a lot at the gathering. Shortly after she
invited Art out for coffee, shortly after that they were saying their” I Do's.” Art is part of our deer
hunter’s camp, and Marsha always sends me an email to take care of her man.
I hope by now Sally is feeling better from her bout with shingles, I was aware that she'd been to
emergency a gain from one of Wendy's postings on facebook. Your admonishment for everyone to
get the vaccine is timely at our age. I got that at the same time as my pneumonia shot. Marilyn has
been putting it off perhaps she'll decide to do it after reading Sally's experience. While on the sick call
good wishes for Buddy Murray, and classmate Everett Flowers in their recoveries.
One of my time consuming efforts as mentioned earlier this year has been our garden. All the effort
has paid off handsomely, our harvest now includes yellow summer squash, bell peppers, cucumbers,
tomatoes, lettuce onions, radishes, and asparagus. We have such an abundance that we are able to
share. Marilyn was an election judge the other night so I loaded a 5 gal. bucket with squash, and bell
peppers, it was interesting, all the peppers were gone but not one squash? With all the tomatoes one
of our staple now is B.L.T.'s, with last years washout
of the garden almost forgot how delicious they are.
This was an early picture, the fence is to keep the
resident deer out, I have chicken wire around the
base of the fence to keep Peter Cottontail
out, though he found a very small area that he could
get in, after numerous inspections I found it, and
deprived him of my lettuce.
My bicycling has been a mixed bag this season, I've
had a lot of mechanical issues with my wheels, which
started with a broken spoke, had that repaired then,
found out the bearings in my back wheel were shot,
had them replaced just before a century ride (100 miler) with longtime friend Al (he hadn't done one
since our last one together 15 years ago,) I told him I had a flat land 100 good way to start back. I'd
forgotten one rule of cycling Greg LeMond's, "Conditions Dictate The Ride," and so they do. On the
back half of the ride we hit a 30 mph. headwind, at the rest stop Al said “Well I guess we ride our own
rides, I'll see you at the finish.” It took me 7.5 hours, Al was somewhere over 8 hours. I knew he
wouldn't hold it against me as he talked me to do a 200 miler with him in his second year riding with
me... we were in the saddle a total of 16 total hours on 202 AA ride (no support ride).
My next organized ride was a 25 mile road race in memory of one of my good friends. I spent a good
part of a day detailing my faithful Cannondale, went to bed that night confident that I'd do well.
Showed up early to register, and pick up my ride number, and get in a pre-ride warm up, bike was
silky smooth. I suppose there somewhere around 80 participants when the starter gun went off, I'd
just settled into a good spin when I hear the sickening sound of a broken spoke in the rear wheel,
sometimes one can loosen the brakes, to give the wheel enough to to pass without dragging... that
wasn't the case this day. I waited till there was room for me to cross
over to the return opposite lane, and walked back to the start. Good
came out of It though, I did my own spoke replacement, and trued
the wheel, first time for
that in many moons. I've been
gently preparing my bride for the
cost of a new set of wheels.
Like my young bicycle mechanic
reminds me Steve you get a lot of
miles out of a set of wheels.
Al, and I on our first
team ride over 20 years.
This years MS Society 150 tour in my Team Humana
And one more from the last day of the MS 150 at the lunch stop. I
thought I'd get this done with Marilyn, and Karroll out of my life for
the day! When the next thing I know they both come in at the
same time. Karroll was on a mission, I had get into my jeans, and boots for a 4 wheeler ride over to
his brother David's to check the trail up the bluff, as last time we were there it was choked with
weeds, and brush, David has mowed his hay, and was ready for me to start Fall gopher trapping.
Sure enough some brave soul had opened the trail again, there was mown hay still in the fields so I
told Dave I'd hit it next week. Then it was back to Karroll's. He'd forgotten to bring his filet knives for
me to sharpen for his fishing trip. I don't know why I was concerned with what would keep me busy
when the Conservation Service didn't call me back this season.
John Parks Refrigerator Poem was appropriate for my last two weeks. The beginning of last week we
were preparing for our annual 5 day camping trip with our grandchildren. I was doing all the pre-trip
maintenance on our camp trailer. When I plugged in the refrigerator, there was the strong smell of
ammonia, and the unit wouldn't cool,so I called the R.V. people, explained what was happening. Your
refrigerator's shot. What's it going to cost for a new one? Somewhere over $1000.00.
Marilyn, we'll make do with ice boxes, and discuss this when we get back, that'll work. We had a great
time with the kids, swimming, walking, bicycling, miniature golf, and two days at Wild Mountain
Amusement Park, camp fires at night with S’mores, always amazes me how fast time flies when
you're having fun.
The next morning after the trip, I'm out preparing to pull the refrigerator out of the trailer, when I hear
Karroll pull up on his 4 wheeler. What you doing? Pulling the fridge, I'll help. You know I have that
camper we wrecked a couple years ago, and it has the exact same unit as this, and you can have it.
Wow, what a deal I'm going to save a grand.
Well, his camper ended up in the farm junk yard out in the north 40. We pulled up to it , and it's full of
yellow jackets... stinging wasps. I finally found my way into it, and started dismantling the front. With
the wasps swarming, Karroll said I'll be right back, going to get some wasp spray. Before we were
done he got stung once in the hand. We got it back to my place, and it wasn't exactly the same, he
said but the cooling system's the same. He took off as I was removing the cooling units, when I went
to put the one from his into mine they weren't exactly the same either. He didn't come back till late in
the evening, and said how'd it go I said they're not the same.
The next day Marilyn, and I spent the whole day shopping in Rochester for a small sized refrigerator,
and all the odds, and ends that I'd need to get the hole in the camper filled. Yesterday morning I
started doing the modifications to the trailer so the fridge would fit, when to my surprise Karroll shows
up, what you doing, working on getting this fridge into the trailer. that's when I got to work on his truck.
John the refrigerator is yet to get into trailer. Karroll leaves for South Dakota Wednesday... no come
to think of it tomorrow's Sunday, I'll getter done tomorrow.
With all this it's been a time of reflection for me it was 50 years ago, on the 4th, the Gulf of Tonkin
incident happened, I had been on Okinawa less than a week. I think of this, and the Living Tree
Memorial Park you've had so much to do with Harry, it means a lot to us ole vets that there are these
places of remembrance.
For me a special thing happened here in Fillmore County we were chosen for a State Veterans
Cemetery, it's under construction as I pen this. I'll be one of the first into the County V.A. Office to
reserve my plot. It's in a beautiful location on a bluff overlooking the Root River, and the Root River
State Bicycle Trail that I've pedaled more mile on than any other place.
Just one last though to do with your oak tree, when I established my 3 acres of Rare, and Declining
Habitat I planted 300 mixed oak, an old farmer at the time said why are you planting oak You'll never
live to see the first acorn. The other day as Karroll and I were heading out our driveway, stopped by
one of the white oak, and said I thought that guy said you wouldn't see an acorn on these trees, that
little oak was loaded with them. Reckon even a farmer can be wrong once in a while.
Well Harry I can smell grilled chicken, and the cook says one call ,and it goes out the window!
Warmest regards to all the MU Bunch!
When you come for a visit to California you should hook up with Mike Houston ’61. He loves
riding and puts in hundreds of miles each week.
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The Apache Review of Arts
. . . “Chance favors the prepared mind.”
By John Parks
MARVIN BELL SAID ---- “Much of our lives involves the word “no”. In school we are mostly told,
'Don't do it this way. Do it that way.' But art is the big yes. In art, you get a chance to make
something where there was nothing."
AUGUST FIRST ---- was the 75th anniversary of Glenn Miller's orchestra recording In the Mood, one
of the best swing songs ever and the ARA song of the week. Our parents took Cris and me to see
“The Glenn Miller Story” at the El Rey. It was an excellent movie and a great introduction to his
music, which will probably live forever. Enjoy it once again here:
https://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AgrW78mffAKYCFV7Wkkr6ECbvZx4?p=you+tube%2C+
glenn+miller+in+the+mood&toggle=1&cop=mss&ei=UTF-8&fr=yfp-t-764&fp=1
THE TETON PEAKS ---- Most images of the Tetons are made from Jackson Hole. This picture was
taken from the west, just before sunrise. The photographer was probably standing on the cemetery
hill where many residents of the Alta, Wyoming community
are buried, including my mother's parents. Grandpa
Christensen bought that land in the foreground and, with
help from his six sons, cleared it of sagebrush and willows
to create the hayfield you see now. Farmboys in that
country now get muscular moving giant sprinkler pipes, the
ones spraying here, twice day. To the left of this little
valley is Targhee Ski Resort, surrounded by Targhee
National Forest, adjoining Teton National Park. If you ever
want to stay overnight in this area I suggest you check out
my cousin's B&B: “Wilson's Creekside Inn”.
When all the world is young, lad,
And all the trees are green;
And every goose a swan, lad,
And every lass a queen;
Then hey for boot and horse, lad,
And round the world away;
Young blood must have its course, lad,
And every dog his day.
When all the world is old, lad,
And all the trees are brown;
And all the sport is stale, lad,
And all the wheels run down;
Creep home, and take your place there,
The spent and maimed among:
God grant you find one face there,
You loved when all was young.
"Young and Old" by Charles Kingsley
THE VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING ---- in Vallejo was the venue for some graduation “all night
parties”. I was told the other day that some big names in entertainment performed there at “The
Vets”: James Brown, Brook Benton, Ike and Tina Turner, to name three. Can anyone share their
memories of seeing these acts, or other big names play at this hall?
ROCHELLE SHROPSHIRE ---- recently asked the “What I Love About Vallejo” group to recall their
'50s and '60's in Vallejo. There were two exceptionally interesting responses that I thought you might
enjoy reading. The first is by Darryl Chriss:
“This is to answer both of your posts about our favorite spot and the 60's, Rochelle: Our
crew didn't have just one hangout spot. Most often it was just low-riding from South
Vallejo all the way to the Crest through Floyd Terrace and Lofas. And once we got to the
Crest we'd head over to "Cross the Highway" (the hood between Miller Ave to Tregaskis
on the south side of Springs Rd) via Columbus Parkway through Blue Rock Springs to
upper Springs Road. After rolling through Cross the Highway, we'd head south on Laurel
to Magazine for a quick roll through Hollywood before retuning back to South Vallejo or
getting on the highway heading up to American Canyon turnoff and doubling back to the
rest area on I-80. We'd sit there for a while and then decide if we were going to roll on
into Benicia, just for the hell of it, or just go park down at the waterfront for a while.
Wherever there was a road, we were rolling. We'd stop for an hour here, or a half hour
there, but for the most part we rolled. Our crew believed that fish didn't do well in
stagnant water so we were always on the move. When we got tired of Vallejo we would
roll into the Bay--didn't matter where, Tilden Park, UC Berkeley betting the college boys
out of their tuition money at the Blue Cue pool hall on Telegraph or on a ping-pong table
at the campus student center, up and down 14th Ave, Lake Merritt, Height & Ashbury,
China Town, the Panhandle, Golden Gate Park all the way out to the beach or across
the Golden Gate into Tiburon, Stinson Beach and from time to time we'd even venture
into Pittsburg (the first time we rolled in, I thought we were actually going to
Pennsylvania--I didn't know). Wherever there was a road, we were rolling with Hugh
Masekela blasting Grazing in the Grass, War shouting Cisco Kid was a Friend of Mine,
the Last Poets talking about the Revolution Will Not Be Televised, Gil Scott Heron
singing about Living in the Bottle, Jimi Hendrix blowing our minds with Voodoo Child
and Are You Experienced and even Led Zepplin wanting a Whole Lotta Love along with
James Brown Saying it Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud or the Impressions Moving on Up
or Curtis Mayfield by himself with a Diamond in the Back, Sun- Roof Top, Diggin’ the
Scene with a Gangsta Lean. We saved the Temptations, the Dells, Smokey and all the
other R&B for Friday and Saturday nights when we'd step into a house party three or
four cars 4-deep sporting Stetsons and Stacy Adams everybody in the crew smelling
like a bouquet of British Sterling Silver or Brute cologne as advertised by Willie Mays.
That's how we rolled, 24/7 damn near 365. No guns, no hate'n . . . life was about having
fun.”
The second response is by Robert James Ventura:
“In the sixties a milkman delivered your milk to the porch, glass bottles in a metal rack,
toll for the bridges was a dime, gas was 19 cents, you took a city bus everywhere they
were a horrible green and tan and where that line ended you got a transfer to continue.
We had a beautiful Carnegie Library, a real work of art that was torn down in the ‘70s for
a wretched modern one. There was still lots of prejudice, although kids in all
neighborhoods amazed at having friends of all ethnic backgrounds, Vallejo had one of
the largest concentrations of Filipino families on the west coast. Mare Island was Vallejo
in those days and something like one in 6 households made a living off money from MI
jobs directly or indirectly. Vallejo had topless joints I remember Flamingo Joes next to
the freeway. For a small town there were bars everywhere and there were “little stores”
in almost every neighborhood, gas stations were service stations and they would check
under the hood, your tires, wash windows, and pump gas. Fast food was rare and
places including department stores had “soda fountains” where you sat and ordered
food. Folks dressed nice in those days, men in suits and hats with topcoats, women in
dresses hats and gloves, still a lot of building going on then so lots of open spaces away
from city center, Blue Rock Springs had a train and Ferris wheel. Seemed like a lot less
crime then, we played in the streets all day, other parents of the kids you hung out with
had a green light to spank you if you got out of line, then you would get it again after you
got home. Families were mostly spiritually centered, almost everyone I knew went to
church of some kind on Sundays. At Grant school there were “hot dog days” where you
would buy a hot dog and a little sundae cup with the wooden spoon for ten cents, or
was it a quarter? Naps in school on those funky rugs, brothers had fros and carried
cake cutters to comb them, everyone started
wearing their hair long then, peace signs
popped up everywhere as a result of the
Vietnam war, stories of what was happening
there were horrific, but not as bad as the
stories our friends told when they returned
from serving there. Motown and pop/rock
music ruled, am radio, blue jeans (not
ridiculous 250 dollar pairs on kids), the Mare
Island horns reminded us day round what time
it was, just as the bells from St. Vincent's.”
IF YOU LIVE IN THE VALLEJO AREA ---- and
like good photography, try to visit this exhibit.
You'll see some work featuring local sites and
sights that will probably make the visit worth your
while.
photo of Mare Island Shops
WHO KNEW? ---- Along the coast of San Mateo county is an interesting place name: Vallejo
Beach. The review I encountered the other day said this:
“For camping people there are campgrounds in the vicinity. There are more
pastimes here other than simply hanging out at the beach, such as boating,
golfing, swimming, hiking, whitewater paddling, and fishing, so being without
pastimes won't occur. At this section of shore you will not ever have a bad time.
Vallejo Beach has so much fun stuff available; it is an incredibly good beach.”
Go for it.
LESLIE HOLLISTER, DO YOU REMEMBER ---- when
my Brer Rick and your Brer Jim, as 1969 seniors at VHS,
and fans of James Brown, went to his concert at the
Oakland Coliseum? Rick said he thought they were the
only whites there, though I doubt that was correct. They
really enjoyed this young adventure.
The Marcuse brothers across the street told me about
Big Don Barksdale and KWBR when I was 11, and that is
where I first heard "James Brown and the Flames" songs,
most of which were fast, but I liked his ballads even
better. This is a good movie bio about him -- though it
jumps back and forth between different times in his life
too much. If you like his music you'll like the movie.
I THINK I FIRST LEARNED ABOUT THE “BIG FOUR” ---- (Stanford, Crocker, Huntington,
and Hopkins) in Harry Gray's US History class. In the past few months I've taken my
grandchildren on miniature train rides both here in Burke, VA and at the zoo in Oakland, CA,
and both trains were named “The C.P. Huntington”. I happen to know that trains with this
name also run at Cabin John in Maryland and at the San Diego Zoo. I was curious as to
“why” this name and here's what I learned:
“In 1863 one of the first locomotives purchased by the Central (later Southern)
Pacific Railroad was named in honor of Collis P. Huntington, president of this
company. (It was contracted by the Government to build the western portion of
the transcontinental railroad.) The locomotive was preserved and can now be
seen at California's State Railroad Museum in Sacramento. In 1960 a company
called Chance Rides began selling a small replica of this engine to pull cars for
children's train rides across the country. As of 2012, a total of 365 different C.P.
Huntington train sets had been built for customers around the world. In popular
culture the unique design of the C.P. Huntington locomotive inspired the
appearance of The Little Engine That Could in storybook renderings.”
SMOKEY THE BEAR TURNS 70---so invite him to the ’62 Party
NOTE THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING ---- in this very early drawing of Vallejo.
Courtesy Tracy
Valline
VALLEJO CHOSEN TO BE STATE CAPITOL CITY! ----
This article has been clipped from the
Sacramento Transcript
Keep calm and stay cool,
John
...
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… Carol Egidio-Murray ‘63
Several days ago as I left a meeting at a hotel; I was
looking for my keys. They were not in my pockets. A
quick search in the meeting room revealed nothing.
Suddenly I realized I must have left them in the car.
Frantically, I headed for the parking lot.
My husband has scolded me many times for leaving
the keys in the ignition. The parking lot was empty. I
immediately called the police, gave them my location,
confessed that I had left my keys in the car, and that it
had been stolen.
Then I made the most difficult call of all, "Honey," I
stammered "I left my keys in the car and it has been
stolen."
There was a period of silence. I thought the call had
been dropped, but then I heard his voice.
"Are you kiddin' me", he barked, "I dropped you off"!
Now it was my time to be silent. Embarrassed, I said,
"Well, come and get me."
He retorted, "I will, as soon as I convince this
policeman I have not stolen your car."
…for the hims… from Anonymous
A woman stopped by, unannounced, at her son's house. She
knocked on the door and then walked in. She was shocked to see
her daughter-in-law lying on the couch, totally naked. Soft music
was playing, and the aroma of perfume filled the room.
"What are you doing?!" she asked.
"I'm waiting for Mike to come home from work."
"But you're naked!" the mother-in-law exclaimed.
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"This is my love dress," the daughter-in- law explained.
"Love dress? But you're naked!"
"Mike loves me and wants me to wear this dress," she explained. "It
excites him to no end. Every time he sees me in this dress, he
instantly becomes romantic and ravages me for hours on end. He
can't get enough of me."
The mother-in-law left.
When she got home, she undressed, showered, put on her best
perfume, dimmed the lights, put on a romantic CD, and lay on the
couch, waiting for her husband to arrive. Finally, her husband came
home.
He walked in and saw her laying there so provocatively.
"What are you doing?" he asked.
"This is my love dress." she whispered sensually.
"Needs ironing," he said. "What's for dinner?
The poor bastard never heard the gunshot.
...
“Who you callin’
an Old Geezer?!”
This feature will
appear in large font
to make it easier for some of you to
read.
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Submitted by Janet Vieira-O'Gara ‘64
...
On the Sidelines
The latest news on athletes with Vallejo roots
Jeff Gordon after winning the Coors Light Pole Award for the Pure Michigan 400,
the four-time series champion set a new track record in the final round of qualifying
with a lap of 206.558 mph en route to nabbing his second straight Coors Light Pole
Award. And that was just for starters... Jeff led for 68 laps yesterday, and got his 3 rd win of the
season and the 91st of his career. And to think, some people thought he was washed up. The
hometown favorite is also back in the lead for the The Championship series.
All the indicators were there that Jeff was going to have a great race. His pole win was the sixth at
Michigan, second this season and 76th of his career. In addition, Gordon set the seventh-fastest pole
speed ever in Sprint Cup Series history and the 199th career pole for
Hendrick Motorsport.
Yesterday, Jeff took the lead with 17 laps to go and held off the field
for the win.
Jeff ranks first among active drivers and third all-time. It was the third
time he's won at Michigan, and the first time in over 13 years.
Gordon became the fourth driver this season to win three Sprint Cup
races,
Next Week: Irwin Tools Night Race at the Bristol Motor Speedway
...
CJ Anderson improved his chances of staying with Denver after a good effort
yesterday against the SF 49ers and the . He carried 9 times for 29 yards and a
touchdown and caught 2 passes for 11 yards. He seems to have come back in
good shape after a mild concussion in las weeks pre-season game vs. Seattle.
...
Rashad Ross was placed on waivers by the Redskins on Monday. Hopefully
he’ll be able to catch on with some other team.
...
Gerald Washington, a 2000 Vallejo High School
graduate, is a 32-year-old heavyweight professional
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boxer who will put his 13-0 mark on the line as he fights Nagy Aguilera at the Allan Witt Sports Center
in Fairfield on August 22
.
"It's going to be amazing," Washington said. "There is going to be a lot of my friends and family that
will get a chance to see me box for the first time. It will be nice for them to see me compete in
person.”
Washington said he first started getting into boxing in the second grade, as he would constantly go to
the Omega Boys & Girls Club in Vallejo before that boxing gym closed down. Around the time
Washington turned 15, he put the gloves away, however, and played tennis at Vallejo High for four
years and then decided to play varsity football for his senior year.
After graduating from Vallejo High, Washington joined the U.S. Navy, serving as a helicopter
mechanic. After four years with the Navy, he went on to play junior college football at Chaffey College
in Rancho Cucamonga. While at Chaffey, he was recruited by USC.
Washington would play defensive end for the Trojans and won three Rose Bowl games. After
graduating with a bachelor's degree in sociology, Washington tried out for the Buffalo Bills and Seattle
Seahawks but he was cut both times.
It was around this time he began the itch to start boxing again.
Washington, at 6’ 6: and 250 pounds, started 3-0 under his first trainer, Mike Rodriguez, but he
moved on to join forces with trainer John Pullman after his third fight. Washington currently spends a
lot of time training at Pullman's Gym in Southern California.
In 2012 Washington began his professional boxing career.
...
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
Robin
In the dark tunnels of life
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lives a lonely man
What drives a comic to such desperation
as to take his life?
Two divorces his money is gone
a ranch in Napa he could not afford
sold
Good morning Vietnam!
Robin, your mind is savant
your energy could not save you
was there not something to turn too?
Cocaine and alcohol, two bad raps
depression the killer
your friends saw it in your eyes
where the light once was
Robin, life was desperate
now so are we
how little we knew
a voice, your voice
should only a memory to be?
... Ron Collins ‘60
...
This week’s Newbies
.
From: Janet Vieira-O'Gara ‘64
I was in Raley's this morning and a guy in front of me had the Vallejo Sports
Hall of Fame 2014 shirt on, so I started talking to him. It was Royan Hammond
‘80 inducted in Hall of Fame for boxing. I told him about the MU and he'd
never heard of it. so, here's his e-mail ...
Thanks, Janet.
We also welcome Elizabeth Hardy-Gross, Michael Routh HH64, Virginia Buck-Apt ’64, and
Carla Barber-Marrington HH64 to the Monday Update.
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In Memoriam
From: Sally Diavatis
Pat and I worked together at Solano Middle School and Vallejo High. I was hired by Saxon Math to
help Pat sell the concept at conferences. She was a good friend and I’ll miss her very much.
Patricia M Wrigley SV59
January 2, 1941 – August 9, 2014
Patricia (Pat) Mary Desmond Wrigley, 73, died on August 9, 2014 at Sutter Solano Hospital after a
long illness. She was born January 2, 1941 to Earline and Lawrence Desmond, and was a lifetime
resident of Vallejo. She graduated from St. Vincent's High School, studied languages in Switzerland
through the University of Portland, and received her Masters' degree in Special Education from
UCSF.
She taught in Vallejo Schools throughout her career in both regular and special education classes.
She also developed and authored a series of math textbook adaptations for students with learning
disabilities for the Saxon Math program, which has been used in schools throughout the United
States.
She is survived by her husband, Harry Wrigley, children Rebecca, Joseph, and Sarah Wrigley, sisters
Sr. Mary of the Sacred Heart, O.P and Margaret Eyheralde (Ron), and sister-in-law Maria Desmond.
She was preceeded in death by her parents Larry and Earline Desmond, and her brother Robert
Desmond.
A memorial service and interment will be held at All Souls Cemetery, 550 Glen Cove Rd., on
September 13th at noon. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions toward funeral
expenses.
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The Last Word…
The Annual Napa/Solano Greek Community Greek Festival this past weekend was a big hit
again with hundreds, if not thousands, of people showing up to buy gyros, moussakka,
pastichio, lamb, Greek Salads, Souvlaki and, of course, those oh-so-yummy pastries. I
showed up both days long enough to say hello to a few friends and also to buy enough
pastries to last for a couple of days.
...
The Ongoing Saga of Sally
You see, what Sally had actually requested was an E ticket but somehow ended up with an ER
ticket. Yep, last Monday we found ourselves visiting the good doctors and nurses at the
Vacaville Kaiser again. This time because her blood count was practically non-existant. They
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gave her 4 units of blood and sent her home on Wednesday. She is feeling a thousand per
cent better, although still bothered by the Shingles. She was told that the pain could last for
quite a while. Hopefully, she’s “turned the corner” and is on the mend. Oos... spoke too soon.
This morning Sally discovered that there is a new rash and it looks as if the shingles is
recurring. The kid just can’t catch a break!
...
My new addition to the backyard patio is finished and I’m real pleased at how it turned out. At
least that part of the yard now serves a purpose and will give us added space when we
entertain. Sally and I enjoy having friends over and at least twice a year we’ll have a large
party... usually at Christmas (indoors) and in August in the back yard.
...
I have a policy that I get a haircut at least twice a year whether I need it or
not. My hairdresser (barber) is none other than my good friend Cooky
Longo. Poor thing... she’ll never get rich with me as a customer.
Thanks for starting your Monday with me... hd
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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
Aug. 22, 2014 VHS ’58 Pot Luck Picnic
Blue Rock Springs
Time
11a.m.-4 p.m.
Aug. 22, 2014 VHS ’62 Seventieth Birthday Party Green Valley CC
5 p.m.
Aug. 23, 2014 VHS ’57 Annual Picnic
Lighthouse – Vallejo
Noon
Sept. 12, 2014 DelRosario Memorial Golf Tourn.
Blue Rock Springs West
Sept. 13, 2014 HHS ‘74 Forty Year Reunion Picnic Pena Adobe Park-Vacaville
Sept. 13, 2014 VHS ’69 Forty Five Year Reunion
Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant – Vallejo
12:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m.
5 p.m.
VHS Class of ’54 – Sixty Year Reunion
Sept. 20, 2014 Reunion Dinner
Zio Fraedos Restaurant – Vallejo
5 p.m.
Sept. 21, 2014 Brunch at Passini’s
Passini’s – 117 Raines Ct.
10:30 a.m.
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VHS Class of ’74 – Forty Year Reunion
Sept. 27, 2014 Reunion dinner
Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant – Vallejo
6 p.m.
SV Class of ’64 - Fifty Year Reunion
Sept. 27, 2014 Reunion dinner
Eagle Vines Golf Club – Napa
6 p.m.
Oct. 4, 2014
Oct. 5, 2014
VHS Class of ’59 – Fifty Five Year Reunion
Reunion Dinner
Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant – Vallejo
Picnic
Blue Rock Springs – Vallejo
5 p.m.
11 a.m.
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Public Service Announcement
Lilac Branch
of Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties
presents
“Viva Italia”
Fall Fundraiser
Benefiting
Green Valley Country Club
35 Country Club Drive
Fairfield, CA
Sunday, November 2nd, 2014
No Host Bar
Silent Auction 4pm– 5:30pm
Dinner at 5:30 pm
Attire : Festive Casual (no denim)
Please share this information with all of your friends who may wish to attend. If you are
not on our mailing list and would like to receive an invitation
Please contact Jeanne Mackie (jeannemackie@comcast.net) HP707-422-0573
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...
Jazz for All Occasions
The Dalt William Quintet
featuring
Marcella Hooks
Jazz For All Occasions is a “swinging” group of musicians
committed to performing America’s #1 art form… JAZZ. These
talented musicians are particularly skilled in performing the great
American songbook. Be it Swing, BeBop, Latin, Fusion...
Upcoming Shows
Sticky Rice Bistro and Bar
Fairfield
Saturday, September 6
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
The Sardine Can
Vallejo Marina
Sunday, September 14
5 p.m.
Suzie Schmutz will once again this year swim a mile
on Sunday, Oct. 5th to raise money for the
Women’s Cancer Resource Center.
I encourage our MU readers to support Suzie in her efforts. And don’t forget, your
donation is tax deductible to the extend allowed by law.
To donate to Suzie’s swim please go to:
http://www.wcrc.org/swim/profiles/swimmer/id/1740
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To donate by check, make it out to the W.C.R.C. and mail it to Suzie. Contact her
directly and she will provide you with her home address: sschmutz@me.com
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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.)
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All Alumni, Family and Friends are invited!
When: Saturday, September 13, 2014
11:30 am to 4:00 pm
Where: Pena Adobe Park
1 Pena Adobe Road
Vacaville, CA
Cost: $20.00 per person
(Children 12 and under: $10.00)
Main dishes, sides and dessert provided, please bring
your own beverage, lawn chair, hats and sunscreen.
Please RSVP and send payment by September 1, 2014
Pay via PAYPAL to ronb359@yahoo.com or send check payable to:
Linda Becker, 1225 Skyline Drive, Vallejo, CA 94591
For more Information, contact:
Faith WeHara O’Hara @ 707-246-0019 or email: faithohara@att.net
Linda Casinias Becker @ 707-642-7170 or email: llbecker1225@sbcglobal.net
Beth Dwyer Barlow @ 707-334-2218 or email: rbbarlow1@juno.com
Lori Jones Morgan @ 707-678-3851 or email: llmorgan@usdavis.edu
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Vallejo High Class of '69
45 Year Reunion
Saturday, September 13th
Zio Fraedo's
Vallejo Marina
Appetizer's served at 5pm
Buffet dinner to follow
$69 per person.
Reservations by July 30th
$85 per person at the door
Contact: judynjan@yahoo.com for any
questions/details
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WOW!!!!!!!
VHS CLASS OF ‘54
60 Year Reunion
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Dinner at the waterfront
Zio Fraedo's
23 Harbor Way - Vallejo
5-6 p.m.
6 p.m.
“Meet and Greet” (No Host Bar)
Dinner
$54 each for the class of '54
Dinner Menu
Mixed green salad with raspberry vinaigrette and candied
walnuts and seasonal fruit
Choice of:
* Chicken Toscana “ topped w/ artichokes “mushrooms
* Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon in Garlic Butter sauce
* Choice aged New York Steak Sirloin Strip Char Broiled
Dessert: Chocolate Mousse
Sunday, September 21, 2014
10:30 a.m.
“Brunch at Passini’s” (add $10)
117 Raines Ct. - Vallejo, CA 94591
Please RSVP and send your check and SOME WRITTEN NOTES ABOUT YOU. Are you still
working? Married? The best thing you learned in high school? Just what are you doing with your
life? Aw c'mon...let's make this fun! If you're not coming, send us info anyway. We'd like to know
about you! Send $10 and we'll send you 'class info' on what everybody is up “to!
The age old committee Joe, John, Helen, Ed, Arlene, Alex, and long “distance Barbara, look forward to
seeing you all again and “catching up” on your news.
Questions? Call or email Alex: n a m a s t e f r o m a l e x @ g m a i l . c o m
or John j r a m a r a n t @ y a h o o . c o m (707) 373 “6468
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(707) 554-2713
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ADDENDUM TWO: Missing Classmates
(Reunion committees: Send me your lists if you want them posted here.)
VHS Class of 1959
Missing
Please contact Frank Bodie
fabodie@surewest.net
Addington
Addison
Allen
Ambrose
Andrews
Annoni
Aranas
Aranas
Axtell
Bailey
Beverly
Reid
Barbara J.
Judith
Charles
Dyanne
Jennie
Jerry
Barbara
Helen
Gibson
Gibson
Gilbert
Gilmer
Gordon
Gracy
Graham
Gray
Gustafik
Harris
Judith
Roberta
Jacqueline
Erma
Bert
Samuel
Adrian
George
William
Lillie
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Peck
Pereira
Perruchon
Petersen
Petrillo
Pflueger Jr.
Phenix-Turnage
Pollard
Pratt
Puebla
Jane
Raquel
Gloria
Nancy
Anthony
Albert
Norma
Arthur
Aundria
Martin
Ball
Banks
Bantugan
Baptista Jr.
Barlocha
Barrett
Baughman
Bauserman
Bayles
Bell
Bennett
Beverett
Binneweg
Bircher
Blount Jr.
Bolander
Booras
Botello
Bowen Jr.
Bowen-Jerde
Bowers
Boylan
Bradeen Jr.
Brainard
Braito
Brasier
Bray
Briggs
Brinkley
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brunson
Brunson
Bryan Jr.
Buckingham
Buday
Buehler
Burge
Bustamante
Byram
Caballero
Cabot
Cagonot
Campanian
Cantrell
Castilliano
Catron
Chuck
Sharon
Walter
Kathleen
Ted
Delores
Sheila
Carolyn
Robert
Roy
Donald
Joseph
Barton
Diane
Maurice
Wash
Wayne
Steve
Santa
Victor
Betty
Edmund
Florence
Allan
Stanley
Susan
Judith
Carrie
Deborah
Marva
Evaline
Howard
Shirley
Wayne
John
Margaret
Norman
Wanda
Kathleen
Alina
Roberta
Renaldo
Norma
Carl
Elena
Delfin
Robert
Phyllis
Cecilia
Arlette
Larry
Harrison-Robinson
Havens
Hawkins
Hawkins
Hayes
Heizer
Heller
Hellman
Henderson
Henderson
Hendrickson
Henegar
Hess
Hickerson
Hillard
Hilscher
Hodge
Holsey
Horine
Horn
Horn Jr.
Hubbard
Hudson-McGee
Huff Jr.
Isaac
Jackson Jr.
Jewett
Johnson
Johnson
Johnson
Johnson
Johnson
Johnson
Johnston -Pettit
Jordan
Joseph
Kelly
Kidd
Klahn
Klay
Kleinmaus-Hogan
Koenig
Kratzer
Kuehl
Lawrence
Lee
Lennard
Lennear
Lerseth
Lettle
Mary
Mary
Arthur
Cornine
Darlene
Catherine
William
Phyllis
Eleanor
Frances
Carol
Audrey
Carolyn
Morris
Judith
Jacqueline
Richard
Saundra
Carolyn
Lawson
Willie
Bennie
Beverly
Marvin
Gaynell
Paul
Joan
Deann
Doria
Dorothea
Jack
Laura
Valora
Karen
Carolyn
Walter
Esther
Yvonne
Allen
Sharon
Marne
William
Earl
JoAnn
Yvonne
Lenard
Louis
Jean
Don
Charles
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Quick
Quigley
Rapisarda
Raty
Ray
Rayfield
Richardson Jr.
Richmond
Richwine
Riedle
Robbins
Rogers
Rollman
Rose Jr.
Rosoff
Ross
Ruffato
Rumans
Rutz
Sage
Salisbury
Sampson
Schock
Selby
Shanklin
Sherseth
Shorey
Shrum
Shumate
Silva
Silva
Sinibaldi
Smith
Smith
Smith
Smith
Smith
Smith Jr.
Soldavini
Sorg
Sparks
Spring
Starr
Steinheimer
Stepps
Stockli
Stopponi
Strode
Strong
Sullivan
Patricia
Fred
Joan
Barbara
Frances
Otto
Thomas
Paul
Dorothy
Barbara
Rochelle
Richard
Jeffrey
Joseph
Abraham
Stuart
Richard
Robert
Sue
William
Roy
Nannie
Sally
Janet
James
Beverly
Daniel
Christie
Jody
Elaine
Patricia
Joseph
Clyde
Everett
Jeanette
Kathleen
Velma
Richard
Joan
Gordon
James
Dalvin
George
Judy
Oddie
June
Mary
Nancy
Mary
David
Clark
Clarke
Clavo
Coggins
Cohen
Comacho
Companian
Cook
Cook
Coon
Cortez
Cowen
Cox
Cox
Cozens
Craver
Crick
Cronhardt
Crooks
Crouch
Crouse
D'Agosta
Damian
Davis
Dearmon
Dees
DeLaTorre
Delgado
Denig III
Devine
Dittman
Donahue
Drake
Draper Jr.
Drury
Duane
Earnest
Easton
Edwards
Epps
Estes
Farr
Ferronato
Fitzpatrick
Flynn
Foerder
Ford
Fralick III
Fraser
Frye
Elred
Lenlenee
Carol
John
Peggy
Carmen
Robert
Edgar
Robert
Dean
Richard
Wilbur
Richard
Robert
Nancy
Kenneth
Helen
Nancy
Rosemary
Carole
Karen
Toni
Tom
Burnell
Robert
Judith
Maria
Adelita
Robert
Charles
Alice
Rodger
Frances
Feign
Dennis
Carolyn
Yevette
Sara
Susan
Earl
Lee
Kenneth
William
Jane
Sheila
Larry
Richard
Frederick
Judith
Patricia
Lewis
Lombard
Lorenzo -Dees
Lowry
Luke
Luzano
Magarian
Mahan
Manning
Marcacci
Martin
Martindale
Mata
Matlock
Mattioda
McCaslin
McCormick
McGee
McKim
McMillan
McNeill
McPherson
Means
Meiselman
Meredith
Merritt
Miller
Miller
Miller
Miller
Misner
Mitchell
Moore
Morgan
Morse
Munroe
Mustain
Nelson
Nicholson
Nolan
Norris-Wilson
Northway
Nugent
Nunn
Nylund
Obee Jr.
O'Gara
O'Neal
Orpilla
Orth-Murrietta
Dennis
Gloria
Paulette
Glen
Ethel
Sammy
Patricia
Dave
Tituda
Toni
Kathryn
Dennis
Beatriz
Martha
Renaldo
Carolyn
Diane
Essie
Lola
Carol
Tim
Judy
Dale
Charles
Ray
Melvin
Bonnie
Harry
Robert
Warren
Kenneth
Patricia
Linda
Grace
Robert
Dick
Yvonne
Sandra
David
Dixie
Gaytha
Jennie
Joyce
James
Richard
Russell
Douglas
John
Patricia
Joyce
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Sweet
Talbot
Talley
Taylor
Terrell
Thomasson
Thompson
Thompson-Hughes
Till
Tilley
Tillmon-Baulwin
Tipton
Tolliver
Torres
Trotter
Tuchyner
Umipeg Jr.
Vickrey
Waddell
Walker
Walls
Walsh
Welsh
Walsh
Ward
Warnes
Warren
Wentz
West
West
White
White
Williams
Williams
Williams
Williams
Williams
Williams
Williams Jr.
Willman
Wilson
Wilson
Wright
Yee-Low
Young
Young
Zucchero
Lorna
Charles
Calvin
Virginia
Robert
Philip
Darwin
Mary
Eugene
Georgia
Pearl
Paul
Theoplis
David
Hursie
Rosalyn
Marcelo
James
Carol
Diane
Annie
Jerry
Jerry
Judy
Charles
Karen
Donald
Richard
Cora
Jane
Bertha
Jane
Bruce
Frances
Hal
Hardy
Jean
Julia
Sally
Pat
Dorothy
Stuart
Thomas
Helen
Cheung Sing
Lillian
Angelo
Galbraith
Galiza
Geilfuss
Germain
Minnie
Frederick
Dale
Leo
Palmer
Park
Parker
Parker
Parnell
Eloise
Shirley
LeRoy
Velma
Myrtle
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VALLEJO HIGH CLASS OF 1974
MISSING CLASSMATES
If you know the address of any of these missing classmates,
please email their address to vjohigh74@yahoogroups.com
Adams, Cynthia
Addison, Linda
Allison, Sharon
Anderson, Bobbie
Anderson, Rocky
Anthony, John
Avila, Lou
Barnes, Margaret
Bates, Sherry
Beckman, Michael
Bell, Gary
Bennett, Karen
Bickford, David
Bierley, Lesley
Borges, Marjorie
Bormann, Victor
Boyle, Patricia
Bradford, Robert
Brandon, Steven
Brooks, Nancy
Brown, Gayle
Brown, Paul
Browning, Deborah
Buck, Deanna
Buck, Edward
Buseman, Emily
Caldwell, Kathleen
Camp, Felecia
Carter, Eugene Je
Chew, Douglas Jr.
Murray, Michael P.
Nelson, Buddy
Nicholson Sybil
Padilla, Frank
Paiva, Dave
Parjarillo, Carlos
Parker, Bonita
Parker, Timothy
Parrish, Gloria
Patterson, Patrick
Perkins, Debra
Peterson, Simon
Piccolo, Pina (Josephine)
Pillow, Patricia
Pires, Rhonda
Pitchford, Rhonda
Pittman, Alphonzo II
Porter, Sharon
Pryor, Jonathan
Racks, Floyd
Cooks, Janice
Cornelius, Rita
Costa, Sharon
DAVIE, Rodney
Davis, Della
Davis, Demetria
Dean, Kenneth
Dempsey, Ginny
Dempsey, Mary
Diaz, Louis
Reynolds, Bill
Reynolds, Mickie
Roberts, Homer Jr.
Robertson, Barbara
Robinson, Georgia
Robinson, Kim
Rodriquez, Emily
Rogers, Jeffrey
Rose, Teresa
Rowland, Christine
Rowland, Michael
Russell, Lynn
Sanchez, Manuel
Santos, Bruce
Seeler, Connie
Shaw, Hosea
Shinn, Robert
Simmons, Jo Ann
Simmons, Sandra
Simpkins, Trina
Sims, Carl
Sims, Linda
Singer, Shelley
Slaughter, Cheryl (Herrick)
Smith, Donald
Smith, Johnny
Smith, Kerneza
Smith, Nathan III
Solia, Tony
Sowells, Karen
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Johnson, Janet
Johnson, John
Johnston, David
Jones, Arthur
Jones, Betty
Jones, Delthia
Jones, Lawrence
Jones, Michael C.
Kelley, Honorine
Kepney, Janice
Kilgore, Evelyn
Kirk, Marlene
Kirven, Gary
Knox, Jessica
LaMarque, Janice
Lane, David III
Leary, Michael
Levin, David
Lew, Dora
Lewis, Cheryl
Lofton, Michael
Tobenkin, John
Tolbert, Susan
Topolinski, Mike
Torres, Stephanie
Tucker, Janice
Turner, Carolyn
Turner, Samuel
Valdez, Celestine
Vegas, Margaret
Christensen, Beverly
Clark, Debra
Clark, Gerald
Collins, Carl
Collins, Debra
Collins, Eddie
Louton, Paul
Low, Lori
Lunde, Gloria
Maccoun, James
Martin, Gerald Jr
Martinez, Francisco
Martinez, George
Martinez, Jake
Matlock, Charles
Mattros, Sherri
McClain, Vince
McClure, Beverly
McCormick, Roberta
McCullum, Linda
McGregor, Ronda
McKinney, Shawn
Miles, Gary
Miller, Darrell
Miller, David
Mills, Glorya
Moore, Christine
Moore, Jon
Moore, Michael
Morgan Roberta
Morris, Vicky
Morton, Linda (Whitley)
Murphy, Pamelia
Dion, Monica
Dixon, Clifford
Donnelly, Carol
Duenas, Connie
Dunphy, Mary
Easterling, Clency
Ellis, Loretta
Erdman, Douglas
Ernst, Daniel
Floyd, Ava
Ford, Doris
Frazier, Michael III
Frisch, Deborah
Garcia, Robert
Garvey, Carol
Gibson, James
Gibson, Melanie
Golder, Deborah
Goodwin, Victor
Gorham, John
Granger, Emily
Gray, Ronald
Greene, Aretta
Griffin, Gwendolyn
Hackett, Veronica
Hahn, Ronald
Hall, Monica
Hantke, Kathleen
Harris, Yvonne
Rauch, Richard
Reed, Phyllis
Renker, Mark
Reusser, Deborah
Spencer, Debbie
Stone, Robert
Story, Carol
Taijito, Evelyn
Taylor, Alice
Taylor, Cecli
Taylor, Mary
Taylor, Mel
Terrell, Sheron (Pittman)
Tevaseu, Pepe
Thomas, Julie
Thompson, Bobby
Thompson, Joe Jr.
Thompson, Tyrone
Thurmon, Carolyn
Harrison, Mark
Hartman, Ralph
Hartshorn, Gilbert
Harvey, Robert
Heath, Ronald
Hernandez, Christine
Hicks, Bernice
Hlebcar, Julie
Hollis, Frank
Howell, Robert
Ibarra, Blanca
Jackson, Evelyn
Jackson, Gregory
Velasco, Jane
Venegas, Darlene
Vestal, Phyllis
Walker, Dale
Walker, Tommie
Wallace, Denise
Wallace, Mark
Watkins, Charles
Watson, Blancho
Webb, Michael
White, Gloria
White, James Jr.
Whorton, Denise
Williams, Janice (Sample)
Wilson, Crystal
Winn, Paulette
Wolfe, Leo
Wolfe, Rita
Wood, Ewell
Wright, Ken
Wright, Robert
Young, Mark
Young, Patrick
Young, Roshell
Youngblood, Mary (Cherry)
Jackson, Vernon
Jefferson, Allen
Jeffries, Danita
Johnson, Donald Jr.
Johnson, James
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ADDENDUM THREE: Misc. Info
The Who’s Who of Vallejo Musicians can be found at the www.vhs62.com site.
Please send the names of musicians who have ties to Vallejo to the MU along with some
information about them. The only criteria to be on this list, at the present time, is that you have
had to have been an active professional musician, past or present, with ties to Vallejo.
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THE FINE PRINT
The Monday Update
Publisher/Editor: Harry Diavatis
Published: Weekly
First Edition: Oct. 26, 2004
Circulation: 1,265 subscribed
(est. readers 1400+)
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
1990s. 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!)
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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:
Missing:
Deceased:
Total on File:
441
197
133
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.”
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YEARBOOKS ON CD
Thanks to Bill Strong, many of the Yearbooks from Vallejo High, Hogan High and St. Vincent’s High 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 towards the Class of ’62 party fund. The
average donation has been $35. You may order up to five (5) yearbooks for the same donation. Bill
Strong keeps finding and scanning yearbooks from all the Vallejo schools so the list keeps growing. To
find out which Yearbooks are available please send your request to harrydiavatis@aol.com
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Make your check out and send to:
Harry Diavatis
5087 Green Meadow Court
Fairfield, CA 94533
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Registration Forms
Easy Print Registration/Order Forms
The VHS Class of ’62 Seventieth Birthday Party ............................................ 46
The Lou DelRosario Memorial Golf Tournament Sponsorship Form ............... 47
The Lou DelRosario Memorial Golf Tournament Reservation Form ............... 48
St. Vincent’s Class of 64 Fifty Year Reunion Reservation Form ..................... 49
Class of ’74 Forty Year Reunion Reservation Form ........................................ 50
The Class of ’59 Fifty-Five Year Reunion Reservation Form .......................... 51
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Hey Vallejo High Class of ’62!
Our hats off to you...
...and other members of your class as you celebrate your
SEVENTIETH BIRTHDAY
(That’s a lot of candles!)
Let’s come together and have a grand celebration for reaching this milestone...


Green Valley Country Club –Fairfield
Friday, August 22, 2014
5 to 10 p.m.
Admission: $15/ $25* per person
*For non-class members
The fee covers the cost of the dinner and other
associated costs with putting on an event.
Buffet Dinner
Fried Chicken
BBQ Ribs
Corn on the cob
Potato Salad
Green Salad
Watermelon
Please print all information legibly and return to address provided
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Name _____________________________ Email or Phone _____________________________
Please include maiden name if applicable
VHS ’62 grad OR  School attended and year of graduation _______
Yes, I plan on being there to celebrate with the Class of ‘62.
Name of guest___________________________
I understand that the cost to attend the event is $15/$25 per person (whether I choose to eat or
not) and I have enclosed a check for _____ people in the amount of $__________
Make check payable to VHS62 and mail to:
VHS Class of 1962
448 Cedar St.
Vallejo, CA 94591
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The Louis Del Rosario Memorial Scholarship
Third Annual Golf Tournament
Friday September 12, 2014
Blue Rock Springs West Golf Course
Shotgun start at 12:30 PM
Entry fee of $125.00 per golfer ($400.00 for a foursome) includes green fees, cart, tee prize and dinner.
Raffle prizes, silent auction will follow the tournament
Scramble format – Closest to the pin and Monte Carlo Holes
GOLFER REGISTRATION
1
Name:
E-Mail:
Handicap/Average Score (circle one):
2 Name:
E-Mail:
Handicap/Average Score (circle one):
3 Name:
E-Mail:
Handicap/Average Score (circle one):
4 Name:
E-Mail:
Handicap/Average Score (circle one):
Phone:
Phone:
Phone:
Phone:
TEE SPONSORSHIP $125.00
Specify exact wording:
E-Mail:______________________________________Phone:__________________
Tax ID: 51-0230236
ADDITIONAL DINNER ONLY: $40.00 per person
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED:
Make Checks Payable to:
Louis Del Rosario Memorial
With “2014 Golf Tournament” in Memo Line
Mail to:
Russ Sturgeon /
727 Beechwood / Vallejo, California 94591
SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE
Interested in donating a Silent Auction or Raffle Prize?
Please contact Veronica “Tiny” Tosh at (707) 695-5622 or (707) 642-2810.
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VALLEJO HIGH SCHOOL
Class of 1959
55th CLASS REUNION
October 4, 2014
October 5, 2014
Dinner/Dance - $75
Picnic - $10
Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant
23 Harbor Way
Vallejo, CA 94590
Blue Rock Springs Park
650 Columbus Parkway
Vallejo, CA 94591
5:00 p.m. – No Host Cocktails
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner
(Roast Beef, Chicken Marsala, Baked Salmon,
Pasta Primavera)
Class will provide – hot dogs/hamburgers,
buns, condiments, plates, & utensils
Please bring own beverage and a salad/side dish
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Dancing
Public parking - $4/day - $3 for Vallejoans
Make check payable to VHS Class of ’59
Mail to Vallejo Senior Hi Class of 1959, 164 Robles Way, Box 237, Vallejo, CA 94591
Information: Dean Craig (707) 980-3838 or Frank Bodie (916) 765-4586
Email: vhs59reunion@gmail.com
RSVP EARLY - RESTAURANT SEATING LIMITED TO FIRST 150 RESERVATIONS
Please return this section with your check payable to “VHS Class of ’59 by September 1, 2014
Name of Classmate (Maiden Name)
Address/email
Name of Spouse/Guest(s)
Number attending
Amount of Payment Enclosed
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